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Patent GB-964781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to textile drafting mechanisms
IPC: D01H5/26
Filed: 1960-07-13
Abstract: 964, 781. Weighting textile rolls. MAREMONT CORPORATION. July 13, 1960 [July 20, 1959], No. 24443/60. Heading D1D. [Also in Division F2] A drafting mechanism comprises (see Fig. 2) a first series of rolls 50, 60, 52 positioned along a sliver path which are magnetized with poles at each end and a co-operating second series of rolls 40, 42, 38 of magnetically attractable material, all the magnetized rolls being magnetically orientated in the same direction. Incorrect replacement of the magnetized rolls is prevented by making the gudgeons at either end of each roll and the associated bearings of such differing size as is discernible by eye. Upper roll 60 (see Fig. 4) comprises a permanent magnet 14 on the ends of which are fitted belt engaging ferromagnetic bosses 18 connected together by a non-magnetic sleeve 16. An iron core 20 fits in each boss 18 and has a pin 22 to carry the roll in non-magnetic side members 58 fixed to a lower apron bar 46. The lower apron 44 which also passes about the bottom roller 42 and a tensioning roller 48 co-operates with an upper apron 62 which passes about the roller 60 and a tensor element 64. The element 64 is mounted between non-magnetic, frictionless, plastic castings 58 which have bearings 58a to receive the gudgeons 61 of the roller 60 and projections 58b which engage a machined slot in the lower apron bar 46. Separation of tensor 64 and apron bar 46 is adjusted by screws 63. Rolls 50, 52 are supported by members 56 made of the same material as members 58. The modification of Fig. 6 (not shown) forms the basis of Specification 964, 782.
Patent GB-360514-A (GB)
Title: Automatic apparatus with variable range for the weighing and counting of parts
IPC: G01G19/42
Filed: 1930-08-15
Abstract: 360,514. Weighing-apparatus. BAYART, G. R. and SOC. ANON. DES ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS P. MOBIVAL, Quai du Halage, La Madeleine, France. Aug. 15, 1930, No. 24480. [Class 143.] Counting by weighing.-An automatic weighing and counting scale is characterized in that the mechanism includes two cylindrical cam members 22, 23 secured to the pivot of a pendulous arm 15, one of the cam members being connected through a flexible ribbon 24 to one end of a pivoted reduction lever 6 submitted to the action of the load and the other cam member being connected by means of a flexible ribbon 27 to a lever 30 carrying a mass 33 for balancing the oscillating system in the unloaded condition. As shown, the articles to be counted are placed in a pan 1 and a predetermined number of the articles is placed in a pan 18 suspended from the end of the pendulous arm 15. The pendulous arm rotates until a balance is effected by the pendulum action of the load in the pan 18. A pointer 34, rigid with the arm, then indicates, on one of a number of scales on the chart 36, the number of articles in the pan 1, the scale selected on the chart depending on the number of articles in the pan 18. In ascertaining the weight of a mass placed in the pan 1, a known weight is placed in the pan 18, and the weight of the mass in the pan 1 may then be read off on the appropriate scale on the chart. The pendulous arm 15 is balanced by adjustable weights 20, 21.
Patent GB-1089137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the production of sulphonic acids
Inventor: MARRIAN STANLEY FREDERIC
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 1964-06-12
Abstract: Alkane sulphonic acids are prepared by irradiating a paraffin with actinic light or ionizing radiation in the presence of sulphur dioxide, oxygen and between 0.01 and 10% by wt., based on the paraffin, of a monocarboxylic acid free from acetylenic or ethylenic unsaturation and having at least two carbon atoms in the molecule, and in the absence of added peracids. The irradiation may be effected with U.V. or visible light or with ionizing radiation, e.g. that from a cobalt-60 source, and water may be present in the reaction mixture. Suitable monocarboxylic acids include the straight-chain saturated aliphatic acids containing C2- 10 per molecule and the branched-chain aliphatic acids containing C6- 9 per molecule. Aromatic acids may also be used and, if water is present, open chain carboxylic acids containing more than 11 carbon atoms may be employed.  The paraffinic starting material is preferably an open-chain paraffin of at least C6 but cyclic paraffins such as cyclohexane, methyl-cyclopentane and methylcyclohexane may also be used.
Patent GB-518284-A (GB)
Title: Valve guides for internal-combustion engines
IPC: F01L3/08
Filed: 1938-08-20
Abstract: 518,284. Obtaining coherent masses from powdered metals. HARDY, SPICER, & CO., Ltd., and SPARROW, W. E. Aug. 20, 1938, No. 24544. [Class 82 (i)] [Also in Group XXII] A valve guide for an internal combustion engine is made from powdered sponge iron which is moulded to shape under a pressure of 25 tons per square inch and heated to 1,100‹C. The guide is immersed at a temperature of 80‹C., in a heavy lubricant in a vacuum to absorb about 30 per cent. of its volume of lubricant. It is then sized in a power press to correct irregularities. The sponge iron used is 98 per cent. pure and the particles pass through a mesh of ten thousand apertures to the square inch.
Patent GB-1074491-A (GB)
Title: Novel processes for preparing steroid compounds, the compounds when thus prepared, novel steroid compounds thereby prepared, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds
IPC: A61K31/567
Filed: 1964-06-12
Abstract: Novel 3 - keto - 4,9 - diene - 19 - nor steroids characterized by an 11b -hydroxy group are obtained by reacting a 3-keto-4,9-diene-11b -hydroperoxy -19-nor steroid with a reducing agent, e.g. a trialkyl phosphite.  Subsequent isomerization in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst yields the corresponding 3,11b -dihydroxy - 1,3,5(10) - triene - 19 - nor steroid. The 11-hydroperoxy starting compound is obtained by reacting either a 4,5-seco-3,5-diketo-9-ene-19-nor steroid or 3-keto-4,9-diene-19-nor steroid with a sec. amine to form a 3-enamino-3,5(10),9(11)-triene -19-nor steroid, reacting the latter with an aliphatic acid to form a 3-keto-5(10),9(11)-diene-1 -nor steroid, and reacting the latter in an alkaline medium with oxygen so as to form the desired 3-keto-4,9-diene-11b -hydroperoxy-19-nor steroid.  Pharmaceutical compositions having hypocholesterolaemiant activity and containing the above compounds are administered orally, parenterally, or rectally.
Patent GB-367764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sound reducing screens for windows and other wall apertures
IPC: E06B7/04
Filed: 1930-08-18
Abstract: 367,764. Window blinds. FISK, E. T., 47, York Street, Sydney, Australia. Aug. 18, 1930, No. 24646. [Class 52 (v).] Means for reducing transmission of sound through an open ventilating aperture comprises a plurality of rollable screens which can be inclined about horizontal axes and are adapted to be unrolled and set in the form of louvres. As shown in Fig. 1, the invention is applied to a window comprising a main sash A hinged at the top to swing outwardly and sub-sashes C hinged to cross-bars O in the main sash. On these cross-bars are mounted rollers P carrying rollable screens R adapted to be set at various angles to the vertical by means of rods Q which engage in notches M in the side posts of the window frame. Perforated sound suppressing panels G, T may be fitted in the spaces between the open sash and the edges of the window opening. In a modification the subsashes are omitted. In another modification the rollers are mounted on the main frame and are arranged to be drawn downwards and outwards, or, alternatively, upwards and inwards. In a further modification, Fig. 4, a window opening is provided with glazed panels Z4 and frames Z<2> hinged at Z<3> to swing outwardly and carrying rollable screens Z, Z<1>. Specifications 241,349 and 321,408, [both in Class 20 (iii), Doors &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-388810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the protection of electric transformers
IPC: H02H7/045
Filed: 1931-09-02
Abstract: 388,810. Protective cut-out arrangements. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd., Crown House, Aldwych, London, WELLINGS, J. G., Ricky, London Road, Dunchurch, MAYO, C. G., 17, Alexandra Road, and' MATHEWS,. P., 7, Bilton Rise, all in Rugby. Sept. 2, 1931, No. 24688. [Class 38 (v).] In the protection of a power transformer 5 by means of a relay 1 connected across a circulating-current circuit- 2 .. 4, undesired operation of the relay 1 by the asymmetrical component of the magnetizing current when switching in the transformer 5, is prevented by shunting the relay 1 by a relay 6 which closes its contacts only in response to the asymmetric component. A condenser 9 prevents operation of the relay 1 by that component, and a choke 8 prevents operation of relay 6 by anything but that component. Modifications are described and illustrated employing (1) a wattmeter-type relay having its windings'connected across the circuit 2 through rectifiers, (2) a balanced-beam. relay, the restraining and operating windings of which are respectively energized by the asymmetric component and the normal out-ofbalance current and (3) a vibrating-reed relay connected across the circuit 2 and operating contacts on either side of its mean position only with a normal out-of-balance current. Specification 176,134, [Class 38 (v), Electric switches &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-574539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to formwork or shuttering for concrete construction
IPC: E04G11/06
Filed: 1943-12-08
Abstract: 574,539. Casting concrete structures in situ. HAMPSHIRE, E. L. Dec. 8, 1943, No. 24692/44. Divided out of 573,256. [Class 20 (ii)] Shuttering for casting concrete walls, towers, or piers in situ comprises panels each having one lateral edge offset to engage behind the opposite lateral edge of an adjacent panel to form a continuous surface, and having offset tongues at the corners to engage sockets on locking strips located behind adjacent overlapping panels. The panels 1 of steel have an offset lateral edge 2 engaging behind the opposite lateral edge of an sdjacent panel, and offset tongues 8 at each corner to engage sockets 9 in a locking strip 10. Successive lengths of locking strip are connected end to end by spaced straps 11, 12 on headed pins 13, the shanks of the pins engaging in notches 15 at the ends of the strips. The panels are stiffened by strips 4 which are spot welded edge on to the panels and which terminate at a distance from the top and bottom of the panels equal to about half the width of the locking strip so that a single locking strip may secure the meeting edge of the panels of two superposed courses. Triangular struts 16, Fig. 2, may be secured to the lower course of panels to render these panels self-supporting. Spacers 18 engaging sockets 19 in the locking strips may be used to maintain the shuttering at the required spacing, the spacers being removed as casting proceeds so as not to be embedded in the concrete.
Patent GB-348974-A (GB)
Title: Process of and apparatus for rendering non-poisonous the tobacco-smoke during smoking
IPC: A24B15/28
Filed: 1930-08-18
Abstract: A solution of ferric salts is injected by the consumer, and may comprise tartaric and citric acids, sodium chloride, ferrous ammonium sulphate and coumarin dissolved in alcohol.  Scents also may be added.  Injection may be effected by a syringe having a solid piercing end and lateral discharge openings.
Patent GB-532405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to displaying road maps, charts and similar articles
IPC: G09B29/06
Filed: 1939-08-29
Abstract: 532,405. Maps and charts. FERGUSON, W. HAIG-, FERGUSON, C. HAIG-, and NICOLL, J. S. Aug. 29, 1939, No. 24777. [Class 146 (ii)] Maps and charts are mounted in sections upon corresponding apertured or translucent frames or drums rotatably mounted one within the other in an apertured casing. The frame 1, Fig. 1, is mounted upon a frame 2 having an end wall 8 rotating upon a spindle 14 carried by a bracket 15 which carries an electric lamp 16. Each frame has an annular distance-piece 7, and a knurled or milled collar 6 engaged by a spring brake 23. The casing 11 has a window aperture and carries an adjustable lens 20, and may be mounted upon a steering column a or in a dashboard. Each frame has one or two slots engaged by tongues 10, Fig. 5, at the ends of a map 9 which may have a translucent section 8a at one end. When mounted in a dashboard b, Fig. 10, an aperture d is provided for toothed pinions 20, 21 carried on a spindle 18 in a resilient bracket 19 on the casing 11, the pinions actuating the collars 6. The frames may be replaced by drums having a window aperture.
Patent GB-984057-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for feeding an ammunition belt to a rapid-fire cannon
IPC: F41A9/51
Filed: 1963-06-21
Abstract: 984,057. Feeding ammunition to guns. RHEINMETALL G.m.b.H. June 21, 1963 [June 23, 1962], No. 24879/63. Heading F3C. Apparatus for feeding an ammunition belt to a rapid-fire cannon includes two beltfeeding members 6, 7 spaced apart by a fixed distance, and means for counting and comparing the number of cartridges in the belt as they pass each of the feeding members and operative under control of such comparison to adjust the belt feed so that a predetermined belt sag 17 is maintained between the members 6, 7. As shown, the cartridges 3 are counted by photo-electric or electromagnetic detectors 11, 12 and counters 13, 14 as they pass over the sprockets 6, 7. The counters generate pulses which are compared by a comparator 16 that actuates a pulse transmitter 15 when the counter outputs are different. The transmitter 15 actuates via suitable amplifiers, the clutch 10 which acts to connect the continuouslyrun motor 9 to the gearing 8 so as to drive the sprocket 6. The sag is thus returned to the predetermined amount and the two counter outputs are equalized.
Patent GB-599509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary folding machines for folding a cemented binding around the edge of a piece of material
IPC: A43D8/40
Filed: 1945-09-25
Abstract: 599,509. Applying adhesive tapes. ROTARY MACHINE CO. Sept. 25. 1945, No. 24892. Convention date, May 25. [Class 73] [Also in Group VIII] An edge-binding machine for binding the edges of sheet material such as insoles with a cemented binding, of the kind comprising a rotating head 38, notched feeding and pressing discs 40 mounted for planetary motion, a presser member 12 and an edge turning member 79, is modified by the provision of a feed wheel 74 engaging the sides of the work S opposite the pressing discs 40 and a wiper wheel 11 engaging the edge of the work S geared to rotate 2“ times as fast as the feed wheel 74. The presser member 12 is electrically heated by a heater element 13 to activate the cement on the binding.
Patent GB-1247413-A (GB)
Title: A device for operating portals
IPC: C10B25/12
Filed: 1969-05-16
Abstract: 1,247,413. Operating coke oven doors. STE. INDUSTRIELLE DE LILLERS. 16 May, 1969 [31 Dec., 1968], No. 24966/69. Heading C5E. A device for operating a pivotally mounted portal 13, e.g. a coke oven door, having a handle 27 pivoted thereto, comprises a pivotally mounted arm 1 for opening and closing the door, a member 3 movably mounted at or adjacent one end of the arm 1 and including a hook part 2 for engaging the handle 27, a cam surface 26 and a latching arm 20, the arrangement being such that when the hook part 2 engages the handle 27 to hold the door open, pivotal movement of the arm 1 in a first sense closes the door and further pivotal movement of the arm in the first sense, after closure of the door causes the cam surface 26 to engage the handle which initially causes the handle to pivot into engagement with an abutment 28 to lock the door in the closed position and subsequently cause movement of the member 3 such that the latching arm 20 engages releasable latch means 4, which thereby holds the member 3 in such a position, that on subsequent movement of the arm 1 in the opposite sense the member 3 is spaced from the handle to prevent engagement of the handle 27 by the hook part 30. As shown, the member 3 is pivotally mounted on the arm 1, which is part of a lever 22, the other arm 25 of which is connected to a piston and cylinder operating device 7. The member 3 is provided with a counterweight 5 which biases the member 3 towards the position in which the hook part 30 can engage the handle 27. The latch means 4 is a pawl pivoted to the arm 1.
Patent GB-491117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to celluloid dolls and dolls' heads
IPC: A63H9/00
Filed: 1937-09-15
Abstract: 491,117. Toys. FROMM, H., ANGERMAYR, A., and RHEINISCHE GUMMIUND CELLULOID-FABRIK. Sept. 15, 1937, No. 25077. [Class 132 (iii)] A celluloid doll or doll's head has the head coated with colouring matter in which is incorporated fishpearl essence to impart a glitter or sheen thereto to simulate hair. The celluloid is semi-transparent and has incorporated therein colouring matter to simulate the colour of the human skin and constituting a base colour, the surface of said celluloid being subsequently covered in whole or in part with red colouring matter to impart thereto an appearance simulating rosy human skin or complexion. The celluloid may be ordinary or may be non-innammable.
Patent GB-263749-A (GB)
Title: Device for improving the temperature coefficient of electricity meters
IPC: G01R11/185
Filed: 1926-10-08
Abstract: 263,749. Landis et Gyr Soc. Anon. Dec. 24, 1925, [Convention date]. Electric and magnetic. - In order to improve the temperature coefficient of an electricity meter, the rotating disc 6 is moved with respect to the brake magnet 4 and the driving magnet 1 in accordance with the temperature by at least one bimetallic strip 9, 10. This carries at its free end the footstep bearing 7 of the shaft 5. A similar strip may carry the upper bearing, or both bearings may be attached to a member carried by one bimetallic strip. The bimetallic strip may be extended beyond the free end, bent inwardly and carry the lower bearing on the end that lies between the limbs. The elements forming the extension are reversely arranged, so that the displacement of the bearing is approximately doubled.
Patent GB-317999-A (GB)
Title: Safety pockets for garments
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 1928-09-01
Abstract: 317,999. Sherman, J. Sept. 1, 1928. Pockets.-A safety pocket for garments is made with two receptacles a, b in line, the edge c of one overlapping and masking the edge of the other and so arranged that articles have to be inserted in the manner indicated by the arrow.
Patent GB-951863-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of and apparatus for cutting lengths of glass from a ribbon of glass
Inventor: GALABERT PIERRE
IPC: C03B33/027
Filed: 1962-06-29
Abstract: The method of cutting lengths of glass from a ribbon of glass of the parent Specification is modified by the use of two independent measuring means, e.g. graduated rods, that will enter into locking engagement with the guideway, so enabling one measuring means to be adjusted to another cutting length while the other is controlling the length to be cut. Remote control of the setting of the graduated rods may be provided by photo-electric counting of slits in a screen carried by each rod with means to stop the movement of the rods after a number of impulses have been recorded corresponding to the desired cutting length.
Patent GB-914132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to barrels for electro-plating apparatus
IPC: C25D17/20
Filed: 1960-07-19
Abstract: 914,132. Electroplating barrels. UDYLITE RESEARCH CORPORATION. July 19, 1960 [Oct. 12, 1959], No. 25180/60. Class 41. An electroplating barrel 12, polygonal in cross-section, comprises two end walls 14 and a plurality of longitudinal side panels 40, at least two adjacent side panels being joined by a support rail 28 (four are shown in section in Fig. 4) extending longitudinally between the two end walls, opposite sides of the support rail being provided with two slots 36 along its length and the edges of the two adjacent side panels being provided with tongues 38 of reduced thickness fitting rigidly into the complementarily-shaped slots to maintain connection when a separating force is applied in the plane of the panel. The tongue 38 may be dove-tailed as in Fig. 8 with the taper thereof between 10 and 15 degrees, or parallel sided and inclined to the plane of the panel, e.g. between 10 and 20 degrees, either towards the interior of the barrel as in Fig. 6 or towards the exterior as in Fig. 7 ; alternatively, a rib 70 may extend from the side face of the tongue 38 near its edge and fit into a complementarily-shaped slot 36 as in Fig. 9 or one or more U-shaped clamps 72, engaging ribs 82 rigidly secured to the outer surfaces of the panels, may be used as in Fig. 10. In Fig. 4, the two edges of the barrel not formed by a support rail are provided with a removable panel 48 for transferring workpieces. The panels and support rails may be formed of polymethyl methacrylate, phenol formaldehyde or hard rubber.
Patent GB-1412920-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of cyclopentylpropionic acid
IPC: C07C53/134
Filed: 1974-06-06
Abstract: 1412920 Preparation of cyclopentylpropionic acid AKZO NV 6 June 1974 [12 June 1973] 25224/74 Heading C2C Cyclopentylpropionic acid is prepared by reacting cyclopentanone or cyclopentanol with a molten alkali metal hydroxide in two successive heating steps at temperatures in the range of from 200‹ to 270‹ C. and from 290‹ to 350‹ C. respectively and subsequently converting the alkali metal soap of cyclopentylpropionic acid formed into the free acid.
Patent GB-425362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the separation of minerals by flotation
IPC: B03D1/02
Filed: 1933-09-12
Abstract: Soapstone is separated from a gangue consisting of magnesite and small amounts of iron oxide, aluminium oxide, and other silicates by a flotation process in which the soapstone is obtained as the floating concentrate.  Small amounts of magnesite accompanying the soapstone in the concentrate may be removed by solution in acid.ALSO:Soapstone is separated as a floating concentrate from a gangue consisting of non-siliceous material with or without other siliceous material by treating the mixture with a fatty acid, a metallic salt of a fatty acid, or a mixture of a fatty acid and a metallic salt of a fatty acid, with or without a frothing agent. In treating a mixture of soapstone and magnesite containing also small amounts of iron oxide, aluminium oxide, and other silicates, the ore is floated with a mixture of oleic acid and lead nitrate, which react to produce lead oleate, and terpineol.  Oleic acid or lead oleate may be used instead of the mixture of lead nitrate and oleic acid.  The small amount of magnesite accompanying the soapstone in the concentrate may be removed by solution in acid.
Patent GB-600157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in gravity-operated friction means
IPC: F16H13/10
Filed: 1945-09-28
Abstract: 600,157. Friction gearing. DEBRIE, A. L. V. C. Sept. 28, 1945, No. 25284. Convention date, July 12, 1943. [Class 80 (i)] [Also in Group XX] In a friction drive in which the force between the frictionally engaged surfaces is provided by the weight carried by one of the engaging members, one of the engaged surfaces is covered with an absorbent soaked with lubricant. In the form shown as applied to a kinematograph spool drive, the hollow driving shaft 1 carries a drum 2 at'its end. The driven shaft 3 engages inside at one end in barrel-shaped portion 7 and carries at its other end a drum 8 and squared end on which the spool is mounted. The absorbent felt or cloth 9, is carried in a groove 10 in the drum 8 and its ends are carried through a slot in the drum and anchored by a spring.