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Patent GB-1008214-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic composition
Inventor: COOK GALEN BRUCE
IPC: C08L83/04
Filed: 1962-09-01
Abstract: 1,008,214. Diagnostic material. BAXTER LABORATORIES Inc. Sept. 1, 1962, No. 33632/62. Heading A5B. A diagnostic non-toxic fluent material comprises a mixture of a fluid silicone rubber and a catalyst capable of setting the said rubber, which mixture is introduceable into the intestine of a living animal, and capable of foaming and setting within said intestine at a temperature compatible with cell viability to a surface-conforming coherent, unplastic, pliant condition, with a sufficient by fine-grained surface to reproduce for diagnosis the physical features of abnormalities sought to be detected, and sufficient radiopaque substance to render the fluent material readily observable radiologically when said material is within the body of the living animal. In one example, the catalyst is stannous actoate, the radiopaque material is diatrizoate sodium and the room-temperature-vulcanizing silicone rubber consists of a mixture of a liquid prepolymer dimethyl silicone of 45,000 cs, fluid silicone rubber foam of 5000 cs and cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane of 20 cs. The radiopaque material may also be sodium acetriazoate, sodium diprotrizoate, diatrizoate methyl glucamine, ethyl iodophenylundecylate and barium sulphate. The material may be administered using a plastic bag 1 containing the settable liquid and a rupturable container of catalyst 2 associated with means for introducing the material into the intestine (Fig. 1).
Patent GB-641743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to air- or gas-blast electric circuit interrupters
IPC: H01H33/83
Filed: 1947-12-19
Abstract: 641,743. Gas-blast switches. METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., Ltd. Dec. 19, 1947, No. 33641. Convention date, Aug. 1, 1945. [Class 38(v)] In an air or gasblast circuit-breaker having a number of series breaks, the individual contact structures are arranged so that the contacts of each pair of contacts are in axial alignment substantially at right angles to the axis of the supporting insulators. Fig. 1 shows a single contact structure comprising a fixed contact 2 and a movable contact 3, which is normally biassed into engagement with the contact 2 by a spring 4, the contacts being opened by the blast acting on a piston 12 integral with the contact 3. The contacts are surrounded by an enclosure 5 which has an inspection cover 11 and is mounted on a supporting insulator 1. Each insulator 1 has a blast passage 7 and houses the interconnecting conductor 2a and a porcelain cased shunt resistance 8. Each enclosure may house two pairs of contacts connected in series and arranged side-by-side or one above the other (illustrated diagrammatically in Figs 2, 3, not shown).
Patent GB-205394-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to two-stroke internal combustion engines
IPC: F02B75/00
Filed: 1922-12-09
Abstract: 205,394. Mickelsen, V., and Rebbeck, F. E. Dec. 9, 1922. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel. - In a twostroke cycle and preferably double-acting engine, combustion chambers A formed integrally, in the case of a double-acting engine, with the cylinder D and with the cylinder cover C respectively are arranged obliquely in relation to the cylinder and are provided with scavenging-air valves B at their outer extremities. Fuel valves L open into the chambers A at an angle to the valves B. The part H of the cylinder jacket is integral with the cylinder D.
Patent GB-204601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M23/02
Filed: 1922-12-09
Abstract: 204,601. Westhead, R. Dec. 9, 1922. Vaporizers, external. - The induction pipe a is surrounded by a casing c made in two parts and is heated by a portion of the exhaust gas which enters by a pipe e and leaves by a flexible pipe k. An extraair valve o, Fig. 4, is con. nected with the induction pipe by a pipe m passing through the casing c and its operating rod p is connected to the ingition lever so that heated extra air is admitted when the spark is advanced. A valve t may be provided to control the flow of exhaust gas through the orifice f into the pipe e.
Patent GB-1058319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to therapeutic apparatus
IPC: A61N2/00
Filed: 1964-08-18
Abstract: An appliance used to treat the blood stream of a patient with a magnetic field of e.g. 1800 gauss, comprises one or more parmanent or electro-magnets with plastics or leather straps for securing them to the wrist of the patient.  The appliance may comprise concentric cylindrical magnetic parts (11, 12) separated by non-magnetic material (13) and the face of the magnet may be curved to conform to the shape of the body.  The magnet may be covered with a plastics material.  The appliance may include a horse-shoe or E-shaped magnet or a number of magnets arranged around a strap to form a bracelet.  A keep may be provided to render the magnet inoperative and an electromagnet with an on-off switch may be used.  A clock mechanism may operate the keep or the on-off switch.  The appliance may subject the patient to a pulsating magnetic field.
Patent GB-1146899-A (GB)
Title: Electrically driven motor pump
IPC: F04D13/06
Filed: 1966-07-27
Abstract: 1,146,899. Mounting rotors for dynamoelectric machines; adjustable cores. O. ECKERLE. 27 July, 1966 [30 July, 1965], No. 33735/66. Heading H2A. An electrically-driven pump assembly for liquid or gaseous fluids comprises: an electric motor having a stator, a tube positioned within the stator yoke, and a rotor positioned within and axially displaceable relative to the tube, the rotor defining with the tube a fluid passageway, respective covers sealing each end of the tube; and a displacement pump having a rotary member disposed between one end face of the rotor and the respective cover, and a stationary pump member which co-operates with the rotary pump member and which forms part of, or is fastened to, the respective cover. The rotor end face above referred to is provided with a pump sealing member which rotates with the rotor and is connected to the rotary pump member. As shown, fluid drawn in at 8 passes at 24 to the region between a pump rotor 19 and a surrounding stationary pump member 20, is pumped to a delivery pocket 25, and passes thence through an aperture 23 in pump member 20, through grooves (not shown), in an end ring 16 on rotor 13, between rotor 13 and a surrounding tube 10, through grooves 14 in the other end ring 15 of rotor 13, and out at 7. Rotor 13 is offset slightly to the left in relation to the stator 3 so that when the motor is started up the electromagnetic thrust presses a disc 18, integral with pump rotor 19, against stationary pump member 20 to seal the working chamber. During running, the pressure of pumped fluid in space 27 performs this function. The rotor 13 may be not offset; instead, a compression spring may be disposed in space 27. The rotor 13 is cooled and supported by the flowing fluid.
Patent GB-504013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in heat-operated tobacco pipe driers and cleaners
IPC: A24F9/12
Filed: 1938-11-21
Abstract: 504,013. Tobacco pipe cleaners. KLINGENSTIERNA, C: A. Nov. 21, 1938, No. 33838. Convention date, Dec. 2, 1937. [Class 130] . A cleaner adapted to be heated and introduced into the bowl of a pipe consists of a cylinder 1 of perforated metal or coiled or woven wire, with hemispherical, coned or similar ends 2 to fit the base of a, bowl. The cylinder may be provided with an insulating handle or is long enough to be held while one end is being heated in a flame or by means of an'ignition pill inserted in either end. The cylinder may have a pricker at one end or may be combined with a petrol lighter having a wick and an igniting mechanism.
Patent GB-956050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric motors
IPC: H02K5/128
Filed: 1961-09-22
Abstract: 956,050. Lubricating. E. CHRISTIANSEN. Sept. 22, 1961 [May 30, 1961], No. 33947/61. Heading F2A. In an electric motor of the type used in a centrifugal pump having the rotor 17 mounted in a closed chamber 18 containing lubricating liquid, a flexible vane is provided on the rotor for conveying lubricant to the nearest rotor shaft bearing. As described, the vane 24 is at least partially immersed in the lubricant contained in the chamber 18, and rotates with the shaft to direct a stream of lubricant on to the bearing 21. The vane is attached to the rotor at its end remote from the bearing and bends rearwards when the shaft rotates so as to direct the lubricant on to the bearing 21 irrespective of the direction of rotation.
Patent GB-785598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to sock linings for shoes
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 1955-11-28
Abstract: 785,598. Shoe socks. MACCARONE, F. Nov. 28 1955 [Feb. 3, 1955], No. 33973/55. Class 17(2) A sock lining 10 is provided with an aperture 12 longitudinally disposed in the shank and filled with a cushion 14 of foam rubber or equivalent material, which has a margin stitched at 13 around the underside of the aperture. If desired, a second foam rubber cushion may be cemented to the bottom of the cushion 14 causing it to tend to protrude through the sock 10. In a modification, Fig. 11, the material of a sock 60 is not completely removed to form the aperture but is left as a flap 64 attached at one end to the sock. A second cushion 54 is attached to the bottom of the cushion 66 and in either modification this may leave a pocket for a leaf spring 50 described and claimed in Specification 785,599.
Patent GB-336463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bushing insulators
IPC: H01F38/30
Filed: 1929-11-07
Abstract: 336,463. Imhof, A. Nov. 15, 1928, [Convention date]. Transformers. - A transformer such as a potential transformer for use on high tension circuits is combined with a bushing insulator 1, the core 3 forming or being connected in parallel with the high tension conductor 4 and passing through the insulator. The primary winding 5 is distributed over the outer surface of the insulator and is connected at one end to the high tension conductor and at the other end to the earthed frame 2 surrounding the insulator. The winding may be divided into parts located on opposite sides of the frame 2, connection between the parts being effected through the conducting inserts usually provided in this type of insulator. The secondary winding 6 is located near the frame 2. A current transformer comprising a ring core 7 carrying a secondary winding 8 may also be associated with the insulator, the core 4 forming the primary winding. In a modification (Fig. 2, not shown) a closed core passing through two insulators arranged side by side is employed. In this case the primary winding 5 may be distributed over both insulators. Porcelain screens and metallic sheaths may be provided as protection against the weather and corona. The windings may also be immersed in oil or an insulating compound. The insulator 1 may be of the kind used in leading-in to a transformer or switch tanks, or of the kind used in cable end connections or trifurcating boxes.
Patent GB-796963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical connectors
IPC: H01R4/52
Filed: 1955-11-28
Abstract: 796,963. Sleeve couplings. HOFMANN, E. Nov. 28, 1955 [Nov. 29, 1954], No. 34042/55. Class 38 (1). A wire connector comprises a metal plate 1 bent to form a channel section with rounded sides and tapering ends in which are located ring or disc-shaped clamping pieces 3 pressed apart by a spring 4 so as to clamp wires between them and the sides of the channel section. An insulating body 5 surrounds the channel-section. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 658,906.
Patent GB-809808-A (GB)
Title: Liquid storage tanks
IPC: B65D90/38
Filed: 1956-11-08
Abstract: 809,808. Tanks. ESSO RESEARCH & ENGINEERING CO. Nov. 8, 1956 [Nov. 23, 1955], No. 34194/56. Class 69 (1). A liquid storage tank particularly adapted for storage of petroleum comprises a storage tank 10 which may be of concrete and built into the ground for external support, and an inner vertical shell 28 secured to and spaced from the tank wall 14 and having an annular chamber 48 formed at its lower edge, which chamber together with a vertical member 54 on the tank floor forms a liquid sealing trap. In use, water is introduced inside member 54 to about the level 58, and a sealing liquid of substantially the same density as the stored liquid is introduced between wall 14 and shell 28 so that it extends into the chamber 48 and takes up a level 64 substantially the same as the level 62 of the stored liquid; by this means contamination of the stored liquid by the concrete walls 14 is avoided. Both stored and sealing liquids must be insoluble in water (they may in fact be the same liquid), and the chamber 48 must be large enough to take up all the sealing liquid when levels 62 and 64 fall due to removal of the stored liquid via line 26.
Patent GB-755533-A (GB)
Title: Process for stabilising aryl-sulphone-alkyl- or -alkanol-amines
Filed: 1953-12-09
Abstract: Polymerization catalysts comprising substituted or unsubstituted aryl-sulphone-alkyl or alkanolamines of formula R-C6H4-SO2-CH2-NR1R11 wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl radical or the radical of an alkanol, and R11 is an aryl radical or an alkyl radical which may be substituted such as the radical R-C6H4-SO2-CH2-, are stabi lized when admixed in polymerizable compositions by the addition of formaldehyde (see Group IV (b)).  The compositions may contain a monomeric or partially polymerized liquid polymerizable compound, or a partially or completely polymerized solid polymerizable compound, containing a =CH2 group.  Specified compounds are butadiene, chlorobutadiene, styrene, vinyl esters or ethers, acrylic and methacrylic acids and esters thereof, and allyl compounds.  The compositions may also contain inorganic or organic per-compounds such as persulphates or dibenzoyl peroxide, monohydric or polyhydric alcohols, heavy metals or their compounds such as salts, and halogen compounds.  Specifications 708,077, 710,534, 734,848, 734,948 and 738,617 are referred to.ALSO:Substituted or unsubstituted aryl-sulphone-alkyl- or -alkanol-amines of formula R-C6H4-SO2-CH2-NR1R11, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl radical or the radical of an alkanol, and R11 is an aryl radical or an alkyl radical which may be substituted, more especially the radical R-C6H4-SO2-CH2-, alone or in admixture, are stabilized by the addition of formaldehyde, preferably a polymerization product thereof such as paraformaldehyde in quantities of 0.01 to 2.0 per cent.  The stabilization is effective in the presence of peroxide polymerization catalysts, or when the compounds are admixed in polymerizable compositions containing compounds having =CH2 groups (see Group IV (a)).  Specified compounds are p - tolyl - sulphone - methyl-methyl-or -dimethyl- or -ethyl- or -diethyl - amine, di - (p - tolyl - sulphone - methyl) amine, di-(p-tolyl-sulphone-methyl)-methyl- or ethyl-amine, and di-(p-tolyl-sulphone - methyl) - ethanol - amine.  Compounds of the general formula, described in Specifications 708,077 and 734,948, [both in Group IV (a)], may also be stabilized. Specifications 710,534, 734,848 and 738,617, [all in Group IV (a)], also are referred to.
Patent GB-313397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mechanism for perforating labels for use in bottle and like labelling machines
IPC: B65C9/46
Filed: 1928-11-22
Abstract: 313,397. Croxon, E. C. Nov. 22, 1928. Affixing labels.-In labelling-machines of the kind in which the lowermost label is removed from a magazine by a pick-off member, means are provided for perforating the labels one at a time before they are presented to the bottles &c. The detached label is transferred to a member rotated in steps and presenting the labels in turn to the perforating member, and subsequently to the pick-off of the labelling machine. The labels are contained in a magazine 2, Fig. 4, which is carried on pivoted arms 3 and is lowered periodically to present the lowest label to a pair of gummed bands 5. The bands are operated intermittently and carry the label to a position in'front of a member 12 which is reciprocated to transfer the label to one of four members 18, 19, 20, 21 mounted on a rotating member 24. The members 19, 21 are connected by rods 27 and can slide to present the label carried by the member 19 to the perforating plate 45, Fig. 5, the perforating pins 44 being provided with a stripping plate 47; the members 18, 20 similarly form a pair connected by rods 25. The member 24 is rotated from the main shaft 11, the drive including a coiled spring 31 enabling the member 24 to be rotated in steps determined by a detent 34 operated by a cam 36 and engaging notches 33 in a disc. The perforated label on reaching the position occupied by the plate 21 is detached by a gummed picker which reciprocates vertically and, by engaging a sliding part 50, operates a bell-crank 52 connected with the member 12; a link 16 lowers the label magazine 2. The members 18 - - 21 are moved to their lower position as they come to the station occupied by the member 19 in Fig. 4 by pivoted, spring-influenced members 41 engaging projections 43 thereon. A counter 53 is provided operated from the main shaft 11.
Patent GB-168813-A (GB)
Title: An improvement in or relating to boiler settings
IPC: F23M5/02
Filed: 1920-12-07
Abstract: 168,813. Tetlow, C. E. Dec. 7, 1920. Settings.-The seating blocks b, flue cover blocks c, and end blocks d of a boiler setting are provided with contact edges h of asbestos or other material making resilient gas-tight joints with the boiler shell a. The asbestos &c. is secured to the bricks by being pressed into a groove g.
Patent GB-867384-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for cleaning the interior of a tank
IPC: B05B3/04
Filed: 1958-10-28
Abstract: 867,384. Cleaning tanks. IN'T. VELD, C., and IN'T. VELD, J., [trading as IN'T. VELD C. & JOH., GEB.]. Oct. 28, 1958 [Oct. 31, 1957], No. 34536/58. Class 138(1). A tank cleaning apparatus comprises a casing, rotatable about a vertical axis, through which liquid is supplied to pairs of nozzles mounted on the casing, rotatable about a horizontal axis, and at 90 degrees to each other in a vertical plain perpendicular to said horizontal axis, the nozzles oscillating about the horizontal axis as the casing turns about its vertical axis. As shown, a handle 1 supports a casing 2, the interior 3 of which is supplied with liquid under pressure, and attached to which is a casing 5 rotatable on ball bearing 4. Turbine 18 drives shaft 19 which, by way of two worm and wheel reduction gears (not shown) drive shaft 25 which by means of gears 26 and 28 drive internal gear 27 of casing 5 and internal gear 29 of member 17. This member has a helical thread of non-uniform pitch, the threads being closer at the centre, which engages member 16 and causes slidable blocks 12 to rise or fall on columns 11 at a non-uniform rate, thus turning arms 14 which rotate sleeves 7 and slide in bushings 15. Nozzles 8 and 9 rotate with sleeve 7 through which they are supplied with liquid under pressure from casing 5, the non-uniformity of their rate of rotation causing the jets to pass more slowly over the corners of the tank than the other parts. Jet 9 may be larger than jet 8 and a return thread with a considerably greater pitch may be provided on member 17. Specification 516,366 is referred to.
Patent GB-758321-A (GB)
Title: Method of and means for dampening fins of engine cylinders and the like
IPC: F02F1/06
Filed: 1954-11-30
Abstract: <PICT:0758321/IV(a)/1> A portion of a paste made of polydimethylsiloxane elastomer gum, a "blowing" agent such as dinitroso pentamethylene tetramine or benzoyl peroxide, a curing agent such as benzoyl peroxide, and fillers such as titanium dioxide with zinc-oxide or aluminium oxide with silica and titanium dioxide is placed between adjacent I.C. engine cylinder cooling fins 11 by extrusion from a syringe or by using a preformed portion having a longitudinal reinforcing rod, plate, tube (e.g. of wire gauze) or, as shown, aluminium wire gauze 17 folded about the portion with the fold at a lateral or longitudinal edge.  Subsequent heat treatment at from 180 DEG  to 400 DEG  F., preferably about 365 DEG  F., for from 10 to 200 minutes, preferably about 80 minutes, causes first sponging of the portion to form voids 16 and to expand it, as through the gauze 17, into compressed contact with the fins, and then bonding to the fins and curing of the paste.  Specification 661,332, [Group XXVII], is referred to.
Patent GB-1320713-A (GB)
Title: Drying drum for drying green fodder particularly grass and  similar crops
IPC: F26B11/02
Filed: 1970-07-17
Abstract: 1320713 Rotatable drying drums BAZ BRUUN 17 July 1970 [17 July 1969 (2)] 34764/70 Heading F4G A drying drum 2 is fed with green fodder particularly grass through a hopper 8 and discharged from the drum 2 through a shoot 12, hot air entering the drum 2 from a blower 10 and leaving the drum 2 through a wire mesh 28 and perforated plate wall 26 forming the drum wall at its discharge end, the discharge of air being promoted by me ans of a plurality of vanes 30 mounted on the outside of the plate wall 26 which, due to the rotation of the drum 2 by means of rollers 4, create a low pressure area on the outside of the plate wall. The air discharged at the plate wall 26 carries particles of earth and sand, some of which stick in the wire mesh 28 and are removed by compressed air from nozzles 32. The drum 2 is tiltable by means of a lever 24 connected to a base frame 6 by steel ropes 20, such tilting retaining the grass for an appropriate period in the drum 2 according to the moisture content of the grass. The members 26, 28 may be arranged at the centre of the drum and warm air supplied from both ends of the drum.
Patent GB-936601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for braking and switching off electric motors
IPC: H02K7/102
Filed: 1961-09-28
Abstract: 936,601. Disc brakes. H. BROZIAT. Sept. 28, 1961 [Nov. 8, 1960], No. 34881/61. Class 103 (1). [Also in Group XXXV] An apparatus for switching off and braking electric motors comprises a rotatably mounted housing 1 connected to a driving shaft 2 via a slip clutch (not shown) and a brake disc 13 at one end of shaft 2 against which a disc 6, spring- mounted 5, 14 on the motor housing 1, is adapted to be pressed by a cam-shaft 10. The cam-shaft 10 is operated by a handle 11, and simultaneously operates a cut-out switch 12, the cam-shaft 10 being mounted adjacent the brake disc 13 in a fixed bearing collar arrangement. The brake disc 13 may possess a friction pad 13a. The fixed bearing collar arrangement comprises a bearing collar 9, a holding ring 8 preferably constructed in two parts and mounted on a ball-bearing 7. Spring washers 8<SP>1</SP> may be interposed between bearing collar 9 and ball-bearing 7. The cam-shaft 10 may be journalled at one of its ends in a bearing 16. One end of housing 1 may be formed as a cable drum 4 to wind up and tension the power cable 3 by the slip clutch (not shown).
Patent GB-485913-A (GB)
Title: A process for the manufacture of felt from kapok
IPC: D01C1/00
Filed: 1937-12-16
Abstract: 485,913. Felt. ETABLISSEMENTS IWAN VOOS. Dec. 16, 1937, No. 34889. Convention date, Nov. 12. [Class 42 (ii)] Kapok is subjected to a hot dip or soak, e.g. trisodium phosphate and a wetting agent, and then to a cold oiling or greasing operation, e.g. glycerine and rubber latex, to render it feltable by usual methods.