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Patent GB-1191727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress Forms
Inventor: ARTHUR ERIC RICHARD
IPC: A41H5/01
Filed: 1967-08-24
Abstract: 1,191,727. Dress forms. A. E. ARTHUR Ltd. 24 Aug., 1967, No. 38986/67. Heading G5G. [Also in Division E2] A wirework dress form comprises two sections (1, 2) (Fig. 1, not shown) adapted to be detachably connected together at the meeting edges by clips 3 each having at one end a hollow portion 4 permanently secured to a wire at the meeting edge of one section and a hook-like part 6 adapted to be detachably connected to an adjacent wire at the meeting edge of the other section, the mouth of the hook-like part being formed with a resilient tongue 8 which acts to prevent unintentional separation of the hooklike part from a wire engaging position but will flex and yield when it is required to release said clip from said adjacent wire. As illustrated the two sections are interconnected at the back and front although the connections may be at the two sides.
Patent GB-370409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to radio and other high frequency receivers
IPC: H03J3/24
Filed: 1930-12-29
Abstract: 370,409. Wireless receiving apparatus. MARCONI INTERNATIONAL MARINE COMMUNICATION CO., Ltd., Marconi House, Strand, London, and WOODS, F., 8, Atwood Avenue, Richmond, Surrey. Dec. 29, 1930, No. 39085. [Class 40 (v).] Relates to radio receivers of the kind employing a number of movably-mounted coils each having a plurality of windings appropriate to different tuning ranges, the ends of the windings being taken to contact members which during the movement of the coils engage and disengage stationary contacts ; and comprises an arrangement in which each coil unit is attached to its own shaft, the shafts being actuated from a common rotary drive shaft, preferably by bevel gearing. Figs. 2 and 3 show the coil construction, and Fig. 5 is a circuit diagram showing the external connections of the coils. Each coil unit comprises a primary section ATP<1> and a secondary section ATS<1>, and in the example shown a third section R provides for reaction. Each section comprises two or more windings, three in the example shown, the ends of the windings being taken to contacts C18, C23, C26 spaced around the cylindrical former. The coil shown has eighteen contacts arranged in three rings of six contacts each, the rings being placed at different positions along the coil. Each ring of contacts co-operates with two diametrically opposite stationary contacts S9, S12, S13, so that when the coil unit is turned on its axis, a winding appropriate to a particular range of wave-length is selected and placed in circuit, the other windings being left open-circuited. The valve amplifier includes one or more stages of high-frequency amplification, and the aerial input coil unit and intervalve coil units are of similar construction to that described, except that the reaction section is omitted. The several coil units are simultaneously operated by means of a shaft CS geared thereto by bevel wheles BW and operated by an external knob CK. The operative wave-range may be indicated by a pointer IP or by an engraved dial moving behind a window. The coil windings not in circuit may be short-circuited by means of bridge members which are engaged by the coil contacts as they move from operative position. Provision is made for the reception of continuous-wave telegraphy by means of a switch which is arranged to engage a contact CW connected to a coil tapping, or a contact SP connected to a stationary contact S10, according as continuous-wave or spark signals are to be received.
Patent GB-1508619-A (GB)
Title: Composite drill screw
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 1975-09-24
Abstract: 1508619 Self-drilling screws TEXTRON Inc 24 Sept 1975 [27 Sept 1974] 39111/75 Heading F2H [Also in Division B3] A composite drill screw 10 has a threaded section 14, a cutting end section 16 with a drill point 20 and a head section 12, at least one of the sections being of one metal and the remainder of a different metal, the portions being joined by a friction inertia weld. As shown the head 12 is joined to the threaded section 14 by a weld W but in other embodiments the weld may be between sections 14 and 16 or midway along the threaded section 14.
Patent GB-889773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to metal-clad electric switches, switchfuses, and the like apparatus
Inventor: MARTIN KENNETH
IPC: H01H9/22
Filed: 1958-12-09
Abstract: 889,773. Switch handles; switch covers. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. Dec. 9, 1959 [Dec. 9, 1958], No. 39664/58. Class 38 (5). A knob 16 is mounted in a recess 18 of a switch cover 36 and is rotatable on ballbearings 20. The knob is held in each of its two end positions by a tension spring 33 fixed to the cover at 34 and to the knob at 32. Specifications 889,770, 889,771 and 889,772 are referred to.
Patent GB-934184-A (GB)
Title: A method of shaping or working brittle crystalline materials
IPC: B21D11/00
Filed: 1959-11-23
Abstract: 934,184. Bending crystalline material. WACKER CHEMIE G.m.b.H. Nov. 23, 1959 [Nov. 26, 1958], No. 39727/59. Class 124. A method of shaping bodies of brittle crystalline material comprises heating the zone wherein deformation is to take place so that a solid core of 10-90% of the original crosssection is maintained, deforming the material, and cooling. As shown, a rod 1 of silicon is supported in a quartz tube 2, through which a protective gas may be supplied, and its end held in a holder 3. The rod is then heated by a high frequency coil 5 and the holder 3 moved along an arcuate groove 6 to produce a rightangled bend in the rod. The molten material may be maintained in position by means of an electromagnetic field or by carrying out the process in a liquid of specific gravity close to that of the substance, e.g. a molten salt bath may be used. Materials suitable for shaping include germanium, boron, arsenic, and antimony, compounds such as nitrides, oxides, ceramic materials, and brittle alloys.
Patent GB-1154646-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Shaped Coke.
Inventor: HEITMANN GUNTER
IPC: C10B53/08
Filed: 1967-08-30
Abstract: 1,154,646. Coking. METALLGESELLSCHAFT A.G. 30 Aug., 1967 [31 Aug., 1966], No. 39753/67. Heading C5E. Shaped coke is made in a furnace from fine granular, unheated, solid carbonaceous matter, e.g. coal which has been pelletized e.g. on a disc or in a drum. The pellets are substantially spherical and may be of caking and/or non-caking material, and organic and/or inorganic binders may be incorporated, e.g. bitumen, pitch, molasses, starch, sulphite waste liquor, bentonite and alkaline earth metal compounds. The pellets, which may be dried before coking, are up to 50 mm. diameter. Stationary or moving charge beds may be employed, and the bed may be of a granular material, e.g. carbonaceous material, sand, iron ore, or lime or dolomite, and may be used as a heat carrier, being charged to the furnace at at least 400‹ C. The non-caking material may be produced by devolatilizing a carbonaceous material in the furnace, and separating it from the shaped coke for mixing with the material to be pelletized.
Patent GB-1080055-A (GB)
Title: A process for reducing iron ore
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 1964-10-01
Abstract: Calcined iron ore is mixed with a catalytic agent consisting of bauxite, lime and sodium bicarbonate and is reduced at 800 DEG -900 DEG C. with natural gas, which is converted by the catalyst into carbon monoxide and hydrogen.  The proportions of the additives may be 3-5% bauxite, 1-3% quick lime and 0.5-1% bicarbonate, the percentages being by weight and based on the weight of ore. Pig-iron chips may also be added to the mixture, while the reduction may be carried out in a fluidized bed.ALSO:A catalytic composition for converting methane into carbon monoxide and hydrogen during the reduction of iron ore consists of alumina, quicklime and sodium bicarbonate with or without the addition of pig-iron chips.  The former three constituents are preferably added in amounts of 3-5%, 1-3%, and 0.5-1% respectively based on the weight of iron ore treated, while an addition of 3% of pig iron chips is exemplified. The reaction is carried out at 800 DEG -900 DEG C., possibly in a fluidised bed.
Patent GB-1198036-A (GB)
Title: Wax Containing Polishes
IPC: C09G1/10
Filed: 1968-08-21
Abstract: 1,198,036. Aqueous polymer compositions. ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP. 21 Aug., 1968 [22 Aug., 1967], No. 40035/68. Heading C3P. Polish compositions comprise by weight 90 to 75% of water and 10 to 25% of solids comprising (a) 10 to 80% solids consisting of (1) 35 to 90% of a solid homogeneous polymer derived from a major proportion of ethylene and a minor proportion of a C 3-6  unsaturated monocarboxylic acid having a molecular weight of 1200 to 5000 and an acid number of 35 to 80, (2) 5 to 35% of an emulsion stabilizer, optionally (3) a solid wax in amount not exceeding the weight of the polymer and optionally (4) up to 3% of a base; (b) 5 to 25% of an alkali-soluble, water-insoluble resin and a base in a weight ratio of 10: 9 to 25: 3; and (c) 0 to 85% of a finely divided high molecular weight emulsion polymer. The compositions may also contain additional bases, plasticizers, coalescing agents, surfactant levelling agents, anti-microbial agents, perfume masking agents and complex zinc and zirconium salts. Many suitable ingredients are specified and examples describe polishes comprising (a) copolymers of ethylene with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid; (b) styrene-maleic anhydride partial ester copolymers, alkali soluble rosinpolyester adducts with maleic anhydride and shellac; and various addition ingredients including latices of polystyrene, shellac modified polystyrene, acrylic polymer, interpolymers and zinc cross-linked interpolymers ; Fischer- Tropsch, montan, carnauba, and oxidized polyethylene waxes; fatty alcohol/ethylene oxide condensates, nonyl phenol/ethylene oxide condensates, octylphenol / ethylene oxide condensates, oleic acid, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, ethyl aminoethanols, morpholine, 2.pyrrolidone, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, tributoxyethyl phosphate, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agents, zinc ammonium acetate, zinc ammonium carbonate, and fluorinated surfactant levelling agents.
Patent GB-824523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the preparation of -ß-chloro ethane sulphonates
Inventor: CATLIN WILLARD EDWIN
IPC: C07C309/06
Filed: 1957-12-24
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a b -chloroethane sulphonate comprises fusing carbyl sulphate with an alkali metal chloride or ammonium chloride and thereafter neutralizing the fused reaction mass with an alkali metal, or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, oxide or carbonate or ammonium hydroxide or carbonate, the molar ratio of said chloride to carbyl sulphate being at least 1:1. Alkali metal chlorides specified include sodium, potassium and lithium chlorides. Examples are furnished.
Patent GB-1315607-A (GB)
Title: Production of epsilon-cprolactam and o-acetylcyclohexanone oxime
IPC: C07C239/00
Filed: 1971-08-26
Abstract: 1315607 #-Caprolactam and O-acetylcyclohexanone oxime KANEGAFUCHI BOSEKI KK 26 Aug 1971 [26 Aug 1970] 40169/71 Heading C2C #-Caprolactam and O-acetylcyclohexanoneoxime are produced by reacting together cyclohexanoneoxime and N-acetylcaprolactam preferably at a temperature of 30-120‹ C. The amount of cyclohexanoneoxime used is preferably from 0À01 to 100 moles per mole of N- acetylcaprolactam and the reaction may be carried out in an organic solvent which is inert to both reactants and products (e.g. an aromatic, alicyclic or aliphatic hydrocarbon, halide, ether, acetal, ester or ketone or any mixture thereof); the solvent being present preferably in an amount of up to 20 times the total weight of the reactants. The N-acetylcaprolactam starting material may be obtained by the Beckmann rearrangement of O-acetylcyclohexanoneoxime. In a comparative experiment given in Example 5 each of the amines, aniline and pyrrolidine, were reacted in turn with N-acetylcaprolactam in tetrahydrofuran at 90‹ C. to produce acetanilide and N-acetylpyrrolidine respectively.
Patent GB-1243776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to swashplate and like hydraulic pumps and motors
Inventor: BELL GEORGE VINCENT
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 1967-09-16
Abstract: 1,243,776. Swash-plate pumps and motors. REYROLLE HYDRAULICS Ltd. Sept.4, 1968 [Sept.16, 1967], No.40214/67. Heading F1A. A swash-pump hydraulic pump or motor comprises a rotor 11 with parallel cylinders 12, a piston 20 in each cylinder 2 connected by a ball joint to a slipper pad 22, and a swash-plate assembly having a non-rotary cam plate 30 and rotatable plates 35, 37 which are connected together and between which slipper pads 22 are confined, each slipper pad having in it a passage extending from the associated cylinder to a pressure balancing recess in its surface engaging the running plate 35. The running plate 35 slides on the cam plate 30 while the faces 23 of the slipper pads bear on the front face of the running plate. The slipper retaining plate 37 is secured by bolts 36 to the running plate 35 and has a slot to receive each of the slipper pads. A plunger 41 centres the retaining and running plates 37, 35 and also holds the cam plate 30 in contact with the spherical recess 32 of the casing. The inclination of the swashplate assembly can be adjusted by servopiston 50 acting through spherical end 49 of stub shaft 33. An actuating member 54 is secured to a movable valve member 51 which co-operates with ports 52 to cause movement of the piston 50. A centering spring 53 restricts relative movement between the valve and piston. The pressure for actuating the servopiston is derived from the pump. The passages 60, 61, 62, 63 provide liquid from the cylinders in order to reduce friction and wear between the slipper pads, running plate and cam plate.
Patent GB-1151219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Heating Installations
Inventor: BAVERSTOCK PETER
IPC: F24D3/16
Filed: 1965-09-22
Abstract: 1,151,219. Space-heating systems. BRIGHTSIDE HEATING & ENG. CO. Ltd. 5 Sept., 1966 [22 Sept., 1965], No. 40331/65. Addition to 1,008,480. Headings F4S and F4U. The space heating installation described in Specification 1,008,480 is modified in that the flow and return ducts of the closed heating loop are in contact or are spaced by one inch or less. A single flow duct flanked by two smaller diameter return ducts, may be provided (Figs. 1 to 3, not shown) and two loops may be arranged side-by-side, the flow duct of one loop being adjacent to the return duct of the other loop (Fig. 5, not shown) or the flow ducts of each loop being adjacent (Fig. 4, not shown).
Patent GB-1487377-A (GB)
Title: Method and saw blade for the sawing of wood
IPC: B27B33/02
Filed: 1974-09-17
Abstract: 1487377 Saws SIKOB SVENSK INDUSTRIS KONSTRUKTIONS-OCH BERAKNINGSKONTOR AB 17 Sept 1974 [18 Sept 1973] 40392/74 Heading B5L A workpiece of wood is sawn by a circular, or, as shown, frame or band saw blade comprising chip cutting saw teeth 3 provided fast with a cutting knife edge 2, the knife edge being so positioned with respect to the teeth 3 that it cuts asunder either a chip just liberated or, preferably, one still adhering to and being formed from the workpiece so as to distribute the two chip portions thus produced on opposite sides of the blade into the saw kerf. As shown, the teeth 3 are attached, as by welding or brazing, to the saw blade so that the saw teeth points project forwardly of the knife edge 2 a distance b which is less than the intended feeding depth a whereby the knife edge cuts chips still adhering to and being formed from the workpiece. By reducing the distance b the knife edge may cut into a portion of the workpiece unaffected by the saw teeth so as to provide lateral guidance of the saw blade in the kerf. The knife edge may be in a plane centrally of or to one side of the central saw blade plane. On sufficient increase of the distance b, the knife edge cuts the chips after their liberation from the workpiece. In Fig. 5 (not shown) forwardly projecting sawteeth comprise tabs punched and bent and set, and possibly stretched from the blade, alternately on opposite sides thereof. The saw teeth points may alternatively be disposed rearwardly of the knife edge whereby the workpiece is first engaged by the knife edge. In such embodiments the teeth may be formed in halves and welded or brazed on opposite sides of the blade, or, Fig. 4 (not shown), bunched and bent and set, and possibly stretched, from the blade.
Patent GB-1278886-A (GB)
Title: Removal of phosphate from hexafluorosilicic acid solution
Inventor: SCHULZE MANFRED
IPC: C01B33/10
Filed: 1970-08-21
Abstract: 1278886 Purification of hydrofluorosilicic acid FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER AG 21 Aug 1970 [23 Aug 1969] 40412/70 Heading C1A Phosphate ions are removed from an aqueous solution of H 2 SiF 6  by (a) adding at least sufficient Fe<SP>3+</SP> ions to give Fe<SP>3+</SP> in the same molar proportion as the phosphate ions, (b) maintaining the solution at 60 to 100 C. while adding gaseous ammonia until the pH is 2-4 and (c) removing the precipitated iron phosphate formed. Further ammonia may be added until the pH is 8 to 9 whereby SiO Î H 2 O is precipitated and can be separated from the ammonium fluoride.
Patent GB-854778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to perambulator and like bodies
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 1958-12-16
Abstract: 854,778. Perambulator bodies. WILSON, L. N. Dec. 16, 1958, No. 40471/58. Drawings to Specification. Class 108(1). A perambulator body has side and/or end walls of concave form so that a uniform thickness pad of upholstery may be used to line the body. Specification 854,779 is referred to.
Patent GB-867176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermoplastic polymeric compositions
Inventor: SEIJO ERNEST
IPC: C08K5/17
Filed: 1959-12-02
Abstract: A thermoplastic polymeric composition comprises a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon or halo-hydrocarbon or a copolymer comprising at least 80% by weight thereof, and a condensation product of an alkanolamine and an alkylene oxide, or a salt, ester or ether of such a condensation product.  The condensation product is particularly used in 0,1 to 10% by weight of the composition and has the effect of reducing the tendency to accumulate electrostatic charges.  Polymers specified are those derived from styrene, vinyl chloride, ethylene, propylene and mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-1500746-A (GB)
Title: Jet nozzle
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1975-10-07
Abstract: 1500746 Spray-prodncers O DITLEVSIMONSEN 7 Oct 1975 [8 Oct 1974] 41094/75 Heading B2F A jet nozzle for connection to a hose, for example that of a fire engine, comprises an inlet pipe 1 and an outlet pipe 2 having a converging portion t, a straight portion x, a diverging portion y and an outlet portion z which may be straight or slightly converging, the smallest internal diameter d of converging portion t being smaller than the internal diameter of the end of the inlet pipe, said inlet pipe extending into the converging portion t thereby defining an annular chamber 6 and a narrow annular opening 7 between the inner wall of the outlet pipe and the outer wall of the inlet pipe. In use, water under pressure, for example from the mains supply, is introduced through the inlet pipe 1 and compressed air is introduced into the annular chamber 6 through an inlet 3, said air passing through the opening 7 to form an air film between the water stream and the inner wall of the outlet pipe. The inlet pipe has a Venturi constriction 8 and an annular flange 5 mounted in the rear end of the outlet pipe by means of screw threads, thereby providing for adjustment of the size of the opening 7 by longitudinal relative displacement of the pipes. Baffles 9 extending into the inlet tube and the annular chamber 6 impart whirling motion to the water stream and to the air stream. The nozzle may alternatively be used in industrial cleaning processes, for example for cleaning the tanks and holds of ships.
Patent GB-1476995-A (GB)
Title: 2,4,6-trisubstituted-3-hydroxyphenylalkane phosphonates and phosphinates
IPC: C07F9/32
Filed: 1974-09-24
Abstract: 1476995 Phosphonates; phosphinates CIBAGEIGY AG 24 Sept 1974 [25 Sept 1973] 41430/74 Headings C2P and C2C [Also in Divisions C3 and C5] The invention comprises compounds of formula wherein n is 1 to 4; A is C 1-8  alkylene; R, R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> are each C 1-8  alkyl or C 5-6  cycloalkyl, not more than two being cycloalkyl; R<SP>3</SP> is Z<SP>1</SP>, OZ<SP>1</SP>, OZ<SP>2</SP> or halomethyl; R<SP>4</SP> (when n= 1) is Z<SP>3</SP>, Z<SP>4</SP>, halomethyl or C 5-6  cycloalkyl; Z<SP>1</SP> and Z<SP>3</SP> are each C 1-24  alkyl, C 2-24  monohaloalkyl, phenyl, or mono- or poly(C 1-18  alkyl)phenyl; Z<SP>2</SP> and Z<SP>4</SP> are each (C 1-24  alkylthio)ethyl or -(CH 2 CH 2 O) h R<SP>0</SP> where R<SP>0</SP> is C 1-18  alkyl and h is 1-3; R<SP>4</SP> (when n=2) is C 2-12  alkylene, C 4-8  oxybisalkylene, C 4-8  thiobisalkylene or -R<SP>00</SP>(OR<SP>00</SP>) k - where R<SP>00</SP> is C 2-4  alkylene and k is 2-33, the whole group containing 8-101 C and O atoms; R<SP>4</SP> (when n= 3 or 4) is C 3-10  tri- or tetravalent hydrocarbyl, the free valencies stemming from different carbon atoms thereof; with the provisos that (i) when R<SP>3</SP> is haloalkoxy, the halogen atom is not on the α -carbon atom thereof; and (ii) when n is 2-4, R<SP>3</SP> is Z<SP>1</SP> (excluding α-haloalkyl). Compounds I (n= 1) are prepared from compounds (HO)(R)(R<SP>1</SP>)(R<SP>2</SP>)C 6 H-AX (where X is OH or halo) by reaction with R<SP>3</SP>P(OR<SP>4</SP>) 2  or R<SP>3</SP>P(OR<SP>4</SP>)(OM) where M is an alkali metal, and are convertible to compounds I (n=2-4) by transesterification with an appropriate di-, tri- or tetra-ol. A 2-chloroethyl group may subsequently be converted to 2-(alkylthio)ethyl. The preparation of 6-(tert-butyl or tert-octyl)- 3 - chloromethyl - 2,4 - dimethylphenol is adverted to. Compounds I are used to stabilize polymers (bulk or fibrous), lubricants, and animal and vegetable derived oils against thermal, oxidative and u.v. light deterioration.
Patent GB-935258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to heavy water reactors
IPC: G21C19/20
Filed: 1960-12-02
Abstract: 935,258. Handling nuclear fuel elements. ATOMENERGI A.B. Dec. 2, 1960 [Dec. 7, 1959 (2)], No. 41569/60. Drawings to Specification. Class 39 (4). In order to change the core or parts of it, e.g. individual fuel elements, from a heavy water reactor, the heavy water is replaced by light water and the reactor connected to a channel system filled with light water to such a level as to provide a shield below which the reactor lid may be removed and the core or parts of it lifted out and changed. The core change is carried out in the following stages: (i) the heavy water is removed from the reactor, after the reactor has been shut down, and confined in a container while heavy water is sprayed over the fuel elements to prevent over-heating; (ii) light water is sprayed over the fuel elements to wash out the last of the heavy water, the mixture of heavy and light water thus obtained being collected and confined in a container; (iii) the reactor is filled with light water to a predetermined level after which the core is moved out of and a new core moved into the reactor by the method referred to above; (iv) the light water is removed from the reactor while light water is sprayed over the fuel elements ; (v) heavy water is sprayed over the fuel elements to wash out the last of the light water and the mixture collected as in (ii) above; and (vi) the reactor is filled with heavy water to a predetermined level, after which it is ready for a new running period. Between stages (i) and (ii), and (iv) and (v), heavy water and light water, respectively, may be flushed out of the reactor by blowing gas through it, but not if the decay heat is high. If the decay heat is low, stages (ii) and (v) above may be omitted and the core dried by blowing a gas through the reactor.