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Patent GB-674361-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for use with a record changing mechanism for magazine gramophones
Inventor: COSTA HARRY DA
IPC: G11B17/14
Filed: 1950-02-14
Abstract: 674,361. Automatic gramophones. PLESSEY CO., Ltd. Jan. 30, 1951. [Feb. 14, 1950] No. 3745/50. Class 40 (ii). In a record changer of the kind in which records are supported on a stationary centre post having a retractable support, means are provided for accommodating records having a much larger diameter centre hole than normal comprising an adaptor in the form of a hollow cylindrical casing removably attached to the turntable, as by pins, and containing a clutch mechanism which is operated by the retractable support of the centre post, whereby upper and lower supports for records are alternately retracted. The upper and lower supports in the hollow casing 1 are formed by the ends of plates 17, 18 which are laid in an interleaved manner as shown in Fig. 3, and have downwardly set guide lugs 19 registering with slots 23 in the hollow casing 1. The plates 17, 18 are also provided at their other ends with guide notches 20 which register with tongues 25a in the upper part 24 of the hollow casing 1. Mounted below. the plates 17, 18 is a sleeve 7 which is frictionally coupled to a ring 11 having a finger 11a which engages a tongue 14 on a ring 13 mounted between the ring 11 and plates 17, 18. The ring 13 is biassed clockwise with regard to the casing 1 by a circular spring 15 and has notches 14a engaging downwardly projecting tongues 21 on plates 17, 18. The action of the spring 15 serves to move outwardly the ends of the plates 17, 18 forming the lower supports until the retractable support in the centre post is extended, whereby the sleeve 7 is rotated a small amount counterclockwise, relative to the casing 1, and the finger 11a is caused to press against the tongue 14, so that the ends of the plates 17, 18 forming the upper supports are extended and those forming the lower supports withdrawn to release the lowermost record of the stack on to the turntable.
Patent GB-247560-A (GB)
IPC: C01B31/08
Filed: 1926-02-09
Abstract: 247,560. Vereingte Chemische Werke Akt.-Ges. Feb. 12, 1925, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. Charcoal. - The decolorizing property of activated carbons is improved by grinding. Preferably the grinding is effected in the presence of water and is continued until the particles are reduced to less than 1.5 micro millimetres in size.
Patent GB-432693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for securing detachable harrow tines to their carriers
IPC: A01B23/02
Filed: 1935-02-05
Abstract: 432,693. Implements for working land. SACK, R., [Firm of], 90, Carl-Heine Strasse, Leipsic, Germany. Feb. 5, 1935, No. 3757. Convention date, Feb. 12, 1934. [Class 6 (i)] A detachable harrow tine a is connected in overlapping relation to a prong b on the harrow by means of a clamp comprising two complementary jaws c, d shaped to fit the overlapping parts of the tine and prong and drawn together by a bolt i, the tine and prong being similarly shaped at the parts engaged by the clamp and the jaws of the clamp disposed on opposite sides of the plane of the overlapping parts. The tine and prong are bowed outwards away from one another to form projections where they overlap, and fit into correspondingly arched parts of the jaws, so as to be locked against relative longitudinal movement. The bolt i drawing the jaws towards one another passes between the two bowed parts.
Patent GB-600654-A (GB)
Title: Control device
IPC: G05D16/18
Filed: 1942-03-20
Abstract: 600,654. Valves; fluid-pressure servomotorcontrol systems. POWER JETS, Ltd., and WALKER, D. N. March 20, 1942, No. 3757. [Class 135] A pressure-controlled fluid bye-passing valve for relatively high pressures and particularly adapted for use on the fuel supply conduit to gas turbine installations used on aircraft, has resilient loading means adjustable by a fluidpressure servomotor controlled by a member sensitive to changes in a relatively low pressure such as changes in atmospheric pressure. As shown in Fig. 2, the relief valve 3 which has a ported tubular stem is loaded by nest of springs 4 housed in a chamber 4A having an outlet connection 6. The tension of the springs is adjusted by a piston 5 acted on by fluid pressure under the control of an auxiliary valve 9 actuated by a barometric capsule 12. The capsule is housed in a chamber 13 provided with a drain pipe 18 and open to the ambient air through a port 14 protected against the entrance of deleterious matter. To provide a follow-up action, the capsule is carried by a rod 15 connected by a lever 16 and push-rod 17 with the piston 5. A jacket 1A surrounds the piston cylinder to maintain the temperature of the working parts within desired limits. The pressure in the chamber 13 may be associated with a pitot tube so that the pressure is modified by the forward speed of the craft. Specification 588,083 is referred to.
Patent GB-881602-A (GB)
Title: Trailer-mounted machine for producing welded tubular bodies; particularly pipes
IPC: B21C37/12
Filed: 1960-02-03
Abstract: 881,602. Road vehicles with plant for manufacturing. ECKHARDT, W. Feb. 3, 1960 [Feb. 3, 1959], No. 3846/60. Class 108(1). [Also in Group XXII] An apparatus for making helically wound welded pipes comprises a trailer chassis which is specially adapted to carry a roll of metal strip, a forming device, welding heads and rectifier equipment. The sides of the trailer are divided into sections 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 which hinge down, are supported by jacks and form a platform to carry part of the welding equipment. The sides are also divided horizontally and the upper .sections are hinged to the roof of the trailer and form shelters. Specification 869,021 is referred to.
Patent GB-193657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electro-magnetic devices
IPC: H01F7/12
Filed: 1922-02-10
Abstract: 193,657. Jacoby, H. C. E., and New British Electric Supply Co., Ltd. Feb. 10, 1922. Electromagnets; solenoids.-I n an .alternating-current electromagnet or solenoid having relatively movable cores, a step is provided on one or more of the pole-faces, embraced by a copper band or equivalent phase-splitting device, and the poles are immersed in oil in order to prevent sticking of the coacting faces and to keep the phasesplitting device cool. Fig. 2 shows an electromagnet in which each pole-face of the fixed yoke 1 is provided with a stepped portion 8 surrounded by a copper band 9. The movable core 2 is fitted with guides 11 sliding in grooves 12 in the fixed casing 4. A rod 13 is freely jointed at 14 to the movable yoke so that the movement can be transmitted to the apparatus to be operated, for example the switch gear of a lift. A spring 16 may be interposed between the cover 17 and a nut. 18 to assist in the separation of the cores on de-energization of the coils 3. Each yoke may be provided with three limbs, the centre poles only of the fixed yoke having a stepped face and shading coil. Alternatively the pole-faces of the movable yoke may be stepped, and those of the fixed yoke plain. A dash-pot may be added.
Patent GB-607570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the supercharging of internal combustion engines
IPC: F02B33/00
Filed: 1946-02-08
Abstract: 607,570. Pumps. CHAPMAN, C. W. Feb. 8, 1946, No. 4025. Drawings to Specification. [Class 7 (ii)] A charging blower is driven from an engine through a variable-speed gear, which comprises an expanding belt-pulley, controlled by a centrifugal governor. The arrangements are preferably such that as the engine speed falls, the blower speed remains constant or is increased.
Patent GB-942629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in purification of aluminium
IPC: C22B21/06
Filed: 1962-02-02
Abstract: A process for removing impurities such as Fe, Si and Ga from aluminium comprises removing the heat from molten aluminium substantially only through the metal-air interface with or without a flux covering so that discrete crystals, having an aluminium content higher than the starting material, are formed which drop under the influence of gravity.  These crystals may be compacted to expel some of the mother liquor, not more than half the area of the bath being tamped at each stroke and the whole area being covered at least once every 10 minutes preferably once every 3-5 minutes. The mother liquor is then drained off and the crystals are remelted in at least two stages to give first a mass of higher purity than at the start and finally the very purest fraction.  The addition of boron to remove titanium as the boride is also referred to.
Patent GB-816040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to therapeutically useful compositions containing reserpine
IPC: A61K31/475
Filed: 1958-02-07
Abstract: A therapeutic composition comprises reserpine in association with a synergistically-effective amount of the ortho-substituted betadialkylamino alkylbenzhydryl ether of general formula <FORM:0816040/VI/1> (in which R1 is an alkyl group having up to 6 carbon atoms or halogen, R2, R3 and R4 are hydrogen, an alkyl group having up to 6 carbon atoms or halogen, R5 is an alkyl group of 2-6 carbon atoms substituted in the b -position by the group NR6R7 and R6 and R7 are alkyl groups having up to 6 carbon atoms) or with a salt of such an ether.  The preferred ether is b -dimethylamino ethyl o-methylbenzhydryl ether.  The ether: reserpine ratio is preferably 15-100 : 1. Preparations for oral or parenteral administration may be made using solid or liquid excipients.  Specifications 743,495 and 797,473, [Group IV (b)], are referred to.
Patent GB-578674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fuse-holders, switch-fuses and the like
IPC: H01H85/26
Filed: 1944-03-07
Abstract: 578,674. Cut-outs. REES, J. C., and TOBIN, C. H. March 7, 1944, No. 4175. [Class 38 (i)] [Also in Group XXXVII] An electric fuse-holder comprises a rotatable member on which a number of fuses are carried and brought into their operative positions successively by turning the said member means being provided to ensure that the member may be turned in one direction only. Fig. 4 shows a drum of insulating material having radiallyspaced contacts 13 secured to one end, and holes 17 through which the fuse wires are passed. The opposite end may have a metal cap 15 forming a common contact for the fuses or a set of contacts similar to the other end. Fig. 1 shows two drums 9 and 10 mounted in a switch-box 1 on either side of an insulating wall 3. A square shaft 6 passes through a square hole 12 in the drums to the outside of the box where a knob 28 or alternatively a suitable key engaging the shaft, serves to rotate the drums between the supply contacts 20, 21A engaging the caps 15 and the line contacts 23 engaging the contacts 13 of the operative fuses. The drums may be of reel-like shape, Fig. 8, and may be fitted with clips 60, 61 to receive cartridge - type fuses. The shaft 6 is retained in the box by a spring-loaded pin 26A engaging one of a series of notches 25 in a flange 24 carried on and rotating with a bearing member 8A for the said shaft. A spring-biassed lever 29, Fig. 2, having a tooth 31 also engaging one of the notches 25, provides a ratchet enabling the shaft 6 to be turned in one direction only and may be used to compress the pin 26A when withdrawing the shaft 6 to insert new fuses. When the switch is closed, a switch-operated lever 47 causes a pivoted block 53 to engage the heel 36 of the lever 29 thus locking the shaft 6 against rotation. Moreover, a projection 41 on the switch handle 40 engages with the cover 4 of the box and prevents the latter being opened.
Patent GB-104752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dressmakers' Pattern Outfits.
Inventor: MILLARD HANNAH GARDNER
IPC: A41H3/06
Filed: 1916-03-23
Abstract: 104,752. Millard, H. G. March 23, 1916. Drawings to Specification. Cutting-out.-A separate instruction sheet is provided showing diagramatically and in perspective how the several patterns are to be completed and assembled step by step to form the finished garment.
Patent GB-626743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of water gas from solid carbonaceous materials
IPC: C10J3/46
Filed: 1947-02-14
Abstract: 626,743. Water-gas generation. ARNOLD, J. C. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Feb. 14, 1947, No. 4403. Drawings to Specification. [Class 55 (i)] A water-gas process comprises passing steam into a zone containing a fluidized bed of finely divided solid carbonaceous material having an oxidationreactivity of T 15 =200-250‹ C., and T 75 =250-300‹C. as determined by the method described by Sebastian and Mayers (Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol. 29, page 1,118), removing the residual solids and treating the removed solids in the form of a fluidized mass " with an oxidizing gas to burn off the residual carbonaceous material " and returning the heated residues to the water-gas zone to supply at least part of the heat for the water-gas reaction. In a preferred form of the invention the solid carbonaceous material is a low temperature coke, preferably obtained by a fluidized carbonization process at a temperature within the range 600-950‹ F. and the gasification reaction is carried out at a pressure atove 40 lb. per square inch.
Patent GB-493817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to inking mechanism for rotary intaglio printing machines
IPC: B41F9/10
Filed: 1938-02-11
Abstract: 493,817. Printing-machines. HOE & CO., Ltd., R. Feb. 11, 1938, No. 4414. Convention date, Aug. 3,1937. [Class 100 (ii)] Inking-apparatus.-In a rotary intaglio printing-machine having a printing-cylinder extending into an ink fountain and a doctorblade reciprocable over and in contact with the cylinder, anti-splash means are provided to prevent ink from being flung from the ends of the cylinder comprising flanges extending over and out of contact with the end parts of the periphery of the cylinder and terminating at a point spaced from the edge of the doctor-blade contacting with the cylinder and additional parts located at the ends of the doctor-blade and reciprocable therewith and bridging the gap between the flanges and the doctor-blade. The printing-cylinder 12 is mounted to rotate in an enclosed ink reservoir or fountain 11, and is partly immersed in the ink therein. The doctor-blade mechanism shown is of the kind described in Specification 481,188, and the wiping-device 28 for the doctor-blade is of the kind described in Specification 481,035. To prevent ink adhering to the ends of the cylinder 12 from being throwm out of the machine on to adjacent parts, end plates 39 are provided, each having a flange 43 which overlies the adjacent end of the cylinder and extends from a pivoted cover member at one side of the cylinder to a point adjacent the doctor-blade 34. The end plates continue past the doctor-blade and into the reservoir 11. A block 44, preferably of hardened steel, is provided in the upper edge of each endplate in position to be engaged by the doctor-blade as it reciprocates, and to form with the cylinder 12, a substantially level surface upon which the blade may ride. The spaces left between the flanges 43 and the doctor-blade 34 at each end of the cylinder are covered by ink-guards 46 formed of strips of flexible material such as felt, synthetic rubber &c. Each ink-guard strip 46 is secured by clamps upon each end of the upper doctor-blade clamp 31, extends widthwise beyond the end of the blade, and is of such a length that it extends over the flange 43. A baffle 22 in the reservoir 11 acts upon the cylinder 12 to prevent an excess of ink from being carried forward by the latter.
Patent GB-1006781-A (GB)
Title: Olefin polymeric compositions
IPC: C08K5/372
Filed: 1963-02-04
Abstract: A crystalline olefin polymer is stabilized with a long chain ester of thiodiethylene glycol with a long chain aliphatic acid + an hydroxybenzotriazole. Specified esters are didodecyl and dioctadecoyl thiodiglycolate.  Optional ingredients are calcium stearate and titanium dioxide.  After treatments with formaldehyde, diisocyanates, divinyl benzene, vinyl acetylene and diepoxy compounds are referred to.
Patent GB-549080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in knee protectors, elbow guards and the like
IPC: A41D13/06
Filed: 1941-04-03
Abstract: 549,080. Knee and elbow protectors. DOCHERTY, M., and HUBNER, P. O. April 3, 1941 No. 4481. [Class 81 (ii)] A device for protecting the knee or elbow, which allows freedom of movement and prevents dust, stones, &c. entering between the protector and the leg or arm, comprises two or more portions hingedly connected together so that they may hinge relatively to one another without either moving away from or out of contact with the adjacent part of the leg or arm. As shown the protector is made of rubber the knee pad 1 being of concave shape hinged by studs or rivets 5 to a thickened concave cap 3 at the top of a shin guard 2. Rubber or other straps are provided at one side of the pad 1 and guard 2 and buckles at the other side, the top of the pad being dished so that when the strap 8 is fastened the pad closely engages the thigh; the straps 10 of the guard 2 are secured to the interior surface thereof at spaced points so that gaps are left between the straps and the guard when the latter are secured. The device may be reinforced with wire gauze and may be lined or the inner surface thereof may be soft. relatively to the hard outer surface. The lower end of the guard may be formed with a series of ribs 4a so that it may be trimmed to the length desired.
Patent GB-266366-A (GB)
Title: An improved anti-dazzle device for automobile head lamps
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 1927-02-17
Abstract: 266,366. Carello, F. Feb. 17, 1926, [Convention date]. Vehicle lamps; mounting electric lamps in lanterns.- A headlight is provided with two independent electric lamp bulbs d, e for full and " dim " light respectively one behind the other and carried by a holder so constructed that the lamps may be removed from the rear of the main reflector. The lamp bulbs d, e are provided. with reflectors h, g, the rear reflector h constituting a part of the main reflector f and the front reflector g preventing light from the front bulb e from impinging on the main reflector. The holder may comprise two base pieces c, a connected by two tubes b. A small auxiliary lamp bulb m may be secured to the lamp holder, e.g. between the reflector g and a resilient plate q.
Patent GB-102558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Cases, Wallets or the like.
Inventor: COPE BENJAMIN GEORGE
IPC: A45C1/00
Filed: 1916-03-27
Abstract: 102,558. Cope, B. G. March 27, 1916. Bags; purses; wallets.-A portable case, wallet, &c., comprises a number of leaves or partitions c, d, e, one or more side flaps f adapted to overlap the leaves, and a fastening-flap b. The leaves may have pockets for cards, stamps, &c.
Patent GB-585517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in oil or liquid-fuel tanks, more especially for use on aircraft
IPC: B64D37/08
Filed: 1945-02-23
Abstract: 585,517. Fuel or oil tanks. WORCESTER WINDSHIELDS & CASEMENTS, Ltd., and DEAKIN, T. M. Feb. 23, 1945, No. 4533. [Class 69 (i)] A fuel or oil tank consists of a metal shell 1 to which perforated flanged baffle plates 2 of similar cross section are secured by bracing members 6, which are spaced around the periphery of the plates and at right angles to them. Each Y-shaped bracing member comprises two channel sections 7 and 8 welded together at their narrow portions 15, 16 and having main diverging portions 13, 14 and flanges 9, 10, 11 and 12. The shell is welded to the flanges 11 and 12 and the baffle plates are bolted or rivetted to flanges 9 and 10. In a modification each baffle plate 2 is provided with two lateral flanges extending in opposite directions which are bolted to the bracing members 6, additional reinforcing plates being fitted at these points of attachment.
Patent GB-807824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of barbituric compounds
Filed: 1956-02-14
Abstract: The invention comprises barbiturates of the formula <FORM:0807824/IV (b)/1> (wherein R is a tertiary alkyl group of 4 to 7 carbon atoms, R1 is a halogen atom and R2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms) and their alkali metal salts; and the preparation of these compounds and of the corresponding compounds wherein R1 is an hydrogen atom by condensing a compound of the formula <FORM:0807824/IV (b)/2> (wherein X is =NH or =O) or an alkali metal salt thereof with a propenyl halide CH2=CR1-CH2-Y (Y being a halogen atom and R1 being a hydrogen or halogen atom) in presence of a basic condensing agent, followed, when necessary, by hydrolysis, e.g. with hydrochloric acid, of a >C=NH group to a >C=O group.  Suitable condensing agents are alkali metals and their alkoxides, hydroxides and alkaline reacting salts and the condensation is advantageously conducted in an inert solvent, e.g. water or acetone, if desired with addition of a finelydivided metal, e.g. copper, cobalt or nickel or a salt thereof, e.g. a chloride or sulphate.  The barbiturate starting material may be formed in situ by condensing a suitable malonic acid ester or cyano-acetic ester with a urea compound, generally with adjustment of the pH before addition of the propenyl halide.  In examples: (1) urea and diethyl neopentyl malonate are boiled in methanol containing sodium, the solvent is distilled off, the pH is adjusted to 8 with HCl and allyl bromide is added to give neopentyl-allyl barbituric acid; (2) allyl chloride replaces the bromide of (1) and copper sulphate is added additionally; (3) 5-neopentyl-2-iminobarbituric acid and allyl bromide in water containing KOH give 5-neopentyl-5-allyl-2-imino-barbituric acid which on hydrolysis gives the product of (1); (4) 1-methyl-5-neopentyl barbituric acid and 2 : 3-dibromopropene in water containing NaOH and cobalt sulphate give 1-methyl-5-neopentyl-5-bromallyl barbituric acid; (5) to (8) 1-ethyl-, 1-isopropyl-, and 1 - sec. - butyl - 5 - neopentyl - 5 - bromallyl barbituric acids and 1-methyl-5-neopentyl-5-chloroallyl barbituric acid are similarly prepared; (9) 5-(b  : b -dimethylbutyl)-5-allyl-barbituric acid is prepared as in (1); and (10) the preparation of the sodium salts of the products of Examples (1) to (9) is described and reference is made to other alkali metal salts.  Specification 797,017 is referred to.
Patent GB-511288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in quick break electric switches
IPC: H01H9/10
Filed: 1938-02-15
Abstract: 511,288. Snap-action switches. HOPE, V. Feb. 15, 1938, No. 4619. [Class 38 (v)] A snap-action switch of the type described in Specification 452,554 comprises fuses held at each end in straps 37 of spring blade contacts 34 which are carried in slots at the ends of insulating carriers 28 having shields 31 and mounted on a bar 25 constrained to move linearly by shoes 26 co-operating in slots 27 in check plates 17. Shaft 15 when rotated by a handle 20 through a lost motion device 21, 23, turns links 24 and 43, to pull down links 44 and strain spring 51 until this, passing across the end of shaft 15, completes the movement with a snap action to bring blades 35 into engagement with fixed contacts 10 arranged in insulated bases 12 on a bar 14. Rotation of the handle in the reverse direction moves links 44 upwards, slots 47 therein allowing the contact carrying bar 25 to remain stationary until the spring 51 again retracts with a snap action to move the contacts 34 up to open the switch, which movement is aided by a transmission spring 48. While the switch is closed, hooks 54 by engaging rods 58 prevent removal of a cover 53, and the switch cannot be closed unless a spring loaded pawl 59 is depressed by a rod 63 integral with the cover 53.