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Patent GB-1523671-A (GB)
Title: Games and apparatus therefor
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1976-12-09
Abstract: 1523671 Balls; dice B E L TILFORD 9 Dec 1976 [7 Feb 1976] 04852/76 Headings A6D and A6H Games equipment comprises a ball striker, a set of rules and a ball enabling two people to play a simulated game of cricket, rounders or baseball. The ball being generally polyhedral and its faces bearing numbers representing scores and also bearing non-numerical indicia representing other game parameters. When the ball comes to rest, a particular face (e.g. that which is uppermost) is operative. In the example shown, which is for cricket, the uppermost face may represent 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 runs scored, or caught out (C), or out leg before wicket (L) or a bye scored (B). The ball may have been 10 and 24 faces which may be of equal or different sizes and shapes. The faces may be flat or curved. Also disclosed are wickets and bails.
Patent GB-369342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to plug contacts
IPC: H01R13/15
Filed: 1931-02-16
Abstract: 369,342. Switchgear structures. JOHNSON & PHILLIPS, Ltd., Charlton, and WOOD, P. M., 38, Green Lane, Eltham, both in London. Feb. 16, 1931, No. 4881. [Class 38 (v).] A socket for a plug contact such as is employed for draw-out electrical gear, is built up of a number of separate resilient contacts 1, the contact surfaces of which form circumferential rows and longitudinal rows. The number of sets of contacts varies with the capacity of the coupling and each set is secured to one face of a polygonal support 3, corresponding in form to the polygonal plug contact 2. The socket is mounted on an elongated d insulating support 9. The plug is mounted in a hollow insulator 6 that extends through the casing 7.
Patent GB-585545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for the propulsion of ships
IPC: B63H5/125
Filed: 1945-02-27
Abstract: 585,545. Propelling, ships. BRITISH MOTOR BOAT MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., BROWN, H. P., and ARMSTRONG, A. G. Feb. 27, 1945, No. 4930. [Class 114] Slip-propulsion apparatus comprises a vertical transmission shaft J driving a propeller L about a horizontal axis and telescopic means, constituting a well-member A, B and C extending through' the bottom D of the vessel, movement of which raises or lowers the shaft J without disconnecting it from the source of power K, the propeller being so drawn within the contour of the hull. On rotation of the intermediate tubular part B relatively to the parts A and C the whole wellmember will be extended or collapsed to raise or lower the propeller. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement whereby the propeller can be turned about the axis of the vertical transmission shaft for steering purposes.
Patent GB-551295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to bayonet joint fasteners
IPC: F16B43/02
Filed: 1942-04-15
Abstract: 551,295. Stud - and - socket fastenings. SUMMERS, J. M. April 15, 1942, No. 4995. Convention date, July 31, 1941. [Class 44] In a stud fastening particularly for aeroplane cowlings and inspection covers, of the kind described in Specification 538,115 in which a spring- loaded stud 21 is slidably and rotatably carried by the cover &c. 46 and has a cross-pin 25 the ends of which pass through an elongated aperture in a socket 11 secured to the part 47 to which part 46 is to be secured, the stud being then rotated through 90' to cause pin 25 to ride up helical surfaces 18 and snap into recesses 20 under action of the spring 37, the stud housing is in two parts to allow tilting as shown if the end of the stud is not in register with the entrance of the socket. The Specification describes how this lack of registry may arise with curved covers 46, with which the invention is particularly intended for use, as the cover is being moved into place, although the stud is properly positioned to register correctly in the fully assembled position. The stud housing comprises an outer cup 48 secured in cover 46 by swaging over a flange 29, a shoulder 30 having serrations which bite into part 46 to prevent rotation of cup 48, and a second inner cup 33 which normally rests in cup 48 with its outwardly turned shoulder 36 resting against an inwardly turned shoulder 31 of the outer cup under action of spring 37 The stud is slidable and rotatable in an aperture in the bottom of cup 33 against which one end of spring 37 abuts, the other end abutting against the stud head 22. There is sufficient play between the cups to allow the stud to be tilted' as shown to enter its tapered end 23 into the mouth of socket 11. As described with reference to Fig. 10 the pin 25 is long enough to prevent withdrawal of the stud from cup 48, but in one modification the pin is short enough, and in another modification cup 48 has diametrically disposed slots, to allow such removal. Fig. 11 shows the stud being so inserted or removed by a special pincer-like tool having a lower forked jaw which embraces cup 33 below shoulder 36 and an upper jaw bearing against the stud head 22 so that by gripping the tool spring 37 can be compressed until the mouth of the cup contacts with the stud head as shown to leave a sufficient length of stud clear for manipulation into or out of position.
Patent GB-943204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric remote control apparatus
IPC: H02P1/28
Filed: 1960-02-12
Abstract: 943,204. Controlled non-linear inductors. W. BROOKE, and H. HOWE. Feb. 12, 1960, No. 5013/60. Heading H3B. [Also in Division H2] The application of current from a threephase supply L1-L3, Fig. 1, to a load MXa- MXc is controlled by main transductors C, Ca, Cb, and the load circuit L1a, L2a L3a is shunted by auxiliary transductors GR1, GR2, GR3, the transductors being selectively excited over a relay CR so that when the main transductors are saturated the auxiliary transductors are unsaturated and vice versa. This arrangement ensures that the load circuit has a substantially zero potential in the event of the load being completely disconnected as by a plug-andsocket connector when the main transductors are unsaturated, the saturated auxiliary transductors providing a low impedance path for the main transductor magnetizing current. Normally the auxiliary transductors are saturated by control current derived from the supply by way of a transformer E and rectifier F. When a start button K is depressed, an operating circuit is completed over a linked plug and socket connector P for relay CR which locks up and transfers the control excitation from the auxiliary to the main transductors. Current is now applied to the load until such time as the excitation is interrupted, either by a stop button J or the opening of contacts 43, 44 of an overload relay Z. Relay CR then falls back and re-applies saturating excitation to the auxiliary transductors. If the plug is removed, the circuit for relay CR over link 25 is interrupted, and excitation is applied only to the auxiliary transductors GR1, GR2, GR3 which then provide a low impedance shunt path for the magnetizing currents of the high impedance main transductors. In Fig. 2 a motor M is connected to a transductor-controlled threephase system over a flexible cable having plug- and-socket connectors at each end. In this case a link 28 over which the operating and holding circuit of relay CR is completed is located at the motor. In the circuit shown, excitation is derived from both the supply and load sides of the main transductors C, Ca, Cb, as described in Specification 943,203, the load side excitation being obtained either from a transformer G or auxiliary windings GB1s, GR2s, GR3s, in the auxiliary transductors. Specifications 669,607, 864,714 and 900,196 also are referred to.
Patent GB-392878-A (GB)
Title: Process for dehydrating phenols and mixtures containing phenols
IPC: C07C39/04
Filed: 1933-02-18
Abstract: Phenols and mixtures containing them are dehydrated by distilling off the water with the aid of an entrainer which forms with the water a constant boiling point mixture of minimum boiling point.  An aqueous cresol containing 96 per cent cresol and 4 per cent water is introduced into the upper third of a continuous distillation column and toluene as entrainer is introduced a few plates higher up the column in such quantity that the boiling point (85 DEG  C.) of the azeotropic mixture comprising 12 parts water and 60 parts toluene, is maintained.  Anhydrous cresol collects in the still.  In the dehydration of an aqueous mixture of phenol and an inorganic solvent, the latter may serve as the entrainer, further quantities being added if required.  A mixture produced in the hydrolysis of chlorobenzene by alkalis under pressure comprising 70 parts phenol, 5 parts chlorobenzene, 15 parts diphenyl ether, and 10 parts water, is similarly dehydrated in a column to which additional chlorobenzene is admitted at a higher level.ALSO:Phenols and mixtures containing them are dehydrated by distilling off the water with the aid of an entrainer which forms with the water a constant boiling point mixture of minimum boiling-point.  An aqueous cresol containing 96 per cent cresol and 4 per cent water is introduced into the upper third of a continuous distillation column and toluene as entrainer is introduced a few plates higher up the column in such quantity that the boiling-point (85 DEG  C.) of the azeotropic mixture, comprising 12 parts water and 60 parts toluene, is maintained.  Anhydrous cresol collects in the still.  In the dehydration of an aqueous mixture of phenol and an organic solvent, the latter may serve as the entrainer, further quantities being added if required.  A mixture produced in the hydrolysis of chlorobenzene by alkalis under pressure comprising 70 parts phenol, 5 parts chlorobenzene, 15 parts diphenyl ether, and 10 parts water is similarly dehydrated in a column to which additional chlorobenzene is admitted at a higher level.
Patent GB-320628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in speed-controlling means for television and like apparatus
IPC: H04N5/04
Filed: 1928-04-16
Abstract: 320,628. Baird, J. L., and Television, Ltd. April 16, 1928. Divided on 320,639, [Class 40 (iii), Telegraphs, Electric]. Centrifugal governors.-For maintaining constant speed of an electric motor driving television apparatus, the governor 12 is loaded with a spring so as to render it unstable, and with an additional weak spring 16 arranged to come into action at the desired speed of running. The governor operates a two-way switch 20 controlling means for accelerating and retarding the motor.
Patent GB-510077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to jaw crushers
IPC: B02C1/04
Filed: 1939-02-16
Abstract: 510,077. Jaw-crushers. KRUPP GRUSONWERK AKT.-GES., F. Feb. 16, 1939. No. 5184. Convention date, April 29, 1938. [Class 59] In a jaw-crusher, especially a crusher having jaws arranged one above the other forming a crushing chamber extending downwardly at an angle, the inclination of the chamber is adapted to be varied when the width of the crushing gap is varied in order to prevent choking the chamber with the material to be crushed. As shown the fixed jaw 10 is pivoted at 11, the lower end being secured to the framing 13 by a bolt 12 which is released to add or withdraw shims 15 to vary the position of the lower end of the jaw. The moving jaw 3 is pivoted at 4 and is operated at the lower end by an eccentric 7 and plate 5, the latter being extended or retracted by the addition or removal of packing pieces 9. When the crushing gap is reduced the inclination of the crushing chamber with the horizontal is also reduced by adjusting the shims 15, 9. The inclination of the crushing chamber may also be varied by pivoting the crusher frame at one end and by raising or lowering the other end. The lower jaw may be fixed and the upper jaw oscillated.
Patent GB-965095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods and apparatus for paper drying
IPC: F26B3/28
Filed: 1961-02-13
Abstract: 965,095. Drying paper. H. L. SMITH. Feb. 13, 1961 [Oct. 25, 1960], No. 5194/61. Heading F4G. In apparatus for drying a continuous web of paper 11, Fig. 2, the web is conveyed about heated drying rolls 10 whilst also being heated by arcuate, vented radiant heaters 12 which are supplied with a fluid heated to approximately 600‹ F., concentrically mounted about the rolls and mounted so as to permit the passage of the vapours from the web to pass by convection both through the spaces 13 between the radiators and also through ducts 14 mounted in the space between the radiators and web. A hightensile strength, open-weave cloth may travel with the web to support and press it against the drying rolls. The heater 12 may have a central vent, Fig. 17 (not shown), permitting the passage of vapour from one side of the heater to the other or two heaters may be spaced from each other about each drying roll to define the vent between them. Vanes having reflective surfaces may be pivotally mounted between the heaters and web to reflect radiations from the web when desired. Release means, responsive to a break in the web move the heaters away from the rolls to prevent jamming of the sheet between the heaters and rolls, comprises sensing means 36, Fig. 13, formed of a counterbalanced plate 41 pivotally mounted on the heater to contact the web which operates, via a microswitch solenoid 40, to trip a spring-urged latch 38 pivotally mounted on a standard 35 engaging an arm 33 normally holding the heater 12 in spaced relation with the roll 10 to pivot the heater about a torque bar 32. A pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 60 and piston rod 61 is connected to the arm 33 to return the heater to its operative position.
Patent GB-177350-A (GB)
Title: An improved system of building walls
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 1921-02-16
Abstract: 177,350. Hamilton, H. A., and Twigg, F. J. Feb. 16, 1921. Walls; wall-ties.-Concrete slabs m are secured to a wooden framing c, e by clips n<2>, which are secured to the uprights and engage in grooves in the slabs; or, hooks n<6> laid in the joints may engage clips n<4>. The framing is protected by bituminous sheeting i, and weeping holes are provided on the vertical joints of the slabs for the escape of condensation. The framing is covered on the interior with fibrous plaster sheets q. The foundation consists of concrete blocks a, b, and a double bituminous sheet i<1> is laid under the sole c and tassel k.
Patent GB-1421724-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection nozzle units
IPC: F02M61/16
Filed: 1972-02-04
Abstract: 1421724 Protecting fuel injection nozzles from combustion gases BRYCE BERGER Ltd 26 Jan 1973 [4 Feb 1972] .5272/72 Heading F1B In an I.C. engine fuel injection nozzle, a nozzle head 11, which in use is exposed to the combustion gases, has a metal coating on its head, the coating being resistant to sulphur based acid attack and is composed of one or metals from the group consisting of gold, rhodium, ruthenuim, palladium, tantalum, rhenium, iridium and platinum. The coating may be applied by electro-plating.
Patent GB-234887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to coil plugs and coil holders for use in radio instruments
IPC: H01F27/00
Filed: 1924-02-29
Abstract: 234,887. Pickett, G. F., and North, A. Feb. 29, 1924. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Inductances. - A coilplug a is provided with two or more sockets b. The two-socket plug shown may be converted into a plug of standard type by the insertion into one socket of a loose pin c, the ends of which are preferably split in planes at rightangles to one another. To reverse the coil on its holder the pin is transferred from one socket to the other. When the plug is used with a twosocket coil-holder, two loose pins are provided.
Patent GB-136045-A (GB)
Title: An Ink-saving Device for Intaglio Printing and Embossing Presses.
IPC: B41F9/12
Filed: 1919-03-04
Abstract: 136,045. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. March 4, 1919. Inking-apparatus.-Ink is' removed from the wiping-web 4 of an intaglio printing and embossing machine by a scraper 3 co-acting with a grooved member 8, the scraper projecting into the groove 9 so as to bend the paper sufficiently to keep close contact between the web and scraper irrespective of the tension of the web. In one construction, the brackets 7 carrying the member 8 are mounted on a rock shaft 6 which may be rocked by a handle against the action of a spring to facilitate the threading of the paper, the handle carrying a retaining pawl adapted to engage a notch in the frame 1. The scraper 3 is mounted in slots 15 in end bearings 2, one of which is provided with a screw 16 engaging the member 8 to adjust the position of the scraper in the groove 9. A removable tray 17 is provided to collect the ink. In another construction, the member 8 is stationary and the scraper is pivoted.
Patent GB-101188-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Eyeglasses and Spectacles.
Inventor: CLULEE STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G02C5/12
Filed: 1916-04-12
Abstract: 101,188. Clulee, S. J. April 12, 1916. Eyeglasses.-The plaquets of astigmatic spectacles and eyeglasses are made adjustable on the rims. The plaquets 15 are attached to a sleeve 36 secured by a screw 37 to another sleeve 30 attached to one part 17 of a clamp, comprising two parts joined together by a screw 28 and adapted to grip the rim 11. In the modification shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the rims are attached to blocks 40 slidable on a bar 39 and secured in position by a screw 4L, and the plaquets 15 are carried on arms 43, which can be bent for adjustment and are carried by a two-part clamp 17 as in the other-case.
Patent GB-188609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pump spindles
IPC: F04D29/04
Filed: 1922-02-24
Abstract: 188,609. Drysdale & Co., Ltd., and Drysdale, W. Feb. 24,1922. Securing split sleeves on shafts.-A split wearing-sleeve s is secured in a recess on a pump spindle a. One end t of the sleeve is made conical to fit in an undercut end of the recess and the two parts of the sleeve are pressed against the spindle by the wedging action of a nut d and split collar c fitted at the other end of the sleeve. As shown in Fig. 1, the thread m is tapered and the collar c bears at one end against a fillet o while its other end is tapered and bears against the tapered end of the sleeve. The collar c may be integral with the sleeve. In a modification, the thread m is parallel, and instead of the collar bearing against the fillet o, the nut bears against a flange b. In the form shown in Fig. 5 the nut d screws on a split ring v and has an internal tapered surface r engaging the collar c. The ring v may be integral with the spindle and the collar c integral with the sleeve.
Patent GB-293068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to vaults, strong rooms, and the like
IPC: E05G1/024
Filed: 1927-02-26
Abstract: 293,068. O'Brien, M. C. M., and O'Brien Security, Ltd. Feb. 26, 1927. Safes and strong-rooms are provided with cavity-means which provide facilities for the visual inspection of the interior surfaces of the retaining walls and the exterior surfaces of the vault walls without allowing space which would enable an attack on such walls to be immediately commenced by a person who succeeded in obtain. ing access to the inspection passage, which in part constitutes such means. The space 12 between the walls 4 of the vault and the retaining walls 10 is of narrow width, such as about six inches, and extends from the floor of the vault 2 to the floor of an inspection passage 17 and may be sealed by plate glass 25. The passage 17 is situated above the roof 3 and provides for the visual inspection of the walls 4 and roof 3 by a patrol, its height being insufficient for a person to stand erect, the inspection being effected by a patrol seated on a small trolley. Lamps 18 are provided for the illumination of the inspected surfaces. The space 12 may contain water and also air under pressure, and a bomb-proof floor 1 is provided. The walls 4 are carried up beyond the roof 3 to form a space 6 which is filled with sand, rope, &c. not quickly removable, tie-rods 7 being also provided. The foundations comprise a layer of bituminous material 9, solid non-porous supporting pillars 13, and a reinforced base 14. The section 11 is of porous material and is connected with the space 12 so that if the seal 9 is broken by a tunnelling attack a leakage of water will occur. The lips 16 are strengthened by reinforcing bars 16<a>. The reinforcing bars employed in the construction of the vault structure may be fitted with a microphone attachment to render a tunnelling attack audible to a listener. Specifications 231,851 ; 251,109, [Class 28 (ii), Kitchen and like appliances &c.] ; and 257,509 are referred to.
Patent GB-608390-A (GB)
Title: Concrete floors
IPC: E04B5/23
Filed: 1946-02-21
Abstract: 608,390. Moulding concrete floors in situ. THON, J.. Feb. 21, 1946, No. 5487. [Class 20(ii)] A concrete floor is formed of pre-cast concrete beams a and a concrete slab g arched on its underside and cast on centering sheets f supported on pins d<1> engaged in holes in the beams. The pins and sheets are withdrawn when the concrete has set. The holes are formed near the neutral axis of the beam. The beams are spaced by distance pieces. The floor under a partition wall comprises two beams close together the space between them being filled by reinforced concrete. The bases of the beams have wooden fillets j for nailing ceiling boards.
Patent GB-411410-A (GB)
Title: Attachment of fixed contacts to terminals in electrical apparatus
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 1934-02-20
Abstract: 411,410. Direct connections between conductors; mounting terminals. COOK, F. L., 42, Mollison Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia. Feb. 20, 1934, No. 5621. [Class 38 (i).] A terminal 1 is attached to a switch or like contact 6 by means of an intermediate portion 7 of the terminal that is burred over or provided with a screw thread and nut, the terminal being then mounted on a body 8 by means of a shank 3 which can be burred over or screwthreaded and fitted with a nut. The terminal and shank may be hollow and of circular or rectangular cross-section, or of solid material of flat form.