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Patent GB-101633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Signalling to an Orchestra, Directions as to the Character of the Music during the Progress of a Moving Picture Display.
Inventor: LAWTON STANLEY WILBER
Filed: 1916-09-26
Abstract: 101,633. Lawton, S. W. Sept. 28, 1915, [Convention date]. Transparency and stencil luminous signals.-An apparatus for signalling to an orchestra directions concerning the playing of the musical accompaniment of a kinematograph picture display comprises means driven synchronously with the kinematograph mechanism which at the appropriate intervals operates switches in electric circuits by which the signalling devices are actuated. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a drum 35 having a number of circumferential rows of holes 36, each row corresponding to some particular direction as to the time or expression &c., and having a contact-maker 20 and signalling-device associated with it, is rotated Ly means operated directly by the kinematograph mechanism, pegs 37 being placed in the holes to actuate the contact-makers. The holes in which the pegs should be placed are indicated on a record-strip 60, which has been previously prepared for the particular films being shown and is detachably secured to the drum by a clip 61. The means for driving the drum comprises one or more worm shafts 50 each of which is operated by, or forms part of the mechanism of each projection apparatus employed, and rotates a worm-wheel 52 bearing a pin 53 which intermittently engages and actuates a contact member 55 to complete the circuit through an electromagnet 41. The armature 40 of the electromagnet carries a pawl 39 which then rotates the drum by means of the rack 38 with which it is in engagement. The signalling-devices may comprise lamps 25 in a casing 26, each of which is in circuit with one of the contact-makers 20 and is placed behind opaque lettering, the lettering pre. ferably having a dark glass in front of it. One or more disks 10 carrying opaque numbers or letters on transparent backgrounds and contained in a casing 11 may be rotated intermittently by means of a rack and a pawl operated by an electro-magnet 15, the circuit of the electro-magnet including lamp 14 placed so as to illuminate the number &c. in position behind the opening 12 in the casing 11, and being closed by one of the contact-makers 20. The disk may be used, when the items of music to be played vary with the scenes exhibited on the screen, to indicate when the changes in the items should be made. One or more special lights 29, 30 such as a light for giving warning just before a signal is made, may also be provided. In a modification, the drum 35 is driven by an electric motor, its speed being controlled by means of a variable gear so as to correspond with the speed at which the kinematograph mechanism is driven.
Patent GB-573382-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for telescopic posts and the like
IPC: E21D15/36
Filed: 1943-08-21
Abstract: 573,382. Posts. STEWARTS & LLOYDS, Ltd., and SCOTT, A. Aug. 21, 1943, No. 13677. [Classes 20 (i) and 20 (ii)] Telescopic posts or props are locked together by a tilting ring 13 surrounding the inner post member 11 and bearing on a rest 15 in a housing 12 which is screwed and welded to the other post member 10, the ring being tilted to bite into locking engagement with the post member 11 by a clamping screw 20 threaded in the cover 18 of the housing. A freely slidable pin 17 in the housing may be raised to free the locking ring on the withdrawal of the locking screw. The inner surface of the locking ring is formed as a narrow part 14 with sharply diverging surfaces so that contact with the inner post member is limited to the narrow portion of the ring.
Patent GB-388963-A (GB)
Title: Fountain pen
IPC: B43K5/06
Filed: 1932-05-13
Abstract: 388,963. Fountain pens. DEUTSCHAMERIKANISCHE FUELLFEDER GES., 43, Hofmannstrasse, Munich, Germany. May 13, 1932, No. 13846. Convention date, Jan. 20. [Class 146 (iii).] A fountain pen having a pump piston inserted in the case and automatically returned to its position of rest under the action of a spring, to effect the filling of the reservoir with ink by a single stroke of the piston, is characterized in that, when pressure is exerted on the end of the piston, it moves forward in the ink reservoir formed in the front portion of the case and, when pressure is removed, is pressed against an internal annular projection in the case by means of a spring loosely inserted therein, for the purpose of closing the rear end of the ink reservoir. The piston c is operated by removing the caps g, k and pressing in the member e, which is connected to the piston c by a rod f. The spring d effects the retraction of the piston for drawing in ink, the piston in its position of rest closing the upper end of the reservoir by pressing against the abutment b. The front element h may be transparent, and in a modification, the spring is situated in the reservoir between the piston and the rear end of the element h. The pen may employ a nib or style.
Patent GB-906338-A (GB)
Title: Improved methods of making electrical earth connections
Inventor: OSWALD KAROLY
IPC: H01R4/66
Filed: 1960-04-20
Abstract: An electrically conductive viscous fluid with a gel-like consistency, for use in forming electrical earth connections (see Group XXXVI), is prepared from an 8 to 10% solution of crushed bentonite and water with added soda to which, after continuous stirring, an activating material, preferably calcium chloride, is added in a quantity of 8 to 10% of the entire solution.  If the solution is to be used in ground containing strong humus acids, either calcium chloride should not be used as the activating agent, or the quantity should be reduced in order to obtain a solution having an alkaline reaction.
Patent GB-1091693-A (GB)
Title: Cooling device for a wheel and disc brake assembly
IPC: F16D55/00
Filed: 1965-04-01
Abstract: 1,091,693. Electric motors. BENDIX CORPORATION. April 1, 1965 [April 13, 1964], No. 13907/65. Heading H2A. [Also in Divisions B7, F1 and F2] A forced air-cooling means for a multi-plate disc brake (Division F2) takes the form of an inverted squirrel-cage motor 71, 73, 81 for rotating an impeller 62 to draw in air through the openings between the spokes 40 of a split vehicle wheel 10 rotatable about a stationary axle 12, subsequently to direct the air over the stator (52) and rotor (60) members of the brake and thence between heat shields 75 and 82 to atmosphere.
Patent GB-1184997-A (GB)
Title: Power Transmission Belt
Inventor: ZAHN EDWARD J
IPC: F16G5/20
Filed: 1968-03-22
Abstract: 1,184,997. Belt gearing. GATES RUBBER CO. 22 March, 1968, No. 13986/68. Heading F2Q. A belt 10 comprises laterally spaced ribs 11 of trapezoidal cross-section passing longitudinally around the inner circumference of the belt, the upper surfaces of the ribs 11 being interconnected by tie-bands 25 which prevent the ribs from rotating around the sheaves independently of one another but allow them to seat independently in the V-grooves of the sheaves. The belt 10 comprises a compression section 18 composed of loaded gum or fibre reinforced rubber, a neutral axis 19 in which cords 20 of cotton, rayon, nylon, polyester or wire are disposed, a tension section 23, and transverse cords 26 disposed in the tie-bands 25. The belt may be covered with a band of rubberized fabric 24.
Patent GB-592788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fumigation and fumigating charges
IPC: A01N25/20
Filed: 1945-06-04
Abstract: A fumigating composition consists of a mixture comprising a thermally vaporisable pesticidal compound, ammonium nitrate and an ammonium nitrate decomposition sensitising salt of chromic acid in amount sufficient to render the composition capable of propagating throughout itself at atmospheric pressure an exothermic reaction when initiated by local heating.  Pesticidal compounds specified are D.D.T., benzene hexachloride and pentachlorophenol, and the salts of chromic acid include, potassium chromate and the bichromates of potassium and ammonium. The composition, which may include china clay, may be made up into the form of a cartridge having a fuse, match or other ignition composition in contact with the fumigating charge, which is preferably in compact form.  The charge may be made by compressing the powdered ingredients or by the aid of a binder, e.g., a nitrocellulose composition which may also contain dibutyl phthalate and diphenylamine, and extruding or moulding into form, e.g., a rod.  The cartridge may be wrapped in paper prior to dipping in wax or other waterproofing composition.
Patent GB-794154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of manufacturing indirectly heated cathodes
IPC: H01J9/04
Filed: 1956-05-07
Abstract: 794,154. Making composite electrical components. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. May 7, 1956 [May 10, 1955], No. 14068/56. Class 83 (2). In a method of making indirectly heated cathodes, two or more metal tubes 1, 2, Fig. 2, with intermediate layers of insulating material 3 are telescoped together, degassed in vacuo, placed over a mandrel 8 and hammered, drawn or rolled down to the required diameter. In one example an inner tube 2 of nickel or iron is coated with an insulating layer 3 of aluminium oxide or magnesium oxide by a cataphoresis and is inserted in a cylinder 1 of nickel, heated in vacuo and degassed. The cylinders are then sealed at the ends by silver solder 10. The assembly is hammered on a series of progressively smaller mandrels 8 and drawn through a series of dies 9 with intermediate annealing until the required final diameter is obtained. The tube is finally cut to short lengths and an end portion of the outer tube 1 and coating 3 is turned off to permit the attachment of supply wires 6, 7, Fig. 1, by soldering. A rib 5 may also be formed in the tube.
Patent GB-119519-A (GB)
Title: System of Driving or Excavating Tunnels, Headings or Drifts and for Sinking Shafts or Pits.
Inventor: LINDLEY WALTER
IPC: E21D9/10
Filed: 1917-10-01
Abstract: 119,519. Lindley, W. Oct. 1, 1917. Drills.-In tunnelling and the like, bore-holes may be formed by the use of a frame comprising telescopic vertical members f, g, horizontal members h, j, k, laterally extending arms m, and angularly and vertically adjustable members n, pivotal drill guides p being mounted on the various members and arms. Specifications 119,083 and 119,543, [Class 85, Mining &c.], are referred' to.
Patent GB-182274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to rifle sights
IPC: F41G1/17
Filed: 1921-05-20
Abstract: 182,274. Spencer, I. C. May 20, 1921. Sights.-A foresight has a number of interchangeable beads formed as plugs adapted to fit into a longi, tudinal tubular socket. One of the plugs may have a luminous head. In the construction shown, the body 1 of the sight has a tubular socket 3 extending from back to front, the plug in use being inserted at the rear, and a spare plug in front. A second spare plug is inserted in another socket 4 at the front. One cf the plugs has a luminous head 11, Fig. 2, and the others are reversible to form beads of different colours or sizes. Below the sighting - bead are @ots 13, Fig. 2, of different colours for use at different ranges, the bead in each case being aligned on the target, and the backsight on the appropriate dot.
Patent GB-220998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tobacco pipes
IPC: A24F1/26
Filed: 1923-05-31
Abstract: 220,998. Kavanagh, J. T., and Kirkham, A. R. May 31, 1923. Tobacco pipes in which a perforated, spring-actuated piston d within the bowl a presses the tobacco constantly upwards against an annular flange b, the smoke being led off from a point f<1> about midway up the bowl side, are so constructed that the whole of the charge of tobacco is contained directly within the bowl. A metal or other plug c may be provided in the base of the bowl or an annular plug carrying the flange b may be screwed into the mouth thereof. The bowl itself may be made conical to engage a conical seating in a ring formed on the stem, radial passages leading to an annular groove in communication with the stem-bore being formed in the walls of the bowl. In a further modification, the flange b may be dispensed with, the bowl being so shaped that its axis, at the mouth, is inclined towards the mouthpiece. In other modifications, the bowl is formed in two parts screwed into a horizontal ring formed. integral with the stem, an annular space between the parts communicating with the stem bore, or the pipe has the appearance of an ordinary pipe, the bowl being divided horizontally into two parts screwed together, between which is an annular space communicating with the combustion space by horizontal or inclined duct's in the upper part, and with the stem bore by a vertical duct in the lower part of the bowl. According to the Provisional Specification, annular or spiral grooves may be provided in the stem for cooling the smoke, and the pipe may be constructed to be smoked in an inverted position.
Patent GB-900011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to folding covers
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 1961-04-20
Abstract: 900,011. Vehicle covers. CHERLIN, H. April 20, 1961, No. 14393/61. Addition to 851,966. Class 103(2). A folding cover for a vehicle and consisting of a flexible bag 1 and integral, or attached, flap 2 as described and claimed in the parent Specification, is provided with inflatable supports 11, along the four margins of that panel of the bag, which during use will afford the roof and along lines de-lineating the four substantially vertical junctions between the four wall panels, whereby the cover may serve as a tent, workshop, storage receptacle or light portable building. The panels of the cover which form the walls and the roof are preferably provided with one or more windows, e.g. 12, of flexible transparent material, e.g. polyethylene. One or more doors may be formed in one of the wall panels and each door can be opened or closed by a sliding- fastener. Rings (not shown) are attached to the flap for anchoring the latter to the ground. The supports in the form of flexible tubes are secured to the bag by adhesive or loops. Instead of tubes, double walled portions of the bag may be provided. The supports may be inflated from a single point or may be in groups, each having an inflation point.
Patent GB-560412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to securing means for holders of thermionic valves, andthe like
IPC: H01R33/76
Filed: 1942-10-14
Abstract: 560,412. Thermionic valve-holders. CARR FASTENER CO., Ltd., and WAGSTAFF, G. Oct. 14, 1942, No. 14400. [Class 38 (i)] A device for securing a valve holder 5 to a support 10 consists of a dished annulus 1 having resilient fingers 2 with broad concave edges 3 to engage the body 4, the annulus and body being correctly located by a broad straight-edged projection 7 engaging a flat 8 on the body. The annulus has resilient lugs 9 that press on the support 10 and draw the flange 11 of the holder tightly against its opposite surface.
Patent GB-1174356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Automatically Sensible Record Sheets.
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 1967-07-21
Abstract: 1,174,356. Character recognition. COLUMBIA CONTROLS RESEARCH CORP. 21 July, 1967 [28 July, 1966], No. 14455/69. Divided out of 1,174,355. Heading G4R. A method of producing an automatically sensible record sheet comprises applying pressure against a set of copy sheets with interleaved transfer sheets to produce transfer images on copy sheets, removing one copy sheet imaged with automatically sensible transfer pigment, and printing automatically sensible characters directly on another portion of the removed sheet, these characters being shorter than like characters which are transfer-printed on the sheet. The disclosures are as in Specifications 1,174,355 and 1,174,357 which are referred to.
Patent GB-971950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to bale throwers
IPC: B65G31/00
Filed: 1963-04-11
Abstract: 971,950. Belt - guiding arrangements. SPERRY RAND CORPORATION. April 11, 1963 [Nov. 28, 1962], No. 14507/63. Heading F2Q. [Also in Division B5] In a bale thrower comprising conveyers 14, 15 and pivoted to a baler 10 to enable the thrower to be swung laterally about a vertical axis 21, the conveyers are driven by pulleys 36, 38 and a belt 39 passing over idlers 50, 51 which are mounted so as to be adjusted in position by swinging of the thrower to maintain their proper operating engagement with the belt. Each idler is similarly mounted, that for idler 51 comprising a U-shaped bracket 65 pivoted to the machine frame by a pin 62 extending at rightangles to the idler pivot 61. The bracket 65 is connected to a rod 66 mounted for sliding movement in a hole in a bracket 69. A variable speed drive as in Specification 971,949 is provided.
Patent GB-611963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to plant or like guards or cloches
IPC: A01G9/20
Filed: 1946-05-14
Abstract: 611,963. Cloches. MASTERS. W. E., OVERLAND, H., and JONES, F. N. May 14, 1946, No. 14588. [Class 20(i)] The framework of a cloche is formed of spaced transverse U-shaped members 1, of cross-section shown (Fig. 3), welded to longitudinal angle-irons 12, 13, 14. The members 1 may be cut through completely at the corners 9 or cut through partially, leaving flanges 4, 5 continuous. Short reinforcing members 11 are welded to the inside of the corners. The margins of panes of glass forming the top and sides of the cloche are held against the frame members 1 by clips 15 of similar cresssection to the frame members. A ventilation gap may be left between the top and the side panes.
Patent GB-362326-A (GB)
Title: Improved construction of non-skid device for motor road vehicles
IPC: B60B39/00
Filed: 1931-05-18
Abstract: 362,326. Preventing skidding. KIRK, H. R., 4, Exeter Road, Weston-super-Mare. May 18, 1931, No. 14627. [Class 108 (ii).] A non-skid device for road vehicles includes a weight D provided with extensions F, F<1> pivoted to the rear vehicle axle B or to a plate A carried thereby and two curved arms H, H<1> are each pivoted at one end G, G<1> to the axle,B or to the plate A and carry at their other end a wheel or roller I, I<1>. Each arm carries a plate N of the shape shown in Fig. 1 and is guided in a pin-and-slot guide J. The projections R, R<1> contact normally with the extension F, F<1>. respectively. When a skid occurs, say to the right, the weight swings over, the extensions F, F<1> entering openings Q, P<1> respectively thus allowing the arm H<1> to fall and the wheel I<1> to grip the road. Buffer springs M, L or cushions are provided in the guide J. A lever within reach of the driver may be provided for swinging the weight in either direction to prevent skidding or slipping.
Patent GB-427682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to road and like paving
IPC: E01C11/18
Filed: 1934-05-15
Abstract: 427,682. Concrete roads. ILVA ALTI FORNI E ACCIAIERIE D'ITALIA, 4, Via Corsica, Genoa, Italy. May 15, 1934, No. 14629. Convention date, May 15, 1933. [Classes 20 (iv) and 107] Relates to concrete road paving of the kind in which the concrete is reinforced by a grid formed of metal frame members whose vertical ribs have their upper surfaces flush with the road surface. According to the invention, the frame members A are shaped as equilateral or isosceles triangles with sharp or rounded corners and are provided with setting prongs 1, 2, each member being braced by an internal triangular frame having its sides parallel to those of the member. The corners, sides, and bends in the road are filled in by portions of the triangular frames or, as shown in Fig. 10, the trapezoidal-shaped strips in the bend of a road may be filled by M- or W- shaped elements E. Triangular elements with rounded corners may also be employed for this latter purpose. The setting prongs, which are arranged in pairs, serve to anchor the members in the concrete and also facilitate the positioning thereof, each member being arranged with its corners abutting against the centres of the sides of three of the six members surrounding it. The sides of the members may slope slightly inwardly or outwardly and portions may be cut out as at 3 to reduce their weight. The members may be curved to fit the camber of the road and may be provided with supporting flanges for manhole covers and the like. The centre line of the road may be marked in known manner with diamond-shaped members F. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 describes also a construction of frame employed for marking the centre line of the road. As shown in Fig. 8 (Cancelled) and Fig. 9 (Cancelled) the upper surface of the frame is curved and portions are cut away at 3 to reduce their weight. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-434346-A (GB)
Title: Dryer for spools of textile materials
IPC: F26B13/00
Filed: 1935-05-20
Abstract: 434,346. Drying spools of textile materials. ANNICQ, J., 104, Section 15 /104, Renaix, Belgium. May 20, 1935, No. 14643. [Class 34 (ii)] Within a drum 7 spools 1 of textile materials disposed on hollow cores 2 are threaded on tubes 3 arranged in concentric circles around a shaft 8, to which are attached blades 10 to form a fan. The tubes 3 are connected to end discs 4 which are connected to pivots 6 normally stationary but capable of being rotated manually, for charging and discharging purposes. Alternatively the pivots 6 are fixed and the discs are rotatably mounted on the pivots. The shaft 8 is adapted to be rotated by a motor through a pulley 15 so that the fan blades 10 cause a circulation of air within the drum, as indicated by the arrows. Fresh air may enter past flaps 11 through openings around the pivots 6. Saturated air may escape through an opening controlled by an adjustable flap 12. The air in the drum may. be heated by flanged tubes 17 containing hot water, hot air, or steam.
Patent GB-1024702-A (GB)
Title: Improved charging means for mine cars or the like
IPC: B65G67/00
Filed: 1961-04-24
Abstract: 1,024,702. Loading trains of moving mine cars. D. G. SHAW. July 9, 1962 [April 24, 1961], No. 14675/61. Heading B8E. Trip members 9, Fig. 1, which are moved along by mine cars 3, raise amovable charging shoot 4 from a position in which it feeds coal into one car and allow it to drop down into the following car in the train. The tripmembers 9 are suspended from a pair of chains 11 and also have rollers which run on side plates 17, 17a. Anti-friction rollers 12 abut the shoot 4. The cars are advanced by a feeder 15. Alternatively the chains 11 may be driven and the members 9 may be shaped as at 9a, Fig. 3, to engage and move the cars along. Downward movement of the shoot 4 is restrained by a spring 16. In the raised position the open end of shoot 4 abuts a hopper 21 which stores coal which is fed down whilst the shoot is raised. A separate fines shoot 20, Fig. 2, feeds a layer of fines into the next car to be filled so as to minimize breakage of the larger coal.
Patent GB-372953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical circuit arrangements for use in connectionwith gas devices and other similar apparatus exhibiting negative resistance characteristics
IPC: H04N5/66
Filed: 1931-05-18
Abstract: 372,953. Supply system for lamps. TELEFUNKEN GES. FUR DRAHTLOSE TELEGRAPHIE, 12, Hallesches Ufer, Berlin. May 18, 1931, No. 14685. Convention date, May 16, 1930. [Class 38 (iv).] Lamps with a negative resistance characteristic are connected in parallel with the capacitance C of a potential divider, comprising inductance Land capacitance C in parallel tuned to the frequency of current generator, the current in the lamps remaining constant even upon change of resistance in the lamps.
Patent GB-449051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to materials for the preparation of non-alcoholic beverages
IPC: A23L2/56
Filed: 1935-05-20
Abstract: Unflavoured crystals for making beverages of sugar, citric acid and colouring, are packed together with the flavouring in the form of a pastille.  The pastille preferably consists of gelatine, glycerine, sugar, water, and flavouring extractives.