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Patent GB-1222556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to calendars
Inventor: DICKSON ALBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: G09D3/04
Filed: 1968-03-23
Abstract: 1,222,556. Perpetual calenders. A. A. DICKSON. March 12, 1969 March 23, 1968], No.14135/68. Heading G3T. A perpetual calender for indicating dates according to the Julian and Gregorian systems comprises, members 1, 2, e.g. a sheet 2 slidable within a cover 1, the member 2 having arranged at unit intervals, in the direction of relative movement of the members 1, 2, columns 5 of indications of all the years of a century, arranged in solar cycles of 28 years, and indications 10 of days of the week, and the member 1 having seven century indexing positions 3 arranged to co-operate with the year indications 5, and spaced apart by seven or a multiple of seven unit intervals and associated with the positions 3, and two sets of century indications, arranged as to the centurial terminal days, and in seven-century Julian cycles and four-century Gregorian cycles, respectively. The member 1 also carries monthly calendar blocks 7 each displaying dates in seven columns associated with different days of the week, cooperating with the day indications on the member 2, the arrangement being such that when a selected year indication 5 is aligned with a selected century indicating position the appropriate terminal day indication will be aligned with the calendar block column containing the terminal date of a year, the remaining calendar block columns then being associated with the current day indications. The member 1 also has key indexing positions 4 and 8 co-operating with centurial terminal day indicia 6 and 9, respectively, on the member 2. A further embodiment comprises a third member which may be integral with the member 2 and has Golden Number and Epact cycle indicia co-operating with indexing positions on the member 1, whereby the calendar may be utilized to indicate the date of Easter Day in any selected year.
Patent GB-497789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to dewaxing mineral oil
IPC: C10G73/04
Filed: 1938-05-21
Abstract: In dewaxing mineral oils by mixing with a liquid solvent which at about 0 DEG  C. dissolves the liquid but not the solid constituents, adding material modifying the form in which the wax precipitates, and chilling, the wax-crystal-modifying agent consists of crude montan wax mixed with a polyvalent metal soap, other than aluminium stearate, of naphthenic acid or a higher fatty acid.  Suitably there is used 0,03 lb. of montan wax and 0,25 lb. of lead stearate, aluminium or lead naphthenate, or a mixture of magnesium stearate and palmitate to 100 lb. of oil, 1-6 vol. of solvent are added, and the mixture is heated to 120-190 DEG  F. chilled to 0 DEG  F. and centrifuged, filtered, or settled.  The crystal-modifying agent may be added as a gel in a low viscosity lubricating oil.  Solvents specified are: mixtures of acetone or methyl ethyl ketone with benzol, toluol, or xylol; mixtures of a low m.w. ketone with a high m.w. ketone, e.g. methyl ethyl ketone with dipropyl ketone; mixtures of an aliphatic ketone with an aliphatic ether; and petroleum fractions, e.g. propane, butane, pentane, nonane, or mixtures thereof, alone or with added acetone, methyl ethyl ketone or other anti-solvent for wax.
Patent GB-110745-A (GB)
Title: Turn-button Fastener.
Inventor: CARR FRED SUMNER
Filed: 1917-10-02
Abstract: 110,745. Carr, F. S. Oct. 23, 1916, [Convention date]. Stud-and-slot fastenings. - A turn-button fastener for carriage curtains &c. comprises a hollow sheet-metal shank 16, Figs. 8 and 11, formed with a rectangular or polygonal projection 21 having flat faces 22, and an oblong sheetmetal button 17 in the form of an inverted cup, which is pivoted to the shank and provided with flexible sides 17<1> adapted to grip a pair of opposite faces 22 of the projection 21, so that the button is retained securely in either of its extreme positions. The shank 16 receives the eye attached to the curtain &c., and is formed with an attachment base 18 provided with securing prongs 19 or with screwholes. The button 17 is pivoted to the shank by means of an integral stud portion 25, the reduced extremity 26 of which is inserted into an aperture 28 and expanded on to the underside of the projection 21. Alternatively, the stud portion 25 may comprise a separate piece or may be formed integral with the shank. Slots 24 may be formed in the ends or sides of the button to increase its flexibility. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) comprises also the modification shown in Figs. 20 (cancelled) and 21 (cancelled). A rigid projection 34 on the button 35 engages the flexible walls 33' of a rectangular socket part 33 formed in the hollow sheet-metal shank 30, this shank being divided into two separate halves along the line 32. The projection 34 extends below the walls 33, and the projecting part is upset over the walls to secure the button to the shank. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-787674-A (GB)
Title: Finishing of synthetic fibre fabrics
Inventor: BENNETT ALAN
IPC: D06M15/423
Filed: 1955-05-17
Abstract: Fabrics composed wholly or mainly of synthetic fibres or thermoplastic cellulose derivative fibres are impregnated with an aqueous solution containing one or more watersoluble lower alkyl ethers of a methylol urea in which the molar ratio of urea to formaldehyde is between 1 : 1.5 and 1 : 2 and in which at least 75 per cent of all the methylol groups have been etherified, and a curing catalyst, excess liquor is removed and the fabric is heated to insolubilize the impregnant.  Fibres of polyamides, polyesters, polyacrylonitrile and cellulose acetate may be treated.  The methylol urea may be etherified with methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl alcohol.  In examples, curing temperatures of 135 DEG  and 140 DEG C. are given and catalysts used are ammonium thiocyanate, ammonium chloride and magnesium chloride.  Between drying and curing the fabric may be subjected to a mechanical finishing operation.
Patent GB-638407-A (GB)
Title: Noise-suppressing apparatus for use in conjunction with stationary jet propulsion engines
IPC: F16L55/027
Filed: 1948-05-27
Abstract: 638,407. Silencing gaseous currents. CULLUM, D. J. W. May 27,1948, No. 14321. [Class 7 (ii)] A silencer for a jet engine under test comprises a sound-absorbent tunnel 3 traversed by soundabsorbing elements 5, each protected on the side facing the jet by a perforated heat resistant plate. The tunnel, which may be of brick or concrete, is lined with insulating material 4 which may be protected by a perforated metal lining. The elements 5 each comprise sound-absorbing material, e.g. rock wool, surrounded by perforated metal tubes having circular, elliptical or aero-foil cross-section, an air space preferably being left between the two. They are preferably supported on a central rod extending through an end casing and clamped, bolted or welded to angle irons fixed to the tunnel 3.
Patent GB-686512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in shipping container for heavy bulk merchandise
IPC: B65D5/68
Filed: 1951-06-18
Abstract: 686,512. Shipping containers. BELSINGER, Inc. June 18, 1951 [Nov. 8, 1950], No. 14336/51. Class 18 A shipping container of paperboard material comprises two identical outer sections each having side walls 10 forming a tube, an end closure 18 with peripheral flanges 21, 22 secured to the outer surface of the side walls, a pad 28 of essentially the same dimensions as the end closure and a lining comprising panels 35 forming a tube and having an external cross section giving close telescopic engagement with the outer sections, the height of the lining panels equalling the sum of the heights of the side walls of the outer sections. The panels of the lining may be secured to the appropriate side wall panels at a point adjacent to the mid-point of the free edge of the side panel.
Patent GB-434345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to ladies' knickers
IPC: A41B9/04
Filed: 1935-05-16
Abstract: 434,345. Knicker undergarments. KLAUBER, E., 21, Wilhehnstrasse, Munich, Germany. May 16, 1935, No. 14367. Convention date, March 5. [Class 141] A knicker undergarment for ladies' wear comprises a strong waistband b serving as a girdle to tightly surround the waist of the wearer, and to which are attached stocking suspenders located inside the legs of the garment. The suspenders comprise washable tabs d fixed to the waistband b, and to which are secured in a detachable manner rubber bands e carrying the usual fasteners for fixing the stockings.
Patent GB-278310-A (GB)
IPC: F16K1/228
Filed: 1927-05-28
Abstract: 278,310. Morris Corporation, I. P. Oct. 4, 1926, [Convention date]. Seats.-A valve 4, Figs. 1 and 5, preferably of the pivotal disc type, is provided with an expansible tubular member 11 expanded by fluid pressure to effect a seal when the valve is closed, the tube being preferably disposd in a circular groove in the casing. The sealing tube may be circular, or of flat formation, and may be single, or in duplicate, each having one end sealed and the other end passing to the exterior of the valve casing for connection to a pressure device, as for example a pipe 18, Fig. 13, and elevated reservoir 20. A valve 23 is manipulated to supply a sealing pressure depending on the height of the reservoir. An exhaust pipe 21 to atmosphere controlled by a valve 22 is provided, the pipe 21 being of sufficient height to provide the necessary pressure to prevent collapse of the sealing tube in the open position of the valve.
Patent GB-352623-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus for heating tar or bituminous matter liqueflable by heat
IPC: C10C3/12
Filed: 1930-05-10
Abstract: 352,623. Asphalt and like cauldrons. DALE, H. L., St. Stephen's House, Westminster. May 10, 1930, No. 14456. [Class 107.] Apparatus for heating tar, or tar compounds, comprises a horizontal container having a horizontal receptacle therein into which the tar or the like enters at one end and then passes along and back through a steam-heated annular element disposed within the receptacle. The heated material passes thence to a box from which it can be discharged. As shown in vertical section, a rectangular outer vessel 1 containing tar has an inner rectangular receptacle 2 having, at one end, perforations 2a through which the tar flows. Within the receptacle 2 is disposed a cylindrical element 3 having a hollow well 3a through which steam from a pipe 4 is circulated. The tar passes first around and then through the heating element and thence to a box 6 from which it can be discharged through a pipe 7. The space between the heating element and the receptacle 2 is closed at one end 8 to prevent the tar passing directly from the vessel 1 to the box 6.
Patent GB-405505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to loose leaf binders
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 1933-05-18
Abstract: 405,505. Loose-leaf binders. TURNER, E. F., Galvanic Works, Hospital Street, Birmingham. May 18, 1933, No. 14465. [Class 146 (i).] In a loose-leaf binder of the thong type employing a threaded spindle actuating a stretcher-bar, the cover containing the spindle, &c. is moulded from a material such as a mouldable condensation product or other synthetic resin plastic and has formed integrally therewith the spindle bearings or recesses to position the bearings, and also the lugs for connecting the clamping-bar thereto. The cover consists of a base section 1, Fig. 1, and a cover part 2, Fig. 4. Lugs 3, 4 recessed at 5, 6 are moulded on the section 1 to receive and position a bearing block for one end of the spindle, the bearing for the other end of the spindle being moulded partly at 9 in the section 1 and partly at 10 in the cover part 2. The thongs and spindle-engaging nut are attached to the side of the stretcher-bar facing the section 1, the bar being cranked centrally where the nut is attached thereto and the cover part 2 being recessed at 24 to receive the cranked part of the bar. The thinner part of the section 1 is reinforced by ribs 23 moulded therewith, and similar ribs 30 are formed on the part 2 which fit into recesses 31 in the section 1. The clamping-bar 13, Fig. 8, is moulded with slots for the thongs and recesses 19 to receive the hinge lugs 11 on the cover 1. The hinge pins 12 are passed through the lugs 11 and locking-pieces are then fitted into the recesses 19 to engage the pins 12 and complete the hinge. A hole 18 in the section 1 for inserting the spindleactuating key may be closed by a bolt with a rack actuated by a pinion rotatable by a key so as to prevent access to the binder.
Patent GB-296385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the cutting of cloth, or fabric
IPC: D06H7/04
Filed: 1927-05-30
Abstract: 296,385. Forbes, J. May 30, 1927. Feeding webs.-In a machine for cutting a fabric web into strips, a number of inclined wafer blades r' held in a support s sever the web, and the strips pass through feed rolls n to flanged spools d. The spools are mounted in staggered relation on parallel spindles a, b, c. driven from a shaft Q, and are strung upon the spindles with interposed friction rings. Springs, adjustable by collars, supply the friction pressure between the spools. Spring clips secure the ends of the strips to the spools.
Patent GB-1020119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrically heated bedcover
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1964-04-08
Abstract: 1,020,119. Supply systems for electric blankets; protective systems. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. April 8, 1964 [April 30, 1963], No. 14468/64. Headings H2H and H2K. [Also in Divisions H1 and H5] The heater 9 of an electric blanket (see Division H5) is supplied with electric power from an A.C. outlet by way of a plug 28, relay contacts 40, a safety switch 38 and a conventional control 33 to 36 responsive to ambient temperature. The relay 43 operating the contacts 40 has windings 44, 45 which are associated with a temperature sensor cable 10 (see Division H1) located within the electric blanket. The arrangement is such that the relay 43 is deenergized to open contacts 40 when local overheating occurs in the blanket. The relay circuit includes a semi-conductor device 53 so that the relay operates on A.C. without hum. The control circuit includes an " on " switch 54, an " off " switch 55, a safety switch 38 linked to the switch 54, and an indicator lamp 56.
Patent GB-773890-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of pre-stressing reinforced concrete of large area, and apparatusfor carrying out said method
Inventor: GIFFORD EDWIN WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: E01C7/16
Filed: 1954-05-17
Abstract: 773,890. Reinforced concrete. UDALLS PRESTRESSED CONCRETE, Ltd. Aug. 17, 1955 [May 17, 1954], No. 14481/54. Class 20(4)  A method of prestressing large areas of reinforced concrete comprises casting the concrete on a supporting bed or base and placing the reinforcement in position relative thereto, applying tension to the reinforcement, raising the slab of concrete off the supporting bed or base (so that the compression stress may extend throughout the slab) and then returning the slab on to the supporting bed or base. A large slab 11 of concrete is cast on to a supporting bed or base 12, which may be natural ground, gravel, concrete or other material. A separating membrane 39 of building paper may be placed between to prevent adhesion. Reinforcing rods 13, 14, 15 are placed in position, either in ducts before casting or threaded through the ducts after casting. Vertical holes 16 are left in the slab at suitable intervals and adjacent each hole, screw-threaded ferrules 34 are embedded at the bottom of narrow holes 33 to take bolts 31. In each hole 16, a pedestal 17 is positioned, comprising a pillar 20 between bearing plates 19, 21, the pillar 20 having convex ends 23, 25 seating in concave faces 22, 24 in the plates 19, 21, which allows slight rocking of the pillars when the-slab 11 contracts. The upper plate 21 is screw-threaded to receive bolts 26 by which it is secured to a crosshead 27, the bolts 26 passing freely therethrough and the crosshead resting on collars 30. The crosshead 27 comprises angle irons, spaced apart to allow the passage of the ram 28 of a hydraulic jack 29, and secured to the slab 11 by the bolts 31. The jack 29 is secured to each crosshead 27 by a crosshead 35 above the body of the jack having vertical arms 36 secured by easily detachable bolts 37 and nuts to the crosshead 27, so that the ram 28 presses on the bearing plate 21. The jack is operated to raise the crosshead 27 relative to the pedestal 17, thereby raising the slab 11 from the base 12 and the screw bolts 26 adjusted so that the collars 30 take the strain from the jack 29, which is then removed to be used at a further hole 16. A single jack may be used, or a row of jacks along one side of the slab to raise the slab in strips The lift is of the order of one-eighth of an inch. When the whole slab has been raised, a film or layer of oil or bitumen may be injected into the space 38 between the slab 11 and base 12 or membrane 39, through the holes 16. The slab is then lowered, with the assistance of the jack 29, and the crosshead 27 and pedestal 17 removed from each hole 16 which is then filled in with concrete. One edge of the slab may be left in contact with the base 12 to prevent undue tilting of the pillars 20.
Patent GB-113921-A (GB)
Title: Improved Indicating Calendars.
IPC: G09D3/10
Filed: 1917-10-08
Abstract: 113,921. Vivian, G. S., and Hazell, Watson, & Viney. Oct. 8, 1917. Calendars.-A printed transparent plate 30 of celluloid &c. is provided for each month; and is adapted to be placed in front of a movable sheet 20 of paper &c. wound on spindles 15, 16. The sheet 20, which is adjusted daily, is provided with prominently outlined parts 21 - - 26 for indicating clearly the current date, and with darkened portions for obliterating the part of the plate 30 corresponding to the expired portion of the month. The sheet 20 may be arranged to pass in front of the plate 30, in which case the sheet 20 is transparent and the plate 30 is opaque. The monthly plates 30 not in use are stored in the rear portion 10 of the device.
Patent GB-111828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cigarette and Cigar Cases.
Inventor: RUSSELL FREDERICK SAUNDERS
IPC: A24F15/12
Filed: 1917-10-08
Abstract: 111,828. Russell, F. S. Oct. 8, 1917. Contents, delivering and facilitating access to.- Each half of a cigar or cigarette case is provided with a bent piece E, which can be turned by a knob G so as to raise one end of the cigars &c. and thus facilitate their removal from the case
Patent GB-1031627-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow
IPC: B62B1/18
Filed: 1965-04-06
Abstract: 1,031,627. Wheelbarrows. RADIO STEEL & MANUFACTURING CO. April 6, 1965 [April 29, 1964], No. 14561/65. Heading B7B. A wheelbarrow separable into components for shipment has the handle members 40 in two parts 40a, 40b held together by bolts passing through the holes 86 and 80 in the handle and transverse brace 72. Channel-section fillers 20 are welded to the underside of the bowl and are provided with key-hole apertures 28 to accommodate bolts which secure the bowl and the legs 60 to the handle members. Diagonal braces 94 provide lateral support for the legs 60.
Patent GB-176278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in castors and the means of securing the same to the legs of articles of furniture
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1921-05-26
Abstract: 176,278. Beswick, A. A. May 26, 1921. Castors.-In a castor consisting of two parts, one rigidly secured to a bedstead leg and having a split socket into which fits a pintle on the other part carrying the horns and roller, the split socket 1 is connected to a serrated disc 4 by means of flanges 6, 7. A distance-tube is interposed between the disc 4 and a flanged centring-ring 16 fitting the hollow leg 14. The parts of the socket are assembled on the leg, to which they are secured by pouring molten metal into a divided mould as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-1133848-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 1966-04-04
Abstract: 1,133,848. Computers. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 4 April, 1966 [5 April, 1965], No. 14756/66. Heading G4A. In a data processing system, detection of a predetermined condition causes (a) cancellation of a storage access and (b) accessing of data from panel keys, neither of events (a) and (b) ever occurring without the other. Storage access requests from input/output channel units and a central processing unit are resolved on a priority basis and the selected unit supplies an address word. An invalid address signal is produced if any of the 5 or 6 (depending on the number of storage units used) highest order bits of the address word is 1, except when only the highest order bit of the 5 or 6 is 1 in conjunction with the set position of an enabling control panel key. The invalid address signal is also produced if the selected storage unit is manually switched out of system for maintenance or if its power supply has failed. The storage access (which will have already started) is cancelled in any of the following circumstances and data is obtained from panel keys instead: (a) if a parity check on the address word, which includes 3 parity bits, indicates error, (b) if the invalid address signal is present and a disabling panel key is not set, (c) if the highest order bit of the address word is 1 and the enabling key mentioned is set, (d) in various resetting situations: Since only part of the address word is actually used for addressing, the part which is used (i.e. the whole word less the bits which if equal to 1 could give an invalid address indication) are supplied to the store together with 2 new parity bits derived from the part and one of the original parity bits, a parity check occurring at the store. The whole address word is also compared against panel keys if a further panel key so commands.
Patent GB-1533488-A (GB)
Title: Coffee filtering device
IPC: A47J31/02
Filed: 1976-04-12
Abstract: 1533488 Coffee filter MAXS AG 12 April 1976 [26 April 1975] 14834/76 Heading A4E [ Also in Division B 1] A filter device for coffee preparation comprises a vessel 1, Fig. 1, divided into a plurality of compartments 6, 7, 8 by at least one vertically extending dividing wall 4, 5, each compartment having a re-usable filter plate 2 at its base and the upper rim of each dividing wall forming liquid overflows and extending to below the vessel wall rim, and a distribution tray 10 locatable above the dividing wall(s) and having water openings 10 located above one compartment 6 (which in use contains coffee powder), the arrangement being such that water will overflow from that compartment to at least the next compartment. Thus, as the quantity of water used is increased, then the effective filter surface area is correspondingly increased. In the embodiment of Fig. 3, there are two compartments only, an inner "coffee" compartment 18 depending from an outer annular overflow compartment 20.
Patent GB-319411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in shaving appliances
IPC: A45D27/04
Filed: 1928-12-07
Abstract: 319,411. Argles, C. Dec. 7, 1928. Massage.-A device for use in the application of soap &c. to the face comprises a member having a head a and a handle b, the head having opposing flat surfaces, one c of which is roughened or otherwise made uneven and is disposed at an angle to the opposite or smooth surface.
Patent GB-529443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in crankshafts, particularly for twin-cylinder engines
IPC: F16C3/12
Filed: 1939-05-19
Abstract: 529,443. Crankshafts. TRIUMPH ENGINEERING CO., Ltd.. and TURNER, E. May 19, 1939. No. 14923. [Class 80 (ii)] A crankshaft for a twin cylinder engine comprises two single cranks 11 with pins 15 secured in an eccentric split boss 14 in a flywheel 16 by inclined bolts 17. Connecting rods with solid bigends 21 may be used with the crankshaft. Specification 474,963 is referred to.