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Patent GB-1039309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cable connectors and the like
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1964-04-21
Abstract: 1,039,309. Cable connectors. J. W. HUNTER. July 2,1965 [April 21,1964],No. 16398/64. Heading D1T. A cable connector, shown in cross-section in Fig. 3, has a central opening 11, two parallel bores 12, 14 at one end extending to the opening 11, two parallel bores 12,13 at the other end extending to the opening 11, the bores 13,14 being offset relatively to each other, and means for clamping the cables 17, 18 in the configuration shown. The means for clamping the cables 17, 18 in position may be threaded apertures extending from the front and back faces of the connector and into the bores 12, the threaded apertures containing grub screws. The deflection of the cables 17 and 18 as they pass across the central opening 11 also serves to resist withdrawal of the cables and this may be accentuated by inserting a plug (not shown) between the two cables 13, 18 in the opening 11. The plug may be in the form of a tapered bolt. The bore 19 permits the attachment of brackets or the like for suspending the connector from a rail or track, and for suspending articles from the block.
Patent GB-515486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to railway point and signal rodding and the like
IPC: B61L7/02
Filed: 1938-06-01
Abstract: 515,486. Rod joints. ROBERTS, W. S., and RAILWAY SIGNAL CO., Ltd. June 1, 1938, No. 16400. [Class 99 (i)] [Also in Groups X, XXII and XXV] A rod joint particularly for rods of railway points or signals is formed by resting the ends of channel-section within one another and securing by a transverse bolt or bolts 7. projections 5 on one rod engaging recesses or openings in the other. The projections may be on flanges of the inner rod engaging notches in the edge of the outer rod. A similar connection may be used for securing a channelled lug to a channelled rod. Specification 220,136 [Class 99 (i)] is referred to.
Patent GB-559666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to control systems for vapour-electric discharge devices
IPC: H02M1/02
Filed: 1942-11-20
Abstract: 559,666. Converting. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL CO. Nov. 20, 1942, No. 16431. Convention date, Nov. 26, 1941. [Class 38 (ii)] In a polyphase converter comprising valves 15 of the immersion igniter type wherein the ignition electrodes 18 are fed from independent secondary windings on a transformer 20 through a wavedistorting network 22, 23, 24 and through asymmetric conducting devices 25, 26, anode shields or transfer electrodes 17 are energized from the same network through connections which byepass the devices 25 so that as the arc is picked up by an anode shield, the corresponding ignition electrode is relieved of current.
Patent GB-236224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of electrical insulating material and the like
IPC: C08L1/02
Filed: 1925-06-25
Abstract: For use in impregnating fibrous materials, montan or carnauba wax or a mixture of these is mixed with small quantities of resins or their salts, esters, or derivatives, of metal salts of fatty acids, or of salts, esters, or derivatives of hard waxes.  In an example, carnauba wax hardened with cumarone resin is used for impregnating cardboard.
Patent GB-476607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric split-conductor protective arrangements
IPC: H02H7/26
Filed: 1936-06-13
Abstract: 476,607. Protective cut-out systems. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd., and MATHEWS, P. June 13, 1936, No. 16560. [Class 38 (v)] In order to prevent operation of a splitconductor protective system under throughfault conditions, while enabling, in the event of a fault near one end (say at X) a high degree of sensitivity to be obtained at the remote end, reactance-type current-transformers at each end of the circuit or section are provided with two-part cores 1A, 1B in which opposing fluxes are developed by the splits-current, and which are oppositely magnetized by an auxiliary stabilizing winding 8A, 8B energized by auxiliary transformers 6A, 6B, in accordance with the total current in the splits. With increasing through-current, the necessary difference-current increases proportionally, or more rapidly than proportionally, to the through-current. To maintain a voltage on primaries 2B sufficient to secure operation at the A end, each section of core 1 is shunted magnetically by a further core magnetized only by the split-current, this arrangement being included in both reactance-type transformers.
Patent GB-871756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the treatment of catalytic reformates
IPC: C10G59/02
Filed: 1958-05-23
Abstract: A catalytic reformate is separated into a lower- and a higher-boiling fraction, and the latter is contacted at 840-1075 DEG F. with a dehydrogenation and dehydrocyclisation catalyst and recombined with the lower-boiling reformate fraction which may also have been contacted at 840-1075 DEG F. with a dehydrogenation and dehydrocyclisation catalyst.  A heavy naphtha having an I.B.P. of 70-100 DEG C. and a F.B.P. of 150-200 DEG C. is reformed over a catalyst containing 0.1-10% platinum and 0.1-8% fluorine and/or chlorine on alumina at 600-1200 DEG F., 50-1000 p.s.i., 0.5-10 vol./vol./hr. in the presence of 0.5-15 mols of hydrogen per mol of hydrocarbon.  The product is separated with a cut point in the range 80-130 DEG C. and the higher-boiling fraction contacted with a chromia-alumina catalyst containing 5-25% of chromia and a smaller quantity of promoters in the range 0.1-10%, which may be rare earths, bismuth, boron, germanium, nickel, manganese, iron or beryllium in combination with an alkali metal or a spinel.  Suitable conditions are up to 50 p.s.i.g. and 0.1-1 vol./vol./hr. in the absence of hydrogen.  If desired the lower-boiling fraction is similarly treated.  The product preferably has a volatility of 40-60% volume recovered at 100 DEG C. and an octane number (research clear) of at least 90.
Patent GB-330393-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for raising and lowering the frames of agricultural implements
IPC: A01B63/16
Filed: 1929-05-30
Abstract: 330,393. Martin's Cultivator Co., Ltd., and Martin, W. E. May 30, 1929. Adjusting and lifting parts.-In agricultural implements provided with travelling wheels a mounted on a cranked axle b adapted to be partially rotated for lifting purposes by the engagement of a rack or racks o with pins or teeth n on the wheels a, and with a hand-operated lever s for putting the racks into operation, a lever arm d fixed on the axle, and a notched bar e pivoted on the lever arm d and adapted to slide upon and engage with a pin or rod r on the frame and to be released from the pin by the hand-operated lever s, the hand-operated lever s is so constructed and arranged that when moved in one direction it raises the notched bar e and also makes contact, intermediate of its ends, with a pin or roller v upon a casting w mounted on the shaft p carrying the rack or racks o, so that a further movement in the same direction puts the racks into operation. When the frame has been raised by the racks o the notch g in the bar e engages the rod r to hold the frame in its raised position and pins n acting on extensions o<1> of the racks throw them out of operation. The frame may be raised to a great height by means of a screw i passing through a fixed nut j and rotatably and slidably connected to a. link h pivotally connected to the lever arm d. It is held at this height by the engagement of a second notch f with the rod r. The screw i is provided with a hand-wheel k and serves also to regulate the depth of work by limiting the fall of the frame when the spring-controlled and notched bar e is raised. The lever s is pivoted on the rod rand linked to a hand-lever u. It carries a pin q which lifts the bar e when the lever u is moved towards the right. The shaft p may be divided, each part carrying an arm y connected by the spring connection shown to corresponding arms z on the casting w, so that one rack o may move relatively to the other under spring control. The racks are counterbalanced by a weight x', and the lever s is acted upon by a spring 4. Specification 187,890 is referred to.
Patent GB-568686-A (GB)
Title: Safety razor
IPC: B26B21/30
Filed: 1943-10-11
Abstract: 568,686. Safety razors. FRIEL, J. C. Oct. 11, 1943, No. 16639. Convention date, Jan. 7, 1943. [Class 30] A safety razor adapted for use with either an ordinary two-edged blade 18, Fig. 10, or a single-edged blade 17, Fig. 9, having a folded metal back 19, comprises a head 2, Fig. 1, the base 6 of which is provided with end flanges 20, Fig. 6, each of which has an outer recess 22 to receive the end portions 24 of the blade 18 and an inner recess 36 to receive the back 19 of the blade 17. The front edges of the portions 24 engage shoulders 25 and the back edges engage the ends 28 of slots 26 formed by overhanging parts 27 of the flanges 20. Inwardly bent tongues 29 on the flanges form back stops for the back 19 and also, by engaging the shoulders adjacent the parts 24, prevent longitudinal movement of the blades 18. The guard 16 is formed on a plate 9 carrying a hone 8 on which the forward edge of either kind of blade rests and the blade is pressed on to the hone by a cover plate 30 mounted on a rod 31 having a flattened upper surface. The cover is folded on itself and terminates in a resilient part 33 co-operating with the rod to press the cover on to the blade or to hold it raised in an inoperative position. The ends 28, of the slots 26, are wider than the thickness of the blade 18 so that the back edge of the blade is free to rise under the pressure of the cover 30 so that distortion of the blade is prevented. The plate 9 is pivoted centrally to a lever 11 pivoted at 12 to a cross-head 39 in the handle 3. By shaking the razor the hone may be reciprocated beneath the blade, the lever 11 passing through a slot 13 in the handle. To enable the contact of the hone with the blade to be adjusted, the cross-head 39 which is a frictional fit in the handle is connected to a sleeve 43 to which is secured a finger piece 44 by which the cross-head may be moved inwardly or outwardly. The sleeve may contain a stick of abrasive material for dressing the hone.
Patent GB-774895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fire-screens
IPC: A47G5/04
Filed: 1953-06-17
Abstract: 774,895. Firescreens. NOBLE. J. R. Aug. 9, 1954 [June 17, 1953], No. 16661/53. Class 126 A fireplace screen is formed in two curtain sections 12, 13 each of which comprises a series of intermeshed vertical wire spirals hung from a metal rail 15 by rings 4 each attached to the top of every sixth spiral. The rail, which extends along the inside of an inverted channel member 9, is formed with an S bend 16 to allow the inner edges of the sections to either completely meet or overlap. The member 9 forms part of a metal frame which comprises. a base 8 and vertical sides 7 the member being joined to the sides through L-shaped angle-pieces 17 which support, at the ends thereof, the rail 15. The frame has feet 10, 11. Handles 19, each clamped around a sleeve 20 slidably mounted on the rail between a pair of rings 14, are provided for effecting curtain movement. In a modification, the metal frame is eliminated, the rail 15 being incorporated in the fireplace surround. U.S.A. Specification 2,080,708 is referred to.
Patent GB-688709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to book-ends
IPC: A47B65/00
Filed: 1950-07-05
Abstract: 688,709. Book-ends. FOWLER, L. C. June-12. 1951 [July 5, 1950], No. 16745/50. Class 52(i) A book-end comprises a base 1 formed with closely-spaced transverse grooves in which the lower edges of the books 7 engage, and an upstanding end member 2 which may comprise a rod or post. The base may be corrugated as shown or provided with a series of spaced studs or strips, and may increase in width from one end to the other. The post is removable for packing. According to the Provisional Specification a post or wall may be provided at each end of the base.
Patent GB-617192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for drying by heating or for effecting other forms of heat treatment
IPC: F26B3/30
Filed: 1946-06-03
Abstract: 617,192. Tunnel drier. BROCKEN, R. G., and RAY-HEET'ING CO., Ltd. June 3, 1946, No. 16799. [Class 34(ii)] A tunnel drier comprises a number of radiant heating surfaces f, g and d, in the form of non- luminous heater panels fired by low pressure gas, generating infra red rays, whose position is adjusted in relation to the position of the work b<2>. In one embodiment the lower panels g may be pivoted and held in position by struts h.
Patent GB-408468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in emulsifying machines
IPC: B01F25/64
Filed: 1933-06-14
Abstract: 408,468. Centrifugal mixers. MULLER, E. M., 115, Gneisenaustrasse, Bremen, Germany. June 14, 1933, No. 16977. [Class 23.] A multi-stage emulsifier of the centrifugal type has two or more impeller wheels c, the blades of which are made of metal frames covered with wire gauze and anchored in grooves in the plates of the impeller wheels. The partitions l between the stages have nozzles d, and a ring e with slots is placed in the inlet funnel o to divide the flowing material into several intersecting streams. Fluids can be supplied to the materials during mixing by the hollow shaft p, the openings h and the slots or nozzles r. The blades may be of zig-zag form. By using a pumping impeller in the series a low pressure space can be formed in the part m<1> so that additional material can be introduced through the cocks i.
Patent GB-1261465-A (GB)
Title: IMPROVEMENTS IN FIGURED WOVEN FABRICS, e.g. FOR TEXTILE LABELS
IPC: D03D1/00
Filed: 1970-04-09
Abstract: 1,261,465. Woven fabrics. KUNSTWEVERIJ DE HUIFKAR N.V. 9 April, 1970 [18 April, 1969], No. 17015/70. Heading D1K. In a fabric having plain ground weave and woven-in figuring, the warp is formed by groups of warp threads 1..3 and the weft by ground weft threads 4, 5, and figuring weft threads 6, one warp thread 3 of each group forming with portions of figuring weft threads 6 floating below the ground and with ground weft threads 4, 5, a sateen weave, the other wrap threads 1, 2, forming with the ground wefts 4, 5, the plain ground weave. The weaving repeat of the sateen weave between threads 3 and 6 is equal to that of the sateen weave between threads 3 and 4, 5 and each interlacing point 9 between threads 3, 6, lies next to an interlacing point 7, 8, between thread 3 and a ground weft thread 4, 5.
Patent GB-162213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sound boxes for talking machines
IPC: G11B3/50
Filed: 1920-06-24
Abstract: 162,213. Jordan, A. T. June 24, 1920. Diaphragms, mounting. The diaphragm a, instead of being held in the usual manner between two adjustable rubber rings c, is lightly gripped by the rings only at its extreme edge, as shown. The diaphragm is correctly centred before the rings are adjusted by a centring-tool which exactly fits the sound-box opening and has a pin which passes through the. centre hole of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-640017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to caps for typewriter keys
IPC: B41J5/12
Filed: 1947-06-30
Abstract: 640,017. Typewriters &c. VERNON, J. O., and KIRBY, L. T. June 30, 1947, No. 17191. [Class 100 (iv)] A cap for a typewriter key made from resilient synthetic resin comprises an open based body 7 of substantially cylindrical form adapted detachably to receive the key button 1 and an integrally formed closed top 8 disposed below the rim of the cylindrical portion and at least one inwardly directed flange 9 or 11 being provided on the body portion. The closed top 8 is, as shown, domed to afford inherent resiliency but in a modification the top 8 is made of thin flat material and resilience achieved by an air pocket formed between the undersurface of top 8 and the key button. The upper surface of the top 8 may be moulded, printed, or embossed with the required letter, or a disc 10 made of cellulose acetate or like material bearing a printed or embossed symbol, may be detachably fitted below a flange 9. In further modifications the symbol bearing disc may be made from the same material as the cap, viz. polyvinyl chloride, and the closed top 8 thickened so that the cap can fit on a plain disc on the end of a key lever and the cap itself form the key button.
Patent GB-764956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of shoes
IPC: A43B3/14
Filed: 1953-06-22
Abstract: 764,956. Boots &c. BREVITT, Ltd., and ATLAS, A. June 17, 1954 [June 22, 1953], No. 17308/53. Class 17 (2). In making footwear of the Mocassin" or " Sahara sandal type a leather outer sole 1 is moulded under heat and pressure to a cup shaped form with an upturned marginal part 2. An inner member 3 of thinner leather is provided as a lining to the sole, to which is stuck, and is extended above the upturned part 2, to which it is stitched at 5, to form a wall 4 to which an upper 6 is attached as by stitching 7. The inner member 3 may be extended upwards at the heel to form a counter stiffening or at the toe or waist for decorative purposes. The upper edge of the sole 1 may be scalloped, serrated or otherwise decorated. An ordinary heel may be provided or a wedge heel may be inserted either above the lining member 3 or between it and the sole 1. The upper may take any form and alternative materials may be used in place of leather.
Patent GB-125325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuse Switches.
IPC: H01H21/16
Filed: 1918-10-25
Abstract: 125,325. Edison Swan Electric Co., and Shergold, F. Oct. 25, 1918. Fusible cut-outs.-A combined switch and fuse comprises an insulating-block 7 carrying three metal lugs 16, one of which has a bayonet slot 9, Fig. 5, so that the block and the fuse and contacts which it carries may be removably hinged on a pin 15 carried by the member 10 on the base 1 or panel of the switch. The other two lugs are mounted one at each side of the enlargement 11 of the block, and a fuse wire 4 passing through a slot in the enlargement is connected to the two lugs. The free outer lug has hinged to a quickaction blade 5 under the influence of a spring 18 passing round its pivot. The fixed contacts on the base or panel are shown at 2 and 3. Two removable side walls 19 on the base may be used. Where a number of switches, as described, are mounted side by side, the single side wall, as shown, serves to isolate each switch.
Patent GB-747625-A (GB)
Title: Method of casting double socket pipes and a collar and core arbor for use therein
Inventor: ERSKINE NORMAN ALEXANDER WATT
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 1953-06-24
Abstract: 747,625. Cone-bars. McDOWALL, STEVEN & CO., Ltd. Aug. 26, 1954 [June 24, 1953], No. 17447/53. Class 83 (1). A core arbor for use in casting double-socket pipes comprises a tube 5 and a collar at each end thereof, at least one of said collars being detachably mounted on the tube so that the arbor may be dismantled and removed after the pipe has been cast. The detachable collar comprises a tubular body with inturned flanges 7, 8 at the ends. Springs 10 in recesses 9 in the flanges and fixed at one end by screws 13, resiliently grip the tube 5. In a modification, spring-loaded bars hold the collar in position on the arbor tube.
Patent GB-153887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in neutralising oils and fats
IPC: C11B3/06
Filed: 1920-06-28
Abstract: In the removal of free fatty acids from oils and fats by treatment with alkali or alkaline earth as soda or lime, the oil or fat is treated while in solution in a volatile solvent.
Patent GB-248246-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of new cellulose compounds
IPC: C08B15/06
Filed: 1925-07-09
Abstract: 248,246. Lilienfeld, L. May 30, 1925, [Convention date]. Addition to 231,801. Cellulose thiourethanes, and processes for making filaments and films therefrom.- The process for making cellulose thiourethanes described in the parent Specification is modified by using as the starting material any cellulose derivative containing the group CSS, other than cellulose xanthofatty acid etc.; suitable starting materials are cellulose xanthic acid or xanthates, or the products obtained by treating these with oxidizing- agents such as iodine, copper salts, and potassium ferricyanide, or the products of the reaction between the esters of chlorocarbonic acid and cellulose xanthic acids or xanthates, or the esters of cellulose xanthic acids &c. The process is varied only as regards the initial cellulose derivatives; and as in the process of the parent Specification, these are brought to reaction with a compound derived from ammonia in which an alcohol radical is substituted for at least one hydrogen atom and in which at least one hydrogen atom of the ammonia. can be exchanged. In examples, viscose, after neutralization with acetic acid, is treated with aniline, ortho-toluidine, ortho-xylidine, aminophenol or benzylamine; viscose is first precipitated with sodium chloride, and the resulting mass, after separation, treated with an aqueous solution of aniline; to a viscose solution is added a solution of iodine in potassium iodide, and the solid that subsequently separates, is treated with an aqueous solution of aniline; viscose, after neutralization with acetic acid, is treated with potassium ferricyanide, and the mass that separates, is then treated with an aqueous solution of aniline; viscose, after neutralization with acetic acid, is treated with diethyl or dimethyl sulphate, or with ethyl iodide or bromide, and then with aniline, ortho-toluidine, aminophenol or benzylamine; viscose, after neutralization with acetic acid is treated with ethyl chlorocarbonate, and then with aniline, ortho-toluidine, aminophenol or benzylamine. In the above examples, in place of aromatic amines these may be used aliphatic primary or secondary amines or hydroxyamines such as methylamine, ethylamine, amino-ethyl alcohol, &c. The products obtained are soluble in dilute alkali lye, and in some cases in organic solvents such as aqueous pyridine; and the solutions may be worked up into films, artificial threads, layers, coatings, &c. in the manner described in Specifications 231,806 and 248,994.
Patent GB-310227-A (GB)
Title: Toy-boat
IPC: A63H23/04
Filed: 1928-06-18
Abstract: 310,227. Arnold, C. June 18, 1928. Boats.-A toy boat is propelled by a clockwork, outboard motor f that is mounted in a dovetail shaped groove in a plate c pivoted to the stern of the boat, so that the motor can be adjusted angularly relatively to the boat for steering purposes.
Patent GB-1199509-A (GB)
Title: A Stator Winding.
IPC: G04C3/16
Filed: 1968-04-11
Abstract: 1,199,509. Windings for dynamo electric machines. SIEMENS A.G. 11 April, 1968 [12 April, 1967], No. 17712/68. Heading H2A. A coreless stator winding includes a plurality of component windings 21, 22 each including two curved active winding parts 11 joined by two rectilinear end portions 12 to form part of a cylinder. The component windings are nested one within another so that the end portions lie perpendicular to each other to form a complete winding which encloses the rotor magnet. The individual windings may be wound from lacquer coated wire which is baked to form a selfsupporting winding, or alternatively the wires may be wound on an injection moulded plastics frame or enclosed in moulded plastics.
Patent GB-256912-A (GB)
Title: An improvement in umbrellas and sunshades
IPC: A45B25/18
Filed: 1926-07-15
Abstract: 256,912. Nislop, G. S. July 15, 1926. Covers.-The covers of umbrellas and sunshades are made of woven artificial silk fabric rendered waterproof by coating with rubber on the inside. A frill 6 is fastened in a groove where the cover is attached to the stick 1, and at the ends of the struts 3 a small piece 7 of the fabric is passed over the rib.