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Patent GB-1011654-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming a disposable pallet
Inventor: BERNER ROLAND A
IPC: B65G61/00
Filed: 1964-05-19
Abstract: 1,011,654. Load-handling pallets. CERAMIC COMBUSTION & ENGINEERING CO. May 19, 1964, No. 20679/64. Heading B8H. In a method of forming a disposable pallet from a plurality of usable individual load units a platform is formed from load units 63 on rollers 29 against a stop 53 with a binding strap 43. Stop 53 is withdrawn and the platform moves on the rollers 29 up to a first indexing stop 65. A sheet of corrugated cardboard 64 is placed on the platform and three rows of load units 62 laid on the cardboard 64. The first row of load units is bound to the platform by a strap 121. The platform is indexed by second and third indexing stops 66, 67 in turn when the second and third rows of load units 62 are bound to the platform by straps similar to strap 121. The platform is fed between rollers 142, 143 and inverted when the rows 62 become runners of the finished pallet. The invention comprises apparatus (Fig. 1, not shown) for carrying out the method. Specification 970,102 is referred to.
Patent GB-1426902-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery
IPC: A44C17/04
Filed: 1973-05-01
Abstract: 1426902 Jewellery D SWAROVSKI 1 May 1973 [3 May 1972 29 March 1973] 20705/73 Heading A3H A component set with jewellery stones consists of stones 7 coated on their underside with a metal film, secured by an adhesive or by soldering into the rings 2 of a mesh support 1. The rings 2 are connected in Tows by bars 3, and alternate rings in rows are interconnected by further bars 4 to form a flexible mesh support, the thickness (s) of which is only a fraction of the height (h) of the back of the stone. The stones 7 can be inserted in the mesh by mechanical means by the use of a vibrating plate 11 with recesses 12 arranged as in the mesh, on to which the stones are sifted. Vibration causes the stones to fall into recesses 12 with their under side downwards, and a plate 13 is placed over their upper faces. On turning through 180‹ plate 11 can be removed and replaced by the support mesh, to which the stones are stuck. Where closer stone packing is required, vibration is unsatisfactory, and the stones are deposited on a plate (14) Fig. 11 (not shown) with closely arranged recesses by multiple transfers from a plate with wider spacings by a vacuum extractor plate 15 prior to transfer to plate 13 as before. The areas of support mesh between the stones may be decorated by coating with adhesive and covering with optically effective material. The components may be inserted or stuck with adhesive into recesses in the jewellery backing.
Patent GB-1483176-A (GB)
Title: Railway tank-wagons
IPC: B61D5/06
Filed: 1974-08-01
Abstract: 1483176 Tank wagons PROCOR (UK) Ltd 1 Aug 1974 [1 May 1973] 20710/73 Heading B7L A railway tank wagon having two axles comprises a barrel member 1 supported along its length by side sills 4 running between headstocks 5 at each end of the wagon and also supported over each axle by a saddle assembly 2 comprising a transverse beam 17 fitting the under surface of the barrel member 1 and two side plates 16 fitting the curvature of the barrel member and positioned laterally externally of the side sills 4. Each headstock 5 has buffers 21 and drawcoupling means 22 from which axial loads are transmitted to the side sills by shear loading of plates 23, each plate 23 being attached to a headstock 5 and to the stems of T-shaped bass 11 in each side sill. The head of each T bar 11 is supported on a pedestal mounting plate 6 at each end of the wagon, and each side sill also comprises another T-shaped bar 12 the head of which is fixed to the barrel member 1 and the stem of which is connected to that of the bar 11 by a filler plate 13. The barrel member 1 is internally reinforced by circumferential supports 9 each positioned over a transverse strengthening member 8 which extends between the side sills 4 to resist lateral buckling of the side sills.
Patent GB-974375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to agricultural mowers
IPC: A01D34/17
Filed: 1962-05-30
Abstract: 974,375. Reaping machines. MASSEYFERGUSON Inc. May 30, 1962, No. 20772/62. Heading A1F. A reaping machine comprises a cutterbar 11 a reciprocable knife-bar 12 slidable upon the cutter-bar and retainers 20 for holding the knives 17 of the knife-bar against the fixed ledger-blades 14, each retainer comprising a bracket 24 on the bar 11, a finger 21 pivoted on the bracket, so as to be movable between a raised, inoperative, position and a lowered position in which it bears against the knife-bar, and a spring 22 on the bar 11 which urges the finger against the knife-bar, the finger having a portion 27 which, when the finger approaches the knife-bar, snaps past the spring and is engaged thereby. The end of the spring 22 is sandwiched between the bracket 24 and the bar 11, the bracket having a projection 25 which enters a hole in the spring to locate it. Each finger incorporates an adjustable grub-screw 31 which bears on the bar 11 to vary the pressure of the finger on the knife-bar. For lifting each finger, a tool 33 may be inserted beneath a shouldered part 32 of the finger.
Patent GB-1512633-A (GB)
Title: Vehiclemounted cranes
IPC: B66C23/36
Filed: 1975-05-22
Abstract: 1512633 Container traffic container loading cranes M I BLATCHFORD 22 May 1975 [10 May 1974] 20780/74 Heading B8Q Vehicle mounted cranes are provided at either end to effect side loading of a container or like load each comprising a vertical pedestal 15 mounted on a carriage 14 traversable along a bolster base 10 and an extension 12 thereof provided at either or both ends. The extension 12 is pivotally mounted so as to be lowerable from a vertical stowed position to a horizontal position in continuation of the bolster 10 where it is supported by a foldable telescopic or collapsible leg 13 which according to the invention forms a further extension of the extension 12. When only one extension is provided a retractible leg 21 may provide stabilization and may fold on a vertical pivot against the side of the vehicle. The pedestal 15 which may be telescopic, has a lifting head 16 attachable by a sling chain 18 to a container at position 19<SP>1</SP> so that the container can be lifted from position 19<SP>1</SP> to above the vehicle platform and the carriage 14 then traversed over the vehicle on to which the container is lowered before the crane parts are retracted to their inoperative positions. The carriages 14 are traversed by a hydraulic motor driving a sprocket wheel engaging a chain or having other drive means. The extension 12 may have a right angled leg 13a, Fig. 4, providing the further extension so that another vehicle can be straddled. In a modified form, Fig. 6, the extendible pedestals 15a are connected by a beam 25 on which bogies 29 run supporting a pulley system 30 connectable to the load 19a which is raisable by a winch 31 driven by an engine-driven pump 26. The bolsters 10 may be mounted so as to be movable lengthwise of the vehicle to alter the spacing of the cranes to suit different load lengths.
Patent GB-1523255-A (GB)
Title: Coal cutter drums
IPC: E21C25/10
Filed: 1977-05-18
Abstract: 1523255 Mineral-mining cutter drums HEELEY (MINING MACHINERY) CO Ltd 18 May 1977 20806/77 Heading E1F A coal cutter drum comprises a shaftmountable central member 1 of square cross section and four pick box-carrying segments 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D. Each segment has a first flange portion 6 exceeding the width of a face 2 of the central member 1, a second flange portion 7 at right angles to the first flange portion 6 and of a width equal to the difference between the widths of the flange portion 6 and the face 2, and a part cylindrical drum portion 8 extending between the remote side edges of the flange portions 6, 7. Such configurated segments when bolted on to the faces 2 of the central member and to each other create a cylindrical drum cutter.
Patent GB-305120-A (GB)
Title: Method of and means for defreezing frozen beef, mutton, lamb and the like
IPC: A23B4/07
Filed: 1928-07-18
Abstract: 305,120. Rayson, A. Jan. 31, 1928, [Convention date]. Restoration of preserved food.- Frozen beef, mutton, lamb, &c. is thawed, whilst it is maintained in revolution, by spraying with warm water, and then treating it in succession with a warm and a cold air blast. The meat is suspended in an insulated chamber 5 by a hook and chain 19 from spindles 14 carried on ball bearings and rotated by bevel gearing 12, 13 from a shaft 9. Warm water, e.g. at 80‹ F., is sprayed on the meat from nozzles 41 supplied by a pipe line 40, and when the meat is thawed warm air, e.g. at 70‹ F., is supplied through the nozzles 41. Alternatively the air supply may be through vertical pipes 20 having perforations 26 for directing the air on the meat, smaller perforations 27 being provided towards the centre so that the rib portion of the carcase will have a larger supply. The bottom of each pipe 20 is closed by a cap having a drainage aperture. The air is withdrawn through perforated pipes 21 from the bottom of the chamber 5 bv a fan 25 in a chamber 6, and is supplied again to pipes 20 through pipes 23. Heating may be obtained by electric lamps 39, which may be disposed in chambers 5 or 6. Means are described for switching on and off the lamps. When the meat is thawed to the bone, cool air from a compartment 7 having ice blocks, or expansion coil or brine cooling means is added to the circulating air by opening valves 34, 35 in the wall separating chambers 6, 7, and the circulation is continued until the meat is dry. In a modification, the air cooling means is disposed in chamber 6. When treating small carcasses, such as lamb, coupling means may be provided to permit the pipes 20, 23 to be drawn closer together. A hot water nozzle may be fitted near the door, for washing the chamber 5.
Patent GB-396550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to variable pitch propellers
IPC: B64C11/36
Filed: 1932-07-23
Abstract: 396,550. Air - screws. SMITH, S. B., 48, Collver Road, Rocky River, Ohio, U.S.A. July 23, 1932, No. 20858. [Class 114.] Variable - pitch air - screws have clutch mechanisms incorporated in the pitch changing gear whereby the latter is automatically disengaged when the pitch reaches its maximum setting. The blades 21 are mounted in hub sockets 15, with ball bearings 26, 28 and are retained in the socket by rings 31 which are provided with cup washers 32. The root of the blade is threaded and on it is screwed a worm wheel which is adapted to be engaged by a worm 37 on a transverse shaft. On the same shaft is another worm 39 which engages a worm 42 on the controlling gear. The controlling worms 43, 42 of the two blades are carried by bosses connected by a tube 44 and are journalled on a screwed spindle 45. Surrounding the spindle is a pinion 50 which is connected with the initial operating gear and which has side claws 55, 56 adapted to engage sleeves 52, 53. These sleeves carry pins 58 which engage a slot 57 in the tube 44 and with blocks 61, 62, when these are moved along threads to the maximum pitch position. On engagement of the pins and blocks, the sleeves 52, 53 are moved longitudinally against the action of springs 54 and the claw coupling engagements 55 or 56 are thereby disconnected. Rotation of the pinion 50 is effected by its engagement with right and left-hand helical gears 67, 68 on the non-rotatable sleeve 64 the sleeve is moved by its pin-and-slot engagement with a pin 74 on an actuating lever 72.
Patent GB-894020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fastener devices for securing a member in a recess in a support
Inventor: PARKIN LESLIE
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1959-06-17
Abstract: 894,020. Screw-sockets and bolt-hole bushes. CARR FASTENER CO. Ltd. June 1, 1960 [June 17, 1959], No. 20873/59. Class 89(1). A fastener device, for securing a member 6 in a recess of a support 9, comprises a base 1 having a plurality of arms extending therefrom, one or more of the arms 2, 4 being formed with outwardly extending prongs 2a, 4a for engaging the wall of the recess and one or more of the arms 5 being formed with prongs 5a for retaining the member 6 when it is inserted between the arms. One or more arms may carry both sorts of prongs. The member 6 may be a nut to receive a screwed foot for attachment to a furniture leg, or may be smooth-bored to receive a plug.
Patent GB-989581-A (GB)
Title: High power steam turbine
IPC: F01D17/18
Filed: 1963-05-24
Abstract: 989,581. Steam turbines. SOC. RATEAU, and SOC. DES FORGES ET ATELIERS DU CREUSOT. May 24, 1963 [June 18, 1962], No. 20901/63. Heading F1T. A steam turbine admission nozzle assembly comprises two or more concentric rings C 1 , C 2 , at least one of which is divided into arcuate sections to which steam can be supplied selectively. Steam supply is through pipes t 1 , t 2 , respectively. The corresponding rotor blades are divided by an intermediate shroud ring, Fig. 3 (not shown). In a modification, Fig. 6, ring C 1  is surrounded by separate segments C 2 , C 3 . The nozzle rings may be divided into any number of segments, some or all of which may be in operation at any one time. The construction reduces blade vibration during partial admission operation.
Patent GB-427469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in valves
IPC: F16K3/24
Filed: 1933-07-25
Abstract: 427,469. Valves. TELCO, P., 6, Gordon Square, London. July 25, 1933, No. 20921. [Class 135] In a valve in which to prevent wire - drawing a plunger 7 co-operates both with a seating 9 and outlet means 11 in a sleeve 10, the outlet 11 consists of a single helical or inclined slot or of two such slots oppositely inclined. The seating 9 is preferably symmetrically constructed so as to be reversible,with threads respectively for screwing into the valve body and on which the sleeve 10 is screwed. The lower end of the plunger may be either part conical or flat ; and the total area of the outlet slots is not less than the valve inlet area.
Patent GB-254898-A (GB)
Title: An improved sanitary closet
IPC: A47K11/03
Filed: 1925-08-21
Abstract: 254,898. Tibbett, W. J. Aug. 21, 1925. Portable dry closets, ventilating.-A closet comprises a pail a, Fig. 1, having an inlet pipe f and funnel c, a spigot c fitting into a ventilator pipe d, and an outflow h through which chemical liquid may pass into a receiver j removably supported by a band k, so that the liquid is available for re-use. The ventilator pipe is fitted with a revolving cowl l and a perforated mica disc n, Fig. 3, to prevent downdraught.
Patent GB-382260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric contact devices
IPC: H01H1/20
Filed: 1932-07-25
Abstract: 382,260. Switch contacts. INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Inc., 120, Broadway, New York, U.S.A.- (Assignees of Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges.; 2, Friedrich Karl-Ufer, Berlin.) July 25, 1932, No. 20965. Convention date, July 24, 1931. [Class 38 (v).] A movable bridging contact-member comprises an insulating member s having a helical spring f passed through it and contact pieces k<1>, k<2> screwed into the ends of the spring. Movement of the member s in a direction at right-angles to the spring caused resilient engagement of the contacts k<1>, k<2> with fixed contacts k<3>, k<4>. The bore in the member s is made conical at the ends to avoid localized bending of the spring and an insulating washer is provided for preventing axial displacement of the spring. Modifications are described in which a pluralityof springs are mounted on one contact carrying member, to engage a plurality of pairs of fixed contacts.
Patent GB-935638-A (GB)
Title: Improved fuel container for a motor vehicle
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 1962-05-31
Abstract: 935,638. Vehicle wheels. R. M. GRAF VON SCHLITZ GENNANT VON GORTZ. May 31, 1962, No. 20968/62. Class 144 (1). [Also in Group XXXI] A motor vehicle comprises a body 3, Fig. 1, suspended upon an axle 1 provided with driving wheels in the form of spherical segments, the fuel tanks 4 also being in the form of spherical segments located within the wheels and rotatably mounted on the axle 1. Weights 5 prevent the tanks from rotating and the fuel is withdrawn through a pipe 29, Fig. 3, leading to a sealing ring 28 surrounding a groove 25 in the axle which is provided with a bore 24 connecting the groove 25 with a groove 27, the sealing ring 27 surrounding which has a pipe 31 leading to the engine and to a filling point. The wheels have iron tyres 6 and auxiliary runners 11 for additional support of the vehicle if the wheels sink into the ground.
Patent GB-591945-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of acrylonitrile
Filed: 1943-12-14
Abstract: Acrylonitrile is prepared by reacting acetylene and hydrogen cyanide in the presence of a catalyst containing a cuprous halide, preferably cuprous chloride, bromide or iodide.  The catalyst may be used for a gas phase reaction, supported on, for example, granular pumice, silica gel, porous calcined bauxite or charcoal, or it may be used in solution as a liquid reacting medium.  In the latter case, using water as solvent, ammonium or alkali metal halides may be present to increase the solubility of the cuprous halide.  Acidification with inorganic acids also increases the solubility.  Metallic copper may also be added to prevent possible oxidation to the cupric state.  To increase the solubility of acetylene and hydrogen cyanide in the reacting medium a mono- or polyhydric alcohol may be added.  In the examples, a gaseous mixture of acetylene and hydrogen cyanide is bubbled through aqueous cuprous chloride containing a little ammonium chloride and hydrochloric acid and also through aqueous cuprous bromide containing a little ammonium bromide and hydrobromic acid.
Patent GB-1147511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to selvedge forming devices for looms
IPC: D03D47/40
Filed: 1966-05-11
Abstract: 1,147,511. Looms. NUOVO PIGNONE S.p.A. 11 May, 1966 [15 May, 1965], No. 20986/66. Heading DIE. Selvedge formation at the inside edges of two widths of fabric which are being woven as a double width on a conventional or shuttleless loom is carried out by two of the selvedge forming devices described in Specification 1142563. The warpless centre part of the double width fabric is cut away by two pairs of scissors mounted upon the temple carrier.
Patent GB-684714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hat storage racks
IPC: A47B55/02
Filed: 1950-08-24
Abstract: 684,714. Hat racks. FAILSWORTH HATS, Ltd., and SYDNEY, E. May 15, 1951 [Aug. 24, 1950], No. 21005/50. Class 52(v) A hat rack comprises two spaced metal frames 11 each having horizontal hat supporting rails 14 and vertical members 15 which divide the rack into compartments. The rails 14 on the rear frame have projections 16 to fit in the crown of each hat. Additional rails 17 on the rear frame retain the hats in their compartments. The front frame is provided with a gate 20 comprising horizontal rails 21 and vertical members 22 corresponding to those on the frame and is slidably secured thereto by rings 23 and held in its upper open position by a hook 24. In the lowered position the rails are substantially mid-way between the rails of the front frame thus preventing insertion or withdrawal of the hats.
Patent GB-825246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to artificial dentures
IPC: A61C13/24
Filed: 1957-08-08
Abstract: 825,246. Dentures. ZEMAN, J. Aug. 8, 1957 [Aug. 10, 1956; Oct. 13, 1956], No. 25109/57. Class 81 (2). A valve assembly for use in maintaining suction to retain a denture in place comprises a valve mounted in a cup-shaped member by means of which it is mounted in the denture. The valve proper comprises a valve member 18 seating against a surface 12 in a cylindrical body 10 so as to prevent communication between a chamber 11 and a channel 13 directed towards the glum ridge. A guide pin 17, attached to the member 18, is movable in a drilling 16 in a closure plate 14, which is also provided with holes 15 for the passage of air. In use, this assembly is carried in an outer cup member 1 which is set in the denture 2 during moulding and to ensure correct positioning of the valve and to provide through communication with the interior of the mouth a rod 5 is passed through holes 4 in the cup during moulding and cemetn 7 is applied in the annular recess 8 to secure the valve. The rod 5 is withdrawn after the moulding is complete, thereby leaving a duct 6 communicating with the holes 4 and interior of the valve. A closed groove extending around that part of the denture which will be in contact with the gum ridge, and examinating with the valve described, is formed by suitably placing a narrow, strip-like insert around the appropriate portions of the mould.
Patent GB-1036070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to current reversing switches
IPC: H01H19/56
Filed: 1963-05-27
Abstract: 1,036,070. Regulating switches. LICENTIA PATENT-VERWALTUNGS G.m.b.H. May 27, 1963 [May 25, 1962], No. 21121/63. Heading H2B. A reversing switch, for example for two traction motors (as in Fig. 1, not shown), comprises in effect four change-over contacts arranged to avoid parallel connection of contacts and may have rotary or rectilinear actuation. In the embodiment of Figs. 2 and 4 four conductive rollers 2 can be rotated through angle α about shaft 3 such that contact b is connected to contact a or to contact c, f is connected to g or to e, and d is connected to e and c or to a and g, respectively. (The two contacts d being interconnected for the use specified.) Fig. 4 shows one roller 2 spring-urged towards arcuate copper contacts Ia mounted on insulation 1b with connecting cable 4. Roller 2 seats between contact inserts 1c and a joint 5 allows small positional correction for self-alignment. In an alternative embodiment (Figs. 5 and 6, not shown) the rollers are mounted with their axes perpendicular to the shaft 3. Spring- urged rollers 9 are moved rectilinearly in the embodiment of Fig. 7 (not shown) to produce a similar switching function to that of Fig. 2. The switch may be operated by electric motor, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromagnetic means. An intermediate " of" position may be provided wherein each roller is in engagement with only one contact.
Patent GB-531410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vending machines
IPC: G07F11/24
Filed: 1939-07-21
Abstract: 531,410. Feeding articles from piles. BRECKNELL, MUNRO & ROGERS (1928), Ltd., and DOLMAN, H. J. July 21, 1939, No. 21186. [Class 117] [Also in Group XVIII] In vending machines of the type in which, on insertion of a coin, trip mechanism releases delivery mechanism operated by a weight, spring, &c. manually operable delivery means is provided to supplement the weight &c. should the articles adhere together. Fig. 2 shows a pile of packets 27 the top one of which is adapted to be forced over a guide 4 by a reciprocating pusher 3 operated by a coin-released weight 2 acting through a rocking lever 9 pivoted to a connecting rod 10. To the lever 9 is pivoted a spring-biassed lever 7 having a tail 11 which contacts with a stud 28 on the lower arm of lever 9. On pressing in a button 5 the tail 11 forces the lever 9 and pusher 3 to complete their movement and push the packet 27 along. In the pre-coin-insertion position of the parts shown, pressure on the button 5 would result only in idle swinging of the tail 11 without actuation of pusher 3. Fig. 4 shows a form adapted to push the bottom packet 18 of a pile through a shoot 30. The spring- retracted button 5 carries at its inner end a pivoted pawl 14 pressed by a spring 15, in cooperation with a tail 29 and a stop 16, into alignment with the length of the button. The pawl 14 bears against one of the crossbars 17, 21, 22 of a weight &c. operated squirrel cage pusher 13. The bottom packet 18 rests on two discs 19 forming part of the cage 13, and, before coin insertion, on the bar 21. If the weight &c. is insufficient to shift the packet 18 when the bar 17 comes against its rear, the bar 22 will by then have entered a notch 24 in the pawl 14 and will transmit manual pressure on button 5 to the cage and packet 18. Pushing the button 5 before coin insertion will cause the pawl 14 simply to slide to and fro beneath the bar 22. Specification 528,463 is referred to.