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Patent GB-1037050-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door fittings
Filed: 1963-10-25
Abstract: 1,037,050. Vehicle doors. L. J. WILLEMARK. Oct. 23, 1964 [Oct. 25, 1963; Feb. 19, 1964], Nos. 42240/63 and 7008/64. Heading B7J. [Also in Division F4] A motor vehicle door fitting comprises a lamp housing 2, Fig. 1, mounted in a recess in the bottom of the forwardly hinged door, the housing having an amber coloured lens 3 at one end adjacent an aperture in the door rear edge, and a bottom window, the arrangement being such that when the door is opening and open light from the lamp bulb 1 is directed downwardly through the window to illuminate the ground and also through the lens 3 to the rear of the vehicle, to serve as a warning light. Wiring 5 for the lamp I passes through a rubber grommet 6 in the door to a door switch 7 of the interval lighting system of the vehicle and to an earth at 8. The housing is secured in the door recess on a mounting flange through a sponge rubber lining 4. In another embodiment the fitting comprises a backing plate 21, Fig. 5 (not shown), mounting a lamp 22, the plate being apertured at 24 to receive screws for securing it to the inner side of a vehicle door, and a red transparent synthetic plastic cover part, Figs. 2 and 3 (not shown). Internally, the latter is moulded with longitudinal ribs 29 at and near each end and centrally with a pattern of projecting prisms 30. Ribs 27 are engageable with the edges 26 of bent-up flaps 25 of the backing plate 21, to secure the cover to the plate, and the window is formed by a slot 28. Externally the cover is coated with a layer of aluminium except for the region over the area of the prisms 30 and the region of the ribs 29 nearest the rear edge of the associated door, whereby a wide-angle lens section is provided between A and B. In a further embodiment the fitting is incorporated in an arm rest for the door and a recess in the top of the arm rest serves as a receptacle for small articles.
Patent GB-934858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to ships' windows
Inventor: OVENS WILLIAM
IPC: B63B19/00
Filed: 1960-12-08
Abstract: 934,858. Ships' windows. BULL'S METAL & MARINE Ltd. Nov. 22, 1961 [Dec. 8, 1960], No. 42315/60. Class 20 (3). A ship's window having at least one horizontally slidable pane 1 and at least one fixed pane 2 comprises a main frame 3 of uniform transverse section with an outboard spigot 4 for fitting in the ship's plating 5 as by a flange 6 on an inboard spigot 7, this latter spigot for accommodating the fixed and slidable panes 2, 1 and their mounting means and for mounting screw-pressure applying devices 24 for pressing the slidable pane 1 against Neoprene sealing strips 18 to render the pane 1 water-tight. The pane 1 is slidable on a low frictional resistance hard fibre " Ferobestos " (Registered Trade Mark) strip 17. The spigot 7 has an inwardlydirected flange 9 against which the fixed pane 2 is secured by a glazing frame 12 screwed to a ledge 10 of the spigot 7 and to the inwardlydirected rib of a central mullion 13. A coverplate 22 on the inboard side of the frame can be detached by unscrewing the pressure-applying knobs 29, and the pane 1 removed from the frame at a position opposite the fixed frame. The pane 1 moves loosely against felt strips 32. A modification using more than two panes (Fig. 5, not shown), is described. Specification 872,156 is referred to.
Patent GB-1014474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cutting tools
Inventor: MILLS ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: B23C5/22
Filed: 1961-11-29
Abstract: 1,014,474. Milling cutters. BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. Ltd. Feb. 27, 1963 [Nov. 29, 1961], No. 42606/61. Heading B3K. A milling-cutter comprises one or more rings 7 carrying the blades 11 and mounted on a body part 1. Each blade is secured in the ring by a radially-movable wedge 12, Fig. 4, secured axially by a screw 15 and located by a pin 13. The ring is screwed on to the body by a buttress thread 6. In a modification, the ring 19, Fig. 5, is engaged by driving dogs 22 and held by swivelling clamps 24 secured by screws 25. Each blade is located by a ledge 31 in its groove. Two scraper blades 32, Fig. 9, may be fitted.
Patent GB-1156915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Detection or Determination of Fluorine
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 1965-10-07
Abstract: 1,156,915. Electro-chemical analysis. FRANCE, REPUBLIC OF, ARMY, MINISTER OF. Oct. 7, 1965 [Oct. 23, 1964], No.42691/65. Heading G1N. Fluorine or fluorine compounds in an acid solution are detected or determined by measuring the electric current produced between a platinum electrode and a zirconium electrode immersed in the solution. The zirconium electrode is preferably a rotating wire, but may be a fixed or vibrating plate, and the platinum electrode is a wire or plate. The solution is preferably IN to 5N in nitric acid. The zirconium electrode may be maintained at a potential of -1 to +1 volt with respect to a saturated calomel electrode. Determination of fluorine in a gas or a solid may be carried out by bubbling the gas through the liquid at a known speed, or by dissolving the solid in the liquid. A suitable apparatus is described with reference to a drawing. In using the apparatus a known source of fluorine ions is first introduced into the acid solution and the increase in current is then proportioned to the fluorine ions added.
Patent GB-1145696-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing modified starch
Inventor: STAROSTINA IRAIDA ALEXANDROVNA
IPC: A23L1/0522
Filed: 1966-09-26
Abstract: 1,145,696. Oxidizing starch. VSESOJUZNY NAUCHNOISSLEDOVATELSKY INSTITUT KRAKHMALOPRODUKTOV. 26 Sept., 1966, No. 42776/66. Heading C3U. Starch in aqueous suspension is modified, below the gelatinization temperature, by treatment with 0À1-1À5% by wt. of hydrochloric acid, and 0À01-0À1% by wt. potassium permanganate, such that ozone is liberated, which decomposes into atomic oxygen which effects modification of the starch. The product is useful in food preparations.
Patent GB-1022949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to data storage and retrieval systems
IPC: G11C17/00
Filed: 1964-10-21
Abstract: 1,022,949. Record retrieval apparatus. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION. Oct. 21, 1964 [Oct. 28, 1963], No. 42817/64. Heading G4M. A stack of record members is normally held in a container having sides 2, 3 which may be forced apart to release the stack when retrieval of one of the records is desired. The stack of records in its container may be transported by pneumatic means to the retrieval station shown. A pair of rollers 17, 18 are moved into engagement with the stack through slots 5, 5a in sides 3, 2, and pressure is then applied at 22, 23 to compress the spring 7 which normally holds sides 2, 3 against the stack. Tabs on the records or spacers between records are then contacted by spreader fingers 26a, 27a to isolate the desired record, the rollers 17, 18 being lowered to allow the fingers 26a, 27a to move the records apart. Air jets centre the isolated record below a gripper 10 which is lowered to retrieve the selected record. The reverse operation occurs in returning a record to the container. Information may be recorded on the records by photographic or magnetic means.
Patent GB-1151568-A (GB)
Title: Proving and Calibrating a Gas Flow Meter
IPC: G01F25/00
Filed: 1966-09-28
Abstract: 1,151,568. Measuring fluid-flow. ESSO RESEARCH & ENG. CO. Sept.28, 1966 [Nov.2, 1965; Feb.7, 1966], No.43298/66. Heading G1R. [Also in Division G4] To calculate a flow factor and so calibrate a meter 10, preferably an orifice meter, a fixed volume of fluid in a calibrating conduit 36 is passed through the meter by actuating a piston 50, electrical signals from a differential pressure transducer 14 across the meter, a static pressure transducer 16 and a temperature transducer 22 being fed to a flow computer 19. The output from the computer representing the rate of flow through the meter is converted into a train of pulses which are accumulated in a proving counter 58 for a fixed time interval, determined by the time taken for the piston to complete its stroke. The known volume is then divided by the number of pulses accumulated to give the flow factor so that the volume of gas flowing through the meter 10 during normal operating conditions is found by multiplying the displayed count by the known flow factor.
Patent GB-1273480-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing azathiaxanthene derivatives
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 1970-09-11
Abstract: 1,273,480. Azathiaxanthenes. TAKEDA YAKUHIN KOGYO K.K. 11 Sept., 1970 [13 Sept., 1969], No. 43564/70. Heading C2C. The invention comprises compounds of formula and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, wherein X is H, halogen, or C 1-4  alkyl or alkoxy, and R 1 , R 2  are each C 1-4  alkyl, or NR 1 R 2  forms a heterocyclic ring. These compounds are prepared by dehydrating the corresponding 9-(3-aminopropyl)-9-hydroxyazathiaxanthenes which are in turn prepared from the corresponding azathiaxanth-9-ones and R 1 R 2 N(CH 2 )Mg.halide. Also prepared are starting materials 4-(p-X-phenylthio)nicotinic acids and their acid chlorides. Therapeutic compositions having a sedative activity against agitation and an excitative activity against depression comprise compounds of the above formula, which maybe administered orally, parenterally or topically.
Patent GB-1526082-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engines
IPC: F02C7/32
Filed: 1975-10-23
Abstract: 1526082 Gas turbine engines; mounting accessories GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 23 Oct 1975 [8 Nov 1974] 43605/75 Heading F1G The invention relates to a gas turbine engine having engine accessories drive means which are so arranged as to permit an engine accessory to be positioned in either of first and second positions about a circumference of the engine. The engine shown is a gas turbine ducted fan engine and may be mounted on a pylon 44 below an aircraft wing 46 as shown at the upper part of Fig. 1, or on a pylon 44'above an aircraft wing 46 as shown at the lower part of Fig. 1. Engine accessories indicated at 52 are mounted on the engine casing within the space 54 within the pylon; aircraft accessories indicated at 50 are similarly mounted. The accessories are driven from the core engine shaft 38 by means of a radially-extending shaft 56 which is connected to the shaft 38 by means of bevel gearing 60, 62 and to the accessory drive shaft 66 by means of bevel gearing 68, 70. The radial shaft extends through a hollow strut 58 which extends across the fan flow duct 26. If desired, the accessories can be transferred to a position below the engine, the radial shaft being withdrawn radially outwardly through the hollow strut 58 and re-inserted radially inwardly, through the lower hollow strut 58'. In the second disposition, the aircraft accessories 50' may be located in a more rearward position, an extended drive shaft 78 being utilized. The driving shafts of the engine accessories 52 and the aircraft accessories 50 are interconnected by a disengageable coupling 57. Alternatively, two radial shafts 56, 56' may be permanently mounted, the accessories being mounted in either disposition as appropriate. Again, the bevel gears 62, 62' may be permanently mounted, the radial shaft 56 being withdrawn for example from the bevel gear 62 and re-located through the radial strut 58' to engage with the bevel gear 62'.
Patent GB-1443862-A (GB)
Title: Extruded articles
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1974-10-09
Abstract: 1443862 Crosslinking elastomer blends and foams thereof CONTINENTAL GUMMIWERKE AG 9 Oct 1974 [11 Dec 1973] 43754/74 Headings C3C and C3P Mixtures of (1) an ethylene/propylene copolymer or terpolymer rubber and (2) 1 to 25 weight per cent of chlorinated and/or brominated butyl rubber are subjected to peroxidic crosslinking. The mixtures may contain blowing agents and may be extruded to form foam rubber profile strips. The extrusions may be crosslinked in a continuous process, e.g. by passage through a salt bath, and adhere well to other materials, e.g. metals and polyvinyl chloride, without pretreatment. In an example foamed profile strips are prepared by extruding and curing compositions comprising EPDM and chlorinated butyl rubbers, carbon black, fillers, zinc oxide, calcium oxide, stearic acid, mineral oil, triallyl cyanurate, 1,1-bis-(t-butyl peroxy) - 3,3,5 - trimethyl cyclohexane, 1,3- bis - (t - butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene and azodicarbonamide.
Patent GB-1206136-A (GB)
Title: Improved method and apparatus for inspecting translucent containers
IPC: G01N21/90
Filed: 1967-09-27
Abstract: 1,206,136. Photo-electric transparent container inspection. TALCOMA TEORANTA and B.J. O'CONNER. Sept.27, 1967 [Sept.29, 1966], No.43907/67. Heading G1A. The detect extraneous matter in transparent containers, the containers are rotated about their vertical axes as they pass vertically through an inspection zone to be vertically scanned by a beam of light. In the embodiment the vertically scanning beam is centred upon the vertical axis of the container and moves with it through the inspection zone; the vertical scan inspecting both the walls and base of the container. In Fig. 1 an image of an illuminated slit 16 is swept by the rotating drum 4 of plane mirrors 5 across an angled mirror 17 contained in a column 18 which is concentric with a rotating table carrying the bottle 27 through the inspection zone. A vertical slot (not shown), Fig. 1 fixed to the table and in line with the axis of the bottle thereby causes a vertically scanning spot of light to move with the bottle as it moves through the inspection zone. During this passage the bottle is rotated by engaging vertically rotating rollers 28. An enclosure having matt white interior diffusing walls receives all light having passed through the bottle and directs it to a photo-multiplier whose output passes through an AND gate and a threshold device and operates a relay to reject the bottle of the intensity of the light is reduced by any extraneous matter. The relay effects rejection of the bottle. Two other inputs of the AND gate are present only during vertical scanning periods and when the bottle is in the zone.
Patent GB-1479259-A (GB)
Title: Sheet feeding apparatus
IPC: B65H3/06
Filed: 1975-10-28
Abstract: 1479259 Automatic reverse gear PITNEYBOWES Inc 28 Oct 1975 [18 Nov 1974] 44406/75 Heading F2D [Also in Division B6] A first rotatable member 50 is formed with a hub 72 and an outer annular portion 54 connected to the hub by a side plate, the outer surface of the hub having a toothed portion 74 and a smooth portion 80, and the inner surface of the portion 54 having a toothed portion 60 and a smooth portion 66. A second rotatable member having a resilient surface 112 is located between the hub and the portion 54. In operation, the member 50 is rotated through one revolution, whereupon the second member is first rotated counter-clockwise by the toothed portion 74, and is then rotated clockwise by the toothed portion 60.
Patent GB-951907-A (GB)
Title: Detachable undercarriage for semi-trailers
IPC: B60D1/66
Filed: 1962-11-26
Abstract: 951,907. Semi-trailer undercarriages. FRUEHAUF CORPORATION. Nov. 26, 1962 [Nov. 27, 1961], No. 44645/62. Headings B7D and B7J. In an undercarriage for attachment to a shipping container 22 or a trailer vehicle with provision for longitudinal adjustment, roller units 46 incorporating releasable clamps for engagement with longitudinal rails 24, 26 on the container are provided at the upper end of the undercarriage legs 50, 52, and roller units 94 spaced from the units 46 engage the rails 24, 26 to stabilize the undercarriage. The legs 50, 52 carry wheels 66, 68 extendable by rack-andpinion means (not shown) and are interconnected by a lateral member and bracing 70, 72, 74. Each roller unit 46 (Fig. 3) comprises a frame 110 which abuts one rail 24 and carries a shaft 132 mounting an arm 140 carrying a roller which engages the rail 24 when the undercarriage is unloaded to enable the undercarriage to roll longitudinally of the container 22. A clamping hook 180 is engageable with the rail 24 by means of a toggle yoke 192 mounted on the shaft 132 and actuated by means of a threaded shaft 202 engageable by a crank handle and connected to the corresponding threaded shaft on the opposite side of the undercarriage by means of a lateral shaft 216 (Fig. 7). When the clamp is released both the clamping hook 180 and the roller 144 can be swung clear of the rail 24. Each roller unit 94 (Fig. 5) comprises rollers 258, 260 engaging the rail 24, and a hooked clamp 280 actuated by a threaded shaft 274 which is rotatable by a crank handle and is mounted in an aperture 274 so shaped that the clamp can be swung clear of the rail. In another embodiment flanges provided on the roller units engage the rails during excessive loading to prevent damage to the shafts carrying the rollers. The undercarriage is secured in position by spring-loaded pins which engage apertures in the rails and are retractable by means of lever acting simultaneously on the pins through a linkage.
Patent GB-1322600-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for feeding viscous materials
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 1970-09-21
Abstract: 1322600 Reciprocating pumps MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO Ltd 21 Sept 1970 [19 Sept 1969 (3)] 44775/70 Heading F1A A pump for dispensing viscous liquids, e. g. electrolyte gel for dry cells, comprises a pumping cylinder 11 connected to a valve cylinder 6, and a pumping piston 13 and slide valve 7 reciprocable in their respective cylinders in timed relationship to pump liquid from tank 1 to delivery nozzle 12. Piston 13 is reciprocated by an air motor 16, the end of the suction stroke being adjustably set by a stop 18 and a micro-switch 20, and the end of the delivery stroke by a microswitch 21b controlling air motor changeover valve 22b. A dispensing operation is initiated by operating a foot switch 30 which actuates valve 22c to supply air to air motor 25 to move valve 7 to the right, so that valve recess 9 connects cylinder 11 to nozzle 12. Collar 28 on valve rod 26 operates micro-switch 27 to actuate valves 22a and 22b for the delivery stroke of motor 16 and piston 13. At the end of the delivery stroke member 19 on piston rod 15 operates microswitch 21b to change over valve 22b for the suction stroke. The initial part of the suction stroke is rapid to suck back liquid from nozzle 12 to prevent drip. After the initial movement, member 19 operates micro-switch 21a to close valve 22a and change over valve 22c, the motor 16 then exhausting through a throttle 23 so that the remainder of the suction stroke is effected slowly, and valve 7 is moved to the left to connect cylinder 11 to tank 1 via passage 10. A plurality of the pumps may be mounted in a common frame and actuated by common air motors via cross-heads, Fig. 4 (not shown). The tank 1 has a stirrer 3. The pump components are of corrosion-resistant plastics.
Patent GB-1028262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hydraulic vibrators
Inventor: KNIGHTS RICHARD NORTHAM
IPC: B06B1/18
Filed: 1961-12-15
Abstract: 1,028,262. Hydraulic motors. DOWTY ROTOL Ltd. Dec. 3, 1962 [Dec. 15, 1961],  No. 45058/61. Heading F1A. An hydraulic vibrator comprises a piston 31 fixed to a housing 10 and a double acting, reciprocable cylinder assembly 17 connectible to the body to be vibrated. Supply and exhaust of actuating liquid to and from working chambers 33, 34 is controlled by an electromagnetically-actuated valve 43 of variable change-over frequency. A feedback device 62, 63 feeds a signal to the circuit controlling valve 43 to bias cylinder 17 to a mean central position. Cylinder assembly 17 is mounted in housing 10 in bushes 13, 14 supplied with pressure liquid via passages 45, leakage passing into chambers 46, 48.
Patent GB-1370813-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of removing residual treating liquid from workpieces
IPC: B08B9/00
Filed: 1971-12-14
Abstract: 1370813 Washing containers OXY METAL FINISHING CORP 14 Dec 1971 [11 Jan 1971] 45336/73 Divided out of 1370812 Heading B8T [Also in Divisions F2 C7 and B2] A method of cleaning or coating the insides of cans comprises the steps of exposing the can to a spray of coating or cleaning material, guiding the can along a path and discharging a blast of air against the can to move it along this path and remove excess coating material or remove residual cleaning liquid thereon. The apparatus for treating the cans comprises a series of treating stations which clean and coat the cans as they pass therethrough each one being identical in layout the only difference being the treating liquid used therein. One such treatment station is shown in Figs. 5 and 7 and comprises a tube 26 surrounding can guiding rails 62. The tube T is flanged at its ends to join with similar tubes. A can entering at the left hand end of Fig. 5 is accelerated by the treating liquid from spray nozzles 82 and is retarded to some extent by treating spray from a lesser number of nozzles 84. The spray material enters from a reservoir, under pressure, from pipes 42, 46 into manifold members 106, 106<SP>1</SP> and excess spray passes through porous members 118, 118<SP>1</SP> and returns to the reservoir. After treatment with liquid the can passes beyond a partition 52 into a second chamber S where it is accelerated by a blast of air from a nozzle 126 which also removes surplus liquid from the surface thereof. As the can leaves the chamber S it passes to the next treatment station.
Patent GB-1179715-A (GB)
Title: Wire Connectors
Inventor: HARDING JOHN PATRICK
IPC: H01R4/18
Filed: 1967-07-25
Abstract: 1,179,715. Sleeve connectors. H.M. POSTMASTER GENERAL. 11 July, 1968 [25 July, 1967; 6 Oct., 1967], Nos. 34163/67 and 45659/67. Heading H2E. A crimping clip for connecting two insulated wires comprises a trough-shaped member 1, of resilient metal, having a base 4 in which a number of pairs of transverse slits define a number of cross-strips, being divided into tongue portions (7), 8, by a slit perpendicular to said transverse slits. The portions (7), 8, are bent to lie as shown while the transverse edges of the other cross-strips, apart from those edges defining the ends of the base, curve upwardly. Two insulated wires to be joined are laid side-byside in the member 1, the wires being laterally separated by upturned triangular portions 12, 13. The side walls are bent towards the base 4 and the upturned edges 14 strip off the insulation of the wires over parts of their lengths, the wires finally being trapped between tongue portions (7), 8 backed by embossments 9, and the associated upturned edges, Fig. 4, 5 (not shown), (Specification 1,179,715). Projecting tangs 10, 11 assist in gripping and securing the wires while notches 15 divide each edge 14 into two independent edges to allow for jointing together of wires of different diameters. The edges of the tongues may be bent down, Fig. 7 (not shown) (Specification 1,179,715). Clips incorporating different numbers of tongues, triangular portions and tangs are also described.
Patent GB-1433920-A (GB)
Title: Alkanolamine derivatives
IPC: C07C315/04
Filed: 1973-10-01
Abstract: 1433920 Alkanolamines IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 16 Aug 1974 [1 Oct 1973] 45687/73 Heading C2C [Also in Division A5] Compounds of the general formula (R<SP>1</SP>=alkyl or cycloalkyl group of up to six carbon atoms, aralkyl group of up to twelve carbon atoms or aryl group of up to ten carbon atoms; R<SP>2</SP>=H, halogen, CN, NO 2  or alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl or alkenyloxy group of up to six carbon atoms; A=C, alkylene; X=S, SO, SO 2 ) and their salts are prepared by standard methods, e.g. by reacting the appropriate phenoxymethyloxirane with R<SP>1</SP>XANH 2 , optionally followed by salt formation. The preparation of the amine starting materials and N- (1-methyl-2-phenylthiopropyl)propionamide is described.