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Patent GB-1476038-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod handle assemblies
IPC: A01K87/08
Filed: 1975-04-21
Abstract: 1476038 Fishing rod handle assembly COLUMBIA PRODUCTS CO 21 April 1975 [14 May 1974] 16438/75 Heading A1A A fishing rod handle assembly comprises a collet 22 having a rod receiving socket 26 and being slidably received in a passageway 19 extending through a housing 12, and a reel clamping pawl 38 is pivotally mounted on the collet and is provided to clamp the mounting foot of a reel in a reel seat 15 in response to rotation of an internally threaded collet nut 30 in the external thread of housing 12, whereby the collet 22 is moved from right to left of Fig. 2 and a slotted portion of the collet is compressed inwardly to engage a rod butt 24. A flange 34 on the collet has surfaces 33, 61 for engaging a cam surface 32 on the collet nut and an annular stop face 35 in the housing respectively to limit movement of collet 22. Pawl 38 has a -head 55 slidably received in a slot 56 in the reel seat, side walls preventing rotation of the head 55 and hence collet 22. The mounting foot of a reel 50 is received in a recess 51 of reel seat 15 and a recess 53 of pawl 38. The rod and reel may be mounted on the handle simultaneously or independently. Preferably four slots 28 are provided in the collet 22. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 4). the collet 122 has a flange 134 shaped to fit in a groove 147 of a collet nut 130 so that rotation of collet nut 130 in either direction leads to positive engagement and hence longitudinal movement of the collet 122 and pawl 138.
Patent GB-111114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tilling Implement.
IPC: A01B33/08
Filed: 1917-11-09
Abstract: 111,114. Motorkultur Akt.-Ges. Nov. 9, 1916, [Convention date]. Cultivators.-To adjust the depth of working of a rotary cultivator d without varying the inclination of its frame, the driving-axle c carries bosses or disks f on which wheels g, h of different sizes may be detachably secured. The axle c is driven from a motor a through a shaft b mounted in a bearing frame e, the shaft b also driving the cultivator d. For surface work, the large wheels g with narrow treads are used, and for deep cultivation, smaller wheels h with wide treads are substituted for the wheels g. For working over rows of high plants, very large wheels are fitted and the tilling-drum is replaced by a number of smaller drums driven by and suspended from the cross shaft on which the drum is normally mounted. The implement may be steered by a beam provided with handles which is secured to an extension of the bearing frame e. This bearing may be adjusted so as to be conveniently controlled by an operator walking on the left-hand side, the right-hand side or directly behind the machine.
Patent GB-355744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in volume controlling device for automatic phonographs
IPC: G11B17/24
Filed: 1930-05-28
Abstract: 355,744. Automatic gramophones. DEHN, F. B., 103, Kingsway, London.- (Mills Novelty Co. ; 4100, Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, U.S.A.) May 28, 1930, No. 16503. [Class 40 (ii).] An automatic gramophone is provided with means for automatically controlling the volume according to the record being played, whereby the volume from a loud record may be reduced. As applied to a gramophone constructed with a number of radiating record supports 26, Fig. 1, which are moved successively into operative engagement with a pick-up 43 delivering through an amplifier 45, Fig. 5, to a loud-speaker 50, the shaft 24, Fig. 1, carrying the record supports is fitted with a collar 61 carrying slotted studs 59 in which radially adjustable plates 58 are mounted each corresponding to a record support. The plates 58 corresponding to records on the supports whose volume is to be reduced are adjusted radially outwards, and when such a record is moved into playing position the protruded plate closes spring contacts 48, 49 whereby a resistance 47, Fig. 5, is shunted across the output circuit 56, 57 of the pick-up during the playing of that record. Non- protruded plates do not close the contacts 48, 49 so that the output from corresponding records is influenced only by the manually adjustable resistance 46 across the pick-up circuit.
Patent GB-144487-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for cutting and controlling twine used in the parcelling up of goods
IPC: A47F13/04
Filed: 1919-07-02
Abstract: 144,487. Metcalfe, E., and Dunwell, W. July 2, 1919. String holders.-In a device for holding and cutting twine for parcelling goods, a ball or cheese of twine is secured upon an extension 4, Fig. 1, of a bracket 3 supported by a suspension rod 2, the bracket 3 carrying a cylindrical casing 1, Figs. 1. and 2, within which are rotatably mounted a drum 8, arranged to draw up the free end of the twine after severance, and a drum 7 provided with a cord or chain 9 carrying a twine cutter 12. The twine from the ball 5 passes through a tensioning- device 18, then through an eye 19 in the drum 8, and finally through a fixed eye 20. When the free end of the twine is pulled down, the drum 8 turns slightly and causes a cam 23 to move out of action a retaining-pawl that normally prevents rotation of the drum 7. Rotation of the drum 8 is stopped by a bracket 24 on the drum 8 engaging a stop 25 on the drum 7, and the drum 8 then remains stationary during further drawing- off of the twine. When the parcel has been tied, the cutter 12 is pulled down, thereby rotating the drum 7 against the action of a coiled spring 15. On release of the cutter, the spring 15 causes the cutter to return to its raised position; at the same time, a pawl carried by the drum 7 turns the drum 8 and draws up the free end of the twine. The cutter 12, Figs. 1 and 4, comprises a cylindrical holder, which has a double-edged blade fixed in it, and is formed with side gaps for the passage of the twine to the edges of the blade.
Patent GB-439207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the conveying of slurry
IPC: B65G53/30
Filed: 1934-06-02
Abstract: 439,207. Pumps for slurry. JORGENSEN, M., VOGEL-, 24, B³lowsvej, Frederiksberg, near Copenhagen. June 2, 1934, No. 16517. [Classes 102 (i) and 102 (ii)] [See also Group XXX] Material in the form of slurry is conveyed through a pipe 3 by means of a pump 1, and during conveyance has compressed air blown into it at 9 in order tc increase its volume and velocity and to change its consistency. The pipe 4 connecting the compressor plant 2 to the pipe 3 has a non-return valve 5. The pressure of the slurry is indicated by a gauge 6, and in order that the pump may be stopped when the pressure reaches a predetermined value, the pointer of the gauge is connected to the starter for the pump motor by an electrical relay. A safety valve 7 connects the pipe 3 with the suction side of the pump through a pipe 8.
Patent GB-168855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tabulating devices for typewriting machines
IPC: B41J25/18
Filed: 1921-06-16
Abstract: 168,855. Leidenroth, G. Sept. 8, 1920, [Convention date]. Tabulating-mechanism; tabulating- key actions. - In denominationaltabulating mechanism, tabulating-keys impart differential movements to a stepped member having graded lostmotion engaegment with a series of denomination stops. Preferably, the stepped member consists of a series of sectors G secured to a shaft J and formed with faces g<1> of progressively increasing size and inclination from left to right of the series. The sectors G are separated by sectors H. The faces g<1> co-operate with noses d<1> formed on denomination-stop levers D mounted on a shaft e'. The denomination keys N are secured to plungers provided with lugs n<1> for engaging rollers m<1> carried by arms M on the shaft J. The keys have a uniform stroke, and the arms are disposed in different angular positions to afford graded lost-motion between the lugs and the rollers. On operating any of the denomination keys, the associated denomination stop as well as all the denomination stops to the left thereof are projected. The denomination stops and the keys are engaged by returning-springs F, P, respectively, and the shaft J is provided with a returning-spring K. The keys operate carriage-releasing mechanism. The whole mechanism may be mounted in a detachable casing E.
Patent GB-497333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to light weight concrete blocks and the like
IPC: B28B1/50
Filed: 1937-06-15
Abstract: Blocks of frothed concrete to be laid with the direction of frothing horizontal, instead of vertical may be cast in moulds 25 x 150 cms. base and 150 cms. high, having one large side and the top end removably secured by bolts, clips, or the like.  After frothing, the mould is closed by the lid, laid down with the removable side uppermost, and the mass is cut up into blocks. Alternatively, the blocks may be cast in an ordinary mould but so that the direction of frothing will be at right-angles to the intended vertical direction when the blocks are laid.  The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also the provision of marks on the blocks to indicate the direction of frothing or laying.  This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-219677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to glass working apparatus
IPC: A47L13/32
Filed: 1924-07-11
Abstract: 219,677. British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Brown, C. A., and Nielson, A. C.). July 23, 1923, [Convention date]. Shaping glassware after formation.-Relates to means for severing blown glass articles, such as electric lamp bulbs, from the tubing or the surplus neck portion to which they are attached, and consists in directing a sharp flame against the article along the desired plane of separation to cause a fusion and severance, and subsequently playing a flame on the severed edge while the article is being moved away from the tubular body. The apparatus comprises a ring burner consisting of two semicircular portions 12, 13, Figs. 1 and 3, having orifices on its inner circumferences by which flames are directed towards a common centre when the segments are brought together. The burners are mounted on arms 20 pivoted to a hub 28 which is loosely mounted on a hollow shaft 33 and is prevented from rotation by a standard 31. The hollow shaft 33 is supported by a collar 36 having a roller 40 which rides on a cam 41 mounted on a central shaft 53. Thus rotation of this shaft causes the shaft 53 to rise and fall and, therefore, the parts 12, 13 of the burner to recede from or approach one another. The shaft 33 has pivoted to its upper end a pair of grippers 44, and these grippers are connected by links 43 with a rod 42. The rod extends through the hollow shaft 33 and is raised or lowered, to open or close the grippers, by means of a cam 51 on the shaft 53. The shaft 33 is rotated by means of a pinion 56 which is feathered on the shaft and is driven from the central shaft 53. In operation, the grippers 40 hold a bulb 10, as shown in Fig. 1, which is to be separated from a tube 11. The grippers rotate the bulb and the burners 12, 13, which are closed by springs 29, direct gas flames against the neck of the bulb. The flames cut through the glass and the grippers are then lowered to draw the bulb away from the tube. The burners, which descend with the grippers, melt the film of glass, which gathers behind the bulb, and leave the severed edge glazed and rounded. The grippers and burners are then opened and the bulb is directed into a shoot by a blast of air from a nozzle 66. The device may be used in conjunction with the machine described in Specification 14209/15.
Patent GB-1010599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fuel cell elements
IPC: H01M8/08
Filed: 1962-05-02
Abstract: 1,010,599. Fuel cells. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION. May 2, 1962 [May 8, 1961], No. 16780/62. Heading H1B. A fuel cell element comprises two frames of electrically-insulating material, each holding a carbon plate, between which it is intended to supply electrolyte, the outer faces being for fuel gas and oxidant respectively. The arrangement is such that gas oxidant and electrolyte ports extend through the element and the two frames are joined face to face via an 0-ring seal that is arranged to open the correct ports to the correct faces by running inside or outside the ports. The gas face (12) is shown and the 0-ring 38 extends outside gas ports 14, 16, 18, 20 (the two latter being outlets), but inside 60, 62, 64, 66 (oxygen) and 40, 42, 44, 46 (electrolyte).
Patent GB-823364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to nuclear reactors
IPC: G21C3/30
Filed: 1947-06-25
Abstract: 823,364. Nuclear reactors. UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. April 8, 1948 [June 25, 1947], No. 16824/47. Class 39(4). A fuel element for a nuclear reactor comprises a plurality of extended bodies containing fissile and/or fertile material, and a common carriage framework of small competitive neutron absorption supporting the bodies in spaced array. In one arrangement, Fig. 1, the element comprises a number of sheathed uranium rods mounted in holes in a block 1 of graphite. As shown in cross-section in Fig. 6, each uranium rod 2a may be enclosed between two thin sheets of aluminium 3, 4. In another arrangement, Fig. 3 (not shown), the uranium rods are U-shaped, both ends of each U being mounted in holes in a graphite block. A row of uranium rods 2b, Fig. 8, may be sheathed within a single pair of aluminium or staniless steel sheets 3a, 4a, and a plurality of such rows may be supported horizontally on sliding racks of tubular steel, Fig. 9 (not shown) ; the racks may if desired be fixed to a graphite sled. Uranium oxide or carbide may be used in place of uranium, or thorium or its compounds may be used as a fertile material.
Patent GB-250795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wardrobe trunks
IPC: A47B61/06
Filed: 1925-07-01
Abstract: 250,795. Wheary, G. R. July 1, 1925. Wardrobes.-A trunk adapted to stand on end for use as a wardrobe, has two sections of equal width hinged longitudinally. One section terminates above the floor level and a projecting portion 41 on the other section forms the lower end of the trunk. The shorter side is opened in use and is supported by a folding leg 40 pivoted thereto. A tripping lever 94 on the leg is actuated by contact with the edge of the front panel 45 of the fixed lower end of the trunk to move the leg into operative position and lock it in place on opening the trunk, and to reverse these operations when the trunk is closed. When the leg is folded the moving section is supported on the upper surface 105 of the fixed lower end by antifriction means such as a wheel or roller 109.
Patent GB-1363803-A (GB)
Title: Rotary mower
IPC: A01D34/66
Filed: 1972-04-12
Abstract: 1363803 Mowers MASCHINENFABRIK FAHR AG 12 April 1972 [16 April 1971] 16944/72 Heading A1F A swath plate 6 is mounted on a beam 3 of a mower having two counter rotating cutters 1, 2 and is formed with a vertical wall having a leading portion 8 extending rearwardly and diagonally to the direction of travel, a central portion 11 extending substantially parallel to the direction of travel and a similar diagonal rear portion 12 so as to minimize the danger of cut material being re-cut by the cutter 2. Horizontal guiding surfaces 9, 13 are provided respectively on the lower edges of the portions 8 and 12 to facilitate the formation of a swath.
Patent GB-204372-A (GB)
Title: Improved device for securing petrol tins, tool boxes and the like in position upon motor road vehicles or other conveyances
IPC: B60K15/06
Filed: 1922-06-20
Abstract: 204,372. Hawksworth, P. June 20, 1922. Petrol and like cans and receptacles, detachably securing to running boards. - Petrol cans, coal-boxes e and the like are secured by a lower headed edge in a frame having three upstanding edges a<3> adapted to engage over the head and a bar b of oval or round section eccentrically mounted so that when rotated by the lever c it will grip the can. The end of the lever c may be secured to a flange d<1> on the frame. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 108,930.
Patent GB-746849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical contact springs for contact operating devices
IPC: H01H63/02
Filed: 1953-06-19
Abstract: 746,849. Electromagnetic relays. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. June 19, 1953 [June 24, 1952], No. 17038/53. Class 38(5) A contact spring has a slot located near the contact end so shaped as to allow rotation of a card passing through the slot and to position positively said card against movement longitudinally of the spring. A selector comprises several sets of contact springs 20 and an actuating bar 4. Between pairs of contact spring sets lie fingers 32 so that operation of bar 4 normally has no effect on the contact springs 20 as seen in Fig. 6. When the finger 32 is displaced by a selection means not shown it acts as an interponent between the bar 4 and the selected set of contact springs, as seen in Figs. 7 and 8. - The contact springs are assembled in a card 23 of insulating material, Fig. 3, a partial rotation of the card engaging the sides of the springs in notches 24 in the card. The end of the card 23 engages in a notch in a return spring 26 which locks the card against accidental rotation
Patent GB-1495876-A (GB)
Title: Railway locomotive bogie
IPC: B61F3/06
Filed: 1976-04-27
Abstract: 1495876 Bogies GENERAL STEEL INDUSTRIES Inc 27 April 1976 [17 Feb 1976] 17046/76 Heading B7L A three-axle bogie comprises a frame having side members 7, end members 9, 11, and transoms 13, 15; a bolster comprising side members 25 and end members 27, 29 overlying the transoms; and motors M 2 , M 3 , M 4  mounted on transoms 13, 15 and end member 11, respectively, and driving the axles 2, 3, 4 through gears G 2 , G 3 , G 4 , so that in operation the motor reactions will tend to raise or lower the entire bogie frame simultaneously and avoid the transference of load between axles. The bolster is pivotally mounted on the bogie frame by means of a central longitudinal extension 39 carrying a downwardly directed stub axle 41 engaging in a seating 37 in a corresponding extension 35 of the transom 13. The vehicle U is mounted on the bolster by springs 52 and is connected to the bolster at each side by two rods 75, the axes of each pair of rods intersecting at rail level. The lower ends of the rods are connected to bell crank levers 89, 91 pivotally mounted on the bolster side members and joined by links 99.
Patent GB-568940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to exhaust valves of the poppet valve type of internal combustion engines
IPC: F01L3/08
Filed: 1943-10-22
Abstract: 568,940. Valves. AUSTIN MOTOR CO., Ltd., and HAEFELI, J. C. Oct. 22, 1943, No. 17394. [Class 7 (vi)] To cool an exhaust valve, the stem a is surrounded by a shroud F separate from the valve guide and spaced from the valve stem, the shroud shielding the valve stem from the hot gases in the exhaust passage E. As shown, the shroud is screwed into the cylinder head C and may be formed of metal or porcelain &c., but in a modification, the shroud is integral with the cylinder head. A gap H is left between the end of the shroud and the valve guide D to minimise heat transference.
Patent GB-482358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric motor control
IPC: H02P1/02
Filed: 1936-06-23
Abstract: 482,358. Controllers. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. June 23, 1936, No. 17448. Void. Convention date, June 24, 1935. [Class 38 (iii)] Combination of resistances.-In a finely graded control for direct-current traction motors, a resistance D is consecutively connected in parallel with resistances C<1>, C<2> &c. connected in series with the motor armature, - and a drum controller is provided which on rotation first decreases the resistance D stepwise and then cuts out the resistance C<1> and connects the resistance D in parallel with the resistance C<2> before again reducing the resistance D in steps. In the final position of the controller the whole of the series resistance is shortcircuited. The motors are then switched over from series to parallel, the last of the resistances C<1>, C<2> &c. preferably corresponding to the value of the first parallel position. The same resistances may be used for the short-circuit brake. Preferably, two drums are provided, of which one switches in or out the resistances C<1>, C<2> &c. while the other varies the value of the resistance D.
Patent GB-744789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to safety arrangement for pressure vessels
IPC: F16J13/24
Filed: 1953-06-24
Abstract: 744,789. Doors for resisting fluid pressure. WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION. June 24, 1953 [July 8, 1952], No. 17574/53. Class 123(1) [Also in Group XXIX] A safety arrangement for a pressure vessel 10 having a door 11, 12 and air operated steam inlet and blow-down valves 22, 23 respectively comprising a locking pin 18 normally spring-biased to lock the door and coupled to a diaphragm 97 responsive to air pressure through a control valve 13 actuated by, e.g. a diaphragm 40 resporisive to pressure within the vessel, and coupled to a slide valve 26 which is opened and closed respectively - when the pin enters or leaves the door '12, -and an air line 25 connecting the valves 22, 23 to an air pressure source 16 via the slide valve. A three-way hand valve 32 is' positioned as shown to permit pressure air to exhaust from lines 31, 33, and the low-pressure in the vessel acting on the diaphragm 40 allows a spring-loaded lever to operate the valve 13, i.e. to open a ball-valve controlling communication between lines 33 and 36, and close a single beat valve controlling the exhaust from line 36 leading to the diaphragm 97 for opening the locking bolt 18. If the door is properly closed, the spring 19 moves the bolt 18 to lock the door and a piston valve 26 connected to the bolt opens to allow pressure air from 16 via three-way diaphragm-operated valve 35 and and lines 27, 25, 24, 24<SP>1</SP> to open and close respectively the diaphragm-operated steam inlet and blow down valves 22, 23 so that pressure increases within the vessel and valve 13 closes line 33 and opens line 36 to exhaust. To open the door, the valve 32 is positioned to connect lines 16, 34, 31, 33 so that diaphragm-operated valve 35 closes line 16 and opens lines 27, 25, 24, 24<SP>1</SP> to exhaust to respectively close and open the valves 22, 23. When the pressure within the vessel decreases to a safe level, the valve 13 allows pressure air. via valve 32 and lines 34, 33, 36 to lift the diaphragm 97 and bolt 18 so that the door may be opened. In another embodiment the valves 32, 35 are replaced by single manuallyoperated three-way piston valve and a time controlling mechanism is placed at the junction of the lines 24, 24' and 25.
Patent GB-883471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to grating spectographs
Inventor: KROPLIN PETER
IPC: G01J3/18
Filed: 1958-06-02
Abstract: 883,471. Spectrographs. ZEISS JENA, CARL VEB. June 2, 1958, No. 17597/58. Class 97(1). A spectrograph has a rotatable plane grating and a concave mirror for forming a diffraction spectrum on a photographic plate and includes a device for projecting an image of a wavelength scale on the spectrogram, said device including a lens, a reflecting surface on the plate carrying the grating and the concave mirror. In the form shown light rays from an entry slit 1 are reflected at 2 on to a concave mirror 3 and thence diffracted by a rotatable grating 4 back on to the concave mirror whereby a diffraction spectrum is imaged on a light sensitive plate 5. In addition, an image of a wavelength scale 6, illuminated by a lamp and condenser arrangement, is formed on the light sensitive plate 5 by a projection lens 9, a reflecting surface on the plate carrying the grating 4 and the concave mirror 3.