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Patent GB-386601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shaft-lubricating devices
IPC: F16N7/12
Filed: 1932-09-15
Abstract: 386,601. Capillary-action lubricating. DELEPIERRE, F., 57, Rue Clarisse, Haubourdin, France. Sept. 15, 1932, No. 25687. Convention date, Sept. 24, 1931. [Class 12 (iii).] The drum shaft 1 of a self-acting mule is supported in a half brass 5 carried by a bracket 16 and is lubricated by a felt pad 10 which is provided with a wick 9 arranged within an arcuate oil - box 8 carried by the bracket 16 and which is pressed against the shaft by a spring 11 acting against a part 12 of the pad, which is guided in grooves or between runners in the box. A spring plate 13 closes the end of the box and an opening through which the spring 11 is inserted, and is retained in position by being sprung into recesses 14, 15. Alternatively, the pad 10 may have an extension which serves to close the end of the box. A ribbon 18 is attached to the pad to facilitate its withdrawal from the box.
Patent GB-412072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to means for conveying material in mines
IPC: E21F13/06
Filed: 1933-09-16
Abstract: 412,072. Conveying from working face in mines. MINING ENGINEERING CO., Ltd., Meco Works, Worcester, and MOORE, M. S., Ivanhoe, Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire. Sept. 16, 1933, No. 25716. [Classes 78 (i) and 78 (iv).] Material is transferred from the conveyer of a loading machine 1 to the long-wall conveyer 5 over plates or bridges extending between the mine props 6 and forming a continuous connection across the gap by a sliding engagement with the machine as it moves alongside the conveyer 5. In one form, Fig. 3, a series of plates 7 rest upon brackets 8 adjustably mounted on the props, and the upper beaded edge 9 of each plate in turn is engaged by a grooved member 10 on the loading machine as the latter is moved along, the plates to the rear of the machine being taken to the front after the machine has passed them. A stepped guide plate on the rear part of the machine lifts the rear plate above the casing of the machine and the plate may then be turned over about its beaded edge on to the machine. A plug-and-socket connection, Fig. 4, is provided between the beaded edges of adjacent plates, forming a flexible connection. In a modification, Fig. 7, plates 17 mounted on legs 18 rest upon the long-wall conveyer, between the props, and a hinged flap 16 on the loading machine moves along the upper edges of the plates.
Patent GB-656127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to radio navigation systems
IPC: G01S1/30
Filed: 1948-10-08
Abstract: 656,127. Radio navigation. DECCA RECORD CO., Ltd., O'BRIEN, W. J., BRIDGES, D. E., HENDLEY, D. A., EASY, M. H., and VICKERS, J. Oct. 8, 1948, No. 25734/49. Divided out of 656,108. Drawings to Specification. [Class 40 (vii)] The subject-matter of this Specification is identical with that described in Specification 656,108. The claims are directed to a radio navigation system in which a succession of unmodulated radio signals are radiated by fixed transmitting apparatus having spaced transmitters to provide a succession of positional information indications at a mobile receiver and wherein the frequency of radiation from one of the transmitters may be changed to signal the different transmissions to the receiver which is provided with means responsive to such signals of changed frequency to control the position indicating apparatus. Specifications 620,479, 630,698, 656,123, 656,125, 656,128 and 656,129 also are referred to.
Patent GB-425179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of sulphuric acid by the contact process
IPC: C01B17/775
Filed: 1933-09-18
Abstract: Sulphurous gases are partly oxidized by means of a solid catalyst in known manner, and the residual gases after absorption of the sulphur trioxide in sulphuric acid are subjected to the action of a dissolved or suspended catalyst.  The latter may be manganese sulphate, ferric sulphate, or an oxide or sulphate of vanadium, chromium, or tin, dissolved or suspended in dilute sulphuric acid.  The reaction may be effected in one or more towers or in centrifugal or other type of gas washing apparatus. The temperatures of the gas entering and leaving the second stage are controlled so as to facilitate evaporation and yield an acid of maximum strength.  The treatment with dissolved or suspended catalyst may be applied to the exit gases of an existing contact process.  Specification 286,980, [Class 1 (i)], is referred to.
Patent GB-443626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to compressors for gaseous fluids
IPC: F04C29/02
Filed: 1935-09-18
Abstract: 443,626. Rotary compressors. BOSCH AKT.-GES., R., 4, Militarstrasse, Stuttgart, Germany. Sept. 18, 1935, No. 25843. Convention date, Sept. 18, 1934. Addition to 428,417. [Class 110 (ii)] [See also Group II] The compressor 3 having an eccentric piston 2 on a shaft 1, is of the form described in the parent Specification, and delivers compressed gas and lubricating oil through a conduit 4 to a chamber 5. The latter is shaped as shown and arranged eccentrically in a rotating disc 6 so that the centrifugal forces of the eccentric masses 6, 2, are balanced. Duo to centrifugal action the oil passes out of a hole 9, and the compressed gases through a hole 13 which lies nearer than 9 to the axis of rotation.
Patent GB-1493742-A (GB)
Title: Conduit means for corrosive substances
IPC: F28F9/18
Filed: 1975-06-18
Abstract: 1493742 Coated tubes BORSIG GmbH 18 June 1975 [19 June 1974] 25975/75 Heading F2P A coated tube 1 consists of a central portion 2 susceptible to damage from the substance it is carrying and two end portions 3 resistant to such damage, an inner or outer protective coating 5 extending over the central portion 2 and over the adjoining parts of the end portions 3 but leaving uncoated outer end regions 6 of the end portions 3 by which the tubes are mounted on a tubeplate 11. The coating 5 may extend into the region of the end portions 3 where they are mounted on the tubeplate and the coating may only be on inner wall 12, or may be on both inner and outer walls 12 and 13, of the tube. To protect the end of the coating the inner or outer surfaces of the end portions may be recessed (Figs. 3 and 4 (not shown)) or the uncoated end regions of the end portions 3 may be of increased thickness (Figs. 5, 6, 7, 8 (not shown)). The tube is joined to the tubeplate 11, by either rolling the tube into the tubeplate, rolling the tubeplate on to the tube, together with welding in either case or alternatively by welding alone.
Patent GB-1445210-A (GB)
Title: Benzothiazole derivatives
IPC: C07D277/82
Filed: 1974-06-12
Abstract: 1445210 Benzothiazole derivatives NIPPON SODA CO Ltd 12 June 1974 [2 July 1973] 26025/74 Heading C2C Novel benzothiazole derivatives of Formula I where R is Cl, C 1 -C 4  alkyl or methoxy, are prepared by (a) reacting a compound of Formula II with N,N - dimethylcarbamoyl chloride in the presence of NaH in an inert organic solvent, or (b) reacting a compound of Formula II with phosgene in the presence of (C 2 H 5 )O.BF 3  in an inert organic solvent and reacting the resultant compound with dimethylamine. The compounds of Formula I are used in herbicidal compositions.
Patent GB-1242931-A (GB)
Title: Halogen-containing plastics articles incorporating substances for preventing or reducing consequential damage due to the action of hydrogen halide evolved from burning halogen-containing plastics material
Inventor: OELENHEINZ KURT
IPC: C08K3/016
Filed: 1969-05-21
Abstract: 1,242,931. Laminates. SUDDEUTSCHE KABELWERKE ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG DER VEREINIGTE DEUTSCHE METALLWERKE A.G. 21 May, 1969 [21 May, 1968], No. 26039/69. Heading B5N. [Also in Division C3]  Articles made from halogen-containing plastics materials which liberate hydrogen chloride on burning contain a substance of a nature, and in sufficient amount, which liberates a volatile compound which combines with all the hydrogen chloride when burning occurs and which is incorporated in another material attached to the halogen-containing plastics. There may also be present a compound which facilitates the liberation of the volatile compound e.g. a metal oxide. In examples are used dicyanogen diamide, urea, ammonium sulphate, sec. ammonium phosphate and combinations thereof in amounts of 90-120 phr together with magnesium, zinc or titanium oxide in butyl rubber sheeting laminated to P.V.C. sheet.
Patent GB-1145838-A (GB)
Title: Animal feeding stuffs
IPC: A23K10/33
Filed: 1965-06-21
Abstract: 1,145,838. Animal food. N. P. BRAY. 20 June, 1966 [21 June, 1965], No. 26044/65. Heading A2B. A product for inducing animals (e.g. cows) to enter buildings or other confined spaces comprises sugar flavoured with molasses and aniseed, the product having a smell and taste attractive to the animals. The product, which may be in block, sheet or liquid form, may be prepared from granulated sugar, brown sugar, liquid glucose, molasses, whole grain barley and aniseed oil.
Patent GB-382028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to yarn feeding mechanism for knitting machines
IPC: D04B9/10
Filed: 1931-09-17
Abstract: 382,028. Knitting-machines. SPIERS, Ltd., W. and SPIERS, E., XL Works, Walnut Street, Leicester. Sept. 17, 1931, No. 26053. [Class 74 (ii).] The yarnfeeders are arranged radially or substantially radially with respect to a common centre so that each feeder may in turn be caused to take up more or less the same position with respect to the needles. The invention is described in connection with a superposed cylinder machine, in which the space available for yarn supply is restricted. Alternatively the feeders may be arranged in two groups, as shown in Fig. 4, converging upon centres located closely adjacent to one another. The feeders 1 are preferably arranged in convergent grooves 3 in a plate 4, and each feeder is provided with rack teeth 10 on one edge to engage a toothed segment 11. The segments 11 are arranged side by side on a spindle 12 and are held by a spring 17 in engagement with pins 15 upon a pattern drum 13. The teeth on the feeders and segments 11 are helically cut to correspond with the convergence of the grooves. Yarn trapping and severing devices, one for each feeder, may be provided, each device comprising a pivoted part 41, a fixed part 43, and a lever 45 on the part 41 engaging a cam on the underside of the feeder 1 for actuating the device. A member 59 having a roller 60 at its outer end may be provided for engaging the yarn and holding it in position to be taken by the needles.
Patent GB-221668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the construction of walls, for buildings or other structures
IPC: E04B2/84
Filed: 1923-10-19
Abstract: 221,668. McCaughan, W. Oct. 19, 1923. Reinforced-concrete walls; reinforced brick walls; brick - laying machines. -Concrete walls are moulded by means of a plurality of casings 1 each comprising side plates 2, 3. and end distance-pieces, and formed with means to allow interlocking or like connection between adjacent casings in the same horizontal or vertical line, the arrangement being such that the distancepieces remain in the wall whilst the side-plates may be edther left in the wall or removed. The casing shown in Fig. 1 is provided with one removable side 2, and the other side is adapted to receive wooden battens 4 between top and bottom flangus. When the wall is moulded, lathing 21 may be secured to the battens 4. Projecting end flanges 12 adapted to enter the open end of the adjacent casing are provided on each cas. ing. An alternative form of casing consists of flanges at the ends secured by nuts and bolts or wire or metal clasps. Vertical metal standards 13 may be positioned in the wall, as shown in Fig. 11, being formed with openings 14 to receive the projecting flanges 12. The standards may be telescopic to facilitate erection on uneven ground. The casings in the lowest row may be formed with bottoms 15. A casing for double walls is formed with a cavity 6 between outer and inner parts 7, 8, as shown in Fig. 5, and the plate 9 may be removed after moulding. The standards for a double wall are formed with three vertical rows of openings. Instead of pouring concrete into the casings, brickwork may be built up in the casings, the sides of the casings being removed after erection of the wall.
Patent GB-535774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for measuring and delivering liquids
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 1939-09-19
Abstract: 535,774. Delivering measured quantities of liquid. BEASLEY, H. H., and BEASLEY, FRENCH & CO., Ltd. Sept. 19, 1939, No. 26135. [Class 106 (v)] In a liquid measuring apparatus in which a measuring chamber 2 is periodically charged by the displacement of a float or other body 10 relatively to the liquid reservoir 1, surging or frothing of the liquid in the measuring chamber 2 is prevented by the provision of an air vent tube 11 arranged coaxially with the measuring chamber and supported by distance pieces 15 so as to depend slightly below its rim 3 and afford a narrow annular mouth 12 for admission of the liquid. The outer surface of the lower end of the tube 11 may be flared. The liquid is discharged from the measuring chamber after each filling by raising a valve 7 at the base of the chamber by engagement of a flange 8 on the valve stem with the rim of the carton or other receptacle to be filled.
Patent GB-916341-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle wheel mounting assembly including a ball joint
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1959-07-30
Abstract: 916,341. Ball-joints. MOOG INDUSTRIES Inc. July 30, 1959 [Aug. 25, 1958], No. 26160/59. Class 65 (2). In a vehicle wheel-mounting assembly a ball-joint comprises an open-ended socket mounted on a part of the assembly and an adjustably positionable plug having a seating surface which exerts a thrust on the ball head, the plug being maintained in adjustment by a screw-threaded thrust means which extends outwardly through the closure at the end of the socket and is formed with tool-engaging surfaces, a locking nut being provided on the thrust means outside the socket to bear upon the closure. In the ball joint shown in Fig. 1, a cylindrical socket 14 is secured to a control arm 23 by means of integral lugs 22 and contains a wear ring 18 mating with a part-spherical bearing member 19 for the stud 20. A plug 26 mating with the part spherical stud head 21, has screw-threaded engagement with the socket 14 and is formed with an integral screw-threaded extension 30 which extends out of the socket and carries a lock nut 34 by means of which the plug may be secured in its adjusted position. A non-circular passage 31 is formed through the plug and extension for engagement by an adjusting tool, and serves also as a lubricant channel, a lubricant fitting 32 being provided. Alternatively, the lubricant fitting may be located in the position 32a. Lubricant passages 28 are also formed through the plug 26. In a modification (Fig. 5, not shown), the socket 14 is externally threaded and is screwed into a receiving eye in the control arm 23, a separate plate-like closure being provided over the open end of the socket for engagement by the lock nut 34, and in a further modification (Fig. 3, not shown), the stud has a part spherical head in engagement with the wear ring 18, and a part spherical bearing member is disposed on a trunnion projecting from the plane diametrical face of the head and mates with the plug 26, a wear cap being disposed between the bearing member and the head. In the ball joint shown in Fig. 7, the stud head 43a is formed with a part-spherical socket 76 to receive the complementary end of an adjustable plug 78 which is threadedly mounted in a socket closure plate 79 threaded into the bore of the socket and is locked by a nut 51. In Fig. 9 socket 84 and the closure 92 have flanges 85, 93 for attachment to the control arm 23b and the stud head 91 mates with a laterally and axially movable plug 95 abutting a thrust means 97. An antifriction bearing 90 is interposed between the stud head 91 and a pressedmetal bearing block 89. In a modification (Fig. 11, not shown), a stud, wear ring and partspherical bearing member similar to those of Fig. 1 are included in an externally-threaded cylindrical socket screwed into a bearing eye in a control arm and are adjusted by a plug and thrust means similar to those of Fig 9.
Patent GB-768375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of shoes
Inventor: FERRARI GUISEPPE
IPC: B29D35/00
Filed: 1954-09-09
Abstract: 768,375. Vulcanizing rubber soles to uppers. SOC. PER AZIONI. A. FERRARI & FIGLI. Sept. 9, 1954, No. 26192/54. Class 87(2). A toe cap and heel counter are vulcanized on a canvas upper at the same time as is the sole by apparatus comprising a last 14, jaws 19, 20, having upwardly-extending parts 21, 22 which form the cap and counter, and a lower mould part 3. The part 3 is fixed on a stationary bed 2. The last and jaws are secured to a plate 13 pivotally mounted at 12 on rods 10 secured to a crosshead 10. The plate 13 can be turned about a horizontal axis through 180 degrees so that the last and jaws may face upwardly, for fitting the upper onto the last, or downwardly as shown. The jaws are adjustably pivoted at one side on a rod 15 depending from the plate 13, and, when the plate faces upwardly, are clamped on the upper (on the last) by means of a locking rod 23. The jaws are also forced towards the last by means of a screw-actuated rod 16, acting on the other side of the jaws. Then a mass of crude rubber is placed on the part 3, and the plate is turned to the downwardlyfacing position shown and lowered by actuation of a pneumatic piston 5 which depresses the crosshead 6. The parts 3, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22 are thus brought together to form a moulding space, and heat is applied to cure the rubber. The piston 5 is then reversed, to allow the plate to be raised by springs 30.
Patent GB-1318151-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for washing and drying a textile web
IPC: D01B3/04
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1318151 Textile treatment BRUCKNERAPPARATEBAU MICHELSTADT GmbH 19 April 1971 [2 April 1970] 26197/71 Heading D1L Apparatus for washing and drying a textile web 6 comprises an endless mesh belt 7 and tenter chains 17 for carrying the web through at least one washing zone 12 and a hot air drying zone, the washing zone containing at least one washing unit in which at least one spray device (e.g. 18) sprays liquid onto the web 6, there being a liquid removal device (18) which establishes a downward air stream through the web after it has been sprayed with washing liquid. As shown spray devices 18, 18a and 18b spray washing liquid and air stream liquid removal devices 19, 19a and 19b remove at least part of this liquid. Containers 20, 20a and 20b collect this removed liquid, liquid from containers 20a and 20b being fed to the preceding spray device 18, 18a respectively. The liquid from container 20 is purified by apparatus 24 and passed to container 20b. The atmosphere of the washing zone is likewise pumped (pump 26) to the apparatus 24, the washing liquid being organic solvent. Purified air is passed to the air stream devices 19 to 19b. Suction air nozzles under the web may be provided in place of the nozzles 19 to 19b shown, and the width over which the spray devices and air nozzles operate may be variable. The walls of chamber 12 may be cooled to condense solvent thereon, if it is cold solvent, or may be heated in the case of hot solvent to prevent such condensation which would drip onto the web 6. To aid the removal of solvent from the web, the web 6 can be vibrated. In the drying zone (Fig. 1, not shown) the web is dried by circulating hot air (which may be passed to apparatus 24 to reclaim the solvent) after which zone the web may be passed through an airing zone in which it is subject to a clean air stream, through a fixing zone in which it is subject to high temperature (180-200‹C) and through a cooling zone.
Patent GB-255588-A (GB)
Title: A method for drying hay and other crops
IPC: F26B9/10
Filed: 1925-08-04
Abstract: 255,588. Cavenagh, E. Aug. 4, 1925. Crops, preserving.-Hay &c. is dried by natural draught by being stacked around a central cavity which is surmounted by a smaller ventilating shaft or space. The cavity is formed by a drum having a cover which supports a tripod carrying a plumb bob which can be aligned with a spike on the cover so as to ensure that the axis of the cavity is vertical. A hurdle is placed over the top of the cavity and the ventilating shaft is formed by a sack of hay supported on the hurdle. To prevent birds &c. entering the stack a frame of wire netting is placed across the upper part of the shaft.
Patent GB-859206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the canning of fuel elements for use in nuclear reactors
Inventor: WATTS BERNARD NELSON
IPC: G21C21/14
Filed: 1957-08-20
Abstract: 859,206. Coating by vapour deposition. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO. Ltd. Aug. 14, 1958 [Aug. 20, 1957], No. 26270/57. Class 82(2) [Also in Group XL(a)] A uranium rod 10 is coated by vapour deposition with niobium 0.1 to 0.2 microns thick before insertion in an aluminium sheath. The rod 10 is rotated by a motordriven magnet 19 during coating. A number of parallel connected tantalum heaters 21 are used, each heater being of U-shaped cross-section and carrying a strip 22 of niobium. After two hours heating the average composition of the coating is 50% Nb, 50% Ta. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 790,334.
Patent GB-627308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in exothermic compositions for use in hair waving
IPC: C09K5/16
Filed: 1946-08-31
Abstract: 627,308. Heating by chemical action. BUTCHER, L. M., and CLARK, D. Aug. 31, 1946, No. 26272. [Class 64(ii)] An exothermic pad' for use in permanent hair waving contains magnesium powder mixed with iron, copper, nickel, lead, tin or zinc powder and an inert diluent such as kaolin or Fuller's Earth. An ionisable salt may be included, for activation purposes when the pad is moistened. A metal or other packet which may be pervious is used to contain the chemicals. Specifications 475,411, 521,215, 556,636 and 579,246, [Group II], are referred to. The Provisional Specification refers to Specifications 225,256, [Class 131], 400,943, 457,230 and 461,740.
Patent GB-1315266-A (GB)
Title: Negative electrode for a lead-acid accumulator
IPC: H01M4/64
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1315266 Storage batteries SOC FULMEN and MANUFACTURE D'ACCUMULATEURS D'OBJETS MOULES 19 April 1971 [3 April 1970] 26277/71 Heading H1B A negative plate for a lead-acid accumulator is made from a basic material of lower density than lead and provided with three successive coatings consisting of a first inner coating of copper, a second coating of a metal which is a good conductor of electricity, other than lead or copper, and has a thickness less than 50 microns, and a third coating of lead less than 80 microns thick. As shown, two known positive grids 4 and 6 of antimony and lead alloy are spaced from negative grids 5, 7, and 9 by separators 10 of regenerated cellulose impregnated with a polystyrene resin. The tails 11 extend through a P.V.C. cover 2 sealed by an epoxy resin layer 3 and are soldered to a copper wire 12. The basic material of the negative plates may be polystyrene, polypropylene, or an ethylene and propylene copolymer, but is preferably a copolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. The copper coating is deposited by metallization in vacuo, and the other two coatings by electroplating or by flame atomization. The second coating is preferably tin or silver. Preferred thicknesses of the various coatings are given in the Specification.