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Patent GB-496809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for tufting mattresses or the like or for fastening garments
IPC: B68G7/08
Filed: 1937-03-06
Abstract: 496,809. Buttons. A.B.A. SPECIALITIES CO., Inc. March 6, 1937, No. 6660. Convention date, March 7, 1936. [Class 43] A button with a slot 9 in the back for the connection of a fastening tag 2 having a rigid head 4 of unequal dimensions but of the same width as the tag has a resilient abutment or abutments such as a spring tongue 12 to retain the head after it has been passed through or behind the slot. The spring tongues may be at one or both ends of the slot. The edges of the slot itself may be springy. Several different forms are shown. A flexible strip having a button fastener as described forms a tufting device for mattresses. Specification 410,180, [Group XIV], is referred to.
Patent GB-172250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the treatment of liquid soaps containing water, or their fatty acids
IPC: C11D13/04
Filed: 1921-02-28
Abstract: A process for deodorizing liquid soaps containing water or converting fatty acids with several double bonds into homologues of oleic acid consists in forcing the substance under pressure through a pipe heated to about 250 DEG  C.  The heating may take place in two stages, in which case the second portion of the pipe may be heated up to 300 DEG  C., and further quantities of alkali may be added by means of a separate pipe before the second stage is reached.  A suitable pressure is 70 atmospheres.
Patent GB-933150-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium-containing complexes
Inventor: REBAUDO GIOVANNI
IPC: C07D487/18
Filed: 1961-02-21
Abstract: The invention comprises complexes of formula (CH2)6N4.aAlRnX(3-n) in which a is a number between 1 and 3, R is an alkyl radical containing less than 7 carbon atoms, X is a halogen and n is 1, 2 or 3. Complexes specified include (CH2)6N4.2AlC2H5Cl2, (CH2)6N4.2Al(C2H5)2Cl, (CH2)6N4.2Al(C2H5)3, and (CH2)6N4.Al(C4H9)3. They may be prepared by hexamethylene tetramine with an alkyl aluminium compound or an alkyl aluminium halide in which compounds the alkyl group contains less than 7 carbon atoms, preferably in the molar proportions of substantially 1 to 2.  A solvent such as toluene, n-heptane or cyclohexane may be used if desired.  The complexes may be used as catalysts in the polymerization of olefines.
Patent GB-910547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to sealing electric cells
IPC: H01M50/179
Filed: 1961-02-24
Abstract: 910,547. Electric batteries. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION. Feb. 24, 1961 [Feb. 25, 1960], No. 6782/61. Class 53. A cell employing an alkaline electrolyte is sealed by a radially-compressed hard synthetic plastic disc 26 with a non-polarized metal cover 20 and a polarized terminal 22, electrocapillary action being minimized by this arrangement. The synthetic plastic is resistant to cold flow and a surge of physical properties is given in the Specification.
Patent GB-313027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the incorporation of fillers and other compounding ingredients into rubber latex or the like
IPC: C08J3/215
Filed: 1928-03-05
Abstract: 313,027. Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., Chapman, W. H., and Patterson, P. D. March 5, 1928. Emulsions, making.-Compounding ingredients such as zinc oxide, lamp black, non-colloidal clay. fibrous materials, oils, sulphur, mercaptobenzothiazole, which are to be incorporated in rubber &c. latex, are first intimately mixed with a substance which is already plastic i.e. dispersible in an aqueous medium, e.g. colloidal clay or colophony, or can be rendered plastic, e.g. rubber, rubber waste or reclaim, synthetic rubber or thermoplastic derivatives of rubber, or a mixture of these, and the mixture is then dispersed and the dispersion added to the latex. When a substance such as rubber is employed it is rendered dispersible by means of a kneading operation in the presence of soap or soapforming ingredients with or without heat. The soap-forming ingredients may be fatty acids such as oleic acid and caustic soda or potash, the latter being preferably in the dry powdered condition with or without zinc oxide or other non-hygroscopic powder. The dispersion is formed by adding water or preferably an alkaline hydroxide solution such as 5 per cent ammonia solution at such a rate that the batch remains plastic and until an inversion of phase occurs, and then further diluting. Instead of water or alkaline solution, preserved or concentrated rubber latex may be used or aqueous dispersions of compounding ingredients, vulcanizing agents, accelerators, rubber, rubber reclaim or waste, synthetic rubber, synthetic resins, waxes, gums, cellulose esters., asphalt, or bitumen. Numerical examples are given utilizing rubber reclaim and colophony as the plastic material. Specification 313,028 is referred to.
Patent GB-1002579-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for hydraulically conveying discrete solids
IPC: B65G53/30
Filed: 1962-02-21
Abstract: 1,002,579. Conveying solids in liquids. UNISEARCH Ltd. Feb. 21, 1962 [Feb. 24, 1961; Dec. 19, 1961], No. 6793/62. Heading F1R. Solids are fed into a chamber 3 through a valve 4 and are discharged through a pipe 1 by liquid injected into the chamber below the pipe 1 from a pipe 6. The ratio of solids to liquid is controlled by a valve 5 on the end of the pipe 1. The valves 4, 5 are hydraulically controlled. A similar arrangement may be used to boost flow in the pipe 1, solids and liquid being received in the chamber from the first stage and being discharged to the next pipe stage by liquid drawn by a pump from the chamber and discharged below the pipe 1 as in the case of pipe 6.
Patent GB-395298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hydraulic operating mechanism
IPC: F15B18/00
Filed: 1933-03-07
Abstract: 395,298. Operating clutches. BRITISH THOMSON HOUSTON CO., Ltd., Crown House, Aldwych, London, and COLLINGHAM, R. H., 81, Hillmorton Road, Rugby. March 7, 1933, No. 6930. [Class 80 (ii).] A hydraulic operating device applicable to clutches, comprises a liquid container 8 in which is mounted a casing 5 divided into two portions, one containing a rotary impeller 2 and the other a vane 12. The impeller 2, when driven by an electric motor 1, supplies liquid through a port 9 to one side of the vane, liquid passing from the other side through a port 10. The vane is carried by a sleeve 4 acted on by a return spring 14 and carrying a lever 11.
Patent GB-725969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to artificial finger and toe nails
IPC: A45D31/00
Filed: 1953-03-13
Abstract: 725,969. Artificial finger nails. HAFNER, E., and ROCH, F. March 13, 1953, No. 7050/53. Class 81 (2). An artificial finger or toe nail a for sticking on the natural nail is provided with edges which taper in thickness to the sides c and rear d and can be pushed under the nail cuticle. A band f of rubber or other elastic material is secured round the finger over the nail by eyes k and hooks l while the adhesive used is setting. The artificial nail is made of material which is preferably colourless and transparent and may be lacquered as desired.
Patent GB-549799-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of organic halogen-containing compounds
IPC: C07C17/25
Filed: 1941-06-04
Abstract: 549,799. 2-Chlorbutene-2. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., E. I., and CASS, O. W. June 4, 1941, No. 7064. [Class 2 (iii)] 2-Chlorbutene-2 is obtained by reacting 2.3-dichlorbutane with aqueous alkali or alkaline earth hydroxide. If lime is used it is preferred to have a small proportion of caustic soda present. The reaction may be effected at 118-250‹C. under the necessary pressure, and preferably the reaction product is removed as it is formed, for instance by providing the reaction vessel with a reflux column. Examples are given.
Patent GB-688916-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved apparatus for vibratory brush massage
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 1950-03-21
Abstract: 688,916. Massage appliances. MANGANARO, M. P. June 21, 1951 [March 21, 1950], No. 7088/50. Class 81 (ii). In a brush the bristles are vibrated along their length by electrical means. In one form described, wire bristles 17 are mounted in rubber 16 on a stiff backing plate 15 which is separated from the main body member 2 by a sponge rubber insert 6. The plate 15 carries an armature 18 which is thus held adjacent to the poles of an electromagnet 12, through which alternating current is passed. An electric motor may be employed to produce the vibrations in place of the electromagnet.
Patent GB-695495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to spark type ignition systems for internal combustion engines
Inventor: WEST HAROLD EDWARD WILLIAM
IPC: F02P15/00
Filed: 1948-09-02
Abstract: 695,495. Ignition systems. ROLLS-ROYCE, Ltd. Sept. 23, 1949 [Sept. 2, 1948], No. 7129/51. Divided out of 695,442. Class 7 (iv). In a spark type ignition system for an internalcombustion, engine comprising a spark plug having two electrodes 30a, 30b, a high-voltage source, such as a trembler coil 40, supplying the electrodes through a transformer device, for example a tesla coil 42, whereof the primary winding 42a is connected to the trembler coil 40 series with an auxiliary spark gap 44 and whereof the secondary winding 42b of the tesla coil is connected to the electrodes in order to produce an ionizing spark therebetween there is provided a rotating type A.C. or D.C. generator 45 affording a low-voltage high energy source and connected in series with the secondary winding 42b and the electrodes 30a, 30b to produce a high energy spark in the ionized path. A condenser 43 is connected in series with the spark gap 44 whilst a further condenser 46 is connected to the side of the secondary winding 42b in order to by-pass to earth the high-frequency currents generated by the tesla coil instead of allowing them to pass through the A.C. or D.C. generator 45. The Provisional Specification describes how the two electrodes may be insulated and connected with high and low voltage supplies, respectively, whilst a third earthed electrode is provided. The high and low voltage supplies may each be obtained from a separate or common ignition coil.
Patent GB-577391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in files
IPC: B23D71/00
Filed: 1944-04-18
Abstract: 577,391. Files. LORANT, H. J. April 18, 1944, No. 7187. [Class 61(ii)] [Also in Group XXII] Files such as hand files, flat rotary files, filing rings and rotary milled files of various shapes have cross-cut teeth each tooth having an undercut front face 16 and an undercut side face 28. The top of each tooth has a flat slightly angled face 18 and its front-cutting edge 26 terminates at one end in a sharp point 32.
Patent GB-268752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric light signals
IPC: B61L5/18
Filed: 1927-03-16
Abstract: 268,752. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. March 30, 1926, [Convention date]. Supplying and controlling consuming devices. - Lamps 1, 2 to be illuminated alternately, such as for signal or advertising purposes, are supplied in series from the mains 3, and the lamp not required is shorted by a corresponding switch 6 or 7 which may be in series with a resistance 10 or 11. As shown, lamp 1 is illuminated. but lamp 2 although traversed by a small current is " out." If switch 6 is now opened, lamps 1 and 2 are both traversed by the same current, but lamp 2 is not subjected to the sudden heavy rush of current that it would have been if switched direct on to the mains. Switch 7 is thereupon closed and the alternate lighting is obtained. Specifications 1193/86 and 4066/08 are referred to.
Patent GB-732161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to rocking piston pumps
IPC: F04B19/02
Filed: 1953-03-17
Abstract: 732,161. Oscillating cylinder pumps. BAIER, O., BAIER, W., BAIER, S., BAIER, L., BAIER, W., and SCHLUMPRECHT, E., [trading as BAIER KOMM.-GES. WEBASTOWERK, W.]. March 17, 1953 [March 17, 1952], No. 7329/53. Class 102 (1). In an oscillating cylinder pump having a piston 14, Fig. 1, secured to the strap 5 of a wormdriven eccentric 4 and slidably mounted in the bore 13 of a rocking body 12 so that on rotation of the eccentric the piston reciprocates in the bore and the rocking body oscillates about a pivot pin 16, a transverse bore 17 through the cylinder wall is brought into and out of register with suction and discharge ports 18, 19 formed in the cover 9 of the casing 1. The rocking body is cylindrical in shape with one flat face in contact with the cover and the other acted upon by a leaf-spring 24. To reduce piston wear and relieve bending stress thereon, the strap 5 may be formed with guide pins 33, Fig. 6b, which slide in bores in the rocking body or, alternatively, with prongs 35, Fig. 6c, which slide in a body recess 36.
Patent GB-538497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to self-locking nuts
IPC: F16B39/38
Filed: 1940-04-24
Abstract: 538,497. Self-locking nuts. SIMMONDS. O. E., and SIMMONDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Ltd. April 24, 1940, No. 7362. [Class 89 (i)] Nuts are rendered self-locking by the incorporation of discs of spring metal of which parts are displaced axially by the threads of the bolts. A disc 6, Fig. 1, of spring metal is blanked out leaving a series of projections 8, that may be dished at 4 to strengthen them. The disc is se-, cured in a counterbore in the nut by flanging over the wall at 9, Fig. 4, if desired with an interposed washer 10. In a modification a thicker disc is used with the edges of the projections bevelled to suit the thread. In further modifications the discs are flanged to engage over deformable projections 33, Fig. 13, on the nuts, and are secured by upsetting axially to the form shown in Fig. 11 which shows projections corresponding to Fig. 1 the disc of Fig. 13 having a complete circular edge except for one notch deformed at 34 to facilitate engagement with the bolt. In another modification two notches are employed. Any of the forms of disc may be used with either method of securing.
Patent GB-1396836-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear reactor installations
IPC: G21C13/00
Filed: 1973-02-15
Abstract: 1396836 Nuclear reactor installations SIEMENS AG 15 Feb 1973 [19 Feb 1972] 7594/73 Heading G6C  A nuclear reactor installation includes a protective shell enclosing the reactor 1, a fuel storage tank 12 containing a cooling liquid and means for introducing the liquid from the tank into the reactor to cool the same. As shown, a coolant reservoir 9 is provided for replenishing coolant losses in the primary circuit 6 of the reactor. The tank 12 contains borenated light water which normally is pumped by a pump 40 through a cooler 10 and back to the tank. The hot and cold runs 17, 18 of the primary circuit 6 can be connected to the pump 40 and cooler 10 via valves 15, 16, 39, 42 to provide for removal of decay heat. In the event of a leak in the circuit 6, the valves 16, 42 allow passage of coolant from tank 12 via pump 40 and cooler 10 to the reactor 1 to provide emergency cooling thereof. Similarly, the valves 15, 39 allow coolant from the tank 12 to be fed directly to the hot run 17 of the circuit 6. Cooling of the contents of the tank is maintained by branching the flow from the cooler 10. Coolant leaking from the circuit 6 falls into a sump 57 from which it may be withdrawn by the pump 40 for recirculation. Further, coolant from the tank 12 may be supplied to spray nozzles 64 in the reactor building, such coolant also collecting in the sump 57. The reactor core can be flooded with a boric acid solution from a tank 7 in the event of rupture of a main coolant line.
Patent GB-350026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to detachable wheel hubs
IPC: B60B3/14
Filed: 1930-03-08
Abstract: 350,026. Detachable wheels. PUGH, J. V., Meriden House, Meriden, Warwickshire. March 8, 1930, No. 7662. [Class 144 (i).] The apertured bosses e for seating the attachment devices of a detachable wheel are formed in the hub-flange b and merge into the wall c of a rim c, d pressed up from the flange.
Patent GB-564089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to oil or other liquid filters or cleaners
IPC: B01D35/14
Filed: 1942-06-05
Abstract: 564,089. Filters. TECALEMIT, Ltd., and LE CLAIR, C. C. S. June 5, 1942, No. 7710. [Class 46] [Also in Groups XXV and XXVI] A high pressure oil or other liquid filter comprises a detachable tubular container 1 for a filter element 17 screwed into a head 2 provided with a cover 7, formed with an inlet 9 and an outlet 8, and a flexible gland ring 23, or 62, held loosely in an annular recess 26 so as to be forced by the pressure of the liquid into sealing contact with the container and head for preventing leakage of the liquid, a fixed stop 48 in the head being arranged to contact with the end of the thread on the container to limit inward movement of the latter and thereby prevent the gland ring being clamped between the container and head. The ring 23 of channel section is held loosely on an annular retainer 25, formed with holes 52 for leading liquid to the ring and secured by set-screws 27 connecting the head 2 and cover 7. The body part 64 of the ring 62, Fig. 4, is held by the flanged neck 61 of the retainer 60 and the free edge 65 is forced into sealing contact with the chamfered edge 66 of the container. The corrugated filter element 17, formed of gauze covered with fabric, is held by a spring-pressed plate 18 against a plate 20 engaging a felt sealing washer 21 on a tube 13 communicating with the outlet 8. A clip spring 22 prevents detachment of the plate 20 when the filter is dismantled. The plate 18 may be provided with two pairs of plungers 42 pressed outwardly against the wall of the container by intermediate springs in bores 44 for reclaiming it in the container when the latter is detached. Unauthorised removal of the container is prevented by a spring-pressed pin 49, Fig. 3, in the head engaging the thread in the container. The pin 49 is raised to disengage a cross-pin 54 from a slot 55 and then rotated to retain it in the unlocked position. A locking wire may be threaded through a hole 56. Non-return valves 29, 33 and air-vent valves 38, 39 as described in Specification 564,285 are provided. According to the Provisional Specification, the plate 18 is provided with C-shaped springs for retaining it in the container and the locking pin has a part screwed into a threaded hole in the head, the outer end of the pin being bored to engage a guide on a lug extending laterally from the cover.
Patent GB-714731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for connecting panels in angular relationship and particularly for the construction of garden cloches
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 1952-03-26
Abstract: 714,731. Horticultural cloches. WADE, W. E. Jan. 28, 1953 [March 26, 1952], No. 7715/52. Class 20 (1) Means for securing glass panes in angular relationship to form a cloche comprises a pair of corner plates 1 having channels 2 to engage the upper and lower edges of glass panes 3, 4, the two plates being drawn together to rigidly secure the panes at right angles to each other by means of rods 5 and a turn button 8. The inner ends of the rods 5 are cranked at 6 to form pivot pins 7 which are mounted in the turn button 8, rotation of the latter to a self locking clamping position shown in full lines Fig. 1, moving the parts 6 together to form stops which limit the clamping movement of the rods. The outer ends of the rods 5 pass through, and are bent to form end stops with, screwed bushes 9 which are axially adjustable in the plates 1 to alter the effective length of the rods 5. For giving a wide range of adjustment an adjustable link 11 is incorporated in the rod structure. For clamping panes in overlapping relation at the apex of a cloche, the two channel pieces carry lugs which are pivotally mounted to each other. In a further embodiment, the lugs on each channelled piece are connected by a cross piece which is fixed to one lug and pivoted to the other, the cross piece being fixed in any angular position by means of a cotter pin which passes through either of two holes in the cross piece to engage in one of a series of holes in the lug to which the cross piece is pivoted. In a further embodiment lugs on each of the channelled portions are pivotally connected to cross links so that when the gripping devices are mounted on to the glass panes, the angle between the panes can be varied with an equal angular movement of the two panes.
Patent GB-1079115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cinematographic camera
Inventor: SCHULZE HEINZ
IPC: G03B7/099
Filed: 1965-02-23
Abstract: 1,079,115. Cinematography; mirror mountings. PENTACON DRESDEN KAMERA-UND KINOWERKE VEB. Feb.23, 1965, No.7761/65. Headings G2E and G2J. In a cine-camera in which light from objective 1 is reflected from the shutter on to a photo-cell 6, the response of the cell is made independent of the operation of the shutter by arranging for the mirror surface 3 to intercept only part of the image-forming beam from objective 1, when the shutter blade 2 is stationary. When the shutter blade 2 reciprocates vertically to expose film 4, the consequent intermittent illumination of cell 6 by moving mirror 3 is arranged to be equivalent to illumination provided when the shutter is stationary.
Patent GB-906684-A (GB)
Title: Sway brace for piping
Inventor: SUOZZO LEONARD SALVATORE
IPC: F16L3/205
Filed: 1961-03-03
Abstract: 906,684. Spring suspension units. BERGEN PIPESUPPORT CORPORATION. March 3, 1961, No. 7814/61. Class 108(3). A sway brace, e.g. for piping, comprises a number of disc-spring assemblies 55 which are constrained between an adjustable screwring 33 and a flange 42 carried respectively by interengaging tubular members 30, 31 having mutually perpendicular overlapping slots 36, 41 which permit relative axial, while preventing relative angular, movement, the tubular member 30 being slidably supported on a guide tube 28 welded to an end plate 12 of a tubular housing 10. The tubular member 31 slidably accommodates a coupling rod 45 which extends through an opening 17 in the other end wall 13 of the housing 10 and is tapped at 51 for connection to a pipe. Movement of the pipe to the left, Fig. 1, causes a shoulder 48 on the rod 45 to engage the outer end of the tubular member 31 and move it inwards to compress the spring assemblies from the right. With movement in the opposite direction the head of a bolt 52 welded within the rod 45 engages behind a transverse partition 32 secured between corresponding tongues 35 on the tubular member 30, the spring assemblies being compressed from the left. The spring assemblies 55, spaced by rings 59, each comprise a pair of disc springs 56 associated with a spacing ring 58. The latter may be replaced by a spacer integral with the springs. An inspection panel opening 14 is provided in the housing 10.
Patent GB-496092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the lighting of buildings
IPC: F21V14/08
Filed: 1938-03-14
Abstract: 496,092. A.R.P. lighting. SOC. ANON. DES MANUFACTURES DES GLACES ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES DE ST.-GOBAIN, CHAUNY, & CIREY. March 14, 1938, No. 7844. Convention date, March 12, 1937. [Class 75 (iv)] Window glass having a zone or zones of total absorption is used for A.R.P. lighting, the indoor illumination being of a wavelength or lengths falling wholly within the zone or zones. Specification 481,460 is referred to.