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Patent GB-2199815-A (GB)
Title: Cask ventilator
Inventor: DYE GORDON SCRUTON
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1987-12-04
Abstract: A ventilator for a beer cask or for a wine cask comprises a tapered spigot 1 for insertion into a cask 10 and having a gas-flow passage 5 therethrough. The spigot has a flat head 2 to assist its insertion into the cask and has two side-branches 3,4, each having a gas-flow passage in communication with the passage in the spigot and each of the side-branch passages having a pressure-operated non-return valve 8,9 therein. The valves are set to operate in opposite flow directions relative to the interior of the ventilator. The air-inlet valve 9 may be provided with a filter 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202912-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control apparatus for automatic transmissions
Inventor: KUWAYAMA YOSHINARI
IPC: B60W10/18
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP87/00456 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 1, 1988 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 1, 1988 PCT Filed Jun. 30, 1987 PCT Pub. No. WO88/00306 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 14, 1988.A hydraulic control device of an automatic transmission for a vehicle utilizes a shift valve for shifting at a high speed stage to prevent creeping and provide a hill-stop mechanism. The shift valve for shifting at the high speed stage has a port open to a forward clutch hydraulic servo, a port communicating with a brake hydraulic servo, and a port receiving modulator pressure from a modulator valve. A solenoid valve controlling the shift valve is in turn controlled by signals issued when the vehicle stops and begins to travel, and the modulator valve is controlled by a linear solenoid throttle valve. The modulator pressure is applied to the forward clutch hydraulic servo, and line pressure is applied to the brake hydraulic servo when the vehicle stops. Line pressure is applied to the forward clutch hydraulic servo and line pressure to the brake hydraulic servo is drained when the vehicle runs.
Patent GB-2217997-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: HUDSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1988-03-15
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a board 10, (110,210) having a surface provided with a pattern of markings. the markings including a plurality of tracks, 12, 14, 16, 18;(112, 114, 116; 118; 212, 214, 216, 218) disposed around a common central region 20, (120), each track defining a respective plurality of positions which may be occupied by a playing piece and a set of playing pieces (21; 22) which, in the course of playing the game are moved between said positions. The board may be two dimensional, with the tracks provided concentrically on the surface of the board, or the board may be three-dimensional, for example in the form of a "Ziggurat". A computer version is also envisaged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205374-A (GB)
Title: Composite fasteners for fastening structural components
Inventor: RAINVILLE GILLES A
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 1988-05-17
Abstract: A composite fastener, preferably in the form of a rivet, which comprises a shank having a first head integrally formed on one end thereof, the shank and head formed of a high temperature thermoplastic matrix material selected from the group consisting of a polyether ether ketone resin and a polyamide imide resin, and having continuous reinforcing fibers, such as graphite fibers, axially oriented in substantially parallel relation throughout the shank, the fibers being flared and extending continuously into the head and substantially evenly flared and swaged therein, thereby forming a fastener having high shear and high tensile characteristics. The rivet is installed to fasten a plurality of structural components together by providing a conical tip on a forming tool, such as a heat gun or ultrasonic welding device for plastics, placing the tip in contact with the central portion of the other end of the rivet and upsetting and melting the matrix material under controlled conditions to form a second head, the fibers in the second head being flared and extending continuously into the second head and evenly swaged therein. Where the structural components are composite thermoplastic components, the heating of the rivet head to upset same heats the adjacent composite structure in contact with the head and, upon solidification, forms a substantially integral unit.
Patent GB-2207876-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece gear member
Inventor: IKEGAMI TOSHIMASA
IPC: B23P15/14
Filed: 1988-07-20
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a timepiece wheel having a bearing portion integrally formed with a pinion and gear wheel. A strip of material is compressed to simultaneously form a thin gear, a pinion and bearing surfaces. The formed gear is then sheared from the remainder of the strip formed of a metal.
Patent GB-2224037-A (GB)
Title: Combustion in presence of ferrous carbonate
Inventor: HARDY LEONARD RHYS
IPC: C10L10/04
Filed: 1988-09-21
Abstract: A method of combustion of a carbonaceous fuel, which inhibits formation of undesirable scale on the surface of the combustion apparatus, comprises burning the fuel in the presence of ferrous carbonate.
Patent GB-2211435-A (GB)
Title: A rotary mixing apparatus
Inventor: GUISTI RAOLO BENVENUTO
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1988-10-21
Abstract: A rotary mixing apparatus comprises a vessel (1) for containing materials to be processed, the vessel having a substantially hemi-spherical lower portion through which two co-axial shafts (20, 27) pass at an inclination to the vertical. The first shaft (20) drives rotationally a C-shaped agitator having arms (11, 12) mounted within the lower portion of the vessel so that, upon rotation by the first shaft, the agitator passes over substantially the entire inner surface of the lower portion of the vessel. The second shaft (27) drives rotationally an emulsifier rotor element (33) for effecting emulsification of the material to be processed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218398-A (GB)
Title: Crane mounted on rail chassis
Inventor: WHITEHEAD WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B66F11/04
Filed: 1989-05-09
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for supporting crane 37 on rail chassis 30 has a central part 11 in which are slidable end parts 12, 13 which can be extended by rams 12f, 12g. Part 13 is for example extended (Fig 2), part 11 is then moved forward over the extended part 13 (Fig 3) and part 12 is then moved forward in part 11 to move the whole apparatus forward in steps eg from one chassis to another. Parts 12, 13 are mounted on retractable legs which raise the apparatus during movement of part 11. The apparatus may carry at its end transverse thereto similar apparatus for moving the apparatus sideways (Fig 4 not shown). In a modification (Fig 20 not shown) a single end part is used. The apparatus may be used in the channel tunnel, eg for handling or inspecting pipes. The outer end of the crane boom carries a sewing device (Figs 18 and 19, not shown) which is the subject of copending application GB 8910653. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221823-A (GB)
Title: Dog kennels
Inventor: TAYLOR RONALD ERIC
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 1989-07-13
Abstract: A frame for use in a dog kennel has vertical frame members (10-14) and interconnecting horizontal frame members (16-20). A door frame hingedly mounted between the frame members (12,14) also comprises vertical frame members (22,24) interconnected by horizontal frame members (26-30). Each of the frame members may be of hollow section steel and pre-drilled to accept inserts which can be squeeze-rivetted into the frame members. Infill panels (34) can be mounted between respective frame members by means of bolts in the respective inserts and hinges (40) can be similarly secured. The arrangement allows easy replacement of the panels (34) and other components without disturbing a protective coating which may be provided on the component parts and all the components may be secured to one side of the main frame only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239570-A (GB)
Title: Bath tub radio
IPC: H05K11/00
Filed: 1989-12-20
Abstract: The Bath Tub Radio is a design of exterior shell which houses a normal AM/FM radio powered by batteries. It is designed to sit on the upper rim of the bath tub facing the corner of two walls. It has a rear speaker design which uses the acoustic properties of the bathroom and aiding in the avoidance of water splashes on the speaker. It is anchored to the wall and top rim of the tub by suction cups which also serve to separate the unit from the wall in order to let sound reflect and travel around the unit.
Patent GB-2229727-A (GB)
Title: A pneumatic vehicle tyre
Inventor: KESSEL STEPHAN
IPC: B60C15/04
Filed: 1990-03-08
Abstract: The covering of the bead core ring of a pneumatic vehicle tyre is formed from a rubber mixture, which adheres well to steel and the portions of plasticizer of which, in the form of aromatic oils, amount substantially to 2-10 parts silicone oil per 100 parts rubber. In consequence, the covering of the bead core ring does not bond with other rubber mixtures, and a high level of rotatability is ensured for the bead core.
Patent GB-2234730-A (GB)
Title: A folding device for use in wrapping machines
Inventor: PUHLE BERND
IPC: B65B59/02
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: A folding device for use in machines for wrapping objects varying size in paper or a similar material is adapted to form a corner fold in the material bonded around the object and is automatically adjusted when the thickness of the objects to be packaged is changed. The folding device comprises upper and lower plates 6, 7 hingedly mounting folding plates 8 which resiliently bear against a central folding wedge 9. The plate 7 may be moved towards and away plate 6 by rotation of screws 3 whilst the wedge 9 is simultaneously moved a commensurate distance by a screw 4 to maintain it centrally disposed between the two plates. Automatic adjustment for book size is possible by means of a motor 1, gear train 2 pulse disc 13 and proximity switch 14 with subsequent signal processing. The pitch of screw 4 is half of that of screws 3 to ensure central wedge disposition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231264-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic use of serotonin antagonists
Inventor: AZRIA MOISE
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1990-04-10
Abstract: Use of a mono or bicyclic carbocyclic, or heterocyclic carboxylic, acid ester or amide or an imidazolyl carbazol in the manufacture of a medicament suitable for the treatment of stress-related psychiatric disorders, for increasing vigilance, for the treatment of rhinitis or serotonin-induced disorders and/or coadministration with another active agent to increase the bioavailability thereof, of for nasal administration.
Patent GB-2237370-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular lamp
Inventor: SUZUKI YOSHINOBU
IPC: F21S8/12
Filed: 1990-09-13
Abstract: A vehicular lamp which provided with a lamp body 10, an elliptic reflector 12 accommodated in the lamp body, a light source 14 positioned within a first focal area of the elliptic reflector, a projection lens 30 positioned so that a focal point of which positions within a second focal area of the reflector, the light passing through the projection lens being substantially parallel, and an outer cover provided over the projection lens. An inner side of the lamp body is dark coloured and the outer cover is made transparent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238008-A (GB)
Title: Cooling rolled sections
Inventor: WORGT WALTER
IPC: C21D1/62
Filed: 1990-09-19
Abstract: Apparatus for cooling rolled sections comprises a housing having wear strips 16 for supporting the section, and a plurality of longitudinally-extending coolant tubes 9 having nozzles 10 disposed around the path of travel of the section and to which coolant is supplied. The tubes 9 are rotatably adjustable to an optimum coolant impingement angle for the particular section without needing to change components of the apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236022-A (GB)
Title: Contact assembly in quick-release multi-module terminating assembly
Inventor: CONROY-WASS THEODORE R
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 1990-10-08
Abstract: A connector comprises contacts 21, 23 and leads 25 formed on a sheet 17, the contacts being formed in pairs with each pair including a larger contact pad 23 and a smaller contact dot 21 joined by a lead 25. The contacts are arranged so that, in use, a larger contact pad 23 contacts a smaller contact dot 21' of a counterpart connector and a smaller contact dot 21 contacts a larger contact pad 23' of the counterpart connector, thereby providing redundancy (fig 1a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238665-A (GB)
Title: Microstrip antenna
Inventor: TAKEUCHI KAZUNORI
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 1990-11-26
Abstract: A microstrip antenna of two-frequency separate-feeding type for circularly polarized waves, in which four radiation conductors (111 to 114) are disposed on a dielectric plate (15) mounted on a conducting ground plane (14) and each radiation conductor has its marginal portion partly short-circuited via a short-circuiting conductor (121 to 124) to the conducting ground plane and is supplied at its feeding point with power via a feeder (161) passing through the conducting ground plane and the dielectric plate. The four radiation conductors are composed of two pairs of radiation conductors of different sizes adjusted so that two desired frequencies can simultaneously be used for transmission and for reception, respectively, the conductors of each pair being arranged to generate a circularly polarized wave. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240210-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic disc apparatus
Inventor: WAKATSUKI HIDEHIRO
IPC: G11B21/02
Filed: 1991-01-07
Abstract: A magnetic disc apparatus includes a housing 2, a disc driving motor, a magnetic disc 5 arranged in the housing and rotated and driven by the disc driving motor, a swing arm 7 positioned over the magnetic disc and supported by the housing. a magnetic head 9 provided on a tip of the swing arm, a voice coil motor 11 provided in the housing for reciprocally moving the magnetic head in a radial direction with respect to the magnetic disc; a flexible cable 12D one end of which is fixed to the housing at 12 and the other end to the swing arm, and having a bent portion for electrically connecting at 12A the magnetic head and the voice coil motor to outside the housing. A cable adjuster 13 is provided in the housing, for adjusting the radius of curvature R of the bent portion of the flexible cable by clamping the bent portion at its midway section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240549-A (GB)
Title: Photoresist materials
Inventor: NOGUCHI TSUTOMU
IPC: C09D161/10
Filed: 1991-01-30
Abstract: Resist materials comprise a novolac resin prepared from cresol and formalin wherein the formalin is used in excess to introduce a branched structure in the novolac resin, and a diazo compound chemically combined with the novolac resin. The resist materials may further comprise a dihydroxybenzene derivative. The molar ratio of cresol to formalin ranges from 1:1 to 1:4.
Patent GB-2245620-A (GB)
Title: Constructional element
Inventor: NICOLAIDIS RAPHAEL
IPC: E04C3/29
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: A constructional element (4) comprises foamed cementitious material (8) in an outer covering (10), eg of metal, plastics or woven material.
Patent GB-2264707-A (GB)
Title: Acridine derivatives for treating alzheimer's disease
Inventor: MARCHBANKS ROGER MICHAEL
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1992-03-07
Abstract: Acridine derivatives of the general formula   <IMAGE> wherein attached to at least two of the carbon atoms numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 is a hydroxyl group and to the others either hydrogen, hydroxyl or double bonded oxygen, the residual valencies on carbon atoms numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 being occupied by hydrogen or by double bonds between carbon atoms 1 and 2 and/or 3 and 4. X is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, NHCOR where R is lower alkyl, or NR R where R is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, Y is hydrogen or lower alkyl, Z is hydrogen, lower alkyl, arylloweralkyl diloweralkylaminoloweralkyl, furylloweralkyl, thienylloweralkyl, oxygen bridged arylloweralkyl, stereo, optical and geometrical isomers thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Patent GB-2257236-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for controlling fluid flow
Inventor: EVANS GERALD JOHN
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A stop-cock for use in association with a water meter comprises a rotatable drive spindle in screw-threaded engagement with an axially movable valve spindle 140 which is provided with a shoulder 174 which abuts against a guide 156 when the spindle 140 is moved into a position to interrupt flow. The spindle 140 carries a plurality of seals 152, one of which seals the flow path between the stop-cock inlet and outlet ports when the valve is closed while the remainder prevent leakage past the valve spindle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269555-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing an article by superplastic forming and diffusion bonding
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN OWEN
IPC: B21D26/055
Filed: 1992-08-14
Abstract: A plurality of workpieces (42, 44, 46) are assembled into a stack (40) in figure 5. Two of the workpieces (42, 46) are machined (76, 80, 92, 96) on one surface at a predetermined positions from the edges of the workpieces (42, 46). The workpieces (42, 46) are stacked so that the machined surfaces of the workpieces (42, 46) face away from each other. Two workpieces (44, 46) are provided with a stop off material (56, 58) on one of their surfaces (50, 54) to prevent diffusion bonding at predetermined positions. The edges of the workpieces (42, 44, 46) are welded together and a pipe (72) is welded to the stack (40) to interconnect with the stop off material (56, 58) to form a sealed assembly. The workpieces (42, 44, 46) are diffusion bonded together. The integral structure formed is heated and opposite ends of the integral structure are twisted relatively to contour the integral structure to a predetermined shape. The integral structure is heated and the machined portions (76, 80, 92, 96) on the workpieces (42, 46) are isothermally forged and then the twisted integral structure is internally pressurised to superplastically form one workpiece (44) to produce and article e.g a fan blade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266598-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for feeding and weighing textile fibres
Inventor: DETTMER ULRICH
IPC: D01G13/00
Filed: 1993-04-19
Abstract: An apparatus for feeding and weighing textile fibres, especially cotton and synthetic fibres, has two series- arranged filling shafts (3, 4) above a weighing container (2) and charged with fibre material. The upper filling shaft (3) is closed at its lower end by two controllable take-off rollers (6a, 6b) and the lower filling shaft (4) is closed at its lower end by at least one controllable shut-off flap (18). The weighing container (2) is pre-filled at high-speed and then topped up with flocks more slowly. At least one further filling shaft (5) closed at its lower end by controllable take- off rollers (8a, 8b) is above the weighing container (2). The series-arranged filling shafts (3c) are provided for pre- filling and the further filling shaft (5) is provided for topping up. During the filling of the weighing container (2) from the further filling shaft (5), a series-arranged filling shaft (3 or 4) is filled with fibre material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280978-A (GB)
Title: Portable temperature detector
Inventor: SPENCER BENEDICT CHAPLIN
IPC: G08B17/06
Filed: 1993-07-19
Abstract: The Detector comprises a ventilated case 1, power source, the means 2 for the detection of temperature with audible and light signalling devices 3, 4, an escape lamp 6 which is activated upon the detection of temperature or may be operated manually, a test switch 5 to confirm correct operation of the detector, a programmable digital alarm clock 8 with audible clock alarm device and a an unfolding support or pivoting hook or other means enabling the Portable Temperature Detector to be suspended from or affixed to a suitable point, an interconnect facility 9 enabling the Portable Temperature Detector to be linked to other detectors or to a central communication and control system or other devices and a low battery warning signalling indication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269554-A (GB)
Title: Dart grinding apparatus
Inventor: REDFERN GARY NEVILLE
IPC: B24B19/16
Filed: 1993-08-09
Abstract: Grinding apparatus 10 for sharpening darts comprises a clamp 12 to clamp a dart 14 in the apparatus 10 at a location for grinding, and a rotatable grindstone 16 rotatable at a range of angles relative to the grinding location. An electric motor 28 drives rotation of the clamp 12 and the grindstone 16 through a connecting arrangement 30, which comprises a drive shaft connected to the grindstone 16 and clamp 12 by belts to rotate them in the same direction, preferably at different relative speeds. A control dial 50 allows selective variation of the angle of the grindstone relative to the clamp 12, and hence the dart point in the clamp 12, to enable selection of the angle of point to be ground on the dart 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271582-A (GB)
Title: Siphon-protected fluid inlet valve waste preventer for a W.C. cistern
Inventor: FROST DOUGLAS ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: A fluid inlet valve waste preventer for incorporation in a fluid discharge system comprises a discharge valve (2) to be mounted inside, and to discharge through an outlet in the bottom of, a first cistern (1), a second cistern (9) containing a float (8) co-operating with an inlet valve (5) to control the level (16, 17) of the fluid in both the first and second cisterns and means to empty the second cistern (9) by siphonic action. The means to empty the second cistern (9) may be, for example a siphon-inducing device activated by fall in the fluid level (16) in the first cistern (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273996-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre termination device
Inventor: YAMADA KUNIO
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: Optical fiber 1 is terminated by connection to optical fiber 2 by fusing the core 1a to the cladding 2b with discharge electrodes 3 and 4. The optical fiber 1 is then inserted into a hole 6b at the center of a ferrule 6, and the optical fiber 1 is fastened to the ferrule 6 by fusing them. Thereafter, the ferrule end surface 6a is finished by polishing. Optical fiber 2 is covered with a protective cover 7. Light coming from the core 1a of the optical fiber 1 is incident on and scattered into the cladding 2b of the optical fiber 2. The light reflected back toward the light source can greatly be decreased by this structure. Thus temperature rises can be reduced, and this is particularly useful if the light power is high or a power laser is used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273675-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling welding current in direct-current resistance welding machine
Inventor: KIRIISHI DAISUKE
IPC: B23K11/24
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A workpiece is welded successively at a plurality of welding points by a direct-current resistance welding machine at a first lower current level and at a second higher current level. The time at which the current value rises is advanced in the event of material expulsions and delayed in the event of no material expulsions. Alternatively the time may be shifted according to the number of welds made. The current may also be varied depending on whether expulsions are produced on the workpiece when it is welded, to determine an expulsion-producing limit current value as a maximum current beyond which expulsions will be produced. The first current value is smaller that the expulsion-producing limit current value by a predetermined value and the second current value, and the average current value are higher than the expulsion-producing limit current value. The current valve may also be varied during successive welds. <IMAGE>