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Patent GB-1431208-A (GB)
Title: Release bearing for friction clutches
IPC: F16D23/14
Filed: 1973-06-19
Abstract: 1431208 Clutch release bearing FICHTEL & SACHS AG 19 June 1973 [24 June 1972] 29029/73 Heading F2L In a clutch release thrust bearing for a motor vehicle wherein a roller bearing 22 floats radially relative to an axially slidable sleeve 9, the former is axially located relative to the latter without prestress by a flange 8 on the bearing 22 or sleeve 9 engaging a recess 7 in the sleeve 9 or bearing 22. As shown, the flange 8 is integral with the outer race 1 of the bearing 22 and engages between plates 10, 11 secured to the sleeve 9. In Fig. 2 (not shown), the space 7 between the plates 10, 11 and flange 8 is filled with lubricant. In Fig. 3 (not shown), a radially inwardly prestressed rubber or split steel ring (13) in the groove 7 prevents chatter between the plates 10, 11. In Fig. 4 (not shown) a radially outwardly projecting flange (15) is integral with the sleeve (9) and engages a groove (7) formed between plates (10, 11) connected to the outer race (1) of the bearing. A clutch release fork (14) acts directly on the outer race of the bearing. In Figs. 5 and 6 (not shown) the flange (15) is pivotally connected to the sleeve (9) to accommodate angular misalignment between the clutch and sleeve (9). The flange (15) may be made of plastics material.
Patent GB-1217559-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for continuously forming fiber reinforced resin stock
IPC: B29C48/91
Filed: 1968-06-18
Abstract: 1,217,559. Moulding fibre reinforced articles. GLASTRUSIONS Inc. 18 June, 1968 [23 June, 1967], No. 29064/68. Heading B5A. [Also in Division B8] In a process for continuously forming fibre reinforced stock 26, 27, 28, Figure 1, a multiplicity of individual fibre strands 16, Figure 2, are passed-through a composing tube 15 to which resin and a hardener are continuously supplied to impregnate the fibres which, in the form of uncured stock, then passes to a forming and curing station 23. The cured stock is cut into lengths by a movable flying cut-off saw, Each of the composing tubes 15, Figs. 6 and 7, has a mouth 66 in which is located a torpedo 70. Resin and hardener mixed in chambers 77, 78 pass into the tube through jets 68, 73, 74. In the forming and curing die 20 the stock is subject to high-frequency heating and adhesion between the stock and die is prevented by an adjacent vibrator 24 which is subject to axially directed vibrations. The movement of the fibres and cured stock is effected by a pulling mechanism comprising two reciprocable heads 37, 38 each of which comprises upper and lower blocks 90, 91, Fig. 10 interconnected by removable hinge shafts 96, 101 and the lower one of which guided in its movement by a rail 107 which is embraced by rollers 105, 106 secured to a downward extension 104 of the lower block. A chain 39 which is driven by an hydraulic motor extends between webs 110, 111 to which is pivoted a catch 54 Fig. 13, movable between two positions by an hydraulic ram 53 to couple and uncouple the chain 39 to the block 91 to effect forward movement of the heads 37, 38. The puller heads grip four separate stock elements 19<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 10, between the plate 130 secured to back-up plate 131 attached by bolts 134 and spacers 132, 133 to the block 90. In the lower block 91 four dish-topped plungers 135, 136 are raised by an inflatable tube 143 to engage the stock 19<SP>1</SP> during the active movement of the puller head. Vertically adjustable guide members co-operate with the stock elements. An optical pyrometer senser detects the temperature of the stock at the exit of the forming die and through a suitable control device adjusts the speed of the chain driving hydraulic motor accordingly. A manually set speed adjusting device may be provided.
Patent GB-428774-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible lens hood for photographic cameras
IPC: G03B17/12
Filed: 1933-10-20
Abstract: 428,774. Lens hoods for photographic cameras. FOULTS, W. V., 196, Queen's Gate, South Kensington, and HEATON, W., 199, New Bond Street, both in London. Oct. 20, 1933, No. 29085. [Class 98 (i)] The hood is formed of a number of sections, whose inner surfaces are light absorbing, arranged to telescope by sliding upon one another so that the contacting surfaces form no part of the light absorbing surfaces. In the form shown, the hood comprises rings 1, 2, 3, the rings 1, 2 having flanges 4, 5 which slide on the outer surfaces of the rings 2, 3. The section 3 may be provided with lugs 6 for securing it to the lens mount. The ring 1 has a lid 8 hinged stiffly thereto and serving to shade the lens, and carries a rotatable mask 9 having an opening of suitable shape e.g. rectangular.
Patent GB-757467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fountain paint brushes
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1954-10-08
Abstract: 757,467. Reservoir pads. SKINER, A. M. Oct. 8. 1954, No. 29091/54. Class 19 A reservoir pad for water colour painting comprises a tubular reservoir having at one end a resilient plug having a bore therethrough, the outer end of which is narrower than the inner end and has a piece of felt located therein and projecting from both ends of the outer end. As shown the reservoir 11 has resilient walls and is provided with a rigid cap 12 at one end and a rigid liner 13 at the other. A resilient plug 14 is pushed into the liner and a square felt wick 15 is held in the narrower and square sectioned end of a bore through the plug. The felt is such that it expands when wet and so is firmly held and its inner end extends into the upper circular part of the bore.
Patent GB-155102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in lifting jacks
IPC: B66F1/00
Filed: 1919-11-22
Abstract: 155,102. Templeton, W. B. Nov. 22, 1919. Jacks. - In ratchet jacks, the pawls are connected to the ends of an actuating-link which is so constructed that the direction of movement of the lifting-pillar is reversed by changing the position of one of the link members along the side of one of the pawls. The pawls 7, 8 are pivoted on opposite sides of the pivot of the handle socket 4, and are connected by a link member 24 which comprises two simitar slidably-connected members 25, 26 of semicylindrical cross-section held together by a spring 30. The pawl 7 is connected by a pivot 33 to an ear 31 integral with the member 26. The other member 25 has an extension 34 bearing a stud 35 which projects into a cam-slot 38 formed in a plate 36 secured to the pawl 8. A continuation of the extension 34 forms a handle 34a for moving the link when it is desired to reverse the movement of the pillar 9. The link is held in the position shown against accidental displacement by the engagement of the stud 35 with a notch 39 in the cam slot and with a curved part 40 of a spring 41. In a modification the stud 35 engages a pivoted toothed sector plate pivotally mounted on the cam which is in gear with a similar sector mounted on the pawl 8 and provided with a handle. In another modification, the plate 36 is replaced by two bent springs secured to the pawl. In a further modification, the extension 34, Fig. 8, passes through the slot in the cam plate 36a and carries studs 43<a>, 43b. A coiled spring 44 is placecl between a washer 45 which bears against the stud 43b and a washer 43 which is in frictional engagement with the cam-plate.
Patent GB-426181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical heaters of the convection type
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 1934-10-11
Abstract: 426,181. Electric stoves. UNITY HEATING, Ltd., and BARKER, H. P.,Vincent House, Vincent Square, London, and TURNER, C. C., Unity Works, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Oct. 11, 1934, No. 29184. [Class 39 (iii)] In a convection type heating stove incorporating a thermostatic control, the temperature responsive element 17 is arranged in the path of an air stream 9 which byepasses the heating elements 12. The byepass is formed by a baffle 16. The main air path 11 is subdivided by a baffle 16. The temperature of operation of the element 17 may be adjusted by a knob 18 operating a link 20 and associated with a dial 21 illuminated by a lamp, the leads of which are enclosed in a tube 23.
Patent GB-445360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to magnets
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 1934-10-12
Abstract: 445,360. Loud speakers. JESSOP & SONS, Ltd., W., and OLIVER, D. A., Brightside Works, Sheffield. Oct. 12, 1934, No. 29271. [Class 40 (iv)] In a magnet of the permanent or energized type, having a central polepiece 1 projecting into an opening in an outer polepiece 2 to provide a gap 3 for the location of a coil 4, the central pole is shortened so that its end lies inside the plane of the outer surface of the surrounding pole to an extent to produce a symmetrical distribution of flux in the axial direction, as indicated in Fig. 2a. The coil 4 is mounted in the gap so that its medial plane, indicated at 5, approximately coincides, when the coil is a rest, with the central plane of the corrected field. The outer or central polepiece may be chamfered at the edges.
Patent GB-295867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to kilns
IPC: F27B13/04
Filed: 1927-11-02
Abstract: 295,867. Geldens, A. L. Nov. 2, 1927. Multiple chamber kilns.-In a continuous kiln having an endless series of compartments each with a combustion chamber or fireplace formed by a transverse wall 13 spaced from the partition wall 11 between adjacent chambers, a substantially horizontal baffle 83 is provided at the upper end of the wall 13 to direct the heating-gases along the roof of the chamber before they pass downwards into the charge. The baffle is preferably formed with combustion product passages 34. The gases from a. preceding chamber pass to the combustion space through trace holes 28 and dampered apertures 29, and in the early stages of firing may pass direct to the goods chamber through tubes 32 which are subsequently closed by the ashes from the fire. Fuel is fed to the combustion space between the walls 11, 13 through openings 14 in the roof, and is distributed by refractory bars 26 on to an upper grate 25, through which it passes to a lower grate 25<1>. The bars of the grates are so spaced that the total area of the passages in the upper grate is greater than that in the lower. In a modification, there are three grates, the middle one being stepped. The grate bars are made of refractory material and are of rectangular crosssection, parts being cut away to form the air passages. The cut-away portions may extend the whole distance between the walls 11, 13, or solid portions may be left to provide an imperforate stop extending along the grate. The bars may be grooved on their top, bottom, and side faces, and they may be formed with longitudinal passages connecting adjacent compartments.
Patent GB-1315479-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing diodes
IPC: H01L29/00
Filed: 1971-06-22
Abstract: 1315479 Semi-conductor devices LICENTIA PATENT-VERWALTUNGS GmbH 22 June 1971 [24 June 1970] 29316/71 Heading H1K Semi-conductor diodes 12 are manufactured by mounting a metallized semi-conductor plate on a carrier 1, e.g. of glass, mounting a thin cover 7, e.g. of glass, on the semi-conductor plate, dividing the semi-conductor plate into separate parts 12, e.g. by sawing or ultrasonic drilling, applying an insulating coating 13 to the parts 12, and detaching the parts 12 from the carrier 1 and from the cover 7 and its covering of insulating material. The insulating coating 13, which may be made of silicon dioxide, silica nitride or plastics material, is applied at a temperature which is too low to affect the electrical properties of the diodes, e.g. by sputtering or low temperature evaporation. The preferred metallization 4, 5 is Au. The grooves 11 between the parts 12 may be straight-walled as shown, or may taper. Dimethyl formamide is referred to as a suitable solvent for dissolving the adhesive 5, 6 which bonds the semi-conductor plate to the carrier 1 and the cover 7.
Patent GB-1128142-A (GB)
Title: Wear indicating arrangement for vehicle power transfer devices
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1966-06-30
Abstract: 1,128,142. Brakes; friction clutches. J. L. BEZEMEK. 30 June, 1966, No. 29333/66. Headings F2C and F2E. A wear indicating device for a friction member 12, for example a friction member 12 in an internal shoe drum brake 11 or a clutch (Figs. 2, 3, not shown), comprises a conductive region 16 partially or fully embedded in the friction member. The conductive region is connected in series to an electrical indicator means 26, a battery 27 and earth, the conductor 21 extending through an insulating bushing 23. The friction member co-operates with a relatively non-wearing surface of an earthed electrically conductive member, e.g. a brake drum 14, such that, when the friction member is worn down to the conductive region the electrical circuit is actuated to operate the indicator means. The conductive region underlies substantially the whole wearing surface of the friction member or is arranged in such a pattern that the conductive region will sweep over substantially the entire portion of the non-wearing surface which is opposed to the wearing surface. As shown the conductive region comprises a strip 12 which is arranged in a groove in the friction member and is insulated from and bonded to the brake shoe 13 by a layer of electrically insulating bonding 19.
Patent GB-1509687-A (GB)
Title: Weight measuring devices
IPC: G01G5/04
Filed: 1975-07-11
Abstract: 1509687 Weighing device HAENNI & CIE AG 11 July 1975 [17 July 1974] 29342/75 Heading G1W A weighing device comprises a base 40, a plurality of elastically deformable tubular spring elements 37 on the base, the elements having an elliptical crosssection with the smaller axis extending perpendicular to the base, a load platform 38 resting on the elements 37, and a volume gauge 52 connected to the interiors of the elements 37, the elements 37 being filled with liquid and the gauge 52 indicating the weight induced displacement of liquid out of the elements. Each element 37 may enclose a bar (39) which has a coefficient of expansion less than that of the liquid to provide temperature compensation.
Patent GB-205698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for the mixing, aerating and like treatment of cake-making and other materials
IPC: A21C1/14
Filed: 1922-10-27
Abstract: 205,698. Baker, Sons, & Perkins, Ltd., J., and Pointon, J. E. Oct. 27, 1922. Rotary batch-mixers.-A machine for mixing cake-making and other materials, in which a beater working in a rotating pan is traversed in a planetary course during rotation on its own axis, is provided with means for varying the inclination of the beater. The beater spindle a is mounted eccentrically in a planet carrier b driven by a bevel gear m splined to a shaft g. The spindle is driven through gearing c, d, e from a second bevel gear f fixed to the shaft g. The gearing is carried in a gear box i mounted on a sleeve j which can be rotated to vary the inclination of the beater by hand-operated worm gearing n, o. The planet carrier can be thrown out of gear by raising the splined gear m by a hand lever, a spring catch r being simultaneously released to fix the planet carrier.
Patent GB-405754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sound reproducing apparatus such as loudspeakers
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 1932-10-21
Abstract: 405,754. Loud-speakers. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., Magnet House, Kingsway, London, and BRITTAIN, F. H., c/o General Electric Co., Wembley, Middlesex. Oct. 21, 1932, No. 29446. [Class 40 (iv).] A loud-speaker, preferably of the moving coil type, comprises a cone 1 formed with a tubular extension on which the actuating coil 4 is wound and closed at its apex by a piston diaphragm 7, the material of the extension and of the piston being thicker than that of the remainder of the cone so that the connection between the coil and piston is effectively more rigid than that between the coil and cone. With such an arrangement, the piston and cone vibrate as a single whole at low frequencies whilst at high frequencies the piston vibrates as a whole relatively to the cone. If desired, one or more corrugations may be made in the cone at 8 to diminish further the effective rigidity of the connection between the coil and cone. The cone is preferably horn-shaped as shown and the piston 7 is made conical for greater stiffness. Specifications 231,420, 304,805, [both in Class 40 (iv), Telephones &c.], and 359,081 are referred to.
Patent GB-1084595-A (GB)
Title: Method of combatting fungi
Inventor: SCHEINPFLUG HANS
IPC: C07F9/12
Filed: 1965-07-12
Abstract: A fungitoxic composition, which is especially useful in combatting fungi causing diseases on rice and other cultivated plants, contains an ester of the general formula:  <FORM:1084595/A5-A6/1> in admixture with a solid diluent or carrier, or in admixture with an organic solvent and an emulsifying agent capable of producing a stable emulsion when diluted with water, or in admixture with water containing an auxiliary solvent and/or an emulsifying agent. In the general formula, R and R\sv (which may be the same or different) are alkyl or alkoxy radicals containing 1-6 carbon atoms; X is a cyano or thiocyano radical, or an alkyl mercapto or alkylcarbonyl radical containing 1-4 carbon atoms; Y is one or two hydrogen or halogen atoms or an alkyl or alkoxy radiccal containing 1-4 carbon atoms; A and B (which may be the same or different) are oxygen or sulphur; and n is zero or one.  The compositions may take the form of emulsifiable concentrates, spray powders, pastes, soluble powders, dusting agents or granulates. Adjuvants which may be employed in preparing the compositions include solvents (e.g. benzene, xylene, chlorobenzenes, mineral oil fractions, methanol, ethanol, butanol, ethanolamine, dimethyl formamide or water), solid carrier materials (e.g. kaolins, alumina, chalk, talc, highly dispersed silicic acid or silicates), emulsifiers (e.g. polyoxyethylene-fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene-fatty alcohol ethers, or alkyl or aryl sulphonates) and dispersing agents (e.g. lignin, sulphite waste liquors and methyl cellulose).
Patent GB-1445121-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic steam reforming
IPC: D05B19/00
Filed: 1973-06-21
Abstract: 1445121 Catalytic elements FOSTER WHEELER Ltd 21 June 1973 [30 June 1972] 29596/73 Heading B1F [Also in Division C5] A reactor for reforming hydrocarbons with steam (see Division C5) comprises a vessel containing a plurality of tubes, which are heated by indirect heat exchange, and within which are disposed elongated, nickel-containing catalyst members whch have been cold worked. Exemplified catalyst members are helical strip (Figs. 1, 3 and 4 not shown), a wire coiled round a central rod (Fig. 6 not shown) or a series of branched rods attached to a central rod (Fig. 7 not shown).
Patent GB-913698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in men's shirts
IPC: A41F3/00
Filed: 1960-08-27
Abstract: 913,698. Shirts. SCRIVEN, W. A. March 27, 1961 [Aug. 27, 1960], No. 29628/60. Class 141. In a shirt having slits 7 at the front and back through which the fastening ends of braces 6 may pass, a vertical slit 8 closable by a sliding clasp fastener 8a extends upwardly from the inner end of each front slit 7 to afford ready access to the braces. A cover strip is attached inside the shirt to cover the bracereceiving slit at the back of the shirt; similar cover strips may be provided at the front slits. For wear with braces having a pair of fastening tabs on each strap, the shirt may have individual slits for each tab.
Patent GB-244080-A (GB)
Title: An improved closing member for centrifugal pumps with inlet on one side
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 1925-11-24
Abstract: 244,080. Naamlooze Vennootschap Werf Gusto voorheen Firma A. F. Smulders. Dec. 3, 1924, [Convention date] . Casings.-The casing of a centrifugal pump is closed by a member i including part of the side plates and the circumferential wall. The dividing line of the plate b, Fig. 1, on the suction side does not reach the flange d of the suction pipe, and the plate g, Fig. 2, on the other side is divided on the lines f which reach to the shaft. The removal of the portion i permits the removal of the shaft and impeller. Swing bolts k or clamps may be used to hold the closing part in position.
Patent GB-1235193-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for moisture content equalization in a dielectric material
Inventor: RUSSELL GEORGE FORD
IPC: D21G9/00
Filed: 1968-06-21
Abstract: 1,235,193. Drying in electric fields. G. F. RUSSELL. 21 June, 1968, No. 29648/68. Heading F4G. [Also in Division H5] In a process of making the moisture content throughout a web or sheet (e.g. paper, paperboard, wood veneer) more uniform, the web or sheet, after having been primarily dried e.g. by steam-heated cylinders, is treated in an electric field produced by electrodes transverse to the web or sheet, and associated with a generator of high-frequency alternating current, to dry the areas of the web or sheet which have a moisture content greater than desired and the web or sheet has moisture applied (e.g. by rollers or sprays) to the areas having less than the desired moisture content. An apparatus for producing the electric field may comprise a plurality of paired elongated electrodes K, J (only 1 pair shown) placed below the web W and connected to a radio-frequency generator, electrodes K and J being negatively and positively charged respectively. The apparatus is such to produce a standing half-wave along the electrodes.
Patent GB-1320731-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement at an installation in rock cavities for oil storage  on heated water bed
IPC: F28C3/04
Filed: 1970-06-18
Abstract: 1320731 Heating oil by contact with water SVENSKA ENTREPRENAD AB 18 June 1970 [18 June 1969] 29685/70 Heading F4K In an arrangement in which a stored body of oil 1 rests on a heated water bed 2 in a rock cavity, passageways 9 are formed around the bed 2 by partitions 11 to collect relatively cold ground water permeating through the cavity wall. The collected ground water passes to a sump (5, Fig. 2). To reduce the cooling effect of the ground water running down the cavity wall, drill holes 16 are provided opening (directly or via pipes 17) below the lowest water level in the passages 9. 3 are apertured pipes through which heated water is directed into the water bed as described in Specification 1,320,732.
Patent GB-673710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mounting of a chain wheel on the free wheel hub of a bicycle
IPC: B62M9/10
Filed: 1949-11-21
Abstract: 673,710. Securing wheels to hubs. POTTS, F. C. (Victoria-Werke Akt.-Ges). Nov. 21,. 1949, No. 29690/49. Class 80 (ii). On a bicycle driven by an auxiliary motor, the driving sprocket 4 is secured to the rear wheel hub 1 by bolts 5 passing between adjacent pairs of spokes 3 and part of whose heads 6 are engaged behind the spoke flange 2. To permit this the heads are recessed, as also the flange 2 may be to prevent sprocket creepage. Portions 10, 13 of a separate sleeve 11 provide the clamping reaction for the bolts 5.
Patent GB-704044-A (GB)
Title: Method for neutralization of acid nitrate solutions
IPC: C05C5/00
Filed: 1951-12-20
Abstract: A process of neutralizing acid phosphate-ion-containing solutions or melts of nitrates either containing less than 0.1 per cent. fluorine, or in which the F/P2O5 ratio is less than 0.09 by weight, with calcium carbonate, oxide, or hydroxide, or other calciferous neutralizing agent, is characterized by the fact that the neutralization is performed in the presence of ferric-and/or aluminium-ions in a quantity at least equivalent to the total P2O5 content of the solution or melt (reckoned as normal phosphate). There may be used as the source of ferric iron and aluminium, an acid or neutral unfiltered lye produced by dissolving limestone containing iron and aluminium in nitric acid, or mud from the filtering of this lye.  The nitrate solution treated is normally that obtained by the dissolution of calcium nitrate crystallized from a solution produced by dissolving raw phosphate in nitric acid.