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Patent GB-613255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to kitchen and scullery equipment
IPC: A47B77/04
Filed: 1946-06-13
Abstract: 613,255. Combination furniture. CEN TRUP & CO., Ltd., and BENNER, H. R. June 13, 1946. No. 17754. [Class 52 (iii)] [Also in Group I] A transportable entity for kitchen use consists of a base frame 12 on which a cooking-stove C, refrigerator B, and sink A with a cupboard base A<1> are clamped or secured, the frame having rear vertical members 15 to carry a splashback H with a draining- rack E and a superposed section having storage compartments D, G and a water-heater F. Internal piping and wiring is provided and couplings for the necessary supply and waste services.
Patent GB-983344-A (GB)
Title: A device for use in applying tiles to a wall or like surface
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 1963-05-06
Abstract: 983,344. Holding tools. J. RIVARA, and R. GERARD. May 6, 1963 [May 16, 1962], No. 17849/63. Heading B4W. A device for holding a number of tiles and for use in applying them to a wall comprises a rigid frame 1 divided by crossing partitions 3, 4 into a number of compartments each adapted to house one tile and having rods 5 for supporting the tiles in a plane close to the lower edge of the partitions, a slidable plate 7 being adapted to be pushed through the central part of the compartments for applying all the tiles simultaneously against the wall. The device is provided with feet 6 made of angle-iron and soldered to the frame. The plate 7 has bosses 8 separated by grooves adapted to receive the partitions, the plate being held in the frame by four thrust-bearings formed by the end of two detachable handles 10 fastened to the feet 6. The tiles are placed in the compartments resting on the rods 5 with their glazed faces turned down. Mortar is spread over the tiles and the frame is applied to the wall by means of the handles 10 and the tiles pressed against the wall by applying hammer strokes to the plate 7.
Patent GB-143752-A (GB)
Title: An improved mechanical flint lighter
IPC: F23Q2/48
Filed: 1919-07-17
Abstract: 143,752. Greenwood, W., and Wise, F. C. July 17, 1919. Pocket igniters, frictional. -In a pyrophoric pocket igniter, a pillar d holding the flint and the striking-wheel e is arranged horizontally and at right-angles to the wick-tube g. A cap k and a hood l for covering the wick and the striking-wheel are carried by an arm i pivoted to a saddlepiece h on the fuel-container a and held in its horizontal and vertical positions by a spring m.
Patent GB-1014131-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection apparatus for internal combustion engines
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM MURRAY
IPC: F02M61/06
Filed: 1962-05-09
Abstract: 1,014,131. Fuel injection systems. RICARDO & CO. ENGINEERS (1927) Ltd. May 8, 1963 [May 9, 1962], No. 17890/62. Heading F1B. Fuel is supplied to the pressure chamber of an injector 5 through a main delivery passage 4, Fig. 1, and a restricted passage 3 in parallel therewith, the main passage 4 being held closed by valve means 12 until the fuel delivery pressure reaches a predetermined value. In Fig. 1 the passages 3, 4, are situated immediately adjacent the injector 5 and a non-return valve 15 in a by-pass 14 permits rapid release of pressure from the part of the system below valve 12 when pump delivery ceases. In Fig. 3 the main passage 22 and restricted passage 26 are provided in the body of the injector, the valve controlling opening of the main passage 22 being formed by a portion of the valve stem 20 cooperating with the port 23. In a modification the passage 22 is controlled by a ball valve which is lifted at a predetermined opening of the injection valve by a push rod actuated by the injection valve stem.
Patent GB-1112993-A (GB)
Title: Permanent shaping of fabrics and garments made therefrom
IPC: D06C29/00
Filed: 1966-04-25
Abstract: 1,112,993. Wearing apparel. CLUETT PEABODY & CO. Inc. 25 April, 1966 [7 May, 1965], No. 17912/66. Heading A3V. [Also in Division D1] Fabric including thermoplastic yarns is shaped or pressed by placing it between the electrodes 2, 3 of a dielectric heating apparatus. As shown a garment 7 such as a pair of trousers is placed between the electrodes which are pressed together after which a high frequency electric current from a generator 3 is applied to them. The thermoplastic yarns become heated and softened and when the garment is removed from the apparatus the crease is permanently set. In order to control the rate at which heat flows from the fabric into the electrodes a material 50, such as silicone rubber, is disposed on the electrode faces. Heat may be carried away from the electrodes by mandrels 5, 6 or by liquid filled passages in the electrodes. The voltage along the length of the electrodes is maintained constant by making the electrodes an integral part of the circuit of a high frequency oscillator, obviating the production of standing waves along the length of the electrode. In another embodiment a seam, which has been puckered during stitching with a thread comprising thermoplastic material, is flattened by pressing between shaped electrodes. Examples of the crease permanency corresponding to various values of pressing time and pressure, for a variety of blends of material containing thermoplastic yarns are given.
Patent GB-186693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines or apparatus for crushing or reducing minerals, ores and other materials
IPC: B02C1/04
Filed: 1921-07-01
Abstract: 186,693. Bleloch, W. E., and Stockman, H. A. July 1, 1921. Crushers with vibrating jaws. -In apparatus for crushing minerals, ores, &c. between a stationary anvil and an opposing pivoted member operated by a percussion device impacting on the back of the pivoted member, the percussion device includes a hammer piston and an impact block operating as described below. In the form shown, a rectangular frame 1 carries stationary anvils 16, 17 adjustable by wedges 18 and vertical bolts 20. Downwardly tapering recesses 25 are formed in the crushing faces 24 of the anvils. The opposing pivoted members 14, 15 are mounted on rods 12, 13 pivoted at 11 and are connected in pairs by rods 35 with resilient couplings 37, 38. The percussion device comprises cylinders 6 with a valve chest 43 admitting fluid pressure to passages 44, 45. At the end of each cylinder is arranged an impact block 31 adapted to receive the blows of the hammer pistons 48, 49 and to transmit them to the backs of the pivoted members 14, 15. The pistons are formed with annular grooves 51 to contain lubricant. The valve is actuated by a spindle 57 operated by a rod 65 and eccentric 63, in such manner as to connect the ports 44, 45 respectively to the supply and exhaust and to cause the hammer pistons 48, 49 to reciprocate and deal percussive blows on the impact blocks 31 which transmit them to the pivoted members 14, 15. The members are retracted, after the working stroke, by a spring. A strap 72 is shrunk on to the frame to ensure rigidity and cross-pieces carry the cylinders. The apparatus may include one or more single or double acting percussion tools.
Patent GB-997884-A (GB)
Title: Disposal means for bottles and like containers
Inventor: SHIMEILD RONALD GEORGE
IPC: B65G47/57
Filed: 1963-05-07
Abstract: 997,884. Endless conveyers. R. G. SHIMEILD, and J. K. SHIMEILD. March 12, 1964 [May 7, 1963], No. 17979/63. Heading B8A. Bottle disposal means, e.g. for use in a bar, comprises an endless conveyer chain 1, Fig. 2, carrying a plurality of platforms 4, a shoot 12 through which the bottles are passed to the conveyer, the shoot having a spring-loaded pivoted flap 13 to allow a bottle to pass only when a platform 4 is in bottle receiving position, and cams 7, 8, Fig. 3, for transferring the bottles from the descending platforms on to a tray 17 without tilting or tipping the bottles. The flap 13 is biased against a stop 15 so that if a bottle enters the shoot 12 when a platform 4 is not in position to receive it the platform bears on the bottle and moves the flap away from the stop 15. The bottle rests upon the stop 15 until the platform moves out of engagement with the bottle which is then pushed by the return movement of the flap 13 on to the platform. The cams 7, 8 rotate with a lower chain sprocket 3 and are adapted upon each complete revolution to push a bottle off the conveyer. The conveyer chain 1 is tensioned by a spring-mounted sprocket, Fig. 1 (not shown).
Patent GB-921563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to foot or palm actuable electric switches
IPC: H01H13/06
Filed: 1961-05-18
Abstract: 921,563. Press-button retractive switches. BROOKHURST IGRANIC Ltd. May 18, 1961 [July 27, 1960], No. 18146/61. Class 38 (5). A foot or palm-operated switch arranged so that downward pressure cannot overload the switch mechanism comprises a housing 10 having a reciprocable metal cover 16 with a skirt part 18 engaging nylon rollers 23 disposed around the inside edge of housing 10. A snapacting switch unit 44 is carried on two brackets 40 mounted on bosses (Fig. 2, not shown) at the bottom of housing 10, and has an actuating member 45 extending downwardly. Switch 44 may be of retractive or successive actuation type. An actuator plate 26 is guided by brackets 40 and urged by a spring 24 normally to hold actuator 45 depressed as shown. Plate 26 is connected by spacer bars 28 to a cross-bar 30 to which cover 16 is secured by a screw 32 fixed to the underside of a disc 34. Cover 16 is prevented from rotation by bar 30 engaging within a groove 33. A sealing ring 36 is provided as shown. The plate 26 has a central sleeve member 25 guided on a nylon bush 15 fitted to a central boss 14 in the floor of housing 10 in order to prevent canting of the cover and actuator plate assembly. A flexible sealing member 22 is engaged by its own resilience in grooves in the cover 16 and housing 10 respectively. Two switch units 44 may be mounted side by side on the brackets 40 in which case the spacer bars 28 are provided with insulating sleeves and an insulator is inserted between the switch units 44.
Patent GB-388981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to piston packing
IPC: F16J9/06
Filed: 1932-06-28
Abstract: 388,981. Piston-rings. NEWSON, S. C., BERSEY, F. T., and HARDY, E. A., Laystall House, Ewer Street, Southwark, London. June 28, 1932, No. 18219. [Class 122 (i).] A piston-ring 4 is provided with a circumferential groove 5 housing a spring 6 the ends 7, 8 of which are turned over to engage the ends 9, 10 of the ring.
Patent GB-510754-A (GB)
Title: An improved teething device
IPC: A61J17/02
Filed: 1938-06-20
Abstract: 510,754. Teething devices. SHARP, H., and CRAIG, F. D. June 20, 1938, No. 18260. [Class 81 (ii)] A teething device comprises an open ring portion and integral therewith a portion to be bitten on of such width and spread that when within the infant's mouth it covers the area of the front gums and at the same time substantially also the area or some of the area of the side gums. In Fig. 1, the device consists of a portion 1 formed with finger grooves 2, and a fan-shaped thicker portion 3 to be bitten on and formed with grooves 4. A slot 5 for a ribbon is provided. The device may be hand-cut from ivory or pressed from synthetic resin. In a modification, moulded from a flexible material such as rubber, the bitten-on portion is studded with projections and is formed with a radial central bore to prevent the habit of sucking. The finger grooves are somewhat deeper. In Fig. 5, the device, of flexible or hard material, is formed with a bitten-on portion 12 having a concave outer side. The corners a, b, may be thickened.
Patent GB-1100631-A (GB)
Title: Boiler plant including a regenerative heat exchanger
IPC: F23K1/04
Filed: 1965-04-30
Abstract: 1,100,631. Heating combustion air; feedwater heating. SVENSKA ROTOR MASKINER AKTIEBOLAG. 30 April, 1965 [30 April, 1964], No. 18267/65. Headings F4A, F4B and F4K. A coal fired boiler plant (not shown) includes a regenerator using flue gases for preheating secondary air in portion 3a, and for preheating primary air used also for drying in a coal mill in portion 3i. The temperature of the primary air used for drying is controlled in addition to controlling the flue gas flow to the regenerator, by use of a recuperator 1 in series with the regenerator 3, heat being extracted from the primary air by a controlled flow of part of the boiler feed water therethrough. The hot flue gas flow R is divided into flows R1, R2, the flow R2 being passed through feedwater heater 2 within the boiler, and then being branched into flows R3, R4, the flow R4 being used to preheat the secondary air and the joint flow R1 and R3 being used to heat the primary air. The gas flows are controlled by dampers I, II, III. The heated primary air has its temperature controlled in recuperator 1 by the partial flow of boiler feedwater taken off between steam heated feedwater preheaters 10, 11 and controlled by valves IV, V. In a modification (Fig. 1) the cooling recuperator 1 is situated in the flue gas line leading to the inner part of the regenerator for heating the primary air, and not in the air line itself.
Patent GB-220142-A (GB)
Title: Spring structures
IPC: A47C23/053
Filed: 1923-07-16
Abstract: 220,142. Stadtler, M. July 16, 1923. Helical springs, particularly upholstery springs, are attached to supporting strips 2 of corrugated spring sheet metal by clips comprising a double length of wire formed and bent as shown in Fig. 5 so that the part 9 embraces the end coil of the spring 1, the loops 8 pass over the edge of the supporting strip, and the legs 6 press against the underside of the strip 2, upturned parts 7 being provided to prevent endwise movement and longitudinal movement of the clips being prevented by co-operation of the clip with the corrugated support.
Patent GB-648487-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for imposing vibratory impacts upon fillings of tooth cavities
IPC: A61C3/08
Filed: 1948-07-07
Abstract: 648,487. Dental handpieces. BJORKMAN, G. A., (trading as VASTRA SVERIGES DENTALDEPOT). July 7, 1948, No. 18331. Convention date, July 9, 1947. [Class 81(ii)] An apparatus for imposing vibratory impacts on tooth fillings comprises a pin reciprocated axially by cam members rotated relatively to each other in planes perpendicular to the direction of movement of the pin, one being fixed and one being connected to a drive member. In one form of the invention the pin 10, Fig. 1, is rotatably driven by a sleeve 5 in which it can move axially. It carries a member 9, the upper face of which has the configuration shown in Fig. 2, and cooperates with a correspondingly shaped surface 7 fixed on the body. Thus as the pin is rotated it is given a series of rapid axial oscillations. In a modification, (see Fig. 5, not shown) the driven cam member is separate from the actual pin, this being held non-rotatably in an extension of the body.
Patent GB-1367193-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring the moisture content of sheet material
Inventor: HOWARTH JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: G01N9/36
Filed: 1972-04-20
Abstract: 1367193 Photo-electric moisture content measurement MEASUREX CORP 20 April 1972 [6 May 1971] 18341/72 Heading G1A In an arrangement for measuring the moisture content of a sheet material 14, Fig. 2 by determining the ratio of the absorption of a pair of spectral bands that are respectively sensitive and insensitive to absorption by water, at least a part of the beam from a source 22 is applied to and modified more than once by the sheet before arriving at a detector 21, the reapplication being effected by a reflecting surface or reflecting surfaces of for example anodized aluminium, quartz or glazed ceramic which may be planar dished, hemispherical or highly irregular. A plurality of planar surfaces need not be parallel. The source and detector are axially offset, and may be on the same side or opposite sides of the sheet material, and in the case of the former, a single reflector need be provided only on one side. The invention is described as being particularly applicable to measuring the moisture content of tissue paper by using infrared radiation. '
Patent GB-890730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of making wrapped connections
IPC: H01R43/033
Filed: 1959-04-03
Abstract: 890,730. Wrapping wire around electrical terminals. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Ltd., and COLLINS, L. April 1, 1960 [April 3, 1959], No. 18390/59. Divided out of 890,729. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). [Also in Group XXXVI] A method of making a wrapped electrical connection comprises the steps of inserting one end of a wire which is to be wrapped round an electrical terminal into a hole adjacent the terminal, rotating the wire around the terminal, the shape of the hole being such that said insertion and/or rotation causes said end of the wire to be retained in the hole, and continuing the rotation of the wire around the terminal until the wrapped connection is complete. A terminal 1, attached to a printed circuit board, and a terminal 2, connected to some other part of a computer, are held together in a channel 3 in a nylon moulding 4 forming part of the computer. A part of the upper surface of the channel 3 slopes upwards to form a wedgeshaped gap between it and the upper surface of the terminal 1. An end 6 of a piece of tinned copper wire is inserted in the gap 5 and the wire is wrapped around the terminals by a tool rotated therearound to produce a complete wrapped connection 8. Specifications 674,709 and 877,160 also are referred to.
Patent GB-205156-A (GB)
Title: Improved holder for a ball of wool or the like for use while knitting or crocheting
IPC: D04B3/06
Filed: 1922-07-05
Abstract: 205,156. Blennerhassett, J. July 5, 1922. Thread and like holders. - - A holder for a ball of wool &c. comprises a number of hollow spherical or like segments a, c, d, e, all but one of which are fixed, the remaining one e being dia metrically pivoted upon the others at g to swing aside to open the holder. The segments a, c, d, are preferably spaced apart as shown so that the contents can be seen and are secured by soldering as well as by rivets g forming the pivots for the segment e. The wool &c. may be threaded through a hole in the upper segment c. The holder may be suspended by stop-bars j. The Provisional Specification describes also a holder in the form of a hollow ball with a pivoted segment adapted to swing under or over the fixed wall, a snap action being provided to retain the segment in the open or closed positions.
Patent GB-1331562-A (GB)
Title: Electronic flash unit
IPC: H05B41/32
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1331562 Electronic flash control MULTIBLITZ DR ING D A MANNESMANN GmbH & CO K G 20 April 1972 [28 April 1971] 18411/72 Heading G2A An electronic flash unit has a flash tube 12, a charge storage capacitor 10, and means for feeding a counter voltage into the discharge circult to quench the flash tube as controlled by a photo-electric detector 24 receiving light reflected from the object and connected to an integrating element 26, wherein a diode 14 is connected in series with the flash tube in the discharge circuit and conducts only in the direction of the discharge current. The counter voltage is produced by triggering a thyristor 20 so that an auxiliary capacitor 18 is discharged through a resistor 16 common with the flash discharge circuit. If the voltage across the charge storage capacitor 10 has been reduced substantially by the flash discharge, the diode 14 prevents any possibility of the auxiliary discharge current being conducted through the flash tube during its deionization period and a further flash is prevented. The values of the capacitor 18 and the resistor 16 are so chosen that the counter voltage is maintained for a period sufficient for the deionization of the flash tube.
Patent GB-479521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the heat treatment of copper-chromium alloy steels
Filed: 1936-07-03
Abstract: A stainless steel alloy containing 5 to 25 per cent copper and 10 to 30 per cent chromium is worked by rolling, forging, drawing &c., at a temperature between 650 and 1025 DEG  C. preferably between 800 and 900 DEG  C.  The working is performed continually in one direction so as to preserve the dendritic structure produced in the ingot by slow cooling, the long crystals being all arranged parallel to each other, but cross rolling may be effected at an intermediate stage.  The ingot may be worked by hammer cogging from the centre towards the ends after it has been slowly cooled and then reheated in a soaking pit at a temperature of 800 to 900 DEG  C., preferably 850 DEG  C., and may then be re-heated to a temperature of from 900 to 1050 DEG C. to allow further working such as forging into a crank shaft or other article, or rolling into strips or plates.  The article may then be annealed at a temperature of from 750 to 970 DEG  C. a temperature of 910 DEG  C. being suitable for a steel containing 15 per cent chromium and 8-10 per cent copper, and may subsequently be reheated to 800 to 1000 DEG  C. and tempered by quenching in water or air cooling.  Maximum hardness is produced in an alloy containing 10 per cent copper and 15 per cent chromium by heating to 500 DEG  C. The steel may contain small quantities of other metals, which are used as additions to steel, particularly metals which alloy with copper, and preferably less than 2 per cent in all, and the carbon content should be less than 0,3 per cent, preferably below 0,12 per cent.
Patent GB-120909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MORIN ALBERT
IPC: F02F1/10
Filed: 1918-11-12
Abstract: 120,909. Morin, A. Nov. 15, 1917, [Convention date]. Addition to 106,473. Cylinders, construction of and cooling. - Steel barrels A are screwed into a cast-iron head D and the joint is made gas tight by copper or other metal washers F. T h e aluminium water jacket C is divided on the axial plane of the cylinders and the parts are secured by bolts H.
Patent GB-792637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a shuttle for use in a loom
IPC: D03J5/00
Filed: 1956-06-15
Abstract: 792,637. Loom shuttles. UNIVERSAL WINDING CO. June 15, 1956 [July 5, 1955], No. 18586/56. Class 142(2) A projection 22 in a shuttle rotates an ejected bobbin 24 as the bobbin is knocked out of the shuttle so that the unused weft unwinds and its end is caught by bobbin stripping mechanism. The projection may be made of rubber or synthetic rubber. If required, the projection can 'be used to wind up the weft on an ejected bobbin. Specification 678,991 is referred to.
Patent GB-107343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Annealing Covers and in the Manufacture of same.
Inventor: THOMAS HUBERT SPENCE
IPC: B21D51/00
Filed: 1916-12-30
Abstract: 107,343. Thomas, H. S., Smith, C. A., and Onions, Z. Webb-. Dec. 30, 1916 Annealing-boxes. - An annealing cover free from joints in the upper part is made by cupping the centre portion a of a sheet metal blank d to form the top of the cover, and bending down the portions b to form the sides which are welded along the edges c. A modification is made from a blank which forms the top and ends only, separate side pieces being welded into position.
Patent GB-1320461-A (GB)
Title: Vidicon target
IPC: H01J29/45
Filed: 1971-06-04
Abstract: 1320461 Image pick-up tubes; PN junction devices THOMSON-CSF 2 June 1971 [19 June 1970] 18690/71 Headings H1D and H1K A target for a camera tube comprises an N-type semi-conductor layer 10-100 microns thick doped to about 3 x 10<SP>15</SP> atoms/cm<SP>3</SP>, on which is deposited a P-type layer about 1 micron thick doped to about 10<SP>14</SP> atoms/cm<SP>3</SP>. The image is projected on to the N-type layer which is biased at 10-30 volts, and the P-type layer is scanned by the electron beam.