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Patent GB-1529620-A (GB)
Title: Method for obtaining glutaric acid succinic acid and adipic acid from an acid mixture comprising them
IPC: C07C51/487
Filed: 1976-12-17
Abstract: 1529620 Obtaining glutamic, succinic and adipic acids from mixtures thereof ASAHI KASEI KOGYO KK 17 Dec 1976 [25 Dec 1975 29 March 1976 (2)] 52785/76 Heading C2C (1) A method for obtaining glutaric acid, succinic acid, and adipic acid from an acid mixture obtained as an industrial by-product and comprising 50 to 75% by weight based on the mixture of glutaric acid, 15 to 35% by weight based on the mixture of succinic acid and 0 to 30% by weight based on the mixture of adipic acid, which comprises the steps of: (1) contacting the acid mixture with urea in solution to deposit a urea-glutaric acid adduct so that the weight ratio of glutaric acid remaining in the solution to succinic acid is not more than 1À2 : 1 when the adipic acid content is in the range of 0% by weight to 7% by weight and not more than 1À4 : 1 when the adipic acid content is larger than 7 % by weight not more than 30% by weight the urea being employed in an amount of 1 to 2 moles per mole of the acid mixture; separating the deposited urea-glutaric acid adduct out of the solution;  (2) adding more urea to the solution and/or concentrating the solution obtained in the step (1) to deposit a urea-succinic acid adduct; separating the deposited urea-succinic acid adduct out of the solution-; and  (3) dissociating the separated urea-dicarboxylic acid adducts each into respective dicarboxylic acids and urea.
Patent GB-1205075-A (GB)
Title: Coiled ribbon edge-type filters
IPC: B01D29/07
Filed: 1967-11-30
Abstract: 1,205,075. Edge-filters. VACCO INDUSTRIES. 30 Nov., 1967 [1 Dec., 1966], No. 53134/67. Headings BID and B1T. [Also in Division B8] In an edge-type filter of the kind comprising sheet metal material wound in a coil 28, the sheet having protrusions (e.g. 74) on one surface to space the convolutions, the protrusions are of such shape as to present a tortous path for fluid particles tending to trap them; and means are provided for holding the inner and outer ends of the coil in fixed relation, on a hub 26, the coil edges being clamped by rings 38 in a two-part housing 10, 11. As described, the protrusions are formed by means of coining rollers. The coil 28 is wound on a hub 26 and enclosed in telescoping male and female members 27, 29 inside a housing 10, 11 having inlet 21 and outlet 22. To prevent radial movement of the coil convolutions, the ribbon edges may be provided with pointed projections (82, 84), Fig. 9 (not shown) which engage plastics strips on the inner surfaces of radial arms 32, 38 of the members 27, 29. The outer end of the coil is secured in non-radial slots 43, 47 in flanges 34, 40 of the members 27, 29 and the inner end in a slot in the hub terminating in a blind hole (45), containing a pin (48), (Fig. 3, not shown) see also Division B8. The coil 28 may be cleaned sonically.
Patent GB-1502009-A (GB)
Title: Mowing device
IPC: A01D57/00
Filed: 1975-12-30
Abstract: 1502009 Mower conditioners MULTINORM BV 30 Dec 1975 [13 Jan 1975] 53151/75 Heading A1F A mowing device has a frame 6 with rotary cutters 5 supported thereon and at least one rotor 9 journalled in the frame and comprising a support 10 and crop engaging elements 11 pivotably mounted on the support such that in operation the pivotal movement of the elements, 11 in the direction of rotation of the rotor due to centrifugal force, is limited by a stop 15 whereby the centres of gravity of the elements are held behind the radial plane containing the pivotal axis 13 and the axis 8 of the rotor. The crop is crushed between the rotating elements 11 and ribs 25 provided on a hood 19, the cylinder defined by the rotating elements being dimensionally more stable than if the elements were freely pivotable since the force with which the elements press against the stop 12 must be overcome before any deflection will occur.
Patent GB-1091609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vehicles
IPC: B62D53/02
Filed: 1965-12-15
Abstract: 1,091,609. Mounting batteries. ALLIS-CHALMERS MANUFACTURING CO. Dec. 15, 1965 [Dec. 21, 1964], No. 53234/65. Heading B7H. An implement is mounted at the front end of an articulated tractor, the rear end of which, 14, comprises longitudinal frame members 21 and 22, between which is mounted the vehicle engine, and a transverse plate 31, which extends beyond the frame members 21 and 22, compartments for batteries 44 and 64 being formed by plates 40 and 50 welded to the extensions of the plate 31 and having forwardly extending portions 41 and 62 welded to the frame members 21 and 22. The battery compartments are completed by floor members 43 and 53, respectively.
Patent GB-1485649-A (GB)
Title: Hinge devices
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 1974-12-11
Abstract: 1485649 Adjustable hinge mountings BLUM GmbH 11 Dec 1974 [24 Dec 1973] 53621/74 Heading E2F In a hinge of the type in which a U-section hinge arm 10 is adjustably associated with a mounting plate 1 secured to an article to be hinged (e.g. the inside face of a cupboard side wall) the distance a between the side walls of the hinge arm is greater than the width b of the mounting plate to allow adjustment of the arm in a direction parallel to the hinge axis; an intermediate part 6 being secured to the arm 10 and having catches 3 that slidably engage the mounting plate and a clamping screw 7 in the intermediate part bearing on the plate to hold part 6 and plate I in their adjusted position. The catches 3 are spring loaded to snap into position and allow easy assembly of the arm to the plate. Additionally a U-section adjustment part 8 is arranged between the part 6 and the arm 10; a screw 9 allowing part 8 to be moved toward and away from part 6 and a screw 5 allowing the arm 10 to slide along the part 8. Adjustment in three mutually perpendicular directions is therefore possible. The use of an adjustment part between the hinge arm and intermediate part is the subject of Specification 1485650.
Patent GB-536424-A (GB)
Abstract: 536,424. Rontgen-ray apparatus. RHODES, J. O. Nov. 10, 1939, No. 29868. [Class 98 (i)] Apparatus for the location by X-rays of embedded foreign objects by means of the image shift or parallax method, comprises horizontally and vertically movable members for contacting the surface of the body, adjustable in accordance with indications on the fluorescent screen, together with vertically and horizontally movable scales movable by the adjustment of the contact members in such a way as to provide a record of the distances of the object from the surface of the body in horizontal and vertical directions. In the form shown a base A carries a graduated pillar C on which is a vertically adjustable bracket D carrying a sleeve d<SP>2</SP> in which a graduated rod E ending in a ball e<SP>2</SP> is horizontally adjustable. A second bracket H adjustable on the pillar C carries a member G terminating in a ring g<SP>1</SP> with cross-wires g<SP>3</SP>. A rod K parallel to the member G and adjustable towards and from it is carried by a bracket M slidable on a rod J extending perpendicularly from the member G. A scale F attached to the sleeve d<SP>2</SP> slides through an index member g<SP>1</SP> on the member G. In use, the lower member E is fully extended, bringing the ball e<SP>2</SP> perpendicularly below the cross-wires g<SP>3</SP>, and the X-ray tube is then centred by the instrument to give a vertical beam, the image on the screen then showing the ball central with the crosswires. The body containing the foreign object N is then placed in the X-ray beam, the image of the object N being centred in the adjustable diaphragm, so that the ray passing through it is vertical. The localizing instrument is then placed in position and the member G adjusted so that it touches the upper surface of the body and the image of the cross-wires coincides with that of the object N, the body being then marked at the intersection of the cross-wires. The X-ray tube is now moved perpendicularly to the member G until the image of the object N lies on that of the parallel member K, and the member E is then raised until the image of the ball e also lies on that of the member K ; the ball e<SP>2</SP> is now level with the object N. The member E is then pushed forward until the ball e<SP>2</SP> touches the surface of the body, and its point of contact is marked on the latter. On the fixed vertical scale the upper edge of the bracket D now indicates the height of the object N from the underside of the body, and the underside of the bracket H indicates the thickness of the body. The slide g<SP>1</SP> indicates on the scale F the depth of the object below the upper surface of the body, and the end of the sleeve d<SP>2</SP> indicates on the scale on the member E the distance of the object from the marked point on the side of the body.
Patent GB-1366689-A (GB)
Title: Currency dispenser
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 1971-11-19
Abstract: 1366689 Banknote dispensers DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEMS Inc 19 Nov 1971 [25 Nov 1970] 53805/71 Headings G4V and G4X A banknote dispensing system comprises means 16 for holding a criss-cross stack of banknotes, blocking means disposed across an open end of said holding means, and means for actuating said blocking means to form a passage therethrough for banknotes of a particular orientation, the blocking means preventing passage of banknotes of other orientations. In one embodiment described banknotes dispensed from a row of storage units 16 are delivered by a conveyer 22 to a receptacle 26, and banknotes from a second row 32 are fed via a shoot 34 to the conveyer. A coin dispenser 28 may also be incorporated. A lock 36 prevents the recipient from receiving banknotes and coins until the machine has verified that the correct amount was dispensed, if not the receptacle 26 transfers the currency to an internal storage location. The system is freed for operation by the insertion of a machine readable cheque and identification card. The blocking plate 50 (see also Fig. 2, not shown) has two intersecting banknote passages 52, 54 normally closed by respective pairs of doors 84, 88; 86, 90 hinged to edges of the passages. Doors 86 and 90 are blocked against downwards movement by sections 122, 123 of a rotatable cam unit 100, and doors 84 and 88 are blocked by sections 132, 134 of cam unit 102. The cam units 100, 102 are rotated in opposite senses between fixed stops 106, 108; 130, 108 on energization of respective rotary solenoids 114, 128. The system includes control circuitry to energize each solenoid alternately, and since each cam unit is effective to block the other pair of doors before releasing its associated pair then if by accident both solenoids are energized simultaneously no banknotes are dispensed. A transportation plate (72) and special tool (79) (Fig. 5, not shown) may be provided to facilitate loading of full storage units into the system. In another embodiment (Figs. 7, 8, not shown) a storage unit (168) is fixedly mounted on blocking plate (150) which is rotated through 90 degree increments by a motor (184) above a substantially rectangular aperture (172) in a support plate (185), recessed portions (176), (178) of the aperture permitting the opening of respective pairs of doors hinged to the edges of intersecting rectangular passages (152), (154) in the blocking plate (150). In a further embodiment (Figs. 9 to 12, not shown) a cam unit (218) is provided beneath the blocking plate (202), the cam unit having upstanding portions (220), (222) for selectively blocking and permitting opening of doors hinged to the blocking plate, the cam unit is rotated clockwise and anticlockwise by approximately 45 degrees on alternate energizations of a drive unit (224), and is returned to the rest position shown on de-energization of the drive unit The storage unit of this embodiment includes a fixed transportation plate (200) having pivoted shutters for closing the end of the unit when it is removed from the blocking plate.
Patent GB-538409-A (GB)
Abstract: 538,409. Magnetic switches. GAS ACCUMULATOR CO. (UNITED KINGDOM), Ltd., and DORTON, E. W. Jan. 30. 1940, No. 1841. [Class 38 (v)] Flux between a magnet 4 and an armature 3 is diverted periodically by the interposition of magnetic material, thereby causing intermittent release of the armature and periodical closing of a signal or other circuit. In the form shown the armature 3 consists of a pin which; when released falls on two mercury contacts la, lb and the magnetic material takes the form of radial arms 6 on a disc 5 rotated through worm gearing 7, 8 by a motor 10.
Patent GB-1326825-A (GB)
Title: Biologically active composition and process of producing  the same
IPC: A01N25/10
Filed: 1971-11-23
Abstract: 1326825 Chlorinated polyethylene biologically active ingrdient composition NIPPON SODA CO Ltd 23 Nov 1971 [25 Nov 1970 27 Nov 1970 26 March 1971] 54359/71 Heading C1B [Also in Division A5] A granule composition having an extended period of effective biological activity, comprises 100 parts of chlorinated polyethylene containing more than 25% by weight of chlorine and having a glass transition temperature lower than 20‹ C., 5 to 300 parts by weight of inorganic filler, and 5 to 100 parts by weight of biologically active ingredient, mixed at 20‹ to 100‹ C. and granulated, e.g. to particle diameters of 0À3 to 2 mm.. The biologically active ingredient may be a volatile compound selected from organo-phosphate pesticides, fumigants, attractants and perfumes, but also may be an insecticide, acaricide, nematocide, perfume, repellant, herbicide, bactericide, rodenticide, plant growth regulator or fertilizer. In examples DDVP, sodium pentachlorophenol, and lindane are used, but there is also a list of other compounds which are suitable. Optional composition ingredients are plasticizers, stabilizers and other resins.
Patent GB-1156549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Dimensional Gauging of Objects
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID BLYTHE
IPC: G01B11/04
Filed: 1966-12-06
Abstract: 1,156,549. Photo-electric gauging. NORTH ATLANTIC RESEARCH PRODUCTS Ltd. Dec. 6, 1967 [Dec. 6, 1966], No. 54645/66. Heading G1A. [Also in Division G4] In Specification 1,048,585 there is claimed apparatus for testing the dimensions of an object by placing pairs of photo-cells at the limits of the object, one photo-cell being exposed to light, and the other obturated by the object. According to the present invention the pairs of photo-cells are replaced each by a single photo-cell the output of which is applied to two threshold devices, e.g. Schmitt triggers. The cell, which has an appreciable area, will respond according to the position of the object shadow on the sensitive area, and the levels of the threshold devices are set so that the condition in which one has responded and the other has not represents a predetermined position of the edge of the object. The other edge may be fixed by a mechanical stop or its position may be detected by a single photo-cell as described in the above-cited Specification. Specification 1,121,122 is also referred to.
Patent GB-1338036-A (GB)
Title: Electrical switch with a key interlock
IPC: H01H27/00
Filed: 1971-11-29
Abstract: 1338036 Snap-action switches; latching McGILL MFG CO Inc 29 Nov 1971 [28 Dec 1970] 55256/71 Heading H1N In a rocker operated snap-action switch the rocker 45, Fig. 2, is coupled to a pivoted carrier 30 for a snap-action spring plunger 34 through a removable key 60 whereby the switch is rendered inoperative by the rocker when the key 60 is removed. The carrier 30 has a projection 50 extending within a recess 47 in the rocker, the key 60 being inserted in a guide-way 65 in the rocker to provide a positive connection between guide way 65 surface and one side of the projection 50. The arrangement may be such that projections (70), Fig. 4 (not shown), on the rocker may engage the projection 50 on the opposite side to that of the key 60 whereby the switch may be switched off without the key 60 in position but cannot be switched on again due to the resultant lost motion between the rocker and carrier 30. In a modification a rocker (90), Fig. 5 (not shown), may have a key (95) with a pair of arms (96, 97) engaging opposite sides of the carrier projection 50.
Patent GB-1451615-A (GB)
Title: Cat door
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 1973-11-29
Abstract: 1451615 Auxiliary animal door REILOR LTD 23 Oct 1974 [29 Nov 1973] 55373/73 Heading E1J A cat-door of plastics material comprises a frame 1 screwed to the main door (or wall), a generally U-shaped member 3 pivotally mounted on frame 1, the cylindrical portions 4 being retained in the recesses 6 by the member 15, and the door-flap 8 pivoted in the sockets 4. Metal strips 16, 17 and a magnetic plate 18 hold the cat-door in the closed position. The cat passes through in the direction of the arrow X by moving the flap 8 and. in the reverse direction by moving both the flap and the member 3.
Patent GB-1076090-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethanes
Inventor: WINDEMUTH ERWIN
IPC: C08G18/79
Filed: 1965-12-31
Abstract: Polyurethanes containing isocyanate groups and capable of being hardened with a cross-linking agent, are prepared by reacting a polyol and a polyisocyanate of isocyanurate structure containing a maximum of 0.5% free monomeric diisocyanato toluene, and obtained by polymerization of 50-58% of the NCO groups present in 2,4-diisocyanato toluene, or in a diisocyanate mixture containing at least 50% of 2,4-diisocyanato toluene, the ratio of NCO to OH groups in the reaction mixture being greater than 1.5:1.  Di-isocyanates which may be polymerized in admixture with 2,4-di-isocyanato toluene are: 2,6-di-isocyanato toluene and/or hexamethylene di-isocyanate, other 1-alkyl-benzene-2,4-diisocyanates, certain chlor-benzene diisocyanates, 1 -alkoxybenzene - 2,4 - diisocyanates, 4,41 - di-phenylmethan diisocyanate, 3 - methyl - di-phenylmethane - 4,41 - diisocyanate, thiodipropyldiisocyanate, and compounds of formula OCN-(CH2)n-CNO in which n = 2 to 12.  Small quantities of mono-isocyanates may be included in the mixed polymerization. Examples 1-7 use linear hydroxyl-containing polyesters or polyethers and polyisocyanates obtained from 2,4-diisocyanato toluene. Solutions of the polyurethanes in b -methoxyethyl acetate are cast to films which are cured with moisture from the atmosphere.  In Example 8 the polyisocyanate was obtained from a mixture of 2,4- and 2,6-diisocyanato toluene, and the films were cured with N-methyldiethanolamine. Examples 9, 10 both use polyisocyanates formed from mixtures of 2,4- and 2,6-diisocyanato toluene with 1,6-diisocyanato hexane.  In Example 10 the polyurethane is cured with butane-1,4-diol.
Patent GB-1108549-A (GB)
Title: A process for the production of synthetic-resin-impregnated decorative sheets from papers
Inventor: KOWNATZKY KARLA
IPC: D06N7/06
Filed: 1966-12-13
Abstract: Synthetic-resin impregnated decorative sheets of paper printed in colour with a decorative wood grain and provided with an embossed finish are obtained by impregnating the decorative sheet with an emulsion or solution of a hardenable synthetic resin followed by drying and embossing during or after which the recesses of the embossed pattern are coloured with a dye which is darker than the colour of the decorative sheet.  Preferably the relief points of the embossing roller are supplied with dye thus effecting embossing and dyeing together, alternatively a thin film of dye can be applied to the entire surface of the decorative sheet after embossing, the dye being introduced into the recesses by means of a doctor roll or friction roll and the excess dye removed.  If the embossing roller is heated the latter dyeing process is employed.
Patent GB-1309864-A (GB)
Title: Pressure reducing valves
IPC: F16K17/168
Filed: 1970-11-24
Abstract: 1309864 Valves HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AB 24 Nov 1970 [24 Nov 1969] 55710/70 Heading F2V  A pressure reducing valve has a pre-tensioned loading spring assembly which is movable into and out of operating position. As shown, the assembly comprises a piston 15 which is responsive to the reduced pressure in an outlet chamber 4. The loading spring 18 is pre-tensioned through an abutment 19 adjustable by a screw 20 threaded into the piston. The assembly is moved into operating position by a rotatable actuator 23 having ramped recesses 25 which ride up balls 29 so as to engage the piston with a stem 10 of the valve member 9 and set the valve to operating position. The actuator engages the spring abutment through a ball and pressure plate 21, 22. The actuator 23 may alternatively have crown teeth (43) or the like, Fig. 3 (not shown), or a lever mechanism.
Patent GB-1378598-A (GB)
Title: Aromatic polyamines
IPC: C08G18/65
Filed: 1972-12-05
Abstract: 1378598 Aromatic polyamines BAYER AG 5 Dec 1972 [7 Dec 1971] 56042/72 Heading C2C The invention comprises compounds having the general formula  wherein B is hydrogen or a group of the formula R is (1) a saturated or unsaturated C 1-18  alkyl group; (2) a C 3-10  cycloalkyl group; (3) a C 7-11  aralkyl group, (4) a C 6-10  aryl group, or (5) a group of the formula -R 3 -O-B; R 1 , R 2  and R 3 , which may be the same or different, are each a C 2-30  alkylene radical which may be interrupted by oxygen atoms; and at least one of the B groups is not hydrogen. They may be prepared by reacting a compound having the general formula  where R 4  has one of the values (1) to (4) above or is a -R 3 -OH group, with isotoic anhydride.
Patent GB-1146540-A (GB)
Title: Oil recovery using stabilized emulsions
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN A
IPC: C09K8/584
Filed: 1966-12-15
Abstract: 1,146,540. Emulsions. MARATHON OIL CO. 15 Dec., 1966 [17 Dec., 1965], No. 56281/66. Heading B1V [Also in Division E1] Micro emulsions of hydrocarbons are stabilised at temperatures in excess of 80‹F by the addition of an ionic additive which may be an inorganic acid, salt or base. Aryl sulphonates are used as emulsifying agents and co-surfactants may be alcohols ketones ethers and amines.
Patent GB-1298138-A (GB)
Title: Phenylthiopyridazines having herbicidal activity
Filed: 1970-11-27
Abstract: 1298138 Herbicides containing phenylthiopyridazines SANKYO Co Ltd 27 Nov 1970 [27 Nov 1969] 56506/70 Heading A5E [Also in Division C2] The invention comprises (1) a herbicidal composition comprising an agriculturally acceptable carrier and a compound of the formula: in which R 1  and R 2  are hydrogen, halogen, C 1-4  alkyl or NO 2 , provided that if one is NO 2  the other is hydrogen; and R 3  is hydrogen or C 1-4  alkyl; and (2) a method of inhibiting the growth of undesirable plants by applying to the plants or the soil a compound or a composition as defined above. Standard agriculturally acceptable carriers are specified, and the compositions may also contain other agricultural chemicals such as a fertilizer, insecticide, fungicide, or another herbicide, e.g. 2, 4- dichlorophenoxyaetic acid, 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy) propionic acid and salts, amides and esters thereof, sodium pentachlorophenoxide, 2, 4-dichlorophenyl 4'-nitrophenyl ether, 3- methylphenyl 4'-nitrophenylether and 2-methylthio-4, 6-bis (ethylamino)-1, 3, 5-triazine.