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Patent GB-550973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric switches with rotary contact members
IPC: H01H13/58
Filed: 1942-01-24
Abstract: 550,973. Snap action switches. ORTIZ, J. O., and MARTI, A. S Jan. 24, 1942, No. 1034. [Class 38 (v)] A toothed wheel 5 with alternatively conducting and insulating teeth makes contact with a conducting pawl 9 to make or break a circuit and is driven step-by-step by successive strokes of a push button 18 acting on a pawl 17 which drives a ratchet wheel 12 mounted on the same shaft as the wheel 5. Current is led to the conducting teeth through a collector ring a which frictionally engages a bracket 2. Two or more toothed wheels controlling a plurality of circuits may be mounted side by side.
Patent GB-171056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the alignment and jointing of rails of tramways, railways and the like
IPC: E01B11/32
Filed: 1921-01-08
Abstract: 171,056. Thomas, D. L. Jan. 8, 1921. Rail joints with internal fish-plates.-Bridge rails b, Fig. 3, are joined by internal fish-plates c having one or more spikes d driven into the sleeper a. The spikes may be placed in the centre or at one end of the fish-plate. Fig. 5 shows a modification.
Patent GB-1106352-A (GB)
Title: Improved method for the production of elastic thread
IPC: D02G3/32
Filed: 1966-01-10
Abstract: 1,106,352. Spinning yarns. HAMEL PROJEKTIERUNGS - UND VERWALTUNGS A.G. 10 Jan., 1966 [19 May, 1965], No. 1051/  66. Headings D1F and D1W. In the production of elastic composite yarn, a high-stretch yarn 1 (or two or more such yarns) having no pretwist imparted thereto and a yarn 8 (or two or more yarns) having little stretch property are delivered to, and intertwisted by, the traveller 11 of a ring spinning frame yarn(s) 1 supplied from a package 3 driven by rollers 2, 2', passes directly through a guide 9 and is stretched, and the yarns) 8 is pulled (by the rotating spindle 12 of the frame) from a supply package 7 and passes through weighted rollers 5, 6, leaving the latter at a point lying in a line forming a continuation of the spindle axis, the guide 9 lying on the same line.
Patent GB-526739-A (GB)
Title: Target throwing apparatus
IPC: F41J9/30
Filed: 1939-01-12
Abstract: 526,739. Trap-shooting. PARKER, L. F., and HANGER, A. Jan. 12, 1939, No. 1071. [Class 132 (i)] A target throwing apparatus includes a resilient striker arm 24 engaging an abutment 51 at one end, and a rotating disc 23 carrying arm engaging pins 35, the latter being capable of being depressed against the action of springs by a cam in order to engage the striker and deflect it against the abutment until it slips off the latter and strikes a target 27. The mechanism is mounted in a casing 5 which also contains a motor which drives the disc 23 and also operates crank and link mechanism which causes the casing 5 to oscillate on its pivot 4. The cam operating the pins is carried by a cap 38. When this cap is in raised position the pins are inoperative but when the marksman depresses a foot pedal a switch is thereby operated which energizes a solenoid which pulls down cap 38 and the apparatus then commences to discharge targets. The targets are stored before discharge in a chute 26x. A spring 29 restores the arm 24 to its initial position when the pin is disengaged therefrom.
Patent GB-744120-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved apparatus for spraying liquids
Inventor: FABRE ROGER
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1954-01-14
Abstract: 744,120. Spray-producers. ETABLISSEMENTS ULYSSE FABRE. Jan. 14, 1954, No. 1076/54. Class 69 (3). A sprayer 6 is supplied with liquid from either of two reservoirs 1, 2 by a pump 10 which draws the liquid through a duct 5 via valve controlled outlet pipes 3, 4. Excess liquid is returned to its respective reservoir via a pipe 13 and valve-controlled return pipes 14, 15. The four valves 18, 20 and 19, 21 are simultaneously operated so that either of the reservoirs is connected to the sprayer and excess liquid is returned to that reservoir.
Patent GB-523692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to coil formers
IPC: H01F5/02
Filed: 1939-01-12
Abstract: 523,692. Securing terminals to bases. PLESSEY CO., Ltd., and GILLARD, F. G. Jan. 12, 1939, No. 1086. [Class 38 (i)] [Also in Group XXXV] Terminals .or soldering tags in the form of bent wire 16 or strip are secured to the outer surface of a coil former 10 by means of an insulating ring 14 which is notched on its inner periphery and forced over the former so as to grip the parts of the terminals which lie flat on the former.
Patent GB-1147737-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring vibrations of wheel blades of turbine machines and a method ofmeasurement of the parameters of resonance oscillations of the blades
Inventor: ZABLOTSKY IGOR EVGENIEVICH
IPC: G01H1/00
Filed: 1968-01-08
Abstract: 1,147,737. Electro-physical measurement; turbine blade vibration. I.E. ZABLOTSKY, J.A. KOROSTELEV and L.B. SVIBLOV. Jan. 8, 1968, No.1095/68. Heading G1N. Apparatus for measuring vibrations of turbine blades, utilizing a double-beam C.R.T. display comprises five sensors 3, 4, 5, 26, 28 arranged as shown Fig. 1 to detect the position of the shaft, blade root, and blade tip. The shaft sensor 3 synchronizes the vertical sweep generator 10 for the lower beam and the horizontal sweep generator 12 for the upper beam; sensor 5 controls the "brightener" for both beams; sensors 14, 26, 28 may be selectively switched to control the horizontal scan of the lower beam and a scan-ratecounter 21. The following measurements may be made: - Amplitude of blade-tip oscillation is indicated by the length of the trace such as 33 with sensor 14 switched in i. e. tip and root measurements. Velocity of oscillation of the blade tip is indicated by the position of the spot or trace from the beginning of the scan line with sensor 26 switched in. The length of the trace is proportional to the difference between the maximum and minimum velocities. Angle of twist is indicated by the position of the spot along a scan line with sensor 28 switched in. A trace instead of a spot indicates the presence and amplitude of Torsional Oscillations. Speed of rotation is shown by the number of spots 34 produced by the upper beam. The position of the root of the blade is conveniently indicated by marks (14') on a disc attached to the shaft Fig.2 (not shown).
Patent GB-1342370-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the respiration of a subject
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 1971-01-08
Abstract: 1342370 Respiratory measurements SIEMENS AG 8 Jan 1971 [9 Jan 1970] 1114/71 Heading A5K Apparatus for monitoring the respiration of a subject to determine respiration flow, comprises a mouthpiece 3 having a fixed flow resistance to air flow therethrough, and a differential pressure manometer 11 having a nosebung input 10 for insertion into the subject's nasal passages and an input 12 open to the atmosphere. The mouthpiece is of resilient material and the fixed flow resistance is a screen or grid 5 formed integrally with the mouthpiece or snapped into a rigid ring in the mouthpiece. A sealing rim 6 of elliptical form is provided on the mouthpiece for location between the lips and teeth of the subject. The rim 6 is provided with projections (13), Fig. 2 (not shown), for biting on to retain the mouthpiece in the mouth.
Patent GB-429497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with speed indicators for water craft
IPC: G01P5/14
Filed: 1933-11-30
Abstract: 429,497. Ships' speed indicators. CLASON, J. C., 10, Kammakaregatan, Stockholm. Nov. 30, 1933, No. 1118/35. Divided out of and addition to 429,445, under which a Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Oct. 8, 1934. [Class 69 (i)] The apparatus of the parent Specification is modified by the provision of adjustable spring loading of the gauge, and of a contraction in the pipe leading to the gauge between the air opening o and the gauge, said contraction being adjustable by a set screw t.
Patent GB-196079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical transformers
IPC: H01F27/245
Filed: 1922-01-13
Abstract: 196,079. British Electric Transformer Co., Ltd., Roothaan, J., and Huber, A. J. Jan, 13,1922. Transformers.-The yokes b, b<1> of a transformer core are connected together by horizontal girder members A, A<1>, B, B<1>, each of which is built up of flat metal 'bars spaced apart vertically and horizontally. As shown in Fig. 7, each girder member comprises two pairs of flat metal bars separated by distance pieces e with cover plates h. i, all the parts being secured together by welding or other means to form a box-like structure with horizontal and vertical spaces between the bars which allow free circulation of oil between the windings when the. transformer is immersed in an oil tank. The upper and lower pairs of girder members are connected together by horizontal bolts k and vertical bolts n passing through the spaces between the bars. The horizontal bolts are preferably placed at each side of the yokes, but they may pass throush the yokes if desired. Vertical eye bolts p for lifting the transformer are also passed through the girder members. Screws s for forcing clamping plates against the windings may be mounted in the cover plates h, i.
Patent GB-100431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Turning of Shaping Various Articles.
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS
IPC: B28B1/02
Filed: 1916-01-26
Abstract: 100,431. Taylor, T. Jan. 26, 1916. Lathes, particularly those of the type described in Specification 26,534/12, have means controlled by a reciprocating slide-rest to bring into action tools independent of the slide-rest. When the slide-rest moves in the direction of the arrow, the cam-bar 2 acting on a roll 3 depresses a lever 9, as permitted by a slot 14. When the roll passes under the end of the bar, the counterweight 12 raises the lever system, and then the rest 1 returns, the upper surface of the bar 2 cams the system upwards, bringing a slide 23, carrying a tool such as 25, and an adjustable lever rest, carrying an ending-up tool 18, into action. When the roll passes over the upper end of the bar, the parts return to the position shown, in which the rest 18 is supported by a stop.
Patent GB-1514144-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control of heating elements
IPC: G05D23/22
Filed: 1977-01-13
Abstract: 1514144 Temperature control PPG INDUSTRIES Inc 13 Jan 1977 01253/77 Heading G3R To maintain required temperatures at two points on a single heating element, current is supplied via a transformer to the whole element and variable impedance shunts 20, 21 are connected across parts of the element. In Fig. 1, temperature sensed at 17 controls the supply to the transformer primary 13 and temperature sensed at 16 effects interdependent control of both shunts 62 and 63. The shunts each comprise oppositely poled thyristors in parallel and the sensors are thermocouples. In Fig. 2 (not shown) the transformer is uncontrolled and the two shunts are controlled independently by the respective sensors.
Patent GB-668230-A (GB)
Title: Endless chain conveyors
IPC: B65G19/26
Filed: 1950-01-18
Abstract: 668,230. Endless conveyers. FORSTER, L. G. Jan. 18, 1950. No. 1371/50. Addition to 645,418. Class 78 (i). And endless-chain conveyer, as in the parent Specification, comprises the provision on each pin guide secured to a finger carrier of an additional guide-pin or roller adapted to engage between upper and lower guide members at the forward end of the machine whereby additional means is provided to hold the finger carrier against rotation during the latter part of its forward movement, during a stop period at the end, and during its rearward travel. The upper flange of the pin guide 30, Fig. 9, is cut away at the forward part only and at the forward end of the upper flange 36 is welded an additional guide pin 50 bearing a roller 51 retained by a spring ring 52. Along the forward travel the roller 51 bears on an angle member 53, Fig. 3, supported at intervals by brackets 54 secured to the main frame by members 4, enabling the pins 27 to be nearer to the supporting blocks 32 of the finger carrier 31. The member 53 is cut away to enable the roller 51 to slip through when the pin guide rotates about the sprocket. At the forward end of the member 53 is secured an upper guide member 55. When rotating about the sprocket wheel 60, the pin guide is steadied by pins 61 projecting from the side of the sprocket and which engage the guide. Each sprocket wheel is mounted in a bearing member 62 slidable between guides 63 connected to a transverse bar 64 adjusted by screw and nut means 65 to tension the chains 10 and 11 simultaneously. The position of the pins 27 and openings in the member 53 may be different on each chain for a greater steadier effect.
Patent GB-178195-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of producing illuminated motion effects
IPC: A63J5/00
Filed: 1921-01-10
Abstract: 178,195. Rogers, F. H., (Neu, J.). Jan. 10,1921. Rotary apparatus, internally illuminated.- Illuminated motion effects, such as falling rain or snow, cataracts, fire, smoke, or vapour, are produced on a stationary picture by mounting the picture as a translucent screen in the front of a box containing a lamp, the motion effect being produced by moving and stationary screens, partly opaque and partly transparent, interposed between the lamp and the picture. Fig. 1 is a perspective view and Fig. 2 a cross-section of one form of apparatus arranged to display a waterfall. The picture 6 is painted or otherwise formed on a translucent screent 3 forming the front wall of a box 4. The lamp 16, which may be an incandescent electric lamp with a striped bulb, is mounted within a rotary cylinder 13 having alternate opaque and transparent stripes arranged in helical or other fashion. A stationary translucent screen 9 is interposed between the picture and the rotary cylinder, and provided with a series of transparent spots or bars 10. The lower part of this screen may be transparent with opaque spots or bars. The rotary cylinder 13 may be powerdriven, but, as shown, is driven by a fan 24 attached to its upper end. Air entering the box through openings 29 is heated by the lamp, rises in the cylinder, operates the fan. and escapes through lateral openings in a funnel 28 projecting through the top of the box. The hub of the fan takes a bearing on the pointed end of a rod 19 supported on the bulb 16. The moving screen may take the form of an endless band. The stationary screen may assume various forms according to the type of picture shown, or may be dispensed with. The portion of the picture representing still objects is preferably illuminated with a subdued light by suitably constructing the stationary screen 9.
Patent GB-747480-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for cooling mines
IPC: E21F3/00
Filed: 1953-01-16
Abstract: 747,480. Ventilation. GES. FUR LINDE'S EISMASCHINEN AKT.-GES. Jan. 16, 1953 [Jan. 29, 1952], No. 1392/53. Class 137. [Also in Group XIII] In a process for cooling mines, hot fresh mine air drawn in by a fan 9 passes over a heat accumulator 1 and heat-exchanger 3 and through a first adsorber 5, whereupon previously deposited adsorbate is discharged from the adsorber and taken up by the air, the enriched air is cooled by condenser 7 to discharge condensate and is passed in cooled condition through a second adsorber 6 which has been discharged in a preceding period, whereupon the air is freed from adsorbable constituents and passes through heat-exchanger 4, heat accumulator 2 and conduit 11 to be fed to the mine system as dried air to cool the mine by evaporation of mine water thereinto. The direction of flow through the apparatus is periodically reversed by means of a device 10.
Patent GB-997508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electrical wiring
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 1963-01-13
Abstract: 997,508. Electric cables. P. L. JOHNSON. Jan. 13, 1964, No. 1451/64. Heading H1A. Two or more conductors 9 are embedded in a tape of flexible synthetic resinous material which has an adhesive backing 7. A fold line 8, placed between adjacent conductors, permits the body sections 11 to be stuck back-toback (Fig. 3, not shown), to form a rectangular section of insulated wire or to be mounted at an angle to one another, Fig. 2. Triple cored tape may be folded back-to-back (Fig. 5, not shown).
Patent GB-469031-A (GB)
Title: Improved massaging apparatus
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1936-01-16
Abstract: 469,031. Massage and steam treatment apparatus. SEIDEL, J. R. Jan. 16, 1936, No. 1463. [Class 81 (ii)] A massage apparatus comprises a hollow cylinder 1 for holding hot water, enveloped by a cover 10 of absorbent material and provided with a perforated massage body formed by an envelope 12, the envelope being rotatable while the cylinder and cover remain stationary and the envelope leaving round the cover a space 18 closed at the ends and serving for the collection of steam. The cylinder and cover are fixed to handles 6, 7 and the envelope rotates on this assembly by means of a metal ring 16 and a bush 17. Holes 8 and 9 are provided for filling the cylinder with hot water. The cover 10 is soaked with water before use. The envelope 12 may be made of rubber and is provided with pores 11 and suction cups 15, Fig. 6. According to a modification, a stationary hollow cylinder, impermeable to water and steam but provided with apertures such as a wide longitudinal slot, is arranged between the cover 10 and the envelope 12 so that the steam has an outlet only at that portion of the apparatus in contact with the body.
Patent GB-573806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to domestic water boilers or heaters for use in conjunction with domestic ranges, firegrates and stoves
IPC: F24C13/00
Filed: 1944-01-26
Abstract: 573,806. Hot-water boilers. COOPER, J. F. Jan. 26, 1944, No. 1484. [Class 64 (i)] A water boiler for use with domestic ranges firegrates and stoves burning solid fuel is provided with a flue which extends through it and constitute: a substantia length of the chimney, the flue being wholly or partly heat-insulated from the boiler to prevent the flue gases from being excessively chilled when the fire is lit. The flue and the outer wall of the boiler mav be concentric cylinders, the flue being wholly or partly lined with firebrick, or the outer casing may be of elongated cross-section and may contain two or more parallel cylindrical flues one of which is lined with firebrick. In another form, Fig. 7, the outer and inner walls 13, 14 of the boiler are each of elongated crosssection. Two partitions 15, 16 of firebricks or tiles divide the passage into three parallel flues 17, 18, 19 each controlled by a damper 20, 21, 22. The boiler may be enclosed in a rectangular casing containing insulating packing. The flue walls and partitions 15, 16 may be corrugated. In another form, Fig. 9, the flue is again of elongated cross-section, and is divided into three passages containing dampers 27, 28, 29 by a firebrick or like cylinder 23 which fits into curved recesses in the sides of the flue. As shown, the cylinder 23 may stop short of the top of the boiler, the inner wall of which may be shaped to form a restricted outlet 26. The dampers may be interconnected to operate under the control of a single lever.
Patent GB-332250-A (GB)
Title: Method of concentrating caustic alkalis
IPC: C01D1/42
Filed: 1929-01-16
Abstract: 332,250. Winter, R. M., and Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd. Jan. 16, 1929. Alloys.-Caustic alkali solutions are concentrated in vessels, of which the parts exposed to the solutions are constructed of or lined with an alloy of nickel with copper or chromium substantially free from iron. The alloy contains 50-80 per cent of copper or 20-50 per cent of chromium. Examples of the alloys are (a) 70 per cent of nickel and 30 per cent of chromium (b) 45 per cent of nickel and 55 per cent of copper (c) 20 per cent of nickel and 80 per cent of copper. When the vessels are directly fired it is preferred to use the nickel-chromium alloy but when steam heated the nickel copper alloy is used. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 293,727 and 293,740.
Patent GB-928448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to containers
Inventor: CLAIRET JEAN VICTOR PIERRE MAR
IPC: B65D8/00
Filed: 1960-01-15
Abstract: 928,448. Plastics containers. SOC. D'EMBALLAGES PLASTIQUES. Jan. 15, 1960, No. 1507/60. Class 66. A container 3 formed from two or more synthetic resin components by welding them along one or more edges has at least the joint on its base set back within a groove so that the edges of the joint do not project beyond the surface of the container. The groove may be of U-, V- or W-shape.
Patent GB-343270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to lathes for turning wheels, discs and the like
Filed: 1930-01-16
Abstract: 343,270. Turning railway-wheels &c. ANDREW, C. D., Merchiston, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Lancashire. Jan. 16, 1930, No. 1516. [Class 83(iii).] Lathe and like drivers.-In a lathe for turning wheels or discs particularly a pair of railway vehicle wheels 9 mounted on an axle 10, the drive of each wheel is effected by driving-dogs mounted on a pair of endless chains 11 passing over sprockets 12, 13 which are mounted in a frame 14 adjustable angularly and longitudinally of a driving shaft 15. The chains are connected by bridge pieces 18 having extensions 19 which fit into the hollow chain studs. Each bridge piece carries two swinging gripping-dogs 21, 22, which are pivoted at 23 and are provided with serrated gripping-jaws 24 normally engaging the wheel face, and urged outwardly by springs. In a modification, Fig. 6, the jaws are arranged on a pivot 26 and are urged outwardly by springs 27. In a further modification, Fig. 8, the jaw faces may be formed with slots 31 to increase the gripping effect. In another modification, Fig. 7, the-bridge pieces may be connected by springs 28 which pass under arcuate guides 29 concentric with the wheel and serve to tilt the bridge pieces into the required radial relationship with the wheel. In operation the chains are adjusted to the position shown in Fig. 1 and are moved to rotate the wheel in the direction of the arrow.. As the ends of the dogs pass on to the periphery of the wheel the dogs are tilted about the pivots 23 thus progressively increasing the side pressure of the gripping-jaws until a maximum pressure is reached, after which the jaws are progressively released from the wheel.
Patent GB-587834-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic stripping machine for extracting core bar parts from hollow slabs
IPC: B29C37/00
Filed: 1945-01-19
Abstract: 587,834. Extracting cores from moulded articles. TANGYES, Ltd., and GUEST, G. N. Jan. 19, 1945, No. 1606. [Class 87 (ii)] [Also in Group XXIX] A machine for stripping core bars c from a moulded slab b has a main frame a provided with pads e and a movable part f for gripping the slab, a pair of slides n movable outwardly from opposite ends of the frame, and hydraulic means for actuating the slides, the latter being adapted to engage the ends of the core bar parts. The core bars c each consist of two tapered sections (see Fig. 3) hooked to engage draw bars s attached to the slides. The member j is lowered to grip the slab by means of a handle g. After connecting one end of one set of core bar parts to one slide n and the other end of the other set to the other slide, the operator admits fluid to the cylinders m, causing the plungers r to press on the slides and break the adhesion between the core bars and the slab, and then to the four long cylinders k to move the sides on the rails o and withdraw the core parts completely. Each slide is associated with a diagonally opposed pair of cylinders k.