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Patent GB-2017153-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Composite Hard Metal Bodies
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 1979-03-13
Abstract: A composite hard metal body, consisting of a core and a sheath of different hard metal alloys (e.g. of WC/CO) is made by introducing a presintered core into a prepressed sheath and then sintering to cause the sheath to shrink on to the core. The composite body may be subsequently subjected to hot isostatic pressing.
Patent GB-2045096-A (GB)
Title: Model flying wing
IPC: A63H33/18
Filed: 1979-03-31
Abstract: A flying model comprises one or a pair of wings the centre of gravity of each wing being located at a position adjacent to an end, whereby, in descending flight, the wing rotates substantially about its centre of gravity. A hook 6 is provided for catapulting. It may be integral with a spring 19 which pushes two wings 12, 13 apart to allow them to descend independently. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018138-A (GB)
Title: Games Bat or Stick
IPC: A63B59/08
Filed: 1979-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a bat or stick for playing games. In order to prevent or delay chipping or other deterioration of the striking surface, such bat or stick 1 has a striking surface formed by a seamless tube 2 of thermoplastics material which has been heat-shrunk onto it. The tube 2 is preferably of polyvinyl chloride between 0.1 mm and 1 mm thick and may be transparent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2020294-A (GB)
Title: Ballasting
IPC: C04B14/34
Filed: 1979-04-09
Abstract: A method of ballasting an article, e.g. the keel of a sailing boat, which comprises mixing together in predetermined proportions according to the required density of ballast a liquid binder such as a resin, e.g. an epoxide resin, cement or bitumen and metal particles of which are least some are spherical and which may comprise two or more quantities of different sizes in predetermined proportions according to the required ballast density, thereby to form a homogeneous mixture, casting the mixture, e.g. pouring it into a cavity in a keel, and allowing the binder to set thereby to form a ballasting mass. The invention also provides a combination of a predetermined quantity of metal particles and a predetermined quantity of binder for use in ballasting an article.
Patent GB-2048307-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Disposal of Active Metal Residue
IPC: C22B13/02
Filed: 1979-05-04
Abstract: A process for safely and conveniently disposing of active metal residue, especially a sodium-calcium sludge as is obtained in the course of manufacture of metallic sodium by the electrolysis of fused salt. The said residue is introduced, preferably in relatively small amounts, into a melt in a reverberatory furnace operating to recover lead from lead-containing process materials, especially excess lead resulting from synthesis of tetraalkyllead compounds. The thus- formed system is maintained at above 450 DEG C, usually for 4 to 16 hours, with an oxidizing atmosphere above the system, the active metal(s) of the sludge being substantially completely oxidized and a substantial portion of the oxidation products forming part of a slag layer in the furnace, the molten lead and the slag layers being separately withdrawn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2023902-A (GB)
Title: Testing coins
IPC: G07D5/00
Filed: 1979-05-18
Abstract: In order to render counterfeiting of coins uneconomic, the invention proposes the manufacture of coin testers with different characteristics between individual coin testers, so that a false coin which happens to be acceptable to one individual coin tester will nevertheless be rejected by another coin tester. It is preferred to vary the characteristics of individual coin testers by varying the ratio between an input capacitance and an output capacitance of a push-pull oscillator. Genuine coins should produce the same output from all the coin testers, whilst false coins produce different outputs from the individual coin testers.
Patent GB-2042889-A (GB)
Title: Sterilizing Male Mammals with BCG
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1979-06-15
Abstract: Sterilization of male mammals is achieved by effecting permanent aspermatogenisis, without disturbance of libido and hormone level, by intratesticular injection of Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin. The procedure is applicable to a wide variety of mammalian species.
Patent GB-2034368-A (GB)
Title: A drainage installation
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 1979-07-04
Abstract: In a drainage installation for a multi-storey building comprising a single vertical main drain pipe 1 opening at its upper end into the atmosphere, there is provided at each storey a substantially C-shaped by-pass pipe 2 connected at its two ends 3, 4 to the vertical main drain pipe, the vertical portion 5 of the pipe 2 having a transverse branch pipe 6 connected to the drain pipes 7 extending from the sanitary fixtures 8 of that storey. The use of C- shaped pipes 2 provides loss of water seal in the traps of the sanitary fixtures and thus avoids the need for vent pipes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2032377-A (GB)
Title: Endless band conveyer
IPC: B65G47/26
Filed: 1979-09-18
Abstract: A band conveyor system, which is designed to spread out material placed on one end before the material reaches the discharge point, comprises at each end of the system a pair of wheels A, C or B, D over which two endless members 3, 4 are trained, the endless members being driven in the same direction and at the same speed. Transverse to the direction of travel of the two endless members there is positioned a band which is made from a number of transversely extending elastic strips 8. Each strip 8 is attached at each end to the two endless members 3, 4. The endless members diverge in the conveying direction so as to progressively extend the length of each strip as the strip passes from one end of the conveyor to the other. In one preferred embodiment the strips lie slightly obliquely to the direction of travel of the conveyor, so that ballooning of the band as it passes around the exes of the wheels is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063462-A (GB)
Title: Fireguards
IPC: F24B1/192
Filed: 1979-11-09
Abstract: A fireguard is in the form of a free standing upright assembly consisting of a front plate 12 having side walls 18 and a top plate 20 extending from the edges thereof, the peripheral edges of the assembly being provided with sealing means for forming a substantially air tight seal between the fireguard and an open fire surround and the front plate 12 having an aperture 14 formed therein in which a transparent heat resistant material 16 is mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2037461-A (GB)
Title: Machine for generating involute curves
IPC: H02P5/52
Filed: 1979-12-11
Abstract: A machine for generating or testing involute gear tooth flank profiles effects relative rolling of the base circle of a workpiece along a tangent on which lies a point on a tool or stylus. Very precise involutes are described by electronic feedback control of the roll ratio. The electronic control counts pre-selected batch sizes of pulses generated by respective angular and rectilinear displacements of the machine which together make up the roll, and compares the two batch signals so as to derive from them a single phase error signal which controls at least one of the motors producing the displacements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2040812-A (GB)
Title: Inking unit for printing presses
IPC: B41F31/15
Filed: 1980-01-16
Abstract: Apparatus for producing reciprocating movement of distributor rollers 3,4,5,6 of an inking unit for printing machines wherein grooves 8 are provided in the shaft of the distributor rollers, which grooves are engaged by a rotatable swash plate 7, 9 so that as the swash plate rotates so the distributor rollers are moved longitudinally. The rotation of swash plate 7, 9 is by frictional drive from grooves 8 only. In order to allow the distributor rollers to rotate at a lower speed than the swash plate without complicated gearing arrangements, the diameter of the swash plate is considerably greater than that of the distributor rollers and the rolling circle diameter of the grooves in the distributor rollers is substantially smaller than the diameter of the distributor rollers. If desired, a rubber ring may be provided in the grooves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2047067-A (GB)
Title: Flavouring material
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1980-02-27
Abstract: A flavouring material capable of preventing the rotting of perishable foods and which can be used as a seasoning material in cooking and as a dressing for meats or vegetables, comprises a mixture of mashed Japanese plums, rock salt, one or more spice materials (particularly beefsteak plant, red pepper and garlic), and a seasoning and bulking material, particularly "koji" (malted rice), or "miso" (bean paste) and sugar. Preferably, about 12% by weight of rock salt is used based on the weight of plums. The flavouring material can be made by preserving plums in rock salt for 2-3 weeks, stirring the preserved plums and juice released to form a paste, blending in the spices, allowing the mixture to stand for a further 2-3 weeks, mashing the mixture and blending in the seasoning and bulking material, and heating the resultant mixture.
Patent GB-2072754-A (GB)
Title: Handle for aerosol spray canisters
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 1980-03-31
Abstract: An operating handle for an aerosol spray canister is bent to define an operating member portion 12 and a base member portion 10 and is slotted so as to slide onto and grip the top of an aerosol canister 11. Depression of the operating member opens the canister valve so that spray therefrom can pass through the slot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2049163-A (GB)
Title: Solid-fuel heating appliances
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 1980-04-02
Abstract: A solid-fuel heating appliance consists of three box-like frames (1, 2, 3) stacked one on another. The middle frame (2) contains a combustion chamber (6) which may have doors (8,9) and a cooking grid (40). The top frame (1) contains a water container (24) traversed by ducts (25) for extracting heat from combustion products flowing to the outlet (5). The water container is connected to a hot water or central heating system. The combustion chamber (6) may contain a fire grate (20) composed of water tubes connected to the water container (24) and the external system. The bottom frame (3) contains an ash- collecting drawer (11) with air inlet holes (11.2) and an air control slide, and a wood store (12) below. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2056026-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Closure Particularly for the Venting Line of a Tank Truck
IPC: B65D90/34
Filed: 1980-04-10
Abstract: A tubular casing 2 has a pipe connection 1 with a venting valve (not shown) which communicates with the vapour space of a container, for example, a bulk liquid transporter. The casing has two free ends 3, spaced from said pipe connection, each free end having a removable end cap 4, 4. A spring-loaded valve rod 5 extends between said caps, said rod having apertured closures 6 thereon which are capable of coacting with apertures 11 to seal the vapour space from the atmosphere under certain conditions e.g. connection of one end of said casing to the vapour space of another container by a compensation line 12 permits the valve rod 5 to move along the casing to allow closure 6 to seal apertures 11 and thereby to seal the vapour space of the first-mentioned container from the atmosphere. Pumping of liquid from one container to the other causes gases to pass from said other container to said one container instead of passing into and polluting the atmosphere. in a further embodiment, Figs. 3 & 4, (not shown), lift valves coact with seats provided in the casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2052756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to measuring apparatus
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 1980-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the co-ordinates of points in space comprises a contact element 14 fixed to an arm 13 which is movable lengthwise of itself and at right angles to itself and is rotatable about an axis extending normally to the length of the arm. Movement of the contact element in each of the three senses is measured by a signal producing means which produces a signal defining the position of the contact element with respect to a datum point. The apparatus includes a recording device actuatable to record sequences of positions of the contact element defining a line or lines, a visual display unit, a computer capable of processing the signals to produce on the display unit an image of the sequences which image can be rotated to show the line or lines from different viewpoints. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077643-A (GB)
Title: Wiping cooling water from a continuous casting
IPC: B22D11/124
Filed: 1980-06-13
Abstract: Cooling water is removed from the surface of the strand (25) at a predetermined level below the base of the mould (22) by a wiper consisting of segments (26) which are brought into their operative (i.e. wiping) position after the ingot butt (28) has passed. The segments may be shaped as appropriate to wiping various ingot shapes.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081064-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing a cellular food product
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1980-07-01
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for producing a filled cellular chocolate product in which a supply of chocolate is heated to bring it to a molten state, a gas which is largely soluble in the chocolate is introduced into the molten chocolate under pressure, the molten chocolate is fed under pressure into a mixing device having relatively movable parts, the mixing device is operated to disperse the gas uniformly, so that it is dissolved throughout the molten chocolate, the liquid chocolate is passed through a restriction to release the pressure suddenly to atmosphere, so that the dissolved gas forms gaseous bubbles and the liquid chocolate is solidified into a finally resulting deposited chocolate product by cooling, the clearance between at least some of the relatively movable parts of the mixing device is less than half the minimum transverse dimension of the orifice and preferably less than one quarter so that any pieces of cycled filler, such as biscuit, are thoroughly ground within the chocolate so that little or no blockage of the orifice occurs.
Patent GB-2058492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric cable joints
IPC: H02G15/25
Filed: 1980-09-05
Abstract: To reduce the risk that metal particles formed when effecting the seal between a metal ferrule 1 and a preformed resin body 2 of a fluid-filled cable stop joint will be carried along the fluid path between the cable conductor and the space bounded by the joint enclosure, the last applied clamping nut 6 used to clamp the ferrule 1 to the preformed body 2 effects fluid-tight seals with the ferrule and preformed body to seal the space 12 bounded by the clamping nut and preformed body and has, extending through the nut and opening into the sealed space, ports 10 containing filtering means 11. Metal particles are trapped in the sealed space and the ports 10 and filtering means 11 permit evacuation of air from, and introduction of dielectric fluid into, the sealed space. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083482-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of rubber compounds
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 1980-09-06
Abstract: In the preparation of rubber compounds, in which sulphur is used as the vulcanising agent, the sulphur, in an amount of up to about 2.5 parts by weight per hundred parts by weight of rubber, is added to the mix in the presence of silica, the silica being present in an amount of not less than about 2 parts by weight, and the mixing of the compound being affected at a temperature greater than 125 DEG C (preferably in the range 130 DEG C-140 DEG C). The resultant compounds are found to give no significant blooming problem on storage in the unvulcanised state for at least a week, whereas, without the presence of the silica additive, the mixing temperature must not be allowed to rise above about 118 DEG C if blooming is not to be a problem.
Patent GB-2067480-A (GB)
Title: Coachwork consisting of modular components
IPC: B60R/
Filed: 1980-11-17
Abstract: A vehicle body is constructed by joining together panels by connecting abutting flanges formed along the adjacent panel edges. The panels are selected from sets, the panels in each individual set being identical in size and peripheral shape. In the embodiment illustrated in the drawings, the panels are formed into sets A-F, and T. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077423-A (GB)
Title: Alpha-radiation monitor
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 1981-04-07
Abstract: An alpha-monitor for determining the  alpha -activity of a process solution, comprises a measuring cell (2) having a trough containing the solution (8) through which a roller (3) rotates and collects a thin film which it carries to a position in front of a radiation detector (5). The detector is protected by a PVC-sheet (14) and a scavenging gas (He) is injected close to the sheet to prevent condensation thereon. A lateral opening (6) is provided into and out of which a calibration bead (4) is displaceable. To determine the background radiation the cell (2) is flushed with the scavenging gas to remove residual test solution and the cell is then charged with a zero activity solution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103823-A (GB)
Title: Simulator
Inventor: MURRAY PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: G09B9/32
Filed: 1981-07-24
Abstract: A simulator for generating an image representative of a vehicle moving relative to a background as seen from an observation point which is fixed relative to the background. An image of the background is displaced on a projection screen, an image of the vehicle is generated, and the vehicle image is superimposed on the projected background. The image of the background is generated from a continuous loop of film representing the all-round view from the observation point, the film loop being driven through the projector such that relative movements occur between the background and vehicle images appropriate to the movements of the vehicle being simulated. The effects of ground contact on the vehicle are simulated by arranging that the vehicle undercarriage contacts a plate which is drivable relative to the body, the plate being moved relative to the body as appropriate to vehicle movements.
Patent GB-2081894-A (GB)
Title: Optically determining the orientation of weft threads
IPC: G01B11/26
Filed: 1981-07-28
Abstract: A system for detecting the orientation of weft threads 22 in a moving textile web 16, 18, 22 includes means 28 for directing a converging light beam from a source 26 on to the web, and similar means 34 for focusing the portion 27 of the beam transmitted through the web on a sensor array 36 comprising a monolithic chip that includes a radial pattern 36a of narrow elongate photosensitive areas so arranged that the moving shadow of a weft thread 22 passing over any area will modulate an output signal from that area. The modulation is strongest when the thread is generally aligned with the area. Electronic circuitry generates a DC signal for each area representing the strength of the modulation, compares these DC signals, selects the largest, and generates an output characteristic of the corresponding area. A mounting system provides a co-ordinated rotation of the light source and the sensor array to vary the angle of incidence of the light beam on the web. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to heating systems
Inventor: FOSTER RONALD
IPC: F24D13/04
Filed: 1981-09-17
Abstract: A system for producing domestic hot water or hot water for space heating purposes includes a tubular container (10) housing an elongate electric heating element (20). A valved inlet and outlet (12), (14) lead from opposite ends of the container and lead to pipe means for connecting the container so as to form a closed circuit with a pump and a heat exchanger unit. Flow of water through the container is controlled by the valve means, with water becoming heated as it passes around the heating element (20). The thus heated water is passed to the heat exchanger unit, which may be a radiator, possibly of a microbore heating system, or which may be located in a water storage tank for raising the temperature of water therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084303-A (GB)
Title: Force control member assemblies
IPC: B64C13/04
Filed: 1981-09-23
Abstract: A X-Y controller is biased to its neutral position by resilient means. In one embodiment, Fig. 5, the hand operated controller is pivoted for X-Y movement using a cruciform support element 12 and is biased to its neutral position by an annular ring 20 of elastomeric material. In an alternative embodiment Fig. 11, a spherical bearing is used in combination with a spigot extending into an elastomeric annulus 35 with a lower portion of frusto-conical form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092157-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of human calcitonin
IPC: C12P21/00
Filed: 1981-12-22
Abstract: A process for the production of human calcitonin (hCT) comprising in vivo multiplication of human lymphoblastoid cells capable of producing said hormone, and in vitro hCT production with the multiplied human lymphoblastoid cells.
Patent GB-2103493-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee
Inventor: YOUNGS CLIVE EDWARD
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1982-01-15
Abstract: A golf tee has a stem 1, which can be pushed into the ground, an arm 2 extending laterally from the upper part of the stem 1, and a ball-supporting head 3 at the end of the arm 2. When the ball 8 resting on the head 3 is struck, the tee tends to turn about the axis of stem 1 and to remain in the ground, rather than being thrown out of the ground as with a conventional tee. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in containers for cosmetics
Inventor: DAVEY BRIAN
IPC: A45D33/00
Filed: 1982-01-27
Abstract: A cosmetics compact 11 comprises a base portion 13 with a palette 14 projecting from it in one direction and a brush holder projecting from it in the other direction. Cakes of cosmetics 22 are located on both sides of the palette 14 offering a variety of shades or types of cosmetics. Brushes etc 26 for applying the cosmetics are located in holes 25 in the brush holder. The cosmetics 22 and the brushes 26 are protected by covers 15 and 27 when the compact is not being used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115333-A (GB)
Title: Tap reseating tool
Inventor: TUPPEN GORDON WILLIAM SCOTT
IPC: B23C3/05
Filed: 1982-02-19
Abstract: A tap reseating tool has a cutter 1 carried by a shaft 4 mounted in the tap body by a threaded hexagonal body 2. A load screw 3 locked by a lock nut 5 applies a force to the cutter 1 by a spring 6. The cutter 1 may be interchanged for another of different size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093980-A (GB)
Title: Solar heat collector
IPC: F24S10/30
Filed: 1982-02-24
Abstract: A unitary solar energy collector assembly utilizes a plurality of evacuated collector elements (14) and an air-liquid heat exchanger (120) and provides heated liquid to associated devices. The collector elements are disposed in a staggered array on opposite faces of a manifold housing (12) which includes two parallel passageways, a blower (90) and the heat exchanger. Each collector element comprises an elongate double wall glass tube (80, 82) with one open end, the annulus (84) between the walls being evacuated to a high vacuum. A thin wall metal distributor tube (52) having a diameter marginally smaller than the inside diameter of the collector elements and a length marginally longer seats within each of the collector elements. The annulus defined by the distributor tube and inner collector element wall communicates with the proximate passageway and the distributor tube communicates with the distant passageway. <IMAGE>