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Patent GB-370542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to open fire-places
IPC: F24B1/188
Filed: 1931-01-30
Abstract: 370,542. Air - heating fireplaces. BLAKEY, J. B., Stocks House, Middop, near Gisburn, Yorkshire. Jan. 30, 1931, No. 2993. [Class 126.] An open fireplace having a tiled or other separate surround, with or without a metal frame, is provided with an air-heating chamber, and the surround is provided with ducts for circulating the heated air. In the fireplace shown the air-heating chamber is provided below a " well " fire, the bottom of which is formed of a central block A and side blocks A<1>, the latter supporting fireclay boxes B, Figs. 1 and 2. A metal plate E rests on rebates on the inner sides of the blocks B and of a rear block D supported by the block A, and is further supported by converging upstanding ribs a formed on the block A. Loose fuelsupporting bricks G rest on the plate E, the space below which forms the air-heating chamber.. The air passes through an opening f in the front of the chamber, around the ribs a, and thence through side apertures into the boxes B. Apertures b<1> in the tops of these boxes communicate with the lower ends of ducts H provided in the separate tiled surround C, Fig. 9, the air passing up these ducts to outlets J, or to an upper room or rooms. The duct H shown is formed of a sheet-metal channel having flanged edges secured to the tiled front and the boxes B by cement. Alternatively, the ducts may be of earthenware, or may be at the front of the surround, and formed of tiles worked into the design. The arch of the tile surround may be hollow to form a flue through which the air passes to any desired outlet. The air may be supplied to the heating chamber from inlets K, Fig. 8, formed in the hearth, which communicate with the chamber by ducts formed of telescoping inverted channel members k. In place of the fuel support shown, a portion or the whole of the support may be in the form of a grate. Additional air-heating chambers may be formed at the sides, or back, or both, of the fireplace.
Patent GB-191630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the production of phosphoric acid
IPC: C01B25/20
Filed: 1922-02-01
Abstract: 191,630. Fairweather, H. G. C., (Federal Phosphorus Co.). Feb. 1, 1922. Drawings to Specification. Alloys.-Ferro-phosphorus is obtained by treating in an electric furnace a charge consisting of phosphatic material, coke, silica, and iron. A part of the phosphorus is liberated in the free state and is collected as phosphoric acid.
Patent GB-657016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fasteners
IPC: A47C4/30
Filed: 1949-02-03
Abstract: 657,016. Strap fastenings. UNITEDCARR FASTENER CORPORATION. Feb. 3, 1949, No. 3026. Convention date, Feb. 5, 1948. [Class 44] A fastener for securing a web to a tubular support comprises an arcuate body formed with an inwardly extending stud received in an aperture of the support, and a buckle part spacer from the stud and engaging the web. In the form of Figs. 1 and 2, the body is formed in two parts 13, 14, having different centres of curvature 5, 6, the stud 12 being obliquely disposed with reference to the radius of the part 13 passing through the centre of the stud. The part 14 is formed with slots 11 through which the web 4 is laced. Before attachment to the support the distance from the tip 15 to the centre of the stud is less than the chord of the outer surface of the tube so that the fastener may be resiliently snapped into place. In another form, Fig. 5, the buckle part 14 is formed with a serrated edge 11a gripping the web against the surface of the support. In the form of Fig. 6, the end portions 113 have one centre of curvature and the intermediate part 114 has another so that the surfaces coincide at the end adjacent the stud 112 but are displaced at the other end. the part 114 being outwardly set to provide space for the web between it and the surface of the support.
Patent GB-235805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rubber and other flexible tyres, for the wheels of motor vehicles, motor cycles, bicycles and the like
IPC: B60C11/18
Filed: 1925-02-03
Abstract: 235,805. Coleman, E. W. Feb. 3, 1925. 'Tread surfaces. - A triple tread for solid or pneumatic tyres comprises a central soft rubber tread A of larger diameter than the harder side treads B the three treads being keyed and vulcanized together. As applied to a pneumatic tyre (Fig. 3), the centre tread A is formed with lateral extensions secured to the tyre casing and forming seats for the side treads B. The construction is stated to prevent side-splashing owing to the ' lead ' of the centre tread in road engagement. Specifications 23715/05 and 26722/06 are referred to.
Patent GB-825327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in synthetic resin bonded glass fibre preforms
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 1958-01-30
Abstract: 825,327. Agglutinated fibrous preform. UNITED STATES RUBBER CO. Jan. 30, 1958 [March 12, 1957], No. 3078/58. Class 140. In a fabricated glass fibre mat or preform the fibres are preliminarily bound and oriented by a substantially dry thermoset in-situ-deposit from a catalysed oil-in-water emulsion comprising 20 to 50 parts of homopolymerized diallyl phthalate, 170 to 40 parts of monomeric diallyl phthalate and 5 to 10 parts of a non-ionic emulsifying agent. A catalyst, such as benzoyl peroxide or methyl ketone peroxide, is added in forming the emulsion. The preliminary binder retains the fibres in the desired orientation so that later the preform may be impregnated with a strength-imparting curable resin, such as a polyester together with a cross-linker, e.g. styrene, vinyltoluene, alphamethylstyrene, diallyl phthalate, triallylcyanurate, bicyclo (2,2,1)- 5 - heptene - 2,3 - dicarboxylic anhydride, methyl methacrylate or mixtures of these monomers.
Patent GB-265594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tubular steam generators
IPC: F22B21/24
Filed: 1927-02-03
Abstract: 265,594. Siemens - Schuckertwerke Ges. Feb. 4, 1926, [Convention date]. Water-tube boilers. - Boiler tubes connected in parallel and heated by radiant heat are so arranged that corresponding -parts of all the individual tubes traverse equally heated zones of the combustion chamber in which they are placed so that one tube takes up the same amount of heat as another. The sides of a combustion chamber are formed by - tubes 6 connected in parallel and so coiled as to lie closely together in the shape of a multiple thread screw. The gases pass through heating zones 4 traversed by transverse groups of sinuous tubes connected in - parallel.
Patent GB-325673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photographic film and like containers
IPC: G03B17/30
Filed: 1929-01-30
Abstract: 325,673. Multipose Portable Cameras, Ltd., and Josepho, A. M. Jan. 30, 1929. Drawings to Specification. Roll-film dark slides.-A container for roll film or a roll sensitized paper, consists of two casings placed eccentrically, one within the other. A slit is formed in each casing, and side pieces connect the slits to form a passage for the film. The casings may be made in one piece bent to form the passage, or one casing may be made integral with the passage. The container has caps having indentations concentric with the inner casing to fit on lugs in the camera. The passage is lined with velvet to act as a light trap. Specification 318,092 is referred to.
Patent GB-439394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to leg supports or leg irons for use in cases of fracture or breakage of the legs
IPC: A61F13/04
Filed: 1935-01-31
Abstract: 439,394. Splints. GREVILLE, E. G., 167, Gray's Inn Road, London. Jan. 31, 1935, No. 3207. [Class 81 (ii)] A leg frame or iron which is embedded in the plaster cast of a broken limb is adapted to receive one or more tread elements of non- slipping material. A strip 1 of metal such as malleable iron is provided at each end with a crosspiece 3, and at its centre with a circular cup 2. The strip is bent to U-form to accommodate the leg, the cross-pieces 3 partly encircling the same. A pad 5, for example, a circular rubber heel, is inserted in the cup 2 and secured by a screw and nut 7. The cup may be integral with the frame 1 or attached thereto as by screws, and may be inturned at its edge to grip the pad. It may be of a shape other than circular.
Patent GB-228912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in permutation locks
IPC: E05B37/00
Filed: 1925-02-04
Abstract: 228,912. Arnati, P. Feb. 6, 1924, [Convention date]. Locks, permutation; padlocks.-The permutation elements of a lock each comprise a notched locking disc connected to a setting disc having part of its periphery toothed, for engaging a " clicking spring, by a spring pawl engaging with these teeth. The combination can be changed by passing a pin through holes in the locking discs or through a part of the bolt mechanism, when in " set " position, and forcing the pawl into engagement with other teeth. In the Figures, the invention is shown applied to a padlock. The shackle is locked by a bolt h pivoted at its end to a lever f which is pivoted at g and. has an arm e riding on the peripheries of the locking discs A, B, C. When those discs are set to align the notches A<4>, B<4>, C<4> with the arm e, a spring e<1> moves the lever f and withdraws the bolt from the shackle. Each of the discs A, B, C is rotatably connected with partially toothed discs a, b, c by pawls such as A<1>, the head A' engaging between a pair of teeth. Each of the discs a, b, c also coacts with clicking springs a<5>, b<5>, c<5> for setting by sound or touch. The untoothed parts of the peripheries of the discs a, b, c enable the " zero " position to be found. The discs a, b, c are provided with setting knobs a', b<1>, c<1> respectively. To change the combination, the notches in the discs A, B, C are aligned with the arm e so that holes 0<SP>2>, 0<SP>3>, 0<SP>4> in them are aligned with each other and with holes j in the stirrup i mounted on the bolt hand arranged to block the hole o<1> in the casing when the lock is locked. When so aligned, a pin can be passed into the holes to hold the discs A, B, C, stationary while the knobs a', b<1>, c<1> are turned to click the pawls into engagement with other teeth.
Patent GB-986707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to conveying apparatus
Inventor: KAY JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: B65G37/00
Filed: 1963-01-25
Abstract: 986,707. Endless conveyers; closing filled cartons. ROSE BROS. (GAINSBOROUGH) Ltd. Jan. 23, 1964 [Jan. 25, 1963], No. 3327/63. Headings B8A and B8C. Conveying apparatus of the type used for receiving cardboard cartons or like containers in succession from a carton closing and sealing apparatus and conveying them to a delivery station, pressure being exerted on the freshly sealed flaps, during such conveyance, so as to maintain the closure during the drying of the sealing medium comprises an intermediate platform in the form of an endless belt 14 which receives freshly sealed cartons 11 from the delivery conveyer 12 of a carton closing and sealing machine 13, guides 43 maintaining the carton flaps closed. The guides 43 terminate in freely mounted rollers 44. Each carton 11 is arrested by a stop member 18 and while so positioned is engaged by a pair of plates 28 of a carrier member 19 of an endless elevator 21 which comprises a pair of endless chains 22 passing over driving and idling sprockets 23, 24. A rack 38 and pinion 37 arrangement causes the plates 28 to remain parallel to each other at all times. The plates 28 are pivoted to the member 19 and spring-loaded so that on the downward (right hand in Fig. 1) run they pass over any carton in their path, but on the upward (left hand in Fig. 1) run lift the carton 11 held by the stop 18 (see Fig. 2). Along the upward run of the elevator 21 there is arranged a series of rollers 46 each freely mounted in an arm 47 pivoted at 48 on the framework 49, stops 51 limiting the movement downward. The rollers 46 engage the top of a rising carton 11 so as to hold the flap closed, running across the top and down the side of the carton 11 as the next roller 46 takes over. At the top of the elevator 21 the flaps are held closed by an endless belt 52 loaded by rollers 53 on pivoted arms 54. The cartons 11 pass on to an intermediate conveyer 39 which passes them on to a main pressure conveyer 57. Specification 528,187 is referred to.
Patent GB-1435077-A (GB)
Title: Monoazo disperse dyes
IPC: C09B29/08
Filed: 1972-01-25
Abstract: 1435077 Disperse monoazo dyes YORKSHIRE CHEMICALS Ltd 24 Jan 1973 [25 Jan 1972] 3360/72 Heading C4P New disperse monoazo dyes, free from COOH and SO 3 H groups of formula wherein R<SP>1</SP> is H, Cl, Br, alkyl, alkoxy or alkanoylamino, R<SP>2</SP> is H, alkyl or alkoxy, R<SP>3</SP> is unsubstituted alkyl or aralkyl, R<SP>4</SP> is alkylene, R<SP>5</SP> is H, OH, CN, unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl, OCH 2 CH 2 CN or a group of formula wherein R<SP>6</SP> is a direct link or -O- and R<SP>7</SP> is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclic with the provisos (1) that when R<SP>5</SP> is CN R<SP>3</SP> is alkyl and (2) that when R<SP>6</SP> is a direct linkage R<SP>7</SP> is not aryl are prepared by azo coupling. The dyes are used to colour cellulose acetate, synthetic polyamide, polyester and polyacrylonitrile fibres in red and blue shades. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1,068,758.
Patent GB-101114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Swivels or Connection Hooks and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: CHALMERS ERNEST
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1916-03-08
Abstract: 101,114. Chalmers, E. March 8, 1916. Swivels.-The seamless barrel band the loop c are made in one piece from a cup, Fig. 6, by rolling or spinning a groove b<2>, Fig. 8, therein, and perforating the spherical end so formed. The bow a is formed in known manner by bending the blank shown in Fig. 2, so that the end a<3> pivots in the notch a<4> at the other end, and then cutting through the bow at a<5>, Fig. 8, to form the guard a<2>. The bow is secured by turning the edges of the barrel over the disk a<1> formed at one end of the blank. A stem provided with a head bearing on the tail of the guard supports the spring d.
Patent GB-451038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to railway signal or like oil-burning lamps
IPC: B61L9/02
Filed: 1935-02-02
Abstract: 451,038. Railway signal &c. lamps ; mounting burners and reflectors. BAKER, E. W., Assam Bengal Railway, Chittagong, Bengal, India, and LAMP MANUFACTURING & RAILWAY SUPPLIES, Ltd., River Plate House, Finsbury Circus, London. Feb. 2, 1935, No. 3445. [Classes 75 (i), 75 (ii), and 75 (iv)] In a railway signal or like oil - burning lamp, the burner 10 is mounted on a part 16 fixedly positioned in the lamp casing, so that the location of the burner and flame relative to the lens 8 is constant. As shown, the burner mounting 16 is a lug extending forwardly from the cylindrical holder 11 of the reflector 9. The reflector holder 11 is secured accurately in position on the lamp casing by screws 14, and has a rear window 13, and openings 12. Below the lug 16 is the oil reservoir 17, which is cut away at the front 18 so as not to be in line between the lens and frame. The lower portion of the burner extends into the oil reservoir, and locks it in position. The burner mounting may be separate from the reflector holder, and a shelf or spider formed integrally with the casing. The reflector holder is secured by angle brackets to the rear wall of the casing. The door at the side of the lamp is vertically slidable and is retained in position by the engagement of a spring-pressed plunger with one of a series of recesses in the door. Stops on the door limit its upward movement. The handle 6 of the lamp is a sighting tube. The provision of the mounting 16 enables the burner to be replaced by an electric lamp bulb, the holder of which is so constructed and mounted on the mounting 16 that the filament is correctly located at the focal point of the lens and reflector system.
Patent GB-116060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines.
IPC: D01G19/26
Filed: 1918-02-27
Abstract: 116,060. Lees & Co., A., and Taylor, R. Feb. 27, 1918. Interconnecting guard with starting-gear.-In an improved arrangement of the kind described in Specification 101,610, [Class 120 (i), Spinning, Preparation &c. for], for driving the fan or aspirator which removes the waste &c. from the cylinder brushes of a combing-machine as described in Specification 5124/07, [Class 120, Spinning], the door e' of the fan casing is prevented from being opened whilst the fan is running by a rod v secured to the belt fork shaft s. The door may carry a stop piece which, when the door is open, prevents the belt being moved back on to the pulley n which drives the fan.
Patent GB-810101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to indirectly heated supply cathodes
IPC: H01J1/28
Filed: 1956-02-03
Abstract: 810,101. Thermionic cathode constructions. EGYESULT IZZOLAMPA ES VILLAMOSSAGI R.T. Feb. 3, 1956 [Feb. 5, 1955], No. 3471/56. Class 39(1). In a cathode comprising a supply of electronemissive material contained behind a permeable body of high melting-point metal, the said body consists of a number of members in contact with each other, so that permeation by the emissive material can occur by surface migration only ; the thickness of the permeable body is not more than 50 microns, and that of the supply layer about the same. In Fig. 2, the tubular base 11 carries a layer 13 of the emissive material, over which is wound a first wire helix 14<SP>1</SP> overwound with a second helix 14. The adjacent turns of the helices touch each other, and helix 14 is wound on the thread of helix 14<SP>1</SP> ; thus the emissive material cannot emerge directly, but by surface migration only. More than two helices may be provided. Instead of helices, the emissive material may be enclosed by two or more perforated sleeves fitting one over the other, with the perforations out of register, Fig. 3, (not shown) so that again surface migration is the only means of penetration. Fig. 4 shows this form modified as a flat, cathode suitable for cathode ray tubes. Woven wire sleeves may also be used. Some preferred dimensions, materials, and operating temperatures are specified. Specifications 746,548, 790,899, 792,046, U.S.A. Specifications 2,107,945, French Specification 907,226 and Austrian Specification 185,472 are referred to.
Patent GB-130644-A (GB)
Title: Propellers.
IPC: F42B19/12
Filed: 1918-02-27
Abstract: 130,644. Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., (Assignees of Kasley, A. T.). March 31, 1917, [Convention date]. Torpedoes, locomotive.-Relates to screw propellers of the kind in which blades project beyond the periphery of the torpedo during the run, but are previously folded one behind another, so as to fit within the torpedo tube. According to the invention, the foldable blade or blades is circumferentially and longitudinally movable with relation to the other blade or blades. In the form shown, the boss 9 of the blade 8 is fixed to the shaft 11, which is threaded to receive the tapped boss 7 of the second blade 12. A serrated surface 15 on the boss 7 engages and becomes locked to a corresponding surface on the boss 9 when the movable blade 12 is in the driving position. Two such propellers are intended to be used side by side rotating in opposite directions.
Patent GB-151202-A (GB)
Title: A device for preventing wear of sole of boot or shoe
IPC: A43B5/18
Filed: 1920-02-05
Abstract: 151,202. Story, G. F. Feb. 5, 1920. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Athletic overshoes.-A pad A, Fig. 6, of rubber is attached by straps over the toe and round the heel, as shown. The pad has embedded in it a triangular metal plate, Fig. 4, carrying spikes C to afford a hold against the sole and spikes D to set into the rubber. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the pad is designed for children's use in propelling a " scooter." Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 13010/92.
Patent GB-1382452-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of methylene bridged polyphenyl polyisocyantes
IPC: C07C241/00
Filed: 1972-01-26
Abstract: 1382452 Methylene bridged polyphenyl polyisocyanates IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 27 Dec 1972 [26 Jan 1972] 3681/72 Heading C2C  In a process for the preparation of methylene bridged polyphenyl polyisocyanates by the phosgenation of methylene bridged polyphenyl polyamines, the methylene bridged polyphenyl polyamines used as starting material contain from 1 to 7% by weight of secondary amine expressed as weight per cent of aminobenzylaniline of the total methylene bridged polyphenyl polyamines. The methylene bridged polyphenyl polyamine containing 1 to 7% of secondary amine may be prepared by reacting aniline with formaldehyde.
Patent GB-1267661-A (GB)
Title: Ground transportation systems and vehicles and tracks therefor
Inventor: BARWELL FREDERICK THOMAS
IPC: B60V3/04
Filed: 1968-01-24
Abstract: 1,267,661. Track for hovercraft. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORP. 18 April, 1969 [24 Jan., 1968], No. 3839/68. Heading B7L. A track for a tracked hovercraft 1 comprises a supporting surface 2 and a single upstanding guidance rail 4 at one side only of the supporting surface 2, propulsion being provided by a pair of vertical linear motor rotor rails 7 disposed one on each side of the track co-operating with linear motors 8, 9 mounted on the hovercraft 1. The guidance rail 4 is straddled by a pair of guidance cushions 5 attached to the hovercraft by means of a bracket 6. For a two-way system, Fig. 2 (not shown), a single supporting surface forms two side-by-side tracks separated by a pair of vertical guidance rails 12 on top of which are mounted the linear motor rotor rails, the linear motor and guidance cushions being mounted on the vehicle by a single bracket. Power is supplied to the hovercraft via a conductor rail running between the guidance rails, and a pick-up brush on an arm mounted on the hovercraft.
Patent GB-1361484-A (GB)
Title: Resilient mountings
IPC: F16F1/387
Filed: 1972-03-20
Abstract: 1361484 Non-metallic springs LONG & HAMBLY Ltd 20 March 1972 [4 Feb 1971] 3878/71 Heading F2S An elastomeric (rubber) bush 14 is of generally elliptic outline in cross-section and has an axial bore in which is fixed (bonded) a rigid sleeve 11. It may be fitted directly to supporting and supported members but as shown it forms part of a resilient mounting 10, for a vehicle-suspension radius arm, and has a bonded outer shell in two parts 12 which close together, when the mounting is contracted in a housing, to form a cylinder coaxial with the cylinder 11. The cylinder 11 and shell 12 may be of steel or of non-metallic material. Contraction of the mounting is facilitated by slots 16 in the elastomeric bush 14 where the gaps 13 between the shell parts 12 are located.
Patent GB-121409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanism for Regulating the Electrodes of Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: TURNER VINCENT FOX
IPC: H05B7/109
Filed: 1918-03-06
Abstract: 121,409. Turner, V. F., and Walker, J. March 6, 1918. Furnace details. - Mechanism connecting an electrode to a regulating-motor includes a ratchet clutch c, d closed by a spring if which prevents damage if the descending electrode encounters an obstruction, the friction of the clutch being sufficient to transmit motion during normal descent. The clutch also slips when the electrode is raised by a hand-wheel e, which carries one clutch member and is splined on a shaft f co-axial with a hollow shaft b driven by the motor. The compression of the spring g can be adjusted by a flanged nut h. Manual adjustment of the electrode is very rarely necessary with the arrangement described.