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Patent GB-1497710-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1976-07-07
Abstract: 1497710 Game apparatus A W GIBBS 7 July 1976 [1 Aug 1975] 32212/75 Heading A6H [Also in Division G4]  A game apparatus comprises a plurality of first switches P. St, Sc for use by a first player and designated by respective indicia, an equal plurality of second switches P'. St', Sc' for use by a second player and designated by the same respective indicia as the first switches, first and second indicators 12, and circuit means 13-18 interconnecting the first and second switches and indicators whereby a specific one only of the indicators is operated when respective ones of the first and second switches are closed simultaneously when the indicia designating the switches are different. The game may be "stone-scissorspaper" (selection of stone beating selection of scissors, etc.): selection of, e.g. switches St (stone) and Sc' (scissors) by respective players completes path 15 and lights the indicator 12 (here a lamp) next to the 'stone' switch, indicating that the 'stone' player has won. There may alternatively be only two lamps, of which a selected one is actuated to indicate the winner. Selection of keys having the same indicia (e.g. Sc and Sc') results in a draw being indicated by the illumination of both the respective lamps, e.g. by completion, of path 15-16, diodes 14 being included to prevent shorting. Alternatively, operation of a single central bulb or a buzzer, or no indication at all, may signify a draw.  The score may be kept by means of an electrically or mechanically operated counter, or by means of a manually operated device such as an abacus or pin board.
Patent GB-329266-A (GB)
Title: Process of producing emulsions
IPC: A23D7/01
Filed: 1928-11-05
Abstract: 329,266. Mond, A .L., (Goldschmidt Akt.- Ges., T.). Nov. 5, 1928. Yarns &c., treating with liquids.-Wetting, impregnating, or softening agents for fibres comprise aqueous emulsions prepared by mixing water or aqueous solutions, in the presence of caustic alkali or soap, with certain esters, other substances such as oils, fats, fatty acids, organic solvents, glycerine, gelatine, dextrin, being incorporated if desired. The esters employed are esters of polyhydric alcohols, or their derivatives, with fatty acids, or their derivatives, the alcohol radicals containing unesterified hydroxyl groups, for example, glycol mono-oleate, the diglyceride of hydroxystearic acid, triethylene glycol monostearate. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 21073/00 and 7231/05, [both in Class 91, Oils &c.], and 307,472.
Patent GB-246115-A (GB)
Title: Electric mercury meters
IPC: G01R11/36
Filed: 1925-12-21
Abstract: 246,115. British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Church, F. P.). Jan.. 16, 1925, [Convention date]. Addition to 218,660. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. Mercury motor meters. -The rotor of a meter of the kind described in the parent Specification 218,660 comprises a metallic conducting element 23 of low resistance having an electrically deposited inner coating 24 of a metal which has little or no affinity for mercury, and a further outer coating 25 of a, metal which readily unites with mercury. The inner coating may be of cobalt, iron or nickel and the outer coating of chemically-pure copper, silver, tin or zinc. The outer coating is subsequently amalgamated.
Patent GB-1333033-A (GB)
Title: Mounting means for heat exchangers particularly motor vehicle  radiators
IPC: F01P3/18
Filed: 1972-07-11
Abstract: 1333033 Motor vehicle radiators SOC ANON FRANCAISE DU FERODO 11 July 1972 [12 July 1971 23 June 1972] 32286/72 Heading F4S A vehicle radiator comprising a finned tube assembly 3 extending between header tanks 1, 2 is supported by mounting members 15, 16 which have portions 17a, 17b, 18a 18b engaging in notches 10, 11 & 12, 13 formed in the opposite side edges 9 and 14 of the fins 5. The fins 5 are in the form of rectangular plates extending perpendicularly to the tubes 4. As shown each mounting member, e.g. 15, comprises a flanged sheet metal strip, each flange 15a, 15b having at spaced intervals along its length claws 17a, 17b which are bent inwardly to engage the notches in the fins. Metal brackets 20, 21 are provided at the ends of the top mounting member 15 whereby the radiator may be fixed to a suitable part of the vehicle. Also attached to the mounting members are fixing lugs 26 which are adapted to receive a motor and fan unit 17. Strips of elastomer material 28, 29 are provided between the mounting members 15, 16 and the ends of the fins. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 5, not shown) each mounting member comprises two separable parts (215, 215c) each having a projection (217a, 217b) engaging the notches in the fins; the two parts are clamped together by a bolt (215d). In a further embodiment (Figs. 6 and 7, not shown), the frame (312) supporting the motor and fan unit (309) is provided with a number of lugs (313) each having a rib (313a) to engage the notches (317) in one edge of the fins. The rib (313a) of each lug is kept clamped in the notches (317) by a member (318) bolted to the lug so as to form therewith a U-section mounting member. Each member (318) has a rib (318c) engaging the notches in the opposite edge of the fins.
Patent GB-408728-A (GB)
Title: Improved terry towel
IPC: D03D27/08
Filed: 1932-11-17
Abstract: 408,728. Terry towels. HOLT, W., Woodleigh, Woolford, Bury. Nov. 17, 1932, No. 32472. [Class 142 (iv).] The fabric is woven with highly twisted terry warp yarns, so that the terry loops twist into snarls, which cover the entire surface on both sides of the fabric. The yarns used are doubled two or more fold. Thus yarns may be used of counts 20 with 30 to 40 instead of the normal 17 turns per inch, there being 12 to 18 instead of the normal 6 turns per inch in the doubling. Specification 375,004 is referred to.
Patent GB-302042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in locks
IPC: E05B21/00
Filed: 1927-12-02
Abstract: 302,042. Tienhoven, W. A. van. Dec. 2, 1927. Lock mechanism, change-key tumbler type and slider type; locks, preventing picking of. - In locks which are operable by a number of different keys and which have a number of tumblers or stop discs which can be released to open the bolt only by the key used in locking, each disc has behind it a stop plate which holds the disc in either normal or locked positions the plates remaining in locked position except those actuated prior to their corresponding discs. The barrel 11, Fig. 2, has a cross-pin 14 engaging the key 10 which has a number of bits 25. The discs 16 rotate on a pin 15 and have a slot 19 engaged by the tooth 20 on the bolt 2, recesses 21<1>, 22<1> engaged by a projection 40 on the stop plate 31, and a slot 18<a> providing horns 29, 29<1> engaged by the key bit. The bit also engages a flange 35 on the plate 31, which slides on pins 15, 27, the plate being moved to unlock the disc before the bit engages the corresponding horn, and released to lock the disc after the bit leaves the disc. In Fig. 4, the discs 16 slide instead of rotating, and are locked by a pin 40<1> which is released by the plate 31, both disc and plate being guided by a square rod 43. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the discs and plates have substantially the same outline, but the discs rotate about the pin 15, while the plates elide about the pins 15, 27, 44 and carry pins 60 engaging slots 57 in the discs. The slots may be of inverted U-shape, or of H-shape as shown, and in the latter case the key bits are shorter than those which actuate the discs. To prevent picking, each disc has a tooth 45 engaging a single block 46 with a recess 48 and two sides 50, 51 engaged by a spring 49, a projection 52 entering the space between the teeth on the rotated and stationary discs so that all the necessary discs must be rotated at the same time.
Patent GB-1372952-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning strip or sheet material
IPC: B24B7/13
Filed: 1972-07-12
Abstract: 1372952 Cleaning strip material V S SALUKVADZE and V E MUSYAKIN 12 July 1972 32513/72 Heading F2N  Apparatus for cleaning strip or sheet material includes two shafts carrying rotary brushes or cutters, a back-up roll associated with each shaft, and means driving both the back-up rolls and the downstream one of the shafts in directions tending to forward the material and driving the other shaft in the direction opposing such forwarding. First embodiment, Figs. 1-3 (not shown). Two shaft/back-up roll pairs are provided. Each shaft carries a single cylindrical brush fast with the shaft. The shafts and rolls are driven in the requisite directions by four individual electric motors. The rolls are movable towards and away from the shafts. The position lengthwise of the strip material of the downstream shaft/ back-up roll pair is adjustable. Second embodiment, Figs. 4 and 5. Brushes 20 rotate in direction C with shaft 1, driven by motor 13 through gear-box 15. Brushes 22, freely mounted on shaft 1, are rotated in direction A through gearing 25, 26 and chains 29. Brush 23 rotates with shaft 2 in direction A whilst brushes 21, freely mounted on shaft 2, are rotated in direction C by gearing 25, 26 and chains 29.
Patent GB-161130-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for ascertaining the inclination of bore-holes
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 1920-11-18
Abstract: 161,130. Fairweather, H. G. C., (Svenska Diamantbergborrningsaktiebolaget). Nov. 18, 1920. Bore-hole clinometers. - The clinometer comprises a cylindrical or like receptacle 1 for a galvanic bath in which a body such as the sphere 2 is partly immersed. On passing a current through the bath, which may be done when the appliance is in the required position in the bore-hole, a deposit is formed on the sphere and indicates the inclination. The switch may be closed by cloclt-work, or hydraulic pressure &c.
Patent GB-458291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to motor vehicle bodies
IPC: B60J1/02
Filed: 1935-09-11
Abstract: 458,291. Vehicle bodies. NORRIS, S., 9, Hovelands, Taunton, Somerset. Sept. 11, 1935, No. 32706. [Classes 103 (ii) and 108 (i)] To prevent obstruction to the driver's vision the windscreen at the sides is extended rearwardly with the consequent positioning of the upper half pillar. As shown the windscreen A is provided with rearward wings A<1> and the upper half pillar C<1> is retracted or positioned to the rear, joining the lower half pillar C as shown. The door is made to correspond. In a modification the pillar C<1> may be formed as a separate metal member and provided with a wooden fillet F or the metal member C<1> may be formed in one with the lower pillar C in a continuous manner. The windscreen may be fixed or hinged and divided or in one single sheet.
Patent GB-1412718-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement for stabilisung the freuqency in  voltage-controlled oscillators
IPC: H03L7/14
Filed: 1973-07-10
Abstract: 1412718 APC systems LOEWE OPTA GmbH 10 July 1973 32714/73 Heading H3A An AFC circuit arrangement comprises a controlled oscillator 1 including a varicap diode 2, a pulse generator 9 for converting alternately the outputs of the oscillator 1, a reference generator 8 into corresponding D.C. voltage pulses which via a resistor 10 and a switch 6 charge up integrating capacitors C1, Cref. respectively, a first operational amplifier 11 for comparing the outputs of C1, Cref. to produce a differential output, a second operational amplifier 12 for comparing the above differential output with a variable reference voltage tapped from a tuning potentiometer 13 to produce a control voltage for oscillator 1. The arrangement may also include a third operational amplifier 15 supplied with the voltage across Cref. and a constant reference voltage tapped off potentiometer 13 for controlling the generator 9 in a manner to readjust the D.C. voltage across Cref. to a required valve, e.g. across R2 on potentiometer 13, independent of temperature and supply voltage variations. Thus the integrated voltages across C1, Cref. corresponding to the controlled and reference frequencies are affected equally by the above variations and a more stable output frequency is obtained from the loop. The range of output frequencies obtainable may be extended by use of appropriate mixers and frequency dividers preceding a switching circuit 5.
Patent GB-925473-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for introducing samples into a mass spectrometer
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 1961-09-14
Abstract: 925,473. Ion sources. BENDIX CORPORATION. Sept. 12, 1961 [Sept. 23, 1960], No. 32731/61. Class 39 (1). An ion source for a mass spectrometer has a retractable tube 50, Fig. 4, carrying the source filament or a retractable tube 50A, Fig. 5, containing evaporative source material in its lower end 76 and in each case a valve 28 is provided for closing off the vacuum housing when the tube is fully retracted for replacement of the filament or source material. An opening in the valve housing can be connected either to a vacuum pump 48 or to atmosphere. The valve 28 is a lever operated rotatable ball valve with a central hole 30. A positioning ring 38, sealing ring 40 and plastic scraper ring 42, Fig. 4, are provided for the tube 50. The filament 60, Fig. 2, is secured in clamps 56, 58 on the head of the retractable tube, the filament having a central enlargement for holding the sample. Instead of the filament 60 a furnace type source may be used. In Fig. 5, cooling coils 78 are shown around the lower end of the housing 36A.
Patent GB-656706-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of slag-wool, mineral-wool or glass-wool
IPC: C03B37/06
Filed: 1948-12-17
Abstract: 656,706. Forming glass, slag, or mineral wool. MANNESMANNROHRENWERKE. Dec. 17, 1948, No. 32751. Convention date, Oct. 1. [Class 56] Liquid slag from a blast furnace is delivered into a slag-trough, a banked sump, or a pan, and flows therefrom by way of a pouring funnel, and the stream of slag proceeding from the funnel is formed into fibres by the suction action thereon of a jet of fluid under pressure, the apparatus being characterized in that the funnel is composed of carbon or graphite. The slag may be heated as it flows through the slagtrough, e.g. to raise its temperature to 1500‹C for the production of fine fibres, by means of carbon electrodes projecting into the interior of the trough from the bottom wall so as to be immersed in the slag. Figs. 1 and 2 show the means for attenuating the slag stream which is placed below the pouring funnel with its axis transverse to the path of the stream and its inlet immediately adjacent the stream. Compressed air passes through pipes 1 into the cylindrical hollow body 2 from which it escapes by way of an annular slot 3 concentric with the nozzle 4. The diameter of the bore is less than its length. The slag 5 is drawn through the nozzle and reduced to fibres. An extension may be fitted to the bore of the nozzle to influence the length of the fibres. If the slag enters the body 2 tangentially, i.e. when the pipes are as at 1<SP>1</SP>, the fibres are formed with a spiral shape to give a curly wool. To preheat the funnel it is closed by a plug of carbon or graphite, the slag allowed to flow over the funnel for some minutes, and the plug then removed. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also the mounting of the blast-pipe on the front wall of the blast-main or of the wool chamber 6, as shown in Fig. 3 (Cancelled). Windows 7 with slide valves are mounted in the front wall of the blast-main or wool chamber to regulate the amount of air entering the main or chamber and thus influence the length of the fibres. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-726417-A (GB)
Title: An improved electric motor
IPC: H02K5/128
Filed: 1953-11-25
Abstract: 726,417. Cores for dynamo-electric machines. IMMOVILLI, S. Nov. 25, 1953, No. 32768/53. Class 35. In a stator of the type wherein the windings are in outwardly open slots of an inner ring fitted in an outer core ring which closes the slots, the liquid-tight enclosure of the core is completed by a non-magnetic tube in the stator bore. As shown, the inner pack 6 with outwardly opening slots closed by the ring 5, is on a non-magnetic tube 10 with end flanges clamped to end sleeves 8, 9 which also serve to support the end windings and complete the stator enclosure.
Patent GB-1271078-A (GB)
Title: Brake control apparatus
Inventor: BULL IVOR HENRY
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 1968-07-10
Abstract: 1,271,078. Brake control apparatus. WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE & SIGNAL CO. Ltd. 4 July, 1969 [10 July, 1968], No. 32815/68. Heading F2F. Brake control apparatus for a rail vehicle includes means responsive to an output fluid pressure of a fluid pressure control means, itself responsive to a variable fluid pressure input representing a desired brake application to produce said output pressure in accordance with said desired application, to exert a first force in dependence upon said desired application, means responsive to the first force and to a second, electrically exerted, force proportional to an operating/braking parameter of the rail vehicle to be braked to combine the said forces, and means responsive to the combined force to control the fluid pressure in a brake apparatus to produce that brake application represented by the combined force. As shown, a brake pipe 1, in which the air pressure is controlled from a driver's cab, is connected to a distributer 2 on each vehicle to be braked and which responds to variations in pressure in the pipe 1, the output of the distributer being connected to brake apparatus via a lock-out valve 4, and to a pressure-to-electric transducer 10 from which an electric current is passed to a coil 11 of an electro-pneumatic converter 8, the latter being connected also to an auxiliary reservoir 6. Electric currents representing speed and/or load on a vehicle are fed to coils 12, 13 of the converter and these are combined with the current from the transducer; the converter has an air inlet 26 from which pressure air passes through a pressure limiting valve 28 comprising a ball valve 29 on a stem 30 connected to a diaphragm 31, the valve being held in open position by a spring 32 but being closed when pressure on the diaphragm reaches a predetermined value when air passes through an orifice 33 to a passage 34 and an outlet 27, a valve 36 controlling a discharge port 35 being operated on by a spring 38 connected via a cup member 37. to an armature 40 carrying a moving coil 41; air pressure at the output 27 is controlled by electrical signals fed to the coil and so as to control leakage through the port 35. Air pressure can be fed directly from the distributer to the brake cylinders via the valve 4. In modifications (a) the vehicle load controls a valve in the distributer output; (b) the electrical control signals are combined in a magnetic amplifier, the transducer, if D.C. supply only is available, being supplied through an inverter, and the output of the amplifier being rectified by a rectifier bridge; (c) the output of the converter is fed to a relay valve, the output of which controls the brake cylinders; and (d) the speed signal is applied as an electrical signal to a moving coil of the converter and the load modifies the output pressure of the distributer 2 in a load modifier device.
Patent GB-316856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for preventing the tilting movement of the bows of current collectors
IPC: B60L5/22
Filed: 1928-11-10
Abstract: 316,856. Szalay, F. Aug. 4, 1928, [Convention date]. Addition to 299,779. Supporting arrangements for collectors.-In bow-collector frames carrying a pivoted abutment below the bow a, the abutment is kept parallel by means of bevel gearing. The bevel wheel u<3> is shaped to form the abutment and engages a wheel u<4> pinned on a shaft d', Fig. 1, which is connected by a sliding wedge e<3> to an insulating rod z carried by a shaft d<4>. This shaft is coupled to a bevel wheel u<a> engaging a wheel u<3> secured to the base supports m<1>. In the case of a pantograph support, Fig. 3, the lower wheel u' is extended as a rod n held by a bush o and rods l<1>, l<2>, or by a weight.
Patent GB-714568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bearings
Inventor: LOVE PHIL PRINCE
IPC: F16C23/08
Filed: 1952-12-30
Abstract: 714,568. Bearings. GLACIER METAL CO., Ltd. Dec. 30, 1952. No. 32978/52. Addition to 713,660. Class 12(1) A self-aligning bearing assembly comprises a ball, roller or needle bearing unit including a casing 1 supported on a ball and socket mounting 4 and at the upper. side located by a bar 10 seated in a slot 13 and adapted to pivot about a pin 11 and a vertical axis passing through the centre of the ball and socket mounting. The bottom of the bar 10 and the bottom of the slot 13 may be curved in the longitudinal direction to a radius from the centre of the ball and socket, and an oil thrower 19 is provided. The ball bearing 2 may be replaced by a needle bearing or cylindrical or taper roller bearings.
Patent GB-906638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in zirconium alloys
Inventor: OLDS GEOFFREY CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: C22C16/00
Filed: 1958-10-16
Abstract: A creep- and corrosion-resistant alloy particularly for structural use in a nuclear reactor has the following percentage composition by weight: .Cu.0.25-3 .Al.0.25-5 .Nb.0.25-5 .Zr and impurities.the remainder  The impurities may be those arising from the use of Zr sponge According to the Provisional Specification Nb is optional and may be present up to 10.
Patent GB-604873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electromagnetic clutches
IPC: F16D27/112
Filed: 1945-12-07
Abstract: 604,873. Electromagnetic clutches. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., ALLWOOD, G. H., and BALL, R. D. Dec. 7, 1945, No. 33135. [Class 80 (ii)] An electromagnetic clutch comprises a stationary member 5, 6, 14 of ferromagnetic material in which rotate the ferromagnetic driving member 8 and the similar driven member 15 axially movable under the influence of the energizing coil 24 into frictional engagement with the driving member or under spring 20 into engagement with brake 21. The members 8, 15 are magnetically co-operable with the stationary member through radial air gaps 12, 17 and with each other across an axial air gap between members 8 and 15, member 8 being also co-operable across axial air gap 13 with the stationary member 14. The driving member 8 is carried on a non-magnetic flange 9 secured to the driving shaft 10 of an electric motor, journalled in bearing 11 and carrying a non-magnetic bush 25 which acts as a bearing for the driven member 15. The coil 24 may be in circuit with the motor, de-energization of which allows a spring 20 to move the driven member 15 axially into engagement with the fixed brake 21, 22 and so arrest rotation of the driven shaft 18.