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Patent GB-385319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to musical instruments
Filed: 1931-06-10
Abstract: 385,319. Teaching music. SIEGEL, 'S., 21, Taviton Street, London. June 10, 1931, No. 16866. [Class 88 (ii).] A note indicator consists of flexible tongues 15 overlying the white keys and attached to a card 13 slotted to fit over the black keys, the tongues.bearing representations of well-defined objects, e.g. well-known animals. Similarrepresentations, corresponding to the black keys, are provided on a vertical portion 14 of the card or on tongues lying on the black keys. The music sheet is formed by detachably attaching selected representations to a card in the desired sequence, e.g. by means of tongues on the representations engaging slots in the card, or by insertion of the representations in frame members on the card. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 11304/94, [Class 146, Writing- instruments &c.], 13459/96, 22142/02, [both in Class 88, Music &c.], 12126/14, [Class 88 (ii), Music &c.], 137,413, [Class. 146 (ii), Stationery &c.], 163,921, [Class 88 (ii), Music, &c.], and 196,415, [Class 146 (ii), Stationery &c.].
Patent GB-104654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicle and other Carriage Bodies.
Inventor: MADDOX GEORGE
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1916-11-25
Abstract: 104,654. Maddox, G. Nov. 25, 1916. Hoods.-Relates to hood framework such as is described in Specification 6851/15, in which links 5, 6 pivoted together at 7 and to the members 10, 10' of a jointed cant-rail and carrying hoop members 3, 4 are connected also to further links adapted to constrain the rear pillars 13 to move with the cant-rails in folding and extending the hood. The usual jointed stay for the rear pillar employed in the prior arrangement is dispensed with, and there is provided instead a strut or link 14 pivoted to the body at 15 and to a curved link 18 pivoted in the arrangement shown to the cant-rail member 10 at 19 near the pivot 12 of the cant-rail on the pillar 13. The other extremity 21 of the link 18 is connected to a link 22 pivoted to an extension 24 of the link 5. The link 18 may be pivoted directly to the pillar 13 at 12 instead of to the cant-rail. The cant-rail members 10<1> may, as shown, be hinged to the pillar 36.
Patent GB-912853-A (GB)
Title: Pressing machines
IPC: D06F71/29
Filed: 1961-05-10
Abstract: 912,853. Ironing presses. McGRAW-EDISON CO. May 10, 1961 [June 27, 1960], No. 16973/61. Class 138 (2). In apressing-machine a buck unit 19 to hold a pair of trousers with the legs separated is mounted on a carriage 20 so as to be vertically movable between a dressing position (Fig. 1) and a pressing position between two pairs of pressing platens 16 (Fig. 3), and means 22, 26 (Fig. 2) are provided for pressing and clamping the fly and seat portions of the trousers respectively; means 27, 28 (Figs 2, 9) are also provided to produce a crease in the front and rear of each trouser leg. The buck unit 19 includes leg extenders 77 (Figs. 2, 9) which are moved downwards between plates 74 during a pressing operation to tauten each trouser leg. The buck unit also includes a V-shaped buck (Fig. 7, not shown) which engages with a heated pressing platen 106 of similar shape forming part of means 22, and has a fabric closure 62 which is inflated with hot air or steam supplied through a conduit 64 when the buck unit is in the pressing position. The means 26 for pressing the seat of the trousers includes an inverted V-shaped platen 126 (Fig. 2) similar to platen 106, its pressing position being shown in broken lines. Each pair of pressing platens 16 comprises an outer platen 40 and a shorter inner platen 41 which are pivoted on rollers 44 and coupled to springs 48, 53. Each platen is heated by a hot air or steam chest 42 (Fig. 9), and has an insulating backing 45 (Fig. 3). The platens are moved into a pressing position againt the pull of the springs 48 (Fig. 3), by rubber bags 56, 57, inflated with compressed air. The means 27 for creasing the front of each trouser leg comprise a flexible metal shoe backed with springs 133 (Fig. 9). The corresponding means 28 for creasing the back of each trouser leg may comprise somewhat similar pairs of flexible metal shoes or pads 157 mounted on spring-biased slides 161 coupled by links 164 to a notched member (Fig. 8, not shown) at one end of the platens 40, 41 which engages with a crease 158 in the trouser leg whereby the pads 157 take up a position to suit the width of the trouser leg; a similar device is arranged at the opposite end of the platens 40, 41 (Figs. 12, 13, 14, not shown). Alternatively, the means 28 may comprise a pair of bars 136 (Fig. 2) each having a bevelled edge 139 which engages with a bight in the corresponding trouser leg to provide a creasing face 142, the bars being moved into a creasing position from the position shown, Fig. 2, by a pair of compressed air motors 137 and 138 (not shown). ). The buck unit 19 is lowered into the pressing position by a further compressed air motor 96 against the action of a spring 101; similar motors are used to actuate the pressing means 22 and 26, and to operate an arm 144 (Fig. 1) for locking the carriage 20 in the pressing position.
Patent GB-994845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for charging furnaces for the manufacture of glass
IPC: C03B3/00
Filed: 1962-05-03
Abstract: 994,845. Charging glass furnaces. COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN. May 3, 1962 [May 3, 1961], No. 17006/62. Heading F4B. In a glass furnace, two distributing rolls each extending over substantially half the width of the charging zone, are pivoted about a vertical axis to move parallel to the surface of the glass. The rollers 4, 4a are carried by shafts supported at their outer ends by vertical pivots 42, 42a and driven from wheels 40, 40a by shafts resting in bearings 5, 5a supported by vertically adjustable members 6, 6a on a carriage running on rails 9, 9a. The pivots 42, 42a include universal joints 23, 23a. Hoppers 11, 11a are supported at their outer ends by pivots 14, 14a on a frame 12, 12a, 13 secured to the members 6, 6a, and at their inner ends by arcuate rails 17, 17a resting on rollers 16, 16a secured to the cross-bars 13 of the frame. The inner ends of the rollers 4, 4a are supported in graphite ball joint bearings 18, 18a carried by brackets 19, 19a fixed to the hoppers. The brackets are linked by a plate 20, pin and slot connections allowing the rollers to move about the pivots 42, 42a. The inclination of the axes of the rollers 4, 4a to the longitudinal axis of the furnace is controlled by a hand wheel driven rod 28, Fig. 2, engaging a bar 31 lying between rollers 32 mounted on the hoppers. The rollers may be hollow, with channels for coolant, and may be ribbed. Cooling ducts are arranged in the bodies of the bearings 18, 18a. In a modification, Fig. 6, not shown, the inner end bearings of the rollers are arranged within the roller bodies so that they can be cooled by the circulation within the rollers.
Patent GB-278786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to adjustable chairs convertible into beds
IPC: A47C17/16
Filed: 1926-07-07
Abstract: 278,786. Hotblack, F. July 7, 1926. Bedsteads convertible into seats; rocking seats; seat adjustments. - A seat convertible into a. bed has the seat member c hinged at its front to a support b, the leg-rest k and back d being so interconnected by arm-rests n, that the members c, d, and k can be simultaneously adjusted by the occupant. A slotted sector r and bolt may be provided to lock the parts in adjusted position, and a push-bolt may be provided on the seat to engage a socket in the back, for the same purpose,. Hinged legs p, l, and stops e, h may be provided. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2332/82, 6686/96, 10814/02, and 110,122.
Patent GB-529895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to control means for electro-magnetically operated variable speed gears for motor vehicles
IPC: F04B53/14
Filed: 1939-06-10
Abstract: 529,895. Variable-speed gearing. WOLSELEY MOTORS, Ltd., and MULLENS. H. C. R. June 10, 1939, No. 17067. [Class 80 (ii)] In variable-speed gears for motor vehicles in which the speed ratio is selected by operation of an electric switch, and the direction of rotation or neutral condition is set by a separate mechanical control, the electric switch such as 1 is arranged on the lever such as 2 actuating the mechanical control, The lever 2 is shown connected to a sleeve 3 rotatable on the steering- pillar and provided with an arm 9 connected to the mechanical control. The positions of the lever 2 for neutral or forward or reverse drive may be located by a spring-pressed plunger 11 engaging recesses 13 in the arm 9. Specification 532,496 is referred to.
Patent GB-669623-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing resin-bearing fibrous pulp articles
IPC: B29C43/00
Filed: 1947-07-31
Abstract: 669,623. Moulding resin-bearing fibrous pulp articles. KEYES FIBRE CO. July 31, 1947 [May 6, 1943], No. 17076/50. Divided out of and addition to 669,535. Class 87(ii) In a method of making articles as in parent Specification, the preforms 10b of the desired shape are separated off from a larger preform. Lines 10a facilitate the separation of the preforms.
Patent GB-503711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for spreading fertilisers and similar materials
IPC: A01C15/16
Filed: 1938-06-09
Abstract: 503,711. Distributers for manures &c. RATCLIFF, H., and RIGBY TAYLOR, Ltd. June 9, 1938, No. 17113. [Class 6 (i)] A distributer is provided with a receptacle G for holding a bag or sack containing the material to be distributed, the closed end of the bag being held on hooks or projections g<4>, the mouth of the bag being over an opening a<6> in the top of the disributing box A. The latter has a longitudinal aperture a<5> and encloses a roller B fixed on a shaft B<1> which projects through each end of the box A and carries loosely mounted wheels C. One wheel C carries one member of a clutch, the other being slidably attached to the end of the shaft B<1> and operated manually or through lever mechanism from one of the handles of the machine. The roller B may be of wood and may be plain or provided with longitudinal or spiral grooves. An adjustable flap E regulates the amount of material distributed, and a scraper F removes material carried round by the roller. The front of the receptacle G comprises two hinged doors g<1>, g<2> having a fastening device g<3>, the rear wall of the receptacle carrying a framework G<1> to which the hooks y4 are attached.
Patent GB-1169433-A (GB)
Title: A Ball and Socket Joint.
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1967-04-14
Abstract: 1,169,433. Ball and socket joint. ARTUR SEYFERT K.G. KUGELLAGERFABRIK. 14 April, 1967 [27 Oct., 1966], No. 17167/67. Heading E2F. [Also in Division F2] A ball and socket joint comprises a head with a threaded bore 8 into which externally threaded bearing rings 4 and 5 are screwed, these rings being shaped internally to form a seating for the ball 2. The bearing rings are retained in their correct position after adjustment by securing rings 14 threaded externally to fit the threaded bore 8 and bearing on shoulders 13 on the bearing rings The securing. rings may be slotted to receive a suitable tool and both the securing and bearing rings preferably lie wholly within the pin head.
Patent GB-1462228-A (GB)
Title: A-branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acids and their preparation
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1974-04-19
Abstract: 1462228 Branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acids HENKEL & CIE GmbH 19 April 1974 [21 April 1973] 17183/74 Heading C2C α-Branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acids of formula in which R represents a saturated, straight-chain hydrocarbon group (4-24 C), e.g. α-hexyl decanoic, α-octyl dodecanoic, α-heptyl undecanoic, α-nonyl tridecanoic and α-butyl octanoic acids are prepared by dimerizing a straight - chain saturated primary alcohol R.CH 2 CH 2 OH to converting to an alkali metal salt of the corresponding acid, and acidifying to the acid. n-Octyl, n-nonyl, n-decyl, n-undecyl, n-dodecyl, n-tridecyl, n-tetradecyl and n-pentadecyl alcohols may be dimerized and the oxidizing alkali treatment may be by molten alkali metal hydroxide at 250-450 C., a mixture of potassium and sodium hydroxide being preferred. Examples describe the preparation of the above mentioned acids which may be used as wool lubricants or in fibre preparation.
Patent GB-752712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to independent wheel suspensions for motor vehicles
IPC: B60G3/20
Filed: 1954-06-11
Abstract: 752,712. Spring suspension; resilient mountings. FORD MOTOR CO., Ltd. June 11, 1954 [June 18, 1953], No. 17200/54. Classes 108 (2) and 108 (3). [Also in Group XXXI] In an independent wheel suspension system for a motor vehicle comprising a frame and a wheel hub, the latter is directly supported and guided by the co-operating action of a generally transversely disposed arm rigidly and directy connected at its outer end to the wheel hub and pivotally connected at its inner end to the frame, and a longitudinally disposed torsion bar pivotally connected at its forward end to the frame and non-rotatably and directly connected at its rearward end to the wheel hub. As shown, in which each wheel 29 is driven by an axle shaft 26 from a resiliently mounted differential gear 21 and in which the shaft 26 is flanged to a stub-axle journalled on a hub 28, the latter is formed with arm extension 48 in which is rigidly secured one end of a control arm 46, the other end of which is pivotally and resiliently connected to an inverted U-shaped bracket 49 secured to a frame cross-member 16. The bracket includes an extension 58 for one-of the resilient mountings for the differential gear 21. A tubular cross member 32, Fig. 3, is provided at each end thereof with a rubber bush assembly 33, 34, 35, the inner sleeve 35 being threaded to receive a support 37 for one end of a torsion bar 39 which is non-rotatably retained in the support by rings 40, 41 and a sleeve 42. The other end of the torsion bar is non-rotatably retained in a stepped bore 44 formed on a downwardly projecting extension of the hub 28. In a modification, an additional universal joint may be provided in each axle shaft 26.
Patent GB-949217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to independent front wheel suspension systems of vehicles
IPC: C22C5/00
Filed: 1960-05-16
Abstract: 949,217. Spring suspensions. REGIE NATIONALE DES USINES RENAULT. May 16, 1960 [June 17, 1959], No. 17216/60. Heading B7D. An independent front wheel suspension comprises a single link 5 pivotally connected at 6 to the chassis or body of the vehicle and by a ball-and-socket joint 4 to a rod 3 carrying the stub axle 2 and axially slidable in an elastically mounted bearing 12. The latter may be of the ball circulation type or be made from sintered bronze alloy, graphite or anti-friction metal. It is mounted in a sleeve 10 of rubber-like material.
Patent GB-850983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in snap action electric relays
IPC: H01H61/06
Filed: 1958-05-29
Abstract: 850,983. Thermal switches. SIGNALSTAT CORPORATION. May 29, 1958 [June 6, 1957], No. 17224/58. Class 38 (5). A snap-action relay comprises a vane 20 of resilient metal having a pair of deformations 21 along one diagonal making it into a shallow inverted vee about the said diagonal, and a metal strip 30 attached to the ends of the said diagonal so as to stress the vane into an erect vee about the other diagonal as shown in Fig. 2. Expansion of strip 30, due to heating by high-resistance wire 35, allows the vane 20 to snap back into the preformed vee condition. The vane 20 is mounted at 28 on a bracket 22 fixed to an insulating base 10 at 23 and connected to terminal 11. A contact 27 on the vane co-operates with a contact 25 insulatingly carried on the bracket 22 and connected to terminal 12. One end of heater wire 35 is connected to terminal 13 via a bracket 31, and the other end is secured to a contact 40 insulatingly mounted on a corner of the vane 20 so as to engage contact 45 connected to terminal 14 by bracket 46. Contacts 25, 27 are normally open and contacts 40, 45 normalled closed (as in Fig. 2), these conditions being reversed with a snap action when strip 30 is heated. Specifications 761,713 and 769,505 are referred to.
Patent GB-1530736-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for measuring the coefficient of friction of and/or the ratio of tensions in a moving strip of material
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 1976-04-28
Abstract: 1530736 Measuring surface characteristics RENFRO CORP 28 April 1976 [2 May 1975 5 March 1976] 17341/76 Heading G1S Apparatus for measuring the coefficient of friction between a moving tensioned strip and a control member 26 around which the strip slides, and/or the ratio of the tensions in the strip either side of its frictional engagement with member 26, comprises guides 30, 31 for guiding the strip to and from member 26 along non-parallel paths, the control member moving along a predetermined path 19 until the forces acting thereon are in equilibrium. The member 26 is mounted on a pivoted lever 20 and protrudes through arcuate slot 19. The guides 30, 31 are freely rotatable. Scales 11, 11 are calibrated to indicate, respectively, the coefficient of friction between the strip and the member 26, and the ratio of the tensions in the strip. Lever 20 is a close fit in the housing 12 to provide a damping action.
Patent GB-122612-A (GB)
Title: Means for the Conversion of Water Pastes into Oil Pastes by Chemical and Mechanical Action.
Inventor: FLETCHER HENRY PETRIE
IPC: C09C3/00
Filed: 1918-10-26
Abstract: 122,612. Fletcher, H. P. Aug. 15, 1918, [Convention date]. Pigments.-In preparing a paste by grinding up a moist precipitate, such as white lead, with oil, separation of the water is facilitated by the addition of manganese borate. For a precipitate containing 20 per cent of water, # per cent of manganese borate is suitable; in any case, the amount used does not exceed ¢ per cent.
Patent GB-740491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a turret toolholder for lathes and like machine tools
IPC: B23Q16/06
Filed: 1953-06-24
Abstract: 740,491. Lathe details. SPORNDLI, M. June 24, 1953 [June 25, 1952], No. 17529/53. Class 83 (3). A turret tool-holder for lathes &c. has conical seating means for the turret and locking, means for holding the turret in several indexed positions, the locking means including a movable member 17, Fig. 1, parallel to the turret shank 3, and the tool-holder carrying means which are operable by a handle 8 so that on swivelling the latter in one direction the turret is released from its seating and the locking means are released, whereupon further swivelling in the same direction causes the member 17 to locate the turret in a new position, reverse swivelling of the handle then locking and clamping the turret in the new position. The turret 1 is secured to a spindle 3 having a conical seating 28 which is clamped against a similar seating 29 in a rectangular-sectioned housing 4 in the working position. A sleeve 7, with operating handle 8, is screw-connected to the housing by threads 11 and fits over an extension 5 of the spindle 3. When the handle is turned righthandedly the sleeve 7 moves inwardly and carries with it a nut 13 attached to the extension 5, thus forcing the turret-stem from its conical seating. At the same time a projection 25, secured to the sleeve 7, cams an inclined lug 24, Fig. 3, on a rectangular sleeve 23 to move the latter outwardly and with it the locking plunger 17. Continued movement of the handle in the same direction engages a spring- pressed pawl 9 with a ratchet-toothed ring 6, thus rotating the turret to the next indexed position. On reverse rotation of the lever 8 the projection 25, having cleared the lug 24, cams it towards the turret and the locking-plunger enters the newly-positioned index recess 19. Continued movement of the lever draws the turret on to the seating 29. The sleeve 13 and locking-screw 14 permit adjustment of the final clamping movement.
Patent GB-1293739-A (GB)
Title: Floating dock
IPC: B63C1/02
Filed: 1971-05-28
Abstract: 1293739 Floating docks GOTAVERKEN. AB 28 May 1971 [1 June 1970] 17836/71 Heading B7S A floating dock for dry-docking part of a ship has a rigid bottom 22, side walls 13, 14, and at least one end wall which can be adjusted in shape to make a water tight fit against the ship's hull. As shown in Fig. 5 the end wall consists of individually adjustable vertically slidable hollow ribs 21 which are interconnected by tongue and groove assemblies with inflatable seals (Fig. 12, not shown), and carry an inflatable hull engaging seal 20. Stops 23 provide an initial rough adjustment for the ribs which are moved into their final positions by pumping air into their hollow interiors. In a modification (Fig. 15) the end wall consists of a series of fan connected hollow plates 35 carrying seal 20. The ribs or plates can, according to a modification, be moved hydraulically, and the adjustable walls may be at an angle to one another.
Patent GB-981361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to polymers
IPC: C08G75/02
Filed: 1963-05-06
Abstract: Block copolymers are made by adding a vinylidene compound free from active hydrogen atoms to a solution of a catalyst which promotes the formation of dicarbanions in a solvent containing no active hydrogen atoms, causing the vinylidene compound to polymerize, then adding a polymerizable organic perfluorinated compound which contains no carbon-to-carbon unsaturation and subjecting it to conditions which cause it to copolymerize with the vinylidene polymer.  Vinylidene monomers specified are diolefins, esters and nitriles of acrylic, methacrylic and cyanoacrylic acids, styrene and derivatives thereof, vinyl pyridine and methylene malonates.  Perflourinated compounds specified are hexafluoroacetone, thiocarbonyl difluoride, tetrafluoroethylene epoxide and thiocarbonyl episulphide. Catalysts specified are alkali metals and their complexes with polycyclic aromatic compounds.  The examples describe the polymerization in tetrahydrofurane with the aid of sodium biphenyl of the following compounds: (1) styrene and hexafluoroacetone, (2) styrene and thiocarbonyl fluoride, (3) styrene acrylonitrile and thiocarbonyl fluoride, (4) styrene, thiocarbonyl fluoride and hexafluoroacetone, (5) methyl methacrylate and hexafluoroacetone; (6) methyl methacrylate and thiocarbonyl fluoride, (7) styrene and tetrafluoroethylene epoxide, (8) styrene and tetrafluoroethylene episulphide, (9) butadiene and hexafluoroacetone, (10) acrylonitrile and tetrafluoroethylene episulphide, and (11) isoprene and tetrafluoroethylene epoxide.
Patent GB-576162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric motor control systems
IPC: H02P3/14
Filed: 1942-12-16
Abstract: 576,162. Automatic control. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Dec. 16, 1942, No. 17868. Convention date, Dec. 24, 1941. [Class 38 (iv)] [Also in Group XXXVII] Exciters for a traction motor control system (see Group XXXVII) are driven by a motor 63 maintained at constant speed by having its field 64 in series with an armature reaction excited booster 67, the field 68 of which is excited by a tachometer generator driven by the motor 63. The machine 67 may be of the type described in Specification 539,835.-