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Patent GB-2101109-A (GB)
Title: Colour pigment
Inventor: CHOPRA KULDIP SINGH
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 1982-06-22
Abstract: Manganomanganic oxide or a material containing manganomanganic oxide fume as its principal ingredient, is disclosed for as a colour pigment in the formulation of solvent-base paint formulations.
Patent GB-2115747-A (GB)
Title: Making text which is legible on ink ribbons unrecognisable
Inventor: MEINHARDT HEINRICH
IPC: B41J35/38
Filed: 1982-08-10
Abstract: In order to make text which is legible on an ink ribbon unrecognisable, the ribbon is mechanically deformed between two rollers 4 and 5 which are biased into engagement with each other. One roller 4 is provided with projections 8 and the other roller 5 has corresponding depressions. As a result, the ink ribbon is deformed as it is moved between the rollers and the impression of the characters is destroyed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103951-A (GB)
Title: Multicomponent valve assembly
Inventor: BI-M INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC TH
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 1982-09-14
Abstract: A multicomponent valve assembly for blending predetermined quantities of gaseous components comprises a housing 110 constituted by an elongate block provided with axially oriented vent passageways 112 extending to an inlet at the outer end of said block, a component gas manifold 111 having a passageway, parallel to said vent passageways, within which component gases of the blend can be injected, and mixed. A plurality of spaced apart valve seat openings 113 are provided, each extending from an inlet to said component gas manifold 111 which is communicated to a mix valve 16 which can be operated by signals from a computer, the valve being effective to open and close the orifice leading from said valve seat opening into said component gas manifold to open or cut off communication with a mixing vessel. A product output valve 18 is opened and closed by signals received from said computer, is mounted on said block over a valve seat opening which is communicated via a conduit with a gas receiving source external to said system. A plurality of component gas valves 128, 129, 130, each of which can be independently opened and closed as by signals received in programmed sequence from said computer, mounted on said block each over a valve seat opening, to each adjacent valve seat opening of which is connected a gas inlet which provides means for communicating a component gas supply tank for supply of a component gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106754-A (GB)
Title: Telephone answering machine
Inventor: INGEGNOLI ALESSANDRO
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 1982-09-15
Abstract: A microprocessor 10 controls an answering machine by directing the state of three solid state switching arrays 1, 2, 3, to establish various modes of function and, in particular, to adapt the frequency characteristics of the common amplifier 7 to its use for recording or playback. During recording of an announcement, as shown, a signal level detector 17 is in use to disable the machine if the level is too low. Also provided is ringing detector 18, amplifier 16 to line 15, amplifier 18 to loudspeaker 20, and automatic gain and noise limiting stages following preamplifier 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124599-A (GB)
Title: Security closure for containers, particularly bottles
Inventor: GUALA PIERGIACOMO
IPC: B65D49/02
Filed: 1982-11-01
Abstract: A security closure for a bottle (1) for alcoholic drinks is constituted by two tubular bodies (7; 26, 27) which are mounted axially on one another, the first body (7) being firmly fixed to the neck of the bottle (1) and the second body (26,27), which has one end closed by a transverse wall (25), being connected to the first body (7) by a combination of first and second engagement means (34, 36; 31, 32). The first engagement means are constituted by a plurality of axial ribs (34) and grooves formed on the facing surfaces of the two bodies (7; 26, 27) in a section close to the open end of the second body. The second engagement means are constituted by    a plurality of circumferential ribs (31) on the inner surface of the second body and an opposing helical rib (32) on the outer surface of the first body, the helical rib (32) having a saw-tooth section. A zone of weakening (28) which can be broken by twisting is formed in the side wall of the second body (26,27) and is constituted by a plurality of separate aligned circumferential slits. This combination of the engagement means (34, 36; 31, 32) and the zone of weakening (28) makes it possible to assemble the second body (26, 27) on the first body (7) by axial force-fitting without the risk of breakage and deformation, while the zone of weakening (28), which acts as a security seal, can still be broken by twisting when the closure is first opened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109568-A (GB)
Title: Measuring torque on a vehicle wheel
Inventor: RINGROSE BRYAN EDWIN
IPC: G01L3/10
Filed: 1982-11-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a torque member (13) surrounding a torque shaft (14) and engaged thereto by splines (17) and a locking bolt (16) at one axial end. At the other axial end, the torque member has a radial flange (12) to which a roadwheel (10) is attached, and the torque shaft has a radial flange (115) which is secured via an adaptor plate (19) to a wheel hub. Bearings (26) between the torque member and torque shaft transmit weight acting from the roadwheel (10) to the torque shaft and also take side forces so that the torque member is distorted only by torque. Torque is detected by strain gauges (25), and radio signals representative of the torque in the torque member are transmitted to a radio receiver, suitably located in the vehicle. The radio transmitter forms part of the torque unit which is attached to the roadwheel. In another embodiment, the torque member is a radial steel bar to which strain gauges are attached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110427-A (GB)
Title: Industrial robot
Inventor: KITANO YUTAKA
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 1982-11-19
Abstract: An industrial robot has a memory for storing a working program, a manipulator 3 with a tool 28 at its free end thereof for positioning said tool relative to a work piece in accordance with a working program stored in said memory, and a detector on the manipulator for detecting the portion of a work piece 13 to be worked. A correcting means corrects the position of a said tool, in use, relative to said portion to be worked based on detection signals from said detection means, and conveying means moves the manipulator in dependence on detection signals from said detector concerning a reference position of the work piece, so as to set the tool to the reference position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115789-A (GB)
Title: Egg boxes
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: B65D85/32
Filed: 1983-02-21
Abstract: An egg box comprises a moulded plastics base part (1) formed with egg-receiving pockets (4) and a separate cardboard lid (2) which is fastened over the open top of the base part to close the latter. The lid (2) comprises a flat top (18) having walls or flaps (19, 20) depending from its edges and which, when the lid is closed, project downwardly within the top of the base part juxtaposed the peripheral walls (5, 6) of the latter. In order to support the edges of the lid, the bottom edges of these walls or flaps rest on ledges (15) moulded in the peripheral walls of the base part below its rim (13). The lid is fastened in its closed position by tabs (18) projecting inwardly from opposite end walls of the base part and engaging in slots (21) in the adjacent walls or flaps (19, 20) of the lid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116816-A (GB)
Title: Constructional kit
Inventor: ELLIS ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: A01G17/06
Filed: 1983-03-11
Abstract: A constructional kit comprises a plurality of elongate tubular members (1), and either a plurality of coupling members (2), each having holes (3, 4) at right angles to one another for receiving the tubular members, or a plurality of mounting brackets (6), each having a body portion (7) to allow attachment of the bracket to a supporting surface and at least one spigot (8, 9) projecting from the body portion to engage the tubular members. The kit may also comprise a base member (15) for supporting a plurality of tubular members (1), adaptor members (23) for securing the mounting brackets (6) to a support member 30, cap members (not shown) for closing the ends of the tubular members, and soil penetration members (also not shown) for facilitating the insertion of a structure formed from the kit in the soil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137315-A (GB)
Title: Double valve assembly
Inventor: TOVALIN JOSE L
IPC: B01J3/02
Filed: 1983-03-29
Abstract: A double valve assembly for regulating the feed of particulate material to or from a pressure vessel comprises a valve casing containing a flow-regulating valve 12 and pressure sealing valve 14 in series. Particulate material is fed to the valve assembly through a feed tube 34 located at the top of the casing.The flow-regulating valve 12 comprises a dish- shaped valve member 36 swingable from a first position wherein it confronts the bottom of the feed tube and blocks flow of material therethrough to a second position at one side of the feed tube. The bottom 38 of the feed tube 34 is constructed and arranged to guide the particulate material away from the second valve position and thereby facilitate swinging movement of the swingable member from its first to its second position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121108-A (GB)
Title: Preventing unauthorised use of i.c. engines
Inventor: MOITIE COLIN ROCHARD
IPC: B60R25/045
Filed: 1983-06-03
Abstract: The engine ignition circuit is rendered inoperative when, with a switch 10 operative, a switch 14, responsive to build-up of manifold vacuum or attainment of a predetermined engine speed after starting, is operated. The switch 14 may be operated by a diaphragm (17, Fig. 1) in a vacuum chamber 18 with an adjustable air bleed (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126690-A (GB)
Title: Flexible coupling
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN
IPC: F16D3/68
Filed: 1983-08-19
Abstract: A flexible coupling 10, which is characterised by low torsional stiffness when a relatively low torque load is supplied to shafts coupled thereby, includes a plurality of variable stiffness torque transmitting elements 26, 28 which permit low torsional stiffness at low torque but also permit the coupling to operate at a relatively higher torque load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139871-A (GB)
Title: Disposable cigarette extinguishers
Inventor: WINNACOTT BRUCE
IPC: A24F13/18
Filed: 1983-10-04
Abstract: A personal disposable cigarette extinguisher useful for all smokers is provided. A pouch of metal foil, open on one side, is adapted to receive a burning cigarette which will be extinguished almost instantly, and may then be safely discarded. Cylindrical and pyramid shaped pouches are also described. The extinguisher is inexpensive, compact and attractive. The heat is almost exclusively removed by thermal conduction into the pouch walls.
Patent GB-2147802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to castors
Inventor: GEAR JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1983-10-13
Abstract: A castor has a wheel carrier (1) pivotal about mounting element (9) which is engageable with a vehicle, being a trolley or truck or whatever is to be movably supported. A deformable braking member (13) is mounted on the carrier and is deformable by an operating arm (20) pivotally carried by the wheel carrier. Movement of the arm (20) in one sense deforms the member (13) urging a first part (21) of the braking member against the wheel (W) and another part (19) into locking engagement with the mounting element, movement of the operating arm (20) in the opposite sense freeing the wheel and carrier for rotation about their respective axes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132734-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically damped elastomeric mounting
Inventor: HEITZIG JURGEN
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 1983-10-21
Abstract: In elastic engine mountings having a damping disc 8 immersed in a damping fluid 6, and movably mounted with axial play between buffer surfaces, the damping disc 8 is constructed in such a way that interfering cavitation phenomena produced in the two surfaces are suppressed. This may be effected by constructing the damping disc 8 with a large number of holes 82, Fig. 1, for the flow of damping fluid distributed over its entire surface; by making the damping disc 8 star- shaped with several vanes 83, Fig. 2a, in the form of truncated segments of a circle distributed at opposing angular spacings about its periphery; or by making the damping disc (8) somewhat dish-shaped with a largely axially flanged edge (84). Small amplitude movements of the mounting take place without damping, the damping disc being entrained only when a certain amplitude of vibration is exceeded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131139-A (GB)
Title: Refractory heat-insulating slabs
Inventor: BARNES ANDREW
IPC: B22D41/02
Filed: 1983-11-10
Abstract: A refractory, heat-insulating slab for use in an inner, expendable lining of a tundish has a slurry formed facing comprising magnesium oxide, inorganic binder but substantially no organic matter and a combined water content not exceeding 2% by weight. The backing is a different composition comprising refractory filler and binder with a high permeability (at least 10 AFS units). The facing and backing are joined together during formation of the facing or the backing. In the continuous casting of steel, the slabs have the advantage that there is little or no tendency for a significant amount of hydrogen to be picked up by the steel.
Patent GB-2165686-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for tape based sound reproduction
Inventor: AKKA EZOURI FUAD
IPC: G11B23/28
Filed: 1984-10-17
Abstract: A data track T1 and sound tracks T2 to T4 are recorded on a tape. The data track T1 recording comprises tone bursts which enable individual audio recordings to be identified and located. The existence of the data track T1 also inhibits the playing of tape in accordance with the invention on machines other than those according to the invention and vice versa. Specifically the data track occupies the position of a music track on conventional tapes. Further, music tracks may be recorded in the reverse direction to the conventional direction. A coin operated machine (Fig. 3) provides the selection of recordings from a plurality of tapes in cassettes, while the machine of (Figs. 2, 4) provides programmed continuous reproduction from such tapes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170801-A (GB)
Title: Process for purification of pentachlorophenol and derivatives thereof
Inventor: YONEZAWA TOYOZO
IPC: C07C39/36
Filed: 1985-02-01
Abstract: A process for the purification of pentachlorphenol and derivatives thereof which comprises immersing industrially manufactured pentachlorophenol in an aqueous solution or a dispersion of sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, ammonium carbonate, ammonia or calcium carbonate. Then, after removing the solution containing the dissolved out material, the insoluble portion is dissolved in an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate, and the remaining undissolved material is removed. A small quantity of copper sulfate is then added to the solution thus obtained and the deposit then formed is separated. Finally, pentachlorophenol and derivatives thereof are recovered from the solution. In a variation of this method, the pentachlorophenol is dissolved in a slight excess of an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate so as to remove the insoluble portion. The deposit, which is formed by acidifying the solution thus obtained, is immersed in an aqueous solution or a dispersion of sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, ammonium carbonate, ammonia or calcium carbonate and the solution containing the dissolved out material is then separated. Copper sulfate is added to an aqueous solution of alkali, in which the insoluble portion obtained in the previous step has been dissolved, and the deposit formed is separated. Finally, pentachlorophenol and derivatives thereof are recovered from the solution. The method produces pentachlorophenol which is substantially free of toxic impurities.
Patent GB-2171544-A (GB)
Title: Switch reading circuit
Inventor: WEBSTER ANDREW JOHN
IPC: H01H9/16
Filed: 1985-02-20
Abstract: A circuit for reading the position of a multichannel switch (1) has a detecting means made up of several exclusive-OR gates (6, 7, 8) which detects a change in the state of any one of the outputs (2, 3, 4, 5). The detecting means, upon detection of such a change, produces a signal indicative of such a change which is passed to a reading means (11) which then reads the position of the switch (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173115-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose physical exercise apparatus
Inventor: GILLARD JOHN
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 1985-04-03
Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise machine in the "rowing machine" mode has a seat 14 slidable along a track 12 and levers 22 movable against resistance elements 24. The elements are pivoted at 26 at the foot of a mast, and alternative pivot points are provided at 20 at the top of the mast which, in conjunction with various alternative seat or user-support arrangements enables a wider range of exercises to be carried out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174675-A (GB)
Title: A label
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1985-05-10
Abstract: A label for affixing to a container comprising a longitudinal strip which is divided into a row of four or more panels by three or more corresponding transverse fold lines, the first panel being wider in the transverse direction than the remaining panels and the remaining panels being folded about the respective fold lines to lie over the rear face of the first panel so that two opposing longitudinal edge regions of the rear face of the first panel are left uncovered by the remaining panels and so that at least a portion of the remaining panels other than the second and third panels extends beyond the end edge of the first panel, and a support web to which the two edge regions are adhered such that the remaining panels are disposed between the first panel the support web and such that the said portion is exposed and can be pulled by a user thereby to pull out at least the last two panels from between the first panel and the support web.
Patent GB-2160516-A (GB)
Title: Ammonia plant re-vamp process
Inventor: BROWN FRANK CLIFFORD
IPC: C01B3/02
Filed: 1985-06-07
Abstract: Light hydrocarbon feedstock is fed directly into the secondary reformer with excess of air over that to produce a stoichiometric mixture, the heat load of the existing primary reformer is maintained close to the original figure for increases in plant throughput of over 50%. After operating the heat recovery and shift system in a conventional manner the extra gas is treated in a PSA unit to remove any unwanted impurities and sufficient nitrogen so that the gas produced by mixing the main flow of gas and that from the PSA unit is suitable for ammonia synthesis in the existing equipment or a modification of it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164254-A (GB)
Title: Stable topical compositions of anthralin
Inventor: LAUGIER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A61K8/33
Filed: 1985-08-29
Abstract: Anthralin-containing compositions which are resistant to oxidation comprise anthralin in a vehicle comprising at least one triglyceride of a saturated fatty acid of plant origin having 6 to 12 carbon atoms. They are useful in the treatment of skin diseases, e.g. acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Patent GB-2166888-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing negative pressure slider using a photoresist
Inventor: BLASKE PAUL STANLEY
IPC: G11B5/60
Filed: 1985-10-03
Abstract: A process for forming on each air bearing surface carried on a bar 10 from which a plurality of air bearing sliders can be sawn (one shown in Fig. 11) each having a magnetic head whose pole tip projects to the air bearing surface 21a of the slider and has a predetermined position therein, a negative pressure cavity (100a) of predetermined shape and having a predetermined position spaced apart from and with respect to the pole tip in the slider's air bearing surface, comprises the steps of: applying a layer of transparent negative photoresist material to the air bearing surfaces including the pole tips, photoresist material having resolving ability only for lines greater than a preselected width; then positioning adjacent to the air bearing surfaces 21a a mask having a pattern of apertures defining the entire portions of the air bearing surfaces surrounding the negative pressure cavities, at least two of the apertures having within them at predetermined locations alignment marks comprising opaque lines of width less than the preselected width, this positioning step including positioning the mask with the alignment marks in a predetermined spatial relationship with the pole tips in the air bearing surfaces thereby positioning the opaque area of the mask to define on the air bearing surfaces 21(a) the positions to be occupied by the negative pressure cavities 100a; then photographically exposing the photoresist material using light shining through the mask, to create therein a pattern of unexposed photoresist material corresponding to the predetermined shape and position of the negative pressure cavities; then removing the mask; then developing the photoresist to remove unexposed areas of it by washing with a solvent dissolving unexposed areas; and then ion milling the air bearing surfaces to create the negative pressure cavities (100a), the remaining photoresist acting as a mask. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168214-A (GB)
Title: Data handling systems
Inventor: BEASLEY ROBIN DICKINSON
IPC: H04B10/80
Filed: 1985-11-20
Abstract: A data handling system comprising a multiplicity of data processing modules 1, 3 releasably retained side by side in a rack 5 and interconnected by optical links 7, 9. The transmission medium of each link suitably includes an air gap 13 so that each module can easily be withdrawn from the rack, when desired. The modules are preferably so interconnected as to form a data transmission ring. In a second embodiment (Fig. 3 not shown) a fibre optic element (17) is included in the air gap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183528-A (GB)
Title: Knobs
Inventor: ORME FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A47J45/06
Filed: 1985-11-27
Abstract: A knob (1) especially suitable for mounting on lids (15) of hollow ware vessels comprises outer and inner components (2, 3). The inner component (3) is adapted to retain the knob to the lid and comprises a stem (9) which extends from a rear face to a front end wall (10) and engages in a passage extending through the outer component (2). The front end wall (10) of the inner component is exposed at the front of the outer component to form a substantial part of the frontal part of the knob. The inner component may be transparent and form a window in the lid. The outer and inner components may each have outwardly extending flanges (7, 11) at their rear surfaces and the inner component extend through a hole in the lid, the lid being trapped between the two flanges. The flange of the outer component can form a finger guard. <IMAGE>