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Patent GB-885498-A (GB)
Title: A flexible connector for electric lamps
Inventor: ATKINS JOHN BARNARD
IPC: H01R33/09
Filed: 1958-03-10
Abstract: 885,498. Lamp-holders. NOMA ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. March 10, 1958, No. 7662/58. Class 38 (1)  A holder for cap-less lamps comprises a resilient insulating body 1 having a lampreceiving cavity 6 therein and extending therefrom, on opposite sides, a pair of sleeves 4, 5 containing conducting sleeves 10, 11 adapted to receive the lamp leads 8, 9 and the circuit wires 12, 13 in contacting relationship and from opposite ends respectively. Instead of the sleeves 10, 11, conducting material may be deposited on the walls of the sleeves 4, 5. The wires 12, 13 may be secured in the holder by fusing the insulation thereof to the sleeves 4, 5.
Patent GB-787565-A (GB)
Title: Building structures
IPC: F24F11/04
Filed: 1955-03-16
Abstract: 787,565. Ventilating. ROBERTSON THAIN, Ltd. (Robertson Co., H. H.):. March 16, 1955, No. 7713/55. Class 137 Hot and cold ventilating air is supplied from risers 20, 22 to header ducts 81, 80 communicating with selected longitudinal cellular members 85, 86 forming part of the floor structure. Pressure-equalizing ducts 92, 93 extend between the cellular members of which selected ones communicate with mixing and dispersing units 50, 60 adjacent the windows. Alternatively mixing of the hot and cold air may take place as in mixers 54 remote from the outlets. The mixers include thermostatically controlled dampers. Some air may be discharged through ceiling outlets 165. Details of the apparatus form the subjects of Specifications 787,566, 787,567, 787,568, 787,569 and 787,570, and Specification 420,062 also is referred to.
Patent GB-797257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to dust bins and other like containers
Inventor: SHAW THOMAS HINGLEY
IPC: B65D25/24
Filed: 1956-03-13
Abstract: 797,257. Dust-bins. BOWER LANE MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd. March 4, 1957 [March 13, 1956], No. 7764/56. Class 26. [Also in Group XVII]  In a dust-bin or like container the lower half or part which is situate beneath the handles b is surrounded by a corrugated or similarly formed metal sleeve c. The sleeve c is slid on to the lower part and is located at one end by an annular swelling a<SP>3</SP> and at the other end by the seam a<SP>2</SP> of the closure cap a<SP>1</SP> in combination with a sleeve-like rim d.
Patent GB-1199706-A (GB)
Title: Isoxazole Derivatives
IPC: C07D261/12
Filed: 1969-02-13
Abstract: 1,199,706. Fungicides containing isoxazoles. SANKYO CO. Ltd. 13 Feb., 1969 [13 Feb., 1968], No. 7926/69. Heading A5E. [Also in Division C2] Agricultural fungicidal compositions comprise one or more isoxazoles of the formula: wherein R 1  is hydrogen or halogen or a C 1-3  alkyl group, R 2  is hydrogen or a C 1-3  alkyl group and R 3  is a C 1-5  alkoxy group or a C 6-10  aryl group which may be ring-substituted by one or more halogen atoms, C 1-5  alkyl groups, C 1-3  alkoxy groups, nitro groups or methylene dioxy groups, and a carrier or diluent. The compositions may also include known fungicides, e.g. pentachloronitrobenzene, tetramethyl thiuram disulphide, dimethylaminobenzene diazo sodium sulphonate, N- trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexane-1, 2-dicarboxyimide, trichloro-2-nitropropane and 5- ethoxy-3-trichloromethyl-1, 2, 4-thiadiazole, and known insecticides, e.g. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8- heptachloro-3α-4, 7, 7a-tetrahydro-4, 7-methanoindene, benzenehexachloride, 1, 1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) ethane, O, O- dimethyl-S-(N-methyl-carbamoylmethyl) phosphorodithioate and O, O-diethyl-S-2-(ethylthio) ethyl phosphorodithioate. The compositions may take the form of liquids, dusts, granules or wettable powders and contain the usual adjuvants. Examples 3-5 describe the preparation of compositions and Examples 6-8 relate to their application.
Patent GB-398846-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of insoluble azo-dyestuffs on the fibre
IPC: D06P3/68
Filed: 1932-03-17
Abstract: Insoluble azo dyes are made on the fibre by applying a mixture which contains an alkali salt of a hydrazine sulphonic acid of the general formula:  <FORM:0398846/IV/1> where x and y = substituents, such as alkyl, alkoxy or halogen, and an alkali salt of a hydroxylated coupling component which combines in the adjacent position to the hydroxy group, and then steaming.  The free coupling component together with the equivalent amount of alkali may also be used and dyeing or printing assistants may be added.  In examples the following mixtures are specified: (1)-(3) 4-benzoylamino-2 : 5-dimethoxybenzene-1-hydrazine sulpho acid and diacetoacetyl-o-tolidine, 2<1> - oxyanthracene - 3<1> - carboyl-1 - amino - 2 - methylbenzene, 3 - benzoyl-amino - 2 - naphthol, 2<1> : 3<1> - oxynaphthoyl-1-amino - 2 - methoxy - 4 - chlorbenzene; (4) 4 - benzoylamino - 2 - chlor - 5 - methoxy - benzene - 1 - hydrazine sulpho acid and 2 : 3 - oxynaphthoic acid a  - naphthylamide; (5) 4 - benzoylamino - 2 - methoxy - 5 - methylbenzene - 1 - hydrazine sulpho acid and the m-nitranilide of 2 : 3-oxynaphthoic acid.  In a table the following additional components are given: the hydrazine sulphonic acids of 1 - amino - 4 - benzoylamino - 2 : 5 - diethoxybenzene, 1 - amino - 4 - acetylamino - 2 : 5 dimethoxy or dimethyl-benzene, 1 - amino-4-(phenoxyacetylamino) - 2 : 5 - dimethoxybenzene, and 1-amino-4- (4<1>-methylbenzene-1<1>-sulphoylamino) - 2 : 5 - dimethoxybenzene; b -naphthol, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone, 1 - naphthol - 4 - phenylketone, 2<1>-hydroxycarbazole - 3<1> - carboyl - (1 - amino - 4 - chlorobenzene), o-anisidide, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-1-anilide, o-phenetidide and anilide of 2 : 3-oxynaphthoic acid.  Hydrazine sulphonic acids referred to above are made by reducing the corresponding diazosulphonates, e.g. with zinc dust and acetic acid, or with sodium hydrosulphite.
Patent GB-142794-A (GB)
Title: Improved mechanism for regulating valves in machines and more particularly in internal combustion engines
IPC: F01L1/20
Filed: 1920-03-18
Abstract: 142,794. Soc. des Moteurs Gn¶me et Rh¶ne. May 7, 1919, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Regulating.-A cam-actuated valve S, more particularly for internal-combustion-engines, has a stem of an adjustable striking-plate P screwed into the hollow valve-stem, in order that the clearance J between the cam and the striking-plate may be regulated. The valve-stem is prevented from turning in its guide by lugs T working in slots R. The striking-plate P is normally prevented from turning by teeth E engaging teeth D on a catchpiece G. The teeth can be disengaged when the striking-plate is to be adjusted, by depressing the piece G.
Patent GB-1426561-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for manufacturing wire networks
IPC: B21F45/00
Filed: 1973-02-19
Abstract: 1426561 Making wire netting L MEYNARD ET FILS 19 Feb 1973 [17 Feb 1972] 8135/73 Headings B3E and B3A A wire netting sheath, e.g. for covering a bottle, is made from two bunches of wires knotted together, the knot being passed over a post 4 on a table 5 before tightening, the wires being laid into retainers on the table and secured together simultaneously, e.g. by welding or twisting together at each retainer. Fig. 2 shows a retainer, comprising four plates 39-42 each having a cut-out 43 into which wires are laid, the centre plates supporting a notched wheel 44 driven by a rack 48. The wheel may alternatively be friction driven. In a further alternative, the wheels and their drive mechanism are mounted on a support separate from table 5, and the wheels are placed over the wires when the latter are in position on the table. Fig. 1 shows an array of eight wires laid into twenty six retainers, first wire 7, then wires 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 in that order, whereby after twisting at the retainers, the mesh may be lifted off and opened into a sheath. In alternative embodiments, the wires bunches are secured together by twisting or welding and the wires may be joined together at the retainers by welding, each retainer then having two plates sufficiently spaced apart to allow welding electrodes between them.
Patent GB-493426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in double thread blind stitch sewing machines
IPC: D05B85/06
Filed: 1938-03-16
Abstract: 493,426. Sewing-machines. STROBEL, O. March 16, 1938, No. 8161. Convention date, March 18, 1937. [Class 112] A double-thread blind-stitching machine is provided with a thread - spreading device which is so mounted and constructed as to be wholly or partly removable to allow dif ferent kinds of seams to be formed. In the form shown, the spreading device a has thread - engaging limbs a<1> and is mounted on the machine head by a spigot held in a socket by a set-screw g ; the device is actuated by a pin f engaging a socket in an arm on a rock-shaft and held therein by a set-screw e. By slackening the set-screws, e, g, the complete 'device can be withdrawn to the left. Instead of the complete device being removable, the threadengaging members a<1> may be attached to carrying members by nuts or other means allowing each detachment. For use with an interval machine, the needle plate c is replaced by one having an extension supporting the upper piece of the material being sewn.
Patent GB-576430-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable supports or frames for pictures, showcards, photographs, mirrors, advertisements and the like
IPC: A47G1/08
Filed: 1944-05-02
Abstract: 576,430. Picture frames. TURNER, W. R. May 2, 1944, No. 8212. [Class 11] Pictures are mounted by being secured by screws c to angle pieces a which may be formed with rounded parts as in Fig. 3, and may be secured to pictures or mirrors of shapes other than rectangular. The pictures &c. are hung by means of eyes on the screws c and wires e which may be connected as in Fig. 4 for concealed hanging, the junction h of the wires being secured to a nail &c. For ordinary hanging, wires connected at h<1> to a hook may be used. The edges of the pictures may be received in channel members b connected to the angle pieces a, and intermediate supporting members d may be used which are also held in place by screws c. Clamping plates f may be used between the screws c and parts a, d. The angle pieces may be made in part of wood a<1> and metal e, Fig. 2, or the various parts may be made of plastic materials.
Patent GB-1397862-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for the manufacture of slide fastener members
IPC: A44B19/06
Filed: 1973-02-20
Abstract: 1397862 Making slide fastener elements DEPE - REISSVERSCHLUSSFABRIK K DITTMAYER KG 20 Feb 1973 [24 Feb 1972] 8252/73 Heading B3A A method of making slide fastener interlocking elements comprises working a filament 10 of generally flat wire having profiled beads 11, 12 on both faces by pressing beads flat at spaced intervals 16, 17, Fig. 3, forming depressions 22, 23 in each face adjacent the protrusions constituted by the remaining parts 18, 19 of the beads, and cutting the elements 60, Fig. 6, from the filament. Each depression in each face lies opposite a protrusion in the opposite face. Profiled stamping tools 14, 15 are used to press the beads 11, 12 flat at spaced intervals and tools 20, 21 are used to provide the shallow depressions 22, 23. The contoured blanks are then stamped out from the filament to form a shape 26, Fig. 1, after the triangular region 31 has been stamped out. The protrusions and depressions have bevelled contours and may be rounded in cross-section and trapezoidal in longitudinal section. The limbs 57, 58 of the fastener element 60 are pressed towards each other and clamped on to a carrier tape (62), Fig. 7 (not shown).
Patent GB-548426-A (GB)
Title: Scorer for darts, billiards and similar games
IPC: A63D15/20
Filed: 1941-07-01
Abstract: 548,426. Scoring-apparatus for games. TOWNS, P. F. July 1, 1941, No. 8260. [Class 132 (ii)] In a scoring-apparatus for darts, billiards &c. wherein three concentric number discs 2, 3, 4 are rotated respectively by a knob 19 and finger holes 20, 21 in order to display the score at windows 13, 14, the discs are supported upon a central axle fixed to the back of the casing so as to be clear of the casing. Blade springs 23, 25 engaging respectively the finger holes 20 and holes 28 apply friction to retain the units and tens discs in set position. The discs may be independently adjusted, and transfer mechanism may be provided between the discs. As shown, where the discs 3 and 4 are each marked with two series of numerals 0 .. 9, the transfer from the units disc 4 to the tens disc 3 may be effected by two spring-pressed catches 30, 31, slidable on the units disc by a fixed cam 29 so as to engage the finger holes in the tens disc 3 at the appropriate carry-over points. A similar transfer mechanism may be arranged between the tens disc 3 and the hundreds disc 2.
Patent GB-1141425-A (GB)
Title: Float for submarine hose system
Inventor: SKINNER CLAYTON H
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 1967-02-22
Abstract: 1,141,425. Floats for hoses. HEWITTROBINS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 22 Feb., 1967, No. 8421/67. Heading F2P. A float for a submarine hose system comprises a generally cylindrical body having a central opening and split longitudinally to define a pair of semi-cylindrical segments A, B. Each segment has a pair of longitudinally-extending mating surfaces 11, 12 which are generally convex and concave. The segments are formed from foam plastics material and are hinged together at 13, suitable clasp means 14 1 , 14 2  being provided. As shown, the surfaces 11, 12 are disposed with the ridges thereof longitudinally of the float; in a modification, Figs. 2 to 4 (not shown), the ridges are transverse to the axis of the float.
Patent GB-981683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices
IPC: H01L21/228
Filed: 1961-03-08
Abstract: 981,683. Semi-conductor devices. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 8, 1961 [March 11, 1960], No. 8482/61. Heading H1K. A semi-conductor device is produced by alloying electrode material to a semi-conductor body, applying a coating of paste to the alloyed material and heating to produce an alloyed melt from which material in the paste diffuses into the body. In one example a paste comprising powdered Sb and Al 2 O 3  in methanol is painted on a P-type germanium body with an indium alloyed electrode and heated to 750 C. for 20 minutes so that the antimony diffuses to produce an N-type region adjacent the P-type body. In a further example the paste comprises As and MgO in butyl acetate. Silicon may be used instead of germanium. Specification 894,277 is referred to.
Patent GB-151215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to trouser presses
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1920-03-22
Abstract: 151,215. Banks, C. E., Banks, J. J., Banks, E. A., and Chapman, R. G. March 22, 1920. Trouser presses.-The top and bottom boards of a trouserpress are secured together by resilient fastenings each of which comprises a tubular member c<1> hinged to the bottom board and a spring-controlled plunger member d, which is furnished with openings adapted to be engaged with a projection a' on the top board. The ends of the members d are curved to form handles c<3> for manipulating the fastenings.
Patent GB-1198911-A (GB)
Title: Process for Repressing Sheets and Foils of Thermoplastic Synthetic Material
Inventor: PEILSTOCKER GUNTER
IPC: B29C35/16
Filed: 1968-02-22
Abstract: 1,198,911. Moulding polished sheets or films. FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER A.G. 22 Feb., 1968 [23 Feb., 1967], No. 8645/68. Headings B5A and B5B. Films or sheets of synthetic thermoplastic material are given a smooth scratch free polished surface by hot pressing them between the platens of a press, allowing the sheet to cool in the press, and relieving the pressure at a temperature between the solidification temperature of the thermoplastic material and the temperature at which the adhesive friction between the press plates and the sheet is overcome and slippage occurs. The platens of the press themselves may be highly polished, or a highly polished glass plate may be interposed between each platen and the sheet. If desired layers of paper may be interposed between each platen and its associated glass plate.
Patent GB-558264-A (GB)
Title: Vertical-axis rotary loop-taker for sewing machines
IPC: D05B71/02
Filed: 1942-06-24
Abstract: 558,264. Sewing-machines. FAIRWEATHER, W. C. (Singer Manufacturing Co.). June 24, 1942, No. 8658. [Class 112] [Also in Group XXXIV] The vertical shaft 27, Fig. 1, of a rotary looptaker 21 has a central bore 53 the upper part of which is filled with a wick 59. The wick ends in a cavity 49 from which oil ducts 51, 52 lead to the race 22. When the machine is running oil is lifted up to the wick by pumping means carried at the lower end of the shaft. This may be a helix 54 cut on the shaft running in a cup 58 in the floor of an oil reservoir 56. In another form, a ratchet-toothed sleeve 66 rotates in a recess 61 which has an eccentric portion 62 from which oil is driven into a passage 67, past a regulating screw 71 and into a stationary tube 70 which projects, with external clearance, into the central bore of the shaft 63. In a third form, a vaned wheel 84, Fig. 5, is carried by the shaft in a chamber 74 below the oil reservoir. Oil is delivered through a radial passage 86 to a regulating screw and so to a stationary tube 83 as in Fig. 2. Specifications 316,509, [Class 112], 534,428, 546,163 and 546,854 are referred to.
Patent GB-351511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to audible warning devices on motor vehicles
IPC: G10K9/22
Filed: 1930-03-18
Abstract: 351,511. Vehicle lamp supports. DICKER, S. G. S., 20, Holborn, London.- (Moto Meter Gauge & Equipment Corporation; Long Island City, New York, U.S.A.) March 18, 1930, No. 8705. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, March 22, 1930.] [Class 75 (iii).] The head-lights 9 of a motor vehicle are connected by a cross-bar or stay 10 having a central apertured enlargement 10a in which an electricallyoperated audible warning device 13 is mounted. The cross-bar 10 is preferably of channel formation, Fig. 3, with lugs 21a fcr retaining the conducting wires 21 in position. The wires 21 may be provided with a terminal plug connection 22 in one of the head-light casings adjacent to the normal plug connection 27 therein for the lamp 29, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-584501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to welding, brazing or soldering rods
IPC: B23K35/02
Filed: 1944-05-08
Abstract: 584,501. Soldering ; uniting by fusion. WASSERMAN, R. D. May 8, 1944, No. 8730. [Class 83 (iv)] A soldering, brazing or welding rod or electrode consists of a coil with a corrosion resistant metallic film extending partially or wholly over its surface of thickness below 0.01 inch and made from a portion of an ingredient of the core so as to protect the core against attack by atmospheric influences during storage without affecting the properties of the core, the sum of the amounts of the said ingredients in the core and film being substantially equal to the total amount of the ingredient required for the weld metal, the quantity of the film being such as to leave the base unaffected when the weld metal is applied thereto. It may be used for uniting bases of ferrous metals or of non-ferrousmetals such as aluininium, zinc, magnesium, &c. The metallic film may consist of silver or silver alloy or nickel and may be applied by dipping in a molten metal bath, by electro-deposition, chemical reaction or by spraying. In one form, part of the silver may be in the coating and part in the core to provide a rod containing 2 per cent of silver, 43 per cent of copper, 11 per cent of nickel, 43.7 per cent of zinc and 0.3 per cent of silicon. U.S.A. Specification 2,279,284 is referred to.
Patent GB-1048812-A (GB)
Title: Substituted amino-guanidines
Inventor: DURANT GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: C07C281/18
Filed: 1963-03-05
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I)  R-CH2-NH-C(: NH)-NH.NH2 and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, wherein R is a phenyl group substituted at least by one halogen atom or C1- 3 alkyl or alkoxy group are prepared by reacting an amine R.CH2.NH2 with an S-methylisothiosemicarbazide salt or by reacting a methylated thiourea with hydrazine. Compounds of the formula <FORM:1048812/C2/1> are prepared by reacting I with benzaldehyde.
Patent GB-1175090-A (GB)
Title: Portable Audio-Visual Reproduction Apparatus
Inventor: BRUEL JEAN
IPC: G03B31/00
Filed: 1967-02-24
Abstract: 1,175,090. Audiovisual reproduction apparatus. T. BRUEL, and G. MARCHAND. 24 Feb., 1967 [24 Feb., 1966; 13 Feb., 1967 (3)], No. 8822/67. Heading G5R. [Also in Division G2] A portable audiovisual reproduction apparatus comprises separate structures containing microfilm projection apparatus (see also Division G2) and apparatus for reproducing a tape having a sound record on one side and a printed message on the other. The message either provides a readable text corresponding to the sound record, or subtitles for the microfilm, the film and tape being driven in synchronism (not detailed). The microfilm may be projected on to a distant screen or on to one integral with the apparatus, or carried by a fibre-optic bundle to an eyepiece set in the lens of a pair of spectacles, one leg of which also supports an ear piece for the sound (Fig. 9, not shown), the whole apparatus being worn around the neck. In Fig. 5, the " visual " section 28 receives a spooled or cassetted 34 microfilm which is fed view-by-view by a conveyer 36 to a driven take-up spool 38 past a light source 37 and screen 35 or objective lens. The tape is similarly transported past a sound head 19<SP>1</SP> in the " audio " section 29 to a take-up compartment 30. In Figs. 1-3 (not shown) the " audio " section (1) has two windows to allow the printed messsage to be read and transmitted through the " visual " section to a screen (26) adjacent the microfilm screen (27). In the " audio " section of Fig. 6, a tape spool or cassette 104 is loaded and the tape threaded by a thumbwheel 106 and roller 123 across a guide 121 and lens 111 to a head 125 and capstan/pressure roller drive. A printed audio amplifier in the compartment includes a transistor section (T4, D1, D2, C, Fig. 8, not shown) arranged to operate a relay (131) to de-energize the capstan motor when a silent passage of more than 3 sec. duration is sensed by the head 125. The tape or microfilm may be loaded on a spool having slotted flanges and a grooved hub (307, Fig. 10, not shown) into which the end of the medium is welded or wedged, or in a cassette having coaxial spools (Figs. 12-15, not shown) a guide groove around the periphery for passage of the medium, and cut-outs to receive the sound head or light source and a spool drive roller.
Patent GB-475790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to tin boxes and other like containers
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 1936-03-25
Abstract: 475,790. Tins &c. SCHAFER, J. B. March 25, 1936, No. 8899. [Class 66] The joint between the body and the flanged lid of a tin box or like container is sealed by a soldered on metal strip 3 provided with projections 7 adapted to engage in a channel 8 formed in the lower of the stepped recesses 5, 6, and serving to position the strip. The ends of the strip are overlapped, the free end being formed as a tag for engagement by the fingers or by a key &c.