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Patent GB-2069978-A (GB)
Title: Separating labels from a pile
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1979-12-05
Abstract: In apparatus for separating labels one by one from a magazine (12), and feeding them to a device where labels are stuck to containers such as bottles and cans, a pivotally supported guide lever (14) is provided on which a slide member (18) is slidably mounted, the slide member supporting suction (19) or adhesive separator members. The cooperation between the pivotal motion of the guide lever and the reciprocating motion of the slide member defines a closed path of the movement of the separator member, during one cycle of which one label is removed from the magazine and fed to the label sticking device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2041464-A (GB)
Title: Seal for rotary kilns and the like
IPC: F27B7/24
Filed: 1980-01-24
Abstract: A seal ring (70) loosely surrounding a kiln shell (16) and adapted to walk along the shell into engagement with a stationary housing wear plate (45) is assembled from segments (70 A, B etc) each incorporating a pack of shims (87) allowing adjustment of the diameter of the ring, the segments being pivotally interconnected to accommodate any out-of-round portions of the shell. In an alternative arrangement, the connecting plates are secured to the segments by bolts received in slotted holes in the segments to avoid the need for shims. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2050662-A (GB)
Title: Power Supply Control
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 1980-05-06
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a number of electrical devices or appliances on domestic premises or industrial sites comprises a means of superimposing a frequency shift keyed control signal onto the mains electricity supply to the devices or appliances, at a frequency which is much higher than the mains electricity supply frequency, e.g. 150 kHz, to address a selected device or appliance. A master control (10) comprises a timing device (12) which can be a microprocessor, and a memory (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2050814-A (GB)
Title: False doors for cabinet mounted appliance
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 1980-05-15
Abstract: An appliance capable of being installed in a kitchen upright cupboard or the like includes a door (14) and a false door (or cladding element) (15) which is capable of being mounted on the outer face of the door. The cladding 15 may be aligned - when the door is closed - with the front face of the cupboard or adjacent surface portions even when the appliance itself is not perfectly aligned. The cladding element (15) projects beyond the perimeter of the door (14) and is connected thereto by a plurality of adjustable fastening devices 20,22,24 substantially at three points in such a manner that, without changing the position of the door (14), a three-dimensional alignment of the cladding element (15) with the adjacent surface portions is possible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2053702-A (GB)
Title: Swing apparatus
IPC: A63G9/00
Filed: 1980-05-30
Abstract: Swing apparatus in which the suspension means, or at least one of the suspension means, from which a swing seat is suspended has at or around its or their upper end(s) a rigid or semi- rigid elongate member 10 to prevent the suspension means passing over and wrapping around a suspension bar or cross-bar 2 of the apparatus. The rigid or semi-rigid elongate member(s) will constitute between one-quarter and one-half the total length of the suspension means, and will be composed of solid or tubular metal or alloy, or solid rubber or a synthetic rubber or plastics composition. The suspension bar or cross-bar may include one or more buffer or braking rails 4 or 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2052369-A (GB)
Title: Working gemstones
IPC: B28D5/00
Filed: 1980-06-09
Abstract: in order to cleave a gemstone 51, the stone is clamped between resilient jaws 10, an anvil member 8 is located against the opposite surface, the exposed surface of the stone is kerfed, and the kerf is struck in order to cleave the stone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055364-A (GB)
Title: 4-Aroylimidazol-2-ones
IPC: C07D233/70
Filed: 1980-06-18
Abstract: A compound for the alleviation of hypotension or the treatment of cardiac failure, having the formula   <IMAGE>  wherein R is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, (C1-4 alkyl) carbonyl or benzoyl;  R1 is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; and Ar is 2-furyl; 2-thienyl; phenyl; phenyl monosubstituted by halogen, hydroxy, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, trifluoromethyl, -SO2N(R2)2, NR3R4, pyrrolidino, piperidino, morpholino, piperazino or N'-alkylpiperazino in which R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; disubstituted phenyl in which one substituent is at the para position and the substituents are independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, C1-4 alkyl and C1-4 alkoxy; or 3,4-methylenedioxy- phenyl in which the methylene group is optionally substituted by one or two methyl groups; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Many compounds of formula I are novel.
Patent GB-2051575-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions containing climbing ivy extracts
IPC: C07H15/256
Filed: 1980-07-04
Abstract: Extracts of climbing ivy containing at least 60% of hederasaponin C or comprising alpha-hederin are useful in treating animals (including humans, sheep and cattle) against parasites and fungi. The extracts can be prepared by leaching the ivy with acetone or equivalent, extracting the dried solids with pure methanol, precipitating a solid by adding diethyl ether or equivalent to the methanolic solution and optionally chromatographing the product on alumina with methanol as eluant to increase the hederasaponin C context of the extract.
Patent GB-2056930-A (GB)
Title: Rowing equipment
IPC: B63H16/10
Filed: 1980-07-10
Abstract: Rowing equipment is provided that allows the oarsman to face the direction of travel and maximize the seating capacity by rowing from the rear thwart. Each oar comprises two hinged sections 1 and 2 interconnected to promote an opposite angular movement one to the other the interconnection of the oar sections 1 and 2 being arranged so that the outer oar section will describe a greater angle than the inner oar section thus allowing a greater sweep of water in relation to inner oar angular movement than with a conventional oar, or the same sweep of water with a much reduced outer oar length to that of a conventional oar. The blade 7 can be arranged to feather automatically on the return stroke. The two hinged oar sections 1 and 2 can be folded together to provide a small package for easy conveyance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069331-A (GB)
Title: A jewellery display device
IPC: A47F7/02
Filed: 1980-09-18
Abstract: A display device has a first carrier (1) which includes at least one support arm (8) for holding bangles, and a second carrier (11), for rings (12), which is detachably connected to the first carrier by a plug and socket type connection. Wires 9, 19 retain the items on the arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2059777-A (GB)
Title: Endoprosthetic bone joint components
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1980-09-25
Abstract: An endoprosthetic bone joint component having an elongate member for entry into and securement to bone, the member being made primarily of metal and then supplemented by a carbon-fibre-reinforced carbon material secured thereto and defining at least part of the outer surface of the member to promote anastomosis in use of the device. The member can be supplemented by material in the form of one or more plugs extending transversely therethrough, preferably extending slightly proud of the member, and/or by at least partial sheathing. When sheathing is employed the member suitably has a ribbed, grooved, or other geometrically discontinuous cross-sectional shaping, and the sheathing preferably includes a tubular braid of carbon fibre. The material can be secured to the member by application of binder which is then pyrolysed.
Patent GB-2064252-A (GB)
Title: Bidirectional pulse generator
IPC: G11B21/02
Filed: 1980-11-18
Abstract: A bidirectional pulse generator for driving a video disc stylus deflector. In one embodiment, an integrator, (15) responsive to a deflection pulse, and having its input connected to a polarity selectable current source (20), generates a ramped output signal. Upon termination of the deflection pulse, a feedback loop (19) is closed around the integrator to rapidly reset the output potential of the integrator to one of two pre-pulse output voltages. A direction control (32) selects the current source polarity and controls the pre-pulse output voltage and thereby the relative polarity of the output pulse. Alternatively, (fig. 4/5) first and second diodes are respectively connected between the inverting and non-inverting input terminals and a point of bilevel potential for selectively conditioning one or the other of the diodes to conduct, thereby establishing the quiescent output potential of the amplifier and concurrently shunting the deflection waveform from one or the other of the amplifier input terminals. The pulse output can thereby be reversed in polarity and be varied in amplitude, in order to shift the pickup in either direction by varying distances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2067362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to earthing systems and/or methods of earthing
IPC: H01R4/66
Filed: 1980-12-22
Abstract: An earthing system comprising a flexible electrical conductor; a lug (7) welded to one end of said conductor; and a fixing point (10) welded to the other end of said conductor wherein at least one of said lug or said fixing point is formed from a different material to said conductor. In use the lug is welded to a reinforcing bar (21) of the same or a compatible material as the lug which is to be embedded in a cementitious material and the fixing point which is preferably a plate having means allowing connection of a further conductor is positioned to be outside or on the surface of the cementitious material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099123-A (GB)
Title: Ice-making machines
IPC: F25C5/08
Filed: 1981-02-24
Abstract: An ice-making machine of the kind which has an automatic change over system between freeze and harvest cycles and wherein ice is manufactured in one or more tubes through which water is passed and the or each tube is subjected alternately to freezing and harvest cycles, the harvest cycle incorporating the spraying of harvesting water over the or each tube and wherein the water used in the harvest cycle is arranged in a closed circuit so that the same water is used repeatedly for each harvest cycle. A heater (20) is provided in tank (21) for harvesting purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072628-A (GB)
Title: Packaging containers
IPC: B65D85/32
Filed: 1981-03-24
Abstract: A packaging container e.g. an egg box, has a base portion 10 formed of plastics material having article receiving depressions and a surrounding wall 13. A separate flat lid 18, e.g. of cardboard, is at least partially supported by upstanding pillars 12 within the base portion 10 and has at least one flap 21 which when the lid 18 is fitted extends downwardly substantially parallel to an adjacent portion 24 of the surrounding wall 13. The flap 21 may bear data or advertising material, the portion 24 at least being transparent to facilitate reading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2073226-A (GB)
Title: Color-developer for pressure- sensitive recording sheets
IPC: C08G8/24
Filed: 1981-03-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a color-developer for pressure-sensitive recording sheets, comprising a co-condensate of a reaction intermediate of a p- substituted phenol with a trifunctional or higher phenol, or a polyvalent metal salt of said co-condensate, said reaction intermediate being obtained by the reaction of said p-substituted phenol under acidic or alkaline conditions with formaldehyde or a substance capable of generating formaldehyde.
Patent GB-2074566-A (GB)
Title: Ergoline Derivatives
IPC: C07D457/06
Filed: 1981-03-31
Abstract: There are provided ergoline derivatives of the formula:   <IMAGE>  R1=H or CH3,  R2=H, halogen, CH3, CHO, SR7 or SOR7,  R3=H or CH3O, R4=C1-C4 hydrocarbon group, benzyl or phenethyl, R5 and R6 independently= C1-C4 alkyl, cyclohexyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or acid and water soluble group such as (CH2)nN (CH3)2, R7=C1-C4 alkyl or phenyl, n=an integer, R5=R6=acid and water soluble group excluded. Pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are a/so provided. A method for their preparation is also provided. The compounds have anti-hypertensive and anti-prolactin activity.
Patent GB-2074112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gas-cushion vehicles
IPC: B60V1/16
Filed: 1981-04-10
Abstract: A gas-cushion vehicle 1 is provided with a flexible skirt 7 and a system 20 for retracting the flexible skirt so as to reduce drag forces which would otherwise be caused by contact between the skirt and the surface over which the vehicle operates. The flexible skirt 7 comprises a row of contiguous flexible skirt members 15. The skirt retracting system 20 comprises cables 22 extending between adjacent groups of the flexible skirt members and connected to the free end of a net 21 wound round a roller 30. A winch unit 25 is provided to wind up the cables 22 and thus draw the net 21 under the bottoms of the flexible skirt members 15, causing them to collapse upwardly (Fig. 3, not shown). Applicable to an oil-drilling barge which operates as a displacement vessel on water and as a gas-cushion vehicle over land. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077956-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for producing the pattern program for a flatbed knitting machine from a multi-colour pattern original
IPC: G05B19/02
Filed: 1981-06-03
Abstract: Apparatus for optically scanning a multi-colour pattern original (3) for the purpose of producing a pattern program for the electronic control of a flatbed knitting machine comprises photosensors which respond to light reflected by the pattern original. At least one row of photodiodes extends across the width of the pattern original on a carriage (4), and the pattern original (3) and the row or rows of photodiodes are movable stepwise relative to one another along the longitudinal axis (A). Alternatively, a two-dimensional plate semiconductor camera may be provided in a stationary position relative to the pattern original, the camera incorporating an integrated circuit chip which carries rows of photodiodes scanning the whole pattern original, and with a separate illuminating device being provided for the surface area illumination of the pattern original. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2080963-A (GB)
Title: Silver halide photographic light-sensitive elements
IPC: G03C1/35
Filed: 1981-06-30
Abstract: A silver halide photographic element contains as an antifoggant, in a silver halide photographic emulsion layer or adjacent layer, a mercapto compound of the formula   <IMAGE> wherein M is H, NH4 or an alkali metal, R is H, alkyl or aryl, and Z completes an imidazole, triazole, tetrazole or benzimidazole nucleus bearing a water-soluble group (e.g. carboxy or sulfo group or salt thereof) on a C atom, preferably in an amount of 0.0001 to 0.006 mol per mol of silver. Details are given of surfactants, synthetic polymers, dyes and other antifoggants which can be in the silver halide emulsion. The elements are processed to give silver images which do not deteriorate with time, even if the support is water- impermeable (e.g. a plastics film or a paper sheet) having a coating of hydrophobic polymer on each surface.
Patent GB-2080037-A (GB)
Title: Gas-blast Circuit-interrupter
IPC: H01H33/915
Filed: 1981-07-10
Abstract: A gas blast electrical circuit interrupter of the type incorporating a generally tubular contact (4) axially slidable relative to a contact (5) and connected to a puffer cylinder (2) co- operating with a fixed piston (3) for delivering a gas blast between the contacts (4, 5) during separation, incorporates an insulating piston member (6) supported by an insulating part (7) of the contact (4) so as to be axially slidable relative thereto. The piston member (6) is pierced by a passage (10) between two of its opposed surfaces, both of which are normally acted upon by pressurised gas from the puffer cylinder (2). The relative areas of these surfaces are such that during contact separation the piston member (6) initially abuts the contact (4) until a passage (12) is uncovered by the contact (5), resulting in a first gas blast and a loss of pressure on the surface of the piston member (6) remote from the contact (4). The piston member (6) is then forced away from the contact (4) releasing a second, high pressure, gas blast. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102371-A (GB)
Title: Bag holder
Inventor: RUDOLPH GUNTER OSWALD LUDWIG
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1981-07-14
Abstract: A sack or bag holder for use in packaging textile goods in sacks or bags comprises a framework (11) carrying two arms (12) each of which has a tongue (14) over which the lip of a bag or sack can be folded. The arms (12) may be biased, e.g. spring-loaded, apart or the tongues (14) may be resilient, so that the bag mouth is stretched open on the holder. In use, the lip of a sack or bag is folded over the tongues and the arms allowed to open out to hold the mouth of the sack or bag open for the insertion of the textile goods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2080975-A (GB)
Title: Automatic control of fuel injection
IPC: F02D41/32
Filed: 1981-07-23
Abstract: Electronic control means for controlling a fuel injection installation for an internal combustion engine comprises means for forming an injection range signal (I beta ), means for providing a voltage which decreases in the injection range as a function of crankshaft angle, and means for providing an injection quantity voltage (UEM) as a function of the signals of an input device (325) and of the crankshaft speed in a constant measurement period determined by a measurement period generator (23) triggered by the rear flank of the injection range signal. The control means further includes means (300) for forming a voltage graph from a number of pulses detected in a time interval and originating from a pulse disc (21) on the crankshaft, means (60) for providing a reference voltage (Ub) an analogue memory (50) controlled by the generator (23) to store the injection quantity voltage, and a comparator device (40) to inputs of which are connected the decreasing voltage U beta  the injection quantity voltage UEM and the reference voltage Ub, the comparator being provides at its output an injection period signal. The means (300) providing the voltage graph includes (see Fig. 2) a second comparator (330), to inputs of which are connected a device (322, 327) for forming the control voltage graph, the input device (325), and a bistable switching device (326) connected at one input to the output of the second comparator (330) and at another input to pulse shaper (12) which provides the injection range signal. The rear flank of this signal triggers a gate circuit (324) for pulses from the pulse disc (21), the gate circuit being connected at an input thereof to the output of the switching device (326) and at an output thereof to the device (322). The device (327) can be switched by the switching device (326) and is connected at an input thereof to the output of the device (322) and at the output thereof to the memory (50). The device (322) forms the full load graph which is modified in device (327) to form a downward graph. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100149-A (GB)
Title: Inking typewriter ribbons
IPC: B41J31/14
Filed: 1982-04-05
Abstract: Ribbon re-inking machine comprises an air-tight ink reservoir (12) having an inlet (24) which is sealed (26) once ink has been added whilst an inking roller (14) fits in an outlet (28) on the same side as the inlet. Ink flows onto the roller when the reservoir and whole machine is inverted for use. An air inlet (32) is provided on the other side of the reservoir from the outlet and roller and that inlet is opened when the reservoir is inverted, so that ink flows only during rotation of the roller when a ribbon is moved over it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104763-A (GB)
Title: Container for growing plants
Inventor: MANLY EDWARD MICHAEL LEIGH
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1982-06-29
Abstract: A growing bag comprising a solid plant growth medium contained in a container made from a flexible material, characterised in that the container is provided with one or more groups of apertures being permeable to air and water but substantially impermeable to the solid plant growth medium and an area without apertures where the growing bag is to be in contact with the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115117-A (GB)
Title: Wing housing and cover release assembly for self-erecting wing
Inventor: DITOMMASO ANTHONY
IPC: B64C5/10
Filed: 1982-09-07
Abstract: A self-erecting collapsible wing for an airframe includes a telescoping strut assembly, Figure 4, including a leading strut 32, 34 and a trailing strut 40, 42 each pivoted at an inner end to fixed pins 28, 30 on a base support structure of a wing housing within a slot in the airframe for retraction to a colinear position within the housing and spring biased to an outward fully deployed position. A releasable cover 26, Figure 7, conforming to the curvature of the airframe is normally latched in position over the slot when the wing is in the collapsed position within the wing housing and is jettisoned to permit automatic self-erection of the wing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127917-A (GB)
Title: Two speed reduction gearbox
Inventor: SOUTHAM ERIC
IPC: F16H63/30
Filed: 1982-09-28
Abstract: A reduction gearbox for a winch or crane hoist incorporates a two speed gear having a sliding positive clutch member 6 with teeth formed as pins on each face and includes a brake drum 21. The load on the gearbox is held by the brake when an electric driving motor 2 is not energised. At all times when the gearbox gearing is in the neutral position the motor 2 is deenergised and the brake engaged. Gear changing can be accomplished either manually or remotely by push button, a reversible electric motor 13 driving a screw 12 through chain gearing 14 to move a shift fork 15. The load is always either connected to the motor by the high or low gear or held by the brake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131270-A (GB)
Title: Self-basting of fowls
Inventor: LEWIS IAN HARTLEY
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 1982-12-06
Abstract: A basting fluid is injected into the interior of the carcass or piece from the side of the piece that was internal to the carcass by way of an injection head, the fluid preferably having a first component selected from butter, vegetable oil or animal fats, and a second component comprising a salt solution or "brine" as used in the food processing industry. The internal injection of the basting fluid provides a more attractive product, from a commercial point of view, over known techniques of external injection puncturing the skin of a carcass. The second component of the basting fluid has a dual function, in that it enhances the flavour of the product, but also prevents clogging of the injection head by the constituent of the first component.
Patent GB-2115742-A (GB)
Title: Decorative articles
Inventor: ESHBACH JOHN ROBERT
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: A composite article has utility as a decorative surface for materials such as resilient flooring, furniture, walls, ceilings and counter tops. The article is typically in the form of a film, sheet, or board having generally tubular unidirectionally aligned voids embedded therein between two layers of the composite. The article is made by forming unidirectionally aligned grooves on the mating surface of at least one of the layers and then bridging the grooves with the mating surface of the other layer.