baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CN-1093198-A (CN)
Title: 模制盒式低压断路器的连接装置
Inventor: POUTEIL-NOBLE ALAIN
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 1993-04-03
Abstract: 各种连接都可以在接线板上布置，端子接头包括
一个框式端子29，其底部为一个凸缘，用来嵌入开在
接线板21上的孔中，以固定端子29。所述端子置于
开在模制盒10侧面上的孔中时，由固定在端子29
底部后面的绝缘架33保持在所述的固定位置。所
述的孔具有绝缘架33的导向滑槽，以便安装连接装
置。孔可接纳其他连接方式的绝缘架，尤其是接线片
或接线柱的固定螺母支架，或者后端连接式端子接头
支架。
Patent CN-1103441-A (CN)
Title: 抗倒伏聚丙烯bcf地毯纱制造方法
Inventor: YAN TONG
IPC: D01F8/14
Filed: 1993-12-01
Abstract: 本发明为抗倒伏性能优良的，聚丙烯BCF地毯
纱制造方法，由抗倒伏母粒与聚丙烯切片共混纺丝制
造，由于母粒中加入聚酯化合物，在纤维中呈海岛结
构，因而提高了弹性模量。加入抗静电剂，使产品具
有抗静电性能，且可纺性好，废丝率降低。其配方一
具有较高弹性模量不易倒伏，配方二有较高的弹性恢
复率，且可将两配方混合使用，调节抗倒伏产品的特
性。本发明工艺操作简便易行，易于推广。所得抗倒
伏聚丙烯BCF地毯纱比纯聚丙烯地毯纱弹性模量
提高20～34％。
Patent CN-1154511-A (CN)
Title: 输入/输出数据的规模相异的先入先出存贮器件及其方法
Inventor: KI-HONG KIM
IPC: G11C7/00
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: 一种用于输出输入与输出数据的规模相异的数据的先入先出存贮器件，包括：数据输入单元、指针产生单元、缓冲单元、数据输出单元和标记产生单元。其特征是：根据由输入数据和输出数据的规模确定的外部模式控制信号来预置输入数据的规模并产生读写指针，同时或交替地在写指针指出的缓冲单元的存贮区域上写入输入数据或根据读指针读出已写入的具有该模式控制信号所确定的格式的输出数据，并产生表示写入数据量的标记。
Patent CN-1183951-A (CN)
Title: 4克小儿咳喘灵颗粒剂(冲剂)包装方法
Inventor: GONG ZHIBIN
IPC: A61J3/02
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: 本发明是一种小儿咳喘灵颗粒剂(冲剂)包装规格,把生产好的小儿咳喘灵颗粒剂(冲剂)装入4克的包装袋中。由于采用了4克的包装袋,供患者使用2—4次,即一天的药量,而含药量未发生变化,且避免了大规格包装,长时间开包导致药物吸潮,使患者易于掌握剂量,便于使用。
Patent CN-1163659-A (CN)
Inventor: COX W C
IPC: F28D19/04
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: 一种三扇区式空气预热器，其包括一次空气扇区和烟气扇区之间以及二次空气扇区和烟气扇区之间的扇区板，它具有较大尺寸，从而提供双径向密封。然而，一次和二次空气扇区之间的扇区板较小且只提供单径向密封。这样一个较小的扇区板减弱了通过空气预热器的压降，而所损失的只是两空气扇区之间的泄漏增加。一次和二次空气扇区之间的轴向密封可仍保持一双密封的尺寸。
Patent CN-1226915-A (CN)
Title: 热固型压敏胶粘剂及其胶粘片类的制造
Inventor: KAZUHITO HOSOKAWA
IPC: C09J163/00
Filed: 1997-05-28
Abstract: 一种热固型压敏胶粘剂,其基本上是由含下列成分的组合物的光聚合物构成:(a)100份(重量)单体混合物:该混合物含有70～99%(重量)(甲基)丙烯酸烷基酯,而其中烷基具有平均2～14个碳原子,以及30～l%(重量)能与其共聚的单烯属不饱和酸;( b) 0.02～5份(重量)作交联剂的多官能的(甲基)丙烯酸酯;(c)0.01～4份(重量)光聚合引发剂;(d)5～30份(重量)环氧树脂,其中,基本上不含环氧树脂(d)的固化剂。在常温下,由于它的压敏粘合性而容易地在被粘体上临时粘合,通过短时间加热而固化,呈现高的结合强度和耐热性,以及良好的贮存性能,并且,胶粘片也可用同样方法制造。
Patent CN-1189515-A (CN)
Inventor: SHO IGARASHI
IPC: A61L15/20
Filed: 1998-01-24
Abstract: 超吸收性树脂组合物,其包括(A)超吸收性树脂和(B)金属化合物,该金属化合物是通过混合羟基酸或其盐和多价金属盐或多价金属醇盐而得到的,所述多价金属盐或金属醇盐含有至少一种选自钛和锆的金属。制备超吸收性树脂组合物的方法包括混合组分(A)和(B)。
Patent CN-1210407-A (CN)
Inventor: SATORU INAGANI
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: 本发明提供一种用户能够快捷地进行快速移动的广播接收装置。设置有显示装置,该装置进行表示多个频道的显示,该显示能够对各频道知道在程序库缓冲存储器内是否保持有对正在用该频道广播的节目进行译码的译码软件程序。
Patent CN-1233137-A (CN)
Title: 控制显示自动复位的无线寻呼机及方法
Inventor: TSUCHIYAMA KINYA
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: 一种寻呼机,当在预定时区的预定时间间隔内既没有检测到开关操作又没有检测到接收消息时,具有显示和用于控制该显示自动关闭的控制器。
Patent CR-20120414-A (CR)
Title: Derivados de arilmetoxi isoindolina y composiciones que los comprenden y métodos para utilizar los mismos
Inventor: MAN HON-WAH
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: Se proporcionan compuestos de 4'-arilmetoxi isoindolina, y sales, solvatos, clatratos, estereoisómeros y profármacos farmacéuticamente aceptables de los mismos. Se describen los métodos de uso, y las composiciones farmacéuticas de estos compuestos. Los compuestos son derivados de hidroxi talidomida activa contra el cáncer.
Patent CR-20150474-A (CR)
Title: Inhibidores de bromodominios tetracíclicos
Inventor: FIDANZE STEVEN D
IPC: C07D498/14
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: La presente invención provee compuestos de fórmula (I) (I) donde R1, R2, R6, Y1, Y2, Y3, A1, A2, A3, y A4 tienen cualquiera de los valores definidos en la memoria descriptiva, y sales farmacéuticamente aceptables de los mismos, que son útiles como agentes en el tratamiento de enfermedades y estados clínicos, incluyendo enfermedades inflamatorias, cáncer, y SIDA. También se proveen composiciones farmacéuticas que comprenden uno o más compuestos de fórmula (I).
Patent CR-20180111-A (CR)
Title: Agentes antibacteriales que comprenden una pirazino[2,3-b] [1,4] oxazin-3-ona o un sistema de anillos relacionado
Inventor: HENNESSY ALAN;
IPC: C07D519/00
Filed: 2016-08-15
Abstract: La presente invención se refiere a nuevos compuestos o sales farmacéuticamente aceptables de los mismos, que corresponden a composiciones farmacéuticas y procedimientos de tratamiento o usos como antibacterianos para infecciones bacterianas.
Patent CR-20180298-A (CR)
Title: Nuevos derivados de fenilo
Inventor: GRETHER UWE;
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2016-12-06
Abstract: La invención se refiere a un compuesto de la fórmula (I): en la que de R1 a R3 tienen los significados definidos en la descripción y en las reivindicaciones. El compuesto de la fórmula (I) puede emplearse como medicamento
Patent CR-20210040-A (CR)
Title: Gip/glp1 co-agonist compounds
Inventor: CABRERA OVER
IPC: C07K14/605
Filed: 2019-07-22
Abstract: <p>The present invention relates to compounds having activity at both the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIF) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compounds that may be administered orally. Compounds may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus ("T2DM"). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.</p>
Patent CR-20210516-A (CR)
Title: Protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors and methods of use thereof
Inventor: MATULENKO MARK A
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 2020-03-13
Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for inhibiting protein tyrosine phosphatase, e.g., protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2) and/or protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 1 (PTPN1), and for treating related diseases, disorders and conditions favorably responsive to PTPN 1 or PTPN2 inhibitor treatment, e.g., a cancer or a metabolic disease.
Patent CR-20220227-A (CR)
Title: 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as liver x receptor agonists
Inventor: SMITH JEFFREY
IPC: C07D413/06
Filed: 2020-11-23
Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) or a compound of Formula (I'), or pharmaceutical composition described herein.
Patent CR-20220458-A (CR)
Title: Apparatus, system and method for lifting and manipulating conductors
Inventor: HARVEY BENJAMIN JAMES
IPC: H02G1/02
Filed: 2021-03-12
Abstract: A system for lifting a sub-conductor bundle having a plurality of spaced-apart sub-conductors comprises a single point lifter base and an accessory mounted onto a free end of a support. The support is electrically insulated and comprises one or two tiers of elongate insulators extending away from the base. The base is for mounting the support onto a distal end of a boom. The accessory has at least one wire cage mounted on a cart, the cart mounted on an arcuate track and adapted for free translation along the inner side of the track between first and second ends of the track. The wire cage is in a first orientation when the cart is positioned at the first end of the track, and in a second orientation when the cart is positioned at the second end of the track, the first and second orientations perpendicular to one another.
Patent EC-SP066564-A (EC)
Inventor: ROWLEY MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: This invention relates to an extended release tableted dosage formulation of the antidepressant venlafaxine hydrochloride or an optical form thereof having improved bioavailability.
Patent EC-SP993266-A (EC)
Title: Eliminacion de petroleo y cloruro del material contaminado de petroleo
Inventor: BRIAN G ROBERT
IPC: C08J11/00
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: Un método para eliminar los hidrocarburos del material contaminado de petróleo como describió. El método comprende poner en contacto el material que contiene petróleo con una combinación de surfactantes en un agente conductor de petróleo, similar o idéntico al petróleo a ser eliminado. Este proceso elimina el uso de agua. Por lo tanto, el proceso no comprende la calidad de petróleo teniendo agua como caontaminante, y asi eliminando la posibilidad de agua contaminada de petróleo entrando al ambiente. En ciertos ejemplos, cuando el proceso es usado para eliminar el petróleo de las secciones del pozo de perforación en tierra, las secciones del pozo de perforación procesadas contienen niveles altos de cloruros, lo cual es un problema ambiental. En tales ejemplos, el método también incluye poner en conatcto las secciones del pozo en perforación con una solución de sulfosuccionato dioctilo de sodio en agua, para reducir la concentración de cloruro. Un aparato diseñado para este propósito también está descrito.
Patent FI-19992530-A (FI)
Inventor: HONKALA HANNU
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: A method (300) for carrying out a security procedure with a mobile station, where a hybrid cellular telecommunication system communicates with a mobile station (301) and the hybrid cellular telecommunication system communicates with a cellular network (308). The method is characterized in that the cellular network carries out the security procedure with the mobile station, the data related to the security procedure is transferred between the cellular network and the mobile station via the hybrid cellular telecommunication system, and the decision of triggering the security procedure of the cellular network is made outside the cellular network (309). The invention also relates to a network element (510) in the hybrid cellular telecommunication system that triggers the security procedure and to a network element (500) in the cellular network that carries out the security procedure after receiving a triggering signal.
Patent FI-20020309-A (FI)
Inventor: RAIKIO TERO
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: An air supply arrangement for piston engine (1) comprising a feed channel (22) for combustion air, through which combustion air is fed into the engine, i.e. into a collecting container (6), to which the channel (22) for combustion air is connected, and from which collecting container (6) combustion air is distributed further to each cylinder (3) of the engine, a feed pipe (11) for each engine cylinder (3), by which feed pipe combustion air is conducted from the collecting container (6) to each cylinder of the engine, and means (17) for introducing moistening fluid into the combustion air. In addition, in the flow direction of the combustion air after the collecting container (6) there is arranged at least one droplet separator (20). <IMAGE>
Patent FI-20070002-A (FI)
Inventor: LINDBERG PER LENNART
IPC: C07F1/00
Filed: 2007-01-02
Abstract: The use of an alkaline salt of the (-)-enantiomer of omeprazole for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation having improved pharmacokinetic and metabolic properties, such as improved therapeutic profile when treating gastric acid related diseases.
Patent FI-20115757-A (FI)
Inventor: RINTANEN KARI
IPC: B66C19/00
Filed: 2011-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for determining the horizontal location and skew of a grappling member (2) of a crane, the system comprising at least two types of reflectors (5, 6) arranged on the grappling member (2), the relative locations and shapes of which are known; at least one scanning distance sensor (7) mounted on the crane to measure the distance (R) and direction (a) from the crane to the reflectors; and a data processing device arranged to store in its memory the relative locations and shapes of the reflectors; and to determine the horizontal location and skew of the grappling member (2) on the basis of at least the relative locations and shapes of the reflectors and measured distances and directions from the crane to the reflectors.
Patent FR-1601719-A (FR)
Title: Antiseptic compn
IPC: A61K33/00
Filed: 1963-04-12
Granted: 1970-09-14
Abstract: Antiseptic composition. Bactericidal agent, fungicide, veterinary composition, germicide, insecticide, pesticide, cleansing and deodorizing agent for animal bowels and meat products, food additive, douching agent, contraceptive and antiseptic solution for feminine hygiene.
Patent FR-1603101-A (FR)
Title: Oxy-acetylene cutting head
IPC: F23D14/32
Filed: 1968-04-03
Granted: 1971-03-22
Abstract: A high-output oxy-acetylene blowpipe gives output rates =20m3/h at a pressure =0.6 bars. Two concentric gas feed pipes are separately mounted on a common support and debouch via n injector into a mixing chamber connected to the cutting nozzle. A cooling chamber fed with cooling fluid is situated between the mixing chamber and the multi-outlet nozzle. the injector comprises a Venturi and a spray jet which is in the form of a truncated hollow pot closed at its small base and disposed coaxially in the Venturi.
Patent GB-1049543-A (GB)
Abstract: 1,049,543. Rotary distributers. LEEDS & NORTHRUP CO. March 4, 1965 [March 20, 1964], No. 9310/65. Heading H2B. [Also in Division G1] A synchronizing switch used in a multi-point recording system (see Division G1) comprises a ring of contacts printed on tabs 133, Fig. 25 (not shown) left between notches cut at intervals round the periphery of an insulating disc 135 and swept by a rotating brush 130A. The contact edge of the brush 130A is wider than the notches and is inclined to the plane of engagement with the contacts, Fig. 26 (not shown), so that immediately after the trailing edge drops off one contact into a notch, the leading edge comes into contact with the next contact in the ring. Another arm of the rotating brush is in continuous engagement with a contact ring 137, Fig. 25, printed on the disc 135, a terminal 136 is connected to each stationary contact and precautions are taken to prevent arcing.
Patent GB-1050838-A (GB)
IPC: C07C/
Abstract: 1,050,838. L - (-) - α - Methyl - # - (3,4 - dihydroxyphenyl)-alanine. C. F. BOEHRINGER & SOEHNE G.m.b.H. Aug. 6, 1965 [Aug. 8, 1964], No. 33763/65. Heading C2C. L - ( - ) - α - Methyl - # - (3,4 - dihydroxyphenyl)-alanine is prepared by reacting 3,4- dimethoxyphenylacetone, or the bisulphite adduct thereof with an alkali metal cyanide and benzylamine, the α-benzylamino-α-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-propionitrile obtained being resolved by using ¢ mol. d-(+)-camphor-sulphonic acid per mol. of racemate, the resolution being carried out in aqueous suspension in the presence of an organic solvent which is immiscible with water and with ice-cooling or at a temperature of 10-15‹ C., the precipitated camphor-sulphonic acid salt of the L-(+)- benzylaminonitrile being separated and converted into the free L-(+)-benzylaminonitrile, this conversion being carried out with cooling in an aqueous suspension in the presence of a waterimmiscible solvent, and the D-isomer remaining in the mother liquor being racemized in an alkaline medium to give the D,L-benzylaminonitrile which can be returned to the resolution step, the L (+) - α - benzylamino - α - (3,4 - dimethoxybenzyl) - propionitrile obtained then being converted into L-( - )-α-methyl-#-(3,4- dihydroxyphenyl)-alanine by first partially hydrolysing it with concentrated sulphuric acid to give an amide of formula followed, in any order, by debenzylation by catalytic hydrogenation, demethylation by hydrolysis, removal of the sulphonic acid group by hydrolysis and conversion of the amide group into a free carboxylic acid group by hydrolysis.
Patent GB-1051035-A (GB)
IPC: G21C3/62
Abstract: 1,051,035. Uranium carbide. UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. April 29, 1964 [May 7, 1963], No. 18082/63. Heading C1A. [Also in Division G6] Uranium carbide is produced by mixing uranium dioxide with graphite and heating at above 1500‹ C., e.g. up to 1650‹ C., in a stream of argon containing less than 20 p.p.m. oxygencontaining impurities, including water vapour and preferably less than 10 p.p.m. N 2  and 5 p.p.m. free O 2 . The reactants may first be ball milled, compressed and broken up to form granules 0À1 inches in size. Gas flow rates of 0À5 l./min. for 10 gm. batches in open Mo boats, or of 2 l./min. through reactant beds in 50 gm. batches, may be used. Alternatively the reactants may be fed continuously or countercurrent to the argon. The product may be crushed, milled, pressed, and sintered in purified argon, to give a material of over 95% theoretical density. Argon was purified by passing over a molecular sieve and a heated bed of Mg or U to remove H 2 O and O 2  respectively. The graphite used may have a particle size below 1 Á, and the oxide a surface area of 3-4 m.<SP>2</SP>/gm. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 945,063.
Patent GB-1051890-A (GB)
IPC: B01J29/08
Abstract: 1,051,890. Reforming gasolines. MOBIL OIL CORPORATION. Dec. 24, 1963 [Dec. 28, 1962 (2)], No. 50961/63. Heading C5E. Hydrocarbons are reformed in the presence of a crystalline aluminosilicate in which the cations either are hydrogen ions or ions capable of conversion to hydrogen ions or are a mixture of cations of a metal from Groups IB-VIII and hydrogen ions or ions capable of conversion to hydrogen ions. The catalyst may be prepared by treating a suitable precursor, e.g. alkali metal aluminosilicate, with a source of hydrogen ions, e.g. an acid or hydrogen ion precursors, e.g. ammonium salts, amines or tetra-alkyl or aryl ammonium hydroxides, and if desired a salt of the required metal ion preferably a rare earth metal which may form 40-85% of the total positive ion equivalents. The atomic ratio of silicon to aluminium is preferably at least 1À5 and at least 0À5 equivalent of non-metallic cations should be present per gram atom of aluminium. The product is activated by heating at 400-1500‹ F. in air or an inert gas or in atmospheric steam at 800- 1500‹ F. or 10-200 atmospheres steam at 350-700‹ F. The catalyst may be embodied in a porous matrix, e.g. an inorganic oxide gel, clay, powdered or sintered metal or other inorganic materials or organic resins; silica which may contain promoters or other materials is preferred. There may also be added to thecatalyst 0À1-15% wt. of a hydrogenationdehydrogenation component. Distillates having an I.B.P. of 140-350‹ F. and an end point of 250-425‹ F. may be reformed at 500- 1050‹ F. and 0À1-25 atmospheres absolute with an LHSV of 0À05-40 in the absence of hydrogen or the presence of 0À1-20 mols of hydrogen per mol of charge. The catalyst may be regenerated by oxidation at 700- 1200‹ F.
Patent GB-1052223-A (GB)
IPC: C07J1/00
Abstract: 1,052,223. Steroids. SCHERICO Ltd. Dec. 20, 1963 [Jan. 16, 1963 (2) ; Sept. 30, 1963], No. 50365/63. Heading C2U. The invention comprises a steroid of the androstane series containing double bonds in positions 1(2) and 5(6) of the ring system and containing a keto group in position 3, a methyl group in position 17α, and a free or esterified group in position 17#, and a process for preparing a 3-keto-1,5-bis-dehydro-steroid, which comprises reacting a 3-keto-1,4-bis-dehydrosteroid having a free hydrogen atom at position 6, with a basic isomerization agent in a solvent which does not give up a proton, with the proviso that when the isomerization agent is an alkali metal alkoxide, the solvent is dialkyl sulphoxide or an N,N-dialkyl alkanoic acid amide. As isomerization agents there may be used an alkali metal acetylide, an alkali metal alkyl substituted acetylide, an alkali metal or an alkaline-earth metal hydride, an alkali metal amide, an alkali metal triphenylmethyl or an alkali metal alkoxide. Pharmaceutical compositions having anabolic activity and containing the above compounds are administered orally.
Patent GB-1053487-A (GB)
IPC: E21C31/02
Abstract: 1,053,487. Mineral-mining machines. GEWERKSCHAFT EISENHUTTE WESTFALIA. Dec. 9, 1964 [Dec. 30, 1963], No. 50061/64. Heading E1F. Means are provided in a mineral-mining machine having at least two cutting heads rotating in opposite directions to vary the resultant reaction forces on the machine by variation of the reaction forces due to one or more of the rotating heads. Variation is obtained by alteration of the peripheral cutting speeds of the heads, the radial positions or angular relationship of the tools of the heads, the angular relationship of the heads or by other specified ways.
Patent GB-1092491-A (GB)
Abstract: 1,092,491. Burner safety devices. J. A. EASTWOOD. Feb. 14, 1966, No. 6350/66. Heading F4T. In a fuel burner in which oil fuel fed to a nozzle is atomized by air supplied through a pipe from a reservoir AR, the flow of fuel being controlled by a valve FV operated by the pressure of the air supply acting on a spring- loaded diaphragm via a branch pipe F1, indicator arms are attached to the piston means of the valve to slide out of the housing when the valve is open and may be graduated to indicate the pressure of the atomizing air fed to the burner.
Patent GB-1225675-A (GB)
IPC: H01F7/16
Filed: 1968-04-05
Abstract: 1,225,675. 675. Spray carburetters. GEHAP GES. FUER HANDEL UND PATENTVERWERTUNG mbH & Co. K. G. April 5, 1968 [April 19, 1967], No.16426/68. Heading F1B. [Also in Division F2] A valve controlling the fuel supply to an engine, and adapted for rapid cyclic operation, comprises a closure member 15 biased to an open position by spring 16 and closed by armature 13 of coil 7 via a stem 12 having a limited lost-motion relative to member 15 as defined by adjustable stop 6. Iron bushes 9, 20 and brass bushes 10, 11 guide the stem and armature. In Fig. 3, (not shown), the armature is spring-centred between a pair of coils (7, 7<SP>1</SP>) the latter of which assists movement in the valve opening direction. In Figs. 4 and 5, (not shown), the additional coil (7<SP>1</SP>) overcomes a spring (24) which closes the valve when the ignition is switched off. In Fig. 6, (not shown), the armature (26) works outside the coil and the stem (12) extends through a sealing ring (27) to engage closure member (15).
Patent GB-1225921-A (GB)
IPC: G21C19/32
Filed: 1969-03-21
Abstract: 1,225,921. Fuelling reactors. UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. 25 Feb., 1970 [21 March, 1969], No. 15125/69. Heading G6C. An irradiated fuel element 2 is stored in a rack (not shown) in a pond having a side wall 6. Due to the fragile nature of the fuel element it is transferred from the reactor in a horizontal position in a trough 3 and the trough is deposited in a sling 1 having flexible straps 10. Since the trough is not stored in the rack it is necessary to remove the fuel element from the trough and to transfer the fuel element to the rack without imparting stress thereto. One end 4 of the sling 1 is fixed to a support 5 carried by the pond wall and the other end 7 is fixed to a bracket 9 through a screw and nut mechanism 8. Thus by raising or lowering the end 7 relative to the end 4 by the mechanism 8 the trough 3 is caused to roll on the straps 10 until it is inverted and may be removed. A lifting member (not shown) having hooks is then lowered so that the hooks pass through the spaces between the straps and engage the underside of the fuel element 2 so that the latter may be transported to the rack.