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Patent GB-1201592-A (GB)
Title: Sorting installation
IPC: B65G47/84
Filed: 1969-01-10
Abstract: 1,201,592. Endless conveyers. FROMME FORDERANLAGEN G.m.b.H. 10 Jan., 1969 [17 Jan., 1968; 3 Aug., 1968], No. 1626/69. Heading B8A. Parcel goods and the like are selectively transferred from an endless conveyer belt 3 on to endless conveyer belts 24a, 24b, 24c by a plurality of deflecting pins 21 moving along an endless path and guided across the path of the parcels at the appropriate transfer stations. The pins 21, which are telescopic, are each slidably mounted on a cross-bar 19 extending between endless chains 6, 7, and have one end 21d adjacent the conveyer belt 3 and the opposite end in engagement with guide rails 22. The rails comprise a single track 22m along the upper run of the chains 6, 7, which divides into tracks 221, 22r prior to the chains 6, 7 passing round end sprockets 10, 11 and continue along the lower run of the chains on both sides of the conveyer belt 3 before converging to a single track prior to the end sprockets 8, 9. Cross-over tracks 22z are arranged between the tracks 22l, 22r adjacent the transfer stations. The installation being such that an operator feeds the destination of parcels 27 into an electronic control installation 28 to control a switch 23m situated at the junction of the tracks 221, 22r to deflect the deflecting pins 21 to that track 22r, 221 which is on the opposite side of the conveyer 3 to the desired conveyer 24a, 24b, 24c. A further switch 23r, 23d at the junction of the cross-over track 22z and the tracks 22r, 221 corresponding to the desired conveyer 24a, 24b, 24c is then actuated to deflect the pins 21 across the path of the parcel and transfer the same on to the desired conveyer, 24a, 24b, 24c. The conveyer belt 3 and the chains 6, 7 are driven in synchronism and the belt 3 carries a toothed strip 3a which engages toothed rims 4a, 5a on the end rollers 4, 5.
Patent GB-1133322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to exhaust steam condensing plants
IPC: F28B9/08
Filed: 1966-01-13
Abstract: 1,133,322. Surface condensers. BROWN, BOVERI & CO. Ltd. 13 Jan., 1966 [15 Jan., 1965], No. 1643/66. Heading F4S. [Also in Division B1] An exhaust steam condensing and de-aerating plant comprises spaced-apart tube bundles 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, 2<SP>11</SP>, in which the tubes extend between end plates 11, the shape of each bundle defining an interior space 8 within the bundle, the bundles being separated by flow ducts 4, 4<SP>1</SP>, 4<SP>11</SP> of dimensions comparable in magnitude to the bundles 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, 2<SP>11</SP>. Steam flowing in the ducts 4, 4<SP>1</SP>, 4<SP>11</SP> is drawn through the bundles by an extractor (not shown) for the non-condensable gases and uncondensed steam connected to a cooler 9 located within the hollow interior of the tube bundles 2, 2<SP>1</SP>, 2<SP>11</SP>. The bundles 2, 2<SP>1</SP> ,  2<SP>11</SP> are so shaped as to present a decreasing width of flow duct 4, 4<SP>1</SP>, 4<SP>11</SP> in the direction of flow of the steam. De-aeration is achieved by means of a de-aerator located in the cooler 9. Fig. 2 (not shown), in the form of a perforate plate (13) or a cascade de-aerator, Fig. 3 (not shown).
Patent GB-194854-A (GB)
Title: Improved system and means for electric lighting on motor road vehicles
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 1922-01-19
Abstract: 194,854. Wilkinson, W. T., and Tilley, R. Jan. 19, 1922. Lighting, systems of.-A lighting system for motor cars comprises two forwardly projecting headlamps 21, 24, Fig. 6, an auxiliary lamp 23 on the " off-side " of the vehicle adapted to project rearwardly and switching means adapted to dim the " near-side " headlamp, extinguish the forwardly projecting " off-side " headlamp and energize the rearwardly projecting lamp and finally to energize both headlamps in a dimmed condition. In a modification shown in Fig. 12, the lamp 23 is dispensed with and the " offside " headlamp 24 is extinguished, rotated practically through 180‹ and finally energized, while the " near-side " lamp is being dimmed.
Patent GB-413975-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in ties for personal wear
IPC: A41D25/16
Filed: 1934-01-17
Abstract: 413,975. Neckties. FALBER, M. W., 63, North Street, Portslade, Sussex. Jan. 17, 1934, No. 1665. [Class 141.] A necktie formed with wide and narrow end pieces A, B, cut on the true bias, is provided with an interlining G of uniform width cut one-third on the straight and two-thirds on the true bias and stitched to the longitudinal seam I with the bias-cut portion in the wider end of the tie, and with a loose face lining F, also cut on the true bias, to make contact with the interlining G, the face lining F being entirely free from the body material of the tie. The ends of both end pieces A, B, are lined with silk or other fabric C, D, cut on the true bias, to form pockets to receive the ends of the face lining F.
Patent GB-643765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to emulsions of saturated fatty acids
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1948-01-20
Abstract: An emulsion comprises a saturated fatty acid containing 12 to 24 carbon atoms, e.g. stearic acid, coconut oil acids and hydrogenated fish oil acids, a fatty acid ester of a polyethylene glycol, the glycol having a molecular weight between 600 and 4000, and, say, at least 40 per cent water.  The ester may be the mono- or di-ester or a mixture of these of the same or different molecular weight glycols or mixtures thereof with acids such as caproic, caprylic, nonylic, capric, undecylic, lauric, myristic, palmitic, oleic, ricinoleic, stearic, behenic or mixtures thereof, and 8-35 per cent of the ester may be used based on the combined weight of ester and saturated fatty acid.  The emulsion may be prepared (1) by mixing the molten or solid saturated fatty acid with an aqueous solution of the ester heated to, say, 40-100 DEG  C., (2) by mixing the ester with the molten fatty acid and adding the melt to water, or (3) by slowly adding an aqueous solution of the ester to the molten fatty acid.  The resulting concentrated emulsions may be further diluted, e.g. with water at 50 DEG  C. Specification 380,431 is referred to.
Patent GB-485307-A (GB)
Title: New or improved apparatus for cooking fish, chipped potatoes and the like
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 1937-01-22
Abstract: 485,307. Cooking-apparatus. PROCTER, E. W., and PROCTER, E. A. Jan. 22, 1937, No. 1883. [Class 28 (i)] Apparatus for cooking food, e.g. fish or chipped potatoes, comprises a fixed tube b on which rotates a cage comprising end plates d and substantially radial division plates d<1>, the compartments e so formed being charged with the food at g<1> and traversed through the cooking-medium in the vessel a, the discharge of the compartments being effected through an opening b<1> in the tube b which contains a discharge conveyer h. The food is retained in the compartments by a perforated false bottom f, and a cover plate g. The plates d, d<1> are perforated to permit draining of the food before it is placed upon the conveyer band. The cage is driven intermittently by a cam-operated pawl and ratchet device. To permit adjust. ment of the timing of the intermittent movement, two or more cams, adjustable in position on the cam shaft, or a single cam member having steps of different shapes, may be provided, and the speed of the cam shaft may be variable. The conveyer h is driven by a gear connection with an annular wheel rotating with the cage. The cooking-medium may be under thermostatic control. Two or more cages, revoluble at different speeds may be arranged on the tube b, to discharge through the same opening b<1> or through separate openings with different angular dispositions, on to the same or separate conveyer bands. Means are provided which withdraws the cooking-medium continuously from the lower part of the vessel a, and filters it before passing it back into the vessel. Particles of food are thus removed. Floating debris is removed by a basket which is placed in one of the compartments e on the descending side, and removed therefrom on the ascending side. An. opening in the plate g is connected to a fan for drawing off fumes, and means are provided for maintaining automatically the level of the cooking-medium.
Patent GB-121032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turnbuckles.
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 1918-02-05
Abstract: 121,032. Saunders, Ltd., S. E., and Woodford, W. G. Feb. 5, 1918. Wire-stainers. - A locking-device for for aeroplane and like stay-wire strainers, comprising a screwed sleeve engaging right and left handed screwed rods, consists of a U-shaped sheet-metal clip d pivoted at e to the sleeve a and adapted to embrace the eye f of one of the screwed rods b. The locking-member is cut away near the pivot to allow it to be turned into the position shown in dotted lines, so that it may be employed in rotating the sleeve. In a modification, the locking-member may be bent to stream-line form and may be duplicated to engage both screwed rods.
Patent GB-104677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ordnance Breech Mechanism.
Inventor: ASBURY DORSEY FROST
IPC: F41A5/32
Filed: 1917-02-12
Abstract: 104,677. Asbury, D. F. Feb. 14, 1916, [Convention date]. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to mechanism of the screw type having, in addition to means for moving the breech mechanism, a motor for moving the breech screw towards the locked position. The invention consists in providing a locking motor acting directly on the screw in such manner that the breech block can move in advance of the motor towards the locked position. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 applied to breech mechanism fitted with a lever 12, crank-shaft 10, and cross-head 11 for actuating the breech by hand as described in Specification 6739/12, and a fluid-pressure piston-and-cylinder device 16, 15, pivotally connected to the carrier C and gun A, for swinging the carrier to the closed position as described in Specifications 14301/14 and 5461/15. The usual roller 14 and cam 13 are provided to translate the swinging energy of the carrier into breech-screw locking energy. According to the present invention, a cylinder E mounted on the carrier is connected through a pipe 27 with a valve casing 19 fast with the cylinder 15 and connected thereto by a passage 18. The meeting between the valve casing 19 and the pipe 27, which occurs, as shown in Fig. 3, just before the carrier reaches its closed position, causes a valve 20 to be pushed inwards against the action of a spring 21 to open communication between the cylinder 15 and the cylinder E by way of ports 23, and thereby move the piston 28, which bears by means of a resilient member 31 against the cross-head 11. Exhaust from the cylinder E takes place through a port 33. Owing to the loose connexion between the member 31 and the cross-head 11, the breech-screw may be locked by hand without affecting the motor E, and, alternatively, if the screw is being rotated by the camdevice, 14, 13 under the influence of the momentum of the carrier, the motor piston will follow up the movement of the cross-head, being ready to act when this momentum is exhausted.
Patent GB-1129452-A (GB)
Title: Light projecting apparatus
IPC: G09F19/18
Filed: 1965-01-18
Abstract: 1,129,452. Optical apparatus. J.A. KEY. Dec. 23, 1965 [Jan. 18, 1965], No. 2121/65. Heading G2J. [Also in Division G5] An apparatus for projecting images or light patterns on a screen comprises a point source of light or means for directing a parallel beam of light towards a mirror which reflects light on to a screen, the mirror being continually flexed by forces, applied either directly or indirectly via its frame, to continually move or change the shape of the image or pattern on the screen. The mirror may have a shaped reflecting surface to define an image and be mounted on springs or in a rubber diaphragm so as to be flexed by one or more reciprocating rods or pistons, by expanding or contacting the diaphragm or by electromagnets.
Patent GB-802747-A (GB)
Title: Method of packaging
IPC: B65B53/04
Filed: 1956-01-23
Abstract: 802,747. Packaging. UNION CARBIDE & CARBON CORPORATION. Jan. 23, 1956 [Feb. 4, 1955], No. 2137/56. Class 94(1). Articles of foodstuffs, such as meat and poultry, are packaged by enclosing them in a sealed bag formed from a seamless polyethylene tube produced by the method described in Specification 801,256 [Group IV(a)], and suddenly subjecting the package to a temperature exceeding 100‹C., e.g., by immersing it in a heated liquid, so that the polyethylene film from which the bag is formed shrinks into close contact with the packaged article. The temperature to which the package is subjected is preferably in the range 102‹C.-108‹C. The bag may be evacuated before it is sealed.
Patent GB-635324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in automatic weft replenishing mechanism for looms for weaving
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1948-01-24
Abstract: 635,324. Automatic cop changing in looms. AUTOMATIC LOOMS & ACCESSORIES, Ltd., and BLACKHURST, E. H. Jan. 24, 1948, No. 2194. Drawings to Specification. [Class 142 (iii)] In the mechanism described in Specification 234,398, [Class 142 (iii)], the pin m, which actuates the transfer hammer, is made of cast iron so that it will break if a cop jams.. The end of the pin is eccentric so that its position relative to the hammer can be adjusted by turning it ; both ends may be made eccentric in relation to the middle so that either end can be used to actuate the hammer.
Patent GB-1137665-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic material
IPC: G03G5/07
Filed: 1966-01-17
Abstract: 1,137,665. Epoxy resins &c. RANK XEROX Ltd. 17 Jan., 1966 [18 Jan., 1965], No. 2200/66. Heading C3B. [Also in Division H1]  The Specification discloses charge transfer complexes of a Lewis acid and a resin having the formula wherein X and Y are H, or alkyl, the total number of C atoms in X and Y being up to 12, and n is at least 2. In specific embodiments a phenoxy resin made by the reaction of epichlorohydrin with bisphenol A is used together with 2,4,7 - trinitrofluorenone, 2,3 - dichloro- 1,4 - naphthaquinone or benzanthracene- 7,12-dione. Brilliant green may be added as a sensitizing dyestuff. Numerous examples of reactants for forming the resin and Lewis acids both of the inorganic and organic types are given. An electrophotographic plate may be made by coating the material on an Al foil or by forming a self-supporting transparent layer of the material.
Patent GB-1191613-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic Tappet Assembly.
IPC: F01L1/245
Filed: 1969-01-15
Abstract: 1,191,613. Cam followers. FORD MOTOR CO. Ltd. 15 Jan., 1969 [19 Jan., 1968], No. 2291/69. Heading F2K. In an hydraulic tappet assembly comprising an inner plunger 20 slidably mounted in an outer cylinder 10, a spring 48 biasing the plunger 20 and cylinder 10 apart, a low pressure fluid chamber 28 to which fluid is fed through apertures 38, 34, a fluid chamber 32 defined between the plunger 20 and cylinder 12, and a spring- pressed ball valve 42 adapted to co-operate with apertures 30, 50 in the plunger 20 and a spring retainer 46 respectively, the ball valve 42 has a predetermined mass such that below a predetermined frequency of oscillation of the cylinder 10 it moves between flow blocking and unblocking positions in response to the fluid pressure differential between the chambers 28, 32, and above the predetermined frequency of oscillation the ball valve 42 reciprocates so that it alternately blocks apertures 30, 50 in response to acceleration of the cylinder 12 and in response to the inertia of the ball valve 42. In a modification, an inverted cup-shaped plunger 20<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 1a houses a spring 90, and a source of low pressure fluid is supplied to a port 78 through an annular channel 76. In another modification, a shuttle valve 51, Fig. 2, consisting of a pair of conically shaped valve members 52, 54 is employed. Fig. 2a shows an arrangement similar to that shown in Fig. 1a but employing a shuttle valve 51<SP>1</SP>. In a further modification, two ball valves 61, 62, Fig. 3, are employed, the balls being of different sizes. Fig. 3a shows an arrangement similar to those shown in Figs. la and 2a but employing two ball valves 61<SP>1</SP>, 62<SP>1</SP>.
Patent GB-1479521-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of coal into hydrocarbons
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 1975-01-20
Abstract: 1479521 Converting coal and water into hydrocarbons WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP 20 Jan 1975 [29 Jan 1974] 2385/75 Heading C5E A method for converting coal and water into hydrocarbons, e.g. methane, comprises: (a) processing, e.g. pulverizing, the coal to facilitate reaction with hydrogen, (b) converting the water into H 2  and O 2  separately from the coal, (c) reacting part of the H 2  with the coal to produce at least a first hydrocarbon, (d) reacting the O 2  with the residue of the coal produced in step (c) to produce CO and (e) reacting the CO with the H 2  to produce additional hydrocarbons. A nuclear reactor provides heat to react the H 2  with the coal and to produce the H 2  and O 2  either thermally or by electrolysis.
Patent GB-903740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in belt driving devices
IPC: B65G23/08
Filed: 1961-01-20
Abstract: 903,740. Mounting electric motors. HOLOFLITE INTERNATIONAL Inc. Jan. 20 1961 [Oct. 3, 1960], No. 2387/61. Class 35. [Also in Groups XXIV and XXX] A driving roller 10 for a conveyer belt 18 is driven by a motor 25 through a variable-speed belt drive 190, a lay shaft 126, a belt drive 166, and gearing 54, 72, 74, and an internally-toothed gear 86 rigid with a housing 24 secured to the drum 10. The motor housing is mounted by bearings 24, 44, in the drum 10, and is rigidly connected by a spigot 27 with a housing 172 which is fixed relative to the roller 10. The other end of roller 10 is journalled on a similar housing 160. The housings 160, 172 are secured by respective clamps 170, 192, to pivots 171, 193, rigid with the framework 31 of the conveyer. The motor shaft 41 carries a fan 96. In a modification, the lay-shaft 126 in stead of being mounted in a member 168 rigid with the housings 160, 172, as shown, carries an idler roller. In the modified construction there is a further train of gears within the housing 24; also an adjustable sheave 175 of the variable speed belt drive is moved by means of a simple screw and nut mechanism. A brake may be provided for the lay-shaft. Overheating of the interior of the roller 10 may operate a thermal out-out for the motor 25.
Patent GB-159866-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing cyanamide from calcium cyanamide
IPC: C01C3/16
Filed: 1921-01-18
Abstract: Solutions of cyanamide containing little dicyandiamide are obtained by adding calcium cyanamide in portions to water and continuously supplying carbon dioxide as described in Specification 151,583, and so regulating the supply of the calcium cyanamide and carbonic acid that the alkalinity of the solution does not exceed 0.5 normal. Limited cooling may be employed, but the temperature should be not less than 30 DEG  C.
Patent GB-102848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wind Screens for Road Vehicles, particularly applicable to Side Cars.
Inventor: BOYCE WALTER ERNEST
IPC: B62K27/16
Filed: 1916-02-19
Abstract: 102,848. Boyce, W. E. Feb. 19, 1916. Wind-screens, particularly applicable to cycle side-cars. A screen c of flexible material is detachably mounted on two side rods a<3>, one edge c<1> being folded over one rod and fastened, and the other edge c<4> being folded over the other rod and adjustably fastened by buckles or the like e. The upper ends of the rods a<3> are formed with eyes a<4> to receive a transverse rod d adapted to be passed through a loop c' at the upper edge of the screen. Fig. 2 shows the screen detacked from its supports. A side screen h, with its edge looped over a rod h<1>, may be permanently or detachably secured to the main screen. The rods a' may be formed, as shown in Fig. 1, with horizontal extensions a<2> held in place by hooks f, and with vertical extensions a<1> adapted to fit into sockets b on the sides of the car, such as are provided in connexion with the hood described in Specification 1811/15.
Patent GB-1022672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in diverter valve conduit
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 1963-01-21
Abstract: 1,022,672. Junction-pieces. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Jan. 21, 1963 [Jan. 26, 1962], No. 2547/63. Heading F2G. A conduit is formed from an outwardlyextending elbow portion secured over an aperture 22 in a straight conduit portion 24, the elbow portion comprising first and second oppositely curved, elbow shells 30, 32 engaging opposed peripheral portions of the conduit portion 24 and each other, and a pair of flat generally triangular members 37, 38 (not shown). The members 37, 38 are spaced apart and abut the elbow shells 30, 32 and the conduit portion along a side of the aperture 22. In the construction shown, the bight 30 of the first elbow shell 31 has a greater radius of curvature than the bight 35 of the second shell 32. Baffles 46, 50 are pivoted about bearings formed in the triangular members 37, 38, the baffles being circular and oval in plan, respectively (Figs. 9, 10, not shown). The surfaces of the baffles may be contoured to give any desired flow through the conduit as when the conduit is incorporated in an aircraft to deflect gases for vertical take-off.
Patent GB-397532-A (GB)
Title: An improved process for making ammonium sulphate niturate
IPC: C05C1/00
Filed: 1932-01-28
Abstract: In the production of ammonium sulphate nitrate by introducing ammonia into a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids with utilization of the heat of reaction for evaporation of water, the neutralization is effected under a pressure which is such that evaporation cannot occur, said evaporation being carried out in a separate part of the apparatus which is subjected to a pressure lower than that in the neutralization space.  According to an example, a mixture of 78 per cent sulphuric acid and 50 per cent nitric acid, diluted with a large quantity of circulating salt liquor, is supplied at the top of a reaction vessel, into which gaseous ammonia is forced at the base. The salt lye passes to an outer vessel, surrounding the reaction chamber, in which the water is evaporated.  If the pressure in the evaporator is 1 atmosphere, a pressure of about 1,3 atmospheres is employed for the neutralization.  A quantity of salt liquor amounting to about seven times the capacity of the evaporator is kept in circulation. Specification 367,660 is referred to.
Patent GB-607933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to upholstered furniture and other covered articles
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 1947-01-28
Abstract: 607,933. Securing upholstery. BENMAX, S. Jan. 28, 1947, No. 2649. Addition to 586,058. [Class 52(iv)] In the application of fabric or other upholstery material to a furniture frame by means of stamped-out teeth as described in the parent Specification the teeth are arranged or constructed so that two pieces of covering material are secured by the teeth when one piece is applied in a direction opposite to that of the other piece. As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the teeth 13 are bent intermediately between the root and the tip so that one piece 14a of covering material is pierced and is drawn to the root of the teeth while the other piece 15 is pierced and is drawn to the bent portion 13b of the teeth after which the teeth are pressed into the plane of the frame member as shown in Fig. 5. In a modification a series of teeth formed as in the parent Specification are arranged so that some teeth 13<1> point in one direction while other teeth 13" point in the opposite direction. The inner covering material is pierced by all the teeth and held by some of the teeth such as 13<1> while the outer covering is pierced and held by the other teeth such as 13".