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Patent GB-572550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to building blocks
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1943-09-11
Abstract: 572,550. Building-blocks. WILLETTS, A. P.,. and WARE, S. E. Sept. 11, 1943, No. 14951. [Class 87 (i)] A building-block 1 with open sides comprises a metal &c. rim formed on two adjacent edges 4, 6 with raised ridges 2 and the other edges with corresponding grooves 3 so that the blocks interlock when erected, the ridges and grooves being conveniently wedge shaped . in cross-section so as to wedge together. The rim may be formed of a single strip bent into a rectangle and welded up or from two L strips welded at the corners. One or both of the open sides may be filled with wall board &c. or have a layer of concrete 9 cast thereon and anchored in position by inturned tongues on the rim. Openings 10 are formed in the edges.
Patent GB-417317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in toy vessels
IPC: A63H23/06
Filed: 1934-05-17
Abstract: 417,317. Toy boats. MOGENSEN, C. L., 17, Jesper Brochmandsgade, Copenhagen. May 17, 1934, No. 14954. [Class 132 (iii).] A toy vessel has in combination with the hull an exterior compressed air container, a longitudinal recess in the rear bottom end of the hull, and a passage connecting the air container with the recess for the purpose of propelling the vessel by means of the compressed air. In the construction shown, air from the inflated balloon 10 escapes through the twisted neck 14, nozzle 11, conical hole 3, passage 4 and recess 2 to the water, thus propelling the boat 1. The speed of the boat can be adjusted by the degree of twisting of the neck 14 of the balloon, the neck 14 being retained in its adjusted position by the friction between the balloon and the ring 13 of a frame 12. The hull 1 may be solid or hollow and is preferably higher at the stem than at the stern. The upper rear edge of the recess 2 is approximately level with the water surface, the escaping air producing a sound simulating the engine exhaust of a motor boat. The boat is steered by a rudder 5, the tiller 6 of which is retained in any desired position by engaging in recesses 7 in a guide 8, and is continued underneath the boat for a pointed end 9 to engage with the hull.
Patent GB-751050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for concentrating solar energy
IPC: F24S23/77
Filed: 1954-05-21
Abstract: 751,050. Utilizing solar heat. GARDNER, A. L. May 21, 1954, No. 15091 /54. Class 64(2). A number of plane surfaces such as mirrors 4 for reflecting solar rays are arranged so that the reflected rays are concentrated on an area, e.g. on a cooking pot 9, the mirrors being arranged in groups each on a rod 3, the rods being adjustable for bringing the focal areas of the groups into coincidence. The rods are arranged parallel to one another with their ends rotatably mounted in side bars 1, 2 so that the focus F of each group can be swung about the rod axis. Pegs or brackets (not shown) support the mirrors at varying inclinations along each rod 3 and the whole apparatus forms a portable frame which is placed on the ground for use. The rods 3 may be coupled for adjustment by a single device and vertical posts provided on the side bars 1, 2 for casting shadows to be used in orientating the apparatus.
Patent GB-860332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to display devices
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 1959-05-04
Abstract: 860,332. Signs. HEINE, H. O. R. May 4, 1959, No. 15098/59. Class 3(2) A sign comprises a flanged and slotted casing 1, 3 adapted to removably receive a series of indicia-bearing panels 5 which have flanges 6 resiliently urged into engagement with the casing by means of a rubber strip 4.
Patent GB-722935-A (GB)
Title: New or improved method and apparatus for the shrinking of fabric
IPC: D06C7/02
Filed: 1952-06-16
Abstract: 722,935. Finishing fabrics. FAMATEX GES. June 16, 1952 [June 22, 1951], No. 15124/52. Drawings to Specification. Class 42 (1). Wet-dressed fabric in web form is shrunk by swelling the fibres by moistening and then drying the fibres, such swelling and drying occurring several times in alternation, all the drying and re-moistening steps being effected in an unbroken working operation while the web is constantly retained by feeding means which grip it along its two longitudinal edges. Such feeding means may consist of tenter chains, arranged to converge suitably, to which the fabric is overfed so that shrinkage can take place without tensioning the fabric; the chains convey the fabric through several drying zones between which are arranged spray or other devices for re-moistening the fabric.
Patent GB-875676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to filters for gases
Inventor: BUCKMAN KENNETH ERNEST
IPC: F02M35/024
Filed: 1958-05-12
Abstract: 875,676. Air filters. GENERAL MOTORS Ltd. April 30, 1959 [May 12, 1958; June 25, 1958], Nos. 15229/58 and 20361/58. Class 8(2). In an I.C. engine air intake filter comprising upper and lower casing shells 20, 21, Fig. 8, having shoulder forming recessed portions 37, 22 engaging within opposite ends of an inward flow pleated tubular filter element 11 when said shells are clamped together, the incoming air is directed downwardly over the outside of the element from the upper end thereof through passages 57, Fig. 9, of the casing and filtered air is discharged through an opening 27 in shell 21. The upper recessed portion 37 comprises a plate held by a spring 36 and having a gasket 39 which together with a gasket 24 on the bottom recessed portion 22 engage opposite ends of the filter element. Dust shaken from the element is discharged through apertures 42 in the lower shell 21 and filtered air traverses a silencing chamber 26. The filter element 11 comprises a strip of filter material e.g., resin impregnated paper joined at its ends and folded about transverse lines 3, Fig. 1, to form a series of accordian pleats having their ends sealed by adhesive applied to opposite longitudinal edge portions 2 of the strip on one side thereof; adjacent pleats and two parts of each pleat being spaced apart by dimples 4 - - 8, Fig. 3, impressed on the strip. The element may be lightly coated with a non- drying oil. Specification 875,677 is referred to.
Patent GB-152553-A (GB)
Abstract: 152,553. Odell, A. E., (Aktiebolaget Original Odhner). Jan. 5, 1920. Multiplying and dividing apparatus of the camdisk and pin-wheel type, adapted for the four rules, is provided with means for throwing out of action when desired the mechanism for counting the crank-handle turns. As shown in Fig. 2, the main shaft 2 carrying the pin-wheel is connected through a toothed wheel 3 and a wheel 5 having one tooth with the counter 8, only one wheel of which is shown. The tooth 7 is pivoted at 6, and is pressed out laterally by a spring 13. A spring arm 10 fixed at one end of the casing is bent at the other end, which projects through the casing to engage the tooth 7. When it is desired to disconnect the counter 8 from the shaft 2, the arm 10 is pressed in, and on rotating the shaft 2, the tooth 7 contacts with the bevelled end of the arm and is pressed inwards against its spring and disengaged from the wheel 8. Specification 13700/90 is referred to.
Patent GB-1376355-A (GB)
Title: Information carrier member
IPC: G06K19/02
Filed: 1973-04-04
Abstract: 1376355 Labels LAMSON PARAGON Ltd 4 April 1973 [4 April 1972] 15297/72 Heading B8F [Also in Division B6] A continuous label assembly has a plurality of spaced, parallel strips 13 of adhesive covered by backing strips 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, first lines of weakening 15, 16 defining detachable labels having adhesive strips extending on opposite ends thereof, and second lines of weakening 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 enabling these strips to be removed from the remainder of the detached label. Transverse lines of perforations 14 may also be provided. Removable transport perforation strips 3 enable the assembly to be fed through a device for printing the labels.
Patent GB-1184809-A (GB)
Title: Mineral Cutting Machine
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM
IPC: E21C25/14
Filed: 1967-04-04
Abstract: 1,184,809. Mineral mining machines. MAVOR & COULSON Ltd. 2 April, 1968 [4 April, 1967], No. 15368/67. Heading E1F. A cowl is so connected to the rear of a cutter drum of a mineral-mining machine that from an "in use" position in which it lies directly behind the drum it can be moved laterally of the drum to an "out of use" position beyond the drum end, which, in use, of the drum is remote from a mine face being cut by the drum. Preferably, the two part cowl 4, 11 is slidably mounted on a bar 7 extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the drum and, when in the "out of use" position, may be pivoted relative to the bar 7 to move from the "out of use" position into a further "out of use" position in which it lies wholly within the outermost periphery of the drum when the latter is viewed axially. The portion 11 of the cowl can be swung up, when the machine is mounted on a conveyer 10, to clear the cowl when the cowl is to be moved to the first "out of use" position.
Patent GB-1011929-A (GB)
Title: Detecting agent for use in alcohol vapour analysis
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 1963-04-19
Abstract: 1,011,929. Alcohol vapour detection. T. KITAYAWA. April 19, 1963 [Aug.24, 1962], No. 15466/63. Heading G1B. A detecting agent for use in the analysis of alcoholic vapour, which discolours in the presence of alcohol vapour is prepared by adding concentrated or fuming sulphuric acid to chromic anhydride, bichromate, or mixtures thereof, this prepared reagent being adsorbed on a carrier of silica or non-alkaline glass particles, which is then dessicated. A weighed quantity of the detecting agent 4 may be packed into a glass tube 1, and held therein by suitable filling materials e.g. glass wool 2, 6 and red glass particles 3, 5 and the ends of the tube 1 may be sealed. In use a definite quantity of sample gas is collected and is passed through the tube 1 after opening its ends, alcohol vapour in the sample producing a discoloured zone 7, the length of which gives a measure of the alcohol vapour concentration in the sample. Variations in the bores of different tubes 1 may be allowed for by the use of a suitable table.
Patent GB-182652-A (GB)
Title: Stair rods and means for detachably securing same
IPC: A47G27/06
Filed: 1921-06-04
Abstract: 182,652. Cameron, J., and Blevins, R. J. June 4, 1921. Stair rods; stair-rod eyes and fastenings. - A stair rod f is provided at the back with ball-headed projections g which engage corresponding slots h in brackets a, secured to the stairs, so that the rods may be locked by endlong movement of the rod. The Provisional Specification states that the slots may be shaped so that displacement does not take place by mere end movement of the rod.
Patent GB-1486864-A (GB)
Title: High-moisture shelf-stable animal food and method for preparing same
IPC: A23K3/00
Filed: 1975-04-15
Abstract: 1486864 Pet foods; preservation GENERAL FOODS CORP 15 April 1975 [8 May 1974 (2)] 15518/75 Headings A2B and A2D A proteinaceous pet food of moisture content 35 to 60% and pH 5.5 to 7.0 comprises 4 to 12% of propylene or butylene glycol and 4 to 15% of glycerol together with an antimicrobial agent such that the A w  is less than 0.93 and the food is resistant to microbial growth when packaged without sterilization. The protein may be meat, casein, or vegetable protein e.g. soy. The food may be cooked at 150-250F for 2-10 minutes and coated with fat, or farinaceous or proteinaceous material. The antimicrobial agent may be an antimycotic such as potassium sorbate. A binder e.g. egg albumin, gelatin, wheat or corn flour. sodium CMC or α-cellulose, may also be included.
Patent GB-481181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fuel injection devices for combustion engines
IPC: F02M45/00
Filed: 1936-06-03
Abstract: 481,181. Supplying liquid fuel. BOQUET, J. P. June.3, 1936, No. 15572. Void. Convention date, June 3, 1935. [Class 7 (iii)]. [Also in Group XXVIII] A fuel-injection pump delivers to an injection valve 17 through a passage 24 and the valve is made integral with a diaphragm 22 'the edges 18 of which are clamped by a nut 20. The valve stem is reduced so that on movement of the valve the volume of the chamber 23 remains constant. The loading of the spring 20<1> is adjustable. Fig. 3 shows a fuelinjection pump in which the cylinder 26 is attached to a piston 27 exposed to the pressure in the engine cylinder. The piston 30 is stationary and suction takes place through ports 33, 35, 37 and during its passage cools the injection valve 28. The piston has an inclined edge 32 and the output is controlled by rotating the cylinder. - During compression an initial discharge takes place when the spring 42 is compressed and then a main discharge when the collar 45 abuts the washer 47 and the spring 43 is compressed. The loading of the spring 42 is adjustable by rotating the teeth 48.
Patent GB-420649-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine
IPC: D05B71/00
Filed: 1934-05-25
Abstract: 420,649. Sewing-machines. FAIRWEATHER, W. C., 65, Chancery Lane, London. -(Singer Manufacturing Co.; Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.A.) May 25, 1934, No. 15610. [Class 112] The underside of the bedplate 10 of a sewing- machine is closed by a plate 45 which is covered by a lubricant and sound absorbing pad 48. The plate 45 is secured by a thumb screw 43 and fibre washers 50 which enter a conical recess 47. The plate edges are upturned and engage the bedplate between depending flanges 37, 38. The pad is clamped between the inner flange 37 and the plate 45.
Patent GB-1469054-A (GB)
Title: Rucksack frame
IPC: A45F3/08
Filed: 1975-09-04
Abstract: 1469054 Rucksack frame convertible into a chair WELLCRAFT Ltd 4 Sept 1975 [16 April 1975] 15614/75 Headings A4G A4H and A4J A rucksack carrier comprises a main frame 10 to which an auxiliary frame is pivotally mounted for movement between a rucksack carrying position in which a part of the main frame is aligned with the auxiliary frame and a chair position in which the main frame forms a back frame and rear legs and the auxiliary frame forms a seat frame and front legs. A stay 26 detachably engages the main frame to hold the carrier in its chair position. The lower part 15 of the main frame is angled in a direction away from the back of a person carrying the frame and carries a grid platform (34) Fig. 1 (not shown).
Patent GB-758650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrolytic cells and membranes for use therein
Inventor: AKEROYD EWART INGHAM
IPC: B01D61/50
Filed: 1953-06-05
Abstract: 758,650. Electrodialysis. PERMUTIT CO., Ltd. May 24,1954 [June 5, 1953; June 5, 1953], Nos. 15617/53 and 15618/53. Class 41. An ion-exchange membrane for an electrodialytic cell has integral projections on one or both faces, the tops of the projections being coated with an insulating material, e.g. polyvinyl chloride applied as a 20 per cent solution in cyclohexanone. The cell comprises alternate cationexchange membranes 2 and anion-exchange membranes 4 mounted between plates 6, 8 spaced by rods 10, a slidable plate 12 exerting pressure on the assembly of membranes by means of a screw 14. Peripheral projections 20 space adjacent membranes, holes 24 in each membrane registering to form conduits 28 for liquid, passages 26 in diagonally opposite corners of each membrane providing a path for liquid through alternate compartments 16, 18. Ribs 22 may be formed on each membrane. Anode compartment 48 and cathode compartment 44 do not communicate with the other compartments. In a modification, the holes corresponding to 24 are formed in annular projections at each corner of a membrane and are separate from the peripheral projections, several slots in each annulus taking the place of the passages 26. Annular and peripheral projections are formed on both sides of each membrane. The holes in the membranes may be positioned for liquid flow through one set of alternate compartments only, the other compartments having a static liquid therein. The ion-exchange resin, e.g. of the polystyrene type, is mixed with a thermoplastic, e.g. polyvinyl chloride, and is worked on rollers to form a sheet, the projections being formed by pressing the sheet in a mould. Alternatively, the rollers may be suitably grooved and embossed to form the projections.
Patent GB-225481-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball cleaner
IPC: A63B47/04
Filed: 1924-06-30
Abstract: 225,481. Simper, L. E. June 30, 1924. Balls, brushing and cleaning.-A golf-ball cleaner comprises a small round container a made of metal, ivory, asbestos, celluloid, or papier mÔchÚ, and containing a brush b surrounded by an annular sponge c which projects above the level of the brush. A flange d on the rim of the container holds the sponge in position.
Patent GB-892623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to digital function evaluators for electronic digital computers
Inventor: SPENCER ROLF EDMUND
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 1957-05-17
Abstract: 892,623. Electric selective-signalling systems. ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. May 9, 1958 [May 17, 1957], No. 15685/57. Class 40 (1). A gating unit for an electronic digital computor, enabling any logical function of two or more two-valued variables to be selected, comprises, as shown, in the case of two variables a and b, gates 1-4 (see the Provisional drawing) each providing an output for one of the four combinations of the input signals, and a pattern store 9 which may be used to provide an output on any combination of the lines 11-14 to allow any combination of input combinations to transmit a signal to the output line 10. The Complete drawing shows the pattern store 9 in which energization by selector 16 of a row of the magnetic core matrix sets one or more of the cores 15, which when re-set by a signal on line 19 provide an output on the corresponding column line or lines 11-14; for example, a and b may be tested for equivalence by energizing row 17, thus providing a signal on lines 11 and 14 to allow a clock pulse from gate 1 or 4 to pass through gate 5 or 8 if a and b are both 0 or both 1 (respectively). Specification 861,680 is referred to.
Patent GB-1176992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tanker Filling Apparatus
Inventor: HOHLBAUM THEODOR JOSEF MARIA
IPC: B67D7/00
Filed: 1967-04-05
Abstract: 1,176,992. Loading road and rail tankers. T. J. M. HOHLBAUM. 12 March, 1968 [5 April, 1967], No. 15737/67. Heading B8E. Apparatus for filling a tanker 10 by any of a number of supply pipes 16 when its manhole is positioned under the lower end 15 of a guide funnel 13 has the lower end 15 shaped to allow the passage of only a single pipe so that as the desired flexible pipe is lowered it is guided to the correct position. The funnel may also be lowered by a rack and pinion into the manhole 11. In a modification, the guide funnel is replaced by guide rollers and/or plates.
Patent GB-678286-A (GB)
Title: Production of refractory metals
IPC: C22B34/12
Filed: 1949-01-14
Abstract: 678,286. Producing titanium and zirconium. BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE. Jan. 14, 1949 [June 30, 1948], No. 15781/49. Class 82(i) A method of producing the refractory metals titanium or zirconium comprises introducing a gaseous halide of the refrac- - tory metal, under a pressure greater than atmospheric, into a confined space to purge the space of air, continuously feeding a reducing metal from the group consisting of magnesium, sodium, calcium, and potassium into the space and heating the space by external means to produce the refractory metal and a salt of the reducing metal. In an example, for producing titanium from the reaction between titanium tetrachloride and magnesium, a container 1, supported within a furnace 3 having a fuel inlet 4, is heated to 200-300‹C and liquid titanium tetrachloride is admitted to it from a container 26 via a pipe 25 having a valve 30 which is electrically controlled in accordance with the pressure within the container 1. When the titanium tetrachloride vaporizes air is driven from the container via a relief valve 23 and the temperature raised to 750-900‹C. Molten magnesium is then poured into the container from a pot 11, which is heated by fuel from a pipe 15, and the titanium collected in a bucket 18, having a perforated bottom through which the magnesium chloride passes to collect at 33. During the reaction the fuel supply to the furnace 3 is stopped and cooling medium passed through the cooling jackets 28 to keep the temperature just above the reaction temperature. When sufficient titanium has been produced, the supply of magnesium and titanium tetrachloride to the container is cut off, the titanium tetrachloride atmosphere removed to the container 27, and the container 1 further cooled so that the titanium in the basket 18 may be removed. In a modification, the reaction container 1 is connected by conduits to a pair of vessels filled with baskets so that by using alternative containers the process may be continuous.
Patent GB-433660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in links of chain cables
IPC: F16G13/14
Filed: 1934-05-28
Abstract: 433,660. Chain cables. TAYLOR, H. G., Ridgway, Lower Penn, near Wolverhampton. May 28, 1934, No. 15800. [Class 24] [See also Group XXII] In the links of chain cables either of the solid type or of the type in which each link, or each alternate link, is formed initially of two portions A electrically welded at their abutting ends, the usual transverse stud a is of double formation. In the construction described, as applied to electrically welded links, each portion A is formed with a transverse stud a and electrically welded along the abutting surface. Each stud is preferably set back at its middle portion, so that the welding takes place only at the sides of the link and a double stud is thereby produced. The width of the set back portion is preferably not greater than the width of the loop so that the area of the welded surfaces is greater than the normal cross-section of the metal stock at the loops. One or both of the transverse studs a is crosscut at g to enable the adjacent link to be attached before the link is welded.
Patent GB-1436341-A (GB)
Title: Speed control apparatus
IPC: G05D13/62
Filed: 1973-04-03
Abstract: 1436341 Delivering sheets MASSON SCOTT THRISSELL ENG Ltd 29 March 1974 [3 April 1973] 15811/73 Heading B8R Cut sheets S are carried on conveyer 1 to a roller nip, from which they are projected on to a receiver 8, and the speed of roller 3 of the nip is regulated in dependence on the speed of conveyer 1, except when the speed of the conveyer 1 falls below a limiting value and the roller 3 is run at a set minimum acceptable speed. A signal derived from the speed of conveyer 1 is used to control the roller 3, subject to set override conditions. Preferably the conveyer and roller are driven by a single motor, which is connected to the conveyer by fixed-ratio gearing or direct drive and to the roller by a variable transmission.
Patent GB-129177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Protecting the Eyes of Workmen Engaged in Acetylene Welding and the like Operations.
IPC: A61F9/06
Filed: 1918-09-30
Abstract: 129,177. Petters, Ltd., and Dellow, R. G. Sept. 30, 1918. Shades.-A screen 10 of coloured glass or the like for use with acetylene blowpipe burners is mounted so as to be easily adjustable and quickly attached to the blowpipe. A spring clip 2 fits on the blowpipe and the screen 10, which may be slid longitudinally along or rotated in a frame holder 7, is clamped by a screw 14. The screen may be further adjusted by a ball-and-socket joint clamped by a screw 8. The spring clip 2 may be replaced by a screwed attachment.