baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-1278920-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus with workpiece carriers
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1278920 Continuous heat treatment furnaces; work carriers ALCO STANDARD CORP 19 April 1971 [1 July 1970] 23094/71 Heading F4B Apparatus for the continuous heat treatment of aluminium articles to be brazed comprises gas-tight charging and discharging chambers 23 and 24, heating chambers 25, 26 and 27 and work carriers 16 slung from rollers 79 engaging tracks 83, and partially surrounded by heat shields 65 of spaced sheets of refractory metal foil. Each work carrier comprises a skeleton box-like framework of refractory metal angle bars carrying the heat shields 65 on the narrower open sides. A drive mechanism 85 in each chamber comprises a motor (90, Fig. 3) driving an endless sprocket chain (86) with spaced dogs (89) engaging an axle of the carrier. Heating is radiantly by vertical electric resistance bars 50 disposed between horizontal bus-bars 51 and 53 connected to terminals 55 through hangers 54. Heat shields 56 comprising spaced sheets of reflective heat resistant material line the walls of the heating chambers with slots for the passage of the carrier hangers and insulating sleeves 61 for the current hangers 54. Temperatures in the heating chambers may be varied by varying the voltage supplied or the heating bars 50 may have different resistances. Hoods 35, 36, 45 and 46 enclose door operating mechanism whose doors seal the chambers 23 and 24 and the line of testing chambers 25-27. A high vacuum is preserved in the latter by a pump (29, Fig. 4) and a lower vacuum in the charging and discharging chambers 23 and 24 by a pump (31). A typical door 37, Fig. 8, is connected by links 43 to a yoke 41 reciprocated on a track 44 by an hydraulic motor, the door itself being guided by a track 40.
Patent GB-1603672-A (GB)
Title: Flow passage for heat exchange
IPC: F28F13/06
Filed: 1978-05-26
Abstract: The heat exchanger is constructed with a plurality of fittings which are disposed in the flow passage. Each fitting is constructed of at least two groups of webs with the webs of each group disposed in spaced parallel relation and in angular relation to the axis of the flow passage. Also, each group of webs is disposed in crossing relation to the webs of the other group. The ratio of web width (b) to diameter (d) of the flow passage is in the range of from 0.08 to 0.5 while the ratio of web spacing (m) to the diameter (d) is in the range of from 0.38 to 0.9. The fittings permit improved heat transfer with reduced pressure losses and a relatively small total area.
Patent GB-1375814-A (GB)
IPC: C09C3/00
Filed: 1973-05-15
Abstract: 1375814 Electrostatic toner CANON K K 15 May 1973 [15 May 1972] 23181/73 Heading G2H A toner comprises a colouring material and a chelate compound of a bi-tri-or tetravalent metal with EDTA or an ammonium or alkali metal salt of EDTA, together with a binding resin. Chelate compounds, resins and colouring agents which can be used are listed. The toner may be dispersed in an insulating liquid, or be mixed with ferromagnetic or glass carrier particles. Multiple exposure preparation of colour copies is described.
Patent GB-362426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in lift trucks
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1930-08-01
Abstract: 362,426. Hand-trucks. BARRETTCRAVENS CO., 1328, West Monroe Street, Chicago, U.S.A. Aug. 1, 1930, No. 23231. Convention date, Feb. 26. [Class 108 (i).] In a hand-truck comprising a main and a lifting frame the latter is raised by a lifting handle, a lifting lever and a link, the upper end of the link being moved vertically in line with the steering axis while the lower end is connected to lifting arms or cranks pivoted to the main frame. The elevating platform is adapted to be raised by repeated strokes of the steering handle 40 and is mounted on the main platform by pairs of links the rear ones 54 of which are connected by a bar 55 adapted to bear in the angle of a transverse angle bar 52. A shaft 61 journalled in the main frame 3 is provided with a ratchet 70 engageable by a pawl 75 carried by levers 71 which are oscillated by a link gear 80 from a shackle 85 adapted to be latched to the handle 40. The shaft 61 is provided with cranks 63 which raise the platform 50 by means of links 65. Retaining means for the platform 50 comprise a cylinder 93, Fig. 2, pivoted at 91 to a projection on the shaft 61. The cylinder 93 is connected to an oil chamber 94 and provided with' a plunger 98 a screwed portion, of which passes through a fixed nut 102. Valve and flap 101, 100 are provided at the end of the plunger 98 to check the return of the shaft towards the left as shown in Fig. 2. The other end of the plunger 98 is provided with a head 107 which permits, in a bearing, rotation and oscillation and a ratchet 120 with which engages a check pawl 130 preventing the backward rotation and consequent return of the plunger 98 to hold the platform 50 in its elevated position when the elevating ratchet is disengaged from its lifting pawl. Release of the lifting and check pawls 75, 130 to allow the platform 50 to descend is obtained from the operation of a pedal 144 through links 155, 170.
Patent GB-1094608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric circuit breaker operating mechanism
IPC: H01H71/52
Filed: 1965-06-01
Abstract: 1,094,608. Automatic circuit breakers. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. June 1, 1965 [June 3, 1964], No. 23272/65. Heading H2B. The operating mechanism of an automatic circuit breaker is assembled between a pair of spaced, parallel, metal plates 34 each of whose opposite ends 62, 63 are supported upon but not positively attached to a moulded casing 10 of the breaker. The plates are held firmly against the casing 10 by screws 65 engaging portions 66 of central parts of the plates. The operating mechanism (Figs. 2, 3, not shown) comprises a releasably latched cam 44 engaged by a roller 59 linked by link 57 to a contact carrier 28 and by an overcentre tension spring 60 to an operating handle 41. The cam 44 is releasable by a bimetal 51 or armature 53 and overload magnet 25. The three phases of the breaker are linked by a tie bar 35 and a common trip bar 49. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1,002,965.
Patent GB-284166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to door checks for vehicles
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 1927-09-06
Abstract: 284,166. Eastman, F. K. Sept. 6, 1927. Cheeks.-The opening movement of a vehicle door is limited by a fabric strap, preferably containing rubber, there being a resilient strap of metal mounted in the fabric strap for normally maintaining it in a substantially straight line while freely maintaining its longitudinal resiliency. The strap 16 is secured to the frame post 10 and the door post 11 is slidable freely over the strap until it engages its enlarged head 21. The post 11 also carries a guard plate 14 through which the strap slides, the plate 14 extending longitudinally along the strap when the door is closed. The strap is secured to the frame post 10 by an anchor plate 18 with teeth 20 to grip the strap. The strap is formed by winding a rubberized fabric strip 26 around a centrallypositioned spring metal strip in the manner shown in Fig. 4, a covering 27 being then vulcanized in position. A metal stop-piece 21 is secured to the end of the metal strip forming the inner core of the strap.
Patent GB-1101372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to handle assemblies
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 1965-06-02
Abstract: 1,101,372. Revolving barrel locks. E. A. MORGAN and D. A. ROSSITER. 31, May, 1966 [2, June, 1965], No. 23434'65. Heading E2A. A handle assembly comprises a housing, a handle shank for moving a bolt rotatable with the shank into and out of engagement with the housing to prevent or permit rotation of the shank within the housing the key operated lock being contained within a bore in the shank and located by engagement thereof between an abutment on the shank and an abutment on the housing. The housing 11 has a fixing plate 22 and the handle shank 10 has a lug 25 abutting one end of the housing and a cap 26 thereon. The cylinder lock is mounted within the shank bore 12 and a slot 13 within the shank and abuts one end of wall of the shank and one end of the housing. The lock operates the bolt 27 through an eccentric pin #3 on a member 28, the pin engaging in a slot in the bolt The bolt extends through an aperture in the housing. When the lock is operated to withdraw the bolt and the shank 10 is turned by rotating the portion 15 on the shank, the shank rotates a spindle connected to an insertion 35 having a lug 36 connecting it to the shank. The bolt passes through a diagonal slot in the insertion to rotate therewith. The rotation of the member 28 may be limited by a peg projecting from the end of the insertion into a peripheral recess in the member. There may be a lost motion drive between the cylinder and the member.
Patent GB-227490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in weighing scales
IPC: G01G1/18
Filed: 1923-09-19
Abstract: 227,490. White, A. E., (International Scale Co.). Sept. 19, 1923. Platform machines.-Relates to a platform suspension system for weighing scales by means of which the load is transmitted to the load pivots without imparting a rocking movement to the bearing blocks upon the lateral shifting of the bearing frame, and comprises a bearing frame 26, Fig. 3, a lever system 31, bearing blocks 41, Figs. 3 and 4, supported on knife-edges 40 on said lever system, and links 48 directly suspended from the bearing blocks and directly connected to cross-bars 29 on the bearing frame. The levers 31 are forked at their outer ends 38 and carry supporting knife-edges 33 engaging bearing blocks 37 supported in chairs 35. The co-operating surfaces of each chair and bearing block are arcuate to permit the bearing to align with the knife-edge. To prevent friction between the bearing blocks and the sides of the levers 31, the former are pointed at 42 and engage hardened-steel rubbing pieces attached to the levers. Loose-weight apparatus.-The invention while being of general application is shown applied to a weighing-scale, Fig. 2, in which the load is transmitted from the platform levers to a weighbeam 10 upon which loose weights 15, normally held by a counterbalanced lever 14, are adapted to be deposited. The minor part of the load is balanced by pendulums 18, 20 and is indicated by a pointer 22, arranged adjacent a drum 23 which indicates the load balanced by the weights 15.
Patent GB-391355-A (GB)
Title: A solution for use in producing permanent waves in hair
IPC: A61Q5/04
Filed: 1932-08-22
Abstract: 391,355. Hair-waving preparations. EDELMANN, E., 81, Oestliche Karl-Fried. richstrasse, Pforzheim, Germany. Aug. 22, 1932, No. 23485. [Class 131.] A hair-treating solution for use in permanent waving comprises a mixture of a solution of 40-70 parts borax, 10-20 parts potash and 5-15 parts sal ammoniac in 700-1000 parts distilled water with 70-130 parts spirit containing 1 part of phenol phthaleine, 10-15 parts glycerine, 2-5 parts lavender oil, and 1 part nitrobenzene. In use, the hair is wound on a curler and the solution applied both to the hair and to the usual absorbent wrapper, the hair then being heated in the usual manner.
Patent GB-930793-A (GB)
Title: Electrical control systems for filters
Inventor: FLOYD FREDERICK
IPC: B01D29/09
Filed: 1959-07-08
Abstract: 930,793. Control of motors; controllers. OZONAIR ENGINEERING CO. Ltd., and F. FLOYD. July 7, 1960 [July 8, 1959], No. 23506/59. Class 38 (3). [Also in Group XXVIII] A length of filter material is mounted on rolls one of which is associated with a take-up motor 17, a pressure switch 18 being opened due to a drop of pressure on the clean-air side of the filter when the filter material becomes dirty. Opening of switch 18 deenergizes relay 21 to close contacts 40, whereby contactor 35 closes to start the motor. A stop switch 25 for the motor is formed by contacts which are normally bridged by one of a number of short metal strips situated at regular intervals along the length of the filter material. The motor takes up a predetermined length of material, whereupon switch 25 closes to energize relay 23 and contacts 45 close to energize impulse relay 44. Relay 29 is then energized through contacts 47 to open contacts 42, de-energize contactor 35, and stop the motor. The contacts 42 are reset after a short period so that the control system is ready for the next cycle of operations to be initiated by switch 18. When the final length of filter material is reached and switch 18 is operated, the motor runs until a special contact strip on the material closes alarm switch 50 in series with relay 28. An alarm bell 30 is then actuated, and contactor 35 switches-off the motor. An inching button 43 is used during the re-loading process. A low-voltage section of the control circuit is supplied through step-down transformer 20. In an alternative arrangement, the arresting means comprises a long metal strip on the filter material having gaps for breaking the motor circuit.
Patent GB-891693-A (GB)
Title: An illuminated highway marker
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 1960-07-05
Abstract: 891,693. Warning lamps. LEMELSON, J. H. July 5, 1960, No. 23547/60. Classes 39(2) and 75(4) [Also in Group XVIII] A road warning lamp 28 and its battery 24 is mounted in a casing 15, 16 which is reinforced by members 20, 21, 22 and is disposed in the neck of a flexible conical stand 11. The battery 24 is laterally positioned by clips 25 and may be used in conjunction with a flasher device controlled by a switch 26. The member 15 is made of glass or plastic whilst the member 16 is made of steel or cast iron. The member 15 may be provided with - a transparent plastic cover and positioned in the neck of the stand by a wire ring, see Fig. 3 (not shown).
Patent GB-500374-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for the distillation of glycerine and other materials containing impurities
IPC: C11D19/00
Filed: 1937-08-27
Abstract: 500,374. Distilling liquids. BAUDOT, J. Aug. 27, 1937, No. 23571. Convention date, Aug. 27, 1936. [Class 32] A process for distilling substances, such as glycerine, containing impurities, consists in heating the substance, converting it into a finely-divided form by subjecting it to reduction of pressure, mixing it with superheated steam, and passing the gaseous mixture through a series of condensers maintained at different temperatures for fractionally condensing the constituents. Apparatus for the purpose comprises a jacketed chamber 1 maintained under reduced pressure and provided with a spraying nozzle 6. 9 through which the glycerine &c. is fed to the chamber after passing through a heater 8. The nozzle is surrounded by a pipe 5 through which superheated steam from a heater 7 is admitted to the chamber to mix with the finely-divided glycerine. The mixture passes by pipe 16 to a condenser 16 where part is condensed and collects in a receiver 17, while the remainder passes by pipe 18 to a second condenser 19, where another fraction collects in a receiver 20. The residual vapours pass tb a heat exchanger 22 connected to a vacuum pump at 23.
Patent GB-1451300-A (GB)
Title: Feeding wire to processing machine
IPC: B23K37/00
Filed: 1975-05-30
Abstract: 1451300 Conveying lengths of wire EVG ENTWICKLUNGS - U VERWERTUNGS GmbH 30 May 1975 [20 May 1974] 23656/75 Heading B8A Lengths Q of wire, after having been deposited in a trough 4 are dropped by the latter on to guide rails 8, by which they are fed into compartments 22 of a conveyer 13. Plates 20 together with a stripping plate 21, ensure that the compartments 22 are only filled to a predetermined limited degree. The lengths Q are stripped from the compartments 22 by plates 29, and fed to an intermediate storage chamber 32. They are removed one-by-one from the latter by a feed screw 33 in series with diverging feed screws 42, 42, which deliver the rods to a welding machine 45. When the rods in the chamber 32 rise above a predetermined level they obturate a pneumatic jet from a generator (104), (Fig. 4, not shown). This results in the conveyer 13 being moved forward one step. The lengths Q are aligned when in position on the rails 8, by the action of a flap 25 and associated fixed stop-surface 24. The flap 25 moves in synchronism with the movement of the conveyer 13.
Patent GB-316033-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved candlestick
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 1928-09-06
Abstract: 316,033. Wright, A. J. Sept. 6, 1928. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Candle holders and g r e a s e guards. - A mahogany basepiece C faced with brass B is formed with a hole X to receive the candle D and a grease guard H slidable on two steel rods A secured to the base rests on the top of the candle. The grease guard H which consists of two discs formed with central apertures and connected by a short brass tube supports a coloured glass shade G. The Provisional Specification states that the brass plate is formed with an upstanding sharp point on which the candle is secured. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 24767/95.
Patent GB-168904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to controlling means for internal combustion engines on motor vehicles
IPC: B60K26/00
Filed: 1921-09-06
Abstract: 168,904. Maybach-Motorenbau Ges. Sept. 6, 1920, [Convention date]. Controlling different functions by same lever.- The clutch pedal is provided with an arm engaging the accelerator pedal whereby the throttle is maintained partially open when the clutch is released but can be completely closed when the clutch is in. The clutch pedal f rocks a shaft g having an arm k engaging a cam surface on the accelerator pedal a. In the engaged 'position of the clutch pedal, shown in full lines, the accelerator pedal can occupy the top position in which the throttle is completely closed; this enables the engine to act as a brake in going down hill. On the operation of the clutch the arm 7c depresses the accelerator pedal to the free running position a<1>.
Patent GB-301956-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of aminoalkyl ethers or oximes and their salts
Filed: 1927-09-09
Abstract: 301,956. Carpmael, A., (I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.-Ges.). Sept. 9, 1927. Aminoalkyl ethers of oximes and their salts are prepared by treating oximes of aldehydes and ketones with aminoalkylhalogenides. Water soluble substances suitable for subcutaneous injections are thus obtained. In examples, ethers and their hydrochlorides are prepared from cyclohexanone oxime, camphor oxime, and anisaldoxime by the action of diethylaminoethyl-chloride in the presence of sodium ethylate.
Patent GB-755954-A (GB)
Title: Melt-spinning method and apparatus
Inventor: SPEAKMAN RAYMOND HOLDEN
IPC: B65D88/78
Filed: 1953-08-28
Abstract: <PICT:0755954/IV(a)/1> In a spinning pack for melt-spinning, joints between the components of the pack are so arranged that the hydraulic pressure of the melt acts to seal all of such joints.  As shown, the spinning pack comprises a cylindrical container 1 having a flange 2 on which rests a gasket 3, spinneret 4, bridge plate 5, distribution plate 7, gauzes 10 and sand pack 11.  A distributer plate 12 is attached by legs (not shown) to lid 13 which rests on flange 14 and which is sealed by gasket 15 and threaded lock ring 16.  The melt is pumped in at 17 and the pressure exerted thereby lifts the lid 13 against gasket 15 and presses down the rest of the assembly against gasket 3.
Patent GB-855932-A (GB)
Title: Method of directing and increasing the effects of explosive charges
IPC: F42B3/22
Filed: 1957-07-26
Abstract: 855,932. Explosive charges. WASAGCHEMIE A. G. July 26, 1957 [July 27, 1956], No. 23805/57. [Drawings to Specification]. Class 9(1). The effect of a blasting charge is increased :by placing a tapered, hollow, body between the charge and the target. The body is tapered away from the charge and may be fixed thereto with adhesive tape. The narrow end of the tapered body may be closed or open. The charge face which closes the wide end of the body and faces the target may be planar or convex outwards towards the target. The hollow body may be formed of metal, wood, plastic, or millboard.
Patent GB-408139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to devices for hanging wearing apparel or other articles
IPC: A47G25/54
Filed: 1933-08-28
Abstract: 408,139. Hanging garments &c. KRANTZ, M., 10 Wetherby Terrace, Old Brompton Road, London. Aug. 28, 1933, No. 23849. Addition to 404,204. [Class 52 (v).] The vertical pivot of the horizontallydisposed body a which projects unequally at either side of the pivot, as described in the parent Specification, is replaced by a vertical member c rigidly connected to the body a and attached to means enabling the device to be supported from a nail, or from the top edge of a door, picture rail &c. The body a is of sheet metal bent to U-shape in cross section and perforated at b for engagement by hooks &c. The vertical member c is riveted to the body a and fixed to an L-shaped part d provided with a keyhole slot e for hanging upon a nail &c. or engaging a stud upon a strip of metal f bent at g to embrace the top of a door or picture rail. A cross-piece i carried by the strip f supports a fabric cover h.
Patent GB-650802-A (GB)
Title: Rotary machine adapted to operate as a pump, compressor or motor
IPC: F01B13/06
Filed: 1947-08-28
Abstract: 650,802. Revolving-cylinder pumps and compressors. PEGUET, G. H., and GUYENNON, A. Aug. 28, 1947, No. 23887. Convention date, Nov. 24, 1945. [Classes 8(i) and 102(i)] [Also in Groups XXVI and XXIX] In a pump or compressor comprising a central stationary distributer 9 around which coaxially rotates a body 4 provided with radial cylinders 3 and pistons 2 therein an eccentric bearing member 15 rigid with the distributor 9 and perpendicular to the machine axis, rotatably carries a collar 16. Each piston 2 is mounted on the outer end of a pivoting connecting rod, the inner end of each connecting rod being pivoted to the collar 16 with one exception which is rigid with the collar 16. Projections 8 attached to the arms 7 driven from a shaft 30 through an Oldham coupling 20 engage the body 4 at intervals between the connecting rods. The distributer 9 is bored radially and through part of its length to form a channel 11 in communication with the suction pipe 13 and has a further radially and axially bored channel 14 connected to the delivery pipe 10.
Patent GB-809379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vapour-operated vacuum pumps
Inventor: GEROW GORDON POWELL
IPC: F04F9/00
Filed: 1956-08-02
Abstract: 809,379. Injectors. CONSOLIDATED ELECTRODYNAMICS CORPORATION. Aug. 2, 1956, No. 23903/56. Class 71. Cooling of the pool of working liquid 15 at the bottom of the casing 2 of a high vacuum diffusion pump at the end of an operating period is effected by passing cooling liquid e.g. tap water through a conduit 52 located near the level 16 of the pool and having its inlet and outlet 54, 53 outside the casing. As shown the cooling conduit comprises a flat spiral just below the level 16 and in operation cooling water is passed therethrough after switching off heaters 50 located below the bottom plate 12 of the casing 2 at the end of the cooling period a valve 11 is opened to admit atmospheric pressure to the pujp casing in which are located high intermediate and low pressure annular nozzles 25, 40 and 35.