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Patent GB-1058608-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for washing motor cars and the like
IPC: B60S3/06
Filed: 1964-05-21
Abstract: 1,058,608. Apparatus for washing motor cars. H. WÍHRL. May 21, 1964 [May 28, 1963; Sept. 18, 1963; Nov. 26, 1963; Feb. 2, 1964], No. 20951/64. Heading B7J. Apparatus for washing motor cars and the like comprises one horizontal and two vertical rotating brushes 9, 7 mounted on a wheeled chassis 5 running on rails 3, in which as the chassis 5 moves fore-and-aft of a stationary car, the horizontal brush 9 climbs over the vehicle due to its own rotation in the direction of the arrow 15 and to the motion of the device in the direction of the arrow 63. The horizontal brush 9 is slidable in a guide 11 on the chassis 5, and is attached at each end to one end of a chain or cable 12 carrying counterbalancing weights 14 at its other end. The brush 9 may also be mounted in a swinging arm (not shown). The vertical brushes 7 are mounted in swinging arms 6 urged by springs (not shown) against the car sides, and are driven by motors 8. In another embodiment, Figs. 2, 3 (not shown), the chain or cable 12 of Fig. 1 is replaced by an endless chain or cable (12) which carries a bracket (19) on one side and detachable weights (14) on the other side, the brush 9 being carried by the bracket (19) and driven by a motor (17). In another embodiment, Figs. 4, 5 (not shown), the brushes (7) are suspended from rollered trolleys (20) guided on cross-beams (22) and counterbalanced by adjustable weights (26). The trolleys (20) are provided with a winch drive for reciprocating the trolleys along the beams (22) to ensure overlap of the brushes (7) during washing of the front and rear faces of the car (1). The brushes (7) are hinged by universal joints to the trolleys, and the brush bearings may be jointly and flexibly guided. In another embodiment, Fig. 6 (not shown), each vertical brush (7) is mounted on a swinging arm (6) and is urged by a spring (31) linking the arms (6), or by its own weight by inclining its axis, against the vehicle. At rest the brush has a diameter (d), in rotation a diameter (D). A power generator (28), (29), (30) maintains, the brushes at a constant pressure on the car, and comprises a cylinder (28) connected to one arm (6), and a piston (30) connected to the other arm (6), so that admission of pressure to the cylinder reduces the effect of the spring (31). The constant pressure on the car may be effected by locking mechanisms or stops.
Patent GB-1293156-A (GB)
Title: An improved fuel injection device
IPC: F02M45/04
Filed: 1969-11-12
Abstract: 1293156 Fuel injection systems ROBERT BOSCH GmbH 12 Nov 1969 [13 Nov 1968] 20965/72 Divided out of 1293155 Heading F1B The subject matter of this Specification is identical with that of Specification 1293155 but the claims are directed to a fuel injection device in which the auxiliary fuel supply quantity is determined by a metering plunger which is displaceable under the pressure of the fuel delivered against the force of a spring and has a stop for determining its resting position and for limiting its stroke.
Patent GB-274298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a smokers' companion
IPC: A24F19/10
Filed: 1926-08-25
Abstract: 274,298. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories), Ltd., S., and Smith, A. G. Aug. 25, 1926. Addition to 256,321. Ash-trays.-In a smokers' companion comprising a body portion 12 supporting an ash tray 21 and a detachable electric cigar lighter 15, as in the parent Specification, the body portion 12 is formed of a mouldable insulating material, such as that known, under the registered Trade Mark " Bakelite," or casein products. As shown, the part 12 is secured to a metal base plate 10 by means of rivets embedded in the mouldable material. A metal slide 13 for supporting the cigar lighter is also embedded.
Patent GB-607214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to material of laminated wood having an intermediate cellular structure
IPC: B27D1/06
Filed: 1945-08-17
Abstract: 607,214. Compound sheet materials. JABLONSKY. B. Aug. 17, 1945, No. 20981. Addition to 532,724. [Class 140] [Also in Group XXIII] In a plywood structure according to the parent Specification wherein an inner or intermediate layer forms a series of cells with the outer layer on one or each side of the inner layer, at least one of the layers being of s compressed laminated wood, the inner layer 1 is provided with slots 4, 5 reaching from alternate edges 6, 7 of the structure almost to the opposite edges 7, 6 respectively, which slots give the structure greater flexibility. Some of the wood laminae of any one of the layers may be replaced by laminae of textile fabric, paper, cardboard, metal sheets, metal foil, or wire netting. The space between the inner layer 1 and the outer layers may be filled with a lightweight material such as expanded or foamed rubber. The inner layer 1 is preferably corrugated as shown and the slots 4, 5 are preferably at right-angles to the corrugations. The flexibility of the structure may be increased by attaching the inner layer to the outer layers at discrete points only and by providing slots similar to the slots 4. 5 in the outer layers, these slots being staggered relatively to the slots 4, 5. Specification 607,213 is referred to.
Patent GB-377427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to latch needles for knitting machines or the like
IPC: D04B35/04
Filed: 1931-07-23
Abstract: 377,427. Latch needles. ARMSTRONG" J. J. V., 12, Church Street, Liverpool.- (Torrington Co. ; Torrington. Connecticut, U.S.A.) July 23, 1931, No. 21032. [Class 112.] The pivot for the latch of a needle for a knitting or like machine is formed by pressing inwardly the material of the sides 2 of the needle shank adjacent the latch 1. The inward projections 4, 5 are brought into contact with one another, and may be permanently secured together by a rivet or by spot welding. The rivet may be replaced by a bar passing through a hole in the projections 4, 5 and welded, soldered or brazed to the periphery of the opening.
Patent GB-410355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to note cases
IPC: A45C1/06
Filed: 1933-07-26
Abstract: 410,355. Note cases. BUXTON, W. R., 826, Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, U.S.A. July 26, 1933, No. 21035. [Class 18.] A note-case made of leather, &c. comprises an outer wall 8, Fig. 1, foldable alone the line 9, spaced inner walls 12, Fig. 2, carried by the outer wall, and a member 16, Fig. 3, which is situated between the walls 8, 12 so as to bridge the gap between the inner walls and is slidable relatively to one of these latter walls when the case is folded. At least one of the walls 12 carries a flap 14 which is folded downwardly and inserted between the wall 8 and member 16. Flaps 10 connected to the lower edge of wall 8 are folded up to overlap the walls 12 and are secured along the vertical edges of wall 8. The member 16 may be provided with an extension 17 so that the whole can be folded to U -shape, and in such a modification, tongues 15 on the flaps 14 are received in a slot 19 in the members 16, 17 and may be fastened in position. In assembling the case, the parts 8, 12, 10 are superposed and fastened together, e.g. stitched along their coincident outer vertical edges, the sections 16, 17 are inserted between walls 8, 12, and the flap 14 is tucked in between the sections 16, 17. The member 16 may be slidable at one end only and only one set of members 12, 14 need be provided. Instead of wall 12, flap 14 may be stitched between the members 8, 10 and, in such a construction, the lower edge of flap 14 may be fastened to the lower edge of wall 8. In a further modification, both wall 12 and flap 14 are secured along their outer vertical edges to the members 8, 10. Specification 315,703, [Class 18], is referred to.
Patent GB-721116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to refrigerators
IPC: F25D21/14
Filed: 1953-07-29
Abstract: 721,116. Refrigerators. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. July 29, 1953 [July 30, 1952], No. 21038/53. Class 29. In a refrigerator 1 having an evaporator 7 in its upper part over which some of the air from the storage space 5 can circulate, the circulation is controlled by varying the position of a baffle 8 of low thermal mass and made of material such as aluminium of good heat conductivity, the baffle being downwardly rearwardly inclined. As shown in Fig. L the baffle can be selectively placed on upper or lower side rails 14, 15 and, when on the upper rail, it abuts at its rear end against a ledge on the rear wall 3 or, as shown, against a resilient gasket 18 fixed to the rear wall to minimize air circulation. In the lower position, a passage of air circulation exists between the baffle and the gasket 18. When the evaporator is being defrosted, melt water flows down the baffle, runs along an arcuate rear extension 11 and drops into an inclined trough 21 leading into a receiver 24 on a shelf 25. Trough 21 is held clear of the wall 3 to prevent the circulating air from playing on moisture in the trough and so freezing it. Receiver 24 is translucent and has a recess 26 taking over the cabinet light 27. The baffle 8 may be embossed or corrugated to provide drainage channels when it abuts the gasket 18. Instead of the reservoir 24 being provided, the melt may be led outside the cabinet for evaporation. During defrosting, the baffle may be heated by an element, by the lamp 27 or by having a part in direct thermal contact with evaporator 7. In cooling periods, moisture condenses on the under surface of the baffle and runs into the trough 21. As shown in Fig. 4, a baffle 29 can be slid in runners 28 from a rear position in which it contacts a gasket 34 to a forward position in which it is held by a spring catch 35.
Patent GB-642921-A (GB)
Title: Soapless detergents mixed with acid triphosphates as builders
IPC: C11D3/06
Filed: 1947-08-01
Abstract: A washing composition comprises an anion active soapless synthetic washing agent in admixture with an alkali metal acid triphosphate having the general average formula MxH5-xP3O10, where M represents an alkali metal and x has any value between 5 and 3, and having a pH value in dilute aqueous solution of less than 9.5 but not less than 5. The acid phosphate is prepared by treating a completely neutralized salt such as Na5P3O10 with small quantities of acids such as sulphuric, hydrochloric, phosphoric, or acetic or acid salts such as acid sodium sulphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate or disodium dihydrogen pyro phosphate.  The un-neutralized synthetic washing agent may be employed as the acid substance.  The acid triphosphate and the synthetic detergent may be present in the ratio from 1 : 20 to 3 : 2.  In an example, normal sodium triphosphate is combined with an equal quantity of trisodium dihydrogen triphosphate to give a mixture whose 0.5 per cent aqueous solution has a pH of about 7.  To this mixture is added sufficient commercial alkyl sulphate prepared from the higher alcohols obtained by the hydrogenation of coconut oil to give a ratio of 3 parts triphosphate to 7 parts active alkyl sulphate.  The acid tri-phosphates are particularly useful in assisting the cleansing action of alkyl sulphates having ten to fourteen carbon atoms in the alkyl radical such as sodium lauryl sulphate, but are also applicable with other types of detergents such as higher fatty acid esters of low molecular weight hydroxy alkyl sulphuric acids (e.g. the oleic acid ester of the sodium salt of isethionic acid and the lauric acid ester of 1.2-dihydroxy-propane - 3 - sodium sulphonate), the higher fatty acid amides of methyl taurine (e.g. the ammonium salt of the oleic acid amide of methyl taurine), the sulphated higher fatty acid monoglycerides (e.g. the sodium salt of coconut oil mono-glyceride sulphuric acid), the higher alcohol esters of sulphocarboxylic acids (e.g. the sodium salt of lauryl sulphoacetic acid), and the higher alkylated benzene sulphonic acids (e.g. the potassium salt of kerosene benzene sulphonic acid). The detergent may be used ready mixed or either ingredient may be added to the wash water separately.
Patent GB-1434991-A (GB)
Title: Universal coupling  and a slipper for the same
Inventor: LEKSEN L F
IPC: B21B35/14
Filed: 1973-05-03
Abstract: 1434991 Universal joints MORGARDSHAMMAR AB 3 May 1973 [3 May 1972] 21130/73 Heading F2U In or for a tongue and slipper universal joint, each slipper block 7 comprises two spaced members 9 rigidly connected together by a rod 10 having a smaller cross-section than the members, each member having a plane face (for engaging the tongue 4) opposite a part-cylindrical face (for engaging the transverse cylindrical recess 8) and a part-spherical end face 12 (for engaging a sleeve 13 fixed to the end member 1 with the recess 8). The plane and partcylindrical surfaces may have lubrication grooves (15, 17) Fig. 4 (not shown).
Patent GB-320159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in swing towel rails
IPC: A47K10/10
Filed: 1928-07-21
Abstract: 320,159. Wiggin, N. July 21, 1928. Brackets; towel rollers.-In a towel rail of the kind comprising two or more rods e, f independently pivoted at one end on a common vertical axis, two or more of the rods are adapted to be detachably connected at their free ends. In the construction shown the rods e, f are provided at their free ends with apertured blocks h to receive a connecting pin k which screws into the lower block h. The lower rod f is shown provided with a towel roller g, the block h being removable. A padlock may be passed through a hole r in the lower projecting end of the pin k to prevent removal of the roller.
Patent GB-579107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the formation of seams in sheet material
IPC: B21D39/02
Filed: 1944-10-31
Abstract: 579,107. Seamed joints. BELAIEFF, J. F., DELANEY, C. T., and GALLAY, Ltd. Oct. 31, 1944, No. 21260. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] A seam between two sheets or two parts of a folded sheet arranged in spaced relation is formed adjacent one sheet or part 1, Fig. 5, is disposed at an angle thereto, and extends towards but not beyond the other sheet or part 2. This seam may be formed at an angle to a previously formed fold or seam. The improved seam may be formed on the end of a flat metal tube by inserting a mandrel 10, Fig. 2, having a sloping end 11, pressing down the part 2 to engage the end 11, folding the two parts 1, 2 together twice, then pressing the folds against the end 11 to form the seam shown in Fig. 5 and, if desired, soldering. Making radiators.-The tube may be divided internally into a number of flow and return passages by inserting a corrugated sheet and be used as a radiator for an internal-combustion engine.
Patent GB-1105934-A (GB)
Title: A brake mechanism
IPC: F16D65/09
Filed: 1965-05-19
Abstract: 1,105,934. Brake mechanisms. WAGNER ELECTRIC CORPORATION. 19 May, 1965 [13 Aug., 1964], No. 21273/65. Heading C2E. The two shoes of a duo-servo type internal shoe-drum brake are interconnected at one of their ends by an adjustable strut, the other ends resting in the released position on a portion 60 rotatable on an anchor pin 28. A piston-cylinder device 45 applies the shoes against the drum 21. The anchor pin is attached to a portion 25 of a steering knuckle 10 by a bolt 53 engaging with the rear portion 50 which is a snug fit in a bore 52 of the portion 25. The front portion of the pin 28 projects through a small diameter portion 79 of key-hole slot in the backing plate 40 which is bolted to the lower part of the steering knuckle. Locating means 81 on the piston-cylinder device projects into a large diameter portion 77 of the key-hole slot and the apertured flange 82 of the pistoncylinder device surrounds the anchor pin. A U-shaped spring clip 87 is, forced between a shoulder on the anchor pin and the flange 82 to mount the backing plate and piston-cylinder device together on the anchor pin and prevent axial displacement of the backing plate with respect to the anchor pin.
Patent GB-532395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods and apparatus for removing moulds from moulded concrete or other articles
IPC: B28B13/06
Filed: 1939-07-21
Abstract: 532,395. Delivering articles from moulds. SMITH, W. H. July 21, 1939, No. 21283. [Class 87 (ii)] Moulded articles e.g. concrete units, are delivered from a mould by vibrating the mould, whilst supporting the article, in such a manner as to raise the mould from the article. As shown, the mould is inverted upon a table 1 furnished with brackets 4 through which pass rods 6 having upper ends 9 adapted to engage corresponding brackets on the mould and which, through springs 8, resiliently support a platform 7 carrying motors &c. 10 driving an unbalanced rotor. Normally the weight of the filled mould compresses the spring 8 so that the mould rests upon the table; upon operation of the motors 10 the mould is vibrated and raised from the article. A cradle 16 may be interposed between the table and mould and serves to carry off the moulded article ; it may be furnished at one side with prongs to enable the article to be turned on end. The mould and cradle may be furnished with pins for mechanical handling.
Patent GB-841842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the formation of a layer of material exhibiting the photo-electric effect
Inventor: LUBSZYNSKI HANS GERHARD
IPC: H01J29/45
Filed: 1955-07-23
Abstract: 841,842. Photo-conductive arrangements. ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. July 4, 1956 [July 23, 1955], No. 21375/55. Class 37. A photo-conductive layer is formed by evaporating photo-conductive material in a gas on to a support to form a porous layer which is then heated to a temperature which is such as to increase its sensitivity but is below that which would change its crystalline form. A further solid layer may be evaporated on to the porous layer. Suitable materials are antimony tri-sulphide, zinc selenide, cadmium sulphide, cadmuim selenide, and germanium sulphide. Fig. 1 shows a television pick-up tube comprising a glass envelope 1 with an electron gun assembly 8, 10 and an optical window 3 forming the support for a transparent conductive coating 14, a porous, spongy photo-conductive layer 21 and a solid photo-conductive layer 22. Coating 14 which constitutes a signal electrode may consist of a tin salt. A grid 15 constitutes an ion trap and is connected to anode 16. Porous layer 21 is formed by heating the envelope including an evaporator boat 19 containing for example, antimony trisulphide, in an atmosphere of xenon, argon, nitrogen or air at a pressure of about 1 mm. Hg. During this process some of the material deposits on to grid 15 and anode 16. The evaporator boat 19 is then removed into side tube 2 which is sealed off. Layer 21 is then baked at a temperature between 140‹C and 200‹C for 15 minutes to increase its sensitivity. If a further layer of solid material is required, as described in Specification 827,058, anode 16 and grid 15 are inductively heated in vacuo to re-evaporate the material deposited thereon to form layer 22. Window 3 may be cooled during this process. The porous layer may be 2À5 Á thick and the solid layer 0À5 Á. Specification 841,843 also is referred to. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 707,125.
Patent GB-987772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in nest boxes for poultry
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES EDWIN
IPC: A01K31/16
Filed: 1962-06-04
Abstract: 987,772. Nest boxes. JAMES E. WILLIAMS Ltd. June 13, 1963 [June 4, 1962], No. 21439/62. Heading A1M. A poultry nest box has individual laying units for each bird which can be separately removed for cleaning, each unit comprising a tray 4 slidably mounted on the floor 15 of a compartment 1 and an apertured mat 6 of rubber or like material. On being laid, eggs pass through the aperture 7 and roll to the front of the tray which has a cover 10 provided with a locking bar 11 engageable in a slot 12 in a perch 9 for holding the cover in a raised position while the eggs are collected. A plastic or rubbercovered spring wire buffer 8 is provided at the foot of the tray.
Patent GB-1045540-A (GB)
Title: Endless conveyor elevator apparatus
IPC: E04H6/14
Filed: 1964-05-25
Abstract: 1,045,540. Mechanical garages; endless conveyers. J. I. NEVO-HACOHEN, T. J. SHOOLMAN, A. S. AXELROD, and R. H. RINES. May 25, 1964. No. 21501/64. Headings B8A and B8E A garage comprises an endless elevator having platforms 8, Figs. 1, 2 and 3, attached by shafts 20, 20<SP>1</SP>, to a pair of endless roller chains 5, 51 which travel in channels 1, 1<SP>1</SP>, each platform having attached thereto by shafts 21, 211 a pair of followers 7, 7<SP>1</SP> travelling in channels 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, and pairs of roller chains 22, 23 and 22<SP>1</SP>. 23<SP>1</SP> disposed to travel in the channels 2, 2<SP>1</SP> to engage the followers 7, 7<SP>1</SP> and drive these across the ends 3, 4 of the channels 2, 2<SP>1</SP> for maintaining the platforms horizontal. Cars are driven on to and off the platforms 8 at an entrance II and an exit III, respectively. The chains 5, 5<SP>1</SP> are driven by a motor 16 and the chains 22. 23 and 22<SP>1</SP>. 23<SP>1</SP> are driven by motors 36, 37 or by the motor 16 or, by appropriate spacing of the platforms 8, by the chains 5, 5<SP>1</SP>. The followers 7, 7<SP>1</SP> have rollers 70 ... 73 and are engaged by projections 22<SP>11</SP> on the chains 22, 23 and 22<SP>1</SP>, 23<SP>1</SP>, the channels 2, 21 having at the corners thereof gaps 19<SP>111</SP> to allow passage of the shafts 20, 211. The ends 3<SP>1</SP>, 41 of the channels 1, 1<SP>1</SP> and the ends 3, 4 of the channels 2. 2<SP>1</SP> may be V-shaped. In a modification, Fig. 5 (not shown), the platforms travel in an inverted U-shaped circuit. In a second modification, Fig. 6 (not shown), the platforms travel in a circuit comprising a plurality of horizontally disposed U-shaped paths, vertical movement of the platforms being effected by co-operation of main chains and auxiliary chains which divide the load of the platforms between them. The garage may comprise a plurality of elevator units.
Patent GB-319869-A (GB)
Title: Improved anti-dazzle apparatus for road traffic
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1929-04-10
Abstract: 319,869. Smith, R, A., and Smith, J. E. April 10, 1929. Anti-dazzle screens.-In an anti-dazzle arrangement for road traffic in which use is made of plane polarized light, the beam or beams projected by a vehicle headlamp or a stationary lamp is or are plane polarized at the source and is or are viewed by light reflected or refracted by one or more analysers suitably orientated and situated, for example, on the vehicle windscreen. The analysers may be provided with absorbers, reflectors, or diffusers to act as shields preventing any extraneous light proceeding in the direction of the observer. The efficiency of an analyser may be increased by using glass packs or the equivalents either in series or in parallel or both in series and in parallel. Any of the mirrors or glass packs may be pivotally mounted so that they may be set in any desired angular position. The Figure shows an analyser comprising two glass packs c, c' arranged in parallel and which may be combined with further glass packs c<2>, c<3>.