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Patent GB-653776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to kilns for drying hops and the like having electric warning means
IPC: H01H35/40
Filed: 1948-08-31
Abstract: 653,776. Actuation of switches. OLIVER, S. J. Aug. 31, 1948, No. 22975. [Class 38(v)] [Also in Group XIII] A hop kiln 'is provided with a switch operated by the drying air so that should the air supply cease or become faulty a warning is given. A diaphragm A pivoted at B in a hot air channel C supports a mercury switch D such that normally contacts E<SP>2</SP>, E<SP>3</SP> are bridged but when the air supply fails contacts E<SP>1</SP>, E<SP>2</SP> are bridged. The contacts are connected to terminals K<SP>1</SP>,<SP> </SP>K<SP>2</SP>, K<SP>3</SP> and thence to a control panel (Fig. 3, not shown), carrying a two-way switch S and lamps L<SP>1</SP>. L<SP>2</SP>, the system including an alarm T and battery U. If the switch contacts P<SP>1</SP>, P<SP>2</SP> are closed and the drying air is flowing, the lamp L<SP>1</SP> is illuminated, whereas, if contacts P<SP>2</SP>, <SP>p3</SP> are closed and the air flow fails the lamp L<SP>2</SP> is illuminated and the alarm T is energized. A number of kilns may be similarly equipped, the arrangement being such that separate lamps indicate their respective kilns to be operating satisfactorily whereas an alarm and lamp common to all kilns are energized in the event of failure of any one kiln.
Patent GB-170689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for washing clothes
IPC: D06F15/00
Filed: 1920-08-04
Abstract: 170,689. Lloyd, F. R. Aug. 4, 1920. Washing-machines with axially-moving plungers and dollies.-Relates to means for mounting the plunger whereby it can be vertically oscillated, swung when in the raised position, and folded when not in use. To a vertical post e pivoted in brackets f attached to a wall, are pivotally connected ties o, x pivoted at n<1>, n, to a post m, to which the plunger is adjustably attached by a screw r. The lower tie x is forked, straddles the plunger-shaft b and terminates in a handle c. A spring l or a sash-weight (not shown) is fitted to balance the apparatus.
Patent GB-359982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to mercury arc rectifiers
IPC: H01J13/48
Filed: 1930-07-30
Abstract: 359,982. Mercury-vapour rectifiers. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd., Crown House, Aldwych, London, and READ, J. C., 14, Dunchurch Road, Rugby. July 30, 1930, No. 23024. [Class 39 (i).] In an ignition device comprising a solenoid energized by alternating current and wound around a metal tube, which forms part of the vacuumtight container and within which a plunger is adapted to slide, the tube consists of the chromiumnickel-steel alloy known under the registered Trade Mark Staybrite.
Patent GB-154382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to starting gear for motor cycles and the like
IPC: F02N3/04
Filed: 1919-09-19
Abstract: 154,382. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Poole, H. Sept. 19, 1919. Turning-gear.-A kick starter for motor-cycles &c. comprises a crank-operated spindle 1 enclosed in the casing of a change-speed gear and carrying a toothed quadrant 14 for engagement with an idler pinion meshing with a pinion 25 in ratchet connexion with a pinion 23, which is loose on the lay-shaft 24 and meshes with a pinion 32 fixed on the main shaft 33. The pinion 25 has ratchet teeth 29 in engagement with a ratchet member 27 slidable on the extended hub 22 of the pinion 23 and held in engagement by a spring 30. The main shaft 33 of the gear is connected to the engine shaft by chain gearing, and the first tooth of the quadrant 14 may be pressed radially outwards by a spring. Specification 13574/13, [Class 80 (ii), Gearing, Variable-speed &c.] is referred to.
Patent GB-149959-A (GB)
Title: Cinematographic apparatus for fixed framing
IPC: G03B21/46
Filed: 1920-08-05
Abstract: 149,959. Lacasse, E. Aug. 8, 1919, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Kinematograph apparatus.-In a kinematograph projector, the framing of the picture is adjusted by raising or lowering an apertured frame 22 carrying a roller 19, the intermittent sprocket, the shutter 2, and the gearing by which the shutter is operated; ball bearings 16 with an adjustable cone 15 are provided for the shutter shaft 14, and the shutter has two semi-transparent blades, made, for example, of slightly roughened mica. The frame 22 may be moved by a rack 18' engaged by a pinion 18<2> having a hand-wheel on its shaft.
Patent GB-1100476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to thermo-plastic extrusion machines
Inventor: KLEIN ERICH ROBERT
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 1965-06-01
Abstract: 1,100,476. Extrusion dies. MODERN PLASTIC MACHINERY CORPORATION (U.K.) Ltd. 10 Aug., 1966 [1 June, 1965], No. 23248/65. Heading B5A. A long-slot sheet extrusion die comprises die elements 10, 11 which define between them a chamber 12, passageway 15 and an extrusion slot 16 and are tapered upstream as at 11a, 12a to be received within a correspondingly tapered opening in die body 17. Elements 10, 11 are held together by pins 16a and the combination is fastened to body 17 by a plurality of bolts (18), Figs. 3 and 5 (not shown). The width of slot 16 is regulable along its length by the rotation of one or more bolts 22, whose heads 21 are accommodated within T-slots 20, to locally flex the downstream portions of elements 10, 11. Electric heaters 25 are removably retained by screws 28. The lateral ends of chamber 12, passageway 15 and slot 16 are closed by plates (30), Fig. 3 (not shown), held firmly in position by bolts (31). Elements 10, 11 may be removed for cleaning by slackening screws 28 and removing bolts (18). Thermocouples 27 are provided.
Patent GB-421998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to compression ignition oil engines
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 1933-08-22
Abstract: 421,998. Tensioning chains. CROSSLEY BROS., Ltd., and CARTER, H. D., Openshaw, Manchester. Aug. 22, 1933, No. 23332. [Class 80 (i)] [See also Group XXVIII] In compression-ignition engines, the fuelinjection pumps &c. are driven by a chain from the engine crankshaft, and the slack is taken up equally from each side of the chain to maintain constant timing of the injection by two sprockets a, b mounted upon spindles d, e eccentrically secured to spindles f, g. The latter are connected to plates h, i connected by a link j and biassed by a spring m, or a weight, to move the sprockets in a direction to tension the chain. Ratchets k co-operate with the plates to prevent rotation in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-171750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for the cementation of iron and iron alloys and process thereof
IPC: C23C8/22
Filed: 1920-08-13
Abstract: 171,750. Fisher, W. H., and Chambers, P. Aug. 13, 1920. Cementation.-Ferrous materials are carburized in a heated receptacle containing a hydrocarbon vapour generated by feeding into the work-holding receptacle a liquid hydrocarbon comprising pine tar and a solvent such as turpentine and, if desired, linseed oil, the most suitable proportions by volume being 40 per cent of pine tar, 10 per cent turpentine and 40 per cent linseed oil. In the apparatus shown, the work is placed on a perforated stand 26 in the receptacle D, which is heated by burners 10 in the surrounding heating space 15. The liquid hydrocarbon is contained in a sight-feed reservoir F and is supplied through a pipe 48 to a cup 41 in the bottom of the workholding receptacle D wherein it is vaporized, the vapour passing through a hole 29 in the inverted bucket-shaped member 28, past a baffle 30 supported thereon, and into the space D through the perforations in the stand 26. The residual vapour, from which carbon has been absorbed by the work, is permitted to escape through a hole 19 in the removable cover 17 of the receptacle D where it is ignited, the colour of the flame giving an indication of the rate of penetration by showing the extent to which carbon has been removed from the issuing gas.
Patent GB-1352165-A (GB)
Title: Tubular casing film for food packing method for production thereof and process for obtaining packed food product using such film
IPC: A22C13/00
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1352165 Sausage casings and fillings KUREHA KAGAKU KOGYO KK 19 April 1971 [12 March 1970] 23763/71 Heading A2B [Also in Division B5] A method of manufacturing a packed foodstuffs of an arcuate or curved shape [Fig. 3] comprises packing a raw material foodstuffs into a heat shrinkable tubular thermoplastic casing film of a vinylidene chloride/vinyl chloride copolymer which has a longitudinally extending area having a different heat shrinkage capacity from the remaining portion of the film, and heating the packed film to cause shrinkage and thus curving thereof. The tubular films are prepared by localised heat treatment under tension (see Division B5) and may be curved either by the application of external heat (e.g. immersion in hot water) to the packed tube or by using hot raw material foodstuff as packing material.  In Examples tubular films of vinyl chloride/ vinylidene chloride copolymers are heat treated to render them differentially heat shrinkable, cut into -appropriate lengths, packed by conventional filling techniques with sausage meat prepared from, for example, 55 parts pork meat, 20 parts pork fat, 6 parts starch, 12 parts water (all parts by weight) and 2.5 weight % salt with respect to the total quantity of meat, clipped at both ends with aluminium clips and immersed in hot water at temperaures between 80‹ and 90‹C for 40 minutes. On cooling the packed sausages assumed a curved or ring shape, the radius of curvature r depending on the temperature of the initial heat treatment and the width of the longitudinal portion so treated.
Patent GB-490971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shaving implements
IPC: B26B19/04
Filed: 1937-08-31
Abstract: 490,971. Power - operated shavers. GENERAL SHAVER CORPORATION. Aug. 31, 1937, No. 23815. Convention date, March 2. [Class 131] A motor-driven " dry " shaving device comprises a plurality of individual pairs of multi-barred cutting elements located in the head 2 of a casing 1 having a handle integral therewith. An arm 9 actuated by the motor reciprocates a member 12 carrying a plurality of arms 13, each of which is slotted to form parallel cutter bars which move behind cutter bars 11 formed in the plurality of end walls of channels 10 of the outer shear plate. This plate may have a thickness of ten thousandths of an inch, while the side walls of each channel 10 may be spaced apart twenty-five thousandths of an inch. Spring-pressed balls 14 press the inner cutter against the outer cutter bars. The walls 40 of the casing 2 and the cap 3 diverge slightly so that when a fastening screw 4 is advanced the forward end of the cap pivots downwardly. The cutter bars 11 are thinnest near their centres, and the three sets of bars 11 are staggered relatively to one another. The slots 10 are open at both ends.
Patent GB-607770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cutting tools for lathes and other machine tools
IPC: B23C5/22
Filed: 1944-11-29
Abstract: 607,770. Tools; tool-holders; milling-cutters. FEAR, R. G. Nov. 29, 1944, No. 23847. Convention date, Jan. 31, 1944. [Class 83 (iii)] A cutting-tool for turning and milling comprises a cutter having a circular cutting- edge and means for supporting the cutter with the cutting-edge in such a position relative to the work that (disregarding the feed movement) a straight line indicating the direction of relative movement between said tool and the surface of the work intersects the plane defined by the circular cutting-edge at an angle less than 45 degrees and the plane of the cutting- edge lies perpendicular to the plane defined by said line and the tangent to the cutting-edge circle at its point of engagement with the work. The cutting-bit may be of frusto-conical form, Fig. 4, with a circular cutting-edge 10 and may be attached to a holder 22, Fig. 8, so that the plane of the cutting-edge is inclined at an acute angle to a plane through the cutting- point normal to the workpiece 23. Alternatively, the cutting-bit may be of tubular form, Figs. 10 and 11, with the cutting-edge formed by bevelling either the exterior or interior of the tube. Milling-cutters are formed by fastening a number of the frusto-conical cutting-bits 34 to a block 30 on a rotatable spindle 31 and the larger diameter ends of the bits may face outwardly as shown or inwardly in cutting a surface 35.
Patent GB-993994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a process of forming aluminum based bodies
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 1963-06-14
Abstract: Sintered aluminium based bodies are formed by compacting and sintering a mixture of aluminium or aluminium alloy powder and flakes of a different metal such as copper.  The mixture preferably contains by weight 1-8% copper flake and up to 5% of an organic binder such as sterotex.  The aluminium powder contains at least 40% of fines minus 325 mesh and the mixture is compacted to a green density above 80% theoretical, the compact being sintered 612-628  DEG C. in dry hydrogen.
Patent GB-168767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in binding strap tightener
IPC: B65B13/02
Filed: 1920-08-16
Abstract: 168,767. Ornston, S. J. Aug. 16, 1920. Wire strainers.-A device for tightening wires &c. upon packages comprises two clamping blocks B with non-rotatable screw studs S engaged by a nut N rotatable by a lever L passing through an aperture n. Each clamp block has a stationary jaw b<1> and a movable jaw b<2>, the jaws being forced into engagement by a screw P against the action of springs r. The opposed faces of the jaws are roughened and may be formed with registering grooves to accommodate wire. In a modification, the nut N is actuated by a lever co-operating with a pawl and ratchet.
Patent GB-1008378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to screwing-up tools
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1963-06-17
Abstract: 1,008,378. Screwing up tool. LOK-FAST Inc. June 17, 1963 [June 22, 1962], No 23956/63. Heading B3N. [Also in Division F2] A screwing up tool comprises inner and outer wrenches, one telescoped within the other, means for holding one of the wrenches against rotation, and means for transmitting rotation to the other, comprising parts relatively movable axially, and having limited relative rotary movement. The tool for driving a blind bolt assembly G, comprises a stationary casing A attached to an air-operated drill B, a nut holding wrench C screwed into the casing, a torque-responsive drive transmitting assembly D driven by the drill, and a bolt holding wrench F detachably secured to assembly D. Assembly D comprises a sleeve 31 having a blind bore, a pilot pin 34, and a clutch jaw 33 for engagement with jaws 47 of the drive, to form a lost motion arrangement. Rotatably mounted in sleeve 31 is a clutch shaft 35 pinned to wrench F at 53, and having a pin 37. Projecting into helical slots 38 in sleeve 31, the shaft being urged towards the fastener by a spring 39. Wrench F comprises a sleeve 50 rotatably and axially slidable in wrench C, a socket 51 having flat sides for engagement with flats on the stem 13 of the bolt 12 having a left-hand thread, and a spring urged ejector 54. In operation with nut 14, bolt 12, and a deformable member 15 inserted into members H, the wrenches C, F are engaged with the nut and bolt respectively. Nut 14 is held stationary and bolt 12 is drawn through the nut by rotating wrench F, until member 15 is deformed, whereupon the excess part of the bolt is snapped off. During the axial movement of the bolt the counter-thrust of the tool is taken up by the movement of shaft 35 in sleeve 31 allowed by pin 37. In a modification, ejector 54 is omitted and the wrench F has a blind bore. In a still further modification, Fig. 6, the tool has an angled drive instead of an in-line drive, using gears 60, the clutch drive being omitted and the sleeve 31 having a pair of slots 62 communicating with helical slots 38<SP>1</SP> to provide the lost motion.
Patent GB-1344133-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst bed and process for charging catalyst
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1344133 Formation of catalyst bed ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO 19 April 1971 [27 March 1970] 23968/71 Heading B1F A catalyst bed of increased bulk density comprising solid substantially cylindrical particles distributed so that the most probable orientation of the cylinder axis of the particles is horizontal, is obtained by charging the particles to a reactor in downflow relationship to the reactor at a rate of fill of the reactor of up to 17 vertical inches per minute, and at an average free fall distance of the particles through a gaseous medium to catalyst bed surface of at least 1 foot. The rate of fill may be 1 to 6 inches per minute, the free fall distance may be 5 to 125 feet, the catalyst particles may have a diameter of from 1/32" to 1/4" and a length over diameter ratio of 1.5 to 6 and the catalyst may be for oxidation, hydrodesulphurization, hydrocracking, cracking, reforming or hydrogenation. Specific examples of catalyst are given.
Patent GB-733594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to braking efficiency and acceleration indicators
IPC: G01P15/04
Filed: 1953-08-31
Abstract: 733,594. Accelerometers. HOLBOROW, H. L. Aug. 31, 1953, No. 23974/53. Class 106 (3). An acceleration indicator comprises a casing 4, Fig. 1, within which there is a sloping path 7 along which a body 3 is free to move. As described, the device is used for indicating braking efficiency and acceleration and the body 3, e.g. a ball, pellet or globule of mercury, is initially located at the centre-part 2 between the two parts 1a, 1r of the sloping path 7 which is divided into sections of different steepness by landings. The landing on which the body is retained after an acceleration or deceleration is indicative of the value of said acceleration or deceleration. The braking efficiencies corresponding to the landings on the part If may be marked on the casing 4 or given in a table for use therewith. The body 3 may be returned to its initial position by tilting the casing or the casing may have manually operable push-rods at each landing for this purpose.
Patent GB-226868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric switches
IPC: H02B1/42
Filed: 1923-09-26
Abstract: 226,868. Tucker, J. B. Sept. 26, 1923. Bases, bores, and cases. -Where tumbler switches are mounted within boxes or upon base plates of metal, wood, &c. a single screw or pin at each end of the bridge piece serves the dual function of fastening the bridge piece to the insulating switch base and of fastening both base and bridge piece to the box or base plate, and, where the latter is of metal, also serves to earth the bridge piece and the tumbler operating mechanism which it carries. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2 a tumbler switch is secured within a metal box f, and pins e at each end of the bridge b pass through perforations in the bridge b and porcelain base a, their screwed ends being received in tapped holes in the bottom of the box f. Washers a<1> may be interposed between the bridge and base and other washers may be provided to receive the heads of the screws e. If it is desired to insulate the bridge b from the box f insulating washers g, Fig. 3, may surround the screws e. In Fig..5, the movable contacts d and terminals h<1> are carried by insulating bars h which are clamped under the ends of the bridge b by screws e entering upstanding pillars f<1> projecting from the base of the box f.
Patent GB-1079609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to magnetic iron oxide dispersions suitable for magnetic recording media
IPC: C09D5/23
Filed: 1966-05-27
Abstract: The dispersion of a magnetic iron-oxide in an organic solvent comprising employing as dispersing agent a long chain fatty acid-diamine soap, mixed with or without lecithin.  These soaps may be prepared by reacting stoichiometric amounts of a saturated fatty acid having from 12 to 18 carbon atoms and a diamine having from 12 to 18 carbon atoms in each chain.  Such a soap is known under the Trade Name "Troykyd 98C," and has a molecular weight of about 490.
Patent GB-650640-A (GB)
Title: An improved indicative frame for attachment on the edge of shelving or the like
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1948-09-15
Abstract: 650,640. Label holders. PARNALL & SONS, Ltd., and GABB, A. H. Sept. 15, 1948, No. 24174. [Class 73] A label frame for mounting upon the edge of shelving comprises a rectangular plate 4, Fig. 1, having integral claws 5 for embracing the shelving, ribbed at 6 to engage behind a facing strip 7, Fig. 3, along the edge of the shelving, and having a frontally projecting peripheral beading 9 defining a label recess. The corners of the plate 4 have triangular portions 11 raised to the level of the beading, adjacent apertures 10 in the plate, beneath which the corners of the label are located.
Patent GB-190217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to motor road vehicles
IPC: B60P3/42
Filed: 1921-09-12
Abstract: 190,217. Collier, A., and Plater, L. W. Sept. 12, 1921. Seats and seat backs, arrangement and disposition of.-In a motor vehicle adapted for the transport of passengers or goods, a body side, or side-panel, which is adapted to be collapsed and lowered into the body to form a seat, is formed in two parts joined at 2 by hinges 5 in bars 4 secured thereto. The panel is moved down runways 3 to permit the upper and lower portions thereof to constitute respectively the seat back and seat, the seat being supported by struts 6 hinged to the bars 4 and engaging recesses 9 in the floor. At the rear of the vehicle the seat is supported by a bar 10 hinged to a bracket 11 and held either close to the vehicle wall or at right angles to it by a lug which engages in socketsin the bracket. A panel similar to the panel 1 may be fitted to the front of the body. If desired only part of the panel 1 may be made collapsible so that only part of the vehicle, is adapted for carrying passengers, a removable partition then separating the two portions of the vehicle.
Patent GB-988064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to laminates and honeycomb materials
Inventor: MAY GEORGE
IPC: B31D3/02
Filed: 1962-06-22
Abstract: 988,064. Making tubes. DUFAYLITE DEVELOPMENTS Ltd. June 21, 1963 [June 22, 1962], No. 24201/62. Drawings to Specification. Heading F2P. [Also in Division B5] Laminates are formed using an adhesive of the kind which is activated by a hardener but which is applied in the hardener-free state, with at least one layer being impregnated with the hardener. In making a tube, two strips of kraft paper, one impregnated with 15% of its weight of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate and the other coated on both faces with ureaformaldehyde syrup, are wound helically together in opposite senses on a mandrel and the resin is allowed to cure under the action of the phosphate.
Patent GB-316453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for delivering measured quantities of powdered or granular material
IPC: G01F11/24
Filed: 1928-08-23
Abstract: 316,453. Horlick, O. P. Aug. 23, 1928. Moving-chamber apparatus for granular materials.-A disc C formed with a series of measuring-chambers C<1> is rotated by a handle and ratchet device to bring each of the chambers in turn over a corresponding hole B<2> in the base B of a casing B<1>, so as to empty its contents into a glass, box, &c., the casing being covered by a plate D having holes D<4> through which the material contained in a receiver M passes to the measuring-chambers. The spindle E of the rotating disc carries a cone H and agitating- blades G, and also a shield which closes the opening B<2> when the device is not in action. The casing B<1> is hinged or removably attached to the pedestal A to facilitate filling the receiver M.