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Patent GB-418508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in combined land and water vehicles
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 1933-04-20
Abstract: 418,508. Motor vehicles. LA CAILLERIE, U. DE, Secondigny en GÔtines, Deux SÞvres, France. April 20, 1933, No. 11620. Convention date, April 20, 1932. [Class 79 (iii).] A motor vehicle adapted to run on land or water is supported on land on two co-axial driving wheels, and means are provided for automatically shifting the engine &c. relatively to the seat so as to bring the centre of gravity of the vehicle vertically over the line of contact of the wheels with the ground for all weights of passenger and for all changes of gradient. The body 3 is suspended from the axles 16 through springs 25, supports 24, and pivots 23. The seat 35 and back 36 are fixed on arms 30 pivoted at 31 to the body 3, the arms being extended upward beyond the pivots 31 to form two levers 30<a> which bear loosely on sheaves 29 projecting from the axle casings 27. The weight on the seat 35 thus tends to force the axles 16 towards it, and is counterbalanced by springs 33 bearing at one end against rods 32 extending from the casings 27 and at the other end against lugs 34 on the body 3. The engine 7 is supported on wheels 6 riding in elongated frames 5 and drives the differential wheel 15 through bevel wheels 11, 12, 13 and a worm 14. This driving gear is mounted in a casing 17, 19, 19<a> rotatable about a core 20 enclosing the differential, and the engine torque, tending to turn this casing and push the engine forward along the guides 5, is balanced by a tension spring 22 connecting the casing to the body 3. When the vehicle gets on a rising gradient the greater driving torque exerted by the engine extends the spring 22 and the engine moves forward to balance the vehicle about the shafts 16. The steering wheel 37 effects braking of one or the other driving wheel 28 and causes the vehicle to turn in the direction of the braked wheel. Jockey wheels 39, 40 are provided, the wheels 39 being automatically lowered when the vehicle is at rest. The body 3 of the vehicle is of water-proof material rendered water-tight where the axle casings 27 pass through by leather shields and at the radiator opening by a flexible duct 1 which allows of to-and-fro movement of the engine and radiator. The wheels 28 are provided with lateral blades for propulsion in water, and a rudder 38 is fitted.
Patent GB-1183664-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of Higher Ketones, Higher Aldehydes and Higher Alcohols
Inventor: WATTIMENA FREDDY
IPC: B01J23/86
Filed: 1968-03-11
Abstract: 1,183,664. Alcohols, aldehydes and ketones. SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. 11 March, 1968, No. 11709/68. Heading C2C. In a process for the preparation of ketones and/or aldehydes and/or alcohols, a feed comprising at least one non-tertiary aliphatic alcohol is contacted with a catalyst containing copper, chromium and at least two rare earths and/or oxides and/or hydroxides and/or salts of such metals. Specified feeds may contain methanol, ethanol, propanol-1, butanol-1, isobutanol, pentanol-1, isopropanol, butanol-2, pentanol-2 and pentanol-3. In examples, isopropanol is connected inter alia to methyl isobutyl ketone, diisobutyl ketone, methyl isobutyl carbinol and acetone.
Patent GB-1456807-A (GB)
Title: Camera mechanisms
IPC: G03B9/66
Filed: 1975-03-20
Abstract: 1456807 Cameras BALDA-WERKE PHOTOGRAPHISCHE GERATE UND KUNSTSTOFF GmbH & CO KG 20 March 1975 [26 Sept 1974] 11761/75 Heading G2A Rotation of a film feed wheel 21, Fig. 3, rotates a drive transfer ring 8 which in turn indexes a flash cube holder 23, the holder 23 being mounted eccentrically within the ring 8 so that it engages one side of the ring and is spaced from the other side to define a gap 24 through which a flash-firing plunger 13 extends. This arrangement saves space. As shown, in Fig. 1, rotation of ring 8 also cocks a lever 5 by means of cams 6. When the camera release 4 is pressed it pivots a lever 2 which in turn pivots lever 5 free of cam 6. A spring 7 moves lever 5 clockwise so that (a) its end 5a strikes a shutter blade 9 to expose an aperture 30 and (b) a cam 18 on lever 5 strikes a pin 14 on plunger 13 to move the latter upwards through the gap 24 to strike a flash ignition spring 20. As lever 5 completes its clockwise movement it moves free of shutter blade 9, which is then returned to the closed position by a spring 11.
Patent GB-1516490-A (GB)
Title: Bearing
IPC: F16C33/41
Filed: 1977-03-21
Abstract: 1516490 Bearings REGIE NATIONALE DES USINES RENAULT and SOC NOUVELLE DE ROULEMENTS 21 March 1977 [7 April 1976] 11769/77 Heading F2A A rolling bearing comprises an outer race 1, an inner race 2 which is extended radially outwardly at one side by a shoulder to form a fixing flange 3, each race having two raceways, two rows of rolling members 4, 5 rolling on said raceways, and two one-piece cages 6, 7, each cage having the same continuous circular configuration. A method of assembling the bearing comprises the steps of assembling the cage 6 and the row 4 with the inner race, disposing the outer race eccentrically and at an angle to the inner race for the insertion of the row 5, and inserting the cage 7. In an alternative embodiment, the outer race comprises two annular parts (Fig. 14) secured together by riveting, bolting or welding. The raceways 13, 14 are formed in a single shaping operation with the two parts temporarily secured together back-to-back.
Patent GB-118058-A (GB)
IPC: E04B1/21
Abstract: 118,058. Rings, F. C. C. Feb. 12, 1918. Reinforced-concrete girders and beams; reinforced - concrete columns. -In the construction of buildings by means of precast columns, beams, and slabs, the core a of the column is first made and provided with steel plates b at the top and bottom and reinforcing rods c. The core is then erected and rods e are secured on the face by hoops f. The column above is then similarly erected, beams h with angle-plates i are laid on the columns, and bolts are passed through the plates b to connect the columns and beams. The outside of the columns is then covered with concrete which also encloses the plates b, and the floor slabs are laid from beam to beam. Alternatively, the columns may be made complete before erection and be provided with a sinking in the cap for the top plate b and bottom plate of the superposed column, and with bolt holes lined with iron tubes m, and recesses for the nuts.
Patent GB-1068232-A (GB)
Title: Siphonic flushing cisterns
Inventor: MIDGLEY COLIN TURNER
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 1964-03-20
Abstract: 1,068,232. Siphon-discharge water-wastepreventers. FORDHAM PRESSINGS Ltd. and C. T. MIDGLEY. June 15, 1965 [March 20, 1964], No. 11812/64. Heading E1C. In a siphon unit 12, 14 of inverted U-shape with a bell 22 containing a reciprocable plunger 44 on a stem 42 passing through an aperture 38 (on a bearing 36) therein and connected to an operating lever to move the plunger 44 upward for siphonic discharge, the bell 22 having an aspirator at the top, which is closed at 62 to end siphonage when the water falls below the bell 22 for a full flush and which is open for ending it when the water falls below the aspirator end 50 for a partial flush closure occuring by holding the lever to seal the aspirator with the plunger 44 or a member 56 thereon, the aspirator is an inverted U-tube 46 having theend 50 lower than the end at 62. The latter end is in the bearing 36 and a counterweight 58 on the plunger 44 has a sealing washer 60 thereon. A spigot 72 locates the cistern lid.
Patent GB-251772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in guards for sliver lap machines
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1925-05-07
Abstract: 251,772. Hetherington & Sons, Ltd., J., and Cooper, C. W. May 7, 1925. Guards.-A hinged guard a, for protecting cotton laps in sliver lap forming machines, is secured on a shaft c turning in standards d and is sustained in raised position by a compressionspring j, which is adjusted by a nut i and acts on a sliding collar g connected by a chain or cable f to a point on the shaft o or a pulley e' thereon. The spring also cushions descent of the guard, which is provided with a manipulating-handle k and a stop m to contact with one of the standards d when the guard is fully raised.
Patent GB-237380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the building of houses and other buildings or structures constructed of bricks, stones, concrete blocks or the like
IPC: E04G21/22
Filed: 1924-05-14
Abstract: 237,380. Caley, E. C., and Downs, C. May 14, 1924. Brick-laging machines.-Apparatus for laying bricks, blocks, &c. comprises a metal frame 1, Fig. 1, larger than the house &c. to be built and a carriage 18, capable of being moved to any position in the frame. carrying a shoot 21, Fig. 4, down which the bricks pass, a swinging platform 28 which receives the bricks from the shoot, a plunger device 41 with gripping means for taking the bricks from the swinging platform and laying them. and a hopper 82 for holding and applying mortar. The carriage 18 is mounted to move along a frame 16 mounted to move along in a direction at right-angles to its length in an horizontal frame 14, which itself is vertically movable in the main frame 1. The shoot is divided bv a longitudinal partition to form two channels for bricks. The laying device, shown separately in Fig. 15, is suspended by a chain 58, Fig. 4. from a weighted lever 59 and when required is pushed down by a handle 55. The handle is attached to a lever 51 which by means of a slide 44 and rollers 45, 46 actuates brick-gripping devices 47, 48. In operation, when the platform 28 is pulled forwards, from the position shown in Fig. 4, catches at the bottom of the shoot are released and two bricks fall on the platform and are carried forwards to a position beneath the laying device. When the laying device is depressed by the handle 55 the bricks 28 are gripped between flange plates 42, Fig. 4. and the gripping devices 47, 48; the platform 28 is then swung rearwards and the bricks laid on the course below; when the handle is released it is pressed upwards by a spring 56 and the gripping devices are automatically released, whereupon the laying device is raised by the weighted lever 59. A vertical guide-plate 93, Fig. 4, side rollers which press the bricks against the guide-plate, and top rollers 94, ensure even laying of the bricks. Mortar is applied from a hopper 82 having a sliding shutter which is automatically opened and closed when the laying device is operated. A transverse shoot 62, Fig. 4, may also be provided to supply header , bricks together with a sliding device 63 for receiving and laying them. The Provisional Specification states that suitable excavating apparatus may be combined with the travelling platforms for cutting or levelling the foundation trenches.
Patent GB-123481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cast Iron Troughs for Holding Pig's Food.
Inventor: SOUTHALL JOSEPH
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1918-07-20
Abstract: 123,481. Southall, J. July 20, 1918. Feeding and drinking appliances for animals.- A cast-iron pig-trough is made in sections so that a trough of any desired length may be built up. The sections A, Fig. 1, are cast with flanges B by which they are bolted together or to the end pieces, and with recesses C which, when two trough sections are bolted together, form sockets for cross bars D. The end sections E, Fig. 3, are of the shape shown, and have projections F which fit into the recesses C in the trough sections, a hole H in which a hand ring may be secured, and bolt holes to register with the bolt holes in the sections A.
Patent GB-623489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to methods of protecting alternating current electric power systems
IPC: H02H9/08
Filed: 1947-05-02
Abstract: 623,489. Protective arrangements. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. May 2, 1947, No. 11890. Convention date, May 4, 1946. [Class 38 (iv)] [Also in Group XXXVII] Where two polyphase systems are interconnected through a transformer having starconnected (or zig-zag) windings 2, 3 with earthed neutrals 5, 6, the zero-phase-sequence current circulating in one system on the occurrence of a fault will induce circulating current in the other. To prevent this, the ground connections include the windings of a transformer 8 with low reactance to zero-phase-sequence currents whereby the fault current circulating in one earth connection induces a voltage to oppose the circulating current in the other. This arrangement is effective whether one or both systems have ground-fault-neutralizing inductances 7 or have directly earthed neutrals 6. It operates independently of arrangements for short-circuiting such neutralizing inductances and prevents false operation of any ground fault relaying or protective apparatus. Specifications 176,191, [Class 38 (v)], and 560,429, [Group XXXVII], are referred to.
Patent GB-182255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cradles
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1921-04-26
Abstract: 182,255. Bleeks, T. T. April 26, 1921. Cradles.-A cradle is provided with a number of bars 40, 42, adapted to be secured at different levels to serve as hand-bars for the infant. The rockers 25 rest on a base 26, with the sides of which they have pin-and-slot connections.
Patent GB-338843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to operation tables
IPC: A61G13/08
Filed: 1930-04-16
Abstract: 338,843. Allen & Hanburys, Ltd., and King, P. S. April 16, 1930, Surgical operating-tables. - In a surgical operating- table, the table top is divided transversely into two parts hinged or pivoted together, one part being mcvable by scroll and rack gearing to enable the surgeon to effect adjustments, such as tensioning or relaxing a patients' abdominal muscles. Fig. 1 shows two parts b of a table top hinged together at a, the left-hand part being adjustable with respect to the right-hand part by a hand-wheel k a scroll-wheel f and rack g as described in Specification 288,490. Both parts may be moved together about the pivot l' by a similar hand-wheel p, scroll-wheel n, and rack g. The parts k, f, g are mounted on a bracket c depending from the right-hand part of the top b, and the parts p, n, q are on a bracket o attached to the movable part l of the hydraulic lifting-gear of the table. In the bracket c is a socket s<1>, and on the table b is a pivoted socket s for the reception of pins &c. forming parts of certain accessories.
Patent GB-1191366-A (GB)
Title: Compounds of the Anthraquinone Series, their production and use
Inventor: BENGUEREL FRANCOIS
IPC: C09B1/30
Filed: 1968-03-12
Abstract: 1,191,366. Anthraquinone dyes. SANDOZ Ltd. 12 March, 1968 [16 March, 1967], No. 12061/68. Heading C4P. Anthraquinone dyes of Formula I are prepared by reacting a mole of a compound of Formula II or a mole of the lower form of compound II or 1 mole of a mixture of compound II and its leuco form with a mole of a compound of Formula III in which formulµ R is an arylene radical, optionally substituted, Y is oxygen or an alkylene radical which may be substituted, the aromatic ring B and the cyclohexane ring H<SP>1</SP> may be substituted, oyclohexane ring H may be substituted by non-water-solubilizing groups, and the dye may contain one or two sulphonic acid groups, Z is a group which reacts with an amino group and T is hydrogen or a sulphonic acid group, oxidation is effected if leuco compounds are used and sulphonation is effected if T is hydrogen. The dyes give greenishblue shades.
Patent GB-486352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to spring suspensions for vehicles
IPC: B60G17/02
Filed: 1937-04-28
Abstract: 486,352. Road-vehicle undercarriages. SLATER, S. April 28, 1937, No. 12075. [Class 108 (ii)] A spring suspension, particularly for motor road vehicles, and comprising two levers 1, 2 which are secured to the axle 3 near their pivotal connection 4 and are provided with arms 7, 8 acting on a helical loading spring 11, the levers 1, 2 being connected to the chassis 6 by shackles or links 5, has the spring mounted on a rod 10 which is fixed, preferably by nuts 12 to a swivel bearing on arm 7 and passes slidably through a swivel bearing on arm 8. The spring 11 may be adjusted by a nut 13. An auxiliary spring 14 adjustable at 15 may be arranged in opposition to spring 11 to cushion its rebound.
Patent GB-412565-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for indicating the moisture content of fabrics
IPC: G01N27/04
Filed: 1932-10-26
Abstract: 412,565. Pressure meters; resistance measurements. CALICO PRINTERS' ASSOCIATION, Ltd., and FIELD, J. F., St. James's Buildings, Oxford Street, London. Oct. 26, 1932, No. 12091/34. Divided on 409,338. [Class 37.] The moisture content of fabrics in terms of electrical resistance is indicated by providing fixed electrodes in contact with the fabric, the electrodes being in circuit with a neon or other lamp passing small currents and capable of standing heavy overloads. As shown, roller electrodes a, b, c riding on drums d, e, f are in circuit with neon tubes g, h, i and a source of continuous-current at j, the condition of the fabric k being determined by the comparative luminosity of the tubes. When the moisture content is high, alternating current may be employed, the neon tubes being connected in a transformer secondary circuit.
Patent GB-396883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to protective devices for electric condensers
IPC: H02H7/16
Filed: 1932-04-27
Abstract: 396,883. Protective cut-out arrangements. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd., Crown House, Aldwych, London.- (Assignees of Allgemeine Elektricitats-Ges. ; 2, Friedrich Karl-Ufer, Berlin.) April 27, 1932, No. 12118. Convention date, April 27, 1931. Addition to 373,047. [Class 38 (v).] The invention described in the parent Specification is modified by connecting the ends of the parallel - connected groups of condensers c1 .. c4 (with their fuses s1 .. s4) to the ends of the primary of a transformer T1 having a tapping connected to the main circuit. Failure of a condenser upsets the balance in the primary, the resultant e.m.f. induced in the secondary T2 serving to cut-out or short-circuit the faulty group, depending on whether the group is parallel- or series-connected in the circuit. Preferably the groups are of equal capacity and the tapping a mid-point one. When the groups are seriesconnected in the circuit, the fuses can be dispensed with without impairing the protective properties.
Patent GB-959922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to beaming yarns
Inventor: IWNICKI KURT
IPC: B65H67/06
Filed: 1962-03-30
Abstract: Cut marks consisting of small pieces of paper or foil are inserted into a warp without interrupting the beaming operation by placing them close to the nip between the warp sheet and the beam, into which they are carried by the air current produced by the moving yarns.  A measuring device operated by the presser roll controls a dispenser which severs the cut marks from a roll of paper.  The dispenser is situated 1/4 in. from the beam and is moved away as the diameter increases; it may also be moved sideways to prevent the cut marks from producing a bulge at one part of the beam.
Patent GB-552163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the connection of electrical networks
IPC: H04J1/08
Filed: 1941-09-22
Abstract: 552,163. Multi-plex systems. SIEMENS BROS. & CO., Ltd., and MOSS, S. H. Sept. 22, 1941, No. 12241. [Class 40 (iv)] [Also in Group XL] In the connection of a common circuit to a number of networks such as the filters of a multichannel transmission system in a symmetrical manner (that is to say, the insertion loss is the same for each network), in order to prevent interference between the networks and to ensure maximum transfer of energy, an impedance of a certain value is associated with each network and the impedances of all the networks are connected or coupled together. The Specification contains a mathematical discussion of the problem. In the various embodiments, a common circuit containing a source of current feeds the networks L1 ... Ln in series or in parallel through a single transformer or individual transformers of appropriate ratio. In Fig. 2, each network is shunted by a resistance R equal to that of the generating circuit G in series with one winding of a transformer T2. In Fig. 4, impedances Z equal to the impedance of the common circuit are connected in star fashion between one terminal of each network and a common point, the other terminals being connected together, while in Figs. 5, 6 (not shown), in which the networks are effectively in parallel, the impedances Z are in series with the networks and are connected together in zigzag fashion. In Fig. 3, tertiary windings of the transformers supplying the networks each in series with an impedance proportional to Z are conected in parallel in a closed circuit. A modification of this last arrangement, Fig. 8 (not shown), employs one transformer for each pair of networks. In Fig. 7 (not shown), separate transformers in series with the networks feed impedances which are connected together in zigzag fashion. The channels of a multichannel system may be grouped with adjacent channels in different groups and a compensating network connected to each group.
Patent GB-1176837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adhesive Signs.
Inventor: BALCON GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1967-03-16
Abstract: 1,176,837. Adhesive changeable sign. HEGERTY & MERRY Ltd. 14 March, 1968 [16 March, 1967], No. 12333/67. Heading G5C. A sign comprises a sheet 1 of plastics material having its front face coated with a tacky adhesive covered with a protective sheet so that, when the latter is peeled off, the sheet 1 can be adhered to a window; the sign additionally comprises a display element 5 capable of being moved relative to masking portions sheet 1 to vary the display (e.g. from "OPEN" to "CLOSED"), the adhesive being omitted in the region of display element 5. As described the element 5 is a plastics sheet (bearing the legend "COLPOESNE D", Fig. 4, not shown) threaded through slits 4 whereby alternate letters are covered and provided with tabs 6, 7 to facilitate manipulation. To facilitate peeling off the protective sheet a flap 2 is removable from sheet 1 along tear-line 3.