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Patent GB-1249602-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board connector
IPC: H01R12/89
Filed: 1970-01-15
Abstract: 1,249,602. Two-part couplings. INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ELECTRIC CORP. 15 Jan., 1970 [21 Jan., 1969], No. 1970/70. Heading H2E. A printed circuit board connector has contacts 16, 18 held in an insulating contact carrier formed of an upper portion 44 and a lower portion 46 joined at the ends by posts (74, Fig. 1, not shown), the contact carrier being positioned in a stainless steel housing 80 fastened to a mounting block 130 screwed on to a mounting plate 150. The contacts pass through slots 96 formed in insulating plates 90 whose outer surfaces have projections 92 and ramps 94 which co-act with recesses 86 and ramps 88 formed on the housing walls, as seen in Fig. 3. With the projections 92 fitted in the recesses 86 the printed circuit board 160 is inserted in the connector and a cam 102 is rotated counterclockwise into the position shown. The cam bears upon a plate 100 and the end of the housing 80 and forces the housing to the left as seen in Fig. 3 thus causing the plates 90 to move along the ramps 94, 88 and force the contacts 16, 18 into engagement with the printed circut conductors 162. The opposite ends of the contacts 16, 18 are alternately offset as shown in Fig. 5. T-shaped keys may be inserted in grooves 62 in the upper surface of the upper portion 44 of the contact carrier which keys mate with corresponding polarizing slots in the inserted board. An elastomer seal 140 is provided on the connector and the contacts may initially be mounted on strips (12, Fig. 1, not shown) for mounting in the connector. Instead of the cam 102 two axial cylinders with slanting end faces (Fig. 7, not shown) may be used to move the housing 80.
Patent GB-1407866-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pressure release apparatus
IPC: A62C35/02
Filed: 1973-01-15
Abstract: 1407866 Fire fighting apparatus E J POITRAS 15 Jan 1973 [26 Jan 1972] 1990/73 Heading A5A Pressurised fire extinguishing apparatus comprises a container of pressurised extinguishant provided with a fluid outlet tube having a discharge orifice at its outlet end, a thermoresponsive hermetic seal closing the orifice and comprising a plug having an outer wall sealed to the inner wall of the tube by an eutectic material which melts at a predetermined temperature, and an auxiliary seal isolating the eutectic material from the container contents. In Fig 1, container 12 of extinguishant 13, e.g. methyl bromide, is fitted with discharge tube 15 having open lower end 16, filling valve 14, and discharge orifices 18, 19 each containing release mechanism 21. The latter comprises cup-shaped sealing plug 22 sealed at its side wall 25 to the inner surface of tube 15 by eutectic material 26, such as a fusible metallic alloy, and cup-shaped auxiliary seal 23, preferably of resilient elastomeric material whose end wall 27 abuts end wall 24 of plug 22, and side wall 28 engages the inner surface of 15. Nylon retaining cord 29 extends between plug 22 and container 12. The container may be mounted on a cabinet housing electrical equipment, e.g. an electrostatic copier, with tube 15 extending through an opening in the cabinet, and orifice 19 adjacent the equipment. In Fig 2, release mechanisms 21 are as in Fig 1. Inner end 32 of tube 15 communicates with chamber 33 formed by cap 34 and piston 35. Chamber 33 provides pilot volume 38 to balance piston valve 35 against the fluid pressure of vessel 36. Fitted in neck 41 of 36 is dip tube 43 whose upper end is sealed by gasket 46 on the underside of piston 35. Recess 47 in neck 41 forms with cap 34 annular space 48 which is in fluid communication with discharge tube 49. Orifice 51 in piston 35 and gasket 46 provides fluid passage between vessel 36 and pilot volume 38. The top surface of 35 is formed with annular ridge 52 and annular groove 53 retaining spring 54. To fill 36, at least one of mechanisms 21 is opened to atmosphere and a supply tank is connected at 49. The latter is then closed, and all mechanisms 21 mounted. Leakage through 51 equalises the pressure in 36 and 38, and gasket 46 is sealed tightly on tube 43 to maintain the apparatus in its ready position.
Patent GB-214008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in engine turning gear
IPC: F02N1/00
Filed: 1923-01-23
Abstract: 214,008. Pugh, J. V., Barrington, T. B., and Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd. Jan. 23, 1923. Turning-gear.-A kick-starter comprises an axially movable torque transmitting member c with two sets of faces c<4>, c<1> by which torque is imparted thereto and applied thereby, these faces being so inclined that a torque in the direction of starting the engine exerted upon either set alone would result in axial displacement of the member, which maintains its axial position when such torque is exerted upon both sets. The faces c<4> engage helical teeth on a member d actuated by a starting lever e, and the similarly inclined faces c<1> are adapted to engage ratchet teeth a' on a gear wheel a in driving engagement with a primary shaft b of the gear box, which may be connected to the engine shaft by chain gearing. The parts are normally held in the position shown by a spring h connected to the lever e. On actuation of the lever, the teeth c<1>, a' are brought into driving engagement by the action of the helical connection c<4> and a spring f. If the engine turns backwards, a lug on the member c comes into engagement with a stop on the casing and the member c is forced axially out of engagement. by the inclined faces of the teeth a<1>, c'.
Patent GB-323386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to spring seated chairs and the like
IPC: A47C7/34
Filed: 1929-01-21
Abstract: 323,386. Spurge, R. M., Spurge, P. W., Spurge, S. C., and Bourn, E. J. Jan. 21, 1929. Spring surfaces. - In a seat springing using two or more superposed upholstery spring assemblies, the foreward end of the assembly f next above the lowermost g is arranged to project and rest directly upon the front bar b of the seat frame and to be connected thereto.
Patent GB-126691-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Detecting and Locating Subaqueous Sounds.
Inventor: SYKES ADRIAN FRANCIS
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1917-02-14
Abstract: 126,691. Sykes, A. F. Feb. 14, 1917. Locating subaqueous sounds.-Rotatable apparatus for ascertaining the direction of the source of subaqueous sound comprises a screen A opaque to sound and having an aperture B, preferably flared as shown, behind which the microphone detector C is mounted, an obstruction D, preferably of ogival form, being mounted in front The sound heard is a maximum when the common axis of obstruction, aperture, and detector points towards the source. The detector employed is of the kind described in Specifications 15320/15 and 125,451. According to the Provisional Specification, the obstruction is in the form of a plate with a rearwardly directed pin, or the pin may be used alone, and to ensure loudest response when the obstruction is towards the source a screen of dense material with a sound-absorbing device such as a cavity closed by a diaphragm or a rubber bag containing air is mounted behind the detector.
Patent GB-1096792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to machines adapted for use in applying stiffening material to shoe components
IPC: D06N3/12
Filed: 1965-01-19
Abstract: 1,096,792. Coating apparatus. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO. Jan. 19, 1965 [Jan. 20, 1964; March 31, 1964], No. 2227/65. Heading B2L. A machine for applying molten thermoplastic material as a stiffening coating over a toe or heel end portion of a shoe upper component, comprises a work support having means for locating a table portion of outline shape corresponding to the portion of the component to be coated and means for locating a complementary clamping member relative to the table portion so as to clamp a component on the table portion with the said portion of the component exposed, an applicator device, and means whereby relative movement between the applicator device and the work support can take place in such a manner that molten material from the applicator device is spread progressively over said portion of the shoe upper component on the work support. The applicator device 19 has a fluted applicator roll 20 and extends across the width of the portion of the workpiece to he coated whilst the work support is mounted on a carriage 22 movable under the applicator by piston mechanisms operating in cylinder 36. The stroke of such movement can be adjusted by adjustable stop members. The work support consists of a resilient support pad 102 having a marginal shoulder part 104 so as to provide a raised surface 106 having an outline substantially the shape and size of the area to be coated of the workpiece. A work clamping plate 120 mounted for vertical movement is provided to clamp the workpiece on the support. The applicator roll is journalled in an applicator block 166 and is driven from the machine. The block 166 is pivotally mounted on shaft 176 and can be raised and lowered by the piston and cylinder mechanism 186. The applicator block is formed with a centrally located vertical bore 188 which leads into an open bottom trough, through which the applicator roll 20 projects and which comprises a chamber 190 formed by the upper portion of roll 20 and the upper portions of two side plates 192, 194 pivoted on pins 196, 198 to enable the width of the bottom slot to be adjusted. The chamber 190 is connected to a float chamher which controls the supply of molten thermoplastic material to chamber 190 from a heated melt body 240 to which the thermoplastic material is fed in rod form R. The block 166 is tiltable by cam action so that at the commencement of the coating application the bottom surface of the side plate 194 is in contact with the workpiece surface and is then gradually moved away so as to give a bevelled or 'skived' edge to the starting edge of the coating layer. In can also be tilted back again towards the end of the application of the coating to produce a bevelled trailing edge to the coating. The cycle of operations can be automatically controlled by a suitable electric/fluid operated system.
Patent GB-368916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to suction nozzle cleansing devices
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 1931-01-23
Abstract: 368,916. Suction cleansing devices for submerged surfaces. HILLS, B. M. and ROYLES, Ltd., Dalham Works, Irlam, Manchester. Jan. 23, 1931, Nos. 2257 and 29201. [Class 102 (i).] Suction cleansing devices more particularly for use in cleansing the bottom of swimming baths or other submerged surfaces, comprise a nozzle with a transverse opening mounted on a wheeled carriage b and having a squeegee n, mounted within the opening adapted to rest against either of the transverse edges d to form with the other edge the operative suction orifice. The squeegee is pivotally mounted and can be adjusted for height by end screws. Arms connected to the squeegee carry rings o for attachment of tow ropes. A central pipe f leads to the suction hose. The pull on the tow rope rocks the arms so that the squeegee closes the trailing suction nozzle. In a modification. Fig. 7, a squeegee u is mounted on a clamp u<1> the squeegee not being adapted to rock, except by its own flexibility. The suction nozzle f is connected to a hose 17, Fig. 8, and this may be worked by a pump 11. In order to prime the suction piping 17 a 3-way valve 9 at the inlet end of the pump is set to connect to a branch inlet 14 and the outlet 3-way valve 10 is set to connect the pump outlet to a byepass 13. A priming valve 15 connects a funnel 15a to the branch 14 which is easily primed owing to..its short length. When this piping is filled, the funnel is closed and the pump 11 started, and on changing over the valve 15 the pump readily primes itself from the branch connection and delivers water into the piping 17 through the byepass 13. When air ceases to come out of the suction nozzle cover or water comes freely therefrom the valves 9, 10 are changed over and the pump will draw through the cleaning nozzle up the pipe 17 to the outlet 18.
Patent GB-1211079-A (GB)
Title: New water-soluble basic monoazo dyestuffs
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN GLOVER
IPC: C09B44/04
Filed: 1967-01-16
Abstract: 1,211,079. Pyridinium compounds. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. 12 Jan., 1968 [16 Jan., 1967], No. 2260/67. Heading C2C. [Also in Division C4] 4 - Dimethylamino - N - [2 - (N - ethylanilino) ethyl]-pyridinium chloride is prepared by reacting 4 - dimethylamino - pyridine with N-ethyl-N-2-chloroethylaniline. 2 - Methyl - N - [2 - (N - ethylanilino) ethyl]- pyridinium chloride is prepared by reacting alpha - picoline with N - ethyl - N - 2 - chloroethyl-aniline.
Patent GB-121544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Multicylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LLEO ALBERTO
IPC: F16H23/08
Filed: 1918-02-07
Abstract: 121,544. Lleo, A., and Baradat, C. Feb. 7, 1918. Link-work.-In an engine having cylinders disposed parallel to a central driving shaft 9, the pistons are connected to an inclined disk 10 mounted upon a crank which projects an equal distance on both sides of the axis of the engine, the movements of the disk being restrained by a stirrup 30 hinged to the main casing. The disk 10 is secured to the plates 18, 19 constructed in halves and mounted upon a crank-pin 6 provided with a thrust collar 27. The web 8 of the crank is secured to a disk 17 on the end of the driving- shaft. An engine having two sets of cylinders may have a driving-disk at each end.
Patent GB-778534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tubulous vapour generating and vapour heating units
IPC: F22G5/04
Filed: 1956-01-24
Abstract: 778,534. Regulating steam temperature in boilers. BABCOCK & WILCOX, Ltd. Jan. 24, 1956 [Jan. 25, 1955], No. 2316/56. Class 123(3) A water-tube steam boiler comprises a furnace 1 lined with steam generating tubes and having a gas outlet above an arch 3 into a lateral pass 2 and downpass 5 containing superheaters 14,13 respectively. Extending from the upper region of the furnace is a further lateral gas pass 8 from the end of which a duct 9 extends downwardly to the inlet of a gas recirculation fan 10, ducting 11 leading from the outlet of the fan to inlet ports provided in the lower part of the furnace. The gas pass 8 locates a reheater 16 and may also contain a section of superheater. In operation, a proportion of the furnace gases is recirculated by the fan 10 through the pass 8 and ducts 9, 11 to the bottor of the furnace, the final temperature of reheat being regulated by controlling the fan speed. The admixture of cooled flue gas tempers the fresh combustion gases before they reach the convection heat exchange surfaces and reduces the amount of heat absorbed in the furnace to make more available for steam heating. The passage 8 may extend from a side wall of the furnace where this favours short connections between the reheater and the associated turbine. In a further modification, a unit comprises a number of closed gas circuits each provided with a fan. For example, there may be two gas passes such as 8 respectively containing a superheater and a reheater. the steam temperatures being controlled by regulation of the speeds of the respective fans. Specifications 706,965, 711,457, 721,155, 726,244, 729,437 and 730,809 [Group XII] are referred to
Patent GB-763922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hoisting, hauling, excavating or like apparatus
IPC: E02F9/02
Filed: 1955-01-26
Abstract: 763,922. Driving auxiliary apparatus. OREBRO BIL- & TRAKTOR AKTIEBOLAG. Jan. 26, 1955 [May 8, 1954], No. 2327/55. Classes 79(2) and 79(5). A hoisting, hauling, excavating or like vehicle, carrying a superstructure such as a jib, has a power unit 17 which can be coupled over a single driven shaft either to drive the vehicle or to drive winch drums 31, 33 which are mounted on the vehicle and are used to actuate means associated with the jib. The drums 31 and 33, Fig. 1, are rotatable on a shaft 35 mounted in bearings on the side frame rails of the vehicle chassis 11. Brakes 37 can lock the drums relative to the chassis and clutches 39 connect the drums drivingly to discs 43 on shaft 35 which is driven by a worm wheel 45 and gear 57, Fig. 2. The worm gear 57 comprises a sleeve mounted non-slidably but for free rotation on a shaft 59 driven through a cardan shaft by the engine 17. Shaft 59 can be engaged with worm gear 57 by a dog-clutch 64, 65 actuable from the operator's seat through a rod 67, and the righthand end of shaft 59 can be coupled to a shaft 81 by means of a dog clutch 89, 91, also actuable by the rod 67, such that either or neither of the two dog clutches are engaged. The shaft 81 drives the rear wheels of the vehicle through a telescopic cardan shaft 99, Fig. 1. The rear of the vehicle carries the superstructure on a turntable 19, the drums 31, 33 hauling cables 23 and 25 over sheaves 27 and 29 to actuate the means associated with the superstructure.
Patent GB-548034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with electric switches of the ceiling or pull-operated type
IPC: H01H17/16
Filed: 1942-02-21
Abstract: 548,034. Snap-action switches. CRABTREE & CO., Ltd., J. A.; McLOUGHLIN, H. F., and MORGAN, R. W. Feb 21, 1942, No. 2336. [Class 38 (v)] In a ceiling or pulloperated switch in which successive pulls on the chain move the switch alternately on and off, the contact-carrying rocker 1 has a cam surface 4 which, during the switch opening movement separates the " fixed " contact g from the moving contact f maintaining a small gap during the first part of the movement, the A.C. current being broken during this period when it passes its zero. Specification 529,966 is referred to.
Patent GB-489442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to anti-dazzle devices for use by pedestrians and other road users
IPC: G02C7/16
Filed: 1937-01-26
Abstract: 489,442. Anti-dazzle devices. MENGHI, G.B. Jan. 26, 1937, No. 2337. [Class 97 (i)] An anti-dazzle device to be worn by vehicle drivers &c. comprises an arrangement of - in the form of a grill permitting clear vision between the screens when the inclination of the line of sight to the plane of the grille does not exceed a predetermined angle, and providing obscured vision when the said angle is exceeded. The form shown in Figs. 1 and 2 comprises a series of parallel screens 1 separated by clear spaces and mounted in a frame. The distance between the screens is proportioned to their thickness so that they cut off the light when the inclination of the plane of the screens to the line of vision exceeds the angles indicated by 21 and 2<11>. A layer of transparent material may be provided in front of or behind the device, or the spaces between the screens may be filled in with transparent material. Fig. 5 shows a form in which screens are disposed on two sheets of material 5, 6, capable of relative displacement to vary the angle at which light is cut off. The form shown in Figs. 7 and 9 consists of a corrugated plate stamped to form apertures 7. Fig. 10 shows an eyepiece for goggles, having a horizontal and a vertical grille and also a clear portion giving unobstructed vision.
Patent GB-1210321-A (GB)
Title: Laminated circuit components and method of manufacture thereof
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1968-01-16
Abstract: 1,210,321. Making laminar circuit components. BUNKER-RAMO CORP. 16 Jan., 1968 [2 Feb., 1967], No. 2338/68. Heading B3A. [Also in Division H1] A laminar circuit component is made by forming in a conductive plate 87, Fig. 11e, a trough with an island 90 positioned therein and spaced from the side edges thereof, which trough is thereafter filled with a dielectric material. After forming the trough by photo- or electrochemical etching and filling it with dielectric, a conductive layer is electrodeposited on the upper surface of plate 87 and is partially removed by etching to form a centre conductor 96. A plate 74, Fig. 10, laminated by conductive epoxy, electron beam or pressure welding to further plates 75, 61, 60, has this type of connection 70, 69 coupled to a connection 64 of a device 62. Through conductors 72, 73, 73<SP>1</SP> respectively in plates 74, 75, 61 connect a connection 67 of the device 62 with conductors 76 and 77 in the plates. A through conductor of this type is formed by etching out a further trough on the opposite side of the plate 87, Fig. 11f, to electri ally isolate the island 90 from the plate 87. Dielectric material 101 is deposited in the trough and the plate 87 laminated to further plates facilitated by depositing conductive bonding material at 97-99 and 102-104. The plates may be aluminium copper, magnesium, steel, plastics or a doped semi-conductor. It is stated that the prior art method of making a through connection (7), (Fig. 2, not shown), comprises drilling a hole in the dielectric material (5) in the plate (1b) followed by metal plating of the hole walls. External connectors (3) are then positioned in the holes.
Patent GB-414063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to scouring, polishing and the like
IPC: A47L23/06
Filed: 1933-01-25
Abstract: 414,063. Polishing or scouring tools. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO., Ltd., and RICKS, F., Union Works, Belgrave Road, Leicester. Jan. 25, 1933, No. 2376. [Class 60.] A " Naumkeag " pad, or other scouring or polishing tool of the inflated type, comprises a hollow stem 12 having at one end a circular plate 10 with a flange 20 carrying a rubber &c. cap 16, which is inflated by air &c. forced down the stem to form a support for the abrasive &c. cover 22, held in place by a cover plate 24 and a nut 26. In order to apply a cover as described in Specification 255,549, [Class 60], having a central perforation 34, the cap 16 is provided with a central boss 30 having a recess 32 therein to receive the pin of the cover-applying device ; the boss also serves to centralize the cap, and as a distance-piece for axial location of the cap. Specifications 9123/93,15870/07,and 19085/10, [all in Class 60], also are referred to.
Patent GB-928539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to containers for liquefied gases
Inventor: CLARK LESLIE JOSEPH
IPC: F17C3/02
Filed: 1961-01-20
Abstract: 928,539. Storing liquefied gases. NORTH THAMES GAS BOARD, and A.P.V. CO. Ltd. Jan. 19, 1962 [Jan. 20, 1961], No. 2407/61. Addition to 851,568. Class 8(2). In preventing compaction of powdered heat insulating material between inner and outer shells 4, 1, Fig. 1, of a liquefied gas e.g. methane container by surrounding the inner shell 4 by a wall 7 so as to provide an air space therebetween and a powdered heat insulation space between the wall 7 and the outer shell 1 and wherein the wall 7 comprises a series of panels 12, Fig. 3, capable of expanding and contracting relative to each other in a peripheral direction, the panels 12, have vertical corrugations and are rigidly and sealingly connected together along adjacent vertical edges and are connected by spaced ties 8 to the outer shell 1 and are supported by peripherally extending discontinuous bracing members 16a connected to the outer shell 1 thereby allowing free thermal expansion of said members. Adjacent vertical edges of corrugated sheets 12 are bolted to flanges 16 of vertical T-shaped stanchions 13 having holes 14 through which pass ties 8. Welded to inner face of each stanchion 13 are two channel-shaped brackets 17 into which slide the ends of similarly shaped members 16a. In a modification the stanchions are dispensed with, tie brackets 18, Fig. 6, are welded to alternate crests of the plates 12 and brackets 20 welded to adjacent trough positions serve to support lengths of tubing 21 telescopically connected together by smaller diameter tubes 22 supported by brackets 23. The outer shell 1 is of steel whilst the inner shell 4 and intermediate wall 7 are of aluminium alloy. Access is gained through manholes 10, 11 in conical cover plates 3, 6.