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Patent GB-2459188-A (GB)
Title: Alkyl sulfates and alkyl sulfonates for use as antibacterial agents
Inventor: EADY ELIZABETH ANNE
IPC: A61K8/46
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an alkyl sulphate or an alkyl sulfonate, wherein the alkyl has a chain length greater than 11, for use in the treatment of a condition caused by, transmitted by and/or exacerbated by propionibacterial activity. Typically the condition is acne and the propionibacterium P. acnes. Preferred compounds have an alkyl chain length of 12 to 16, most preferably 14. Examples which show antibacterial activity against P. acnes include sodium tetradecyl(myristyl) sulfate (STS) and its hexadecyl and octadecyl analogues; sodium, ammonium or lithium dodecyl(lauryl) sulfate; sodium tetradecane sulfonic acid and its penta-, hexa- and octadecane analogues. The formulation is preferably topical, in the form of a cream, paste, gel, lotion, foam, ointment or varnish. Other conditions associated with propionibacteria that may be treatable using the invention include infections affecting the eye (endophthalmitis), wounds, burns, ulcers; and body odour. A method of controlling the growth of a propionibacterium by applying the alkyl sulphate or alkyl sulfonate of the invention to a non-living area or surface is also outlined.
Patent GB-2458085-A (GB)
Title: Sports skills training device
Inventor: CRAWFORD GERRY
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: There is provided a sports skills training device comprising a waist belt, a first elastic member and a second elastic member, in which a first end of the first elastic member is attached to the waist belt and a second end of the first elastic member is arranged for removable engagement, in use, with a first limb of the wearer of the device; a first end of the second elastic member is attached to the waist belt and a second end of the second elastic member is arranged for removable engagement, in use, with a second limb of the wearer of the device; and, the waist belt further includes means to restrain the waist belt in use against displacement under tension in the first and/or second elastic members. There are further provided uses of the device and methods comprising use of the device.
Patent GB-2466364-A (GB)
Title: Determining firing pressure and/or correct operation of a marine seismic airgun by processing data from a firing timing sensor
Inventor: WARD DAVID
IPC: G01V1/137
Filed: 2009-12-10
Abstract: Data is collected from the integral timing sensor of a marine acoustic source such as an airgun, typically used for seismic measurements. The timing sensor may be a piezoelectric sensor or an electrical coil, for example. Rather than using a pressure sensor, the firing pressure can be derived from artefacts in the data from the timing sensor. Additionally or alternatively, these artefacts may by used to monitor correct operation of the source, such as autofires and failing yet still functioning transducers. The root mean square amplitude of the oscillating timing sensor waveform (fig. 2) after firing may be used to generate the pressure value. Other attributes of the timing sensor data which may be monitored are the mean of the absolute difference between adjacent samples, and the standard deviation of the difference between adjacent samples.
Patent GB-627776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a method and apparatus for forming low reflection coatings
IPC: C03C17/00
Filed: 1947-04-15
Abstract: 627,776. Low-reflection coatings. KODAK, Ltd. April 15, 1947, No. 10029. Convention date, April 15, 1946. [Class 97 (i)] [Also in Group XL (b)] A method of forming a coating giving minimum reflection for light having a predetermined wavelength, comprises the steps of gradually depositing the coating material on the surface to be coated, illuminating a portion of the surface with light including wavelengths both longer and shorter than said predetermined wavelength, receiving the light reflected from the said portion of the surface on a pair of photoelectric means responsive predominately to the longer and shorter wavelengths respectively, and terminating the depositing operation when the ratio of the two electric responses reaches a predetermined value after the response of the shorter wavelength photo-electric means has increased from a minimum value. The apparatus for carrying out the method comprises an evacuated bell-jar 10, Fig. 1, which encloses a stand 12 containing apertures 14 over which may be placed lenses, opaque objects, e.g. shutters 50, 51, and prisms such as at 20, which are to be coated with a fluoride evaporated from a cup 16. Prism 20 serves as a monitor for the other objects and light from a source 21 is reflected from its lower face through filters 22, 23 on to photo-electric cells 24, 25 respectively connected to meters 32, 33. Filters 22 23 are respectively blue and red, that is, the filters transmit wavelengths which are respectively shorter and longer than the wavelength for which there is to be minimum reflection. As the deposition continues, the meter readings decrease, the rate of such decrease being greater for the meter 32. After a time, the reading on this meter increases and deposition is ended when the two readings are equal or in a known ratio. The two meters may be incorporated in a single instrument and may have a common scale.
Patent GB-329451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to shoes
IPC: A43C11/00
Filed: 1929-03-28
Abstract: 329,451. Cotton, W. E., Cotton, E. J., and Pike, W. A., (trading as Cotton, E. [Firm of]), and Cook, Ltd., F. March 28, 1929. Fastening. - Straps or side extensions e are formed integral with or connected to a heel piece c which is sewn on to the outside of the heel portion of the counter, and are drawn together at the front by the main lace which is threaded through eyelets g to draw the boot or shoe around the heel and quarters. The straps may be guided around the top edge of the shoe, either wholly or partly inside or outside.
Patent GB-536637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in snap action switches
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1940-06-10
Abstract: 536,637. Snap-action switches. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. June 10, 1940, No. 10076. Convention date, June 9, 1939. [Class 38 (v)] A snap-action device comprises a flat blade spring 10 bent so as to form two portions 10a, 10b, one of which, 10b, rests by its edges on a hollow support 14, so that when pressure is applied along the centre line of the strip 10b, e.g. by means of a push button 18, it becomes concave and eventually causes the whole strip to straighten out with a snap-action, the portion 10a moving down into the dotted position shown. In the form shown this movement causes a contact 21 to move away from a contact 22. When pressure is removed from the button 18 the parts resume their original position.
Patent GB-117259-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Recovering Waste Ether and Alcohol Vapours from the Atmosphere in Factories and the like.
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1918-06-19
Abstract: 117,259. Barbet et fils et Cie, E. June 2 0, 1917, [Convention date]. Addition to 101,723, Volatile solvents, recovering; acids, concentrating; bulk evaporators. - In the process for recovering ether and alcohol vapours by absorption in sulphuric acid described in the parent Specification, the acid after being heated, to separate the ether and alcohol by distillation, until it has been concentrated to 53‹ BÚ, is subjected to a further concentration under vacuum at a temperature not exceeding 130‹ C. until it reaches 61‹ BÚ. The apparatus employed comprises a boiler A, condenser B, separator C, and a vacuum pump. The distillate consists of water, alcohol, and sulphovinic acid and is delivered to the rectifier for the ether, and the uncondensed gases are delivered to the absorber. A loose leaden lining A<1> is provided in the boiler A so that the space between the lining and the casing is under the same vacuum as the interior of the boiler, and detachment of the lining is prevented. In order to prevent acid from entering the space between the lining and the casing, a drip collector a<1> is provided on the cover. The boiler is heated by a worm A<2>.
Patent GB-1300249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fishing
IPC: A01K79/02
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1300249 Fishing apparatus INSTITUT SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DES PECHES MARITIMES 3 March 1970 [6 March 1969] 10134/70 Heading A1A A method of fishing comprises the provision of a pulsating electric field between anode 1 and cathodes 2 and 3 to urge fish towards a suction pipe 12. The cathodes 2 and 3 are disposed at opposite sides of the boat and form two apices of an approximate equilateral triangle whose third apex is formed by the anode 1 into which the inlet of the suction pipe is inset. A lamp 9 located close to the anode is provided to attract the fish into the electric field.
Patent GB-1262141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to safety razor attachments
Inventor: BROUNCKER CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 1969-02-26
Abstract: 1,262,141. Razors. C. F. BROUNCKER. 25 Feb., 1970 [26 Feb., 1969], No. 10144/69. Heading B4B. A shaving-lubricant, dispenser for a razor having head portion for a blade and a handle 11, the dispenser including a lubricant-applicator roller 3 connected to a clip 1 which may be removably mounted on the handle such that during a stroke of the razor over the skin, lubricant can be continuously deposited thereon by the roller as it rolls on-the skin in front of the cutting edge 12 of the blade. The roller 3 is of foam plastics material mounted on a metal tube 7 which is rotatable on the ends 6 of a wire support 2; the support is secured to the clip 1 by bent-over lugs 10. In a modification, the wire support is bent under the clip (Fig. 4, not shown) or secured thereto by welding (Fig. 5, not shown).
Patent GB-564307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to drawbench gripper carriages
IPC: B21C1/28
Filed: 1943-06-24
Abstract: 564,307. Drawing. BLACKBURN AIRCRAFT, Ltd., and HARRISON, T. W. June 24, 1943, No. 10169. [Class 83 (iv)] Tongs and grippers.-In a construction of gripper-carriage for a drawbench the front wheels of the carriage are mounted on a longitudinally movable member connected to the gripper actuating mechanism. Tilting of the carriage on the bench and marring of the work is thus avoided. The hook 14 is pivoted at 15 to links 13 pivoted to a member 4, movable between rollers 3<1> on cross bolts 3 on the carriage, at 11, the pivot also carrying wheels 12 running on the bench. Other wheels 10 are mounted on stub shafts on the carriage. The member 4 is connected by toggle links 5 to a lever 6 pivoted at 7 and having its other end connected to the movable gripper jaw 8 guided at 9. Levers 18 pivoted at 19 are connected by a handle 20 and by a pin 21 passing through slots in the carriage sides and engaging the member 4 to provide for hand operation of the jaws when the carriage is stationary. The pivot 15 carries small wheels that drop and run on the bench when the hook is folded back on to the member 4 preparatory to returning the carriage by a handle 26.
Patent GB-1216661-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of polyurethanes
Inventor: BROADHURST JAMES GRAHAM
IPC: C08G18/30
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,216,661. Laminates. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. 23 Feb., 1968 [3 March, 1967], No. 10231/67. Heading B5N. [Also in Divisions B2 and C3] Substrates such as knitted, woven or felted textiles of natural, artificial or synthetic materials, plastics films, and polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane flexible foams may be laminated with adhesive solutions of polyurethanes containing isocyanate-reactive groups, which are prepared by reacting in a solvent inert to isocyanate groups, a mixture of an essentially linear hydroxyl-ended polyester, polyesteramide or polyether with an organic diisocyanate such that there are 1À15 to 1À80 isocyanate groups for each hydroxy group so as to produce an isocyanateended condensation product, thereafter adding water and/or a dihydric alcohol to provide 850À to 1À2 isocyanate reactive hydrogen atoms for each isocyanate group still remaining, continuing reaction until a viscosity is obtained having a predetermined value in the range of 1 to 1500 poises at 25‹ C. and then adding a polyfunctional isocyanate-reactive compound containing isocyanate-reactive groups of different reactivity in such an amount that there is at least one molecule of such compound for each isocyanate group present. The solution is then mixed with an organic polyisocyanate applied to the substrate and cured at a temperature between room temperature and 180‹ C.
Patent GB-1172156-A (GB)
Title: Production of Urethane-Containing Compositions
Inventor: ARGABRIGHT PERRY ALBERT
IPC: C08G71/00
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,172,156. Coating surfaces. MARATHON OIL CO. 3 March, 1967 [4 March, 1966], No. 10234/67. Heading B2K. [Also in Divisions C2 and C3] A coating formulation comprises (i) a urethane-containing composition which comprises a major portion of t-butyl alcohol-blocked isocyanates together with at least 0.1% based on the moles of nitrogen in the composition of isocyanurate groups, in which the nitrogen of the urethane radical is not attached to an aromatic ring or an alcohol blocked diurethane of the formulae: and (b) a compound containing active hydrogen atoms, in solution in an organic solvent therefor. Articles coated with the above formulation may subsequently be heated at a temperature and for a sufficient length of time to cure said coating. The coating may be conventionally applied by spraying, rolling, brushing or flow-coating and curing may suitably be effected by heating at 100-800C for 5-60 minutes. In example (I) a metal surface is coated with a solution composed of a polyamine and t-butyl alcohol blocked 1, 4-diisocyanate butene-2 in 2-ethoxy ethanol and baked at 170C for 20 minutes, and in example XIV a metal surface is treated with a solution in 2-ethoxy ethanol of a polyamine and t-butanol blocked p-xylene diisocyanate and baked at 170C for 15 minutes.
Patent GB-783122-A (GB)
Title: Combined telephone and dictation system
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 783,122. Combined telephone and dictation systems. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. April 7, 1955 [April 16, 1954], No. 10263/55. Class 40 (4). Some of the substations on a private automatic exchange are equipped with means whereby the subscriber has access to one of a group of dictating machines, can control the functions of the machine, and can call the attendant if he wishes. By dialling a single digit 9 a subscriber S1 causes a selector to seize an idle dictation trunk, say DT1, so operating line relay 302 which energizes release relay 303 to busy the trunk. Relay 303 also energizes 307 to energize the motor M of the dictating machine. When the subscriber dictates he holds down push-button PB to connect ground to the line conductors through retard coil 201. This unbalances differential clutch relay 301 which therefore pulls up to energize clutch magnet 315 to drive the recording medium. The talking path extends to trunk DT1 and over conductor pair 325 to apparatus 319. When the end of the record approaches contacts 321 close momentarily to operate buzzer 322 and return a signal to the subscriber. After releasing the push-button PB the subscriber may control the dictating-machine by dialling a digit. Relays 303, 304 hold up during the train which is repeated by line relay 302 to conductor 328. The first impulse energizes 305. At the end of the impulse 306 pulls up in series with 305, a ground pulse being applied to the upper winding of counter relay 3201 to restore it if previously energized. Relay 306 also transfers impulse conductor 328 to the lower winding of 3201 so that the remaining impulses actuate the contact sets of counter 320 successively in known manner. At the end of the digit series relay 304 falls back to restore 305, 306 and ground on conductor 329 is extended through the contacts of counter 320 to operate one of relays 308-311 depending on the digit dialled. Relay 308 operates correction magnet 314 to make a correction mark on an indicating pad. Relay 309 energizes play-back magnet 313 and clutch magnet 315. Playback is stopped either by operation of push-button PB or by the dialling of another digit. Relay 310 energizes end-ofletter magnet 312 to make an appropriate mark on the indicating pad. Relay 311 lights a lamp SL1 and sounds a buzzer to call the attendant who operates a key K1 to establish a talking connection. When the subscriber hangs up end-of-letter relay 310 energizes for a short period and the equipment is released.
Patent GB-442765-A (GB)
Title: Method for improving the qualities of hydraulic binding means
IPC: C04B22/08
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: To hydraulic binders such as Portland cement or concretes or mortars made therefrom is added a salt mixture free from organic compounds and containing only alkali silicate and one or more other salts, which salts on the introduction of water do not form insoluble or difficultly soluble compounds with the alkali silicate or precipitate the silica thereof and the anions of which do not contain a metal. Examples of the salts are: alkali phosphates, phosphides, borates, thiosulphates, sulphites, metasulphites, sulphides, cyanides, cyanates, thiocyanates, nitrates, nitrites, chlorides, chlorates, bromides, bromates, iodides, iodates, fluorides, silicofluorides, and arsenic-, antimony-and selenium-containing salts.
Patent GB-733030-A (GB)
Title: Commutators for dynamo-electric machines
Inventor: LUCAS SIDNEY
IPC: H01R39/04
Filed: 1953-04-15
Abstract: 733,030. Commutators for dynamo-electric machines. ROTAX, Ltd. April 12,1954 [April 15, I953],No. 10277/53. Class 35. Commutator segments are gripped between a fixed V-ring b which is either integral with or secured to the shaft c, and an adjustable ring d which is screw-threaded to the shaft for tightening.
Patent GB-236872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to rear axle differential casings for motor vehicles
IPC: B60B35/16
Filed: 1925-04-21
Abstract: 236,872. Fejes, J. April 21, 1925. Axle structures.-A rear axle casing is divided in the middle, each half consisting of three conical bodies or surfaces of revolution 1, 2, 3, characterized by the feature that one or two interengaging strengthening rings 11, 12 is or are provided between the flanges 14 of the casing halves, and these rings support projections 9 to which the torque tube is fixed. The coned members are pressed from thin sheet steel and are welded together and riveted if necessary. The rings 11, 12 are welded and riveted to the flanges 14 and are either integral with the projections 9 or riveted thereto.
Patent GB-1224492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mounting brackets for electrical components and to control devices incorporating such mounting brackets
IPC: H01C1/01
Filed: 1968-03-04
Abstract: 1,224,492. Clips. C. T: S. CORP. 4 March; 1968 [2 March, 1967], No. 10494/68. Headings E2A and E2B. [Also in Division H1] In a method of securing an electrical component to a panel a bridging member 27, for-  ming part of a mounting bracket 24 of metal  or plastics material is caused to engage in  a notch 25 provided in an electrically non- conductive base 12 which forms part of or carries the electrical component, gripping portions 29 on two spaced resilient arms 28 extending from the bridging member are caused to engage from opposite sides in a further notch 26 or notches provided in the base, and panel-engaging means connected to the bridging member 27 act to secure the bracket to the panel, such means comprising two spaced legs 30 for engagement in a slot in the panel and each of the legs having an outwardly facing notch 31 for engaging tightly over an edge of the slot in the panel. In modifications, (a) the legs 30 are disposed at an angle of 90 to the arms 28 and (b) the legs 30 are splayed apart and are formed with notches for engaging over an edge of the slot in the panel. The electrical component, as shown, comprises a resistance element 14 consisting of a carbon film 15. deposited on an arcuate strip 16 of insulating material and secured to the base 12, or deposited directly on the base, the ends of the film being connected by conductive path 18 to terminals 17, and a flat ring collector 19 integral with a centre terminal 20 is mounted coaxially with an opening 13 and element 14; a driver 22, moulded to a rotatable shaft 21 secured in the opening 13, carries a contactor 23 having contacts 23a, 23b in wiping contact with the element 14 and collector .19 respectively. Alternatively, the resistance control device could be of the rectilinear type wherein a contactor is moved rectilinearly intermediate the ends of the resistance element. .
Patent GB-456269-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of salicylic esters of acyl glycols
IPC: C07C69/86
Filed: 1936-04-09
Abstract: The salicylic esters of acyl-glycols are prepared by heating the alkali metal salts of salicylic acid with b -chlorethyl esters of aliphatic acids.  The products, being soluble in oils, can be mixed with fatty ointments intended for perentaneous application in the treatment of rheumatism.  Examples are given of the preparation of the salicylic esters of formyl-, acetyl- and isovaleryl-glycols by interaction of sodium salicylate with the b -chlorethyl esters of formic acid, acetic acid and isovaleric acid respectively.  U.S.A. Specification 1,922,646 is referred to.  Chlorethyl esters.--The b -chlorethyl ester of formic acid is prepared by warming concentrated formic acid with ethylene chlorhydrin in the presence of anhydrous calcium chloride. Isovaleric acid b -chorethyl ester is obtained from isovaleryl chloride and ethylene chlorhydrin.ALSO:The salicylic esters of acyl-glycols, owing to their solubility in oils, can be mixed with fatty ointments intended for percutaneous application in the treatment of rheumatism.  Esters mentioned are the salicylic esters of formyl-, acetyl- and isovaleryl-glycols.  U.S.A. Specification 1,922,646 is referred to.
Patent GB-695440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to devices for examining diesel engine injectors and other articles
IPC: G02B21/26
Filed: 1952-04-25
Abstract: 695,440. Optical magnifying devices. HART. RIDGE, L. April 25, 1952, No. 10550/52. Addition to 674,337. Class 97 (i). A device for examining small articles, as claimed in the parent Specification, comprises a rotary carrier for a plurality of means for supporting articles under examination so that for different types of articles to be examined the portion to be examined is always presented so as to be correctly positioned in respect to the magnifying means. As shown, the carrier comprises a rotary disc 2 located in one of a number of positions by engagement of a spring-pressed device 29 with apertures 30 and carrying clips 31 for the objects to be examined. The clips are arranged so that when, for example, closedend injector nozzles NC are to be examined, a flange NC<SP>1</SP> thereon engages the clip so that the end is correctly positioned for viewing. Alternatively the carrier and clips may be so arranged that the nozzles are directed obliquely at the wall of the lamp house 4.