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Patent GB-1280627-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling the positioning of freight car speed adjusting means in a yard
IPC: B61B1/00
Filed: 1970-03-05
Abstract: 1280627 Controlling mobile retarder for freight cars HITACHI Ltd and JAPANESE NATIONAL RAILWAYS 5 March 1970 [11 March 1969 (2)] 10725/70 Heading F2E In the system for adjusting speeds of freight cars in a marshalling yard of Specification 1,280,626, the retarder needs to have its "waiting position" periodically moved towards the entrance end of the sorting track as the track fills from the closed end with freight cars. This is initiated by computing the distance between the "waiting position" and the end of the last car dealt with, or by having a conventional counter to count the cars, or by arranging for the retarder to count axles progressively as it passes under each car in turn. This periodic adjustment occurs, in one embodiment, after a number of separate cycles of operation of the retarder. The new "waiting position" is always at a distance from the stopping location of the lastreleased freight car that is greater than a predetermined distance, such predetermined distance being that necessary for one cycle ofretarder operation. In effect, the sorting track is divided into a plurality of imaginary blocks with a waiting position in each block, and the retarder is returned to waiting positions in preceding blocks as the succeeding blocks are occupied by freight cars. A retarder may be provided in each block, in which case the speed control of the retarder may be simplified. In an alternative embodiment, the "waiting position" is moved a preselected distance (not the distance referred to in the preceding paragraph) after each cycle of retarder operation. This "preselected distance" is the average length of a freight car. Where, after a series of adjustments, the distance between the retarder and the last freight car is too great or too small relative to the "cycle" distance, the anomalous distance is corrected by moving the retarder towards the freight train to a point where it detects the first wheels. Thereafter it is moved back the "predetermined distance" necessary for one operation cycle.
Patent GB-400587-A (GB)
Title: An improved process for making sulphonated oleic acids
IPC: C11C3/00
Filed: 1932-04-14
Abstract: Sulphonated oleic acids useful as cleansing and emulsifying agents are prepared by cooling commercial oleic acids to between -5 and +10 DEG  C., so as to remove a large proportion of the solid constituents such as stearin, and sulphonating the purified acids at a temperature between -5 and +10 DEG  C. in the absence of a solvent.  The products or their neutral or acid salts may also be used as constituents of spinning oils.  Experimental results are given illustrating the relative stability to oxygen of spinning oils containing sulphonated oleic acids, prepared as described above, and free from or containing iron.  Reference is made also to the preparation of washing powders by mixing a neutralized sulphonated oleic acid, prepared as described above, with other products such as solid soda.  The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 refers to the use of aliphatic or hydroaromatic esters or other derivatives of sulphonated oleic acids, prepared as described above, for the purposes stated above.  This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.ALSO:Sulphonated oleic acids useful as wetting, cleansing, and emulsifying agents are prepared by cooling commercial oleic acids to between -5 and +10 DEG  C. so as to remove a large proportion of the solid constituents such as stearin, and sulphonating the purified acids at a temperature between -5 and +10 DEG  C. in the absence of a solvent.  An example is given in which sulphuric acid is used as the sulphonating agent, but chlorsulphonic acid may also be used.  The products or their neutral or acid salts may be used in dyeing, carbonizing, bucking, fulling, sizing and dressing processes, and also as scrooping agents for artificial silk and as constituents of spinning oils and compositions for fire-extinguishing, disinfecting, and combating insects.  In examples of the use of the products, sulphonated oleic acid prepared as described above is (1) added to soap solution used for fulling wool, (2) added to dilute sulphuric acid used as a fulling bath in the manufacture of felt, (3) added to a dye bath of unspecified composition, and (4) added to a dilute sulphuric acid carbonizing bath.  Experimental results are given also illustrating the relative stability to oxygen of spinning oils containing sulphonated oleic acid, prepared as described above, and free from or containing iron.  Reference is made also to the preparation of washing powders by mixing a neutralized sulphonated oleic acid, prepared as described above, with other products such as solid soda.  The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 refers to the use of aliphatic or hydroaromatic esters or other derivatives of sulphonated oleic acids, prepared as described above, for the purposes stated above.  This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-202241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to regulation of electric circuits
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 1922-05-02
Abstract: 202,241. Igranic Electric Co., Ltd., (Cutler-Hammer Manufacturing Co.). May 2, 1922. Lighting systems.-In electric lighting and other installations for theatres &c. in which a number of load circuits C<1>, C<2>, C<3> from main alternating-current lines L<1>, L<2> are regulated by individual reactors A<1>, A<2>, A<3> with control windings W<3> taking relatively small amounts of direct current, or alternating current of lower frequency than the main supply, the rheostats R or other regulating-devices for the control current are standardized and interchangeable, and the reactors have a common relation of power flux to control flux currents throughout. The core members of the reactors are all of the same geometrical design, the number and linear dimensions of the laminµ being varied to give the common flux relation. The control windings also have a constant resistance.
Patent GB-843259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to charm bracelets
Inventor: HARTHEIMER OTTO LEOPOLD
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 1959-03-31
Abstract: 843,259. Bracelets. MUNSTER & CO. Ltd., F. J. March 31, 1959, No. 10789/59. Class 43 A charm bracelet comprises a strip-like metal element 10 having a plurality of tongues 11 punched so as to project therefrom whereby charms 20 may be attached to the bracelet. The charms are attached by passing a tongue through an eyelet 19 on the charm and bending the end of the tongue on to the element 10. The lugs may extend at any angle to the element. The tongues are produced by passing the element over a disc which reciprocates vertically to punch out the tongues. The element is then rolled to the shape of a bracelet.
Patent GB-1307236-A (GB)
Title: Cryostat
IPC: F17C3/08
Filed: 1970-03-06
Abstract: 1307236 Refrigerating PHILIPS GLOEILAMPENFABRIEKEN NV 6 March 1970 [10 March 1969] 10918/70 Heading F4H A cryostat for keeping an object, e.g. aphotographic recording apparatus 1, at a constant low temperature comprises an outer container 9, which may be evacuated, having a closed, annular container 8 therein for liquid refrigerant e.g. helium, which in turn has an inner container 6 therein which surrounds and is in thermal contact with the object to be cooled. The liquid is passed from diferent levels of the container 9 by ducts 18, 19 to different levels 23, 24 of the inner container 6 by ducts 21, 22 under the control of a common valve 20 and the vapour generated in the container 6 passes therefrom through ducts 33, 34 at different levels 31. 32 to a vapour outlet duct 29 having a vent valve 30 outside the cryostat. The pressure within the liquid container and temperature within the inner container is controlled by a pressure gauge 15 which operatively controls electric resistance heating elements 52, 53 in the liquid container and germanium resistance type temperature sensitive elements 41, 42 on the inner container switches off the heating elements when the temperature exceeds a predetermined maximum. Radiation shields 10, 11 are mounted within the outer container to protect the liquid container, which shields are cooled by spirals 27, 28, 35, 36 supplied with vapour from the duct 29 and ducts 33, 34.
Patent GB-257531-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in anti-panic lock actuating mechanism
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 1925-04-20
Abstract: 257,531. Bolles, W. B. April 20, 1925. Emergency - exit fastenings; locks w i t h emergency means for releasing bolt.-A projection carried by a slide operated by the crush bar to release door bolts in cases of panic, lifts a member connected with the usual door lock to release the locking bolt. The arm 19 of the pivoted part 11 of the crush bar 12 elevates the slide 22 whichever way the bar is moved, through the lug 25 or members 24, 21, 20, which in turn lifts the slide 6 by the intermediary of the buffering spring 28 and lug 26, against the spring 8, to release the bolt 33. A projection 7 on the slide 6 also lifts the bar 4. releasing the bolt of the usual door lock 2. A pin and slot connection 34, 35 between the slide 6 and bolt 33 allows the bolt a movement relative to the slide and a set screw 36 can engage the top edge of the plate 37 to hold the slide in bolt-releasing position when desired. Specification 255,166 is referred to.
Patent GB-261333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the treatment of cellulose fibres or filaments
IPC: D06M11/30
Filed: 1926-04-27
Abstract: 261,333. Borzykowski, B. Nov. 11, 1925, [Convention date]. Yarns and threads, treating with liquids.- Viscose silk possessing a natural silk sheen, is obtained by bleaching the silk while still containing sulphur, and without subsequent desulphurizing. The appearance persists even after dyeing. Alter bleaching, the silk may be treated with an acid bath in which is dissolved an alumininum, magnesium or zinc salt. The subsequent treatment is carried out in the usual manner and may include soaping and washing until the silk exhibits a slight acid reaction.
Patent GB-553060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers
IPC: F16F9/06
Filed: 1941-09-01
Abstract: 553,060. Oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers. COWEY, L. E. Sept. 1, 1941, No. 11165. [Class 108 (iii)] An oleo-pneumatic shock absorber comprises a cylinder 1, a piston 3, a tubular piston extension 5 closed at its lower end and a tube or tubes 19, 20, 24 extending through the piston and allowing limited flow of oil between the oil space above the piston and the space below the piston which contains oil and compressed air or gas. During compression oil flows downwards through the limited opening between the inner tube 24 secured to the closure 2 of the cylinder and the intermediate tube 20 secured to the piston and then passes through passage 23 into the space within extension 5 where it compresses air or gas above the level of the oil. Oil may also flow through openings into the upper end of tube 24 and thence downwards. If movement is sufficiently rapid, oil may also flow downwards through the one-way valve 25 and between the tubes 20 and 19 and then through openings 22. During rebound, oil can only flow upwards between tubes, 20 24. Air which leaks upwards collects at the top of the cylinder and is returned through tube 24 with oil flowing downwards. External leakage is prevented by packing 30 in addition to the piston packing 4. Compression and extension are limited by ring 34 and tube 32 respectively. Relative rotation of the members is prevented by the hinged links 31 having marking adjacent the joint by which the quantities of oil and air can be checked. An extensible dust protector 35 is provided. In a simpler modification, only two central telecopic tubes are provided.
Patent GB-380745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in flyers of spinning frames
IPC: D01H7/30
Filed: 1932-04-19
Abstract: 380,745. Spinning flyers. BEK, J. H., 63, Poststrasse, Hohentwiel, Singen, Germany. April 19, 1932, No. 11193. [Class 120 (ii).] A flyer for gill spinning frames comprises a bellshaped hood a formed by die-casting a light metal in chilled moulds about a pair of hollow flyer legs d, e. The legs are preferably slightly conical and of steel, and may be welded to a stiffening ring i which is also attached to the ends of two tubes h. The roving passes down the hollow spindle (not shown), through a hole in the boss of the hood a, along one of the U-shaped passages and through a hollow flyer leg d or e. The latter may be provided with hardened steel bushes at each end for guiding the roving.
Patent GB-363264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to monochromators and like spectroscopic apparatus
IPC: G01J3/14
Filed: 1931-04-15
Abstract: 363,264. Spectroscopic monochromators. MULLER, C., 86, Soorstrasse, Charlottenburg, Berlin. April 15, 1931, No. 11208. Convention date, April 15, 1930. Addition to 344,722. [Class 97 (i).] In a monochromator &c. 'with auto-collimation the imaging means and the dispersing means are of material of the same refractive properties, and the selection of a particular wave-length range is accomplished by means of a recti- 'linear oblique guide. Several constructions are described of which those shown here are selected as examples. In Fig. 1 which, except that the present apparatus is auto-collimating, corresponds to Fig. 2 of the parent Specification, light passing the slit 1 is oollimated by a lens 2 and after passing through the prism 3 is reflected back along its incident path by a mirror 25, an image of the slit being formed at or near the slit itself. Adjustment for wavelength is effected by displacing the end of the arm 10 by the obliquely disposed spindle 7, the prism being automatically set for minimum deviation for the selected wave-length by the linkage shown. The focusing adjustment for the lens 2 consists of a flexible band 20 passing over a roller 15 and attached at one end to the arm 10. Fig. 9 shows a double monochromator in which the collimator, intermediate, and viewing slits are arranged one above the other as in Specification 362,305, these slits being shown at 36. The collimating and dispersing elements, comprising two pairs of Young half-prisms 37, 38 and 39, 40, are mounted on sliders 41, 42 engaged by a spindle 49 with right- and left-handed threads, a wave-length drum 53 being provided on the spindle. The half-prisms 38, 40 having reflecting rear faces are rigidly mounted on the sliders and the half-prisms 37, 39 having lenticular front surfaces are mounted on plates 54, 55 which are pivoted at 56, 57 to the sliders and are extended as telescopic arms 58, 59 intersecting the slit line 36. Rotation of the spindle 49 for wave-length adjustment brings the lenses of the prisms 37, 39 to the correct focal distance from the slit system and keeps them always directed towards the slit. Fig. 15 shows a double monochromator in which the coupling between prism rotation and lens shifting is effected by a guide rail rigidly connected to the rotatable part. Two monochromators with Young prism pairs 117, 119 and 118, 120 are united as shown, the collimator, intermediate, and viewing slits being shown at 123,122,121. The prisms 117, 118, having lens faces, are mounted on a slider 124 operated by the wave-length spindle 132, and the 'prisms 119, 120 with reflecting rear surfaces are mounted on a table 127 which is rotatably mounted on the slider, this table carrying a rectilinear rail 128 contacting with a fixed roller 130. The slits are combined with reflecting prisms 133 .. 136 so that the outgoing beam 137 is a continuation of the incoming undispersed beam 138. Specification 300,786, [Class 97 (i), Optical systems &c.], also is referred to.
Patent GB-108528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Winding of Watches, Clocks, and other like Mechanism.
Inventor: ROBOTTOM HENRY
IPC: G04B5/00
Filed: 1916-08-10
Abstract: 108,528. Robottom, H. Aug 10, 1916. Driving-mechanism, mainspring; winding-apparatus.-The centre arbor driven by the going barrel m carries a ratchet-wheel a against which under the influence of a spring c there clicks a lever d. This lever is in the form of a toothed sector which gears with a pinion e under a click c<1> on a ratchet wheel f. The arbor of the wheel f is in gear with the winding arbor k<1> through the train g, g<1>, h, h<1>, k. Thus the mainspring runs down by differential unwinding and rewincling.
Patent GB-527536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tobacco pipe bowl scrapers
IPC: A24F9/10
Filed: 1939-04-14
Abstract: 527,536. Tobacco-pipe scrapers. EDWARDS, 14. M. April 14, 1939, Nos. 11346 and 11445. [Class 130] A bowl scraper, Fig. 1, comprises a cutter b mounted on a shaft b<SP>1</SP> having an operating handle b<SP>2</SP> or knob and adapted to rotate and slide in a bearing a<SP>3</SP> in a cap a which is flanged to embrace and seat on the bowl c to hold the shaft b<SP>1</SP> coaxial with the bore of the bowl. In a modification Fig. 3, the cap d is conical, with a flat surface d<SP>1</SP> seating on the bowl, and within the cone is a spider cone comprising arms e<SP>1</SP> in grooves d<SP>2</SP> of the cap and a sleeve e<SP>2</SP> slidable against a spring f in the bearing d<SP>2</SP>. The arms of the spider cone guide the cap to a central position on the bowl. In further modifications, (1) the cap is conical and a spring surrounds the shaft b<SP>1</SP> between the bearing and an operating knob on the shaft ; (2) the cap is cylindrical and vertically slotted to enable it to spring over the upper edge of the bowl ; (3) a conical slotted cap is pressed against the edge of the bowl by an outer rigid cap having a coned mouth, the outer cap being vertically adjustable on the shaft b<SP>1</SP> by a nut threaded thereon. The cutter m, Fig. 8, may comprise a star-shaped stamping of sheet metal bent to form teeth or blades m<SP>1</SP>. The Provisional Specifications state that the cutter may have a short cylindrical portion grooved or slotted to allow the escape of the material cut away, or may be of tubular form with saw-like teeth.
Patent GB-956907-A (GB)
Title: Means for supporting garments
Inventor: DOLPHIN JOSEPH RAYMOND
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 1962-03-24
Abstract: 956,907. Garment stands. DOLPHIN & CO. Ltd. March 21, 1963 [March 24, 1962], No. 11361/62. Heading A4U. Garments are supported from an arm 15 having a first series of closely spaced transverse notches 17 to receive the suspension hooks of unladen hangers 16 and a second series of notches 18 more widely spaced than the first series to receive hangers carrying garments. The arm may be mounted in a wall bracket or on a dismountable stand provided with a pivotally mounted box 19 to receive small articles.
Patent GB-113713-A (GB)
IPC: B60B15/26
Abstract: 113,713. Wallis, F. A. May 7, 1917. Slipping-preventing attachments to wheels; extension rims for use on soft ground.-To adapt a traction-engine or other vehicle wheel b for use on soft ground, blocks d of metal, wood, &c., are arranged to project laterally from, but not radially beyond the tread of, the wheel rim. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the blocks are carried by brackets f pivoted at f<1> to the wheel and held in the operative position by pivoted bars j. These bars are fitted with springs s by which the blocks d are secured in the inoperative position shown in dotted lines. Fig. 6 shows a non-adjustable form in which the block d is carried by a plate l which is passed through a shaped slot in the bracket m<1> and bolted to the bracket m.
Patent GB-591258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to short-wave tuning systems
IPC: H03H5/00
Filed: 1945-05-04
Abstract: 591,258. Short wave tuning systems. PATELHOLD PATENTVERWERTUNGS- & ELECTRO-HOLDING AKT.-GES. May 4, 1945, No. 11409. Convention date, May 12, 1944. [Class 40 (v)] [Also in Groups XXXV and XXXVI] The coil and the fixed plates of the condenser of a very short-wave tuning system are arranged along at least one axis parallel to a rotatable shaft which carries the movable condenser plates and elements which can be inserted between the turns of the coil, thus simultaneously varying the capacity and inductance of the circuit in the same sense. In one - embodiment, Figs. 1 and 2 the tuning condenser is divided into two halves, K1, K2, arranged one on each side of the coil S, the ends of which are connected to the free ends of -rods a, b which carry the fixed 'plates q of condensers K1, K2, respectively. The, movable plates e are carried by 'an axle d of conductive material which also carries rings f, insulated from each other by intermediate piecesg. The rings f are inserted between the turns of coil S to vary its inductance, and may be replaced by plate-shaped elements. The condenser plates are of semicircular form. In a modification, Figs. 3 and 4 (not shown), the condenser halves are arranged on either side of the axle carrying the movable condenser plates and the inductance varying rings. The coil is arranged in two sections, one on either side of the axle. The fixed, condenser plates are quadrant-shaped, while the movable condenser plates are in the form of two diametrically opposed quadrants. In another embodiment, Figs. 5 and 6, the movable condenser, plates e also .serve to vary the inductance of coil S. The plates e are insulated from each by intermediate pieces q, while the,fixed plates are divided into two parts q1, q2 along a line which neither passes through nor approaches the axle d.
Patent GB-429541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bathing caps
IPC: A42B1/12
Filed: 1934-04-16
Abstract: 429,541. Bathing-caps. HART, K., The Brown House, Richmond Road, Bexhillon-Sea. April 16, 1934, No. 11462. [Class 63] A bathing-cap 2 of indiarubber or like material is provided with a lining 1 of indiarubber or other waterproof elastic material which extends from a point 3 at the side of one temple round the back of the head to a similar point adjacent to the other temple, and is secured to the cap along the top edge 4 and at both ends 3 the lower edge 5 o. the strip which is lef unattached being gathered or pleated so as to fit snugly round the nape of the necl and behind and partly above the wearer'! ears. The lining 1 is of a greater width at the centre than at the ends.
Patent GB-114808-A (GB)
IPC: F24B1/193
Abstract: 114,808. Wright, C., and Johnson & Wright. Feb. 12, 1918. Open fire-places ; grates. - A hob a formed of concrete or the like reinforced with metal is fitted at the front of the grate, which is constructed of fire-clay bars h. Air openings are provided in the lower part of the hob and in the grate front. Adjustable side cheeks i are provided, capable of entering recesses in the sides of the fire-place.