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Patent GB-424338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to machines for finishing the bottom portions of boots or shoes
IPC: A43D95/08
Filed: 1933-08-14
Abstract: 424,338. Boot - making machines. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO., Ltd., and BARCLAY, W. R., Union Works, Belgrave Road, Leicester. Aug. 14, 1933, No. 22625. [Class 17 (i)] Finishing.-In a machine for finishing the edges of heels, the need for the operator to move sideways in presenting the heel to the various tools in succession is avoided by mountthe tools on at least three axes one extending from right to left of the machine and two at an angle to the first axis and so arranged that the tools lie substantially in a horizontal plane and in an arc extending more or less concentrically partly around the operator's position. A waxing roll 19 of the kind described in Specification 208,794, [Class 95], is geared to a spindle at an angle to the axes of a polishing roll 93 and a rotary brush 67. At the other side of the machine, an axis 77 inclined to that of the brush carries a seat-wheeling tool 79. Dustcollecting hoods connected to a suction fan are provided for the brush and polishing roll.
Patent GB-614796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to mounting sockets for electrical apparatus
IPC: H01R33/08
Filed: 1946-07-30
Abstract: 614,796. Lamp-holders. COOKE & FERGUSON, Ltd., and DRUCKER, R. July 30, 1946, No. 22689. [Class 38 (i)] In a socket of the slotted rotatable-disc type, the disc is located in its out-of-service position, in which the slot receives the lamp pins, by a spring-loaded ball which enters the slot at one end. The disc i is provided with a peg h and a projecting ring j which lies between walls c, d on the base a, the spring-loaded ball f, g entering the slot at its end closed by the socket cover b. Channel-shaped contacts n for the lamp pins also lie between the walls c, d and enclose part of the ring j, the contacts being connected to their terminals k by strips m. Preferably, the disc i is also provided with pockets at right angles to the slot to receive the ball and locate the disc in the service position.
Patent GB-152322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in anchors and method of making the same
IPC: B63B21/34
Filed: 1920-07-30
Abstract: 152,322. Baldt Anchor Co., (Assignees of Powell, N. D.). Oct. 9, 1919, [Convention date]. Anchors. -- The head II is formed with an outwardlytapered elongated opening h through which the shank s is passed until its tapered end g engages in the opening h, and is secured by counter-sinking the head around the edge of the opening and hammering over the end k of the shank. In a modification, the tapered end of the shank is formed with a central depression into which the head member is pressed, hammered or forged.
Patent GB-385348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the spinning of woollen and other yarns
IPC: D01H3/00
Filed: 1931-08-13
Abstract: 385,348. Mules. FITZPATRICK, H., Crossways, Dartington, and DARTINGTON HALL, Ltd., both in Totnes, Devon. Aug. 13, 1931, No. 22875. [Classes 120 (ii) and 120 (iii).] In mules adapted to meet domestic, semidomestic, and small factory requirements, for spinning woollen and other yarns, the drawing and winding are effected by hand and the twisting by power. A carriage i is engaged by means of a latch all with a slide a connected by a cord d with a free wheel drum e mounted on the shaft f of a roller which supports the sliver or roving or on the shaft f<1> of the delivery rollers. As the carriage is drawn out by hand the shaft f is driven and material delivered to the spindles until the latch all is tripped by an adjustable stop a<111>, the cord being then re-wound and a sprag-lever k<11> tripped by the engagement of a shaft i<1> on the carriage with an arm l<111> connected to a catch l to maintain the delivery rollers stationary. During the outward run a certain amount of twist is imparted by means of a hand-wheel n, and at the end thereof the remaining twist is imparted by a motor o<1> which is then clutched in to the tin roller shaft f. During the return of the carriage the yarn is laid by the manual operation of a shaft r carrying sickles and a faller wire. Upon the return of the carriage the sprag lever k<11> is disconnected and re-engaged by the catch l by the engagement of the shaft i<111> with a rod ill. To enable the operative to determine when the full twist is imparted a wheel 6, mounted on a bar 12 graduated according to the length of yarn drawn and geared with a friction disc 7 driven from the tin roller shaft is connected to a pointer 2 adapted to travel over a graduated dial 1.
Patent GB-962909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to means for opening and closing windows and other hinged panels
Inventor: WILLETTS ALFRED PERCY
IPC: E05F1/12
Filed: 1960-06-30
Abstract: 962,909. Ventilators. HENRY HOPE & SONS Ltd. Sept. 28, 1961 [June 30, 1960], No. 22877/60. Heading F4V. [Also in Division E2] A hinged window or panel is pivoted on an axis 12 at the top and is forced open or closed by two L-shaped torsion springs 14 fixed against rotation to the top of the frame and entering at their lower ends into brackets 16 on the window. A tensile force applied to a cable supported in a tube 10 acts to close or open the window. The cable may be screw-threaded and in that case may be operated through a nut and gearing by a handle 13 or by power actuated means. Alternatively (Fig. 2) the cable may be provided with a knob 17 slidable in a guide 18, screw-operated clamping means being provided to lock the cable in any desired position.
Patent GB-892620-A (GB)
Title: Cyclopentanophenanthrene derivatives
IPC: C07J41/00
Filed: 1958-07-16
Abstract: The invention comprises 6-nitro steroids of the androstane and pregnane series being compounds of the general formulae <FORM:0892620/IV (b)/1> (in which R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon carboxylic acyl group of less than 12 carbon atoms, R1 is lower alkyl or ethinyl, R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or ethinyl when R is hydrogen and is hydrogen when R is acyl, R3 is hydrogen or acetyl, Ac is acetyl, X is hydrogen, chloro or fluoro, Y is a single or double bond between C1 and C2, and Z is b -OH or keto) together with a process for the preparation of a 3-keto-D 4-6-nitro steroid of the androstane or pregnane series by reacting a corresponding D 5-3-acyloxy steroid or a D 5-3-enol ether or ester with fuming nitric acid, and when the 3-acyloxy steroid is used, the resulting 6-nitro-3-acyloxy-D 5-steroid is hydrolysed to the 3-hydroxy-D 5-steroid which is then oxidised.  The invention is illustrated by 19 detailed Examples.  The triacetate of D 3,5-pregnadiene-3,17a ,21-triol-20-one is prepared by acetylation of D 4-pregnene-17a ,21-diol-3,20-dione diacetate.  The triacetates of D 3,5-pregnadiene-3,17a ,21-triol-11, 20-dione and its 9a -fluoro analogue are prepared from cortisone 21-acetate and 9a -fluoro cortisone respectively, and are then reduced with sodium borohydride and acetylated to give the tetraacetates of D 5-pregnene-3b ,17a ,20,21-tetrol-11-one and its 9a -fluoro analogue.  U.S.A. Specifications 2,671,752 and 2,837 464 are referred to.
Patent GB-238727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in loop wheels of circular knitting frames with radial needles
IPC: D04B13/02
Filed: 1924-09-29
Abstract: 238,727. Carpmael, W., (Officina Meccanica Industria Maglieria). Sept. 29, 1924. Circular machines with radial needles are provided with loop wheels, the sinkers 16 in which are inclined to the axis of rotation X-Y of the wheel and work in combs 17 the notches of which are similarly inclined. The loop wheel shaft 13 carries a gear 14 driven by teeth 15 on the upper face of the rotary plate or drum 4 of the frame. Specifications 231,380 and 235,418 are referred to.
Patent GB-225942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to boxes or cells for electric accumulators
IPC: H01M50/112
Filed: 1923-09-13
Abstract: 225,942. Batteries, Ltd., and Dybeck, M. Sept. 13, 1923. Cells.-A cell A<1> particularly for an accumulator employing an alkaline electrolyte is divided into compartments by one or more partitions A<3> moulded or cast integral with the walls and each compartment is formed with ribs A which serve to separate the electrodes. The ribs may terminate in a moulded ledge A<2> upon which the electrodes rest. The cell is made of glass, ebonite or other insulating material which is capable of being moulded or cast.
Patent GB-520828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of aqueous compositions comprising thermo-setting resins and to the applications thereof
IPC: D21H17/48
Filed: 1938-08-03
Abstract: 520,828. Phenol-aldehyde resins. NEVIN, J. V. Aug. 3, 1938, No. 22986. Convention date, Aug. 11, 1937. [Class 2 (iii)] Cresols, xylenols, or both, are reacted with an aldehyde, e.g., formaldehyde, in the presence of triethanolamine and of at least 10 per cent. of sodium hydroxide (or an equivalent amount of other alkali) calculated on the weight of cresol and xylenol to obtain a partial condensate, when the reaction is arrested by addition of water or alcohol containing at least 6 per cent. of sodium hydroxide (or the equivalent thereof) and cooling the mixture. There may also be present other hydroxy-aromatic compounds, e.g., phenol, resorcinol, hydroquinone, or #-naphthol; gums, e.g., gum accroides; and dispersing agents. In examples: hydroquinone, phenol, xylenol, and cresylic acid, or #-naphthol and cresylic acid, are reacted with formaldehyde solution in the presence of triethanolamine and of 13.3 per cent. of sodium hydroxide, the reaction being arrested by addition of a dilute aqueous solution of 8 per cent. of sodium hydroxide. The solutions may be used for coating or impregnating, or as binders for fibre board or plywood. U.S.A. Specifications 2,068,759 and 2,068,926 are referred to. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91, oleic acid may also be present during the reaction. In examples: xylenol, or cresylic acid with or without resorcinol, phenol, or gum accroides, and formaldehyde are reacted in the presence of oleic acid, triethanolamine, and 10 per cent. of sodium hydroxide the reaction being arrested by a dilute aqueous solution of 6 per cent. of sodium hydroxide. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-713091-A (GB)
Title: Scoops
Inventor: WELLINGS LESLIE JOHN
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 1951-10-03
Abstract: 713,091. Scoops. MACNAMARA, Ltd., W. G. Oct. 1, 1952 [Oct. 3, 1951], No. 23007/51. Class 128 A scoop has a spoon-like part a and a channelled extension b, serving as a handle and a spout, having at one or each side a lip d which lies in the palm of the user's hand. The scoop may have a depression c for the tip of the thumb.
Patent GB-1008330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the control of article fabricating machines
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 1962-06-15
Abstract: 1,008,330. Electric selective signalling. WESTERN ELECTRIC CO. Inc. June 15, 1962 [June 23, 1961], No. 23045/62. Heading G4H. [Also in Divisions G3 and H1] In a system for controlling the production ofresistors (Divisions G3 and H 1), an analogue -to - digital converter comprises resistors 196 ... 199 (e.g. 8, 4, 2, 1 ohms), fed with constant current through a regulator 202, and sequenced by arm 189 of a motor-driven selector switch controlling relays A ... D, which hold up over their contacts A2 . . . D2. The "digital" voltage across the resistors is fed through resistor 204 to an amplifier 183 where it is compared with the analogue measured value signal applied through resistor 181. When the digital voltage exceeds the analogue value relay 206 at the output of the amplifier is energized to open contacts 207 ... 211 in the relay holding circuits. Assuming this happens when relay B is sequenced, and C and D are already held up, a maintaining circuit for C and D will be provided by wiper shoe 217 on the selector switch, which shoe trails one contact behind arm 189. A similar test follows with circuit A. The resulting binary code appears on lines 212 . . . 216.
Patent GB-1348041-A (GB)
Title: Process for dyeing leather
IPC: D06P3/32
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1348041 Dyeing leather CIBA-GEIGY AG 19 April 1971 [4 March 1970 15 Jan 1971] 23077/71 Heading D1B Leather e.g. chrome-tanned leather is dyed by treating at a temperature of from 25‹C to 80‹C for a period of up to 15 seconds with either a) an aqueous dyestuff solution that optionally contains a water-miscible organic solvent and/or a wetting agent and a dispersing agent, b) a solution of a dyestuff in an organic solvent or a mixture of organic solvents, or c) an aqueous or organic dispersion of a dyestuff, expressing the dyeing liquor from the dyed leather and subsequently drying the leather or subjecting it to a fixing process and then drying it. Metal complex, reactive pigment, acid and cationic dyes may be employed, continuous processes optionally may be used, dispersing and wetting agents are also specified.
Patent GB-501284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to addressing and like series-printing machines
IPC: B41L45/00
Filed: 1937-08-23
Abstract: 501,284. Addressing and like machines. BROWNE, M. G. V. (Gardner, C. H.) Aug. 23, 1937, No. 23097. [Class 100 (ii)] An addressing or like series-printing-machine comprises a frame 13 carrying a number of printing-plate holders 15 pivotally mounted to overlap oiieanother, a device for successively turning the plates, means, such as a work-support 30, for holding each of the plates in turn in an extended position midway of its range of movement; and a device for taking an impression from the plate in extended position. The holders 15, which carry a printing-plate 16 and information cards, have lugs 17 engaging slots 18, 19 in a drawer 14 made in two parts by relative sliding movement of which the slots may be made to coincide to allow removal of the plates. The drawer is secured to the frame 13 which is slidable in vertical guides 12 and is lowered into a position where a bar 29 engages the outer edge of the lowest holder. The frame 13 is lowered step-by-step against the action of a balance weight 11 by pinions 21 engaging racks 20 on the franie, the pinions being fixed to a shaft 22 rotated by a pawl-and-ratchet device operated at each forward stroke of a carriage 31 carrying the support 30, whereby the lowest plate 15 is released and falls on to the support. The carriage 31 is reciprocated by means of a hand-lever 35 which serves also to rock a platen 32 about a pivot 33 for printing. On the return of the carriage, the plate 15 is released and drops as shown. Where skipping is required, the carriage is returned without the platen having been operated. Printing is effected through an ink-ribbon. In modifications: (1) the platen is connected to a vertical shaft and the work-support to an horizontal shaft, both shafts being operated from a single lever; (2) the platen, support and escapement mechanism are operated by a single shaft rotated by hand, a separate lever being provided so that the frame 13 can be lowered without moving the platen: and (3) a number of file drawers 14 may be arranged in side-by-side guides, the printing-mechanism being movable on rails into alignment with any one of them.
Patent GB-832227-A (GB)
Title: Process for adhering wooden surfaces
IPC: C09J125/10
Filed: 1956-07-26
Abstract: An adhesive composition for uniting wooden surfaces comprises an alkaline aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of 30-80 weight per cent of a monocyclic vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon with a conjugated diolefine having four to six carbon atoms, and a water-dispersible protein which is at least partially soluble in alkali, there being 30-300 parts by weight of copolymer per 100 parts of protein.  The vinyl aromatic compound may be styrene, vinyl toluene or vinyl xylene; the diolefine may be butadiene; isoprene; 1,3-pentadiene; 2-ethylbutadiene or 2,3-dimethylbutadiene.  Specified proteins are casein, soluble blood, soyabean proteins, zein and peanut protein, separately or mixed.  For each 100 parts of solids 100-300 parts of water are added.  Inorganic material in an amount of 10-50 parts per 100 parts protein is added to make the dispersion alkaline, e.g. pH 9-12, and so enhance the solubility of the protein.  Such additives are compounds of the alkali or alkali earth metals including the fluorides, carbonates, chlorides, phosphates, oxides and hydroxides. Other additions may include a defoaming oil such as pine oil or fusel oil, a bactericide such as pentachlorophenol, a fibrous filler such as wood flour and an inorganic filler such as mica.  The dispersion may be prepared by dispersing the protein in an aqueous alkaline medium and adding this to a latex of the polymer or by mixing the polymer in the dry powdered form with the protein and dispersing this mixture in the aqueous medium.ALSO:An adhesive composition for uniting wooden surfaces comprises an alkaline aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of 30-80% of a monocyclic vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon with a conjugated diolefine having 4-6 carbon atoms, and a water-dispersible protein which is at least partially soluble in alkali.  Specified proteins are casein, soluble blood, soyabean protein, zein and peanut protein. For each 100 parts of solids 100-300 parts of water are added. Inorganic material in an amount of 10-50 parts per 100 parts of protein is added to produce a dispersion of pH 9-12 to enhance solubility of the protein, such additions being alkali or alkaline earth fluorides, carbonates, chlorides, phosphates, oxides and hydroxides.  Other additions may include a defoaming oil, e.g. pine oil or fusel oil, a bactericide such as pentachlorophenol, a fibrous filler such as wood flour, an inorganic filler such as mica.  The protein may be dispersed in the aqueous alkaline medium, and this dispersion added to a latex of the copolymer, or a mixture of the copolymer in dry powdered form and the protein may be dispersed in the aqueous medium.
Patent GB-615191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fluorescent materials
IPC: C09K11/71
Filed: 1946-08-02
Abstract: 615,191. Luminescent materials. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Aug. 2, 1946, No. 23132. Convention date, Aug. 2, 1945. Drawings to Specification. [Class 39 (i)] Fluorescent thallium activated calcium orthophosphate is prepared by reacting together in correct proportions phosphate and calcium compounds bound to components readily volatilized out and which interact at temperatures not exceeding 200‹ C. to yield the volatiles as well as the calcium orthophosphate and thereafter heating to a temperature of 1000- 1100‹ C. Calcium oxide slaked in the presence of acetone, and calcium hydroxide, carbonate or formate are suitable calcium compoundsacetate and oxalate are poor; and orthophosphoric acid, mono or diethyl phosphate or other suitable esters and mono-ammonium phosphate are satisfactory phosphate components-di-ammonium phosphate gives a coarse inferior product. Thallium compounds freed from lead, silver, copper, &c. are preferably thallous hydroxide or thallium phosphate. Specifications 485,329, 553,184, 569,685 and 577,693 are referred to.
Patent GB-706693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the production of cellulose ester yarns
Inventor: SOWTER PERCY FREDERICK COMBE
IPC: D01F2/28
Filed: 1950-09-21
Abstract: Filaments are obtained from a solution in acetone of a cellulose ester of a fatty acid containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms in the molecule, by extruding it into an aqueous solution of diethylene glycol diacetate and monoacetate serving as a coagulating bath, the concentration of this aqueous solution in diacetate and monoacetate being such that its content of combined acetic acid is equal to that of a solution of diethylene glycol diacetate of concentration below 38 per cent. by weight.  When the yarn obtained is to be used for the production of staple fibre, it is preferable to stretch it during its coagulation and to submit it to a treatment while free from tension with a regulating bath consisting of an aqueous solution of diethylene glycol diacetate or a mixture of diethylene glycol mono- and diacetates, or alternatively of water alone.  Preferably the mixture consists of 70 per cent. or more of the diacetate and 30 per cent. or less of the monoacetate.  The filaments in the form of an untwisted yarn may be submitted to the action of the regulating bath while travelling round rollers or reels which advance the convolutions in axial direction.  Tapered rollers may be used to allow shrinkage to take place.  The coagulating bath may be maintained at a temperature of 30 DEG -35 DEG C. and the regulating bath may be at a lower temperature, e.g. at 15 DEG -27 DEG C.  It is desirable that the yarn should be free of acetone before it leaves the regulating bath.  The treated yarn may be washed thoroughly with water, preferably with running water.  Other washing liquids, e.g. petroleum ether, may be used.  The combined acetic acid content of the coagulating or regulating solution may be kept constant by adding fresh diethylene glycol diacetate or monoacetate to the solution. The used solution may be treated for re-use by removing acetone by evaporation, and by removing acetic acid, formed by hydrolysis of the diacetate, by azeotropic distillation with water, preferably under reduced pressure.  The acetic acid may also be removed by neutralization or by treatment with an anion-exchange resin.
Patent GB-681845-A (GB)
Title: An improved goggle valve
IPC: F16K3/10
Filed: 1949-09-07
Abstract: 681,845. Valves. MILES & PARTNERS (LONDON), Ltd., J., and HOOKHAM, G. Sept. 7, 1949, No. 23217/49. Class 135. To permit the removal and replacement of any one of the two-part boxes 37, 38 of the goggle valve described in Specification 681,844, together with its spring 36, without disturbing the remaining boxes, the box parts 37, 38 have ribs 43, 44 respectively, disposed at right-angles to each other and engageable in grooves in the plates 28, 39. A gap 47 between the box parts is of such a width that when the parts are drawn together by nuts and bolts 49, 45, one of the ribs is free of its groove, the box may then be slid along the other groove and removed.
Patent GB-261327-A (GB)
Title: Skirt holder for lady cyclists
IPC: A41F17/02
Filed: 1926-09-21
Abstract: 261,327. Seidel, P. Sept. 21, 1926. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Skirts, devices for retaining in position.- A skirt-retaining device for lady cyclists comprises a shield b for attachment to the wearer's garter, a strap l, and a clip o for engaging the skirt. The shield b is provided with a series of slots h for engagement by a button k on one end of the strap, the other end carrying a button m engaging a slot in the clip o. A hole i in the shield may be used in fastening an ornament thereto.
Patent GB-797407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical terminal connectors
IPC: H01R9/26
Filed: 1956-07-27
Abstract: 797,407. Terminal boards; bending posts. HILFIKER, H. July 27, 1956 [July 27, 1955], No. 23290/56. Class 38 (1). An electrical series connector attachable to a longitudinal carrier rail 3 by means of spring clips 4, comprises a two part insulated body 2, 18, housing captive set-screws 15 operating adjustable clamps 14 for pressing conductors 24 against a connector plate 12. The screws 15 are rotated by a screwdriver through holes 22. A plurality of connector plates with their associated clamps and set-screws may be arranged side by side within a single body, the plates being separated from one another by partitions. A circular groove 26 may be filled with a coloured ring for identification purposes and a nameplate 25 may be fitted into a recess with undercut edges.