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Patent GB-1128411-A (GB)
Title: Detergent-bleach compositions
Inventor: HUNTING ANTHONY LESLIE LAMDEN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1966-08-11
Abstract: 1,128,411. Detergent bleach mixture. CYCLO CHEMICALS Ltd. 1 Aug., 1967 [11 Aug., 1966], No. 36041/66. Heading C5D. [Also in Division D1] A liquid detergent bleach composition comprises (a) detergent, which may be a water. soluble alkali metal or alkaline earth metal alcohol sulphate, alkylaryl-sulphonate, metal alcohol ether sulphate or a tertiary amine oxide, (b) bleaching or oxidizing agent which is preferably sodium hypochlorite or lithium hypochlorite, (c) a hydrotrope which is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of a mono- or polyalkylated benzene or naphthalene sulphonate of which the alkyl groups contain 1-4 carbon atoms. The ratio of hydrotrope to detergent may be from 2:1 to 1: 2 by weight.
Patent GB-791669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to overcrank power guillotines
Inventor: MORGAN ROBERT ATTWOOD
IPC: B23D33/00
Filed: 1955-12-17
Abstract: 791,669. Shearing. MORGAN & SON (LYE) Ltd., A. J. Dec. 17, 1956 [Dec. 17, 1955], No. 36256/55. Class 83 (4). Each end 2 of the blade carrying beam of an overcrank guillotine is guided in a channel 4 having an adjustable wear-resistant pad 10, e.g. of mild steel. The guide is formed by a member 6 bolted to the press frame 1 and having a recess in which is located the pad 10. Dowels 11 locate the pad 10 which is adjustable towards the beam by three bolts 14 threaded into the member 6. Oil grooves may be formed in the pad 10 and the co-operating surface of the beam.
Patent GB-449027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of leather
IPC: C14C3/04
Filed: 1934-12-18
Abstract: 449,027. Tanning. CARPMAEL, A., 24, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London.-(I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.-Ges.; Frankfort-on-Main, Germany) Dec. 18, 1934, No. 36314. [Class 76] In tanning with zirconium salts, e.g. zirconium oxvchloride the leather is treated during or after tannage with a solution containing a non-tanning water soluble carboxylic or sulphonic acid having an aromatic nucleus or a salt of such acid. Acids mentioned as suitable in different degrees are dichlorobenzoic, chlorohydroxybenzoic, gallic, phthalic, dichlorophthalic, tetrachlorophthalic, tetraphthalyl-benzoic, triphenylmethane sulphonic, naphthalene 1.5-disulphonic acids. Lignin sulphonic acid may be used as an addition.
Patent GB-1393236-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of concentrated tetrafluoroboric acid
IPC: C01B35/06
Filed: 1973-07-31
Abstract: 1393236 Concentrated tetrafluoboric acid KALI-CHEMIE AG 31 July 1973 [9 Aug 1972] 36411/73 Heading C1A Cone. HBF 4  is prepared by contacting a stream of gaseous HF counter-currently with a soln. of H 3 BO 3  in conc. HBF 4  i.e. HBF 3 OH, and then separating an amount of HBF 4  corresponding stoichiometrically to the amount of HF consumed. The concn. of the HBF 4  used for dissolving the H 3 BO 3  is preferably 50-62%. HBO 2  or B 2 O 3  may also be mixed with the H 3 BO 3 . The process can be carried out at a temp. below 50 C. The gaseous HF stream may be a waste stream obtained in the production of fluorochlorohydrocarbons. Such a stream may contain 60% HF/HCl and 40% fluorochlorohydrocarbon. Air or N 2  may be passed through the product to remove traces of HCl.
Patent GB-522550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for heating furniture
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 1938-12-15
Abstract: 522,550. Furniture frames and combinations. COULON, R. A. Dec. 15, 1938, No. 36568. Convention date, Dec. 18, 1937. [Classes 52 (ii) and 52 (iii)] [Also in Group XI] Furniture made of tempered glass is heated by electric resistances applied to the surface of the glass or embedded therein and connected to electric supply terminals. An armchair is shown in Fig. 1 having heating ribbon circuit 1 and plug 2 applied to all surfaces. The cradle part G of a child's cot, Fig. 3, has a heating circuit 1 applied over the whole outer surface. A drawer for incubation, fermenting or the like is shown in Fig. 4, the terminals 3, 4 being adapted to contact supply terminals in the case when the drawer is pushed home. A temperature regulating and air-conditioning device may be combined with the heating device. The invention is also applied to tables such as operating tables.
Patent GB-367938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to refuse-collecting systems and other installations involving a number of bins or containers fitted with lids or covers
IPC: B65F3/00
Filed: 1930-12-04
Abstract: 367,938. Refuse bins. SHELVOKE & DREWRY, Ltd. and DREWRY, J. S., Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Dec. 4, 1930, No. 36579. [Class 26.] Refuse collecting and other installations comprising containers, which may be on a vehicle, are provided with mechanical means for simultaneously gripping and removing a number of lids or covers. Angle-bars 1 have notches spaced apart to suit the spacing of the knobs 3 of the covers 4 of a row of containers 5 A pair of angle-bars is provided for each row of containers. The angle-bars are supported by depending links 7 from shafts 8 mounted in the frame of a travelling crane &c. 6. Linkage 10, 13 connects the shafts to an operating handle 17. When the handle is moved to cause the angle-bars to grip the covers, the hoisting mechanism is operated to raise the covers and vice versa. The containers 5 rest on a tray or deck 23 having locating channels 24 with which angle-irons 21 on the containers engage. To facilitate location of the containers they are provided with lateral flats 20. Specification 342,490, [Group XXX], is referred to.
Patent GB-1474462-A (GB)
Title: Production of nicotinotrile
IPC: B01J23/00
Filed: 1974-07-29
Abstract: 1474462 Nicotinonitrile LUMMUS CO 29 July 1974 [15 Nov 1973 25 April 1974] 36701/76 Divided out of 1474461 Heading C2C Nicotinonitrile is produced by contacting in a nitrile production zone, beta-picoline, 2,3- or 2,5 - dimethylpyridine, 2 - methyl - 5 - ethylpyridine, 3-ethylpyridine, the nitrile of any one of these alkyl-substituted pyridines, methylcyanopyridine or mixtures thereof with ammonia and vanadium pentoxide supported on silica-alumina or gamma-alumina, the V 2 O 5  : support ratio being in the range 0À3 : 1 to 3 : 1, the vanadium pentoxide having been placed in molten form substantially entirely within the pores of the support, the support having a surface area greater than about 50 m.<SP>2</SP>/gm. and a porosity greater than about 0À4 c.c./gm., the contacting being effected in the substantial absence of molecular oxygen, and recovering nicotinonitrile from an effluent from the nitrile production zone. The supported vanadium pentoxide, which is reduced in the process, may be withdrawn and regenerated with molecular oxygen, and recycled to the process. Alkylsubstituted pyridine nitriles, e.g. methylcyanopyridine, which may be produced as by-product of the reaction of the alkyl pyridines can be recycled for conversion to nicotinonitrile.
Patent GB-1045917-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic lift truck
IPC: F15B15/16
Filed: 1963-09-18
Abstract: 1,045,917. Masted lift trucks. EATON YALE & TOWNE Inc. Sept. 18, 1963 [Oct. 2, 1962], No. 36704/63. Heading B8H. A lift truck T comprises primary uprights 11 secured to the truck, secondary uprights 12 sliding on the primary uprights 11 and tertiary uprights 13 sliding on the secondary uprights 12 with a load carriage 14 sliding on the tertiary uprights 13. A lift ram 10 has an outer cylinder 15 mounted on the secondary uprights 12 at 18 with an outer telescoping tubular piston 16 slidably mounted in the cylinder 15 and an inner telescoping tubular piston 17 slidably mounted in the piston 16, a pair of sheaves 19 being mounted on the outer end of the piston 17. A pair of lift chains 20 is secured at one end to the carriage 14, extend over the sheaves 19 and over a pair of sheaves 21 secured to the secondary uprights 12 adjacent the lower ends and are secured at the opposite ends to the top of the primary uprights 11. When the ram 10 is actuated, pistons 16, 17 extend together relative to the cylinder 15 and the carriage 14 moves to the top of the upright 13, the uprights 12, 13 remaining collapsed. Continued actuation of the ram 10 then fully extends the uprights (Fig. 2). In order to reduce the difference in lifting speeds provided by the piston 16 and the piston 17 the outer diameter d of the piston 17 is made substantially equal to the outer diameter D of the first piston 16 so that the difference in effective areas of the two pistons 16, 17 (represented by the diameters d, D) is made very small. The piston 16 has a guide member 31 with a stop surface 31a cooperating with a stop surface 24a. The piston 17 has a guide member 40 with a stop surface 51 internal to the piston 17 which co-operates with a stop surface 50 attached to a tubular member 46 carrying an annular member 48 providing a stop surface 52 engaging a shoulder 53 on the guide member 31. Thus, when the piston 17 is extended relatively to the piston 16, stop surfaces 50, 51 engage and stop surfaces 52, 53 engage to limit extension of the second piston 17 relatively to the first piston 16. Fluid seals 27 and 36 are provided, unsealed surfaces being sufficiently rough to allow passage of pressure fluid.
Patent GB-1395787-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic vehicle support or guidance system
IPC: E01B25/30
Filed: 1972-08-08
Abstract: 1395787 Transport systems utilizing electromagnetic suspension or guidance for vehicles KRAUSS-MAFFEI AG 8 Aug 1972 [15 Sept 1971] 36958/72 Heading B7L A transport system comprises a vehicle 15 suspended by reaction between rails 16, con nected with a track 14, and electromagnets 5 attached to the vehicle, the rails 16 and the cores 6 of the magnets being of U-shaped crosssection with their lateral arms 2 and 12 overlapping one another, the arms 2 being within and inclined outwardly towards the arms 12. The system may also include guide means 19 not forming part of the invention. In a modification the suspension apparatus of the invention and guide means 19 take each other's place, the suspension apparatus acting as guide means and vice versa. The rails 16 and cores 6 may take other forms, i.e. the arms 2 being outside and inclined inwardly towards the arms 12, the arms 2 being either concave or convex in crosssection, and the arms 2 being parallel and at right angles to the rail base with the arms 12 within or outside arms 20, inclined outwardly or inwardly respectively.
Patent GB-433998-A (GB)
Title: Foundry flasks and method of manufacturing the same
IPC: B22C21/00
Filed: 1934-12-24
Abstract: 433,998. Making foundry flasks. SMITH, I. R., 4496, North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Dec. 24, 1934, No. 37015. [Class 83 (ii)] Relates to the manufacture of flasks of varying height and section by welding, side-by-side, rolled bars selected from a limited number of different crosssectional types and then bending to rectangular form and welding as in the U.S.A. Specification 1,974,292 and consists in using standard bar stock 36, the central bar 45, Fig. 6, being thicker. If a round central bar 30<11>, Fig. 5, is used the recesses 44 are filled up with welding metal.
Patent GB-1286066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to containers
IPC: B65D77/12
Filed: 1970-07-31
Abstract: 1286066 Moulded gable top containers CONICAL CONTAINERS CO (PTY) Ltd 31 July 1970 [5 Aug 1969] 37131/70 Heading B8P A blow moulded thermoplastics gable top container for liquids or powders is tapered towards its base to enable a plurality of similar containers to be nested. Outwardly projecting flutes 16-21 which constitute fold lines in the gable top closure and stiffening flutes 24-26 are formed on the container during moulding. Moulded projections 28-31 near the top of the container prevent nested containers from becoming jammed together. Easily rupturable blisters 32, 33 are formed in panels 12, 13 for pouring purposes.
Patent GB-839144-A (GB)
Title: Plant receptacles
Inventor: SILK KARL
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1957-11-29
Abstract: 839,144. Plant pots. JURY HOLLOWARE Ltd. Oct. 27, 1958 [Nov. 29, 1957], No. 37251/57. Class 6(2).  A plant pot which is moulded in one piece from a synthetic resin is formed with a recess 7 in its base, the walls of the recess being provided with drainage holes 8. The invention may also be applied to plant receptacles which are of non-circular cross-section.
Patent GB-1495613-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic film converting machine
IPC: B31B50/94
Filed: 1975-09-10
Abstract: 1495613 Sheet ordering apparatus SHELDAHL Inc 10 Sept 1975 [16 Sept 1974] 37259/75 Heading B8R In a bag-making machine wherein superimposed thermoplastic webs 10 are cut and welded by a heated blade and the severed portions siezed by endless belts 26 and 27, the upstream ends of which are openable and closeable in the manner of jaws by a cam 34 and lever 33, the severed portions are decelerated and stacked against gate 101 on belt 102 by interengaging discs 49, 50, Fig. 4, which serve to corrugate the portions to temporarily impart rigidity thereto. The sets of discs which may be moved towards and away from one another by means of handles 78 and 79 are decelerated (by various means) in response to the passage of the trailing edge of a portion therebetween. The portions are detected by a photocell 92. The portions are stacked in counted batches on conveyer 102 which is intermittently advanced upon raising of gate 101. Alternatively the portions may be shingled on conveyer 102.
Patent GB-984638-A (GB)
Title: Self-aspirating ampoules for injection purposes
Inventor: OOM BENGT OLOF GUSTAV
IPC: A61J1/06
Filed: 1962-10-02
Abstract: A hypodermic syringe ampoule is made of laminated synthetic plastic material comprising at least two layers which are bonded together by an adhesive which forms a seal at the point of penetration of a cannula and is present in the amount of at least 3 g./m.2, at least one of the layers having a gas permeability not more than 5,0 mg. mm./m.2 24h.cm. Hg., at least one layer having a water vapour permeability of not more than 400 mg. mm./m.2 24h. cm.Hg. and at least one layer having a modulus of elasticity of 10,000-75,000 kg./cm.2 and a thickness great enough to give the ampoule a suction force of at least 0,1 kg./cm.2.  One layer may consist of polyethylene, rubber hydrochloride or polypropylene which, in a thickness of 150-250 m , provides the desired impermeability to water vapour.  Another layer may consist of polycarbonate or polyethyleneterephthalate which, in a thickness of 25-60 m , provides the required elasticity and impermeability to gases.  Two layers of polytrifluoromonochloroethylene, which has the desired impermeability and elasticity characteristics, may be bonded together. Alternatively, one layer of this material may be bonded by the adhesive to a synthetic layer not having the desired characteristics. Layers of polyvinylidenechloride or polyamide-6,6 may be used.
Patent GB-798227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to roll damping installations suitable for water-borne craft
Inventor: CANE PETER DU
IPC: B63B39/06
Filed: 1955-10-30
Abstract: 798,227. Stabilizing fins. VOSPER, Ltd. Nov. 28, 1956 [Oct. 30, 1955], No. 37394/55. Class 113. A stabilizing fin installation for damping the roll of water-borne craft is provided with means whereby the fin may be rotated independently in the event of a breakdown of the normal operating gear 4, 14, and comprises a wormwheel 9 which engages a toothed quadrant 8 formed on an inner member 7, adapted to rotate about the fin shaft 3 and carrying pivotally mounted brake shoes 6. The shoes are actuated in a known manner, such as is used for vehicle brakes to engage a drum 5 secured to the inner end of the fin shaft 3 to enable the fin to be rotated by means of the worm gear. Lugs 10 are provided on the drum 5 to permit the fin to be locked in selected positions by means of the pin 11.
Patent GB-889457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to cathode-ray tubes
Inventor: DARLASTON ARTHUR JOHN HALSTEAD
IPC: H01J29/87
Filed: 1959-11-04
Abstract: 889,457. Cathode-ray tubes. ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Oct. 26, 1960 [Nov. 4, 1959], No. 37450/59..Class 39(1) A cathode-ray tube has a coating of a tough, transparent polymerized material moulded to the viewing face and integral therewith to provide an implosion protection screen by positioning the tube in closely spaced apart relationship to a dish-shaped mould and filling the space between with a suitable liquid which is then polymerized. A layer of flexible -polymerized material may be interposed between the tube face and the coating by first filling the mould 6 with a suitable epoxy type resin, viewing face 2 having been treated with a suitable primer to improve adhesion. After polymerization of this liquid the tube is raised slightly and the mould is filled with styrene or an alkylmethacrylate. To either or both of the liquids may be added a dye or finely divided pigment to produce a tinted screen. Pipe 9 allows heat to be supplied to the mould to initiate polymerization and also cooling to restrain the vigour of the reaction. The outer surface of the implosion protection screen may have a film of silicone to protect it against scratching, the film being extended beyond the edges of the screen to tube 1 to provide a moisture resistant seal. Also, the outer surface of the screen may be provided with an antireflection film and a layer to disperse electrostatic charges, thus avoiding the accumulation of dust. The screen may be provided with lugs or flanges 5 to facilitate mounting of the cathode-ray tube.
Patent GB-820130-A (GB)
Title: Filtering plant
IPC: C02F3/06
Filed: 1956-12-07
Abstract: 820,130. Filters. SULZER FRERES S. A. Dec. 7, 1956 [Dec. 7, 1955], No. 37548/56. Class 46. [Also in Group XXIX] Unfiltered water flows along a main 50, Fig. 3, and past open valves 53, Fig. 4, into overflow channels' 44 and thence past open flap valves 47 and over weirs 46 into filter sections 40 to 43 where it can rise towards the top edges of partition walls 96. It passes down through sand 14, and, as filtered water, through the perforated floor 15, the cushion chamber 26, and through the perforated upper wall into the passage 18 of each section, whence it flows past an open hydraulically-actuated remotecontrolled disc valve 66 (see Group XXIX) into a filtered-water discharge header 64. A flap valve 49 for each section is open during filtration. During washing of any section, valves 53 and 47 (and, at first, valves 49, 57 (see below) and 66) are closed and valve 62 is open. Scavenging air is fed from an air header 58 through a valve 62 (like valve 66) into an air-supply passsage 60 disposed in the cushion chamber 26 and provided with outlet apertures, the water level in chamber 26 being thereby depressed. As soon as an air cushion extending beneath the entire floor 15 has formed in the chamber 26, valve 66 is opened, and filtered water, acting as wash water, is fed into the passage 18. It passes through chamber 26 and, with the air, through floor 15 and sand 14, and the resulting sludge liquor rises towards the top edges of the walls 96. After a time valves 49 and a valve 57 (like valves 68) is opened, the liquor spilling over weir 48 and flowing through the valve 57 into a sludge liquor discharge header 55. Figs. 1 and 2 show plant which is not according to the invention, but which is stated to be known. Raw water supplied to a main 30, 31, Fig. 1, flows through pipes 35 into troughs 12, Figs 2, and over the edges 13 into sections 2 to 9, through sand 14, perforated floor 15, cushion chamber 26 and slotted floor 16. Filtered water from passage 18 passes through pipes 19, 22 into the common header 24 and thence to use. During washing valves 34, 23 are closed and valves 29, 27 and 38 are open. Scavenging air flows from a header 63 through pipes 28 into passages located beneath troughs 12 and into cushion chambers 26 and from there, with the air, through perforated floors 15 and sand 14. The wash water containing dirt spills over edges 13 into troughs 12, Fig. 2, whence it is led through pipes 37 into a sludge liquor discharge header 39.
Patent GB-869158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to inserts for the spinning pots of centrifugal spinning-machines
IPC: D01D7/02
Filed: 1958-11-21
Abstract: <PICT:0869158/IV (a)/1> Inserts for the spinning pots of artificial silk spinning machines comprise a hollow body open at one end and having an internal shape suitable for the formation and removal of a cake of yarn.  The external shape and dimensions of the insert correspond to the internal shape and dimensions of the pot and the insert is cut in the axial direction with a number of slits extending substantially the length of the insert wall.  The insert is provided with a cover having a central aperture, the edge of which is adapted to cut the yarn when the formation of the cake has been completed and the yarn is deflected over the edge.  The cover either projects radially beyond the edge of the insert wall, or the latter extends and projects from the spinning pot and is p  provided with means such as a circumferential groove to enable the insert to be removed from the pot after the formation of the cake has been completed and the yarn cut.  As shown in Fig. 1, an insert (shown inverted) has a sheet metal wall 1 to which is rigidly attached a cover 2 which projects beyond the wall in the form of a flange 6.  In order to facilitate tipping out of the cake of yarn 4, the wall 1 is cut parallel to the axis of the insert at a number of positions as for example at 5, so that the wall is divided into segments.  An aperture 3 concentric with the wall 1 is provided in the central portion of the cover so that when the yarn fed into the spinning pot is deflected from the normal spinning position, it contacts and is deflected over the edge of the aperture and thereby cut.  The edge of the aperture may be serrated and/or provided with a sharp edge to facilitate the cutting of tough yarns.  The cover is provided with ventilating apertures 7. The wall 1 is provided with apertures 9 for the discharge of coagulating liquid and with longitudinal ribs 9.
Patent GB-854324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fluorescent lighting fittings
IPC: H01R33/94
Filed: 1957-12-03
Abstract: 854,324. Adjustable supports for fluorescent lamps. PRESTON, G. Oct. 30, 1958 [Dec. 3, 1957; April 24, 1958], Nos. 37680/57 and 13088/58. Class 75(3). [Also in Group XXXVI]. A fluorescent light fitting comprises a casing housing a fluorescent tube and having an aperture therein for the reception of a bayonet type plug element adapted to be inserted in a lamp socket, so that the fitting is angularly adjustable in a horizontal plane by movement of the casing relative to the plug. In one form, the plug 3 passes through a hole 2 in the fitting 1 and a washer 4 is secured to the plug by a threaded ring 7. The washer 4 has a pair of arcuate slots through which rivets 5 on the fitting 1 pass to provide for limited angular adjustment. In a modification, a disc is riveted to the fitting and has an arcuate slot in which a tongue on a washer on the plug moves. In a further modification, the fitting has a depression in which an insulating disc carried by the plug is held by lugs on the fitting. The disc has an arcuate slot in which a rivet on the fitting can move. Alternatively, the aperture in the fitting may be provided with opposite pairs of tongues, one pair being directed upwards and one downwards, to embrace a flange on the plug, rotation being limited by a pin on the flange engaging one of the tongues. The plug may also be rotatably mounted directly on the casing and be provided with diametrically opposite projections which can engage one or a pair of dimples on the casing to limit the rotation.