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Patent GB-367190-A (GB)
Title: Grabs for heapable material
IPC: B66C3/12
Filed: 1931-02-27
Abstract: 367,190. Grab - buckets. NAAMLOOZE VENNOOTSCHAP HAVENBEDRIJF VLAARDINGEN-OOST, Vlaardingen, Holland. Feb. 27, 1931, No. 6215. Convention date, March 1, 1930. Addition to 349,571. [Class 78 (iv).] In the grab according to the parent Specification the opening rope m, instead of passing round one of the pulleys on the toggle joint k, divides, and its ends, after passing round pulleys on a member m<11> carried by the togglejoint are fixed at m<1> to the grab-head, the dimensions of the system being such that when the opening grab reaches the position shown in the Figure (when the hinge c is at the same height as the hinges f) the opening effect will be replaced by a resilient braking effect. At the same time stops x prevent the toggle levers from approaching any nearer to the grab head. The closing rope arrangement is that shown in Specification 362,205.
Patent GB-746036-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocarbon motor fuel and antiknock agent therefor
IPC: C10L1/30
Filed: 1953-03-06
Abstract: Dicyclopentadienyl iron is prepared by reacting cyclopentadiene in benzene solution with ethyl magnesium bromide and ferric chloride in ether solution.ALSO:A hydrocarbon fuel for spark ignition engines contains 0.01 per cent to 1 per cent by weight of dicyclopentadienyl iron.  The hydrocarbon fuel may be gasoline, which may contain paraffinic, naphthenic and aromatic hydrocarbons; n-heptane, methylcyclohexane and 2-methyl pentane are also specified. Tetraethyl lead and lead scavenging agents such as ethylene dichloride and ethylene dibromide, antioxidants, stabilizers and dyes may also be added to the fuels.  The fuels are compared with fuels containing tetraethyl lead and iron pentacarbonyl and mixtures thereof. Specification 606,282 [Group X] is referred to.
Patent GB-457159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the gettering of evacuated envelopes
IPC: H01J7/18
Filed: 1936-03-02
Abstract: 457,159. Obtaining high vacua. FARNSWORTH TELEVISION, Inc., 506, Crocker Building, San Francisco, U.S.A. March 2, 1936. No. 6254. Convention date, March 13, 1935. [Class 8 (i)] [See also Group XL] A method of evacuating an envelope, such as that of an electric discharge device, comprises vaporizing a getter within a container housed in the envelope and condensing the vaporized getter in a mass of finely-divided or porous material within the container to provide an active surface of relatively large dimensions which is exposed to the residual gas within the envelope. In the form described a discharge rectifier comprises an anode and an incandescent cathode to one leg of which is attached a getter cartridge 8 comprising an insulating tube 13 provided at each end with a metal cap. One cap 9 carries a quantity of getter material 11, and the other 10 is provided with perforations 12. The cartridge is filled with glass wool, glass powder or other finely divided material 15. The getter is evaporated by eddy current heating of the cap 9 and is deposited on the material 15, to which the residual gases have access through holes 12. In a modification, the getter cartridge is a porous ceramic capsule, in the pores of which the getter is deposited.
Patent GB-1104982-A (GB)
Title: Process for making a coating resin, composition comprising the resin, and a substrate coated with paint comprising the resin
Inventor: GLASER MILTON ARTHUR
IPC: C08G77/00
Filed: 1965-02-12
Abstract: A resin, suitable for use in coating compositions comprises the reaction product of (1) 40-90% by wt. of an aliphatic monocarboxylic fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol wherein the alcohol portion has at least two free OH groups, (2) 5-40% by wt. of an organosiloxane having at least one free OH or C1-C6 alkoxy group or having both free OH and alkoxy groups, and (3) 5-40% by wt. of an organic polyisocyanate.  (3) serves to bond the organosiloxane to the alcohol portion of the ester.  The monocarboxylic acid ester may be prepared by reacting an aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid or anhydride with a polyhydric alcohol having at least 3 free OH groups. The organosiloxane may consist of units: <FORM:1104982/C3/1> where each R is the same or different monovalent hydrocarbon radical, each R1 is H or the same or different alkyl radical of less than 6 carbon atoms, n has an average value of 0.90 to 1.90 and m has an average value of 0.1 to 1.5.  The organosiloxane may be a dialkyltrialkoxytrisiloxane or a phenylalkylsesquisiloxane in which the alkyl and alkoxy radicals contain 1-6 carbon atoms. Toluylene diisocyanate is a suitable polyisocyanate.  The aliphatic monocarboxylic fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol may include a different carboxylic ester group of the same alcohol.  The different ester group may be derived from (i) aliphatic, saturated polycarboxylic acids, aliphatic unsaturated carboxylic acids containing at least 4 C atoms and aromatic polycarboxylic acids as well as (2) aliphatic saturated carboxylic acids containing at least 2 carbon atoms and ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids containing at least 3 C atoms and aromatic carboxylic acids.ALSO:Surfaces of metal, e.g. Al, Mg or steel, plastics, e.g polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate or poly vinyl fluoride and wood are coated with a composition which comprises the reaction product of: (1) 40-90% by wt. of an aliphatic monocarboxylic fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol in which the alcohol portion has at least two free OH groups; (2) 5-40% by wt. of an organo-siloxane having at least one free OH and/or alkoxy group; and (3) 5-40% by wt. of an organic polyisocyanate. (see Division C3).  The coating composition may also comprise from 1-30% by wt. per part by wt. of resin of an organic or inorganic pigment, e.g. phthalocyanine orange, molybdate orange, chrome yellow, ZnO, TiO2, Cr2O3, carbon black or flaked aluminium.  The coatings may be hardened by baking, e.g. at 250-400 DEG F for 30 mins. to 1 1/2 hours.
Patent GB-936189-A (GB)
Title: Portable hardness tester
IPC: G01N3/42
Filed: 1960-02-23
Abstract: 936,189. Hardness testers. V. OLIVOTTO. Feb. 23, 1960 [Feb. 23, 1959], No. 6323/60. Class 106 (2). A penetrator 13 of a hardness tester is hydraulically actuated through a hand pump incorporated within the tester and is operatively connected with a gauge 22 directly measuring the lowering of the penetrator and forming with the structure of the tester a single portable unit, there being provided also a pressure gauge 84, an anvil 74, Fig. 1 (not shown), and relief and spring means allowing measurement to be carried out in an unloaded condition of the tested material. Fluid is pumped, via valves 43, 44, to an hydraulic press, the piston 8 of which transmits its thrust to the holder 10 of the penetrator, via a spring 11. The penetration gauge 22 is operated by an arm 19 secured to the holder and having screwed into it a rod 20 which abuts against the end of the gauge. When the pressure gauge 84 indicates the pressure approaching that corresponding to which it is desired to measure the depth of penetration of the specimen, the pressure is brought to the exact figure by adjusting a screw 42 and so moving a piston 41; and then a handle 53 is operated, thus by means of a rod 50 and spacer 49, to lift both valves 43, 44 off their seatings, and so to relieve the fluid pressure, the spring 11 merely maintaining contact between penetrator and specimen during measurement. The specimen is spring urged against the lower face 89 of a ring nut 88 guiding the penetrator. The zero of the gauge 22 may be set by adjustment of a screw 23. A cam 87, operated through a handle 86 raises the holder 10, to protect the penetrator.
Patent GB-1460332-A (GB)
Title: Distributing apparatus for agricultural purposes
IPC: B65G65/46
Filed: 1974-02-12
Abstract: 1460332 Distributing pulverulent materials E RIBOULEAU 12 Feb 1974 [21 March 1973] 06379/74 Heading AID Pulverulent or granular material is fed from a hopper through openings 33 to Archimedean screws 28, 29 which transfer the material to a distributor wheel 2. Finger members 37 on the distributor wheel lift the material via an opening 39 to a spout 4. With this symmetrical arrangement slight tilting of the hopper does not affect the rate of feed. An alternative embodiment has only one screw. In another embodiment the hooding 22 is extended to the end walls of the hopper and the openings 33 are at the side of the screws.
Patent GB-203004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in theatre and like seats
IPC: A47C7/56
Filed: 1922-03-06
Abstract: 203,004. Evans, C. J., and Allen, A. J., (trading as Evans & Co., C. J.). March 6, 1922. Spring surfaces.-A seat frame has its side portions A bent at their forward ends a' to dip downwards so as to permit springs d<1> to be placed on the front edge D of the frame is building up the seat, without altering the height of the seat when fitted to existing types of chair standards. A spring wire d<2> is curved to pass over the springs and to be attached to the side of the seat frame.
Patent GB-1508920-A (GB)
Title: Tyre bead securing arrangement in a pneumatic tyre and vehicle wheel assembly
IPC: B60C15/032
Filed: 1976-02-19
Abstract: 1508920 Bead spacers for pneumatic tyres CONTINENTAL GUMMI-WERKE AG 19 Feb 1976 [22 Feb 1975] 06573/76 Addition to 1483111 Heading B7C In an inflatable annular bead spacer 9, which is otherwise identical with that disclosed in Parent Specification the cords each make an angle of at least 23 degrees and not greater than about 30 degrees with the mid-circumferential plane in the inoperative condition of the spacer.
Patent GB-1041568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to liquid filled radiators
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN RICHARD
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 1963-02-19
Abstract: 1,041,568. Radiators. SERVOTOMIC Ltd. Feb. 19, 1964 [Feb. 19, 1963], No. 6582/63. Heading F4S. An expansion vessel 14 is mounted immediately above a liquid-filled space-heating radiator 10, the vessel projecting beyond the front of the radiator so as to form a deflector for the rising hot air. The vessel may as shown be supported from the radiator by a connecting pipe 13. A lid 17 to the expansion vessel is provided enabling the level of the liquid to be inspected and maintained below an overflow pipe 19. When installed in a central heating system with a plurality of radiators, the radiator combining the expansion vessel is placed at the highest level of the system, the overflow 19 leading back into the system or to waste.
Patent GB-811732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to detergent compositions and processes for the manufacture of detergent compositions
Inventor: FROTSCHER HERBERT
IPC: C09B29/30
Filed: 1956-03-02
Abstract: A detergent composition comprises a buffer mixture containing at least one alkali metal bicarbonate, preferably sodium bicarbonate, and a neutral washing mixture, the composition in aqueous solution having a pH of 7-7.5 at 30-40 DEG  C. and a pH of 8.5-10 at 70-100 DEG  C., within which latter range of temperature the solution gives off carbon dioxide.  The buffer mixture may contain alkali metal bicarbonate per se, together with such suitable acids and acid salts as adipic, tartaric, citric, oxalic, phthalic or sulphamic acid, sodium or potassium bisulphate, disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium bioxalate, aluminium sulphate or urea nitrate, or alternatively may contain a substance such as sodium carbonate in such quantities that it forms bicarbonate in the presence of the acids or acid salts in solution.  Detergents which may be present in the washing mixture include sodium dodecyl and cetyl sulphates, sodium alkyl sulphonates, and sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate. Phosphates, polyphosphates, sodium chloride and sulphate, cellulose glycollate, magnesium silicate, and potassium persulphate may also be incorporated.  The compositions are suitable for washing both fine and coarse fabrics.  Examples are given.
Patent GB-407527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pencil sharpeners
IPC: B43L23/04
Filed: 1933-03-06
Abstract: 407,527. Pencil sharpeners. BRACE, WINDLE, BLYTH, & CO., Ltd., and BAYLISS, C. W., 29, Goodall Street, Walsall. March 6, 1933, No. 6680. [Class 146 (iii).] In a pencil sharpener of the type in which one or more cutting-members 6 are located in a housing provided with an opening 16 for the insertion of a pencil and a rotary pencilsupporting plate 17 with holes 18 of different sizes adjustable in relation to the opening 16, the plate 17 is provided with a peripheral flange 23 having recesses or cut-away portions 22, and a plate or strip spring 24 is secured to the housing to engage with the recesses 22 to hold the plate in adjusted position. The sharpener comprises a support 5 which constitutes a bearing for the rotatable cutting- members 6 operated by a handle 7, the housing being removably mounted on a circular boss 8 formed on the support 5. The housing comprises two sheet metal end plates 10, 11 connected by a celluloid or other transparent member 12, and by two metal plates 4. The end plate 10 has a flange 13 provided with projections engageable in inclined grooves 14 in the boss 8. The cutters 6 are mounted in a supporting-member formed with a tubular boss 15 which projects through the opening 16 and acts as a guide for the pencil. The rotatable plate 17 is connected to the plate 11 by a rivet 19, and a spring washer 21 on the rivet holds the plate 17 in frictional engagement with the plate 11. The spring 24 is mounted on the rivet 19 and secured to the plate 11 by a rivet 28. The plate 17 may be rotated when the projecting end of the spring 24 is pressed towards the end plate 11. The flange 23 of the plate 17 is knurled or serrated to facilitate rotation.
Patent GB-660562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fuel injection pumps particularly for internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1947-03-11
Abstract: 660,562. Fuel-injection pumps. ZELEZNY, A. March 11, 1947 [March 11, 1946; March 25, 1946]. Nos. 6836/47 and 6837/47. Class 102 (i). In a fuel-injection pump, a valve 3 is located between the pumping space 2 and the injector and is formed with a flat end that covers a port 4 in the plate 5. The lower end of the valve is cylindrical and fits a cylindrical opening in the lower end of the valve casing 8. A high pressure has to be developed to lift the valve against the spring 6 which results in a high pressure wave being developed at low engine speeds. When closing, the reduction in pressure in the delivery 7 after the valve has entered the cylindrical portion of the casing prevents drip. A further ring of openings may be arranged in the plate 5, not covered by the valve and opening into an undercut portion of the casing 8 to permit free flow after the valve has opened. A spring may be interposed between a cam and the plunger so that the plunger is accelerated when the valve is opened. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also the subject matter of Specifications 660,563 and 660,564. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-579759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gas turbines
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 1945-03-19
Abstract: 579,759. turbo-superchargers. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. March 19, 1945, No. 6853. Convention date, March 20, 1944. [Class 110 (iii)] In a turbo-supercharger operated by; the exhaust of an I.C. engine, a ring 28, secured to the nozzle box 21, has a conical surface 30 such that, if the turbine rotor fails, flying fragments will hit the surface 30 and be deflected. The cooling cap arrangement shownis described in Specification 567,546.
Patent GB-272297-A (GB)
Title: New or improved method of and means for mounting the electrically charged units of electrical distribution boxes
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1926-03-12
Abstract: 272,297. Lee, L, R. March 12, 1926. Junction boxes. - The electrical units (fuse-carriers, busbars, cable terminals &c.) of underground distribution boxes are arranged so that they can be raised above the street level and held in a position in which they can convenientlv be worked upon. Several embodiments of the invention are described, in Fig. 1 the bases a of the fuses b, c being mounted on the underside of the distribution box covers d, the ends of the covers when raised being dropped into gutters e so that the fuses are held in a vertical position. In Fig. 2 the fuse bases are pivotally mounted so that when the covers are raised by clamping rods g in guides the fuses may be adjusted to any desired angular position. As shown in Fig. 3, the operation of a handle m effects through suitable levers the raising and lowering of the fuse bases on a, fixed guide post h. The fuse bases may be similarly raised and lowered by parallel link mechanism or by screw and nut gearing. In a further embodiment shown in Fig. 6 the fuse bases remain vertical while the cover d is being raised, the framework a<1> being pivoted at its upper end to brackets r, its lower end carrying rollers s<2> guided in suitable slots s<1> in fixed plates s. The brackets r may afterwards be raised further by rotation of a screwed rod r<2>. The lid d is held open by a detent t<4> held by a spring t<3> in engagement with a recess in a rod t hinged to the cover. Current is led to the fuses &c. by means of flexible leads having sufficient slack to permit of the movements of the' electrical units.
Patent GB-417229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to grinding or abrading tools
IPC: B24D5/16
Filed: 1934-03-05
Abstract: 417,229. Grinding-wheels. KRUG, C., 4, Cretzschmarstrasse, Frankfort-on-Main, Germany. March 5, 1934, No. 6974. [Class 60.] A grinding-wheel comprises an abrasive ring 3 cemented at 11 to a steel reinforcing ring 4, which is recessed to receive flanges 5, 5<a> respectively on a supporting disc 1 and on a clamping- ring 7 held in position by screws 6 ; the disc 1 is formed with a peripheral part 2 on which the ring 4 seats. In a modification, intended for large wheels, the ring 4 is not recessed, the flanges 5, 5<a> engaging the side faces of the ring. The ring 4, in both constructions, has annular grooves 9 to receive balancing-bodies 10.
Patent GB-140208-A (GB)
Title: An automatic tap for geysers and like water heaters
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1919-03-20
Abstract: 140,208. Bostel, F. J. March 20, 1919. Valves actuated by vessels receiving and discharging liquids.-The gas-supply valve of a geyser is actuated by the weight of the outflowing water overbalancing a pivoted vessel provided with a spout and connected to the valve. The actuating-vessel A is arranged near the bottom of the heater and has a discharge spout H projecting through an aperture R in the wall of the geyser and fitted with a perforated baffle B to keep the vessel full of liquid while the supply is continuous, but to allow it to empty when the supply ceases. The vessel is normally held in an horizontal position to keep the gas valve closed, by a counterweight or spring D adjustably mounted on an arm T to which the valve G is connected by a member E passing through a fluidtight diaphragm F.
Patent GB-369372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in life boats
IPC: B63C9/03
Filed: 1931-03-06
Abstract: 369,372. Lifeboats. MOTTE, C. M., 53, Avenue Secretan, Paris. March 6, 1931, No. 7008. Convention date, March 6, 1930. [Class 113 (ii).] The lifeboat comprises an enclosed metal hull 1, with a substantially conical central portion terminating at bow and stern in hemispherical compartments 2, 3 separated from the central compartments 20, 21 by bulkheads with watertight doors 23, 25. Three transverse channels 4, 5, 6 are formed in the upper surface of the hull over which is arranged the fore-andaft bridge 9 and the hinged hollow mast 12. The steering wheels 14, 26 are placed in a forward open cockpit, and in the bow compartment. The hydraulic and propelling units 30 driven by engines 301 are fed through intakes passing through the double bottom. The aft hydraulic propelling unit is arranged with an adjustable casing for steering purposes.
Patent GB-372461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hopper wagons
IPC: B61D7/26
Filed: 1931-03-06
Abstract: 372,461. Hopper wagons; operating doors by link mechanism. RITSON, C., 16, Middleton Street, Blyth, Northumberland. March 6, 1931, No. 7072. [Class 103 (iv).] In a hopper wagon for the transport of coal &c. each of the transversely hinged doors e is independently operated by a mechanism comprising linkages, each of which consists of a lower jointed or toggle lever m, n pivoted at one end t to the door e and at the other end to a fixed fulcrum o and forming a substantially horizontal strut for retaining the door in its closed position, and a second jointed or toggle lever p, q pivoted at one end to a fixed fulcrum w and at the other end to the joint r of the first lever and adapted when straightened out to prevent the first lever from breaking joint. The fulcrum w is constituted by a transverse shaft which, when rotated by a handle x at the side, effects an initial movement of both toggles to break joint, whereupon the doors are further opened by the weight of the load being discharged. In the construction shown two linkages are provided for operating each door, and a transverse bar y supported between vertical plates g for guiding the discharge serves as a common stop for limiting the movement of the joints s between the arms p, q. In their closed positions the doors e form portions of the inclined bottoms of the hoppers, which may vary in number and disposition, three constructions involving the use of two or four hoppers being illustrated ; in all cases the triangular hoppers extend downwardly substantially to the level of the wheel axles d and discharge away from the axles. Specification 2088/02, [Class 103, Railway &c, vehicles], is referred to.
Patent GB-542379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to reinforced plastic materials
IPC: B29C70/24
Filed: 1940-04-20
Abstract: 542,379. Fabrics for reinforcing sheet material JONES, Sir, W. Y. April 20, 1940, No. 7170. [Class 142 (iv)] [Also in Groups VIII, IV and V] A fabric for reinforcing rubber or synthetic resin sheeting has both wires and textile threads in the warps and weft directions, the materials mentioned being steel, copper, cotton, wool, silk, rayon, ramie, coconut fibre, jute, asbestos, glass and paper; to prevent slipping, the wires may be unpolished, notched or pitted, or may have blobs deposited on them, or one wire may be wrapped round or twisted with another. The fabric described includes a single ply having in the warp, spaced groups containing both wire and threads and weft consisting of picks of wire alternating with picks of thread, and a twoply fabric having a binder warp which stitches the plies together continuously or intermittently. As shown in Fig. 9, an inner ply J1 is stitched to outer plies J and contains interwoven warp and weft wires J3; or the warp wires may lie straight between the inner ply and one outer ply while the weft wires lie straight next to the other outer ply. A three-ply fabric in which the plies interchange as shown in Fig. 11 may have metal or wooden rods inserted in pockets X.