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Patent GB-2022241-A (GB)
Title: Solid fuel effect gas fires
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1979-05-22
Abstract: A solid fuel effect gas fire is provided with means including a valve whereby the supply of gas to the fire is varied automatically and in a cyclic manner between selected upper and lower values. The valve comprises input (3) and output (7) chambers with a plurality of openings (A, B, C, D, E) between them. All but one (A) of the openings are opened or closed in a desired sequence by electro-magnetically operable means to thereby adjust the flow of gas through the valve of the fire. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2051196-A (GB)
Title: Powered Support Device
IPC: E21D15/54
Filed: 1979-06-18
Abstract: A face supporting device for use in mining comprises two extensible props 2 mounted on a base 1 and carrying a cap 3. Part-spherical heads 4 on the props engage in spherical bearings 5 in the cap and a part- spherical element 8 engages between each prop head 4 and a pair of resilient plates 7 mounted on the cap to restrict lateral tilting of the cap relative to the props. The elements are so arranged that they do not impede longitudinal angular displacement of the cap relative to the props due to the props being extended to different heights. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2026376-A (GB)
Title: Mould segment and method of manufacturing same
IPC: B29D30/06
Filed: 1979-07-13
Abstract: The mould segment e.g. for a tyre vulcanising mould is cast from a metal having a relatively low melting point, such as an aluminium alloy, and has integrally cast lamellae (12, 13) which are made from a metal having a relatively high melting point, such as sheet steel, and which pass through the wall of the mould segment (S). The inner surface (4) and the outer surface (3) of the mould segment (S) are interconnected by way of venting gaps located between the regions of the lamellae around which the metal is cast and the adjacent cast surfaces. The inner end (13b) of at least one lamella (13) terminates in an inner shaping surface (4) of the mould segment and its outer end (13f) terminates at the outer surface (3) of the mould segment (S).
Patent GB-2054736-A (GB)
Title: Supplying Steam to an I.C. Engine Intake
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 1979-07-21
Abstract: Steam produced in a coil in the engine exhaust manifold or by electrical heating is supplied to the carburettor intake or the intake manifold. The steam quantity may be metered in accordance with engine load or speed and the temperature may be controlled in response to engine operating conditions.
Patent GB-2054282-A (GB)
Title: Plug ejectors
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1979-07-24
Abstract: An electric kettle or the like has a canister containing an electric heating element 9 which has terminals 11 projecting from the exterior of the canister and an ejector 19 is provided which, on operation of an actuating member in the form of a lever 28, pushes a plug out of engagement with the terminals 11. Thus the kettle may be lifted and the plug removed by the use of one hand only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055760-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible storage drum
IPC: B65D3/10
Filed: 1979-07-28
Abstract: A collapsible storage drum comprises an open-ended cylinder (1) of a flexible corrugated sheet material intended to be located on a pallet (10). The outer surface of the cylinder is covered by a sheet of material (2) and means (3) are located around the base of the cylinder (1) to form the base of the drum for resting on the pallet (10), which means (3) comprise flaps (5) which can be folded to lie inwardly of the cylinder (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2025108-A (GB)
Title: An instrumental mute
IPC: G10D9/06
Filed: 1979-08-02
Abstract: An instrumental mute is provided which is capable of use as a 'straight', 'cup' or 'wah-wah' type mute. The mute comprises a vessel 1 internally divided into first and second adjacent chambers 9 and 10 respectively, support fins 5 enabling the vessel to be secured within an intrument bellmouth and including a cylindrical portion allowing communication between the chambers 9 and 10, the vessel 1 being displaceable along an extension 12 by rotation about screw thread 18, to open or close the instrument bellmouth via the gaps between fins 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2029751-A (GB)
Title: Rotary tools
IPC: B23D21/04
Filed: 1979-08-24
Abstract: A rotary tool for working in a cramped and possibly hostile environment which can be clamped into position and left to work automatically comprises a driving unit 1 with detachable drive 2 and a rotary metal working unit 34. The tool has a resiliently biased pin (38, 39, 40) and a ratchet driven cam (31) for ensuring that the working unit cannot become overloaded. Working cannot go beyond a preselected level owing to the action of the ratchet driven cam which is only stepped to a certain level (39, 40) or a flange which strikes a lever when that level is reached. The work done can be cutting, welding, preparation or trepanning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2059841-A (GB)
Title: Improved clamping device for welding
IPC: B23K11/31
Filed: 1979-09-13
Abstract: A fluid actuated holding device (10) includes a main piston (12) in a cylinder (11) and a lost motion connection between the piston (12) and a clamping member (13) which also acts as a welding electrode. The lost motion connection allows relative movement between a piston (22) which is secured via a piston rod (21) to the piston (12) and a ram shaft (18) which is secured to the member (13) and any such movement from the position illustrated trips a first limit switch (60). If the first limit switch (60) is tripped before a second limit switch (61), thus indicating an obstruction beneath the member (13) pressure is applied beneath the piston (12) to lift it, piston (22) ram shaft (18) and member (13) away from the obstruction. In the absence of an obstruction, low pressure downward movement of the member (13) continues until the second limit switch (61) is tripped whereupon full clamping and welding pressure is applied by the piston (22) engaging a block (30) supported by the member (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2037876-A (GB)
Title: Flap Holder or Stay
IPC: E05C17/32
Filed: 1979-10-25
Abstract: A flap holder or stay which comprises two scissors guides 3, 5 which are pivotally connected by means of a pivot pin 4 one to the other. The respective end of one of the scissors guides 5 is pivotally connected to a flap 7. The respective end of the other scissors guide 3 is pivotally connected to the body 1 of an article of furniture. One of the scissors guides 3 is provided with a connecting guide member 9 for a sliding brake body 10. The sliding brake body 10 is connected by means of the connecting guide member 9 to the other scissors guide 5 which operates as a lever. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2039361-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating damper
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 1979-11-06
Abstract: A damper comprises a line of blades (20) which are supported in a surrounding frame (10) for rotary motion about substantially parallel axes to open or close an opening in the frame (10), and springy sealing strips (24) each provided with a lining or cover (25) of synthetic rubber or other resilient material so that the end portions of the blades (20) make sealing contact with the said linings or covers (25) when they are in their fully-closed positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2042863-A (GB)
Title: Shaker Units for Harvesting Machines
IPC: A01D46/28
Filed: 1979-11-06
Abstract: A shaker unit for use in a harvesting machine includes a shaft 82 with radial tines 88 and a torsion bar 116 which can accommodate oscillations imposed by an oscillation generator 20 operative on the shaft. The shaft 82 is connected to a suitable drive means to produce rotation about its longitudinal axis and is also connected to generator 20 which is provided with eccentrically mounted weights to produce oscillatory motion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2048463-A (GB)
Title: Gas-fired space and water heaters
IPC: F24C3/04
Filed: 1980-04-25
Abstract: A gas fire (10) comprises at least one refractory element (16) which is arranged to be heated by one or more gas burners (14), the gas fire (10) having a boiler (20) in direct contact with the radiant heat flux emitted from the rear surface of one or more refractory element(s) (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076829-A (GB)
Title: A high solids coating composition of a low molecular weight acrylic polymer and an alkylated melamine cross-linking agent
IPC: C09D133/06
Filed: 1980-06-03
Abstract: The high solids coating composition contains at least 50% by weight of a binder of film-forming constituents in which the constituents are of   (A) an acrylic polymer that has a number average molecular weight of about 500-4,500, a hydroxyl content of at least 2% by weight, a glass transition 12 temperature of about -20 DEG C to +20 DEG C and optionally contains a chain transfer agent, and is of  an alkyl methacrylate,  a hydroxyl alkyl acrylate or  a hydroxyl alkyl methacrylate,  and optionally, an alkyl  acrylate or stryene; and   (B) an alkylated melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent; the composition is particularly useful as an exterior finish for automobiles, trucks, airplanes and can be used as an appliance finish and for coil coatings.
Patent GB-2055320-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mechanically acting on a structural member
IPC: B23D21/00
Filed: 1980-06-26
Abstract: A pressure increasing device C supplies hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic piston and cylinder unit D in a pressing device B having opposed holders 57 which locate a tubular member 7 and which accommodate at least one tool such as opposed punches 63. The hydraulic unit D acts via levers 43 to move the holders 57 together before the punches 63 act. In another embodiment, a single punch is moved directly by a hydraulic piston-and-cylinder unit towards a single holder locating the tubular member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to surgical mirrors
IPC: A61B1/273
Filed: 1980-07-02
Abstract: This invention relates to surgical mirrors for inspecting body cavities, and comprises an operating handle 1 and a lighting device arranged in the area of a reflecting surface 3 and directable towards an object, and a plane specular surface substantially level with a rim of the reflecting surface the plane of which extends at an angle alpha between the plane of the reflector and the axis of the operating handle 1 of between 165 DEG  and 155  DEG . The axis of the light beam of the lighting device 4 extends at an angle  beta differing from 90 DEG  to the reflector plane, this angle  beta lying between 105 DEG  and 125 DEG . The reflector plane is displaceable with respect to the axis of the operating handle. The light source may be situated at the rim of the reflecting surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055090-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a plastering material
IPC: C04B18/08
Filed: 1980-07-25
Abstract: A plastering material is manufactured by incorporating fly-ash in the material to be used for plastering.
Patent GB-2080866-A (GB)
Title: Underground roadway support equipment
IPC: E21D23/00
Filed: 1980-07-30
Abstract: Underground roadway support equipment (10) for providing temporary roof support to a newly excavated roadway comprises an upper roof supporting assembly pivotally supported by a base assembly under the action of hydraulic rams (25). The base assembly comprising two upstanding feet components (11, 12) provided with forwardly directed toe components (14, 15) and pivotally supporting forwardly directed pivot arms (16) of the upper roof supporting assembly. The pivot arms carry a roof supporting component (17) which is urged towards a set roof supporting mode by hydraulic rams (25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2056577-A (GB)
Title: Fuel supply systems
IPC: F02M37/18
Filed: 1980-07-31
Abstract: In a fuel supply system of the type used in diesel engines wherein a lift fuel pump transfers diesel oil from a fuel tank to the engine via a fuel supply pipe, an auxiliary pump means is connected between the fuel pump and the reservoir to boost movement of fuel and trapped air to and through the fuel pump. The auxiliary pump comprises in a chamber 10 a magnetisable piston 18 incorporating a one way valve 23, and, surrounding the chamber 10, an electromagnet 12 connected to the engine ignition system so as to cause piston movement when the engine is being started. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061453-A (GB)
Title: Controlled Vibration Absorber for Use with a Vehicle
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 1980-09-16
Abstract: A vibration absorber 26 between a vehicle body 20 and a vibration generating device (engine 24 or rear axle assembly) has its vibration damping characteristic varied by an electric signal generated by switch 29 in response to a predetermined engine operating condition, for example engine speed, throttle opening or engine load. The vibration absorber may be fluid with an electromagnetically controlled bypass. Alternatively it may be magnetic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084780-A (GB)
Title: Electronic keyboard musical instrument capable of inputting rhythmic patterns
IPC: G10H1/40
Filed: 1980-09-25
Abstract: An electronic keyboard musical instrument is capable of inputting rhythmic patterns by setting desired rhythmic patterns in memory circuits (M1, M2, M3) using the keys of keyboards (4, 6). The set rhythmic patterns operate a rhythm source circuit (24) when read out from the memory circuits (M1, M2, M3) during performance and thereby output rhythm sounds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2067085-A (GB)
Title: Filter sheets and deep fryers incorporating filter sheets
IPC: B01D29/23
Filed: 1980-12-29
Abstract: A filter sheet and a deep fryer comprising a vessel (10), a basket (12) insertable into the vessel and the filter sheet (14) inserted into the basket. The filter sheet is preferably flat and circular and has radial cuts (18) extending inwardly from the periphery partway to the centre to enable the filter sheet to be shaped to form side walls (22) to adapt itself to the basket. The filter sheet separates out residues such as parts of the items fried in the deep fryer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072506-A (GB)
Title: Wood preservative concentrate and agent prepared therefrom for preserving wood and timber
IPC: B27K3/52
Filed: 1981-02-05
Abstract: A water-dilutable wood preservative concentrate which is substantially free from inorganic salts or pigments comprises, by weight, from 5 to 50% of an organic water- insoluble solvent containing insecticide and/or fungicide dissolved therein, from 88 to 15% of a water-dilutable aqueous plastics dispersion, comprising a polymer or copolymer of a vinyl ester, an acrylic acid ester and/or methacrylic acid ester and having a solids content of from 35 to 65%, from 0 to 2% of emulsifier, protective colloid or wetting agent, from 0 to 20% of water and from 5 to 15% of a drying oil, preferably one of vegetable origin, and/or a water- dilutable alkyd resin dissolved in an organic water-soluble solvent. The concentrate may be diluted with water to form a ready-to-use composition, the ratio of concentrate water being 1 : 1 to 1 : 4. A process for preparing the concentrate is disclosed by treating water-insoluble insecticide and/or fungicide in the organic water-insoluble solvent at a temperature of -5 DEG C., to +80 DEG C., and under a pressure of 0.5332 to 1.1332 bars until a solution is formed which is subsequently emulsified in the aqueous plastics dispersion at a temperature below 50 DEG C.
Patent GB-2093754-A (GB)
Title: Method for sealing a plastics material to a metal substrate
IPC: B29C70/74
Filed: 1981-02-24
Abstract: A method of sealingly engaging a plastics moulding (6) with a metal substrate (1) comprises the steps of applying a coating (2) of a plastics material to the substrate; enclosing the coating of plastics material in a mould (4); and introducing a fluent plastics material (6) into the mould to become sealingly bonded to the coating (2). Examples include a plastics support on a metal surface, a closure for a tube; and a plastics plug extending through and sealing an aperture in a can body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096211-A (GB)
Title: Bridging temporary roadway excavations
IPC: E01C9/08
Filed: 1981-04-01
Abstract: A temporary paving unit for spanning a roadway excavation between support members provided therein, comprises a rectangular metal plate 2 secured above and supported by a plurality of parallel I beams 1; a low-slip coating of aggregate 8 bonded to the upper surface of the plate 2; and depending locating members 6 adjacent to the edges of the unit for positive abutment with sides of the roadway opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075054-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of a yeast extract
IPC: C12N1/06
Filed: 1981-04-13
Abstract: A suspension of yeast cells is prepared, the cells are mechanically disintegrated and subjected to autolysis, autolysis being intensified by the addition of proteolytic enzymes. A sulphite is added to the yeast suspension before or after the mechanical disintegration step, the insoluble fractions are separated from the hydrolysed suspension, a compound of calcium is added to the supernatant liquid and the supernatant liquid is clarified. The process produces low-salt yeast extracts.
Patent GB-2075297-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for an electronic switch for high load currents, particularly for the light circuit of motor vehicles
IPC: H03K17/082
Filed: 1981-04-24
Abstract: T1 and T2 form a bistable latch which can be set to a first state with T1 + T2 conducting when S is opened, and a second state with T1 and 12 non-conducting when S is closed, capacitive coupling via C1 turning T1 on and off, which turns T2 on and off. Protection against short-circuit of the load LST is provided via R2, as, if the voltage across LST is too low, T1 is held OFF turning T2 off. R6 provides current limiting on switch-on. The arrangement may be used for switching filament lamps in motor vehicles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098295-A (GB)
Title: Pipe couplings
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1981-04-28
Abstract: A pipe coupling comprising plate means 18 for attachment to a pipe flange 10, the plate means carrying at least three longitudinally movable clamping hooks, 19, 20 and 21. At least one of the clamping hooks 21 is hinged for radial movement to allow location of a further pipe flange in abutment with the coupling. A cam ring 29 has a cam surface for each clamping hook, rotary movement of the cam ring being arranged to cause the longitudinal movement of the clamping hooks for clamping to the further pipe flange. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104948-A (GB)
Title: Tether management cage
Inventor: BALCH JOHN PERCY
IPC: B63C11/00
Filed: 1981-06-23
Abstract: A protection cage 1 for use with an atmospheric diving suit 5, which controls the paying in and out of a tether 6 for the suit and protects it during transport. The cage has a tether winch 2 and latch means to hold the suit within the cage when the tether is fully wound in. The latch and winch are remotely operable from the parent ship by means of electrical hydraulic or pneumatic means. Commands from the diver and elementary signals from the cage can be relayed to the parent ship via the junction box 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100905-A (GB)
Title: Coin-operated gaming or amusement machines
Inventor: PARKER ALAN GEOFFREY
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1981-06-25
Abstract: A fruit machine offers a nudge feature and another feature which can be available simultaneously and by which the reels can be moved through several symbol positions. Thus the reels can have a coarse adjustment followed by a fine one (through the nudge feature) to achieve a winning combination. Both features may offer choice of direction, and the amount of adjustment available may be determined by the reel positions at the end of the associated reel spin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101760-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: NAKANO FUMIO
IPC: C08G73/14
Filed: 1981-07-13
Abstract: A liquid crystal display element comprising substrates having liquid crystal orientation controlling films made from a copolymer produced by reacting a dibasic acid dihydraride, a diamine and a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, followed by ring closure and dehydration with heating.
Patent GB-2083894-A (GB)
Title: Gun for neutralising explosives and the like
IPC: F41B9/00
Filed: 1981-09-18
Abstract: A gun for neutralising explosives and the like, comprising a barrel, the cartridge chamber of which is accessible by way of removable breech closure member, characterised in that the barrel is internally subdivided into a first bore portion of smaller diameter, for receiving a cartridge containing the propellant charge, and a second bore portion of larger diameter, for receiving a working load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109144-A (GB)
Title: Recording device
Inventor: MEEK THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: G11B27/32
Filed: 1981-10-13
Abstract: A recording arrangement, which uses a conventional multi-track magnetic tape, is provided for the recording of short voice messages. Each such message is tagged with an address identification, keyed in via user interface (11). This includes a visual display so that the address of all messages recorded can be displayed to the user. When a message is to be replayed, the user keys in the identification thereof, whereupon the control unit (10) causes a search to be made from that message's address identification. When it is found the message is read out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088316-A (GB)
Title: Squeeze dispenser
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 1981-10-28
Abstract: A container for ketchup, margarine, grease, polish, etc., has a flexible bag which is twisted by turning relatively rotatable parts causing dispensing of the material from an outlet 14. The container may have a casing 10A, 10B, 10C which is progressively reduced by tearing portions away as the contents are dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110959-A (GB)
Title: Separation of mixtures in a wind tunnel
Inventor: FISH JOHN BARRY
IPC: B07B4/02
Filed: 1981-12-17
Abstract: A wind tunnel (1) for separating constituents of a material mixture is provided with one or more centrifugal fans (2) which may be located respectively on the top and bottom of the wind tunnel at one end. Each of the fans (2) blows air into a plenum chamber (3) to divert the air to flow in a direction substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the wind tunnel in a uniform airflow across the tunnel cross-section. Material fed to the tunnel through a feeder (10) is separated into constituent components of lesser and higher specific gravity and collected in collecting chambers (11, 12, 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093704-A (GB)
Title: Massage device in brush form
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1982-03-04
Abstract: The device, which is integrally moulded, comprises oval pad 10 with concentric oval rings of stubs 11 forming the massaging surface. Straps 12 and 13 extending from the long edges of the oval pad 10 pass around back of the user's hand and are fastened by snapping button 15 into aperture 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101516-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacture of plastics containers with incorporated heat sinks for integrated circuits and mould and heat sink combination for use with this method
Inventor: MARCHISI GIUSEPPE
IPC: H01L23/36
Filed: 1982-04-13
Abstract: A metal mass serving as a heat disperser is placed in a die in which a number of plastic containers are to be die-cast at each outlet hole of the extractors in the die. The thrust surfaces of the extractors have a central depression and the dispersers have a projection matching the depression.
Patent GB-2104952-A (GB)
Title: Buckle for safety belts
Inventor: BUFFA VINCENZO
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1982-05-04
Abstract: A buckle for safety belts comprises a hollow support (10) of rectangular section, an ejector member (13) for the tongue which is slidable in the said support, a sleeve (22) for closing and opening the buckle which is slidable on the said support, and tongue locking means (16) operated by the said sleeve. It further comprises locking means (19) adapted to cooperate selectively with corresponding locking notches provided in the said ejector member or with corresponding recesses provided in the said sleeve for the purpose of locking the ejector member in the position corresponding to maximum insertion of the tongue (Fig. 4), or respectively locking the sleeve in the open position (Fig. 6) of the buckle. <IMAGE>