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Patent GB-404625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for the reproduction of sound from records
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 1932-07-14
Abstract: 404,625. Reproducing sound from films. SERRA, F., 14, Rue Puerta del Angel, Barcelona. July 14, 1932, No. 19954. [Class 40 (ii).] In apparatus for reproducing sound from records in the form of a plurality of photographic lenses running alternately in opposite directions on a film traversed between two reels past a reproducing point, an opaque alternating disc with rows of contacting apertures in spiral or involute form is provided in the path of the light beam and operated in the same direction at each reversal of the film so that the next aperture in the disc is brought over the next record trace. Reversal of the film is effected automatically by projections thereon causing rocking of a driving shaft to disengage gear for driving the film in one direction and engage gear for driving in the opposite direction, the rocking movement also stepping round the obturator. The reels 4, 5 and feed rolls 6, 7, Fig. 1, are driven by worm gear from a shaft 27, Fig. 2, driven through worm gear 28, 29 from a power shaft and arranged in a housing 32 which can be rocked to engage the drive to either reel and corresponding feed roll. The housing is rocked by a member 37 bearing on its upper surface being moved by a slide which is actuated by a lug 39 attached to the film near its ends coming against members 40, 41. The rocking of the housing causes one or other of pawls 44, 45, Fig. 4, to turn a wheel 46 or 47 which are geared through bevel gears 54, 56 with a spindle 48 carrying the obturator disc 13, Fig. 6, which is thereby moved a step in the same direction at each reversal of the film.
Patent GB-477784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in devices for applying drag or tension to or cleaning yarns or threads being wound or unwound
IPC: B65H63/06
Filed: 1936-07-18
Abstract: 477,784. Winding yarns. HOLT, R. July 18, 1936, No. 19961. [Class 120 (ii)] A device of the kind described in Specification 317,90'4, [Class 120 (ii)], for applying drag or tension to yarns or threads or for cleaning thread during winding or unwinding comprises an annular disc 12 or equivalent body for bearing upon and being revolved by the yarn passing between it and a supporting table or surface formed on a foundation part 10 and a resilient pad 22 of soft sponge rubber disposed on the upper-surface of the disc and forming a seating adapted to receive one or more weights 24 for regulating the tension of the yarn or thread. As shown the disc 12 is substantially cup-shaped, with a plane part bearing on the yarn and has a central sleeve 13 projecting within a hole 16 in the foundation 10 and within which a peg 20, projecting from a part 18 of the foundation 10, is disposed, the pad 22 and weights 24 loosely encircling the peg 20. The peg 20 and sleeve 13 may project within an annular removable collar 26 seated on a resilient pad 30 of soft sponge rubber in a recess 29 around the hole 16 in the foundation 10 and forming the seat for the annular disc 12.
Patent GB-209776-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical model or pattern for boot or shoe uppers
IPC: A43D8/12
Filed: 1922-07-21
Abstract: 209,776. Svejka, A. July 21, 1922. Setting-out parts.-An appliance for marking-out uppers in accordance with measurements taken on the last comprises a frame R having an opening V within which are mounted a series of adjustable members adapted to indicate the outline of the upper and of its individual parts, and also the number of the boot last. A base-member A pivoted at Y is adjustable on a scale L which indicates the height of heel. This adjustment indicates on a scale 12 mounted on a member D the number of the boot and last. The member D and a slide J are adjustable on a scale on the member A to two-thirds the measured length of the foot, whilst a member 1 is adjusted horizontally to the full length of the foot, and vertically on a scale K to define different shapes of toe-tips. The back and top edge of the upper are defined by members b, 7, and H, the latter being adjustable over a degree scale G. The forward edge of the upper is defined by a member 6, instep bar T, and member 13. The members are adjusted according to the foot measurements by co-operating adjustable members 10, 3, 5, and F. Other members, such as the bar S, indicate the edges cf the individual parts of the upper. The adjustment of the base-member A to the height of the heel ensures corresponding lengthening of the fore-part of the upper.
Patent GB-321439-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of supporting the armatures of electro-magnetic devices such as loud speakers
IPC: H04R11/00
Filed: 1928-07-10
Abstract: 321,439. Powell, G. D. July 10, 1928. Electromagnets.-The armature 17 of a loudspeaker or other electromagnetic device is mounted by soldering to a flexible strip 14 of an alloy such as those known by the registered trade marks " Eureka " or " Manganin " chosen to retain its hardness, brightness, high-resistance, and nonmagnetic properties at elevated temperatures. The strip 14, which may be grooved to reduce eddy currents, is bolted to pillars 13, attached to a permanent horse-shoe magnet 10 carrying laminated pole-pieces 11, which accommodate coils 25 surrounding the armature. Specification 305,614, [Class 40 (iv), Telephones &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-1600876-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for prediciting metallographic structure
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 1978-05-17
Abstract: According to the method, the procedure is such that a first part (14) of a sample solidifies at a first speed of solidification, and such that a second part (15) of the said sample solidifies at a second, lower, speed of solidification. The temperature of the first part (14) of the sample is measured, and after solidification of the first part (14) of the sample, this measurement of the temperature is used in order to determine the thermal conductivity of the sample. A thermal conductivity parameter is then used in order to predict, by means of an empirically fixed relationship, the metallographic structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-189179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for washing crockery
IPC: A47L15/06
Filed: 1922-04-28
Abstract: 189,179. Davidson, F. L. April 28, 1922. Plates, dishes, and the like, washing.-In a machine of the type described in Specification 135,002 for washing plates &c. by splashing, a spray pipe 37 is provided, and the splashing device consists of a series of double blades upon a motor driven shaft 19. One blade 26 is straight and the other 24 is curved and terminates in a flattened portion 28<a>. The articles are placed in removable and interchangeable trays arranged at A, B. The hinged casing lid 12 is furnished with hook fastenings 42 which automatically engage spring catches 43 when the lid is closed.
Patent GB-1047675-A (GB)
Title: Clockwork component support device
IPC: G04D1/06
Filed: 1965-05-13
Abstract: 1,047,675. Watchmaker's appliances. GREINER ELECTRONIC A.G. May 13,1965 [March 16, 1965], No. 20288/65. Heading G3T. Cleaning operations on clockwork parts belonging to different clocks are facilitated in the embodiment with the aid of a support device comprising, a column-like base 5, Figs. 1 and 2 (not shown), and support units which can be separated from each other and from the base, each of the units having a number of arm-like supports for the parts. Each unit has coupling means such than on reassembly the units adopt a predetermined position in relation to each other and the supports of different units associate together in distinct groups corresponding to the different clocks. The two units illustrated have bored hubs 8, 12 respectively with stepped end faces which interengage on assembly to locate the units. One unit has three radial supports in the form of undulating wires 9, 9<SP>1</SP>, 9<SP>11</SP> on which parts may be threaded at spaced positions, the ends of the wires then being hooked on to support arms 10, 10<SP>1</SP>, 10<SP>11</SP> on which small brackets of parts may be hung. The second unit has three stiff arms 13, 13<SP>1</SP>, 13<SP>11</SP> with apertured plate like portions 14, 14<SP>1</SP>, 14<SP>11</SP> in which parts having spindles may be lodged. A hook at the end of each arm receives a complete balance wheel which rests on a loop of the arm, the balances being further retained by spring wires 14, 14<SP>1</SP>, 14<SP>11</SP> which snap into the ends of the arms.
Patent GB-205876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in motor cars, motor cycles and other selfpropelled vehicles and velocipedes
IPC: B60K17/24
Filed: 1922-07-25
Abstract: 205,876. Hall, S. July 25, 1922. Axles and axle structures.-Spring devices of the kind described in Specifications 19460/95 and 13919/97, [both in Class 136, Velocipedes], 11883/06; and 174,755, [Class 79 (v), Motor vehicles, Steering &c.], are applied to the axles of motor-vehicles and velocipedes having a " live " axle drive. The axle casing may be in one piece but preferably comprises a central differential housing L and two side extensions A carrying brackets C mounted on the wheel spindles E, through axle-boxes D and the aforesaid spring devices. The usual springs B be. tween the axle and frame are provided. The live axle G is provided with universal or flexible joints G<2>, and the axle casings A are oval-shaped at their outer ends 0 to permit the vertical movements of the wheel-spindles and the shafts G in the casings.
Patent GB-223348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in metal girders
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 1923-08-10
Abstract: 223,348. Dornier-Metallbauten Ges., and Dornier, C. Aug. 10, 1923. Framework. - Relates to metal girders especially for use on aircraft and of the type formed into box shape from one single strip of sheet metal a with flanged apertures c in its side walls. According to the invention, the edges of the sheet metal, which overlap one another considerably on one side, are provided with interengaging flanges g, f, which, as shown, surround side apertures.
Patent GB-201034-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for the hydraulic transmission of power
IPC: F16H41/02
Filed: 1922-07-25
Abstract: 201,034. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Ltd., Sir W. G., and Garratt, E. A. July 25, 1922. Hydraulic transmission of power.- Means for the hydraulic transmission of power for ship propulsion &c. comprises a pump or impeller 3 situated in a constriction 2 of a conduit 1 and a rotor 9. Guide vanes 8, 13 are preferably provided.
Patent GB-988796-A (GB)
Title: A support device
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1962-05-28
Abstract: 988,796. Load carriers. T. H. BOWERS. Aug. 20, 1963 [May 28, 1962], No. 20418/62. Heading A3V. [Also in Division A6] . A support device used as a load carrier or as a golf trainer comprises a leathersheathed metal shoulder member 10 carrying an apertured block 15 through which pass steel wires 21, 22 to form loops 11, 12, which respectively lie across the chest and back through the opposite armpit, and under the armpit on the side of the shoulder member. In the loop 11 the wires 21, 22 are enclosed in sheaths 28, 29 which with blocks 30 form Bowden cables, and the wires are joined to form a loop by an elastic cord or spring passing through a tube also provided with blocks 30 (Fig. 3, not shown). The wires 21, 22 in the loop 12 have loose sheaths 34 and terminate in wire loops 24 secured on a spring clip 25 which carries an adjustable leather strap 26 hooked to a glove 13. The glove 13 has a small ring 35 on the wrist and secured by a gut loop under a leather fillet 36 stitched to the glove.
Patent GB-1181266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clays Used for Pottery and Modelling
Inventor: LEWIS ALAN IVOR
IPC: C04B33/36
Filed: 1967-09-29
Abstract: 1,181,266. Clay composition. A. I. LEWIS. 18 July, 1968 [29 Sept., 1967; 30 April, 1968], Nos. 44522/67 and 20453/68. Heading C3N. A clay composition is composed, in wt. per cent, of: ball clay, 50-80; silica sand, 5-15; synthetic textile fibre, 0À15-6À0; balance water, 15-35. Based on the hardened composition, 2-10% sodium silicate may be added to harden articles of the composition either by adding as a powder to the clay, or by immersing, coating, or brushing dried articles of the composition with sodium silicate solution. Also added may be a colouring agent or powdered fired clay. The fibre may be nylon or polyethylene terephthalate. Articles of the composition may be fired or left unfired. The composition may be modelled about a metal armature or frame and the whole fired. Tiles may be formed of the composition.
Patent GB-426046-A (GB)
Title: An improved frame for holding glass for windows, panels and for analogous purposes
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1933-07-20
Abstract: 426,046. Window frames; glazing. GODIN, A. A., 142, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London. July 20, 1933, No. 20487. [Class 20 (iii)] A glass panel or the like 12 having a resilient edging channel 13, is clamped against the bent flange 3 of a frame member by an inverted channel 14 interposed against a bead or ledge 2 on the outer edge of the frame. The frame is fixed by countersunk screws in an extension 15, or by bolts the heads of which are concealed by beading 6 and packing washers 10, Fig. 3. The channel may have a diagonal cut in its outer side and preferably has an opening to facilitate insertion and removal, and the lip may be cut and pressed into this opening to position the channel.
Patent GB-167487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the expression of vegetable oils from the natural products containing the same
IPC: B30B9/02
Filed: 1921-08-03
Abstract: 167,487. Lobell, W. Aug. 3, 1920, [Convention date]. Fats and fatty oils, extracting by pressure. Oils are extracted from seeds &c. by the pressure of a steam, petrol, or other self-propelled roller over the seeds spread in a layer on a hard-surfaced inclined or perforated platform. In the apparatus shown, the seeds 9 are supported on a. steel platform 1 resting on a masonry bed 2, and the oil pressed out by the roller 12 flows into side channels 3 and through spouts 5 to launders 6 and reservoirs 11, or through perforations 7 to channels 8 leading to the launders 6. Steel plates 10 may be interposed so that oil-seed cakes. for cutting into slabs are produced.
Patent GB-367706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in glazed frames or sashes
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 1931-07-21
Abstract: 367,706. Window frames. SHROSBREE, A. DE B., Highlands, Cold Ash, near Newbury, Berkshire, and BYSKOU, E. A. R., 8, Midfield Avenue, Barnehurst, Kent. July 21, 1931, No. 20767. [Class 20 (iii).] Sash-bars are joined to sash frames of channel section having inturned edges as described in Specification 349,875, by tapering the grooved ends thereof towards the web sufficiently to allow forcing between the inturned edges 6 of the frames till the grooves are engaged. The sash frames may be made in two parts which are joined by insets 13 engaging the meeting ends, or they may be made in four parts joined at the corners by mitred ends and tongues, as described in Specification 349,875.
Patent GB-1079242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to distance measuring apparatus
Inventor: ROWLES JOHN BRIAN
IPC: G01S15/14
Filed: 1964-05-20
Abstract: 1,079,242. Echo-sounding. MINISTER OF TECHNOLOGY. May 17, 1965 [May 20, 1964], No. 20790/64. Heading H4D. In a pulse-echo ranging system, a quantity proportional to the echo-time is derived for each transmitted and received pulse and the largest quantity derived for a given number of successive echo-time measurements is stored to provide an indication of the target range, thereby eliminating disturbances of the measurement due to reflecting objects whose ranges are less than that of the target. In an embodiment for providing a digital measurement of the depth of a river, e.g. for determining the timevarying profile of silt on the river bed, acoustic pulses having a carrier frequency of 1 Mc/s. and a repetition frequency of 200 c/s. are transmitted and received by a transducer 1 in pulse trains of 2¢ seconds duration separated by a ¢-second interval. The echo-time for each pulse is determined by passing clock pulses to a counter 7 through a gate 5. The number in counter 7 and the number in a store 10 are compared by a digital comparator 11 after each count, and if the number in counter 7 exceeds that in the store 10 it is substituted for the number in the store. The counter 7 is reset to zero after each comparison. The number in store 10 at the end of a 2¢ second pulse train corresponds to the greatest depth recorded during the train, and ensures that lower values corresponding to reflections from weed, fish and the like are ignored. In the ¢-second following a pulse train, the number in store 10 may be read out to a computer. The clock pulse frequency is such that the read-out number gives the depth directly in units of 1/10 of an inch for a water temperature of 45‹ F. If the number in counter 7 reaches a value greater than that corresponding to the maximum depth for which the gauge is designed, e.g. due to non-reception of an echo pulse which would normally close gate 5, transfer of the counter number to store 10 is inhibited. The pulse trains may be produced by transmitting pulses as trains, or by transmitting pulses continuously and gating the receiving circuits. The invention may be applied to a multiplexing system for cyclically connecting each of an array of transducers to the transmitting/ receiving apparatus so as to read out the depth recorded by each transducer in turn.
Patent GB-341030-A (GB)
Title: Means for controlling the actions of the springs of a motor car or vehicle according to the road or surface on which the car or vehicle is travelling
IPC: F16F9/50
Filed: 1929-07-06
Abstract: 341,030. Hydraulic shock-absorbers. HUDLASS, F. W., 31, Park Drive, East. Sheen, and BOWER, J. G., 26A, Harrington Road, South Kensington, both in London. July 6, 1929, No. 20860. [Class 108 (iii).] Hydraulic dampers on vehicles are adjusted by the driver through hydraulic transmission apparatus in which a floating valve associated with the damper is controlled as to its operative position solely by the pressure of oil supplied from a pump so as to vary the area of the passages through which the flow of liquid in the apparatus takes place. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, a cylinder 1 is connected by the pivot 5 to the axle and the piston 12, 14 is connected by the piston rod 7 and the pivot 9 to the vehicle frame. The part 12 of the piston is hollow and forms a cylinder in which the floating valve 17 may be adjusted, the two parts 14 of the piston being stepped. Flow of liquid between the two parts of the cylinder 1 takes place through ports 16 in the piston 12 and an annular recess 18 in the valve 17, the area of the ports being regulated by vertical adjustment of the valve, which is forced upwards by a spring 23 and downwards by fluid pressure supplied through the passage 11 in the piston rod from a pump 20, Fig. 7. The pump 20 is associated with a reservoir 19 and the pump piston 22 may be screwed downwards as required by hand. The cylinder may be arranged horizontally and operated through angle levers. In a modification the regulating valve described above is arranged in a fixed partition in a rotary or oscillating type of vibration damper. In a further modification the valve connects the lower ends of two cylinders having pistons worked up and down from a two-armed rocking lever.
Patent GB-1061921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to clips
Inventor: FROGLEY ALFRED ANTHONY
IPC: A41F11/02
Filed: 1962-05-30
Abstract: 1,061,921. Suspender fasteners. AFROY Ltd. Aug. 29, 1963 [May 30, 1962], No. 20904/ 62. Heading E2B. A clip e.g. a suspender, for securing the edge of a piece of material to another part comprises an apertured frame 18 and a toggle comprising a lever 12 pivoted to frame 18 and pivoted or connected to a gripping member 13 which in the gripping position lies generally flat within the aperture in frame 18 and grips the material between itself and the frame. The toggle may be held in the flat gripping position by a projection 31 engaging frame 18. The two members 12, 13 can be formed as a single moulding which may be grooved as shown at 14 to make the connection flexible. Alternatively members 12, 13 may be formed of one piece of rubber having two sections of reinforcement spaced apart. In a further form the members 12, 13 are formed with co-operating hinge parts.
Patent GB-999741-A (GB)
Title: Rotary chipping machines
Inventor: WRIGHT EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 1963-05-24
Abstract: 999,741. Slicing and chipping potatoes &c. PEERLESS & ERICSSON Ltd. April 3, 1964 [May 24, 1963], No. 20936/63. Heading A4C. A machine for slicing or chipping potatoes or other vegetables comprises a hollow casing 10 having therein a rotor 20 which urges potatoes 25 fed to the casing 10 round the inner wall of the latter to be cut by a slicer knife 30 mounted in a holder 29 adjustably securable to the casing, a removable block 31 forming a buffer between the holder 29 and casing 10 and determining the secured position of the holder 29 whereby the slice thickness may be determined by selective fitment of a block 31 of desired thickness. The holder 29 is pivotally connected by a shaft 28 to the casing 10 and is releasably secured by a pivotted bolt 35 and nut 37 engaged in bifurcations 38. When the block 31 is mounted on the casing it serves as an abutment for a bolt head 40<SP>1</SP> to limit rotation of the holder 29. Abutment pads may be provided on the rear of the blocks. In an alternative arrangement the blocks 31 are detachably carried by the holder 29. Several blocks 31 are optionally provided with variously spaced slitting knives 32, 32<SP>1</SP> which co-operate with the slicer knife 30 to produce chips. Potatoes are fed to the interior 19 of the casing 10 from a hopper 14 provided with a cam operated 15, 17 agitator plate 16 and are held against the casing inner walls by V- section involente shaped parts 22. The pivot shaft 28 is provided with a cam which operates a switch to cut off the rotor drive motor 44 when the holder 29 is moved from the closed position.