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Patent GB-344347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical indicating or display devices
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 1929-11-25
Abstract: 344,347. Signs. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., Strowger Works, Liverpool, and SIMPSON, L. M., The Bungalow, Laurel Bank, Stanks, near Leeds. Nov. 25, 1929, No. 36084. [Class 3 (ii).] In a device for displaying numbers by means of groups of lamps, each group corresponding to a single number, the groups are arranged on a vertical framework, and the lamps of each group are adapted to be lighted selectively to display the required number through a ground glass screen carrying a stencil provided with figures, the screen and stencil covering an opening individual to the group in a metal cover. In the construction shown a framework is divided by vertical and horizontal bars into sections to accommodate display panels, each comprising a metal frame 40 provided with a ground glass screen 41, behind which is mounted a stencil provided with digits. Each digit is adapted to be illuminated by a lamp preferably of the type used in telephone systems. The panel is detachably secured in position by means of a clamping screw 44 and pins45,thelatterengaging in holes in the frame member 23.
Patent GB-1365158-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic stripe coating apparatus
IPC: B05C1/12
Filed: 1971-08-02
Abstract: 1365158 Coating apparatus ILFORD Ltd 12 July 1972 [2 Aug 1971] 36171/71 Heading D1L In a method for coating a travelling web a coating liquid is fed under pressure to a liquid applicator which applies the liquid to the surface of a rotating reverse roll coating roller in contact with the web, the liquid applicator being formed by two jaws located transversely across and close to the web or transfer roller to form therewith an approach and departure channel and the liquid pressure being such that the coating liquid flows out of the applicator along both these channels to wash away undesired solid particles, fibres &c which are carried on the surface of the web or transfer roller. As shown in Fig. 3 the applicator 15 is mounted adjacent a contrarotating transfer roller 12 such that coating liquid 14 exiting through channels 16 and 19 formed by jaws 17 and 18 respectively removes the solid debris 13 attached to the surface of the roller 12. The roller 12 may be formed with peripheral grooves for the application of stripes to the web 11 when the jaw 18 which doctors the layer of coating liquid may also be formed with grooves on its leading edge (Fig. 4, not shown).
Patent GB-879191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary file-card holders
IPC: B42F17/28
Filed: 1959-10-26
Abstract: 879,191. Filing papers; memorandum appliances. SKOGEN, N. Oct. 26, 1959, No. 36234/59. Classes 16 and 146(1). A rotary filing card holder in which cards are fastened to a horizontal shaft 2, is combined with a writing desk 5 provided with bearings in which two rotatable rolls 11, 12 are mounted, between which and over the top of the writing desk a paper web 13 passes, so that notes made on a filing card placed on the desk are transferred to the web 13 by means of interleaved carbon paper. The writing desk is pivotally connected at 20 to the outer housing 1 of the card-holder, so as to.be movable away from the rotary card-holder. This movement is caused automatically on rotation of the card-holder, by means of rods 7, 8 pivotally connected by one end to the writing desk and housing 1, respectively, and to each other at 18, the free end of rod 7 having a lug 21 adapted to engage a ratchet wheel 3, rotatable with the card-holder, and the free end of rod 8 being hooked shaped and adapted to engage a pin 10 on a side wall of the writing desk. On rotating the card-holder and hence the wheel 3, the initial movement of rod 7 causes rod 8 to disengage the pin 10 and further movement causes the writing desk to take up the position shown in dotted outline. When required for use, the writing desk is turned inwardly by hand. The web 13 is attached to the take-up spool by an adhesive strip 14 and is adjusted in position by rotating one of the rods 11, 12 by hand.
Patent GB-360706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical fuses, switches, and the like
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 1930-12-03
Abstract: 360,706. Distribution boards. CRABTREE, J. A., Endwood, Little Aston Park, Sutton Coldfield. Dec. 3, 1930, No. 36405. [Class 38 (v).] The insulators of fuses, switches, coupling sockets, &c. are secured by the use of bolts e having a flattened and shouldered head e<2> adapted to fit into slotlike extensions b3, b4 at the upper end of the bolt-hole or slot b<1>. Specification 144,352, [Class 38 (v), Electric switches &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-364100-A (GB)
Abstract: 364,100. Sparking - plugs. RAHN, L. F., 741, West End Avenue, Manhattan; New York, U.S.A. Sept. 24, 1930, No. 19272/31. Convention date, Oct. 3, 1929. Divided application. [Class 7 (iv).] The spark gap is formed between a circular disc f<2> mounted eccentrically on the central rod f and an annular ring a<4> presenting an inner surface eccentric to the casing a. The outer end'of the plug is " screened " to prevent the emission of high frequency impulses. A metallic sleeve c is clamped at one end by the gland b and extends to a cap d one end of which is inturned into the sleeve and the other split for clamping within the metallic cover of the lead e. The sleeve is lined with insulation g<1>, and washers g fill the intervening space.
Patent GB-1319295-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparation of relief printing plates
IPC: B41C3/06
Filed: 1970-07-28
Abstract: 1319295 Thermography BURROUGHS CORP 28 July 1970 [4 Aug 1969] 36433/70 Heading G2C [Also in Divisions B6 and C3]  Relief printing plates are prepared by (1) depositing ir. absorbing indicia on a printing plate base, (2) contacting the indicia-bearing surface of the base with a donor sheet comprising a solid plasticized polymer dispersion layer, on a smooth support, (3) exposing to ir. so that portions of the polymer layer fuse to the indicia and underlying base, and (4) peeling off the donor sheet. Preferably the indicia are applied directly to the base by typing or inscription or are transferred thereto from a separate sheet by ir. exposure, the base is polyester, cellulose triacetate or copolyvinyl chloride/acetate, the donor sheet comprises a subbed cellulose triacetate base coated with a layer of polymer dispersion (especially a vinyl chloride polymer or polyethylene) plasticizer, pigment, catalyst, surfactant, stabilizer, dye and optionally a polymerisable monomer (especially an acrylate or methacrylate).
Patent GB-913924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric plug and socket connectors
Inventor: HARGREAVES BRIAN
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 1958-11-13
Abstract: 913,924. Two-part couplings. ASHLEY ACCESSORIES Ltd. Feb. 1, 1960 [Nov. 13, 1958], No. 36458/58. Class 38 (1). A switch in a switched socket connector is held open, regardless of the position of the switch dolly, until a plug, when almost completely inserted in the socket, displaces a spring-pressed plate or arm which holds a spring-urged contact away from a fixed contact. As shown (Figs. 1 and 2) a rocker plate 10 pivotally supported in the connector is urged, by a spring 26, against an insulating pad 16 on a contact member 17 acted on by a spring 18. A contact 20 on member 17 is held away from a fixed contact 22 until plug pins engage a projection 13 on the rocker plate 10 and displace the plate. When the switch is opened the dolly engages the pad 16 and separates a contact 19 on the member 17 from a fixed contact 21, the contact 20 rocking on the contact 22 if the switch is closed. In another embodiment, Figs. 4 and 5, the rocking plate is replaced by a lever 30 urged by a spring 34 to engage an insulating pad 32 to hold contacts 20, 22 apart. The lever is released when the plug pins enter the socket and engage a projection 33 on the lever.
Patent GB-1064920-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing luggage
IPC: A45C5/02
Filed: 1965-08-25
Abstract: 1,064,920. Rotationally moulding plastics luggage. L. MCBRINE CO. Ltd. Aug. 25, 1965 [July 9, 1964], No. 36518/65. Heading B5A. Articles of luggage are manufactured by rotationally moulding a plastics body having the external contour of an article of luggage, releasing the body from the mould so as to provide two complementary shells (e.g. by splitting when opening along a line weakened by a knife-edge part of the mould or by forming in two parts by having a suitable projection around the mould about which the plastic does not form), rigidly securing edge trim to the free edges of the shells, hingedly connecting the shells together so that the edge trim of one shell co-operates with that of the other to permit the shells to close in a close-fitting relationship. The body may alternatively split into two after removal from the mould, e.g. along a weakened split line formed in the moulding. The mould may rotate during moulding about a substantially horizontal axis and simultaneously about an axis perpendicular to the first. The shells may be of substantially equal depth and the edges may form substantially rectangular openings. The body may be formed with reinforcing channels, extending around the shell edges.
Patent GB-923388-A (GB)
Title: Process for improving the operation of cyclic plants for producing fuel gas from hydrocarbons
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 1959-10-28
Abstract: In a cyclic catalytic process for producing <PICT:0923388/III/1> a combustible gas of low calorific value and tar, during a gas-making phase a mixture of air and steam is passed upwardly through a heating zone 1 into a chamber 2 where it meets a liquid hydrocarbon admitted through line 6, the resulting mixture being passed through a zone 3 containing a bed of catalyst to complete the reaction.  The gaseous products containing tar from zone 3 are withdrawn through a regenerator 4 and outlet-valve 18.  During a heating phase air is admitted through line 8 heated in regenerator 4 and passed through the bed of catalyst in zone 3 into the chamber 2.  Additional heat is supplied to the heater 1 from a burner 19.  In a modification the air admitted during a gas-making phase may be introduced directly into the chamber 2. The gas-making phase may be followed by a steam purge during which a supply of air is continued.
Patent GB-632849-A (GB)
Title: Filling arrangement for ball-pointed fountain pens
IPC: B43K7/04
Filed: 1946-12-11
Abstract: 632,849. Reservoir pens. FLORMAN, I. Dec. 11, 1946, No. 36613. Convention date, April 5. [Class 146 (iii)] [Also in Group XVII] In a ball-point fountain pen, the ink reservoir is internally threaded at or adjacent one end for engagement by an externallythreaded part on an ink container having a nozzle adapted to enter the reservoir for refilling purposes, and removable closure means for the reservoir end are provided. As shown, the ball-carrying tip 16 is screwed into the tapered end 15 of the barrel and has a knurled flange 42 by means of which it can be removed and the nozzle 51 of an ink-containing collapsable tube 50 inserted and secured by threads 52 thereon screwed into the part 15. In one form, Figs. 1 and 4, the reservoir 39 in the form of a tube is secured at one end to the part 15 and supported by a partition 43, and is internally threaded at the point end to receive the nipple 391 of the tip 16 or the nozzle of the tube 50. At its other end, it is flared to receive a closure plug 45 which is subject to the action of a spring 46 bearing at its other end against a removable closure member 12. The barrel 11 as well as the reservoir 39 may also contain ink in which case the plug 45 and spring 46 are removed. The flared part 44 then serves as a mixing vane to render the ink homogeneous when the pen is shaken or during normal handling of the pen. The reservoir 39 is also threaded internally at 48 adjacent to its inner end so that the nozzle may be connected at that end, if desired. In a modified form, Fig. 7, a tube 70 connected to a partition 67 communicates with a reservoir 72 in the barrel. The collapsable tube can, in this form, be connected either to the tapered part 62 of the barrel or to the inner end 73 of the tube 70. A retaining clip 13 may be secured at the end remote from the point by the member 12, or may be mounted near the point end or on a point-protecting cap 20. The latter has a pad 21 of sponge rubber and is slotted to fit over the clip. Knurled rings 23, 24 serve both for frictionally retaining the cap and for facilitating the removal of the parts 12, 15.
Patent GB-800232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to insets or bushes for the connection of perforated components
IPC: A63H33/12
Filed: 1954-12-17
Abstract: 800,232. Bolted joints. LACKNER, J., and LANG, G. Dec. 17, 1954 [Dec. 18, 1953 ; Aug. 28, 1954], No. 36621/54. Class 83 (4). [Also in Group XXV] A bush 1, Fig. 6, for use in a bolted connection, such as those described in Specification 800,231, e.g. in building components, comprises a cylindrical portion 1a and a head portion 2, and a bore 3 or a slot extending through both portions, coaxially or eccentrically. In connecting components 5<SP>1</SP>, 5<SP>11</SP>, Fig. 12, two bushes 1 are used with their portions 1a engaging aligned apertures in the components and a bolt 6 extending through the aligned bores to receive a nut 6<SP>11</SP>, the bore 3 of at least one of the bushes being formed eccentrically with respect to the axes of portion 1a. The undersurface of the head may have an annular groove to engage a locking rim surrounding the aperture. The undersurface of head 2 may have serrations 10, Fig. 19, or the upper surface may be similarly serrated to engage the nut or bolt head. The peripheral surface of portion 1a may be roughened or serrated for engaging a similarly shaped aperture in the component, or to be driven into a circular aperture in the component. The bore 3 may have a serrated wall 11 for engagement by a serrated portion 14, Fig. 24, of bolt 6, which portion may engage both bores 3 of opposed bushes in a connection. Alternatively a sleeve 12, Fig. 21, having serrations 13 and bore 3a may be used to pass through aligned bores 3. Discs 1<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 28, having apertures for bushes 1<SP>11</SP> and of similar form to the bushes may be used in components 5.
Patent GB-1019643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in devices for measuring the concentration of hydrogen ions
IPC: G01N27/333
Filed: 1963-09-18
Abstract: 1,019,643. pH measuring apparatus. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. Sept. 18, 1963 [Sept. 21, 1962], No. 36760/63. Heading G1N. In a device for deriving an electrical signal as a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions comprising a measuring and a reference electrode the measuring electrode is of germanium doped with about 0.001 mol % to 1 mol % of copper and may be doped crystalline germanium. The electrode may be made sufficiently small that readings may be taken from living organisms. Dimensions and manner of treatment of a mono crystal are given together with readings obtained.
Patent GB-1469462-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing device
IPC: F16F7/01
Filed: 1974-08-21
Abstract: 1469462 Deformable energy-absorbing devices HOGANAS AB 21 Aug 1974 [22 Aug 1973] 36831/74 Heading F2E A shock-absorbing device comprises an energy-absorbing member consisting of a porous metal body, and a piston having a widening portion so that when the piston is forced into the energy-absorbing member the porous metal body is deformed in a direction transverse to the direction of motion of the piston. As shown, a tubular housing 5 has members for attaching it to the frame of an automobile, is closed at the left-hand end, and has an opening at the right-hand end for admission of a piston 12. The right-hand end of the piston has a member for attaching it to the automobile bumper. The left-hand end of the piston is a cylinder of diameter D2 fitting in a cylindrical opening 11 of the same diameter provided in a cylindrical porous metal body 9. As the piston is moved, a frusto-conical portion 14 progressively compresses the porous body radially outwards. The front of the piston may be wholly conical as at 16, in which case the cylindrical opening has reduced diameter or is omitted altogether. Instead of a single body, two plates separated by a narrow space may be deformed by introduction of a wedge-shaped piston between them. More than two bodies may be provided. To protect the device in low-speed collisions, the right-hand end of the piston may contain a compression spring acted on by a plunger (Fig. 5, not shown).
Patent GB-864747-A (GB)
Title: Alkylene-imino-quinones
IPC: C07D203/14
Filed: 1959-11-03
Abstract: The invention comprises bis-(a : b -alkylene-imino)-p-quinones of the formula:  <FORM:0864747/IV (b)/1> wherein X and Y are hydrogen atoms or together form a cyclically linked benzene or pryidine nucleus and R is hydrogen or a methyl radical, e.g. 2:3-di-(ethyleneimino)-naphthoquinone-1:4 and 6:7-di-(ethylene-imino)-quinoline-quinone-(5:8) and their preparation by treating a quinone of the general formula:  <FORM:0864747/IV (b)/2> with at least two molar proportions of an a :b -alkylene-imine, e.g. ethylene-imine, preferably by heating to boiling point in a lower alkanol solvent.  Specification 793,860 is referred to.
Patent GB-320568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with traversing screw fittings of fanlights, windows, doors and the like
IPC: E05F11/34
Filed: 1928-12-18
Abstract: 320,568. Schonfield, W. Dec. 18, 1928. Operating doors by screw-and-nut mechanism. -Screw-and-nut mechanism for operating windows and doors through a portable operating rod, is provided with a centralising peg g<2> for engagement with a socket h<2>, the peg and socket forming part of winged members g, h which are adapted to be interengaged for the operation of the window or door. As shown, the winged member g is part of a screw c which engages a nut e of a telescopic member a connected to the window, the winged member h forming part of an operating rod i. The peg and socket members are conical in shape to facilitate their engagement.
Patent GB-775791-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: CROWLEY GERALD PATRICK
IPC: C11D3/22
Filed: 1954-12-24
Abstract: A detergent composition comprises (a) a condensation product of 1 molecular proportion of an alkyl phenol, in which the alkyl substituent or substituents desirably contain 6-20 carbon atoms in all, with from 6-30 molecular proportions of ethylene oxide, (b) a beta-monohydroxy-ethylamide of a fatty acid, suitably of a fatty acid which contains 9-19 carbon atoms or of a naturally occurring mixture of such fatty acids, (c) a water-soluble cellulose derivative, suitably sodium carboxymethyl cellulose or hydroxyethyl cellulose, and (d) an alkali, such as sodium carbonate, bicarbonate, tripolyphosphate, silicate or borax.  The compositions may include such other customary adjuncts as inorganic salts, clays, starches, fluorescent whitening agents, optical bleaching agents and sequestering agents.  Several examples are given of alkyl phenols which may be condensed with ethylene oxide, and of fatty acids and fatty acid mixtures which may be used to prepare the monohydroxyethylamide.  Typical compositions are also described. Specifications 470,181 and 599,542 are referred to.
Patent GB-1135659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fastening means
Inventor: PACKHAM KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: F16B9/02
Filed: 1966-08-22
Abstract: 1,135,659. Stud and socket fastenings. METALLIC COMPONENTS (BEXLEY) Ltd. 22 Aug., 1966, No. 37498/66. Heading E2B. Means for fastening an article in selected positions comprises a channel having longitudinal undercut grooves 5 and a plurality of equidistantly spaced openings in its top surface, connected by narrower slots 4, a member 2 projecting from the article and extending into the channel with end flange 3 engaging in the grooves 5, the flange passing through the openings to remove the article from engagement with the channel, and a collar 7 surrounding the member 2 having lugs 12 projecting from the base which are spaced to span between two adjacent openings and shaped to engage the wall of the channel defining these openings, the collar being rotatable about the member 2 and axially movable therealong between two positions in one of which the lugs 12 are engaged within the two adjacent openings to fasten the article in position and in the other of which the lugs bear on the top of the channel to permit sliding movement of the article along the channel. The collar 7 is urged downwardly relatively to the member 2 by a spring 9 within a recess in the collar.
Patent GB-1435594-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device for sewing machines
IPC: D05B73/12
Filed: 1973-08-08
Abstract: 1435594 Work cutting TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL AG 8 Aug 1973 [9 Aug 1972] 37522/73 Heading D1G A cutting device in a sewing machine head 10 comprises a blade 5 actuable to move against an anvil 7 and so mounted as to be movable around the axis 6. The blade 5 is stirrup shaped and has two arms secured by screws 12 to a member 13 movable axially of the presser bar 11 by air pressure supplied through passages 24b 24a to provide a cutting stroke. The member 3 is toothed externally at 4 and is there engaged by a toothed leg 16 of a U-frame 14 rotatable about the presser bar by a lever 13 to angularly position blade 5 about axis 6 as required. It is stated that the knife cutting stroke may be provided hydraulically or electrically, while the turning about axis 6 may be adjusted automatically by a work scanning device.
Patent GB-1355158-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of 3,4-dichlorobutene-1
IPC: C07C17/38
Filed: 1972-08-11
Abstract: 1355158 3,4-Dichlorobutene-1 KNAPSACK AG 11 Aug 1972 [18 Aug 1971] 37568/72 Heading C2C  3,4-Dichlorobutene-1 is prepared by chlorination of butadiene in the gas phase in a reaction zone at a temperature above 200 C., subjecting the mixture of crude dichlorobutenes formed to treatment with an inert propellent gas to expel 1-chlorobutadiene (1,3) and excess butadiene which are recycled to the reaction zone, passing the treated mixture having highboiling contaminants (bp 760  > 155 C.) to an isomerization stage where 3,4-dichlorobutene-1 is continuously distilled off overhead and base product is removed and treated to isolate a dichlorobutene-containing distillate from the high-boiling contaminants and recycling the distillate to the isomerization stage. The reaction zone temperature is preferably 210-270C. stripping zone temperature 40-120 C., isomerization zone temperature 85-110 C. and distilling zone temperature 85-110 C.
Patent GB-344087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of zinc white
IPC: C09C1/04
Filed: 1929-12-10
Abstract: <PICT:0344087/III/1> In the manufacture of zinc oxide from pure or impure metallic zinc in a rotary furnace 1, the vapour passing into the chamber 31 is treated during its passage through the shaft 24 to the collector 26 with carbon dioxide, supplied through a pipe 22, to complete oxidation and decolourization.  In a modified construction, for use particularly when the zinc contains impurities such as iron or lead, the material is first melted in an auxiliary tilting furnace from which comparatively pure molten zinc is delivered to the rotary furnace 1.