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Patent GB-313939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in ice cream storing or storing and dispensing cabinets
IPC: F25D25/00
Filed: 1928-03-17
Abstract: 313,939. Lipman, L. March 17, 1928. Contents, delivering.-A refrigerator cabinet for storing and dispensing packets of ice-cream is provided with a rotatable shaft 9 carrying discs 13, 14 to which are secured strips 17 supporting clips 19, 20 adapted to hold removable ice-cream containers 21, the containers being brought into alignment with charging and dispensing openings in the top and side of the cabinet respectively by a step-bystep rotation of the shaft through bevel-gearing 45, 53 and a shaft 46 actuated by a pedal 51. The packets are dispensed by a drawer 40 having a spring-finger 42 that engages with a central slot in the sheet-metal base of the container, the top and back of which is of sheet-metal and the sides and front of rods 29, 31. The shaft 9 may be rotated by a knob CO, Figs. 5, 6, having projections which engage with slots in a disc secured to the top of the cabinet, the top of the knob being provided with recesses 63 for plates indicating in combination with a fixed pointer 64 the flavour of the ice cream in the container in alignment with the openings in the cabinet.
Patent GB-400080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to filters for liquids
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 1933-03-18
Abstract: 400,080. Filters. BOSCH AKT.-GES., R., 4, Militõrstrasse, Stuttgart, Germany. March 18, 1933, No. 8245. Convention date, April 1, 1932. [Class 46.] A filter, suitable for the treatment of fuel for internalcombustion engines, has a casing 1, a cover 2 with an inlet passage 5 and an outlet passage 6, a downwardly projecting pipe 9 connected to the passage 6, and an air-release valve 12. Liquid supplied through the passage 5 passes inwardly through one or more cylindrical filtering- elements 4. The arrangement is such that after the supply of liquid to the casing has been cut off, liquid in the casing will be drawn off as long as the liquid level is above the lower end of the pipe 9. There may be an additional airrelease passage 10 connected to the passage 6.
Patent GB-495955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in combination locks for handbags and the like
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 1937-03-22
Abstract: 495,955. Locks. FAIRWEATHER, W. C. (Etablissements P. Mabille) March 22, 1937, No. 8318. [Class 44] A letter lock, mounted on one frame part of a handbag, has a sliding rod which engages or controls a member engaging a catch mounted on the other frame part, the fastening extending longitudinally of and over substantially the whole length of the bag opening. The catch 16, Fig. 3, is engaged by slide 15 controlled by a flange 6 on the lock, the flange being rotatable into a recess 17 and held by a catch 18 when out of use. In a modification, Fig. 8, the lock 25 on branch 21 controls a rod 27 entering a recess in branch 22 of the frame. The rod 27 has a projection 31 engaging a groove 32 to permit complete release and to guide the projections 29 into the tumbler notches. To permit closing the bag without using the lock, branch 22 may carry a hollow shaft 33 engaging a flange 26 on branch 21. The part of branch 22 extending under the loek may be notched to pass the tumbler flanges.
Patent GB-375309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric switches and circuit breakers
IPC: H01H33/18
Filed: 1931-03-18
Abstract: 375,309. High tension switches. BRITISH ELECTRICAL & ALLIED INDUSTRIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, WEDMORE, E. B., and WHITNEY, W. B., 36, Kingsway, London. March 18, 1931, No. 8332. [Class 38 (v).] Sparking, preventing.-In a fluid-blast switch as described in Specification 278,764, [Class 38 (v), Electric switches &c.], the arc root is prevented from biting into the tip of the electrode by passing the main current through a spiral or helical coil which acts on the arc and causes it to rotate around the electrodes and constantly move its arc roots. By choice of field concentrations the arc may be caused also to move somewhat against or with the fluid blast. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the orifice contact b bolted to the upper part of the pressure chamber e has its upper part d made of soft iron and is surrounded by a helical conductor connected at its upper end to the part d and at the other end to the lead-in conductor g. The lower end of the helix is held down by the bracket against upward movement due to electrodynamic action between the coils, and the movable plug-like contact c is provided with a soft iron ring q to improve the alignment of the field due to the helix in the axial direction of the helix. When, at break, an arc is drawn across the shortest path between the separating contacts the field is substantially at right-angles to it and causes it to rotate electrodynamically like the spoke of a wheel. In a modification, Fig. 2, the fixed copper electrode k has an outer part with saw-cuts r filled with insulation so as to constitute a helical coil connected to the lead-in terminal g at the upper end and integral with the remainder of the electrode at the lower end. The soft iron portion d is of cupped form fitting upon inturned portions of the electrode k and the plug contact is provided with an iron core. In another form, the orifice contact has over it a converging copper strip helix terminating at the reduced end in a connection with a supporting spider connected with the lead-in. The inner movable contact may be furnished with the coil to produce the field. The invention may be used in conjunction with the arrangement described in Specification 375,308 for holding the arc in the region of maximum blast.
Patent GB-1018975-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a granular material from a plastic composition and apparatus for performing the same
IPC: B29B9/02
Filed: 1963-03-01
Abstract: 1,018,975. Rolling plastic strands for granulating. O. FAHR. March 1, 1963 [April 28, 1962], No. 8377/63. Heading B5A. In the production of granular material a plastic composition is formed into strands 1<SP>11</SP>, 2<SP>11</SP> by being fed into the nip E between two rolls 1, 2 having relatively offset peripheral grooves 11, 21 the lands of one roll extending across, but not into, the grooves of the other roll, the said strands 1<SP>11</SP>, 2<SP>11 </SP>being retained in the grooves 11, 2<SP>1</SP>, by specially shaping the grooves, e.g. laterally fluting or undercutting them (Figs. 4, 5, not shown), until they reach a point on the periphery of the rolls remote from the nip E. Counterrotating discs or rollers 3 strip the strands from the grooves 11, 2<SP>1</SP> so that the strands are fed to a cutting mechanism which may be in the form of rotary knives 7, 7<SP>1</SP> To prevent any of the strands from being interconnected when they leave the nip E, a cutting element K is interposed between the rolls facing the nip and extending the full width of the rolls.
Patent GB-351008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in vehicles
IPC: B61F3/04
Filed: 1930-03-15
Abstract: 351,008. Amusement vehicles. TRAVER, H. G., West 24th Street, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. March 15, 1930, No. 8456. Convention date, March 20, 1929. [Class 132 (i).] An amusement-vehicle frame comprises a pair of members 11, 12, each member being supported by wheels 6 at one end and from the other member at the opposite end, the members being connected together to have relative movement about a vertical axis and also about a longitudinal axis on one of the members. The invention is shown applied to an electrically-propelled amusement vehicle in which the wheels 6 run on angle-section rails R, guide rollers 32 being adapted to bear against the vertical sides of the rails. The frame members 11, 12 are bolted at 13 to arms 10 having bosses 9 loosely mounted on the axles 7, 8, and are connected together by a ball-and-socket joint 15 which permits relative movement about a vertical axis and a longitudinal horizontal axis, any other movement being prevented by means of a roller 19 carried by the member 12 and bearing on a flat plate 18 fixed to the member 11. An electric motor 22 is suspended by straps 24 from a platform 23 mounted on brackets 25 on the frame member 12, and drives the axle 8 through a universal joint 26 and differential gearing. A bracket 27 fixed to the platform 23 and the axle casing maintains the motor and the axle casing in alignment. Power is supplied to the motor by means of shoes 28 which contact with conductor rails C and are pivoted at 29 to brackets 31 secured to the ends of the frame arms 10. The vehicle body (not shown) is secured to a frame 34 supported on the axles by means of springs 35 formed with loops 37 to receive rollers 38 carried by lugs 40 formed on the bosses 9 mounted on the axles. Longitudinal movement between the body and the axles is prevented by means of a curved arm 41 fixed to a transverse member 44 of the frame 12 and connected to the body frame 34 by a pivoted link 52. Bolts 48<1> extend loosely between the body frame and the main frame 11, 12, and prevent accidental separation of the body from the frame and also limit the vertical movement of the springs. The vehicle is prevented from leaving the rails by shoes 50 which are fixed to the bosses 9 and are adapted to engage the underside of the rails R. A train of vehicles may be connected together by coupling links 49 having ball-ends 48 which engage corresponding sockets in transverse members 45, 44 of the frame members 11, 12 respectively.
Patent GB-293368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for consuming smoke in furnaces
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 1927-03-28
Abstract: 293,368. Sykes, H. March 28, 1927, Air supply, heating; draught-inducers.-Apparatus for heating air for delivery beyond the fire to consume smoke is described as applied to steam-boiler furnaces and comprises a pipe a arranged to pass along one side flue of the boiler, thence by means of one or more coils f across the upper part of the rear flue and back along the other side flue to a point in front of the grate j, from whence a delivery conduit h, terminating in an upwardly directed #fish-tail" nozzle n, leads to the furnace flue d behind the bridge k. The air supplied to the pipe a may be either forced or induced by a fan or a steam jet may be disposed in the bell mouth o, in which latter case, the pipe a is formed with an expansion chamber p for thoroughly mixing the air and steam. The pipe a decreases in diameter progressively from the inlet n to the delivery nozzle n.
Patent GB-576266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with printing-devices for mailing and like machines
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1944-05-05
Abstract: 576,266. Post marking-machines. DEHN, F. B. (Pitney-Bowes Postage Meter Co.). May 5, 1944, No. 8568. [Class 100 (ii)] In a mailing machine the taking of non- metered impressions is prevented by the cooperation of a pair of obstructing devices which obstruct the surface of the printing-die 13 except at the moment when printing is effected by the raising of a platen 14 to press the letter L against the die. As shown in Fig. 2 at the commencement of the printing stroke the inking-roller 17 obstructs the die, and when this is withdrawn by the action of a lever 19 operated from the drive shaft 22 by a lever 24 and pin- and-slot connection, a rocking member 33 is moved counterclockwise against the action of a spring 36 by a cam slot 41 of a cam 39 on the shaft 22. This depresses the bent end 34 of the rocking member 33 through an aperture in the die as soon as the roller 17, has moved past the aperture. The rocking member is moved to withdraw its bent end 34 by the dwell 43 of the cam 39 and the platen 14 is moved at the same time to printing position and pressure is kept upon the letter until the cam member 39 reaches the end of its stroke as shown in Fig. 4. In this position a too 44 on the rear end of the rocking member 33 releases a latch 46 which normally holds a spring member 47 which on release moves under action of a spring 54 to the position shown in Fig. 5. On the return motion of the shaft 22 the cam 39 permits the end 34 to protrude again through the die, the movement being limited by engagement of the toe 44 with the member 47. The parts are finally restored to the position shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-696676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to yarn packages
Inventor: TAYLOR MATTHEW MICHAEL
IPC: B65H75/10
Filed: 1950-04-05
Abstract: 696,676. Bobbins. BRITISH CELANESE, Ltd. April 3, 1951 [April 5, 1950], No. 8576/50. Class 120(iii) A weft package support comprises a stem that tapers from the tip towards the base, first sharply inwards from a smooth annularly projecting wear-resisting surface and then more gradually inwards. In the embodiments illustrated the projecting surface may be constituted by a metal ring as at 10 or 22 pressed or moulded into the stem, or a protruding ridge as at 12 or 16 formed in the material of the support which may be metal, paper, wood, or moulded plastic material.
Patent GB-1108736-A (GB)
Title: A supply circuit or system for operating electric discharge lamps in series
IPC: H05B41/232
Filed: 1966-02-28
Abstract: 1,108,736. Supply systems for discharge lamps. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 28 Feb., 1966 [23 March, 1965], No. 8596/66. Heading H2H. Two groups of series-connected filamentheated discharge lamps L 1 -L 12  are supplied with alternating current of substantially square waveform by connecting between each group and its respective A.C. mains supply 18, 19 and 21, 22, capacitors C 1 C 2  and C 3 C 4 , each series combination of lamps and capacitors being connected in parallel with a saturable reactor X 1 X 2  arranged to saturate at a predetermined point in each half cycle of the mains supply, e.g. at or near the peak voltage. Operation of the circuit is discussed with reference to typical voltage waveforms across the capacitors, reactors and lamps, Fig. 5 (not shown), the lamp reversing suddenly in each half cycle when the reactor saturates and the capacitors discharge through the reactor-lamp circuit. The other circuit elements are conventional in construction and function. In another arrangement for two series-connected filament-heated lamps, Fig. 2 (not shown) the reactor is replaced by a five layer diode, which in turn may be replaced by other bidirectional semi-conductor switching arrangements, e.g. a silicon controlled rectifier or a four layer diode in a full wave bridge. The saturable reactor may be used as the starting transformer for the lamp circuit and such an arrangement, again for two series-connected lamps, is described, Fig. 4 (not shown). In this arrangement a further reactor (X3) is provided in series with the A.C. supply to perform the ballast current-limiting function and to isolate the lamp operating loop from the A.C. supply when the saturable reactor saturates to effect reversal of the lamp current.
Patent GB-566738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pneumatic control devices for use in association with weighing apparatus
IPC: G01G23/18
Filed: 1943-06-29
Abstract: 566,738. Valves. AVERY, Ltd., W. & T., and PAGE, A. E. June 29, 1943, No. 8611. [Class 135] Consists in a pneumatic control device for use in combination with weighing apparatus wherein means are associated with the weighbeam of a counterbalancing lever system for intercepting a pneumatic jet at predetermined periods to control a pneumatic relay system. As shown, a jet of air from a pipe p is directed, when unobstructed, by a nozzle c<1> to an intake pipe d<1> communicating with a diaphragm chamber e thereby causing a rubber diaphragm f to actuate a plunger h, pivoted rocker block j and two ball valves n<1>, n<2> within a valve casing m to which pressure air from the pipe p is supplied. Under these conditions the ball valves n<1>, n<2> are respectively open and closed, the air then passing through a pipe line q to cause the required action, e.g., a vibratory feed of material to the scale pan. When the requisite weight of material has been fed to the scale pan, the weighbeam a moves an attached vane b to intercept the air jet, with the result that the flexible diaphragm f is displaced by a spring g and the valves n<1>, n' divert the air supply to the atmosphere via a pipe o, the vibratory feed being consequently arrested. A second vane may be attached to the weighbeam to control, through a similar pneumatic relay, a dribble feed to the scale pan. The relay may be utilized for effecting a printing operation.
Patent GB-703430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in remote liquid level indicators
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 1951-04-13
Abstract: 703,430. Indicating liquid levels. GUY MOTORS, Ltd., and ROBERTS, G. P. April 15, 1952 [April 13, 1951], No. 8619/51. Class 123(1) An oil or other liquid level indicator for, say, the engine sump 3 of a motor vehicle comprises a tube 1 which extends through an aperture 2 in the top of the sump and is fitted near its lower closed end with a window 5 and also, opposite the latter, a mirror 8 adapted to project an image of the oil level axially therealong. The window is preferably marked at 13, 14 to indicate minimum and maximum allowable oil levels, or otherwise graduated, and a second mirror 9 may be fitted at the upper end of the tube 1 opposite a viewing aperture 10. The inside of the sump is illuminated by a small lamp 15. In a modification, the tube 1 is disposed externally of the sump with its window 5 sealed to an opening in the sump wall; alternatively the window is mounted on the sump wall independently of said tube.
Patent GB-560374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in razors, razor blade holders, and the like
IPC: B26B21/00
Filed: 1942-06-30
Abstract: 560,374. Safety razors. MATTHEWMAN, W. June 30, 942, Nos. 9032 and 13017. [Class 30] In safety razors with the blade clamped between two pivoted jaws, the pivot axis being in the central plane of the jaws when clamped, the handle is or may be in the direction of length of the blade so that the blade can be correctly stropped whilst in the holder. In one form, Fig. 3, the jaws 22, 24 are hinged on a pin 26 having a central aperture for a handle 50 when shaving and an end aperture when shaving or stropping. The' blade 40 is single or doubleedged and is received by corresponding recesses in the jaws, which may carry a retaining plate. Pins or abutments may be formed on one jaw or the plate to position the blade and they may engage apertures in the opposite jaw. The handle has a sleeve 54 with a lug 64 which engages the jaws in either central or end positions to clamp them together, one jaw being secured to the hinge pin. The safety guard 80 is detachable and surrounds the edges of the jaws, having a slight rocking movement about the pivot. In a modification, Fig. 6, each jaw 104, 106 is integral with a handle member 108, 110, the pivot'extending along the jaws and handle, a pivoted clip 126 securing the parts in closed position. The jaws have slots 238, 145 to receive lugs 142, 143, Fig. 10, on the retaining plate 42. The plate is positioned by a lug 131 or two short lugs entering similar slots in one of the jaws. A detachable guard may be provided with the modification of Fig. 6. Specification 368,631 is referred to.
Patent GB-1035593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to low-pressure mercury vapour discharge lamps
IPC: H01J61/54
Filed: 1965-03-03
Abstract: 1,035,593. Fluorescent discharge lamps. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 3, 1965 [March 6, 1964], No. 9077/65. Heading H1D. A starting strip 6, Fig. 1 (not shown), from 1 to 10 mm. wide, provided under the luminescent layer 5 of a low-pressure mercury vapour discharge lamp and not connected to either of the electrodes 3 and 4 has a part, between at least one of the electrodes and a point at a distance from this electrode which is smaller than onefifth of the distance between the electrodes, in electrically conducting contact with the discharge plasma. The contact may be effected by a bare portion 7 of the strip 6 or by providing on the luminescent layer a small contact strip 11, Fig. 2 (not shown), which is preferably of the same material as the strip 6. A suitable material is a mixture of graphite powder, butylacetate, monoethylglycolether, nitrocellulose and powdered glass in specified proportions. The starting strip may be transparent or opaque. if opaque, it is preferably less than 4 mm. wide.
Patent GB-115726-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating the Level of Liquids in Vessels.
Inventor: HIGGINSON JOSEPH
IPC: G01F23/16
Filed: 1917-06-25
Abstract: 115,726. Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. June 25, 1917. Indicators actuated by pressure of head of liquid.-Relates to an indicator intended particularly for use on the petrol tanks of motor-cars, &c., of the kind comprising a U-tube a containing the indicating-liquid and connected to the tank c by pipes b, b<1>, means being provided for forcing air into the pipe b extending to the bottom of the tank so as to expel the liquid from the pipe, thus transmitting the pressure of the head of liquid in the tank to the liquid in the U-tube. Air is forced into the pipe b through a branch d opening into an airbell f moving in a liquid container g. When the bell is lifted, a fresh supply of air enters through an opening h which is normally closed by a ball valve pressed against its seat by a spring. In place of the air-bell, the compressed air or exhaust gases supplied to the tank to force the fuel into the carburettor may be led into the pipe b through the branch d.
Patent GB-685319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of plain bearings
Inventor: TAIT WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B21K1/04
Filed: 1950-04-13
Abstract: 685,319. Making bearing shells. GLACIER METAL CO., Ltd. April 13, 1951 [April 13, 1950], No. 9122/60. Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv). Bending formers.-Half-bearing liners are made by pressing a blank 2 into a recess in a die 1 by a resilient mandrel which spreads laterally to increase the radial pressure near the joint faces. The lower die 1 is supported on abutments 3 adjustable by screws 3a, 3b. The flexible mandrel 6 is secured to a member 5 actuated by a ram 7 through adjustable abutments 8. On the downstroke of the ram 7 the pressure on the horns of the bearing blank is increased by the transverse deformation of the mandrel. The pressure applied by the mandrel is modified by controlling the flexure of the dies 1,5 by adjustment of the abutments 3, 8. In a modification, Fig. 2, not shown, the mandrel is split longitudinally and is prestressed by a spacer connecting it to the member 5.
Patent GB-396336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric condensers
IPC: H01G4/22
Filed: 1933-03-27
Abstract: 396,336. Condensers. ELEKTRIZITATS-AKT.-GES. HYDRAWERK, 32, Drontheimerstrasse, Berlin. March 27, 1933, No. 9233. Convention date, March 29, 1932. Drawings to Specification. [Class 38 (ii).] For impregnating the paper &c. dielectric of a condenser a mixture of castor oil and a solid or viscous material is used. A suitable composition is castor oil 50 per cent, the remainder being ozokerite, or paraffin wax or a product of chlor-naphthalene.
Patent GB-1277699-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator door liners having mountings for removable shelves
Inventor: LEMOINE MARCEL
IPC: F25D23/04
Filed: 1970-02-26
Abstract: 1277699 Cabinets GENERAL MOTORS (FRANCE) 19 April 1971 [26 Feb 1970] 9261/70 Heading A4B [Also in Division F4] A refrigerator door liner 2 having a centre panel 3 formed with a pair of vertical opposite side flanges 4 includes a horizontal flange 5 arranged to support a removable wire shelf 7, a pair of Cages 8 defining a groove 9 formed adjacent each end of the support flange 5 and a retainer socket 10 formed in the back of the vertical flange 4 within the groove 9. A stirrup 11 having side arms 12 embraces the side walls of the shelf 7. To retain it securely on the horizontal support flanges 5. The side arms 12 of the stirrup are resilient and each has an outer projecting peg 13, the pegs being inserted in the apertures 10 forming the retainer socket.