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Patent GB-2015385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Relating to Dry Gas Scrubbers
IPC: B04C5/13
Filed: 1979-03-07
Abstract: A dry gas scrubber comprises a bundle of parallel-spaced cyclone separators each having an outlet tube of oval cross-section, the tubes being aligned in rows, the rows extending longitudinally of the major axes of the cross-sections.
Patent GB-2033345-A (GB)
Title: Flat with a pivotally mounted corner support
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 1979-03-14
Abstract: A flat with a horizontal load beaming surface has at least one pivotally mounted corner post (3) which can be located in an upright position by a slidable bolt (26). The bolt (26) is slidably mounted on the lower end of the corner post (3) and extends lengthwise of the post. The lower end of the bolt cooperates with a stop (41) provided on the frame (4) of the flat. The pivot axis 5 of the corner post is disposed in a plane above the stop. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046300-A (GB)
Title: Combustible product obtained from waste materials
IPC: C10L5/40
Filed: 1979-04-06
Abstract: A method of making a combustible product from waste organic matter e.g. waste foodstuffs, is disclosed including the steps of boiling the waste with a controlled amount of water, allowing it to set in moulds, baking, cooling and demoulding. The demoulded product is preferably wrapped in a combustible wrapping, e.g. cellulosic film, after which it is ready for despatch or use. It may be used as a supplement to conventional solid fuels in domestic and industrial fires and boilers.
Patent GB-2020922-A (GB)
Title: Connector and connection method
IPC: H01R4/72
Filed: 1979-05-09
Abstract: A method of making an electrical connection between two electrical conductors 13, 14 includes, in addition to making the electrical connection, the steps of positioning the conductors within a heat- shrinkable sleeve 2 whereby they are held by an insert 8 positioned within the sleeve 2, in a substantially fixed in transverse relationship to each other in the sleeve, and applying heat to shrink the sleeve. Electrical connectors are also described, one of which comprises a heat-shrinkable sleeve 2 having an insert 8 positioned therein for holding conductors 13, 14 to be connected in a substantially fixed relationship to each other, and a quantity of solder 5 positioned within the sleeve 2 between the insert 8 and an end of the sleeve. The insert may comprise at least two side-by-side compartments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2051321-A (GB)
Title: Piston and cylinder assembly
IPC: F41B11/73
Filed: 1979-05-23
Abstract: Piston and cylinder assembly, typically in a spring-powered air gun, includes a seal 18 preferably formed from PTFE or other low-friction plastics material, at the forward end of the piston 11 backed by a cushioning element 20 so that the seal can be displaced axially to a limited extent. The seal may project beyond the forward end of the piston to act as a buffer, and the cushioning element may be formed from rubber or other elastomer, always under some axial compression, to prevent leakage past a neck portion of the piston on which the seal may be carried. Said element may be of less diameter than the seal to avoid its contact with the cylinder walls even under compression. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2025460-A (GB)
Title: Fe-Cr-Co permanent magnet alloy
IPC: H01F1/04
Filed: 1979-07-11
Abstract: Fine grained Fe-Cr-Co magnetic alloys are disclosed which have desirable magnetic alloys in the range of 300-600 Oersted, 8000-13000 Gauss and a maximum energy product of 1-6 MGOc. Disclosed alloys comprise 25-29 weight per cent Cr, 7-12 weight per cent Co with the remainder Fe. Processing of disclosed alloys to produce a fine grain includes a low-temperature solution annealing between 650-1000 DEG C, depending on the composition, followed by rapid quenching, cold shaping and a step-ageing heat treatment at decreasing temperatures from 700 DEG C to 480 DEG C, optionally in a magnetic field. The alloys can be used as ringers, relays and electro-acoustic transducers.
Patent GB-2033212-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Distribution and Collection of Workers' Garments
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 1979-09-12
Abstract: A cabinet for facilitating the collection and distribution of workers garments includes a first compartment group 2 made up of several individual selectively lockable compartments 10, 11, each of which can accommodate the garments of one worker; the wardrobe possessing above the said first compartment group a bulk storage space 12 for the accommodation of fresh garments and below the said first compartment group a space 13 for the accommodation of a used garment container; the height of the lower space in relation to the inserted container being so designed that with the container 29 inserted an aperture between the lower edge of the compartment group 2 and the upper rim of the container remains free for the insertion of used garments. The garment container 29 is in the form of a sack and cooperates with a movably arranged, flexible frame 40 receivable within space 13. In practice, fresh garments are brought in a sack and are placed in space 12. The thus emptied sack is substituted on frame 40 for the sack of soiled garments, which are then removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2037131-A (GB)
Title: Soil cultivating machines
IPC: A01B33/14
Filed: 1979-11-12
Abstract: A soil cultivating implement having at least one cultivating tine (10) adapted to be rotatably driven via a drive shaft and which tine extends towards the ground and is connected to a tool holder (1) and non-rotatably to the outer region of at least one leaf spring (7) with the long or longitudinal side of the cross-section of which spring extending parallel to the driving shaft and abutting against a hub portion of the drive shaft, characterised by the feature that the tool holder (1, 15) is located to be rotatable on the drive shaft (4, 17) and the hub portion (5, 16) is provided with an extension (13, 32) extending in longitudinal direction of the cross-section of each leaf spring (7, 20) so that in normal use the springs, tines, and tool holder rotate with the hub portion but that when a tine strikes, for example, a stone, the springs supporting the tines rotate relative to the driven hub portion. The springs may be given an adjustable pre-tension. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2039110-A (GB)
Title: Peak tracking correlator
IPC: G06G7/19
Filed: 1979-05-24
Abstract: Apparatus for tracking the peak of a correlation function between two signals (x(t),y(t)) includes a coarse peak detector (26) for providing a coarse measure of the peak position and a tracking correlator for providing a fine indication of the peak once its tracking range has been set by the coarse detector. The preferred tracking correlator includes a word controlled shift register (25) whose length is controlled by a signal (Np) from the coarse detector (26) thereby setting the tracking range. A delay-lock-loop including a multiplier (16), smoothing circuit (18), integrator (19) and voltage controlled oscillator (20) achieves a stable state when the clock frequency (F<uc>u) of the register (25) produces a null at the input to the integrator (19). A preferred use of the apparatus is as a flowmeter.
Patent GB-2044540-A (GB)
Title: Thermal cut off switch
IPC: H01H37/76
Filed: 1980-02-21
Abstract: A thermal cut-off switch for breaking electrical continuity between two lead wires (12a, 12b) utilises the voluminal expansion on melting of a temperature-sensitive material (17) sealed in a space within a housing (11) to move a contact (14) from a first position, in which electrical connection between the two lead wires (12a, 12b) is made via the contact (14), to a second position in which contact between the contact (14) and at least one of the lead wires (12a, 12b) is broken. Optionally, a resilient means (15) is arranged to exert a force on the contact (14) to urge the contact to return from the second position to the first position, in order to provide a self-restoring thermal cut-off switch. The temperature- sensitive material (17) is sealed within the housing space by a slidable resilient bushing (16), a slidable conductive rubber contact or by a resilient diaphragm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2047791-A (GB)
Title: Pivot bearings
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 1980-03-05
Abstract: A pivot bearing 14, 17 for a pair of arms or levers, said bearing comprising a cylindrical pivot portion which, in use, extends through corresponding apertures 12 in said arms or levers or in members associated therewith, said pivot bearing incorporating a pair of spaced radially extending flanges 16, 19, the pivot portion and flanges comprising a material which has a tensile strength of from 500,000 to 800,000 grams per square centimetre and a modulus of elasticity of 8.5 x 10<7> to 3 x 10<8> gram centimetres izod. The invention also includes a cutting device, e.g. a pair of scissors, comprising a pair of arms or levers pivoted together by such a pivot bearing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2051940-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device
IPC: E05B67/36
Filed: 1980-03-24
Abstract: A locking device comprising a metal body 1 accommodating a key- operable tumbler-type locking cylinder 2 which actuates a locking member to move the latter transversely into and out of a bore 4 in the body to effect respectively locking and unlocking of a headed bolt 5 when the latter is inserted in said bore. The headed bolt replaces the usual shalce of a conventional padlock and is provided adjacent its free end remote from the head with an appropriate aperture e.g. a nick or a recess 5a, engageable and disengageable by the locking member as the latter effects locking and unlocking respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2049570-A (GB)
Title: Liquid transport and delivery
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 1980-04-23
Abstract: An engine 1 tows one or more container tanks 3 arranged on a semi-trailer 2 in removable manner. At least one of the tanks 3 incorporates measuring and delivery plant 7. Each tank 3 is situated inside a robust protective frame 4 which has the external dimensions of a standard container. All the various container tanks can be operated and stacked in conventional fashion and they can be interconnected by means of flexible piping so as to constitute a single tank served by the plant carried by one of them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2052601-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wall Tie
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1980-05-22
Abstract: A one-piece wall tie is provided for incorporation in cavity walls of buildings. It comprises a pair of legs disposed in an inverted V-formation, (apex uppermost in use), each leg terminating in a foot which is twisted into a plane transverse to that of the V, the feet being co-planar. The upper edge of the inverted V, when made in sheet material, is bevelled, and the apex rounded, for preference. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2059784-A (GB)
Title: High jump bar
IPC: A63B5/04
Filed: 1980-07-15
Abstract: A plurality of prismatic elongate bodies 10, of soft material such as expanded polystyrene, are threaded end-to-end onto an elastic carrier strip 12 having free ends 13, 14 which can be tied to conventional uprights 16 at desired heights for jumping practice. The bar will yield and stretch if encountered by a jumper, and will return to its approximately-horizontal disposition straight away for the next jumper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2047753-A (GB)
Title: Solid block detergent dispenser
IPC: D06F39/00
Filed: 1979-11-30
Abstract: To date, commercial and industrial washing applications have required substantially continuous detergent addition, which has resulted in problems of maintaining consistency in the composition and strength of the added detergent as well as in cost and safety problems. These problems are solved by providing a detergent dispenser (20) for efficiently converting one or more solid block detergent compositions into concentrated detergent solutions as disclosed. A housing (21) defines a substantially enclosed inner cavity (30), and access and discharge ports (32) and (34) respectively. Retaining means (40) holds a charge of solid block detergent composition (100-103), in fixed position, exposing at least one broad surface (100a) of the detergent block. Nozzle means (61) directs a pressurized liquid spray against substantially the entire exposed detergent surface(s), dissolving a portion thereof, which is collected by the housing (30b) and passed through the discharge port. The retaining means may be a removable cartridge receptacle member which may include an overlying screen member (50) and may be configured to define a plurality of different receptacles (46, 47). Closure means (44) and safety switching means (70, 72) cooperably prevent hazardous spray from leaving the inner cavity.
Patent GB-2073870-A (GB)
Title: Solar collector
IPC: F24S23/70
Filed: 1980-10-22
Abstract: A solar collector has a reflector 1 whose reflecting surface is formed as a surface of revolution formed by straight-line generatrices. This reflecting surface is centred on an axis A with the generatrices intersecting the axis at a common point 9. An elongate tubular light- absorbing body 2 is provided at the axis and fluid such as water, is circulated through this body. In a modification, the reflector is in an inverted disposition with its apex upwardly directed, and a tubular light-absorbing body surrounds the reflector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088333-A (GB)
Title: Holder for lipstick
IPC: A45D40/06
Filed: 1980-11-03
Abstract: A holder for a lipstick or the like has a tubular body 5 in which a lipstick carrier 3 is movable longitudinally by means of preferably two diametrically opposed lugs 10 which move in slots 7 in cooperation with helical grooves 18 in a rotatable sleeve 19. Each slot 7 has a recess 13 defined by projections 11, 12 serving to hold the lugs 10 to support the carrier 3 in a predetermined axial position of the tubular body 5, preferably a display position for the lipstick 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in radar detection devices
IPC: G01S7/03
Filed: 1980-12-05
Abstract: A radar detection device comprises a module 24 for transmitting a microwave signal beam and receiving signals reflected back from the reflected signals, the presence of an object which is changing its distance from the device. A horn aerial 25 is disposed in the path of the signal beam and comprises at one end an inlet 26 to receive the signal beam from the transmitting module 24 and, at the other end, an elongate outlet 27 in a vertical plane at right angles to the inlet, the horn being of curved divergent cross-section as viewed in a longitudinal plane passing through the major axis of the outlet, and parallel-sided as viewed in a logitudinal plane passing through the minor axis of the outlet. The shape of the horn propagates the micro-wave radiation through a wide angle, approaching 180 DEG , in a horizontal plane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089785-A (GB)
Title: Isopropyltropolone derivatives and their use in skin bleaching cosmetic compositions
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1980-12-22
Abstract: 4-Isopropyltropolone having the formula:   <IMAGE>  and/or the fatty acid esters thereof having the formula:   <IMAGE> (wherein R is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms) have the excellent skin-beautifying and anti-suntan effects and are usable as active ingredients for the skin-beautifying cosmetics. The fatty acid esters of 4-isopropyltropolone are novel substances.
Patent GB-2070742-A (GB)
Title: Securing device for external aircraft load
IPC: F16B2/14
Filed: 1981-02-11
Abstract: A device for use in securing external loads to aircraft is arranged to apply a force to the load to prevent vibration by means of a plunger 6 which is moved by coacting dovetailed angled surfaces between wedges 1 and 3. The first wedge 1 is driven in a housing 10 by a sleeve 2 which engages a threaded rod 5, and is mounted on the sleeve by a spring (7) which moves it in the force applying direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2073878-A (GB)
Title: A method of monitoring surface quality
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 1981-03-06
Abstract: The quality of a surface, e.g. the coated or uncoated surface of a metal sheet, is monitored by directing a laser beam at the surface, preferably obliquely, and receiving all or most of the reflected divergent beam by means of a photosensitive detector. The reflected beam is passed through a moving shutter presenting transparent and opaque zones alternately, so that the detector provides a periodic signal having an alternating component which is measured and is a function of the irregularity of the surface.
Patent GB-2071535-A (GB)
Title: Radially expandable chuck
IPC: B23B31/40
Filed: 1981-03-10
Abstract: A chuck for gripping internally a tubular element has a number of displaceable gripper segments (12) having part-cylindrical outer surfaces (18) for engagement with an internal surface of a workpiece and inclined radially inner surfaces which cooperate with cam surfaces (10) on a support member (9) upon which the gripper segments (12) are carried within a housing (1). Upon axial displacements of the support member (9) relative to the housing (1) the gripper segments (12) are first carried axially so as to project outwardly from an open end (2) of the housing, until abutments (19) on the segments come into engagement with stop surfaces (3) on the housing, following which further axial displacement of the support member (9) serves to displace the gripper segments (12) radially outwardly into gripping engagement with a workpiece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076177-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary Viewfinder System for Motion Picture Cameras
IPC: G03B13/06
Filed: 1981-04-21
Abstract: The invention provides a motion picture camera of the reflux type in which an image produced by the taking lens 1 is viewed through an eyepiece 7 of a viewfinder by way of a reflective device 6, in which a detachable coupling 8 is provided by means of which a further device 9 can be connected to the camera to view or receive that image produced by the taking lens. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075733-A (GB)
Title: Guided vehicles
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1981-04-24
Abstract: A safety device is provided for guided vehicles which have an antenna arrangement (13) for scanning a magnetic field produced around a wire which is laid along the desired path of travel and which has current flowing therethrough. The antenna arrangement (13) acts upon the steering gear (10) of the vehicle by way of a servo- steering system having an electronic unit (14) and a hydraulic unit (15). A diagnostic field is superimposed by means of a further antenna (18) on the magnetic field produced by the guide wire, and the signals derived therefrom are monitored in a control unit (16) which thereby checks that the electronic unit (14) is functioning properly. The control unit (16) may also monitor the hydraulic unit (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098007-A (GB)
Title: Electrical generators
IPC: H02K35/00
Filed: 1981-04-30
Abstract: An electrical generator comprises a permanent magnet (11) and a coiled electrical conductor (12) arranged in the magnetic field of the magnet (11). Upon linear reciprocating movement between the magnet and the coiled conductor an e.m.f. is induced in the coiled conductor which is proportional to the relative velocity therebetween. The coil is of a non-uniform or stepped construction in order to compensate for end effects due to the asymmetry of the magnetic field (see Figs. 3 (b, e, f) 5 and 6 for suitable stepped profiles). The induced e.m.f. is thus substantially constant at a predetermined relative velocity for predetermined relative positions between the magnet and the coiled conductor. The generator is applicable to monitoring the condition of shock absorbers, for which it can act as a power source and/or a velocity transducer, and it can also be similarly employed with other members which execute relative reciprocating linear movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076773-A (GB)
Title: Bottle Carrier
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 1981-05-29
Abstract: A bottle carrier is formed of semi- rigid plastics material and comprises a frame structure in which a plurality of collars (4) is formed, each collar having at least one pair of lift tabs (38, 39, 41) which are upwardly flexed to engage under the flange or cap of a bottle, and at least one pair of stabilizing tabs (43, 44) which engage a bottle shoulder so as to impart a force to the bottle shoulder which has a lateral component as well as a downward component, thereby to grip the bottle at spaced locations one above the other to enhance the stability of the loaded carrier. In the unloaded state, the lift and stabilizing tabs of each collar define an upwardly convex structure whose outer periphery and mid-portion are at different levels vertically spaced apart by a distance which is less than the height of reinforcing ribs (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077995-A (GB)
Title: Panels incorporating photo-cells and method of manufacturing same
IPC: H01L31/048
Filed: 1981-06-04
Abstract: In a light-responsive panel incorporating one or more photo-cells which is or are sealed between front and rear plies of the panel, to provide an economical panel in which the cells are protected from the atmosphere, the cells (5-6) are enclosed between a light- transmitting front ply (1), preferably of glass, which gives rigidity to the panel and a flexible moisture-proof metal foil (4) which are laminated together by means of adhesive material so that the metal foil (4) is hummocked attributably to the presence of each cell (5-6). Manufacture is facilitated if the adhesive material used is one or more preformed films (2, 3) of thermoplastics material. In a preferred method of manufacture, the panel is assembled and placed in a flexible envelope (14) which is evacuated via a tube (15). The enveloped assembly is then heated and allowed to cool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2082178-A (GB)
Title: Hydration of Lower Olefins to Alcohols over Solid Superacidic Perfluorinated Sulfonic Acid Catalyst
IPC: B01J31/00
Filed: 1981-08-11
Abstract: A process for the hydration of a lower olefin to a corresponding alcohol by reacting the olefin with water in the presence of a solid perfluorinated sulfonic superacid catalyst is exemplified by the hydration of propylene to isopropyl alcohol.
Patent GB-2092223-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Injection System
IPC: F02M41/12
Filed: 1981-12-08
Abstract: A fuel injection system includes at least one fuel injection valve (10) of the type injecting fuel when the pressure in the fuel is sufficient to lift its valve member (28) off the associated valve seat (24) against the combined force due to a spring (42) and the pressure of hydraulic fluid in a chamber (50). The hydraulic pressure is controlled in accordance with engine operating conditions e.g. engine speed, injection timing, engine and ambient temperature and humidity, to vary the opening pressure of the fuel injection valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hydraulic anti-skid braking systems for vehicles
Inventor: FARR GLYN PHILLIP REGINALD
IPC: B60T8/42
Filed: 1982-03-19
Abstract: An hydraulic anti-skid braking system for a vehicle incorporates a modulator assembly (2) for modulating a supply (16) of operating fluid to produce a supply of brake- applying fluid (17) under pressure to apply the brake (67), an hydraulic pump (39) incorporating a pressure generating device (22) which is movable in a first direction to generate pressurised fluid to control re- application of the brake (67), and a device for controlling the brake- applying fluid in accordance with the dynamic behaviour of the brake wheel. <IMAGE>