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Patent GB-1450555-A (GB)
Title: Pipe compensator
IPC: F16L51/03
Filed: 1973-11-29
Abstract: 1450555 Pipe couplings BOA AG LUZERN 29 Nov 1973 [29 Nov 1972] 55538/73 Heading F2G In a compensator for axial expansion employing a bend (so that pipe ends 20, 31 move transversely relatively to one another) tie-bars 13, 14, which are rigidly connected to the pipe ends 20, 21, are made of resiliently flexible inextensible material so as to bend in the region of their ends 15, 16, 17 and 18. The tie-bars may be of rectangular or round cross-section and may be laminated. A rigid tube 5 interconnects bellows 3 and 4
Patent GB-560926-A (GB)
Abstract: 560,926. Sifting-apparatus. PARKS, W. J. July 23,1941, No. 9295. [Class 117] A gyratory screen 2 or other device is mounted on a base 1 by resilient blocks 3, 4 and is driven by an eccentric on a shaft 5. An oppositely disposed eccentric on the shaft is mounted in a bearing ring 10 which is resiliently supported on the base 1 by two angularly disposed arms 11, 13 and resilient blocks 12, 15. One of the arms 13 is hinged to the bearing ring at 14. Alternatively, the arms may have separate bearings side by side on the shaft eccentric. A counter-balance wheel 17 with a fixed weight 27 and adjustable weights 18 is also mounted concentrically on the shaft.
Patent GB-1192100-A (GB)
Title: Method of Treating a Protective Copper Layer Formed on a Reflective Silver Layer
IPC: C03C17/40
Filed: 1968-11-27
Abstract: 1,192,100. Modifying copper surfaces; coating with metals. ASAHI GLASS CO. Ltd. Nov. 27, 1968 [Aug. 27, 1968], No. 56192/68. Headings C7F and C7U. A copper coating on a reflective silver layer is contacted with a chromating solution containing 0À01 to 80 g. /l of chromic or dichromic acids or chromates or dichromates. The silver may be deposited on a glass substrate by vapour deposition or by an electroless solution containing e. g. AgNO 3 , NH 4 OH, and Rochelle salt, saccharide or formaldehyde. The copper is deposited from a copper sulphate solution containing finely divided Zn, Fe, Cd, Ni, Co, Cr, W, Mo, and Mn, with phosphoric, sulphuric tartaric oxalic or formic acids or ammonium persulphate.
Patent GB-1330437-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the production of hollow glass bodies from glass tubes
IPC: C03B23/11
Filed: 1971-12-07
Abstract: 1330437 Producing hollow glass bodies from tubes ATELIERS DE CONSTRUCTION MECANIQUE DIEUDONNE COUQUELET SA 7 Dec 1971 [7 Dec 1970] 56786/71 Heading C1M A machine for producing hollow glass bodies from glass tubes comprises a fixed pedestal 14, a rotary drum 13 on said pedestal, rotatable upper and lower grippers 8, 8c on the drum 13, articulated gripping fingers 1 on each of the grippers for holding a glass tube 4, burners 15 arranged at fixed stations around the rotary drum 13 for heating the tubes 4 and forming a hollow body at the lower end of each tube, and means for severing by thermal shock each hollow body, which body during severing is held only by its glass tube which in turn is held only by the upper grippers 8c, the lower gripping fingers being provided with at least one supporting surface 16 arranged to receive and support the severed hollow body on severing thereof. The supporting surface may be integral or be a member attached to the finger. The fingers may also have radially inward gripping surface 5 or a radially outward gripping surface formed on an upwardly standing projection which may be inserted into the tube (Fig. 5, not shown).
Patent GB-1328908-A (GB)
Title: Dual additive feeder for dishwashing machine
IPC: B01F5/00
Filed: 1971-12-08
Abstract: 1328908 Dishwashing machines ECONOMICS LABORATORY Inc 8 Dec 1971 [11 Dec 1970] 56980/71 Heading A4F [Also in Division B1] A feeder 10 is adapted to feed two liquid additives simultaneously from reservoirs 12, 13, respectively, to a water supply conduit 37 for a dishwashing machine 11, and includes means for cutting off the flow from either reservoir when the other is emptied to a predetermined level. The feeder 10 comprises two Venturis arranged in parallel and having a common inlet and a common outlet connected to water supply conduits 17, 37. The additives are drawn from the reservoirs 12, 13 via conduits 30, 31 into the two Venturi throats which are interconnected. Thus when the liquid in a reservoir 12 or 13 falls below the level of the inlet 32 or 33 to the conduit 30 or 31 both Venturi throats are connected to atmosphere so that the feeding of both additives ceases. A controller responding to the dilution of the washing liquid may be provided to make an audible or visible signal to indicate that the additive reservoirs should be replenished.
Patent GB-1422278-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized polyester compositions
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 1973-12-11
Abstract: 1422278 Stabilized polyester composition GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 11 Dec 1973 [5 Jan 1973] 57263/73 Heading C3R A thermoplastic composition comprises a high M.W. linear polyester resin (P), susceptible to thermal scission, having repeating units (I) where n=2-10, and an organic stabilizer (S), containing only C, H, and O, and having #2 non-terminal epoxide groups. (S) stabilizes the melt viscosity of polymer (P) and retards discoloration of (P) due to thermal oxidation of the melt. There may be 0À5-5À0 parts by wt. (S) per 100 parts (P). Stabilizer (S) may have M.W. 500-25,000, and may be, e.g. epoxidized soybean, cottonseed, peanut, corn, linseed, or safflower oil, epoxidized triglyceride of linoleic or linolenic acid, or epoxidized polybutadiene. Polyester (P) may, in addition to units (I), also comprise units derived from, e.g. 0À5-15% wt., by wt. of total acid moieties, of, e.g. naphthalene dicarboxylic or adipic acid, and from aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diols. Additives optionally present include 0À005-1À0% wt., based on (P), of an organic phosphite costabilizer, e.g. where X<SP>1</SP>, Y<SP>1</SP> and Z<SP>1</SP> are each O or S, and R<SP>1</SP>, R<SP>2</SP>, and R<SP>3</SP> are each C 6-24  alkyl, phenyl, or C 7-33  alkylphenyl; 1-80 parts by wt. of a reinforcing filler (F) per 100 parts (P+F), where (F) may be powder, fibres, whiskers, flakes, or platelets, e.g. of bronze, Al, Fe, Ni, TiO 2 , titanate, ceramic, silicate, asbestos, quartz, carbon, or glass, e.g. "E" or "C" glass filaments of diameter 0À00012-0À00075 inch and length 0À000005-1 inch. Also present may be other conventional additives including chelating agents and C black, or fillers, e.g. wood flour, cloth fibres, or clays.
Patent GB-1447628-A (GB)
Title: Seal especially for gate-type slide valves
IPC: F16K3/20
Filed: 1972-12-13
Abstract: 1447628 Valves; joint-making packing F & R ENG CO Ltd 13 Dec 1973 [13 Dec 1972] 57535/72 Headings F2V and F2B A seal for a gate-type slide valve comprises an inflatable sealing ring 10, e.g. of polyurethane rubber, having a channel-shaped cross-section throughout its length and being clamped against the valve body 24 by an element 36. Pressure fluid for inflating the seal is provided via conduit 40. The valve gate 26 opens or closes a throat 28 to control the flow of fluent material from a hopper 30 or some other source, and is engaged by an annular resilient scraper seal 32 which cleans the gate and provides low pressure sealing, higher pressure sealing being provided by the sealing ring 10. The latter has annular ribs 22 thereon which are of saw-tooth section so as to be urged more tightly against the gate by potential leakage. The ring 10 is deflated before the gate is opened. The gate may be operated by a pneumatic cylinder controlled by a pressure-actuated switch arranged so that the gate cannot be moved until the pressure in the ring 10 has been reduced to, e.g. atmospheric pressure. Seals may be provided on both sides of the gate.
Patent GB-1284246-A (GB)
Title: Means for the control of a jet propelled aircraft
Inventor: CROY WILLIAM
IPC: B64C13/16
Filed: 1970-12-07
Abstract: 1284246 Controlling aircraft MESSERSCHMITT - BOLKOW - BLOHM GmbH 7 Dec 1970 [22 Dec 1969] 57924/70 Heading B7G A jet-propelled aircraft having a conventional wing 5 and fin and rudder 6 is provided with a deflectable jet nozzle 3 and canard control surfaces 4. In the event of a disturbance of attitude of the aircraft from a desired attitude, as determined by a control transducer 30, the disturbance is detected by a transducer 31, resulting output signals are compared at 35 and fed to a control unit 32 which, in the event of a transtory disturbance operates an actuator 33 for the jet, nozzle 3 and in the event of a longer term disturbance adjusts the pitch attitude of surfaces 4 by means of an actuator 34 and restores the nozzle to its undeflected position. In an alternative embodiment (Figs. 2-5, not shown), the canard surfaces are dispensed with and the wing is so mounted that it may be adjusted bodily fore and aft to vary the position of centre of lift A with respect to C.C. position S.
Patent GB-1414466-A (GB)
Title: Moulding of articles
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 1972-12-20
Abstract: 1414466 Supporting inserts in a mould M LADNEY Jnr 20 Dec 1972 [29 Dec 1971] 58711/72 Heading B5A A metal or plastics insert 32 on to which foam plastics 24 is to be moulded, is held in position in a mould 10 by a vacuum developed between the inset 32 and a wall of the mould cavity. A steel or aluminium mould 10 is lined with polyethylene sheets 18, 22, and an inset 32 is placed over a core 30 and spacers 36 attached to a hinged cover 14. A vacuum is applied to a reservoir 56 and to a cavity 40 between the insert and core, to clamp the periphery 42 of the inset against the cover liner 22. The cover is closed and clamped, and plastics 24 is injected into the mould cavity (or placed before mould closing) and foams on to the insert 32 around projections 70. The plastics article is ejected from the core 30 by excess pressure applied to the cavity 40. The cover liner 22 can be omitted and replaced by a silicone rubber gasket (see Fig. 7, not reproduced) or a plastics lip on the periphery of the insert 32, and release agent is then applied to the cover. Core 30 can be omitted. A procession of moulds 10 are carried on a conveyer, each having a quick release connection 64 to the vacuum pump 62. Venting.-Gases escpae from the mould cavity into the cavity 40 through vents 72 in the insert periphery 42.
Patent GB-1367122-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing bubble domains in magnetic film-substrate structures
IPC: H01F10/24
Filed: 1971-12-21
Abstract: 1367122 Garnets ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORP 21 Dec 1971 [28 Dec 1970] 59455/71 Headings C1A and C1J A bubble domain-containing, film substrate structure is made by depositing on a substrate a magnetic film of a single crystal material having a positive magneto-striction constant along a crystallographic axis oriented approximately normal to the plane of the film, in which the magnetic film has a lattice constant which exceeds the lattice constant of the substrate by an amount less than 0À035  at room temperature, and in which the coefficient of thermal expansion of the substrate does not differ from that of the film by an amount exceeding 1 x 10<-6>/ C. Preferably a terbium iron garnet Tb3F35O12 film is coated on to a samarium gallium garnet substrate by vapour deposition. Other substrates referred to are mixed yttrium gadolinium gallium garnet, gadolinium gallium garnet, aluminium substituted gadolinium gallium garnet, terbium gallium garnet, samarium gallium garnet and dysprosium gallium garnet. The film to be deposited on such substrates is a single crystal of formula J3Q5O12 in which J is a rare earth metal, Q is Fe, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Ti, V Cr or Mn.
Patent GB-1272845-A (GB)
Title: Magnesia-containing refractory dressings
Inventor: HARDY TREVOR
IPC: C04B35/03
Filed: 1969-03-12
Abstract: 1,272,845. Mould linings; ingot moulds. FOSECO INTERNATIONAL Ltd. 2 March, 1970 [12 March, 1969; 8 Dec., 1969 (2)], Nos. 13063/69, 59822/69 and 59823/69. Heading B3F. [Also in Division C3] Ferrous metals are cast in an ingot mould whose walls or the base-plate thereof have been coated either with an aqueous liquid refractory dressing comprising particulate refractory material consisting of or including magnesia which particulate refractory material has a "residual hydration ability" of less than 4% by weight and, as binding agent, an alkali metal silicate or a refractory dressing precursor comprising the particulate refractory material previously specified and a solid alkali metal silicate. The percentage residual hydration ability of the material is defined as the percentage weight loss on heating a dry sample of the hydrated material at 600‹ C. for 2 hours. The magnesia should preferably have a low calcium oxide content and preferred magnesias are dead burnt magnesites. The particulate refractory material may also include alumina, titania or zircon whilst the magnesia may contain iron oxide as impurity. The alkali metal silicate used is preferably sodium silicate, most preferably sodium metasilicate. The amount of water used in the liquid dressings should preferably be sufficient to cause hydration of the alkali metal silicate to at least 10 H 2 O. When sodium silicate is used the magnesia and sodium silicate react in use to form the refractory magnesium silicate "forsterite". Optional ingredients specified are a Xanthomonas colloid suspension agent and a particulate suspending agent, e.g. bentonite.
Patent GB-1214560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in dosing calcium hydroxide
Inventor: LILJEMDAHL SVEN ALGOT JOEL
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1968-12-23
Abstract: 1,214,560. Dosing Ca(OH) 2 . S. A. J. LILJENDAHL. 23 Dec., 1968 [29 Dec., 1967], No. 60969/68. Headings B1C, B1F and B1X. A method of dosing an aqueous Ca(OH) 2  paste 17 from a vessel 1 comprises filling the space in the vessel above the paste with water and supplying a volume of water corresponding to the desired dosing volume to the vessel so as to displace a corresponding volume of paste through outlet valve 9, the supply of water to the vessel being controlled by an automatic timing device whereby waiter is supplied for a predetermined period of time. A vibrator 12 may be mounted on the vessel to assist the settling of the paste. The automatic timing device may control a magnetically operable valve 10.
Patent GB-651032-A (GB)
Abstract: 651,032. Scoop arm machines. RUSTONBUCYRUS, Ltd. July 6, 1948, No. 18132. Convention date, Nov. 17, 1947. [Class 68 (i)] In a scoop arm excavator, the dipper stick 16 is mounted for reciprocable movement in a saddle block 19 pivotally mounted on a shaft 18 positioned on a boom 12 so that the stick can rotate about the shaft in a vertical plane, whilst the boom is mounted on the excavator base 11 in such a manner that it can rotate about its own axis, the outer end of the boom being rotatably supported in a collar 15 at the end of a strut 14 secured to A-frames 13 mounted on the base. Also supported from these A-frames in an adjustable or fixed manner is a mast 27 pivotally mounted at the lower end on the base and supporting at the outer end sheave blocks 29 over which pass hoist cables from a winch 32 on the base to the dipper or dipper stick. A motor 25 is mounted on the boom and operates a winch drum 23 also positioned on the boom for crowding the dipper stick in or out.
Patent GB-695613-A (GB)
Abstract: 695,613. Moulding tubular pipe coverings &c. PABCO PRODUCTS, Inc. Oct. 11, 1951 [Oct. 23, 1950], No. 23674/51. Class 87 (ii) A mould for the manufacture of heat insulation, e.g. tubular pipe coverings of magnesia, comprises a core 27 and an outer jacket having an outer tubular shell 3 and an inner tubular shell 4 removably telescoped within it. Heating fluid is circulated within the jacket which is furnished with spiral fluid-distributing members 26. The inner tube has a lower flange 14 which engages a recess in the foot of the outer tube. Sealing rings 15, 19 are provided between the outer and inner shells. Heating fluid, supplied through a pipe 42 is circulated within the core 27. An annular ejector 43, shown in its uppermost position, is connected by rods 44 to a vertically movable crosshead 46.
Patent GB-735662-A (GB)
Abstract: 735,662. Bunghole bushes. OLDHAM, E. Jan. 27, 1954 [Jan. 30, 1953], No. 2675/53. Class 125 (3). A bunghole bush has a continuous projection 15 around the bottom of the sleeve 10 flush with the bottom thereof and which enters the timber of the stave, when the bush is expanded, to form a seal. Specification 735,661 is referred to.
Patent GB-2003271-A (GB)
Title: Refractometer
IPC: G01L7/06
Filed: 1978-08-03
Abstract: A terrestrial refractometer for providing a measure of refractive index of the atmosphere at or near the surface of the earth comprises a gas- tight enclosure 16 containing a fixed mass of dry gas which at least approximates to an ideal gas, at least a part of the enclosure being movable in response to changes in the volume of the gas in accordance with changes in ambient temperature and pressure; sensing means 24 responsive to the position of said movable part; and means 34 for providing a signal related to the distance of the movable part from a feed point outside the enclosure and positioned so that an increase in the volume of the gas causes a decrease in said distance. The sensing means may be either a pivoted lever system or an electrical capacitor providing a digital output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2005200-A (GB)
Title: Wheel tire tread
IPC: B60C11/117
Filed: 1978-09-11
Abstract: A wheel tire (1) for use in a motorcycle, comprises a tread portion (2) formed with a plurality of projections or blocks outwardly extending therefrom, each of some of the blocks being formed with a recess (13). The ratio of the radial depth of each recess to the radial height of the corresponding block is preferably not greater than 1 DIVIDED 2, and in plan view the recesses may be of circular, triangular or other polygonal shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014530-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor skirt
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 1978-11-28
Abstract: A skirt board installation for a travelling belt conveyor 11 includes a mounting plate 16 secured to a conveyor loading chute 10 and several separate skirt board sections 19 slidably mounted on the mounting plate to be individually adjustable vertically relative to the conveyor belt and removable for replacement. The skirt board sections 19 maintain a seal with the belt. The mounting plate 16 may be provided with guide elements of dove-tail or circular cross-section and the skirt board sections provided with guide slots for complementary configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2011309-A (GB)
Title: Improving Interfacial Bond of Moulded Composite Articles
IPC: B29C48/07
Filed: 1978-12-05
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a plastics article which comprises bringing at least two plastics into contact with one another and shaping them and bonding them to one another at the contact surface, wherein at least one of the two plastics comprises components which react with one another during the shaping, at least in the region of the contact surface, and the other of the two plastics in the liquid state during the shaping, at least in the region of the contact surface, and wherein at least one of the reactive components has a pronounced tendency to diffuse into the other plastic. The diffusing component may be a monomer or low-molecular weight constituent of one plastic and a solvent for the other plastic. The composite article may be formed by injection or extrusion moulding. One plastic may be a thermosetting polyester and the other plastic may be polystyrene or polymethyl methacrylate. The polyester may be reinforced with glass fibres.
Patent GB-2042617-A (GB)
Title: Clamps
IPC: F16B2/12
Filed: 1978-12-29
Abstract: A clamp for clamping a grid-like floor or grating to a support comprises a first part 10 having a surface formation such as surfaces 14, 15 engageable with a floor 22, 23, a second part 11 arranged to locate on the floor at a position spaced from the surface formations, and screw means 17, 18 for urging the second part towards a portion of the first part or vice versa with the supporting structure between the first part and the floor to enable the floor to be clamped against the supporting surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014624-A (GB)
Title: Method of Forming a Cutting- Pattern Outline on a Knitted Nap Fabric Web
IPC: D04B1/02
Filed: 1979-02-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of forming a cutting-pattern outline on a knitted nap fabric during knitting and to a nap fabric web so produced. The present invention provides a method of forming a cutting-pattern outline 4 on a knitted nap fabric web 1 of the type having a pattern-forming nap 3 knitted-in over a basic knitted fabric 2 by forming nap-free areas or other areas which contrast with the pattern- forming nap 3. The object is to produce a fabric which can be cut out from the back or nap-free surface. It is intended to produce pieces for making toy animals or garments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014897-A (GB)
Title: Filtering in injection nozzles
IPC: B29C45/62
Filed: 1979-02-08
Abstract: A method of injection moulding plastics materials primarily from the family of polyolefins and particularly polyethylene, polypropylene, linear polyethylene, copolymers, and styrene, includes the step of forcing a molten plastics material through a breaker plate 12 and a fine screen 13 immediately upstream of an injection nozzle 10. This step aids the uniform dispersion of colour in the plastics material and helps to eliminate the inclusion or optically (human) observable black particles, such as carbonized pieces of the plastics material or other ingredients in the moulded product. A nozzle assembly for use with an injection moulding apparatus in performing such a method consists essentially of an injection nozzle 10, and a screen pack retainer 11 adapted to be connected to a source of molten plastics material and to which the nozzle is secured, the breaker plate 12, the fine screen 13 and if desired an additional breaker plate 14 being clamped between the nozzle and retainer so as to lie in the path of the molten plastics material. Apertures in the breaker plate or plates are larger than the openings in the fine screen, the fine screen comprising either a single fine screen or a screen pack of several fine mesh screens which may if appropriate be of varying mesh sizes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2016013-A (GB)
Title: Novel acylamino-diphenylamine derivatives and a process for preparing them, herbicidal compositions, and a method of controlling undesired plant growth
IPC: A01N41/10
Filed: 1979-02-08
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula   <IMAGE> in which X is a fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; Y and Y<1> each independently is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or an alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; Z is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom; an alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl or alkylsulphonyl group in each of which the alkyl moiety contains from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; or a group of general formula R<2>R<3>N in which R<2> is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or cycloalkyl group of up to 6 carbon atoms, and R<3> is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy group containing up to 6 carbon atoms; and R<1> is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a group of general formula   <IMAGE> in which R<4> is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; with the provisos that if R<1> is an alkyl group then at least two of Y, Y<1> and Z are other than hydrogen atoms; if R<1> is an unsubstituted cyclopropyl group then at least one of Y, Y<1> and Z is other than a hydrogen atom; and if R<1> is a 1-substituted cyclopropyl group then at least one of Y, Y<1> and Z is other than a hydrogen or a halogen atom; or an acid addition salt thereof, exhibit herbicidal properties, and may be obtained by acylation of the corresponding 4-amino- diphenylamine. Herbicidal compositions are also described.