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Patent GB-151584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for sorting rivets and the like
IPC: B23Q7/12
Filed: 1920-07-05
Abstract: 151,584. Dunn, E. L. Sept. 19, 1919, [Convention date]. Separating by passing over or through graduated apertures.-A machine for sorting and distributing rivets, bolts, or like articles according to their length comprises conveying-means for the rivets &c. and means placed at various distances from the conveying-means adapted to lift and tilt the rivets and cause them to fall from the conveying-means. The rivets are fed by a shoot 24 or are placed by hand in the notches 20 of a wheel 12 which rotates above a fixed cylinder 11. A series of knock-off brackets 14 are arranged in a helical curve around the cylinder, as shown in Fig. 2, each bracket being adjust. ably secured to the cylinder by bolts 15 which engage vertical slots 18 in the brackets and horizontal slots in the cylinder. A series of inclined distributing-shoots 25 are secured to the cylinder adjacent the brackets, these shoots being provided with flanges 26 arranged tangential to a circle concentric with the wheel 12. The edges 30 of the brackets are arranged inside the axes of the rivets 21, Fig. 6, so that rivets of a particular length, on reaching the corresponding bracket, are lifted up and tilted into the corresponding shoot. Receptacles for the rivets may be placed beneath the shoots.
Patent GB-504517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manufacture of articles of wearing apparel
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 1938-06-24
Abstract: 504,517. Suspensory bandages. BRITISH CELANESE, Ltd. June 24,1938, No. 18785. Convention date, July 1, 1937. Drawings to Specification. [Class 81 (ii)] [Also in Group VII] A suspensory comprises a body portion, a hollow-shaped seamless portion produced by moulding a relatively flat textile material comprising yarns of a thermoplastic cellulose derivative, and means at the junction of the moulded and body portions for preventing the transmission of strains from the moulded portion to the body portion. In one form, a band or hem is provided around each moulded portion at its junction with the body portion. In a modification, the moulded portion is made integral with the body portion, and a piece of material welded to the body portion at the junction with the moulded portion, by means of a layer of a plasticized fabric comprising yarns of an organic derivative of cellulose. In another modification, the moulded portion is flanged, and made from a material different from that of the body portion, the flange and body portion being welded together by a layer comprising a plasticized organic derivative of cellulose. In a further modification, the flange of the moulded portion is stitched to the body portion. In another modification, the moulded portion is flanged, and has an inner stiffening fabric, the flange and stiffening member being attached to the body portion. Specifications 248,147, [Class 140], 462,011, 462,242, 474;053, 482,301, and 502,701, [all in Group VIII], are referred to.
Patent GB-170064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to transmission mechanism for motor vehicles
IPC: F16D3/78
Filed: 1920-07-06
Abstract: 170,064. Birmingham Small Arms Co., Ltd., and Pearsall, R. H. July 6, 1920. Axles and axle structures.-The forward end of the torque member 2 is supported by a ballbearing 3 on the propeller shaft 1 which is connected by a flexible disc coupling 11 to the driving shaft 8, this coupling allowing axial movement of the propeller shaft and torque member whilst withstanding the torque reaction.
Patent GB-736643-A (GB)
Title: Dress forms
IPC: A41H5/00
Filed: 1953-07-07
Abstract: 736,643. Lay figures. WIESNER, D. July 7, 1953, No. 18813/53. Class 52 (5). A lay figure comprises a body 1 of sponge rubber formed with a plurality of vertical apertures 16 to provide for easy expulsion of air. A bottom plate 7 is provided with apertures 17 in alignment with the apertures 16. The dimensions of the lay figure may be increased by the application of one or more jackets 24 of sponge rubber. A detachable arm is provided with pads by which it may be secured to the body.
Patent GB-980179-A (GB)
Title: Edge-bonding of different metals
IPC: B22F7/02
Filed: 1961-05-25
Abstract: <PICT:0980179/C6-C7/1> A composite metal strip, at least one of said strips consisting of metal particles, is formed by hot rolling above the recrystallization temperature of the metal particles so that the metal particles are sintered and edge bonded to the other strips. The other strips may be preformed strips or may be formed of metal particles which are simultaneously hot rolled with the bonding metal particles.  The metals which may be rolled are: Pb, Al, Cu, Nb, Ta, Mo, Ti, Zr, Fe, and stainless steel, and examples are given of the formation of composite strips of Cu-Fe, and Al-Pb. The metal particles may be of powder size, i.e. 1-1000 microns or larger granules, shot, pellets, needles, fibres, shavings, turning, wire or wool.  As shown in Fig. 1, the different metal particles are separately heated in chambers 12 and 13 and the heated particles flow into separate sections of a hopper 16 which is vibrated to help the particle flow into the rolls, the particles mixing slightly immediately prior to entry into the roll nip. The metal particles may be pre-oxidized by heating in air in chambers 12 and 13 so as to avoid agglomeration of the particles. Specifications 972,305 and 980,178 are referred to.
Patent GB-144133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in method of coagulating latex
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1919-07-30
Abstract: 144,133. Burney, T., (Westwood, E. Nixon-). July 30, 1919. Latex, coagulating. - Latex is coagulated in a tank provided with partitions as shown. The tank and partitions are coated or enamelled with an acid-proof material. The distance between the partitions is such as to produce sheets of suitable thickness to allow of washing.
Patent GB-683163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to regulator mechanism for vehicle windows
IPC: E05F11/38
Filed: 1950-07-28
Abstract: 683,163. Vehicle windows. BRIGGS MANUFACTURING CO. July 28, 1950 [Aug. 23, 1949], No. 18962/50. Class 20(iii) A regulator for vehicle windows comprises a swinging regulator arm 14, a channel bracket 23 with outwardly flared edges 28a and welded or otherwise secured to a glazing channel 13 for the lower edge of a slidable window panel 11, a stud 22 secured to the arm 14 and slidably engaged in the bracket 23, and a spring member 29 secured at one end in a slot 30 in the arm 14 and at its opposite end having an embossed portion 31 adapted to embrace the stud 22 and provide a bearing surface engaging with the edges 28a of the bracket 23.
Patent GB-446556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for connecting joists or beams to girders in building construction
IPC: E04B5/14
Filed: 1935-07-03
Abstract: 446,556. Joist floors. DAWES, G. W., 2, Park Road, Moseley, and JOHNSON, W., 49, Egginton Road, Hall Green, both in Birmingham. July 3, 1935, No. 18969. [Class 20 (iv)] A single-piece device for connecting a timber cross-beam or joist 1 to a flanged metal girder 2 comprises an anchoring bar or shank 3, one end of which is bent into the form of a hook 7 for interlocking engagement with a flange at the top of the girder, and the other end of which is adapted to engage a lateral face of the beam 1 and is provided with one or more holes to receive bolts 9 which pass through the beam. The bar 3 comprises a flat iron strip which is twisted at 4 so as to bring the lower portion 5 into a plane at right-angles to the upper portion 6. The U-shaped hook 7 is formed at the lower edge of the portion 5. The twist 4 in the bar is so arranged that one edge of the lower portion 5, including one edge of the hook 7, lies substantially in the plane of one face of the upper portion 6. In use, two hook devices are employed for connecting a beam 1 to a girder 2, such devices being obliquely arranged on opposite sides of a beam and being adapted to engage opposite flanges of the girder. The hook devices employed on the same face of a beam for connecting the latter to a series of girders are alternately inclined in opposite directions.
Patent GB-716377-A (GB)
Title: Screw-type pumps
Inventor: WARREN GEOFFREY ALLAN
IPC: F04D3/02
Filed: 1951-08-13
Abstract: 716,377. Screw pumps. FIBREGLASS, Ltd. Aug. 1, 1952 [Aug. 13, 1951], No. 18997/51. Class 110(1) In a pump having a screw-threaded impeller e working in the cylindrical bore b of a casing a, the impeller is axially adjustable relatively to an inlet port d in the casing. A member j carrying a bearing h adapted to prevent relative axial movement of the impeller spindle g has a screwthreaded connection with the casing a so that by rotating the member j, the position of a plain portion f of the impeller relative to the inlet port d can be adjusted to regulate the pump output. Preferably, a seal k is provided. Alternatively or in addition, a sealing impeller e<SP>1</SP> may be provided. A spill port n may be provided, through which liquid can be discharged from the seal and returned to the inlet port.
Patent GB-256950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the purification of gallium, indium and similar metals and their alloys
IPC: C22B58/00
Filed: 1926-07-30
Abstract: 256,950. British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Boyer, S.). Aug. 12, 1925, [Convention date]. Wet and dry processes of refining gallium and indium; alloys. - Oxide and other impurities are removed from gallium or gallium alloys or related metals such as indium, by treating the metal, along with its film of oxide, with hydrochloric acid, preferably warm, or a dry halogen gas, whereby a film of chloride is formed. The metal may be fused while submerged in acid, and then resolidified. The excess acid is removed and the metal is placed in a container 1 connected to a receptacle 4 and arranged to be exhausted. After exhaustion, the metal is heated to about 500‹ C. to volatilize the chloride, and afterwards to about 1000‹ C. to remove hydrogen and other gases, whereafter it may be transferred to the receptacle 4 and sealed off. Specification 246,843 is referred to.
Patent GB-1124458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to crane control compartments
IPC: B66C13/06
Filed: 1967-04-25
Abstract: 1,124,458. Control cabs for gantry cranes. F. MOSS (F. Eberhardt). 25 April, 1967, No. 19029/67. Heading B8B. An operator's cab 6 for an overhead travelling crane is suspended from a trolley 7 in the vicinity of a load hook 5 by a cable 9 and is prevented from swinging by a lazy-tongs arrangement 10. Swinging may alternatively be prevented by telescopic tubes, Fig. 2 (not shown), hinged rods, which may be counterbalanced by a spring drum, Fig. 3 (not shown), or telescopic rods, Fig. 5 (not shown). Fig. 4 shows parallel motion linkages 16, 17 which prevent swinging and are raised and lowered by a ram 22. The cable 9 is omitted.
Patent GB-889296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to ion-exchange plants
Inventor: AYRE DONALD ARTHUR
IPC: B01J49/00
Filed: 1957-06-17
Abstract: 889,296. Ion-exchange apparatus. PERMUTIT CO. Ltd. June 17, 1958 [June 17, 1957], No. 19037 /57. Class 46. In ion-exchange apparatus in which a suspension of ion-exchange beads in water must be passed from a container 1, in which water is treated, to a container 9, in which the beads are regenerated, a pipe 7, 8 of large bore (at least 1 inch diameter) leads from the bottom of container 1 to a T-piece 13, one limb 14 of which carries a strainer 16 through which water, but not the beads, can pass, while the other limb 15 leads into the container 9 through a valve 17. Water to be treated enters the container 1 through a pipe 2 and leaves through a pipe 4 controlled by a valve 5. When beads in container 1 are to be regenerated,the water pressure in container 1 is caused to force the beads into pipe 8, the water passing through the strainer 16 and the beads being held against the strainer. The valve 17 is then opened to carry the beads into container 9, wherein they are treated with regenerant supplied through a pipe 21 and rinsing water supplied through a pipe 26. To return the beads from container 9 to container 1, valves 17, 22 and 27 are closed, valves 11 and 25 are opened, and water pressure from pipe 24 forces the beads through pipe 10 into container 1, thereby expelling another batch of beads from container 1 into pipe 8.
Patent GB-1349383-A (GB)
Title: Processes for improving the resistance of surfaces to erosion
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 1971-06-04
Abstract: 1349383 Coated products SOC NATIONALE D'ETUDE ET DE CONSTRUCTION DE MOTEURS D'AVIATION 4 June 1971 [5 June 1970] 19094/71 Heading B2E [Also in Divisions B7 and Fl] The resistance of a surface to erosion is improved by (a) applying to the surface at least one layer of a composite material comprising a plastics binding agent containing 30-70% by volume of threads or fibres having a boron, boron carbide or silicon carbide surface, (b) eliminating the superficial part of the matrix by means of a pre-erosion of the sand-blasting type, and (c) coating the surface thus obtained with a polyurethane binder containing 15-60% by volume of micronised particles having surfaces of boron, boron carbide or silicon carbide. The surface to be protected may be of a helicopter blade comprising a metal core or of a compressor blade formed of epoxy-resin impregnated carbon fibres or glass fibres. In the former case, the layer(s) of composite material are glued to the metal surface whereas in the latter case, application of the composite material is effected in the mould where the compressor blade is being formed.
Patent GB-1041234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pneumatic control systems
Inventor: COUFFER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F15B11/06
Filed: 1963-05-14
Abstract: 1,041,234. Valves. DOLE VALVE CO. May 14, 1963, No. 19117/63. Heading F2V. [Also in Division G3] A pneumatic control system, Fig. 1 (not shown) comprises a casing 10 divided into two chambers 16, 18 by a movable wall 15 biased by a spring 19 and having a drive rod 20, the movement of which is controlled by the air pressure admitted to the chamber 16 from a pneumatic pressure control arrangement supplied with air from a compressor 32 and comprising a cam 60 having an axially extending lobe 68 arranged to open or substantially close an outlet 42 leading to the chamber 16 which has a vent port 25 for the escape of the air. The vent port 25 is smaller than the inlet passage 26 to the chamber 16. The cam 60 has a further lobe 69 which together with the lobe 68 control the flow of air to outlets 39-42. The depth of the lobes may vary in order to vary the rate of air flow to the outlets and they extend only partially around the cam. The outlets 39, 40 are connected by tubing 82 to the chambers 73, 74 of a second casing 71 having a movable wall 72 provided with a connecting rod 77 which extends loosely through guide bosses 75, 76 to thereby allow the chambers to vent to atmosphere. The cam 60 is keyed to a shaft 52 which carries a knob 56 for manual rotation thereof, and a gear 84 driven by a synchronous motor 31. A face cam 87 on the gear 84 co-operates with a switch 85 to de-energize the compressor 32 and the motor 31.
Patent GB-486263-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for bending sheets of metal
IPC: H02P1/12
Filed: 1937-07-09
Abstract: 486,263. Flanging. MASCHINEN - FABRIK WEINGARTEN VORM. H. SCHATZ AKT.-GES. July 9, 1937, No. 19122. Convention date, Jan. 14. [Class 83 (iv)] The exposed edge of a clamped plate 6 is flanged progressively from the ends or centre. The plate is clamped between members 1, 3 and the exposed edge is flanged by benders 4 swung about a centre to effect the bend section by section in a direction longitudinally of the bend. The angle of bend may be increased by stages a, b, c, d, e, f until the full bend R is accomplished. The bending member 4 may carry short beading rails 5, 5<1> adjustable longitudinally of the member.
Patent GB-1035784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machinery for slicing vegetables
IPC: C13B5/06
Filed: 1963-05-14
Abstract: 1,035,784. Slicing vegetables. LANG GEPGYAR. May 14, 1963 [May 17, 1962], No. 19140/63. Heading A4C. In a disc-type beet slicing machine having a vertical rotor shaft 14 journalled in a bearing housing 6, the latter is releasably secured to the framework of the machine so that the shaft 14, the cutting disc 10 carried by the shaft 14, and the bearing housing 6 may be removed as a unit downwardly from the machine to facilitate maintenance. The housing 6 is received in a central aperture 4 in a cover plate 1 of the machine and is secured to and against the cover 1 by screws passed along the line 8 completely through assembly apertures 11 in the disc 10. The shaft 14 is journalled in bearings 12, 13 and carries at its upper end the lower half of the drive coupling 5, the upper half of the latter being driven by a mechanism 15. The unit 6, 10, 14 may be released and lowered after removing the outlet cone 16 for cut beet normally secured by screws at 17.
Patent GB-350260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cylinders for internal combustion engines
IPC: F02F1/16
Filed: 1930-06-24
Abstract: 350,260. Cylinders. SULZER FR’RES SOC. ANON., Winterthur, Switzerland. June 24, 1930, No. 19226. Convention date, Aug. 21, 1929. [Class 7 (ii).] A cylinder liner 2 is clamped to the head by an annular member 7 which engages a flange 31 on the liner, a helical rib 27 co-operating with a similar rib on the liner to form a helical passage for the cooling water. A pipe 14 conveys the water to spiral passages in the head formed by ribs on a head liner 10 which is clamped between the cylinder liner and the head. The head is, independently, fixed to the cylinder block by bolts 6.
Patent GB-456381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to wood block flooring, paving and the like
IPC: E01C5/14
Filed: 1935-12-16
Abstract: 456,381. Composite wood-blocks. MURRAY, D., West Leys, Swanland, Yorkshire. Dec. 16, 1935, No. 19239. [Class 145 (ii)] [See also Group X] A flooring or paving block is composed of a number of small wooden elements a arranged in longitudinal and transverse rows, some or all of the rows having chamfered lower edges l to permit a ready flow of the mastic upon which the blocks are laid. The elements are arranged with the end grain presented to the tread surface and, in the construction shown, are bonded together by wires or rods j, k. These rods or wires in length are equal to or slightly less than the width or length of the blocks and, when the blocks are laid, are adapted to be displaced longitudinally so as to project slightly into an adjacent block.
Patent GB-1377557-A (GB)
Title: Data processing systems
IPC: G06F13/22
Filed: 1972-04-26
Abstract: 1377557 Priority network SIEMENS AG. 26 April 1972 [10 May 1971] 19306/72 Heading G4A A control unit for switching through one of a plurality of request signals occurring on respective request lines to a central data processing device has anumber of priority networks to each of which all the request lines are connected, each priority network being arranged to order the priority of the requests differently, and a cycling ring counter arranged to actuate the priority networks in turn in a predetermined sequence, at least one of the networks being acutated more than once in one cycle of the ring counter. As described three request signals A, B, and C are provided together with three priority networks PN. Each priority network includes AND gates and inverters, the arrangement being conventional. Each network provides a different order of priority for the signals with each signal having the highest priority in at least one network. Each network is selected in turn by a cycling ring counter RZ, the lower priority signals having priority over the higher priority signals at some point in the counter cycle. Thus the low priority signals are not blocked indefinitely. The counter RZ is stopped when the central processor is interrupted by a request signal fed over the lines a 1 , a 2 , a 3 , b 1 , &c. and restarted when the interruption terminates. At least one of the priority networks is enabled more than once in each cycle of the counter, e.g. to enable the highest priority request to be dealt with quickly. As described network PN1 is enabled twice in each counter cycle via OR gate OG1. Corresponding signals a 1 -a 3 ; b 1 -b 3 ; and c 1 -c 3  are fed via respective three input OR gates to produce interrupt signals a, b and c.
Patent GB-658935-A (GB)
Title: Improved electric drying apparatus
IPC: F26B3/34
Filed: 1949-07-22
Abstract: 658,935. Drying in electric and magnetic fields. CARBONETTO, S. July 22, 1949, No. 19312. Convention date, July 24, 1948. [Class 34(ii)] [Also in Group XI] Drying-apparatus comprises an outer hood 1 within which are arranged inductances 2, 3, 4 fed with high-frequency currents and inside the inductances is mounted an endless belt 5 on rollers 6, 6<SP>1</SP> for conveying the material F, the belt and rollers being of non-magnetic material having low losses at high frequency. The material is discharged through a conduit 7 which is not co-axial with the hood and discharge may be assisted by a suction fan (not shown). The inductances 2, 3, 4 are fed with currents of different frequencies making zones of different temperature which in the case of wool fibres is said to prevent curling of shorter fibres.
Patent GB-504239-A (GB)
Title: Tiltable seat for vehicles and the like
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 1938-06-29
Abstract: 504,239. Adjustable seats. SOC. D'ACCESSOIRES EN TUBE POUR AUTOMOBILES (T.U.B.A.U.T.O.). June 29, 1938, No..19313. Convention date, July 5, 1937. [Class 52 (ii)] In an adjustable seat for vehicles, the seat S and the back D are rigidly connected and the rear part of the seat is supported on links L pivoted at their lower ends to a base B, and pins E or the like at an intermediate part of the seat slide in guides F on the base located at a higher level than the lower pivots of the links L, the links and guides being so arranged that in the upright and inclined positions the upper rear end of the, back remains substantially in the same vertical plane. An operating lever H connected to one of the links L may be provided and locking means such as pivoted latches V may serve to hold the seat in the extreme positions. Springs R may be provided to return the seat to the upright position.