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Patent GB-2463883-A (GB)
Title: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an A-SMase inhibitor and an NO-donor
Inventor: MCCORMACK KEITH
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an A-SMase inhibitor and an NO-donor may give rise to a synergistic effect. Preferred A-SMase inhibitors are tricyclic antidepressants, most preferably amitriptyline. A preferred NO-donor is arginine. The pharmaceutical composition may be suitable for treating or preventing respiratory disorders such as chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. Preferably the pharmaceutical composition is adnunistered by inhalation. The A-SMAse inhibitor may be a compound as per formula (I) or (II).
Patent GB-2460911-A (GB)
Title: A portable wicket kit assembly for the game of cricket
Inventor: JAIN SATISH
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A wicket kit assembly for the game of cricket comprises a base assembly having at least one unidirectional engagable quadrilateral block 1 having interlocking means (18, 19, figure 5) and provided with a conical tapered cavity (2, figure 2) in the center of the each block 1 and a stump 3 in the shape of a cylindrical hollow pipe having a V-shaped conical artifact 6 attachable to the lower end of the stump 3 via a locking arrangement (12, figure 4). The V-shaped conical artifact 6 is releasably lockable within the cavity (16) of the block 1 so as to hold the stump 3 and block 1 in a one piece configuration separable by an external force. Three blocks 1 may be interlocked together (figure 7) each having a stump 3 to provide an assembled wicket.
Patent GB-2459970-A (GB)
Title: Anti-blockage pump
Inventor: PAXTON ANDREW
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: An impeller pump includes an impeller 5 rotatable within a pump housing 2, means 9 at the inlet to a pumping chamber 3 of the pump housing 2 for defining the swept clearance distance for impeller blades 6 with respect to the housing 2, and blockage release means 8,12 for enabling the means 9 defining the swept clearance distance to automatically displace as a result of an oversize item/object 13 entering the pump inlet to allow the item/object 13 to travel to the pump outlet without impairing pump operation. The blockage release means 8, 12 may comprise a resiliently loaded valve element which is automatically displaced on contact with the oversize item/object 13 to increase the swept clearance and allow the item/object 13 to travel to the pump outlet.
Patent GB-2471108-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of undesirable fluid ingress into subsea control modules
Inventor: DAVIS JULIAN R
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: A subsea control module or SCM has a casing 1 inside which there is a pair of electrodes, there being electronic means (26-33, fig 4) connected with the electrodes for monitoring an electrical characteristic between the electrodes as a result of a fluid to which the electrodes are exposed. Each pair of electrodes includes an array 19-22 in which each electrode of the pair has finger portions interleaved with finger portions of the other electrode. Alternatively, a SCM includes a number of pairs of electrodes disposed on a base of its casing. Alternatively, electronic means for monitoring electrodes in a SCM applies a signal between electrodes for selected periods at selected intervals. The electrodes are useful in detecting hydraulic fluid and salt water due to the variation in electrical resistance. The finger portions improve sensitivity. Also provided are a SCM including a pressure sensor 43 and a SCM with pressure release means (44, fig 7).
Patent GB-2471661-A (GB)
Title: Reusable greeting card
Inventor: EXLEY NATHAN EDWARD
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: Reusable greeting card 10 comprises a reusable greeting card 12 and an envelope 14. The reusable greeting card 12 has a back cover 18, a front cover 16 hingeably connected to the back cover 18, and a plurality of leaves 26 fastened at or adjacent to a hinge 20 between the front and back covers 16, 18. Each leaf 26 has a historical stub portion 32 which connects the leaf 26 at or adjacent to the hinge 20, and a removable greeting message portion 34 which is larger than the historical stub portion 32. The historical stub portion 32 and the greeting message portion 34 are frangibly interconnected. Preferably, a protective cover slip for the reusable greeting card 12 is also provided. Advantageously, the cover slip is transparent.
Patent GB-123709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fluid Pressure Braking Apparatus.
Inventor: TURNER WALTER VICTOR
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 123,709. Turner, W. V. Feb. 23, 1918, [Convention date]. Fluid - pressure. - A single train wire is used for controlling both the application and release valves of an electropneumatic brake, one or other of the valves being included in the circuit according to the direction of the current as by means of a polarized relay. The equipment shown comprises a triple valve 5 with train-pipe, auxiliary reservoir, and brake cylinder connexions 3, 6, 16, An application valve 13 controls a passage 15, 16 connecting the piston chamber 2 with the brake cylinder and a release valve 12 together with the slide valve 7 controls the brake cylinder exhaust passage 31 with port 11. A polarized relay 17 is connected across the train-wire 23 and the return wire 24 or earth if a return wire is dispersed with. One terminal of both the valves 12, 13 is connected by the wire 23<1> to the train-wire 23 and the armature 18 of the relay 17 according to its position connects the other terminal of one valve or the other through the wires 28, 30 and contacts 25, 26, 27, 29 to the return wire 24. Normally both valves are de-energizecl so that the valve 13 is closed and the valve 12 is open to connect the brake cylinder tc exhaust through the slide-valve cavity 32 and passage 31. To apply the brake, the current is sent through the train wires in the direction which causes the valve 13 to be energized. The piston chamber 2 and train-pipe 3 are thereby vented to the brake cylinder and the triple valve is moved to connect the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder. To hold the brakes applied, the current is reversed thereby closing both of the valves 12, 13. The re-charging of the train-pipe from the head-end of the train then effects the return ot the triple valve to cut off the auxiliary reservoir from the brake cylinder and the closing of the valve 12 prevents the exhaust of the cylinder through the cavity 32 and passage 31.
Patent GB-290194-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of mounting diamonds in metal holders for forming dies for use in drawing metal wire and apparatus therefor
IPC: B23P5/00
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 290,194. Archer, C. May 9, 1927, [Convention date]. Drawing-dies; forging.-A diamond or other stone a is set in a soft metal matrix to constitute a wire-drawing die by grinding parallel faces c, b on the diamond, drilling a centre d in the upper face band placing the diamond in a soft steel shell f, the open end of which is then closed by a soft steel plug g. The periphery of the shell is then constrained between semi-circular members h, i which are compressed by a tensioned wire rope k or by lugs and bolts. The assemblage is then placed between electrodes which heat and soften the plug g and shell f a ter which pressure is applied to the electrodes to cause the metal to flow thereby embedding the stone. The die is completed by drilling the stone. The drilling of the stone may be effected initially, a hard refractory substance, e.g. a mixture of plumbago or graphite with clay, being placed in the orifice during the embedding operation.
Patent GB-1518612-A (GB)
Title: Support member for a storage rack
IPC: A47B57/16
Filed: 1976-03-12
Abstract: 1518612 Storage racks W R VARGO 12 March 1976 [12 March 1975] 10087/76 Heading A4B In a storage rack comprising spaced uprights A inter-connected by bearers B, the uprights A and or bearers B are formed with a cross-section as shown in Figs. 2 or 4 and include at least one reinforcing web 20 or 20' with its longitudinal edges engaged and preferably welded in recesses 18 or 81, 85 in opposed sides of the upright A or bearer B, the recesses being defined at least in part by indentations 16 or 80, 83, 84 in the outer surfaces of the opposed sides. The bearers B have end brackets C with hooks 52 engageable in slots 30 in the uprights A and provided with a backing member D with a pin 60 spring-biased to engage a side opening 43 in an upright A to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the hooks 52.
Patent GB-551251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to torque transmission gearing
IPC: F16H47/08
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 551,251. Hydraulic couplings. HEPPNER, F. A. M. Aug. 8, 1941, No. 10088. [Class 69 (ii)] [Also in Group XXIV] The output shaft 3 of a hydrodynamic torque converter has a pinion 4 and clutch disc 5. Pinion 4 meshes with planetary pinions 8 engaging an annulus 11 having a brake disc 12 and being prevented from backward rotation by roller ratchets 13. The planet carrier 9 is secured to a driven shaft 10 and carries a clutch disc 15 and weighted levers 17. The clutch disengaging springs 16 are stronger than the engaging springs 14 so that at low speeds the clutch is disengaged. The shaft 10 is thus driven through the epicyclic gearing. At a predetermined speed of the shaft 10 the clutch engages centrifugally so that the epicyclic train is locked solid. The reaction member of the hydraulic torque converter is connected to a sleeve 6 which is prevented from rotating backwardly by roller ratchet 7. The shaft 10 may be followed by a reduction and reverse gearing. As shown the shaft 10 has sun gears 19, 20, meshing with planets 21, 22. The carrier for the planets 21 has a brake drum 25, and the carrier for the planets 22 constitutes the output member and carries the toothed annulus for the planets 21. Toothed annulus 24 for the planets 22 carries a brake drum 26. When the drum 26 is held a low ahead speed is obtained, when the drum 25 is held a low reverse speed results. The torque converter may be constructed in accordance with Specification 538,758 and the fluid may be cooled by providing the casing with ports 28, 29, and with a surrounding ribbed casing 30.
Patent GB-794116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fuel injection pumps for internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: 794,116. Fuel-injection pumps. SIMMS MOTOR UNITS, Ltd., and MIRACKI, Z. S. July 6, 1956 [April 6, 1955], No. 10145/55. Class 102(1). In a fuel-injection pump, a rotor 11 has an axial bore 34 communicating with inlet ports 33 through ports 32, and in succession with outlet ports 46, leading to the engine cylinders, through a port 45, and with a diametrical bore 13 containing two pistons 14 pressed apart by a spring 15 and reciprocated by a cam 26 through rollers 21 mounted on stubs 19 on cross members 17 abutting the pistons. Flats on the sides of the cross members are guided in slots in the rotor. The bore 34 also communicates through ports 36 with spill ports 37. Specifications 733,270 and 743,688 are referred to.
Patent GB-141705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to metal vapour electric apparatus
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1920-04-12
Abstract: 141,705. Siemens - Schuckertwerke. March 4, 1915, [Convention date]. Low-pressure metallic-vapour apparatus.-In a mercury rectifier or other vapour apparatus the surface of the cathode is limited to an annular or similar shape, and the arc is caused to travel continuously thereon in a closed path by means of a magnetic field. As shown, a mercury cathode 2 is separated from mercury in an annular groove 4 by a plate 3, the arc 5 being rotated by the field of a magnet 6 energized by continuous current, the magnetic circuit being completed through a pole 7, an annular pole 8 and the casing 1 of the rectifier. The parts 10, 11 of the base, which shunt the field, are made as thin as possible, or of not easily magnetisable steel.
Patent GB-578727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in projectiles, bombs and torpedoes
IPC: F42B19/46
Filed: 1936-04-07
Abstract: 578,727. Projectiles. DUNCAN, R. W., and COULTHARD, W. H. April 7, 1936, No. 10255. [Class 9 (i)] Relates to projectiles such as bombs or torpedoes for dropping from aircraft into water, and consists in forming the nose of the projectile with a spherical surface B, which is concentric with the centre of gravity C.G. of the projectile (or approximately so), an abrupt change of contour occurring at the boundary edge C of the nose, so that when cavitation of the water is produced by the passage through it of the projectile, the effect is such that the water pressure is applied only to the nose surface, and the resultant moment about the centre of gravity of the projectile, tending to affect its trajectory, is negligible. The simple form shown in Fig. 1 may be modified as shown in Fig. 2 by the provision of a projection D on the spherical nose, which projection on entering the water produces a cavity, the widest crosssection of which is of less diameter than the spherical nose.
Patent GB-1144962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the construction of gas silencers
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 1966-03-09
Abstract: 1,144,962. Making silencers. WALKER MFG. CO. 9 March, 1966 [12 March, 1965], No. 10310/66. Heading B3A. [Also in Division F1] The shell 12 of an exhaust silencer is reduced in a single forming operation, e.g. swaging or cold forging, to define an opening 14 in, or in communication with which, a connecting member 21 is fixed, the opening 14 having an axial depth which is substantially equal to the thickness of the shell. A supporting flange 24 is fixed on the outlet pipe 22. In Fig. 4 the connecting member 66 has an end portion 62 shaped to the exterior of the shell and secured by friction welding. In Fig. 6 the connecting member 93 is fixed in the opening by upsetting.
Patent GB-148631-A (GB)
Title: An improved nail
IPC: F16B15/06
Filed: 1919-04-26
Abstract: 148,631. Richmond, J. B., (Broad, C.). April 26, 1919. Nails, barbed; screw-nails.-A nail A is provided with one or more barbs C along the shank to resist withdrawal. A helical projection D is also provided preferably immediately below the head. The barbs and helical proiection are brought to a sharp edge.
Patent GB-750728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to curtain supports
IPC: A47H1/08
Filed: 1954-04-09
Abstract: 750,728. Suspending curtains. FOLGER, C. H. April 9, 1954, No. 10466/64. Class 52(5). An adjustable curtain support comprises a cornice batten formed in at least two sections, each section being made of wood or similar material with a cornice plate mounted thereon and having grooves to guide curtain-supporting members, the sections being connected to each other by channel-section metal bars displaceably inserted in the grooves and also forming guides for the curtain holders. As shown, the sections 1, 2, 3 have parallel grooves 4 receiving curtainsupporting balls or rollers and the chamfered ends of channel-section metal bars 8. A cornice plate 6 on the section 2 overlaps cornice plates 5 and 7 on the sections 1 and 3 and the hangers 10 are adjustable in slots 11.
Patent GB-635481-A (GB)
Title: Transmission system using carrier currents
IPC: H04Q1/442
Filed: 1946-04-04
Abstract: 635,481. Carrier transmission. COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'ELECTRICITE. April 4, 1946, Nos. 10478 and 10479. Convention dates, March 8, 1943, and Dec. 4, 1943. Drawings to Specification. [Class 40 (iv)] In a signalling system for use in multichannel carrier systems employing multiple modulation the method of introducing the signalling current at the transmitter at the input of the second modulator of the channel and taking it off at the receiver at the output of the first demodulator as disclosed in Specification 536,351 is employed, but the signalling frequency employed is either equal to that of the carrier current applied to the first modulator or differs from it by a multiple of the frequency spacing between adjacent channels.
Patent GB-878926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to polymers
IPC: C08F8/30
Filed: 1959-03-26
Abstract: A composition comprises the reaction product of a polymer containing a major proportion of anhydride units of the structure: <FORM:0878926/IV (a)/1> where R1 is hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine or bromine while R is R1 or a cyano group, an alkyl group having from 1-10 carbon atoms, an aryl group, an alkaryl group or an aralkyl group with (1) at least 20 mole per cent based on the anhydride groups of an amine of formula:  <FORM:0878926/IV (a)/2> where X and Y are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon having from 1-20 carbon atoms, the product containing amide groups so interspersed on the main polymer chain that not more than one acyl group of each anhydride group on the parent anhydride polymer is converted to an amide linkage or (2) at least 20 mole per cent of an alcohol of formula X-OH where X is a hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms or a tertiary amino hydrocarbon group having from 4-20 carbon atoms, the product containing ester groups so interspersed on the main polymer chain that not more than two adjacent carboxyl groups are converted to ester linkages, or a combination of (1) and (2).  The polymer may be prepared by reacting the main anhydride polymer with an alcohol phenol, amine or ammonia at up to 100 DEG C. in an inert organic liquid, e.g. benzene, a halogenated hydrocarbon, dimethylformamide or a dimethyl-sulphoxide.  The preferred anhydrides are those from acrylic and methacrylic acids or their alpha-substituted derivatives. The anhydride may be reacted with more than one of the above compounds, e.g. first with an alcohol to convert a portion of the anhydride groups to esters and then with an amine.  Specified alcohols include methanol, secoctanols, phenol, hydroquinone, alpha and betanaphthols, ethylene glycol, erythritols, starch, cellulose, dimethylaminoethanol, 3-nitroprcpanol, while amines include methyl amine, aniline, mesitylene, n-methylaniline, and tolylene diamines. Specification 849,669 is referred to.
Patent GB-422026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to surgical boots and shoes for legs of unequal length
IPC: A43B3/16
Filed: 1934-04-07
Abstract: 422,026. Surgical boots. MITCHELL, O., 89, Lovelace Gardens, Southend-on-Sea. April 7, 1934, No. 10546. [Class 81 (ii)] An appliance for the use of persons having legs of unequal length comprises a casing a fitting around the heel of an ordinary boot or shoe and containing filling material c such as rubber, cork, springs, or an inflated member. The casing, which may be of leather, rubber, or fabric, carries a heel b and is secured by means of laces, straps, buttons, hooks or the like. A block or strap d secures the filling c.
Patent GB-459589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in devices for preventing the skidding of vehicles
IPC: B60B39/04
Filed: 1935-04-05
Abstract: 459,589. Vehicle sanding - -apparatus. FUCHS, M., 105, Hochfeldstrasse, Berne, Switzerland. April 5, 1935, No. 10649. Void [Abridged as open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Oct. 7, 1935].. [Class 103 (iii)] In a vehicle sanding or like appliance, sand &c. is released from a container on actuation of a member releasably connected. with the brake pedal or lever the connection being such that the actuating member may be controlled by a second member independently of the brake pedal &c. As shown a sand &c. container 4, secured beneath the mudguard 5 of the rear wheel 6, has an outlet 8 normally closed by a valve 9 hinged at 11 to the container and controlled by a spring-pulled bell-crank 12, which is rigidly secured to the valve, and is connected by a cable 3 to the brake pedal 1, Fig. 1, and auxiliary operating handle 20. A guide plate 15 having a groove 16 of part-circular section is pivoted to the bottom of the container 4 and connected by a rod 14 to the valve 9. The cable 3 is detachably connected to the brake pedal 1 and is connected at 17 to a second cable 18, which passes around rollers 19 to the handle 20. In operation, a pull on the cable 3 by either control moves the bell-crank 12 from the vertical to the inclined position shown in Fig. 2, and the valve 9 and plate 15 to the positions shown in broken lines so that the groove 16 in the plate presses the sand against the tread of the wheel 6. The bell-crank spring 13 returns the parts to normal position. A second cable detachably connected to the brake pedal is provided for controlling a second container for the other rear wheel. Alternatively one container may supply sand &c. to two or more wheels. The sand &c. may be discharged under pressure from the container or may be pressed against the wheel-tread by a roller. A plunger may be mounted in the container to force out the sand &c.
Patent GB-1500047-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of monocarboxylated cyclododecatriene derivatives
IPC: B01J31/16
Filed: 1975-03-14
Abstract: 1500047 Monocarboxylated cyclododecatriene derivatives TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORP 14 March 1975 [22 April 1974] 10662/75 Heading C2C Monoalkyl cyclododecadiene carboxylate esters are prepared from 1,5,9-cyclododecatriene by contacting each mole of 1,5,9-cyclododecatriene present with from 0À005 to 0À02 molar equivalents of a homogeneous, ligand-stabilized, platinum (II) or palladium (II) halide-Group IVb metal halide complex catalyst selected from and at least one molar equivalent of an alkanol or phenol under a carbon monoxide pressure of 2000 to 4000 p.s.i.g., heating the pressurized mixture to 60‹ to 90‹ C. until substantial monocarboxylation of the triene occurs and the alkyl cyclododecadiene carboxylate is formed, and removing the carbon monoxide from the system. The monoalkyl cyclododecadiene carboxylate produced by the above process may be hydrogenated by contacting each molar equivalent of the ester with from 0À005 to 0À02 molar equivalents of a homogeneous, ligand-stabilized, platinum (II)-Group IVb metal halide complex catalyst selected from in an oxygen-free inert solvent under hydrogen pressure, and heating the pressurized reaction mixture to 20‹ to 120‹ C. The monoalkyl radical in the above esters is preferably methanol, ethanol, n-propanol or isopropanol.
Patent GB-716825-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for the control of electro-magnetic hammering or battering tools
IPC: B21J7/46
Filed: 1952-04-28
Abstract: 716,825. Reciprocating motors. ELMEG ELEKTRO-MECHANIK GES. April 28, 1952 [Oct. 29, 1951; Oct. 29, 1951], No. 10683/52: Class 35 The energizing coil 5 of an electromagnetic hammering tool is controlled by an auxiliary relay 7 and a main relay 20 which are controlled by limit switches 10, 37 on the armature 4, and means are provided for giving a preset number of blows or a continuous succesion of blows. In order to make a single blow, a switch 6 is opened as shown, the auxiliary relay coil 7 being energized through limit switch 10 and contacts 13 of a manually operated switch 14, thus closing its self-retaining contact 18 and ccntact 19. On closure of contact 19 the main relay may be energized by operating switch 14 to close contacts 28 and closing press-button switch 27. Operation of the main relay closes contacts 24, 25, 26 feeding the electromagnet coil 5 through rectifiers. motion of the core 4 opening switch 10 thus de-energizing relay 7. The main relay is retained by contact 22 until the lower limit switch 37 is opened by the extreme motion of the armature, which is spring-returned on deenergization. If a continuous succession of blows is required, the switch 6 is closed so that the auxiliary relay is automatically energized through contact 23 as long as contacts 28 of switch 14 are closed. In order to effect a pre-set number of blows, the switch 6 is replaced or supplemented by a pre-selector switch which may be adjusted to produce the required number of blows.