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Patent GB-663399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in data receiving and retaining mechanism
Filed: 1949-03-08
Abstract: 663,399. Punching-machines. BRITISH TABULATING MACHINE CO., Ltd. March 8, 1949 [March 30, 1948], No. 6267/49. Class 31 (ii). A data-receiving and storing device comprises a cylindrical structure having rings of circumferentially-spaced pockets extending in a radial direction, a ball normally seated in the outer part of each pocket, a fixed cylindrical shell having an opening extending in the direction of its longitudinal axis, the said shell forming a barrier between the inner and outer parts of the pockets, means for rotating the cylindrical structure to bring a row of pockets in turn to a read-in station, read-in devices consisting of a setting element for each ring of balls, the setting element being adapted to engage and shift a ball in the outer part of the pocket adjacent to the station to the inner part of the said pocket, through said longitudinal opening in said shell, the said setting elements being arranged to travel with the cylindrical structure for a step of movement, together with means for causing the shifting of a ball and stepping of the cylindrical structure to occur in succession. As shown in Fig. 9, in a data-storing device for use in conjunction with a card-punching apparatus, a cylinder 13 is provided with a number of circumferentiallydisposed rows of pockets which are divided into two portions by an annular cylinder 15. The data is entered in the device by a bank of levers 49, operation of a key on a keyboard, not shown, causing movement of appropriate levers 49, Fig. 18, so that fingers 48 thereon displace corresponding balls 18 from outer pockets 17, through a longitudinal opening 20 in cylinder 15 to inner pockets 17a, the cylinder 15 then moving one step in an anti-clockwise direction, Fig. 19, so that the displaced balls are retained in the inner pockets. The lever 49 then retracts and the two cylinders step clockwise and the process is repeated on the next row of balls. The data is read out of the device. by a bank of sensing plungers 92 which are moved inwardly when opposite a pocket, the inner portion 17a of which contains a ball, and operate contacts 94, 97 from which electrical connections lead to the punching machine. Displaced balls are returned to the outer pockets, immediately before the date-entering station is reached, by a bank of wheels 46, and are retained in that position by a magnet 61 having pole-pieces 60. The delay between the read-in and read-out operations may be varied by altering the angular position of the plungers 92 and associated mechanism relative to the read-in members 49. Specifications 571,492 and 621,697 are referred to.
Patent GB-884937-A (GB)
Title: Locks
Inventor: MATTHEWS DENIS
IPC: E05B27/04
Filed: 1959-02-24
Abstract: 884,937. Barrel locks. YALE & TOWNE MANUFACTURING CO. Feb. 11, 1960 [Feb. 24, 1959], No. 6286/59. Class 44. In a lock of the kind comprising a body part 8 in which is formed a cylindrical bore having a plurality of parallel and blind holes 11 extending radially therefrom, a cylindrical plug 9 in the bore, the plug being adapted to receive a key and having a plurality of radially extending holes which at one angular setting of the plug relative to the body part are aligned with the holes in the latter, a plurality of spring loaded pins in the holes in the body part respectively and a plurality of plungers in the holes in the plug respectively, the arrangement being such that when an appropriate key is inserted in the plug the plungers are moved radially to a position in which their outer ends are flush with the periphery of the plug and then prevent the pins from entering the holes in the plug, the bore of the body part is formed at a position diametrically opposite the blind holes with a longitudinally extending groove in which is accommodated a complementarily shaped strip 13 serving to close the inner ends of the holes 14 in the body part through which the blind holes are formed. As shown the plug 9 is retained within the bore by means of a spring clip 15 engaging a circumferential groove at the inner end of the plug. In this construction the strip 13 is inserted into the groove from the rear end of the body part after the plug 9 has been inserted in the bore and the spring clip when placed in position prevents longitudinal movement of the strip 13 rearwardly, longitudinal movement forwardly being prevented by a head 9a on the forward end of the plug 9. The strip is of rectangular cross-section and the groove is complementarily shaped; in a modification the groove is of dovetail crosssection with a correspondingly shaped strip. Instead of preventing longitudinal movement of the strip as described above by the provision of the clip 15, dimples or other projections are pressed from the strip or the ends of the strip are formed with integral projections which are bent at right angles. The projections engage some of the holes through which the blind bores are drilled. In a further modification the groove does not extend to the rear end of the body part and the strip 13 is held from longitudinal movement rearwardly by the end of the groove. The strip may be made of a plastic material such as nylon.
Patent GB-1441521-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for protecting a plurality of spliced conductors in a cable
IPC: H02G15/08
Filed: 1974-02-12
Abstract: 1441521 Sealing cable joints W A PLUMMER 12 Feb 1974 [3 April 1973] 06295/74 Heading H2E Spliced cable conductors 13a are disposed within a cover 17 which in turn is disposed within an outer jacket 26 sealed at its ends to the cables 10, 11, the volume between the cover 17 and the jacket 26 being filled with a dielectric foam 53. The inner cover 17 comprises two plastics sheets joined along their edges by a seam (28) and interlocking tracks (18, 20) and is taped at its ends to the cables by tape 51, 52; a dielectric powder or grease (not shown) may be placed within the cover. The jacket 26 is a plastics sheet joined along its side edges by interlocking tracks (30, 31) covered by a flap (35) and taped at its ends to form apertures which engage sponge-like gaskets 23, 24 around the cables. A non-return valve (27) in the jacket allows the foam 53 to be introduced and ports 56 allow venting. A rip cord 25 aids removal of the foam if desired and the jacket may have a non- stick inner surface. The cable screens (12) may be spliced within the jacket.
Patent GB-1423382-A (GB)
Title: Tubular members
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 1973-02-08
Abstract: 1423382 Pipe couplings SVENSKA FLAKTFABRIKEN AB 8 Feb 1973 [11 Feb 1972 23 Jan 1973] 6303/73 Heading F2G A sleeve 1 fits internally into two ventilating duct sections 4, 5, with initially L-shaped gaskets 2a, 2b flattened or of reduced inclination between the sleeve and the duct sections. The gaskets are of soft rubber and are secured to the sleeve by clamping strips 3 and optionally also by means of adhesive. In other forms, the outer rims of the sleeve 1 are turned over to secure the parts 2a of the gaskets.
Patent GB-378808-A (GB)
Title: Support for balls of wool or the like during hand-knitting
IPC: D04B3/06
Filed: 1932-03-02
Abstract: 378,808. Attaching balls of wool &c. to the wrist. SUZOR, G. M., 62, Boulevard Sebastopol, Paris. March 2, 1932, No. 6323. Convention date, April 9, 1931. [Class 43.] A device for holding a ball of wool or yarn while knitting comprises a single flexible strip with a harpoon-shaped end 2 to engage in the centre of the ball, and the other end 4 of the strip is formed int) a loop through which the user's wrist passes and which is adapted to fold back against the outside of the ball when not in use. A ball is put up for sale with the end 2 engaged therein and the end 4 folded back against the outside, the end of the wool &c. being passed through the loop. The strip is of cardboard, celluloid, metal, fabric, &c., and may carry a trade mark or other indication.
Patent GB-466760-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of manufacturing junction boxes for electrical wiring
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1936-03-03
Abstract: 466,760. Making electric junction boxes. TRAWFORD, E. J. March 3, 1936, No. 6379. [Class 83 (ii)] A junction box for electrical wiring is formed from a blank A of sheet metal of substantially cruciform shape, the wings 3 of which are formed with extensions 3a which are rolled to form tubular portions 3b which are ultimately tapped to receive screws for securing the cover plate in position, the wings being bent up and the vertical edges of the box welded.
Patent GB-364413-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for determining automatically the work done by a rope or chain
IPC: G01L3/24
Filed: 1931-03-02
Abstract: 364,413. Dynamometers. ELKING- TON, H. D., 20, Holborn, London.-(Naamlooze Vennootschap de Bataafsche Petroleum Maatschappij ; 30, Carel van Bylandtlaan, The Hague.) March 2, 1931, No. 6439. [Class 106 (ii).] Apparatus for determining the work done by a rope or chain say in hauling or winding comprises a disc a rotated about an axis b with an angular velocity proportional to the velocity of the rope, a member such as a disc s in point contact with the disc a and which is moved radially of the disc proportionally to the tension in the rope, and means for determining the work done from the curve described on the disc by the contact member. The disc a is driven by bevel gear c from a shaft d on which is a body f formed of a number of changespeed gears. A shaft e is provided with a gear wheel h contained in a fork g which also contains a gear wheel i the arrangement being such that the fork may be slid along the shaft e and the wheel l running into engagement with any of the wheels f. The shaft e may be driven directly by a chain wheel k or through gears m, n from a chain wheel l. The wheels k, l are driven in opposite directions from a shaft driven from the winch drum over which the rope passes, so that the disc a is always rotated in the same direction. A counter r and the wheel s geared to it are carried in a frame o which may be moved radially of the disc by rack-andpinion gear operated from the quadrant of a Bourdon or like gauge t acted upon in any known manner by fluid under a pressure directly proportional to the tension in the rope. When there is no tension in the rope, the wheel s is exactly above the axis b. The change-speed gears allow the device to be accommodated to pulleys of different diameters. The disc may be frictionally driven from the drum or from the rope itself. The disc need not always be driven in same direction, but in this case two wheels s are provided each fitted with a one-way drive.
Patent GB-878368-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing polyurethane-forming materials
IPC: B29B7/74
Filed: 1959-02-25
Abstract: 878,368. Dispensing apparatus. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd., and BROWN T. Jan. 27, 1960 [Feb. 25, 1959], No. 6504/59. Class 102(1). Dispensing apparatus for polyurethane-forming materials, comprises a mobile power unit, as shown, an electric motor B, Fig. 1, mounted on a trolley A and connected through reduction and other gearing C, D, to a plurality of flexible drives E each connectible through a coupling L, Fig. 2, and bevel drive M mounted on the detachable lid K of a separate and mobile tank H to a pump O submerged at all times in the liquid in the tank. The pump discharge pipe Q passing through the lid is connected to a pressure-relief valve S and a pressure gauge T. An electric heater V suspended from the lid K heats the contents of the tank. Two pumps are used jointly, one, e.g., for polyisocyanate and the other for hydroxl group-containing material such as polyester or polyether material. The materials are pumped to the space to be filled where they mix and foam in situ.
Patent GB-1194755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harvesters
IPC: A01D57/03
Filed: 1968-02-09
Abstract: 1,194,755. Harvesting implements. HESSTON CORP. Inc. 9 Feb., 1968 [28 April, 1967], No. 6516/68. Heading A1F A harvesting implement has a cutter-bar 22 and a reel 30, the reel having members 36 which leave the crop forward before and during cutting, and fingers 48 which sweep the crop into the cutter-bar, comb the cut crop from the cutter-bar and project it rearward with the severed ends leading. The reel comprises spacer plates 37, a, b, c, d and e which rotate about a fixed shaft 50 and a drive shaft 79, and which carry the members 36 and finger support shafts 46. Rigidly attached to the fixed shaft 50 is a stub shaft 54 which rotatably mounts a generally ovoid-shaped master control 58, comprising a pair of parallel plates 60 with a spacer 62 between. The links 70 are pivoted at both ends whilst coupling 66 is pivoted only at its outer end. Each crank 64 and 64a is rigidly connected to a shaft 46. The relative position of the stub shaft 54 to shaft 50 can be altered in order to change the positions at which the fingers project out and fold in. In a modification the members 38 are joined by a skin to form a valley between them. End spacer plates 137a and e have a generally star-shaped configuration, Fig 12 (not shown), whilst plates 137b, c and d are unchanged and extend outwardly beyond the skin forming the valleys. The continuous skin provides even further protection for the fingeroscillating apparatus.
Patent GB-143663-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for lifting motor vehicles
IPC: B60S9/04
Filed: 1919-03-15
Abstract: 143,663. Baron, H. March 15, 1919. Jacks.-Motor-vehicles are raised from the ground by jacks applied to the axles and actuated separately or together by the motor of the vehicle. Racks 2, 2a having feet which bear on the ground are mounted in a casing secured to an axle 1 and are engaged by intermeshing pinions 3, 3<a>. The pinions are driven through a train of gears 4, 5, G, 7 by ratchet mechanism actuated by a rod 15 which is reciprocated by an eccentric 20 mounted on the shaft 21 of the speed-gear casing. The ratchet mechanism comprises ratchet wheels 9, 9<a>, Fig. 2, having reversely disposed teeth and a double pawl 11, 11<a> mounted on a shaft 12 carried by a lever 10. An arm 13 on the shaft 12 is connected to a tension spring 14 fixed to the lever 10. The rod 15 is pivotally connected to an arm 16 fixed on a rocking-shaft 17, Fig. 4, which is connected to the eccentric 20 by an arm 18 and rod 19. The lifting apparatus may be put out of action without stopping the motor by moving the sheave of the eccentric until its centre coincides with the centre of the shaft 21. Each ratchet wheel 9 or 9<a> is made with a toothless part 9<b> to limit the movement of the racks in either direction. The lifting device on the other axle is connected to the shaft 17 by a rod 15a and arm 16<a>. Jacks having screws or pivotaily jointed parallelograms may be actuated in the same manner.
Patent GB-1049723-A (GB)
Title: Polymerization catalyst, its preparation and use
Inventor: MCCLAFLIN GIFFORD GEORGE
IPC: C08F4/64
Filed: 1964-02-17
Abstract: A polymerization catalyst for ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprises an aluminium compound of formula AlRnX3- n, where R is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical, X is H or halogen, and n is 2 or 3, a titanium chloride, bromide or iodide, and a phosphorus-halogen compound (excluding phenylphosphorus dichloride) of the formula PR13- m Ym, where R is H or a hydrocarbon radical, Y is halogen, and m is 1, 2 or 3.  The per cent mole of Al in the Al compound in proportion to the halogen in the phosphorus-halogen compound may vary from 5 to 100 and the Ti : Al ratio may vary from 1 : 1 to 1 : 50.  The Ti compound may be of formula TiXn, where X is Cl, Br or I and n is 1 to 4. Catalyst combinations specified are Al(C3H7)2Cl, TiCl4 and PHCl2; Al(i-C4H9)3, TiBr3 and P(C2H5)Br2; Al(i-C3H7)3, TiCl3 and PCl3; Al(C3H7)2Cl, TiBr4 and PBr3; Al(C10H23)3, TiCl4 and PCl3; tricyclo-hexylaluminium, TiBr2 and P(C2H5)Br2; tri-benzylaluminium, TiI4 and P(CH2.C6H5)Cl2; trieicosylaluminium, TiCl3 and P(C12H25)Cl2; Al(C18H37)3, TiCl4 and PCl3; Al(i-C3H7)2H, TiCl2 and PBr3; Al(C2H5)3, TiI4\t and PHCl2; Al(C6H5)3, TiBr3 and PCl3; and others. Al(C2H5)3, TiCl3, and phosphorus trihalides are preferred.  Monomers specified include ethylene, propylene, 1-octene, 2-pentene, isobutylene, cyclopentene, styrene, 2-methylbutene-1, hexene-2, isoprene, 1 : 5-hexadiene, 2-phenylbutadiene, or 1 : 4 : 7-octatriene, or mixtures thereof. Polypropylene of isotactic content over 95% and even over 98% may be obtained. Polymerization may be effected in the presence of an inert hydrocarbon diluent, a number of which are specified, and at as low a temperature as possible, usually between 0 DEG  and 150 DEG  C. The pressure may be between atmospheric and 200 p.s.i.g., and the reaction time may be from 2 minutes to 100 hours.  In Example 1, propylene is polymerized in the presence of n-heptane, PCl3, PCl5 or POCl3, Al(C2H5)3 and TiCl3.  In Example II, propylene is polymerized in the presence of n-heptane, PCl3, Al(C2H5)3 and TiCl3, using different catalyst ratios, and in Example III in the presence of n-heptane, TiCl3 and Al(i-C4H9)2H and PCl3 or Al(C8H17)3 and PBr3. In Example IV, 4-methyl-1-pentene is polymerized.
Patent GB-1103402-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic test material for determination of ovulatory function
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 1965-02-16
Abstract: A chloride ion indicator comprises a sheet form base carrying a compound including silver ions that will react with colour change with chloride ions, and an excess of silver ions over that present in said compound, the said compound and the said excess having been obtained by reaction of materials that provide an excess of silver ions of at least 10.2% by weight (as Ag NO3) based on said compound. The excess may be up to 58.5%.  The silver compound may be silver chromate or dichromate; the excess silver may be present as nitrate, acetate or chlorate.  The sheet form base may be paper, woven or non-woven cellulosic sheets, or fabric. The indicator may be made by dipping the sheet form base into aqueous solutions of a silver salt and a chromate or dichromate sequentially in either order; or by incorporating a preformed silver compound plus excess silver ion composition into the beater stage of a paper making process.  The indicators may be used to in testing ovulatory function as described in Specification 1,103,401.
Patent GB-525793-A (GB)
Title: Nipple for babies
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 1939-03-01
Abstract: 525,793. Teething rings. SCHWARCZ, D. March 1, 1939, No. 6687. [Class 81 (ii)] A soothing or teething nipple for babies consists of a rubber body 1 carrying a disc 2 on the rear surface of which are two projecting bearings 3 for a freely hinged stirrup 4. The disc and stirrup may be made of metal or synthetic resin.
Patent GB-603072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of wax articles
IPC: C11C5/02
Filed: 1946-03-05
Abstract: 603,072. Moulding wax articles. TURNBULL, J. S., and METROPOLITANVICKERS ELECTRICAL CO. Ltd. March 5, 1946, No. 6831. [Class 87(ii)] Molten wax is injected under pressure into a closed mould, and when the external layer of wax has solidified sufficiently for inward collapsing to occur an electric heating wire located substantially centrally of the wax is temporarily energized and air is forced into the wax in the neighbourhood of the wire. A pressure compartment is thus formed within the wax, whereby the outer layers are held against the mould wall. After the wax is substantially solidified, the heating wire is again energized to soften the adjacent wax sufficiently to release the trapped compressed air. The wire may be removed or left in the wax. The Figure shows apparatus for carrying out the process, comprising a two-part mould 1, 2, a wire 4 connected to a terminal block 5, feed pipe 7 and injection nozzle 8. A similar feed pipe and nozzle are used to inject compressed air.
Patent GB-1080101-A (GB)
Title: Domestic chopping apparatus
IPC: A47J42/24
Filed: 1965-02-17
Abstract: 1,080,101. Cutting vegetables. AKTS EVA HUSHOLDNINGSMASKINER. Feb. 17, 1965 [Feb. 19, 1964], No. 6864/65. Heading A4C. Domestic chopping apparatus, for parsley, comprises a manually rotated axle 23 carrying a plurality of spaced knives 31 which pass on rotation through slits formed in a grate plate 16-18 having an upwardly convex central portion 16 resting on the axle 23. The axle 23 is seated in opposed recesses 6 in a base portion 4 on the top edge of which flaps 21, 22 on the grate plate are seated and clamped by a funnel 1 which has a bayonet attachment to the nether portion 4. A removable bottom 11 is provided on the base portion 4 and forms therewith a receptacle for chopped parsley. The knives 31 are fitted on a deformable tube (30) which is expanded into firm engagement with the knives 31 by inserting the axle 23 into the tube (30).
Patent GB-755340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrical selector switching devices
IPC: H01H67/26
Filed: 1954-03-09
Abstract: 755,340. Electric selectors. LEBER, F. March 9, 1954 [March 12, 1953], No. 6874/54. Class 40 (4). [Also in Group XXXVII] A relay switch comprises a number of conducting strips 1 separated by insulating plates 4 and interwoven with insulating bars 5, 6. A number of contact bridges 2 with two or more contact strips 3a, 3b, &c. are pivoted transversely of the strips 1. Energization of one of a number of electromagnets 12 lifts its core to act as an interponent whereby subsequent lengthwise movement of the upper assembly by an electromagnet (not shown) rocks the selected bridge so that the contact strips 3a, 3b, &c., normally resting against an insulating bar 6 are brought into contact with the opposite folds 1b in the conducting strips so as to establish the required connections.
Patent GB-713438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the phosphate coating of metals
Inventor: BAKER LAURENCE
IPC: C23C22/86
Filed: 1951-03-22
Abstract: Insoluble matter formed in the solution, when phosphating metal articles by spraying, is removed therefrom by substantially continuous circulation of the solution through a circuit which is separate from the spraying circuit and contains a centrifuge.  The latter is preferably of the type having a removable bowl or tube on which the solid matter is deposited.  The temperature of the solution passing through the centrifuge may be reduced, or the free acid content increased, or both, e.g. by adding phosphoric acid or a primary metal phosphate in cold aqueous solution.