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Patent GB-2093803-A (GB)
Title: Metering means for liquid
IPC: B67D7/16
Filed: 1982-02-18
Abstract: Metering means for liquid comprises a pump (21) for conveying liquid from a reservoir (32) to a valve (30), and means (29) for displacing a valve element of the valve between a first position for discharge of the metered liquid and a second position for return of the liquid to the reservoir (32), so that the liquid can continuously circulate in the metering means. The valve (30) is preferably actuated by an electromagnet (29) controlled by a micro-computer which receives signals from a photo-electric cell and apertured disc combination. The disc is driven by the pump drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097010-A (GB)
Title: Method of making silicate esters
IPC: C07F7/04
Filed: 1982-02-23
Abstract: Tetraalkyl or tetraalkoxyl silicates are prepared by heating an alklanol or alkoxyalkanol having from 1-6 carbon atoms with finely divided silicon (or silicon alloy) in the presence of an alkali metal carboxylic acid salt.
Patent GB-2097446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to spray control systems for drum-cutter machines
IPC: E21C35/22
Filed: 1982-04-02
Abstract: The shearer drum 2 of a drum- cutter machine, has at its periphery nozzles 1 which, for cleaning purposes during cutting, are fed with bursts of liquid at a much greater pressure at specific intervals of time by means 5 provided for the purpose and bridging a non-return valve 8 and a pressure release valve 7 in the main conduit 3. Operation of a valve 11 connects a reservoir 10 (filled via a throttle valve 9) to a pressure pump which provides a short burst of high-pressure liquid to the nozzles 1 via a non-return valve 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096893-A (GB)
Title: Antigens from parasites of the genus plasmodium
IPC: C07K16/20
Filed: 1982-04-14
Abstract: Protection inducing antigens of parasites of the genus Plasmodium is described. The antigens have an apparent molecular weight of 2.0 to 2.6 x 10<5> and are associated with a localised region of the erythrocytic merozoite forms of the parasite. The antigens may be incorporated into vaccines and used for the inducing of immunity into susceptible vertebrate hosts including humans. Methods for the preparation of the antigens are also described.
Patent GB-2098260-A (GB)
Title: A shearer
IPC: E21C31/10
Filed: 1982-04-30
Abstract: A shearer for cutting a coal seam comprises a first ranging arm (4) pivoted to at least one end of a shearer body (1), a first cutting drum (9) attached to the first ranging arm (4), a second ranging arm (11) pivoted to the first ranging arm (4) and a second cutting drum (22) attached to the second ranging arm. Several other preferred embodiments to this shown embodiment are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102551-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant circuit for a domestic appliance
Inventor: CAVALLINI MARCO
IPC: F24D17/02
Filed: 1982-06-22
Abstract: The refrigeration circuit of a domestic appliance, such as a refrigerator, freezer or the like is provided with means whereby heat is recovered and used to make hot water available for domestic purposes. The condenser (4) includes, in addition to the normal air-cooled condenser coil (11), a further condenser coil (12) housed in a tank of water (13) which is in close contact with the compressor (3). Valve means (18) are provided which enable the relative flow of refrigerant through the two condenser coils (11, 12) to be controlled whereby to regulate the amount of heat given up to the water in the tank (13) by the further condenser coil (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106634-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning tractors
Inventor: RUSPAGGIARI DINO
IPC: B01D46/10
Filed: 1982-07-02
Abstract: A cab (10) for a tractor or similar vehicle has a heating and/or ventilating unit which includes a fan for drawing air into the cab from an intake (11) via a connecting air passage. An air filter (17) is provided in the passage for filtering the air drawn in through the air intake (11) on its way to the heating and/or ventilating unit. A filter sealing surface (34) bounds part of the air passage for co-operating with the filter to ensure that the air passing through the passage passes through the filter. The filter (17) is inserted into and removed from the air passage via a filter access opening (18) which is closed by an access hatch (19) in the roof of the cab and filter securing means, in the form of wedges (20) on the underside of the hatch, ensure that, when the access hatch (19) closes the opening, the filter (17) is secured against the sealing surface (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132136-A (GB)
Title: Identity card
Inventor: REED LEONARD WILLIAM
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1982-12-23
Abstract: There is provided an identity card in which anti-counterfeit features such as security patterns 20 and 22 and an image of the person and the signature of a cardholder 26 and 28 respectively are applied to the same surface of a plastics base layer of the card. The images 26 and 28 are applied using a scanning laser engraver which damages and discolours the plastics to form the images so that the images form an integral part of the structure of the card and are also closely associated with the printed security patterns. The images may also be formed, in this manner, after the front surface of the card has been covered by a transparent protective layer of plastics or lacquer, so that the basic physical structure of the card can be completed prior to the application of the images within the card. A method for the preparation of identity cards is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148570-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated display apparatus
Inventor: TOKUDA SHUICHIRO
IPC: G09F9/305
Filed: 1982-12-24
Abstract: Display apparatus U, capable of changing colors as well as displaying various images comprises plastic optical fibers (2) and has a display body constituted by a plurality of display units, each including: a display panel 1; a large number of plastic optical fibers (2) with first ends secured to the display panel 1 and the other ends converged (3); a light source 5 provided at the other ends of the plastic optical fibers (2); and a controllable display pattern projecting mechanism (4) provided to the light source (5). This mechanism may be a series of films (42) on a disc (41), a film strip or a liquid crystal cell. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133247-A (GB)
Title: Transducers
Inventor: SALLOWAY ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04R1/22
Filed: 1982-12-24
Abstract: The phase response of an earphone or other acoustic transducer is smoothed over a given frequency range by including acoustically active material 22 in the transducer cavity. In a preferred embodiment annular wedge shaped pieces of acoustically active material such as plastic foam or non- porous material such as metal or plastic are placed in the cavity above the transducer 10. In other embodiments a layer or annulus of foamed, porous polythene is placed in the cavity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114828-A (GB)
Title: Control means for the heating means of a baking oven
Inventor: HUSSLEIN JULIUS
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 1983-01-13
Abstract: Control means in a baking oven for controlling the heating energy required for the cooking process comprises an input element (ST) for presetting the value of such energy. In particular, an indication of the heating energy to be supplied continuously is delivered to a microprocessor (???P) in correspondence with an input value preset by the input element (ST), and a timer is set in dependence on the setting value of the input element at the beginning of a cooking process. The full heating power current is fed to the heating elements for an initial time interval set by the timer and thus dependent on the setting of the input element (ST). The setting of the input element is displayed by a display unit (SSA) and the initial heating interval is indicated by D. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119815-A (GB)
Title: Treating molten aluminum
Inventor: YU HO
IPC: C22B21/06
Filed: 1982-08-02
Abstract: Molten metal, such as aluminum is passed through a media of submerged contacting surfaces (138). Operating life is enhanced by periodic cleaning of the contact media (138) by a high flow gas purge. Molten metal such as the light metals aluminum and magnesium containing finely divided suspended particles may also be treated to remove particles. The molten metal containing such suspended particles is moved through the medium of submerged contacting surfaces (138). The molten metal preferably is then passed through inclined channels or passages in contact with inclined surfaces such as parallel plates (144). Buoyant particles and agglomerates collect on the underside of the inclined surfaces (147).
Patent GB-2119660-A (GB)
Title: A protective apparatus
Inventor: SAUDER HANS-PETER
IPC: A62B7/02
Filed: 1983-05-09
Abstract: The protective covering has a helmet part (2) and a body part (3) at least partly covering the body. An oxygen cartridge (8) is screwed in a line block (11) on the chest portion of the body part (3) and a cartridge opener is displaceably mounted in the line block, to open the sealed oxygen cartridge (8) when an actuating cord (25) attached to an actuating lever (24) is pulled. The oxygen is reduced to a lower pressure in a metering throttle (11) and conducted to the helmet part (2) with constant circulation. Using the oxygen cartridge (8) as the oxygen source provides a simple and cost-effective solution to enable the protective covering (1) to be used even in a harmful gas atmosphere as effective protection for the wearer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124333-A (GB)
Title: Roller for supporting and feeding ceramic articles
Inventor: BOSSETTI RENATO
IPC: F27D3/02
Filed: 1983-05-31
Abstract: A roller is disclosed for feeding ceramic articles through processing cycles which involve a heat treatment thereof, such as baking of the ceramic articles. Said roller comprises a substantially cylindrical base body 1 of refractory material and inserts 2. The inserts are evenly distributed on the external surface of the roller and project from said surface to define a contacting surface for said ceramic articles. To prevent tile material from remaining adhered to the inserts, the latter are made of a metal such as a Ni-Cr alloy or a ceramic material which is treated to have "non-stick" properties and/or has different thermal expansion from the tile material. Inserts of other than cylindrical shape are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126957-A (GB)
Title: Security seal
Inventor: CASTRO NETTO EDUARDO DE LIMA
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 1983-09-07
Abstract: A Security Seal of the type including an insert (2) and a capsule (1) which retains the insert when it is inserted in the capsule, the insert (2) being formed with one or more openings (4) to permit a more secure fixing of a sealing filament 5 having a smooth surface. The opening (4) is also shown in one embodiment in which it retains a separate, pre- assembled filament to the insert (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147038-A (GB)
Title: Road surface marker
Inventor: FLANAGAN ROBERT M
IPC: E01F9/07
Filed: 1983-09-23
Abstract: A road surface marker comprising a reflector unit (30) mounted in a suitable housing for securing to the road surface, said reflector unit including a reflector element made of synthetic plastics material (40) and surfaced at its substantially flat front face with a light transmitting material which is substantially more abrasion resistant than said synthetic plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138306-A (GB)
Title: Pocketed games table
Inventor: HART STANLEY
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: The table 10 is of regular polygonal shape, has pockets 21-26 at each corner and has a central marking 30 for a pack of balls 20. Free play areas 31-36 are provided next to the central marking. The table has ball runways, a packing mechanism (Figure 4) and is coin freed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146472-A (GB)
Title: Coin handling system
Inventor: LUSK ARTHUR I
IPC: G07D5/02
Filed: 1984-08-13
Abstract: An automatic money handling machine having a housing containing a coin receiver 16, a coin ramp 100 leading to a coin sorter 300, a coin storage device 700 for storing coins by denomination, a coin storage device for storing coins without regard to denomination, a coin dispenser 900 able to dispense more than one coin at a time, a coin elevator for returning coins to a different level from that at which the coins are dispensed and computing devices adapted to count coins received and coins dispensed, the device also has a coin detector for identifying coins by denomination and for detecting coins which are not proper and a coin diverter for directing improper coins to the coin storage without regard to denomination, the computing device providing the logic control for all electromechanical functions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149023-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pumps
Inventor: SKINNER ROBERT THOMAS JOHN
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1984-10-08
Abstract: A fuel injection pump includes an axially movable rotary distributor member 11 having a recess 15 communicating with a bore 12 containing a pump plunger 13 actuable by cam lobes on a cam ring 23 which is angularly adjustable to control the timing of fuel delivery. The recess has leading and trailing edges which are mutually inclined and registers alternately with a fuel inlet port 17 and an outlet 16. Axial movement of the distributor is effected by a governor including weights 35, a lever 31 and a spring 33. If the cam is moved angularly to vary the timing of delivery the fuel quantity will vary and this is corrected by moving the pivot point of the lever 31 in the governor. The pivot point is defined by a pin 32 which engages a cam profile 23A on the cam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152007-A (GB)
Title: A device for moving a barrel
Inventor: FRY ERIC CYRIL
IPC: B66F9/02
Filed: 1984-11-08
Abstract: A device for moving a barrel into a storage position and for retaining it there. The device comprises a frame 13 which pivotally supports an arm 14, which, in turn, carries a cradle 15 for a barrel at one end. Cradle 15 has a foot plate 17 and a lock 19 whereby a barrel can be loaded into the cradle in a lowered position of the arm 14 and locked to the cradle. The cradle can then be moved upwardly and rearwardly, its path of travel being defined by the arm 14. As the device can be inserted between two horsed low level barrels to increase the storage capacity of a cellar. The arm may be moved by a jack or a support system may be supplied where the barrel is first lifted to an elevated position by a jack and then pivoted rearwardly.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155601-A (GB)
Title: Container for transporting molten metal
Inventor: STUZIK ERICH
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 1985-01-11
Abstract: A container (1) suitable for the transportation by a vehicle of a heated liquid metal comprises an outer wall (8) and, inwardly thereof, a heat resistant, insulating lining (18) formed of a plurality of layers, wherein there is incorporated within an intermediate insulating layer (10) an electric heating element (11), which in use of the container, maintains the temperature of the contents of the container (1). The container is particularly suitable for transporting non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium, by lorry, with several containers being mounted one behind the other on the lorry and having electricity supplied thereto by a generator driven by the lorry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155328-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection sprinkler head
Inventor: MEARS JAMES W
IPC: A62C37/09
Filed: 1985-03-13
Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler head of the automatic type including a latch for retaining a valve closure in standby position until a thermally responsive element releases the latch at a preset temperature to thereby release the closure to allow flow of fire-retarding fluid, the latch including a catch, in the form of a lip extending radially inwardly from the sprinkler body, a radially inwardly biased spring detent, and relatively seperable, detent restraining elements. The restraining elements are adapted e.g. to mutually define therebetween a generally circumferential groove for forcing a ring-form spring detent radially outward into engagement with the catch to secure the latch in standby position, and are further adapted to move relative to each other when the thermally responsive element reaches the preset temperature to permit the spring detent to relax radially inwardly to disengage from the catch whereby the latch is released from standby position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155888-A (GB)
Title: Winch drive means
Inventor: WHATELEY ERIC ALBERT
IPC: B66D5/24
Filed: 1985-03-18
Abstract: Winch drives for intermittently adjusting tension in conveyors must be braked when inoperative has a worm wheel drive and an enclosed disc brake 21-28 held applied by an end thrust exerted on the worm shaft 15 by the load on the winch. A double-helical driving connection 29-37 is located between the drive motor 10 and the worm drive to create an opposing axial force which exceeds the above-mentioned end thrust and releases the disc brake 21-28 automatically in both driving directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163127-A (GB)
Title: Elevators with improved car levelling
Inventor: HOLLAND GORDON A
IPC: B66B11/08
Filed: 1985-07-31
Abstract: An elevator drive sheave 18, from which a car is suspended by cables 16, has a drive shaft 24 rotatably supported by a frame 28a. A main hoist motor 30 is coupled to the drive shaft 24 through gearing 34, and means (32) is operable for absorbing reaction rotational torque of the hoist motor 30. The means (32) includes auxiliary drive means 37 for selectively pivoting the hoist motor 30 and thereby the drive sheave 18 about the axis of the drive shaft 24 while a hoist motor brake is engaged. As a result; the car may be repositioned, by actuating auxiliary drive motor 37 to rotate screw 38 with respect to a nut carried by the housing of the gearing 34, while the car is stopped at a landing and without using the hoist motor. In another arrangement, the auxiliary drive means is operable to pivot the hoist motor and the drive sheave about an axis spaced from the axis of the drive shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167713-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic point bow compass
Inventor: MARSURA LEONELLO
IPC: B43L9/24
Filed: 1985-10-23
Abstract: The bow compass comprises two arm members articulated near the compass operating member, an opening adjusting member being interposed between the two arms. On one of the latter there is mounted an end piece consisting of a body (8) provided with a hollow (12) wherein there are housed resilient means (13) acting on a needle member (14) able of sliding within a guide (15), a screw member (16) being further provided for restraining and locking the needle member.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167660-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat assemblies
Inventor: TREVELYAN ANTHONY LESLIE CALVE
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 1985-11-13
Abstract: An adjustable seat assembly is convertible between a bench and a seat with a backrest, two panels 5, 7 being hinged to lie flat and aligned or to be set with panel 7 upright and the other, 5, flat but reversed from its bench position. In that position, the other panel 5 forms the top of a compartment at least one of whose side walls 10, 11, and whose wall 12 at the end of the bench, are hinged about vertical axes to stow against the end wall 3 of the seat when the conversion is made. Free edges of walls 11, 12 abut against a fixture 13, or may mutually abut. A fixed wall (14) may replace hinged wall 11 and lie alongside a caravan interior wall. Alternatively the side walls are hinged to lie along the sides of section 1. Additional hinging arrangements are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167950-A (GB)
Title: Seat platform
Inventor: PEDEL DONALD RAYMOND
IPC: A47C7/32
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: A seat platform for a chair in which the peripheral edge of a piece of fabric covering the supporting structure of the seat platform is held in a recess in its upper surface. The seat platform comprises a rigid frame provided with a flexible supporting structure characterised in that a recess 8 is provided in the upper surface of the rigid frame and in that a tailored piece of stretch fabric 10 is provided which has, integral with its periphery an elongated member 12 of a length equal or substantially equal to the perimeter of the recess at the said upper surface whereby the peripheral portion of the fabric including the elongated member may be inserted into the recess and securely retained therein so as to hold the fabric evenly over the internal area of the rigid frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173914-A (GB)
Title: ir-Dye pattern
Inventor: GORDON PAUL FRANCIS
IPC: G03C1/73
Filed: 1986-02-28
Abstract: A process for the formation of a substantially two-dimensional pattern of an ir dye comprising the formation of a layer of a uv and ir transparent material containing an ir dye or ir-dye composition which is unstable to ultra-violet (uv) irradiation, hereinafter referred to as a "uv-unstable ir dye" and selectively irradiating a pre- determined area of the layer with uv radiation, preferably until the ir-dye in the area is rendered non-absorptive to ir irradiation, whereby a predetermined pattern of the ir dye may be formed in the layer.
Patent GB-2175312-A (GB)
Title: Bioconversion
Inventor: GALUN ESRA
IPC: C12P1/00
Filed: 1986-04-03
Abstract: Process for the bioconversion of specific chemicals by means of division arrested cells. Such cells can be provided in suspension, entrapped in a suitable matrix or attached to a certain substrate. Cell-division arrest is attained by controlled irradiation which is suited to substantially arrest cell division, yet which does not impair to any appreciable extent the bioconversion capability of such cells. The cells used can be plant cells, yeasts, bacteria or any other cell type suitable for the desired bioconversion process.
Patent GB-2189287-A (GB)
Title: Connecting means for scaffolding components and the like
Inventor: DANDO DEREK SIDNEY
IPC: E04G7/30
Filed: 1986-04-15
Abstract: A hook (1)which can be attached to one end of a first scaffolding component (2) defines a recess (9) in which a second scaffolding component (2) can be releasably held. A spring biased catch (5) pivotally mounted in the mouth (12) of the hook (1) can be placed in a retaining position in which it allows the second component (2) to be introduced into the recess (9) and then retains it there. The catch (5) can be manually urged to a release position, and retained there by retainer means (6), in which the second component (2) can be removed from the recess. An obstruction part (17) of the catch prevents or hinders the introduction of the second component (2) whilst the catch is in the release position.The obstruction part (17) may be a handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185775-A (GB)
Title: Ladder
Inventor: HUMPHRIES TERENCE
IPC: E06C7/08
Filed: 1986-05-06
Abstract: A ladder is provided with a tread 16 which is made as an injection moulding of a plastics material and which is arranged to be snap-engaged with the ladder stiles so as to give particularly cheap but satisfactory manufacturing and assembly method. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193703-A (GB)
Title: Roll holder and dispenser
Inventor: DUFF KENNETH STUART
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 1986-08-01
Abstract: A roll holder and dispenser comprises an elongated box-like container having a withdrawal aperture at its lower end to enable paper to be withdrawn from the lowermost roll 4, and impeding means 1 which are so arranged to support the next roll 4A above the lowermost roll. The impeding means can be pivoted so as to allow the lowermost roll to be replaced, when finished, with the roll immediately above it. Preferably, the impeding means are actuated manually through the withdrawal aperture (Fig. 8B). <IMAGE>