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Patent GB-753362-A (GB)
Title: Sprag assembly for one-way clutches
IPC: F16D41/07
Filed: 1954-02-03
Abstract: 753,362. One-way clutches. FORMSPRAG CO. Feb. 3, 1954 [Feb. 24, 1953; Dec. 7, 1953], No. 3225/54. Class 80(2) A sprag assembly for a one-way clutch is formed so as to be insertable as a unit between the clutch race members G, H. The sprags have channels D, E, the former receiving an annular ring B and the latter :a garter spring F which biases the sprags into frictional engagement with the raceways. The ring B may be of spring form, may be of rectangular or circular crosssection, and may engage an annular groove in the clutch member H to locate the assembly in position. The ring B may also have, on one or more of its faces, projections which lie between and space adjacent sprags. In a modification adjacent sprags are separated by a roller which engages the clutch members G, H, and has an annular groove forming a passage for the spring F and ring B.
Patent GB-152257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrodes for electric arc welding and metal cutting purposes
IPC: B23K35/365
Filed: 1920-02-03
Abstract: 152,257. Boorne, W. H. Feb. 3, 1920. Addition to 132,354. Heating by electricity. - In a modification of electrodes for arc welding and cutting, as described in the parent Specification, the electrode covering consists, in addition to calcined magnesite, powdered aluminium, and sodium silicate, of calcium carbonate and either graphite, iron peroxide, or ferrous silicate, or graphite in conjunction with iron peroxide or ferrous silicate. The electrode is thus rendered suitable for overhead or vertical welding or welding in confined positions where the electrodes have frequently to be bent, and also allows for the variabilitv of the carbon and silicon contents of the metal core. In an example, a powder is made consisting of 100 grammes nf calcined magnesite, 100 grammes of calcium carbonate, 33 grammes of powdered aluminium, 33 grammes of graphite, which is made into a paste by adding 11 to 12 fluid ounces of a solution of silicate of soda of strength indicated as 40‹ Tw. The proportion of iron peroxide when used may be 75 parts by weight and of ferrous silicate 66 parts by weight.
Patent GB-364370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in portable loading machines
IPC: B65G65/00
Filed: 1931-02-03
Abstract: 364,370. Endless belt conveyers. BLECHNER, B. W., 46, Piaristengasse, Vienna. Feb. 3, 1931, No. 3413. [Class 78 (i).] A digging device 9 of greater width than the loading machine 17 is attached to the front of the machine by pivoted links 8, and is supported by rollers 11 of the shape shown in Fig. 3. The digging knives 12 are mounted in holders 13, Fig. 2, pivoted at 37 and move upwards against the resistance of a spring 14 when an obstacle is encountered. A plate 16 directs the material on to an endless belt conveyer 3, the framework 1 of which is pivoted at 38 to the machine and is raised and lowered by screw-and-nut mechanism 22. The drive is transmitted from the motor-driven shaft 30 to the driving shaft 31 by chain-and-sprocket gearing mounted on pivoted arms 27. The belt 3 may consist of textile fabric, wire netting, or rubber or steel sheet, and has cross members 4 attached to it. Side walls 5 keep the material on the belt, and a shield 18 protects the lower end of the conveyer. In a modification in which the machine runs on rails, the digging device runs on wheels 39, Fig. 4, and is coupled to the framework of the conveyer by a forked arm 40 which is rotatable around the journal 41 as well as around the axle 38.
Patent GB-1065909-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable sick-bed bolster and a carrying bag therefor
Inventor: BIOLIK ALEXANDER
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 1966-01-26
Abstract: 1,065,909. Matresses etc.; bags. A. BIOLIK. Jan. 26, 1966 [Feb. 5, 1965], No. 3416/66. Headings A4G and A4M. A trapezium shaped mattress, bolster or like support comprises a trapezoidal lower section 7 and a triangular upper section 8 with the dividing plane AB extending through the top rear corner 6 and the centre line 5 of the inclined front edge 4. The sections 7, 8 are detachably interconnected on a hinge line 5 by a sliding clasp fastener or other hinge means so that the sections may be arranged in a variety of combinations. The sections 7, 8 may themselves be divided into separate sub-sections (7a, 7b and 8a, 8b) (Fig. 8 - not shown). A rectangular extension formed by two separate wedge sections (13a, 13b) may be provided. Each section may comprise foamed rubber, foamed plastics, hay, straw, cork, wire springs, hollow bodies of metal, wood or plastics, fabric or gauze covered wire frames, or air-filled rubber coated fabric containers. Each section may be enclosed in a washable fabric or plastics cover. The covers may be releasably fastened together in the selected position of use. The supporting surface may be reinforced with a hard plate. Heating elements, vibrator elements or a liquid container for applying steam or vapour to a patient, may be incorporated in the sections. A carrying bag (Figs. 14-16, not shown) is provided.
Patent GB-1377531-A (GB)
Title: Network for pulling a microwave generator to the frequency of its  resonant load
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 1972-01-25
Abstract: 1377531 Oscillator circuits VARIAN ASSOCIATES 25 Jan 1972 [28 Jan 1971 6 Dec 1971] 3466/72 Heading H3F The circuit shown, for pulling the frequency of a microwave generator (e.g. a magnetron 8) to the frequency of a resonant load (e.g. an accelerator 3), comprises a reflective phase-shifter 12 for reflecting part of the output back to the generator. Pulsed energy from the generator 8 is transferred to the load 3 by a three-port circulator 9 and a certain amount Pr of this energy is reflected back from the load and coupled by the circulator to a dissipative load 11. A fraction of this reflected energy is again reflected by the variable phase-shifter 12 and is coupled by the circulator to the generator where it serves to stabilize the output frequency. The phaseshifter (see Division H1) consists of a reflective obstacle mounted on a rotary arm near the centre of a rectangular gas-filled waveguide.
Patent GB-759192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in conception-calculating devices
Filed: 1954-02-05
Abstract: 759,192. Calculating apparatus. THALMANN, O. Feb. 5, 1954 [Feb. 7, 1953], No. 3478/54. Class 106 (1). A device for determining the fertile periods of women comprises a scale disc 1 inscribed with four annular date scales 5a ... 5d consisting respectively of 31, 30, 28 and 29 days, each followed by 31 days. Rotatably mounted concentric with disc 1 is a disc 3 having a peripheral sector removed corresponding to 35 days counting from a pointer 7. Between the discs 1 and 3 is a transparent disc 4 having a projecting sector 11 extending over a period of six days, and having a scale of days visible through a window 8 in disc 3. In use, the pointer 7 is set to the date of the beginning of the user's last menstrual period as shown on the appropriate scale on disc 1. Disc 4 is then rotated until the number of days corresponding to the user's average cycle appears in window 8. Then the fertile period is indicated by the dates covered by the transparent sector 11. Also the date opposite the number denoting the user's cycle on scale 9 on disc 3 is the date of onset of the next menstrual period. In a modification, two discs 4 are provided, one being set to the user's shortest cycle and the other being set to the longest cycle, the total period covered by the partly overlapping sectors 11 being taken as the fertile period.
Patent GB-1064553-A (GB)
Title: Phenolic resole binder composition
IPC: C08L61/10
Filed: 1966-01-26
Abstract: A binder composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of (a) 3 to 60% urea, (b) 40 to 97% phenolic resole and (c) 0.02 to 2% of an aminoalkyl alkoxy silane, based on the total solids weight of (a) and (b).  Specified silanes have the formula Rn-Si(-O-R1)(4- n), where R is aminoalkyl, preferably -R11NH2 or -R11-NH-R11-NH2, R1 is C1- 4 alkyl, R11 is C2- 6 alkylene and n is 1, 2 or 3.  Metal cations, e.g. from alkaline condensing agents, are preferably removed from the resole or converted to a harmless form, e.g. barium hydroxide may be converted to barium sulphate. Optional ingredients present in exemplary compositions include ammonium salts, naphthenic petroleum oil, stearic acid, pinewood and/or tall oil pitch extracts (analysis given in Example 1).  The binder may be sprayed on to a mass of glass fibres projected on a foraminous conveyer and collected as a wool-like mass which is heat-cured and compressed to the form of a board.  It may also be used to bind soda lime glass beads to form a shell mould.ALSO:Glass fibres are treated with a binder comprising a phenolic resole, urea and an aminoalkyl alkoxy silane (see Division C3) and cured and compacted into the form of a board.  The binder may be sprayed onto a wool-like mass of fibres projected on a foraminous conveyer.
Patent GB-309661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the joint production of sulphuric acid and cement
IPC: C04B7/04
Filed: 1928-02-06
Abstract: 309,661. Harris, G. J., and Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd. Feb. 6, 1928. Cement, Portland, materials for.-A process for the joint production of cement and sulphuric acid consists in introducing a mixture of sand. clay and calcium sulphate into a kiln in the form of a dry powder. The powder may be blown into a combustion chamber through nozzles suitably situated with reference to the fuel burners, for instance combined inlets for the powder and pulverized fuel may be in the form of two or more concentric nozzles, or separate nozzles may be so arranged that the .two jets impinge in the centre of the chamber. The hot gases laden with cement dust and containing sulphur dioxide are passed into a second chamber in the form of a vortex separator, or the combustion chamber may constitute a vortex separator. The gases may be further purified by a second vortex separator by an electrical separator.
Patent GB-575112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to means for preventing damage to the bearings or other sliding surfaces of machine tools by comminuted material
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1944-02-28
Abstract: 575,112. Lathes. MURAD, W. H. Feb. 28, 1944, No. 3681. [Class 83 (iii)] When working on material of an abrasive nature the entry of foreign matter into the hollow spindle of a machine tool and into the surrounding part in which the spindle bears, is prevented by means of compressed air supplied to the interior of the spindle and surrounding part and allowed to flow out in directions such as to blow away comminuted material which might approach their bearing surfaces. A hollow lathe spindle 1 is mounted by means of bearings 7 within the tubular part 2a of a headstock 2 and contains a split collet 3 operated by a screwed shaft 6 in threaded engagement with an internally threaded plunger 4 at the rear end of the collet. The space between the spindle and the tubular member 2a is sealed by members 2b, 2c. Compressed air is supplied by way of a radial bore 9 and an annular groove 8 in the member 2c, radial passages 10 in the spindle and longitudinal passages 11 in the plug 4 and issues around the work to carry away the abrasive particles. Air also leaks into the space between the spindle and member 2a and out between the spindle and sealing members and so prevents entry of dust into the bearings 7.
Patent GB-1003484-A (GB)
Title: Fastener devices
IPC: F16B5/12
Filed: 1963-01-29
Abstract: 1,003,484. Clips. UNITED-CARR Inc. Jan. 29, 1963 [Feb. 5, 1962], No. 3703/63. Heading E2B. A fastener for securing a moulding 3 having inturned edges 4 to a support comprises a plate 6 and a spring 11 adapted to be inserted into the flanges as shown in the figures, and a bolt 13 for securing the fastener to a support. When not under tension the spring extends at right angles to the general longitudinal direction of the plate as shown in Fig. 5. In a modification the spring may extend away from the plate in the opposite direction to that shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-681788-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of manufacturing crates
IPC: B23K11/00
Filed: 1951-02-15
Abstract: 681,788. Making wire crates. McFARLANE, C. B. Feb. 15, 1951 [May 16, 1950], No. 3745/51. Class 83 (ii). [Also in Group XVII] In a method of making crates for bottles &c., a flat frame is formed of wires or rods 1, 2, Fig. 1, welded in a jig at the points of contact and then bent on lines X-X to constitute the sides of the crate. The ends of the wires 1 may be welded together in one side as at 3, Fig. 4, or at one corner. The bottom of the crate is formed from rods 4, 5 welded together in a jig prior to being welded to the side structure. Intermediate partitions 6, 7 are similarly constructed and mounted in the framework and these may be strengthened by welding struts 8 to the partitions 6 and one of the rods 4. To facilitate stacking of the crates members 9 of hairpin shape are welded at each corner thereof so that the bends 9a extend above the top frame member 1. The longitudinal members 1 may be waved or twisted.
Patent GB-715912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to steam-generating plant provided with apparatus for the reduction of the salt content of steam
Filed: 1952-02-13
Abstract: Boiler feed water is softened with calcium sodium triphosphate
Patent GB-108849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
IPC: H01M50/51
Filed: 1917-03-15
Abstract: 108,849. Svenska Ackumulator Aktiebolaget Jungner. Aug. 8, 1916, [Convention date]. Cells; connexions.-In alkaline accumulators and other batteries having conducting containers electric connexions between adjacent cells also mechanically connect the containers. Fig. 2 shows insulated bolts c passing through the sides of the containers and through insulators d, no other insulators between the containers being required. When the container of each cell is connected to one set of electrodes, insulated spring contacts g, Figs. 3, 4, and 6, carried by one container, may enter a socket h in the side or bottom, or may hook over the top or bottom rim, of an adjacent or superposed container. The containers may be of welded sheet iron.
Patent GB-247569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for treating brush stocks
IPC: A46D3/02
Filed: 1926-02-10
Abstract: 247,569. Zahoransky, A. Feb. 11, 1925, [Convention date]. Drilling brush stocks. -In a multiple-spindle machine for drilling brush-stocks, stated tc be applicable also for cutting, trimming and inserting the bristles, the stocks are mounted on holders 1 carried by a frame 2 pivoted to levers 6 carried by a shaft 8 which is movable transversely to feed the work to the tools by means of a treadle 50, Fig. 2. The holders 1 are pivoted about pins 66 on blocks 83 through which they can slide, and are interconnected by a rod 85, Fig. 1, so that they move together. The frame 2 is mounted by means of nivots 23, 24, on cross-arms 4 pivoted at 9 to the levers 6, the latter being pivoted at 22 to the shaft 8. A parallelogram consisting of links 81, Fig. 2, is pivoted to the frame and also has universal joints 80 on a bracket 79 fixed on the shaft 8 to provide for parallel, vertical and horizontal movement. The frame may be oscillated about the shaft 8, or about the pivots 9 for wider angles of the tufts, while for still wider angles the frame may pivot about pins 27 adjustably mounted on rods 25 fixed perpendicular to the arms 4, and engaging adjustable rods 31, or alternatively about pins 41, Fig. 6, engaging adjustable guides 39 attached to horizontal or vertical slots in arms 33, 36. An alternative to the pivots 66 for holes with less obliquity may be provided by bolts 67, Fig. 1, adjustably attached to slotted bars 70 which may be swung about the shaft 8 when not required. A semi-circular member 42, Fig. 9, attached to the frame 2 serves for locking in any angular position by engagement with a shoe 43 slidable in a sleeve 45 secured to the shaft 8 and actuated by linkage 46 - - 49 and a treadle 50, Fig. 2, the action being such that after engagement the supports 11 for the shaft 8 are moved in guides 28, 28<a> to feed the stocks to the tools. A spring 51 returns the pedal. To prevent deflection of the frame when drilling laterally inclined holes, a catch 62, Fig. 9, pivoted at 64 engages the member 42 by means of a slotted end. For drilling inclined holes in parallel transverse rows a plunger 56, Fig. 11, engages a U-shaped guide 54 attached to the shaft 8. The plunger may be withdrawn against a spring 58 by means of a handle 60 engaging a recess 59. The frame is moved into its different positions by hand, a template on the central work-holder being engaged by the central drill.
Patent GB-684061-A (GB)
Title: An improved price indicating apparatus
IPC: B67D7/08
Filed: 1951-02-19
Abstract: 684,061. Ctanging signs. KIENZLE APPARATE GES. Feb. 19, 1951 [Aug. 23, 1950]. No. 3919/51. Class 3 (i). A price indicating apparatus comprises two complementary indicators each of which consists of a plurality of revoluble drums 49-51, 52-54 having appropriate figures marked thereon, one indicator being adapted to be visible from the iront of the apparatus and the other from the rear, connections in the form of rectilinearly guided sliding strip members 10-12 each having rack portions 25-30 at their extremities which are. adapted to engage gear wheels 31-36 of the drums, being provided so that rotation of one drum effects an equivalent rotation of the corresponding drum of the other indicator. The movement of the strip members is effected manually by means of further gear wheels 4-6 co-operating with further rack portions 7-9 of the strip members. The strip members 10-12 are guided by pins such as 15 engaging slots such as 13.
Patent GB-798875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to machines for filling bottles
IPC: B67C3/26
Filed: 1956-02-08
Abstract: 798,875. Bottling. ENOCK, A. G., and GRAHAM-ENOCK MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd. Jan. 31, 1957 [Feb. 8, 1956], No. 3954/56. Class 125(2). In a vacuum bottling machine, each filling head consists of a casing d in which a valve element g is slidably mounted, the valve element carrying a vent tube e extending into the bottle and having inwardly directed passages m and an annular vertical passage n so that when the element is raised in the casing by the bottle, liquid can flow from the reservoir a through apertures j in the casing and passages m, n to flow into the bottle in an annular stream between the bottle neck and vent tube e. The casing is disposed wholly within the reservoir and the lower part g<SP>1</SP> of the element is slidably guided in the casing, the passages being sealed when the element is in its lower position by the abutment of a flange g<SP>2</SP> with a gasket h. The lower end of tube e is flared at e<SP>1</SP> to direct liquid against the bottle neck. The lower part of the casing is conically shaped as at o to guide the bottle. In a modification, the lower part of the casing depends from the reservoir and the sealing gasket is carried by the flange g2.
Patent GB-113856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Generators.
Inventor: WOLLASTON THOMAS ROLAND
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1917-03-19
Abstract: 113,856. Wollaston, T. R. March 19, 1917. Charging.-Gas-producers are fitted with one or more tubes or " retorts " fitted with conveyers, or the like, to control the supply of coal, The heating of the coal by the issuing gas is adapted to coke it partially, rendering it more suitable for the producer, and enriching the gas. As shown, two slightly conical tubes b are fitted with coalcharging devices b<1>. Alternative means for feeding the fuel comprise (a) a helical member b<3>, with perforated vanes, mounted in a step bearing b<2> and driven by worm gearing i, k; (b) an oscillating rod fitted with a series of perforated cones n moving towards and away from inverted perforated cones m attached to the tubes b. According to the Provisional Specification a reciprocating push-plate may be used to feed the coal forwards.
Patent GB-926838-A (GB)
Title: Applying electrodes to ceramic members
IPC: H01G4/008
Filed: 1961-02-03
Abstract: Thermistors (see Group XXXVI) comprise sintered ceramic bodies containing a stoichiometric combination of titanium dioxide and/or zirconium dioxide and either barium oxide or barium strontium oxide or barium lead oxide together with controlled small amounts of oxides of rare earth metals such as Y or Ce.  An embodiment comprises a sintered disc of material of formula: Y0,015 Ba0,985 Zr0,04 Ti0,96 O3.
Patent GB-1079017-A (GB)
Title: Shoe heel assembly
IPC: A43B21/00
Filed: 1965-01-30
Abstract: 1,079,017. Boots &c. D. M. WEITZNER. Jan. 30, 1965, No. 4202/65. Heading A3B. A shoe has a heel portion in the form of a hollow shell with an access opening therein and a closure member movable to open and close the access opening and so enable use of the shell as a compartment for storing a shoe accessory e.g. a collapsible overshoe. In a first embodiment (Fig. 1) a hollow heel 20 has a door panel 28 pivoted at its upper end to the heel and which is held closed by a ball catch (not shown) to form a compartment C in which a collapsible overshoe 30 can be stored. The overshoe 30 has an aperture 31 in the sole 32 through which passes the heel of the shoe. In a modification (not shown) the door panel is pivoted at its bottom end to the heel and an overshoe which covers the forepart of the shoe only has a heelward extension of its sole permanently secured in the compartment. In a second embodiment the hollow heel has a rearward facing aperture and is surrounded by a rotatable sleeve having an aperture which can be brought into register with the aperture in the heel. The overshoe is wound on to a slotted spindle inside the heel, the spindle being rotated by a coin inserted into a slot in the end of the spindle which extends into the top lift.
Patent GB-1254504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to liquid cutting compositions
IPC: C10M173/02
Filed: 1969-01-24
Abstract: 1,254,504. Liquid cutting composition. SNAM PROGETTI S.p.A. 24 Jan., 1969 [24 Jan., 1968], No. 4287/69. Heading C5F. A liquid cutting composition comprises a water miscible liquid and dissolved therein an ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of both a hyposulphite and a molybdate. The water miscible liquid may be a monohydric alcohol, a glycol or a polyhydric alcohol. Optional components are ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulphites, borates, acetates, and nitrites. Examples describe ethylene glycol solutions containing ammonium molybdate, sodium hypophosphite, borax and sodium nitrite in amounts up to 5 wt. per cent, optionally diluted with water.
Patent GB-539367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shuttering used in concrete wall building and the like
IPC: E04G11/10
Filed: 1940-03-07
Abstract: 539,367. Concrete wall-centering. ACROW (ENGINEERS), Ltd., and PARRY, G. F. March 7, 1940, No. 4293. [Class 20 (ii)]  Sheet metal panel shutters with flanged edges are provided with quick means of attachment and detachment without the use of loose parts. Each panel is provided on one edge with hooks 7 and on its opposite edge with apertures 8 which may be in the form of open-ended bayonet slots 10, Fig. 5, the hooks on one panel engaging the corresponding apertures in the adjacent panel by a combined lifting and lateral movement. The hooks may be detachably secured to the panels by nuts 92, as shown in Fig. 4. Each panel is stiffened by cross T-bars 3 and intermediate bars 4, and is provided with guides 6 and brackets 5 for a clamping device, as described in Specification 463,858. Angled shutters are provided for corners.
Patent GB-1043132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to haymaking machines
IPC: A01D78/10
Filed: 1964-01-31
Abstract: 1,043,132. Haymaking machines. PATENT CONCERN N.V. Jan. 31, 1964 [Feb. 6, 1963], No. 4294/64. Heading A1F. The subject matter of the present Specification is included in Specification 1043134.