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Patent GB-1059640-A (GB)
Title: Paper log cutting method and apparatus
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 1963-12-27
Abstract: 1,059,640. Sharpening machine cutters in situ. J. J. RENARD. Dec. 27, 1963, No. 51078/63. Heading B3D. [Also in Divisions B4 and B8] A sharpening mechanism 135, including grinding wheels 136, 137 driven by continuouslyrunning motors 136a, 137a effects a sharpening action at a point corresponding- to about two o'clock in the orbit of an orbiting rotating blade 124 (see Division B4), so as to develop a double bevelled edge on the blade 124. Coolant is pivoted via a jet 135a.
Patent GB-1411747-A (GB)
Title: Support structure
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1971-11-03
Abstract: 1411747 Offshore platforms CLEVELAND BRIDGE & ENG CO LTD 26 Oct 1972 [3 Nov 1971] 51204/71 Heading E1H A support jacket for an oil rig comprises a plurality of elongate structural members 1, 2, 3 interconnected via further structural members 5, 7, 8, 9, the third elongate member 3 being connected prior to installation only to member 5 by a pivot 6. The jacket is assembled on its side, the two elongate members 1, 2 being laid out and connected to member 5 which is hexagonal. Member 3 is then pivoted to member 5 and supported in a substantially horizontal position whilst members 7, 8, 9 are assembled. The jacket is then floated into deep water and the lower end of members 1 and 2 ballasted so that member 3 pivots into engagement with members 7, 8, 9 to which it is then secured. The jacket may comprise four fixed elongate structural members with one pivotable one to form a five-legged jacket.
Patent GB-1375018-A (GB)
IPC: G01P3/48
Filed: 1971-11-04
Abstract: 1375018 Frequency measurement COCO RESEARCH Inc 4 Nov 1971 [14 Nov 1970 31 Dec 1970] 51341/71 Heading H3A A frequency measuring circuit comprises a circuit 13 for delaying input pulses, a generator 14 responsive to the delayed pulses for producing saw tooth waves having peak values corresponding to the input pulse intervals, a switching circuit 19-21 responsive to the undelayed input pulses for supplying the above peak values to an analogue memory 18, an output circuit 22 and a device 25 for indicating the frequency of the input pulse signal, e.g. derived from a rotary member. The generator 14 may be a Miller integrator or a bootstrap circuit and the sawtooth waves may be generated by the charging or discharging of a capacitor 3. The device 25 may be a calibrated meter or a pen recorder. When the charging or discharging is linear, an inverse number converter circuit may be connected between the output circuit 22 and the device to provide a linear frequency calibration. In the alternative embodiment of Fig. 4 (not shown), the switching transistor 20 (controlled by the undelayed pulses) is connected in parallel across the analogue memory 18.
Patent GB-1221275-A (GB)
Title: Process for the convesion of a hydrocarbon oil containing residual material
Inventor: MOONEY DOUGLAS GRANT
IPC: C10G65/12
Filed: 1969-10-22
Abstract: 1,221,275. Hydrocracking; hydrorefining. SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. 22 Oct., 1969, No. 51699/69. Heading C5E. A hydrocarbon oil is treated by (1) catalytic hydrocracking at 5; (2) separating the effluent at 12 into (a) a fraction 14 having a final boiling point below 350‹ C.; (b) a fraction 28 with an initial boiling point between 180‹ and 350‹ C. and final boiling point between 450‹ and 550‹ C.; and (c) a fraction 13 with an initial boiling point between 450‹ and 550‹ C.; (3) catalytically hydrotreating at 18 the fractions of final boiling point between 180‹ and 350‹ C.; (4) catalytically hydrocracking the fraction (b) at 32; (5) separating the products from (3) and (4) at 27 into (d) a fraction 40 having a final boiling point between 150‹ and 180‹ C.; (e) a fraction 41 of initial boiling point between 150‹ and 180‹ C. and final boiling point between 230‹ and 290‹ C.; (f) a fraction 42 of initial boiling point between 230-290‹ C. and final boiling point up to 350‹ C.; (g) a fraction 43 of initial boiling point below 350‹ C. and final boiling point between 450‹ and 550‹ C. Suitable feeds 1 are residues from the atmospheric or vacuum distillation of crude oil, heavy crude oil, thermal cracking residues, oxygen-treated residual oil, or tar. The hydrocracking step (1) is carried out at 250-500‹ C. and 35-500 kg/ cm.<SP>2</SP> abs. using a fixed bed of one or more of Mo, W, Cr, Ni, Co and Fe or their oxides or sulphides supported on alumina which can contain F and P, magnesia, zirconia, titania or boria. The hydrotreating of fraction (a) is carried out at 5-70 kg/cm.<SP>2</SP> and 275-400‹ C. using a catalyst containing Cr, Mo, W, Fe, Co and/or Ni to promote hydrodesulphurization or of Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Os or Ir on alumina or silica to promote the hydrogenation of aromatics. The hydrocracking of fraction (b) is carried out at 70-200 kg/cm.<SP>2</SP> and 275-450‹ C., using a catalyst containing one or more of Ag, An, Cu, Mo, W, Cr, Fe, Ni, Co, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Ir or Os on silica, alumina, zirconia, titania and/or boria and which can contain F. The separation (5) provides a stream 39 containing liquid petroleum gases and gasoline boiling up to 100‹ C.; a stream 40 of naphtha fraction (d) which can be catalytically reformed to convert naphthenes to aromatics and used as a motor gasoline component; a stream 41 of kerosine fraction (e); a stream 42 of diesel fuel (f); and a stream 43 of fraction (g). The kerosine fraction 42 can be used as a jet fuel after being hydrogenated at 47 to saturate aromatics at 100-350‹ C. and 20-100 kg/cm.<SP>2</SP>, using a catalyst of Ni on diatomaceous earth or of Rh or Pt on alumina containing 0À1- 10 wt. per cent F or Cl; the effluent from the reactor 47 is separated at 52 into a hydrogenated kerosine 54 and a lighter fraction 53. The fraction 43 can be used for the production of lube oil, as a catalytic cracking feed or recycled to the hydrocracking unit 32.
Patent GB-1267960-A (GB)
Title: Method of reducing herbicidal injury
IPC: A01N47/12
Filed: 1969-10-22
Abstract: 1,267,960. Treating seed. GULF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO. 22 Oct., 1969 [25 Oct., 1968], No. 51746/69. Heading A2Q. A method of rendering grain seed (e.g. corn or sorghum) resistant to selective pre-emergence herbicides of the type represented by where R, is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 C atoms and R 2  and R 3  are identical alkyl radicals having at least 2 C atoms, comprises applying to the seed an effective but substantially non-phytotoxic quantity of 1, 8 naphthalic acid, alkyl 1, 8 naphthalate, barium or tin 1, 8 naphthalate, 1, 8 naphthalic anhydride, N, N- diallyl-1, 8 naphthalamic acid, propynylamine hydrochloride, N, N'-diallyloxamide, N, N'-dipropynylmalonamide, N, N, N', N'-tetrapropynyloxamide or N, N'-dipropynyloxamide. The herbicide may be ethyl N, N-dipropylthiocarbamate or ethyl N, N-diethylthiocarbamate.
Patent GB-1243522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to foot exercise sandals
IPC: A43B3/10
Filed: 1968-11-01
Abstract: 1,243,522. Boots &c. SCHOLL MFG. CO. Ltd. 1 Nov., 1968 [3 Nov., 1967], No. 51862/68. Heading A3B.  A foot exercise and massaging sandal includes a sole having its upper face shaped to the form of the arch of the foot, the sole having on its upper face elements which massage the sole of the user's foot. These elements may consist of ribs 6a and grooves 5a (see area A) or broad ribs 6b and grooves 5b, the ribs 6b having recesses 6c (see area B), or may be grooves 7 which extend from each side of the sole up to the centre line of the sole. The sole consists of wood with a rubber tread surface and is held on the foot by a strap (not shown). The upper surface is shaped to the arch of the foot and includes a hump situated at the base of the toes.
Patent GB-1249888-A (GB)
Title: Racket for tennis and similar games
Inventor: GALICH THOMAS PATRICK
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 1968-11-05
Abstract: 1,249,888. Metal racket frame. T. P. GALICH. 5 Nov., 1968 [6 Nov., 1967; 7 Oct., 1968], No. 52308/68. Heading A6D.  A racket for tennis or similar games comprises a one-piece frame 12 formed of a lightweight non-ferrous metal, preferably a magnesium alloy, the frame consisting of an oval head 18 having an annular groove 26 extending around its outer wall 28 at the mid-line thereof and a plurality of coplanar radial openings passing from its inner wall through to the groove 26, through which openings the strings 14 are passed; a shaft 20 extending from the head 18 at the ends of the groove 26; and a handle 36 at the end of the shaft 20, which handle has substantially the cross-section required in the finished racket. The shaft 20 is preferably bifurcated and the handle 36 is hollow, its axial hollow core 38 being closed at the outer end by a cap 40 and at the shaft end by a plug 42, and the handle being covered by, e.g. a leather wrapping 16. Openings may be formed in the head 18 adjacent the shaft 20 to reduce weight, and ribs are preferably provided between the arms 34a, 34b of the bifurcated shaft 20, disposed transversely thereto and formed integrally with the frame 12, to strengthen the racket. The preferred magnesium alloy contains 8.7 wt. % aluminium and 0.7 wt. % zinc.
Patent GB-1505410-A (GB)
Title: Air filter
IPC: A61L9/00
Filed: 1975-12-22
Abstract: 1505410 "Air filter" CODMAN & SHURTLEFF Inc 22 Dec 1975 [27 Dec 1974] 52336/75 Heading BIT A portable body air filter unit e.g. for operating theatres comprises a housing 11; means for receiving air from a plurality of sources 10, said means having a plurality of parts 41 in facing upwardly or downwardly, means 47 connected to said receiving means for filtering large particles from received air, means 25. 27 located in said housing for creating air flow, said means 25, 27 having an inlet side 33 and a discharge side; means 29 associated with said air moving means discharge for directing air movement out of said housing; and means 55 connected to said discharge for filtering said air with 99.97% efficiency for 0.3 micron dia particles. The filter for large particles 47 may be a batt of fibre glass, or a foam material. The inlet manifold may not be integral with the housing as in Fig. 6 (not shown).
Patent GB-1139229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in anti-roll devices for vehicles
IPC: B62D49/08
Filed: 1966-11-23
Abstract: 1,139,229. Vehicle anti-roll devices. D. N. MANTON and V. REVILLE. 17 Nov., 1967 [23 Nov., 1966], No. 52345/66. Heading B7D. An anti-roll device for agricultural tractors comprises a plurality of tubular members 10 in which are telescopically mounted struts 11 which are extended therefrom by gravity as the tractor is tilted so as to engage the ground and which are prevented from retracting fully by gravity-biased levers 19 which pivot out of recesses in the struts 11 to a locking position as the struts 11 are extended. Extension of the struts 11 opens a switch in the ignition system or in the fuel supply system. Two or more tubular members extend from each side of the tractor and from front and back of the tractor- The ends 14 incorporate seals for sealing the tubular members when the struts are retracted.
Patent GB-1161566-A (GB)
Title: Lifting Device for use in Mounting, Demounting and/or Transporting Wheels or Wheel Rims
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1966-11-23
Abstract: 1,161,566. Hand trucks. MICHELIN & CIE (COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABS. MICHELIN). 23 Nov., 1966 [23 Nov., 1965], No. 52506/66. Heading B7B. [Also in Division B8] A lifting device for use in mounting and demounting wheels or wheel rims carrying. pneumatic tyres comprises a carriage consisting of a single axle 1 which is mounted on two wheels 2 and carries a lifting fork having two parallel prongs 3 capable of engaging under the tyre (not shown) and an operating lever 5 rocked to raise or lower the wheel or rim. Each wheel 2 is free to turn on the axle 1. Guard rails 7 and bearing means 12 for the sidewall of the tyre are provided. The lever 5 may be set at one of three positions I, II, III and retained therein by a' spring-loaded pin controlled by a handle 11 through a cable 10. Fig. 3 (not shown), illustrates a modification in which the wheels 2 are replaced by casters. A roller (not shown) may be mounted on each of the prongs 3 in such a way that the tyre can rotate about its own axis while resting on the rollers.
Patent GB-1411488-A (GB)
Title: Containers of synthetic material for fruits and the like
IPC: B65D1/38
Filed: 1973-11-13
Abstract: 1411488 Baskets MONTEDISON SpA and FANINI FAIN FABBRICA ITALIANA ARTICOLI NOVITA SpA 13 Nov 1973 [13 Nov 1972] 52690/73 Heading B8P A basket moulded from synthetic plastic is provided with an upper reinforcing rim 7, two U-shaped portions 9 of which are separable, along, their lengths only, from the main part of the rim 7 to form handles which may be lifted into an operative position. As shown, the handle portions 9 are signally connected to the rim 7 by integral webs 10. Alternatively, the parts may be joined along lines of weakness.
Patent GB-1531020-A (GB)
Title: Driving mechanism for selvage forming knitting needle in shuttleless loom
IPC: D03D47/42
Filed: 1975-12-24
Abstract: 1531020 Selvedge knitting needles YOSHIDA KOGYO KK 24 Dec 1975 [28 Dec 1974] 52855/75 Heading D1E A selvedge knitting needle 16 is driven by a linkage 17 arranged to move the needle in a path P having vertical as well as horizontal movement and, at the fell position YY, having no vertical movement so that the shank 18 of the needle at that position does not enlarge the knitted loops.
Patent GB-1497590-A (GB)
Title: Compositions based on sulphoxide derivatives of cysteamin
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 1975-12-30
Abstract: 1497590 Sulphoxide derivatives of cysteamine L'OREAL 30 Dec 1975 [31 Dec 1974] 53174/75 Heading C2C [Also in Division A5] Novel compounds for improving the appearance of the hair have the formula in which: R 1  represents a radical of the formula: R 3  represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and R 2  represents a radical or a hydrogen atom, and when R 2  represents a hydrogen atom, the active compound is in the form of an addition salt of an inorganic or organic acid. The compounds may be made by oxidizing the corresponding thioethers with hydrogen peroxide. Alternatively the urea compounds may be made by reacting the corresponding amino-compounds with potassium cyanate.
Patent GB-1293149-A (GB)
Title: Machine for processing webs of sheet material
Inventor: LEHMACHER MICHAEL
IPC: B26D1/00
Filed: 1969-10-31
Abstract: 1293149 Seaming non-metallic sheet material M LEHMACHER and H LEHMACHER 31 Oet 1969 [8 Nov 1968 12 Sept 1969] 53462/69 Heading B5K [Also in Division B8] In thermoplastic-web processing apparatus, a motion take-up mechanism is located between a continuously operable feed device and an intermittently operable feed device, the latter device comprising two pairs of feed rollers 31, 32, 35, 36 and means for adjusting the distance between the pairs of feed rollers. The motion take-up mechanism is similar to that described in Specification 1,293,150 and includes fixed rollers 16 and take-up rollers 19 mounted on cantilever pivoting arms 20. In one embodiment, Fig. 1, the take-up mechanism is in a housing 27 displaceable in the direction of an arrow 26 on rollers 28, 29. The web 21 is advanced by rollers 31, 32 located near welding and cutting tools 23, 24. Feed rollers 35, 36 are also provided, the distance between the rollers 35, 36 and the rollers 31, 32 being adjustable. The rollers 31, 32, 35, 36 are interconnected by a common chain drive, as shown in Fig. 5, the chains 41 being of rubber or synthetic material with teeth on both sides of a wire cable reinforcement. Deflection rollers 37, 38 are provided and the distance between the roller 38 and the rollers 31, 32 is adjustable. In a second embodiment, Fig. 6 (not shown), the welding beam (23) co-operates with a rotary roller (46) but otherwise the apparatus is substantially the same as that of Fig. 1 but modified in that all of the rollers are divided.
Patent GB-1197965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of Molded Articles
Inventor: SAIKIA SHRI TILAK CHANDRA
IPC: D21J3/00
Filed: 1967-11-24
Abstract: 1,197,965. Manufacturing moulded articles from sawdust. COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH. 22 Nov., 1968 [24 Nov., 1967], No. 53491/67. Heading C3N. A method of manufacturing moulded articles such as hard board or particle board, from wood sawdust and without using a conventional binding material, comprises reducing the sawdust to a size that will pass 14 mesh and collect on 100 mesh (B.S.S.), intimately mixing the sawdust with water, preferably containing a dehydrating agent, the amount of water being from 10 to 20% by weight of the sawdust, and then moulding the mixture in a single stage operation at 110‹ to 160‹ C. Œ 5‹ C. and 40 to 80 kg. per square centimetre for from 20 to 50 minutes. The dehydrating agent may be sulphuric or phosphoric acid. The initial moisture present in the sawdust is taken into account in the above-mentioned amount of water.
Patent GB-1281393-A (GB)
Title: Methine dyes
Inventor: OLIVER GENE BEECH
IPC: G03C1/83
Filed: 1969-11-03
Abstract: 1281393 Methine dyes EASTMAN KODAK CO 3 Nov 1969 [4 Nov 1968] 53764/69 Heading C4P [Also in Division G2] Methine dyes for sensitizing silver halide emulsions and use in U.V. filters contain a group of formula attached to one end of a methine or polymethine linkage (in which R 2  and R 3  are each alkyl; R 4  and R 5  are each optionally substituted aryl). Specified dyes are of formulµ (in which Z completes a heterocyclic nucleus having 5 or 6 atoms in the heterocyclic ring; R 1  is cycloalkyl or optionally substituted alkyl or aryl; L is a methine linkage; M is cation; p and m are each 1 or 2; n is 0 or 1). The dyes are prepared from the Na salt of by conventional condensation reactions. The examples describe, inter alia, dyes in which Z completes a benzothiazoline, naphtho-[1,2-d]- thiazoline, thiazolidine, benzoxazoline or 1,4- dihydroquinoline nucleus.
Patent GB-1463179-A (GB)
Title: Striker mechanisms for spring hammers and hammer drills
IPC: B25D11/10
Filed: 1974-12-17
Abstract: 1463179 Percussive hammer IMPEX ESSEN VERTRIEB VON WERKZEUGEN GmbH 17 Dec 1974 [29 Dec 1973] 54489/74 Heading B4C [Also in Division B3] A cam operated drop and spring hammer or drill comprises a cam 13 which forces back a hammer member 11 against a spring 12 and releases it to allow the spring to urge the hammer against a tool 3, the rearward end position of spring 12 being adjustable to vary the force of the blow. As shown the drill is continuously rotated by interengagement of pinions 4, 5. The rear end of spring 12 is located on an internally threaded collet 14 mounted on a fixed bolt 15 the collet being rotatable, and hence axially movable, by a thumb wheel 19. In a modification the spring holder 20 rests against one face of a rotatable triangular member 21 each face of which is at a different distance from its axis of rotation.
Patent GB-1379148-A (GB)
Title: Scavenger buoy for the collection of substances dispersed over the surface of a carrier liquid
IPC: E02B15/10
Filed: 1972-11-29
Abstract: 1379148 Scavenging vessels L BAGNULO 29 Nov 1972 [19 Jan 1972] 55106/72 Heading B7A [Also in Division B1] A scavenging buoy for removing substances from a water surface comprises a lower cylindrical element having a convex base 3 with an outlet 7, 8 and double walls 1, 2 which define a sealed adjustable ballast chamber 4. An impeller 22 may be placed in the outlet 7, 8 for creating an outward flow and water can be pumped in or out of chamber 4, through pipe 10, by a pump situated in housing 27. An upper cylindrical element having a top 13, through which extends a tube 20, 21, and having double walls 11, 12 which define a buoyancy chamber 14 is positioned partly inside the lower cylinder to form a decantation chamber and is attached to it by brackets 16. In use, the chamber 4 is ballasted so that the upper edge 6 of the chamber 4 is just below the water surface to be treated. Water and, e.g. hydrocarbons flow into chamber 5 as water is forced out through outlet 7, 8 by the impeller 22, if provided, or by a remote pump. The hydrocarbons rise into the chamber 18 of the upper element whence they can be drawn off through tube 20, 21.
Patent GB-1496340-A (GB)
Title: Water cooled pipes
IPC: F16L9/10
Filed: 1974-12-20
Abstract: 1496340 Water cooled pipes STEIN ATKINSON STORDY Ltd 20 Dec 1974 55161/74 Heading F2P A method of insulating a metal water cooled pipe comprises securing a plurality of studs 2 around the circumferential surface of the pipe along a helical path, winding at least one layer of ceramic fibre 3 helically around the pipe except for the stud portions and applying a layer of refractory material 4 over the fibre and the studs to anchor the latter within the material. The fibre may be wound in a wet condition or wound dry and wetted prior to application of the material. The material must be applied before the fibre dries. The studs are Y-shaped and they may be similarly oriented, as shown, or randomly disposed. The refractory material 4 may be air or heat settable material such as insulating, castable or plastics refractory material.
Patent GB-1453389-A (GB)
Title: Pyrrolidine dicarboxylic acids and esters as light stabilizers
IPC: C08L7/00
Filed: 1974-12-23
Abstract: 1453389 Stabilizers for polymers CIBAGEIGY AG 23 Dec 1974 [28 Dec 1973] 55402/74 Headings C3P and C3R [Also in Division C2] Novel U.V. stabilizers for polymers comprise pyrrolidine derivatives of the formula wherein X is hydrogen, oxyl, hydroxyl, (C 1 - C 12 ) alkyl, CH 2 CH 2 OCH 3 , (C 3  or C 4 ) alkenyl or CH 2 C#CH; R<SP>1</SP> is hydrogen (C 1 -C 20 ) alkyl or phenethyl and R<SP>2</SP> is (C 1 -C 7 ) alkyl. Conventional phenolic and triazole stabilizers may also be present.
Patent GB-1489096-A (GB)
Title: Derivatives of non-aromatic carboxylic-substituted methanol useful as biodegradable detergents and a process for manufacture of such derivatives
IPC: C11D1/29
Filed: 1974-12-31
Abstract: 1489096 Derivatives of cyclohexyl or cyclohexenyl methanol UOP Inc 31 Dec 1974 56126/74 Heading C2C The invention comprises a compound of the formula wherein R is a C 3 -C 20  alkyl group, R<SP>1</SP> is a non-aromatic carbocyclic ring having at least 6 C atoms, e.g. cyclohexyl or cyclohexenyl and X is SO 3 M, OSO 3 M, (OC n H 2n ) m OH, where M is alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or a basic nitrogen compound; n is 2 or 3 and m is 1 to 50. They may be obtained by (a) reacting a conjugated diene with allyl chloride or allyl alcohol, optionally hydrogenating the ring formed by the reaction; (b) ring alkylating the resulting optionally hydrogenated product with an olefin in the presence of a free-radical generating compound and HCl, optionally hydrogenating the said ring if not previously hydrogenated after the alkylation; (c) reacting the resulting optionally hydrogenated alkylsubstituted product when chloromethyl substituted with an alkali metal salt of an oxygen acid of sulphur to provide a group of the formula -SO 3 M or -OSO 3 M; or when hydroxymethyl substituted with a sulphating agent followed by neutralization of the resulting sulphate ester to provide a group of the formula -OSO 3 M, with an alkoxylating agent to provide a group of the formula -(OC n H 2n ) m OH, optionally followed by reaction with a sulphating agent and neutralizing the resulting sulphate ester to provide a group of the formula -(OC n H 2n ) m OSO 3 M. The products are useful as biodegradable detergents.