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Patent GB-304646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric furnaces
IPC: H05B3/66
Filed: 1928-09-21
Abstract: 304,646. Heraeus Vacuumschmelze Akt.-Ges., and Hiemenz, H. Jan. 23, 1928, [Convention date]. Resistance furnaces.-The bottoms of the recesses formed in the bottom of an annealing furnace to receive the heating elements or coils a are formed of stones each terminating in an inverted V, upon the upper edges b of which the elements rest. Foreign matter c can collect in the cavities d', d<2> so formed without contacting with the elements. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a.) also describes a construction of side wall which forms the subject-matter of Specification 323,271, but does not appear in the present Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-1466912-A (GB)
Title: Smoking materials
IPC: A24B15/16
Filed: 1974-06-19
Abstract: 1466912 Smoking material BRITISHAMERICAN TOBACCO CO Ltd 16 May 1975 [19 June 1974] 27262/74 Heading A2C A smoking material contains from 5 to 95% by weight of a root material of a nicotine producing plant. The roots are separated from seedlings and grown in a sterile culture medium in the dark at a temperature between 10‹C and 50‹C. The culture medium contains inorganic salts, a sugar and organic nutrients.
Patent GB-246606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tesselated paving, parquet flooring and decorative tile linings for walls
IPC: B44C3/12
Filed: 1924-11-15
Abstract: 246,606. Clemetson, H. P. Nov. 15, 1924. Segmental paving. - Parquetry or tesselated floors are formed entirely of right-angled triangular tiles having angles of 60‹ and 30‹. Fig. 7 shows an example of a pattern that can be produced with such tiles.
Patent GB-1158047-A (GB)
Title: Coin Sorter
Inventor: GDANSKI RONALD CARL
IPC: G07D3/12
Filed: 1967-06-14
Abstract: 1,158,047. Sorting coins. R. C. GDANSKI. 14 June, 1967 [17 Oct., 1966], No. 27353/67. Heading G4X. Coins to be sorted into their various denominations fall down a zig-zag channel on an inclined base-plate 1, the sections 19, 30, 38 and 47 being of progressively narrower widths and the inside bends 29, 42 and 50 connecting these sections being formed as ramps, whereby coins of decreasing size are successively lifted from the sections by the ramps and directed at the succeeding bend to the appropriate coin collector 60-63. The coins are fed from a hopper 4 having inclined side walls 7, 10 to a feed section 13 having an inclined side wall 15. The wall 28 is thinner than the height of a single coin whereby an overlapping coin is directed to an overflow channel 25. The coin collectors are formed with a step to assist stacking. In a modification, Fig. 9 (not shown), the feed section branches into two zig-zag channels whereby the larger coins are deflected into one branch and the smaller coins into the second branch. The bottom surfaces of the channels are flat or slightly bowed.
Patent GB-303226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the burning of pulverised fuel
IPC: F23D1/00
Filed: 1927-10-15
Abstract: 303,226. Proctor, H. A., Holliday, J. F., and Buell Combustion Co., Ltd. Oct. 15, 1927. Pulverulent-fuel burners.-In a burner for pulverized solid fuel, the fuel and primary air are given a vibratory or turbulent and rotary motion on issuing from a delivery pipe d by rifling, grooves d<1> and are then mixed in the burner with secondary air or other gaseous fluid which has been preheated to such a temperature as to distil or release some or all of the volatile constituents of the fuel. The secondary air is supplied through ports a<3> formed in the outer burner casing a, a<1> and passages b<2> in an inner casing b, the passages b<2> being inclined, so that the direction of flow is contra-wise to the direction of rotation of the fuel. The mixture so formed passes around rifling e<2> on the conical mouthpiece e<1> of a pipe e and through an agitating or dispersing device which comprises a ring l carrying two or more curved ring-members m spaced apart by curved web-pieces m<1> to form passages n, n<1> imparting rotary motion to the fuel in the same and the opposite direction to that imparted by the rifling grooves d. The ring-members m are formed with staggered apertures m<2>. The mouth of the ring l is formed with an annular internal bead l<1>. The mixture is then further mixed with preferably pre-heated air supplied to the outer casing a, a<1> through ports b<3> from a casing c, the ports b<3> being regulatable by means of a recessed plate f operable by a knob k through rack-and-pinion gearing g, h. The mixture is checked just before discharge by a projection a<2> on the burner casing. Air and liquid fuel may be supplied through an atomizing device arranged in the pipe e to initiate combustion of the pulverulent fuel. Superheated steam and air may be subsequently supplied through the pipe e. The pipe e may be adjustable axially.
Patent GB-936194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the treatment of liquid-containing products
Inventor: WERTHER MATTEUS HENDRIKUS
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1960-08-08
Abstract: 936,194. Deaerating vegetables &c. UNILEVER Ltd. Aug. 4, 1961 [Aug. 8, 1960], No. 27428/60. Class 49. A water-containing food such as a vegetable is converted to a pumpable slurry by liberation of the liquid it contains, the product so liquidized is subjected in a closed vessel to reduced pressure, and the product so degassed is withdrawn from the vessel. With the apparatus of the drawing, washed spinach is blanched at 2 in hot water and is disintegrated at 3, and is delivered, while still hot, by a pump 7 into a vacuum vessel 8 immediately adjacent to the pump, delivery in the vacuum vessel being preferably over a conical distributer 15; in the vacuum vessel the slurry is degassed and is cooled by rapid evaporation of water; degassed slurry withdrawn from the vacuum vessel by a pump 18 is filled at 19 into containers, and at 20 is frozen in the containers at - 40 C.
Patent GB-1177846-A (GB)
Title: Tape Recorder or Playback Machine with Head Shift Mechanism
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1967-06-14
Abstract: 1,177,846. Bearings. MUNTZ STEREO PAK Inc. 14 June, 1967 [22 June, 1966], No. 27437/67. Heading F2A. [Also in Division G5] A thrust bearing for a shaft 54 comprises balls 64, 74 located in recesses formed in the ends of the shaft and in a plug 70 and adjusting screw 80. The shaft carries cams 52 associated with screws 92, 94 to track-change a magnetic head 14 (see Division G5).
Patent GB-1437852-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing 3-hexyne-1-ol
IPC: A23L27/20
Filed: 1974-06-20
Abstract: 1437852 3-Hexyne-1-ol TAKASAGO PERFUMERY CO Ltd 20 June 1974 [21 June 1973 14 Dec 1973] 27504/74 Heading C2C 3-Hexyne-1-ol is prepared by (a) adding anhydrous magnesium halide to a suspension of sodium 1-butyne-1-ide in a solvent, and reacting the mixture in the presence of an ether in a mole ratio of ether (including any ether present as solvent) to magnesium halide of greater than 1 to 1, to produce magnesium halide 1-butyne- 1-ide, (b) adding ethylene oxide to produce magnesium halide 3-hexyne-1-oxide, and (c) hydrolizing the latter. Suitable solvents are benzene, toluene, xylene, hexane, tetrahydrofuran and diethyl ether; suitable ethers are the latter two compounds and diisopropyl ether, dibutyl ether and tetrahydrofuran. Sodium 1-butyne-1-ide may be prepared from dimethyl acetylene, 1,2-butadiene or ethyl acetylene by heating with metallic sodium in an ether or other solvent, and used without separation. Partial hydrogenation of 3- hexyne-1-ol gives a leaf alcohol useful as perfume or flavouring.
Patent GB-226179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to brakes for vehicles
IPC: B60T13/16
Filed: 1924-05-20
Abstract: 226,179. Renault, L. Dec. 11, 1923. [Convention date]. Fluid - pressure; hand and foot actuation; forcetransmitting mechanism.- Ir. 'an hydraulic servomotor brake system, depression of the brake pedal causes first the direct action of a brake and then actuation of the. servomotor. The driver's footlever operates a lever 38, which screws a shaft 39 into a nut on a lever 40. and causes a spring-retracted valve 43 to close a port 54 leading from a cylinder 47 to a pipe 55. If the vehicle is stationary, a pump 52, which is driven from the wheel axle by a pinion 52<1>, is stationary, and the movement of the shaft 39 continues until the spring 56 is compressed fully, when the lever 40 moves and applies the brakes. If the vehicle is in motion the closing of the port 54 by the valve 43 causes the pressure in the space 53 to rise, thus forcing back the piston 48 and applying the brake through a rod 49. In a modification, the levers 38, 40 are connected by a spring, and a plain shaft and bush, which replace the parts 39, 40, have at their ends eircular disc valves ported so as to continue the flow of liquid from the cylinder 47 to the pipe 55.
Patent GB-261177-A (GB)
Title: An improved reel or drum for electrical conductors
IPC: B65H75/14
Filed: 1925-11-05
Abstract: 261,177. Callender's Cable & Construction Co., Ltd., and Stevenson, A. Nov. 5, 1925. Reels.-A reel for electrical conductors of small diameter made of strawboard or similar light and inexpensive material comprises a hub B and disc-like sides formed with two or more straight portions on the periphery to prevent accidental rolling. An annulus C of paper may be used as a packing between the outer face of the end and the turned-over edge of the tubular hub. One or more holes D are provided so that the inner end of the wire may be led through. The end faces may be hexagonal or octagonal.
Patent GB-158971-A (GB)
Title: Plant for the production of suction air to be used as driving power
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1919-11-11
Abstract: 158,971. Hoffmann, F. Nov. 11, 1919. Tidal energy, utilizing.-A plant for the production of power comprises a receptacle b, alternately filled with water from any convenient source through a pipe a with valve d and emptied through a pipe with a valve e. During filling, air escapes through a pipe c'; during emptying, air is drawn in through a pipe f and drives wheels g. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 27313/07, 14533/08, 22725/09, 11731/12, 117,340, and 125,226.
Patent GB-1397925-A (GB)
Title: Closures for containers
IPC: B65D79/02
Filed: 1971-06-15
Abstract: 1397925 Infusion liquid containers EVANS MEDICAL Ltd 12 June 1972 [15 June 1971] 27938/71 Heading ASR [Also in Division B8] A cap for a container for infusion liquids comprises a peelable seal 3 having an area printed with a heat-sensitive ink which changes colour when the capped container is heat treated to sterilize it. The seal 3 is secured by pressure sensitive adhesive to the annular flange 2 and via the central hole 6 to a rubber plug (not shown) in the neck of the container. The seal may also be printed to indicate the contents or convey information. The heat-sensitive ink smudges if the seal is partly or wholly removed.
Patent GB-684368-A (GB)
Title: System for energizing electrical precipitators
IPC: B03C3/66
Filed: 1950-11-16
Abstract: 684,368. Rectifying. RESEARCH CORPORATION. Nov. 16, 1950, No. 28043/50. Class 38 (ii). A system for energizing an electrical precipitator 33 or like apparatus comprises a step-up transformer 32 having its primary winding connected to a source of alternating current, a rotary rectifiying switch having input and output terminals, the secondary winding of the transformer being connected to the input terminals 28, 29 of the switch and means for driving the switch in synchronism with the supply including a motor 4 comprising a rotor element 7 and a stator element 5, one of which elements is energized from the same source as the transformer, the other having fixed polarization whereby to maintain a constant polarity of the rectified current supplied by the switch. The motor 4 is constructed such that it rotates in synchronism with, but at half the synchronous speed of, the supply L<SP>1</SP>-L<SP>2</SP>-L<SP>3</SP>. The shaft 6 thereof carries a cruciform switching member 34-37 having jumper connections 39, 40 so arranged that as the switch is rotated the input terminals 28, 29 are connected alternately to output members 31, 30 and 30, 31 respectively. The polarity at the electrodes 41, 42<SP>1</SP> is therefore constant for any given set of conditions. The angular position of the cruciform switching member on the shaft 6 is so arranged that the tips 38 are opposite the centres of the elements 34-37 at the instants when the output of the transformer secondary is at the maximum value.
Patent GB-843115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in manufacturing ribbed tubes
IPC: B21C37/26
Filed: 1956-09-14
Abstract: 843,115. Making ribbed tubes; coiling. JOHANSSON, H. Sept. 14, 1956, No. 28116/56. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). In a method of making a ribbed tube a metallic tape is helically wound edgewise on to a tube and made to grip tightly by extending the outer periphery by progressively corrugating and planing out. A metallic tape 7 is wound helically and edgewise, by a guide 3 attached to a shale 2, on to a tube 8 which is rotated in a lathe 1, one end of the tape being attached to the chuck 5. Following the guide 3 is a tool 9 having four radially directed teeth 10 as shown in Fig. 4 staggered to grip alternately on opposite surfaces of the tape 7 as shown in Fig. 5. The rotation of the tube and the advance of the tool draw the tape through the teeth the first two of which corrugate the periphery and the other two immediately plane it out. The periphery is thereby stretched and the tape made to fit tightly to the tube
Patent GB-191854-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of dyestuffs of the triarylmethane series
IPC: C09B11/06
Filed: 1921-10-25
Abstract: Triarylmethane dyes are obtained by condensing phenyl-chloroform or a substitution derivative or homologue thereof, or 1-chloro-2-naphthylchloroform, with a -naphthol or a substitution product thereof having a free 4-position, in presence of a substance neutralizing acid; addition of a catalyst, for instance copper or alcohol, is advantageous.  The dyestuffs derived from 1-napthol-2-carboxylic acid dye wool grey tints changed by afterchroming to green or blue tints fast to fulling and potting; they may also be dyed or printed on chrome-mordanted fabrics, or used in single-bath processes. According to examples dyestuffs are obtained from a -naphthol and phenyl-chloroform in the presence of caustic soda, and from 1-naphthol-2-carboxylic acid and phenyl-chloroform in presence of copper powder and caustic soda, lime, or magnesia.  The several chlorphenylchloroforms, and the sulpho derivatives of 1-naphthol-2-carboxylic acid, such as 1-naphthol-7-sulpho-2-carboxylic acid are also mentioned as suitable components.
Patent GB-408614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in x-ray tubes
IPC: H01J35/02
Filed: 1932-10-11
Abstract: 408,614. R÷ntgen-ray tubes. ALLIBONE, T. E., Senlac, Norman Road, Sale, Cheshire, SYKES, C., 2, Dartmouth Road, Chorlton, BURROWS, G., 6, St. Paul's Road, Withington, Manchester, both in Lancashire, and ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd., Crown House, Aldwych, London. Oct. 11, 1932, No. 28335. [Class 39 (i).] Coolidge tubes comprise an insulating cylinder 1 dismountably butt-jointed to a metal disc 2 carrying the thermionic cathode filament 4 with the leads 5, 6 and terminals 16 therefor, and also to a drum-shaped metal head 3 carrying a dismountable support 30 for the target 28. The head 3 has a lateral tube 42 dismountably connected to a high - speed diffusion pump and also has a lateral X-ray window of aluminium mounted on a slotted washer 43. The joints between the parts 1..3 are ground flat and sealed by a medium such as bitumen or the wax known under the Registered Trade Mark " Apiezon." A stirrup clamp 18 holds the filament terminal parts together. The target-support 30 is a hollow core with a pipe 34 supplying cooling fluid to the back of the thin target 28, the fluid also flowing through circular channels 24.. 26 in the head 3 near its centre and ends as shown. The target 28 is mounted on its support by screw-threads and solder and may be of copper with a disc of the target element applied by soldering or plating or may be wholly of the target element. A flanged metal cylinder 39 protects the joint between the parts 1, 3 from electric stress and reduces X-rays and positive ions passing through the tube 1. A focusing tube 38 is axially adjustable by screw-threads on a tube 8 about the leads 5, 6. The tube 1 is of glass, silica or porcelain sufficiently long to withstand 200,000 volts. In use, the head 3 is earthed and the high-tension leads are covered by a conical shield 45 leaving a gap around the flange 22 to make the parts accessible.
Patent GB-620513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to babies' perambulators
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 1946-09-21
Abstract: 620,513. Folding perambulators. SZMACIARZ, W. Sept. 21, 1946, No. 28359. [Class 108 (i)] A baby-carriage has its wheels 14 mounted on tubular members 15, arranged to compress springs 24 in the ends of hollow rectangularsection members 23 pivoted to the body by pins 29 and normally held rigid in the running position by togglelinks 31, 32. By collapsing toggle-links 31, 32, the wheels may be folded into recesses 34, 35 formed in the carriage base. The baby-carriage has a flexible hood which may be folded within the body about its pivots at the junction of its stays and a handle detachably secured by spring clips at its lower ends so that the entire carriage may be inserted into a canvas or leather case for easy transportation. Specification 169,059, [Class 108 (i)] is referred to.
Patent GB-1042357-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for spreading butter or margarine onto bread
IPC: A47G21/00
Filed: 1963-07-18
Abstract: 1,042,357. Apparatus for buttering bread. F. CLAYTON. June 2, 1964 [July 18, 1963], No. 28384/63. Heading A2A. Apparatus for spreading butter, margarine or fat (hereinafter referred to as butter) on bread, e.g. in the form of slices, comprises a tray 26, Fig. 1, holding butter, a perforated plate 30, which fits loosely into the tray and rests on the butter, means for heating the tray to keep the butter soft, and a roller 32, Fig. 2, which can be rolled, e.g. manually, over the plate 30, to take up butter passing through its perforations, and then over the bread. The means for heating the tray may comprise a container 10 having a perforated false bottom 11, to which are secured an insulating block 14 and an electric heating element 16, sandwiched between asbestos sheets 17. One wire 22, of a flexible electric power cable 20, is connected to. the element 16, and the other wire 22 is connected to a thermostat 23, mounted inside the container. The thermostat is also connected, by a wire 24, to the element 16. The thermostat can be regulated by an arm 25. The tray 26 has a broad flange 27 pierced by holes 29, and a down-turned lip 28 for positioning and supporting the tray in the mouth of the container. The container may be covered by a lid 31, which may carry ribs for retaining and positioning a slice of bread being buttered. The container may have a compartment, in which the roller 32 may be stored, when not in use. The thermostat is regulated and the element 16 is energized, so that a current of warm air, e.g. at 40‹C., circulates in the container around the tray 26 and through the holes 29. Instead of air, water may be used as the heat-transmitting medium in the container, the electrical equipment then being waterproofed. The apparatus may be made automatic by providing, on the container 10, a driving motor and mechanism for the roller to move it to and fro over the plate 30 and then over slices of bread. The motor may be geared to a device for feeding unbuttered slices and removing buttered slices, in synchronism with the movements of the roller. A plurality of trays, perforated plates and rollors may be provided.
Patent GB-1236464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in weft selection mechanism for looms
IPC: D03D47/00
Filed: 1968-06-14
Abstract: 1,236,464. Weft pattern mechanism. SULZER BROS. Ltd. 14 June, 1968 [22 June, 1967], No. 28387/68. Heading D1E. Mechanism as described in Specification 953,806 for selecting one of four wefts for insertion by a gripper shuttle consists of a punched paper pattern 146 separate from the shedding pattern. The holes are in rows containing a multiple of the number of sealing needles 143 (in the case shown there are eight holes for two needles). The needles are shogged four times to the right to seal all the holes in the same row, then the paper band is advanced to the next row, which is scanned from right to left. The holes are staggered so that the first shogging step in each direction is half the amount of the others. A grooved cam 176 running at one-eighth the speed of the loom shogs the needles by means of a tooth sector 182 and rack 183. The paper band may be shogged instead of the needles.
Patent GB-681872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to reinforced rubber objects
Inventor: LOGES ADOLF
IPC: B29C70/20
Filed: 1950-11-21
Abstract: 681,872. Reinforced-rubber objects. CONTINENTAL GUMMI-WERKE AKT.-GES. Nov. 21, 1950, No. 28478/50. Class 70. A rubber object which in use is subjected to tensile forces, e.g. a tyre, conveyer belt or driving belt, is reinforced by embedding within it one or more openmeshed, woven, tubular networks of wire. Each network may be filled with rubber through its interstices, e.g. by pressing the network 1 between layers of rubber 7 and 8 forming a belt 10.
Patent GB-207175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the lubrication of engines
IPC: F01M11/06
Filed: 1923-11-12
Abstract: 207,175. Brasier, H. Nov. 15, 1922, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Force-feed lubricating; lubricant conveyed by mechanical means.- In a lubricating-system for engines in which scoops on the connecting- rod big-ends dip into oil troughs, the troughs 7 are provided with concave covers 8 having slots 9. A pump 13 drawing oil from the crankcase delivers it through a pipe 15, hollow screws 16, and ducts 17 to the troughs. Each trough has a baffle 10 between the slot 9 and the inlet 11. Oil taken up by the scoop 5 passes through a hole 18 to a duct 19 from which lead two channels 20, 21 leading to oil grooves 22. The slot 9 may take the form of a nozzle.
Patent GB-391694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fasteners
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 1932-10-13
Abstract: 391,694. Fastening and supporting wearing-apparel. DAWES, R. T., Hudson, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Oct. 13, 1932, No. 28595. [Class 141.] A fastening consists of a loop 14 formed by passing one end of a flexible cord through an integral sleeve 18 formed, for example, of tubular braid. Knots 23, 24 may be provided to limit the movement of the cord through the sleeve. Tension on the loop stretches the sleeve lengthwise so that it grips the cord. The fastening may be used in conjunction with a button 16 for securing together the edges 12, 17 of a garment. When used with a shoulder strap or belt, the loop 14 permanently engages a loop on the garment or belt. As applied to a garter, the loop 14 encircles the cord near its opposite end which is fastened to a sock. Fig. 7 shows the fastening as applied to a pair of braces.