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Patent GB-333859-A (GB)
Title: Separating arrangement for pneumatic centrifugal driers
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 1930-01-22
Abstract: 333,859. Barthelmess, E. Feb. 7, 1929, [Convention date]. Density separators. - A tubular separator is used in association with a centrifugal drier. The hot gases with the dried material pass downwards through the tube a at a high speed, and the stream is then led round the bend c and upwards through the tube b. The coarse material drops out at the bend, and passes through the opening f into a container and thence back to the pulverizer. Movable guides d, e are arranged in the bend c and can be used to vary the degree of separation.
Patent GB-174623-A (GB)
Title: Stretching device for films, particularly for use in film cleaning apparatus
IPC: G03D15/00
Filed: 1922-01-25
Abstract: 174,623. Correx M³vek Filmipari GÚpgyßr C. Lßszl¾. Dec. 31, 1919, [Convention date]. Renovating picture films.-In a film cleaning machine means are provid'ed for adjusting the pressure of the film 10 on the cleaning disc, over which the cleaning belt 9 and the film are drawn. The cleaning belt has cleaning flaps 8. The feed sprockets 11 for the film are driven from the shaft 13 of the rotating disc 6 by jointed or flexible shafts so as to maintain a yielding connection. On the shafts 15 of the feed sprockets are arms 16 carrying rollers 18, 17 over which the film is guided. The lower rollers 17 constitute the stretching means and are simultaneously movable towards or away from the cleaning disc 6 by a right and left handed screw shaft 19, so as to slacken or tighten the film on the disc. A trough 22 with a roller for moistening the film 10 with alcohol or cleaning material is fitted below one of the rollers 17.
Patent GB-760964-A (GB)
Title: An improved lawn sweeper
Inventor: ALLEN JAMES JOHN CULLIMORE
IPC: A01G1/12
Filed: 1954-01-27
Abstract: 760,964. Lawn sweepers. ALLEN & SONS (OXFORD), Ltd., J. Jan. 26. 1955 [Jan. 27, 1954], No. 2466/54. Class 6(2). A lawn sweeper comprises a frame having sideplates 12 connected together by tie rods 13 and 14 and carrying stub axles 20 which support road wheels 17. A brush shaft 27 carrying brush supports 29 has at each end a gear wheel 31 which, as the implement is moved forward, engage the internal teeth 18 of the road wheels and by means of pawls 32 cause the brush shaft to rotate the height of the brushes is adjusted by means of side brackets 41 acting in co-operation with plates 34. A deflector plate 33 supported on the plates 34 serves the purpose of directing the sweepings into a flexible receptacle 22, the receptacle being carried on a, frame 23, the forward ends of which are journalled on the ends of the tie rod 14 and the rear of which is bolted to the handlebars 19.
Patent GB-741672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vacuum lifters
IPC: B66C1/02
Filed: 1953-01-28
Abstract: 741,672. Feeding sheets. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and AMIES, D. Jan. 12, 1954 [Jan. 28, 1953], No. 2491/53. Class 100 (1). [Also in Group XXX] Sheet - separators.- An electromagneticallycontrolled valve relieves the suction in a portable vacuum lifting cup 6. As shown, the valve comprises a packing member 19 carried by a plunger 18 working in a bush 9 in the cup and controlling admission of air through a bore 5 and grooves in the packing member. The valve is normally closed by a spring 21 and is opened by its stem 16 which hooks over a pin on the plunger 4 of a solenoid mounted in a casing 2 to the base 12 of which the cup 6 is secured by a bush 11 which screws on to the bush 9. The solenoid is held adjustably in place by means not shown. A number of such devices may be carried on a beam or framework to enable large sheets to be lifted.
Patent GB-565634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in aerofoil control surfaces
IPC: B64C3/52
Filed: 1943-02-15
Abstract: 565,634. Controlling aircraft. MILES AIRCRAFT, Ltd. [formerly PHILLIPS & POWIS AIRCRAFT, Ltd.], and MILES, G. H. Feb. 15, 1943, No. 2497. [Class 4] The outer extremity of an aircraft wing or other aerofoil is distortable so that it may act as an aileron, for instance, and it may also be extensible and retractable with respect to the main part of the aerofoil. Fig. 3 shows a main wing provided with a distortable and retractable extension comprising ribs 3, 10, 11, the rib 10 being secured to a tubular member 5 rotatable in bearings 6, 7 on the main wing part to effect the distortion, by a lever 8 with which the member 5 has splined engagement at 15. The member 5 is also axially slidable in the bearings and extension and retraction of the extension is effected pneumatically by a bellows device formed by reinforced sheet rubber 16 secured to the rib 3 of the extension and to the end rib 4 of the main wing part. The bellows is supplied and exhausted by pipes 18 and it is protected when collapsed by an overlapping part 17 of the main wing. A construction is also shown in which the wing extension is only distortable. The ribs 3, 10 are covered by a skin of sealing and slightly elastic material, such as used for the bellows, the extension being inflated to the required air pressure to maintain the shape. The tip 14 may also be inflated. A flap 15 may be provided.
Patent GB-1219322-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the treatment of material which yields oxidisable volatile matter under heat
Inventor: ALLRED VICTOR DEAN
IPC: C10B49/04
Filed: 1968-01-17
Abstract: 1,219,322. Coking apparatus. MARATHON OIL CO. 17 Jan., 1968 [1 Feb., 1967], No. 2499/68. Heading C5E. [Also in Division F4] A rotary hearth apparatus for coking, calcining and devolatilizing carbonaceous material is similar to that described in Specification 1,055,857, but is provided with at least one partition 62 defining at least one inner zone 60 and at least one outer zone 61, and optionally with a conduit 64 interconnecting exhaust outlet 22 with zone 61 for recycling exhaust gases to the zone 61, exit from which is through flue 66. The partition 62 is cylindrical, as shown, and makes a gas-tight seal with the roof 21 of the apparatus, a narrow gap 68 being the only communication, except for the conduit 64, between zones 60, 61. Temperature control of the zones is achieved by regulating the air supply, at 27, or the operation of burners 29, or the degree of recycling via 64. The exhaust gases may heat air which may be delivered to the outer zone.
Patent GB-538655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to scoring devices
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 1940-02-09
Abstract: 538,655. Scoring - apparatus for games. HILSON, O. V. Feb. 9, 1940, No. 2501. [Class 132 (ii)] In a games scorer of the type comprising digit wheel rotated by dialling, the use of transfer mechanism is avoided by the provision of means for bringing into view at the transfer point an indicator directing the operator to adjust manually the digit wheel of higher denomination. As shown, a units wheel 7 and a tens and hundreds wheel 6 display their digits through a window 8 and are rotated by means of dialling apertures 4, 5 accessible through numbered arcuate slots 2, 3. When the units wheel 7 is rotated to show its zero in the window 8 a pin 17 displaces an indicator 16 to display the words DIAL TEN at a window 18. When the operator then dials the wheel 6 his finger engages the edge 19 of the indicator and restores it to its hidden position. The digit wheels also bear numbers on their reverse sides for scoring by a reduction of the score, the reverse side of the scorer being provided with two display windows and arcuate slots for this purpose. In a modication, Fig. 5 (not shown), the indicator is arranged to show through the zero stop instead of through a separate window. In a further modification, Fig. 8 (not shown), the reducing and adding scorers are both provided on the same face of the scorer, the score-displaying window and indicator being common to the two scorers. An audible warning may be given in addition to a visible indication.
Patent GB-106254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburettors for Producing Petrol Air Gas.
Inventor: SHARPE WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1917-02-21
Abstract: 106,254. Sharpe, W. C., and Sharpe, W. C. Feb. 21, 1917. Carburetting.-In a carburettor for petrol air gas, in which air passes over a film of oil, oil inlets are provided at different places so that the exposure may be varied for different kinds of oils. Figs. 1 and 2 shows a multi-plane apparatus, the oil being supplied through a pipe c and flowing over the series of planes b, meeting the air which is supplied through a pipe e. Several oil supply pipes c are provided and fitted with cocks d so that oil may be supplied at different points to vary the area of surface exposed. The apertures h for the passage of air should be equal in area to the cross-sectional area of the air pipe e. When the apparatus has one plane only, the oil inlet pipes are arranged at different parts of the plane.
Patent GB-347676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to motion transmitting devices
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 1930-01-24
Abstract: 347,676. Conveying motion through fluidtight flexible walls; rotary engines and pumps. RESTANY, J. L. L., 28, Rue Bobillot, Paris. Jan. 24, 1930, No. 2593. [Classes 80 (i) and 80 (iii).] Devices of the kind for transmitting circular, elliptical, or similar motion through a flexible fluidtight wall i of metal, paper, leather, fabric, &c. in one or more layers are provided with means which prevent rotational distortion of the wall from exceeding a predetermined limit. The wall i, Fig. 1, is clamped between hemispheres f, #<1> engaging sockets in the casing c and carrying arms e, e<1> connected to the driving-shaft a by a crank d and to the driven shaft a<1> by bevel wheels j, j<1> fixed on the arm and shaft, respectively. A pin k in the casing engaging a slot k<1> in the sphere imposes a limited rotational stress upon the wall i. Fluid supplied through ports x may protect the wall i from fluid in the casing c. In a modification, Fig. 2, conical movement of the arm e<1> is effected by a swash-plate w on the driving-shaft a engaging a disc l secured to the hemisphere #<1> and to the wall i. A pin k and slot are provided. Figs. 3 and 4 showla modification of the device shown in Fig. 2 adapted to act as a fluid motor or pump, in which the disc l is secured to cylindrically faced members q, q<1> engaging corresponding surfaces on a part p cylindrically curved at right-angles to the members q, q<1> to engage the casing c<1>. The member q<1> constitutes a vane moving in a chamber s, the spaces in which connect in turn to fluid ports r, r<1> through passages t, t<1> in the part p, which rocks as the shaft a turns. By the use of suitable connections between the shafts and the wall, elliptical or other motion may be transmitted between the shafts, which may oscillate or rotate continuously.
Patent GB-542894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric circuit-interrupting systems
IPC: H01H33/32
Filed: 1941-02-26
Abstract: 542,894. Actuation of switches. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Feb. 26, 1941, No: 2599. Convention date, Feb. 28, 1940. [Class 38 (v)] A circuit-interrupting system comprises a fluid-actuated circuit-breaker and a normallyinoperative second interrupting device in the circuit, means responsive to an abnormal decrease in the pressure of the fluid-source rendering the second device operative to interrupt the circuit. The circuit-breaker 10 is arranged as in Specification 544,017, with an arcextinguishing fluid-blast admitted through valve 28 and conduit 16 from the source 27, which operates the movable contact through the crosshead 25, shaft 22, and motor 18, 19 to which fluid is admitted through pipes 32, 33 under control of a valve 31 and opening and closing solenoids 36, 37. If the pressure in reservoir 27 falls unduly, a switch 44 closes the circuit to a coil 43 which removes latch 42 and allows spring 41 to open an air-break switch 40, so opening a shunt-circuit to a fusible cut-out 38 which is of a rupturing capacity comparable with that of the circuit-breaker 10. The latter has backcontacts 48 which open when the breaker 10 opens, and the circuit of coil 43 is also adopted to be opened by back-contacts 49 of the switch 40.
Patent GB-162096-A (GB)
Title: An improved rotary pump
IPC: F04B1/04
Filed: 1920-01-28
Abstract: 162,096. Worms, M., and Bouillon, E. Jan. 28, 1920. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Revolving - cylinder pumps. - A rotary pump comprises a casing a with inlet and outlet f, f <1> and a rotor c provided with radial cylinders containing pistons d<1> engaged by an eccentric annulus e on the cover e<1> or by other reciprocating means. The annulus engages slots d<2> in the ends of the pistons. In the inner surface of the casing there are tapered recesses g running respectively from the inlet to the outlet and from the oulet to the inlet.
Patent GB-944012-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing fast black dyeings
IPC: D06P1/32
Filed: 1960-01-25
Abstract: Fast black dyeings on natural protein fibres or on fibres or sheets of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamides, polyurethanes, linear aromatic polyesters or cellulose esters (including triacetate) or on mixtures of natural protein fibres with polyamide, polyurethane, aromatic polyester or cellulose ester fibres are obtained by reacting on the fibre or sheet a quinone-anil-N-hatogenimide of the formula:-  <FORM:0944012/D1-D2/1> in which nuclei A and B may be substituted by alkyl or alkoxy groups or hatogen atoms, and X represents a chlorine or bromine atom, with a compound containing a reactive hydrogen atom such as aniline, dimethylaniline, p-nitraniline, benzidine, 1-naphthylamine, 4-aminodiphenylamine, 2-aminoanthraquinone, phenol, resorcinol, 2-hydroxy naphthalene, phenylmethyl-pyrazolone, acetoacetic acid anilide, benzoic acid, acetic acid, o-phenyl-phenol, p-phenylene diamine, tartaric acid diethyl ester and sulphuric acid.  The reactants may be applied in either order although in the case of polyamide or polyurethane fibres or sheets, the compound containing a reactive hydrogen atom is preferably applied first.  The N-halogen-imide is applied from an aqueous suspension containing dispersing agents at 50 DEG -100 DEG  C.  Numerous examples are given, in some of which when the quinone-anil-N-chlor- or brom-imide is applied first, excess of this compound not adsorbed by the fibre is reduced in the dyebath, by the addition of sodium dithionite, to 4-aminodiphenylamine which then serves as the compound containing a reactive hydrogen atom.
Patent GB-962157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to sliding clasp fastener stringers
IPC: A44B19/12
Filed: 1960-06-15
Abstract: 962,157. Sliding clasp fasteners. S. F. WARREN. (Opti-Holding A.G.). June 15, 1960, No. 2773/64. Divided out of 962,156. Heading E2S. A sliding clasp fastener stringer comprises a synthetic plastic filament 1 of "wavy" formation bent to U-shape, the legs of the U-shaped loops being sewn to a stringer tape 3 and being provided with outwardly facing recesses 1c in which the stitches are located. As shown, fastener elements 1b are formed along the bend. Narrow tapes 4, 5 are inserted on the recesses 1c which are sewn together with the loops to the tape 3. The U-shaped legs may be disposed on one side only of the tape 3 and the tapes 4, 5 may be replaced by cords. If double chain stitching is used, one tape 4 or 5 may be replaced by the lower thread of the stitch.
Patent GB-714097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in flexible tank installations
Inventor: LOCKE WALTER FREDERICK
IPC: B64D37/04
Filed: 1952-02-01
Abstract: 714,097. Pipe connections. FIREPROOF TANKS, Ltd. Jan. 16, 1953 [Feb. 1, 1952], No. 2776/52. Class 99 (1). Annular gaskets 6 which surround apertures in the walls 5 of flexible fuel tanks are pressed against annular abutments by clamping rings 7 connected by a draw-bolt 11, the rings or gaskets being provided with at least one annular rib 8. The outer periphery of each ring 7 may be turned inwardly to engage the edge of the projecting gasket, and the gaskets may be cemented to the walls of the tanks or moulded as local thickenings of the walls. The abutments may comprise flanges 3 formed on a tube 1 projecting into the tanks. In a modification, the ribs 8 of the gaskets comprise annular beads accommodated in grooves formed in the rings 7, Fig. 5 (not shown). Specification 691,622 is referred to.
Patent GB-329953-A (GB)
Title: Articles of high resistance to wear, well polishable and neutral to chemical agents
IPC: C04B22/04
Filed: 1930-01-27
Abstract: 329,953. Hauptmeyer, F. Jan. 27, 1930. Plastic compositions containing metals; indiarubber compositions.-A composition for forming durable articles neutral to chemical agents and capable of being polished comprises a powdered metal alloy neutral to chemical agents and a binder, the upper limit of the powdered alloy being about 50 per cent. Suitable alloys are chromium - nickel, chromium - nickel - iron, chromium-nickel-steel, and chromium-iron. Suitable binders are sulphur, tar asphalt, indiarubber and resins. The composition may be used for making vessels, pipes, and apparatus used in chemical and brewing industries, facing-bricks, slabs &c. for floors and stairs, pavements, tyres for vehicles &c. Specifications 12017/01, [Class 41, Electrolysis], and 270,300 are referred to.
Patent GB-811945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the electrodeposition of silver
IPC: C25D3/46
Filed: 1956-01-30
Abstract: A brightener solution for addition to a cyanide silver electroplating bath (see Group XXXVI) is formed by heating to boiling an aqueous mixture of 1 to 4 parts alkali metal hydroxide, 1 part of a compound of antimony or bismuth, and 1 to 6 parts of a straight chain polyhydroxy aliphatic compound in which hydroxy groups are attached to adjacent carbon atoms, the parts being by weight.  Preferably the polyhydroxy compound contains from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and has as many hydroxy groups as carbon atoms. Specific examples are given of complexes formed from glycerol, arsenic trioxide or pentoxide or bismuth hydroxide, and sodium or potassium hydroxide.
Patent GB-1099125-A (GB)
Title: Novel barbituric acid derivatives
Inventor: SENDA SHIGEO
Filed: 1965-01-22
Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/1> (wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical of up to 6 C atoms and R2 a cyclopentyl, hydroxy-cyclohexyl or C1- 4 acyloxy- or benzoyloxy-cyclohexyl radical) are prepared by (a) reacting a compound of the general formula R2NHCO-NH2 with a compound of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/2> or <FORM:1099125/C2/3> (where R4 and R5 each represent OH, a halogen atom or an alkoxy, aryloxy or aralkoxy group) and in the latter case, hydrolysing the product, or (b) reacting a compound of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/4> with a compound of the general formula X1-CO-X2 (wherein X1 and X2 each represent halogen atom or a C1- 18 alkoxy radical), or (c) treating a compound of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/5> (wherein R6 represents a hydrocarbon radical) with an alkaline agent to effect intromolecular condensation, or (d) reacting a compound of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/6> with a compound of the general formula R2-NH-COOR7 (wherein R7 represents a hydrocarbon radical), or (e) reacting a compound of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/7> with an amine R2NH2, or (f) reacting an aldehyde or ketone containing up to 6 carbon atoms or a compound R1-Q (wherein Q represents a halogen atom or a hemisulphate or sulphonyloxy group) with a compound of the general formula <FORM:1099125/C2/8> and, in the former case, reducing the intermediate formed.  The products may be converted to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, especially those of alkali and alkaline-earth metals.ALSO:Anti-inflammatory compositions comprise, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent, a compound of the general formula: <FORM:1099125/A5-A6/1> (wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical of up to 6 C atoms and R2 a cyclopentyl, hydroxycyclohexyl or C1-4 acyloxy- or benzoyloxycyclohexyl radical), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt (especially an alkali or alkaline-earth metal salt) thereof, and also, if desired, aminopyrine or a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.  They may take the form of powders, tablets, solutions, emulsions, injections or suppositories.
Patent GB-287994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cotton gins
IPC: D01B1/06
Filed: 1927-02-02
Abstract: 287,994. Platt Bros. & Co., Ltd., and Bradley, T. H. Feb. 2, 1927. Gins.-A Macarthy gin having a single ginning- roller comprises an adjustable pendent fixed knife g mounted above the horizontal centre of the ginning-roller e, an angularly movable knife h operating on the up-stroke, and a reciprocating pusher board. The knife h is operated by a crank-disc with an adjustable pin a<3> on the outside of the frame f. A connecting-rod b is mounted on roller bearings on the pin a<3> and pivoted at its other end, on an arm c also outside the frame. The arm c is machined to fit against a plate secured to the shaft d carrying the knife h on arms d<4>, and can be adjustably secured to the plate by bolts d<3>.
Patent GB-1449102-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of silanol containing organopolysiloxanes
IPC: C08G77/16
Filed: 1975-01-23
Abstract: 1449102 Silanol-containing organopolysiloxanes BAYER AG 23 Jan 1975 [24 Jan 1974] 2964/75 Heading C3T A process for the preparation of an organopolysiloxane polyol comprises hydrolysing at least one organochlorosilane of the general formula wherein a, b and c are each 0, 1, 2 or 3 and 2#a + b + c#3, optionally in admixture with up to 30 mol per cent of diphenyldichlorosilane or up to 40 mol per cent of methyltrichlorosilane, ethyltrichlorosilane or vinyltrichlorosilane, by contact with an aqueous solution of ammonia and ammonium chloride in a circulatory device at a temperature of from 10 to 90C., the NH 4 Cl content of the aqueous solution being from 1-100% of the saturation concentration and the pH of the aqueous solution being adjusted to a value of from 7À5 to 11À6 by introduction of NH 3 , separating the continuously obtained hydrolysate from the aqueous solution immediately after the hydrolysis of the silane(s) and freeing the hydrolysate from NH 3  which is still present by flushing with air or other inert gas and at least partially recycling the NH 4 Clcontaining solution for further reaction with fresh organochlorosilane and ammonia. The process is preferably carried out in the apparatus shown wherein the circulation of an aqueous solution of NH 3  and NH 4 Cl takes place via pump 1, mixing chamber 3, pH meter 4 and separator 5. NH 3  is fed in via flow meter 9 and the silane(s) and water via pumps 8 and 7 respectively. The resulting hydrolysate undergoes a preliminary separation in separator 5 from aqueous NH 4 Cl, which is recirculated to pump 1, and then undergoes a complete separation from the aqueous phase in separator 6. The hydrolysate then passes to flushing columns 11-14 where NH 3  is removed with air or other inert gas introduced from below. In the examples organopolysiloxane polyols of SiOH contents ranging from 12À8-24À8% wt. are prepared as above from dimethyldichlorosilane alone and in admixture with vinylmethyldichlorosilane and/or diphenyldichlorosilane or with methyltrichlorosilane Uses.-Structure-improving additives to silicone rubber mixtures.