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Patent GB-2096327-A (GB)
Title: Testing tachographs
IPC: G01D18/00
Filed: 1982-04-05
Abstract: All the functions of a tachograph (1), including the pulse leads (3) between the tachograph (1) and sensors, (6, 7) can be tested by means of a portable device (10) which simulates the main functions oft e tachograph. The main functions comprising the velocity and engine speed readings are tested statically and dynamically by inputting corresponding pulse trains, and the reading of the distance travelled is checked by pulse counting. The pulse trains fed in are simultaneously recorded on a test chart. The pulse leads (3) are tested for continuity and short circuit by applying a test voltage. For the purpose of performing the test, the portable device (10) is connected into the pulse leads (3) between the tachograph (1) and sensors (6, 7) by means of plug connectors and adaptors (8, 9, 11-16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100602-A (GB)
Title: Device for delivering biologically active substances to the digestive tract
Inventor: LUCAS JOSHUA MICHAEL STUART
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 1982-05-17
Abstract: A device for delivering an active substance to the rumen or reticulum of ruminants comprises a cylindrical body portion (1), having circular flanges (2) of rounded periphery, loaded with an active substance (3). The specific gravity of the loaded device should be at least 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106651-A (GB)
Title: Displacement indication device
Inventor: BOOKMAN KALMAN
IPC: G01B7/02
Filed: 1982-06-30
Abstract: The displacement of a reciprocably displaceable rod (5) of a first material 6 extending through a first end 3 of a cylinder 2 is measured by providing the rod 5 with a longitudinally extending portion of a second, different, material 7 having a thickness which varies in known manner along the rod length. A thickness sensor means 9 disposed adjacent said portion 7 of said rod 5 and externally of the cylinder 2, produces a first signal corresponding to the local thickness of the portion 7, a signal processing means 11 converting said first signal to a second signal for driving a signal display means 12 indicating positional displacement of said rod. The first material is preferably steel and the second material chrome plate, although either materials may comprise a plastics material eg PTFE. The sensor 9 may measure magnetic, capacitive or ultrasonic variations. Both the rod and portion 7 may be tapered to provide a perfect cylinder, or the portion 7 may comprise a tapered insert in the rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to security locks
Inventor: PERRYMAN RALPH
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1982-07-14
Abstract: A lock comprises a housing and a core which can be removed from the housing by a forward pull on the operating key in intermediate positions between the locked and unlocked positions thereof. The core is provided with a series of spring loaded, key-engaging detainers (9) which are received within slots (11) to define the locked and unlocked positions and to permit withdrawal of the operating key in those positions. In intermediate positions therebetween, a pull on the operating key is transferred to the lock core which is held in the housing by a round section circlip received within a groove (6). A firm pull on the operating key will dislodge the circlip from the groove (6) and permit removal of the core from the housing. The core can similarly be relocated by a backwards push to re-engage the circlip in the groove (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103555-A (GB)
Title: Omnidirectional motorized wheelchair
Inventor: NODA TAKEO
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 1982-07-30
Abstract: An omnidirectional motorized wheelchair having front wheels (2) consisting of a pair of free castor wheels, and rear wheels (4) consisting of wheels driven by electric motors (M2, M1) independently of each other. This wheelchair can be moved forward and backward, turned to right and left, and turned in a fixed position. The motor-operated wheels (4) are moved pivotally in the opposite directions by a motor- operated steering unit to set these wheels to face in the lateral direction with respect to the rider. Thus, the wheelchair can be moved in the lateral direction with the rider facing forward, and it can also be turned while it is moved in the lateral direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-822284-A (GB)
Abstract: 822,284. Sparking plugs. REGIE NATIONALE DES USINES RENAULT. Jan. 8, 1957 [Jan. 12, 1956], No. 746/57. Class 7(4) [Also in Group XXXVI] In an insert for a sparking plug of the condenser disharge type, the two electrodes consist of a pair of axially spaced, coaxial hollow metal cylinders or prisms of the same inner diameter or dimensions, the distance between the electrodes being maintained constant by an insulator filling without clearance the inner space of the electrodes, and the adjacent ends of the electrodes which form the spark gap are so bevelled that this gap is splayed outwards. In Fig. 1 the insulator 4 may consist for example of borosilicate glass and it may be incorporated in the insert by using the method disclosed in Specification 822,283. The insulator may also consist of a material e.g. a sintered glass and mica mixture such as the product sold under the name "Micaver" which is moulded and possibly machined before being incorporated in the insert. The electrodes may be positioned in a hollow cylinder 6 of steel with three detachable mica segments 7 between them and the assembly completed by an upper cylinder 8 and a core 9 of refractory steel or graphite. The electrodes are filled with glass powder for example of borosilicate glass and the assembly heated to about 1470‹F. whereafter the glass is compacted by exerting pressure by means of the piston 9. The embodiment of Fig. 4 is made by coating the lateral surface of a cylindrical insulator (formed of a sintered mixture of glass and mica) with powdered glass or lead silicoborate or one of these powders in suspension in a liquid to form a paste and subjecting the assembly of the insulator and the electrodes to a curing step. The electrodes are preferably of tungsten.
Patent GB-2110714-A (GB)
Title: Fuel/oil dispersions
Inventor: GRINT ALAN
IPC: C10L1/32
Filed: 1982-09-13
Abstract: A dispersion of a friable solid fuel, eg, coal, in fuel oil is prepared by grinding 15 to 55% by weight of solid fuel particles in the fuel oil, air being excluded during the grinding operation. A surfactant and water are added before or during grinding. This enhances the stability of the dispersion. The dispersion is suitable for use as a liquid fuel for industrial burners.
Patent GB-2108239-A (GB)
Title: Torsionally resilient hydraulically damped coupling
Inventor: HAMAEKERS ARNO
IPC: F16F13/08
Filed: 1982-10-25
Abstract: Two flanges (1, 2) secured to shafts are provided with drivers which are embraced by a rubber element (8) present between the flanges, the element for its part having chambers (12) between the drivers filled with damping fluid. The chambers (12) present respectively on opposite sides of a driver are connected together through a throttle opening (7). In order to retain accurately defined chamber relationships and as large as possible a specific displacement volume, which determines the damping, whilst retaining simple manufacture and assembly, the rubber element (8) has on its end faces mutually offset axially extending blind holes (11) for receiving the drivers and sheet metal discs (16, 17) bonded to it to form a unit, by means of which discs the rubber element (8) is connected and sealed to the flanges (1, 2). The chambers (12) extend both through the element (8) and also through the discs (16, 17) and are closed off by the flanges (1, 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110358-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for discharging pressurised containers
Inventor: RILETT JOHN WALTER
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1982-10-28
Abstract: Apparatus for discharging a pressurised container (61) in which a hollow body (10) has internal bore means (20, 25) and in which closure opening means, e.g. a hollow pin (53) is mounted on piston means (15) slidably located in part of the bore means, e.g. in a piston cylinder (25); there being a passage (150) which extends from the pin to the opposite side of the piston means so that the initial release of gas passes through the piston means and drives the piston means towards the container to sealingly clamp sealing abutment means (54) against the end of the container around the pierced closure (64) of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110555-A (GB)
Title: Filter assembly
Inventor: LITZENBURGER DR WOLFGANG
IPC: B01D29/07
Filed: 1982-11-02
Abstract: A filter assembly has a cylindrical support body (1) with a pleated or plain filter sleeve (5) surrounding the body. At least one clamping ring (9 10) tightly fastens the filter sleeve (5) on the support body (1). The clamping ring (9, 10) is closed and deformable. After its deformation, the clamping ring (9, 10) tightly presses the filter sleeve (5) against the support body (1) and is removable for replacement of the filter sleeve (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112067-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal fuel pumps
Inventor: LEWIS GEOFFREY ARTHUR
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 1982-11-08
Abstract: A device for degrading and pumping anti-misting kerosene, comprises a rotor having a centrifugal pump portion provided with blades 19 and a cylindrical portion provided with grooves 22. Grooves 23 are also provided in the bore 11 of the housing 10 so that the fuel is sheared due to the relative movement of the grooves when the pump is operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130257-A (GB)
Title: Bodkins
Inventor: LADBURY ANN
IPC: B25B9/02
Filed: 1982-11-16
Abstract: Bodkins for use by dressmakers and tailors comprising an elongate tapered part 1 for casing penetration, thread picking and fabric shaping and a tweezer-like part 2 for gripping articles to be "threaded through" and pulling-out unwanted threads. The tapered part and tweezer-like part preferably comprise a plastics material and metal respectively, and may be permanently or temporarily secured together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132892-A (GB)
Title: Device for stimulating growth and regeneration of hair
Inventor: MASAKI KAZUMI
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 1983-01-10
Abstract: An iontophoretic device for stimulating growth and regeneration of hair, comprising means 5 for applying to the scalp a unipolar, low-frequency (0.5- 2Hz) square wave pulse superposed with a diphasic action potential wave (pulse width 1.6-5m.sec.; pulse period 33-50 m.sec.) to introduce medicament into the scalp. The medicaments preferred to the invention are certain photosensitizing compounds having a common amino vinyl structure, such as 2,2'[3'-[2(3-heptyl-4-methyl-2-thiazolin- 2-ylidene)ethylidene]propenylene] bis[3-heptyl-4-methyl thiazolinium iodide], 2-[2-(3-heptyl-4-methyl-2- thiazolinium-2-ylidene)methine]1-3- heptyl-4-methyl thiazolinium iodide, 6- [2-[(5-bromo-2-pyridyl)amino]vinyl]-1- ethyl-2-picolinium iodide, and 2-(2- anilinovinyl)-3,4-dimethyloxazolinium iodide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114616-A (GB)
Title: Hair treatment process and composition
Inventor: WOLFRAM LESZEK J
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: A process for waving or straightening hair that leaves the hair in conditioned form which comprises treating the hair with a novel hair waving composition containing a reducing agent and certain cationic polymers followed by treating said hair with a "neutralizing" composition containing an oxidizing agent and an anionic or amphoteric detergent.
Patent GB-2135226-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet wrench
Inventor: HUGHES JACK
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 1983-02-16
Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench comprises a driving member 10 including a lever handle 11 and a relatively rotatable driven member 15 located through a ring portion 12 of member 11 and having a square drive dog 16. Selective ratcheting action in either direction is provided by a pair of pawls 20, 21 located in parallel slots in a body of member 15 and resiliently urged into engagement with internal ratchet teeth 13 of ring portion 12, one or other of said pawls being drawn out of said engagement by means of an annular change-over member 18 located on a stub 17 of member 15 and connected to the pawls by respective links 24, 25. Change-over member 18 is held at one or other position appropriate to the selected direction of drive by a spring loaded ball detent 30 located in the driven member and co-acting with recesses 31 in a radial face of the change-over member, this locating means acting independently of the resilient loading of pawls 20, 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117067-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizer device
Inventor: GRIESSER WALTER
IPC: F16D23/06
Filed: 1983-03-11
Abstract: Synchronizing/baulking rings (12, 22) in a change-speed gear are coupled with angular lost-motion to shift sleeve carrier (4) via lugs (15, 25) cooperable with spring buffers (6, 7) located at the sides of recesses (41, 410) in the carrier. The buffers may be dished spring washers (62, 64) or H- section members with resilient pads. As a result of the buffers the disadvantageous effects of rotary vibrations are opposed in the case of non-initiated as well as initiated synchronizer processes, whilst hard shocks and therefore damage are avoided and rotary vibrations absorbed, and premature unlocking as a result of hard shocks originating from rotary vibrations is also prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141982-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security device
Inventor: OWEN JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1983-06-25
Abstract: A security device for immobilising a control lever, such as a gear lever, of a vehicle wherein the control lever is in two parts 14, 15 hinged together by a hinge 16 allowing hinging at least in the direction of normal control movements, the lever including a locking member in the form of a sleeve 17 slideable between a position covering the hinge 16 to render it inoperable and a further position allowing hinging, the lever being lockable by a padlock 19 in the hinged down position, to prevent lever operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127980-A (GB)
Title: Measuring contents of containers
Inventor: CAIRNES WILLIAM
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 1983-06-29
Abstract: A portable weighing device receives the bottom edge or rim of a container to be weighed on a load bar (3) fitted with strain gauges. Using a full container and an empty container, an electronic control unit can be calibrated to read the contents of similar containers in appropriate units. The control unit can store information from different types of container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143496-A (GB)
Title: Container closure lid including drinking spout means
Inventor: COMBS MARVIN
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 1983-07-18
Abstract: A closure lid for beverage containers and the like includes a raised boss portion 25 which comprises a score-defined removable portion, and a flexible spout member 30 arranged with a base portion 31 secured within the boss portion and a folded over resilient drinking spout portion disposed beneath score-defined removable portion. Upon tearing back of the removable portion the boss, the drinking spout portion 32 springs upwardly and outwardly to a substantially normal orientation relative to the remainder of the closure lid thus permitting the contents of the container to be withdrawn by the user through this drinking spout. The spout member is moulded in one piece from latex. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143521-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing decabromodiphenylether
Inventor: KUBO MASASHIGE
IPC: C07C41/42
Filed: 1983-07-21
Abstract: The flame retarder decabromodiphenylether is prepared by brominating diphenylether in a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, followed by separation from the reaction medium and purification of the decabromodiphenylether, in which process:   (A) the reaction liquid slurry containing decabromodiphenylether is introduced into hot water and then mixture is stream distilled to remove the halogenated hydrocarbon solvent; and (B) the decabromodiphenylether is pulverized to a powder of mean particle diameter not larger than 10 mu . r
Patent GB-2131568-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal cell
Inventor: JOHNSON PHILIP A
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 1983-11-11
Abstract: After filling a cell 40 with liquid crystal a portion of the liquid crystal is withdrawn, thereby creating a pressure differential between the ambient atmosphere and the interior of the cell. This provides a uniform loading force which seats a one plate 44 against spacers 42 on a second plate 41. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142834-A (GB)
Title: Playground roundabout with speed restricting means
Inventor: COVE ERIC BENJAMIN
IPC: F16D55/228
Filed: 1984-07-10
Abstract: A children's roundabout comprises a rotating platform connected to a flange (1) coupled with a vertical axle (2) rotatably mounted by a bearing assembly (3) supported on a base (6) of a pit (4) below ground level (5). The axle (2) carries a support plate (7) pivotally mounting two cranks (8), one end of each crank carrying a weight (10) and the other end adjacent the pivot (9) being connected with a lever (11) coupled through a pivot (12) to a push rod (13) which is pivotably attached to a collar (14) slidably mounted around the axle. The rods (13) are guided by a block (13a) and the upper end of the axle is supported by a further bearing assembly (1a). The collar (14) has a surface (15) contacting a yoke (16) which has a lateral brake lever arm (18) mounted in a pivot block (19). Beneath arm (18) is a sealed hydraulic bellows (20) connected by a fluid outlet line with further bellows units (23) acting on brake pads (25) on each side of a brake disc (26) secured to axle (2). Piston and cylinder units may be used instead of the bellows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145085-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal 2-and/or 6-fluoromethyl-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid esters
Inventor: LEE LEN FANG
IPC: C07D409/04
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: The invention herein pertains to 2 to 6 fluorinated methyl-dihydropyridine-3, 5-dicarboxylic acid esters which may be substituted in the 4 position and to herbicidal compositions and methods utilizing said compounds.
Patent GB-2152011-A (GB)
Title: Post-mix beverage dispenser with cooled water and syrup
Inventor: FISCHER WOLFGANG
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1984-11-16
Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser apparatus includes a syrup compartment SC in which a plurality of inverted flavor concentrate containers 24 are plugged into sockets 34 associated with selectively actuatable dispensing nozzles 20. The containers are also supported by snapping the sidewalls thereof into comformedly shaped cooling fins 28. The fins and containers are properly dimensioned so that a snap-fit results therebetween. The cooling fins are directly attached to a thermally conductive plate 26 which is in direct thermal contact with a water reservoir WR. Water within the reservoir is chilled by a suitable 29 refrigeration device disposed therein. A carbonator tank CT is also disposed within the water reservoir. As shown, the apparatus is in modular form for ease of assembly and subsequent maintenance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169728-A (GB)
Title: A meter reading system for electricity, gas or water
Inventor: BOWYER MARY
IPC: G06M3/06
Filed: 1985-01-11
Abstract: A meter reading system (2) for electricity, gas or water, which meter reading system (2) comprises supply station means (4) for supplying electricity, gas or water to a plurality of consumers, output monitoring means (10) for monitoring the output of the electricity, gas or water to individual consumers, and cost charging means (14) for providing a charge for each consumer consequent upon the monitored output to each consumer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157559-A (GB)
Title: Seat pads
Inventor: MINEGISHI TAKESHI
IPC: A47C7/18
Filed: 1985-04-16
Abstract: In the manufacture of seat pads by the foaming of urethanes, moulds in which the foaming is performed, consist of a mould top (4) and a mould bottom (3). Indented portions corresponding to a seat shape are formed in the mould top (4). Slits (6) into which partitions (5) to divide the mould are inserted, are provided in the mould top (4). Foamed original solutions (10) and (12) for a low hardness foamed material and a high hardness one are respectively poured into an intermediate portion and both side portions of the mould bottom (3) respectively. After dividing the mould at the intermediate portion and the portions on its left and right sides by application of the mould top (4) to the mould bottom (3) and insertion of partitions (5) through slits (6) on left and right sides, both foamed original solutions (10) and (12) are allowed to foam simultaneously. Then the partitions (5) are drawn out. As a result urethane foams having different hardness are integrally formed in the mould, and an integrated moulded product is obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162305-A (GB)
Title: A ventilator
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 1985-06-27
Abstract: The Ventilator 8 comprises a tube 9 which locates in the skin 1 of a cavity wall to ventilate the cavity 15. One end of the tube is covered by an apertured screen 10 which permits the passage of air through the tube into the cavity but which inhibits the ingress of foreign matter into the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181712-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device
Inventor: WILLIAMS G H
IPC: B66C13/08
Filed: 1985-10-17
Abstract: A lifting device, for releasably suspending loads from a crane in such a way as to permit the hook H to be situated vertically above the load L by only a small working clearance. The hook engages a releasable pin 1 located with an assembly of beams 2, beams 4 sliding within the assembly and 32 supporting saddles 7 which engage within a central aperture of the load. The beams 4 can slide into and out from the assembly by rack and pinions to enable the saddles to engage and disengage the load. Relative rotation between a block B and assembly 2 allows the load to be slewed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171892-A (GB)
Title: Safety belt presenter
Inventor: BARKER D J M
IPC: B60R22/03
Filed: 1986-03-03
Abstract: A presenter for a vehicle safety belt 16 is arranged to position part of the stowed belt at a location where it can conveniently be grasped by a potential user. The presenter comprises an arm 30 having a hook formation 36 on one end adapted to engage round the belt 16. The arm 30 is mounted on the vehicle body 24 for limited linear and pivotal movement. Drive means is arranged to effect linear movement of the arm 30 from a stowed position to an intermediate position in which the hook formation 36 engages with the safety belt 16, and then to effect pivotal movement of the arm 30 to a deployed position in which the hook formation 36 holds the belt 16 in an accessible position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189230-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine for beverages
Inventor: PARSONS ALFRED
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing cups comprising a rotatable turret magazine (10) for supporting a plurality of upright columns of cups (14). A pair of part-circular guide surfaces engage the bottom surface of the lowermost cup (14) in each column, the guide surfaces rising uniformly above a horizontal base plate (26) from a region of minimum cup height to a diametrically opposite position of maximum cup height. A fixed, arcuate cam surface (34) is adapted to engage between the rims of the lowermost and next lowermost cups for stripping the lowermost cup from its column. The guide surfaces (20,22) and cam (34) co-operate such that, as the magazine (10) is rotated, the lowermost cup (14) from each column is stripped in turn, lowered to a discharge station (24) and then, if that cup is not required, re-joined to its original column. When a desired cup arrives at the discharge station (24), the rotation of the turret magazine is stopped and that cup is released downwardly to a dispensing station. There is also disclosed a mechanism for the release of selected quantities of a particulate material, such as sugar, to a cup when at said dispensing station. This mechanism comprises a rubber beak valve (40) having a normally closed mouth (50) defined at the junction of a pair of converging, resiliently flexible walls (46), and a plunger (56) which is adapted to be selectively displaceable to engage the beak valve (40) adjacent one end of the mouth (50) and to distort the flexible walls (46) such s to cause the mouth to open and allow the particulate material to flow through.