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Patent GB-1173667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fabrication of Winding on Toroids.
IPC: H01F41/08
Filed: 1967-05-24
Abstract: 1,173,667. Making toroidal coils. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 24 May, 1967 [8 Aug., 1966], No. 24043/67. Heading B3A. [Also in Division H1] A method of making one or more windings on a toroid comprises bending a plurality of flexible wires 16 around the toroid 10 (Figs. 1- 4, not shown), to form regularly-spaced open loops, displacing one end, e.g. the inner, of each loop relative to the other end to align the one end with the other end of another loop (Figs. 5, 6, not shown), the one ends all being displaced simultaneously by an equal amount, and joining each displaced one end to the other end with which it is now aligned (Figs. 7-11, not shown). The wires are wound on the toroid using grooved mandrels. After skewing, the inner ends of the loops relative to the outer ends, the joins are made by arc-welding. Terminal lead portions 44 are left free. The toroid may be of conductive material with an insulating coating, or may be of insulating material. The wound toroid may be coated with insulant.
Patent GB-1170626-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric Apparatus
IPC: H01L35/32
Filed: 1967-05-24
Abstract: 1,170,626. Woven fabric for thermocouples. NUCLEAR MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT CORP. 24 May, 1967 [14 June, 1966], No. 24045/67. Heading D1K. [Also in Division H1] A fabric for making thermopiles has warp wires of two different metals disposed alternately and a weft of quartz or glass fibre yarns, which is replaced by cotton at intervals where the fabric is to be cut into pieces. The wires are in pairs weaving as one. The two metals can be in separate fabrics instead of alternating in the same fabric.
Patent GB-462157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric storage batteries
IPC: H01M4/82
Filed: 1936-09-03
Abstract: 462,157. Making galvanic battery plates. PRITCHETT & GOLD & E.P.S. CO., and PRESTON, K. Sept. 3, 1936, No. 24107. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] Perforating.-Holes are punched in an electrode plate for a storage battery to receive the active material by a series of operations in each of which a group of holes is punched, distortion of the walls of the holes being prevented by inserting in the holes adjacent to a portion of the plate to be punched plugs or projections which may be carried on a movable part of the punching apparatus. A cast antimonylead plate A is reduced in thickness by rolling, before or during which operation the plate is heated. A row of holes B is punched in a single operation, and the rows B<1>, B2, &c., are then successively punched, distortion being prevented by plugs which fill the holes in the row previously punched. The plate may be further rolled after punching, the sides being finally trimmed and the lugs A<1>, A2 punched.
Patent GB-810447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vacuum cleaners
IPC: A47L5/22
Filed: 1955-05-02
Abstract: 810,447. Suction cleaners. ELECTROLUX Ltd. May 2, 1955 [May 19, 1954], No. 24108/57. Divided out of 810,441. Class 8(1). [Also in Group XXVII] Silencing of air exhausted by the motor driven fan 20, Fig. 8. of a cylinder type vacuum cleaner through an opening 111 in the rear end cover 18 of the cleaner casing is effected firstly by a vertical baffle 23 having two outlets 103 (only one of which is shown) near the base thereof and secondly by vertical grooves 114, Fig. 6, formed by ribs 113 projecting inwardly from the cover 18 and up which air passes to the outlet 111.
Patent GB-351304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of bladed structures
IPC: B23P15/00
Filed: 1930-08-12
Abstract: 351,304. Making turbines. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd., Crown House, Aldwych, London.-(Assignees of Delles. W. J. ; 132, Rosa Road, Schenectady, New York, U.S.A.) Aug. 12, 1930, No. 24146. Convention date, Aug. 12, 1929. [Classes 83 (i) and 83 (ii).] Casting processes.-Relates to the casting together in spaced relation to each other of a series of members having thin edges such as turbine blades. The blades 8 are cut to length from bars having, as shown in Fig. 1, a thickened part 6 at the discharge edge. They are then cut to the shape shown in Fig. 2, so as to leave a sharp discharge edge 5, lugs 10, and holes 11, and are assembled between spacing plates 12 to which they are welded at 13. The structure is placed in a mould and metal is cast around the parts outside the spacers 12 in order to form the diaphragm rims which are then machined.
Patent GB-599577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electromagnetic step-by-step switches
IPC: H01H67/06
Filed: 1945-09-19
Abstract: 599,577. Automatic exchange switches. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and DEWAR, G. Sept. 19, 1945, No. 24183. [Class 40 (iv)] The wiper assembly of a selector switch is made adjustable relative to the ratchet wheel. The wipers 6, Fig. 1, are carried on and insulated from a sleeve 3 and this is supported on the ratchet shaft 15, which may be either tubular on a fixed spindle 1 or may be solid so as to rotate in end bearings. The end of this shaft remote from the ratchet wheel 2 carries an arm 10 which drives the wiper assembly through a disc or sector 13 on this assembly serving also as the indicator disc. The arm is secured to the disc by a stud 12 passing through an arcuate slot in the latter so that the angular position of the wipers can be adjusted, the parts then being clamped by the nut 11.
Patent GB-615771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ships' anchor and chain cable outfits
IPC: B63B21/20
Filed: 1946-08-14
Abstract: 615,771. Anchor shackles. TAYLOR, H. G. Aug. 14, 1946, No. 24219. [Class 113 (i)] In a ship's anchor and chain outfit the anchor shackle B is so dimensioned, and the end link C with which it directly engages is so formed that the shackle B can be threaded through the end link. The link C engages with a studded enlarged link D which in turn engages with a lugless shackle E.or an ordinary link F.
Patent GB-231766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in jackets or sheaths for the handles of shearing tools
IPC: B26B19/24
Filed: 1924-10-14
Abstract: 231,766. Bristow, F. G. W. Oct. 14, 1924. Horse and hair clippers.-A hand-hold sheath for shearing tools consists of jacket D, Figs. 3 and 4, adapted to be secured, as by lacing, around the handle part of the tool and comprises an inner lining 10 of leather and an outer covering 11 of fibrous fabric such as wool felt, preferably with an intermediate layer l2 of adhesive and oil and waterproof material. The jacket is shaped, as shown in Fig. 3, to fit the tool, and is provided with eyelets D<5> so that it may be secured to the tool A, Fig. 2, by a lace E. A set screw F passing through the jacket into a tapped hole in the tool may also be provided.
Patent GB-337821-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of 2- and 3-hydroxy carbazoles
IPC: C07D209/88
Filed: 1929-08-08
Abstract: 337,821. Carpmael, A., (I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.-Ges.). Aug. 8, 1929. 2- and 3-hydroxycarbazoles are obtained by distilling a tetrahydrogenated 2- or 3-alkoxycarbazole over lead oxide between 500-600‹ C. According to examples, 3-methoxytetrahydrocarbazole distilled over lead oxide gives 3-hydroxycarbazole, and in a similar manner 2-hydroxycarbazole is obtained from 2-ethoxytetrahydroxcarbazole. The parent materials may be obtained by forming hydrazones from the alkoxyphenyl hydrazines and cyclohexanones and effecting ring closure with sulphuric acid, to the corresponding tetrahydrocarbazole.
Patent GB-202532-A (GB)
Title: Process for the direct obtainment of pure antimony
IPC: C22B30/02
Filed: 1922-09-08
Abstract: 202,532. Germot, A. Sept. 8, 1922. Sulphur.-Sulphur is extracted from antimony tri-sulphide by dissociation at a high temperature in the absence of air without the intermediate formation of oxide of antimony. The tri-sulphide is charged into a compartment a of an electric furnace heated by resistances r and flows through an opening o into a lower compartment b wherein dissociation takes place. The vapours of the sulphide and of sulphur pass up inclined flues c wherein the dissociation is completed and the sulphur passes on to be sublimed in a compartment d.
Patent GB-1457467-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen or table ware
IPC: A47J45/07
Filed: 1974-06-03
Abstract: 1457467 Removable cooking-ware handle VERZINKEREI ZUG AG 3 June 1974 [6 June 1973] 24431/74 Heading A4A Kitchen/tableware with at least one removable handle 4 comprises a vessel body 1 having a horizontal, external flange 2, extending around at least part of the circumference of the vessel at least part of the flange being wider than the remainder, the wider parts including at least one hole 3, the handle end portion 4a resting on the flange and having a pivotable locking device 5-7, Fig. 3, which operates with the flange and comprises a spindle 5 with a turning knob 6 at its upper end and a locking plate 7 at its lower end the distance of which from the underside of the handle resting on the flange is approximately the flange thickness and when in a first position the plate will pass through the hole in the flange and when in a second position will slide beneath the flange. The hole 3 and the locking plate 7 may be non-circular, e.g. oval, rectangular, square, triangular, the spindle 5 being arranged concentrically to the hole, or may be circular, the spindle then being arranged eccentrically to the hole. The underside of handle 4 has a projection 8 with a shoulder 9 which bears against the outer edge 10 of flange 2, enabling the locking plate 7 which is slightly smaller than the hole to pass through hole 3, and is also fitted with a boss 11 of identical shape with hole 3 and which engages hole 3, preventing the handle from sliding relative to the flange.
Patent GB-1110418-A (GB)
Title: Tires and method of manufacture thereof
IPC: B29D30/08
Filed: 1965-06-09
Abstract: 1,110,418. Making pneumatic tyres. NATIONAL-STANDARD CO. 9 June, 1965 [11 June, 1964], No. 24432/65. Heading B7C. A -substantially radial-cord tyre carcass is built up by winding a continuous cord-reinforced rubber strip 14 about spaced bead wires 16, 17 in circumferentially successive series of overlapping layers A, B so that the cords of the layers A, B make equal and opposite angles of the order of 2 degrees to the radial planes and so as to provide during winding a crown 19 radially outwardly of the wires 16, 17. The layer A, B preferably abut at the bead wires and may either overlap at the crown as shown or may be spaced to form in effect a single ply at the crown. Several such strips may be applied, and the tyre is finished by adding cross-laid breaker layers, a tread and sidewalls.
Patent GB-501975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cigarette-making machines
IPC: A24C5/42
Filed: 1937-09-07
Abstract: 501,975. Cigarette-making appliances. EVANS CONCINNUM -Ltd., and JEZZI, P. G. L. Sept. 7, 1937, No. 24441. [Class 130] In an appliance in which tobacco is laid in the two hinged halves 1, 4 of a tube,. on the outside of which a cigarette paper or paper tube is arranged before an element 6 is withdrawn from between the tobacco and the paper, the hinge 2 has the axis of its pivot pin 3 disposed on the periphery of the parts 1, 4, so that there is substantially no gap between the parts when opened to receive the tobacco. As shown, the part 4 is closed by a flat wall 9 and is slidably engaged by a reduced end 6a of the element 6, which is of similar cross-section to the part 4. One edge 7a of the end 6a is tapered and the other edge 7b is straight, to secure an efficient push fit in the part 4. The outer end 11 of the element 6 is gripped between finger and thumb for removal, and a lug 12 withdraws the cigarette with the element 6. In a modification, the element 6 is shaped to allow its removal rearwards through the part 4, and may be slightly tapered to prevent complete removal.
Patent GB-969938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the cleaning of gases from dust by means of liquid
IPC: B01D47/06
Filed: 1962-06-26
Abstract: The invention comprises addition products of dialkyl or diaryl malonates with decachlorooctahydro - 1,3,4 - metheno - 2H - cyclobuta-(cd) pentalen -2- one, a cyclic ketone to which is assigned the cage formula <FORM:0969938/C2/1> The reaction may be effected by reacting 0.5-2 mols. of the ketone with 1 mol. of a dialkyl or diaryl malonate at a temperature between room temperature and 250 DEG  C. in the presence or absence of a solvent.  If the ketone is available in its hydrated form, it may first be dehydrated, e.g. by azeotropic distillation or by heating at 135-150 DEG  C.  The products are said to have the formula <FORM:0969938/C2/2> in which R is an alkyl or aryl group.  Examples are given of the manufacture of addition products from the ketone and diethyl malonate, dimethyl malonate, diphenyl malonate, di-n-balyl malonate di-n-hexyl malonate and di-n-dodecyl malonate.  Other specified reagents are dipropyl and dinaphthyl malonates.  The products are useful as pesticides (see Division A5)  The cyclic ketone identified above is obtainable by hydrolysing the reaction product of hexachlorocyclopentadiene and sulphur trioxide.
Patent GB-277508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to elevators and conveyors
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 1926-10-04
Abstract: 277,508. Spencer (Melksham), Ltd., and Porter, S. W. Oct. 4, 1926. Feeding-devices for endless chain elevators.- An elevator comprising a pair of endless chains united at intervals by carriers is provided with a balanced feeding shoot which is brought automatically into position for feeding to the elevator by the weight of the sack, box, barrel, &c. deposited thereon. At the end of the roller conveyer b is hinged a roller table c which is raised and lowered by a cam timing gear d and link work driven from the elevator shaft f. When the table is lowered an article is deposited on the hinged shoot g and causes it to assume an upright position so that the article is in a position to be engaged by the carriers of the elevator. The shoot is locked in this position by a catch h which is released by an elevator carrier. On release the shoot may return automatically to its inclined position or be pushed back by a lever i connected to the catch. If an article has moved towards the lower end of the table c by the time the linkwork is forcing the table upwards, it is prevented from further movement until the table is lowered by being griped between a pivoted plate k and the table. The downward movement of the table is limited bystops. In a modification, the table is moved automatically by the weight of the article and means is provided for preventing the articles from entering the shoot at a time when they would foul the elevator carrier..
Patent GB-150346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bead forming ring for making automobile tyres
IPC: B29C33/76
Filed: 1920-08-25
Abstract: 150,346. Howe Rubber Corporation, (Assignees of Schmidt, J.). Aug. 25, 1919, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fcc not paid). Moulding wheel tyres.-In tyre moulding apparatus of the kind in which the tyre 2 is supported upon an inflatable core 11 between beadforming rings 1, the rings are recessed at 10 to form a concave space to receive the part of the core protruding from between the beads, in order to prevent nipping of the core between the rings. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 100,397.
Patent GB-1460630-A (GB)
Title: Device for operating the valve of a hydraulic control system
IPC: F04C14/04
Filed: 1974-06-04
Abstract: 1460630 Fluid-pressure servomotor systems B MERCIER 4 June 1974 [13 June 1973]  24717/74 Heading G3P In a fluid-pressure servomotor system which may be used to operate a ship's rudder 13, a control valve 11 is axially displaced by a non-linear pin and slot connection 42, 43 when an input member 14 is rotated and is returned to its neutral position by a motor 12 which rotates a shaft 41 when fluid flows from the valve to an actuator 26 for the rudder. The valve 11 is supplied by a pump 18 and may be of the open or closed-centre type while the motor 12 consists of a pair of intermeshing rotors (44, 45), Fig. 3 (not shown) and may be connected to the shaft 41 by toothed gearing.
Patent GB-378659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in luggage carriers for cycles and the like
IPC: B62J7/04
Filed: 1931-09-03
Abstract: 378,659. Luggage-carriers. BROOKES, F. S., 224, Lichfield Road, Aston, and GEE, A., 70A, Charlotte Street, Birmingham. Sept. 3, 1931, No. 24733. [Class 136 (i).] A luggage-carrier of adjustable size for cycles &c. comprises a main platform 1, 2 and laterally-extensible side frames formed of longitudinal bars 6 connected to the main platform by pivoted links 3, so that they can be swung out in their own plane as shown to increase the lateral dimensions of the carrier or swung inwards on to the main platform. Intermediate links 8 have notches at inner ends to engage stop studs 7 on the main plat - form when the side frames are fully extended.
Patent GB-953883-A (GB)
Title: Transportable pump-assembly
IPC: F04D5/00
Filed: 1960-07-15
Abstract: 953,883. Centrifugal pumps. P. BENDELLEHILGE, [trading as PHILIPP HILGE KELLENEIMASCHINEN FABRIK]. July 15, 1960 [July 15, 1959], No. 24764/60. Heading F1C. A transportable pump comprises a circumferential-flow pump 2 driven by an electric motor 5 located beneath it in a base 6. The suction and discharge connections 12, 13 are arranged above the pump 2 and directed downwards; this arrangement retains a priming reserve of liquid in the pump when it is stopped. A slinger ring 11 integral with a shaft seal prevents leakage from reaching the motor. Drain holes 8 are provided for the leakage.
Patent GB-538786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to switching means in presses for vulcanising indiarubber footwear or the like
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 1939-08-29
Abstract: 538,786. Moulding indiarubber; switching systems. BATA AKCIOVA SPOLECNOST. Aug. 29, 1939, No. 24811. Convention date, Aug. 29, 1938. Addition to 518,973. [Class 87 (ii)] [Also in Group XXXV] Relates to switching means for determining the duration of vulcanization in presses for indiarubber footwear described in the parent Specification. On closing the oil switch 1, heating elements 12, 12<SP>1</SP> and 12<SP>11</SP> in the three-part mould and elements 15, 15' in the cores are energized through transformers T1, T2, relays 10, 10<SP>1</SP>, 10<SP>11</SP> actuated by thermostats 11, 11<SP>1</SP>, 11" serving to cut off the current and extinguish signal lamps 14, 14<SP>1</SP>, 14" when the desired temperature is attained. The material is placed on the heated core which is slid into the press, thereby closing the circuit 19' at the contact 20, which enables the motor 6 to be started by depressing the key 19, whereafter the motor circuit is kept closed by the relay 2. The motor rotates contact members 23, 24 and wheel 3. When the crank mechanism 4, 5 reaches top dead centre and member 22 closes the press fully, contact is made between members 23 and 25 to switch off relay 2 and stop the motor and between members 24 and 26 to set clock 21 going. After the vulcanizing period, e.g. one to three minutes, has elapsed the clock switches on key 19 and starts the motor. The mould is opened by the lowering of member 22. When the crank mechanism reaches bottom dead centre the press is fully opened, a second projection or contact member 23 engages contact 25 and the motor is again stopped.
Patent GB-578182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to marking devices
IPC: B44B5/02
Filed: 1944-12-11
Abstract: 578,182. Die holders. PRYOR & SON, Ltd., E., and MASON, M. H. Dec. 11, 1944, No. 24817. [Class 100 (ii)] In a holder for a set of embossing dies, the dies 16 are clamped against one end of the holder 12 by a screw 19 acting through a resilient member 20 which has an extension 21 and bent-over extremity 23 to hold it in position. In a modification, these parts 21 and 23 are omitted. The holder may be attached to a shaft 10 to be struck by a hammer or may be fixed into a machine.
Patent GB-973308-A (GB)
Title: Air heater
IPC: F24H3/08
Filed: 1962-06-28
Abstract: 973,308. Air heating stoves; burners. A. KLOSTERS, and H. KLOSTERS, [trading as MASCHINENBAU KLOSTERS]. June 28, 1962 [June 28, 1961], No. 24905/62. Headings F4S and F4T. In a ceiling mounted air heater from which heated air is expelled downwardly, combustion gases from a combustion chamber 25, which includes a fluid fuel burner, pass through U-shaped flue tubes 7, extending substantially normally from one end of the combustion chamber on both sides of the latter, into a common extraction conduit 24 including a draught inducing fan 9, the air to be heated entering a housing 1 surrounding the flue tubes at an inlet intermediate the housing ends. In Fig. 1, the combustion air enters the combustion chamber 25 through a swirl unit D over the centre of which is a transparent cover 26 in which is mounted a fuel nozzle and ignition plug (not shown). The air to be heated is blown through inlet chambers 23 by fans 4, and leaves the housing 1 through louvres (not shown) distributed along its lower surface. In Fig. 2, the flue tubes 7 connect an inlet box 30 at the combustion chamber outlet and an outlet box 31, the extraction conduit 32 having a damper 10. Heated air is directed downwards through louvres and/or downwardly extending ejection branches in which fans may be mounted. The branches may have vertically adjustable collars to control the dispersion angle of the hot air. The swirl unit D comprises profiled vanes 34 fastened to end plates 33, 35 the former having a central orifice through which combustion air passes and through which the fuel nozzle and ignition plug project. An axially slidable sleeve 38 controls the combustion air flow.