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Patent GB-206657-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine
IPC: G07F11/16
Filed: 1922-10-04
Abstract: 206,657. Allen, D. Oct. 4, 1922. Delivery of articles stored in piles; changegiving apparatus. - A vending machine, which delivers two articles from different piles or which may be arranged to deliver one article and a packet of change, comprises a semi-cylindrical rotatable member 30, Figs. 1 and 2, freed by the insertion of a coin and adapted to deliver an article 17, transferred to it from a pile in a storage tube 14 on the last actuation' of the machine, to a hinged tray 43<1> which is actuated by a lever 40 engaged by a pin 34 on the member 30 to project the articles through a delivery opening 13. The member 30, rotated forwardly by hand, is returned by a spring and is connected by a link 27 to a plunger 25 sliding on guides 21, 22 beneath the pile and adapted, on the return of the member 30, to push the lowest article of the pile through an opening 19 on to the flat surface of the member, where it is retained by a curved arm 32 and by a portion 26<1> depending from the guides 21, 22. A second article or a packet of change 46 is delivered from a second storage tube 47, Fig. 4, by a pusher 50 actuated against the action of a spring 55 by a lug 54 on the member 30. The size of the delivery opening 19 in the storage tube 14 is regulated by an adjustable retainer plate 20. Empty machines, locking.-When the tube 14 is empty complete operation of the member 30 is prevented by an arm 44 hinged at 45 to the side of the casing and having its free end resting in a notch 33 in the curved guard 32. Normally the arm is raised clear by contact with the article 17 on the member 30, but, if no article is present, the end of the arm engages the flat surface and prevents a complete forward rotation of the member 30.
Patent GB-186932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bumpers, buffers, fenders or the like for motor vehicles
IPC: B60R19/28
Filed: 1922-10-05
Abstract: 186,932. New York Wire & Spring Co., (Assignees of Wernig, F. A.), Oct. 5, 1921, [Convention date]. Obstruction removers.-An obstruction remover for a vehicle comprises a. transverse bar supported by flat spring arms which are connected by brackets to the chassis side-bars, each spring arm being connected intermediate of the length of the transverse bar and bent outwardly so that its free end is adjacent the free end of the transverse bar and spaced from it by means of a spring. The transverse bar 1 is supported by flat spring arms 4 which are connected by brackets 7 to the lamp bracket 9 and chassis side-bar 2<a>. The free ends of the spring arm 4 and the transverse member 1 are separated by a spring 15. A modification is described in which the two spring arms 4 are formed from a single piece.
Patent GB-260604-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of alkylnaphthalenes
IPC: C07C2/86
Filed: 1926-10-28
Abstract: 260,604. I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.- Ges., (Assignees of Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius & Briining). Oct. 28, 1925, [Convention date]. Samples furnished. Lubricants for machinery.-Alkylnaphthalenes are prepared by causing an alkyl halide to act at a raised temperature, under pressure or not, upon naphthalene or a homologue or alkyloxy derivative thereof in the presence of a metal halide and an agent capable of binding hydrochloric acid, such as zinc oxide. By fractional distillation of the product of the reaction the substitution products may be separated, fractions being formed which can be utilized as lubricating oils for refrigerating machines. In examples naphthalene is heated in a closed vessel with (1) zinc oxide, zinc chloride, and methyl chloride; (2) zinc chloride, magnesium oxide, and methyl chloride: (3) zinc oxide, iron chloride, methyl chloride: (4) zinc chloride, zinc oxide, and ethyl chloride.
Patent GB-535422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to air and gas cleaners, especially for producer gas
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 1939-10-03
Abstract: 535,422. Gas washers. AC-SPHINX SPARKING PLUG CO.. Ltd., BIRABEN, H. E., PAULLEY, R. V., and BROWNE, D. B. Oct. 3, 1939, Nos. 27066/39 and 7881/40. [Class 55 (ii)] A gas washer, especially for producer gas, consists of two superposed units separated by an air expansion chamber, one of the units being of the kind in which the gas is caused to impinge on the surface of a liquid and is then passed upwards through wire mesh wetted by the liquid. The other unit is a dry or wet scrubber. The washer is in two separable containers a, b locked together. on a sealed joint c by a pivoted bar d and nut f. Gas entering tangentially at h passes downwards through an annular space, and upwards through wetted coke i in a lower scrubber g. Water is supplied by a central pipe k dipping into a sump l. The gas then passes through an expansion chamber j on to the surface of oil above an annular ledge p and up through wire mesh moistened by the oil carried in the gas. The oil level may be lowered for high engine suction and vice versa, by connecting a tube inserted in the oil to the engine manifold, so that oil is sucked into the tube and the working level in the washer is lowered by increased engine suction
Patent GB-689754-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for laying subterraneous cables
IPC: H02G1/06
Filed: 1950-11-06
Abstract: 689,754. Trenching-machines SCHNEIDER, K. A. Nov. 6, 1950 [Sept. 2, 1950], No. 27116/50. Class 68(i) [Also in Group XXXVI] In an apparatus for cable-laying there is provided a rotating cylinder 6 having on its periphery cutting tools 7 that are inclined outwards and downwards, said cutting tools dislodging the soil from in front of the cylinder, rolling it around the periphery thereof and depositing it at the rear in a compressed state so that there is no increase in the volume of the soil, whilst the cable 9, which is guided through the cylinder in a concentric tube 8, is laid beneath the displaced soil. The power unit and digging unit may either be mounted in a balanced position on the undercarriage of a single axle vehicle or can be slidably mounted on a carriage that is rotatable about a. horizontal axis on a multiaxle vehicle.
Patent GB-271518-A (GB)
Abstract: 271,518. Lampen-und Metallwarenfabriken R. Ditmar Geb. Br³nner Akt.-Ges., (Assignees of Doman, A.). May 22, 1926, [Convention date]. Wick burners, annular and flat flame; flamespreaders; vaporizing-apparatus. - The upper edge of the wick of an oil lamp is covered by a cap consisting of a flanged plate or disc formed with perforations at which the flame burns. Fig. 1 shows an oil lamp in which the fuel container 1 is fitted with a central draught tube 5 carrying at its upper end an air deflector plate 7 which may be vertically adjusted to control the central air supply by a rod 9 operated by means of a handle 13. The wick 6 fitted in a vertically adjustable sleeve 15 is covered by a ring-shaped cap 21 which is formed with perforations 21<a>. Air is admitted to the wick externally through apertures 18, 19 in the burner basket, the apertures 19 being regulable by rotating an apertured ring 20. The metal pressed out in forming the apertures 19 may be bent upwardly to form tongues 19<a> for holding the lamp glass 24. The wick is ignited initially below the flange 21<b> of the cap 21. This causes vapour to issue through the perforations 21<a>. On this vapour being or becoming ignited the wick is lowered to extinguish the flame below the cap and the lamp glass is placed in position. The heat transmitted from the cap will then continue to vaporize the fuel on the wick and so maintain the flame while the air currents feeding the flame play on the wick and keep it cool so that heat is not conducted to the container 1. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, the cap 21 carries a perforated hood 23 fitted with a flame-spreading plate 22. The cap 21 may also carry a perforated sheetmetal or wire-gauze ring 25 to prevent, the flame from striking back to the free surface of the wick. By adjusting the wick or air draught, oscillations may be communicated to the ring 25 causing the emission of a loud note which may be used for signalling purposes. In another modification the cap carries a conical shield which directs the external air to the flame. In a further modification an incandescent mantle carried by the rod 9 may be adjusted vertically until enveloped by the flame from the wick. Caps for use on flat wicks may be arranged to give a flat flame or, as shown in Fig. 8, may be combined with a hollow perforated ring 30 so as to give a circular flame.
Patent GB-1116653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to welding shields
Inventor: KARLSSON KARL GUNNAR
IPC: A61F9/06
Filed: 1965-06-26
Abstract: 1,116,653. Stud and socket fastenings. LAMINO A.B. 26 June, 1965, No. 27177/65. Heading E2B. [Also in Division G2] A protective glass is held in an opening of a welder's mask or the like by means of a number of elastic plugs each comprising a stem 7 having a head 8 at one end and an intermediate flange 9 such that when the plug is pulled through a hole in the mask adjacent the opening the head 8 and the flange 9 engage the inner and outer surfaces of the mask respectively, the head 8 being sufficiently large to extend over part of the protective glass and thus retain it in position.
Patent GB-974588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to toy spinning tops
IPC: A63H1/20
Filed: 1963-07-09
Abstract: 974,588. Spinning tops. F. FUCHS, [trading as MARTIN FUCHS METALLWARENFABRIK]. July 9, 1963 [July 10, 1962], No. 27213/63. Heading A6S. A toy spinning top comprises a translucent stationary conical spirally-stepped part 4 and a rotary plain cone 5 therein whereby balls 11 are rolled up the spiral during rotation of said cone, whereupon they pass through an aperture 12 and roll down the outside of the spiral and drop ultimately through an aperture to the inside of the spiral again. In a second embodiment the outer cone 1<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 2, is rotated to roll the balls 11<SP>1</SP> up the outer spiral surface of a stationary cone 4. Upon reaching an aperture 12<SP>1</SP> at the top of the cone the balls pass down through a duct 18 to the bottom of the cone again.
Patent GB-1056892-A (GB)
Title: Impulse generator
IPC: G10K9/12
Filed: 1964-07-01
Abstract: 1,056,892. Reciprocating electric motors. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Inc. July 1, 1964 [July 1, 1963 (2)], No.27223/64. Heading H2A. [Also in Division H4] A shock-wave generating transducer for use, for example, as a seismic source operates by the mutual repulsion of conductors fed with opposite currents from a suddenly discharged condenser. The conductors may be fed in series or parallel. The conductor may comprise a simple flat loop which expands by mutual repulsion of its conductors (Fig. 1b, not shown) or a pair of coils placed face-to-face (Fig. 1c, not shown). For seismic work the two elements are arranged one on top of the other, pressure being applied to the ground by a weight or springs surmounting both (Figs. 5 and 6, not shown). Alternatively the sources may be trailed behind a ship at a suitable depth (Fig. 12, not shown). When opposed coils are used (Fig. 7, not shown), these are moulded into plastic bodies 20 reinforced with fibreglass. The wire is square. In an alternative form, shown, a flexible insulated conductor 60 is looped back and forth over itself, the resultant flat loop expanding by mutual repulsion of top and bottom layers. Preferably the whole unit is moulded into a resilient plastic or rubber block (Fig. 11, not shown). The composite loop shown in Fig. 13 (not shown), produces a graded shock-wave.
Patent GB-1463926-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing acrylic or methacrylic acid
IPC: B01J27/186
Filed: 1975-06-27
Abstract: 1463926 Acrylic and methacrylic acid preparation MITSUBISHI RAYON CO Ltd 27 June 1975 [3 July 1974] 27297/75 Heading C2C [Also in Division B1] Acrylic or methacrylic acids are prepared by the vapour phase catalytic oxidation of the corresponding aldehyde with molecular oxygen at from 240-450 C. using a catalyst of formula wherein Q is at least one of magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium, R is at least one of potassium, rubidium, cerium, and thallium, T is at least one of vanadium, tungsten and nickel, a, b, c, d and e are atomic ratios where a=0À5-6, b=0À2-6, c=0À2-6, d=0-6 and e depends on the oxidation state. The use of magnesium or magnesium with calcium, strontium or barium, and potassium with cerium are preferred combinations.
Patent GB-360120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to devices for excluding dust, dirt or the like from petrol tanks
IPC: F01P11/02
Filed: 1930-09-13
Abstract: 360,120. Nozzles. WALFORD, F. V., Palace Theatre, Victoria Street, Grimsby. Sept. 13, 1930, No. 27422. [Class 69 (iii).] A shield for attachment to the delivery nozzle of a petrol pump &c. to prevent dust, dirt, &c. from entering a petrol tank comprises a rubber sleeve or cap a having a dish-like portion and a conical rim. The dish portion is formed with a boss in which a hole is formed through which the nozzle b is pushed. The edge of the conical portion may be formed with a strengthening rim.
Patent GB-265275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to valves for ram pumps
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 1925-11-02
Abstract: 265,275. Hathorn, Davey, & Co., Ltd., and Lupton, H. R. Nov. 2, 1925. Relief devices; valves, arrangement of.-In a main pump the delivery valve 3 is adapted to be held off its seat by a claw member 7 on the occurrence of excessive pressure. The claw is carried by a stem 8 pressed down by a spring 11, so that the valve is normally free to work up and down. When excessive pressure occurs, the stem and claw are raised, and engage the collar 6 on the valve spindle.
Patent GB-517362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to adjusting or selecting means for electric wave signalamplifiers
IPC: H03J3/08
Filed: 1938-07-02
Abstract: 517,362. Wireless receiving circuits. JONES, J. E. RHYS-, BAZIN, R. E., HOWARD, R. E., and PLESSEY CO., Ltd. July 2, 1938, No. 27506/39. Divided out of 156,674. [Class 40 (v)] [Also in Group XXXVI] In a back-coupled amplifier, the control shaft 18 of the tuning condenser 17 is ganged to a resistance 22 through reduction gearing 24, having, say, a four to one ratio, so that for each of eight like tuning positions of the condenser there will be a different amount of resistance in the feed-back circuit, through the condenser 34, and therefore a different degree of retroaction.
Patent GB-327939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the construction of bollards
IPC: B63B21/06
Filed: 1929-09-10
Abstract: 327,939. Stevens, C. H. Sept. 10, 1929. Bollards.-A bollard constructed from mild steel parts comprises a tubular body 1 with welded on cap plate 4 and inner stiffening tube 2. The base comprises two plates 9, 10 spaced by distance tubes 13 which are aligned with holes in the plates to accommodate securing bolts or rivets'. The base plates are apertured to receive the bodies 1 of the bollards, the lower parts of which are flared at 8 to engage with corresponding flares on the base plate. The bollards are laterally stiffened by a U-shaped member 17. In a modification the top of the bollard is adjusted by screws for ventilating purposes.
Patent GB-628786-A (GB)
Title: An improved fabricated structural unit for shelving or like structures
IPC: A47B47/02
Filed: 1947-10-16
Abstract: 628,786. Cabinets ; desks ; shelves. WELCH, E. A. Oct. 16, 1947, No. 27692. [Class 52 (i) and 52 (iii)] A storage bin, cabinet, desk, shelf or like structure consists of top and bottom trays 1, 2 having inwardly directed flanges, comer posts 3, 4 and side plates 5, the latter being narrower than the distance between the comer posts leaving gaps 6 in which bolts 10 for adjustable shelf-brackets 7 can slide. External clamping plates 11 serve to secure the posts and side plates.
Patent GB-731926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the distribution of goods in laundries
IPC: D06F93/00
Filed: 1951-11-26
Abstract: 731,926. Endless conveyers. OELKERS, H. Nov. 26, 1951 [Oct. 31, 1951], No. 27697/51. Class 78 (1). [Also in Group VIII] A conveyer for distributing articles in a laundry (see Group VIII), comprises an endless rail 12 from which a series of carrying racks 11 are suspended. The racks 11 each have open shelves 15, and are interconnected by a continuously-driven chain 14. Articles ready for packing, are removed from the racks 11 to a sorting rack (Fig. 3, not shown). This comprises a vertically-extending series of shelves divided longitudinally by a central, vertical, partition, into a series of open sorting shelves which face the conveyer, and a similar series of shelves which are open to the opposite direction and are adjacent a packing table 25 (Fig. 1, not shown). Specifications 298,748, [Class 138 (ii)], and 493,852 is referred to.
Patent GB-266638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to oscillating electric fans
IPC: F04D25/10
Filed: 1926-03-22
Abstract: 266,638. Gilbert, N. W., Jacoby, H. C. E., and Jabet, A. E. March 22, 1926. Mounting.-In a fan traversing mechanism of the type described in Specification 263,003, where the link d attached to the slow motion shaft a is connected by a ball or universal joint e to the fixed arm f, the slow motion shaft is disposed at an angle to the fan shaft. This enables the hinge between the link and the shaft to be eliminated and the link is fixed to the shaft.
Patent GB-768224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to processes and apparatus for the reaction of solid substances with gases
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1952-11-05
Abstract: <PICT:0768224/III/1> In apparatus for the reaction of solid substances with gases with production of heat, having surrounding the reaction chamber a protective wall associated with cooling tubes which may form part of a boiler heating surface, the reaction chamber 1 is defined by an annular chamber 9 of heat resisting metal e.g. an iron-nickel-chromium alloy, enclosing cooling tubes 10, the space between the tubes and the chamber walls being filled with a material of good conductivity, e.g. a low melting point metal or alloy, or a high boiling point liquid.  Where necessary, a compensating vessel 19 with flow and return pipes 18 and 20 and a safety valve 22 may be fitted, and the vessel 19 may be formed with an open pipe to keep the system under atmospheric pressure. In a modification, Fig. 3 (not shown), the cooling tubes are replaced by a cooling jacket arranged externally of and concentric with the heat conducting jacket, and, in a further modification, Fig. 4 (not shown), a coil of halfround cooling tubes is welded externally of the heat conducting jacket.  A final modification, Fig. 5 (not shown), has vertical boiler tubes welded to the heat conducting jacket and interconnecting two headers encircling said jacket.
Patent GB-773409-A (GB)
Title: Handling equipment for cases and crates
IPC: B65B21/22
Filed: 1954-09-27
Abstract: 773,409. Emptying crates; cleaning boxes. COOKSON, J. Sept. 27, 1955 [Sept. 27, 1954], No. 27893/54. Classes 18 and 94(1). [Also in Group XXX] Crates travel down an input roller way (not shown) to a rotary tipler 7, similar to that described in Specification 773,145 which, by rotating through 360 degrees about an axis 4 in three steps of 120 degrees inverts the crates and returns them to their original position, where they are released onto an output roller way (not shown) parallel with the input roller way. Rotation of the tipler is effected by chain and sprocket gearing 11, 17, 16 actuated by a pedal 22<SP>1</SP> and ratchet mechanism 19, 20, means (not shown) being provided to stop the tipler after each movement through 120 degrees. An adjustable brake band (also not shown) is provided to control the speed of movement of the tipler. The apparatus is used to discharge bottles from the crates and/or to clean the crates by means of air, steam and water jets (not shown).
Patent GB-339684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ciutch mechanisms
IPC: B60K17/26
Filed: 1929-09-13
Abstract: 339,684. Rackham, G. J., and Associated Equipment Co., Ltd. Sept. 13, 1929. Clutches, ratchet; facilitating changing speed; controlling variable-speed gearing.-In mechanisms of the type in which a claw clutch is combined with a ratchet clutch, means are provided whereby oil is thrown by centrifugal action upon the ratchet teeth to prevent noise and excessive wear. A sleeve 22 carrying pawls 23 is splined on the gear box shaft 18, the coacting teeth being formed on the inside of an annulus bolted to a flange 13 of a transmission shaft 15. Closely fitting dogs 26, 27 form a claw clutch which is thrown out by moving the sleeve 22 to the right by means of a fork 29 mounted on a shaft 30. A plugged opening 35 in the casing 10 admits oil to a passage 37, and thence to an annular pocket 38 in the flanges 13, holes 39, and a trough 40, whence it is thrown on to the teeth 25. The shaft 30 is rotated by means of the throw-over device shown in Fig. 7. When a rod 42 connected to a hand lever is moved to the left, a link 43 rotates about the shaft 30 until a spring 46 moves past its dead centre, whereupon an arm 45 and the shaft move sharply in a clockwise direction, and the dogs 26, 27 are engaged. In order to stop or retard the change speed gear mechanism when isolated, a brake band 48 operated by the usual clutch pedal is provided to act upon a drum 47 on the shaft 18. The pedal rod 51 is connected as shown to a bell-crank 52, 53 in contact with a shoulder piece 54 on the free end of the brake band. By an arrangement of stops 69, 70, 71, 73, the application of the brake is prevented when tEe dog clutch is engaged and the arm 45 in the " in " position.
Patent GB-631509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in parallel rulers
IPC: B43L7/04
Filed: 1947-10-20
Abstract: 631,509. Parallel-rulers. WILKINSON, A. L. Oct. 20, 1947, No. 27968. Convention date, Dec. 20, 1946. [Class 97 (iii)] A parallel-ruler is provided with a cursor extending to, but not beyond, at least one working edge of the ruler and mounted for adjustment along that edge. As shown, the transparent ruler 5 is provided. with a cursor 10 underlying the body of the ruler and extending to both working edges. The cursor is adjustably mounted on the roller shaft 7 by means of a fingerpiece 12. In another embodiment, two cursors are provided, each mounted for movement over the surface of the ruler in a groove extending parallel to the adjacent working edge, each cursor being provided with a pointed index extending to its working edge.
Patent GB-241409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to friction clutches
IPC: F16D13/71
Filed: 1924-11-22
Abstract: 241,409. Rushen, P. C., (Brown-Lipe Gear Co.). Nov. 22, 1924. Friction clutches of the type in which the friction members are pressed together by a spring having pivoted radial arms for multiplying' the pressure thereof. The arms consist of levers which can engage throughout the entire extent of annular fulcrum and pivot surfaces to impart substantially uniform pressure to the friction members. As shown, for a single plate clutch, the levers 27, Figs. 2 and 3, are segmental and have straight ridges 28, 29 engaging an axially movable pressure. member 8 and a fixed fulcrum ring 24 respectively. The pressure member 8 is supported by and secured against relative rotation to a driving member 1 and has a sleeve 18 in the bore of which an operating sleeve 12 can slide. The end of the sleeve 18 remote from the friction disc 5 is supported by an abutment 22 slidable in a bore. 36 formed in a cover plate 250 secured to the driving member 1. One end of a conical spring 21 bears against the abutment 22 and the other end bears against an abutment 23 to which the inner ends of the levers 27 are secured. Projections 20 on the operating sleeve 12 protrude through slots in the sleeve 18 and engage the abutment 23. In operation, when the operating sleeve 12 is moved to the left, under the action of a pedal acting through a yoke 15 and bearing 14, the pressure member 8 engages the clutch. When the sleeve 12 is moved to the right the pressure at the ridges 28 is relieved, and the pressure member under the, action of the spring pressure moves to the right to disengage the clutch. The fulcrum ring 24 may be adjustable and locked in adjusted position by a member 39 secured to the cover 250.