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Patent GB-479396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric discharge devices
IPC: H01J5/02
Filed: 1937-03-22
Abstract: 479,396. Discharge apparatus. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. March 22, 1937, No. 8389. Convention date, March 21, 1936. [Class 39 (i)] In a device in which a con stricted arc passes between a cathode and an anode formed by a sheet-metal envelope, a rela tively thick mass of material o: good thermal capacity and con ductivity is provided in the im mediate vicinity of the point o: impingement of the arc. A device comprises an envelope 1 of seam less steel tubing which is closec at one end by a member 3 through which the leading-in wires for the cathode 4 of thoriated tungsten are passed by glass-to-metal seals. A copper or aluminium mass 10 is poured into, or secured by brazing to, the member 2. In other forms, the mass 10 may be secured to the inside of the member 2, which may be hemispherical and integral with the envelope, or may consist of a hollow cylinder which is secured to the inner surface of the cylindrical envelope, or may form the member 2. An air blast may be used for cooling the envelope. The filling may consist of neon at a pressure of one half of an atmosphere or of argon or mercury at above one to two cms. When mercury is the filling, the mass consists of iron.
Patent GB-374942-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved wiper and attachment for the front wind screen of motor cars, or the like vehicles
IPC: B60S1/04
Filed: 1931-03-19
Abstract: 374,942. Windscreen cleaners. NAISH, C. E., 52, Margravine Gardens, and DAVIS, G. B., 72, Waterloo Road, both in London. March 19, 1931, No. 8392. [Class 138 (i).] A windscreen A for motor cars or similar vehicles is provided in front with a transparent disc B rotatably mounted on a spindle F fixed to the screen, means being provided for causing the disc to rotate whereby its outer surface is kept clean by means of a stationary wiper H secured to the spindle F. The disc is rotated by engagement with a roller D driven by an electric motor C, or, alternatively, from a moving part of the engine of the vehicle. A strip of celluloid or other transparent substance is secured to the screen around the edge of the disc to prevent the entry of rain &c. between the disc and the screen. In addition, a shield projecting over the upper half of the disc may be provided. The spindle F may be provided with a ball race., Specification 2387/12, [Class 138 (i), Washing and cleaning buildings &c], is referred to.
Patent GB-392713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with bottle motion mechanism for rotary bottle filling machines
IPC: B67C3/26
Filed: 1932-03-22
Abstract: 392,713. Rotary bottling- machines. CHIGNELL, J., 14, York Road, Hall Green, Birmingham. March 22, 1932, No. 8444. [Class 125 (ii).] Relates to rotary bottling machines of the type in which the bottle-seats are actuated by a cam, and in which the seats are resiliently connected to the members engaging the cam so that these members can move independently of the seats. According to the invention the bottle-seats 10 are operated through split crossheads, parts 12 of which are connected to rods 11 carrying the bottle-seats, while the other parts 13 carry the rollers 16 engaging the cam. Springs 14 tend to draw the two parts of the crossheads together. The crossheads are reciprocable on guides 18, 19, secured to the framework 20 of the machine. Means are provided for maintaining the bottleseats in the raised position during the filling operation and for releasing them when filled. The invention is stated to facilitate the automatic transfer of bottles to and from the machine.
Patent GB-882506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to machine tools
IPC: B23B47/00
Filed: 1959-03-11
Abstract: 882,506. Drilling. KOVOSVIT, NARODNI PODNIK. March 11, 1959 [March 12, 1958], No. 8490/59. Class 83 (3). A machine tool comprises a control lever 49 which simultaneously rotates a drum 38, to select spindle- and feed-speeds, and a drum 22 carrying abutments 21 to determine the lengths of the feed strokes. In a drilling- machine, rotation of a shaft 5 advances a quill 2 carrying the tool spindle 1 and also rotates a screw 9 to advance a stop 15 towards one of the series of rods 21 adjustably secured in the drum 22. The drum 22 and a rod 26 are pushed upwardly by a spring 30 compressed by a screw 31. The drums are rotated by a shaft 35. The lever 49 is oscillated in a vertical plane to operate a switch K1 and to advance the shaft 35 through a ratchet 44, and in a horizontal plane to move a sleeve 50 to operate switches K2, K3. The switch K1 renders operative the speeds selected by dogs 42 on the drum 38. The switch K2 operates a clutch to connect the feeddrive of the machine to the shaft 5. The switch K3 controls the direction of spindle rotation. Feed continues until a switch K5 is opened by depression of a rod 21 by the abutment 15. Means are provided for by-passing the switch K5 if a very long feed stroke is required, the abutment 15 then swinging to an inoperative position as it meets a stop 21.
Patent GB-512908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric lighting units for industrial, street, or general lighting purposes
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1938-03-19
Abstract: 512,908. Two-part couplings. REVO ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and REEVES, F. H. March 19, 1938, No. 8492. [Class 38 (i)] [Also in Group XI] An electric lamp or lantern 6 is adapted on lifting and lowering to be coupled to or uncoupled from the crown member 7 by means of a rotatable star wheel 8 thereon co-operating with a double-stepped catch member 11 and a block 12 on the member 7. As shown, the lamp 6 is coupled to the member 7 by the locking engagement of one of the arms of the wheels in the angle between the double steps 11a. On lifting the lamp the wheel 8 is rotated by one of its arms engaging the inclined face 12a of the block 12 and the lamp can then be lowered away from the member 7. In coupling the parts, the wheel 8 is rotated by one of the arms engaging the underside of the member 11 to bring another arm into engagement with the notch 12b of the block 12, whereupon the lamp is lowered to effect the locking engagement of the wheel with the double steps 11a. A positioning plug 13 on the lamp engages in the member 11 and a a pair of electric contact plugs 14 engage socketed terminal blocks 15 to which the electric leads are connected. Coil springs 17 are provided on the plugs 14 to prevent accidental disconnection of the lamp. The arrangement may be reversed, the wheel 8 being mounted on the member 7 and the parts 11, 12 on the lamp. Specification 343,380, [Group XXX], is referred to.
Patent GB-116702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete.
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1918-05-22
Abstract: 116,702. Soc. des Navires en Ciment Arme. May 29, 1917, [Convention date]. Reinforced-concrete walls; reinforced concrete .-A reinforcement for a flat or curved concrete wall or partition consists of superposed metallic fabrics N<1>, N<2> tied together by bonds g and with flattened wire helices f placed between them and normal to the faces of the concrete. Each fabric consists of parallel wires a tied by transverse fine wires b twisted together, so that the fabric can be bent to the shape desired; the wires a of adjacent fabrics are crossed preferably at right-angles. Spacing-member or keys d are secured at intervals on the faces of the complete reinforcement for the attachment of moulding-boards e, and may also be placed between adjacent fabrics.
Patent GB-609203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in book-covers, book-bindings and the like
IPC: B42F9/00
Filed: 1946-03-26
Abstract: 609,203. Clips and clamps. ETABLISSEMENTS ACLE, and CHAPERON, A. March 26, 1946, No. 8551/48. Divided out of 609,201. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, March 23, 1948.] [Class 44] [Also in Group XV] Means for binding a stack of loose sheets or a book 8 or the like within a cover 11 comprises one or more resilient clips 3 adapted to hold the sheets or book together and having tubular edges 4 and removable wings 6 for opening the clip for the insertion of the block or book 8, one or more tubular elements 14 secured to the cover 11 and a rod or pin 9 passing through the edges 4 and elements 14 to provide a pivotal connection therebetween.
Patent GB-1093063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stringed musical instruments
Inventor: BURNS JAMES ORMSTON
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 1966-02-26
Abstract: 1,093,063. Two-part couplings. BALDWINBURNS Ltd. Feb. 20, 1967 [Feb. 26, 1966], No. 8556/66. Heading H2E. [Also in Division G5] A pick-up unit 24 is connected by electrical plug and socket connections 22, 25 to the end of the neck 14 of a guitar or other stringed instrument. The pick-up which is electromagnetic may be removed when not in use or may be replaced by another pick-up with different characteristics.
Patent GB-610026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to wall units for buildings
IPC: E04C2/28
Filed: 1945-04-07
Abstract: 610,026. Walls. TARRAN, R. G. April 7, 1945, No. 8629. [Classes 20(iv) and 87(i)] A wall unit comprises a timber framework 14, 15 covered on one face with a damp-proof layer 16, and a reinforced concrete slab 10 held in contact with the framework by nails 13 or staples the heads of which protrude from the framework through the layer 16 and are engaged with the slab reinforcement 11. The nails or staples are first driven into the framework through the layer 16, metal reinforcements 11 are engaged with their protruding portions, and the concrete is then cast. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the framework extends around the periphery of the slab and the nails 13 serve to pin morticed joints between frame members 14 and 15. The vertical members 14 have bolt holes 14b so that the units may be bolted together, with the interposition of a galvanized or bitumen - coated bar 17, or to metal and concrete stanchions 22, 23, Fig. 2, or corner posts (not shown). The slabs and stan-, chions or posts are rebated along the vertical joints as shown, the rebated surfaces being covered with damp-proof material 18 and the joint being filled with mortar 19. The stanchion 22, 23 is covered with rotproof insulating board 24 and plasterboards 20 are nailed to the inner face of the framework. The slabs may be faced with ornamental material.
Patent GB-127895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Training Range-finder Operators.
Inventor: MAKAROFF WADIM
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 1917-06-15
Abstract: 127,895. Makaroff, W. June 15, 1917. Teaching range-finding.-Consists of apparatus comprising a bar 2 arranged a suitable distance in front of the range-finder 1 and substantially parallel to it, and carrying two standards 3, 4 which are viewed through the range-finder and brought into coincidence. One of the standards 4 is eccentrically mounted on a rotary disk 8<1> which can be rotated by the instructor to vary the distance between the standards, such movement being indicated by a pointer 14 on a dial 16 graduated in distances. The other standard 3 is adjustable along the bar, and the eccentricity of the standard 4 is adjustable for zeroizing purposes.
Patent GB-612837-A (GB)
Title: An improved apparatus for measuring the frequency of an alternating current
IPC: G01R23/02
Filed: 1946-03-20
Abstract: 612,837. Electric control systems. LANDIS & GYR SOC. ANON. March 20, 1946, No. 8688. Convention date, March 29, 1945. [Class 40 (i)] [Also in Group XXXVI] In a remote-indicating frequency meter two Ferraris discs with oppositely acting torques are mounted on a common spindle and are each driven by a pair of coils, of which one is connected to the source of potential the frequency of which is to be measured and the other is connected in series with a resonant circuit, one resonant circuit being tuned above the standard frequency and the other below it, and the driving system is provided with an impulse transmitter. Two pairs of'coils E1, I1, and E2, I2, act on circular driving discs S1, S2. The,coils E1, E2 are connected directly across the mains V, the frequency f of which is to be measured, while the coils I1, I2 are connected in series with condensers and inductances C1, L1 and C2, I2. The resonant circuits C1, L1, and C2, L2 are tuned to frequencies which are above and below the standard frequency by equal amounts, for example 49 and 51 cycles per second, when the standard frequency is 50. On the driving spindle is an impulse transmitter K of commutator form which sends out impulses to a receiver. In order to regulate the speed of the moving system an additional variable electromagnetic brake is provided. This consists of a third disc S3 which is acted on by a coil E3 connected to the source of potential. Rotation takes place in opposite directions according as the frequency is above or below standard, which renders the reading at the receiver indeterminate. A constant speed may be impressed on the rotary system by an auxiliary torque, so that with the standard frequency a constant number of impulses is sent out which increases or diminishes with frequencies above or below standard. Alternatively a photo-electric device may be employed with two perforated discs exposed to a beam of light, one being mounted on the driving spindle and the other concentrically arranged and driven at a constant speed, for example by a synchronous meter.
Patent GB-244976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of cinematograph pictures with reliefeffect
IPC: G03B35/00
Filed: 1925-04-01
Abstract: 244,976. Rignon, J. A. April 1, 1925. Stands; heads.-A support for a kinematograph camera which is reciprocated along a straight path inclined from right to left, from front to rear, and from top to bottom, with respect to the scene photographed, so as to produce a relief effect in the image subsequently projected, comprises a platform 18 rotatable on a shaft 19 carried by a platform 12 which is rotatable on a shaft 7 carried by a platform 5 slidable on guides 1, 2. The guides 1, 2 are carried by a support enabling them to be placed in any desired direction, and the platform may be turned so that the platform 18 is horizontal. As shown, the platform 12 is secured relatively to the platform 5 by set screws 13, 14, 15 engaging circular grooves 16, 17 in the platform 5, and the platform 18 is secured relatively to the platform 12 by a screw 20 in a circular groove in a projection 27. Reciprocation is effected from the mechanism of the camera bv a wheel engaging a wheel 11 operating a pinion 10 meshing with a wheel 9 secured on the shaft 7, a wheel 8 having teeth over half its periphery being also secured to the shaft 7 and engaging alternately with racks 3, 4 on the slides 1, 2. The shaft 19 carries a pin 22 engaging a notch 21 in the hub of the wheel 11, and has the pinion 10 keyed upon it. The reciprocating mechanism may be rendered inoperative by moving the shaft 19 longitudinally against the thrust of a spring 24.
Patent GB-1450322-A (GB)
Title: Buckle for wrist watch band
IPC: A44C5/24
Filed: 1974-02-27
Abstract: 1450322 Strap fastenings BAMBI INCORPORATION Ltd 27 Feb 1974 8841/74 Heading E2A A folding buckle for a wrist watch band includes a cover plate 4 hinged to a link plate 7 which is hinged to a base plate 2 having side walls 15, 15' pivotably, supporting a retaining plate 5. In the closed position of the buckle, a tab 11 on the plate 4 engages a bushing 6 on the plate 7, the latter engages by means of detents 12, 12' thereof with projections 14, 14' on the walls 15, 15' and a lug 9 on the plate 5 engages in an aperture 10 of the plate 7. The plate 2 may have projections 18, 18' which engage in aligned slots 19, 19' in the band, and a notch 16 for reception of an abutment 17 on the band. The free end of the band is retained between the base plate 2 and the plate 5 under pressure of the bushing 6.
Patent GB-394096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to communication or high frequency cables
IPC: H01B11/18
Filed: 1932-03-24
Abstract: High-frequency cables are insulated with a composition consisting of a mixture of rubber, preferably of the highest possible caoutchouc content, and a solid cyclic hydrocarbon, such as naphthalene, in amount not substantially less than 10 per cent. Suitable proportions are 30 per cent rubber and 70 per cent naphthalene.  The rubber may be applied to the cable, vulcanized and immersed in the molten hydrocarbon until it has absorbed the desired amount.  Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 4234/81, [Class 70, India-rubber &c.].
Patent GB-697530-A (GB)
Title: Production of titanium
Inventor: MOONEY RONALD BARRON
IPC: C22B34/12
Filed: 1951-04-17
Abstract: Metallic titanium is produced by reacting titanium tetrachloride with a mixture of sodium and potassium in an inert atmosphere and isolating the metallic titanium from the reaction product.  The reducing metals are preferably used wholly or in part as a sodium-potassium alloy and should be present in such proportions that the corresponding mixture of their chlorides is a eutectic mixture. The reaction may be carried out below 800 DEG C.
Patent GB-639098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in clothes' hangers
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 1948-03-30
Abstract: 639,098. Garment hangers. DALGLEISH, I. SCOTT-. March 30, 1948, No. 8937. [Class 52 (v)] A garment hanger comprises a yoke member 1 the ends of which are bent round to form two parallel horizontally spaced trouser supporting bars 4. The ends of the bars are slightly turned up and sealed off. A U-shaped member 2 by which the hanger may be gripped is secured to the yoke. Specification 588,269 is referred to.
Patent GB-126188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-Regulating Continuous Current Dynamos.
IPC: H02K23/02
Filed: 1918-05-30
Abstract: 126,188. Midgley, A. H., and Vandervell &. Co., C. A. May 30, 1918. Exciting.-In a self-regulating continuous-current dynamo, a short-circuited current is produced in the armature conductors lying in the fringe of the main poles for the purpose of producing a demagnetizing field acting in opposition to the main field. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, two wide brushes or two pairs of brushes a, a and a<1>, a<1> connected together are arranged to short circuit the armature conductors c, c<1>. In a modification, pairs of brushes or wide brushes, independent of the main brushes, are placed under the pole fringes.
Patent GB-179387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with steps and lifeguards for tramcars or other vehicles
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1921-03-23
Abstract: 179,387. Ireland, W. E. March 23. 1921. Wheel guards, obstruction-removers, and safety appliances.-A folding step fcr a tramcar or other vehicle has a side life-guard attached which is moved out of the way when the step is lowered and is brought into operative position when the step is raised. The side guard is connected to a front guard and to the usual tray guard. The step h is pivoted to the car by a bar e carried in bearings d and is raised or lowered bv a handlever k, rod j, and lever f. The side guard is pivoted hv links g to the underside of the step. The slats o are pivoted to the links q and the forward end of the side guard is connected to the front guard by a chain u and curved bar v so that the side guard may be turned under the car when the step is down. The front guard t, Fig. 7, is pivoted to the car at 4 and is connected to the tray guard x by a toggle formed by a rod z and lever 2. A foot pedal 5 acts by means of a bell-crank 6, 7, link 8, and lever 9 on the front guard to return it to its set position after impact.
Patent GB-1234991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a method of and apparatus for paying off wires
Inventor: WARBURTON WILLIAM OSBORN
IPC: B21C47/20
Filed: 1968-02-24
Abstract: 1,234,991. Paying-off wire. WOODFIELD ENG. CO. Ltd. 12 June, 1968 [24 Feb., 1968], No. 9055/68. Heading D1J. An apparatus for paying-off wire 7a comprises a skeleton framework 2 on which the wire has been wound, and a platform 5 on which the framework 2 rests such that the axis of the framework 2 is vertical, the wire as it is drawn off the framework 2 passing downwardly through a vertical tube 16 within the framework 2 and then around a pulley 18 before passing laterally of the framework. The wire may pass through a tube 23 carried by one of three legs 9. The legs 9 may have wheels that can be raised clear of the floor by jacks.
Patent GB-1416802-A (GB)
Title: Ribbon cartridge
IPC: B41J32/02
Filed: 1973-02-23
Abstract: 1416802 Ink ribbon cartridge XEROX CORP 23 Feb 1973 [25 Feb 1972] 9074/73 Heading B8M An ink ribbon cartridge comprises a principal cavity 31 in which an endless ribbon is stored in random manner, a secondary cavity 46 into which ribbon passes from the principal cavity, an exit port 37 from the principal cavity 31 and an exit port 47 from the secondary cavity 46, each exit port including frictional drag means to retard the exit of the ribbon. The principal cavity further includes an entrance port 36 in which a pair of feed rollers are located, one roller being a drive roller towards which the other is spring biased, the other roller being mounted on a pivotal arm formed with guide surfaces for the ribbon.
Patent GB-210321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to splash guards for vehicle wheels
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1923-06-19
Abstract: 210,321. Sturgeon, R. A. June 19, 1923. Lateral-splash guards for vehicle wheels are attached by a linkwork to a pin 6 which is rigid with the non- rotatable wheel axle and projects through the hub cap 7, the frame comprising a crosshead 4 rigidly secured on the pin and links 3 extending upwardly from the chain-mail guard 1. to the crosshead.
Patent GB-1253772-A (GB)
Title: A three-stage mast assembly for a lift truck
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 1970-02-25
Abstract: 1,253,772. Lift truck masts. TOYODA JIDOSHOKKI SEISAKUSHO K.K. 25 Feb., 1970 [25 Feb., 1969], No. 9093/70. Heading B8H. A three-stage mast assembly for a lift truck comprises pairs of outer, intermediate and inner mast channels 1, 2, 3, of I or J section, the forward and rearward flanges of the intermediate mast channels being arranged rearwardly of the forward and rearward flanges of the outer and inner channels. The mast is extended by an hydraulic piston and cylinder arrangement 9, 10, 11 elevating the inner channels 3 which through interengaging stops 12, 13 on the inner and intermediate channels, causes elevation of the intermediate channel 2.
Patent GB-466916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to steam apparatus for paint and enamel ovens and other purposes
IPC: C23D9/00
Filed: 1936-03-27
Abstract: 466,916. Steam - heated ovens. JOHNSON, H. March 27, 1936, No. 9109. [Classes 34 (ii) and 64 (ii)] A steam-heated oven, suitable for processes connected with painting and enamelling, is provided with heating means consisting of steam tubes connected between supply and discharge headers, coiled or bent pipes being provided between the tubes and the discharge header, or supply header, or both, to permit independent relative movement between at least one end of each tube and the headers. As shown, a header b supplies steam to tubes c<1>, c<2>, c<3> which are connected respectively, through coiled or bent pipes el, e<2>, e<3> to a header f. The tubes may be in sections and are preferably arranged to have a slight fall towards the discharge ends. The discharge header comprises two concentric tubes, the inner tube being connected through a control valve g and a non-return valve h to an exhaust pipe n, and the outer tube being connected to the exhaust pipe through a control valve k, a steam trap l, and a non-return valve m.