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Patent GB-2124676-A (GB)
Title: Pipe string protector
Inventor: GOMEZ EDUARDO P
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1982-06-09
Abstract: A protector for a drill string comprises a sleeve (10) with an internal reinforcement (26) the sleeve being split at teeth an-when located on a drill string pipe the free ends are held together bye pin 20 passing through slots in the teeth. A V-shaped notch (24) lies diametrically opposite to the teeth and this notch facilitates opening of the protector to enable easy mounting on a drill pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105506-A (GB)
Title: Amusement game equipment
Inventor: HELM ARTHUR EATON
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1982-06-21
Abstract: An amusement equipment handle mechanism has a plate (100) comprising handle arm (102) at a pivot (101) and a cooperating actuator arm (207) also pivotally mounted (208). The actuator arm (207) has formations (223) to cooperate temporarily latchingly with a pin (203). The pin (203) may be retractable and/or the actuator arm (207) tiltable so that the handle arm (102) is free to return without temporary latching. Spring basses (104 and 246) contribute to giving appropriate "feel" for the handle arm (102) as it is pulled through positions corresponding to the latching formations (213) whereat microswitches for operation control, say reels of a fruit machine, are operated. "Hold" for operations later than the first is readily provided simply by not moving the handle arm fully through in particular cycles of operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106724-A (GB)
Title: Earth connection for metal sheath, of an electric cable
Inventor: LORENZ DIETMAR
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 1982-08-06
Abstract: In an earth connection, the end part of the sheath, shield, screen or the like (20) is bent outwardly back in the form of strips 20(a) which are clamped between an inner spring ring and an outer contact ring which embrace circumferentially the cable end. The spring ring is biassed outwardly against the inner surface of the contact ring which is provided with at least one earthing lead or connection. The rings are preferably frustoconical in section and are arranged in opposition to one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126510-A (GB)
Title: Tool for manufacture of shaped workpieces
Inventor: KOSEK JIRI
IPC: B21D26/047
Filed: 1982-08-27
Abstract: The tool comprises an upper part (1) and a lower part (2), the lower part comprising:     (a) a container (13) for a forming medium; (b) a working space (8) for the shaping of workpieces (15), the space being connected by at least one channel (9) with the container (13); (c) at least two guides (3) which are in communication with the working space (8) of the tool and which guide forming plugs (5) of the tool for shaping a workpiece (15) when positioned in the tool; (d) at least one guide (4) which is in communication with the working space (8) of the tool and which guides a braking plug (6) of the tool.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108459-A (GB)
Title: Guide track for a chain conveyor
Inventor: LAGO LEOPOLDO
IPC: B65G/
Filed: 1982-10-11
Abstract: A chain conveyor comprises a supporting framework for a first and a second endless chain (5, 6) connected by cross bars (8), sliding within guides (10, 11) along pre-established paths, sidewalls (7) made up of longitudinal profiled structural elements or panels present, on the inner side of thereof, longitudinal fins (15, 16) defining the guides (10, 11) for the chains (5, 6); joints (13) connect the ends of the profiled structural elements of a same side, whereas bolted rods (17) connect the elements of the facing sides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111972-A (GB)
Title: A method of thermally prestressing glass
Inventor: KIEFER DR WERNER
IPC: C03B27/02
Filed: 1982-12-08
Abstract: Glass objects which have a low heat stress factor and/or a small thickness eg plates 11 are heated in an oven 10 to a temperature above their annealing temperature but below their fusing temperature. The heated plates 11' are then preliminarily quenched by being briefly sprayed with an air/water mixture from nozzles 15, 15'. The initially quenched plates 11' are then plunged into water as a main quenching operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134211-A (GB)
Title: Kinetic energy absorber
Inventor: SEDDON BRIAN
IPC: F16F7/12
Filed: 1983-01-31
Abstract: A kinetic energy absorbing device comprises: a kinetic impulse acceptor 5; a first body 1; and a second body 3 in a contiguous, friction-slidable, laterally- strengthening relationship with at least a part of both the impulse acceptor and the first body 1; the impulse acceptor 5 being urgeable by the kinetic impulse into contact with the first and second bodies so as to cause (a) lateral plastic deformation of the first body 1, (b) interfacial shear of the first and second bodies, and (c) progressive fracture of the second body 3 from its impulsive contact with the impulse acceptor 5. The first body 1 is a hollow tube of polycarbonate, polyamide or aluminium. The second body 3 is a sleeve external or internal of the tube 1 and made of a composite material (e.g. glass fibre, carbon fibre, asbestos fibre or fibrous aluminium in a matrix of thermosetting polyester or polyepoxide or cement). The impulse acceptor 5 is a plug of aluminium or fibre reinforced plastics and has a lip 6 for reception of the top of sleeve 3. On impact, the tube 1 plastically deforms outwardly (or inwardly), causing sleeve 3 also to deform. As end 2 of tube 1 continues to move down tube 1 slides over sleeve 3 giving rise to friction. Finally sleeve 3 is progressively deformed and fractured by lip 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115360-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension and transmission system
Inventor: KNOWLES RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: F16F15/08
Filed: 1983-02-04
Abstract: A connection between a vehicle driving axle 6 and the vehicle frame 1 comprises a flexible bush coupling 4 one part of which is secured to the vehicle main frame and the other part of which is secured to a sub frame 7 secured to the vehicle driving axle and which coupling includes a flexible part spherical element secured between supporting face parts which closely engage the flexible element on the respective opposite sides. The sub frame 7 comprises a pair of arms which diverge away from each other and are secured to opposite sides of the vehicle driving axle. The flexible coupling 4 is located at the apex of the diverging arms, and surrounds a shaft element in a drive train from the gearbox of the vehicle to the drive axle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115810-A (GB)
Title: Esthers and amides of azobis (cyanscarbonglie acids) polymerisation initiators
Inventor: DAVIES STEPHEN P
IPC: C08F4/04
Filed: 1983-02-09
Abstract: Esters or substituted amides of an azobiscarboxylic acid defined by the formula   <IMAGE> in which R and R1 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group, R2 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X is oxygen or a group NR3 where R3 is hydrogen or a grouping   <IMAGE> n has the value 2, 3 or 4 and p is zero or an integer from 1 to 100, preferably from 1 to 50 are useful as free radical-forming initiators for the polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, in either organic or aqueous media according to the solubility properties of the compounds.
Patent GB-2121213-A (GB)
Title: A process and an apparatus for controlling the stretch-straightening of an article
Inventor: BEZZEGI PAL
IPC: B21D25/00
Filed: 1983-04-27
Abstract: A process for the establishment of a permanent strain of a predetermined degree on stretch- straightening machines is carried out by an arrangement whereby in the course of the strength-strengthening the displacement of one or both stretching heads as well as of the force necessary for this displacement are continuously measured, the measured values help to continuously determine the permanent strain of the work piece and if the permanent strain reaches its predetermined value, the process is stopped.
Patent GB-2136361-A (GB)
Title: Fishing Boat without Nets
Inventor: LLOYD JOHN
IPC: A01K79/00
Filed: 1983-03-14
Abstract: When it is known that shoals of fish are near the boat a cylinder 1 is turned so that a smaller cylinder 3, which is fixed at right angles across its centre, can come into a receiving position i.e. vertically. This will immediately cause the sea to rush in to fill the gap up to sea level, and the fish will be drawn up into a receiving tank 6 on deck. It is imperative that the level of the cylinder 1 in relation to sea level is adhered to, otherwise no rush of water would occur. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132773-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring electrically presence of liquid in the thermal insulation of a pipe system
Inventor: BRINSLEY PETER ALFRED
IPC: G01M3/18
Filed: 1983-12-21
Abstract: An insulated pipe system including means (1) for detecting the presence of fluid in the thermally insulating layer on a pipe comprises two electric conductors (3, 4) positioned in the thermally insulating layer. each conductor having an electrically insulating covering comprising a fluid absorbent layer and an outer barrier layer, the barrier layer preventing the thermally insulating layer reaching the absorbent layer, and means (M2) for detecting a change in resistance across the conductors due to the presence of fluid.
Patent GB-2152902-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing apparatus
Inventor: HUBBARD BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1984-01-18
Abstract: A pump (6) is arranged to pump beer up from a container (1) to a bar tap (9). A pressure switch 8 is connected in a control circuit containing a timer (10). When the fluid pressure falls as a result of the opening of the tap (9), the timer causes the pump (6) to run for a brief period of, say, 5 seconds. The pump is only re-started for a similar time period if the switch (8) has responded first to a higher pressure resulting from pumping and then a lower pressure resulting from the pump being switched off. In this way, the pump runs substantially continuously so long as the container is not empty and the tap is open. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134559-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable building in which lights or sound sources are mounted
Inventor: COOPER MICHAEL VALENTINE
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 1984-01-20
Abstract: Support member 8 for lights 18 or sound sources 20 may be maintained in position by the overpressure of the internal air. Or display member 56 is supported by vertical strut 58. An airlock entrance 6 may be provided. The floor 4 maybe a double-wall cellular inflated structure. Use: discotheque. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137946-A (GB)
Title: Sailboard Mast Joint Assembly
Inventor: DULHUNTY ROGER VENOUR
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 1984-04-09
Abstract: A sailboard mast joint assembly (6) for interconnecting a mast (2) with a board, comprises a lower coupling half (8) for connection to the board and an upper coupling half (7) for connection to the mast (2), each of the coupling halves (7, 8) has a mutually interengageable contact face (16, 17). A passage extends through each of the coupling halves (7, 8) and emerges at an opening surrounded by the respective contact face (16, 17) and receives a cord (20) or other filamentary element for interconnecting the coupling halves (7, 8). The cord (20) is preferably anchored within the lower coupling half (8) from where it extends upwardly, through the upper coupling half (7) and then into engagement with a hole in the lower part of the sail (3). The assembly is tensioned by tightening and securing the cord (20) such that the resilience of the sail (3) provides a constant tension on the cord (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to transformers
Inventor: BINNS DONALD FRANCIS
IPC: H01F29/02
Filed: 1985-01-07
Abstract: A magnetically-cored transformer has in each phase and in each winding a plurality of winding sections 9...20 that can be connected by switches 21,22,23 in series or shunt or in a combination of series and shunt to form winding arrangements that give lower combined core and winding power losses the switches being operated either manually or automatically according to the actual or expected loading on the transformer. As shown, with switches 21 and 22 closed and 23 open windings 19,18 and 20,17 are in parallel; with these switches reversed they are in series. A load current sensitive arrangement for automatic control is disclosed (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153865-A (GB)
Title: Composition and process for restructuring hair
Inventor: MATHEWS ROGER ALLEN
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1985-02-05
Abstract: Hair is (1) exposed to the action of a reducing solution containing at least one reducing agent to achieve substantially maximum cystine bond cleavage; (2) blotted remove the reactive reducing solution; (3) contacted with a protein flow solution; (4) and urged into a new configuration prior to application of an oxidizing agent to reestablish the cystine bonds. The protein flow solution is an aqueous solution having a pH of from 2 to 10 and containing at least one protein flow agent which is a polyvalent metal ion, or a water-soluble hydroxyorganic compound containing up to about 4 carbon atoms, and at least one hydroxyl group or mixtures thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158888-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating gas compressor
Inventor: BURRIDGE GERALD
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 1985-05-07
Abstract: In a reciprocating piston air compressor torque reversal forces are limited by means of a pressure relief valve which limits the maximum pressure attainable at top dead centre of the reciprocating piston (7). The relief valve may be in the form of interengaging ground surfaces (35,36) between the piston (7) and an extension (18) of a connecting rod (10) which allow air to flow off from the working chamber (17) when passages (37, 38) through the surfaces register. Alternatively the relief valve may comprise a passage connected to the working chamber and uncovered by the piston near top dead centre.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181266-A (GB)
Title: Graticule adjustment
Inventor: JONES RICHARD IAN
IPC: G02B27/34
Filed: 1985-10-08
Abstract: In an optical aiming sight for a rifle, the sight including a graticule cell (1) for injecting a graticule image into the optical axis of the sight, the position of the graticule cell is adjustable for azimuth and elevation correction by means of a graticule cell adjuster (4). The adjuster comprises a graticule cell mounting support (8) which is disposed between a first pair of parallel linkages (9, 10) which afford movement of the cell along a first axis. A second pair of parallel linkages (17, 18) are connected to the first pair of parallel linkages at a position substantially normal thereto, the second pair of linkages affording movement of the cell along a second axis which is normal to the first axis. The arrangement affords a simple and uncomplicated means for achieving azimuth and elevation correction of the injected graticule in the optical aiming sight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181819-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: ANDERSSON BJORN JOHAN ERIK
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 1985-10-19
Abstract: A valve comprising a valve body 1 having an inlet port 2, a central chamber 3 and an outlet port 4. Fluid enters the central chamber 3 via the inlet port 2 and entry bores 5 and the fluid pressure causes a lift valve closure 7 to block vent bores 6 so that the fluid can leave via outlet port 4 which is provided with a check- valve 8. Occurence of a partial vacuum in the supply lifts the closure 7 to allow air into the valve via bores 6 so breaking the vacuum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166102-A (GB)
Title: Switch arrangement for overhead conveyor for garments
Inventor: DEARNLEY PHILIP GEOFFREY
IPC: E01B25/26
Filed: 1985-10-21
Abstract: The switch comprises a backing member 1, a single rail section 2, double rail section 3 and pivotable rail section 4. The free end of rail section 4 includes a retaining member which comprises a spring biased steel ball 13 for lockable engagement with one or other recesses 15 in member 1 for secured alignment with corresponding one or other of the sections of double rail 3. Rail section 4 includes lateral arms 16 to block the ends of the rail section not being used. A system is described which comprises two such switch points. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168587-A (GB)
Title: Filter tip cigarette and manufacture thereof
Inventor: BASSETT DAVID WYN
IPC: A24C5/47
Filed: 1985-12-20
Abstract: A filter cigarette comprises an adhesive bond (28) extending radially inwards (54) from the tipping wrapper (16) into the abutment between the filter plug (34) and the tobacco rod (36). Also disclosed is an apparatus and a method for making a such a cigarette. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176439-A (GB)
Title: Form filled sandwich panels
Inventor: DE BESTE WILLEM HENDRIK
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sandwich panel in which two rigid or semi-rigid skins are mounted in spaced, substantially parallel vertical relation with the panel edge members extending across the gap between the low edges of the skins. At least one nozzle is introduced between the upper edges of skins and a liquid foam forming material is projected laterally against the inner services of the skins, adjacent the upper edges thereof, and the liquid is allowed to flow downwardly to wet substantially the entire inner surface of each of the skins. The introduction of the liquid is continued until sufficient foam forming material has been introduced into the space between the skins to obtain the desired foam interior under the prevailing conditions. The gap between the upper edges of the skins is closed and the foam is allowed to expand and fill the space between the skins and thereafter to cure.
Patent GB-2195324-A (GB)
Title: Cork extractor
Inventor: ANDRIOLI SERGIO
IPC: B67B7/10
Filed: 1986-07-11
Abstract: A cork extractor comprises four silver steel wires, welded to a bolt which is secured to a wooden handle by a nut. The wires can be set to the correct opening by sliding an adjustment ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178986-A (GB)
Title: Drill screw
Inventor: JESSON GEORGE
IPC: F16B25/10
Filed: 1986-08-11
Abstract: A drilling and thread forming fastener is provided having a pilot end 16 in which flutes 18 (and 20) are formed to provide cutting surfaces 22 (24) extending along a major axis. Lands having arcuate surfaces 36 (and 38) defining a minor axis of cross section of the pilot end lie in opposite quadrants between the flutes 18 (and 20), and lead to a substantially wedge shaped cutting tip 34. The inner arms dimension increases away from the tip to define a taper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200023-A (GB)
Title: Gardening tool
Inventor: JONES WILFRED KENNETH
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 1986-10-10
Abstract: A garden tool, primarily for weeding has a substantially flat part (10) provided on one edge with V-shaped cut-outs (14) and on an opposite edge a raised lip (16). A socket (11) is provided for a handle which may be long or short and the tool is used by pushing the flat part (10) over the ground away from the user, the raised lip (16) assisting in its travel across the ground and then pulling the tool towards the user, weeds get caught in the V-shaped cut-outs (14) and are pulled from the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199001-A (GB)
Title: Forward viewing device for vehicles
Inventor: STANLEY CLARKE ANTONY ALEXANDE
IPC: B60R1/10
Filed: 1986-11-04
Abstract: A viewing device for use on a vehicle comprises a housing 25 with an oblique, transparent front panel 27. Light from ahead of the vehicle passes through the transparent panel 27 to a convex first mirror 29, which reflects it onto a planar second mirror 32. The second mirror is adjustable in elevation at 34 and in azimuth at 30 to direct the light to the driver of the vehicle, who sees an image of the road ahead as from the position of the viewing device, assisting the driver to see past a vehicle in front of his own. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189959-A (GB)
Title: Attenuator apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM FRANCIS ANTHONY
IPC: H03H7/24
Filed: 1987-04-16
Abstract: Attenuator apparatus (2) comprises first and second resistor networks which are provided on at least one substrate, and a switching matrix (14) of attenuator pins (16), the attenuator pins (16) being for receiving connector means (18), the connector means (18) being connectible between different attenuator pins (16) to place appropriate parts of the first and/or second resistor networks in circuit to afford different desired attenuation values, the first and the second resistor networks, the substrate and the switching matrix (14) of attenuator pins (16) all being mounted on a printed circuit board (12) and all being housed in a housing (22), and the housing having inwardly projecting abutment means (28) against which the printed circuit board (12) rests in order to position the printed circuit board in the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194707-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical transducer
Inventor: LAWRENCE MARTIN JAMES
IPC: H04R9/04
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: An electromechanical transducer such as a loud speaker has a diaphragm (12) to which is secured a voice coil (24) through which an electrical signal is passed, and a permanent magnet (26) to provide a magnetic field so that the diaphragm (12) vibrates of a frequency corresponding to the frequency of an electrical signal applied to the coil (24), the transducer having ventilation means comprising a chamber (40), a first passage (41,46) to permit air to pass from the chamber (40) past the coil (24) to cool the coil. and a second passage (not shown) communicating with the first passage (41) to permit the air to pass from the transducer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215206-A (GB)
Title: 4-substituted imidazole derivatives useful in perioperative care
Inventor: MAZE MERVYN
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 1988-02-29
Abstract: 4-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole, known as medetomidine, and in particular its d-enantiomer and salts thereof are useful in perioperative care, in particular in reducing the amount of anaesthetic it is necessary to administer.
Patent GB-2216883-A (GB)
Title: Strip diverter
Inventor: LAWSON KENNETH THOMAS
IPC: B21B41/06
Filed: 1988-04-06
Abstract: A metal strip is diverted by a drum (2) mounted by pivot mechanisms (3, 4, 5) to be pivoted in the horizontal plane; the metal strip 1 being supported by bearing rollers (8) and so guided around the drum (2) along a helical path whereby the strip is diverted through an angle 2 alpha . The drum (2) is pivoted by an hydraulic jack (7) in accordance with signals from a strip position sensor (10) in order to steer the strip to prevent deviation from the path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204433-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for deriving instantaneous reciprocals of the homogenous coordinate W for use in defining images on a display
Inventor: LIEN SHEUE-LING
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1988-04-29
Abstract: The digital (21 bit) value of w is split into a M.S.B. section w0 (13 bits) and a L.S.B. section (8 bits). The M.S.B. section is used to address two look-up tables 76,78 to produce digital values (8 bit) of 1/w0 and (1/w0)<2> respectively. The delayed (84) L.S.B. section is multiplied (87) with the (1/w0)<2> value and the product subtracted from the (1/w0) value. …<??>This emulates the truncated version of the Taylor series.… 1/w=1/w0[1-(d/w0)+d/w0)<2>-(d/w0)<3>....] …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2213382-A (GB)
Title: Holder for medical instruments
Inventor: STENNERT ROF DR EBERHARD
IPC: A61B50/20
Filed: 1988-11-18
Abstract: A holder for medical instruments comprises a holding element fastenable on to the body of a patient, for example in the form of a strap or a hoop, on which is fixedly mounted at least one rigid rail which carries mountings for endoscopes and/or auxiliary instruments. The instrument mountings are adjustably secured to the rail by means of couplings. The instruments can thus be mounted so as to be pivotable relative to the rail and/or displaceable along it.