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Patent GB-1491242-A (GB)
Title: Clamped assemblies comprising a clamp and at least one tube or tubular structural member
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 1974-01-21
Abstract: 1491242 Clamped assembly; clamped assembly AIRFLEX CONTAINERS Ltd and CDD HICKEY 16 Jan 1975 [21 Jan 1974] 02649/74 Headings E2A and E2B A clamped assembly comprises a tube 10, Fig. 1 and a clamp 12 having clamping parts 14, 15 which are hinged together at 16 and have bored portions 22, 24 respectively which receive a key 26 of elliptical cross-section, the rotating of which effects the tightening of the clamp. The tube has spaced-apart singularities 21, which may be depressions for example, and the clamping parts have complementary spaced-apart singularities 20, which may be protruberances for example. In an embodiment a clamping unit comprises the clamp 12 and a clamp 13, the part 14 of each being welded together at 18 and having a strengthening plate 19 welded thereto, and the tube 10 and a tube 15 being mounted at right-angles to each other. In another embodiment a single clamp having parts 40, 41 Fig. 3 holds tubes 43, 44 in axial alignment and a seal 46 is provided. A gap 45 is provided between the tubes and the seal is forced therein by a ridge 47 of the clamp.
Patent GB-142542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to locking devices for automobiles
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1919-02-03
Abstract: 142,542. Lieberg, O. S., and Lieberg, F. W. Feb. 3, 1919. Locking while standing.-A locking-device for the steering-gear of autombiles comprises two similar members C, D having bolts C', D<3> adapted to engage radial holes in the steering-column B, a spring C<x> enclosed in a sleeve C' which urges the members C, D towards each other, and a lock E to maintain the bolts C<3>, D' in locking engagement with the steering-column. The device is pivoted to the upper end of the steering-column A, for example by a lug A' in which the sleeve C<1> is mounted. Fig. 2 shows the device in the position it occupies when the steering is free. The lock E comprises a sleeve C' on the member C carrying alternately-disposed washers E' and tumbler wheels E<2>; the sleeves and washers are slotted to admit freely projections D<5> on a stem D<4> which enters the sleeve, and these projections lie normally within the thickness of the washers, the stem D' being prevented from withdrawal by the tumbler wheels E<2>. These wheels are slotted also to correspond with the slots in the washers E' and sleeve C<4>, and their slots may be turned into line with those in the washers by the aid of letters around the periphery of each tumbler wheel and marks F on the members C, D. When so set, the members C, D may be drawn apart to free the gears.
Patent GB-784633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cigarette cases
IPC: A24F15/20
Filed: 1954-01-28
Abstract: 784,633. Cigarette cases; powder compacts. KIASHEK, G. Nov. 22, 1954 [Jan. 28, 1954], No. 2671/54. Class 18. A combined cigarette case and powder compact includes a holder 34 for cigarettes hinged on the hinge pintle of the cigarette case lid 31. The compact comprises an inner container having a flanged surround. 8, one edge of which engages under the compact lid hinge 5a, the flange of the opposite edge having deformations fitting in corresponding deformations in the front wall 1b. A clip 12 for a lipstick is secured to the compact by lugs fitting under pressed out portions of the compact base (not shown). The catch 11 holding the inner compact lid may be as described in Specification 616,111 [Group XXV]. The outer compact lid 4 includes a mirror 6. Hooks 18 are provided for a carrying handle.
Patent GB-984571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to detectors of smoke and other fluid suspensions
Inventor: WELLS RALPH WESTON
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 1961-01-23
Abstract: 984, 571. Photo-electric smoke detectors; turbidometers. GRAVINER MANUFACTURING CO. Ltd., and WILKINSON SWORD Ltd. Jan. 23,1962 [June 23, 1961], No.2674/61. Headings G1A and G1X. The invention relates to apparatus for detecting smoke or suspensions in a fluid stream and in the embodiment shown comprises a cylindrical casing 10 having a housing 17 containing a light source 11 and two lenses 12, 13 which focus a light beam 14 at a point 15 on the axis of the casing at the centre of an open-ended box formed by four photo-electric cells 16 of the photoresistive type. Air or other fluid to be investigated is directed in a stream down an annular passage 20 having a final nozzle portion which produces a conical jet of fluid whose apex is coincident with or close to the focus 15 of the light beam 14 so that smoke or other particles will disperse light on to the cells 16. The output from the cells 16 may be used through a relay circuit to control an audible and/or visual warning device, or for greater sensitivity a transistor amplifier (Fig. 2, not shown) may be used. For test purposes a lamp 19 is mounted on the casing 10 and in an alternative arrangement (not shown) a spherical light absorbing member is mounted so that it can be turned to position a reflecting surface in the path of the beam 14 thereby projecting light on to the cells 16.
Patent GB-574731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in metal-to-glass seals
IPC: H01J5/20
Filed: 1944-02-14
Abstract: 574,731. Uniting metal to glass. M-O VALVE CO., Ltd., and TREMLETT, L. Feb. 14, 1944, No. 2742. [Class 36] A seal between a copper plate 2 and a glass tube 1 is effected by means of a collar 3 of nickel-iron or like metal having its plain tubular portion 4 sealed to the glass and its flanged end 5 soldered &c. to the plate. The metal used for the collar 3 is of similar thermal expansion as the glass ; and, the solder used is preferably of hard character, e.g., substantially wholly of copper and silver. Specifications 392,421 and 448,727, [both in Group XI], are referred to.
Patent GB-634290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shoe upper conforming machines
IPC: A43D21/12
Filed: 1948-01-30
Abstract: 634,290. Toe-end lasting machines. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO., Ltd. (United Shoe Machinery Corporation.). Jan. 30, 1948, No. 2756. [Class 17 (i)] The machine described in Specification 520,194 is modified to last shoe uppers to insoles which have no upstanding sewing lip to serve as a guide in positioning the shoe lengthwise and transversely in the machine. A retarder 30, Figs. 3, 4, replaces the gripper of the earlier machine and is positioned so as to serve, by contact with toe end of last, before the lasting operation commences, Fig. 4, as an end gauge, and is shaped to extend around the extreme toe end of the shoe so as to position it widthwise in the machine. The retarder is secured by screws to a support 34 which is suspended by screws 36 on arms of members 38 mounted for vertical swinging movements on the opposite ends of a rod 40 supported in a holder 4 carried at lower end of rod 6. Also supported in the holder 4 is a plate 2 of such size and'shape in relation to edge of insole that margin of upper may be lasted against it in upstanding relation to shoe bottom with its edge bent outwards by a flange 3. This plate is adjustable heightwise as in Specification 520,194 and also lengthwise and laterally in its holder 4. A toe rest 26 clamps the shoe against the plate 2 and a heel rest prevents longitudinal displacement of the shoe during the lasting operation which is performed by a pair of cam-operated wipers 28 constructed and operated as in the earlier Specification, except that the cams may be shaped to move the wipers further inwards over the insole. A hold-down device 78, of arcuate shape to engage the toe end of the insole between the edge and the plate 2, is mounted on a screw 82 in a block 80 pivotally mounted on the rod 40. The hold-down is adjustable to correct height by a screw 84 which bears on a surface 86 of holder 4, being held in adjusted position by a spring 88, compression of which is adjustable. The arrangement is such that, before lasting, the retarder 30 is prevented from swinging about the screws 36 by engagement of support 34 with block 80 and, during the lasting operation, it is swung heightwise during upwipe by the action of the wipers 28 against the resistance of springs, and after upwipe, is swung still further about its axis to withdraw the retarder from the wipers by a cam-operated mechanism connected to the members 38 of the retarder support. The hold-down 78 presses the margin of the toe end of insole on last bottom until just after wipers 28 have started their inward movement over the insole, when it is withdrawn, by engagement of a cross-member 48 on the mechanism which withdraws the retarder from the wipers with an adjustable screw 96 on the block 80. A binder wire may be applied about the toe of the shoe to hold the upper in position during setting of the cement.
Patent GB-113645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tank-barges or Ships.
Inventor: HEYL GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: B63B25/10
Filed: 1917-02-26
Abstract: 113,645. Heyl, G. E. Feb. 26, 1917. Air casings and water-tight casings, non-structural.-Tank barges or ships for oil or other liquid cargoes of the kind comprising a number of circular, square, or other tanks assembled together with bow and stern adjuncts, are characterized by the employment of old or disused tanks or boilers coaxially or otherwise connected and arranged with or without an exterior ship-shape plating. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, disused boilers A are used; a diametral deck a<1> divides the interior into an upper buoyancy chamber, accommodating the crew, and a lower cargo space divided by a longitudinal bulkhead a<2> and by transverse bulkheads. A rail guarded superstructure E, and bilge keels F to minimise rolling, are also fitted. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 5 and 6, disused square tanks or short cylindrical boilers L with their axes vertical are assembled within a double-skinned hull. Additional buoyancy and stability are imparted by side-cylindrical floats M.
Patent GB-347289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to advertising devices
IPC: G09F23/04
Filed: 1930-01-27
Abstract: 347,289. Advertising on blotting pads. LEWIS, J., Marconi House, Strand, London. Jan. 27, 1930, No. 2817. [Classes 3 (i) and 3 (ii).] A blotting,pad of the rocker type adapted for advertising is provided with one or more translucent faces carrying advertising matter, an internal electric lamp, and means for illuminating the lamp automatically when the pad is used. The operating means preferably comprises a spring-,pressed plunger 13 connected to the upper loose part 10a of the handle and passing through, the,body 10 of the handle and a lower metal screwed part 11, this plunger being adapted, when the handle is gripped, to engage a spring'contact 6 which is mounted on, but insulated from, a cross-bar 5 into which the part 11 is screwed. The switch device thus formed is connected in series with the lamp 3 and a battery 2, the circuit being completed through the part 11, the bar 4, and the metal casing 1 in which the lamp-holder is mounted.. The top 12 of the pad may comprise a translucent plate with advertising matter formed thereon, . or else an opaque plate with cut-out portions backed by paper or other translucent material carrying advertising matter. Instead of a pressure operated switch, a sealed tube containing mercury and internal contacts may be employed, this device being adapted to operate when the pad is tilted. The battery 2 may be made in the shape of an advertised article.
Patent GB-1261021-A (GB)
Title: Automatic control method for machine tools
Inventor: SHARP ROYDS
IPC: B23Q15/28
Filed: 1968-01-18
Abstract: 1,261,021. Machine tool details etc. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORP. 17 Jan., 1969 [18 Jan., 1968], No. 2841/68. Heading B3B. [Also in Division F1] In a lathe any workpiece size error is compensated for by measuring the workpiece 10 Figs. 7 and 11 by air gauges 25, 26, supplying a signal to a summator 27, which controls pneumatic pistons 20, 21 via a pneumatic logic circuit 28, 32, 33, the pistons in turn controlling the radial position of tool 11. The lathe is pivoted on an arm 13 at 12, and its position is controlled by a roller 14 movable against a spring 15 by a screw 17, the screw having a ratchet wheel 19 which is actuated by the pistons 20, 21. Gauges 25, 26 are movable relative to the workpiece by a piston 29.
Patent GB-1077660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to memory matrices
Inventor: HENSON VICTOR RONALD
IPC: G11C5/04
Filed: 1966-01-21
Abstract: 1,077,660. Magnetic storage apparatus. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. Jan. 21, 1966, No. 2890/66. Heading H3B. A three-dimensional magnetic store comprises a plurality of magnetic storage matrix planes 31, 33, 35, 37, Fig. 3, interleaved with insulating boards 32, 34, 36, 38 each projecting from the stack formed by the matrix planes and carrying access circuitry on the projecting portions, the boards projecting outside the stack to different extents so as to facilitate serving of the access circuitry. Each matrix plane has ferrite ring cores associated with row and column conductors (not shown), the latter being connected by tags S1-S4 to conducting strips (13), Fig. 1 (not shown), printed on the projecting portions of the insulating boards. The access circuitry includes a plurality of further conducting strips (14) printed on the board, groups of diodes 41-44 being connected between each strip (13) and respective strips (14). Each insulating board includes a layer of copper which is located between, and is equal in area to, the matrix planes, this layer being connected to earth so as to provide electrical screening between the planes.
Patent GB-1203481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hatchway covers
Inventor: NOLL FRANZ HEINRICH
IPC: B63B19/24
Filed: 1968-01-19
Abstract: 1,203,481. Hatch covers. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CO. Ltd. 21 Nov., 1968 [19 Jan., 1968], No. 2920/68. Heading B7S. Hatch cover 10 is clamped down on the coaming by hooks 16 engageable with lugs 15 on the cover and movable in a straight line towards and away from the coaming by power operated jacks 18. In the embodiment shown the hooks 16 are moved transversely to the plane of the hatch cover and are also movable laterally away from the hatch cover by a second set of power operated jacks 19.
Patent GB-487514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hooks for lifting and like purposes
IPC: B66C1/48
Filed: 1937-02-01
Abstract: 487,514. Holding-tools. GIGER, W. Feb. 1, 1937, No. 2931. [Class 61 (ii)] A device for lifting containers comprises a member 1 with a toothed face 5 and a hook 2, the end 3 of which extends towards' the teeth. In use a clamping action takes place between the end of the hook and the inner surface 9<11> of the rim 9<1> and also between the teeth 5 and the outer surface of the container. The member 1 may be mounted on the handle 8 by means of the tang 6 and ferrule 7 or the tang may be threaded to screw into the handle or the hooked member may be integral with the ferrule. The toothed face and hook may be duplicated on the other side of the member 1.
Patent GB-1194525-A (GB)
Title: Shuttle Insert Assembly
IPC: D03J5/00
Filed: 1969-01-17
Abstract: 1,194,525. Shuttle bobbin clamp assemblies. STEEL HEDDLE MFG. CO. 17 Jan., 1969 [17 Jan., 1968], No. 2943/69. Heading D1E. To prevent the force of bobbin changing from cracking the edge 22a of the cavity 22 containing the bobbin clamp the clamp strap 13 has outwardly extending ears E, with inclined edges 23, that support the clip jaws 15 and prevent the stresses from acting on the edge 22a of the cavity 22.
Patent GB-657275-A (GB)
Title: Means for recording the net weight of a load on a weighing apparatus
IPC: G01G23/14
Filed: 1949-02-03
Abstract: 657,275. Weighing-apparatus. ABBEY, A. (Lindells Vagfabriks Aktiebolag), Feb. 3, 1949, No. 3017. [Class 143] The total weight of material deposited on a scale in successive weighings is recorded on a totalizer under the control of a feeler 7 which for each weighing, is first rotated with the totalizer gear train to a position determined by the position of a stop 3, on a weight responsive disc 2, corresponding to the gross load, and is then disconnected from the totalizer and returned to its zero position. until the net weight has been removed, whereupon said feeler, still disconnected from the totalizer, is rotated to the new position of the stop 3 corresponding to the tare load, after which it is reengaged with the totalizer and returned to its zero position so automatically subtracting the tare weight from the previously recorded gross weight. Co-axial with a disc rotating shaft 1, connected to the weighing mechanism, is a shaft 4 carrying the feeler 7, a pinion 8 and one element 9 of a friction clutch, the other element 12 of which, together with a totalizer driving pinion 14, is mounted on a sleeve 11 rotatable and axially slidable on the shaft 4 and normally urged to the left by a spring 18 so that clutch elements 9, 12 are engaged. A motor 26 and reduction gear 27 drive a shaft 25 through a half revolution on each actuation of the motor and this rotates cams 20, 28 and 35 which respectively actuate arm 21 which disengages clutch elements 9, 12, a disc brake 39 and a mercury tilt switch 36 in the motor circuit. Also rotated by said shaft 25 is a cam 17 which engages an arm on a toothed segment 15 meshing with the pinion 8 and under the control of a spring 16. On depositing the gross weight on the scale and manually energizing the motor through a change-over switch, (not shown), the shaft 25 is rotated through a half revolution and through cams 17, 20, 28 and 35, first the disc 2 is locked in its gross weight position, then the feeler 7 is rotated as far as the stop 3 on the disc so recording the gross weight on the totalizer, then the feeler is disconnected from the totalizer and returned to its zero position, next the motor circuit is automatically broken and finally the disc brake is released. On removing the net weight and manually restarting the motor, the feeler, still disconnected from the totalizer, is moved to the new position of the stop on the now relocked disc, determined by the tare weight, where it is again coupled to the totalizer and returned to its zero position, so subtracting the tare weight from the previously recorded gross weight. After this the motor circuit is again automatically broken and the disc freed leaving the apparatus ready for the next cycle of operation.
Patent GB-240351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for coating metal plates with light sensitive substances
IPC: B05B13/04
Filed: 1925-02-03
Abstract: 240,351. Sokal, S., (Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-N³rnberg Akt.-Ges.). Feb. 3, 1925. Coating-machines. - Apparatus for spraying printing plates with lightsensitive materials, comprises a drum a on which the plates are fixed rotatably mounted in a casing b, and a leading screw h, parallel to the drumaxis, and along which a spraying jet f travels. The drum comprises a series of discs on which the plates o', Fig. 3 are fixed by clamps p. The screw and jet are preferably enclosed in the casing b. A second jet k may be provided for forcing drying air over the coated plate. The drying air may be heated in an electrical resistance m. Air may be exhausted from the casing by a fan n and any fumes passed into a water tank o.
Patent GB-635133-A (GB)
Title: Improved magnetic sound record carrier
IPC: G11B5/74
Filed: 1947-01-31
Abstract: 635,133. Sound records. KOLB, O. K., and PETERSEN, A. C. G. Jan. 31, 1947, No. 3040. [Class 40 (ii)] A magnetic sound record comprises a tape A of cellulose acetate or polyvinyl chloride coated on one face with a layer B of ferromagnetic material and on the other face with a layer C of gelatine or wax. A visible track is formed on the non-magnetic coating when the invisible magnetic track is formed, as described in Specification 618,349. The wax or gelatine layer may be applied to the base by brushing, spraying, rolling, calendering or lacquering.
Patent GB-724753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to composite metal-fibrous structures
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 1951-02-07
Abstract: 724,753. Compound sheet materials. KING, E. P. May 6, 1952 [Feb. 7, 1951], No. 3042/51. Addition to 635,823. Class 140. [Also in Group XXXIII] In a laminated structure made by the method described in the parent Specification, at least one of the metallic layers or sheets is formed with one or more ribs. The ribs may be in the form of channels 28, Fig. 2, and 63, Fig. 6, or upturned edges 67, Figs. 6 and 8, to which other components 68 may be secured. The ribbed metallic layer may comprise a number of ribbed strips 72, Fig. 7, or strips 71, Fig. 8, with upturned edges, each separately bonded to the other layer or layers. The ribs may extend in more than one direction and may intersect. One or more of the metal layers may be perforated. The fibrous layer preliminarily bonded to the metal sheet may consist of the pile remaining attached to the metal after a paper, fabric, or fibrous layer has been bonded to the metal by synthetic resin and subsequently torn away or scratched by sandpaper, or may be produced by spraying or dusting fibres, or resin filled with fibres, on to a metal surface. The fabric used as the fibrous layer may be made from asbestos, glass fibre, cotton, linen, nylon or polyester yarn. The product may form part of a rotor blade for a helicopter or an aeroplane wing. The cold-setting adhesive may be a resorcinol-aldehyde resin. Specification 724,758 also is referred to.
Patent GB-1376743-A (GB)
Title: Digital clock
IPC: G04B19/21
Filed: 1972-01-24
Abstract: 1376743 Counting apparatus; transfer mechanism UNITED GAS INDUSTRIES Ltd 24 Jan 1972 [25 Jan 1971] 3044/71 Heading G4D [Also in Division G3] In a digital clock having a pair of seconds drums 23, 24 for indicating seconds up to 59, a pair of minutes drums 21, 22 for indicating minutes up to 59 and an hours drum 20 a plurality of transfer gears 30, 33 mounted on a common shaft 26 are provided between successive drums for transfering increments drives from one drum to the next. As shown a syn chronous motor 11 is coupled by reduction gear 12 to a continuously rotating transfer plate 13. Transfer plate 13 carries a ring of pairs of Geneva teeth 14 which mesh with and intermittently rotate a transfer gear 34. Gear 34 is a compound gear which on its left face carries teeth which drivingly engage gear teeth on the right face of seconds drum 24. The drum 24 has some pairs of Geneva teeth on its left face which intermittently drive transfer gear 33. Transfer gear 33 intermittently drives the tens of seconds drum 23. The transfer gear, Geneva type coupling is employed between all the drums. To prevent the additive effect of backlash from one end of the series of gears to the other a backlash adjuster plate 40 is mounted to rotate freely on shaft 25 relative to tens of seconds drum 23 within which it is located. Plate 40 is keyed to rotate intermittently with the seconds drum 24 and has a portion which co-operates with compound transfer gear 32. Gear portion 54 of transfer gear 32 engages the rim 42<SP>1</SP> of adjuster plate 40 which determines a series of fixed angular positions which the gears 32 can take up. The adjuster plate 40 thereby pushes the gear 32 into its appropriate angular position and locks it there if the tens of seconds drum 23 has not done this positively. The rim 42<SP>1</SP> has a rebate which once in every revolution of plate 41 frees gear 32 and allows it to rotate. The clock may be manually adjusted by knob 45 on shaft 25. Minutes drum 22 is formed in two parts the left hand part being pinned to the shaft 25 and the right hand part being rotatable relative to the left hand part. An overridable clutch 48 couples the two parts so that they are normally rotated together by the synchronous motor 11. When it is desired to adjust the time setting, the parts rotate relatively, drive from the minutes drum 22 being transferred to succeeding drums. In an alternative embodiment drums 23, 22, 21 are independently adjustable by thumb wheels co-operating with the respective transfer gears. An overridable clutch is provided between each thumb wheel and its associated transfer gear.