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Patent GB-731491-A (GB)
Title: Multiple tariff counting mechanism for electricity meters
IPC: G06M1/06
Filed: 1953-06-10
Abstract: 731,491. Counting-apparatus. LANDIS & GYR AKT.-GES. June 10, 1953 [June 11 1952], No. 16015/53. Class 106 (1). The shafts of a multiple-tariff counting- mechanism for an electricity meter are all disposed vertically and those 4 carrying the numeral drums 3, or equivalent members, lie in a common plane. In the triple tariff mechanism shown, the meter spindle 5 drives a shaft 11 connected to a shaft 12 by means of removable spur gears 9 and 10 disposed above an upper bearing-plate 29 and providing for adjustment of the transmission ratio between the meter and counter. The shaft 12 is adapted to drive either a shaft 20 by the engagement of gears 15 and 17, or a shaft 22 by the engagement of gears 16 and 18. To effect selective engagement of these gears, the contiguous inner ends of upper and lower shafts 6 carrying the driven gears 17, 18 are supported by pivoted arms 37 held by springs 38 against pins 39 on a three-armed lever 40 rockable against a spring 43 by an electromagnet 44. When, as shown (Fig. 3), the electromagnet is de-energized, the spring 43 overcomes the spring 38 and rocks the upper shaft 6 to engage the gears 15 and 17, whereas energization of the electromagnet reverses the arms 37 and engages the gears 16 and 18. The shaft 20 is connected to the upper counting train, whilst the shaft 22 is connected by a similar arrangement of alternatively engageable gears 23, 25 and 24, 26, controlled by a second electromagnet, with the central and lower counting trains. Thus, by selective energization of the two electromagnets, any one of the three trains may be coupled to the meter spindle.
Patent GB-775757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to drill and lathe chucks
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 1953-06-11
Abstract: 775,757. Chucks. TRIPP, G. H. June 11, 1953 [June 12, 1952], No. 16128/53. Class 83(3). A chuck comprises a hollow-body 11<SP>1</SP>, a number of elongated axially-movable jaws 131, a rotatable element 20 for radially moving the lower ends of the jaws, and means 15 at the other ends of the jaws for moving them in the opposite direction. The jaws 13<SP>1</SP> are closed on to the work by manually-rotating the cam-ring 20. The cam-ring 15 is then rotated to move the upper ends of the jaws towards the work. Next the cam-ring 20 is again rotated, and finally the cam-ring 15 is counter-rotated to'pivot the jaws about the points X and clamp the tool or work tightly at the outer ends of the jaws. In a modification, the jaws 13<SP>3</SP>, Fig. 2, are closed by an external sleeve 25 and the upper ends forced outwardly by a plug 26 engaged by a screw 27.
Patent GB-517419-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved means for varying the angle of incidence of aeroplane wings
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 1938-05-30
Abstract: 517,419. Controlling aircraft. HARLEY, F. B. May 30, 1938, No. 16154. [Class 4] An aeroplane having each wing supported for angular movement about a transverse axis ha: screw and nut mechan. ism for adjusting each wing, one part of the mechanism being rota. ted and the other con. strained by the rotatior to move in a rectilinear path, a slotted connection being provided between the movable part and a part of the wing remote from the transverse axis to enable the point of connection of the wing to move in an arc. Each wing, in one form, may be adjusted about one or other of two parallel axes in which case each wing has two screw and nut mechanisms for effecting movement about the two respective axes. Consequently, adjustment of both mechanisms of a wing effects bodily movement of the wing. Fig. 1 shows rear spars 5 of the wings having flanged ends 7 pivotally mounted in dished flanges 11 on a main spar 10 in the fuselage and the front spars 4 are adjustably connected to another main spar 15 by the screw and nut mechanism shown in Fig. 4. A screw 13 traverses a nut 12 having a jaw 16 embracing a flange 17 on the spar, the jaw being slightly elongated in the fore and aft direction to permit relative displacement of the flange. The two screws 13 may be simultaneously rotated by. chain and sprocket gear from a central wheel 29. In a modification the nuts are provided with locking nuts, and lugs are provided on the wing spar having pin and slot connections with lugs on the nuts.
Patent GB-344303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manufacture of gelatine
IPC: C09H9/00
Filed: 1930-05-26
Abstract: Gelatine or glue is heated to temperatures between 350 DEG  F. and 1000 DEG  F. for a short time, for example by passing it in sheet, flake, tablet, powder or granular form through a muffle furnace, whereby it is sterilized and the contained moisture is suddenly vaporized, so that a puffed appearance is imparted to it. Ordinary "dry" gelatine containing from 7-15 per cent of moisture is suitable for use in the process.  After heating, the gelatine may be ground or flaked, cooled and packed in crisp dry form in hermetically sealed containers, or it may be allowed to absorb moisture from a sterilized atmosphere, for example an atmosphere containing sulphur dioxide. Essences, extracts, and flavours may be added before or after the heat treatment, and the product may be used for edible and photographic purposes.ALSO:Gelatine or glue is heated to temperatures between 350 DEG  F. and 1000 DEG  F. for a short time, for example by passing it in sheet, flake, tablet, powder or granular form through a muffle furnace, whereby it is sterilized and the contained moisture is suddenly vaporized, so that a puffed appearance is imparted to it. Ordinary "dry" gelatine containing from 7,15 per cent of moisture is suitable for use in the process.  After heating the gelatine may be ground or flaked, cooled and packed in crisp dry form in hermetically sealed containers, or it may be allowed to absorb moisture from a sterilized atmosphere for example an atmosphere containing sulphur dioxide.  Essences, extracts, and flavours may be added before or after the heat treatment and the product may be used for edible purposes.
Patent GB-164753-A (GB)
Title: Method and a device for guiding endless films
IPC: G03B21/32
Filed: 1921-06-13
Abstract: 164,753. Schwarzhaupt, A. June 16, 1920, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Feeding webs.-Relates to the mounting of endless films more especially in kinematograph apparatus. The roll 2 is supported on a disc 1 which is rotated in synchronism with the filmfeeding devices. The inner end of the roll is drawn off by the film sprocket 3, while the other end is fed in by the film sprocket 4 which engages also the first convolution of the roll to ensure the formation of convolutions of a constant length so that the configuration of the roll remains unchanged after each revolution of the disc 1.
Patent GB-786529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fifth wheel supports and the like for trailer vehicles
Inventor: GRANT KENNETH ALEXANDER
IPC: B60D1/66
Filed: 1955-06-07
Abstract: 786,529. Vehicle couplings. BROCKHOUSE & CO., Ltd., J. June 4, 1956 [June 7, 1955], No. 16275/55. Class 103(5) The support for the front of a semitrailer comprises struts 14 rigidly secured to lower fifth wheel and carrying at their lower ends by means of the slotted connections 21, 22 two sockets inter-connected by the axle 16. When the trailer is uncoupled the ends of the struts 14 engage the sockets and support the trailer on the wheeled axle 16 and when the trailer is lifted during coupling the sockets drop clear of the strut ends and the rollers 28 engage the projections 29 on the tractor to pivot the wheeled axle 16 and sockets anticlockwise to an out-of-use position.
Patent GB-150133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hinges
IPC: E05D7/08
Filed: 1919-06-28
Abstract: 150,133. West Bromwich Casement & Engineering Co., and Gibney, B. P. June 28, 1919. Hinges. - Bracket flaps a, b of casement hinges adapted to facilitate clean. ing of the outer surfaces of the windows from the inside are provided with lips or flanges a<1>, b<1> to limit the inward or closing movement. Means associated with the hinge-pin c may be provided for limiting the outward movement.
Patent GB-1430411-A (GB)
Title: Method and compositions for combating swine dysentery
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1973-04-05
Abstract: 1430411 Treatment of swine dysentry MAY & BAKER LTD 3 April 1974 [5 April 1973] 16327/73 Heading A5B Swine dysentry is combatted by administering to pigs a compound of general formula: wherein R and R<1> may be the same or different and are each H or C1-4 alkyl, or a non-toxic salt thereof. Administration may be oral or parenteral, the compositions used being in conventional forms containing conventional carriers and excipients, Also claimed are concentrates for addition to feedstuff or drinking water comprising active material and a surface active wetting, dispersing or emulsifying agent and, optionally, a carrier.
Patent GB-346603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in reversible necktie
IPC: A41D25/00
Filed: 1930-05-27
Abstract: 346,603. Neckties. WOLFSON, I. D., 15, West 39th Street, New York, U.S.A. May 27, 1930, No. 16347. Convention date, June 11, 1929. [Class 141.] A four-in-hand necktie is made capable of being reversed by constructing it of two similar shaped pieces of material 11, 12, Fig. 3, superposed and stitched together. It is folded in the usual manner, as indicated in Fig. 4, and lightly tacked so that by unpicking the tacking stitches and reversely folding the layers another surface may be exposed to wear. An interlining 15 which is of less length than the layers 11, 12 is sandwiched between them, and is stitched thereto at its longitudinal edges, but unsecured at its ends.
Patent GB-1030585-A (GB)
Title: Construction kit for fitting a lock to a door
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1965-04-20
Abstract: 1,030,585. Attaching locks. A LANDER. April 20, 1965, No. 16443/65. Addition to 989,090. Heading E2A. The door lock kit of the parent Specification is modified in that it includes an extension shaft 3 attachable as an extension to the end of the shaft 1 in the lock normally carrying the bolt 6, the end of the extension shaft remote from that attachable to the lock shaft being formed to receive the bolt. As shown, the shaft 3 includes a screw threaded bore 4, for engagement with a spigot 2 on the shaft 1, and a screw-threaded spigot 5 on which the bolt 6 is secured by a nut 7. The shaft 3 is cut through according to the length of the extension required.
Patent GB-379757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to spraying devices
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 1931-06-05
Abstract: 379,757. Crop sprayers. BALL, F. L., MOULTON, F., and L. W. TOOLS CO., Ltd., Snodland, Kent. June 5, 1931, No. 16512. [Class 6 (ii).] A portable spraying apparatus comprises a single-acting piston pump 12, Fig. 1, connected to a spray gun 37, Fig. 2, by a flexible tube 300 which is also distensible so as to maintain the flow of liquid during the suction stroke of the pump. Reference is made to Specification 10629/87, [Class 102, Pumps &c.]. The pump preferably comprises a foot-pump hinged at 16 to the base 10 and operated by a bent footlever 11 also hinged to the base and to the piston-rod 34 of the pump. A tension spring 35 returns the foot-lever when pressure is removed therefrom. The pump barrel 12 is screwed into a valve box 13 having a central chamber 17 with circular ports on which are seated inlet and outlet mushroom valves 20, 21. The inlet valve stem is drilled to engage a guide pin 24 and is prevented from rising too far by a cross-bar 26. The outlet chamber is closed by a plug 28 drilled with converging holes leading to the outlet 29. The valves 20, 21 are made of such size that all parts can be inserted when the plug 28 is removed. The spray gun 37 comprises a cylindrical barrel 38, a spray nozzle 39, and a spindle 41 carrying a helically grooved whirl plug 40 and having an operating button 44 at its outer end. In the position shown an atomized spray is formed but on releasing the button a spring 46 forces the spindle back until the plug 40 engages a stop 48, when a jet is forced through the nozzle 39.
Patent GB-1105265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gas cocks
IPC: F16K1/54
Filed: 1965-04-20
Abstract: 1,105,265. Valves. PHILIPS GLOEILAM-  PENFABRIEKEN  N.V. 20 April, 1965 [22 April, 1964], No. 16531/65. Heading F2V. When a spindle 3 is raised above one or more radial ports 13 in a removable sleeve 1 a bore 11 and a pipe 15 are placed in communication through an annular space 17 between the sleeve 1 and the valve housing 7. The spindle 3 has a curved end 25 and a small clearance in the sleeve 1 which provides a permanent leak between the bore 11 and pipe 15 when the spindle covers the ports 13; the leakage quantity increases as the spindle is raised from a seat 35 in the bore 11 towards the ports 13. The spindle 3 is actuated by a rotatable control knob 37 which provides axial but prevents rotary motion of the spindle. In a modification (Fig. 2, not shown), the spindle has two reduced parts (49, 53) interconnected by a conical portion (51) forming a closure member coaoting with a seat (57). The part (53) and its curved end (55) serve to progressively increase the fluid flow as the spindle is raised.
Patent GB-505406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to couplings for flexible pipes and hoses
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 1938-06-02
Abstract: 505,406. Pipe couplings. PATEX SOC. ANON. June 2, 1938, No. 16578. Convention date, April 11. [Class 99 (i)] The end of a flexible pipe a is passed over and compressed against a tubular member c by drawing over it a rigid holding ring b by means of a coupling member d. The tubular member has a collar c<2>against which the end of the pipe and the holding ring abut. A deformable sleeve may be placed over the end of the pipe and be compressed by the holding ring to force the pipe against the tubular member. The outside of the tubular member or the face of the collar c<2> thereon may have recesses c<1> into which the pipe is forced. The tubular member may be separate from (as shown) or be integral with the part e to which the coupling member d is screwed.
Patent GB-1443847-A (GB)
Title: Double-walled container apparatus for winding textile yarn
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 1974-04-17
Abstract: 1443847 Heat insulated containers KIN HIP METAL & PLASTIC FACTORY Ltd 17 April 1974 16746/74 Heading F4U A double-walled container for the storage of liquids and/or solids comprises outer and inner receptacles 1, 3 provided with complementary relief formations 5, 6 which are sealed by an adhesive to secure the receptacles together. The relief formations may define screw threads, a tenon and recess arrangement providing a bayonet engagement or tenons providing a snap engagement. As shown, the outer receptacle 1 is formed by securing together a rim tion 4, formed with screw threads 5, a main body portion 1 provided with a handle 11 and a bottom portion 2. To assemble the container, the inner receptacle 3 is inserted through the lower end of the main body portion before the bottom portion 2 is secured thereto. The container may be formed of a polycarbonate plastics material.
Patent GB-584957-A (GB)
Title: Foot imprinting devices
IPC: A43D1/02
Filed: 1944-09-04
Abstract: 584,957. Foot-imprinting devices. SCHOLL MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd. (Scholl Manufacturing Co., Inc.). Sept. 4, 1944, No. 16832. [Class 100 (ii)] [Also in Group VII] A device wherein an imprint of a foot is made on a chart by stepping on a sheet or screen overlying a duplicating ribbon over the chart comprises a base 1, a support 2 bearing charts 11 and a cover 3 hinged to the base 1. The cover carries the duplicating ribbon 18 on two removably mounted rollers 19, 32 so as to be revoluble in one direction only. Above the duplicating ribbon is a sheet or screen 14 which lies under the aperture 12 in the cover 3 to which it is attached, fixedly at the heel end and yieldingly at the other. A positioning gauge 13 for the heel of the foot is mounted on the cover at the edge of the aperture 12.
Patent GB-232821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in furnaces
IPC: F23H11/10
Filed: 1924-07-14
Abstract: 232,821. Duncan, W. M. July 14, 1924. Grates; air supply, regulating; ash-pits.-In a travelling grate of the kind provided, between the upper and lower runs, with separate air supply boxes, means are provided for removing ashes from the boxes. As shown, the boxes 12 are V-shaped at the lower end and are each formed with a longitudinal opening 15 normally closed by a flap 18 pivotally mounted, by means of yoked lugs 19, on a rockable shaft 16. Dogs 24 are keyed to the shaft 16 and are formed with projecting parts 24<1> adapted to bear against the flap 18 and retain it in the closed position. To ensure an air-tight joint between the flap 18 and the wall 14 of the air box, the latter is provided with a sealing-plate 21 adjustably secured by bolts 23 passing through elongated slots in the wall 14. The shaft 16 is supported in bearings 17 carried by the bottom wall of the box 12 and extends outwardly through one of the side frames 1 of the grate, its end 16<1> being of non-circular form to engage in a coupling 25 bolted to an operating- shaft 26. The latter extends across the air inlet passage 11 and through the furnace wall to a bearing 28 which is secured to a hollow casting 27 and carries a toothed segment 29. The outer end of the shaft 26 is fitted with an operating handle 30 to which is pivoted a pawl 31 adapted to engage with the rack 29 to retain the flap 18 in any desired position. To prevent leakage of air around the shaft 26, the latter is surrounded by a tube 32 supported at one end by the furnace wall and at the other by a projecung flange 27<1> formed on the inner face of the casting 27. The ashes which are discharged through the openings 15 when the flaps 18 are opened fall on to the lower run of the grate 3 and pass through the latter at the point where the upward curvature causes the links to separate. The whole grate is mounted on wheels 2 and may be removed after the handle 30 and shaft 26 have been moved outwardly to disengage the coupling 25 from the shaft 16. A modification is described in which the closure 18 is horizontally arranged, in which case each of the V-shaped walls of the box 12 is provided with an adjustable sealing- plate 21.
Patent GB-152109-A (GB)
Title: A refining and chasing machine for the manufacture of chocolate and such like
IPC: B02C19/10
Filed: 1919-07-05
Abstract: 152,109. Robins, J. July 5, 1919. Roller-and-ring mills.-A refining and chasing machine for the manufacture of chocolate &c. consists of a stationary cylindrical tank A made in two sections and provided with a hopper P<1> and delivery opening Q, and revolving end-plates C carrying a number of rollers G. The plates C are provided with teeth D which mesh with gearwheels E on a shaft R running in bearings bolted to the bottom half of the tank. A three-legged bearing-bracket O supports a shaft B and acts as a guide for the plates C which are bolted to the shaft. The rollers G are supported by and run free in bearings on arms or levers H carried on the inside of the disks C and are connected by pins K to levers L on the outside of the disks. To each lever L is pivoted an adjustable screwed pin M carrying a buffer spring N which bears against a lug C<1>, so that varying pressure may be put between the roller and the face of the tank; the springs also allow the rollers to rise over an excessive amount of lumpy material. A scraper U fixed to each lever H removes any material adhering to the surface of the rollers.
Patent GB-671800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the assembling of forms or shuttering for use in erection of concrete structures
IPC: E04G17/04
Filed: 1950-07-06
Abstract: 671,800. Shuttering for concrete structures. ANTILL, J. M. July 6, 1950 [Aug. 31, 1949], No. 16870/50. Class 20(ii) Shuttering for concrete structures is supported by studs 10 welded to the structure framework by mean's of a stud-gun and a sleeve 11 having a head and adapted to be driven through a hole 16 in the shuttering on to the stud or the sleeve may be screwed on to the stud. The framework 14 is the rolled steel reinforcement of the structure. The shuttering is shown mounted for casting stanchions, Figs. 3 and 4 (not shown), and a beam, Fig. 5 (not shown) .
Patent GB-165449-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable cutter
IPC: B26D1/25
Filed: 1921-06-21
Abstract: 165,449. Loeffler, J. June 28, 1920, [Convention date]. Cutting slices in succession; boards for handcutting.-The apparatus consists of a base board 1, having its inner end bevelled and provided with a knife 10, longitudinal guides 2 which project beyond and are dovetailed to the base board 1, and a bottomless slide box 4 which contains the vegetables and is provided with grooves which slidable engage the guides 2. The slice thickness is regulated by a bottom member 14, the inner end of which is vertically movable by screws 18 and carries a slitting-comb 24 which cuts the vegetables vertically immediately previous to the horizontal slicing action of the knife 10. The outer end of the member 14 is secured by countersunk screws to a cross-bar 15, the countersunk holes being sufficiently large to permit of the pivotal movement consequent on adjusting the other end. The screws 18 are threaded in a cross member 19 and project through holes in angle-plates 21 attached to the member 14, the screws being reduced to pass through the holes and being provided with internal countersunk heads, so that positive adjustment of the member 14 in both directions is assured. Various forms of slitting-combs may be used, all being adapted to fit between the angle-plates 21 and the member 14.
Patent GB-279748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to sporting cartridges for shot guns
IPC: F42B7/12
Filed: 1927-06-27
Abstract: 279,748. Garkovenko, W. de, and Fighiera, M. June 27, 1927. Addition to 244,113. Gun cartridges; cartridge-loading machines.- Consists of a machine for performing at one operation the successive steps in closing of the end of a shot cartridge in the manner described in the parent Specification, viz. slitting and bending in the end of the case, pressing the bent-in end flat, and crimping or flanging the edge of this flattened end. The cartridge case is inserted in a liner 20, Fig. 1, within a socket 19, and its base rests on a cone 5, which can be adjusted by a screw plug 3 according to the height of the cartridge case. Above the socket 19, a combination of tools is provided comprising a die 23, a ram 29, and a crimping sleeve 28. The die 23 is adapted to come down over the month of the cartridge case and is provided with six transverse wedge-shaped blades 26, which slit the end of the cartridge case and bend it in. The die then comes to rest on the top of the socket 19 while the ram 20 continues to come down, compressing a spring 32 between it and the die; this continued movement of the ram 29 presses the bent in end of the cartridge case flat over the shot charge. The ram is then in its turn stopped by the abutment of a transverse pin 30 on the ram against the end of a slot 31 in the die. While the ram is performing that operation, crimping heads 40 carried by the sleeve 28 come to bear against the edge of the, cartridge case, and the sleeve 28 cushions itself against a spring 35 between it and the ram 29 until a transverse pin 33 on the ram reaches the end of a slot 34 in the sleeve. The cartridge case is now rotated, whereby the heads 40 form the flange or bead at the end of the cartridge case. This rotation of the cartridge case may be performed by means of a hand-operated crank on a spindle A connected by a bevel gear 7 to a spindle 6 carrying the cone 5 on which the cartridge rests. Or, the spindle 6 may be rotated from a source of power 11, Fig. 7 by means of a belt 10 and a pulley 9<1> adapted to be automatically clutched to a cone 9 on the spindle 6, when a lever 12 is deflected by a vertical spring- controlled rod 13 when this rod is depressed by a tappet 15 connected to the handle 16, which operates the pressing tools.