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Patent GB-2133711-A (GB)
Title: Exploding toy e.g. a target ship
Inventor: SEMARK ROY EDWARD
IPC: A63H23/12
Filed: 1983-01-15
Abstract: A toy comprising an assembly of separate pieces arranged together with resilient means 5,6, such as a compressible coil spring, within the assembly which can be deformed and released to cause the assembly to explode into its separate pieces. Thus, the toy may be repeatedly assembled, destroyed and reassembled.   Preferably, the destruction of the toy is brought about by another "attacking" toy which releases the deforming force applied to the resilient means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138361-A (GB)
Title: Machines for washing damping rollers
Inventor: DOE SYDNEY
IPC: B41F35/00
Filed: 1983-04-20
Abstract: A machine for washing damping rollers which includes a tank (11) in which are provided at least two drive rollers (12) upon which a damping roller (13) may rest, and a cleaning or squeegee blade (14) mounted between the drive rollers (12) for movement upwardly into contact with the underneath of the damping roller (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118941-A (GB)
Title: Benzoylphenylurea derivatives, their preparation and use as pesticides
Inventor: ANDERSON MARTIN
IPC: A01N47/34
Filed: 1983-04-21
Abstract: Pesticidally active benzoylphenylurea derivatives of formula:-   <IMAGE> wherein Hal is a halogen atom; B is a hydrogen or halogen atom; X is halogen, cyano, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, or phenoxy substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of nitro, cyano, halogen, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy; n is 1, 2 or 3; and R is a haloalkyl group or a phenyl group optionally-substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of nitro, alkyl and halogen, have, in particular, insecticidal and ovicidal activity.
Patent GB-2126676-A (GB)
Title: Riffle assembly
Inventor: KILEY RAYMOND DEREK
IPC: F23K3/00
Filed: 1983-09-05
Abstract: A riffle assembly comprises a casing 10 having at least one inlet 14, a plurality of outlets 16, at least one riffle unit 18 between the or each inlet and the outlets, communication passages within the assembly having streamlined design. A through passage 12 for input of material to a mill may be provided. The or each riffle unit may be of the type described in U.K. Patent Specification No. 1297372. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127821-A (GB)
Title: L-phenylalanine production
Inventor: SWANN WAYNE ELLIOTT
IPC: C12P13/22
Filed: 1983-09-27
Abstract: A method of producing L- phenylalanine wherein an aqueous solution containing trans-cinnamate ions and ammonium ions, which solution is substantially free of halide ions, is contacted with phenylalanine ammonia lyase. A high degree of the activity of the phenylalanine ammonia lyase is maintained and the catalyst can be reused.
Patent GB-2140123-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle suspension joint
Inventor: CAMP JOHN WALTER ALDRIDGE
IPC: F16F1/373
Filed: 1983-10-31
Abstract: A joint between a stabiliser bar 10 and a front wheel track control arm 14 has a compliance device using rubber insulators 16. The insulators are held in place on the stabilise bar by retainers 18, 20 and plastics discs 30, 32 are included between the retainers and the insulators to reduce wear. It is preferred for the discs to be rotatable on the stabiliser bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132495-A (GB)
Title: Spray drying
Inventor: RAPAILLE ANDRE L I
IPC: C13B40/00
Filed: 1983-12-08
Abstract: A process for producing a free flowing powdered solid form of a low softening point hygroscopic substance such as a pure sugar or starch hydrolysate comprises heating a concentrated aqueous solution of the substance to a temperature above its normal boiling point under positive pressure and spraying the solution into a zone, held at a lower temperature and pressure than the solution, through which flows a stream of air or other inert gas.
Patent GB-2149350-A (GB)
Title: Picture post card and decorative element
Inventor: MUSATI LILIANA
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1984-03-07
Abstract: The laminar element comprises an assembly of a melamine sheet (1) or sheet of a similar plastics material, one face whereof has a picture imprinted on melaminized paper (2), and the opposed face whereof has a paper or cardboard layer (4) laminated thereon having a typical imprinted pattern for conventional picture post cards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156408-A (GB)
Title: Securing railway rails to sleepers
Inventor: JAMES BRIAN HARRY
IPC: E01B9/32
Filed: 1984-03-14
Abstract: In order to secure a rail 18 to a sleeper 15 a rotatable clamp engages in a keyhole slot 17 in a sleeper insert 16. The clamp has a hexagonal head 10 and an eccentric wedging flange 11 formed with a circumferential chamfer so that on rotation of the clamp the rail flange 18 can be clamped between the eccentric flange 11 and the sleeper 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145371-A (GB)
Title: Printed and embossed floor covering and method and apparatus for its manufacture
Inventor: SMITH MERRILL MARK
IPC: B32B38/04
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for forming tiles that are embossed in register with a printed design. A printed design (12) is first applied to a base coat (10) and a wear coat (82) is laminated over the design (12). Advantageously, the wear coat (82) is applied to the printed web (12) before it is heated for lamination. Before embossing occurs, the laminated product is cooled until partial setting occurs, and the embossing roll (112) is sprayed with water in order to minimize the likelihood that the laminated product will adhere to the embossing roll (112). To avoid distorting the web during lamination and embossing, proper web tension is maintained by controlling the rotational speeds of the laminating drum (83) and the embossing roll (112) so that a desired ratio is preserved. The web is then cut into oversized tiles that shrink to size during annealing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165743-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen furniture
Inventor: SPRATT QUINTEN RODNEY
IPC: F25D23/10
Filed: 1984-09-11
Abstract: An assembly of kitchen furniture comprises a piece of kitchen equipment, for example a cooker (1), the front surface of which is located adjacent a vertical surface, for example, the front surface of a cupboard (2). A decorative motif (5, 6) extends across the front surface of the cooker and a similar motif (7, 8) is located on the front surface of the cupboard so that it forms an extension of the motif on the cooker. The cooker may be located between and adjacent two cupboards (2, 3) each of which carries a motif (7, 8; 9, 10) forming an extension of the motif on the cooker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150531-A (GB)
Title: Devices for use in closing bags
Inventor: MOREL HENRI
IPC: B65D77/18
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: A device for use in closing a bag comprises a reusable casing 1 formed of two shells 2,3 connected by a hinge. One shell 2 has a finger 11 which enters openings in the bag adjacent the bag mouth and then passes through an opening 13 in the other shell 3 when the casing 1 is closed. A dissuasive seal 22 can be secured through an eye 14 formed at the end of the finger 11 and through another eye 17 provided on the shell 3. A flat dissuasive seal can also be secured through a bridge 5 on shell 2 to prevent a hook formed on the shell 3 being unlatched. A handle may be provided on the casing 1. The bag 10 can be formed with eyelets to assist threading onto the finger 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154610-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium alloy sheet having good platability
Inventor: USUI EIKI
IPC: C22C21/06
Filed: 1985-02-15
Abstract: The alloy consists essentially of 2 to 6 wt% of Mg, 0.1 to 0.5 wt% of Zn, 0.03 to 0.40 wt% of Cu, 0.01 to 0.30 wt% of Fe and the balance of Al, and it may be used as the substrate for magnetic or optical discs. Also disclosed are compositions as above but omitting either Cu or Zn.
Patent GB-2157374-A (GB)
Title: Ring seal
Inventor: VOGEL PAUL
IPC: F16K11/085
Filed: 1985-04-03
Abstract: A ring seal (1) comprising elastic material is provided for sealing off the gap between two machine components (3, 4) which are displaceable relative to each other, between two spaces at different pressures. The seal (1) can be fitted into a groove (3a) in one of the machine components, and has in its side face (1a) which is diametrically inwardly facing, a continuous notch (2) directed towards a higher pressure space. The notch (2) is approximately V-shaped in cross-section and communicates with the higher pressure space. This ring seal (2) is suitable in particular for tube-type switching devices and sliders which are only actuated in a non-pressurized condition and affords the advantages of an inflatable seal, namely a low degree of friction and therewith a low rate of wear and low adjusting forces, as well as high admissible installation tolerances. However, it does not require the ancillary members that are needed for operation of an inflatable seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158549-A (GB)
Title: Suspension strut mounting for motor vehicles
Inventor: AGREN URBAN
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: A suspension strut mounting for motor vehicles comprises an inner sleeve (20), to which a surrounding rubber bushing (15) is vulcanized and in which the upper end of the suspension strut shock absorber piston rod (7) is held. The bushing is securely held in a surrounding sleeve element (13, 14), which is in turn mounted in the vehicle wheel housing. The underside of the bushing provides a seat (32) for a spring suspension. A washer (22) with a rubber bead (24) is held tightly against the upper edge of the inner sleeve, there being a small gap (s) between the bead and an abutment (25), so that minor spring movements and vibrations are absorbed solely by the bushing (15), while major spring movements result in the bead (24) being pressed against the abutment to increase the resistance to movement by the piston rod relative to the mounting. The bead (24) is of harder rubber than the bushing (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a guttering or pipe support system
Inventor: HILL BRIAN
IPC: E04D13/08
Filed: 1985-06-25
Abstract: A member can be used to support a water gutter or a drain pipe. The member is adapted to be mounted on a stake 10 protruding from a wall with one face of the member being vertical. The vertical face is provided with at least one through-going elongate slot 14,15, or a plurality of separate holes, to receive a volt 27. A gutter or pipe supporting bracket may then be secured to the member at any one of a selected plurality of different positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179077-A (GB)
Title: Tent structure
Inventor: COLLIS PETER
IPC: E04H15/02
Filed: 1985-08-17
Abstract: The tent structure 16, 18, 24 is provided with attachment means (14, Fig. 2) to enable it to be securely attached to a fixed structure such as a location cabinet 10 in a manner whereby the position of the tent structure relative to the location cabinet can be adjusted in a simple but secure manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183710-A (GB)
Title: Ship's ladder
Inventor: LINKLETER CHARLES DALTON
IPC: B63B27/14
Filed: 1985-11-27
Abstract: An access ladder which is particularly suitable for affording access to the interior of a ship's hold or other storage container comprises a first platform (7) for mounting horizontally against a generally vertical bulkhead, a first ladder section (4) pivotally mounted on said first platform, a second platform (9) pivotally mounted on the other end of the first ladder section, a second ladder section (5) pivotally mounted on the second platform, and lifting cable means (16) for raising and lowering the first and second ladder sections and the second platform relative to the first platform. The second platform may be maintained level by pivotally linking a side rail (12) on the first ladder section to side rails (14, 15) on the two platforms. The second platform may be reversibly attached to the adjacent bulkhead when the ladder is lowered, thereby stabilising the ladder in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173846-A (GB)
Title: Doors
Inventor: ALTORAY HARRY
IPC: E06B5/20
Filed: 1986-02-26
Abstract: A door in which the facing sheets are adhesively attached to a sound insulating interior through holes in an interposed turn sheet.
Patent GB-2187356-A (GB)
Title: Image-data reduction technique
Inventor: ANDERSON CHARLES HAMMOND
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 1986-02-27
Abstract: A foveated electronic camera 100 ie. one giving a high resolution area and a low resolution area, like the human eye, employs a data reduction means 108 including a spatial-frequency spectrum analyzer 202 and window gates 204 defining selectable spatial windows. The high resolution, wide field of view signal from imager 106 is analysed by spectrum analyser 202 to give signals from contiguous subspectra bands of the image spatial frequency spectrum, in particular from adjacent octaves of the spatrial spectrum. The subspectra pass through window gates 204 to reduce the field of view of higher resolution subspectra, preferably the number of pixels in each subspectrum being the same (Fig. 5). The position of the high resolution subspectrum within the field of view is selectable. The spectrum analyser preferably employs known 'Burt Pyramid' or 'Filter-Subtract-Decimate Pyramid' filter techniques. The camera finds application in surveillance, robotic and target tracking techniques where computer handling of large amounts of high resolution data is not practical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192284-A (GB)
Title: Shapemeter
Inventor: SPOONER PETER D
IPC: G01B21/20
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: A rotor module (2) for a shapemeter comprising a central arbor (7), at least one bearing (9) on the circumferential surface of the arbor (7), a ring (10) rotatable on the bearing (9), an outer cylinder (11) supported at three or more locations on the ring (10) to hold the cylinder (11) concentrically of the arbor (7) and means (16, 17) carried by the arbor to co-operate with the inner surface of the cylinder (11) to detect deflections thereof at positions in register with said means (16, 17) and between said locations in order to provide output signals representative of such deflections.
Patent GB-2193028-A (GB)
Title: Educational toy
Inventor: HRUBY HEINRICH
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1986-07-09
Abstract: The toy comprises a hollow disc-like housing 10 having two oppositely facing viewing surfaces and a plurality of indicia bearing wheels 11 mounted for rotation in the housing. The wheels are each provided with indicia on oppositely facing surfaces thereof and the housing has a plurality of segmentally shaped windows 16 in each of its viewing surfaces for sequentially exposing the indicia on each of the oppositely facing surfaces of each wheel as the wheels are rotated in one or other angular direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182228-A (GB)
Title: Signal handling device
Inventor: HEENAN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: H04Q11/08
Filed: 1986-09-26
Abstract: A signal handling device for use in a digital pulse code modulation data transmission system contains input sections 2, 3 for receiving PGM data streams A, B of the same format, and an output section 4 for sending a PCM data stream C. The device is capable of temporarily storing each of the streams in a RAM 7 and of transferring selected timeslots from either stream into selected timeslots in the output stream. This mapping or translation of the input timeslots is done under the control of an array of binary data stored in a translation memory 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184281-A (GB)
Title: Panel device
Inventor: MILLER MELVIN M
IPC: A47B96/20
Filed: 1986-11-24
Abstract: The panel device for displaying information or for furniture incorporates a plurality of vertical supports 4, 6 which engage panel members and are interconnected via a plurality of double hinges. The double hinges may consist of a plurality of clip hinge elements 16, 18,20,22 provided with reverse bends to clip on to vertical supports 4,6 of U-section, the arrangement allowing 360 DEG  of rotation of a panel member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198704-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing heavy articles
Inventor: GARDIENER HAROLD
IPC: B66F19/00
Filed: 1986-12-11
Abstract: A lifting device 16 comprising two ground engaging legs and an elongate cross member extending therebetween, jacking means connected in use to said cross member 18 and being provided at its lower end with means for engaging an object to be lifted, e.g. a hook on a threaded rod, and means e.g. a nut for operating said jacking means to cause the engaging means to be raised or lowered. In use, two such lifting devices 16 are provided on opposite sides of the heavy object 10 to be lifted and operated simultaneously or alternately to raise the heavy object to the same level as skates 32 having a plurality of rollers thereon, and a surface onto which the object may be lowered. The heavy object is then pulled onto support means, e.g. a frame 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185551-A (GB)
Title: A power transmission system
Inventor: GLOSSOP MARK BARNES
IPC: H02K7/116
Filed: 1987-01-15
Abstract: A power transmission system comprises a motor (11,111,211), a gearbox (14,114,214) having an input shaft (17,117,217) which is drivingly connected to the motor by means of a coupling (12,112,212), and a cooling means having a fan with an impeller (21,121,221) to cool the gearbox. The impeller (21,121,221) may be mounted on either the motor's rotor or the input shaft of the gearbox. In certain embodiments the impeller (21,121,221) is housed in the same casing (13,113,213) as the coupling (12,112,212). The system may further comprise a heat exchanger (30,40) which provides a high surface area for cooling off the gearbox directly or indirectly, through or over which air is caused to flow by the action of the impeller (21,121,221). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186804-A (GB)
Title: A racket
Inventor: MUROI KUNIMASA
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 1987-02-20
Abstract: In a racket for a game such as tennis, squash or badminton having an oval head holding a latticework face of strings in tension, at least one, at least part circumferentially extending, inwardly opening, recess (8) is formed in the inner peripheral surface (4a) of the head for providing an enlarged string span, to reduce the vibration effect on striking an object such as a ball and to reduce the pneumatic resistance on swinging the racket. A vibration attenuator (9) of elastic material may be inserted in the recess (8). String protectors (7) may be inserted into stringing holes (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202358-A (GB)
Title: Water leak detector, alarm and controller
Inventor: DAWE ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F17D5/06
Filed: 1987-03-17
Abstract: Freezing conditions can cause water tanks and pipes to rupture. The subsequent thaw allows water to flow freely onto the surrounding environment. This water, when in contact with one or more of a number of strategically placed detectors 11 cause the electrically isolated conductors of the detector sensor to short circuit. The detectors are parallel interconnected and further connected to a control unit 14. The sensor short circuit causes an electrical current to turn on a transistor located in the control unit. This in turn energises a two pole changeover relay, the contacts of which apply power to an audible and visual alarm along with applying 240 VAC power to close a Solenoid or motorized valve 16 installed in the mains water supply. This stops the flow of water to the ruptured pipe. Each detector, (Fig 2, not shown), comprises a housing having drain holes (22) in the top side and a base which is open and to which is secured a p.c.b. sensor (18) or an electrical copper strip board sensor, both sides of which have two electrically isolated paths (21) of electrically conductive material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189713-A (GB)
Title: Milling apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA HIROKAZU
IPC: C13B10/06
Filed: 1987-07-26
Abstract: A feed roll 2 and a bagasse roll 3 are supported side by side between a pair of lower housings 1. A top roll 7 which is parallel to the two rolls is installed between a pair of upper housings 6 on pins 8, being caused to swing thereabout by cylinder devices 22. Cylinder devices 9 urge the shaft ends of top roll 7 towards the lower housings 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202141-A (GB)
Title: Tilting umbrella frame
Inventor: SEIDEL JOACHIM
IPC: A45B17/00
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: A standing umbrella frame has a column formed by a lower stick (5'') and a relatively tiltable upper stick (5') which carries a canopy supporting frame (D). The relative tilting of the two sticks is provided by a connector element, which is fixed to the upper stick (5') and extends into and is pivotally connected at an elbow joint (8) to, the lower stick (5'). A tapering projection (5a) of the element has flanks which abut inner wall parts of the lower stick (5'') to limit the tilting movement in both directions. A latching device (9), which is pivotal in the lower stick (5'') about an axis perpendicular to that of the elbow joint (8), has a projecting abutment which blocks the projection (5a) in its two end positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199345-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mechanically forming a lease on a textiles machine
Inventor: LEUPOLD UWE
IPC: D03J1/13
Filed: 1987-12-18
Abstract: For mechanically forming a lease in a group of warp threads a hooked reed 20 is displaceable transversely of the direction of thread run and the leasing rods 2 associated with the warp beams. Each leasing rod 2 is at its longitudinal ends mounted on a pair of levers 3 having a pivot drive 5 on each lever, the pairs of levers being brought one after another into engagement with a single displacing drive formed by rollers 15 on drive means 7 attached to a chain 63. As the drive passes each pair of levers they are raised in the direction of movement 6 of the chain and lowered in the other direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214981-A (GB)
Title: Method of four stroke engine valve operation
Inventor: BROWN COLIN HARDIE
IPC: F01L1/06
Filed: 1988-02-23
Abstract: One camshaft 5 rotates at the same speed of the engine and the other 2 at half the speed of the engine. The position of the half speed camshaft lobe determines whether or not the full speed camshaft lobe opens the valve 10. If the half speed camshaft lobe is not in contact with the rocker arm then the full speed camshaft lobe will not contact the rocker arm 7. On the next revolution of the full speed camshaft however, the half speed camshaft lobe will be in contact with the rocker arm, the full speed camshaft will now contact the rocker arm and cause the valve to open.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219195-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle vacuum cleaner installation
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER E
IPC: B60S1/64
Filed: 1988-05-31
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner installation for a vehicle comprises a vacuum cleaner 12 provided with apertured lugs 28 for securing the cleaner to a surface within the body of the vehicle, a hose 42 for coupling inlet port 38 of the cleaner to a port 44 in a bulkhead of the vehicle, and a microswitch 50 connected to a source of electrical power e.g. a battery which is actuated on insertion of end 54a of hose 54 within port 44. The port may be provided with a sliding cover 48. The vacuum cleaner may have a hinged lid 30 providing access to dust bag 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228154-A (GB)
Title: On-chip integrated oscillator circuits
Inventor: BEALE CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H03B5/12
Filed: 1989-02-09
Abstract: An oscillator circuit is provided for I.C. implementation in which on-chip components of the circuit are connected to contact pads wherein at least one connection comprises a resistor. The resistor helps to diminish spurious high frequency oscillation modes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228620-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level warning devices
Inventor: WYATT JOHN
IPC: H01H36/02
Filed: 1989-02-23
Abstract: A liquid level warning device comprises a body (1), a blind bore (6) in the body which in use is generally downwardly directed and a float (2) slidable in the blind bore; wherein the float comprises a magnetic or magnetizable material (3) and the body (1) comprises a switch element (8) responsive to the proximity of the magnetic material so as to actuate a warning means (10). The device may be used to give a warning of overfilling of a bath tub in a hotel. <IMAGE>