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Patent GB-1353088-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fuel burner
IPC: F23D11/08
Filed: 1971-08-11
Abstract: 1353088 Liquid fuel burners with centrifugal atomization; radiator stoves MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO Ltd 11 Aug 1971 [12 Aug 1970 29 Oct 1970] 37791/71 Headings F4T and F4W A liquid fuel burner comprises an outer cylinder 1 mounted on a burner case 9, an inner cylinder 2 of metallic net material and containing a circular array of catalytic rods 3, a centrifugal atomizing plate 18 driven with an air fan 13 and the blades 14 of a fuel pump 16 by an electric motor 12, an electric air pre-heating coil 17, and two fuel tanks 20 and 22 the latter of which feeds the plate 18 via a line 25 and the atomized fuel impinges on a current of pre-heated air, is vaporized in a chamber 11 within the case 9 and burns on the holes in the cylinder 2 while unburnt fuel and air pass through to the rods 3 which enhance combustion. The fuel supply system includes a strainer 28, overflow pipe 23, drain pipe 27, valve 26 and a further electromagnetically operated valve 41 comprising a mercury switch to cut off the fuel supply on vibration of the burner. The cylinder 2 which must be heat resistant may be made from punched metal or ceramic material instead of metal net and radiates infra-red rays in use. The outer cylinder 1 is preferably of heat-transmitting heat-resistant glass but may also be an iron plate or casting. The rods 3 are preferably of heat-resistant porous catalytic material, e.g. alumina or ceramic but may alternatively be metal or glass rods. An alternative form of preheating apparatus is shown in detail in Fig. 4. A pot-type burner element is mounted beneath the radiant cylinder 2 and has a central opening 38 surmounted by a cap 40 in which the centrifugal atomizing plate is disposed. Air is preheated electrically and enters the pot 35 via lateral apertures 36 to mix with fuel which is sprayed on to the peripheral wall 43 of the cap 40 and passes through fuel apertures 39.
Patent GB-1479257-A (GB)
Title: Coal gasification
IPC: C10J3/66
Filed: 1975-09-16
Abstract: 1479257 Coal gasification COGAS DEVELOPMENT CO 16 Sept 1975 [23 Sept 1974] 38023/75 Heading C5E A process for the production of a combustible gas comprises pyrolysing coal at a temperature below 700‹ C. to form aqueous vapours and a char, condensing the aqueous vapours to produce an oil and waste water, and vaporizing the waste water to provide steam which is fed to a gasification zone in which the char is gasified to give the desired product gas. If desired, water may be condensed from the effluent gas from the char gasification zone and combined with the waste water before vaporizing. The water may be vaporized using a pebble heater or may be flashed into a stream of superheated steam fed to the gasification zone. The preliminary distillation may be performed in a series of fluidized beds, the fluidizing medium being a stream of the crude synthesis gas from the gasification zone. The gasification may also be performed in a fluidized bed of char heated by combustion gases produced externally of the gasification zone. The crude synthesis gas may be combined with the gases obtained from the preliminary distillation and subjected to shift conversion over a zinc oxide catalyst followed by a recycling methanation step.
Patent GB-336160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in warp let-off mechanism for looms for weaving
IPC: D03D49/06
Filed: 1929-12-12
Abstract: 336,160. British Northrop Loom Co., Ltd., (Northrop Loom Co.). Dec. 12, 1929. Letting-off warps; warps, tensioning. - The movements of a roller or warp tension equalizer 36, supported in a vertically walled loop of the warp between the warp beam and the front of the loom, are made to govern the movements of the warp beam 3, which is rotated to let off the warp by pawl-and-ratchet mechanism from the lay rock shaft. Brackets 25 support guide rollers 29, 30, and also provide guides 31 for toothed rack bars 32 on which is mounted the warp tension roller 36. The movements of the equalizer 36 give similar movements to bars 32 and extensions 38, 39 which are connected to a pivoted lever 24 the position of which limits the backward stroke of the ratchet operating pawl. The roller 36 is weighted by means of a weight 46 connected to a strap 47 secured to a roll 49 mounted on the extending shaft 35, whilst a spring-controlled strap 51, passing over a pulley 50 also mounted on the shaft 35, permits a yielding return of the warp at the beat up.
Patent GB-998405-A (GB)
Title: An improved hoist for a bin or other substantially rigid container
Inventor: STACEY BRIAN GRENVILLE
IPC: B65F3/02
Filed: 1960-11-05
Abstract: 998,405. Refuse vehicles; tipping bins and churns. DENNIS BROTHERS Ltd. Nov. 20, 1961 [Nov. 5, 1960], No. 38109/60. Heading B8E. A bin 31 (Fig. 1), is supported on a hoist 10 by which it is raised and tipped, through a saddle 32 which can be adjusted vertically to accommodate different sizes of bin. In the form shown, the saddle comprises an arcuate resilient member 30 (Fig. 2), carried by blocks 29 which can be secured by pins 38 at different heights on vertical tubes 28. The bin also engages resilient blocks 32 (Fig. 1), and is held in position by a strap or chain 33 carrying one or more rubber blocks 36 and secured by a releasable tensioner 34 and a releasable toggle 35. Alternatively, tensioner 34 may be replaced by a further toggle. The hoist 10 is mounted by rollers 13, 14 in tracks 6 so that it is first raised vertically by an hydraulic ram 24, and is then tipped, together with the bin, about the upper end 16 of the tracks. Portions 19, 21 of the tracks 6 guide the lower rollers 14 into and out of the tracks. A shield 40 having a part 43 engaged by the hoist 10 to tip with the hoist, bridges any gap between the bin 31 and the sill 44 of the refuse chamber. The invention may be applied to devices for tipping milk churns.
Patent GB-1067736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for treating textile materials
Inventor: THORNBER BRYAN PRENTICE
IPC: D06B3/00
Filed: 1964-09-18
Abstract: Apparatus for continuously treating textile material, preferably dyeing sliver, comprises a vessel through which the material is carried by an induced flow of liquid.  The vessel preferably comprises a U-tube there being a greater head of liquid in the inlet arm than in the outlet arm to maintain a pressure difference and thereby a flow of liquid through the vessel.  In the preferred embodiment the material passes through a preliminary bath of exhausted liquid then through a bell-shaped opening to the inlet arm of the U-tube.  The upper end of the bell-shaped opening is surrounded by a tank of treating liquid, the liquid overflowing ito the bell-shaped opening to lubricate the material.  Subsequent to the bell-shaped opening the inlet arm of the U-tube is surrounded by a main tank of liquid which is fed to the U-tube by holes in the inlet arm.  The material is conveyed through the vessel by the flow of liquid and passes to a wash bath and further treating apparatus. Liquid overflowing from the outlet arm may be cooled and passed to the preliminary bath. Liquid from the preliminary bath may be mixed with fresh liquid, heated and passed to the tanks feeding liquid to the inlet arm. Heating elements may be provided at intervals along the arms of the U-tube to maintain the treating liquid at the required temperature.
Patent GB-1468731-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle having power steering
IPC: B62D5/32
Filed: 1974-09-02
Abstract: 1468731 Power steering FORD MOTOR CO Ltd 2 Sept 1974 [24 Sept 1973] 38242/74 Heading B7H A motor vehicle comprises a power steering valve having first and second valve elements 86, 88, said valve elements being mutually independently displaceable, first and second mutually independent valve control means, said first valve control means being arranged to displace said first valve element 86, said second valve control means being arranged to displace said second valve element 88, said power steering valve being arranged to direct power steering fluid to an hydraulic motor 44 that is arranged to apply a force to the motor vehicle steering linkage system in response to displacement of either of said valve elements, one of said valve control means being arranged to displace the second valve element in response to manual actuation of the motor vehicle steering wheel, and sensing means arranged to provide a signal in response to a force deviating said vehicle from a predetermined course, the other of said valve control means being arranged to displace the first valve element in response to said signal from said sensing means. As illustrated, actuation of the vehicle steering wheel (not shown) causes via a chain and sprocket mechanism 34 the desired movement of a steering link 40 and, due to tension in the chains 58, (59) (Fig. 8, not shown), pivoting of arms 62, 63, coupled by a bar 70, about their respective pivots 64, 65 and consequential axial movement of the valve element or spool 88, so that pressure fluid is directed to the appropriate side of the piston of cylinder 44. The valve element or sleeve 86 is displaceable relative to the spool 88 and housing 82 by a linkage (described below) responsive to the lateral displacement of the vehicle body and chassis 14 relative to the wheels and suspension arms 16, 18 due to a cross wind, so that fluid is directed to the cylinder 44 to automatically steer the wheels into the cross wind. Resilient bushes 20, 22 permit the relative displacement between the chassis and the arms 16, 18 and such displacement results in pivoting of lever 140 about fulcrum 142, axial movement of adjustable link 154, pivoting of arm 156, rotation of shaft 158 and movement of eccentric pin 160 which causes displacement of the valve sleeve 86.
Patent GB-819824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the preparation of dialkali metal derivatives of dimerized aliphatic conjugated olefines
IPC: C07C51/15
Filed: 1956-12-17
Abstract: In the process for preparing dialkali metal (e.g. sodium, potassium or lithium) derivatives of dimers of conjugated aliphatic diolefins in an inert ether medium as described in Specification 756,385, the alkali metal is used in a finely dispersed form in which more than about 30 per cent of the particles are less than five microns in size.  Preferably the average particle size is not more than 10 microns or less.  The process may be carried out if desired without the use of activating agents and attrition agents as described in Specification 761,842.  The reaction conditions, the nature of the ether medium and conversion of the reaction products to dicarboxylic acids are as in the prior patents.  The dispersion is prepared by milling in a preheated homogenizer a dispersion of the alkali metal in an inert hydrocarbon solvent prepared by agitation in the presence of an emulsifier such as dimerized linoleic acid.  Copper oleate, aluminium stearate, oleic acid, aluminium octanoate, calcium stearate, aluminium laurate, lead naphthenate, zinc stearate and lecithin may also be used.
Patent GB-1294646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mattresses or upholstery
Inventor: POWELL RONALD
IPC: A47C27/22
Filed: 1970-05-19
Abstract: 1294646 Mattresses &c R POWELL 19 May 1971 [19 May 1970 13 Aug 1970] 24117/70 and 39015/70 Heading A4M A mattress, pillow or like article of upholstery comprises a resilient core, an inner layer or envelope of ceramic fibres covering or surrounding the core and an outer cover of flame resistant fabric or ceramic fibre. The core may be of foam rubber, foam plastics or spring construction. The inner layer may comprise randomly orientated, blown aluminosilicate fibres manufactured from china clay. The cover may be of woven construction.
Patent GB-1146726-A (GB)
Title: Knitted stocking and process and apparatus for making the same
IPC: D04B9/46
Filed: 1966-09-01
Abstract: 1,146,726. Knitting. MONSANTO CO. 1 Sept., 1966 [13 Sept., 1965(2)], No. 39044/66. Headings D1C and D1K. A seamless support stocking comprises alternate courses of inelastic, and inelastic and spandex yarns respectively, in which the amount of yarn used per course in the leg is progressively decreased. A device for feeding the spandex yarn comprises a drive wheel 23 engaging the end face 22 of the package holder. To maintain a conslant feed speed the wheel housing is moved radially of the end face by an ann having a package sensing roller 66. When the feed speed is to be varied a ratchet wheel 79 rotated by a pawl 97 adjusts the drive wheel housing relative to the sensing arm. While knitting portions of the stocking not requiring spandex yarn the drive wheel is disengaged from end face 22.
Patent GB-1082800-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking enclosed switch and connector
IPC: H01R13/707
Filed: 1965-09-15
Abstract: 1,082,800. Two-part couplings associated with switches. ARROW ELECTRIC SWITCHES Ltd. Sept. 15, 1965 [Oct. 9, 1964], No. 39328/65. Heading H2E. A switched connector is mounted in a box, Fig. 1 (not shown), which has an openable cover (16) interlocked with the switch mechanism so that the cover cannot be removed while the switch is in the closed position, and also a removable connector which cannot be inserted or removed while the switch is closed. The switch mechanism operates a lever 24 which moves a pin 50 transversely of the direction of insertion of the plug, the shroud 42 of which has an aperture which in the fully inserted position of the plug is in alignment with the pin 50 which on closure of the switch is moved inwardly to engage this aperture. On removal of the plug the socket may be closed by a spring-loaded shutter (38), (Fig. 2, not shown).
Patent GB-895427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the dyeing of polyester fibers
IPC: D06P3/52
Filed: 1958-12-05
Abstract: Linear aromatic polyester fibres are dyed with an aqueous dispersion of a finely-divided dyestuff made by condensing a terephthalaldehyde substituted by alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy or alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy groups with malonic acid dinitrile or with esters or amides of cyanoacetic acid, the dyestuff preferably having the formula <FORM:0895427/IV (c)/1> in which R1 represents a cyano group or a carboxyl group esterified with an alkyl, halogenoalkyl, cyanoalkyl or alkoxyalkyl radical or a carboxylic acid amide group which may be substituted on the nitrogen atom and X represents an alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or alkoxyalkoxyalkyl radical containing a total of 1 to 5 carbon atoms.  As applied to blends of polyester fibres with cotton or wool, the latter fibres are reserved.  Dyeing may be effected at the boil or at temperatures above 100 DEG C. under pressure.  Alternatively dyeing may be effected at temperatures below the boil in the presence of a carrier. The dyestuffs are converted into the finely-divided condition by dissolving in a water-miscible solvent, adding the so-formed solution to water and then filtering, washing and kneading the precipitate with a dispersing agent.  Alternatively, the dry or moist technical product may be ground in the presence of a dispersing agent.
Patent GB-1212672-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for filling a container with liquid
IPC: G05D9/12
Filed: 1966-09-03
Abstract: 1,212,672. Valves. McKENZIE & SPARK. 4 Dec., 1967 [3 Sept., 1966], No. 39497/66. Heading F2V. [Also in Divisions B8 and G1] An apparatus for filling containers includes a valve opened by means of a solenoid in response to a signal from an electronic circuit connected to a probe sensing the liquid level in the container. As described, a pair of valves control the supply of liquid to a container at different rates, the valve supplying liquid at the higher rate being closed first as liquid rises in the container. The valves are closed by springs.
Patent GB-1036039-A (GB)
Title: A copying machine
IPC: G01B11/275
Filed: 1964-09-28
Abstract: 1,036,039. Copy-turning. GEORG FISCHER A.G. Sept. 28, 1964 [Sept. 27, 1963; March 17, 1964; July 9, 1964], No. 39518/64. Heading B3T. [Also in Division G3] In a fine adjustment system for an hydraulically operated copying lathe, as disclosed in Specification 652,537, the temperature of an expansion member in a control linkage is determined by an electric retro-active system. As shown, a carriage 5 carrying a tool 3 machining a workpiece 2 is positioned by a motor drive, not shown, responsive to the movement of an hydraulic servo valve 41 positioned by a lever 13 having a feeler 12 co-operating with a template 11. The template is mounted in a holder 10 which is supported by a parallelogram linkage 23, 27 manually adjusted by a screw 24 and automatically by an expansion bar 18 surrounded by a coil 19 energized from a highfrequency heating source 81. The dimension of a finished workpiece is checked by a measuring station 84 and the tolerance range determined and shown by photo-heads of a unit 86. The measurement is evaluated by an electrical control unit 82 which through a dimension correction setting unit 85 positions a photohead 87 which checks the deflection of the tracer through a pneumatic device 83 and regulates the high frequency heating unit 81. In other embodiments the temperature of the expansion member is determined by the evaporation of a cooling agent or by the change in temperature of a surrounding semi-conductor thermopile by the Peltier effect.
Patent GB-1209325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shirts and collars
Inventor: SEYMOUR HERBERT HENRY
IPC: A41B3/04
Filed: 1967-08-18
Abstract: 1,209,325. Shirts with detachable collars. H. H. SEYMOUR. 19 Aug., 1968 [18 Aug., 1967; 19 Aug., 1968], Nos. 38136/67 and 39519/68. Heading A3V. A detachable collar 1 is fastened to the neckband 2 of a shirt by means of a flexible coupling 5, 5A preformed to a curved longitudinal shape which passes through a tunnel or tunnels in the collar and the neckband. The tunnels may extend continuously around the shirt and neckband to form two parallel tunnels which receive the parallel legs of fork-shaped coupling members 5, 5A, which members are joined together at the rear of the collar by a press stud 5B. At the front the members have bulbous ends 5D, 5E which engage in links 6, 6A, or both may engage in a common coupling (8), Fig. 6 (not shown), which also has a socket to receive a stud or a tie or bow. The coupling unit may be made of polyvinyl chloride, rubber or a rubberized material with a spring metal insert. The legs thereof may be of oval or flattened section. The tunnel forming portions of the collar and shirt may be made of a thermo-plastic material on a non-fray material. In an alternative form the coupling unit comprises a one-piece member, Fig. 5 (not shown), with a flattened rear portion (5P). In another embodiment, Fig. 12, the collar 1 and neckband 2 have interfitting portions 3D, 3E which form a single tunnel to receive a single flexible coupling unit (11F), Fig. 15 (not shown).
Patent GB-1458914-A (GB)
Title: Imidazoles
IPC: C07D233/88
Filed: 1974-09-11
Abstract: 1458914 Plant-growth regulant MONSANTO CO 11 Sept 1974 39569/74 Heading C1B [Also in Division C2] Plant-growth regulating compositions comprise the novel agents of Formula I wherein: R is (C 1-4 ) alkyl or (C 1-4 ) alkoxy (C 1-4 ) alkyl; R<SP>1</SP> is (C 1-4 ) alkyl; R<SP>2</SP> is (C 1-4 ) alkyl or hydrogen; R<SP>3</SP> is (C 1-4 ) alkyl or hydrogen; Z is fluoro, chloro, bromo, (C 1-4 ) alkyl, halo (C 1-4 ) alkyl or (C 1-4 ) alkoxy; n is 0, 1 or 2 (when the groups Z are the same or different); m is 0 or 1; and X is an anionic moiety of maleic acid or of a strong acid (as defined, e.g. HCl, HBr, HI, oxalic acid).
Patent GB-1493759-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing bis-(hydroxyphenol)methanes
IPC: C07C37/20
Filed: 1976-09-27
Abstract: 1493759 Production of bis-(hydroxyphenyl) methanes SOC ITALIANA RESINE SIR SpA 27 Sept 1976 [30 Oct 1975] 40050/76 Heading C2C The invention relates to a process for the preparation of bis-(hydroxyphenyl) methanes of formula wherein the methylene bridge is bonded to the phenolic rings in ortho or para position with respect to the phenolic hydroxyl of said rings, comprises: (a) reacting phenol and formaldehyde in a phenol/formaldehyde molar ratio higher than 2 : 1, at a temperature of at least 100‹ C. in the presence of an acid catalyst and in a medium having a water content not exceeding 40% by weight, for a period such as to ensure the practically complete reaction of formaldehyde; (b) removing phenol and water by distillation from the reaction products of (a) until the phenol content of the distillation residue is less than 0À5 wt. per cent; (c) physically removing the acid catalyst from the distillation residue or from the reaction products of (a); and (d) recovering the bis-(hydroxyphenyl) methanes. The acid catalysts are preferably chosen from oxalic, formic, acetic, benzoic, phenylacetic and citric acids and used in an amount of from 0À1 to 1À5 parts by weight/ 100 parts by wt. of phenol. Bisphenols of improved quality are obtained if an inorganic base (e.g. alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide) is added to the products of step (a) for completely neutralizing the said acid catalyst.
Patent GB-1158030-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of Ascorbyl Phophate and its Salts
Inventor: HINKLEY DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: C07F9/655
Filed: 1967-09-04
Abstract: 1,158,030. Ascorbic acid derivatives. MERCK & CO. Inc. 4 Sept., 1967 [13 Sept., 1966], No. 40279/67. Heading C2V. Ascorbic acid, or an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or magnesium salt thereof, is reacted with a phosphorylating agent, and the reaction mixture quenched with water and then reacted with an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or magnesium base to obtain ascorbyl phosphate or an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or magnesium salt thereof. The amount of base used determines whether ascorbyl phosphate or the mono-, di- or -tri-metal salt is obtained. The mono- and di-metal salts also may be obtained by adding suitable amounts-of acid to the tri-metal salt or by adding suitable amounts of base to ascorbyl phosphate. The phosphorylating agent may be phosphoryl chloride or bromide, phosphoric acid, chloro- or bromo-phosphoric acid, dichloro-phosphoric acid, pyrophosphoryl chloride or bromide or polyphosphoric acid. Examples are given.
Patent GB-1527494-A (GB)
Title: Organic compounds
IPC: A61K36/06
Filed: 1975-10-02
Abstract: 1527494 Antibiotic SANDOZ Ltd 2 Oct 1975 [7 Oct 1974 12 Dec 1974 12 Feb 1975 7 April 1975 24 July 1975] 40301/75 Heading C2C  A process for producing a compound selected from antibiotics SL 7810/F, SL 7810/F-II and SL 7810/F-III and their tetrahydro derivatives comprises (a) cultivating a SL 7810/F and/or SL 7810/F-II and/or SL 7810/F-III producing strain of Aspergillus rugulosus Thorn and Raper in the presence of a nutrient medium to produce one or more of the above antibodies or (b) hydrogenating an antibiotic chosen from SL 7810/F, SL 7810/F-II and SL 7810/F-III to produce the corresponding tetrahydro derivative. The strain used is suitably NRRL 8039. The compound may be mixed with a suitable diluent or carrier to form a pharmaceutical composition. Antibiotic SL 7810/F has the formula wherein R is Antibiotic SL 7810/FII has the formula wherein R is as above. Antibiotic SL 7810/F-III has the formula wherein R is as above.
Patent GB-1392266-A (GB)
Title: 3- 5,7-dimethyl-2-hydroxy-4-oxo-6,8-decadienyl-glutarimide
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1973-08-24
Abstract: 1392266 Glutarimide antibiotic MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 24 Aug 1973 [25 Aug 1972] 40329/73 Heading C2C A new antibiotic, 3-(5,7-dimethyl-2-hydroxy- 4 - oxo - 6,8 - decadienyl) - glutarimide, is prepared. This antibiotic has the formula and is prepared by cultivating Streptomcyces pluricolorescens var. yamashitaensis (S-885) ATCC No. 21956 in an aqueous nutrient medium containing a carbohydrate and a source of organic nitrogen until substantial antiviral activity is imparted to the medium, and recovering the compound. The preparation may be effected under submerged aerobic conditions and the compound may be recovered by filtering the culture medium and extracting the compound with a solvent selected from ethylacetate, amyl acetate and butanol. The compound is effective in alleviating the symptoms of A type influenza or polio.