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Patent GB-741096-A (GB)
Title: Nickel electrodeposition
IPC: C25D3/18
Filed: 1953-03-19
Abstract: 741,096. Nickel electrodeposition. HARSHAW CHEMICAL CO. March 19, 1953 [March 27, 1952; Feb. 24, 1953], No. 7669/53. Class 41. A process for electrodepositing nickel utilizes a solution comprising at least one nickel salt selected from nickel sulphate, nickel chloride, nickel fluoborate and nickel sulphamate, the nickel ion concentration being such as to be in the range which would result from the presence of from 100 to 400 grams per litre of nickel sulphate heptahydrate or 10 to 75 grams of nickel chloride hexahydrate, and three addition agents, the first selected from coumarin, alkyl and acyl derivatives of coumarin having not more than four carbon atoms in the alkyl or acyl groups, and the chloro and carboxy coumarins, the second selected from aromatic sulphonates, sulphonic acids, sulphonamides and sulphimides, and the third addition agent selected from an amino polyaryl methane such as triamino triphenyl methane, N,N<SP>1</SP>-(oxydiethylene)-bis-isoquinolinium salts, N,N<SP>1</SP> - (oxydiethylene) - bis - pyridinium salts, tetraethylene pentamine acrylonitrile, tetraethylene pentamine, N-carboxymethyl pyridiiiium salts, N,N<SP>1</SP>-(oxydimethylene) - bis - pyridinium salts, quinaldine methyl sulphate, p-xylylene pyridinium salts, N-(2- chloroallyl) pyridinium salts, N-methallyl pyridinium salts, N,N<SP>1</SP>-methylene bis-pyridinium salts and N-(carboxy isobutyl) pyridinium salts. The sulphur compound may be an aromatic sulphonamide selected from benzene sulphonamide, p-toluene sulphonamide, saccharin, dibenzene sulphonamide and its mono- and dichloro derivatives, bi-dibenzene sulphonamide and its mono- and di-chloro derivatives, N- ethane sulphonyl benzene sulphonamide, mono- and di-chlorobenzene sulphonamides, and dibenzene sulphonamide ether. Tables of suitable addition compounds with - concentration ranges and specific nickel plating solutions, are given.
Patent GB-985079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the production of phenol
IPC: C07C51/09
Filed: 1964-02-25
Abstract: 985,079. Residue treatment in phenol production process. MONTECATINI SOC. GENERALE PER L'INDUSTRIA MINERARIA E CHIMICA. Feb. 25, 1964 [March 5, 1963], No. 7810/64. Heading C2C. Benzoic acid, phenol, phenyl benzoate and apparently copper and magnesium benzoates are recovered from the drained residue of the liquid phase oxidation of benzoic acid to phenol by hydrolysing said residue with steam and then extracting with an aqueous organic solvent such as an alcohol or ketone with up to 4 carbon atoms.
Patent GB-952212-A (GB)
Title: Method of covering golf balls
Filed: 1961-03-03
Abstract: Adhesives which are cured at temperatures and pressures less than those normally used in moulding covers on golf ball centres, are applied to the external surface of the centre and the internal surfaces of the cover hemispheres to effect a bond between them. There is no change in the dimensions of the cover hemispheres during bonding.  The covers are stuck on rubber windings by means of fast drying synthetic rubber based cements or epoxy resins. Examples of balata, balata compounded with rubber and urethane covers and of cements and resins are given.  The dimples may be impressed in a heated mould while the adhesive is cured or they may be pre-formed in the cover blank and the curing completed in 7-14 days at room temperature.  Reference is made to the use of polyvinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride as cover materials.  Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 869,409.
Patent GB-1219056-A (GB)
Title: Single-ended filament lamps
Inventor: SMITH VICTOR MARK
IPC: H01K3/26
Filed: 1969-02-13
Abstract: 1,219,056. Electric incandescent lamps. THORN LIGHTING Ltd. 13 Feb., 1969, No. 7959/69. Heading H1F. In a single-ended tungsten-halogen lamp the filament consists of two sections 14, 15 supported at one end by a press seal 11 and at the other end by a common electrically conductive support 16 embedded in a pip 17 in the wall of the envelope. The support 16 may consist of a length of tungsten wire with its ends inserted into the primary coils of the filament sections or may be formed by an uncoiled portion of the filament wire. The sections may be embedded in the press seal or attached to lead-in wires. In a method of making the lamp the support 16 is carried by a wire consisting of a short length made of platinum or other noble metal connected to a longer thicker length made of nickel, the wire extending out through an exhaust tube. When the tube is tipped off to form the pip 17 the platinum melts leaving the support 16 firmly anchored.
Patent GB-458496-A (GB)
Title: Process for the synthesis of chemical elements
IPC: G21B1/00
Filed: 1935-03-14
Abstract: 458,496. Transmutation of elements. NEUTRON SOC. ANON., Bergstrasse, Glarus, Switzerland. March 14, 1935, No. 7970. Void [Abridged as open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, July 8, 1936]. Drawings to Specification. [Class 39 (i)] Nuclei of two elements are caused to combine by thermal means to produce a new atomic nucleus. A battery of condensers charged to 100 to 600 volts is discharged through a filament made of an alloy of the two elements, or of one element only, the other element providing the atmosphere around the filament. Temperatures of 20,000 to 30,000‹ C. are reached and are stated to cause the nuclear reaction. In a modification, an arc may be struck between electrodes of the alloy or of the metal in the atmosphere of the other element. The syntheses of 75Re<187> from 74W<186> and 1H<1> and of 83RaE<210> from 82Pb<208> and 1H<2> are described.
Patent GB-199151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wet gas meters
IPC: G01F3/30
Filed: 1922-03-20
Abstract: 199,151. Fox, T., and Robinson, S. March 20, 1922. Gas meters.-In a gas-meter, the gas inlet pipe 2 is screwed into the upper end of the inlet-valve chamber 11 which supports the valve 16, valve float 19 and float container 22, the whole being positioned by means of a flange 6 on the pipe 2 which abuts against a projecting rim 8 of a tubular socket 1 secured to the meter casing 3 and a nut 9 which is screwed on a threaded portion 5 of the pipe 2 to draw the flange against the rim 8. The valve casing 11 comprises an upper portion provided with two lugs 25 and a screwed cap 12 which carries a seating for the valve 16 and a diametrical support 13 provided with a guide hole 14 for the valve and float stem 15. The lower portion of the stem 15 is further guided by a wire loop 20 formed on a vertical stay 21 secured to the valve casing 11, and the float container, which is provided at the bottom with a small hole, is supported by arms 23 attached by loops 24 to the lugs 25. The valve 16 is detachably secured to the stem 15.
Patent GB-252498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to liquid flow control apparatus
IPC: B01J4/00
Filed: 1925-03-25
Abstract: 252,498. Wade, H., (Koppers Co.). March 25, 1925. Rotary distributors; clockwork actuation. - The flow of liquid from a container 1 is controlled bv a valve 3 which is electrically operated from a time switch with means for varying the interval between successive operations of the valve and for regulating the period during which the valve remains open. The valve 3 is opened by a solenoid 10 on the closure of a relay switch 12 which is operated whenever a contact finger 23 on a clockwork arm 20 bears on pegs 18 adjustably positioned in an insulated dial ring 15. An insulating covering 24 which may be of glass is adjustable along the finger 23 to regulate the period during which the valve 3 remains open. The apparatus is suitable for periodically supplying determined quantities of absorbent liquid in the manufacture of gas as described in Specification 252,497, [Class 55 (ii), Gas manufacture &c.].
Patent GB-350494-A (GB)
Title: Process of refining crude oils and the like
IPC: C10C1/20
Filed: 1930-03-12
Abstract: In the refining of hydrocarbon oils by sulphuric acid, bauxite or similar treatment to remove unsaturated hydrocarbons, the oils are submitted to a preliminary treatment in the liquid phase with nascent hydrogen.  Crude petroleum oils or distillates, or coal tar distillates, especially motor benzole, are refluxed with sulphuric acid and zinc dust or scrap iron, or with caustic soda and zinc.  The purified oil is separated and treated with concentrated sulphuric acid and finally is distilled.  The product is used as a motor fuel.
Patent GB-1076575-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing device for animals
Inventor: WINTER RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A01K7/02
Filed: 1963-02-28
Abstract: 1,076,575. Animal feeding appliances. BERWYN ENGINEERING Ltd. and FEED SERVICE (LIVESTOCK) Ltd. Jan. 29, 1964 [Feb. 28, 1963], No. 8080/63. Heading A1M. A device for dispersing liquid feed to animals comprises a roller 9 rotatably mounted in a container 1 so as to project through an opening 5 in the cover thereof, an endless belt 13 being looped over the roller and extending into liquid feed contained in the container so that an animal licking the exposed portion of the belt rotates the belt to bring up a further supply of feed. The belt may have depressions or ridges 15 in its surface and a pawl and ratchet may be fitted to the axle 11 of the roller to allow rotation in one direction only. Means may also be provided for locking the roller to prevent rotation.
Patent GB-181487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to float controlled devices such as feed water regulators and the like
IPC: F22D5/08
Filed: 1921-03-15
Abstract: 181,487. Trist, A. R. March 15, 1921. Feed-water, supplying and controlling.-Relates to means for preventing undue oscillations of the float in float controlled devices such as feed water regulators and the like, the said means being particularly applicable to a feed water regulator of the type described in Specification 19296/11. The arrangement consists of an auxiliary structure such as a ring a, Fig. 1, held in any desired position in the float chamber b by friction and attached to the float d at points c by means of chains f or like connections clear of the path of oscillation of the float d. When the location of the travel of the float is changed the position of the ring may be suitably altered, or the points of attachment c of the chains may be changed, as shown in Fig. 3 in which case the ring is rabetted into the chamber b, as shown. The ring may be of greater diameter than the float chamber and split in order to hold it firmly in any required position by spring pressure.
Patent GB-902184-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating piston compressor
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 1960-03-08
Abstract: 902,184. Reciprocating motors. DOLZ, H. March 8, 1960 [May 14, 1959], No. 8117/60. Class 35. [Also in Group XXXII] In a reciprocating compressor 6 having an electric oscillator armature 5 mounted on a coil spring 23 the ends of the spring are mounted on balls 25 in bearing cages 26 to reduce the side loads applied to the piston 11. The electrical reciprocating system comprises a fixed permanent magnet 1 in a cup 2 of soft magnetic material which forms a pole ring acting in conjunction with a central core 31 to provide an annular gap 4 in which a reciprocating coil 3 of non-magnetic material is disposed. Alternating current is supplied to the coil 3 through flexible leads 7, 8. The gas inlet 20 for the compressor is arranged below the coil 3 so that it passes through the gap 4 to provide cooling for the coil before passing through passages 21 leading to the piston inlet valve 10.
Patent GB-877975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for contacting liquids with gases
IPC: B01D53/18
Filed: 1959-03-10
Abstract: 877,975. Contacting a liquid with a gas or vapour. SOC. LE CARBONE-LORRAINE, and HILLIARD, A. Feb. 26, 1960 [March 10, 1959], No. 8217/59. Class 55 (2). Apparatus for contacting a liquid with a gas or vapour comprises blocks 10 (Fig. 1), with holes 11 therethrough for the passage of liquid and gas or vapour and arranged in a self - supporting stack, a continuous coating of a chemically inert synthetic resinous material impermeable to the liquid and gas or vapour being applied around the outside of the stack of blocks. As shown, the blocks 10 are clamped between upper and lower plates 12 and 15 associated respectively with a gas or vapour outlet/liquid inlet element 13 and a gas or vapour inlet/liquid outlet element 14. The blocks 10 may be cemented together or separated by peripheral elastic gaskets. Preferably the blocks individually or as a stock are coated or provided with a wrapping of a material, e.g. polytetrafluorethylene, impervious to the coating of synthetic resinous material. A layer of a material such as asbestos or glass fibre may separate the inner and outer coatings and be spaced from the inner coating. The coating of synthetic resinous material may be applied by wrapping a sheet material around the blocks and/or by applying a fluid material which sets to a solid mass. The blocks 10. may be of carbon or unglazed ceramic material and may be a single block or an assembly of a number of sub-blocks such as are shown in Fig. 4. The upper and lower surface of the blocks are dished to provide chambers 28 between adjacent blocks.
Patent GB-342192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in control valves for fluid systems
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 1930-03-14
Abstract: 342,192. Fluid actuated valves. DRYSDALE & CO., Ltd. and DRYSDALE, J. W. W., Ferry Road, Yoker, Glasgow, and CHILD, G. H., Naval Construction Department, Admiralty, London. March 14, 1930, No. 8242. [Class 135.] Check hinged valves.-A non-return valve particularly applicable for use as a bilge or ballast valve on board ship has a hinged valve member a adapted to be positively moved to the open or closed position by a toggle mechanism or to be left free to operate automatically. The valve member a is mounted on [a] spindle b carried by an arm c pivoted at d. The spindle b has ears pivoted to a toggle link g pivoted at h to an arm k freely mounted on a shaft m. The arm k has dogs z adapted to be engaged by dogs x on a member secured to the shaft m which shaft has a toothed sector engaging a worm adapted to be rotated by a hand-wheel. In a modification the dog clutch is dispensed with and the lower toggle link has a pin-and-slot connection with the valve member.
Patent GB-1086255-A (GB)
Title: Improved interconnection between supply or consuming line sections
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 1965-02-26
Abstract: 1,086,255. Protective arrangements for transmission lines. LICENTIA PATENT-VERWALTUNGS-G.m.b.H. Feb. 26, 1965 [Feb. 28, 1964], No. 8317/65. Heading H2H. A connecting device between supply or consuming lines comprises an inductor in parallel with a capacitor, the inductor being unsaturated with normal current flow therethrough and the device, in consequence, non-resonant but with abnormal currents the inductor saturates causing the device to assume a state of parallel resonance at the fundamental frequency of the lines thus preventing an undesirable excess current flow between the lines. The inductor may be of the self or pre-magnetized type. Either the inductor or the capacitor may be connected to the system by a controlled switching arrangement such as reversely connected controlled rectifiers.
Patent GB-526462-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of adhesives for the fabrication of laminated paper products
IPC: D21H17/66
Filed: 1939-03-16
Abstract: 526,462. Adhesives. PHILADELPHIA QUARTZ CO. March 16, 1939, No. 8497. Convention date, March 16, 1938. Drawings to Specification. [Class 121] An adhesive suitable for use in the manufacture of corrugated paper is prepared by making a stable suspension of clay in an aqueous solution of an alkali metal silicate having a molecular ratio of silica to alkali metal oxide of 2.5-4.0 and of such concentration that the addition or removal of a small quantity of water causes a large change in viscosity. The clay may be first peptised by sodium silicate, hydroxide, carbonate or phosphate or tannic acid, gallic acid, or quebracho. The final adhesive may be heated to 50-160‹C. to stabilize the suspension.
Patent GB-564043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the regulation of internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M61/00
Filed: 1943-05-27
Abstract: 564,043. Controlling and regulating. FJELD, K. T. May 27, 1943, No. 8507. Addition to 562,664. [Class 7 (vi)] A fuel regulating device comprising a cam moved axially by one or more variables, such as engine speed, induction manifold pressure, temperature, altitude or exhaust back pressure, and rotated by one or more of the remainder of such variables, as described in the parent Specification, has one of its movements controlled by a device responsive to changes in the air density in the induction manifold and the other by the velocity of the air therein. A Pitot head 6 in the air inlet passage 18 transmits pressure due to the velocity of the air to the interior of a bellows 5 in a casing 3 commmicating with the outer tube of the Pitot head, expansion of the bellows moving a cam 10 axially while rotary movement is imparted to it by a closed air-filled bellows 23, Fig. 2, in a closed casing 21 communicating through a pipe 22 with the outer tube of the Pitot head. Air from the induction manifold is circulated .through a coil 27 in the bellows 23 to effect a temperature adjustment. The cam 10 controls a lever 20 connected at its other end to the fuel control valve 16.
Patent GB-548897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in frame members for vehicle structures
IPC: B62D21/00
Filed: 1941-07-05
Abstract: 548,897. Vehicle underframes. FISHER & LUDLOW, Ltd., and PERCIVAL, J. July 5, 1941 No. 8508. [Class 108 (ii)] [Also in Group XXXI] Box section side frame members are made from two spaced elongated sheets having: (a) bent transverse extensions forming (or connected to parts forming) the upper and lower closures; and (b) parts pressed inwards intermediate their longitudinal edges and welded or otherwise connected where they meet. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the side sheets 10, 11 are bent to form the closure parts 16, 15 respectively the two being welded at 17. This box section is pressed inwards at intervals as shown at 26 in Fig. 5, the pressings being welded where they abut. Alternative sections are shown in Figs. 6-10.
Patent GB-219905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in valve seat
IPC: F16K1/42
Filed: 1924-04-07
Abstract: 219,905. Larson, O. C. April 7, 1924. Seats and faces.-A detachable annular valve seating is made from sheet metal, and is provided with packing between the seating and the valve body and is retained in position by frictional spring devices. The partition 11 between the inlet and outlet is provided with an upwardly flared portion 17. The sheet metal seating 19 is provided with packing 21, and is retained in position by a spring ring 23. Rotation of the seating is prevented by lugs 24 which engage in recesses in the partition 11. In an alternative form, Fig. 4, the seating 26 is provided with spring projections 32 to retain it in position, and with projections 29 engaging in recesses 30 to prevent rotation.
Patent GB-273399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tunnel linings
IPC: E21D11/15
Filed: 1926-03-31
Abstract: 273,399. Manton, A. W., and Price, C. G. March 31, 1926. Tunnels and shafts.- Segments for lining tunnels and shafts have the usual circumferential flanges but end flanges are omitted, and connecting pieces are located between the webs and/or flanges of adjacent segments. The connecting pieces may each comprise a plate 1, Figs. 2 and 3, of a length equal to the width of the segments 2 and provided with lips 3 between which the webs of the adjacent segments 2 are received ; a flange 4, preferably centrally thickened, is also provided and lugs 5 which abut against, and are bolted to, the flanges of the segments 2. The plate 1 may be apertured. Key pieces for completing rings of segments comprise channel members 6 which may be of a length equal to that of the segments, or shorter, the web of the member 6 being thicker than that of the segments against which it abuts and having plane or grooved ends. The ends of the side flanges' of a key piece may be parallel or radial. The key pieces are connected to the segments by fish plates 7, opposite fish plates being connected by distance pieces 8 which may be integral or separate. Lead, bituminous felt &c. packing 9 is provided in all joints. The segments of adjacent rings preferably break joint; further, the segments may be formed by rolling a flanged ring which is then divided. In the initial erection of a lining, small bolts may be used; later the bolt holes are reamed out and close-fitting bolts applied. Further, the various parts may be connected by welding.
Patent GB-1028224-A (GB)
Title: Belt drive system
IPC: F16H7/02
Filed: 1963-03-05
Abstract: 1,028,224. Feeding webs. EASTMAN KODAK CO. March 5, 1963 [March 5, 1962], No. 8789/63. Heading B6B. [Also in Division F2] Nip rollers 9 are mounted in bearing supports 17, 19. The roller 9 associated with support 19 is urged by gravity against its co-operating nip roller to feed a web 11, Fig. 3. An endless band 27 driven by a motor 33 drives the nip rollers 9 through pulleys 23, 25 attached to their shafts 13. The pulleys have co-axial projections 37 which co-operate to flex the band 27 transversely. This enables a varying thickness of web 11 to be fed with the band 27 maintained in driving engagement with the pulleys. The arrangement of pulleys and nip rollers may be reversed with the nip rollers in driving engagement with the band 27 and the pulleys in driving engagement with the web 11, thereby allowing a varying thickness of the band 27.
Patent GB-454155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in reeds or combs for textile machines
IPC: D01H13/30
Filed: 1935-03-21
Abstract: <PICT:0454155/IV/1> <PICT:0454155/IV/2> <PICT:0454155/IV/3> A comb or guide for yarns in warp form, e.g. in a sizing machine or a machine for treating the yarns with a solvent or softening agent consists of a bar 1 with a number of narrow shallow and evenly spaced recesses 3 in one edge.  The comb may be moulded, e.g. in porcelain.  In Fig. 3, the guides 1 are shown submerged in treating liquid 16, and in Fig. 4 are shown in a warp-sizing machine.  According to the Provisional Specification, the comb may consist of a metal or other rod screwed or otherwise.
Patent GB-1194974-A (GB)
Title: Electric Motor Construction
IPC: D06F37/36
Filed: 1968-02-23
Abstract: 1,194,974. Motor driving arrangements. HANNING ELEKTRO-WERKE ROBERT HANNING. 23 Feb., 1968 [23 Feb., 1967], No. 8930/68. Heading H2A. [Also in Division F2] In a motor, e.g. for a washing machine wherein the rotor 2 is connected to the output shaft 6 through planetary gearing, a stationary, outer toothed ring 7 of said gearing is formed of plastics material and located in the motor housing 1 by radial (or axial) projections 9 engaging recesses 10 in the housing. As shown, the toothed ring 7 is secured in position by a spring ring 11 and presses against a rubber ring 12 which, together with a gear cover 14 formed integrally with the ring 7, prevents loss of grease from the gear space 15.