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Patent GB-215429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hot press for pressing and steaming clothes and textile furnishings
IPC: D06F71/34
Filed: 1923-11-06
Abstract: 215,429. Holttum, W. R. Nov. 6, 1923. Ironing - machines with pressing action only; steaming apparatus for. -In the class of machine wherein a pair of supports for the clothes is alternately brought opposite a steamheated hollow press head, the supports 9 carry boards 10 covered with absorbent material 15 and are provided with projections 13 that fit into recesses 12 in vertical standards 11 carried by a support 8 that is rotatably mounted on a vertical member 2. Three vertical members 2 are provided, and they are bridged by a plate 3 that carries the press head 4. The press head comprises a pair of dished plates 5, 6, Fig. 5, bolted together to enclose a space A, steam being allowed to escape therefrom through a series of orifices 38 in the lower plate. Steam is passed into the hollow space A through a pipe 26, Fig. 1. Cast in the plates 5, 6 are sinuous lengths of tubing, 7, Fig. 3 through which another supply of steam is passed. The clothes support beneath the press head is raised into contact therewith by a hydraulic ram 30 which engages a shank 10<a> contacting with the projection 13. The upper face of the lower member 6 may be made sloping.
Patent GB-251920-A (GB)
Title: Internal-combustion-engine-operated lubrication system
IPC: F01M1/04
Filed: 1926-02-08
Abstract: 251,920. Abbott, E. S., Bordewich, P. R., and Bordewich, C. T. Feb. 8, 1926. Force-feed lubricating.-In a twin-cylinder two stroke internal-combustion engine having a vertically-disposed crank shaft 2, lubricant is forced from the lower crank chamber 4 during the period of compression therein through a longitudinal groove 6 in the lower bearing 5, a passage 12, 13 in the shaft, and a recess 10 in the bearing to an external pipe 9, whence it is delivered to an annular recess 20 in the bearing 19 of the upper crank chamber 3. A passage 21 establishes communication between the recess 20 and the chamber 3, so that the suction in the latter chamber assists, the delivery of oil forced through the pipe 9 by the simultaneous compression in the chamber 4. The pipe 9 may lead to other parts of the engine or associated vehicle structum.
Patent GB-443865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in processes for the manufacture of ceramic products, the products resulting from the same and their applications
IPC: C04B33/13
Filed: 1935-02-04
Abstract: Non-plastic substances such as silica, alumina, and magnesia are made into a mouldable mixture by the addition as a binder of a mono-or diphosphate of an earth or alkaline earth which is obtained by reducing a triphosphate with a mono- or bibasic acid other than phosphoric acid, the proportions being such that there is no excess of free acid.  As an example, 100 kgs. of non-plastic material are mixed with a binder prepared from 1 to 10 kgs. tricalcic phosphate, 1 to 12 litres hydrochloric acid, and 5 to 10 litres water.  The meta, pyro, or orthophosphates may be used.  A small quantity of fluorides, fluoro-borates, or fluorophosphates may be added, as well as aluminium silicate and earthy carbonates or oxides.  As a further example, 5 to 10 litres of the binder prepared as above are mixed with 100 kgs. sand, 0 to 20 kgs. carbonate of lime, magnesia, or dolomite, and 0 to 10 kgs. of oxide such as lime or magnesia.  After moulding and drying, the products are baked at 1100 to 1500 DEG  C. The material is suitable for bricks and mortar for furnace construction.
Patent GB-803726-A (GB)
Title: Improved pipe joint
Inventor: RYDAHL ERNST AKE HILDING
IPC: F16L37/138
Filed: 1957-02-01
Abstract: 803,726. Pipe joints. STORA KOPPARBERGS BERGSLAGS A.B. Feb. 1, 1957, No. 3575/57. Class 99(1). Two tubular members 23, 24 have peripheral grooves 28 containing sealing rings 29, 35 and are surrounded by half-circular collars 26, 27 with inwardly extending flanges 31 received in recesses 32, the collars 26, 27 being maintained in position by a surrounding sleeve 25 movable axially so as to engage or disengage the members and the sealing rings being compressed between the tubular members 23, 24 and the sleeve 25. The sleeve 25 may be secured to one of the tubular members by a pin 33 retained by a circlip 30 and the members 23, 24 which are a distance apart slightly greater than the axial length of a sealing ring, are welded to pipe ends 21, 22. The joint may be prevented from rotating by including stops in the grooves 32 extending between the flanges 31 and if limited axial movement is required the grooves 32 may be of greater width than the flanges 31. The locking pin 33 and circlip 30 may be replaced by a setscrew. The joint is intended to save space compared with conventional flanged joints, the sealing rings being removed by withdrawal through the gap between the members 23, 24.
Patent GB-1459973-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching process
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1975-01-28
Abstract: 1459973 Packages; bags PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 28 Jan 1975 [29 Jan 1974] 3630/75 Headings B8C and B8K [Also in Division D1] An article for bleaching fabrics in an automatic drier comprises a water insoluble, flexible receptacle constructed at least in part of a porous material and containing a particulate, water-soluble fabric bleaching composition which is releasable through the pores during the tumbling action, to bleach the fabrics. The article is preferably an open pore polymeric, e.g. polyurethane foam pouch which may be made by folding a polyurethane foam sheet into a pouchlike configuration and heat sealing the edges, having an opening along one edge. The bleaching composition is then added to the pouch opening and the latter sealed. Alternatively the receptacle may be made from an open-weave cotton or polyester cloth. The bleaching composition preferably has an average particle diameter of from 25 to 200 microns and may comprise an optionally activated inorganic pyroxygen bleach, e.g. a combination of perborate and tetra-acetyl glycol uril, an organic peroxy acid or a mixture thereof.
Patent GB-402274-A (GB)
Title: A new and improved mailing card
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 1933-02-06
Abstract: 402,274. Business reply - cards. STEPHENSON, A. J., 48, Red Lion Street, Holborn, London. Feb. 6, 1933, No. 3632. [Class 146 (ii).] A business reply-card is adapted to be folded into three or more sections A-D and to be secured by flaps E inturned between the folds, one of the sections D being detachable to serve as a reply card and bearing an address visible through an aperture F during the original transmission and indicating the sender of the reply on return. The card is first folded along the line b to bring the address beneath the aperture F, and then on the lines a, c, the flaps E being then inserted between the sections B, C.
Patent GB-700415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to road sweeping vehicles
Inventor: DEAR ALEXANDER THOMAS CAMERON
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1951-02-15
Abstract: 700,415. Road-sweeping machine; spraying roads. LEWIN ROAD SWEEPERS, Ltd. Feb. 13, 1952 [Feb. 15, 1951], No. 3650/51. Class 107] A road-sweeping machine of the type having a transverse brush mounted on a horizontal axis for rotation such that the underside of the brush moves forwardly with respect to the road, has water discharge nozzles 21, 22 spaced apart at a greater distance than the length of the brush, the nozzles being arranged to direct the water both forwardly and inwardly as shown so that any trails of refuse left as the brush bristles are displaced laterally under the sweeping pressure are washed into the track of the brush. As shown the gutter brush 16 contacts the main brush.13 and rotates on a horizontal axis. In a modification (not shown) a vertical gutter brush is shown and the space between the main and gutter brushes is provided with an extra nozzle to prevent a trail being left between them. The invention is applied particularly to the machine disclosed in Specification 685,545 using laminar sprays as disclosed in Specifications 685,550 and 685,551. Specifications 589,948, 685,546, 685,547, 685,548 and 685,549 also are referred to.
Patent GB-902107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to film handling apparatus
IPC: G03B17/26
Filed: 1960-02-02
Abstract: 902,107. Feeding record tapes. KODAK Ltd. Feb. 2, 1960 [Feb. 2, 1959], No. 3718/60. Class 40 (2). [Also in Group XX] In apparatus for feeding film or tape having a removable magazine M (Fig.2) containing supply and take-up spools 27, 23, the direction of feed between which is reversed by reversing the magazine, the magazine, comprising hinged covers 35, 37 which when closed define film channels 57, 59, has guiding means such as round corners 71, 73, to loop the film in a tight curve to provide braking effect (" snubbing "), and is attachable to the mechanism plate 17 of the apparatus, a pointed projection 33 carried by plate 17 extending through an aperture in the magazine wall close to one of the corners 71, 73 (depending on which way round the magazine is inserted), so as to be interposed between the film and the corner to provide a gentler curve, and thus reduce " snubbing," between the supply spool and the film gate 15. The projection 33 has a flat portion for meeting the corner 71 or 73 and a conoidal tip to facilitate the riding up of the film on to the generally cylindrical periphery as the projection enters the magazine interior. The projection may have a collar at its base for positive engagement with the magazine wall in order to facilitate correct registering of the magazine. An additional registering pin 31 may also be provided. Holes for the pins are provided in each of the covers 35, 37 so disposed as to be in correct alignment when, as adapted for 8 mm. kinematography, the magazine is inverted for the second longitudinal half of a 16 mm. film to be exposed and the direction of film feed, relative to the spools, is reversed. The projection may, instead of forming a guide for the film, serve to expand the corner 71, or 73, thus reducing its curvature and braking action.
Patent GB-496620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to yarn winding frames
IPC: B65H54/14
Filed: 1938-02-05
Abstract: 496,620. Winding yarns. MASCHINENFABRIK SCHWEITER AKT.-GES. Feb. 5, 1938, No. 3724. Convention date, Feb. 8, 1937. [Class 120 (ii)] In a yarn-winding frame in which the cop tube is held between a driving- head and a counterhead and a feeler wheel coacts with the cop for building the latter, the driving-head 4 and counterhead 5 are mounted for rocking movement away from the winding position and means are provided for automatically rocking the heads on completion of the cop to move the cop away from the feeler wheel so that it can drop without obstruction into a cop-collecting container. As shown the heads are carried by arms 8, 20 rockable about coaxial shafts 10, 21 and carrying toothed segments 14, 19 engaging pinions 15, 18 on a shaft 16 which is rocked at the completion of the winding by a cam 33 through levers 22, 31 and a connecting link 26. The shaft 6 .of the head 4 is driven by pinions 11, 12 from the shaft 10 and the shaft 6 passes through an arcuate slot 13 in the frame 9 to allow of the rocking movement. The link 26 has a screwed portion passing through a nut block 25 pivoted in the lever 22 and adjustable along the link so that the distance between the cop and feeler wheel can be varied to determine the diameter of the completed cop, this adjustment also varying the rocking movement of the heads.
Patent GB-943478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gear shaving or gear finishing machines
IPC: B23F19/06
Filed: 1960-02-03
Abstract: 943,478. Gear-finishing. J. A. MILLS. March 25, 1960 [Feb. 3, 1960], No. 3781/60. Headings B3B and B3K. A gear-shaving or gear-finishing machine comprises a frame 11 carrying an angularlyadjustable power-driven cutter 13 overhanging a knee 14 provided with front and rear horizontal ways 17 engaged by rollers 18 on a table 15 carrying the work 16 between stocks 16a. The rollers are freely mounted on a shaft 19 engaged by a guide frame 20 having lateral arms carrying T-shaped members 26 guided in straight guideways 27. A pin 32 on the table 15 passes through the shaft 19 and is attached to a slide 34 by a spherical bearing 32b. The slide 34 can be traversed by a screw 36, driven by gearing 45 and a motor 47, on a table 38 which can be adjusted angularly by a worm 41 and locked by shoes 49 to determine the direction of traverse of the table 15. During traverse, the table may be rocked by equal or unequal amounts in each direction or moved in an inclined path. Lubricant passages may be provided in the shaft 19. The rollers may be replaced by gears engaging racks, and the screw by a piston-and-cylinder. The table may have a pair of shafts and be fed directly.
Patent GB-285012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to weighing machines
IPC: G01G23/30
Filed: 1928-02-07
Abstract: 285,012. Maatschappij tot Vervaardiging van Snijmachines Volgens van Berkel's Patent en van Andere Werktuigen. Feb. 8, 1927, [Convention date]. Indicating-mechanism.-In a weighing-machine provided with indicator-illuminating means switched on and off by moving parts of the machine, the contact members of the switch are indirectly actuated by two parts which move in opposite direction. In the form shown, the usual check arms c, d from the pans e, f are provided respectively with a pendulum k of insulating material and with a stop h. In the unloaded position of the machine the stop displaces the pendulum as shown and the pendulum opens spring contacts l<1>, l<2> so as to open the circuit of the electric lamp o. A slight displacement of the mechanism moves the check arms c d in opposite directions and the pendulum assumes a vertical position thus allowing the spring contacts to close, and illuminate the indicator.
Patent GB-1092816-A (GB)
Title: Gas-cushion vehicles
Inventor: COCKERELL CHRISTOPHER SYDNEY
IPC: B60V1/00
Filed: 1965-01-28
Abstract: 1,092,816. Air cushion vehicles; propelling ships. HOVERCRAFT DEVELOPMENT Ltd. Dec. 10, 1965 [Jan. 28, 1965], No. 3794/65. Headings B7K and B7V. An air cushion vehicle or a ship is propelled by one or more paddles 20 which are driven by rotatable parallel-linkage mechanism 24, 25 so that the paddle(s) maintain a substantially constant angle, e.g. a normal, to a water surface 19 over which the vehicle operates. There may be two pairs of paddles (Figs. 4 and 5, not shown) and the paddle support arms 21 may incorporate dampers 49 (Fig. 5, not shown) to reduce the risk of damage to the operating mechanism when the paddles strike a solid object. Paddles on both sides of a vehicle may be driven through a differential gear mechanism so that they may be driven at differing speeds to steer the vehicle, or the whole mechanism, when mounted at the rear of a vehicle, may be rotated about a vertical axis (Fig. 9, not shown) for steering. Alternatively, the paddles may be rotated about the axes of the members 21. Mechanism is described (Figs. 6, 7, not shown) for displacing the paddle operating mechanism bodily in a fore and aft direction of the vehicle.
Patent GB-450772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fire extinguishing apparatus
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1935-02-06
Abstract: 450,772. Fire-extinguishers. DAVIES, J. B. R., Aomarama, Horseshoe Bend, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Feb. 6, 1935, No. 3889. Convention date, May 14, 1933. [Class 47 (ii)] A fire-extinguisher of the gas-capsule type comprises a container 1 adapted to be charged with a non-corrosive liquid, such as water, and two sleeve-like casings 4 for housing two gas capsules 5, 6. The casings are carried by a member 7 which is supported on a shoulder 8 of the neck 3 and, at their closed lower ends, are provided with apertures 5<a>, 6<a> and piercers 19, 20. A plunger 22 for forcing the capsules on to the piercers against the pressure of springs 13, 14, is carried by a stem 21 having a tubular head 26 which normally is raised by a spring 24. When the extinguisher is not in use, a flat 21<a> on the stem 21 provides a " breather " vent. When the capsules are pierced, the pressure developed inside the extinguisher forces a ridge 27 on the plunger against a washer 28 to seal the vent 21<a>. The extinguisher cap 2 is provided with a wheel 30. The dip tube 32 is bent at its lower end to conform with the dished base 35 of the extinguisher, and is formed with perforations 36. The cap 2 is provided with holes 39 to enable the pressure in the extinguisher to be relieved gradually, if desired, by unscrewing the cap.
Patent GB-1133381-A (GB)
Title: Magnetohydrodynamic energy conversion apparatus
IPC: H02K44/08
Filed: 1966-01-28
Abstract: 1,133,381. Aerating liquids; centrifugal separators. COMPAGNIE ELECTRO MECANIQUE. 28 Jan., 1966 [29 Jan., 1965], No. 3929/66. Headings B1C and B2P. [Also in Division H2] A complex fluid consisting of bubbles of gas in a liquid metal is used to generate electricity in an MHD generator (see Division H2). The gas, which is heated by means not shown, is dispersed in the liquid by passing it through streamline section tubes I having small holes therein which are disposed in the liquid flow path. The gas is separated from the liquid by means of vortex separator 5 where the complex fluid enters orifice 8 and is directed downwardly to perform one or more spirals of constant outer radius and the gas is discharged through top outlet 10. The liquid is collected by orifice 11 at the bottom of the separator and rejoins the closed loop through orifice 13. In modification a multiple array of emulsifiers and separators is used, Figures 5-9 (not shown).
Patent GB-598595-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved release valve for hydraulic apparatus or installations
IPC: F16F9/34
Filed: 1945-02-19
Abstract: 598,595. Check valves. GIRLING, Ltd., and FRYING, J. S. Feb. 19, 1945, No. 4097. [Classes 69 (ii) and 135] A pressure relief valve for hydraulic apparatus comprises a resilient disc e, Fig. 1, of, e.g. pen steel, which under normal working pressures, is held against the outer edge of a concave annular seat c formed on the valve body a, but which on excessive pressure is deflected towards the seat to permit the escape of liquid through radial slots d, Fig. 2, formed on the inner edge of the seat and thence through the bore g of an adjustable stop plug f and passages in the valve body when the bore is closed. In a modification, the seat has a plane face h, Fig. 6,. and a perforated cage k is added which limits the movement of the disc and permits the now of liquid in the reverse direction. In other arrangements, the seat may be formed of two concentric annular surfaces which may or may not be co-planar.
Patent GB-100205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes.
Inventor: MERRILL RAYMOND A
IPC: B65D27/34
Filed: 1916-03-20
Abstract: 100,205. Merrill, R. A. March 20, 1915, [Convention date]. Envelopes.-An envelope is provided with a weakened tearing line 2 and a sight opening 7 by which to ascertain whether or not the enclosure projects between the folds of the tearing strip 6. The line 2 preferably terminates at a small distance from both edges 9 of the envelope, and the opening 7, merging into the line 2, may be used as a point from which to commence tearing. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a), the opening may be on either side of the tearing line, and may be in one or both plies of the envelope. More than one opening may be provided, or a transparent window may be substituted therefor. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-1129121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to optical spyglass
IPC: G02B25/04
Filed: 1966-01-31
Abstract: 1,129,121. Optical viewing device. J. C. J. BLOSSE and M. J. J. BLOSSE. Jan. 31, 1966 [Feb.5, 1965 (2)], No.4246/66. Heading G2J. A spyglass for fixing in a hole in a door or wall comprises a solid block 61A of transparent plastics material the ends of the block being moulded to form a front lens 61a and rear convergent lens 61b at least one of these lens shaped ends being protected by an element of glass or other hard transparent material. As shown both lens shaped ends are protected by lenses 62, 63, the front lens 63 forming a negative objective and block 61A and lens 62 forming a convergent ocular. In modifications (a) one or both protecting elements are plane parallel glass plates, (b) only one protecting element is provided, or (c) one of the protecting elements is mounted in a separate sleeve cemented or screwed on to the solid block. The spyglass may be frusto-conical and forced into a similar shaped hole in the wall or door, or be externally screw threaded so as either to be screwed into the hole or inserted from one side and receive an internally threaded locking sleeve screwed on to it from the other side.
Patent GB-329317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to plug-and-socket and like electrical couplings
IPC: H01R13/53
Filed: 1929-02-09
Abstract: 329,317. Crabtree, J. A. Feb. 9, 1929. Plug couplings; covers.- In order to limit the area over which the insulating cover enclosing a plug or like coupling is carbonized and rendered conductive by arcing, the ends of the contacts are enclosed in an aircontaining chamber or recess. The mouth c of a socket c<1> projects above the surface of the insulating body e into a chamber or recess d formed in the insulating cover b or the base. A sheet of refractory material g may protect the surface of the body e and a bush f of similar material may line the plug hole a in the cover b. Specification 325,012 is referred to.
Patent GB-1048678-A (GB)
Title: mprovements in or relating to methods of distributing salt and to salt distributor devices
Inventor: NEMMAIER CHRISTIAN
IPC: E01C19/46
Filed: 1965-02-01
Abstract: 1,048,678. Spray-producers. A. SCHROEDER. Feb. 1, 1965, No. 4377/65. Heading B2F. A mixture of salt and water, the proportion of water in the mixture being less than that required to produce a solution but sufficient to ensure that the salt is completely soaked, is spread over the ground to accelerate the melting of snow or ice by a wheeled apparatus comprising a mixture container 2 housing an agitator 3, a throttle valve 5, a vertical discharge tube 6 and a frusto-conical spreader head 8 depending from the tube and supported and rotatable relative thereto by a shaft 11 driven by a variable drive device 10. The spreader head, which incorporates a slotted partition 7, may be of synthetic plastics suitably reinforced around its rims with metal attachments or inserts. The shaft 11 carries ascrew-feeder 12. In a modified apparatus the salt is fed in a dry state from one container to immediately above the head partition 7, the water being pumped from a second container to the same space to be mixed with the salt.
Patent GB-266364-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture in the cold state of an artificial stone intended to replace ceramic products
IPC: C04B28/32
Filed: 1927-02-17
Abstract: 266,364. Aerni, V. Feb. 20, 1926, [Convention date]. Plastic compositions containing magnesium chloride and silicious matter are poured or pressed into moulds having perfectly smooth surfaces of glass or other material, whereby articles presenting a vitrified appearance are obtained. According to an example a pulverized mixture of 140 parts of a micaceous schist, 51 parts of magnesia, and 9 parts of colouring matter is kneaded with an equal amount of magnesium chloride solution at 24‹ BÚ; the mixture is pressed in a glass-bottomed mould and left to set for three days.