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Patent GB-727967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in vibrator mechanism for use in printing machines
Inventor: NEAL FRANK
IPC: B41F31/15
Filed: 1951-03-13
Abstract: 727,967. Printing-machines. HOE & CO., Ltd., R. March 13, 1952 [March 13, 1951], No. 6055/51. Class 100 (2). Inking- or damping-apparatus vibrating mechanism comprises a positively rotated axially-movable member mounted separately from the components to be vibrated and having a cam part curved about and inclined to its axis, and a number of abutments engaging the cam, one abutment being fixed and the remainder, spaced angularly about the axis from the fixed abutment, being coupled to the vibratory members of the inking- or damping-apparatus. The mechanism shown comprises three drums 1, 2, 3, Fig. 1, geared by a train 12 ... 18 to a forme cylinder 10, transfer rollers 4, 5 and 6, 7 and forme rollers 8, 9 also being provided. To vibrate the drums 2, 3 a component 19, Fig. 5, is provided, free to rotate, and to slide longitudinally, on a fixed spindle 20, Fig. 3. Rollers 28, 29 on a fixed bracket 32, Fig. 1, straddle the inclined peripheral flange 24 of the member 19 thereby causing it to move axially as it rotates. Other pairs of rollers 47 and 48 spaced round the member 19 also straddle the flange 24 and transfer the resultant axial motion, derived directly from the inclination of the flange and from the axial movement of the member 19, to the spindles 33, 34 of the drums 2, 3 through brackets 39, 40, Fig. 3, and bearings 41, 42 ; the brackets 39, 40 are guided by fixed pins 45, 46 and the spindles 33, 34 are axially slidable in bearings 35, 36. A separate flange 24 may be provided for each pair of rollers, or each of a number of groups of such pairs; one roller of each movable pair 47, 48 may be dispensed with, the other being spring-pressed against the flange 24. As shown, the member 19 is rotated from the spindle 33 of the drum 2 through a pinion 49, Fig. 3, meshing with a gear 50 secured to a pinion 51 which meshes with a gear 52, Fig. 1, meshing with teeth 27 on the flange 24; the gears 50, 52 are rotatable and slidable on fixed pins 45, 53 and move axially with the bracket 39 in conformity with the "wander" of the flange 24, thus making extra.wide gears unnecessary.
Patent GB-1276922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to passenger conveyors
Inventor: MORLEY CYRIL GEORGE LIDSTONE
IPC: B66B23/12
Filed: 1969-02-04
Abstract: 1276922 Endless passenger conveyers EXPRESS LIFT CO Ltd 20 March 1970 [4 Feb 1969] 6062/69 Heading B8A The tread-elements 1 of an escalator or moving side-walk are each provided with side walls 3 to move therewith and prevent passengers' footwear from coming into contact with the stationary balustrades 6. The leading and trailing edges of the walls 3 are rearwardly inclined to the direction of conveyance to prevent interference with the preceding and succeeding tread elements and are complementary so that the side walls form a substantially continuous surface in the horizontal reaches of the escalator or moving side walk. In an alternative embodiment (not shown) endless belts extend along each side of the tread-elements to move therewith.
Patent GB-551439-A (GB)
Title: Device for indicating or controlling the turning of a craft
IPC: G01C19/42
Filed: 1941-05-10
Abstract: 551,439. Fluid-pressure servomotor-control systems. NISBET, R. H., HARDING, W. G., and SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO., Ltd. May 10, 1941, No. 6077. [Class 135] [Also in Group XX] A device for indicating or controlling the turning of a craft about an axis comprises an inertia member yieldingly constrained towards a fixed position relative to the craft, the resonant period of the member and its constraint being longer than the period of naturally occurring oscillations of the craft, fluid means fcr damping oscillations of the inertia member and means responsive to the pressure difference developed in the damping means. In the form described, the inertia member consists of a closed cylinder 33 mounted in a liquid-filled casing 39, the reduced ends of its shaft being mounted in ball bearings 34, the outer races of which are mounted in resilient material, adapted to yield in the event of chocks, to allow unreduced portions of the shaft to contact with auxiliary plain bearings. Tension springs 76, 77 act on the cylinder, which is connected by metal tapes secured thereto at 65, 67, 71, 75 to the rods 62, 63 of pistons 58 ... 61 working in cylinders provided in the casing. Diagonally opposite cylinders are connected by pipes 42, 43, and 31, 32 to capsules 27, 28. Leakage past the pistons is permitted, and a bypass with an adjustable constriction 85 is provided between the pipes 31, 32. Turning of the craft sets up a differential pressure in the pipes 31, 32 which moves a member such as 29, which may operate an indicator, or act on a relay valve 10 forming part of a control system as described in Specifications 515,290 and 531,388.
Patent GB-1287655-A (GB)
Title: A radial arm saw and carriage construction
IPC: B27B5/20
Filed: 1970-02-09
Abstract: 1287655 Machine tool details BLACK & DECKER MFG CO 9 Feb 1970 [1 July 1969] 6129/70 Heading B3B [Also in Divisions B5 and F2] A carriage 43, e.g. in a radial arm saw, is slidable along an arm 41 by means of balls 77, 79 which run in tracks 81, 83 in opposite sides of the arm and also run in guide brackets 85, 87 mounted on the carriage 43, one of the brackets, e.g. bracket 85 being pivotally mounted on the carriage for movement about an axis transverse of the arm, and at least one of the brackets 85, 87 being adjustable relative to the tracks 81, 83 and the carriage. As described the bracket 85 is pivoted to the carriage 43 by a rivet 101 and the bracket 87 is fixed to the carriage by a pair of rivets such as 91. Each bracket is adjustable toward or away from the tracks 81 or 83 by a corresponding setscrew 111 or 113 threaded in the carriage. The balls 77, 79 are carried in carriers 67, 69 fixed to a shroud 71 secured to the carriage. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1208083.
Patent GB-163824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cans, tins and like sheet metal receptacles
Filed: 1920-03-01
Abstract: 163,824. Davidson, J. March 1, 1920. Soldered joints.-In a can &c. having a solderedon end, the body A is formed with two or more annular projections B, C, and the flange D of the end E engages the projection B tightly, a space being left between the projection C and the bottom of the flange D.
Patent GB-273246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to moulds for rubber tyres and the like
IPC: B29D30/06
Filed: 1927-03-07
Abstract: 273,246. Vulcan Rubber Proprietary, Ltd. June 22, 1928, [Convention date]. Moulding wheel tyres.-A mould for solid tyres &c. comprises a base member containing a moulding face from which extend upwardly inner and outer rings providing an annular moulding channel, and a ring fitting the channel to compress the material. As shown, the base member 1 provided with a moulding face 2 is formed with an inner groove 3 to receive a ring 4 adapted to form the tyre base and outer groove 7 to receive an outer moulding ring 8. A ring 5 surmounts the ring 4 which engages a recess 6 therein. The parts 1, 4, 5 and 8 are held in assembled condition by bolts 11 engaging ears 12. A pressing ring 9 having a moulding surface 10 is fixed into the mould and secured by clamps. Rubber is inserted into the mould in small flakes and in one or more charges. Lining plates may be placed upon the surface 2, against the ring 8 and below the surface 10. The rings 1, 5 and 8 may be divided. Eyes 15 are provided upon the ring 9 for lifting-tackle and recesses 16 are formed in the rings 1, 5 to receive the end of a lever to operate the mould parts.
Patent GB-452907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electron discharge devices and holders therefor
IPC: H01J21/06
Filed: 1936-03-02
Abstract: 452,907. Thermionic valves. MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO., Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embankment, London.-(Assignees of Salzberg, B. ; 30, Lenox Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A.) March 2, 1936, No. 6313. Convention date, March 6, 1935. [Class 39 (i)] A unitarv electrode assembly is supported from radially arranged stiff leads 20 which extend through an annular press 21, Fig. 4, in the wall of the envelope, the ends of the leads being secured by clip contacts 45 ; these are fixed on a ring of insulation 44 placed on a shielding partition 43. The assembly as shown consists of a pentode, the cathode and grid supports of which arc carried by upper and lower insulating spacers 18, 19 ; a box anode 15 has side plates 16 with bent ends 17 to grip the sides of the spacers. The leads 20 are electrically connected to the appropriate electrodes and are attached to the lower spacer 19 by bent wires 22 welded to the electrodes and passing through holes 23 in the spacer ; one end of each of these wires bears on the underside of the spacer. The anode lead 27 passes through the upper end of the envelope, and the control grid lead 26 through the lower end ; interlead capacity is reduced by upper and lower screens, the upper consisting of a box 35 carried by a metal disc 31 and fixed by side rods 36 to the lower screen. This consists of an inverted flanged member 37 separated from the electrode assembly by an insulating plate 40. The disc 31, member 37 and plate 40 have apertures to allow the passage of electrode supports &c. The screens are connected to the cathode by a rod 42, or may have a separate earthing lead. The getter tab 28 is carried by the anode and directs the getter to the side wall of the envelope.
Patent GB-990986-A (GB)
Title: Process for dyeing cellulose materials with water-soluble dyestuffs containing thiosulphuric acid groups
IPC: D06P3/60
Filed: 1962-02-19
Abstract: Fibrous materials wholly or predominantly of cellulose are padded or printed with an aqueous, possible thickened, solution of a dye containing at least one thiosulphuric acid group -SSO3X (X is H or an alkali metal) then drying and treating at up to 60 DEG C. with formaldehyde, a water-soluble methylol compound of an aminoplast-forming substance in a water-soluble precondensate of formaldehyde with an aminoplast-forming substance and hydrochloric acid and washing the material. Suitable dyes are described in Specifications 510,453, 949,956 and 953,428.  The formaldehyde and/or the hydrochloric acid may be provided by substances capable of splitting them off.  The preferred aminoplast forming substances are principally urea, ethyleneurea, actyleneurea, diphenylurea, thiourea, hydantoin, dicyandiamide, guanidines, urethanes and lactams.  The HCl and the formaldehyde component may be applied from separate solutions (HCl second) or simultaneously from a solution in water and/or an inert water-miscible organic solvent, preferably at 18-35 DEG C. This solution may be applied by impregnating, spraying or padding. The material is subsequently rinsed and may be neutralized in a weakly alkaline solution, e.g. of Na2CO2 or NH3. Examples are given of dyeing and improving wet-crease resistance of cotton, viscose and polyester/cotton fabrics.
Patent GB-397921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to carburetters for internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1932-03-03
Abstract: 397,921. Spray carburetters. ROWLEDGE, A. J., Ellerslie, Trowels Lane, Derby. March 3, 1932, No. 6484. [Class 7 (iii). An accelerator pump actuated from the throttle valve comprises a plunger c freely mounted on the pump rod d which is connected to the throttle valve through linkage d<1>, d3. The pump delivers through a conduit h<5> to a separate nozzle h normally closed by a spring- loaded valve h<1> mounted on a small piston h<2>, a port h4 being provided to return leakage. The pump cylinder communicates, through holes b<1>, with the float chamber and is of two diameters the part of larger diameter receiving the plunger c. Between the plunger and the pump rod is a sleeve e<1> with a flanged portion e against which bears a spring g the upper end bearing against a flange f of a sleeve f<1> which is adapted to be forced down by a shoulder on the pump rod. Holes c<2> are formed in the plunger. Upon quick movement of the rod d the passage through holes c<2> is blocked and fuel is forced past valve h<1> and through nozzle h. The injection period is prolonged after throttle movement has ceased by the spring g. For slow throttle movement fuel merely passes from bottom to top of plunger through the holes c<2>. The fuel, instead of being delivered through the nozzle h, may be discharged at any suitable point in the induction passage and might be employed to form a primary charge for starting purposes.
Patent GB-606325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to heating elements for vulcanising and like apparatus
IPC: B29C35/00
Filed: 1946-03-01
Abstract: 606,325. Vulcanizers. SMITH, W. E. LANGRISH-, [formerly SMITH, W. E.], and FROST, W. March 1, 1946, No. 6497. [Class 70] A heating element for vulcanizing and like apparatus comprises a shallow vessel 25 shaped to enter a ring-like spider 19 and having an upstanding wall 26 so dimensioned that when engaged by inwardly directed claws 23 on the top of the spider, the base projects below the spider to constitute a presser-plate. the wall being preferably provided with notches 27 to be engaged by inwardly extending prongs 24 on the spider, the notches being preferably so dimensioned as to permit pressure to be exerted by the prongs on the bottoms of the notches in addition to the pressure exerted by the claws on the top of the wall. For storage purposes the elements, which contain a disc of solid fuel covered by a disc of cork or other suitable material, may be assembled on a stack so that each forms a closure for another, the assemblage being wrapped circumferentially with a flexible airtight wrapping. A form of press with which the elements can be used is described (Fig. 1, not shown). Specification 603,228 is referred to.
Patent GB-861299-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the manufacture of expanded cellular polymeric materials in elongated configurations
IPC: B29C44/32
Filed: 1957-02-27
Abstract: 861,299. Coating electrical conductors with thermoplastic materials. DU PONT DE NEMOUKS & CO., E. I. Feb. 27, 1957 [Feb. 29, 1956], No. 6525/57. Class 87(2). An apparatus for coating electrical conductors with thermoplastic material, e.g. cellular polyvinylchloride, comprises an extruder 10, a die 12, with a tapered bore, mounted in a holder 11 and, on the outlet of the die, a pressure chamber 15 having a seal 25 through which the coated wire passes. The seal 25 is composed of alternate rubber washers 27 and metal washers 28 located inside a jacket 26 movable longitudinally by a casing 23 screwed on to the pressure chamber 15. Compression of the rubber washers 27, by rotating the casing 23, varies the bore of the washers to seal against the coated conductor 30 to prevent loss of pressure in the chamber 15. In operation the extruder is charged with a mixture of a thermoplastic resin, a plasticizer and a blowing agent and the resultant foam is delivered to the extrusion head 10, a bare conductor 14 from a drum 13 is passed through the head 10 and die 12 and, coated with foamed material, passes into the pressure chamber 15 where the pressure of the fluid prevents the gaseous components of the material from escaping before the material has gelled. On passing the seal 25 the wire with its coating of closed cell expanded plastic material is taken up on a drum 32. Specifications 587,023 and 861,300 are referred to.
Patent GB-989090-A (GB)
Title: Construction kit for fitting a lock to a door
IPC: E05B17/06
Filed: 1963-02-19
Abstract: 989,090. Attaching locks. A. LANDER. Feb. 19, 1964 [Feb. 19, 1963], No. 6550/63. Heading E2A. A door lock kit comprises a bolt with a key operated mechanism and at least one template A for locating the positions of the holes to be formed in the door structure, the template consisting of a sheet of flexible material with full size representations 7, 5 of the holes or recesses to be cut in the door structure together with markings 8, 9, 10 intended to be brought into register with recognisable features of the door structure, the other side of the template having a coating of adhesive. The edge of the door or a protuberance thereon are examples of recognisable features of the door. The adhesive may be moisture activated or be in an active condition with a removable protective sheet. The areas 4, 6 are cut out from the template to coincide with the door buffer 3 and the edge of the door respectively when the template is adhered to the door panel. The portions 5, 7 are then cut through so that holes of the same shape and positions are cut in the door after which the template is removed. The lock unit may then be applied to the door with the lock barrel in the hole 7 and the lock bolt protruding through the hole 5.
Patent GB-856781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wrapping machines
Inventor: PEARSON FREDERICK HENRY
IPC: B65B11/10
Filed: 1958-03-03
Abstract: 856,781. Packages. ROSE BROS. (GAINSBOROUGH) Ltd. May 27, 1959 [March 3, 1958], No. 6677/58. Class 94(1). Packages 11 to be wrapped in a band of paper, film, or foil are carried by a conveyer 14 against the band 16 fed between rolls 15 and held by grippers 22, 23. A roll 24 on a pivoted arm 26 takes up any slack in the band. As the package moves along, the band is folded over the top and bottom of the package and the arm 26 moves in the same direction as the package under the control of a cam 37. A cam 31 opens the grippers to release one end of the band. A knife 17 cooperating with a ledger blade 18 cuts the band.
Patent GB-427582-A (GB)
Title: Process for hardening the teeth of circular, hand or other saw blades
IPC: C21D1/40
Filed: 1934-03-02
Abstract: 427,582. Setting saws. KALTENBACH, H., 7, Byfangweg, L÷rrach, Germany. March 2, 1934, No. 6690. [Class 145 (ii)] [See also Group II] Teeth of circular, hand, or other saw blades are hardened by heating only the points of the teeth up to the hardening temperature by electrodes applied to the back and front of the point to each side of the point. The swaging or jolting and the setting of the teeth may be effected simultaneously with the hardening. In Fig. 1, electrodes 3, 4 are applied to the front and rear of the point 2a of the tooth 2. When the tooth 2a has been heated up to red heat, the pressure of the electrodes 3, 4 against the point 2<a> is increased thus swaging or jolting up the tooth. When the teeth are to be set, the electrodes 3, 4, Fig. 2, are applied to the sides of the tooth and then tilted, thus setting the teeth. After the setting, the tooth is heated up to the hardening temperature.
Patent GB-374118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for filtering and softening water
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 1931-03-04
Abstract: 374,118. Softening water. BROWNLOW, H. H., Town Mills, Tonbridge, Kent. March 4, 1931, No. 6743. [Class 46.] Base-exchange apparatus for softening and filtering water comprises an inner cylinder A of earthenware, glass, or other incorrodible material and an outer flanged cylinder B of metal or other material which will resist pressure, the space between the two cylinders being filled with cement or the like. Nails in the outer cylinder may be employed to form a bond. Base-exchange softening material is placed between two perforated plates H, K the lower plate being cemented to a ledge and the upper being secured by lugs. A plate provided with roses of metal gauze may be used instead of the lower perforated plate. Connected by swivel or other bolts to the outer cylinder is a cover E of similar material having a plate of earthenware, glass, or the like cemented to it. The cover is screwed to receive an inlet tap or pipe M and a bell or funnel-shaped vessel N through which water charged with salt or other revivefying material may be poured, the vessel being provided with a screwed closing plug T. The softened water passes through an outlet V, a pipe, and a valve to the house storage tank. The water softener may be byepassed and hard water delivered direct to the storage tank. The pipe connected to the outlet V is provided with extra taps or valves for use when the softening material is regenerated.
Patent GB-759946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric resistance heating elements
Inventor: WILKINSON GEORGE HENRY
IPC: H05B3/06
Filed: 1954-03-09
Abstract: 759,946. Electric heating elements. ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. March 4, 1955 [March 9, 1954], No. 6758/54. Class 39(3). Each end of a heating element consisting of a helically wound resistance wire on an insulating rod member 1 has an axial bore containing a metal plug 4 formed integrally with a portion 5 reduced in diameter and threaded to receive a nut 6, Fig. 2. A U-shaped contact member 7 has taps 8, 9 to which the resistance wire is welded, and is secured on the end of the rod member 1 by a rivet 10 which also passes through member 1 and the plug 4. A bus-bar 3 is held between the contact member 7 and the nut 6. In a modification, a contact member before assembly, Fig. 5, consists of tabs 12, 13, a main slotted portion 14 and a tubular portion 11 which, to secure the contact member on the rod member, Fig. 4, is passed through the rod and plug, the flat portion 14 then being bent over the end of the rod 1 and the threaded plug portion 5 passing through the slot 15. The tabs are folded over and welded to the end of the resistance wire as before, the wire first passing through the portion 11.
Patent GB-664927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to heat exchange apparatus
IPC: F22D1/02
Filed: 1949-03-11
Abstract: 664,927. Cleaning heat exchangers. THOMPSON WATER TUBE BOILERS, Ltd., J., and NAPIER A. L. March 13, 1950 [March 11, 1949], No. 6780/49 Class 99 (ii) The lower end of a gas passage in which heatexchange apparatus (not shown) e.g. an economiser, superheater, air heater or boiler tubes, is located, is provided with a damper or dampers 7 mounted below the heat exchanger, the damper or dampers being arranged when closed, to present an inclined upper surface and means being provided to drain away liquid falling on the damper or dampers for example when washing the elements of the heat exchanger. In the form shown a pair of dampers are arranged in inverted V formation, the liquid draining away at each side into open troughs 14 recessed into the walls of the gas passage, from which it passes through pipes 19 to waste, the pipes 19 being provided with non- return valves,to prevent air entering the gas pass when the heat exchanger is in circuit i.e. when the dampers 7 are open and the damper 6 of the byepass passage is closed. In an alternative arrangement the pair of dampers are arranged in upright V-formation and drain into a trough disposed centrally within the gas passage Fig. 4 (not shown). In a further alternative only a single damper is provided which drains into a trough recessed into one of the walls of the gas passage. A second damper or set of dampers may be provided above the heat exchanger to completely isolate it during the washing operation.
Patent GB-242504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in travelling trunks
IPC: A45C13/03
Filed: 1925-03-12
Abstract: 242,504. Harrison, W. H. March 12, 1925. Boxes combined with garment hangers; fittings, internal.-A travelling trunk for use in packing men's clothes flatwise and from which suits &c. may be readily withdrawn and replaced, comprises a body A having open-ended vertical guides C at each corner. Garment-hangers having knobs o on either side which engage in the slides c are provided, and have upper and lower cross-bars 0, N, which are flexibly inter-connected by cords P, which extend through the sleeves of a coat &c. supported thereon, and are tied together at their ends as shown in Fig. 2. The guides C are formed from slotted metal tubes supported by cleats D, and extend only partly up the sides of the trunk so as to form a supporting means for super-imposed trays G. Cleats E on the same level form the other supports for the trays G. A follower H of card-board &c. is provided for placing over the suits &c. when the trunk is packed, and is held in position by straps M.