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Patent GB-1176878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Relating to Earth Retaining Walls
Inventor: CHIAVES CARLO
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 1967-03-30
Abstract: 1,176,878. Retaining walls. C. CHIAVES. 30 March, 1967 [30 March, 1966], No. 14666/67. Heading E1H. A reinforced concrete structural element for forming an earth-retaining wall comprises a panel 5 and a tie rod 3 with one end 7 connected to the panel by means of an articulation 8, the other end 13 of the tie rod 3 being free so that the tie rod 3 may be drawn away from the panel 5- at the articulation 8 for erection of the structural element before connection of the free end 13 with a base for the earthretaining wall. The articulation 8 connects the tie-rod to a rib 6 formed on the panel. The position of the tie rod with respect to the panel is maintained by the insertion of a spacer 16 which in the embodiment described also functions as a base for a mould adapted to contain cement mortar used to fill the space between the end 7 of the tie rod and the panel.
Patent GB-315478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to aircraft
IPC: B64D37/04
Filed: 1928-04-13
Abstract: 315,478. Yeomans, G. B. April 13, 1928. Divided on 315,455. Planes, construction of; tanks, arrangement of. -Aeroplanes, seaplanes, and flying boats having their wings divided into compartments for use as fuel tanks or floats are provided with means for draining fuel from each tank into a service tank without permitting fuel to run quickly from cne compartment or wing to another compartment or wing and thereby upset the balance of the aircraft. Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a wing in which tanks forming an integral part of the plane bracing are threaded over spars 6, 7 and are provided with flanges 8 at their sides which are riveted together or to the main ribs of the plane. The tanks on opposite sides of the craft are connected in pairs through balancing valves and discharge into service tanks 10, 11, Fig. 1. Fig. 5 shows a plan of a wing in which tank,; 15 forming part of the upper and lower surfaces of the wing have lugs 16 for attachment to the spars and are strengthened by diagonal straps and vertical internal posts 20. The body is made watertight and constructed as described in Specification 315,455. The fuel from the tanks in the lower wing of a biplane, and from those in the upper plane if desired, may be pumped or forced by air pressure into the tanks 10, 11.
Patent GB-1070640-A (GB)
Title: 1,1,2,2-tetrahaloethyl alkanethiolsulfonates
IPC: C07C381/04
Filed: 1966-04-01
Abstract: The invention comprises 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethyl alkane thiolsulphonates of the formula <FORM:1070640/C2/1> where R is a C1- 4 alkyl group.  The compounds are made by treating an alkyl disulphide, where alkyl corresponds to R, with chlorine in acetic acid and reacting the intermediate so formed with 1,1,2,2-tetrachlorosulphenyl chloride.  The Compounds are used as fungicides (see Division A5).  Examples relate to the methane, ethane, propane and butane derivatives.ALSO:Fungicidal compositions comprise a 1,1,2,2-tetra chloroethyl alkanethiolsulphonate of the formula <FORM:1070640/A5-A6/1> where R is a C1-4 alkyl group, and an inert carrier.  The carrier may be a solid or liquid, e.g., clay, xylene.  The composition may also include wetting agents or emulsifying agents or other fungitoxic compounds.  In Examples, the activity of the novel compositions is compared with that of trichloromethylmethanethiolsulphonate.
Patent GB-680213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to joints for coupling rotatable shafts
IPC: F16D3/38
Filed: 1949-06-01
Abstract: 680,213. Universal joints. MOTOR GEAR & ENGINEERING CO., Ltd., and PURKISS, S. C. Aug. 25, 1950 [June 1, 1949], No. 14743/49. Class 80 (ii). Annular races of bal bearings 17 are disposed between each of the four flat faces of the coupling member 11 of a Hooke's joint and the inner face of the corresponding arm 14 of the forks, the balls being received betweer annular grooves, preferably case-hardened formed in the faces of the member 11 and arms 14. The arms 14 fit in recesses 18 in body portions 19 keyed to their respective shafts, and are retained therein by pins 21 and sleeves 22. The pins may project slightly and the sleeves be pressed thereover and subsequently machined to a circular cross-section. Alternatively the arms 14 may be attached directly to the shafts. As a further alternative, the arms may be integral with the shafts or with body portions, and the balls 17 introduced into the grooves by a connecting groove extending to an edge of the face. The connecting grooves may be brought opposite each other for the insertion of the balls, but cannot lie opposite while the joint is in normal use. Specification 284,089, [Class 80 (ii)], is referred to.
Patent GB-282288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in furniture joints
IPC: F16B12/46
Filed: 1927-06-01
Abstract: 282,288. Bolin, S. G. June 1, 1927. Frames, joints, and connections.-A brace for clamping the leg 6 and the frame members 2, 3 of a table consists of a plate 10, with side flanges 15, 16, formed at each end with projections 19 bent at right angles to the plate and adapted to engage cylindrical holes 5 formed in the frame members 2, 3. The brace is tightened by a nut 14 engaging the screwthreaded end of a wood screw 13 passing through a boss 11 in the plate. The projections 19 are tapered and curved traversely terminating in raised portions 24 extending into the plate 10. The end of the flanges 15, 16 are bevelled as shown at 17, 18 to abut against the numbers 2, 3.
Patent GB-1189131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Knitting Machines
Inventor: CARROTTE FREDERICK HENRY
IPC: D04B15/66
Filed: 1966-07-15
Abstract: 1,189,131. Knitting-machines. A. KIRKLAND & CO. Ltd. 14 July, 1967 [15 July, 1966; 31 Maroh, 1967], Nos. 31911/66 and 14768/67. Heading D1C. In a circular machine having a plurality of pattern devices, each having several rows of bits, the number of cylinder tricks divided by the number of bits in a row is not an interger. Each pattern wheel 29 comprises a series of coaxial discs, having frangible teeth, engaging butts of selector jacks 5 which pivot on cams about the notch 25. In an example described the machine has 36 feeders and knits a two colour fabric by selecting needles to knit, at one of two feeds, at pattern wheels arranged before alternate feeds. Each wheel has two co-axial discs and each disc, which has 96 bits, is divided into two semicircular sectors, the sectors of one exactly overlying those of the other. The jacks are arranged in sets of 48, alternate groups having butts at alternate ones of two levels. The junctions between the sets coincide on rotation of the machine, with the sector junctions. Thus one set will be acted on by the upper disc and the next by the lower disc. However since the number of bits -96- is not exactly divisible into the number of needles -1680- two adjacent sets will be of the same type. These adjacent sets will therefore be influenced by bits around the entire circumference of the disc. With the arrangement described a set of jacks cooperates with one disc sector on one revolution and the other sector of the same disc on the next revolution the patterning is thereby extended without spiralling, and has a maximum extent of 36 courses by 96 wales. Increased pattern area is obtained by increasing the number of discs and correspondingly reducing the number of jacks per set-specific numerical examples are given. Half gauging may be used. The spindles on which the pattern discs are mounted can be clamped when the cylinder is stationary to facilitate pattern changing without disturbing the alignment -of cylinder and pattern devices.
Patent GB-528940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to magnetic electric relays
IPC: H01H50/16
Filed: 1939-05-17
Abstract: 528,940. Electric selective signalling. PRICE, D. R., and METROPOLITANVICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., Ltd. May 17, 1939, No. 14775. [Class 40 (i)] [Also in Group XXXVII] Operation of a relay is effected by the reduction of permeability of an armature when heated by a heating coil, and the heating coil is itself controlled by a frequency responsive relay energized by the superimposition of a ripple of predetermined frequency on a supply system. In the form shown, a contact-carrying member 1 formed of Jae metal has two portions 5, 6 forming armatures attracted respectively by permanent magnets 3, 4. When current passes through a heater 9, the loss of permeability of the armature allows the magnet 3 to rotate the member 1 about its axis 2 to close contacts 10, 11. The return movement is effected by passing current through a heater 8. The heaters 8, 9 are selectively energized by selectively operating one or other of two frequencyresponsive relays 12, 13 of the type described in Specification 517,971, [Group XXXVII], thereby removing a short-circuit from the appropriate heater.
Patent GB-1207596-A (GB)
Title: Machine for the manufacture of cheese
Inventor: BAXTER JAMES EDWARD ROSS
IPC: A01J25/11
Filed: 1968-03-27
Abstract: 1,207,596. Cheese-making machine. J. E. R. BAXTER. 27 March, 1968 [28 March, 1967], No. 14795/68. Heading A2B. A cheese-making machine comprises a tapered spiral conveyer having a number of convolutions for moving curds and whey along a gradually narrowing path defined by a stationary tapered vat with concomitant working of the curds and whey, the curd mass being caused to change its shape as it is moved by the conveyer, and the whey being drained from the curds during the movement. The convolutions on the conveyer are spaced further apart at the discharge end than at the inlet end and may also have a greater radial width at the discharge end. Selected convolutions may be provided with turning devices, such as beads with their leading edges radially outermost, to assist in turning the curds. Stirring fingers may be provided between the first convolutions.
Patent GB-931599-A (GB)
Title: Ball guide for axially movable machine parts with small axial stroke
IPC: F16C29/04
Filed: 1960-04-27
Abstract: 931,599. Bearings. SKF KUGELLAGERFABRIKEN G.m.b.H. April 27, 1960 [April 28, 1959], No. 14822/60. Class 12 (1). In a bearing for two relatively reciprocable parts 1, 2 rows of balls 5 are constrained between resilient means 7. The balls are retained in grooves 6 in a sleeve 4 by a cage 9. The cup or helical springs 7 may be of metal or plastic and prevent " clicking " noises from the balls when movement is reversed. The springs may act eccentrically on the balls. The shaft 2 may carry a sleeve which may also be grooved. If the shaft 2 is square, Fig. 3, the outer race sleeve 3<SP>1</SP> is made in several parts.
Patent GB-278667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical apparatus such as relays and the like
IPC: H01H83/08
Filed: 1927-06-02
Abstract: 278,667. Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Geiger, P. H.). Oct. 7, 1926, [Convention date]. Electromagnetic switches. - A two winding relay or a direct-current motor has its two windings P, N, Fig. 1, connected in a series circuit, but the winding N is associated with semi-directional current - carrying devices 26 - - 29 arranged as a fullwave rectifier. This operation of a switch B causes reversal of direction of current in winding P but not in winding N. Thus in the case of a motor, its direction of rotation is reversed. A relay embodying this principle is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. Upon energization, the magnet N attracts its armature 8 causing movable contacts 10 to leave fixed contacts 12 and engage fixed contacts 11. The magnet P, has an armature 15 rotatably mounted on its lower end and this armature rocks one way or the other towards the lower end of the magnet N according to the direction of current through the winding P thus engaging movable contacts 18, 23 with fixed contacts 20, 24 or with fixed contacts 21, 25. If the current supplied to the relay is reversed, the armature 8 is not dropped because the flux in the magnet N is not reversed. The cores of this magnet may be provided with copper sleeves to enhance the retaining action.
Patent GB-880717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of fabrics
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B29C61/06
Filed: 1958-05-09
Abstract: 880,717. Fabric for accumulator plates. COURTAULDS Ltd. May 8, 1959 [May 9, 1958], No. 14866/58. Drawings to Specification. Class 142(4) A multitubular fabric for making plates for lead accumulators is woven from polythene monofil in a double plain weave interchanged at intervals across the warp. The fabric is heat set with glass rods temporarily inserted into the tubes.
Patent GB-522671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric transformers
IPC: G01R19/20
Filed: 1939-05-18
Abstract: 522,671. Measuring voltage. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. May 18, 1939, No. 14875. Convention date, May 20, 1938. [Class 37] The voltage of a direct current supply U is measured by applying this current to two windings P on two iron cores of highly permeable material with sharp saturation bend. An auxiliary alternating current Ua is supplied to two windings 5 in parallel, the current in this circuit being led to a meter A through a rectifier : smoothing is effected by the choke D and condenser K.
Patent GB-1174467-A (GB)
Title: Multi-Platen Gluing Press.
Inventor: CECCHI GIANFRANCO
IPC: B30B7/02
Filed: 1967-03-31
Abstract: 1,174,467. Multi-platen press; hydraulic presses; laminating presses. G. CECCHI. 31 March, 1967, No. 14977/67. Headings B5A, B5F and B5N. A multi-platen press, which may be used for laminating veneering or moulding and which has an uninterrupted working cycle, comprises a fixed housing 1 within which a frame 2, actuated by an electric motor 6, is reciprocable. A stack of platens 3 actuated by hydraulic pressure means 4 are .located within the frame 2. Pivoted to each side of housing 1 are a series of tongs - 9 separable by means of coaxial pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders 11 and 12 respectively, the tongs being insertable between edge flanges 3<SP>1</SP> of adjacent platens 3. In operation, the frame is vertically reciprocated within the housing, movement being terminated when a pair of platens to be separated reaches switch 19. The tongs are then pivoted to a position between flanges 3<SP>1</SP> and are opened, against the action of cylinders 4, by cylinders 11 and 12. A feeding device comprising a table 21, actuated by a spring biased piston 23 and carrying fresh material 22 to be pressed, is inserted between the opened platens. The finished piece is pushed on to conveyer 25 by a pivoted flap 21<SP>1</SP> mounted on the front of the table. The piston and table are then quickly retracted with the aid of the biasing spring so that the fresh material is deposited by its own inertia between the platens. The platens are then reclosed, the tongs 9 de-actuated, the frame indexed forward so that the next platen pair is aligned with the switch and the cycle repeated.
Patent GB-529109-A (GB)
Title: An improved stopper for containers
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 1939-05-19
Abstract: 529,109. Closures for collapsable tubes. JOACHIMSTHAL, H., RIGOLLEAU, L. F., and BUNGE, J. May 19, 1939, No. 14996. [Class 125 (iii)] A tubular element 1 is secured to the collapsable tube 4 by the screw-threaded neck 6, and has on its side surface a recess 7 with an opening 8. The closure consists of a central cylinder 9 and a sleeve 14 connected together by a disc 13 to which the cylinder 9 is screwed. A shoulder 15 on the part 9 abuts against the under side of the top of the element 1 so that the part 9 cannot be removed. The cylinder 9 has a duct 10 reaching from the. lower end to a height corresponding to the opening 8, and the sleeve 14 forms a cylindrical segment. When the disc 13 is rotated the opening 8 is cleared on its inside and outside for the discharge of paste, powder or the like from the tube 4, and further rotation of the disc causes the opening to be closed on its inside and outside.
Patent GB-131761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Drivers.
Inventor: RUSSELL FREDERIC WILLIAM
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1918-09-16
Abstract: 131,761. Russell, F. W. Sept. 16, 1918. Screwdrivers.-A screwdriver of the brace type has a screw-supporting device comprising a sleeve slidably mounted on the spindle and carrying a pair of radiallly adjustable pivoted jaws normally engaging the screw but automatically displaced when the screw is screwed home. The cranked spindle 1, Fig. 1, with pivoted bit 3 and a swivel head 2 carries a sleeve 6 connected by links 17 to handle 16, which.is free to rotate on the spindle and is movable longitudinally thereon by hand. The sliding movement is limited in each direction by a spring buffer comprising a bush 18 having a pin-and-slot connexion 20, 21 with the spindle and a spring 23 interposed between a flange on the bush and a washer against the pin. The sleeve 6 supports slides 11, Fig. 2, carrying pivots 10 for jaws 7, which under the action of springs 13, 12 are pressed towards each other and retracted into locked engagement with the end of the sleeve. The screws are inserted through apertures 15 in the sleeve and the jaws support the end at starting. When the screw is nearly home, the head acts on the jaws to release them from the sleeve. In a modification, the lower portion of the spindle is connected to the crank portion through a bracket which is slotted for the passage of the link connecting the handle to the sleeve, and the spring-closed jaws are pivoted on spring-controlled guides sliding on a reduced extension of the sleeve, the larger portion of which engages and locks the rear ends of the jaws until the advance of the screw head moves the jaws and slides to effect disengagement. In this construction, the bit end of the spindle may be freely mounted in the bracket connected to the crank part and carries a wheel which can be engaged for driving in either or both directions by spring-controlled pawls on the bracket adjustable by a cam.
Patent GB-457328-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for the production of staple fibre
IPC: F26B13/04
Filed: 1935-05-23
Abstract: <PICT:0457328/IV/1> <PICT:0457328/IV/2> <PICT:0457328/IV/3> <PICT:0457328/IV/4> In the continuous production of staple fibre bundles of filaments from the nozzles of spinning - machines are conveyed along a wash trough through which water flows to after-treatment plant in which the combined bundles are treated in the form of a fibre rope. After passing through the after-treatment plant the rope is conveyed to a cutting-machine and to the customary further treatment machines.  The filaments fall from godets a, Fig. 1b, into a trough b, which is divided into compartments to accommodate the bundles from a single nozzle or from a number of nozzles, for example six or ten, and the rope so formed is conveyed by squeezing-rollers e to the after-treatment plant.  After the machine has started, the direction of flow of the wash water may be reversed, this being effected so that the issuing rope is sprayed with water which flows counter to the movement of the rope.  The trough may be extended beyond the end of the spinning-machines.  The compartments of the trough may be arranged side by side or one above another.  The after-treatment baths are arranged side by side, and the rope is fed by means of a non-circular, for example oval, reel g, Fig. 3, through the baths and squeezing-rollers l, which are rotated at a speed less than that of the rollers e to allow for shrinkage. In place of the rollers l, pairs of conical rollers l<1>, Fig. 4, may be used and rotated by the rope, the position of which is adjusted by a guide bar m.  British Specifications 275,540, 286,603, and 311,399, [all in Class 2 (ii)], and German Specifications 341,833 and 377,346 are referred to.
Patent GB-894269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tape recording mechanisms
IPC: G11B15/29
Filed: 1960-04-29
Abstract: 894,269. Magnetic record apparatus. K.G.M. ELECTRONICS Ltd., and ROE, D. O. June 30, 1961 [April 29, 1960], No. 15172/60. Class 40 (2). In a tape recorder means are provided to separate the pinch-wheel from the capstan and at the same time trap the tape against the pinchwheel. Such means may comprise a manually or electrically-operated lever 8, Fig. 1, pivoted about a point 9 and serving to move the pinchwheel 5 away from the capstan 3 to a stationary member 15 having a pointed set-screw which acts as a marker when synchronizing sound recordings with lengths of film passing through a cinÚ camera. A second embodiment is described in which a lever 18, Fig. 4, has a member 21 at its end which lifts the tape and pinch-roller 5 from the capstan 3 and is provided with a marker 24, Fig. 6a, which may be rotated to an inoperative position.
Patent GB-1184923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Security Arrangements for the Transfer of Articles
Inventor: DOUGAL JAMES
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1967-04-03
Abstract: 1,184,923. Counters with article transfer device. J. DOUGAL. 3 April, 1967, No. 15196/67. Heading A4T. Money or other valuables can be transferred from inside a bullet-proof glass enclosure 1, 3, 4 and 5 to outside by means of a rotatable drum 10 with two diametrically opposed pockets 11, 12 in the cylinder wall, mounted below the counter surface 2 on a vertical shaft 13. The drum is rotated mechanically in only one direction from inside the enclosure by handle 20, spindle 21, gear 23 and shaft 22. Alternatively there may be a belt and chain drive or a lever moving about a horizontal axis instead of handle 20, or the drum may rotate about a horizontal axis. The drum can be held with the pockets registering with apertures in the front and back counter walls by means of the resilient roller 31 on the drum (or counter) urged into engagement by the springs 33 with the track 30 in the counter (or on the drum) and into the radial grooves 35. To rotate the drum in opposite directions alternately between two registered positions, a lever movable about a horizontal axis is used (not shown) and movement in one direction energizes a spring to power the return of the drum in the opposite direction. The enclosure is entered by a door lockable from inside, and a grille (not shown) in the screen 3 or a two-way electric communication system is provided for conversation between clerk and customer.