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Patent GB-122386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine, Anti-aircraft, and other Guns.
IPC: F41F1/08
Filed: 1917-11-16
Abstract: 122,386. Arter, J. J. B., and James Cycle Co. Nov. 16, 1917. Machine guns. - Relates to firing-mechanism for multibarrel machine and other guns in which the cartridges are held in a clip carried by a breechclosing member during insertion, discharge, and ejection, the breech-closing member having spring-pressed firing-pins which are simultaneously struck by a hammer when this is released to fire the gun. According to the invention, the breechclosing member carries spring- pressed extracting fingers which co-act with the interior of the gun casing to retain and release the clip. The cartridges 6 are carried in an annular clip 3 which is inserted through an upper door 5 and pushed forwards, to load the eartidges 6 into the barrels 2, by a disk 7. This disk carries spring-controlled firing-pins 8 and is moved up to and away from the barrels by a screw 13, the nut 14 of which is rotated through bevelgear 16, 15 and a hand-wheel 17. Firing is effected by a spring-controlled plate 9 which moves forward to strike all the firing-pins simultaneously when released by a trigger 27. After firing, the hand-wheel 17 is operated to move the disk 7 rearwards and extract the cattridge clip which is held by spring-controlled fingers engaging the portion 23 of the breech casing. The clip is automatically released, during the withdrawal of the disk 7, by the outward movement of the fingers into an enlarged part 22 of the breech casing.
Patent GB-125029-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Toy.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN MORAN
IPC: A63H17/36
Filed: 1918-11-08
Abstract: 125,029. Murphy, J. M. Nov. o, 1918. Mechanical toys.-Model ships, " tanks," &c. mounted on wheels are moved over a rough surface in an intermittent manner by means of oscillating claws engaging the surface. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1, 4, and 5, a boat A provided with a pair of wheels B<1> is fitted with a vertical spindle d carrying a frame C on which are formed backwardly projecting claws c', c<2>. The spindle carries a pulley D at its upper end which can be oscillated by a thread F passing round it. The frame C is pivoted to a cross bar e on the spindle. The thread passes through a wire guide carried by a sleeve g. In a modification, the wheels B<1> are placed in advance! of the claws, and the latter are driven through gearing from a smaller pulley.
Patent GB-710509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to structural elements for turbo-machines such as compressors or turbines of gas turbine engines
Inventor: KENT NELSON HECTOR
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 1951-08-02
Abstract: 710,509. Turbine and compressor blades. ROLLSROYCE, Ltd. Aug. 1, 1952 [Aug. 2, 1951], No. 18369/51. Class 110(3) [Also in Group XXII] An assembly for use in a machine such as a compressor or turbine of a gas turbine engine comprises a pluarality of blades of a blading stage and a shroud structure in which the blade roots are mounted, the shroud structure comprising an annular or part-annular sheet metal skin 12 which constitutes a part of the wall of the working fluid annulus, and an annular or part-annular sheet metal member connected to the skin disposed coaxially therewith and having a portion radially spaced from the skin. The root ends of the blades project through slots in the skin and the end surfaces of the roots abut against and are secured as by welding to the radially spaced portion of the annular member. In Fig. 1, blades 10, 11 of two blading stages are mounted in the shroud structure and the part-annular member comprises a flange 15 spot-welded at 19 to the skin 12. two radiallyextending flanges 16 and two axially-directed flanges 17. The blade roots 10a, 11a project through slots in the skin 12 and abut against the flanges 17 to which they are secured by tack-welding 18. The flanges 20 of channel section members which are disposed with their bases 21 radially disposed are secured to the ends of the skin 12, a locating tube 24 and distance piece 25 being disposed between the bases of the two channel members. The whole assembly is mounted in a tubular main casing 23. In a second embodiment, Fig. 2, a channel-section member 26 is supported on the skin 12, the axial flanges 28 on the radially-disposed flanges 27 being spot-welded to the skin at 29. Blade roots 10a, 11a of two blade rows pass through slots in the skin 12 and are connected by welding at 30 to the base 26 of the channel. Alternatively, apertures may be formed in the base 26 opposite the blade root ends which are tack-welded to the edges of the holes. The ends of the blade roots may be hardened for example by a cyanide process the ends then being ground square and a hardened end so used to punch the associated slot in the skin.
Patent GB-780898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in dry gas meters
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH EDWARD
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1955-06-27
Abstract: 780,898. Gas meters. BEGWACO METERS, Ltd. June 6, 1956 [June 27, 1955], No. 18470/55. Class 54. The flag rods a and b of a dry gas meter are connected by crank arms c and links d to the crank pins f of the double-throw crankshaft e driving the meter index and links h driving the meter valves j are connected to members i which are eccentric to the axes of the crank pins and are disposed and proportioned so that the curve of the gas delivery is smoothed out. The eccentric members i may be made angularly adjustable. Rods k fulcrummed on the flag rods constrain the valves to move in a circular track about the axes of the flag rods. Specification 697.361 is referred to.
Patent GB-857192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to car roof luggage racks
IPC: B60R9/045
Filed: 1956-06-15
Abstract: 857,192. Making vehicle luggage racks; bolted joints; jointing by stamping. DRANSFIELD, H. June 17, 1957 [June 15, 1956], No. 18511/56. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). [Also in Groups XXV and XXXII] In a car-roof luggage rack, Fig. 1, the tubular luggage supporting members 1 are connected to the side or end rails 4, 4a by means of bushes 2, Fig. 2, which are secured in the ends of the members 1 by rolling or pressing the members 1 into annular grooves 3 therein. Each bush 2 is provided with a projecting portion 2a which fits into a hole 5 in the side or end rail 4, and the bush is held in position by an engaging screw-threaded stud 7 passing through a hole 6 in the said rail. A spring-looking washer 8 is disposed between the rail 4 and the stud head, and a spring clip 9 is provided having a dome-shaped blister 9a for enclosing the stud head to prevent the stud working loose. In a modification, Fig. 4 (not shown), the groove 3 is slightly oblique so that when the member 1 is deformed it engages the groove to resist relative rotation of the parts. If the diameter of the member 1 is larger than the diameter of the rail, a smaller diameter tubular extension is secured in the end of the member 1 to receive the bush. The extension may alternatively be a solid rod, the end of which is reduced to the same diameter as that of the portion 2a which it replaces. Specification 740,489 is referred to.
Patent GB-453970-A (GB)
Title: Improved construction of machine or apparatus for cleansing the outsides of casks, barrels and the like
IPC: B08B9/08
Filed: 1935-06-28
Abstract: 453,970. Cleaning casks. GREEN, W. 0., 20, Culverhouse Gardens, Streatham, London. June 28, 1935, No. 18542. [Class 21] A machine for cleaning the outsides of barrels comprises a frame 1, Figs. 1 and 2, carrying two shafts 2, 3 each of which has two pairs of rubber-covered rollers 4, 5 adapted to support a small or a large cask. Shaft 2 is driven by a belt 7 from a motor &c. The cask is lifted from the rollers by a frame 8 having pillars 9 and rollers 10 which contact the barrel and a stem 11 is pivoted to a lever 13 actuated by a pedal 15. A post 16 slidable in the upper part of the frame 1 carries a plate 17 to which brushes 18, 19 are adjustably secured, preferably by holders 20, 21 having screwed posts 22, 23 engaged by nuts 24. For small casks a single brush 25 is employed. Plate 17 carries guide posts 29 on which weights 30a are mounted to ensure contact between the brushes and the cask, the weights also limiting the downward movement of plate 17. Side brushes 32 are carried on slidable members 31 actuated by a curved lever 38 engaging between rollers 37, the arrangement being such that vertical movement of plate 17 produces lateral movement of brushes 32. The brushes 32 are adjustable vertically in grooves in their holders 35 by screws 36. A valve 42 supplying water to sprays 42<a> is controlled by the movement of plate 17 through a spring plunger 43. Plate 17 is actuated with lost motion from the lifting device 8 by a rod or rods 44. Sloping tracks 48, 49 facilitate feeding and removing of the barrels. Depression of pedal 15 disengages the brushes and stops the water supply; raising of the pedal engages the brushes and opens the water valve.
Patent GB-186998-A (GB)
Title: An improved universal joint or coupling
IPC: F16D3/24
Filed: 1921-07-08
Abstract: 186,998. Spratt, H. Hart-. July 8, 1921. Universal joints. - In universal joints, two members having mutual driving-means are held in contact with a spherical member interposed between them, and have anti-friction rollers or balls so disposed beween the driving-means that their radial axes remain co-planar, whereby, it is stated, uniform velocity is transmitted to the driven member when the shafts are inclined. Sleeves a<1>, a<2> have flanges b, b<1> internally and externally curved to engage a ball a and a two-part ring g<1>, g<2>. The flanges are provided with alternating claws, between which are interposed conical rollers e pivoted at f to the ball a and engaging by stems f<1> a groove in the ring g<1>. In a modification, Fig. 7, the ball a is replaced by a partly spherical ring a', the two-part ring g<1>, g<2> by a three-part structure h, h<1>, h<2> held together by rings h<4> sprung into grooves h<3>, and the rollers may be replaced by balls i seating in depressions in the part a<3> and between the parts h, h<1>.
Patent GB-149906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to funeral caskets or coffins
IPC: A61G17/00
Filed: 1919-05-14
Abstract: 149,906. Moorhouse, W. May 14, 1919. Coffins.-A seamless coffin, formed from a blank of metal &c. by pressing or stamping in dies, is formed with longitudinal and transverse corrugations d, e at a suitable distance from its upper and lower edges and with blocks or projections g, h on the sides and ends for receiving the mounts or fittings. The corrugations are filled in on their inner surfaces with strips l of wood, to which strips n, o are fastened, the lining and shroud being fixed to these latter strips and the usual padding being placed between the lining and the sides a and ends b. The bottom may be formed with corrugations f, which may be filled with wood to which a wooden lining may be attached. The lid s is formed from a blank by pressing or stamping and is provided with flanges u and pendent lips r which fit into grooves t in the upper strips n, a cement being placed in the grooves to make a tight joint. The lid is secured by screws passing through the flanges u into the strips n. A name or breast-plate v, or a projection to which an ordinary plate may be fixed, is formed on the lid. The coffin may be painted &c. or covered with a woven textile material. Specification 149,442, [Class 83 (iv), Metals, Working], is referred to.
Patent GB-585024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pipe joints
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 1945-07-20
Abstract: 585,024. Fireproof pipe joints. AVIMO, Ltd., and STEVENS, H. C. M. July 20, 1945, No. 18677. [Class 99 (i)] A fireproof pipe joint consists of a rubber or like sleeve c surrounding the pipe ends d, a non- metallic, non-inflammable divided sleeve a, and a metal band clip f which can be tightened to complete the joint. The sleeve a has an internal flange b at each end adapted to close the sleeve c on' the pipe, and is fitted with annular ridges h to keep the band clip in position; it is provided on its inner surface with grooves e, Fig. 2, into which the material of the sleeve c is deformed on tightening the clip by means of the worm g.
Patent GB-832669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to independent wheel suspensions
Inventor: HALFORD GEORGE
IPC: B60G3/06
Filed: 1958-06-11
Abstract: 832,669. Road vehicle spring suspensions. FORD MOTOR CO. Ltd. June 11, 1958, No. 18679/58. Class 108(2) The vehicle wheel suspension unit described in Specification 658,387 is modified by arranging the axis of telescopic strut 3, 4 to intersect the axis of the control arm 2 at a point nearer the vertical plane passing through the centre of ground contact of the wheel 1 than the pivot 8. As shown, the two axes intersect at point 10 in said plane.
Patent GB-907994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a method of processing printing formes
IPC: G03F7/18
Filed: 1960-05-27
Abstract: 907,994. Etching. BEKK & KAULEN CHEMISCHE FABRIK G.m.b.H. May 27, 1960 [June 10, 1959], No. 18869/60. Class 100 (2). In the copper plate printing process in which plates are coated, exposed, developed and etched a plurality of plates are simultaneously subjected to the process whilst being held rigidly together as a unit. As shown, curved printing plates are fastened on axially apertured cylindrical members 1, 2, 3 which are secured to one another by mounting on a hollow spindle 5 and applying nuts 6 against washers 7. Collars 4 are applied intermediate the members 1, 2, 3 the joints between the collars and members being covered by a film 8 of synthetic plastic. To assist by vacuum the mounting on the coated unit of the picture patterns the collars 4 have holes 10 through each of which extends a connecting piece 11 with hose 12 the ends of which are applied to the edges of the associated patterns. The air is exhausted through the spindle bore 9. The members 1, 2, 3 may be of different diameters in which case the collars 4 are made to suit.
Patent GB-1221215-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing means for dispensing slurry droplets containing metallic powder and carrier liquid
IPC: H01G9/00
Filed: 1968-02-01
Abstract: 1,221,215. Droplet dispensing. P. R. MALLORY & CO. Inc. 1 Feb., 1968 [1 Feb., 1967], No. 18887/70. Divided out of 1,221,214. Heading B8N. The subject matter of this Specification is substantially the same as that described in Specification 1,221,214, but the claims are concerned with a droplet dispensing device comprising a housing having a capillary tube extending downardly therefrom, means for supplying carrier liquid into the housing at a substantially uniform rate and vibratory means for assisting flow of slurry into the capillary tube.
Patent GB-314083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lasting tacks
IPC: A43B23/20
Filed: 1929-06-20
Abstract: 314,083. British United Shoe Machinery Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Zetzsche, A.). June 22, 1928, [Convention date]. Nails, spikes, and tacks. - A lasting-tack is used in the manufacture of shoes the uppers of which are secured to insoles by cement, the tack being removed after the cement has set. The tack has two stem portions 16, 18 between which is a flange 20 adapted to bear on the end of the portion 16 is used for driving the tack in and also for withdrawal.
Patent GB-354927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for producing wire strands
IPC: D07B3/06
Filed: 1930-06-21
Abstract: 354,927. Machines for making wire ropes and cables. CALLENDER'S CABLE & CONSTRUCTION CO., Ltd., Hamilton House, Victoria Embankment, London, and HILL, H., of Callender's Cable Co., Belvedere, Kent. June 21, 1930; No. 18972. [Class 109.] In a machine for stranding together wires to form a non-circular pre-spiralled strand means are provided for driving one or more of the rolls forming the stranding die so that the power required for feeding the strands to the die is distributed between the die and the take-up capstan. The die preferably comprises two or more peripherally grooved rolls 40, 41, driven by gearing 57, 81, 83, 93, 95. A slipping coupling comprising a pulley 101, provided upon the shaft of each of the rolls 40, 41, is interposed between each of the rolls 40, 41 and the gearing 57, 81, 83, 93, 95 to enable the amount of power applied to each roll to be varied.
Patent GB-1530306-A (GB)
Title: Dry dock
IPC: B63C5/04
Filed: 1976-05-07
Abstract: 1530306 Automatic control T KOYAMA and S KOYAMA 7 May 1976 [9 May 1975] 18977/76 Heading G3N [Also in Division B7] A dry dock has bilge blocks 1 which are raised by fluid jacks adapted to slide a shoe 102 up a plane 101a on a base 101, keel blocks 2 in which is located at least one bottoming detector 3, e.g. a spring-loaded magnetic plunger (17) and a proximity switch (1a), Fig. 3 (not shown), to engage a ship's hull, a water-level detector 4, e.g. a magnetic float (24) and a proximity switch (25), and a circuit to control the supply of fluid, e.g. compressed air, to the jacks 14 in response to signals from the detectors 3 and 4. In operation, when a ship is docked, the water level is lowered until the detectors 3 and 4 are actuated, fluid is then supplied to the jacks to lift the blocks 1 until they engage the bottom of the hull, and the hull is supported by friction at the plane 101a. Telltale indicators, e.g. lamps, indicate the operating condition of the switches (19), (25).
Patent GB-722219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the polymerisation of vinyl compounds
Inventor: WILKINSON ERNEST MALCOLM
IPC: C08F2/18
Filed: 1952-07-28
Abstract: In the suspension polymerization of vinyl compounds, e.g styrene, methyl methacrylate, or mixtures such as styrene and divinyl benzene, styrene and ethylene dimethacrylate, methyl methacrylate and divinyl benzene and vinyl acetate and divinyl benzene, one or more basic pyrophosphates of calcium, magnesium, zinc, cobalt, nickel, mercury(ic), manganese, copper(ic), aluminium and iron(ic) are used as stabilizers and the pH is maintained at or above 7.  The basic pyrophosphates have a molar ratio of metal oxide to P2O5 of less than 3 : 1.  They may be added as such, or prepared in situ by mixing excess of a soluble metal salt with an aqueous solution of the normal pyrophosphate.  Examples are given of the aqueous suspension polymerization of styrene with divinyl benzene and ethylene dimethacrylate using benzoyl peroxide as a catalyst, at 75-80 DEG  C. with calcium, manganese and cobalt pyrophosphates as stabilizers to yield hard granular polymers.
Patent GB-1045152-A (GB)
Title: Rotational casting of hollow articles from heat mouldable materials
IPC: B29C41/46
Filed: 1963-05-14
Abstract: 1,045,152. Rotational casting. RUBBERMAID Inc. May 14, 1963 [Dec. 19, 1962], No. 19051/63. Heading B5A. Rotational casting apparatus for moulding hollow articles comprises a mould which during moulding, is rotated about a first horizontal axis and at the same time is rocked about a second axis transverse to the first. The mould has a jacket through which a heating medium, e.g. oil is circulated for a certain interval after which a cooling medium, e.g. cold oil is circulated therethrough. The mould is rotated by an electric motor through a chain-and-sprocket drive and is rocked by a second electric motor through a linkage including a pitman link which is adjustable to vary the extent of the rocking motion.
Patent GB-419516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to apparatus for treating water
IPC: C02F1/34
Filed: 1934-06-27
Abstract: In apparatus for treating water, as described in Specification 391,865 and comprising one or more glass bulbs, containing mercury and a gas under low pressure, which are agitated to produce relative movement between the mercury and the bulb, the bulbs are supported in a frame which is oscillated through a small angle about a horizontal axis by a water wheel rotated by the water under treatment.  The vessel shown comprises a base 12, a cylindrical wall 14 of glass of sheet metal and a cover plate 16, the parts being held together by bolts connecting the base and coverplate.  The frame for supporting the bulbs 10 comprises two pairs of plates 68, with apertures to receive the necks and bottom portions of bulbs, the <PICT:0419516/III/1> plates being clamped by means of spacers 64 and nuts 66 on a vertical rod 62, fixed to a cross-head 58.  The cross-head has sockets engaging spherical bearings 56 on standards 54 secured to a plate 26 which closes a shallow cylindrical box formed in the base 12.  The casing 34 of a water-wheel 36 is secured to the underside of the plate 26.  Water for treatment is supplied through either of openings 28, 30 in the base, enters the casing 34 tangentially to rotate the wheel and pass through openings in the plate 26 into the body of the casing.  The treated liquid leaves through an opening 52.  An eccentric cam 74 on the shaft of the water-wheel engages vertical cheeks on a plate 70 fixed to the spindle 62 and causes the frame supporting the bulbs to oscillate on the bearings 56.  The speed of the water-wheel can be controlled by means of a byepass valve 78 to the plate 26, a spring 80, which tends to close the valve being connected to an adjusting nut 96 by a bell-crank 84, a push rod 86, a bell-crank 88 and a rod 90.  The entering water is caused to pass through a gauze filter 98.  The frame is weighted with lead to reduce buoyancy and its balance can be adjusted by means of a strip 106 of lead arranged between nuts 66 on the spindle 62.
Patent GB-1435061-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for precisely controlled dilution of fluid samples
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 1974-05-01
Abstract: 1435061 Dilution of gaseous sample for analysis MELOY LABORATORIES Inc 1 May 1974 19097/74 Heading G1B Apparatus for continuous dilution of fluid, samples, as for example in the dilution of flue gas samples for SO 2  determination, comprises a housing 12, 14 having a fluid-permeable wall 60 separating fluid spaces 48, 50 at opposite sides of the wall, passages 28 or 30 connected to one of the spaces for the supply and exhaust of fluid, the passage having a thickness cross-dimension perpendicular to the flow direction therein that is very small relative to the remaining cross-dimensions of the passage so that fluid flows therethrough as a thin sheet, and means which may comprise a heating coil 77 for regulating the temperature of the fluid in the supply passage. In the embodiment shown, source gas enters at 40, flows through the annular passage 28 between cup-shaped core member 26 and its housing 12, and is pumped away via 54. Carrier gas enters at 42, flows through the corresponding annular passage 30 and is pumped away via 56. An analyzer device may be connected between port 56 and the pump to determine the concentration of diffused gas in the carrier stream Fig. 6, (not shown). The membrane which may be of polytetrafluoroethylene may be supported on both sides by polytetrafluoroethylene-coated stainless steel mesh screens Figs. 4 and 5, (not shown).
Patent GB-222253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pin tumbler locks, and latches
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1923-07-26
Abstract: 222,253. Walsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd., and Harrison, W. G. July 26,1923. Locks, revolving-barrel; preventing release by destruction.-Means for preventing illicit release of a revolving barrel lock by wrenching it round comprise a stamped metal plate with lugs engaging the fin containing the pin tumblers and pointed lugs for engaging the woodwork of the door, this plate being situated between the face of the door and the usual rose plate. The rose plate E is held in position by a flange on the outer part a of the casing of the revolving barrel lock A and completely covers in the plate F, which has sharp corner lugs f adapted to bite into the outer face of the door and secure the plate against rotation. The plate secures the barrel lock A against rotation by engaging its fin h between a pair of lugs g. In stamping out the plate F, tongues j are left and these are bent at rightangles to the plate to fit the inner surface of the hole drilled in the door so as to position the plate correctly,