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Patent GB-121775-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Condensing Steam.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
IPC: F28B11/00
Filed: 1917-12-13
Abstract: 121,775. Morison, D. B. Dec. 13, 1917. Surface condensers.-Surface condensers are provided with a restricted opening 4 for the escape of condensate so that, above any predetermined steam load, condensate collects in the condenser and is cooled by contact with the condensing-surface, variations in the steam load being thus automatically accompanied by variations in the amount of immersed condensing-surface. The steam load at which cooling of condensate begine is determined by setting a valve 5 controlling the effective area of the opening 4. The maximum depth of immersion is determined by an overflow 6. The condensate from the opening 4, 6 flows to the hot-well 8. In the multicompartment condenser shown, the flooding of the base of the condenser simultaneously produces a more uniform distribution of the steam.
Patent GB-242340-A (GB)
Title: Magnifying apparatus for telegraph signals and circuits associated therewith
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 1924-08-05
Abstract: 242,340. Christensen, J. H. M. Aug. 5, 1924. Duplex telegraphs; systems employing non-contact making relays; restoring or modifying imperfect signals.-In a bridge duplex system, a dynamo electric generator has two equal and similar field windings d, e, each included in one arm of the bridge, so that outgoing transmitted signals do not affect the field of the machine, whilst received currents from the line h traverse the two windings in series and so produce a magnified alteration in the voltage generated by the armature c, which is driven by a motor. The relaying or recording instrument o is connected to the brushes m, n of the armature, condenser p shunted by non-inductive resistance q, resisttance s and inductance r being connected for shaping purposes. A 'battery t and resistance u may be connected across the brushes m, n to compensate for current in the armature due to residual magnetism in the generator.
Patent GB-530498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to straining apparatus for elastic fluids
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 1939-06-26
Abstract: 530,498. Filtering gases. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. June 26, 1939, No. 18580. Convention date, June 25, 1938. [Class 8 (ii)] A valve for an elastic fluid turbine comprises a valve casing 10 having an inlet 11 and outlets 12, a movable valve member 15 co-operating with a seat 14, a strainer for the elastic fluid comprising a screen 25 surrounding a perforated cylinder 21, and a solid shield 26 facing the inlet 11 for preventing damage to the screen by solid particles contained in the elastic fluid. The shield 26 may be welded to the casing or riveted to the cylinder 21.
Patent GB-460697-A (GB)
Title: Improved method and apparatus for drying coffee beans
IPC: F26B17/26
Filed: 1936-07-06
Abstract: 460,697. Drying coffee beans. BUEB, J., and BUEB, H. July 6, 1936, No. 18738. Convention date, March 4. [Class 34 (ii)] A method of drying coffee beans consists in spreading them out in a thin layer on stationary sieves, perforated plates or the like and exposing them to the sun's rays, the beans being turned over at intervals by means of a mechanicallydriven turning device moving to-and fro over the sieves or other supports. At night the beans may be dried by air, preheated or not, which is blown through the supports. Air may also be used during the day, being supplied through a pipe system which is black in colour and is accessible to the rays of the sun. In the construction shown, the beans are supported on a sieve 1 provided with apertures 10 which can be opened for discharge of the beans. Beneath the sieve is a casing connected by pipes 5 to heaters 6 in turn connected to a source of supply of compressed air. At both ends of the sieves is a pulley 7 adapted to be driven by an electric motor so as to reciprocate a connecting cable 8. The cable is provided with a suspended device 9 formed with plough-like members 12 which turn the beans over as the cable reciprocates. The beans are discharged through the apertures 10 by means of two toothed clearing devices 13, 14, and a brush 15, Fig. 5, which are secured to a cross bolt and suspended from the cable.
Patent GB-201178-A (GB)
Title: An improved polishing implement
IPC: A45D29/12
Filed: 1923-07-20
Abstract: 201,178. Innovation Specialties Co., Inc., (Assignees of Booty, P. C. P.). July 21, 1922, [Convention date]. Manicuring-appliances.-A polishing- appliance, specially adapted for manicuring purposes, comprises a holder 8 supporting a strip of polishing material 11 adapted to be tensioned by means movably mounted on the holder and engageable by the fingers to support the appliance in the hand. One end of the holder is formed with an enlarged head 9 provided with a pivot-pin 14 on which is mounted a U-shaped clamping-member 13. Adjacent this end a grip portion is provided which may be in the form of a ring 12. The other end of the holder is also formed with an enlarged head, on a pivot through which is mounted a gripping-member comprising a head 15 and finger-grip 16. The head 15' straddles the enlarged head and is provided with a pivoted U. shaped clamping-member 19. Each end of the polishing-strip 11 is bent over the transverse pcrtion of one or other of the clamping-members. 13, 19, and is gripped between this portion and the adjacent enlarged head of the holder, and the strip tensioned, when the finger-grip 16 ispressed towards the ring 12. The holder may be in two parts, as shown, connected by a knucklejoint 21. The polishing-strip comprises two strips, one of polishing material such as chamois,. the other of strong, relatively non-stretching material, such as linen or cotton cloth, the two strips being connected, preferably by adhesiva substance. The chamois strip is preferably impregnated with abrasive material, such as crocus. powder or rouge.
Patent GB-797954-A (GB)
Title: Injectable substances comprising salts of therapeutic bases
Inventor: RINDERKNECHT HEINRICH
IPC: C07K1/00
Filed: 1955-06-29
Abstract: The invention comprises salts of therapeutic bases, namely proteins, peptides, aminoacids, alkaloids, analgesics, substances having local anaesthetic action and ganglion blocking agents, having one or more basic amino groups in the molecule, with an acid of the general formula: <FORM:0797954/IV (b)/1> in which R2 or R3 are hydrogen or halogen atoms or alkyl groups or may be joined to form part of a naphthalene nucleus, R4 and R6 represent hydrogen or halogen atoms or alkyl groups, R5 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or amino and X is a sulphonyl or carbonyl group.  The salts are made by reacting the therapeutic base with the acid or a soluble salt thereof, in which latter case the therapeutic base is preferably used in the form of its salt such as the hydrochloride, sulphate, acetate or tartrate. Suitable acids include N-p-toluene-sulphonyl naphthionic, sulphanilyl sulphanilic, p-toluenesulphonyl sulphanilic, benzoylsulphanilic, N - sulphanilyl naphthionic and 3 : 5-di-iodo-sulphanilyl sulphanilic acids.  The therapeutic base may for example be hexamine, pethidine, dihydrohydroxycodeinone, morphine, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenalin or p-aminosalicylic acid.  Examples are given.ALSO:Pharmaceutical preparations for injection comprise sparingly soluble salts of therapeutic bases namely proteins, peptides, aminoacids, alkaloids, analgesics, substances having local an sthetic action and ganglion blocking agents, having one or more basic amino groups in the molecule with an acid of theg eneral formula: <FORM:0797954/VI/1> in which R2 and R3 are hydrogen or halogen atoms or alkyl groups or may be joined to form part of a naphthalene nucleus, R4 and R6 are hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, R5 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or amino and X is a sulphonyl or carbonyl group, with medically acceptable carriers in the form of oily bases or solutions of high molecular weight materials such as gelatine, pectins, dextrans and polyvinyl pyrrolidones.  The therapeutic base may for example be hexamine, pethidine, dihydrohydroxy codeinone, morphine, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenaline or p-aminosalicylic acid.  Suitable acids include N-p-toluene-sulphonyl naphthionic, sulphanilyl sulphanilic, p-toluene-sulphonyl sulphanilic, benzoylsulphanitic, N-sulphanilyl naphthionic and 3 : 5-di-iodo-sulphanilyl sulphanilic acids. Examples describe the preparation of suitable sparingly soluble salts from the above acids and bases, including the salt of adrenocorticotropic hormone with 3 : 5-di-iodosulphanilyl sulphanilic acid.
Patent GB-661183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of green malt
Filed: 1948-07-14
Abstract: 661,183. Malting. RUZICKA, M. July 14, 1948, No. 18896/48. Class 14 (ii). In the production of green malt, germinating boxes 6, provided with shoots 8 in storeys 2, are alternately inclined in opposite directions so that on opening flap doors 20 in the lower side wall of a box, the grain is transferred gently to the next lower box by its own weight. The grain may also be loosened by passing through grids 7. Perforated partitions 18a, parallel to the perforated bottoms 18 of the boxes, may separate the grain into layers, which may be released in any desired sequence. The depth of the layers, or the superficial areas of the boxes, are increased progressively in accordance with the increase in volume of the grain. The partitions 18a are supported on offsets 24 on the frames 23 resting on balls 25 in guides 22 on fixed plates 21 and are operated by levers 26 for adjusting the layers or facilitating their transfer. The levers 26 may be replaced by pneumatic or electric vibrators. Air containing carbon dioxide produced by the germination and fresh air in any proportion, controlled by clack valves 32, 33 and 34, are drawn by fans 14 from ducts 12, 13 and chambers 31 respectively and forced through humidifying and heating units 30 into the spaces 15 below the boxes and escape through openings 17 into a shaft 11, connected by ducts 4, 10 with the ducts 12, 13 respectively. An admission passage 16 is arranged on the opposite side of the ducts 12, 13 from each fan. Softened barley is pumped into, and dried in, a couch basket in a chamber 3 and the malted grain is removed by a conveyer 9.
Patent GB-572347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to air conditioning apparatus
IPC: F24F8/133
Filed: 1943-11-15
Abstract: 572,347. Conditioning air. SAWKINS, W, Nov. 15, 1943, No.. 18989. [Class 137] [Also in Group XII] Air-conditioning apparatus comprises a mist cham. ber 7 through which air entering the cabinet through a mesh-covered floor opening 10 is drawn by a fan 9 at right angles to the direction of movement of liquid, e.g., disinfectant thrown up by discs 17 rapidly rotating ir contact with liquid in a container 15. The mist chamber front and rear walls comprise spaced perforated plates 13 which retain excess moisture. The air is discharged through a conduit 21 past resistance heating elements 23 and louvres 24 across an opening in the cabinet top. Specification 480,512 is referred to.
Patent GB-977278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bearings for textile spindles
Inventor: NEBICH RUDI
IPC: D01H7/12
Filed: 1963-05-14
Abstract: 977,278. Bearings. SPINDELFABRIK HARTHA VEB. May 14, 1963, No. 19104/63. Heading F2A. [Also in Division D1] A foot bearing for spinning and twisting spindles comprises a housing 5; a tube 3, supported in the housing 5 and carrying a bearing member 1, which supports a spindle foot 2; and an abutment pin 8 which is connected to the housing and is encircled by an extension 7 of the tube 3. In an embodiment the tube 3, Fig. 1, having a conical portion, is supported by a conical or part-spherical seat 4 of the housing 5 and is urged thereto by a spring 6. Damping may be effected by immersing the extension 7 in oil &c. and by means of concentric or spiral sleeves. Resilient members such as 4a, Fig. 13 and 25, Fig. 19, increase the damping effect. The pin may have a flanged-end 9; may be retained in position by a brush 13, Fig. 12, which is also urged by the spring 6; may be centred, for example, by means of a conical face 15, Fig. 7,   on the bush 13 which engages a conical face on the flanged-end 9; may be barrel-shaped; and may be hollow. In a modification, the pin 8 Fig. 30, is inserted through a bore 40 in the housing 5 and is retained by closing over an edge 41 thereof. In another embodiment, the tube 3, Fig. 29, has three extensions 7, 28 and 34; a solid pin 8 and hollow pins 38, 35 are provided; and the pins are retained by the bush 13, a foot 39 of the pin 38 resting on a foot 36 of the pin 35 and the foot 36 resting on the foot 9 of the pin 8.
Patent GB-1429717-A (GB)
Title: Device for obtaining combinational logic functions
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 1973-04-19
Abstract: 1429717 Logic circuits. COMMISSARIATA L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE 19 April 1973 [27 April 1972] 19132/73 Heading G4H [Also in Division H3] In a device for obtaining combinational logic functions of a plurality of logical variables having at least one matrix, each matrix comprises a first series of n elastically parallel leads 10, 12, 14, 16 and a second series of m + 1 electrically parallel connected leads 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 which form a lattice in conjunction with the first series of leads, each lead of the first series is provided with m + 1 nodes for establishing a connection with each of the m+1 leads of the second series, each lead section of both series which is located between two consecutive connecting nodes is provided with a switch X 11 - X 44 , x 11 -x 35  the first and last leads of each of the series are connectible only through the nodes on intervening leads of the respective series and means 30, 34 supplies the matrix with electric current. Each switch X 11 -X 44  of the first series of leads is controlled to open the switches associated with a logical 0 and to close the switches associated with a logical 1 and each switch x 11 -x 35  of the second series of leads is controlled corresponding to the logical function required. The switches may be electromechanical read relays or junction field effect transistors. To select the states of the switches the combinational logic function is written in the form of a rectangular table each compartment of the table contains one variable, of the function, a 1 or a 0. The circuits for controlling the relays X 11 -X 44  of-the first series of leads are supplied so as to ensure that they are open if the logical variable which occupies the same position in the table as the relay has the logical value 0 and that the relay is closed if the logical variable which occupies the same position in the table as the relay has the logical value 1. The circuits for controlling relays x 11 -x 35  of the second series of leads are supplied so as to ensure that they are closed if the relays correspond to a vertical line of the table and they are open if this is not the case. An output circuit (Fig. 5, not shown) may be connected to the matrix (40) of Fig. 4 and includes relays 44 and 48 each of which may be an electromechanical relay, a bipolar transistor or an MOSFET or the relay 44 may be a junction FET. The size of the function obtained may be increased by associating a number of matrices of Fig. 4 such as four matrices (Fig. 6, not shown). When a-plurality of matrices are associated a partial function F2 which is included in the complete function F1 may be brought out. In order to avoid parasitic transfers caused by additional paths for the transfer of the current which carries the information related to the function F2 due to closed switches of that portion of the matrix which corresponds to the function F1 and not to the function F2, a unidirectional diode gate (50, Fig. 7, not shown) is associated with each relay Xij of the matrix.
Patent GB-710957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for detecting and correcting irregularities of thickness of a textile sliver
IPC: D01H5/40
Filed: 1951-08-14
Abstract: 710,957. Drafting textile slivers. T.M.M. (RESEARCH), Ltd., and RAPER, G. F. Aug. 7, 1952 [Aug. 14, 1951], No. 19161/51. Classes 120(2) and 120(3) In apparatus for detecting and correcting, irregularities of thickness of a textile .sliver of the type in which a sliver passes through a drafting unit controlled by movement of a relay comprising a train. of axially-movable parallel rods 16 slidably mounted about the periphery of the hub 13 of a carrier-wheel which is rotated so that the rods move along a path at right angles to their axes and which are actuated by a setting element so that they project beyond a datum position by an amount which is proportional to the instantaneous thickness of the sliver so as to displace a transmitting element which governs a drafting correction, the wheel comprises a sleeve 18 of such a diameter that the inner surfaces of the projecting ends of the rods bear against the peripheral surface of the sleeve. Movement of the rods is limited by flanges 20, 21. Reference has been directed by the :Comptroller to Specification 656,135.
Patent GB-596511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to upholstered chairs
IPC: A47C5/06
Filed: 1945-07-27
Abstract: 596,511. Chairs. HICKS, Ltd., B., (formerly BERESFORD & HICKS (BEDDING), Ltd.), and HICKS, R. B. July 27, 1945, No. 19319. [Classes 52(ii) and 52(iv)] An upholstered chair or the like comprising a tubular metal frame 1 with front legs 2 and a U-shaped member 4 forming the rear legs is provided with cross bars 5, 6 having apertures 7, 8 each of which is adapted to engage one limb of L-shaped hooks 9, 10 attached to the ends of longitudinal members of a cushion frame. The limb is secured within the cross bar by a pin, rivet or screw 14 as shown. A single cushion or two separate cushions joined together at their adjacent ends may be carried by the frame to provide the seat and seat back.
Patent GB-474816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in girdles, belts or bands applicable for pyjamas and the like and in the method of producing same
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 1936-05-08
Abstract: 474,816. Knitting. ATKIN, G. H., and ATKIN, R. J. May 8, 1936, No. 19331/37. Divided out of 469,890. [Class 74 (ii)] Belts, bands, pyjama girdles, &c. are made of warp knitted fabric, there being two yarns to each needle of the machine. Both yarns may be knitted as shown at 1a or one yarn can be knitted and the other laid in, as shown at 2a, to make a narrower section of fabric. The laid-in warps may lap over two or more needles. The change-over from one kind of fabric to another is controlled by a cam 47 which completes one revolution in the time that one girdle &c. is knitted. The threads a<1> b<1> are carried in guides 26, 24 from bars 27, 25. The bar 25 is fixed to a bracket 28 traversing with a shaft 29, while the bar 27 is fixed to a bracket 30 which is loose on the shaft 29. The bracket 30 also carries a spring catch 31, the end 32 of which, by engaging a notch 34 in the bracket 28, enables the bars 25, 27 to be traversed, together with the brackets 28, 30 and the shaft 29, from a cam 35. The catch 31 may be held out of engagement with notch 34 by a lever 41, pivoted on and traversing with a shaft 42. This occurs when the end 64 of a lever 44 rests on the high part 47a of the cam 47. The bracket 30 and threads a<1> are then traversable by the shaft 42 from a cam 49, independently of the bracket 28 and threads b<1>. The cams 35, 49 are geared together. The guides 24 are moved through the line of needles in unison with the guides 26, by a cam 39 acting on an arm 36 fixed to the shaft 29. A sliding pin and' apertured lug connection 50, 51 enables the brackets 28, 30 to swing together at all times. Specification 469,890 is referred to.
Patent GB-1212639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vehicle-steering wheels
IPC: B60R21/05
Filed: 1969-04-16
Abstract: 1,212,639. Motor-vehicle steering wheels. DAIMLER-BENZ A.G. 16 April, 1969 [18 April, 1968], No. 19417/69. Heading B7J. A vehicle steering wheel has a deformable member 3 securable to one end of a steering shaft 2, and in use the deformable member 3 extends from the shaft 2 substantially to the medial plane of the wheel rim 4, the deformable member 3 and also the rim 4 and elastic strip steel spokes 5 of the wheel being covered at least on the side towards the driver with elastic foamed-plastics material to thereby form on impact surface 6 within the periphery of the rim 4 to minimize injury to the driver by impact with the steering wheel. As shown in Fig. 3 the deformable member 3 is of stepped shape and a deformable insert 7 of star-shaped cross-section is provided in each stage formed by the steps, inserts 7 being formed of expanded metal or perforated sheet metal. The wall or walls of deformable member 3 may also have perforations and its interior may be filled with foamed plastics material. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 934,126, 938,551 and 938,552.
Patent GB-959861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to forms for printed circuit use or the like
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 1962-05-21
Abstract: 959,861. Adhesive forms or labels. CHARTPAK Inc. May 21, 1962 [June 28, 1961], No. 19456/62. Heading B8F. Means for adhesively attaching forms to a layout surface for use in the production of printed circuits comprises strip or sheet material 32 to which the spaced forms 37 are secured by adhesive 35, the other side of the forms being provided with a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive 38 having such a character with respect to the adhesive 35 that when the adhesive layer 38 is brought into contact with the layout surface and upon exerting light pressure through the strip or sheet material upon the axis of contact between the form and layout surface, the form will remain affixed to the surface and will be released from the strip or sheet material, upon moving of the latter away from the surface. The adhesive layer 38 on the forms may be protected by a tape 33, e.g. a silicon coated release paper, which is folded back when attaching the forms.
Patent GB-795375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vibration generating motors
Inventor: MARX JOHN HANS
IPC: B06B3/00
Filed: 1955-07-06
Abstract: 795,375. Reciprocating motors. GOODMANS INDUSTRIES, Ltd. July 6, 1956 [July 6, 1955], No. 19539/55. Class 35. [Also in Group XXII] A table 1 driven by a vibration generating motor having a moving coil 3 co-operating with a central magnet 5 is provided with means for securing thereto a variety of different loads to be vibrated and is attached to a member carried on resilient suspension members 6, 7 disposed at opposite ends of the magnet 5. The securing means comprise a plurality of inverted T-section slots 8 one in the outer periphery and one each in four radial webs 2 of the table. In the table centre portion may be a tapped hole 9 which may be reinforced by a stronger metal and into which can be screwed a bolt, not shown, to provide a drive. The table 1 is bolted to the moving coil 3 and to a metal cylinder 4 secured to the suspension members 6, 7 which are, e.g. slotted synthetic resin bonded laminate discs and are in turn fixed to the magnet 5 so that the cylinder 4 and table 1 move longitudinally at a frequency determined by the energy supplied to the coil 3. There may be provided resilient stops 10, 11 to limit table movement and rubber membranes 12 to prevent ingress of dirt. Specification 795,376 is referred to.