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Patent GB-2071569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to book coverings
IPC: B42D3/00
Filed: 1979-12-29
Abstract: A protective backing for a book cover, comprising an adhesive-backed film (10) having a backing sheet (20) the film having length and breadth greater than the corresponding dimensions of the cover of the book to which it is to be applied, and having the corners cut away by two non- aligned cuts to define vertices (12, 14, 16, 18) for registering with the corners of the cover (26, 28, 30, 33). The backing sheet is cut through at 24 parallel and close to the edge of the film which is to overlie the spine (34) of the book, to allow the strip of backing sheet between the cut and the adjoining edge to be removed to expose the adhesive backing and allow the exposed strip of film to be applied to the book spine first, to hold the backing film in place while the remainder of the backing is removed to allow the rest of the film to be applied to the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2042620-A (GB)
Title: Mountings of Electric Elements
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 1980-01-08
Abstract: An electric element (10), such as an electric space heating panel or a light fitting, has a mounting device for suspending it from a ceiling or other surface in such a way that the mounting or removal of the element (10) is simple and the element can be accurately positioned but can expand and contact with temperature changes. The device comprises a pair of angle-shaped brackets (1) which are fixed to the surface by screws (1a, 1b), and anchoring members (12a, 12b) which are fixed to the element 10 and engage with the brackets. The anchoring members (12a, 12b) have edges which fit in notches (2, 3) in the brackets (1) and rest on parts of end portions (4, 5) of the brackets. The part of one of the end portions (4 or 5) on which the member (12a or 12b) rests can be bent inwards to allow the member to enter the notch (2 or 3) and is then bent back again to allow the member (12a or 12b) to rest on it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046408-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting and sealing a manually operated shift lever
IPC: F16H59/02
Filed: 1980-03-07
Abstract: In apparatus for supporting and sealing a manually operated shift lever (8) a support (1) is provided on which the lever is mounted for appropriate movement. An annular flexible sealing member (6) has an inner surface in contact with the shift lever and rests on part (5) of the support to be movable relative thereto. The sealing member is secured neither to the part (5) of the support nor to the shift lever (5) but effects a seal between these elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072405-A (GB)
Title: Sound generating device
IPC: G10K9/13
Filed: 1980-03-20
Abstract: A reed 1 is arranged to be vibrated by a solenoid 2, supplied with alternating or pulsed direct current, to produce a sound. The core of the solenoid takes the form of a rod 7 which is screw-threaded into a stirrup 4. One end of the rod projects towards the reed and the other end engages a manually rotatable spindle 11 so that the rod 7 can be screwed into or out of the stirrup 4 thus varying the amount by which the rod 7 projects towards the reed 1. This controls the amplitude of vibration of the reed and hence the volume of the sound so produced. The spindle 11 has a lug 5 which co-operates with stops so as to limit rotation of the spindle to the useful range. The spindle 11 is a push-fit on the rod 7 to allow the range of adjustment to be pre-set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2048263-A (GB)
Title: Preparing p-aminophenol
IPC: B01J23/42
Filed: 1980-04-15
Abstract: A method for preparing p- aminophenol, which comprises hydrogenating nitrobenzene in an acidic aqueous reaction medium in the presence of a catalyst comprising platinum supported on gamma- alumina.
Patent GB-2056076-A (GB)
Title: Measuring internal pressure in pipes
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 1980-06-16
Abstract: In a pick-up device for measuring internal pressure in pipes, in order to avoid the complications presented by bipolar take-off from measuring elements (6, 7) in two housing parts (2, 3), a hinge pin (4') and parts (18, 22, 22') mounted thereon are utilised to conduct the signals from the device. Elements (6,7) arranged in arcuate recesses in each housing half (2, 3) may comprise piezoelectric foils, capacitance foils, or simply an electrically conducting foil (20). The pipe itself may be used as one electrode. The take-off for the outer poles 14 of the measuring elements (6, 7) is through staggered bridge pieces (16, 17) in contact with the hinge pin (4') and the take-off for the inner poles is through the conductive elements (18, 22, 22') mounted on but insulated from the hinge pin (4'). The take-offs lead to blade terminals (18, 19) or a bipolar socket for the amplifier connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2053755-A (GB)
Title: Articles for heat-insulation of moulds
IPC: B22D7/10
Filed: 1980-06-19
Abstract: An article for reducing the rate of heat loss from molten metal in a mould, e.g. for a hot-top for an ingot mould for steel or for a casting mould feeder, comprises a frame (1) and at least one refractory, heat-insulating slab (2) hingedly connected (3) to the frame and arranged for movement from a transport or storage position in which the slab extends generally in the plane of the frame to a use position in which the slab extends out of the frame at an angle to the plane of the frame. The frame may be put on the top of an ingot mould or feeder and the slab or slabs hinged into the cavity to line one or more of the walls. A generally rectangular mould or head-box cavity can be lined using such an article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2057613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hydraulic anti-skid braking systems for vehicles
IPC: B60T8/36
Filed: 1980-08-05
Abstract: An hydraulic anti-skid system incorporates a pump having a piston assembly. The piston assembly comprises at least one pump plunger 16, 17 which is reciprocable in a bore by means of a drive mechanism 20, a signal piston 25, 26 coupled to the pump plunger 16, 17, and a spring 39, 41 for urging the pump plunger 16, 17 out of engagement with the drive mechanism 20. The signal piston 25, 26 has a first area which is exposed to the pressure from a master cylinder 43 or the brake when the brake is applied to urge the signal piston 25, 26 in a direction such that the pump plunger 16, 17 can engage with the drive mechanism 20. A dump valve 8, 9, 10 is normally closed to trap fluid in a stop chamber 59, 61 in order to hold the piston assembly in a retracted position in which the pump plunger 16, 17 is disengaged from the drive mechanism 20, and the dump valve 8, 9, 10 is movable into an open position in response to the skid signal to release fluid from the stop chamber 59, 61 whereafter the pump plunger 16, 17 can engage with the drive mechanism 20. The pump is therefore disabled during all non-skid brake applications and is only operated during relatively short periods in which a skid is being corrected and the brakes are being re-applied for correction of a skid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2062830-A (GB)
Title: Fluid temperature control
IPC: G05D23/275
Filed: 1980-08-26
Abstract: Apparatus, for controlling the temperature of a fluid, e.g. oil for calibrating or testing hydraulic equipment, comprises a heat exchanger (11) through which the fluid will pass to the equipment, and means (16) for sensing the temperature of the fluid and controlling application of heat to, or removal of heat from, fluid in the heat exchanger in dependence upon the temperature sensed. Typically the temperature sensing means (16) controls operation of a refrigerant evaporator (23) or an electrical immersion heater (32), in dependence upon whether the fluid temperature sensed is above or below a desired fluid temperature. The temperature sensing means (16) is an elongate element disposed in a sleeve (15) to form an annular passage (18) through which the fluid will pass to the equipment. The refrigeration circuit which includes evaporator 23 may be reversible, so that heater (32) may be omitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083728-A (GB)
Title: Annealing furnace
IPC: H05B7/16
Filed: 1980-09-04
Abstract: An annealing furnace wherein a material which is to be annealed is placed under a flash discharge lamp (3) which radiates light of a short duration for rapidly heating up the material. The radiation area is selected not to exceed twelve times the light emitting cross- sectional area of the flash discharge lamp (3). The table (4) on which the material is placed may be movable away from and towards the flash discharge lamp (3) for conveying the material into and away from the radiation area, or the material may be placed on a conveyor belt passing through the furnace. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2060471-A (GB)
Title: Cooling Injection Moulding Apparatus
IPC: B29C45/38
Filed: 1978-08-21
Abstract: This invention relates generally to a manner of cooling an injection mold assembly which is designed for molding a centrally apertured part such as a video disc. The mold assembly comprises two halves 14, each including a platen 148 which comprises a plurality of spiral cooling channels. Each channel has more than one spiral turn, and an input and output 422/424, 412/414, 402/404 lying in the mould half 14. A cooling channel 390a is provided adjacent the injection sprue bushing, and channels 440/446 in the mould half. The injection gate and sprue removal mechanism are constructed as defined in the parent application 2,006,666. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061874-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing liquids from containers
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1980-10-20
Abstract: An installation for dispensing liquid from a container 48, comprising a dispensing head 10 fitted to the container and to a source of pressurising gas, the head having a valve member movable between a "dispensing" position in which liquid from the container 48 can flow under pressure of the gas to the dispensing tap 52 and "rinsing" position in which rinsing water can flow from a source 60 through the head 10 to the tap 62, the valve member being movable in dependence upon the operation of a control device 200. To ensure that the dispensing tap 52 is left open when the control device is set to the "rinsing" mode and that the device is automatically reset to "dispensing" when the tap 52 is closed, the control device 200 is adapted to sense the pressure of liquid in the pipe 50 connecting the dispensing head 10 to the dispensing tap 52 and to cause the valve member to move to or remain in the "dispensing" position when the pressure of liquid in the pipe indicates that the dispensing tap is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089022-A (GB)
Title: Rotary driven fluid pumping and heating system
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 1980-11-07
Abstract: The described system utilizes a heat engine which provides shaft power and heat such as a conventional diesel engine 14 in which part of the shaft power drives a pump 11 for fluid to be heated; for example, a cryogenic liquid. The engine heat is used to heat and/or vaporize the cryogenic liquid in a heat exchanger 10. The heat available from the engine for transfer to the liquid to be vaporized is proportional to the power level of the engine. By providing a loading on the engine which is proportional to the flow rate of the cryogenic liquid, a sufficient amount of heat is provided to effect complete vaporization of the liquid, the amount of heat being directly proportional to the flow rate of the liquid. The loading of the engine can be accomplished by a power absorbing hydraulic drive 22 connected to the engine shaft with the hydraulic medium used to drive the cryogenic liquid pump. A rotary hydraulic drive and multisection rotary driven fluid pump 24 is provided to achieve vibration free, smooth operation in simplified, closed loop hydraulic drive circuit. A dual rotary system is also disclosed. The vaporized can be used to displace fluid in oil wells, to purge pipelines or tanks in ships, or for filling gas storage bottles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2065719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to titanium and its alloys
IPC: C23C14/48
Filed: 1980-12-04
Abstract: A process for improving the wear resistance of, and reducing the frictional forces between, bodies made of titanium or its alloys, in which surfaces liable to wear are coated with a layer of a metal such as tin or aluminium which is then bombarded with ions of a light species such as nitrogen, carbon, boron, or neon so as to cause the metal to migrate into the titanium.
Patent GB-2074446-A (GB)
Title: Adenosine derivatives of antiinflammatory and analgesic activity and therapeutic compositions containing them
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 1981-04-22
Abstract: A therapeutic composition of antiinflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity comprises as its active principle, at least one component of the general formula:   <IMAGE>  in which R is a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1-18 C atoms or a phenylalkylene in which the alkylene chain contains 1-6 C atoms; R1 is H, an aliphatic acyl radical containing 1-6 C atoms or an aromatic acyl radical; R2 is H, an aliphatic acyl radical containing 1-6 C atoms, or an aromatic acyl radical, or the radicals R2 together form an isopropylidene chain; and N is 0 or 1, or an acid additive salt of a compound of formula (I) in which R' is hydrogen. Various methods of preparing compounds of formula (I) are disclosed including a method of preparing 5'-deoxy-5'-methylthiodenosine by hydrolysing a concentrated aqueous solution of S-adenosyl-methionine by heating under reflux, neutralising the reaction mixture and cooling it to separate the 5'-deoxy-5'-methylthioadenosine formed.
Patent GB-2077211-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor Assemblies for Mine Workings
IPC: F16D49/00
Filed: 1981-05-26
Abstract: A conveyor assembly for a mine working is driven by a drive motor to which power is applied. The conveyor assembly comprises a retarder device, e.g. a brake shoe 32, associated with the drive motor, which is normally urged into an inoperative condition. However in the event of an interruption in the power applied to the drive motor, the retarder device applies a braking force to a driving shaft 30 to stop the conveyor over a short distance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2078770-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous Latex Adhesive Compositions
IPC: C08F36/04
Filed: 1981-06-23
Abstract: The compositions comprise an emulsion of at least one elastomeric copolymer of   (1) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of 2- halobutadiene-1,3 and 2,3- dihalobutadiene-1,3; and (2) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of  alpha -haloacrylonitrile,  alpha -haloacrylic acid,  alpha -haloacrylic ester,  alpha -halovinyl ketone,  alpha -halovinyl acetate, vinyl halide and vinylidene halide (the halogen in monomers 1 and 2 being Cl, Br or F); said emulsion having optionally suspended therein at least one aromatic poly-C-nitroso compound. The emulsions are useful for bonding natural and synthetic elastomers to rigid and non-rigid substrates.
Patent GB-2078862-A (GB)
Title: Spray head for pressurised dispensers and method of assembling such a spray head
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 1981-07-03
Abstract: A large-diameter spray head for a pressurised dispenser (e.g. an aerosol can) has a main body 1 with a tubular portion 2 for engaging the valve stem and leading to a long recess 4 terminating at the side of the button, and a separate assembly 5 comprising a pin 6 with a passage along it and a spray insert 9 on one end of the pin is forced into the passage. The insert seals into the outer end of the recess. The correct behaviour of the insert can be checked in the assembly 5, before it is inserted into the main body 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2080634-A (GB)
Title: Multi-shell insulator and method of construction
IPC: H01B17/14
Filed: 1981-07-10
Abstract: A method of making an electrical insulator comprises the steps of assembling alternating shells of metallic 22A and insulating 21A material on a metallic end fitting 23 and progressively deforming the overlaying metallic shells to produce the composite insulator. The metallic shells are of aluminium alloy and the insulating material is plastics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083130-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in friction stays
IPC: E05D15/46
Filed: 1981-08-19
Abstract: In a friction stay for windows including a mounting plate (3) and an arm or link (1) for respective connection to a fixed frame and a sash, the plate (3) and the link (1) are connected together for restrained frictional movement by a pivot joint. The pivot joint comprises a rivet (10) which extends through piercings (11) and (12) respectively in the link and plate, and the tail of the rivet is clinched on the underside of the plate (3) to provide the necessary residual pressure for frictional restraint. Under the head of the rivet there is a plastics coated washer (14) which merely seats on the substantially flat and unconfined surface of the end (2) of the link (1). The plastics coating is provided by powder coating techniques which give special properties avoiding problems arising with plastic washers which previously have had to be confined in a recess or counter-bore. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085497-A (GB)
Title: Treatment for Improving Saturability in Normal Saturating Furnish
IPC: D21D1/20
Filed: 1981-10-09
Abstract: Improved resin saturating paper is produced by a mechanical treatment of various types of alkaline pulp resulting in twisting, kinking, curling and collapse of the fibers in the saturating furnish. The improved saturating paper has reduced bulk and decreased resin penetration time and increased resin pick up at a given Williams slowness for all the normal components of saturating furnish as well as a typical mixture of the components.
Patent GB-2087363-A (GB)
Title: Individually transporting registered empty bags to an opening station
IPC: B65B43/46
Filed: 1981-11-13
Abstract: A bag, with one open end, is taken from a pile of bags in a magazine on a conveyer by means of suction bars (7). Drive means (13) move the suction bars (7) transversely to a position above a table (14) and the bag is released to lie on the table (14). Alignment fingers (20) project upwardly through slots (19) in the sides of the table and are moved inwardly by air cylinders (23) to align the bag in a precise position on the table. The table (14) is moved longitudinally by a drive unit (17), the bag on the table is gripped by grippers and, by swinging the grippers about a horizontal axis, transported to a station at which the mouth of the bag is opened before it is engaged with a filling nozzle. The front corner regions of the table are cut away so as not to interfere with the operation of the gripping means.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091758-A (GB)
Title: Process for upgrading hydrocarbonaceous oils
IPC: C10G27/06
Filed: 1981-12-23
Abstract: Upgrading of hydrocarbonaceous oils is effected by a process in which the oil is contacted with water and free oxygen at an elevated temperature above 175 DEG C and at a pressure sufficient to maintain at least part of the water in the liquid phase. The process can be employed to decrease the concentration in the oil of metalliferous, nitrogenous or sulfurous contaminants, or to decrease the viscosity or increase the average molecular weight of hydrocarbons in the oil, or to produce coke as a product when the contacting temperature is above 300 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119146-A (GB)
Title: Luminous maps
Inventor: GLEMSER PETER ALEXANDER
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 1982-02-03
Abstract: A map, chart or the like is printed, at least over selected areas, with luminous ink. The entire area of the map may be printed with luminous ink, in which case adjacent areas are preferably printed with inks of different colours, or alternatively selected areas, such as roads, are printed with luminous ink on a background which is not luminous.
Patent GB-2115282-A (GB)
Title: Pesticidal composition
Inventor: LE PATOUREL GEOFFREY NOEL JOHN
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 1982-02-23
Abstract: Pesticidal compositions comprising an insecticidally active sorptive dust, for example a silica or alumaina based amorphous dust, and a synthetic pyrethroid compound of formula:   <IMAGE> wherein Q represents a hydrogen atom, or a cyano group; R represents an optionally substituted 2-methylpropyl group 1-substituted by an optionally substituted phenyl or anilino group, or a cyclopropyl group optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl; and each of X and Y independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an optionally fluoro substituted methyl or methoxy group, show mutual potentiation of the components, and are useful as stored grain insecticides.
Patent GB-2094151-A (GB)
Title: System for aseptically draining a urine bag
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1982-03-02
Abstract: A system for aseptically removing urine from a primary drainage bag 20 attached to a patient by catheter includes a separate sterile disposable transfer bag 20. A rigid laterally extending spout 21 interconnects the two bags when drainage is desired. The primary drainage bag is with an outlet provided with self-closing flaps and slit valves which may be penetrated by the spout mounted on the transfer bag. Locking rib and groove means secure the spout in the outlet and a removable cap 52 covers the outlet when the transfer bag is not attached. In the second form, the spout and valves are on the primary drainage bag and transfer bag respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095762-A (GB)
Title: A combined cycle power plant
IPC: F01K23/06
Filed: 1982-03-22
Abstract: The system includes a boiler (20) having a fluidized bed (12) which provides heat from burning coal for generating steam used to drive a steam turbine generator (22, 24). After air from compressor 17 has been heated to 1400 DEG F in a fluid bed air heater (64), it is further heated in combustors (54) of a combustion turbine (14) by combustion of a gas as obtained from low temperature pyrolysis of the coal in another fluidized coal bed (16) which is pressurized. The hot gaseous products drive the combustion turbine (14) and a connected generator (15), whereafter the gaseous products are ducted at (66) to the boiler (20) where they fluidize the bed particles and supports full combustion of the bed (12). Char from the pyrolysis and supplementary coal are burned in the bed. Sulfur in both the coal or char and the gas turbine exhaust is captured by limestone in the bed. The high heating value of the pyrolysis gas and the high air preheat require a relatively small volume of gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114588-A (GB)
Title: Disperse oxazolone dyestuffs
Inventor: AUSTIN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: C09B23/01
Filed: 1982-04-06
Abstract: Compounds free from carboxylic acid and sulphonic acid groups and having the general formula (I):   <IMAGE> wherein R is an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or heterocyclic radical, and wherein the pyrene nucleus may be substituted by halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, provided that when R is unsubstituted phenyl the pyrene nucleus is substituted. These compounds are valuable dyestuffs for colouring synthetic textile materials especially aromatic polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate which are usually coloured bright yellow to red shades.
Patent GB-823763-A (GB)
Abstract: 823,763. Interrupters; snap-action switches. TRICO-FOLBERTH Ltd. Dec. 14, 1955 [Sept. 14, 1954], No. 26669/54. Class 38 (5). In an electric motor-driven flashing device for the winking lights of a vehicle a continuously rotating member 12 driven by the electric motor is connected by a spring 11 to a freelymounted disc 10 which is restrained from movement by springs 20 engaging projections in the periphery. Every time the force of the spring 11 is sufficient to overcome the spring 20 the disc moves rapidly, taking contacts 16 out of engagement with spring blade contacts 17. A pin 22 and a slot 23 are provided to give positive actuation if the spring should fail. In a modification the contacts 17 act as the restraining springs.