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Patent GB-196157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for washing casks, barrels or the like
IPC: B08B9/08
Filed: 1922-03-08
Abstract: 196,157. Bull, W. J. March 8, 1922. Addition to 150,608. Cleansing casks.-In apparatus according to the parent Specification means are provided for automatically bringing the table to rest and cutting off the water supply after the cask has performed a predetermined number of revolutions. The hot water cock 7, Figs. 1 and 3, and the clutch 10<a> through which the mechanism is driven are operated from a hand lever 1 mounted on a pin 2 upon which is also mounted a three-armed lever 4 with arms a, b, c. The arm a contacts with and is operated by the hand lever 1, the .arm b connects by links 6 with, and operates the cock 7, and the arm c connects by links 8, 8<a> with a spindle 9 the rotation of which causes a member 10 at its end to operate the clutch 10<a>. When the mechanism is running, a bolt 13, Fig. 1, prevents movement of the link 8<a> until the completion of the predetermined number of rotations of the table causes the bolt to be withdrawn and allows a spring 5 to pull the lever 1 over and stops the movement. The bolt 13 is composite, its operative part 15, Fig. 4, receiving its movement through springs 19 from a cross-bar 14<c> reciprocated by a crank 14<d> on a wheel 16 geared to the mechanism which actuates the table, a second bolt 14 serving as a guide. If the bolt is actuated at the wrong time it encounters an extension 8<b> on the link 8<a>, the resiliency of the springs 19 avoiding breakage of the parts.
Patent GB-1011413-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic gas bearings
Inventor: ERRINGTON FREDERICK
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 1961-02-24
Abstract: 1,011,413. Gyroscopic apparatus. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO., Ltd. Feb. 23, 1962 [Feb 24, 1961], No. 6852/61. Heading G1C. [Also in Division F2] A gyroscope in which the rotor is supported in hydrodynamic gas bearings comprises an axial journal bearing (between the rotor 1 and a spindle 2 supported towards each end from a frame 5 ) and a pair of thrust bearings (between cooperating faces 3, 7 and 4, 8) each having one or both surfaces figured to form a shear pump operating to raise the pressure of the gas in the journal bearing. The rotor casings (carrying the support frames) is sealed and contains gas at less than atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-344223-A (GB)
Title: Cap for use in waving hair
IPC: A45D2/46
Filed: 1930-03-03
Abstract: 344,223. Hair waving appliances. PERREE, M. E., of Cook & Son, Berkeley Street, London. March 3, 1930, No. 6887. [Class 131.] A cap for use in waving hair comprises an extensible head band 1 formed integral with or attached to a double walled crown portion 4 adapted to contain hot water or other liquid. The portion 4 is provided with a filling orifice 5 closed by a stopper 6 and the band 1 may be provided with a heat insulating lining 7.
Patent GB-700613-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for the production of ice-cream sandwich wafers
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 1950-03-21
Abstract: 700,613. Cutting ice-cream. BEER, D. A. E. March 21, 1951 [March 21, 1950; June 12, 1950], Nos. 7008/50 and 14625/50. Class 87 (2) [Also in Group VI] In an ice-cream sandwich making apparatus, the portions of ice-cream are severed by a horizontally travelling knife from an ice-cream block fed upwardly step by step. Each cut-off portion is carried away by the knife to a position where it is deposited on to a wafer. Icecream block holders 9 are mounted, depending into a cold chamber 5, in openings 14 in a manually rotatable plate 8. A hand operated drive device, Fig. 13, comprises a shaft 24 carrying a pinion 26 which drives, through gears and a secondary shaft 29, a main shaft 30. The icecream block 32 is fed by a feed rod 34 having a toothed rack 35, Fig. 9, engageable by any one of a series of toothed elements 36 carried by a sleeve 37, Fig. 13, keyed on the main shaft 30. The extent of the movement of the icecream block depends on the number of teeth 38 on the element 36 engaged and a spring loaded pawl 39 holds the rod 34 in the position to which it has been raised. The sleeve 37 is shifted by a striking fork 48 having a handle 49 projecting through casing 23, Fig. 9. The bottom of the feed rod 32 is held in a hole in a foot piece 42 by a spring catch 44, the foot piece carrying a head 47 which supports and lifts the ice-cream block 32 as the feed rod is moved. A knife 33, which may pass clear of the top of throat 22 or may be guided by a groove in the front wall of throat 22, is detachably carried by a sleeve 52 slidable on bar 53 by a crank 54 driven through bevel gearing by shaft 30. The knife traverse, Fig. 8, commences clear of throat 22 and passes across throat 22 and carries the severed ice-cream portion forward where it is engaged by a stop 58 and falls to a wafer production platform as the knife continues its traverse. Specification 700,612, [Group XXX], is referred to in the first Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-437568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wood floor supporting structures
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 1935-03-06
Abstract: 437,568. Floors. GILLBERG, J., 81, Sveavagen, Stockholm. March 6, 1935, No. 7052. Convention date, March 7, 1934. [Class 20 (iv)] Means for supporting wood floor joists B from a rigid support D, such as a concrete base or metal girders, without resting directly thereon, comprises supporting devices 1 of iron or other metal or alloy, which rest on the support D as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 and are secured to the sides of the joists in the neighbourhood of the upper edges thereof by means of tongues, points, teeth or other means 6 engaging on the sides of the joists and adapted to carry the load, so that the joists are only supported at their upper parts. Each device 1 may comprise two supporting legs connected by a bottom part 2, which may be extended to form flanges 4 and is adapted to rest either on a concrete foundation D as shown in Fig. 1, or on the lower flange of a metal girder E as shown in Fig. 3. To fit an inclined flange of a girder, the bottom part 2 of the device may be similarly inclined as shown in Fig. 5. The devices may comprise separate supporting legs without any bottom part 2. In addition to the teeth 6, or in place thereof, the upper edges of the device 1 may be bent angularly for insertion into corresponding holes or recesses in the sides of the joist, or to fit holders, such as apertured metal plates, arranged on the sides of the joist. The vertical edges of the device 1 may be flanged. In addition to the teeth 6, the device may be provided with holes for receiving nails, screws, or bolts, which do not support the joist, but merely assist to retain the device on the joist.
Patent GB-452928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vehicle number plates and the like devices
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 1935-03-07
Abstract: 452,928. Signs. CORNERCROFT, Ltd., Queen Victoria Road, and RYCROFT, N., 6, St. Patrick's Road, both in Coventry. March 7, 1935, No. 7131. [Class 3 (ii)] A vehicle number plate or the like comprises a series o: character elements each of translucent material with the character formed ir relief, and a corre sponding series o: opaque stencil plates through which the raised characters protrude, each char acter element with its associated stencil plate being detachably mounted in one of a series of open. ings in a frame. The drawings show ar embodiment in which a vehicle number plate is mounted in an illuminated casing e, Fig. 3, provided with a glass front f. The characters a, Fig. 12, moulded or embossed in a sheet of celluloid, cellulose acetate or the like are secured with their associated. stencil plates c, Fig. 11, in apertures b<1> in a frame b, Fig. 10, by longitudinal channel strips d. The stencils are secured to their corresponding character units by lugs c<2> which are bent over to engage the latter. The character and stencil units may be secured in the frame b by spaced integral lugs on the frame bent over to engage the rear marginal portions of the character units. A protecting sheet of glass or other transparent material may be provided at the rear of the number plate.
Patent GB-512620-A (GB)
Title: Building and coating materials and the like and a process of making same
IPC: C04B28/32
Filed: 1938-03-07
Abstract: 512,620. Oxychloride compositions. PFAFF, H. E., and McINTOSH, A. H. March 7, 1938, No. 7133. [Class 70] [Also in Group III] A moulding or coating composition comprises magnesium oxide, magnesium. chloride solution, and a bond-modifying agent comprising a hydrous silicate of aluminium, of volcanic origin, e.g., bentonite. Fillers, e.g., sawdust, silica flour and emery powder and colouring matter may be included. In an example; a composition suitable for moulding, tiles comprises 2 Ibs. of magnesium oxide, 2 lbs. of silica flour, 1¢ lbs. of sawdust, 1¥ oz. of hydrous silicate of aluminium of volcanic origin and 1¥ lbs. of a solution of magnesium chloride, BaumÚ 14-19. A composition for a paint comprises 1¢ lbs. of magnesium oxide, 1¢ Ibs. of silica flour, 4 oz. of hydrous silicate of aluminium of volcanic origin, 4 oz. of colouring matter and 1 1b. magnesium chloride solution, 19-21 BaumÚ. The paint may be applied over creosote or creosote may be added to the composition, e.g., 4 to 6 oz. of creosote per gallon of paint.
Patent GB-572548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to bicycles, motor bicycles and like vehicles
IPC: B62K25/08
Filed: 1943-05-06
Abstract: 572,548. Spring forks. DAWSON, W.L. May 6, 1943, No. 7163. [Class 136 (iii)] [Also in Group XXXII] Relates to an elastic fork suspension for bicycles, motorcycles &c. of the type comprising two pairs of telescopic, pistona.nd-cylinder elements each having a space or spaces between the piston and cylinder containing compressed air. According to the invention, for pressure equalisation purposes, corresponding parts of the cylinders are interconnected by a conduit or passageway incorporated in a mechanical coupling between the two elements. In the front fork suspension shown, each cylinder, which consists of two tubes 1, 2 secured together, is closed at its upper end by a cap 8 having a non-return valve 9 and carries at its lower end a non-return valve 10 and a bearing 3 for a tube 4 which, at its lower end, is forked to receive the wheel axle and, at its upper end, carries the piston 6. A pump may be attached to the valves 9, 10 to force air into the spaces above and below the pistons 6, corresponding parts of both cylinders being interconnected by rigid cross-bars 14, 15 which are made hollow to allow passage of air between the two elements. A leather bellows may be provided between the end of each cylinder 1, 2 and its tube 4 to prevent ingress of dirt.
Patent GB-371538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric current generating systems
IPC: H02J9/08
Filed: 1931-03-07
Abstract: 371,538. Self-contained supply systems. CHANCE BROS. & CO., Ltd. and SPAINK, J. H. ABBINK-, Lighthouse Works, West Smethwick, Staffordshire. March 7, 1931, No. 7167. [Class 38 (iv).] Selecting machines in service ; starting primemovers.-An electric generating system comprises duplicate generating sets, and means whereby the sets are normally operated alternately, and in the event of failure of either set the other is brought into action automatically. When a set is required switches ss1, ss2 are closed. With the switches as shown since p<3> is open set No. 2 will not operate. Closure of switch ss1 completes the circuit of relay a1 which closes switch a<1>1. Relay ps1 operates to open the petrol tap and relay r1 to close switches r<2>1, r<3>1, r<4>1, r<5>1 and open switches r<1>1, r<6>1. Closure of r<2>1 operates relay k<1> which closes switches k<1>1, k<2>1, k<3>1. The armature g1 then runs as a motor from battery b1 to start the prime-mover. When the potential of the generator G1 builds up a relay v1 operates and opens a switch v<1>1 which disconnects the relay k1 so that the switches k<1>1, k<2>1, k<3>1 open. The generator G1, g1 runs with a compound field to supply the load. Closure of the switch k<3>1 energizes the relay p which closes a maintaining switch p<1> and a switch p<3> and opens a switch p<2>. While the first primemover is operating the relay a2 cannot be energized because the switch r<6>1 is maintained open. When the first set is stopped by the opening of the switches ss1, ss2 the switch r<6>1 closes and since switch p<2> is open and p<3> is closed the second set will start when the switches ss1, ss2 are again closed. Thus when a set is started the switch settings are automatically adjusted so that the other set will start the next occasion. Should the set fail to start in a given time a thermal relay h1 operates and opens a switch h<1>1 and closes a switch h<2>1. Opening of the switch h<1>1 disconnects the first set, and closure of switch h<2>1 completes the starting circuit of the second set. During running the battery is charged from generator g1 or g2 through a resistance chr1 or chr2. The Specification states that means responsive to solar radiations may be used to open or close the switches ss1, ss2 automatically.
Patent GB-140097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in economisers or feed-water heaters
IPC: F22D1/02
Filed: 1920-03-10
Abstract: 140,097. Deutsche Babcock & Wilcox Dampfkessel-Werke Akt.-Ges. March 10, 1919, [Convention date]. Feed-water, heating.- To facilitate the escape of furnace gases at the lower end of economizers the tubes in alternate banks are shorter so that spaces e are left, as well as at the sides e<1> and at j between the headers in each bank.
Patent GB-632221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in belt conveying apparatus
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 1947-03-17
Abstract: 632,221. Endless-belt conveyers. SUTCLIFFE, Ltd., R., and HOLMES, P. March 17, 1947, No. 7306. [Class 78 (i)] [Also in Group XXXVII] In a system of endless-belt conveyers in which the material is carried successively by a number of belts working in series a centrifugal governor a driven from the shaft b of one of the belt supporting rollers controls a mercury switch d in the circuit of the driving motor g for the preceding belt. In the position shown the belt is stationary so that the circuit of the motor g is open. When the belt is driven at a sufficient speed the mercury switch d is tilted so that contacts 2 and. 3 are connected through the mercury to close the circuit of the motor g. At an intermediate speed contacts 1 and 2 are joined so that the circuit for the motor g is completed through a resistance e. Specification 599,049 is referred to.
Patent GB-1270622-A (GB)
Title: A rotary tool head for a continuous boring or cutting machine
IPC: E21D9/10
Filed: 1970-02-16
Abstract: 1,270,622. Boring earth. UNION INDUSTRIELLE BLANZY-OUEST. 16 Feb., 1970 [17 Feb., 1969], No. 7421/70. Addition to 1,270,276. Heading E1F. An earth-boring machine has at least one pair of tools 9 symmetrically arranged on rotating head 1 and synchronously reciprocated across the faces 25a, 25b to maintain a dynamic balance. Rack 10 and pinions 6 reciprocate the tools, rack 10 being moved by hydraulic jack 11 powered by pump 13 driven by electric motor 12 which is reversed when limit switches 15, 16 are engaged. The tools may be offset on supporting elements 8 which may be offset on tool holders 7 to enable the centre of the tunnel to be bored.
Patent GB-293079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in switch gears for the charging of electrical accumulators
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1927-03-17
Abstract: 293,079. Anderson, C. M. March 17, 1927. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Charging batteries.-An arrangement for inserting a battery to be charged in series with household lights comprises a twoway switch 1, fuse 9 and plugsocket 6 mounted on a base-board and wired as shown in Fig. 3. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 973/06.
Patent GB-579964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the construction of reinforced concrete ships and like floating structures
IPC: B63B3/64
Filed: 1940-04-27
Abstract: 579,964. Walls. WILLIAMS, SIR E. O. April 27, 1940, No. 7593. [Class 20 (iv)] [Also in Groups XXI and XXXIII] In ships, docks, and like floating structures made of reinforced concrete, the lower edges of pre-cast side panels a are substantially vertical for subsequent jointing to corresponding faces of the bottom shell l which is formed of in situ concrete with a curvature such as to provide an arching action enabling widely spaced main frames to be accommodated therein. These panels a preferably extend from the deck n to the bilge keel g, and their edges may be serrated or patterned, for example, by edge bridge portions a<2> between raised portions a<1> through which run reinforcing rods b, c not at right angles to each other. The upper portion of each panel a is strengthened by additional longitudinal rods between the rods b, and the curved lower portion is strengthened by quadruplicating the lateral rods c and using additional longitudinal rods. Each panel may be pre-cast integrally with a portion of the bilge keel g reinforced by rods which may be extended to form the additional longitudinal rods for the curved lower portion of the panel. The lateral rods c', c' of adjacent panels are nested, as shown in Fig. 5, together with vertical rods h, h<1>, a triangular reinforcing cage i, j is introduced between the rods c' to force back the rods c', and the ends of the rods c' are bent inwardly around the rods i. The in situ concrete is then cast in to form the rib k shown in Fig. 6. Extension of the rods b, i project into and form part of the reinforcement for the curved bottom l, and at the turn of the bilge additional rods i' are provided to form a portion k<1> of greater thickness, and rods i' may project between adjacent portions of the bilge keel. The keel l<1> also is cast in situ and is reinforced by rods l<2>, l<4> and binders l<3>, which may be duplicated as as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 11. Extension of the rods b, i also project into and form part of the reinforcement m, m<1> for in situ concrete forming an edging binder for pre-cast deck units, or part of an in situ concrete deck. Yoke-like keepers o' are cast in position to receive a scraper rail o. The hull is strengthened laterally by frame members each consisting of a base r cast in situ pre-cast side members r<1>, r<2> merged into the ribs k and forming horizontal arms r', r' to support a pre-cast centre portion r'. If these frame members are to form bulkheads they are each filled in with corrugated portion q, and the entry to the holds may be surrounded by upstanding coping p.
Patent GB-287074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric speed indicating apparatus
IPC: G01P3/10
Filed: 1928-03-12
Abstract: 287,074. Mombur, G. March 12, 1927, [Convention date]. Impulse speed indicators.-A speedometer of the impulse type comprises a control wheel actuated by an electromagnetic device operating at a frequency proportional to that of the speed to be measured, the movements being controlled by a repeater or timing device. The speed measurement is transmitted to an indicating pointer by means similar to that described in Specification 286,737. As shown in Fig. 2, a distributor 9 in the circuit of an electromagnet 5 controls the frequency of attraction of the armature 17 and thereby the oscillations of a shaft 12 carrying pawls 4a, 4b engaging the teeth of a control wheel 1. The pawls 4a, 4b as'shown in Fig. 3 are adapted to function in opposite directions of movement of the shaft 12 being connected thereto through a disc 13 with perforations engaging pins 14 diametrically opposed. The timing device comprises an oscillator 18 controlled by a spring 19 and carrying a contact arm 20 cooperating with a contact 21 on a lever 22 forming the armature of an electromagnet 23; when the contact is closed the armature is attracted so as to give an impulse to the oscillator and to actuate, through a pawl 24, a wheel 25 carrying a plate 26 with bosses 26<1>. At the end of each time period a boss 26<1> engages a pin 27 on the pawls to throw them out of operation and permit the control wheel 1 to return. The teeth of the control wheel are engaged by a pawl 36 carried on a spring-controlled member 37, Figs. 4 and 5, the member 37 co-operating with a measuring wheel 28 a slot 29 of which engages the arm 30 of an indicating pointer 31. Initial movement of the control wheel frees the measuring wheel which moves until its pin 33 meets the pin 34 of the control wheel in the manner described in the above mentioned Specification. In a modification, Fig. 6, the oscillator 18 is free of the resistance to movement of the plate 26 and the electromagnet is provided with two windings 23<2>, 23<1>, the former causing attraction of the armatures and the latter, when its circuit is completed by the contacts 20, 21, neutralizing the magnetic effect to release them. In another modification the control wheel may be driven by a rotor the electromagnetic system of which is controlled by the distributor and timing device.
Patent GB-1516823-A (GB)
Title: Hose fixing device
IPC: F16L33/12
Filed: 1977-02-23
Abstract: 1516823 Pipe couplings K WEINHOLD 23 Feb 1977 [17 March 1976] 07650/77 Heading F2G A hose fixing device comprises a nozzle member 12 formed with an annular enlargement 12a for retaining a hose inserted thereon, and a connecting member 10 formed with a collar portion 15; the members being connected via a spigot and socket arrangement with a toggle action clamping device being operable via axially spaced clamping flanges 16a to engage respectively the collar and an inserted hose forward of the said projection. The clamping device is formed by pivotally connected shell parts 16, 17 lockable circumferentially via toggle lever 19 and spring 20. Alternative arrangements (not shown) include provision of a further annular enlargement formed on the nozzle member with a corresponding extra clamping flange on the clamping device, and the spigot and socket formation shown on respectively the nozzle and connecting member may be reversed.
Patent GB-661920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to reflectors of suspended electric lamps
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1949-03-22
Abstract: 661,920. Reflector holders. VERITYS, Ltd., and FORTH, J. W. March 17, 1950. [March 22, 1949] No. 7722/49. Class 75(ii). A reflector fitting for a suspended electric lamp, wherein a reflector body is detachable from a suspended cylindrical reflector crown carrying an electric lamp holder and lamp and is suspended therefrom by the engagement of a horizontal flange rigid with the top of an annulus at the upper side of the reflector body with fixed radial spider lugs on the crown, the said flange having gaps to allow it to be passed over the said lugs on assembly of the fitting, the reflector body being subsequently rotated to stagger the gaps and lugs, is characterized in that the crown member has a manually adjusted locking lug provided with a stop projection adapted to co-operate with a fixed spider lug on said crown member so that while the lugs are held in staggered relation with the locking lug resting upon the spider lug the reflector body cannot be detached from the crown member. The spider ring 5, Fig. 1, formed with three equidistant radial spider lugs 6, is fixed to an annular ledge 4 on the crown member 1, and three gaps 27 are provided in the inwardly directed horizontal flange 25 at the top of the reflector body 20. A locking ring 30 is applied loosely over the crown member 1 to rest on the fixed spider ring 5 and has three radial locking lugs 31 adapted to be adjusted to partly overlie the spider lugs 6, one locking lug 31 having a rigidly depending middle projection 32 adapted to ccntact a side edge of a spider lug 6. While so disposed the lugs 31, 6 prevent passage of the gaps 27 over them. A finger grip is provided on the locking ring 30 to lift and lower it. Specification 373,774 is referred to.