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Patent GB-286027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to closures for metal casks, drums, barrels or the like
IPC: B65D8/08
Filed: 1926-12-13
Abstract: 286,027. Cheetham, M., International Paint & Compositions Co., Ltd., and Drums, Ltd. Dec. 13, 1926. Bungs and bushes for bungholes. -A flanged bung-hole collar 3 is welded or soldered to the interior of the drum 1 and a resilient washer 7 is interposed between the external surface of the drum and the bung 5 to secure fluid-tightness. The bunghole may have an annular recess as shown to accommodate the ring.
Patent GB-938672-A (GB)
Title: Method of and machine for blowing hollow articles
Inventor: SCOTT GRAHAM WALTER
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 1961-09-04
Abstract: 938,672. Blow moulding machines. E. SHIPTON & CO. (ENGINEERING) Ltd. Sept. 4, 1962 [Sept. 4, 1961], No. 31696/61. Class 87(2). A blow moulding machine has knives 8, 9 fixed to the bases of the portions of a multipart mould in order to sever the blown article after a further length of plastics tube has been extruded between the mould parts.
Patent GB-867422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to planning panels
IPC: G09F7/02
Filed: 1957-10-10
Abstract: 867,422. Index panels. ARIANEX. Oct. 10, 1957 [Oct. 11, 1956], No. 31721/57. Class 146(1). An index panel formed by a series of overlapping members forming channels to receive index or like cards, has the members secured to each other instead of to a base board, each member being extended downwardly to overlap the member below and secured thereto as by adhesive, solder, welding, rivetting or the like. Each member has inclined flanges 1, 2, a horizontal portion 3, a vertical portion 4, a shoulder 5 and a vertical flange 6 which overlaps and is secured to the vertical portion 4 of the member below, the shoulder 5 extending into the angle between the parts 2, 3. The card 7 is held in between two members, touching the angles at a, b, c and resting on the horizontal part 3 at d, the edge of the card thus being prevented from being trapped in the angle between the two members at the join.
Patent GB-225713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wrenches
IPC: B25B13/24
Filed: 1923-12-18
Abstract: 225,713. Hacheney, F. C. Dec. 18, 1923. Sliding and pivoted jaw wrenches; jaw faces; handles.-A wrench of the type having a jaw slidable relatively to a stationary member and means for holding the jaw in adjusted position with respect to another jaw pivoted to that member, comprises a movable jaw with a shank portion slidable in a bore of the casing, a lateral extension of the casing to which the other jaw is pivotally connected, and a locking key in the lateral extension co-operating with the shank of the movable jaw for holding it rigidly in adjusted position. The tapered shank 16 of the slidable-jaw member 15 is mounted in a housing 13 rigid with the handle 10, and the divided shank 24 of the jaw member 22 is pivoted at 23 to a lug 21 on a lateral extension of the housing member 12. A spring 18 forces the slidable jaw towards the pivoted jaw, the slidable jaw being retracted by means of a cross pin 20 passing through slots in the housing member. When the jaws are engaged with the nut &c., the slidable jaw is clamped in position by a wedge or key 32 actuated by a screw 33. The jaws are formed with flat surfaces 29 which may be serrated, and also with angular recesses adapted to engage the corners of a nut. Finger grooves 11 are provided on the handle.
Patent GB-872732-A (GB)
Title: Life boat release gear
Inventor: HICKSON WILLIAM F
IPC: B63B23/58
Filed: 1957-10-10
Abstract: 872,732. Lifeboat release gear. CONTINENTAL COPPER & STEEL INDUSTRIES Inc. Oct. 10, 1957, No. 31759/57. Class 115. [Also in Group XXV] The gear includes a U-shaped moused hook B, Fig. 1, pivotally mounted by rearwardly-extending portions 36 about post 11 at 20, the opening of the U being downward as shown when the hook is holding the falls of the lifeboat ; one leg of the U-shape is formed as a bill 30, Figs. 1 and 4, while the other is provided with a stud 43, Fig. 4, which in the position of Fig. 1 is retained in a rotatable hooklock 51 having a recess 50 which opens to the outside in the direction of the bow 10 (in the Fig. 1 position). The hooklock is connected by a universal coupling 58, 59 to a release shaft 61 connected in turn to a release lever (not shown) ; on movement of the lever so as to rotate the hooklock through 180 degrees the hook swings upwards, thus releasing the falls. The gear further includes a preventer bar or mousing assembly consisting of two plates 33, Figs. 1 and 8, and a tubular spacer 80 held together by a bolt 82 and nut 83 the spacer 80 extending through an opening in the post 11. Extensions 84, Fig. 1, limit the movement of the assembly in one direction. The bill 30 of the hook is flattened, and widened laterally, Fig. 8, so as to extend substantially the entire distance between the plates 33 to prevent any ring or other connection to the falls from dropping out of position between the preventer bar assembly and the hook.
Patent GB-811597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to heat transfer arrangements
Inventor: BOYLAND DONALD ARTHUR
IPC: G21C15/04
Filed: 1956-10-18
Abstract: 811,597. Nuclear fuel elements. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. Oct 18, 1957 [Oct. 18, 1956], No. 31796/56. Drawing to Specification. Class 39(4). In a gas-cooled, solid moderator, nuclear reactor, the fuel elements are arranged, in series, along channels in the moderator and are positioned at an angle to the axis of the channel to increase the cooling effect of the gas flowing along the channel. The fuel elements are of the sheathed type having radial fins which may be inclined or lipped so as to cause the cooling gas to flow across the element longitudinal axis. The elements are supported in the channels by either a spider or spigots at each end.
Patent GB-1526379-A (GB)
Title: Dentifrices
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 1976-07-30
Abstract: 1526379 Dentifrice COLGATE - PALMOLIVE CO 30 July 1976 31874/76 Heading A5B A dentifrice (defined) contains a surfactant having the formula, R(OCH 2 CH 2 ) x OCH 2 COOM wherein R represents a C 8-18  alkyl chain, x represents an integer from 1 to 9 inclusive and M represents a non-toxic alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, ammonium or C 2  or C 3  alkylol amine, and a dental polishing agent when the dentifrice is in the form of a powder or paste, and an aqueous alcoholic medium when the dentifrice is in the form of a liquid. 0.05-5.0wt.% of the surfactant may be present, and the dentifrice may also contain 0.01-5% flavouring oil and/or sweetener, a fluorine compound, an antibacterial agent, or another surfactant. The dentifrice may be a visually clear toothpaste, a chewable tablet or a mouthwash.
Patent GB-1372135-A (GB)
Title: Device for moving sliding panels
IPC: E05F15/692
Filed: 1972-07-07
Abstract: 1372135 Shaft couplings; Clutch control ROBERT BOSCH GmbH 7 July 1972 [8 July 1971] 31913/72 Headings F2U and F2L [Also in Division E2] In a mechanism in which a sliding panel (not shown) is moved by a pinion 16 mounted on a shaft 24, an electric motor driven screw 28 drives the shaft via a clutch arrangement comprising a worm gear 27 driven by the screw and freely rotatable on the shaft, and a disc 29 fast with the shaft and biased by a spring 30 into engagement with gear 27, Fig. 2; a manual operating handle 32 when attached to the shaft, see Fig. 3, displacing the shaft axially against the spring to disengage disc 29 from gear 27. The handle and shaft are screw-threaded and a stem 38 on a rotatable pin 37 engages a slot 28 in the shaft. A leaf spring 42 engages teeth 39 in a ratchet arrangement to prevent unscrewing and may be lifted by end 42a to allow the handle to be unscrewed.
Patent GB-1179390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Coating of Metals
IPC: C25F3/04
Filed: 1966-10-06
Abstract: 1,179,390. Coating metals. SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES Ltd. 6 Oct., 1966 [17 Sept., 1966; 22 Sept., 1966], No. 32212/69. Divided out of 1,168,821. Heading B2K. A method of coating an aluminium or aluminium alloy surface with a fluorocarbon resin e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene, polytrifluorochloroethylene or a tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer comprises the step of etching the metal surface, the step of coating the etched surface with a fluorocarbon resin, the steps of drying and sintering the coated surface, and heating the coated surface at a temperature above 85‹C. in the presence of water or steam at least once during sintering step or after the drying step. In a preferred embodiment, the sintered coated product is heated in the presence of water or steam during or after forming the coated metal to the desired shaped e.g. on to kitchen holloware. The etching may be effected chemically or electrochemically; the etched metal surface may be oxidised prior to coating with the resin. The resin coating may be applied from a dispersion or suspension in water or an organic liquid by spray coating, roller coating, dip coating, flow coating or brushing.
Patent GB-1356443-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the manufacture of light granulates
IPC: C04B20/06
Filed: 1971-07-08
Abstract: 1356443 Granulating CHARBONNAGES DE FRANCE and HOUILLERES DU BASSIN DU NORD ET DU PAS-DE-CALAIS 8 July 1971 [10 July 1970] 32199/71 Heading B5A [Also in Division C1] Expanded granules of a silico-aluminous material are produced by melting the material in the presence of an atmosphere at a pressure such that liberation of gases from the material is prevented, forming droplets of the melt, and contacting the droplets with an atmosphere which permits liberation of gases whereby expanded granules are formed. The material may be colliery shale, clay, or fly ash. It may be ground and calcined in a fluidized bed at 1000-1050‹ C., with added carbon if necessary. The melting chamber may be made of graphite or vitreous carbon, heated by passing A.C. between a graphite electrode and the walls of the chamber. Alternatively the walls may be of refractory material which are cooled so that a solidified layer forms. The molting temperature may be 1300-1400‹ C., and fluxes may be added if necessary. Droplets may be formed by passing the melt through holes in the base of the chamber, drop formation being controlled by heating of the base-plates. The droplets may pass through air with a low CO partial pressure into a fluidized bed of sand at 250- 400‹ C. The granules and sand may be separated by gravity or screening. Exhaust gases may be fed to the calciner.
Patent GB-1049720-A (GB)
Title: Acid purification process
IPC: C07C51/43
Filed: 1964-08-07
Abstract: A process for the purification of terephathalic acid comprises dissolving the terephthalic acid in liquid methanol at 130 DEG  to 175 DEG  C., removing any undissolved solid materials, and separating the crystals of purified terephthalic acid that result on cooling of the methanolic solution.  The purification takes place under autogenous pressures, e.g. 8 to 24 atmospheres and saturated methanolic solutions are preferably used.  The terephthalic acid used may be prepared from p-xylene and may contain p-carboxybenzaldehyde as an impurity.
Patent GB-947563-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for controlling the level of molten metal
IPC: G05D9/12
Filed: 1962-08-22
Abstract: 947, 563. Automatic fluid level control. SWISS ALUMINIUM Ltd. Aug. 22, 1962 [Aug. 22, 1961], No. 32264/62. Heading G3R. The level of molten metal 9 in a channel 1 supplying continuous casting apparatus 4, 7 is kept constant by controlling the rate of flow in response to changes in the capacitance between the surface of the metal and a plate 8. The capacitance is connected in an A.C. bridge circuit 10, the current through which is amplified at 12 and used to adjust the angle of tilt of a supplying vessel (not shown). The plate 8 is triangular in plan and is placed where the channel divides to supply two sets of casting apparatus. The plate is preferably of iron or of metal evaporated on to ceramic, and suitable dimensions and values are given.
Patent GB-365658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to looms having stationary weft supplies
IPC: D03D47/00
Filed: 1930-10-28
Abstract: 365,658. Looms having stationary weft supplies. GABLER & CO., GES., J., Ettlingen, Baden, Germany. Oct. 28, 1930, No. 32312. Convention date, Oct. 28, 1929. [Class 142 (ii).] Weft selecting means for shuttleless looms comprises a number of superposed thread guides 1 .. 4, Fig. 1, independently and slidably mounted in a frame 5, Fig. 2, each guide being provided with an eye A through which the weft threads are drawn in their passage from a stationary supply to the inserting mechanism. Each thread-guide, which is held in retracted position against an adjustable stop such as 8, by a spring 6, is provided with a projection 15 by which it is moved into the path of feeding means 26, a pin 14, adapted to be positioned opposite any one of the projections 15 by pattern mechanism 13<2> and members 27, 32 .. 35, 13, establishing connection between a cam oscillated lever 12 and the thread-guides. After the insertion of a selected weft, such as 18, a gripping or holding device, comprising a movable member 22 and a stationary member 23, located between additional thread-guides 29a-29d and 30a-30d, is operated to hold all the wefts, and the corresponding slidable threadguide, moved back under the action of the spring 6, pulls back the inserted weft around, pins 24, 25, thereby regulating the length of the pick in the shed, the amplitude of movement of the thread guide being determined by its adjustable stop.
Patent GB-189647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements on gas cookers
IPC: F24C1/16
Filed: 1921-12-02
Abstract: 189,647. Marsh, A. J. Dec. 2, 1921. Ovens.-A collapsable gas or like cooking oven has its sides 3, 4, 5 hinged at 3<1>, 4<1>, 5<1> respectively to a bracket 6 carried by the feet 7, the hinges 3<1>, 4<1>, 5<1> being arranged at different levels to facilitate folding. The door 2 is hinged at 2' to the side 5, and the top 1 is hinged at 12 to a strip 13 which itself is hinged at 1<1> to the back 3. Eyes 9, provided on the top 1 and sides 4, 5, are arranged to register when the oven is erected, bolts 10 being passed through these eyes to maintain the parts in position. A hook 11 is provided for roasting.
Patent GB-1511056-A (GB)
Title: Electronic accounting machine with a visual display
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 1975-08-01
Abstract: 1511056 Accounting machine; display arrangements ING C OLIVETTI & C SpA 1 Aug 1975 [18 Sept 1974] 32339/75 Heading G4A An electronic accounting machine includes a visual display, several registers each arranged to store the length and initial memory address of a respective field of stored data to be displayed, and means arranged, in response to conditions in the machine, to select an appropriate one of the registers and to cause the corresponding field to be displayed. The arrangement is said to avoid the need for several display devices, each associated with a respective type of data, e.g. requests for intervention by the operator and the data fed in via a keyboard. The machine is a microprogram controlled, bi-programmed device which executes either one of two programs X and Y, there being a two-position switch on a console to allocate the display, a data entering keyboard, and the console to either one of the two programs. The console includes a number of display lamps indicating respective conditions in the machine, e.g. the non-active program requires operator intervention, a situation which also activates an audible alarm. The specification describes, with reference to flow drawings and the corresponding microinstructions, the way in which the display is operated. Briefly, however, six registers in store are provided each containing the length and initial memory address of data to be displayed. Two registers relate to keyboard entered data for programs X and Y respectively, two registers relate to data concerned with debugging operations for the currently active and inactive programs respectively, and the remaining two registers relate to data to be displayed in response to display instructions in programs X and Y respectively. Further details of the machine are given in Specifications 1,480,520 and 1,481,145.
Patent GB-145360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in indicators for electric controlling switches
IPC: H01H9/16
Filed: 1919-12-24
Abstract: 145,360. Bechoff, F. Dec. 24, 1919. Indicators.-An indicator for the establishment of the desired circuit by the electric controlling-switch of remotely-controlled circuit-breakers comprises a rotatable drum the opposite halves of the periphery of which are of contrasting colours and the action of which is dependent on the movement of the control lever, means being provided for preventing the action of the indicator until the selected actuating- member of the switch has moved to its full extent. The controlling-switch comprises a control lever 8 having one end bifurcated and pivotally mounted on a spindle 7 in walls 6 carried by a panel 3, the lever being adapted to depress plungers 5, against the action of a spring 16, to close the circuit between the contacts 14, 15. Rotatively mounted on the spindle 7 is a drum 20 and a plate 21 adapted to close the drum, the plate being secured to one of the bifurcated parts of the lever 8 and carrying on its inner face a pin 23, and the drum carrying a pin 24, and mounted in the drum is a coiled spring 25 having its ends turned in to engage the pins 23, 24 as these are rotated. Between the walls 6 is a bar 30 carrying a spring 31 supporting a cradle 32, Fig. XII, the movement of which is limited by pins 26. The cradle carries a pin 35 adapted to engage in holes 36 in the drum, and the rotation of this is limited by pins 27 carried thereby and a pin 28 mounted on the wall 6. In operation, as the lever 8 is depressed, as in Fig. VIII, the pin 23 coils up the spring 25, putting this under torsion; the drum is held from rotation by the engagement of the pin 35 and hole 36, and thus exhibits one of the coloured sides. Further depression of the lever causes the bifurcated part of this to engage the cradle, and rocking this about one of the pins 26, causes withdrawal of the pin 35 from the hole just at the moment the electric circuit is completed at the contacts 14, 15, thereby allowing the drum to rotate under the action of the spring to exhibit the contrasting colour. Operation of the control lever in the other direction similarly rotates the drum, on the closing of the other circuit, in the opposite direction. Lamps 40, 41 with differently coloured shades may also be used connected with switches actuated by the remote control switch. Specification 143,806 is referred to.
Patent GB-839655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of bricks, tiles and the like
IPC: B28B11/06
Filed: 1957-10-16
Abstract: 839,655. Sanding bricks, tiles &c. CLAPHAM COMMON BRICK & TILE CO. Ltd., JORDAN, R. C., and JORDAN, R. J. Dec. 29, 1958 [Oct. 16, 1957], No. 32355/57. Class 87(2). Sand is conveyed to the undersurface of an extended column of clay 1 by a belt 10 converging onto and being frictionally driven by the column, and is pressed into the clay by a roller 12 around which the belt 10 passes. The column is divided, before or after sanding, into individual bricks, tiles or the like. The sand is supplied to the belt 10 from a hopper (not shown) having a conduit 14 with a discharge aperture 15 spaced a short distance above the belt so that the sand is carried away from the aperture by the movement of the belt but if that movement ceases then the flow of sand stops automatically. In the case of a rectangular column of clay, the remaining three faces may be sanded by a known method using a conduit 2 from the hopper, a plough 4 to divert some of the sand over the sides of the column, and rollers 5, 8 for pressing the sand into the clay.
Patent GB-1025866-A (GB)
Title: Method for recovery of cesium and strontium values
IPC: C01D17/00
Filed: 1964-08-07
Abstract: Caesium and/or strontium metal values are recovered from an aqueous acidic solution by contacting the solution with an organic liquid phase comprising a monoalkylphosphoric acid containing at least 12 carbon atoms, and separating the organic phase containing the metal values.  Using acids containing 12 to 17 carbon atoms, caesium is preferentially extracted from strontium and other alkali and alkaline earth metals at pH 1 to 2, while strontium is preferentially extracted at pH 2 to 5.  Examples of suitable acids are mono-(2,6,8-trimethyl-nonyl-4) phosphoric acid, mono-(4-ethyl-1-isobutyl-octyl) phosphoric acid, and mono-(3,9-diethyltridecyl-6) phosphoric acid; these acids are diluted with n-decane, n-dodecane, or kerosene.  The caesium and strontium are stripped from the separated organic phase with 1-2 molar nitric acid.  The process may be used to extract caesium and strontium from nuclear reactor waste solutions.  Examples and tables relate to the extraction of Cs 137, Cs 134, and Sr 89 from aqueous solutions containing NaNO3 and NaOH.
Patent GB-332483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stepwise advancing counters
IPC: G06M1/04
Filed: 1929-10-24
Abstract: 332,483. Richter, M. B. Oct,. 24, 1929. Counters actuated by reciprocating mechanism. -A ratchet drive for a counter comprises a pawl 12 pivoted on the reciprocating-member about an edge 24 parallel with the axis of the ratchetwheel 11. The pawl may be of angular shape as seen in Fig. 2, and be retained in position on the bracket 13, carried by the oscillating spring- controlled lever 14, by means of a spring 28 clipped to the bracket and bearing against a lug 27 outstanding from the pawl. The retention, of the pawl is assisted by the engagement of pins' 25 with guide, holes in the bracket. A, tooth 20 on the bracket limits the forward movement of the ratchet-wheel and backward rotation is prevented by a detent 21.
Patent GB-1101362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to building beams
IPC: E04B5/29
Filed: 1966-07-20
Abstract: 1,101,362. Steel-concrete building beam. C. BLUMHELD. 20, July. 1966. No. 32587/ 66. Heading E1W. A building beam comprises a flanged steel joist J encased partly or wholly in concrete C having at least one flange provided with holes H filled with concrete that is integral with concrete on both sides of the holes. The holes may be formed by punching or bending portions of the flange to an inclined position or at right angles to the flange. The beam may be of I, T, U or Z shaped section and may be of lattice construction. The number, or area, of the holes may diminish towards the middle of the beam.
Patent GB-471169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to record card controlled calculating machines
Filed: 1935-11-25
Abstract: 471,169. Statistical apparatus. SOC. INDUSTRIELLE D'INSTRUMENTS DE PRECISION. Nov. 25, 1935, No. 32599. Void. Convention date, Nov. 28, 1934. [Class 106 (i)] Perforated-card-controlled statistical apparatus has a selecting or line-finding device 3 for preparing the circuits leading to the sensing members corresponding to the work to be done by the bookkeeping machine 1, the finding device 3 being of the kind used in automatic telephone systems and being controlled by a special card 14. The device 3 has a contact 4 for each circuit 2 connected to the machine 1 and has a rotating contact 5 on a shaft 6. The latter also carries a ratchet wheel 7 which is driven by a pawl 9 and magnet 10 when feelers 12 read holes 15 in the special control card 14. The amount of rotation given to arm 5 and shaft 6 is stated to depend upon the position of the holes 15, on the number of teeth of wheel 7 and on the distance between pawl-arm 8 and, the magnet 10 in the non- attracted position.