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Patent GB-860056-A (GB)
Title: A machine and method for trimming book bodies
IPC: B26D1/09
Filed: 1959-04-10
Abstract: 860,056. Book-trimming machines. HUNKELER, J. April 10, 1959 [April 11, 1958], No. 12283/59. Class 31 (1). A machine for trimming book bodies 47 comprises a turn-table 2 having clamping positions A, B, C and D, Fig. 5, for the book bodies, trimming stations B and C at which are located trimming knives 4, 5 and means for intermittently rotating the turn-table so as to bring the book bodies in turn to the trimming stations. Loading and unloading stations are provided at A and D respectively. The knives 4, 5 are secured to beams 7, 8, Fig. 2, which are movable towards and away from the book bodies by means of an hydraulic cylinder 12, Fig. 4, the piston of which operates through a rod system 13 and levers 10, 14. A hand wheel is provided for adjusting the distance between the knives. The book bodies are each clamped, before rotation of the turn-table, by means 32 comprising a clamping plate 39 which is lowered by means of levers one, 37, of which has interacting therewith a roller 40 which is forced upwardly against a spring 42 by an hydraulically liftable plate so that when the turn-table is rotated, the roller 40 runs on to a ring flange and rests on it throughout a rotational sweep of about 180 degrees. The four clamping means are jointly slidable in slideways 33, Fig. 5, through spindles 34 controlled by a bevel gear shaft 35. The turn-table is rotated by an electric motor which drives a bevel gear 20, Fig. 2, keyed to a shaft 21 on which is seated a gear segment 22 which engages part of the circumference of a spur gear 23 keyed to a shaft 24 of the turn-table. Also seated on the shaft 21 is a drum 25 having a cam which causes a bolt 26 to engage and disengage with one of four bores 27 in the turn-table to accurately fix the turn-table during the trimming operation. The gear 20 has connected thereto a drive wheel 28 for a roller 29 provided with cams 30 for controlling operation of the clamping means 32. The turn-table may alternatively be driven by a cyclically interrupted electric drive. Trimming waste is removed by means of compressed-air supplied by a compressor 44. In operation, the knife 4 simultaneously trims both a fore-edge of a book body and an edge at right-angles thereto and the other edge of the book body is concurrently trimmed by the knife 5. The turn-table may be turned intermittently through an angle other than a right-angle in which case the knife 4 is correspondingly constructed.
Patent GB-706013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to telephone subsets
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1950-05-17
Abstract: 706,013. Switches held set and freed mechanically; locking switches. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC LABORATORIES, Inc. May 17, 1950 [June 10, 1949], No. 12341/50. Class 38(5) [Also in Group XXXIX] A telephone set (see Group XXXIX) has two pairs of keys, a two-armed lever associated with each pair and a third two-armed lever associated with one key of each pair, each lever preventing the keys associated therewith from occupying their operated positions simultaneously. The two pairs of keys H1, A1; H2, A2 are of the push-pull type and a three-position push-pull key 8 is also provided. A single bracket 55 secured to the casing carries the switch contacts, interconnecting mechanism and the two pairs of keys. The levers 15, 16 co-operate with shoulders on the keys H2, A2; H1, A1 so that when a key is depressed its partner is released. The third lever 18, 26 co-operates with the ends of keys A2, Also that operation of one releases the other. The end of key 8 engages contacts 40 which are closed when the key is depressed and which, as soon as pressure is released, return the key 8 to its normal intermediate position. When withdrawn, the key 8 actuates contacts 45. It is released from this position by depression e.g. by the handset, of plunger 4 to rotate an arm 39 carrying a cam 47 coacting with a projection 50 on the key 8. Depression of plunger 4 also rotates an arm 38 secured to a rod 35 journaled in the bracket 55 and carrying arms 19, 20 which engage with the ends of and so release the keys H1, H2. The keys are retained in their operated positions by the frictional engagement of the spring contacts which they actuate.
Patent GB-1017882-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a blade magazine of a ribbon-type safety razor
IPC: B26B21/26
Filed: 1963-07-12
Abstract: 1,017,882. Razors. GILLETTE CO. July 12, 1963 [July 19, 1962; July 1, 1963], No. 12368/64. Divided out of 1,017,881. Heading B4B. The subject-matter of this Specification is identical with that described in Specification 1,017,881, but the claims are directed to the holders.
Patent GB-183921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in motor propelled cranes
IPC: B66C23/78
Filed: 1921-04-29
Abstract: 183,921. Mossay, P. A. H., Mossay & Co., Ltd., and Ransomes, Sims, & Jefferies, Ltd. April 29, 1921. Steering-gear; deflectable axle-ends and intermediate connections therefor; adjusting and con. necting centrally pivoted axles.-An automobile crane provided with four or more wheels is adapted to move in straight or curved paths and also to rotate about a centre within its wheel base. Some of the wheels may be motor driven and means may be provided for driving such wheels in the same or in opposite directions. In the construction shown in Fig. 7, the vehicle framework is supported by two wheels 3 driven by motors 4 and two pairs of steering wheels 12, 13, each pair being mounted, as shown in Fig. 8, on a short axle 10 connected by a pin 15 to a steering shaft 8 which in the case of the wheels 12 is turned from the hand-wheel 27 through bevelgearing and worm gearing 23, 24. The shaft 8 may be locked or its movement may be limited by a pawl 31 which may be lowered into the spaces between projections 32, 33<1>, 34. The vertical shaft 9 for the pair of wheels 13 is turned simultaneously with the shaft 8 by flexible connections 19 passing over pulleys 17. When the wheels 3 are rotated in the same direction, the vehicle moves in a straight or curved path according to the adjustment of the steering-wheels. When the steering-wheels are tuned through 90 degrees from the position shown, the wheels 3 are driven in opposite directions and the vehicle turns about its centre. When electro-motors are employed, the reversal of one motor may be effected automatically by a controller mounted on the steering-column. In a modification the motors are combined with and drive the steering wheels. In a further modification shown in plan in Fig. 10, the steering wheels are mounted independently on swivelling axles, the two wheels 12, 13 on one side being operated from the upper hand-wheel 70, Fig. 11, and the wheels 12', 13<1> on the opposite side from the lower hand-wheel 71. The two hand-wheels may be clutched together for travelling in straight or curved paths or they may be operated independently for rotary movement.
Patent GB-1277564-A (GB)
Title: Elastic polyurethane resins
Inventor: GRUBER HERMANN
IPC: C08G18/00
Filed: 1970-03-16
Abstract: 1277564 Polyurethanes FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER AG 16 March 1970 [21 March, 1969] 12487/70 Heading C3R Isocyanate-containing polyurethanes which have an NCO content of 0À5 to 5% by weight are prepared by reacting (a) an isocyanate containing prepolymer obtained from an at least trifunctional polyhydroxyl compound which has a M.W. of 500 to 10,000 and a polyisocyanate at an NCO/OH ratio of 1À5 : 1 to 2À5 : 1 or with a larger excess of isocyanate followed by removal of the excess isocyanate, with (b) a monohydric polyether alcohol of M.W. 100 to 2000. The prepolymer is prepared in a conventional manner. Suitable monohydric polyether alcohols are ethoxylation and/or propoxylation products of monohydric alcohols, phenols or amines. In an example a polyether prepared from propylene oxide and 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane is reacted with toluylene-2,4-diisocyanate to form a prepolymer which is reacted with a monohydric polyether alcohol prepared by the addition of propylene oxide to 2-ethylhexanol.
Patent GB-518258-A (GB)
Title: An ankle joint for use in connection with an artificial foot
IPC: A61F2/66
Filed: 1939-04-26
Abstract: 518,258. Artificial limbs. HANGER & CO., Ltd., J. E., SMITH, T. B., WALKER, F. J., and BROWN, P. April 26, 1939, No. 12507. [Class 81 (ii)] An ankle joint comprises a universal coupling, consisting of an upper spindle g mounted in two lugs j integral with the shin portion a, and a lower spindle h mounted at right angles to the spindle g, in two lugs l integral with a base piece m which is fixed to the foot by a bolt n and a nut o, the housings of the spindles being integral with each other. The longitudinal and lateral movements of the foot are controlled bv suitably disposed buffers d and e, and lateral stops respectively. A toe hinge and a spring c are provided in the foot portion b.
Patent GB-768827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to movable refrigeration plants
IPC: H02P9/00
Filed: 1955-04-29
Abstract: 768,827. Self-contained supply systems; systems depending on the use of two or more sources. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. April 29, 1955 [May 4, 1954], No. 12516/55. Class 38 (4). A compressor motor 54 and a cooling fan motor 57 of refrigerating plant carried by a motor vehicle are supplied, when the propulsion engine 7 of the vehicle is running, over a rectifier 28, from an alternator 1, the field 5 of which is driven by the engine, the battery 38 of the vehicle providing excitation current for the field during starting. A relay 42, energized from the usual engine-driven generator 44 of the vehicle, maintains the battery excitation circuit open unless the engine is running above a predetermined speed. Excitation is normally controlled by an automatic voltage controller 35, 37. During starting, when the alternator voltage is consequently low, the motor 54 operates with series fields 53, 56, but upon the alternator reaching normal voltage the field 53 is short-circuited by a relay 47. A change-over switch 8 allows the motors to be operated from an external A.C. source (through a socket 25) when the engine 7 is not running.
Patent GB-615709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in multiple pumps for use in liquid distribution systems
IPC: F04B9/117
Filed: 1944-06-30
Abstract: 615,709. Reciprocating pumps. TECALEMIT, Ltd., and LE CLAIR, C. C. S. June 30, 1944, No. 12548. [Class 102 (i)] A multicylinder lubricating pump comprises a number of units each comprising a body 1 having two cylinders 2, each housing a piston 3 which is retracted by a spring 7 and moved on the delivery stroke by a pulsating fluid pressure that exists in the bore 13 and transmitted through the passage 14. A stop 11 limits the suction stroke and a sleeve 8 the delivery stroke and the stroke may be varied by altering the number of washers 10. The individual units are mounted side by side and end covers 28, 29 are provided and the whole is held together by a rod 31 fitted with nuts 33, 34. The end cap 28 has a boss 40 in connection with the bores 13 for transmission of the pulsating pressure and a boss 41 which is connected to the lubricant supply. Each housing has a groove 16 and passages 17, 18, 19, 20 which form a common suction conduit through all the pumps from which passages 21 and 22 lead to the cylinders. Each cylinder has a delivery valve 5 and is connected by a pipe 70 to the point to be lubricated. The pulsating pressure may be provided by a pump or by a rotary valve connected to a source of gas pressure. When a pump is used, a relief valve is fitted to restrict the pressure acting on the pistons. The pumps may be connected to form a small battery, several of the batteries being connected in series to the pulsating pressure producing means. If grease is employed as a lubricant, means may be provided for feeding the grease to the pump under pressure. As shown in Fig. 11, each pump piston may be provided with a head 60 in which the fluid pressure acts to increase the pressure at which the lubricant is delivered. Specification 572,513 is referred to.
Patent GB-164312-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the measurement of high pressures
IPC: G01L7/16
Filed: 1921-05-02
Abstract: 164,312. Compagnie des Forges et AciÚries de la Marine et d'HomÚ- court. June 1, 1920, [Convention date]. Addition to 161,957. Artildery and l i k e high-pressure gauges.- The invention described in the parent Specification is modified so that the pressure fluid acts upon a differential piston, thus enabling the effective area of the piston to be more readily proportioned to the proper unit pressure on the crusher cylinders. As shown in Fig. 1, the piston .22, 23 slides in plugs 24, 25 screwed into the hollow cylinder 1, and is surrounded by packing-rings 26, 27. The pressure fluid is admitted to the hollow space 28 and acts upon the annular surface 29. The copper cylinders are shown at 30 and an extension 31 of the piston may operate an indicator outside the apparatus. In a modification, the ends of the apparatus are closed by plugs and the entire apparatus, immersed in the pressurefiuid which has access to the space 28 through ducts.
Patent GB-1509293-A (GB)
Title: Instruments for measuring the orientation of a borehole
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 1976-03-16
Abstract: 1509293 Measuring directions of boreholes M K RUSSELL AND A W RUSSELL 16 March 1976 [26 March 1975] 12567/75 Heading G1N An instrument for measuring the direction of a borehole, having a longitudinal axis coincident, in use, with the axis of the borehole comprises a gimbel mounted gyro the outer gimbel having its  axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of the instrument, means for measuring the angle of rotation of the case of the instrument about said axis relative to the outer gimbal and three gravity sensors for measuring the components of gravity in three non-co-planar directions. As shown, the platform comprises a gyro-rotor 12 mounted in a pair of gimbals 14, 16 and the means for measuring the angle of rotation of the case comprises means for sensing angular movement of the inner gimbal relative to the outer gimbal, in use, and applying a torque by motor 22 to the outer gimbal to rotate it about its axis so that the inner gimbal precesses back to its initial position. The adjustment of the gimbals is measured by a resolver 26. The gravity sensors 28 as shown, are mounted on the platform but these may be mounted on the case of the instrument. In the latter case the signals have to be passed through a second resolver to determine the true components of gravity, Fig. 9 (not shown). A recorder is provided with the instrument, Figs. 7, 8, 9 (not shown), and the azimuth and elevation angle of the instruments are computed.
Patent GB-386195-A (GB)
Title: Process and water-gas producer for the complete gasification of fuels
IPC: C10J3/34
Filed: 1932-05-02
Abstract: 386,195. Water-gas generators. SPITZER, B., 13, Nestorstrasse, Halensee, Berlin. May 2, 1932, No. 12629. [Class 55 (i).] In the generation of water gas from bituminous fuel, a shallow layer (20-80 c.m. depth) of the fuel is spread over the glowing carbonized fuel and is loosened or levelled at its surface only. The layer 9 is loosened by a rotary rake 2 which may displace the fuel from the centre towards the periphery of the generator. A pillar or extension 14 of refractory materia may be mounted on the grate 13 to prevent the formation of a core of coked fuel and blastsupply openings 15 may be provided near the top, furthermore, a supply pipe 18 for introducing carburetting materials may be arranged centrally within the extensions. In order to increase the heating of the fresh fuel, superheated steam may be introduced during the " run " at the blow-gas outlet 11. Specification 6719/04, [Class 51, Furnaces and kilns], is referred to.
Patent GB-885171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to clothes driers
Inventor: MCMULLEN SAMUEL
IPC: D06F58/08
Filed: 1959-04-15
Abstract: 885,171. Tumbler driers. FISHER & PAYKEL Ltd. April 15, 1959, No. 12730/59. Class 34(2) The basket 4, Fig. 2, of a tumbler drier, which is rotatable on a shaft 5 by a band 4a, Fig. 1, embracing the external surface of the basket, comprises perforated vanes 9 and a chamber 10 which houses a fan 12 fixed to the shaft 5. The basket is supported by rollers 8 and the motor 16, which drives both the basket and the fan through belts 17, 4a, and pulleys 18, 13, 20 and 21a, is mounted on a spring- loaded pivoted platform 22. An electric heating element 15, over which air is drawn by the fan 12, is mounted on a structure disposed at the rear of the cabinet 1. The moisture-laden air passes from the basket through the drier door which incorporates a lint trap. In a modification the basket is rotated by a friction roller 25, Fig. 6, and the fan belt system is tensioned by the weight of the motor 16 the support 26 of which is pivotable about a split-pin 32. Should the belt 27 break the motor will fall causing a controlling switch 31 to open.
Patent GB-551056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to magnetic systems for laterally guiding a rotating shaft
IPC: F16C39/06
Filed: 1941-10-03
Abstract: 551,056. Copper alloys. BRITISH THOMSONHOUSTON CO., Ltd. Oct. 3, 1941, No. 12785. Convention date, Oct. 4, 1940. [Class 82 (i)] [Also in Group XXXVI] Magnets are made of an alloy of copper, nickel, and cobalt containing, for example, 60 per cent. copper, 20 per cent. nickel, and 20 per cent. cobalt, and may.be copperplated.
Patent GB-552404-A (GB)
Title: An improved two-stroke cycle internal combustion engine
IPC: F02M69/00
Filed: 1941-10-04
Abstract: 552,404. Two-stroke engines. WYATT, E., and WALL, A. W. Oct. 4, 1941, No. 12829. [Class 7 (ii)] Each engine cylinder 9 is connected at 9a with a charging cylinder 8 provided with a spring-loaded. poppet valve 16 movable axially in relation to a piston 10 by which combustible mixture is compressed in the cylinder 8 and expelled through the valve 16 to the engine cylinder. Fig. 1a shows one cylinder of an engine having four similar radial cylinders. A fan 5 on the engine shaft 6 supplies combustible mixture through a pipe 7 to an inlet port 8a in the charging cylinder 8. The piston 10 slides on the stem 11 of the valve 16 and is connected at its lower end to an extension 12a of the gudgeon 12 of the engine piston 13, which extension passes through slots in the adjacent walls of the cylinders 8, 9. The valve 16 may be actuated by the pressure in the cylinder 8 or by a cam. The cylinder heads are surrounded by an annular casing 18 to which cooling air is admitted at 19 and passes with exhaust from ports 9b to an outlet section 18a as described in Specification 552,411. The Provisional Specification mentions the application of the invention to single-cylinder and to multicylinder V-type and in-line engines.
Patent GB-1343394-A (GB)
Title: Combined air vent filter and adapter for urinary drainage assemblies
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1971-05-04
Abstract: 1343394 Connectors for drainage assemblies ABBOTT LABORATORIES 3 Aug 1971 [26 Aug 1970] 12830/73 Divided out of 1343299 Heading A5R A combined connector, air vent, and filter for use in a urinary drainage assembly of the type disclosed in Specification 1343299 comprises coaxial tubular extensions 6, 7, for connection to a drainage catheter and a drainage tube 3 respectively, and an intermediate vent chamber defined by a cylinder 9 and spaced by legs 10 from extension 6 to define an inlet opening 11 for venting air, opening 11 being covered by a filter ring 12 having a pore size selected to filter bacteria from incoming air. The filter ring 12 may be of hydrophobic material and also acts to prevent liquid passing out of chamber 9 through opening 11.
Patent GB-375331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in circular knitting machines for knitting split work hosiery
IPC: D04B9/18
Filed: 1931-03-20
Abstract: 375,331. Stockings. HEMPHILL CO., Central Falls, Rhode Island, U.S.A.-(Assignees of Lawson, R. H. ; Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.A.) March 20, 1931, No. 12846/32. Convention date, March 29, 1930. Divided on 375.379. [Class 141.] A circular machine is provided with means for reinforcing the toe 13 of a stocking or like article, and for varying the shape or extent of a reinforced area. Preferably, the areas 131 at the two sides are not reinforced. The machine may be provided with a main and an auxiliary set of knitting cams for forming the ankle and foot parts by split work with dropped or lowered suture seams 9 in the foot. Specifications 282,385, [Class 141, Wearing-apparel], 375,330 and 375,379, and U.S.A. Specification 1,673,764 are referred to.
Patent GB-1301175-A (GB)
Title: The production of aqueous dispersions containing bubbles suitable for use in the production of sponge sheet material
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 1970-03-17
Abstract: 1301175 Laminates DAINIPPON INK & CHEMICALS Inc 17 March 1970 [17 March 1969 7 April 1969] 12875/70 Heading B5N [Also in Division C3]  A laminate comprises a substrate and a sheet, produced by drying an aqueous dispersion of a high molecular weight polymer also comprising gas, e.g. air, bubbles and a particulate hygroscopic porous material which is silica or alumina gel or a zeolite, the sheet being laminated to the substrate by coating, bonding or transfer. The polymer may be a polyurethane, natural or synthetic rubber or a polymer of a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer. The substrate may be sheets of wallpaper, nylon fabric, wood fibre board, polyvinyl chloride sheet, acetate-tricot, steel, nylon tricot, wrapping paper, acrylic jersey or plywood. The laminate may be embossed by passage through rolls.
Patent GB-1182942-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Pyridine-Carboxylic Acid Esters.
IPC: C07D213/803
Filed: 1967-03-20
Abstract: 1,182,942. Azeotropic distillation. CIBA Ltd. 20 March, 1967 [18 March, 1966; 8 Feb., 1967], No. 12961/67. Heading B1B. [Also in Division C2] In a process for removing water from a liquid mixture in an autoclave 1 by azeotropic distillation with an immiscible entrainer, such as benzene, the vapours rise through tube 2 into a steel Soxhlet extractor 3 and condense on steel cooling coil 4. The moist condensate is dried by molecular sieve 5, and the dry condensate returns through siphon 6 to the autoclave 1. With valve 11 closed, the dried condensate flows back discontinuously; but when valve 11 is open, the dried condensate flows back continuously. The sieve may consist of alkali aluminium silicate, the pore diameter being 3A. The production of alkyl esters of pyridine carboxylic acids is described (see Division C2).
Patent GB-1057414-A (GB)
Title: Means for supporting pilot burners in relation to main burners
IPC: A01K31/20
Filed: 1964-03-26
Abstract: 1,057,414. Gas burners. HEAT BATH MANUFACTURING CO. Inc. March 26, 1964 [July 29, 1963], No. 13015/64. Heading F4F. The Specification describes a bracket, Figs. 1-3 (not shown), for mounting a bar-type gas fire (2) a pilot burner (30) and a thermocouple (26) in parallel arrangement and a second bracket, Figs. 4, 5 (not shown), for mounting the pilot burner and the thermocouple at rightangles to the gas fire. The first bracket comprises a header plate (14) riveted to a pilot plate (32) so that holes in each plate for the pilot burner, gas fire and thermocouple are aligned. The holes in the pilot plate for the gas fire and the pilot burner are hexagonal to fit a hexagonal element on the gas fire and the hexagonal body of the pilot burner. A lug (13) on the pilot plate engages a notch (11) in the hexagonal element. The second bracket comprises an identical header plate but the pilot plate (52) has holes for the pilot burner (58) and the thermocouple in a part at right-angles to the part having the hole for the gas fire.