baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-1038853-A (GB)
Title: Brake actuator mechanisms
IPC: B60T11/20
Filed: 1965-03-18
Abstract: 1,038,853. Hydraulic brakes. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. March 18, 1965 [April 13, 1964], No. 11482/65. Headings F2E and F2F. In a brake actuator mechanism a pair of brake master cylinders 16, one connected to the front wheel brakes of a vehicle and the other connected to the rear wheel brakes of a vehicle, are operated by an actuator member in the form of a brake pedal lever 12 through the intermediary of an equalizer bar arrangement 22 which, in the event of failure of one master cylinder, directs the force from the actuator member to the other master cylinder. The surfaces of a triangular aperture 28 and of a taper portion 30 in the equalizer bar 22 and the opposite surfaces of the lever 12 constitute co-operable stop surfaces which, in the event of failure of one master cylinder, direct the force from the lever 12 to the other master cylinder. The pivotal connection between one of the master cylinders and the equalizer bar member 22 comprises an adjustable pin and slot connection for varying the force distribution to the two master cylinders during normal brake actuation.
Patent GB-1014836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric terminal connections
Inventor: JAMES JOHN NEWTON
IPC: H01R13/115
Filed: 1963-03-22
Abstract: 1,014,836. Binding posts; terminal boards. HOOVER Ltd. March 19, 1964 [March 22, 1963], No. 11533/63. Heading H2E. An electrical connection for connecting two wires comprises a pillar 14 having an undercut neck 16 surmounted by a screw-threaded shank 11 and a lug 21 adapted to be secured to a wire 20 and having an opening 22 constructed to fit freely round the neck but not the shank and a lateral entry 23 to the opening which is too narrow for the neck to pass freely through but which enables the lug to be sprung over the pillar by slight pressure. The pillar is mounted on a knurled bore 12 and embedded in moulded insulation and the lug is provided with upturned ears 26 and a tab 32 to which the wire 20 is secured directly by soldering or indirectly via a spring clip. Alternatively the portion 35 of the spring clip may be made integral with the lug, in which case the ears are bent over double and corrugated. A locking plate 28 and nut 24 clamp the further wire 27 on to the lug, the locking plate being provided with projections 31 which prevent the lug from becoming disengaged from the pillar. The base of the lug may have a notch 25 to increase the resiliency of the neck portion 23 and the aperture 29 of the locking plate may be replaced by a slot.
Patent GB-591316-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pump
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 1945-05-07
Abstract: 591,316. Rotary compressors. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. May 7, 1945, No. 11641. Convention date, April 13, 1944. Addition to 568,904 and 573,860. [Class 110 (ii)] A rotary compressor of the sliding-vane type has a rotor 23 driven by a shaft 22 through a key 24, which shears under an excessive load, and carries porous rings 43 fed with lubricating and sealing oil which is also supplied to felt pads 42. If the key 24 shears, the rings 43, which are press-fits in the rotor, act as bearings for the shaft 22. The shaft 22 may be driven from a shaft 44 through splines 45. A pinion 49, driven by an engine, is freely mounted on the shaft 44 and the drive is preferably transmitted to shaft 44 through adjustable coupling means 50 as described in U.S.A. Specification 2,266,283. To effect an adjustment in the relative angular positions of pinion 49 and shaft 44, a nut 48 is loosened to permit the adjustable coupling means 50 to function. A spring 51 may be provided for yieldably holding the teeth of coupling means 50 in engagement when nut 48 is loosened. The compressor casing 13, comprising end plates 14, 15 and a ring 16, are loosely assembled in an outer housing 6, and resilient means, such as a wavy metal ring 17 hold the casing parts together. Roller or ball thrust bearings 21 are provided for the shaft 22. The vanes 27 and key 24 may be made of plastic material and the rings 43 of sintered bronze. Springs may force the vanes outwards. Grooves 34, 36 are provided near the inlet and outlet ports 30, 35, respectively. Inlet and outlet ports have spring- pressed rubber sleeves 29, 38 respectively which grip the periphery of the casing ring 16. The housing may be secured to the casing of an internal-combustion engine by studs 12 which pass through holes 11. The compressor may supply compressed air, or other gas, to the interior of an electric current distributer.
Patent GB-199878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wheel locking devices for perambulators and like vehicles
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1922-04-26
Abstract: 199,878. Lister, M. April 26, 1922. Locking vehicle wheels by positive detents.-A wheel-locking device for perambulators and like vehicles comprises a spindle 2 mounted in a bracket a and having a bifurcated end 4 adapted to engage a wheel spoke. The spindle is turned by a handle m. A spring 6 forces a collar k on the spindle against the bracket 4 to hold the spindle against undesired turning.
Patent GB-102591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rabbling Appliances for Mechanical Ore Roasting Furnaces.
Inventor: HARRIS JOHN
IPC: F27B1/24
Filed: 1916-08-17
Abstract: 102,591. Harris, J. Aug. 17, 1916. Charges, agitating.--In a mechanical oasting- furnace, the end of a rabble arm 2 is inserted within a socket 3 on the shaft, and the arm is then turned through an angle so that projections engage behind portions 5 projecting from the inner wall of the socket. The arm is locked in position by a key 9 on the rabble tooth nearest the shaft. The lower end 14 of the pipe 11 supplying cooling-water from the tank 12 is coned, and fits into a correspondingly-shaped seat in the arm, instead of being jointed by a screw connexion as described in Specification 21897/13. The cooling-water discharges into an annular pan at the bottom of the shaft, and the discharge openings and the passages in the shaft are made sufficiently large to allow a current of air to pass through the shaft. Relative movement between the upper and lower sections of the divided pipe 11 is reduced by a sleeve 18 carried by the lower section.
Patent GB-583921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lifting jacks
IPC: B66F5/04
Filed: 1944-06-19
Abstract: 583,921. Lifting-jacks. GRIME, E. P., and FOY, W. F. June 19, 1944, No. 11654. Convention date, May 1, 1943. [Class 78 (iii)] A lifting jack is provided with a load supporting block carried by a pivotally supported arm which can be swung to an intermediate level and additional means for lifting the load to a higher level. As shown, a load-supporting block 16 is carried at the ends of triangular arms 6a, 6b pivoted at 9 on webs 4 secured to an elongated frame comprising spaced side plates 2 mounted on castor wheels 36 and having pivoted stabilizing arms 37 provided with adjustable feet 40 resting on the ground.. The arms 6a, 6b are swung upwardly from the position shown in Fig. 1 by admitting fluid from a pump 31 to a cylinder 10 the plunger 13 of which is connected to the arms 6a, 6b. To assist in maintaining the block 16 upright during its movement additional links 18 may be provided connecting the webs 4 and the block. When the arms 6a, 6b have been raised fully the load can be lifted further by admitting fluid from a pump 32 to a cylinder 23, mounted between the arms, to raise a plunger 27 which passes through a central bore in the block. The load rests on a fibre or stiff rubber pad 30 having a conical centring pin 29. During the raising of the arms 6a, 6b the reaction produced moves the frame along the ground.
Patent GB-129803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weighing Scales.
Inventor: WHITE ALFRED ERNEST
IPC: G01G1/00
Filed: 1918-07-17
Abstract: 129,803. White, A. E., (Toledo Scale Co.). July 17, 1918. Platform machines; pendulumweight apparatus; indicating mechanism.- Apparatus for checking the weight of shells &c. of substantially standard weight is provided with a supplementary platform resiliently mounted on the main platform and with a pointer 13, Fig. 1, co-operating with a chart 14 graduated to indicate the correct weight and allowable limits slightly above and below such weight, means such as stops 15, 16, which are preferably adjustable, co-operating with the beam 9 or other moving part of the scale to prevent movement of the pointer 13 substantially beyond the graduations. A dash-pot 35 may be connected with the beam 9 to damp the movements. The auxiliary platform comprises a pair of centrally grooved rails 17 arranged parallel with the face of the chart and resiliently supported on the main platform 12. The rails are connected by cross-bars, and the down-turned cupped ends of the rails receive the upper ends of springs-19 resting in cups 20 on the platform 12. Bolts carried by the rails extend into slots in the cups 20 and prevent detachment of the rails. Straps 26 of leather &c. may be stretched over the rails and secured at the ends by bolts 27. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the shells are arranged parallel to the face of the chart, the auxiliary platform consisting of a plate 30 with lugs 31, in which are secured the upper ends of bolts 32 passing through apertures in the main platform 12. Springs 33 prevent the transmission of shock to the platform lever-mechanism. In another arrangement, a spring-supported platform is provided to receive shells which can be stood on end during the weighing operation.
Patent GB-400591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for the electrolytic manufacture of sheet metal
IPC: C25D17/00
Filed: 1932-04-23
Abstract: 400,591. Electrolytic cells. KELSEN, E., 19, Menzelgasse, Vienna, and AUSNIT, E., 3, Rue Clemenceau, Bucharest. April 23, 1932, No. 11719. Convention date, April 29, 1931. [Class 41.] In a cell for the deposition of sheet metal, e.g. sheet iron for magnetic purposes, the cathode is arranged at an acute angle to the surface of the electrolyte in order to permit escape of gas bubbles ; the cathode is situated above and parallel to an anode 2 of fragmentary material. The anode material may lie on the base of the cell which is supported at one corner only ; the arrangement may be such that adjacent edges of the cathode make different angles with the horizontal. An intermediate bipolar electrode may be similarly mounted.
Patent GB-275326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to dyeing and printing with ice colours
IPC: D06P3/68
Filed: 1926-05-04
Abstract: 275,326. Carpmael, W., (I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.-Ges.). May 4, 1926. Oxynaphthocarbazoles are obtained by condensing hydrazines with naphthol- or naphthylamine-sulphonic acids in the presence of bisulphite and subsequently fusing with caustic alkali. In examples, 7-oxy--2 : 1-naphthocarbazole and 6-oxy-1 : 2-naphthocarbazole are obtained by condensing phenylhydrazine with 1-naphthylamine-7-sulphonic acid and 2-naphthol-6-sulphonic acid respectively; other oxynaphthocarbazoles may be similarly obtained from 1-naphthol-5- or 6-sulphonic acid and 2-naphthol-5-or-7-sulphonic acid. In another example, 7-oxy-2 : 1-naphtho- 3<1>-methylcarbazole is obtained from 1-naphthol-7- sulphonic acid and :3-methylphenylhydrazine. Oxydinaphthocarbazoles and their substitution derivatives are similarly obtained from naphthylamine- or naphthol-sulphonic acids and hydrazines of the naphthalene series. 7-Oxydinaphthocarbazole may be thus obtained from 3-naphthol- 7-sulphonic acid and 2-naphthylhydrazine. 7-Oxy-2 : 1-naphthobromcarbazole is obtained by brominating 7-oxy-2 : 1-naphthocarbazole.
Patent GB-644670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in converting systems involving electromagnetic vibrators
IPC: H01H50/76
Filed: 1948-04-29
Abstract: 644,670. Converting. PLESSEY CO., Ltd. April 29, 1948, No. 11766. Convention date, May 2, 1947. [Class 38 (ii)] [Also in Group XXXVII] In a converter wherein the two halves 21, 22 of the primary of a transformer are alternately energized by a battery 24 through " interrupter " contacts 14, 16 by the vibration of a reed 10 maintained in vibration by a driving coil 12 and driving contacts 15, a resistance 30 is connected between the contacts 15 and 16. This resistance serves to prevent arcing at the contacts 15 since it diverts energy through the primary winding 22. It also serves to produce a more speedy de-energiza. tion of the coil since when the contacts 14 are engaged and the winding 21 is energized, this induces a current of opposite polarity in the circuit 22, 27, 12, 30, 26. The resistance 30 may take the form of a resistance spacer mounted side by side with the contact springs and insulating spacers of a contact-spring pile up, Fig. 2 (not shown).
Patent GB-523140-A (GB)
Title: Improved surgical pad
IPC: A61F13/06
Filed: 1939-04-19
Abstract: 523,140. Surgical pads. SCHOLL MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd. April 19, 1939, No. 11775. Convention date, Aug. 5, 1938. [Class 81 (ii)] A surgical pad for the relief of corns &c., and also acting as a support for the metatarsal arch of the foot comprises a cover member 12 having an adhesive inner surface 13 of zinc oxide adhesive and the like, a cushion member 14 of less area, and affixed to the adhesive inner surface of the cover member 12 around the cushion element, a flat attaching member 17 having an adhesive under surface 18 and a central opening 19, all the members being shaped to form a heart-shaped pad. The cushioning element 14 may be of any desired number of layers and made of felt, sponge rubber, flannel, horsehair, etc. The layers may be graduated in size to enhance the curvature on one side of the pad and thus augment its arch supporting quality. The central cushion element 14 may be apertured to provide room for a callous of greater height. The cover member may be made of waterproof material.
Patent GB-689150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in stopping devices making use of the dagger in weaving looms
IPC: D03D49/58
Filed: 1951-05-21
Abstract: 689,150. Looms. stopping arrangements. CAMPS, J. PICANOL-. May 21, 1951 [May 30, 1950], No. 11860/51. Class 142(i) [Also in Group XXIV] A stopping device actuated by the dagger in a weaving loom comprises a control member 11, actuated by the driving motor of the loom, keyed on the end of a hollow shaft or sleeve 20 mounted to rotate freely on the end of a crankshaft 7, a pinion 12 or other member driving a wheel 8 of the picking shaft being rigidly mounted on sleeve 20 with a disc 25 driving a brake drum 13 keyed on crankshaft 7, the brake drum 13 being driven by the disc 25 through elastic elements. Sleeve 20 may constitute an extension of the hub of pinion 12, the disc of pinion 12 constituting disc 25 driving brake drum 13, the coupling of the brake drum 13 with driving disc 25 being effected as in castellated elastic couplings, the outer face of disc 25 being extended at its periphery by outwardly curved' arms 26, the ends of which enter the.plane of the brake drum, which comprises internal projections which engage between these projections, damping and driving springs 27 and adjustable stops 29 being provided.
Patent GB-1413580-A (GB)
Title: Coalescing filter for oil-water separators
IPC: B01D29/13
Filed: 1973-03-13
Abstract: 1413580 Coalescing element BRUNSWICK CORP 13 March 1973 [17 March 1972] 11915/ 73 Heading B1D An outward-flow element for coalescing oil to facilitate subsequent gravity separation from oil-water emulsion comprises a perforate tube 16 open at inlet end 24 and carrying flanges 12, 14 between which are an inner winding of twisted multifilament nylon yarn 20 and an outer winding of twisted multifilament polypropylene yarn 22, both windings being impregnated with oleophilic resin such as wood rosin. The element is wetted with oil similar to that to be coalesced prior to use. Details of yarns are exemplified and the polypropylene yarn may be crimped. Flow rates are so arranged that coalesced oil 26 can float upwards against downflow of water.
Patent GB-1032420-A (GB)
Title: Automatic culling and sorting machine
IPC: B07C3/14
Filed: 1963-03-26
Abstract: 1,032,420. Sorting mail items. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. March 26, 1963 [March 27, 1962], No. 11937/63. Heading B8A. An arrangement which can be adapted for either culling mail items in accordance with the position of postage stamps thereon or sorting the mail items in accordance with printed destination code marks thereon comprises a feed-in device 6, separating device 7, sorting bins a-k and a reading device 9 incorporating a scanning device. Unsorted mail items are fed by means of stacking belts 4 to three presorting or culling devices 11, 12, 13 which eject through slots 5, items unsuitable for automatic letter facing and insert the rest which are arranged in accordance with their long and short edges on to the feed in device 6. The latter comprises an endless chain conveyer having section dividers or pusher members. The pneumatic or mechanical separating device 7 is positioned at the end of the device 6 and delivers mail singularly to an edgewise conveyer 8 which conveys the mail through the reading device 9 and on to the bins a-k of the sorting device 10. For the culling process the reading device 9 incorporates two pairs of scanning tracks I, II with photo-electric cells 21, 23, 26, 27 on each side of the mail item to detect any one of the four possible stamp positions, whereupon the item is delivered to the relevant one of four bins a-d. For the sorting process, the reading device 9 incorporates three scanning tracks and associated photo-electric cells 22, 24, 25 plus the two tracks and cells 21, 23 which are also used in the culling process. These identify the fluorescent dye code marks which are printed in two positions out of five in each of four rows and determine which of the bins ak is to receive that mail item. The scanning tracks of photo-electric cells 26, 27 may for the culling process be coupled to the photo-electric cells 24, 25 by means of light conducting rods. In the latter case the tracks of cells 26, 27 would have to be covered up during the sorting process.
Patent GB-468093-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for deviating and aspirating currents of gases and vapours
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1936-04-27
Abstract: 468,093. Ventilators. HUET, A. April 27. 1936, No. 11964. Convention date, April 26, 1935. [Class 137] A device for exhausting air from a conduit or chimney e comprises curved surfaces a, b, arranged near the top of the conduit which is superposed by a circular disc c<1> and an intermediate annular surface d<1>, vertical partitions q dividing into sectors the spaces between the horizontal or curved surfaces. Air currents A are formed into a jet between the curved surfaces a, b which jet reinforces the horizontal air current past the top of the conduit e. The air drawn through the conduit e and the air current A leave through the diverging space formed on each side of the surface d<1>. The device may be arranged at the top of and in series with other extractor devices comprising converging jets r, s between which are orifices t, the air being extracted by exhaust jets between surfaces u, v forming outlet passages w. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also a modification in which the ventilator is caused to pivot like a weather-cock, the jet a, b extending over part only of the circumference, and being always turned into the wind, the surface d<1> being present at the outlet side only. In another modification the annular disc d<1> is replaced by a circular disc. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-624049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to replaceable studs for the soles and heels of boots and shoes
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 1947-05-06
Abstract: 624,049. Boot studs. LOTUS, Ltd., and HOUGHTON, E. May 6, 1947, No. 12241. [Class 17 (iii)] A replaceable stud unit of the kind comprising an internally screwed barrel B with ribs or splines b<SP>2</SP> to prevent turning in a sole C, and a screwed stud A, is characterised in that the barrel B is countersunk at the part b<SP>3</SP> to form a conical seat for a corresponding tapered portion a2 of stud A.
Patent GB-1091936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to multichannel telegraphy
IPC: H04L27/14
Filed: 1965-03-24
Abstract: 1,091,936. Telegraphy; frequency discriminators. SIEMENS A.G. March 24, 1965 [March 25, 1964], No. 12362/65. Headings H3A and H4P. A frequency shift demodulator comprises a filter circuit from which are derived two outputs whose relative phase indicates the bit significance. The two outputs pass to a ring modulator, the resultant double current signal triggering a toggle. The relative phases are arranged to be + # and - #. A frequency multiplex system is referred to, in which each channel is as described above.
Patent GB-1532858-A (GB)
Title: Belt drive for record player turntable
IPC: G11B19/26
Filed: 1976-03-26
Abstract: 1532858 Belt gearing AVNET Inc 26 March 1976 [31 July 1975] 12363/76 Heading F2Q [Also in Division G5] In a gramophone with a belt driven turntable in which the turntable with its peripheral flange forms with the gramophone base plate 2 an enclosed space in which the turntable drive flange 18 and two speed motor driven pulley 21 are disposed, the drive belt which is resilient is initially looped over the turntable drive flange 18 and a turntable pin 16 before mounting the turntable and then when the turntable is mounted is transferred from the pin 16 to the drive pulley by rotation of the turntable. Before mounting a belt shifter 26 also in the enclosed space is positioned for turntable drive by the upper pulley and during mounting the turntable is positioned such that the turntable pin carrying the belt is radially in line with pulley 21 and the pulley is within the belt perimeter. On rotation of the turntable the belt first enters the gate 31 of the shifter, then engages the upper pulley and finally slides off the free end of the pin into its drive position with the pin now outside the belt perimeter.
Patent GB-141930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to lubricators
IPC: F16N11/10
Filed: 1919-05-16
Abstract: 141,930. Vaughan, T. E., (Houghton & Co., E. F.). May 16, 1919. Displacement Lubricators; heating lubricant.-A solid or semisolid lubricant is liquefied by steam heat and is displaced by a head of water from a cup having a valved opening at the head of a central outlet tube to an engine cylinder or steam-pipe. The cup is filled with lubricant through an opening c, and water is admitted by a valve h from a pipe i connected to a steam-main above the lubricator. The lubricant displaced by the condensed water passes through a valve b to the tuba e, to which steam from the cylinder &c. has access. The flow is observed through sight-glasses at the sides of a chamber f. An air-relief valve is provided at the end of a passage j communicating with the tube e.
Patent GB-581044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hair nets
IPC: A45D8/40
Filed: 1944-06-29
Abstract: 581,044. Hair nets. OLINER, S. June 29, 1944, No. 12386. Convention date, July 1, 1943. [Class 131] A self-adjusting hair net comprises interwoven strands forming a cap portion of large sized meshes 13 with an opening at the crown and at the bottom, and a number of small sized meshes 14, 18 around the crown and at the neck portion of the bottom opening respectively, with two parallel reinforcing strands 16, 17 extending partly around the circumference of the net at its bottom opening as shown. At selected points a number of extra large sized meshes 15 is formed by eliminating adjoining large sized meshes 13 near the crown opening. Reinforcing strands may also be provided around the crown opening. Specification 531,061 is referred to.