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Patent GB-2191531-A (GB)
Title: A glazing gasket
Inventor: CHERITON ANTHONY
IPC: E06B3/62
Filed: 1986-04-29
Abstract: A glazing gasket has a first surface (11) adapted to engage with a surface (34) of a glazing panel (25) and a second surface (14) which engages with a frame, the gasket is provided with a slit or channel (15) which considerably increases the ability of the gasket to provide a sealing engagement with a thin glazing panel (25) or a thick glazing panel, such as a double glazed panel, the slit or channel (15) enabling a considerable elastic deformation of the glazing wedge to enable it to deform adequately to cope with a thick glazing panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178684-A (GB)
Title: A component assembly system
Inventor: BOYLAN ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: B23K11/00
Filed: 1986-07-25
Abstract: A method of joining detail elements on to the base elements, for example welding nuts (detail elements) 32, 34 etc on to metal brackets (base elements) 30 etc for use in the automobile industry. The method is automatic and includes loading the base elements on to a platen which is codified to identify the base elements and the detail elements eg by positioning pegs 25 in holes 23; moving the platen to an identification station where the code is read to identify the type of platen and automatically controlling detail element placement means and joining means to position and secure the detail elements on to the base elements. The invention also comprises apparatus for carrying out the above described method and a projection welding method utilising a conductor of higher electrical conductivity than the base element engaging the opposite side of the base element to that engaged by the electrodes, to deflect the electrical flux path from the side of the base element on which the detail element is located. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180635-A (GB)
Title: Fluid injector for burner
Inventor: HELYER LAURIE EDWARD
IPC: F23D11/28
Filed: 1986-09-12
Abstract: A fluid injector has a discharge passage 3A which can be closed by way of a tip valve 7. The valve is displaced into its open position by the pressure of fluid to be discharged (the fluid, e.g. fuel oil, entering port 16 and acting on a piston 9) and is displaced into its closed position by a spring 20 (Figure 3) acting on a tube 5. To open the injector, the pressure applied by the spring is overcome by the pressure of air injected into port 18, allowing the fluid to displace the tip valve. The reverse arrangement also applies. A flow of fluid may pass via tube 5 to an exhaust port 17 even when the valve is open. A solenoid may replace the spring, and a separate supply of air or steam may be used for atomising the fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192795-A (GB)
Title: Golf club iron head
Inventor: BOONE DAVID D
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1986-09-17
Abstract: A golf club iron head utilizes a composite structure of two different weight densities to transfer weight from the hose (14) and heel (16) to the ball-impact region (22) of the head. The head comprises a lightweight composite material e.g. epoxy impregnated graphite in the outlying structure portions (14), (16), (20) and a metallic insert (23) to form the majority of the face (22), the sole (18) and a backweight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184449-A (GB)
Title: Hair rinse conditioners with superior dry hair feel and high hair lustre
Inventor: MARSCHNER FRANK W
IPC: A61K8/40
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: A stable hair rinse conditioning composition to provide superior dry feel and high lustre properties, comprises a polyvinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer, at least one hydrophilic cationic quaternary ammonium compound, and a water-soluble nonionic cellulose polymer, such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxymethylpropyl cellulose, in an aqueous vehicle.
Patent GB-2202098-A (GB)
Title: Cycle lighting system
Inventor: FIRN DR RICHARD DAVID
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 1986-12-24
Abstract: A detachable front lighting unit 1 connects via a standard AC mains connector 2,5 to a bracket 3 securely attached to the cycle 4 and provides battery power both to its integral lamp and, via electrical connections to the mounting bracket 3, to wires 7 leading to a rear lamp 6. The connector part 2 on the unit 1 may be plugged into an A.C. mains socket for recharging the battery via a charging circuit in the unit 1. The rear unit 6 may comprise red LED's 10 and lenses 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200183-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated metal scaffolding
Inventor: OWENS ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: E04G7/30
Filed: 1987-01-23
Abstract: Diagonal bracing for a scaffolding system comprises a pair of hinged components (12,18) forming end fittings of a diagonal bracing member and a horizontal member respectively. Said components hook onto a horizontal frame member (24) of the scaffolding and, when hinged to position the members in their operative angular relationship the components embrace the periphery of the frame member so that they cannot be removed therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189504-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for gasification
Inventor: HERFORTH DR KLAUS
IPC: C21C5/56
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: In a gasification process low-grade and high-grade fuels are fed respectively into two reactor chambers 4,5, the gas compartments of which are separate and the baths of molten metal of which are in communication with one another via passageways 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197793-A (GB)
Title: Ambient air resuscitator
Inventor: CHAKRABARTI MIHIR KUMAR
IPC: F04B45/02
Filed: 1987-10-07
Abstract: An ambient air resuscitator includes a housing 10 having an air inlet 32 and an air outlet 14 connected by an intake tube 36. A first variable volume air chamber 42 communicates with the air intake tube 36 and also connects via a junction plate 46 with a second air chamber 48. The position of the junction plate 46 relative to the intake tube 36 is determined by a stop shaft 56 thus defining a combined volume for the two air chambers 42, 48. An electric motor supplied by a battery 68 rotates a shaft 64 carrying eccentric cam 62 disposed so as to expand and compress the air chambers 42, 48 thus drawing air in through the air inlet 32 and expelling it through the outlet into a flexible hose 16 and thence to a patient. The quantity of air supplied to the patient by one expansion/compression cycle is determined by the combined volume of the first and second air chambers 42, 48 and can be altered according to the patient's requirement by moving the stop shaft 56 along a track 58. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198511-A (GB)
Title: Supporting drawers in a refrigerating appliance
Inventor: SANTAROSSA ANGELO MARIO
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 1987-10-12
Abstract: A refrigerating appliance, in particular of domestic type having vertically hinged doors and inside door panels projecting into the interior of the refrigerating compartments, has a support shelf (14) comprising pairs (19, 20; 21, 22) of lower guides for removably supporting two or more drawers (15, 16) in side-by-side relationship, at least the pair of guides (21, 22) of the drawer (16) adjacent to the hinged side of the door (11) and the adjacent guide (20) of the drawer (15) in lateral relationship having their rearward ends pivotally connected to the shelf (14) by means of pivots (23) and the front ends of said guides (20, 21, 22) each being provided with a pin (23) and slot (26) connection in which the pin (23) is fixed to a slider (24) slidable in a transverse rail (25) which is also fixed to the underneath surface of the shelf (14). Alternatively the guides 20, 21 may be integral. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201335-A (GB)
Title: Luggage cases
Inventor: JENKS KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 1987-12-16
Abstract: A luggage case is provided with one or more flexible handles 22, 23 which can be adjusted to a length most convenient for the user to enable him to tow the case along the ground on four castor wheels 31 and to lift the case if necessary. Each handle may have an adjustable attachment 26 to the case, or its own length may be adjustable. The case may be a rigid, collapsible or holdall construction. The soft sided constructions are provided with wire frame stiffeners 6, 8, 9, 17 releasable corner stiffeners and a releasable back stiffener, and an external pouch (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203784-A (GB)
Title: Two-way opening window
Inventor: SMEETS SIMON CASPAR FRANCISCUS
IPC: E05B65/06
Filed: 1988-02-18
Abstract: A window arrangement has two hinged frames 4 and 6 within a relatively fixed lining 2. The frame 4 is hinged on the inner side of lining 2 on one side, while the frame 6 is directly hinged on the same side of the frame 4. By turning a handle 8 of a lock 7 90 degrees counterclockwise, only the frames 4 and 6 are coupled together and can be opened as an entity towards the inside eg for cleaning. Turning the handle 8 90 degrees clockwise maintains the lining 2 and the frame 4 locked together while releasing the frame 6 so that it can be opened outwards eg for ventilation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201896-A (GB)
Title: Cribbage boards
Inventor: BLAIS DANIEL VICTOR
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: A cribbage board 2 includes, in each of a plurality of rows 4 of aligned, peg-receiving sockets 6, bonus 12 and penalty 14 locations requiring a player whose peg lands on such a location to peg respectively forwards or backwards a predetermined number of sockets, preferably five or nine. The sockets at the bonus and penalty locations may be omitted; alternatively, certain sockets may be designated as corresponding to such locations. The board has one hundred and twenty-one sockets in each of three rows between a start and a finish, a skunk line being situated between the ninetieth and ninety-first sockets in each row. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215299-A (GB)
Title: Loading refuse vehicles
Inventor: GREEN PETER
IPC: B65F3/20
Filed: 1988-03-05
Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle has a hopper (15) with an arcuate floor (23). A packer (18) is arranged to swing relative to the hopper about an axis (19) to sweep refuse across the floor (23) into a storage space of a body (12) of the vehicle. The packer returns along the same path and has a platform (28) which penetrates between further refuse in a hopper and the floor (23) to raise that further refuse from the floor and allow the packer to pass beneath the further refuse, which eventually slides down in front of the packer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216326-A (GB)
Title: Wind chime mobile
Inventor: OLDS RICHARD
IPC: A63H33/40
Filed: 1988-03-15
Abstract: A wind chime mobile comprises a set of wind chimes (1) suspended from the base (2) of an articulated figure (3). The clapper (5) and its attached sail (6) are connected to the articulated parts (4) of the figure in such a way that movements of the sail, induced manually, by air currents or otherwise, will be communicated both to the clapper, sounding the chimes, and to the articulated parts (4), animating the figure. The figure is easily dismounted from the base for packaging. Some parts of the mobile may be spring mounted as is the head (12) in the specific example illustrated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205052-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic sprayer
Inventor: MCKIRDY ALAN ARCHIBALD
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1988-05-18
Abstract: An electrostatic sprayer, which may be trailer-mounted for crop spraying, comprises two spray heads (13) incorporating nozzles (23), and electrodes placed on either side of each nozzle and completely embedded in an electrically insulating material whereby no part of the electrode is exposed. The insulating material is a polyester resin of high dielectric constant, and in particular a tetrahydropthalic anhydride based polyester resin, with an additive in the form of tri ( beta -chloroethyl) phosphate to increase the dielectric properties of the resin. The electrodes (17) of each head are of petal-shape and are connected to a bus-bar 18. The insulating coating covers the electrodes, bus-bars and connections (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205226-A (GB)
Title: Shelf insert
Inventor: BALDENECKER JURGEN
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 1988-05-23
Abstract: A shelf insert for displaying articles for sale including a baseplate (24) providing a standing surface (10) and on the front edge of which, facing the onlooker, graphic information (11) can be mounted. Retaining grooves (23) are provided, running parallel to the front edge, in which lateral bars (25) extending perpendicularly to the front edge and the standing surface can be fixed by means of retaining members (21/22). Product information such as a lock of hair (16), may be provided on holders (15) which fit into the front groove of the base plate (24) and engage the front edge of the lateral bar (25) by retaining fins (17). The back of the shelf may be closed off by a wall which is optionally integral with the base plate (24). Means are provided for increasing or decreasing the shelf area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219679-A (GB)
Title: Detector for use in connection with a nappy
Inventor: TSUI YU-WING
IPC: G08B21/20
Filed: 1988-06-13
Abstract: The detector comprises a sensor 16 adapted in use for location in or on the nappy, an indicator 17, and a driver circuit 19 for the indicator. The indicator is energised to provide a warning signal in response to the sensor detecting when the nappy gets wet. The sensor and indicator may be provided in separate units connected together by a radio link. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220268-A (GB)
Title: Transducer system for measuring movement
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS BEVAN
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1988-06-30
Abstract: A probe (2) incorporating a magnetically operated reed switch is pulled along a path defined by a borehole by a flexible cable (1) having a helical wire exterior. The probe passes fixed magnets (6) each of which causes a signal to be given by the probe to a data logger (4) which also receives signals from a drive (5) for the cable (1) which are indicative of the distance travelled by the probe (2). Information from the data logger can be assessed to determine movement of strata in in the region of the hole being logged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213039-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for grain treatment
Inventor: WILSDON JOHN PATRICK FARROW
IPC: B03B4/02
Filed: 1988-11-28
Abstract: A method for increasing the Hagberg number of wheat etc. comprises subjecting the grain to separation on the basis of specific gravity, e.g. by means of a reciprocating gravity table separator. The separator may be mounted on a mobile chassis fitted with jackable support legs. The degree of separation and/or quality of the grain can be estimated by flotation in a fluid of calibrated specific gravity.
Patent GB-2227290-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a branch to a pipe
Inventor: WEEKS DENIS STEPHEN
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 1989-01-12
Abstract: A method for connecting a branch pipe 23 or connector to a pipe 1 comprises forming a first aperture in the outer casing of the pipe 1 without damaging a lining 2 so as to provide a reservoir 16, filling the reservoir 16 so formed with a liquid resin, forcing the lining 2 inwardly with a screw wedge 18-20 to provide between the lining 2 and the pipe 1 a clearance (21, Fig 4) into which the liquid resin 22 is drawn, releasing the force to allow the lining 2 to return to its original position, allowing the resin 22 to cure, forming a second aperture in the pipe 1 contiguous with the first aperture, forming an opening in the lining 2 in line with the second aperture and securing the end portion of the branch pipe 23 or of the pipe connector to the wall surrounding the second aperture. The pipe 1 may be live. The cured resin 22 prevents tracking arising from an incomplete bond between the lining 2 and the pipe 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234731-A (GB)
Title: Demountable skip for food wastes
Inventor: MCCANN ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B65D90/14
Filed: 1989-03-07
Abstract: A skip which is totally enclosed and can only be accessed by means of sliding and hinged doors is demountable so that its chassis can be wheeled away and used for other purposes whilst the skip is in static use at a kitchen or hotel site. The skip when attached to the chassis can be hydraulically elevated at one end by means of the chassis' power pack and hydraulic ram and when off the chassis it can be safely parked in the horizontal position by means of four adjustable feet. A reservoir of deodourants and insecticides is provided on the side of the skip so that the enclosed volume can be spray disinfected and re-odourised at any time whilst in use at a site. Also for hygienic purposes the skip is provided with a perforated floor which surmounts a drainable sump for holding and chemical treatment of waste leechate,
Patent GB-2217111-A (GB)
Title: A transducer
Inventor: DE GIOVANNI ARTURO
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 1989-03-21
Abstract: A transducer (1) comprises a cup-shape body (4) of plastics material containing means (5) for detecting a physical quantity e.g. temperature, and a cap (6) provided with electrical connectors (7) connected to contacts (32) operable by the detection means (5). The connection between the cup-shape body (4) and the cap (6) is formed by a layer (8) of connecting material e.g. polyamide resin interposed between facing surfaces thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216525-A (GB)
Title: Azetidinone intermediates for carbapenem synthesis
Inventor: SHOICHIRO UYEO
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1989-03-22
Abstract: A novel intermediate for synthesizing 1 beta -alkyl-1-carbapenem, i.e., 4 beta -(1 beta -alkyl-2-carboxyprop-2-enyl)azetidin-2-one ( II ), is prepared stereoselectively by treating 4-(leaving group substituted)azetidin-2-one ( I ) with trans-2-(leaving group substituted)methyl-3-alkylacrylic acid ( III ) and a reducing metal. <CHEM>  wherein, R<1> is hydrogen, alkyl, or substituted alkyl;  R<2> is optionally substituted alkyl;  R<3> is hydrogen or a carboxy-protecting group; and R<4> and R<5> each is a leaving group.
Patent GB-2216880-A (GB)
Title: Tray assembly
Inventor: VAN BILDERBEEK BERNARD HERMAN
IPC: B42F7/10
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: A tray assembly comprises trays 2, preferably hinged together, which may be used for desk-top paperwork in the normal way but which converts to a briefcase for transporting papers away from the office on closing one tray 2 over the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221024-A (GB)
Title: Snow making equipment
Inventor: CLULOW MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: F25C3/04
Filed: 1989-06-20
Abstract: Apparatus and a method are provided whereby snow is made in an indoor environment over extended periods. Within the indoor environment temperature and humidity conditions are set up to enable snow to be produced by a spray of water from a system including a tank 38 and pump 39. Such conditions may be maintained for an extended time by the use of thermal storage means in the surface to which the snow is applied. The thermal storage means is cooled to a low temperature by coolant in turn cooled by refrigeration apparatus which includes an evaporator unit 26 and condenser unit 27. The thermal storage means uses a mass of relatively high conductivity material through which the coolant is circulated and the coolant is used to cool and dry air to be discharged into the indoor environment. An auxiliary refrigeration apparatus may be provided for cooling the water for the spray and the air (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221380-A (GB)
Title: Garment
Inventor: NICKSON ERROL
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 1989-08-02
Abstract: A garment particularly for emergency or rescue service personnel includes a storage pocket or pouch which comprises a surface for holding items of equipment within the pocket or pouch as by elastic strips 19, 20, and means for exposing said surface so that equipment held thereby is rendered accessible for use. Preferably the pocket or pouch has a front flap which is hingeably connected to the exterior of the garment along the lower edge and is releasable about the remainder of its periphery by zip fasteners 18 whereby it folds down in use, preferably no further than the wearer's knees, to expose the equipment carried therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223557-A (GB)
Title: Protective arrangement for machine
Inventor: ABRAMOWSKY HEINZ
IPC: G01V8/20
Filed: 1989-09-29
Abstract: A protective arrangement for a longitudinally extendible machine component, such as the measuring arm 4 of a coordinate measuring apparatus, comprises a bellows 7 which at least partially surrounds the machine component and has a plurality of structural parts at least one of which is deflectable relative to the longitudinal axis of the machine component in response to a contact of the bellows with an object or person. Each of the structural parts has a cutout 19 formed therein and the parts are disposed in the bellows so as to cause the cutouts to be mutually aligned in the undeflected condition of the bellows 7. A light barrier directs a light beam through the cutouts which becomes at least partially shaded in response to a deflection of the one structural part. The light barrier generates a signal in response to the shading and this signal is supplied to a protective circuit in the control unit of the machine which can, for example, initiate an emergency stoppage of the machine component thereby preventing damage. 
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Patent GB-2244109-A (GB)
Title: Pipe fitting for launching a camera
Inventor: MEARNS IAN HETHERINGTON
IPC: F16L55/48
Filed: 1990-05-18
Abstract: The fitting (10) is used for launching a camera (48) into a gas pipe (30). It comprises a conduit (14) split longitudinally to receive the pipe and a branch (16) to which a drilling machine can be attached. Two inclined limbs (18, 20) each have a ball valve (24, 26). An outer tube (40) can be connected to one limb (20) and has seals (42) through which an inner tube (44) can be pushed against the gas pressure. The inner tube contains the camera (48) attached to a GRP rod (46). Once the inner tube is positioned the valve (26) can be opened and the inner tube pushed through the valve (26) and through the hole (32 Fig 1) drilled by the machine. Then the camera (48) is advanced into the gas pipe (30) by pushing the red (46). For small pipes (e.g. 4-inch), two overlapping holes are drilled by the machine having two eccentric mounting positions on the branch (16) 180 degrees apart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244972-A (GB)
Title: Container with pivotally mounted handle
Inventor: BLANKS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: B65D25/32
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: A container assembly comprises a plastics moulded container 3 and a plastics handle pivotally mounted on an upstanding side wall 5. The side wall 5 has external upstanding channels 11 on opposite sides of the container. Each channel is of T-section and provided with an upper stop 18 and a lower stop 16. Carried at the ends of legs 9 of the handle are spigots 10 with enlarged heads 20 which are accommodated and retained in the respective channels. The heads 20 may have mutually perpendicular broader and narrower dimensions (X, Y Figure 2), the narrower dimension facilitating snap fitting the head into the channel. The broad dimension of the head 20 is presented to the upper stop 18 when the handle is in its carrying position. Alternatively, the handle spigots 10 can be located in the channels 11 through openings in the lower ends thereof and displaced upwardly through the channels to snap engage over the lower stops 16. The container is preferably rectangular in cross section and the handle may flex so that in its stored position it allows containers to be stored in side-by-side abutting relationship. The upper stop may be a restriction at the top of the channel or an end closure of the channel. The handle may be initially fitted in a retracted upstanding position with its spigots beneath the lower stops 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236673-A (GB)
Title: A powder compact
Inventor: FAVRE BERNARD
IPC: A45D33/00
Filed: 1990-10-08
Abstract: A powder compact comprises a powder-receiving base 1 and a cover 2 which may have a mirror 2a. A receptacle 7 containing the powder 21 in solid compacted form is disposed in the base with the interposition of resilient means biassing the receptacle towards the cover. A scraper 17, 18, 19 is so disposed above the compacted powder as to be movable relative to the powder whilst in contact therewith and thus produce free powder. The powder compact is very thin yet enables free powder to be produced. <IMAGE>