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Patent GB-2140043-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for starting spinning of a wrapped yarn
Inventor: MEHTA ATHUL
IPC: D02G3/38
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: Spinning fibre strand 2 is supplied by delivery rolls 8 and 12 of a drafting mechanism to the upper end of a hollow spindle 14 which carries a binding thread spool 15. To start spinning the binding thread 15a is passed through the spindle 14 and the draw-off rolls 17 and 18 to a suction nozzle 29 or 30. When the spindle 14 rotates a binding thread balloon B is formed and the free end of the fibre strand is delivered directly into the centre of the thread balloon. During this starting operation a suction nozzle 21 is covered by a flap 22 which engages the lower delivery roll 8 and helps to guide the fibre strand to the upper end of the hollow spindle. Detector 27 senses breaks and controls clamps 28 as well as nipper 25 and shears 26 to prevent loss of fibre strand or binding thread. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161800-A (GB)
Title: Water soluble compositions for preparing analytical solutions
Inventor: DRAKE CYRIL FRANCIS
IPC: C03C4/00
Filed: 1984-07-18
Abstract: Low concentration standard aqueous solution for analytical purposes are prepared from a water soluble glass body containing the standardising material. The glasses are phosphorus pentoxide based glasses and provide release rates, e.g. of Na<sup>++</sup>, of 0,01 to 100 microgrammes per cm<sup>2</sup> per hour.
Patent GB-2166185-A (GB)
Title: Locking arrangement for connectors
Inventor: ADAMS GRAHAM LEONARD
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 1984-10-26
Abstract: Two connector portions (1, 2) are locked in the coupled-together state by means of a locking pin (3) engaged in a locking recess (4) of one portion (1). The locking pin (3) is carried by an element (5) of shape memory metal comprised as a leaf spring or compression spring. To retract the locking pin (3) for coupling or uncoupling of the connector portions (1, 2) the element (5) is heated by optical power supplied thereto from a remote laser source via an optical fibre cable (7) with a lens termination (6). Upon cooling of the element the locking pin is returned and extends into the bore of the portion (2) in the absence of a portion (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153964-A (GB)
Title: Piston constructions for internal combustion engines
Inventor: BRUNI LUDOVICO
IPC: F02F3/00
Filed: 1984-10-29
Abstract: The height of a piston for an internal combustion engine is reduced by the provision of gudgeon pin bores 23, which intersect or at least partly intersect a ring band 21 extending around the crown 20. Several different embodiments are shown. This allows the mass of the piston to be reduced, improved visibility from the vehicle owing to reduced bonnet height, and improved engine performance. Also disclosed is a piston comprising two interconnected parts 60 and 61, one forming the gudgeon pin bosses 64, and a portion 63, of the crown and the other forming a ring band 65, and having a hollow interior which receives the first part so that the second part forms the periphery 67, of the crown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150956-A (GB)
Title: Floor panel
Inventor: GODFREY DAVID GEORGE
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1984-12-05
Abstract: The panel, primarily for raised or modular flooring, comprises two members (100) of flat form which are bonded together facewise to provide the complete panel. For high strength and durability the panel members (100) are preferably cast in glass reinforced cement (GRC). Also for convenience in manufacture the panel members are preferably identical and each have a recessed face (110) containing raised projection formation shown consisting of a series of truncated pyramidal projections (102) providing flat faces (120) for distributed supporting abutment between the panel members (100). Similar abutment is provided (at 130) between the side walls (103). Any suitable raised projection formation may be employed such as ribbing whilst the co-operating face of only one panel member may be recessed and contain the raised projection formation for supporting contact with the other panel member in the form of a flat cover plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170991-A (GB)
Title: Patchwork templates for making gathered non-circular puffs
Inventor: JANES SUSAN GAIL
IPC: A41H3/00
Filed: 1985-02-14
Abstract: A patchwork template for making seamed and gathered fabric patches in the following geometric shapes: triangle, square, half-square, standard and long diamond, pentagon and hexagon. These pouches or puffs (2b) can be sewn together edge-to-edge to form a solid patchwork fabric. The square template (2a), a representative shape, has four identical flaps (Y) separated by identical obtuse angles, (T) the end of each flap being either curved slightly inwards or straight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174751-A (GB)
Title: Hinges for doors and the like
Inventor: JONES TOBY IAN BAIRD
IPC: E05D3/04
Filed: 1985-05-10
Abstract: A hinge (1) comprises a right- angled bracket having two arms (2a and 2) a first of which (2a) is for attachment to the body of an article such as the upright member (3) of a door frame. A hinge pin (4) is carried by the second arm (2) at its end remote from its junction with the first arm with the hinge axis parallel to the line of junction of the bracket arms. Two hinge plates (5a and 5b) are pivotally mounted on the hinge pin and are each pivotable outwardly from a position substantially in the same plane as that of the second arm to enable for example two doors one attached to each hinge plate to be opened independently of each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160124-A (GB)
Title: Grading apparatus
Inventor: HOOLEY J C
IPC: B07B13/18
Filed: 1985-06-06
Abstract: A grading apparatus for grading articles comprising a grading surface comprising a plurality of spools, each having a longitudinal axis which extends transversely of the surface, the spools being spaced apart longitudinally of the surface and being of a configuration so as to provide a plurality of grading apertures, between adjacent spools and adjustable means to vary the distance between adjacent spools in a direction longitudinally of the grading surface. The grading surface may be provided by chain conveyors, comprising a plurality of spools, the spools being spaced apart longitudinally of the surface and extending between spaced parallel chains each of which comprise a plurality of links between adjacent spools, wherein the mutual angular orientation of the links is variable so as to vary the spacing between the spools by means of a cam follower fixed relative to alternate ones of the links.
Patent GB-2162778-A (GB)
Title: Feeding abrasive material
Inventor: FAIRHURST ROBERT MARK
IPC: B24C7/00
Filed: 1985-07-29
Abstract: In order to avoid jamming of particulate abrasive material contained in a hopper having a tapered lower outlet portion 32, water is supplied to the outlet portion from a conduit 31 in a direction having a horizontal component along a wall of the lower portion. The abrasive material and water mix to form a slurry which is supplied under pressure through a single flexible conduit to a nozzle for removing obstructions for the interior of underground drains and sewers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164495-A (GB)
Title: Current limiting switch
Inventor: REECE MICHAEL PETER
IPC: H01H77/10
Filed: 1985-09-05
Abstract: An automatic current limiting device has contacts carried by leaf springs 2, 3 extending from opposite ends of a housing 1 in a magnetic field, and normally biassed into engagement by the resilience of the springs. Each contact 4 is movable away from the other into an open position against the spring bias on the occurrence of a fault current, but is restrained from movement, at least to any significant extent, in the opposite direction, and means such as dashpots, 7, 8 are provided for delaying the return of each contact from the open to the engaged position. Any arc that is formed will be propelled rapidly away from the contacts by the magnetic field, conveniently to an arc chute 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167706-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic vulcanizing press
Inventor: HASEGAWA AKIRA
IPC: B29C43/00
Filed: 1985-10-07
Abstract: In a hydraulic vulcanizing press having a hydraulic pressure generator device, for example including a pneumatic booster 10 (more particularly, a pneumatically operated hydraulic pressure booster), for supplying a desired hydraulic pressure to a hydraulic pressure cylinder 1 in a hydraulic circuit c on the pressure actuation side A of said cylinder, for the purpose of pressurizing and holding a pressure in the cylinder of the press, warning means are provided comprising a measurement instrument, such as a counter (33, Fig 3) for measuring the actual flow rate and issuing a signal (33a) to a setter (a pressure rising setter (34), or pressure holding setter (35). If the actual measurement signal (33a) exceeds the set signal (34a or 35a) this is detected by a comparator (36) which issues an alarm signal (36a) to actuate an alarm 37. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166303-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for connecting electrical connectors to electrical accessory outlet connectors
Inventor: GEARING HUGH JONATHON
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 1985-10-22
Abstract: An adaptor (10) comprises supply connection pins (11a, 12a) for mating with an electrical connector, the supply pins being provided additionally or alternatively to screw-clamp wire connectors (not shown) of a plug (or socket not shown) for mating with an electrical accessory outlet connector. The supply pins (11a, 12a) may comprise integral extensions of pins (11) of the plug (or socket), and may be offset (Figure 4, not shown) for fitting into the screw-clamp wire connectors of the plug. Alternatively integral supply/plug pins may be embedded in an insulating plate (Figure 5, not shown). The supply pins (11a) of the adaptor may be received in screw-clamp wire connectors (14, 15) of a bayonet lampholder (20). A bolt (22) holds the lampholder and adaptor together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166153-A (GB)
Title: No-rinse hard surface cleaning composition
Inventor: SIKLOSI MICHAEL PETER
IPC: C11D3/43
Filed: 1985-10-24
Abstract: Compositions for cleaning hard surfaces in a no-rinse mode, said compositions comprising a low boiling solvent (e.g., isopropanol), a high boiling solvent (propyleneglycol monobutyl ether), a fluorinated surfactant, a nonfluorinated surfactant, a fugitive alkaline material and water.
Patent GB-2182027-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable dispensing closure
Inventor: GACH PETER PAUL
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 1985-10-31
Abstract: An adjustable dispensing closure comprises a body 12 provided with an opening 20 and a lid member 14 formed with a number of openings 41-45 of different sizes. The lid member is rotatable relative to the body to permit regulated dispensing of the contents of the container. The lid member is held relative to the closure body by complementary annular beads 28, 30 for rotation through a full 360 degrees between closed and selected open positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182997-A (GB)
Title: A device for repairing a silencer
Inventor: TURNER JEROMY CECIL
IPC: F16L55/168
Filed: 1985-11-13
Abstract: An apparatus is provided to repair a silencer 1 which is perished in the region 3 where the exhaust pipe 2 is connected to the silencer 1. The apparatus consists of two elements 4 which can be assembled together to form an assembly which has a first part 5 surrounding and sealingly engaging the main body portion of the silencer 1, and a further part 7 sealingly surrounding the exhaust pipe 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183329-A (GB)
Title: Simulated solid fuel gas fire
Inventor: WATHEN GEOFFREY RICHARD
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1985-11-23
Abstract: A gas fire has a main plaque type burner (11) and a transparent or translucent e.g. glass wall (15) spaced therefrom to form a closed combustion chamber (14). A heat exchanger receives gas directly from the chamber (14) without dilution. Wall (15) supports spaced fuel simulations (24) which allow the wall (15) to be seen therebetween. The wall glows red in use and enhances the appearance of the fuel simulation. Secondary burner (23) burns lightly aerated gas in an open combustion area to look like open fire flames. The closed combustion chamber of the main burner achieves a high efficiency. The overall efficiency being a combination of this and the low efficiency achieved by the secondary burner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169306-A (GB)
Title: Reactive azo dyes containing both triazine and pyrimidine rings
Inventor: DOSWALD PAUL
IPC: C09B62/02
Filed: 1985-12-30
Abstract: Novel reactive dyes (I) in free acid or salt form are used for dyeing or printing leather or textiles of natural or synthetic polyamides or natural or regenerated cellulose, especially cotton.   <IMAGE>  wherein  p = 1 or 2; q = 0 or 1; (p + q) = 2 or 3;  R1 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy or SO3H; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, -NHCOC1-4alkyl or -NHCONH2;  W is -N(R3)-B1-N(R3)-; B1 is a divalent bridge member or B1, together with both groups -N(R3)- to which B1 is attached, forms a piperazine ring or B1, together with one of the groups -N(R3)- to which it is bound, forms a group   <IMAGE> in which n is 0 or 1; each of R3 is independently hydrogen, C1-4alkyl or substituted C1-4alkyl; R4 is -OR5, NH2, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic amine group; and R5 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, substituted C1-6alkyl or phenyl.
Patent GB-2186520-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of helically grooved optical cable core
Inventor: CROSSAN GEORGE COWIE
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 1986-02-07
Abstract: The helical grooves are provided around the circumference of a plastics covering extruded around a central (reinforcing) strength member from a fixed extrusion head orifice, by rotatably driving the advancing member at a location upstream of the orifice about its longitudinal axis through an oscillating angular displacement. The orifice produces circumferentially spaced grooves parallel to the longitudinal axis of the advancing member which, by virtue of the oscillating motion of the member, are caused to follow helical paths whose direction of lay reverses at spaced positions along the length of the elongate core so formed. The oscillating angular displacement is imparted to the member by an oscillating rotating assembly, carrying a plurality of wheels which are freely rotatable about axes substantially normal to the member and are urged into engagement with the member, alternate ones of the wheels being spaced on opposite sides of, and longitudinally of the member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171658-A (GB)
Title: Fire escapes
Inventor: JENKINS MACQUIRE
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 1986-02-12
Abstract: A fire escape for occupants of an upper floor of a building comprises an arm pivotally attached to a lower point (15) on the wall of the building, its upper end being connected via a door (12) to an extensible chute (23,24) normally stowed in an escape opening at the upper floor. The arm and the chute can be lowered into position from the upper floor without assistance from outside the building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172268-A (GB)
Title: Cartons
Inventor: ALLWOOD KEVIN NICHOLAS
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 1986-02-28
Abstract: A carton blank 2 comprises two generally rectangular blank portions 4 and 6 separated by a cut line 8 and joined along a fold line 10. The entire blank 2 is generally rectangular in peripheral outline. The carton is assembled by folding the blank along fold line 10 and then along fold line 14 so that the blank panel portions F and B overlie each other followed by folding up of remaining wall-defining panels C, G. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173779-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the desulphurisation and denitration of exhaust gases by electron irradiation
Inventor: REUTER DR FRANZ GOTTFRIED
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 1986-03-11
Abstract: Apparatus for the desulphurisation and denitration of exhaust gases through electron irradiation of the exhaust gases, to which ammonia has been added before irradiation, comprises an exhaust gas channel and a minimum of one low energy electron beam source with an electron beam potential of 150 - 300 keV. The electron beam source is arranged concentrically and coaxially in the exhaust gas channel and has a minimum of two, but preferably four or more electron emission apertures.
Patent GB-2173160-A (GB)
Title: Vessel mooring and hydrocarbon transfer system
Inventor: POLLACK JACK
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1986-03-17
Abstract: An offshore terminal includes a riser 16 loosely anchored at the sea floor so its upper end 22 can be raised from an underwater level at a depth sufficient to be clear of surface water conditions and tanker hulls up to the surface to moor a tanker and transfer hydrocarbons to it. A weight 44 hangs from the lower end of the riser to improve dynamic mooring and, when the riser is disconnected, to limit the sink depth of the riser. For movement to the deployed position, the riser is lifted by extending a line downwardly from a winch 50 on the vessel, through a central hole in the connector frame 24 down to the top of the riser, the line being pulled to raise the riser until its upper end lies within the central hole of the connector frame. A perforated upper portion of the riser then is in fluid communication with the inner portion of a fluid swivel 38, so that hydrocarbons can pass out of a conduit 36 within the riser and into the swivel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176520-A (GB)
Title: Tool unit for mechanical shovels, front loaders, grabs or the like
Inventor: STICH HELMUT
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 1986-06-04
Abstract: A tool unit for mechanical shovels or the like, comprises an assembly plate (1) and reversible replaceable teeth (2) mounted in the front area of the assembly plate on retaining blocks (3), and the undersides of the replaceable teeth have retaining holes (4) corresponding to the retaining blocks, fitting round the retaining blocks. The replaceable teeth (2) are detachably secured on the retaining blocks (3) by bolts or wedges, and are inclined towards a blade edge (5), on the assembly plate, which is thus adapted as a cutting blade, and the cutting edges (7) of the front teeth (2a) overlap the blade edge (5) so that the blade edge is protected. The undersides (8) of the teeth (2) are chamfered so that the rear teeth (2b) lie close to the assembly plate (1), thus ensuring that the replaceable teeth are protected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180906-A (GB)
Title: Grommet assembly for panel fastener
Inventor: WARKENTIN ROY L
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 1986-09-09
Abstract: A grommet assembly is provided for a captive-type panel fastener. The assembly restricts the axial movement of the fastener's retaining ring (80) so that it may not pass with the stud-member (60) into the through hole of an underlying panel and interfere with the securement of two panels together. The assembly also provides access to the retaining ring (80) and grommet (25) interior without requiring the destruction of the grommet (25) or other component or without causing damage to the panel (21) itself. This is accomplished by providing a recessed groove (36, 38) in the grommet (25) and constructing a ring insert (45) which may be manually inserted in the groove, by temporarily contracting the insert (45) and removed from the groove, e.g., by use of a rigid pin in combination with the stud-member (63).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical kettles
Inventor: BEEREN LOU
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 1986-09-26
Abstract: An electrical kettle is described comprising a vessel (1) having a plastics material body defining a receptable (5) for receiving liquid to be heated and an electrical heating element (36) disposed in the receptacle (5) for connection via an electrical control unit (38) of the kettle to an electrical supply. The plastics material body is formed so as to provide inner (3) and outer (9) walls for the receptacle. Thus, a first body portion (2) provides an inner wall (3) having an inner side wall (4a) and a base wall (4b) together defining the receptacle and an outer wall portion (6) formed integrally with the inner wall (3) so as to depend spaced apart from the inner wall (3) and so as to terminate just above the inner base wall (4b). A second body portion (8) engages the outer wall portion (6) to complete an outer side wall and to provide an outer base wall spaced from the inner base wall (4b) so that an insulating gap (13) is provided between the inner and outer walls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201375-A (GB)
Title: Book or pad for teaching children to read
Inventor: WHITE LINDSAY JANE
IPC: G09B17/00
Filed: 1987-02-27
Abstract: A book or pad is constructed with a main supporting leaf which can be the back cover 12. A stack of leaves 14 is hinged to one edge and further stacks of leaves 22 are hinged to another edge so that leaves of any stack can be turned independently of the other stacks. In a preferred embodiment the large leaves 14 carry illustrations and the smaller leaves 22 carry letters which can be exposed to spell the article illustrated on a large leaf 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208746-A (GB)
Title: Tape recorder
Inventor: ARATA TADAO
IPC: G11B15/675
Filed: 1988-01-13
Abstract: A tape recorder comprises a cassette holder 13 operatively connected to a pivotal member 20 having first and second engaging fingers 20a, 20b formed thereon for cooperating with first and second engaging projections 14e, 14f formed on an eject lever 14. When eject lever 14 is pressed forwardly, cassette holder 13 is pivoted away from the chassis 1, and the eject lever 14 is thereafter arrested at the moved position. When the eject lever 14 is moved back to its home position by a spring 15, cassette holder 13 is pivoted to and held against the chassis 1 (as in Fig 5) by biasing forces of the spring 15 and another spring 21 for the cassette holder 13. Latching piece (17) (Fig 6) of latching member 16 engages cassette holder 13 at the reset position and the table cassette is pushed outwardly by ejecting piece (18) (Fig 6) of the member 16. Eject lever 14 also effects movement of head plate (9) (eg Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215244-A (GB)
Title: A countersink permanently incorporated in an electric drill
Inventor: KENNETT RICHARD MICHAEL BEVERL
IPC: B23B51/10
Filed: 1988-03-11
Abstract: The drill has a revolving chuck (12) of which the tips of the jaws (11) are angled to reflect the shape of a screw head and grooved across the direction of revolution to make a countersink device without the necessity of inserting and removing a "countersink bit" in between drilling operations. The drill including chuck and jaws may be used without interference for other purposes such as sanding, polishing, drilling etc whilst the countersink device is not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208110-A (GB)
Title: Boat propulsion device extending through bottom of boat
Inventor: JONES DAVID D
IPC: B63H5/125
Filed: 1988-06-15
Abstract: A propulsion device for a boat that mounts through a hole 78 in a bottom surface 79 of the boat 11. The engine 12 is positioned inside the boat and the propeller drive 23 is positioned under a bottom surface of the boat. The propulsion device includes a mounting assembly 16, a steering assembly 20 rotatably connecting the drive 23 to the mounting assembly 16 for steering the propeller drive under the boat and a trimming assembly 21 swingingly connecting the drive to the steering assembly 20 for trimming/tilting of the propeller drive under the boat at any steered position. A drive shaft means provides a drive connection between the engine and the propeller drive at any steered and trimmed position. <IMAGE>