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Patent GB-1151421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Data Transmission Systems
Inventor: COX HENRY
IPC: H04L27/10
Filed: 1965-04-15
Abstract: 1,151,421. Digital transmission systems. SERCK CONTROLS Ltd. 17 May, 1966 [15 April, 1965], No. 16385/65. Heading H4P. Binary data is transmitted by frequency shift and the duration of each bit is such that it is represented by n cycles of the corresponding frequency. At the transmitter serial data read from a store passes to a transistor oscillator, switching it from one frequency to the other. The oscillator output passes to the receiver and also controls, via a dividing unit (1: n) and counter, the read-out from the store. At the receiver the pulses pass to a store under the control of clock pulses derived from the received signal.
Patent GB-387901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to steam turbines
IPC: F01D25/30
Filed: 1932-06-13
Abstract: 387,901. Steam turbines. AKTIE. BOLAGET SPONTAN, 2, Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm. June 13, 1932, No. 16663. Convention date, July 3, 1931. [Class 110 (iii).] In a turbine of the outward-flow type, funnelshaped shields f are arranged at the ends of the blades of the outer blade rim e in order to separate the exhaust space adjacent to the outer blade rim from the other part of the exhaust space. In the space so defined the exhaust steam rotates in mass and increases in pressure under the action of centrifugal force. Specifications 317,485, 317,863, [both in Class 110 (iii), Turbines &c.], and 380,590 are referred to.
Patent GB-887146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to nuclear reactors
Inventor: BOLTON WILLIAM KENNETH
IPC: G21C5/16
Filed: 1958-05-23
Abstract: 887,146. Nuclear reactors. A.E.I.-J. THOMPSON NUCLEAR ENERGY CO. Ltd. May 7, 1959 [May 23, 1958], No. 16687/58. Class 39(4) The moderator of a nuclear reactor is formed of graphite blocks having vertical channels 7, 8 in opposite faces. Two blocks placed together at the recess 10 form a fuel element channel which is inclined to the vertical as shown in Fig. 3 to produce a zig-zag coolant path. The ridge 11 and groove 12 key the blocks to prevent lateral movement. Spacing between blocks is effected by the raised band round the middle of each block. Specification 887,145 is referred to.
Patent GB-756557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in screw cutting lathes
IPC: B23Q5/48
Filed: 1953-06-17
Abstract: 756,557. Screw-cutting lathes. MANNAIONI, R. June 17,1953 [June 25, 1952], No. 16725/53. Class 83 (3). A lead screw drive for a lathe, which includes a single reversing-mechanism, is characterized in that between the reversing-mechanism and the lead screw a replaceable transmission is provided, the ieversing-mechanism being arranged after a train of reduction gears between the spindle and the lead screw so that the speed of the reversing-mechanism is small relative to the speed of the spindle. The lathe-spindle 12 carries a pinion 13 which drives a shaft 20 through a train of reduction gears 19a-19e. The shaft carries a toothed-wheel 21 which forms part of a reversing-gear 21, 25, 26, and 24, 27. Reversal is effected by a sleeve 23 splined to a shaft 22 on which the wheel 24 runs loosely. Single-engaging dogs on the sleeve and reverse gear-wheels give engagement in one position only. A train of exchangeable wheels 28- 31 connects the reversing-gear to the lead screw 32. Specification 736,001 is referred to.
Patent GB-1102757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vacuum coating methods and apparatus
Inventor: PUTNER TONY IAN
IPC: H01J37/34
Filed: 1964-04-23
Abstract: In a vapour deposition apparatus in which metal from a source 2 is deposited at 7 and a crystal <FORM:1102757/C6-C7/1> 3 monitors the thickness of the deposit through a circuit as described in Specification 1,073,293, the crystal is protected by a magnet 5 or electrostatic plates Fig. 3 (not shown) against charged particles produced incidentally, e.g. by the electron bombardment of the source metal.
Patent GB-595230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in gun turrets
IPC: F41A27/12
Filed: 1945-07-03
Abstract: 595,230. Gun turrets. RICE, E. A. B., ROSE, A. G., NICHOLLS, K. H., CURTIS, S., and ROSE BROS. (GAINSBOROUGH), Ltd. July 3, 1945, No. 16890. [Class 92 (i)] A gun turret, in which the sight is carried by an arm mounted on the turret framework for pivotal movement about axes of training and elevation, is prevented from vibrating when the guns are fired by means of a friction member which is connected to the turret and is arranged to be urged into contact with a similar surface on a rigid reaction member. As applied to the aircraft gun turret described in Specification 577,904 wherein the sighting arm is mounted on a member 11 carried by a bearing 12 in the turret framework 13, the rigid reaction member 14 is attached to a bracket 16 which is secured rigidly to the fuselage of the aircraft. The upper surface of the member 14 and the lower surface of a flange 19 screwed thereto act as friction surfaces against which bear respectively a member 27 and a friction disc 21 both connected to a stud 23 which extends coaxially with the bearing 12 of member 11. A spring 28 urges the friction surfaces into mutual contact, and a rod 24 by engaging in a fixed bracket 26 and in the bracket 22 carrying the disc 21 prevents rotation of the stud 23.
Patent GB-725070-A (GB)
Title: Voltage regulating system
IPC: H02P9/20
Filed: 1953-06-18
Abstract: 725,070. Automatic voltage-control systems. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. June 18, 1953 [July 18, 1952], No. 16907/53. Class 38 (4). The output voltage of a D.C. shunt generator 1 is controlled by a carbon pile regulator 10 having a conventional control winding 17 providing a coarse control and opposed trimmer windings 21, 22 energized from a double-tetrode amplifier 55 in accordance with the output of a voltage-sensitive bridge 24 providing a fine control. The bridge 24 includes a temperaturelimited diode 23, the filament of which is connected across the generator output and which shunts a relay 73 so that if the filament fails the bridge and amplifier are disconnected from the auxiliary A.C. supply which is rectified to provide the necessary supplies. The resistancecondenser network 48, 49 is connected across the diode 23 to improve stability.
Patent GB-114402-A (GB)
Title: An Improved India-rubber Enema.
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 1917-11-17
Abstract: 114,402. Campbell, Achnach, & Co., and Rowe, T. Nov. 17 1917. Hose and flexible pipes.-The suction and deliverv tubes of indiarubber enemas are reinforced to render them non-collapsible by surrounding them with a coiled wire c with the exception of extensions b<1>, b<2> which may be attached to or form part of the rubber tubes and are adapted to carry the suction piece e and the nozzle d. The whole is coated with rubber and vulcanized, after which the parts d, e are inserted. Cord, strips of fabric or other known strengthening-devices, may be employed in place of the wire.
Patent GB-1149759-A (GB)
Title: Thin film inductor elements
IPC: H01F17/00
Filed: 1966-04-18
Abstract: 1,149,759. Etching. XEROX CORP. 18 April, 1966 [30 April, 1965], No. 16982/66. Heading B6J. A layer of Cu, Ni or A1 on an insulating substrate has a resist applied to it, e.g. xerographically or by silk screen printing, and is etched to form a spiral. Cu may be etched with a ferric chloride solution. Insulating material subsequently deposited in the interstices of the spiral and over the Cu, Ni or A1 may be partially removed by etching. Preferably the insulating material is a ferrite.
Patent GB-645318-A (GB)
Title: Sealing of closures for containers
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 1948-06-24
Abstract: Compositions for lining closures in glass or metal containers comprise a resin, a plasticizer in which the resin is soluble only at elevated temperatures and a filler in such proportion that the composition will withstand a force of 3G at room temperature without flow.  Specified resins are polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer and specified plasticizers are dioctyl phthalate alone or containing zinc resinate, tricresyl and tributyl phosphates.  Suitable fillers are metallic oxides, talc, magnesium and calcium silicates, calcium carbonate, slate flour, cotton floc, wood flour, lignin, ground cork, hard rubber dust and ground thermosetting plastic waste.  The compositions may also contain heat stabilizers, e.g. that known under the name "Stabelan." In the process, the ingredients are ground and after application the compositions are heated to flux and then cooled.ALSO:Closures for glass or metal containers are lined by extruding through an orifice into a rotating cap a plastic composition comprising a resin, a plasticizer in which the resin is soluble only at elevated temperatures and a filler in such proportion that the composition will withstand a force of 3 G. at room temperature without flow, rotating the cap at a speed to produce a thrust greater than 3 G. to smooth out inequalities in the plastic lining, heating to flux the composition and allowing the cap to cool.  Specified resins are polyvinyl chloride and a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate and specified plasticizers are dioctyl phthalate, tricresyl and tributyl phosphates.  Suitable fillers are metallic oxides, talc, calcium carbonate, magnesium and calcium silicates, slate flour, cotton floc, wood flour, lignin, ground cork, hard rubber dust and ground thermosetting plastic waste.  The lining machines should have high pressure delivery and the caps may be rotated at 400-500 r.p.m.
Patent GB-1247136-A (GB)
Title: Multiple lavatory unit including a bath etc.
Inventor: BUCHER RENE
IPC: A47K3/18
Filed: 1970-04-09
Abstract: 1,247,136. Bathroom lavatory units. R. BUCHER. April 9, 1970 [April 10, 1969], No. 17016/70. Heading A4N. A lavatory unit 1 comprises a generally trapezoidally cross-sectioned body member 20 mounted for rotation about a horizontal longitudinal axis 9 on pivots 18, with a bath 8 extending inwardly from a first longitudinal face of the body member and other washing facilities extending inwardly from at least one other longitudinal face of the body member. The other washing facilities may include one or two juxtaposed basins 11 and 12 in a longitudinal face 10, a child's bath (13) Fig. 2 (not shown) and an adjacent working surface in another longitudinal face, and a recessed storage area (14) in the remaining longitudinal face. The body member may be rotated manually or by means of an electric motor to bring the required face uppermost where it is locked by means, not shown. The distances of respective faces from the axis 9 are different such as to give the required height for each washing facility in its working position. During rotation the body member 20 is sprayed with water by nozzles (25); further nozzles (not shown) may supply a drying medium e.g. warm air. Waste pipes from each washing facility are arranged to project from one end of the body member, Fig. 3 (not shown) and are formed to discharge into the bottom of a semicircular V section channel (24) when the respective washing facility is uppermost. The channel (24) and a sloping drainage channel 2a extend longitudinally beneath the body member and each discharges via a syphon trap (2b). Water is supplied from a mixing unit 6 via taps 17 and outlets 7.
Patent GB-1477577-A (GB)
Title: Mans or womans trousers
IPC: A41F9/02
Filed: 1975-04-24
Abstract: 1477577 Waistbands HEINECKE & KLAPROTH 24 April 1975 [16 Aug 1974] 17063/ 75 Heading A3V Trousers 1 have a front closure and a waistband 2 of inner 4 and outer 3 strips of material having elactic properties peripherally sewn to each other by an upper chain-stitch seam 5 and to each other and also to the trouser leg part by a lower chain-stitch seam 6, belt loops 7 for receiving a belt being sewn to the outer waistband strip 3. The material of the waistband 2 and trousers 1 may be jersey. Loops 7 may be included in the lower seam 6 connecting the strips 3, 4 and the trouser leg part. Pocket bags 8 may be of extensible material or lining material cut on the bias. Loop 10 fits the prong of the buckle.
Patent GB-1150130-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for inspecting cigarettes for leaks
IPC: G01M3/26
Filed: 1967-04-13
Abstract: 1,150,130. Testing cigarettes. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. 13 April, 1967 [18 May, 1966; 23 May, 1966], No. 17114/67. Heading A2C. In an apparatus of the type in which cigarettes are tested for leaks by subjecting the interior of the cigarette to air under pressure different from the pressure outside the cigarette, and variations in air flow caused by leaks in a cigarette are monitored, the montitoring means comprises fluid amplifier means having a power stream, first and second output channels, and a control input communicating with the gas pressure in the interior of the cigarette and adapted to divert the power stream from the first output channel to the second output channel in response to said gas pressure, and means responsive to a predetermined quantity of output in the second output channel and being capable of rejecting a leaky cigarette. A known type of testing drum is used in which testing air is supplied to one end of the cigarettes through retractable tube means mounted in one end plate of the rotating drum to which the cigarettes are held by suction and from which faulty cigarettes are subsequently ejected by compressed air. Several fluid amplifier circuits are disclosed including a combination comprising a Schmidtt trigger and flip flop amplifiers co-operating with NOR gates, and a combination of fluid amplifiers connected in cascade. Compressed air for ejecting faulty cigarettes may be supplied directly from the output of the fluid amplifier, or indirectly by feeding the amplifier output to a pneumatic switch that operates an electrical relay (as already present on some existing machines) that switches a separate compressed air supply.
Patent GB-103631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines with Rotary Sleeve Valves.
Inventor: GODFREY RACE BAMFYLDE
IPC: F01L7/04
Filed: 1916-11-29
Abstract: 103,631. Godfrey, R. B. Nov. 29, 1916. Valves.-A water-cooled internal-combustion engine has a rotary sleeve valve 10, Fig. 1, extending around and below each cylinder jacket 8 and provided at its lower end with a driving worm or toothed wheel 14. An outer jacketed casing 3 surrounds the sleeve 10 and is fixed to the crank case. The worm-wheel 14 somewhat overlies the worm 15 in order to keep the sleeve 10 pressed against a siioulder 16 at its upper end. The sleeve 10 may be made in three parts, as shown in Fig. 7, connected loosely together by keys 24, 25; this arrangement prevents side thrust from the worm from being imparted to the part 10b which contains the valve ports. The keys 24, 25 are of soft metal and will shear if the upper part of the sleeve seizes. In a modification, the engine has three cylinders each provided with four pairs of openings communicating with common inlet and common exhaust pipes, and each sleeve valve 10 has four corresponding ports. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement of packing-rings surrounding the cylinder jacket 8, comprising two compression rings. 36, 39 and an expanding split ring 37 held against rotation and formed with ports registering with the valve ports and the openings in the cylinder. The ring 37 presses outwards against the sleeve 10.
Patent GB-1369887-A (GB)
Title: Tufting machines
IPC: D05C15/24
Filed: 1972-04-13
Abstract: 1369887 Tufting machine EDGAR PICKERING (BLACKBURN) Ltd 23 March 1973 [13 April 1972] 17128/72 Addition to 1318222 Heading D1G A tufting machine, including mechanism (not disclosed) for feeding yarns 2 at a higher or lower speed to selected needle 1 under pattern control to produce high or low tufts, has oscillating looper hooks each having spaced upper and lower bills 20, 21 facing in a direction opposite to that of the travel of the backing cloth 3, the upper bill 20 only entering the loop just formed by a needle 1, the upper bill being hook shaped and is provided with a lower surface 11, adjacent the tip, along which the loops travel towards a slot between the two bills, loops under tension due to low speed feed being drawn through the slot to produce low pile loops while loops associated with high speed feed and hence not under tension move past the slot on to the lower bill 21 to produce high pile loops, knives 9 and 10 being provided to sever the tuft loops. The loopers may be made of two parts secured together.
Patent GB-835412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermoplastic containers
IPC: B65D23/02
Filed: 1956-06-04
Abstract: <PICT:0835412/III/1> <PICT:0835412/III/2> A thermoplastic container, e.g. a collapsible tube, has a protective coating 14 on the whole of its interior surface except for a marginal area 15 at one end where the container is to be sealed.  Fig. 1 shows a cylindrical polyethylene container with a plug closure 16 fused to the body wall 10 over the non-coated area 15.  In Fig. 4, the non-coated area is folded and sealed by a clip 21.  The coating may be polyvinyl alcohol, nitrocellulose, or water solutions or emulsions of soluble polymers.  The internal surface of the container may be pre-treated by an oxidizing flame, oxidizing liquids or gases or a high voltage corona discharge to enhance adhesion of the coating.  The coating may be applied by filling the inverted container to a determined level and allowing it to drain through the open head 12, by spraying through an axially moving or rotatable nozzle, or by rollers, brushes, &c. The part to be left uncoated may be covered by a collar during coating.
Patent GB-329860-A (GB)
Title: Piston rod guide for vacuum and other brake cylinders
IPC: B60T13/46
Filed: 1929-06-04
Abstract: 329,860. Hardy, Maschinenfabrik und Giesserei Akt.-Ges., Geb. Jan. 9, 1929, [Convention date]. Bushes. - In a stuffing-box 5 for a vacuum-brake cylinder, which is provided with the usual packing 8, a short, flanged guiding- brush 10 is provided at the outer end of the box, in addition to the usual neck bush 9. The bush 10 serves also to prevent the entrance of dirt and frost.
Patent GB-683641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the suspension of trailer and like vehicles
IPC: B60G11/14
Filed: 1950-07-10
Abstract: 683,641. Spring suspensions. WOODROYD TOOLS, Ltd., ISHERWOOD, F. P., and ECROYD, J. W. July 2, 1951 [July 10, 1950], No. 17183/50. Class 108 (ii). In a spring suspension system for trailers and like vehicles, the vehicle body or frame e is carried on the ends d of two levers c, one at each side of the body or frame, the levers pivoting at a mid-point about the vehicle axles a, and the other ends f of the levers being connected to tension springs g stretched between the ends f and parts e of the body or frame, the arrangement providing that each wheel moves slightly backwards against spring tension when it meets an obstruction. When the vehicle is loaded from the position shown, the lever c moves towards a vertical position. The axles a are stub-axles. The springs g may be of metal or rubber.
Patent GB-186404-A (GB)
Title: An improved wooden panel
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 1921-06-23
Abstract: 186,404. Butler. J., and Kauri Timber Co., Ltd. June 23, 1921. Materials, special, for boxes.-A composite panel for boxes &c. comprises a frame 2 having secured to one or each side thereof the marginal portions of a veneer or thin wooden sheet the central portion of which is flat and the veneer or either or both of the two veneers being indented or impressed inwardly towards the opposite side of the frame. A panel comprising two veneers 4, 5 is illustrated, the marginal portions of the veneers being spaced apart by the frame 2 which provides a thickened portion for nailing while the central portions 7 of the veneers lie flat against each other forming a two-ply centre portion; one of the veneers may be wholly flat. The veneers are secured together and to the frame by adhesive coatings or staples &c., or by staples &c. and adhesive, and the veneers have their grain running at right-angles to each other.
Patent GB-386227-A (GB)
Title: Stand for bon-bon glasses and like containers
IPC: A47F1/14
Filed: 1932-06-21
Abstract: 386,227. Stands. KIELLAND, E., 31, Toiengaten, Oslo, Norway. June 21, 1932, No. 17513. Convention date, June 25, 1931. [Class 52 (v).] A stand for glasses and like containers for sweets comprises frames for supporting the individual glasses at the bottom, sides, and ends thereof, which are secured detachably at each side to carrying posts. Frames 1, Fig. 3, interconnected by posts 2 at each side are bent upwardly at the ends 3, 4 and contracted inwardly at the middle part 5 to house the glasses 6. The posts 2 each consists of a base member 7, Fig. 1, to which is secured a tubular member 8. At the top of the tubular member is arranged a curved support 9 in which the sides of two adjacent frames 1 are placed. Within the tube 8 is fitted a guiderod 10 upon which is placed a further tubular member 12 at the top of which is provided a guide-rod 11 to co-operate with another tubular member 13 for adding to the height of the stand. The supports 9 are shaped so that when the frames 1 have been inserted therein the tubular member 12 will lock the frames in position.
Patent GB-1389686-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 1972-04-17
Abstract: 1389686 Two part couplings R F OXLEY 17 April 1972 [6 May 1971] 17527/72 Heading H2E Small connectors are made capable of relative rotation and tilting while maintaining contact. A plug comprises a rod 2 and a ball 6. The socket comprises resilient blades 8, 9 which engage diametrically opposite points on the ball 6. A PTFE sleeve 13 increases contact pressure. Holes 11, 12 or a groove locate the ball 6 in the socket and retain them together until the socket is tilted more than a certain amount. The rod 2 has a portion 3 with grooves, threads or a rough surface to provide a frictional fit in a board 5. The plug may provide a waterproof feedthrough connection through the board 5. A conductive strip (not shown) may be inserted between the board 5 and a shoulder 4, or a wire (not shown) may be soldered to the plug. An alternative plug 60 engages a conductive strip 58 on a board 59 and is held by a clip 65 of resilient synthetic material. Another plug (40, Fig. 4, not shown) snaps into a hole in a board or is fitted into a bush (46) in a metal chassis (47). Two balls (50, Fig. 5, not shown) may be mounted back-to-back on a board (48).