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Patent GB-558871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for loading and unloading wheeled vehicles
IPC: B65G65/28
Filed: 1942-04-21
Abstract: 558,871. Loading and unloading vehicles. BRITISH ROPEWAY ENGINEERING CO., Ltd., and SHIELDS, H. F. H. April 21, 1942, No. 13341. [Classes 78 (i) and 78 (iv)] Apparatus for unloading vehicles comprises a main frame 10 running on a track 24 and adapted to accommodate a loaded vehicle 38, a conveyer device such as 44, Fig. 1, being provided to receive coal &c. from the vehicle at a point on or near the frame and to deliver it on to a heap 42 at some distance laterally from the track 24. The apparatus may also be used for loading empty vehicles by means of a drag-scraper or bucket 136 controlled by ropes 140, 142 and used in conjunction with a trough or ramp 130 universally mounted at 132 on the frame 10 as described in Specification 558,181. For use in this way the ramp 130 is lowered to the position shown in broken lines and the scraper is hauled up it and discharges into the wagon 38 through an opening 134. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 3 the frame 10 runs on the track 24 and is provided with a raised track 34 connected by ramps 30, 32 with the track 24 so that wagons can be run from the latter on to the frame and off again as described in Specification 558,181. The wagon can be discharged manually down a shoot 48, Fig. 1, into a hopper 46 carried by the framework 50 of the conveyer 44. This framework is pivoted at 52 and is adjusted by a rope or ropes 88. The conveyer preferably comprises a belt, chain or articulated trough and passes over end pulleys 54, 56. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 the wagon runs into a rotary tippler (not shown) on the frame 10, as described in Specification 558,181 and, is discharged thereby into a twin hopper 78, 80 feeding two conveyers 66, 68 one of which may be much longer than the other so as to spread the heap 82 over a wider area. Where, as shown, the conveyers are of the same length their outlets 84, 86 may be directed towards each other. More than two conveyers may be provided. The drag scraper 136 may be used to drag material from the heap 42 or 82 to form a stock farther away from the track 24.
Patent GB-1111162-A (GB)
Title: An air drying siloxane composition as a food release coating
IPC: C09D183/04
Filed: 1966-03-25
Abstract: An air-drying composition consists essentially of a mixture of (a) 30 to 70% (by wt.) of a phenyl-methylpolysiloxane having a Si-OH content of at least 3.0%, a phenyl/Si ratio of at least 0.3 and a total phenyl + methyl/Si ratio from 1.2 to 1.7, (b) 0.1 to 15% of <FORM:1111162/C3/1> where R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 4 C atoms, and R1 is methyl or ethyl, (c) 1 to 15% of a liquid methylpolysiloxane having at least 2% of Si-OH groups, and (d) 20 to 65% of methyltriacetoxysilane.  Preferably, the composition is used in the form of a solution in a solvent having a B.P. below 150 DEG C. at N.T.P., the above composition constituting 0.1 to 15% of the solution.  If desired, a siloxane hydroxyl condensation catalyst may be added.  The compositions cure at room temp. by reaction with atmospheric moisture.  Uses: for application to cooking utensils to enhance the release of foodstuffs therefrom.ALSO:An air-drying composition for use as a food release agent and consisting essentially of (by weight): (a) 30-70% of a phenylmethyl siloxane resin containing at least 3.0% of Si-bonded OH groups, (b) 0.1 to 15% of certain glycol monoethers, (c) 1-15% of a liquid dimethyl siloxane containing at least 2.0% of Si-bonded OH groups, and (d) 20-60% of MeSi(oAc)3 (see Div. C3), is applied, as by dipping, spraying or brushing, to the surface of a cooking utensil, e.g. made of steel, Cu, Al, Sn, Mg or ceramic and allowed to cure at room temp. by reaction with atmospheric moisture.  The composition is usually used as a solution in a solvent having a B.P. below 150 DEG C at N.T.P., the above composition constituting 0.1-15% by weight of the solution. the composition may also contain a siloxane hydroxyl condensation catalyst.
Patent GB-133696-A (GB)
IPC: B63B17/04
Abstract: 133,696. Haines, K. S. Oct. 3, 1918, [Convention date], Stanchions. - Removable stanchions for supporting chains &c. are provided with lugs 10 near the lower end which engage grooves 9 formed in the tubular socket 8 of a base 7 secured to the side of a ship &c. The lugs are so arranged that, when turned through a right-angle, the stanchion is held against upward movement, being retained in this position by the chains &c. passed trhough holes 12 therein. A flange 11 serves to support the stanchion in the socket.
Patent GB-768541-A (GB)
Title: System for remote control of ships having propellers with adjustable pitch blades driven by compression ignition motors
IPC: B63H21/22
Filed: 1952-05-27
Abstract: 768,541. Ship controls. AALBORG VAERFT AKTIESELSKAB, and HANSEN, P. Aug. 21, 1953 [May 27, 1952], No. 13387/52. Class 114. [Also in Group XXVII] A control arrangement for a ship having propellers with variable pitch blades driven by a compression ignition engine comprises two control handles which can be set independently of one another, one serving to set the blade pitch and the other controlling the fuel supply to the engine, this being adjusted in accordance with the reading of a telethermometer responsive to exhaust gas temperature, the control handles being so located adjacent each other that they can be moved simultaneously as a unit to an approximately satisfactory position for quick navigation and thereafter independently to adjust one or the other as dictated by the reading on the telethermometer. Associated with the telethermometer are a tachometer for the engine and a dial showing the pitch of the propeller blades. In addition to the bridge, remote control stations may be arranged at 17 on the forecastle, at 16 in a conning tower on the mast and at 20 on the stern, each telethermometer having its own transmitter in the engine exhaust pipe. Each control comprises a pillar 30 having at each side a handle 31, 32 with fingers 36, 37 almost meeting across the top of the pillar where they lie over a scale marked with speed positions for the motor and pitch settings for the propeller blades. Corresponding dials are placed at the sides of the pillar head. The handles pivot independently about a common axis 33 and carry respectively circular plates 38, 39 having notched edges engaged by spring-pressed pawls 41, 42 to give step by step adjustment. Arms 45, 46 project from the plates to engage electrical contact studs 47, 48 connected by leads 51, 52 to control motors for the pitch and fuel controls. One or more of the contacts are dead so that one control handle can be held inoperative while the other receives fine adjustment to suit the set one. Thus the handle 32 may be set to a desired point as indicated by the telethermometer 1 and then moved to a " dead " position while the handle 32 adjusts the propeller blades to the corresponding pitch.
Patent GB-109809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stones for Drawing Wire.
Inventor: LOWITSCH HUGO
IPC: B21C3/02
Filed: 1917-09-18
Abstract: 109,809. Lowitsch, H. Sept. 18, 1916, [Convention date]. Drawing-dies.-To prolong the life of a diamond or other stone for drawing wire, it is formed with two or more holes a, b, c, which traverse the stone in different directions, and may intersect, or cross without intersection. The worn holes and the holes not in use may be filled with any suitable material. All the holes may be drilled when manufacturing the stone, or additional holes may be drilled as required.
Patent GB-1173104-A (GB)
Title: 0,4-Dihydropyridine Derivatives and their production
Inventor: BOSSERT FRIEDRICH
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 1968-03-20
Abstract: 1,173,104. Dihydropyridine derivatives. PARBENFABRIKEN BAYER A.G. 20 March, 1968 [20 March, 1967], No. 13479/68. Heading C2C. Novel compounds I in which R is H or C 1-3  alkyl; R<SP>1</SP> is straightchain, branched or cyclic alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms or substituted by OH, furfuryl or tetrahydrofurfuryl and X is pyridyl or phenyl, optionally substituted by one or two halo, C 1-4  alkyl, C 1-4  alkoxy, NO 2 , NH 2 , acylamino or alkylamino radicals; are prepared by reacting an aldehyde X-CHO with an ester R-CO-CH 2 -COOR<SP>1</SP> and ammonia. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise a compound I in association with a suitable pharmaceutical excipient and are administered enterally or parenterally in the treatment of coronary insufficiency, especially Angina pectoris.
Patent GB-769490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ironing boards
IPC: D06F81/04
Filed: 1954-02-01
Abstract: 769,490. Automatic catches; stud-andsocket fastenings. TIPPING, W. F. Feb. 1, 1955 [Feb. 1, 1954], No. 13491/56. Divided out of 769,487, [Group VIII]. Class 44. [Also in Group XIV] In an ironing board 10 supported on legs 11 12 which are arranged like an X and pivoted, near their mid-points, one leg (11) being pivotally connected at its upper end to the underside of the ironing surface and the other leg (12) being slidably constrained at its upper end in a guide on the underside of the ironing surface, the guide comprises a pair of parallel slots 22 or grooves and the leg 12 is secured to a transverse tube 21 inside which is an axially movable rod (not shown) having portions of reduced diameter capable of sliding along the slots 22 and enlarged portions which by axial movement can be engaged in enlarged holes 24 formed in the slots 22 to lock the leg 12 in position. The rod is preferably spring loaded so as to keep it in the locking position. Specifications 769,488, 769,489 and 769,491, [all in Group VIII], are referred to.
Patent GB-669734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to lathes
IPC: B23B23/00
Filed: 1948-05-19
Abstract: 669,734. Lathe details. HABIB, R. May 19, 1948 [May 27, 1947], No. 13524/48. Class 83 (iii). A lathe is provided with a tool-turret mounted on a transversely adjustable bodyportion which is in turn supported by a carriage longitudinally slidable along the lathe bed, the turret having an axially adjustable centre and at least two tool-carrying parts. The lathe bed 1 includes a V-guide 2 and a flat support 3 which lie in a rearwardly inclined plane so that turnings may fall backward into a pit (not shown). The lathe comprises the usual toolholding carriage (not shown), shields adapted to be displaced along the ways 2, 3, and a second carriage 9 travelling on the same ways. The second carriage is fed by hand through rack and pinion gearing 12, 13, or automatically, and supports a body portion 14 transversely adjustable by screws 15, 16. A turret 17 is rotatably supported on the body portion 14 and is provided with an axially adjustable back-centre 18 and two tool-carrying members 19, 20. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 referred to metal protective covers over the ways 2, 3. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-135562-A (GB)
IPC: F16N13/12
Abstract: 135,562. Weaver, W. A. Nov. 22, 1918. Auxiliary actuating-gear; casings for actuating mechanism; crank-actuated pumps; spring-actuated pumps; stroke, varying; regulating delivery by regulating rate of working of pump.-A lubricating-pump for motor-bicycles &c. comprises a piston m driven by a crank-disk e actuated by pawl and ratchet, which is operated by an oscillating lever q connected to an adjustable crankpin r on a disk s driven by gear-wheels. When the piston is raised to the top of its stroke, a spring returns it quickly on the delivery stroke. One of the Provisional Specifications describes another form in which a piston is adjustably connected to a crank-pin on a disk which is rotated by a shaft through gear-wheels provided with a free-wheel or one-way clutch to enable the piston to be quickly returned by a spring. The crankshaft may be operated by a handle. The stroke may be varied by adjusting the crank-pin by hand or by means of the throttle-valve lever.
Patent GB-528411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fluid pressure operated devices
IPC: F16D43/284
Filed: 1939-05-06
Abstract: 528,411. Fluid-pressure servomotors. MONOPOWER CORPORATION. May 6, 1939, No. 13556. Convention date, May 9, 1938. [Class 135] A fluid pressure operated device for displacing a machine part according to the back pressure built up in a fluid pressure system by a throttle valve controlled by a centrifugal governor has the throttle valve arranged to close against supply pump pressure and against elastic means on using centrifugal force. Fig. 1 shows a device for indicating the speed of a shaft 10 mounted in bearings 13 and driven by a belt 12 comprising a pressure gauge 24 connected by a pipe 22 to a manifold 20 surrounding the shaft. A second manifold 18 is connected to the outlet pipe 16 of a gear pump 15. The shaft has an axial passage 14 connecting three radial passages of which passages 17 and 19 lead to the manifolds 18 and 20 while the third passage leads to a leak-off port 28 in a disc 25 secured to the shaft 10. The leak-off port is controlled by a valve 30 loaded to open by a spring 33 and moved towards the closed position by centrifugal force acting on a straight or bent weighted lever 32 pivoted in lugs on the disc 25. The pressure delivered by the pump 15 is limited by a spring loaded relief valve 41 the load on which may be manually adjusted by means of a supplementary spring 47. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to the control of a clutch comprising a pressure plate slidably keyed to a driven shaft 10B adapted to be moved against the action of a spring 57 into engagement with a friction disc 55 on the driven shaft 40. Pressure fluid from a pump 15B is admitted through an axial passage 14B in the shaft 10B to a chamber 60 behind a power piston 64, exhaust from-this chamber being by way of passages 27B, 28B controlled by valves 30B coupled together by a ring 67 to prevent jamming by centrifugal force. Flyweights 32B carried by bell-crank levers 75 carried by a member 62 mounted in the shaft 10B act through springs 63 on the ring 67 and bend with rising speed to move the valves against the action of springs 33B into their closed position. The load in the ring 67 is adjusted by spring arms 70 carried by a sliding sleeve 72 manually adjustable by a rod 74. In a modification the piston valves 30B are replaced by lift valves having discharge passages formed by flats on the valve spindles.
Patent GB-269353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to focusing devices for photographic cameras
IPC: G03B13/20
Filed: 1926-05-28
Abstract: 269,353. Richards, H. B. Temple-. May 28, 1926. Finders.-In order to focus a camera lens, more particularly for cinematograph work, the lens is carried by a focusing tube A, Fig. 1 in a carrier tube A' which is removed from the camera and inserted in a finder the fitting being such that the distance between the lens and the fixed focusing screen C of the finder is the same as that between the lens and the film when the lens is or the camera. This is effected by means ot a collar a on the carrier tube, A<1> which abuts against the end of tubular mount B of the finder. For inspecting the focusing screen, a focusing eyepiece is mounted on the finder. The binocular instrument F is mounted by a sliding tube D and focused as by means of a rack I on the tube D and a pinion J on the casing of the finder. In a modified construction, separate focusing eyepieces may be used in conjunction with reflecting prisms.
Patent GB-667197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to liquid fuel burners
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN STANLEY
IPC: F23R3/32
Filed: 1949-05-23
Abstract: 667,197. Liquid-fuel burners. LUCAS, Ltd., J. April 14 1950. [May 23, 1949] No. 13662/49. Class 75(i). A liquid-fuel burner has an annular discharge orifice h formed between two circular metal plates a and b and a vaporizing tube g extending into the combustion zone i is connected thereto. As shown the annular discharge orifice is formed between the side of a plate a and the peripheral edge of a plate b mounted on a hollow boss e to which the vaporizing tube g is connected. Combustion air is supplied by a blower through a duct m to pass between a jacket k and a duct into the combustion zone i through ports p, and also to pass through the duct where it is divided into two concentric air streams by a bell-shaped shield o one air stream flowing through a hollow spigot c of the plate a and through a perforated support plate d for the plates a, b, to the region around the annular nozzle and the other stream flowing on the outside of the shield o into the combustion zone i where it meets with the air passing through the orifices p.
Patent GB-808360-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of bactericidal quaternary ammonium compounds
Inventor: KERN RUDOLF
Filed: 1955-05-11
Abstract: The invention comprises dodecyl-dialkyl-1,2,3,4 - tetrahydronaphthyl - (6) - methyl ammonium halides, and a process of making them by quaternation of a dodecyl-dialkylamine with a tetrahydronaphthylmethyl halide.  Examples describe the quaternation of dodecyl-dimethylamine and dodecyl-diethylamine with 1,2,3,4 - tetrahydronaphthyl - (6) - methyl chloride.
Patent GB-216335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wrapping machines for wrapping or parcelling toffee, chocolate or the like
IPC: B65B11/40
Filed: 1923-05-24
Abstract: 216,335. Mackintosh & Sons, Ltd., J., and Bradwell, H. May 24, 1923. Packeting by wrapping-up.-Relates to wrapping-machines such as are described in Specifications 14183/12 and 497/14, and consists in the use of a sheet-metal oscillating platform in close proximity to the underside of the flanged disc containing the feed wheel described in the abovementioned Specifications. The platform temporarily closes the outlet in the disc prior to the downward feed of the article to be wrapped. As shown, the articles M are fed by a feed-wheel B around a fixed flanged disc A to an outlet K, at which point they are over a recess F in the mould wheel. An oscillatory platform J, in close proximity to the underside of the disc A, moves forward at the same time as the article to be fed and momentarily supports it at the opening K, to which a packet support X rises to the position shown in broken lines and carries a wrapper G. The platform J is released and flies back under the action of a spring T, and the article is carried down into the recess F between a plunger W and the support X. The support X is raised and lowered by a lever 4 pivoted at 5 and held by a spring 15 against a cam 1. A fork 7 upon the lever engages a stud 8 on a spindle 9 sliding in a bearing 12 and carrying an arm 10. A projection 14, Fig. 3, on the arm engages a projection 13 on the spindle X<1> of the packet support X and draws it down, at the same time a section 18 of the arm engages the base of the spindle of the opposed support and moves it so as to eject a finished packet. The portion 18 is hinged at 19 and controlled by a spring 20 so as to clear the spindles X' during the periods of intermittent rotation of the wheel. The folding and endtwisting are performed as described in Specification 14183/12.
Patent GB-351170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in method of drying cellulose articles such as pulp, cotton cloth, or the like
IPC: F26B3/34
Filed: 1930-05-06
Abstract: 351,170. Drying cellulose pulp, cloth, etc.; electric endosmose. COBLENS, G. E., 291, Broadway, New York, and MORRIS, A. W., 702, Morris Building, Philadelphia, both in U.S.A. May 6, 1930, No. 13913. [Class 34 (ii).] Cellulose pulp, cotton cloth, &c. P, is dried between two perforated plates or wire grids 1, 2 embedded in the material and heated bv electric currents which do not pass through the material. In Fig. 1 the heating currents are alternating currents received from a transformer 1<1>, 2<1>. In Fig. 2 the transformer also passes alternating current, from a secondary 3, through the material for the purpose of producing electric osmosis. In Fig. 3 (not shown), the current from the secondary 3 is rectified to produce a pulsating direct current, while in Fig. 4 (not shown), uniform direct current from a dynamo or batteries is passed through the material. The material is preferably held compressed by the plates during the drying process. Hot or cold air may be blown on the material from a nozzle or nozzles N. The plates are made of a material having a high resistance, such as nichrome.
Patent GB-1149596-A (GB)
Title: Mounting ring for fixing cylindrical ventilators or like devices
Inventor: PIETRACCI OESAR
IPC: F16L41/00
Filed: 1967-03-28
Abstract: 1,149,596. Ventilators. SOC. D'EXPLOITATION DES BREVETS PIETRACCI. 28 March, 1967 [29 March, 1966], No. 13987/67. Heading F4V. A ventilator is mounted in an aperture in a window pane x by means of a plastics sealing ring comprising a flange g, provided with radial slits, that grips the pane and a flange b, c that engages and holds a projection y on the ventilator. To improve the flexibility of flange c slits may also be cut therein or larger portions removed. In a modification, flange c is replaced by two pairs of diametrically opposed tabs (d, e, Fig. 4) at least one of which may be provided with a handle k to facilitate insertion of the projection y.
Patent GB-140258-A (GB)
Abstract: 140,258. Homer, B. May 12, 1919. Dressers, kitchen.-A cupboard, dresser, chest of drawers, &c. is fitted with a table top which is adapted to rest on the top of the cupboard &c. or to be drawn forward to form an extension thereof. The table top b is provided with legs c and has pins e engaging guide grooves d in the ends of the cupboard a.
Patent GB-927598-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for slitting thermoplastic knitted fabric as it is being knitted
Inventor: PAYNE THOMAS STUART
IPC: D04B11/28
Filed: 1961-04-18
Abstract: 927,598. Knitting-machines; slitting fabric. BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES Inc. April 18, 1961, No. 14028/61. Classes 31 (1) and 74 (2). A straight-bar knitting-machine has a heater element 84 mounted on a bar 70 of the narrowing frame of the machine which is adapted to engage a fabric knitted of a thermoplastic yarn as it is withdrawn from the machine and thereby slit it. The element is adapted to automatically engage the fabric after the first few courses have been knitted and withdrawn by the welt hooks 42 and to be automatically removed from and replaced in operation before and after the automatic welt turning movements whereafter the fabric is withdrawn by the hooks on the draw-off straps 59 engaging the welt rod 58. Fabric portions for the production of tights may be slit during production to provide portions with edges which may be sewn together to produce the complete article. U.S.A. Specifications 2,413,601, 2,431,160 and 2,578,164 are referred to.
Patent GB-158584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to escapement mechanism
IPC: G04B15/10
Filed: 1919-06-05
Abstract: 158,584. Driver, W. L. June 5, 1919. Escapements.-The escape-wheel is reduced to two teeth C, D not in the same plane and it makes a half-revolution when a detent E or F is disengaged from the corresponding tooth by the discharging-pin H on the balance-roller G. Each detent is furnished with a passing spring J or K. The overcoil of the mainspring S is attached (by the pin Q) to a liner U which is connected by a link V with a crank W on the escape-wheel arbor O. Thus the impulse is given through the hairspring in order to be independent of the force driving the train. The staff of the impulse lever U is coaxial with the balance-staff' P and the regulator T is friction-tight thereon.