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Patent GB-115179-A (GB)
IPC: E01B25/16
Abstract: 115,179. Rogers, S. A. Sept. 28, 1917. Rope railways.-A rope railway is arranged with the track rope a resting on the top of supports b which are provided with inverted U-shaped guides f on which the vehicles run when passing the posts; h, h are small rollers on which .the rope rests, The rope is tensioned by means of weights slung on pulleys which rest in bights between a pair of posts, pits or wells being provided for the weights. Rigid track sections preferably in the form of swing bars are employed when crossing a road &c. Vehicles of the pannier type are employed and are connected at long intervals so as to distribute the weight on the different sections between the posts.
Patent GB-377185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in prepayment mechanism for gas meters
IPC: G07F15/02
Filed: 1931-04-18
Abstract: 377,185. Prepayment mechanism for gas meters. KIRKEWHITE METERS, Ltd. and GOLDSPINK, G. E., Abbey Works, Archer Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham. April 18, 1931, No. 11519. [Class 27.] Coin action, mechanical - connection a n d multiple - coin.-In prepayment mechanism of the kind described in Specification 335,000, the bottom of the coin pocket on the detachable unit, which comprises the price-changer plate and the guard plate carrying the coin-pocket, is formed by a part E, Figs. 1 and 2, on a slide B adjustably mounted on the guard plate C. The slide B is held in its two end positions, for use with pennies and shillings respectively, by a pin G on the guard plate engaging a slot F in the slide, a spring-actuated locking sleeve H engaging in enlargements at the ends of the slot F. When the slide B is raised for use with shillings, a spring J connected to the slide and the guard plate, is brought into action so that the member C presses the coin between the teeth D<1> of the quantity-wheel C. The bottom enlargement F<1> of the slot F, Fig. 2, is elongated to allow the member E to yield and permit the insertion of a shilling. When the slide B is set for shillings, a bolt N connected thereto is moved into a hole in the sleeve K on the price-changing plate L which sleeve receives the end of the gear-controlling rod M as described in Specification 335,000, [Class 27, Coin-freed apparatus &c.]. The bolt N engages the rod M and causes the change of gear. A pin-and-slot connection N<1> is provided between the bolt and the slide B to allow the movement of the slide B when a shilling is being inserted. Specification 354,797 also is referred to.
Patent GB-565644-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in spark plug and method of making the same
IPC: H01T21/02
Filed: 1942-08-17
Abstract: 565,644. Sparking plugs. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. Aug. 17, 1942, No. 11525. Convention date, Oct. 11, 1941. [Class 7 (iv)] The central electrode 8 is sealed in the bore of a ceramic or other insulator 10 by means including a compacted layer 19 of finely divided electricallyconducting particles and a rigid layer 20 of non - conducting cement or sealing composition. A conducting terminal 21 is preferably interlocked with the cement. In the form shown, the upper end of the electrode 8 is rolled or riveted over a washer 17 of soft metal, such as copper, compressing the washer into close engagement with a shoulder 15 of the insulator. Powdered or flaked graphite 19 is packed into a corrugated or threaded bore in the insulator, followed by the layer 20 of cement or sealing composition, and a metallic terminal 21 grooved at 21b, a fine wire 22 of nichrome (Registered Trade Mark) being gripped by the head of the terminal and engaging the upper surface of the mass 19. The layer 20 may consist of two parts of lead oxide and five parts of " Alfrax " cement (Registered Trade Mark), the latter comprising 85 per cent aluminium oxide and 15 per cent lead oxide. The assembly is heated to about 1200‹ F., while the material 20 and the terminal 21 are being inserted. The assembly is fitted in the plug body 5 by means of a sleeve 23 of soft metal, the sleeve being held under pressure by a shielding barrel 26, as described in Specification 565,645. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also the modification shown in Fig. 4 of Specification 565,645. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-541429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gramophones
IPC: G11B3/46
Filed: 1940-07-11
Abstract: 541,429. Gramophones. HANSON, T. A. July 11, 1940, No. 11531. [Class 40 (ii)] In a gramophone having a pick-up or sound-box in which the needle holder 1 is open top and bottom and the needle 4 is held therein by a spring plunger 5, means comprising a drum magazine 13, a spring controlled plunger 9, and a needle clamp 5 are provided for automatically replacing a used needle by a fresh one when the pick-up is swung out against a stop device 27. The fresh needles are held in grooves round the periphery of the drum 13, which is adapted to be moved one step by a ratchet device 20 when this abuts a stop 26, whereby a fresh needle is presented above the hollow passage in the needle holder 1. The needles are held in position in the grooves of the drum by a paper wrapping 16 round the drum and by paper end discs. The outward movement of the pick-up against the stop device also causes a lever 6 on the pick-up to be engaged and deflected by a ramp and on the stop device, whereby the needle gripper 5 is released and allows the used needle to drop out. A fresh needle is then transferred from the magazine to the pick-up by the depression of the plunger 9 normally held in retracted position by a spring 12.
Patent GB-1482992-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a nuclear reactor and process for production of nuclear fuel
IPC: G21C3/28
Filed: 1974-07-22
Abstract: 1482992 Nuclear reactors PACIFIC NUCLEAR FUELS Inc 22 July 1974 [20 July 1973] 11567/77 Divided out of 1482991 Heading G6C The subject matter of this Specification is identical with that described in Parent Specification, but the claims relate to a method of operating a light water nuclear reactor using fissile uranium and fertile thorium at a power output of about 7 kW (thermal) per foot of driver fuel rod, removing and replacing some of the fuel after about one year, and then continuing operation for 2-3 years. The average U232 content of the U233 formed by irradiation of the thorium does not exceed 10 p.p.m.
Patent GB-863927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in turn signalling systems for vehicles
IPC: B60Q1/38
Filed: 1959-04-06
Abstract: 863,927. Mechanical switches, without quickaction. SIGNAL-STAT CORPORATION. April 6, 1959 [April 10, 1958], No. 11593/59. Class 38 (5). [Also in Group XXXVIII] A switch for use in a vehicle turning indicator (see Group XXXVIII) comprises a dielectric base 21 on which are conductive strips 22 and 23. A dielectric disc 24 is oscillatable on the base 21 and has arcuate conductive strips 26, 27. Strip 26 has radial fingers 28 normally engaged with the strip 22 in the neutral or off position of the switch, and strip 27 has a radial finger 29 engaged with conductive strip 23. The disc 24 is oscillatable by a handle 25 to selectively signal a turn, and strip 21 is movable longitudinally to the right to provide an emergency stop signal. A conductive strip 31 extends over strip 22 spaced apart from it and has an end bent down between the arms 28 and is engageable with either arm 28 upon operation of the handle 25, and its bent-down end engages strip 22 upon movement of the base 21 to the right. The strip 29 is selectively engageable with either of the contacts 32, 33 upon operation of the arm 25 which connect either the left-hand or right-hand signal lamps, and on movement of the base 21 to the right the strip 23 engages both the contacts 32 and 33 simultaneously as well as contact strip 29.
Patent GB-865852-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing wood and compound laminates with decorative facings
IPC: B27N7/00
Filed: 1959-04-06
Abstract: 865,852. Laminates. GOLDSCHMIDT A.G., T. April 6, 1959 [April 16, 1958 ; April 28, 1958], No. 11636/59. Class 140. Panels comprising wood fibre, chipboard, plywood, or loose chips consolidated during making, and faced with decorative fibrous material impregnated with a thermosetting resin, have beneath the decorative layer one or more sheets of fibrous material such as kraft paper impregnated with thermosetting resin, e.g. phenolic or urea resin, and fully hardened before use. The layers are secured together with phenol-formaldehyde resin.
Patent GB-1186931-A (GB)
Title: 3-Amino-5-(Nitrofuryl)-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Derivatives
IPC: A61K31/33
Filed: 1967-03-13
Abstract: 1,186,931. 3 - Amino - 5 - (nitrofuryl) -1,2,4- oxadiazole derivatives. E. R. SQUIBB & SONS Inc. 13 March, 1967 [14 March, 1966], No. 11688/67. Heading C2C. Novel compounds of formula wherein R 1  and R 2  are each H, C 1-8  alkyl, phenyl, halophenyl, dihalophenyl, C 1-8  alkoxyphenyl, di - (C 1-8 ) - alkoxyphenyl, C 1-8  alkylphenyl, di - (C 1-8 ) - alkylphenyl, C 1-8  alkanoyl, aroyl, monocyclic heterocyclic aryl, aminoacyl or aminocarbonyl and n is 0, 1 or 2 are prepared either by nitrating and optionally simultaneously acylating a compound of Formula II or by reacting a compound of formula HNR 1 R 2  with a compound of formula wherein X is a group replaceable by the radical -NR 1 R 2 . Intermediates of Formula II above are prepared by introduction or modification of the radicals R 1  and R 2  where R 1  and R 2  are not H, by standard methods. Pharmaceutical compositions having antimicrobial action and in conventional forms for oral or topical administration comprise an above novel compound and a carrier therefor.
Patent GB-582483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the mounting of screens or other members in the envelopes of electron discharge devices
IPC: H01J40/18
Filed: 1941-09-12
Abstract: 582,483. Electron image tubes. CASSMAN, H. Sept. 12, 1941, No. 11694. [Class 39 (i)] In an image transformer the fluorescent screen 6 is carried on a plate 7 which is movable from the full line position shown to the position 7<1>, so that the screen 6 is against the header 4 while the silver photo-cathode 5 is activated with caesium after having been oxidized ; with the activation complete, the plate is first shaken to the position 7<11> and then back against the ring 19, but with the screen 6 now facing the cathode 5. The ring or bezel 19 is L- or J-shaped in cross-section, the plate being held behind a spring cross-rod 24 at the bottom of the ring by a spring catch 25 ; this is raised by a magnet to release the plate from the ring for movement at any time. The ring is held by rods 17, 18 fixed in the header, one, 17, acting as a lead to the screen. Rods 12 welded to the rods 17, 18 carry shells 11 from which silver to form the cathode is evaporated ; caesium is admitted through an orifice 13 in the glass envelope. To prevent discharges between the screen and cathode, a coating 32 from a suspension of colloidal graphite is maintained at cathode potential. The cathode 5 is formed as described in Specification 492,036. Specification 469,079 also is referred to.
Patent GB-914477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to procedures for use in the manufacture of shoes
IPC: B29D35/12
Filed: 1958-04-12
Abstract: A plastisol composition for use in the moulding of shoe soles comprises polyvinyl chloride 57,7, dicapryl phthalate 27,4, aromatic oil 9,6, white lead paste 2,4, and a 1:1 dispersion of SRF Black in dicapryl phthalate 2,8 parts by weight.  The insole and the inturned margin of the upper may be coated with a primer comprising butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer rubber 100, hydrated amorphous silica 10, maleic anhydride vinyl chloride/acetate terpolymer 100, and natural rosin 20 parts by weight, together with methyl ethyl ketone in quantity sufficient to dissolve the polymers and give a primer of appropriate viscosity.  Specification 859,671 is referred to.ALSO:A blank of gelled thermoplastic material, e.g. polyvinyl chloride, is heated to render it mouldable, positioned in an unheated mould of a press (such as that described in Specification 859,671) forced while still hot into engagement with a shoe bottom in order to mould the blank against the shoe bottom to form a sole and heel unit of a required shape and to cause it to adhere to the shoe bottom, and the shoe finally removed after the plastic material has cooled to a shape-retaining condition.  The blank comprises a plane upper surface and a smoothly rounded, highly polished, blemish free surface extending over its side and lower portions and is made by pouring plastisol, comprising 57,7 to 62,5% by weight of polyvinyl chloride and up to about 10% by weight of a non-plasticizer as an extender dispersed in a plasticizer, into a highly polished, blemish free mould, and then gelling by heating to between 170 DEG  and 185 DEG C. before positioning in the press mould.
Patent GB-592941-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for stabilizing the voltage of a control frequency current superposedon a power network
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 1944-06-21
Abstract: 592,941. Signalling over power circuits. LANDIS & GYR SOC. ANON. June 21, 1944, No. 11802. Convention date, July 9, 1943. [Class 40 (iv)] In systems in which control signals are transmitted over power lines, the difficulties resulting from power factor correction condensers are overcome by connecting across them a compensating network consisting of a resonant circuit, tuned to mains frequency, in series with an inductance. This blocks mains frequency and provides a tuned inductance in parallel with the correction condensers for the control frequency. In the compensation circuit the combination 5, 6, Fig. 2, is tuned to 50 c.p.s. to prevent losses at mains frequency and acts as a capacitance to the relatively high control frequency. The inductance 7 is added in series so that the whole circuit is inductive to the control currents and compensates for the presence of the correction condenser across which it is connected. The frequency to which the arrangement is tuned may be below or above the control frequency according to whether the load circuits are capacitative or inductive. The manner of connecting the networks to a threephase system is shown in Fig. 1. Deltaconnected correction condensers 4 are connected to the low voltage side of the power transformer 2 and the compensation circuits 1, 11, 111 are star-connected across the condensers. When desired, the condensers, together with the compensation circuits, are disconnected by the switch 3.
Patent GB-202687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for cutting metals by means of torches or blow pipes
IPC: B23K7/00
Filed: 1922-04-27
Abstract: 202,687. Herbert, Sir A., and Vernon, P. V. April 27, 1922. Perforating or dividing by fusion.-The torch D of a machine for cutting metal, such as locomotive frames, bridge members, boiler plates &c., is carried freely by a carriage on a horizontal guideway and is moved as desired by a carriage on another horizontal guideway. The torch is carried by a compound slide C the guideway A of which is carried by two carriages A<9> vertically adjusted by screws K on pillars A<2>. A pin G<2> in alignment with the torch engages a hole G<3> in a compound or simple slide F on a turntable E carried by a second compound slide from the carriages A<9>. The upper slide B is fed by a hand or power operated rack and pinion A<8>, the upper compound slide by screw C<2>, change speed gearing H<3>, and an electric motor H and the slide F by a feed shaft C<5> and gearing C<4>, &c. The movement of the slide F and the upper compound slide is limited by stops H<4> which may also operate devices to extinguish the torch. The turntable may be rotated by worm gear operated by hand or power to cut circles or be set by index marks and locked to cut inclined lines. The slides B, C have antifriction rollers B<4>. The torch has an electric igniting device D<4>. The work may be supported on a table J vertically adjustable by hand gear J<2> or electric motor J' and arranged to rotate, tilt or slide. The movement of the torch may be controlled by a templet P as described in Specification 202,876.
Patent GB-180177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to billiard tables
IPC: A63D15/06
Filed: 1921-04-25
Abstract: 180,177. Robinson, H., and Thurston & Co., Ltd. April 25, 1921. Billiards, tables for.- Relates to billiard tables in which the cushions are permanently secured in position. The sound vibrations caused by the impact of the balls on the cushions are reduced by interposing strips of insulating-material e, such as rubber, between the cushions b<1> and the wooden backing b, and between the backing b and the cushion rail a. Washers g of insulating material are provided for the screws f, and pads i are inserted near the pockets.
Patent GB-622471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in washing machines
IPC: D06F19/00
Filed: 1946-04-17
Abstract: A washing-machine is provided with a vibratory device adapted to act directly upon, and cause alternate pressure and vacuum impulses in, the cleansing fluid, and means for causing the goods to be washed to be circulated <PICT:0622471/III/1> through the region which is most intimately affected by the vibrating device.  The vibratory effect may be obtained by exposing the fluid to the action of an oscillatory diaphragm A provided with a deflecting screen B which, as the diaphragm vibrates, causes a circulatory motion of the fluid.  The diaphragm may be vibrated at a frequency of 900-1800 per minute from an electric motor by crank mechanism a, a1.  In order to prevent the goods from contacting the diaphragm and screen, a protecting screen may be fitted over the same.  Instead of providing the screen B, the circulating motion may be obtained by a pump, or the goods may be moved through the washing zone in a perforated drum. p  If desired, several vibrators acting in displaced phases may be mounted in a single machine.  When a volatile cleansing fluid is used, the container may have a fluid-tight cover.
Patent GB-180530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to dynamo-electric machines
IPC: H02K9/28
Filed: 1921-04-25
Abstract: 180,530. Juhlin, G. A., and Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co., Ltd. April 25, 1921. Commutators; commutation, improving by means of air blast. -In a commutator dynamo - electric machine a blast of air is directed along the commutator surface by a radial type fan mounted in a plane between the commutator and the armature core and a baffle surrounding the fan. In one arrangement in which the armature core 4 is of greater diameter than the commutator 10, the blades 17 of a radial or centrifugal fan are mounted within a ring 18 of bell shape formed integral with the bracket 7, or formed as a separate ring attached to the bracket 7 or end plate 5. The ring 18 constitutes the deflecting baffle. In addition, a cylindrical baffle 19 of fibre or other sheet insulation may be provided. Certain of the radial strip 9 connecting the armature conductors 6 to the commutator segments may be provided with curved lugs 9<a>. In another arrangement the fan blades are mounted outside the ends 6 of the armature winding and the deflecting baffle is mounted on a fixed part of the machine.
Patent GB-491983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to means for pressing articles of apparel
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1937-04-26
Abstract: 491,983. Garment-presses. HENRY, J. J. April 26, 1937, No. 11877. Convention date, June 26, 1936. [Class 141] Means for pressing garments, e.g. trousers, comprise two flat boards 10, 11, to the inner face of each of which is secured cardboard or other suitable absorbent material 13, 15, so as to leave a gap 17 to allow for the increased thickness of the trouser seam, a sheet 14, or 16, of fabric, e.g. cambric, being secured to the absorbent material so as to cover the same, and a plurality of spring clips 20 serving to secure the boards 10, 11, together. Extension pieces 18 secured to the narrow ends of the boards 10, 11, and hinged together at 19, are covered with cardboard &c. and fabric, and serve to accommodate the cuff portions of the trousers. The board 11 is provided with a coat hanger 12. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also a necktie press, the absorbent material secured to one of the press boards being provided with two gaps to allow for the increased thickness of the necktie seam. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted,
Patent GB-677030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to paper or like dickies or false shirt fronts
Inventor: PROCTER HENRY ADAM
IPC: A41B1/22
Filed: 1950-05-12
Abstract: 677,030. Shirt fronts. SOUTHLANDS PAPER PRODUCTS, Ltd. May 10, 1951 [May 12, 1950], No. 11891/50. Class 141. A shirt front of paper &c. having two longitudinal fold lines b, c is characterised by the provision of integral neck band sections d, e having studholes i, h in the adjacent ends which overlap when the front is folded. A number of transverse rows of studholes n may also be provided.
Patent GB-1592893-A (GB)
Title: Electronic timepieces with stepping motordriven analogue time displays
IPC: G04C3/14
Filed: 1978-03-28
Abstract: An analog electronic timepiece has a stepping motor for rotationally driving the timepiece hands. The motor is driven by normal driving pulses during normal load conditions and in the event the normal driving pulses are unable to effect rotation of the motor, correction driving pulses of longer pulse width than the normal driving pulses are used. A detection circuit detects whether or not the motor has rotated by switching a resistance element in series with the motor drive coil after the application of each normal driving pulse. Rotation and non-rotation of the motor is determined by measuring the voltage across the resistance element and comparing the measured voltage with a reference voltage.
Patent GB-527853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gaseous or vapour electric discharge lamps
IPC: H01J61/42
Filed: 1939-04-21
Abstract: 527,853. Signs. BRITISH THOMSONHOUSTON CO., Ltd. April 21, 1939, No. 12045. Convention date, April 22, 1938. [Class 3 (ii)] [Also in Group XL] In the envelope of an electric discharge lamp, a plate or partition is placed to extend along its length, bearing on one side characters formed of fluorescent materials, the discharge being prevented from passing behind the plate on the uncoated side by barrier shields. In the form shown, the partition 16 extends along the cylindrical envelope 1, and bears characters 17 formed of fluorescent material. The discharge, which is now luminous, is prevented from passing behind the plate 16 by barrier shields 18 and 19. The lamp may contain argon at 0À5 to 2À0 mm. pressure, and the electrodes may be either "cold" or oxide-coated. In a modification, the barriers are tubular shields forming part of the envelope and surrounding the electrodes, extending beyond the plane of the partition.
Patent GB-355276-A (GB)
Title: Dental absorbent rolls, and methods of making the same
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 1930-04-16
Abstract: 355,276. Absorbent dental rolls. LADD, J. W. B., Katonah, New York, U.S.A. April 16, 1930, No. 12064. [Class 81 (ii).] An absorbent roll for use in dentistry for absorbing saliva, consists of a body of absorbent material, such as soft fluffy paper, which tends to disintegrate when wet, a wrapper of a non-disintegrating absorbent such as cotton-wool, and an outer coating of comparatively insoluble adhesive material such as starch. The shoets of paper and cotton-wool are preferably rolled so that the fibres extend lengthwise of the roll. The sheets 15, 17 of paper and cotton wool respectively are so arranged on a platen 19 that, when they are rolled by an advancing member 20, the paper 15 forms the centre of the roll whilst the cotton 17 is wound between the outer convolutions of the paper and is continued to completely envelope the paper. The absorbent roll so formed is caused to roll over a part of the platen previously coated with starch paste so as to receive an insoluble outer coating 18, serving as a binder, and is then baked to dry the starch. The paper layer 15 preferably consists of five or other number of thinner layers placed together. The apparatus employed is described in Specification 355,277 which is referred to.