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Patent GB-2473641-A (GB)
Title: Heated toilet bowl
Inventor: WAKE DARREN
IPC: A47K13/30
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: A heated toilet bowl comprising a heating element embedded directly into the body of the bowl. The toilet may be cast from porcelain and includes a seat part which is shaped directly into the top of the bowl so that the bowl and seat parts form a single integral part. The toilet may also have a lid attached via removable spring clips.
Patent GB-2467994-A (GB)
Title: A motor driven diver propulsion unit
Inventor: WHITE MATTHEW EDWARD THOMAS
IPC: A63B35/12
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: A diver-propulsion unit 1 has a two-part cylindrical casing 2, 3 with hand-grips (9, Fig 1) either side for holding forwardly of the swimming diver and giving maneuverability. Propulsion-thrust is from a propeller 15 rotating within a cylindrical duct 14 of a nozzle-mount 11 to which the casing-parts 2, 3 are clamped. The propeller 15 may be driven via a belt-drive 25, 26 by an electric motor 22 which may be mounted on the nozzle-mount 11 outside the duct 14 and which may be powered by batteries in externally-projecting pods (31, Fig 6) of the rear casing-part 3. The belt-drive may extend across the water-flow to the duct 14 within a channel 29 of the nozzle-mount 11. The channel may be closed by a radial cover-shell (6, Fig 1) of the front casing-part 2, and a fairing (30, Fig 1) of the front casing-part may project into a cylindrical rim 13 of the nozzle-mount 11 to establish a flow-path of reducing cross-sectional area into the duct 14. Location of the motor peripherally of the casing and its batteries in projecting pods facilitates their cooling by water external to the casing.
Patent GB-237021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pumps
IPC: F04B47/02
Filed: 1924-04-22
Abstract: 237,021. Bowden, W. April 22, 1924. Actuating by weights; leveractuated pumps.-A pump C is driven by a motor K through a flywheel D and lever A assisted by roller weights G which are reciprocated on rails E pivoted on the standard B and connected at one end by a rod F to the piston crosshead. The weights are reciprocated from the motor crankshaft through gear-wheels H and a rod I.
Patent GB-1488635-A (GB)
Title: Take-up device for a safety belt
IPC: B60R22/38
Filed: 1976-03-12
Abstract: 1488635 Safety belt locking mechanism ACIERS ET OUTILLAGE PEUGEOT 12 March 1976 [31 July 1975] 10021/76 Heading A3V To prevent unwinding of a seat belt in an emergency due to passenger movement two discs 8, 9 are provided on the reel shaft the disc 8 being fixed thereto and the disc 9 rotatable thereon a roller 14 being located in recesses 13, 27 respectively and co-operable with a fixed notched plate 15 to lock the reel due to outward movement, which movement is caused by relatively rapid rotation of the reel and disc 8 which through a spring 28 acting on disc 9 causes the rollers to lock in the plate 15 thus preventing further unreeling. The spring force. is adjustable by either holes 30a-30c in which the end is located or by an adjusting screw (not shown). The vehicles deceleration can be sensed by an inertia mass 23 which causes locking of disc 9, movement of the passengers body then causing locking of the belt as described above.
Patent GB-922984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to amplifying devices for use with telephone apparatus
Inventor: BRANSON JOHN CHARLES SYDNEY
IPC: H04M1/215
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: 922,984. Supporting telephone handsets. FONADEK (BRANSON) Ltd. March 24, 1960 [March 24, 1959], No. 10083/59. Class 40 (4). In an amplifying apparatus comprising a support for a telephone handset of the type in which the telephone earpiece registers with a pick-up for coupling it to the input of an amplifier, a choice of several pick-ups is available for matching to various handsets, and the pick-up, which may be of the microphone or inductive coupling type, is rotatably mounted,. for optimum matching, in an aperture formed in a stationary plate of the support and is retained there by a lug or lugs engaging the back of the plate, slots in the plate allowing it to be inserted or withdrawn from the aperture. The amplifier is energized by a switch operated by placing the handset on the support. The stationary plate 17 (Fig. 3) has a circular dished part 18 containing an aperture 19, two rectangular slots 21 being made in the dished part 18, each slot having a chamfered edge 22. A pickup 26 (Figs. 2 and 4) which has jack pins 33 for connection to an amplifier, is inserted into the aperture 19 in such a way that the lugs 32 pass through the slots 21 and is rotated by a flexible lever 29 so that the lugs ride up the chamfered edges and retain the pick-up in the aperture. The lugs 32 are formed at the ends of a strip of springy metal 30 attached to the pick-up so as to reduce vibration effects. The lugs may also be directed outwardly (Fig. 5, not shown) or be independently spring urged. The range of rotational movement is limited to about 90 degrees by the lever 29 abutting against stops 23, 24 so arranged that a slot 21 does not coincide with a lug 32 in this range, the lever 29 being lifted over stop 23 in order to remove the pick-up. The Provisional Specification refers to Specification 684,633, as describing a suitable amplifying apparatus.
Patent GB-637634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to stepless regulating transformers
IPC: H01F29/06
Filed: 1948-04-12
Abstract: 637,634. Transformers. ROSENFELD, M. April 12, 1948, No. 10141. [Class 38 (ii)] A regulating transformer has a bare winding 5 carried by a core 1 which is arranged to rotate in a circular recess in the inner portions of members 2, 3 of the transformer yoke. The core 1 is substantially rectangular in section, but the narrow sides of the end portions are curved to be accommodated in the said circular recess of the yoke members. Two leads 8, 9 are brought out through the spaces between the core and the yoke adjacent the bearing surfaces of the latter two and connected to slip rings 11, 12 respectively which are mounted on the core 1. A slider (not shown) contacts the bare windings for the purpose of effecting the required regulation.
Patent GB-1161698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Remote Control Apparatus
IPC: B67D7/30
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,161,698. Fuel dispensing systems. BOWSER Inc. 3 March, 1967 [12 May, 1966], No. 10155/67. Heading A4T. In apparatus for remotely controlling a fuel dispenser, selectively operable manual switches 42-44 are incrementally set for a predetermined monetary amount of fuel and produce a corresponding first electrical circuit condition, counters 46-48 with stepping switches are coupled to the dispenser to indicate incrementally the monetary amount of fuel dispensed and produce a corresponding second electrical circuit condition, signal producing means coupled to the switches and counters and acting via a control solenoid means 58 allows dispensing when the electrical circuit conditions do not match and renders the dispenser inoperative when they do match, and a selector switch means 41 coupled to the control means selectively allows the dispenser to operate independently of the signal means. With manual switch 49 connected to e.g. premium dispenser 10a and switch 41 connected for manual operation, power is directly connected to dispenser 10a so that on lifting the dispensing nozzle, a switch opens solenoid valve 22a and fuel is dispensed as required. With switch 41 on automatic operation, power passes via the solenoid relay 58 to the dispenser and as fuel is dispensed magnets on a counter wheel at 14a actuate a reed switch to send pulses at 60a via relays and selector switch 49<SP>1</SP>, ganged with switch 49, to coils actuating the counters. When the circuits associated with the counters match the circuits associated with the preset switches, a signal passes to solenoid 58 which cuts off power to the dispenser to stop dispensing and energizes a holding relay. A reset switch is then actuated which returns the counters to zero and de-energizes relay 58. Each dispenser may have its own remote control 40 or the control 40 may be connected to several dispensers.
Patent GB-667531-A (GB)
Title: Automobile antennas
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1950-04-25
Abstract: 667,531. Aerials. GRASHOW, J. April 25, 1950, No. 10162/50. Class 40 (vii). An antenna structure is arranged to be fixed in a hole in the body of a vehicle from the outside only. The mounting comprises a sleeve 12 to either side of which are attached arms 19 at pivots 20. When the arms lie along the sleeve they may be pushed through the hole in the body and then can be rotated to grip against the inside of the body in the position shown. The axis of the pivots 20 is arranged horizontal and the sleeve secured by means of a sealing washer 22 spacer member 25 and nut 27. The aerial which may be of the telescopic whip type extends through a rubber gasket 28 in the nut 27 and is held centrally in the sleeve by insulating bushings 16 and 17. The lower end of the aerial is provided with a coupling pin 30 which connects with the central conductor of a coaxial cable 31 which joins the antenna to the radio equipment. The outer conductor of the coaxial cable serves to earth the equipment and is secured to flanged member 32 fastened to the lower end of the sleeve by nut 33, so that electrical connection is made with the body of the vehicle through the sleeve and the arms 19, whose ends dig in. In a modification the antenna terminates in a ball 46 so as to be detachable. The ball is held between a nut 47 and a socket nut 44 having a hemispherical depression in its upper surface to accommodate the ball. The lower part of nut 44 is secured to the top of a rod 35 which is held in insulating spacers in the sleeve and connected to the cable in the same way as the bottom of the antenna in the previous embodiment. The sleeve mounting details differ in detail from those of Fig. 1.
Patent GB-560133-A (GB)
Title: A combined garden rake and hoe
IPC: A01D7/10
Filed: 1942-08-11
Abstract: 560,133. Gardentools. DOUGLAS, M. E. R. Aug. 11, 1942, No. 10184/41. [Class 6 (ii)] In a combined rake and hoe, the hoe blade C carries a bracket I forming an extension of the handle socket D, which is secured to the back of the rake B by passing some of the tines through both and riveting them. Alternatively, the bracket holding the hoe blade may be formed by extending the back of the rake at both ends and bending the ends at right angles.
Patent GB-108673-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dibble for use in Planting.
Inventor: WILDT STEFAN
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 1917-07-13
Abstract: 108,673. Wildt, S. Aug. 7, 1916, [Convention date]. Planting-tools. - A hand planting-tool comprises a metal member a, having in cross section the shape of an equilateral triangle, to which a shaft e carrying a handle d is secured by a wooden insertion c and pin b.
Patent GB-112242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winches.
Inventor: MACFARLANE GEORGE THOMAS
IPC: B63B21/16
Filed: 1917-01-22
Abstract: 112,242. Macfarlane, G. T. Jan. 22, 1917. Brakes for winding and pauing-out apparatus; driving-gear.-In winches driven through epicyclic gearing as described in Specification 17680/15, the brake rim s is separated from the drum by a passage t containing inclined vanes u. The brake rim s is made in removable parts each of which is kept in place by bolts w. The heads of the bolts engage open-ended slots x in the drum, and the nuts are sunk in recesses in the rim. The brake band r is made in parts and its uniform gripping and release is assured by providing fixed stops 4 on a shield 10. Quick release of the brake is facilitated by a spring or springs 6.
Patent GB-941979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in harvesting machines
IPC: A01D41/04
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 941,979. Combine harvesters. J. BATS. March 16, 1962 [March 18, 1961], No. 10235/62. Heading A1F. A tractor-mounted combine harvester comprises a frame 20 adapted for mounting on two longitudinal members 13, 14 of a tractor and having a yoke 23, 24 for attaching to a coupling 15 of the tractor and includes a cutter bar 40 pivotally mounted about an axis 31 in the frame, a conveyer 32 for feeding crops to a threshing cylinder 60 with concave 68 through which grain and chaff passes to riddles 81, 82, 83 over which air is blown to remove husks and from which grain is discharged through pipe 110. Transverse boards 71 mounted on crank-shafts 72, 73 remove straw to a discharge conveyer 100 whilst allowing grain to pass to the riddles. The thrashing cylinder extends the width of the machine and has rasps 62 disposed as shown in Fig. 1. The cutter bar 40 is driven by the engine of the tractor through a pulley 17 a freewheel pulley 27 driving a shaft 29 which operates an eccentric to reciprocate torsionally the driving shaft 44 of the cutter bar. The latter shaft is also adapted to reciprocate the riddles and the shaft 29 drives the thrashing cylinder, the conveyer 32, the reel 50 and the blower. The straw walkers, the discharge conveyer 100 and the grain discharge auger are driven from the power take-off 16 of the tractor. Land wheels may be provided.
Patent GB-251611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vacuum electric discharge devices
IPC: H01J9/385
Filed: 1926-04-19
Abstract: 251,611. Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., (Assignees of Mouromtseff, I. E.). April 28, 1925, [Convention date]. Vacuum tubes.-A discharge tube, such as a thermionic valve, having a metal portion forming part of the envelope, is provided with a split jacket, a reinforcing helix, or a removable reinforcing support for the metal portion so as to prevent collapse during evacuation. As shown, a split metal jacket 9 is slipped on an anode 2, and is surrounded by binding wires 14. The anode may be of spun copper having a thickness of 0.04 inch or less. A shielding collar 17 is mounted near the seal 3 between the anode and the glass portion 1 of the container. The anode is heated in an oven or by electron bombardment during evacuation.
Patent GB-1269913-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing components which react quickly with one another, more especially for the production of foam materials
Inventor: BREER KARL
IPC: B29B7/76
Filed: 1970-03-04
Abstract: 1,269,913. Mixing. FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER A.G. 4 March, 1970 [13 March, 1969], No. 10300/70. Heading B1C. Apparatus for mixing, for example, polyurethane foam components comprises a stirrerless mixing head with a supply nozzle at the outlet of each supply pipe, the nozzles being stem forming the core of an electromagnetic devices. As described each nozzle has a valve stem forming the cove of an electromagnetic coil. The coils are energised simultaneously with valves located in the supply pipes and which connect pumps with either the nozzles or drain lines. The pumps may be continuously operated, the materials being recirculated or started before the coils are energised. The period during which materials are supplied may be controlled by a timing device.
Patent GB-746991-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing phthalocyanine colouring matters in pigmentary form
IPC: C09B47/06
Filed: 1954-04-08
Abstract: Monochlor copper phthalocyanine in a pigmentary state is obtained by heating phthalonitrile and micropulverized cupric chloride in an inert organic liquid at 190 DEG -215 DEG C., with vigorous agitation. In examples, the liquids used are nitrobenene and o-nitrotoluene. Specification 410,814 also is referred to.
Patent GB-610412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in back washing filter beds
IPC: B01D24/20
Filed: 1946-04-04
Abstract: 610,412. Filters. MOORE, R. P. April 4, 1946, No. 10427. [Class 46] A process of backwashing a rapid gravity sand filter comprises the steps of passing wash water upwardly through the filter bed while maintaining a substantial body of water over the bed, and simultaneously withdrawing the water from a position within said body and near to the surface of the filter bed. In applying this process the inlet and outlet valves 6a and 12 respectively are first shut off. The bed 3 is then violently agitated with air which is admitted through the pipe 21 and distributed by the system of channelling 5, and backwashing water is admitted via the pipes 14 and 10. As soon as the level in the main chamber 2 and in the open conduit 23 rises above the weir 29, water begins to discharge from the conduit 23 into the waste trough 30. This discharge induces a flow horizontally just above the surface 26 of the filter bed 3 into the long narrow orifice 25 of the conduit 23. The interval elapsing between agitation of the feed 3 and the induced flow ensures that sand disturbed by the agitation will have resettled, and the heavier dirt particles will be well-placed in the withdrawing current. The air supply is cut off before withdrawal begins, and as soon as it has begun, the flow towards the orifice 25 is assisted by‹ water admitted through the pipes 33, as horizontal jets. A deflector plate 34 may be provided. Wash water continues to flow through the bed 3 and the heavier constituents of solid matter are entrained through the conduit 23. When the wash water is cut off and the valve 12 re-opened the water falls to the level 28 and the lighter portion of the flow, driven up by the preliminary agitation, has time to resettle on as effective surface film, thus reducing the period before full-rate filtering may be resumed.
Patent GB-671604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in nozzles for vacuum cleaners
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 1950-04-28
Abstract: 671,604. Suction cleaner nozzles pipe joints. ELECTROLUX, Ltd. April 28, 1950 [June 4, 1949], No. 10491/50. Classes 8 (i) and 99 (i) A suction cleaner nozzle comprises a hollow body 10, Fig. 3, containing the suction opening 12 and a passage 22 having a curved longitudinal axis along which an attachment member 11 is displaceable, the body 10 and member 11 being so formed as to lie relatively movable in two different planes from one position wherein the longitudinal axes of the attachment member 11 and of the suction opening 12 make an angle of substantially 180 degrees, and to another position wherein the angle is less than 90 degrees. The curved passage 22 has end abutments 23, 24 confining an attachment flange 25 at the limits of rocking displacement, and the flange 25 is guided by flange ribs 27, Fig. 2, and recesses 29 engaging corresponding recesses 26 and ribs 28 of the passage 22. Rotation of the attachment 11 I relatively to the body 10 in the two planes at right angles to the rocking plane is effected by terminating the ribs 28 and corresponding recesses 29 short of the abutment 24. The member 11 may be locked in any of four positions in the planes of rotation by engagement of the flange ribs 27 with two extra passage recesses of depth greater than the thickness of the flange 25. The suction opening 12 has a rim of bristles 21.
Patent GB-658898-A (GB)
Title: Equiflexible mountings
IPC: F16F1/42
Filed: 1949-04-21
Abstract: 658.898. Resilient mountings. DUNLOP RUBBER CO., Ltd., and COOPER, D. H. D. April 21, 1949, No. 10552. [Class 108(iii)] A resilient mounting comprises a base plate 1 and a support 2, resiliently connected thereto by a plurality of resilient elements 3, each formed of an endless length of material of substantially constant cross section, symmetrically disposed on the circumference of a circle, the elements being inclined to the base plate, so that the inclined axes, these being the minor axes of the elements when the latter are of greater length than breadth, meet when produced in a point lying on the axis of symmetry of the mounting. In the arrangement shown, the angle of inclination of each element to the base plate is approximately 35 degrees. The mean of the radii of the pitch circles at which the elements 3 are secured is substantially equal to the radius of gyration of the load to be supported. Weights may be secured beneath the plate 2 to bring the centre of gravity into the required plane and the radius of gyration of the load to the required value. In a modification, Figs. 2 and 3 (not shown), each resilient element comprises two semicircular rubber arcs of circular cross section, bonded to the ends of a pair of steel rods to form a substantially oval element. In an alternative arrangement, the inclined axes of the three elements meet in a point  on the axis of symmetry of the mounting on the side of the base plate remote from the support plate. Spiral springs formed into a substantially oval shape or a spring metal strip may be used in place of the rubber or rubber-and-metal elements referred to above.
Patent GB-179062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wheels for wheel barrows and other vehicles and agricultural implements and the like
IPC: B60B1/00
Filed: 1921-04-12
Abstract: 179,062. Thomas, H. F. April 12, 1921. Compression-spoke wheels.-The spokes B are secured to the axle C and rim A by bolting, riveting, or otherwise, and may be formed in pairs from a single bar as shown, or in separate. lengths with the ends bent to take the fastening- means.
Patent GB-1284654-A (GB)
Title: Impedance transformers for microwave transmission lines
Inventor: TERAKAWA TAKASHIGE
IPC: H01P1/06
Filed: 1970-03-05
Abstract: 1284654 Impedance matching TOKYO KEIKI CO Ltd 5 March 1970 [6 March 1969] 10655/70 Heading H1W A capacitative impedance matching metal screw 23 is provided in a sidewall of rectangular waveguide 15 opposite the end 19 of the inner conductor 18 of a rotatable coaxial line which forms an impedance matching transformer between the waveguide 15 and a perpendicular rectangular waveguide 17. The coaxial line outer conductor 12b attached to waveguide 17 is rotatably mounted in a recess in an outer conductor 12a attached to waveguide 15 and a choke slot 14 is provided at the joint to minimize leakage. 1284659 Light-emitting diode WESTERN ELECTRIC CO Inc 16 April 1970 [16 April 1969] 18165/70 Heading HlK [Also in Division C4] A light-emitting diode comprises a layer 2 of N-type GaAs and a layer 3 of P-type GaAs having a ring shaped cathode 4 and a hemisphere 6 of material whose refractive index matches GaAs, e.g. GaAs. The PN junction 1 emits IR which is converted to visible light by phosphor layer 8. The radius of the hemisphere and the area of the PN junction are mathematically related to the refractive index of the hemisphere and the phosphor. The PN junction may be circular or square whilst the gallium arsenide may be doped with Si and In.
Patent GB-142293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with two wheeled trailer vehicles and the motor tractors with which they are, when in use, connected
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1919-04-30
Abstract: 142,293. Bolton, W. C. April 30, 1919. Compound or articulated road vehicles.-To facilitate the employment of any one of a number of two-wheeled trailer vehicles with a tractor, screw-and-nut lifting-gear, which also controls the. connecting-pin, is arranged between the rear of the tractor and the front of the trailer, and hinged legs on the trailer support its front end when detached. The pivot pin b<4> between the trailer and tractor, Fig. 1, rotates with the lifting-screw b<1>, which works in a nut on the trailer and may be rotated by hand or power. The trailer is shown supported on the hinged legs a<1>, but it may be raised, so as to allow the legs to be swung upwards out of action, by rotating the screw b' until the pivot pin b<4> rests upon the rotatable head k<1> of a strut secured to the axle i or resting on the ground. The lifting-gear is then lowered until circular plates f<4>, h<3> on the trailer and tractor respectively are in contact, the screw being further withdrawn until the pivot pin b<4> is left in the hole in the lower plate h<3>.