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Patent GB-2196309-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable support rail for a luggage carrier
Inventor: STAPLETON CRAIG
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 1987-09-07
Abstract: An adjustable support rail for a luggage carrier adapted to be mounted on an exterior surface of a vehicle. The system includes a pair of spaced parallel tracks fixedly secured to the exterior surface of the vehicle and having a slot extending substantially the length of the track. A support stanchion is slidably mounted to each of the tracks with a rail extending between the stanchions. The stanchion includes a tensioning member which lockingly engages the stanchion onto the track once it is properly positioned by clampingly engaging the track against the stanchion. The stanchion may be selectively locked and released using a threaded member which engages and draws the tensioning member towards a wall of the stanchion and against the track. In addition, the end of the track is closed off by an end cap which includes a pivotable door covering an access opening through which the stanchion is mounted to the track. In order to reduce or eliminate wind resistance, both the leading edge of the stanchion and the end cap are gradually tapered.
Patent GB-2210844-A (GB)
Title: Cable tidy
Inventor: WINNETT NEVILLE JOHN
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 1987-10-09
Abstract: A cable tidy for the electric cable of a vacuum cleaner comprises a container (1) formed by half-shells (1A, 1B) hinged together along one edge. One half-shell has upstanding pegs (5A, 5B) around which a length of cable is looped, the cable being led into and out of the container through respective apertures (6). Snap fasteners secure the half-shells together when the container is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211198-A (GB)
Title: A method of recovering lubricating oil
Inventor: SHADIKHAN TAJWAR
IPC: C10M175/02
Filed: 1987-10-21
Abstract: A method of cleaning dirty lubricating oil in which the oil is heated and subjected to flash evaporation. Initially in the flash evaporation water evaporates off and then the pressure is reduced to flash off the fuel. After the flash evaporation, the oil is treated with a coagulant to flocculate the micron and sub-micron sized insoluble and cleaned oil is separated for reuse.
Patent GB-2216057-A (GB)
Title: A mould for use in the forming of a hollow cylindrical concrete structure
Inventor: LE TISSIER OWEN THOMAS
IPC: B28B21/88
Filed: 1988-03-28
Abstract: A mould for use in the forming of a hollow cylindrical concrete structure (30), which mould comprises at least three longitudinally extending part-cylindrical members (6) which can be assembled to form a hollow complete cylinder on which the concrete structure is formed when the complete cylinder is horizontally positioned, and which can be collapsed after the concrete structure has been formed such that the part-cylindrical members (6) can be withdrawn from one end of the cylindrical structure and re-used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217720-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing reinforced copolymer compositions
Inventor: KAMMULA SEETHA COLEMAN
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1988-04-27
Abstract: A copolymerization process for preparing alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide and an olefinically unsaturated compound with a catalyst comprising palladium characterized in that the copolymerization is effected in the presence of a fibre reinforcement material.
Patent GB-2220079-A (GB)
Title: Optically controlled optical power divider
Inventor: BRICHENO TERRY
IPC: G02F1/29
Filed: 1988-06-21
Abstract: An optically controllable variable ratio optical power divider consists of a saturable absorber clad 2 X 2 fused optical fibre tapered coupler. The length of coupler's optical interaction drawn-down region is equal to approximately 12 beat lengths of the zero and first order modes in this region.
Patent GB-2206813-A (GB)
Title: Food processing machine
Inventor: MEAGHER DON
IPC: B01F7/16
Filed: 1988-06-23
Abstract: Food processing machine, e.g. for mixing dough, includes a mounting frame assembly and an open topped food bowl (11) supported by the mounting frame assembly and having a base wall (18). A rotary agitator assembly (19, 20) is located within said bowl (11) and supported by a drive shaft (27) passing through said base wall for rotating the agitator assembly (10). A bearing housing (23) is detachably secured to the underside of said base wall (18) the bearing housing (23) supporting the drive shaft (27) for rotation about its axis. Transmission means operatively interconnect driving means with the drive shaft (27). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206909-A (GB)
Title: Cladding panels fixed to rails on floor rafts
Inventor: BLACKER ISSAC
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1988-07-13
Abstract: A cladding system for cladding a building comprises horizontal rails 7 mountable upon the floor rafts 31 of a building and a plurality of panel 17 adapted to extend vertically between the rails provided on adjacent floor rafts, the panels being secured to the rails by means of clips 19 which are adapted to engage projections on the rails and projections formed on the panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207827-A (GB)
Title: Fault monitoring system for optical fiber communication systems
Inventor: MOCHIZUKI KIYOFUMI
IPC: H04B10/07
Filed: 1988-07-21
Abstract: A fault monitoring system for optical fiber communication system having a bidirectional optical amplifier between first and second optical fiber transmission lines. An optical monitoring signal of a first frequency different from frequencies of communication signal light of the optical fiber communication system is applied to the first input/output port of the bidirectional optical amplifier through the first optical fiber transmission line and then branched through a first optical filter passing therethrough of the first frequency to apply the branched optical monitoring signal of the first frequency to the second input/output port of the bidirectional amplifier. Another optical monitoring signal of a second frequency different from the first frequency and frequencies of the communication signal light is applied to the second input/output port of the bidirectional optical amplifier through the second optical transmission line and then branched through a second optical filter passing therethrough of the second frequency to apply the branched optical monitoring signal of the second frequency to the first input/output port of the bidirectional amplifier. A fault of the bidirectional amplifier can be detected by monitoring the optical monitoring signals of the first frequency and of the second frequency at respective ends of the first optical fiber transmission line and the second optical fiber transmission line.
Patent GB-2215056-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic non-destructive testing apparatus with adjustably mounted transducer
Inventor: BOUROCK MARK
IPC: G01N29/28
Filed: 1989-01-04
Abstract: A non-destructive ultrasonic apparatus, which is particularly useful in measuring the elastic constants of materials is based on the principle of wave reflection and refraction. A liquid interface F2 is used to couple transducers at positions T1, T2 to the specimen. The specimen SUT is prism shaped in order to get the desired angles for wave reflection and refraction. Different kinds of materials could be tested using the apparatus, including rock specimens. The apparatus comprises oil filled cavities C1, C2, clamps CL1, CL2 and a guide G. The transducers are used as both transmitters and receivers to measure transit times through the specimen of both P and S waves and the elastic constant is derived from the P and S wave velocities. To remove the sample SUT oil is transferred from cavity C2 to cavity C1, the clamps CL1, CL2 are released and the guide G slides away. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216472-A (GB)
Title: Roller drive unit
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 1989-02-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00593 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 12, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 12, 1990 PCT Filed Jul. 21, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/00514 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 26, 1989.There is disclosed a roller drive unit formed of one or more drive rollers, and which receives input power from any suitable engine powered wheeled vehicle which is available, the driving wheel(s) of the vehicle engaging the drive rollers so as to provide input power. The drive unit includes a hydraulic pump arranged to obtain input power from the drive rollers, and which operates a hydraulic motor under the control of a flow regulator so as to generate output power available from the motor at a substantially constant speed. The roller drive unit therefore is particularly suitable for providing emergency power for operating an electrical generator, and which can obtain its power input from any suitable available vehicle. The roller drive unit will therefore be particularly suitable for use as an emergency or standby drive system for operating electrical generators, and especially in remote locations where mains or other electrical power is not available.
Patent GB-2233057-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for consolidating rock strata
Inventor: JACKSON ERIC ARTHUR
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 1989-06-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a rock bolt having a threaded end 11 provided with a projecting tab 12. A tool is provided for spinning the bolt and has a hexagonal socket 22 for receiving a nut (not shown). At the bottom of the socket is a slot 26 for receiving the tab. The tool is rotated to cause simultaneous spinning of the nut and bolt to insert the bolt in a drilled hole and rupture a resin capsule in the hole. The tab 12 is fracturable at a predetermined torque caused by resistance as the resin sets, so that the nut is caused to rotate relative to the bolt to tighten the nut on the bolt against a rock face. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222041-A (GB)
Title: Data link for gas turbine engine control
Inventor: BUTZ MARK GERARD
IPC: F01D11/10
Filed: 1989-06-19
Abstract: An interface for a digital electronic control (1) for a gas turbine engine allows one to gain access to random access memory (66) in the control, wherein data of interest is stored. The data includes information about the present operating conditions of the engine, such as component speeds and temperatures, as well as data concerning the health of components. The data is in digital format, but is converted (60F) into analog format within the control and transmitted from the control in analog format. The analog data is used to drive a recording device (68), such as a strip chart recorder, thus allowing information about the engine to be transmitted to a location remote from the engine, in real time. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2221639-A (GB)
Title: Punch press including a tool changer
Inventor: SAKAMOTO KATSUYOSHI
IPC: B23Q3/155
Filed: 1989-07-10
Abstract: The tool changer 29 has a first arm 191 for transferring a tool set from a rotatable magazine 27 to a process position and a second arm 193 for transforming a tool set from the process position to the magazine. The tool changer 29 is equidistant from the process position and the tool exchange position on the magazine. For easy mounting of a ram drive unit (23, Fig. 1) on an upper frame of the press without the frame being deformed by heat generated from the unit, the ram drive unit (23) is mounted on the upper frame symmetrically with respect to a vertical axis when viewed from the front. To accurately determine the angular position of a tool set, the punch holder (95, Fig. 3) is fitted to cylindrical pivotal member (113) with a positive fit tolerance to eliminate slip in the circumferential direction thereof. Further, the punch press is provided with a die holder (17, Fig. 3) including a die fixing device (133) composed of a die push member (169), a hydraulic cylinder (165) and a piston rod (167). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to trolley suspension systems
Inventor: DUCE EDWARD COLIN
IPC: B65G9/00
Filed: 1989-08-22
Abstract: A trolley suspension system has a suspension rail 10, preferably of inverted U-shape in cross section, and at least one trolley 12 for suspending garments in a warehousing environment on the rail. The trolley 12 has first wheels 22 (24) which lie with their axes horizontal and run on the top of the rail and has second wheels 44 which lie with their axes vertical and lie between the limbs of the rail to stabilize the trolley as it runs on the rail. The trolley can be removed from the rail by first raising it followed by tilting so that the first wheels are clear of the rail, followed by lowering of the trolley; and it can be re-mounted by the reverse procedure. In an alternative embodiment, a rib is provided forming a downward extension of the rail, and the trolley is provided with two stabilising spherical rollers spaced to allow the rib to fit between the rollers. Mounting and demounting of the trolley is achieved in a similar fashion to the described above. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227897-A (GB)
Title: Automatic control method and device for home appliances using a VTR
Inventor: KIM KYUNG-SU
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 1989-08-22
Abstract: An automatic control device for home appliances which uses a video tape recorder is disclosed comprising one or more power source control means 105A-105N, a home automation mode designation means 102, and a microcomputer 100. The method comprises: a step of appointing power supply starting times and power supply ending times for the respective apparatuses; a step of supplying the power source upon arrival of the power source supply time for a particular apparatus; and a step of disconnecting the power supply from a particular apparatus upon arrival of the power supply blocking time. It is possible to use a part or all of the VTR's provision for programmed recordings of broadcasting programs to control home appliances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224299-A (GB)
Title: Weather excluder
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 1989-10-18
Abstract: A weather excluder comprises an elongate seal carrier 20 for fixing to a door threshold and an elongate resilient hollow seal 23 carried by and extending along the length of an upper surface 24 of the carrier for sealing against the underside of a door. The top see of the seal 23 comprises a door-engaging surface 27 which across its width rises gradually from the upper surface 24 of the carrier 20 to terminate abruptly at 27' above the upper surface 24 of the carrier at a sharply curved foldable surface 30 permitting bellows-like compression of the seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238097-A (GB)
Title: Clamping bolts
Inventor: SOUTHWELL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F16L27/053
Filed: 1989-11-15
Abstract: A clamping bolt is described having a shank 132, and a threaded end 140 for receiving a nut 146. The end of the shank remote from the threaded end 140 has a cross bore for receiving a pin 136 to enable a head 134 to be retained on the shank 132, and a releasable temporary retainer 142 is engageable in a groove 138 in the shank at a preset distance from the threaded end 140 of the shank 132 for enabling a spring 144 fitted over the shank to be tensioned prior to fitting of the head onto to the shank of the bolt. Alternatively, the groove 138 may be replaced by a shoulder on the shank 132. The temporary retainer 142 holds the bolt in position with the spring 144 compressed while the head 134 is secured to the shank 132 by means of the pin 136, and then the temporary retainer 142 is removed. Two or more bolts are employed around the clamping rings 126, 128 to hold the flared ends 116a, 116a of the pipes 110, 112 to the ball joint parts 116c, 118c. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241901-A (GB)
Title: Exercising machine
Inventor: VAN STRAATEN WILLEM JOHANNES
IPC: A63B21/04
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: An exercising machine comprises a trestle with a spine 10 resting on a pair of adjacent legs 11. The spine carries a pair of seats 13 hinged to its adjacent edges. The seats may be pivoted from the horizontal to 90 degrees up. Rubber bands 23 are looped around pulleys (17, 19) on a beam 16 carried by the spine and the spine itself as well as anchor pulleys 21 on the spine. Handles (24) may be engaged with any one or more of the bands. By changing seats, changing the inclination of the seats, varying feet positions and varying the choice of rubber bands a large variety of exercises may be performed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in double valves
Inventor: NECO FERRUCI
IPC: F02M59/46
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: A double valve comprises a one-piece valve needle (4) with a valving face (6) which engages an outer body (1) within which the needle slides, the needle also having internally a conical valve seat (9) for a valving element (10) which is slidable against a spring (12) and is provided with a conical sealing face (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232885-A (GB)
Title: Invalid beds
Inventor: WOOD KEVIN
IPC: A47C20/08
Filed: 1990-05-29
Abstract: In an invalid bed 1, a head end lifting support 11 underlies the top end of the mattress. The support 11 is pivoted by pins 22 on base 2, 3 of the bed. Support 11 may be pivoted upwardly by operation of an actuator 24, mounted between a displaceable transverse member 23 of support 11 and a fixed transverse member 25 of the bed frame. The actuator linkage 29 includes an abutment feature such that positive drive of support 11 takes place only during an upward pivoting movement, and downward pivoting of support 11 takes place under the force of gravity only. The bed also comprises a leg-lifting member 34 for underlying the mattress in the vicinity of a patient's legs. Member 34 is supported by side members 32 and 33, pivoted in bearings 37 and 38 on frame 2, 3 of the bed. Upward displacement of leg-lifting bar 34 takes place during pivoting of frame 11 by camming engagement of arms 44, 45 of support 11 against regions 46, 47 of side members 32, 33 on the opposite side of pivots 37, 38 from bar 34. In a further embodiment of the invention, side members 32 and 33 may be defined by pivoted together side member portions, restrained against relative displacement in one direction by stops but displaceable in the opposite direction to be brought into the general plane of the bed frame, so as to enable the bed to be shipped or stored in a compact flat-pack disposition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247321-A (GB)
Title: Balance lever for plants
Inventor: GIBSON ROGER
IPC: G01G1/32
Filed: 1990-07-20
Abstract: A weigh scale comprises a pivoted balance beam 6 the arms 2, 3 of which are inclined on opposite sides of a suspension point 1. For measuring moisture content of a plant container, a counterweight 4 balances a houseplant 5. The houseplant and counterweight can be moved along slots 7 in the arm 2. The intially fully watered houseplant is moved in the slots 7 until it balances the counterweight 4 which is positioned at the extreme end of the opposite side of the balance arm, remote from the suspension point. As the houseplant dries the balance system necessarily tilts, and can be restored back to horizontal by inward movement of the counterweight. This movement is proportional to the weight loss of the plant in its container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246347-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion inhibition
Inventor: NEAGLE WILLIAM
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 1990-07-24
Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal pipe, usually a ferrous metal pipe, used for the recovery or transport of oil comprises contacting the internal surface of the pipe with a hydroxyethercarboxylic acid or a salt or lactone thereof, for example a salt of formula R<x>OCH2CH(OH)CH2OCH2COONa where some of the groups R<x> denote a linear C12 alkyl group and the remainder denote a linear C14 alkyl group.
Patent GB-2247876-A (GB)
Title: A stackable carton
Inventor: SWAIN MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 1990-08-29
Abstract: A carton has end flaps (10U-4U, 1L-4L) adapted so that when similar cartons are stacked relative sliding movement is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247620-A (GB)
Title: The use of macrolide compounds for cytomegalovirus infection
Inventor: SHIRAKI KIMIYASU
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1990-09-07
Abstract: The use of macrolide compounds of the following formula in the prevention and/or treatment of cytomegalovirus infection:-   <IMAGE> wherein [R<1> and R<2>], [R<3> and R<4>], [R<5> and R<6>] are hydrogen or form a direct bond or R<2> is alkyl;   R<7> is H, OH, protected hydroxyl or O-alkyl, or R<1> and R<7> is=O;  R<8> and R<9> are H or OH;  R<10> is H, alkyl, or alkenyl;  X is O, (H, OH), (H, H) or -CH2O-;  Y is O, (H, OH), (H, H), N-NR<11>R<12> or N-OR<13>;  R<11> and R<12> are H, alkyl, aryl or tosyl; R<13>, R<14>, R<15>, R<16>, R<17>, R<18>, R<19>, R<22> and R<23> are H or alkyl;  R<20> and R<21> are O, or OH, or O-alkyl;  or R<20> and R<21> form an epoxide ring;  n is 1, 2, or 3; or Y, R<10> and R<23>, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a 5- or 6- membered N-, S- or O-containing heterocyclic ring, which is optionally saturated or substituted;
Patent GB-2239621-A (GB)
Title: Feeder for punched parts.
Inventor: AOYAMA YOSHITAKA
IPC: B23K11/14
Filed: 1990-09-06
Abstract: A feeder for punched parts, which feeds the parts while driving a guide rod of a feed rod into the hole of a temporarily fixed part, is characterized in that the feed rod is flat in cross-section, a quantity of cutting from the rod on one side is larger than that on the other side, and a part-fixing part is provided on the ceiling surface of the temporarily fixing chamber on the side where the quantity of cutting is larger. Further, a space for rolling the parts may be provided by disposing a guide member for preventing the rotation of parts in parallel with the guide rod and by setting the length of the guide rod shorter than that of the guide member.
Patent GB-2237100-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic valve device
Inventor: MAEHARA TOSHIFUMI
IPC: B60T15/02
Filed: 1990-11-20
Abstract: The electromagnetic valve device for an anti-lock braking system has a passage between an inlet 15 and an outlet 14, which passage is opened and closed by bringing a valve rod 13 which can move with a plunger 13a which is driven by a solenoid into contact with a valve seat. An annular flexible seal 16 fitted around the valve seat forms a one-way valve to permit flow of fluid from the outlet 14 to the inlet 15. <IMAGE>