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Patent GB-375912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to film charging devices for use with cinematographic cameras and projectors
IPC: G03B17/26
Filed: 1931-04-15
Abstract: 375,912. Kinematograph apparatus. COLLINGS, C. E., HILLERY-, 9N, Camberwell Green Estate, London. April 15, 1931. No. 11185. [Class 97 (i).] Film charging means comprises two trays or containers each housing a film spool and detachably connected together back to back, either by projections and cuts in their contiguous surfaces, or by an external cover or tray. Fig. 3 shows charging means for a camera comprising trays 120, 121 having openings 130 in their walls and flanges 123 thereon. A casing 125 with a closely-fitting lid 128 encloses the trays, and forms an annular film passage round them connecting the openings 130 with openings diametrically opposite to them in the casing 125 and lid 128. The walls of the trays may be so curved that the film passing through the passage contacts with them at its edges only. A spindle 124 on the casing 125 projects through openings 122 in the trays, and carries a take-up spool core which comprises a boss 136 having indentations 137 to form a driving connection, and a wall 126 having one or more inwardly projecting tongues 140 to engage perforations in a part of the film passing into the wall through openings therein on each side of the tongue. The lid 128 is provided with a collar 134 to prevent light leakage, and both the casing 125 and the lid 128 are provided with ribs 135 to co-operate with guides in the camera. For use in a projector, the trays 120, 121 may, as shown in Fig. 5, be connected by two or more tongues 142 in each tray entering slots in the other tray ; each tray may be provided with a partial cover 141 and may house a spool core.
Patent GB-1503424-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle roof with a lining
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1976-03-19
Abstract: 1503424 Vehicle roof linings DAIMLERBENZ AG 19 March 1976 [26 March 1975] 11209/76 Heading B7J An arrangement for securing a lining to a roof includes a U- or L-section plastics rail, e.g. 9, secured by welding or adhesive to a roof lining 8 and in engagement with a flanged plastics strip 5, which is attached to roof members 3, 4 and accommodates an elastic sealing element 7. The member 7 is provided with a cavity for receiving a portion of the lining 8 and a flange 10 of the strip 5. In Fig. 1, the U-section rail fits around the flange 10 of the strip 5, but in an alternative arrangement, one limb of the L- section rail has a thickened end portion retained between two flange portions of the strip.
Patent GB-115014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Art of Cracking Hydrocarbon Oils.
Filed: 1917-08-03
Abstract: 115,014. Gasoline Corporation, (Assignees of Groenstreet. C. J.). April 17, 1917, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Cleaning, combustible bodies for.-In tubular apparatus for cracking hydrocarbon oils, deposits of carbon are removed from the interior of the heated coils by admitting air or other oxygencontaining gas, steam or other diluting-agent being simultaneously admitted to prevent overheating and destruction of the coils.
Patent GB-448004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to sliding bolts for securing doors, windows and the like
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1935-04-11
Abstract: 448,004. Sliding bolts. LEFFLER, F. H., 7, Churchill Road, Handsworth, Birming- ham. April 11, 1935, No. 11212. [Class 44] A sliding - bolt b for doors, windows, or the like, is mounted so that its operative end can be adjusted relative to the support a so that it can be brought into the required position relatively to its socket. A blade spring d engages the ends of a recess in the bolt and rests against the support a. The guides c in which the bolt slides permit it to be tilted, and a screw e in the outer guide c can be adjusted to determine the degree of tilting for the bolt end to engage its socket. The screw e may secure the bolt in its operative or inoperative position by engaging depressions in the bolt the screw may also be used to pull the door or window against its seating when the bolt is operated.
Patent GB-205836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with ring spinning, ring doubling and like machines
IPC: D01H7/64
Filed: 1922-09-16
Abstract: 205,836. Williams, J. R. Sept. 16, 1922. Spindle apparatus; spindle rails. - The ring rails of ring spinning and doubling machines are mounted in front of the spindles and the rings are mounted in separate brackets extending therefrom towards the centre of the machine, thereby providing spaces for separators which extend above and below the rail. The brackets d may be secured by screws in rebates in the rail, as shown in Fig. 1, cr may be in the form of spring clips d, Fig. 3, or may be integral with the rail.
Patent GB-771119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sheet feeding devices of the reciprocating tooth type
IPC: B65H3/24
Filed: 1954-04-20
Abstract: 771,119. Feeding sheets. GOULD. J. D., and THRISSELL ENGINEERING CO., Ltd. April. 15, 1955 [April 20, 1954], No. 11345/54. Class 117 A sheet feeding device comprises a feed tooth 5 which is-continuously reciprocated, and cam 6 whereby the feed tooth is depressed below the feeding level at alternate strokes of the tooth. As shown, tooth 5 is carried resiliently by reciprocating bar 4, the latter engaging lever 11 each time that said bar moves to the right. Lever 11 carries pawl 10 which engages fourtoothed ratchet wheel 17 carrying double cam 6 so that at every second engagement of the ratchet wheel by the pawl, cam 6 depresses tooth 5 so that the latter makes a forward movement without discharging a sheet. Sheetstherefore are discharged at every second stroke.
Patent GB-473896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to radio receivers
IPC: H03H2/00
Filed: 1936-04-21
Abstract: 473,896. Wireless receiving-apparatus. BAIRD TELEVISION, Ltd., and MERDLER, L. R. April 21, 1936, No. 11347. [Class 40 (v)] The input to a receiver comprises a dipole aerial of dimensions appropriate to the carrier frequency to be received associated with a transmission line forming a tuned circuit and connected directly to the first valve of the receiver. The Figure shows a dipole 1 connected to a frequency changer 5 by a line 2 including a filter 3 adapted to reject signals of frequency of the order of the intermediate frequency. The filter impedance matches that of the line and the line is terminated by an impedance substantially equal to the characteristic impedance of the line.
Patent GB-1418242-A (GB)
Title: Grab device
IPC: B66C1/30
Filed: 1974-03-14
Abstract: 1418242 Lifting frames PANTEX-STAHL AG 14 March 1974 [26 July 1973] 11361/74 Heading B8H A grab device comprises a main frame 1 which is suspended from the movable carriage of a crane (not shown) by means of a pair of yokes 5 (only one of which is shown), a pair of telescopic guides 20 (only one shown) being connected between the main frame 1 and the crane carriage to ensure that the frame 1 remains horizontal during winding or unwinding of the cable connected to the yokes 5, the device further comprising three pairs of grab arms 7 (only one pair being shown) mounted on the frame 1 for inward and outward pivotal movement by means of hydraulic rams 13, and a further frame 26 is mounted on the frame 1 and its vertical position relative thereto is adjustable by means of an hydraulic ram 24, guide rods 31 on the frame 26 moving in bushes 32 on the main frame 1 during such adjustment, and a rod 35<SP>1</SP> on which there is an electrical contact 36 projects upwards from the frame 26 so that when the frame 26 is lowered relative to the frame 1 the contact 36 passes by and touches a series of contacts 38 on a rod 37 fixed to the frame 1 such that by actuating a switch associated with a particular contact 38 the actuation of the ram 24 is stopped during the descent of the frame 26 when the contact 36 touches the particular contact 38, thus fixing the frame 26 in position relative to the main frame 1. The arms 7 are then moved to their positions shown as 7<SP>1</SP> and the frame 1 is lowered until the frame 26 comes to rest on top of a stock pile of packages 34 to be lifted. The number of packages lifted by the grab device depends on the position of the frame 26 relative to the main frame 1. The control members (not shown) of the grab device and crane are arranged together so as to be operable by the crane operator.
Patent GB-651198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cottering and like securing devices
IPC: F16B19/06
Filed: 1948-04-29
Abstract: 651,198. Cottering. GRIGSBY-ALLISON CO., Inc. April 29, 1947, No. 11434. Convention date, April 29, 1946. [Class 89(ii)] Structural parts 10, 11, to be connected by headed cotters 15, have non-circular openings 12 for the cotters to permit slight relative rotation of the parts during the driving in of. the cotter. The dimensions a; d, Fig. 3, of the openings are less than the corresponding dimensions b, e of the cotter which is secured after driving by splitting at 18. In some cases a single central splitsuffices. Various modified shapes of hole are illustrated.
Patent GB-1537173-A (GB)
Title: Fibrous protein materials
IPC: A23J3/24
Filed: 1977-03-17
Abstract: 1537173 Fibrous protein materials GENERAL FOODS CORP 17 March 1977 [6 April 1976] 11453/77 Heading C3H A texturized protein material is produced by a method comprising (a) preparing a mixture comprising an edible heat coagulable protein and water, (b) cooling the mixture to freeze the water into elongated ice crystals and to separate the protein into well-defined, wellordered, substantially independent zones; and (c) immersing the resulting frozen mass into an aqueous solution comprising an edible, watersoluble material capable of stabilizing the protein, for a time effective to stabilize the protein. The resulting stabilized material may then be heated to coagulate the protein, optionally after being first dried. Examples are given in which the protein material treated is soybean milk or isolate, peanut protein isolate, egg albumin, fish meat or fresh milk and the aqueous solution in step (c) comprises ethanol. Other stabilizing agents for use in step (c) include organic solvents, e.g. other alcohols, mineral acids, acetic acid and salts of these acids.
Patent GB-1138634-A (GB)
Title: Logarithmic amplifier
IPC: G06G7/24
Filed: 1966-03-16
Abstract: 1,138,634. Logarithmic amplifier. ANS Inc. 16 March, 1966 [18 March, 1965], No. 11476/66. Heading G4G. A logarithmic amplifier, e.g. for radar display systems comprises a resistance capacitance input to the base of NPN transistor 10 in series with semi-conductor diode 20 having'a logarithmic I-V curve, to bias it at constant current. An input signal to transistor 10 produces output voltage across diode 20 representing the log of the input, and a similar reference diode 30 passes a direct current from source V 1 , and NPN transistors 33, 34 connected as a differential signal amplifier with bases connected to diodes 20, 30 develop a signal across resistor 45 representing the difference between the potentials across the diodes, which controls a PNP transistor 50 in series with source V 3  and input resistor 45 bias the transistor 10 so as to maintain the average D.C. bias current in diode 20 equal to that in reference diode 30. A more sophisticated circuit is described (Fig. 2, not shown).
Patent GB-1471648-A (GB)
Title: Splinting arrangement
IPC: A61F5/04
Filed: 1974-06-10
Abstract: 1471648 Leg splints: leg supports J A DREW 10 June 1974 [9 March 1973] 11500/73 Heading A5R A splinting arrangement comprises a leg splint 1, hinged in the region of the knee and attached to a patients thigh by a loop 4, the splint being supported by a frame 8 with adjustable support members 9a, 9b which retain by clamps 12a, 12b a pair of parallel telescopic bars 3a, 3b connected to limbs 6a, 6b of the splint 1 and resting by a downwardly projecting end cross-piece on a cross member 18 of an end frame 2. The end frame 2 has a tubular upper half of inverted U-shape telescopically received by a tubular U-shaped lower half and is mounted on a bed by elastic cords 21. A triangular bracket 22 is mounted in a selected pair of holes 26 in either of uprights 19a, 19b enabling weights 31 to apply traction to the leg of the patient via traction cord 29. An alternative end frame for a stretcher Fig. 4 (not shown), comprises two telescopic uprights connected by a crossbar, the feet of the uprights carrying slotted plates through which a strap is passed; the free ends of the strap passing around the stretcher poles and being resiliently connected together beneath .the stretcher by an elastic cord. The top cross-bar of the frame may carry a T-shaped clamp, Fig. 5 (not shown), to retain the bars 3a, 3b. To apply tension to the leg of a patient on the stretcher a tensator spring attachment, Fig. 6 (not shown) comprising a pair of coiled constant tension springs may be provided attached to the crosspiece 17 of the bars 3a, 3b and this attachment may also replace the weights 31 and be attached to cross-member 18 of the bed end frame.
Patent GB-1420072-A (GB)
Title: Herbicide
IPC: A01N/
Filed: 1972-03-11
Abstract: 1420072 Mixed herbicides FISONS Ltd 28 Feb 1973 [11 March 1972] 11503/72 Heading A5E A herbicidal composition comprises barban and an ester of 2-(N-(3, 4-dichlorophenyl) benzamido) propionic acid with a C 1-4  alkanol, particularly ethyl alcohol. The compositions find particular application as selective weedkillers in crops and especially for combating wild oats in wheat.
Patent GB-1481298-A (GB)
Title: Powered lawn mower hydraulic system
IPC: A01D34/60
Filed: 1976-03-22
Abstract: 1481298 Mower drives JACOBSEN MFG CO 22 March 1976 [24 April 1975] 11520/76 Heading A1F A mower having a reel 10 and ledger blade 12 is driven by a reversible hydraulic motor 16. With spool valve 18 in the shown position the reel is driven in the forward direction, excessive pressure being relieved through valve 21. In the other position of the spool valve, flow to the motor is reversed to drive the reel in the reverse direction. A restrictor 41 in the valve pressure line builds up pressure to blow the relief valve 19 so that a lower fluid pressure is supplied to the motor which thus rotates the reel at a lower speed than in the forward direction. The hydraulic circuit including a leakage drain 44 from the motor is housed in a block 17: In an embodiment the relief valves 19, 21 are replaced by a single relief valve between the flow and return lines from the pump.
Patent GB-315815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cartons for cigarettes and like articles
IPC: B65D5/72
Filed: 1928-04-19
Abstract: 315,815. Molins, W. E. April 19, 1928. Contents, delivering; fittings, internal.-A car. ton for containing a single row of cigarettes &c. with their axes arranged parallel to the mouth of the carton is provided with a lining 5 arranged in U formation about the cigarettes so that by pulling one end of the lining the cigarettes may be moved one at a time through the mouth of the carton while the lining also maintains the remaining cigarettes as a composite hunch and free from unintentional displacement when the carton is closed. As shown the lining 5 is applied to a carton formed from a single blank and comprising two block-ended pockets 1 arranged mouth to mouth and hingedly connected by a flap 2 which extends across the mouths of the pockets when the carton is closed. As the cigarettes are removed from a pocket, the end of the lining 5 which is pulled out is folded back against the adjacent face of the pocket or torn off. Slots 6 in the inner faces of the pockets facilitate ejection of the. cigarettes and allow the lining to be moved back into the pocket if it has been pulled out too far. The mouths of the pockets are cut away at 9 to facilitate grasping the end of the lining or the end may be arranged to extend beyond the mouth of the pocket or carton. One end of the lining may be gummed to the inside of the flap of a single-pocket carton.
Patent GB-285691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrical heating apparatus for liquids
IPC: H05B3/06
Filed: 1927-05-02
Abstract: 285,691. Newland, W. Y. May 2, 1927. Heating by electricity.-An apparatus for heating liquids includes a heating element 14 comprising one or more resistance cores 1, 2 wound with insulation 3 under considerable tension and enclosed in a metallic sheathing 6, the element being coupled to the conducting cables by liquidtight connections 10. The element may comprise two cores of iron or nickel chrome steel wcund with oiled paper, an additional insulating winding 5 being provided. The element is coupled to a switch 11 so that the cores may be connected in series or parallel. By means of a switch 16 one core may be cut out of circuit. The liquidtight connections comprise pressed sheet metal plates welded together at the edges and housing the ends of the elements and conducting cables which are bared and twisted together, the joints being wrapped around with rubber insulation. The earthing appliance described in Specification 286,563, [Class 41, Electrolysis], may be used in conjunction with the apparatus. According to the Provisional Specification the apparatus is intended primarily for use in electro-plating.
Patent GB-540429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in detachable rubber wings for vehicles and their attachment thereto
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 1940-07-12
Abstract: 540,429. Mudguards. DUNLOP RUBBER CO., Ltd., and SADLER, S. July 12, 1940, No 11619. [Class 136 (i)] A rubber mudguard 1 has integral L-shaped beads 4 extending along the length thereof which may be sprung apart to accommodate a mudguard-supporting bar 5 bolted to brackets 10 secured to the chassis 9. Spaced channel-shaped clips 6 form supplementary means for retaining the bar inside the beads. The beads 4 may be discontinuous.
Patent GB-296689-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of and apparatus for maintaining the temperature of oil within predetermined limits
IPC: F23K5/20
Filed: 1927-05-02
Abstract: 296,689. Kermode, J. J. May 2, 1927. Heating liquids. - Liquid fuel is heated on its way to the burner by passage through a heater which is arranged in a furnace or furnace flue and is connected to a control tank containing water or other liquid, the fuel temperature being regulatable by varying the quantity of liquid in the heater and control tank. Liquid fuel supplied under pneumatic pressure from a day tank D to a burner B passes through a U-tube C<1> arranged in a water chamber C which is arranged in the furnace and is connected by pipes f<4>, c<3>, to a control tank F at a higher level. The tank F is fed with water through an opening f<1> which is either left open to the atmosphere or is fitted with a plug having a vent pipe f<5>. The flame from the burner heats the water in the chamber C and causes by thermosyphonic action a circulation of water between the chamber C and tank F. The water level in the tank is indicated by a gauge f<2> fitted with a drain cock f<3>. Where a constant water supply is available, the tank F may be fed with water through a cistern fitted with an adjustable float-controlled valve.
Patent GB-1521934-A (GB)
Title: Evaporators for the vacuum deposition of thin layers of materials
IPC: C03C17/00
Filed: 1976-03-23
Abstract: 1521934 Evaporator for vapour deposition process B F G GLASSGROUP 23 March 1976 [15 May 1975] 11707/76 Heading C7F [Also in Division H5 ] An evaporator for a vapour deposition apparatus comprises a vertical spiral of constant internal diameter having a substantially horizontal supporting net for holding the material to be evaporated. The evaporator 18 is preferably of W, Ta or Mo and the net 20 may be of W, Ta, Mo, Nb or alloys thereof or Pt, Rh, Re or alloys thereof. The ratio <SP>h</SP>/D is preferably >1, e.g. 1À4, and a/b is preferably #3. The height of each spiral is such that the distance from the top of the charge to the top of the spiral is #h. A deposition apparatus may include an array of spirals with vertical axes lying in a common plane. The spiral may be used in coating glass panes with an anti-reflection layer of ZnS.
Patent GB-591438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to domestic fireplaces
IPC: F24B1/185
Filed: 1945-05-10
Abstract: 591,438. Domestic fireplaces. ALFORD, F. May 10, 1945, No. 11717. [Class 126] A shutter, for a domestic fireplace, intended for use as a blower plate or screen slides between vertical guides 3 and consists of a series of plates 1 hinged to one another along their horizontal edges 1a so as to allow them to fold together concertina fashion when the shutter is raised clear of the fireplace opening and to become substantially co-planar when lowered to close the opening. The forward-most hinge rods connecting the plates are extended at 2 so as to engage the vertical guides 3 of the fireplace opening, formed in a metal surround or formed by tracks in the tiles or fireclay of the fireplace. In the latter case the tracks are lined. In the raised position the shutter is retained within a housing 4 which is concealed behind the surround 7 above the fireplace, being secured by means of a horizontal bar 8 or bars fixed by brackets orr the like to the housing projecting into the concrete of the fireplace. There may be provided below the folding plates a plate 1b normally retained in the vertical guides by projections from its lower edges but which can be released when the shutter is lowered to allow the plate to be drawn forward. Air holes 1c are provided in this or another plate.
Patent GB-470365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hydraulic cement
IPC: C04B24/12
Filed: 1936-02-12
Abstract: Cement clinker is ground in the presence of a water soluble hydroxy-alkyl amine, or a salt or derivative thereof, e.g. triethanolamine, diethanolamine, or tri-isopropanol amine, or a salt thereof.  The amount added may be one part to 2000-14000 of cement. The addition may be made in the form of an aqueous solution.ALSO:Cement clinker is ground in the presence of a water soluble hydroxy-alkyl amine, or a salt or derivative thereof, e.g. triethanolamine diethanolamine or tri-isopropanol amine or a salt thereof.  The amount added may be one part of 2000-14,000 of cement. The addition may be made in the form of an aqueous solution. Specification 466,229 is referred to in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-132489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Carbonizing Furnaces.
Inventor: DOHERTY HENRY LATHAM
IPC: C10B1/04
Filed: 1919-05-10
Abstract: 132,489. Doherty, H. L. Sept. 7, 1918, [Convention date]. Charging and discharging. -The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) describes means for charging a vertical shaft furnace down which the coal travels in opposition to a heating-gas through an opening 22 water-sealed by a pan 170 pivotally carried on an arm 172 raised or lowered by a counterweighted chain 180, the pan being capable of inversion to empty it of fuel &c., and a water-pipe 198, Fig. 10 (Cancelled), being provided . for refilling. The inverting-means comprises a rotating member 190 formed with notches 188 either of which can be made to engage with an arm 186 projecting from the pan 170. Fuel is brought to the opening 22 in a bucket 200 a flange 206 on which dips into a water seal 208. Sliding doors 218 retain the coal in the bucket during its transit. Coke is discharged from the base of the charge into a hopper 24 by means of a circular scraper 136, Fig. 5 (Cancelled), which is caused to gyrate over an annular plate 130 by hydraulic engines 148, 150. The hopper 24 is periodically discharged into a similar hopper 26, and, during discharge, steam may be admitted from pipes 234, 238. The closing-means for each of the hoppers 24, 26 comprises a hinged door 28, Fig. 7 (Cancelled), an adjustable strut 246 pivoted to the door, a yoke 244 pivoted to the hopper, and a driving-rod 248 connected to the common pivot of the yoke 244 and strut 246, a rack 252 on the rod 248 being operated by a pinion 254 carried on a bracket 256 on the hopper. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.