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Patent GB-285240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrically operated wind screen wipers for motor vehicles
IPC: B60S1/06
Filed: 1927-01-31
Abstract: 285,240. Lucas, Ltd., J., and Turner, E. O. Jan. 31. 1927. Windows and the like, cleaning.-The wiping element is oscillated by a coiled spring employed in combination with an electromagnetic device adapted to maintain the spring in a state of tension. In the construction shown, a coiled spring contained in a box a is adapted to transmit oscillatory movement to the wiper b through the medium of gear wheels c, d, a crank pin e, and a connecting rod f. The spring is secured at its inner end to a spindle g and at its outer end to the wheel c. A ratchet h secured to the spindle g is driven by a pawl j which is adapted to be actuated by means of an electromagnet k and a return spring m. A check pawl n prevents reverse movement of the ratchet.
Patent GB-789042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fork lift trucks
IPC: B66F9/10
Filed: 1956-01-27
Abstract: 789,042. Lift trucks. HAUSER, R., and BENGEL, F. Jan. 27, 1956 [Sept. 1, 1955], No. 2804/56. Class 78 (3). In a side operating fork lift truck of the type in which the mast assembly a (Fig. 2) can be moved laterally, a ram c moving the mast assembly is pivoted directly between points g, h at different heights on the truck and on the mast. This is stated to give a favourable variation of velocity as the mast moves. In the construction illustrated the mast assembly is moved by two double-acting rams c, one on each side of the recess p (Fig. 1) in which the mast assembly is mounted to move on rollers i.
Patent GB-265005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in art of manufacturing fountain pen caps and barrels
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1926-02-01
Abstract: 265,005. Finstone, M. Feb. 1. 1926. Drawings to Specification. Moulding celluloid. - The barrels or caps of fountain pens are made of pyroxylin or celluloid by shaping one or more pieces of the material and fusing the edges together. A flat piece of material cut to the right size is bevelled at the edges, and then heated and rolled round a mandrel, the bevelled edges being secured by means of an adhesive consisting of celluloid dissolved in acetone, which, under the action of heat and pressure, fuses the edges together. An end piece is finally secured in position. In a modification a long strip having bevelled edges is wound spirally on a mandrel, and the meeting edges secured by means of adhesive. In a further modification, the barrel or cap is formed by securing together two halves formed under heat and pressure by stamping. If desired, the barrels or caps may be made polygonal in shape by joining together flat plates forming the side panels. The methods are stated to be particularly applicable for forming the barrels and caps from mottled or marbled material.
Patent GB-306078-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing thin films
Inventor: JOFFE ABRAHAM
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 1929-01-28
Abstract: 306,078. Joffe, A. Feb. 15, 1928, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts.]. Vacuum tubes.-The films, for windows for soft cathode rays and other uses, are made by placing the substance forming the film on the upper surface of a liquid, preferably mercury. The substance may be applied in a dissolved state to the surface of the mercury &c. and the solvent evaporated. A grid may be immersed in the mercury &c. and the film removed by withdrawing the grid. Several films, with or without the insertion of intermediate layers of semi-conductors or metals, may be superimposed to form insulating material &c. The films may be metallized, preferably while still floating on the mercury &c. by spraying metal, condensation of metal vapours, cathode pulverization &c.
Patent GB-106087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anæsthetic Bodies.
Filed: 1917-02-27
Abstract: 106,087. Parke, Davis, & Co., (Assignees of Thorp, L.). April 24, 1916, [Convention date]. Alkamine esters.-The monohydrohalides of esters of 1 : 3 - tetraalkyldiamiuo-2-oxypropane are prepared by the action of a benzoyl halide or homologue thereof on the aminoalcohols in the presence of an inert solvent, such as acetone. Examples are given of the preparation of the monohydrochlorides of the benzoic and p-toluic esters of 1 : 3 - tetraethyldiamino - 2 - oxypropane, and of the benzoic ester of 1 - methylethylamino - 3 - methylethylamino - 2 - oxypropane. The products are local anµstheties. 1 - Methylethylamino - 3 - methylethylamino - 2 - oxypropane is prepared by heating 1 : 3 - dichlor - 2-oxypropane with methylethylamine. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) includes the aromatic esters in general of 1 : 3 - tetraalkyldiamino - 2 - oxypropane. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-365337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in illuminating devices for automobiles
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 1931-01-29
Abstract: 365,337. Instrument - board lamps. FABRICA NACIONAL DE AUTOMOVILES SOC. ANON., 22, Plaza Cataluna, Barcelona, Spain. Jan. 29, 1931, No. 2905. Convention date, Feb. 3, 1930. [Classes 39 (ii), 75 (iii), and 75 (iv).] An instrumentboard lamp for a motor car, adapted also for interior illumination of the car and for general inspection purposes, comprises a lamp bulb 16 carried by a tube 15, slidable in a guide 17, the lamp being normally retained within an opening 18 against the action of a spring as by means of a member 24. The latter, which serves also as a shade, is mounted on the bulb by means of resilient strips 25 and is provided with catches 26 adapted to enter notches 27 and, on rotating the member 24, engage the edge of the opening 18. The tube 15 is provided with a slidable spring-pressed contact 31. In the form shown, the spring 20 is secured at one end to the under board 12 and at the other end to a bolt 21 which secures an insulating member 34 carrying a terminal 22 and acts as a stop to limit the outward movement of the lamp bulb. In a modification, the lamp bulb and tube are adapted to be removed from the dashboard for use as an inspection lamp, the spring being coiled around the tube and the electric leads wound on a spring or other drum at the rear of the dashboard.
Patent GB-142555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wardrobes and like articles of furniture
IPC: F16B12/40
Filed: 1919-02-06
Abstract: 142,555. Nicholls, H. B. Feb. 6, 1919. Joints and connexions. -Detachable connexions for attaching the horizontal rods to the uprights of a collapsible wardrobe consist of internally-threaded nuts 26 loosely mounted by washers 27 and screws 28 on the castings 25 clamped to the uprights 11 of the frame.
Patent GB-251358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric condensers for use in wireless receiving apparatus
IPC: H01G5/06
Filed: 1925-02-02
Abstract: 251,358. Peplow, A. E. Feb. 2, 1925. Condensers of the kind comprising a series of normally fixed vanes and a plurality of individually operable sets of movable vanes are provided with means for coupling together all or some of the sets of movable vanes for simultaneous operation. The fixed vanes 12 are mounted on three brass pillars 11 between insulating plates 10 in a bush 16 in one of which are journaled three spindles. The spindle 18 is threaded to receive a collar 20 on which is held a moving vane 21 secured by a collar 22. The latter frictionally engages a contact strip 23 supporting a collar 24 mounted on the second spindle 25, and the latter carries two vanes 26 surmounted by a collar 28 frictionally engaged by a strip 29 which supports a collar 30 on the third spindle 31. The latter carries four vanes 32 surmounted by a collar 34 and a spring 35 serving to maintain the parts in position, and the strips 23, 29 are secured to a terminal pillar 36. The spindle 18 is rotated by a handle 38 and spindles 25, 31 by knobs 39, 40 made in two parts which are secured by screws 43, their lower parts 39<a>, 40<a> being provided with indicating scales. A stop 44 limits the movement of the plates which are preferably of the "square law" type. By this construction one set of vanes may be operated without altering the setting of the other, and the vane 21 serves for fine tuning for either set. For coupling certain or all of the sets together, the arrangement shown in Fig. 4 is used. The spindle 18 carries a knob 46, preferably supported by a spring 47, and the knob is, by means of a sleeve 48 slotted at 49 for engagement by a pin 50 on the spindle 18, axially slidable to bring a coned surface 51 on the sleeve 48 into engagement with a similar surface 52 on a sleeve 53 secured in the same manner to the spindle 25 and its knob 54. By depressing the knob 46, the spindles 18. 25 may be rotated together and a similar coupling between the knob 54 and that 59 of the spindle 31 enables any two, or all, of the spindles to be rotated together. Springs 58, 60 are provided and if desired the spring 47 may be dispensed with. More than two sets of moving vanes may be provided and dog clutches may replace those described. The normally fixed vanes 12 may be adapted to be moved, preferably by a micrometer adjustment, if desired. According to the Provisional Specification, the movable plates may be mounted on one spindle and the fixed plates are insulated from one another and a contact is arranged to bring the desired number into circuit. The dielectric may be air, mica, oil or any suitable insulator.
Patent GB-534382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to elastic fluid turbine casings
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 1940-02-16
Abstract: 534,382. Elastic fluid turbines. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Feb. 16, 1940, No. 2956. Convention date, Feb. 18, 1939. Drawings to Specification. [Class 110 (iii)] The portion of a turbine casing which is subjected to temperatures over 750 ‹F. is made of a high creep-strength steel and the remainder of a relatively soft low creep-.strength steel. The division may be in a radial plane and the connection made by welding.
Patent GB-1534969-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detection apparatus
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 1976-01-27
Abstract: 1534969 Radiation detecting apparatus DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP 27 Jan 1976 [5 Feb 1975] 02974/76 Heading G1A Radiation detection apparatus comprises a detector D, shield 15, radiation source S, lens 18 and reflective member 20. The source and detector may be capable of transmitting and detecting respectively infrared ultraviolet or visible radiation. Light reflected from member 20 provides a check that the apparatus is in working order and hence is in a condition to detect, for example, U.V. radiation emanating from a fire.
Patent GB-1498312-A (GB)
Title: Hot gas engine heater head arrangement
IPC: F02G1/055
Filed: 1976-01-27
Abstract: 1498312 Hot gas engines UNITED STIRLING (SWEDEN) AB & CO KB 27 Jan 1976 02980/76 Heading Fl S A hot gas engine heater head comprises a combustion chamber 11 and a plurality of cylinders 1 and regenerators 6 arranged around a central axis thereof, heat exchanger tubes 13 connected to the cylinders and heat exchanger tubes 14 connected to the regenerators, all of the tubes also being connected to manifolds 12 shaped as annular segments which together form a ring of a diameter substantially smaller than the internal diameter of the combustion chamber. In Fig. 4, combustion air is heated in passing through a heat exchanger 15 to the combustion chamber 11, the combustion gases from which pass between the heat exchanger tubes 13, 14 and through heat exchanger 15. To make the spacings between the tubes 13, 14 substantially constant to ensure uniform gas flow resistance, the radial portions of adjacent tubes 13, 14 are directed alternately to upper and lower portions of the manifolds 12.
Patent GB-1376657-A (GB)
Title: Control valve with metering type valve spool
IPC: F16K11/07
Filed: 1972-01-21
Abstract: 1376657 Valves KOEHRING CO 21 Jan 1972 [17 May 1971] 3035/72 Heading F2V A control valve has a bore 11 to which service, feeder and tank passages 14, 16, and 17 open and a spool 12 with a land L2 having notches 32, 33 at its opposite ends so that in one working position of the spool fluid flows from the passage 16 through the notches 32 and a passage 26 to the service passage 14 while in a second working position fluid flows from the passage 14 through the notches 33 to the passage 17. The spool may be of the open-centre type with a similar land L6 to control the supply and exhaust of fluid concurrently with the land L2 to opposite ends of a ram 30. The supply and return passages 21, 22, 23 at the centre of the spool are controlled by lands L3, L5 and a land L4 having notches 34, 35. The forces due to fluid flow opposing movement of the spool are reduced by the arrangement of notches each of which is formed as shown in Fig. 4 with its lower surface at an angle of 5 to 25 degrees and preferably 21 degrees to the spool axis. Modifications of the valve are described in which (i) the passage 26 extends to both sides of the passage 14 and is connected by notches on the land L3 with the feeder passage or by notches on the land L2 with the service passage, (ii) exhaust from the passages 14, 15 flows through notches on lengthened lands L2 and L6 into the passages 22, 23 which supply a further valve in series, and (iii) the service passage 14 is plugged and the land L3 lengthened to permit a single-acting ram to be controlled.
Patent GB-339857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for grinding knife and like blades
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 1930-01-29
Abstract: 339,857. Hendrichs, F. Jan. 30, 1929, [Convention date]. Cutting-edges, shaping and treating.-Knife blades to be ground are reciprocated in contact with a grinding-wheel in carriers revolving coaxially with the wheel, the carriers being withdrawn at a point in the circular path by stops for exchanging the blades, which are subjected to grinding under pressure and then to fine grinding under small pressure in the same operation. A slide l carrying a work-rest k is reciprocated on a slide i by an eccentric o which may be operated through an arm carrying a roller engaging in a cam groove round the machine. The slide i moves vertically in a guide g integral with a member e rotated by gears v, f about the shaft b of the grinding-wheel a, the latter being rotated from a belt-pulley c. A spring q holds the slide i resiliently upward, the cutting action being limited by stops r, s preferably at half a revolution of the machine. During the remainder of a revolution there is only slight pressure against the stone, and fine grinding is effected. An arm u engages a roller t to withdraw the blade, the reciprocation being simultaneously stopped, enabling another to be readily put in. A number of blade holders may be mounted on or.e machine. Automatic mechanism for feeding the blanks to the holders may be included. In a modification the work carriers may be non-rotating, the arm u together with the feeding mechanism rotating about the shaft b. Painters' spatulas, planerknives &c., may be ground on the machine.
Patent GB-544239-A (GB)
Title: Ships automatic stability unit
IPC: B63B43/06
Filed: 1941-03-10
Abstract: 544,239. Ship's hulls. TRUSDALE, W. R. H. March 10, 1941, No. 3189. [Class 113 (ii)] For stabilizing purposes the hull of a ship is provided with two straight open-ended tunnels 5, 6 disposed parallel to and on opposite sides of the centre line of the ship, one of the tunnels being of V-shape in section and the other of arcuate section, the latter tunnel 6 being located on that side of the ship on which the blades of a single centrally disposed propeller move downwardly in the water, and the V-section tunnel 5 being located on that side where the propeller blades move upwardly. The tunnels are so disposed that the currents set up by the bow of the ship and by the propeller meet within the tunnels.
Patent GB-1351624-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst regeneration process
IPC: C10G11/18
Filed: 1971-01-27
Abstract: 1351624 Catalyst regeneration STANDARD OIL CO 19 April 1971 [26 Jan 1970] 3331/73 Divided out of 1351623 Heading B1F Catalyst from hydrocarbon cracking reactor 10 is regenerated by passing it to steam stripper 14 via cyclone 13, thence to a dilute phase fluidised regeneration zone in bell member 35 where the upward flow of partially spent regeneration gas prevents the downward movement of catalyst from the zone, and thence via cyclones 37 and 38 and downcomers 46, 47 to dense phase fluidised beds 36 and 48. Heated air is introduced as regeneration gas through distributor ring 49. In stripper 14, stripped gases pass into cyclone 13 through the annular space between pipe 12 and flared throat 15. The use of the dilute phase bed 35 prevents afterburning of carbon monoxide thus enabling higher than normal regeneration temperatures to be used.
Patent GB-447217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pressing machines for garments and other articles
IPC: D06F71/02
Filed: 1935-02-02
Abstract: 447,217. Ironing - presses. BRAITHWAITE & SON, ENGINEERS, Ltd., I., and BANKS, W., Kendal, Westmorland. Feb. 2, 1935, No. 3415. [Class 138 (ii)] In an ironing-press wherein the head is counterbalanced by a spring G, if the latter breaks or fails a safety device comes into operation to prevent the descent or falling of the head. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the spring is anchored at one end to a pin H slidingly mounted in slots h in the bifurcated upper toggle link D. A rod L carried by the pin normally engages a spring pressed bolt K slidingly mounted in the lower end of the link and prevents the bolt from engaging a stationary quadrant N. If the spring G breaks, a small spring M draws the pin H upwardly to withdraw the rod L from the bolt K whereby the latter is projected forwardly to engage one of the apertures n in the quadrant N and thereby hold the press head. In a modification the pin engages a trip lever of which the other end prevents rotation of a cam mounted on the head lever pivot. When the trip lever is operated a spring rotates the cam to project a bolt through the stationary frame into one of a number of apertures in the head lever. In the form shown in Fig. 10, a rod L<2> depends from the spring G adjacent its point of attachment to the stationary frame. The rod is provided with a square portion l which is slidably mounted in a latch K<2> slidably mounted in a stationary bracket P. When the spring G breaks, the rod L<2> is pulled downwardly by a spring M<1> and the latch K<2> is projected forwardly by its spring into engagement with one of a number of holes r in a rack R secured to one of the subsidiary links d in the press-operating linkage. In the form shown in Fig. 16, the spring is anchored at H to one end of a hooked lever K<3> pivoted at K4 on one of the pressclosing toggles D. When the spring G breaks, a subsidiary spring M2 rotates the lever K<3> clockwise so that its end K<5> engages one of the notches n<2> in a rack N<2> secured to the stationary frame.
Patent GB-759062-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for carrying out chemical reactions by submerged combustion and for controlling flame temperature in submerged combustion
IPC: B01J12/00
Filed: 1954-02-05
Abstract: Sulphur-bearing gases such as those derived from petroleum are burnt in a submerged combustion apparatus (see Group XI) and the resultant combustion products are absorbed in water to form sulphuric acid. The Specification also refers to the oxidation of asphalt and other organic substances in apparatus of the type described.
Patent GB-686729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wall structures
Inventor: TONKIN REGINALD HOWARD
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 1951-02-13
Abstract: 686,729. Walls. SELLECK NICHOLLS & CO., Ltd. July 31, 1951. [Feb. 13, 1951], No. 3518/51. Classes 20(iv) and 87(i) In a wall of concrete slabs supported at intervals by uprights each slab is held against the longitudinally channelled faces of two spaced uprights by means of two projections extending from the slab, one being grouted in the channel of each upright, the disposition and shape of the projections being such that abutting edges of adjacent slabs in a course overlap a common upright into the channel of which the projections enter so as to lie one above the other. The abutting side edges 1a of wall slabs are staggered in superimposed courses and at each junction an upright 2 is located on a plinth or base course. An outwardly splayed projection 6 extends from the rear pair of the slabs at diagonally opposite corners of each side for reception in a channel 10 on the outward face of the upright. A corner is formed by L-shaped or curved slabs 1b with their projections engaging in a pair of uprights set at right angles. The slabs are held in position during erection by loops of string or flex 13 secured to staples in the channel base, a wedge 14 being inserted in the loop or behind a rod 15 threaded through it so as to press the slabs against the channel walls. Grouting is then poured into the channels as each course is laid, and when it is set the wedges are removed and the loops cut back. Recesses 11 provided at intervals along the side walls of the channels serve as keyways for the grouting. For attachment of concrete window or door joints to the adjacent upright a channel wall of the upright or a portion is cut away for replacement by the jamb, which is cemented to the slabs by the channel grouting.
Patent GB-124021-A (GB)
Title: Spraying Machine.
Inventor: CRAVEN WALTER JOSEPH
IPC: B05B9/08
Filed: 1918-02-28
Abstract: 124,021. Craven, W. J., and Thould, F. Feb. 28, 1918. Garden and crop sprayers.-A spraying-apparatus for potatoes, fruit trees, roses, &c. comprises a reservoir 4, in which is mounted the barrel 6 of a bucket pump, the bucket 9 of which forms an air-chamber, carries the delivery pipe 13, and is reciprocated by a hand-lever.
Patent GB-560624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a front piece for jackets, costume jackets, overcoats, coats or the like provided with lapels or the like
IPC: A41D1/02
Filed: 1943-03-05
Abstract: 560,624. Coats, jackets &c. FRIDLUND, Y. A., and HEDMAN, S. R. March 5, 1943, No. 3612. Convention date, March 2, 1942. [Class 141] The front piece 1 of a coat, jacket. &c. provided with a lapel 2 is cut along, or near to the fold line of the lapel, as shown at 4, and the part 6 of the front piece between the cut 4 and the sleeve opening 5 is stretched, in the longitudinal direction of the cut, after which the cut edges are sewn together and the coat completed in the usual manner.
Patent GB-275155-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for preventing disturbances of the state of health due to see saw and rotary motions
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 1927-02-09
Abstract: 275,155. Gaertner, G., and Kremenezhy, J. [Firm of]. July 29, 1926, [Convention date]. Electric appliances.-To prevent seasickness an electric current is passed through the head by a device including anodes 2, 3 for application to the mastoid glands and a single cathode 5 which is applied at any convenient place such as the neck or forehead. The electrodes are carried by a frame 1 resembling that used for headphones.