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Patent GB-2170508-A (GB)
Title: Production of H2/CO synthesis gas
Inventor: MICHEL SIEGFRIED
IPC: C01B3/34
Filed: 1986-01-17
Abstract: A method for the production of a stoichiometric H2/CO synthesis gas which comprises catalytically converting a substantially sulphur-free or desulphurized hydrocarbon stream in the presence of CO2, by endothermic catalytic oxidation, (reforming) to produce a gas mixture comprising predominantly H2 and CO in stoichiometric proportions and wholly or partially separating CO2 from the gas mixture to produce a stoichiometric synthesis gas.
Patent GB-2172038-A (GB)
Title: Pile sections and joints
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E02D5/52
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: A pile section for a multi-section pile includes a concrete member (10) having at least one longitudinal steel reinforcing rod (12), the rod including a spigot (14) at one end and a socket (18) at the other which in use are adapted for permanent interconnection so that on driving one section against its neighbour a continuous reinforcing element is provided. This interconnection may be adhered through an epoxy resin filling the clearance between the spigot and socket, or by screw threads. The spigot and/or socket may be of relatively rigid plastics material whereupon the interconnection may be adhered through an interference fit. The joint may comprise a disc (22) of reticular material which is at least partially collapsible as a result of driving forces applied to the joint and which has a fluent, hardenable filler e.g. epoxy resin in its interstices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179265-A (GB)
Title: Skipping rope with radio device
Inventor: CROLL GEORGE
IPC: A63B5/20
Filed: 1986-08-12
Abstract: A set of skipping ropes comprises a length of rope (20) secured at its ends to hollow handles. One hollow handle (21) houses a radio device (22) having a loudspeaker end (23) which projects from the hollow handle (21) for acoustic emission to a user of the set of skipping ropes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204449-A (GB)
Title: Reed relay contacts
Inventor: ELDRIDGE PETER GORDON
IPC: H01H1/66
Filed: 1986-08-23
Abstract: A miniature or subminiature reed relay comprises in a sealed casing first and second reeds, each as shown in Fig. 1, having an inclined contact area (4) in the form of a raised land so that when two such reeds are in overlapping relationship in a reed relay insert, the permissable longitudinal and lateral misalignment is increased because a constant area of overlap (7) is maintained. Preferably each reed has a corresponding raised land contact area (5) on the opposite side so that the reeds are not "handed" but can be used either way up. The reeds are coined and flattened from a circular cross-section wire. An e/m reed relay can be biased closed by a permanent magnet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184011-A (GB)
Title: Pop up waste
Inventor: EDWARDS CHARLES W
IPC: E03C1/23
Filed: 1986-12-02
Abstract: A pop-up waste assembly in which the mushroom valve (30) has its stem (32) actuated by a crank (38) which is displaced by a Bowden cable to open the valve, and is gravity closed. The cable is attached to a second crank (44) on a shaft which also supports the crank (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198959-A (GB)
Title: Racket with improved shaft
Inventor: HONG JIN-SAN
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 1986-12-20
Abstract: A racket, particularly for badminton, comprises a head 12 and a handle shaft 14 and includes a waved zone 16 at a predetermined location in the handle shaft, whereby the bottom of said waved zone 16 acts as an inflection point of oscillation and such point being easily recognizable from its appearance. The waved zone 16 can store more potential energy than that of a convention design because of stress concentration, and release of the potential energy will provide additional impact force. Furthermore, upon hitting, there is a strain at the waved zone 16 greater than that in a conventional design, and thus the degree of oscillation is increased, duration of impact between incoming ball and strung surface of the racket is prolonged, and control on the ball is hence easier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187871-A (GB)
Title: Positional sensor
Inventor: HOYLE ROGER WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: G08B13/08
Filed: 1987-03-13
Abstract: A positional sensor 10 operative to sense the relative position of a magnet 10 includes a magnetic field sensor 12 having an output voltage proportional to the sensed magnetic flux density. The output voltage is supplied to a lower threshold detector 16 via a CR network 13 comprising a resistor and a capacitor. The threshold detector 16 is sensitive to variations in the output from the CR network 13 and if the magnet 11 is removed from the vicinity of the field sensor 12 the output signal from the CR network 13 will trigger the threshold detector 16 and cause the actuation of an alarm circuit 17. The invention can also include further threshold detectors to increase the security of the sensor and an amplifier and rectifier to allow the use of a coil supplied by an AC voltage source as a magnet. The sensor can be used to detect the opening of a door or window in a burglar alarm system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195989-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion resistant closure construction
Inventor: MOLONEY JOHN JAMES
IPC: B65D51/14
Filed: 1987-08-27
Abstract: A closure panel (48) for a composite closure which is formed of a corrosive metal and while the metal of the closure panel (48) is coated on both edges, in the formation thereof a raw edge (42) develops. In lieu of a straight peripheral flange (34) terminating in such raw edge (42), the peripheral flange (34) has been modified to terminate in a curl (50) with the raw edge (42) being protected by the curl (50).
Patent GB-2209363-A (GB)
Title: Rubber traffic bollard
Inventor: HALL CLARENCE REDWOOD
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 1987-11-16
Abstract: A traffic bollard is made of rubber. Clear plastic lenses are recessed into the bollard and are removable for maintenance purposes, e.g. allowing the removal and replacement of light bulbs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209472-A (GB)
Title: Medical treatment apparatus using short waves
Inventor: CO LIMITED ITO
IPC: A61N1/40
Filed: 1987-09-08
Abstract: The medical treatment apparatus comprises at least an oscillator 1, a variable capacitor 6 and conduction terminals 7a, 7b. A high-frequency wave generated in the oscillator is supplied to the conduction terminals via the variable capacitor 6. Hence, the electromagnetic wave corresponding to the high-frequency wave is projected to the body via the conduction terminals. The capacitor is automatically varied so as to obtain an impedance matching between the oscillator and the load ie the body. When the body or the conduction terminals are moved, a load current flowing through the variable capacitor varies and the variation is detected and used to adjust the setting of the capacitor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215084-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre ribbon containing cables
Inventor: BARNES STUART ROBERT
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1988-02-23
Abstract: An optical fibre cable with a high fibre count close to the neutral bend axis is formed by an assembly of ribbon elements 1, each containing a set of optical fibres 3 in side-by-side relationship, contained in a tubular strength member 4 made of self-reinforcing polymer or extrudable glass reinforced polymer. The cable may contain whipping 2, a wrap 5 of e.g. paper or polyester aramid fibre and an outer sheath 6 of e.g. polyethylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202753-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: DATOO FAZEL GULAMHUSEIN
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1988-03-07
Abstract: A game comprises a board (1) having three tracks (7,8,9) of the same length, each closed at one end (11), track means (10) connecting the open ends of the three tracks (7,8,9) and a plurality of tokens (2), each marked differently and restrained to move only in the tracks (7,8,9) or track means (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203471-A (GB)
Title: Controlled access barrier for motor vehicles
Inventor: LOADER JOHN
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 1988-04-15
Abstract: The barrier comprises a base plate 1 and a flat barrier 2 hinged to the base plate and including a rotatable shaft 18. The shaft carries a wing member 21 which engages ramp members 6, 7 secured to the base plate to support the barrier 2 in an upright position. A handle 22 is secured to the upper end of the shaft 18 and this is engageable by a lock 25 to lock the barrier in the upright position. The handle can however be unlocked enabling the shaft to be rotated to bring the wing member 21 to lie within the barrier so that the barrier can be moved to a prone drive-over position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218838-A (GB)
Title: Character recognition
Inventor: GLEESON JOSEPH WILLIAM
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 1988-05-17
Abstract: An information input document or terminal for receiving one or more handformed characters to be input into a data base or processor by a character recognition machine comprises a reference key portion 11 which sets forth a series of characters in a style to be copied by the user and an information receiving portion 12 having one or more pluralities of guide markings 16 arranged to assist the user in forming by hand one or more characters which resemble closely the relevant characters set forth in the reference key portion 11. The characters may be written on a form for later machine reading or may be read as they are written on the terminal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218885-A (GB)
Title: Bird scarer
Inventor: LONG STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER THOMA
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1988-05-25
Abstract: A device for deterring birds from a surface such as a surface 4 of a window ledge 3 comprises a wire 5 which is highly convoluted and which is secured relative to the surface 4 such that the wire obstructs access of birds to the surface 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211331-A (GB)
Title: Water heater diagnostic apparatus
Inventor: DEISINGER JOHN J
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 1988-09-20
Abstract: An integrated diagnostic module is connected as an integrated part of a hot water heating unit. The module has a circuit board with an electrically isolated power supply and sensing leads connected to sensors in the operating system and coupled to components of the hot water heating unit. The diagnostic module has a visual display and descriptive panel 37 secured to the circuit board as a part of one wall of the housing. The display panel has a vertical row of LEDs 78-87 in a operating display section 42 and a vertical row of LEDs 90-95 in a malfunction display section 43 to the opposite sides of a heater illustration 77. The panel carries indicia to form a descriptive display of the operational status and of the state of the components. Each system state and component is provided with a suitable sensor having a switch connected in the circuit, and connecting the LED of an opto-isolator which includes a transistor turned on by the LED. Each transistor is connected with one of the LEDs units, and selected transistors are connected in an interrelated logic whereby two different conditions control one of more LEDs. The operating section includes a "standby" LED 80 and a "heat" LED 81. A pump display includes a "pump-on" LED 82 and a "cool-down" LED 83. An ignitor LED 84 and a series of three or more burner LEDs 85-87 provide information as to the state of the burner. The malfunction section includes a water flow LED 92, a temperature LED 93, a low gas pressure LED 94 and a restricted gas flow LED 95. Flue LEDs 90, 91 can be provided to monitor a blocked flue or excessive CO in the flue gases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225001-A (GB)
Title: Process for nitrogen oxices reduction with minimization of the production of other pollutants
Inventor: EPPERLY WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 1988-03-04
Abstract: A process for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in an effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel while minimizing the production of other pollutants is presented. The process comprises introducing a nitrogen oxides reducing treatment agent comprising a hydrocarbon into an effluent at a temperature below about 1450 DEG  F according to a nitrogen oxides reducing treatment regimen under conditions such that the hydrocarbon treatment agent is operating on the high temperature or right side of its nitrogen oxides reduction versus effluent temperature curve, especially on the high temperature or right side of the curve plateau.
Patent GB-2226630-A (GB)
Title: Surgical transit box
Inventor: WALMSLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 1988-12-14
Abstract: A storage and transportation device which allows for the delivery of severed digits to a place of replantation, donor organs, bio samples etc., ensuring that the correct ambient conditions are observed. The container 10 is insulated and recessed so that the objects placed within in a sterile wrap e.g. a polythene bag are held securely in a cavity which is kept at a temperature below the level where bacterial growth may multiply, temperature being controlled by the placement of chemical bags 23 within the container which when their contents are mixed give an endothermic reaction at a pre-designed level of cooling. An integral handle 18 allows ease of movement of the container whilst moulded catches keep the whole product intact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229121-A (GB)
Title: Production of screw elements
Inventor: FRISBY BARRINGTON BRUCE
IPC: B22D25/02
Filed: 1989-02-08
Abstract: A method of producing screw elements, for example feed screws for processing equipment comprises producing a pattern of the screw element, packing mould-forming material around the pattern, allowing the mould forming material to harden, and then unscrewing the pattern from the mould to produce a mould which is filled with a casting material to produce a screw threaded element having a form identical to the pattern. The invention enables heavy duty feed screws to be formed from cast steel and obviates the need for machining from a solid billet using CNC machines. The major surfaces of the screw profile may be finished only by grinding and/or polishing after removal of the mould material.
Patent GB-2231924-A (GB)
Title: A hub for adjustable or variable pitch axial and propeller fans
Inventor: HEARN JOSEPH DAVID
IPC: F04D29/36
Filed: 1989-05-18
Abstract: The hub, formed from sheet material, has recesses 2, 5 in back plate 1 and clamp plate 4 to receive fan wing roots 3. A sleeve, needle, ball or roller bearing may be interposed between roots 3 and plates 1, 4 to enable pitch adjustment during operation. A flange 8 on each root engages slots 7, 10 in the plates. The hub may be made in any desired size and with any desired number of wing root recesses, enabling the production of a fan with optimum performance and characteristics. The size of the recesses may be altered to suit different wing roots, and the hub may be made in any desired shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220751-A (GB)
Title: Sample location identification system
Inventor: KEIPI ANTTI
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1989-07-11
Abstract: A system for identification of the location of an individual sample in a matrix of samples on a disc movable over a plane 2 in an equipment for the treatment of the samples. The sample disk is placed in a frame having an L-shaped electrically conductive piece 8. A number, corresponding to the number of vertical lines of the disk of electrically conductive strips 9, and a number, corresponding to the number of horizontal lines, of electrically conductive strips 10 are mounted on the plane 2. An electric signal of 20KHz square wave form is transmitted by a multiplexer to successive strips in the vertical line, capacitatively coupled by the conductive piece 8 to a strip in the horizontal line and received from the relevant horizontal line strip by a further multiplexer. 
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Patent GB-2235172-A (GB)
Title: Cassette visor
Inventor: MORAN ROBERT
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1989-07-15
Abstract: The cassette visor is a portable extension that can be clipped to a production visor in a motor car which is adjustable in effective level to suit any stature and is especially suitable for the smaller person. The visor is made of tinted, transparent, light activated material and will protect the eyes from the glare of reflected sunlight and maintain vision reducing eye strain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222126-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle engine mounting
Inventor: YAMADA TAIJI
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 1989-08-23
Abstract: An engine mount body (2) adapted to be fixed to the chassis (3) is provided with stud bolts (20) extending vertically downwardly. A bracket (22) having through holes (21) corresponding to the stud bolts (20) disposed on the engine (1) to be mounted is secured to the engine (1). To mount the engine (1) on the chassis (3), the engine (1) is lifted up from below the chassis (3), the stud bolts (20) are inserted through the through holes (21), the engine mount body (2) and the bracket (22) are fitted with each other and secured by means of nuts (24). Assembly is thus facilitated. 
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Patent GB-2225558-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair with demountable seat lifting apparatus
Inventor: GARMAN DAVID EDMUND TALBOT
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1989-09-20
Abstract: Wheelchair apparatus which is manually separable into four main units namely a lifting device 10, a seat unit 18, a wheeled chassis 12 and a portable battery/compressor unit 13, of which the device 10 and unit 13 can be employed as separate static lifting apparatus, e.g. a bath-lift, when the unit 18 and the chassis 12 are detached. Suckers may be attached to the bottom of the device 10 for use in a bath. The chassis 12 has hand operated wheel-brakes 61 and an automatic actuating mechanism 63 to apply the brakes when the seat 18 is raised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226333-A (GB)
Title: Metallic coated, carbon-fibre reinforced synthetic resin material for use in a housing for shielding electronic components from electromagnetic noise
Inventor: NAKAGAWA ASAHARU
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1989-11-03
Abstract: The material comprises a base material (for example a synthetic resin) reinforced with carbon fibre, and a metallic layer eg. Fe, Co, Ni, ferrites is formed on a surface of the base material. The material has high permeability, is light in weight and has high conductivity. A housing formed of the material prevents electromagnetic troubles of electronic components by concentrating magnetic flux from low-frequency magnetic field on the ferromagnetic layer spread on its outer surface.
Patent GB-2227767-A (GB)
Title: Roofing partition for mounting on top of a dividing wall
Inventor: PERCIVAL GARY STEPHEN
IPC: E04B2/82
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: In order to isolate at roof level adjacent properties having a common dividing wall to inhibit the spread of fire, the present invention provides a partition for location along the top of the dividing wall, which partition has provision for location of ends of roofing battens and edges of roofing felt of the adjacent properties by way of respective channels 16o. The partition is preferably of tray-like configuration with means for securing the roof covering thereof conveniently by way of battens received in facing channels 16i of the partition. The opposite and facing channels are conveniently formed by a pair of spaced elongate T-shaped formations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229612-A (GB)
Title: "Intercoupled decision-feedback equaliser and carrier recovery loop for multiple phase-shift keying systems"
Inventor: TRINDER JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: H04L27/227
Filed: 1990-02-23
Abstract: A first adaptive filter 1 communicates with a phase quantiser, which communicates with a second adaptive filter 2. Filter 1 receives an input signal X1 and provides an output signal to the phase quantiser via a first adder and first mixer. The first adder combines an output signal Y1, from filter 1 with an output signal Y2 from filter 2, and the combined signal is mixed with a signal from a complex oscillator by said first mixer, which communicates the signal to the phase quantiser. The phase quantiser generates a signal, which is passed to a second mixer which mixes a different signal from the complex oscillator with the phase quantiser signal, prior to passing the signal to filter 2. The signal generated by the first adder and the signal X2 generated by the second mixer are also passed to a second adder for generating a signal e which is used to adjust the weights of the adaptive filters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231871-A (GB)
Title: Thickening agents
Inventor: SEBAG HENRI
IPC: A61Q3/02
Filed: 1990-05-22
Abstract: Compounds of formula:
 
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 in which:
 R is hydrogen or a linear or branched C1-30 alkyl group, a linear or branched C4-22 alkenyl group or a group of formula:
 
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 in which n is from 0 to 5 and
 R'' is hydrogen or a linear or branched C1-9 alkyl group; and
 R' is a linear C10-18 alkyl group, are useful in the thickening and/or solidification of oily liquids and organic solvents such as may be used for example in cosmetics, pharmacy, paints and varnishes, lubricants, fuels as well as in the food industry, and have proved by their properties to be the thickeners of choice for a large number of cosmetic compositions particularly nail varnish.
Patent GB-2235914-A (GB)
Title: Attaching end cap to tubular container body
Inventor: SHAW COLIN J
IPC: B65D3/28
Filed: 1990-07-03
Abstract: A package made of plastics material comprises a tubular body 1 and end caps fastened to the tubular body to close the open ends of the body, each end cap having a flange 7 extending axially of the tubular body 1 adjacent the wall of the tubular body and the end cap being fastened at spaced positions 14 to the tubular body by a partially severed portion 11 of the flange which is permanently deformed transversely of the axis of the tubular body so as to project through an aperture left in the wall of the tubular body by a similarly partially severed and permanently deformed adjacent portion 12. The adjacent portions 11, 12 are simultaneously partially severed and deformed using a manual or automatically operated tool having a punch head with an arcuate blade 30 and a die head. The portions may be deformed towards or away from the body axis, (Figure 7). The end cap may have a U-shaped flange (57-59, Figure 7) and be injection moulded. The body is preferably of transparent plastics sheet and may be of square or circular cross section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236969-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive finishing tool
Inventor: SCHEIDER ALFRED F
IPC: B24D13/04
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: An abrasive grinding tool comprises a relatively thin flat bundle of plastic monofilaments 35 secured to a shaft 32 and projecting radially outwardly from two sides of the shaft in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The shaft may comprise a wire having two securing sections twisted beyond the bundle to form a twisted stem. In one embodiment of the invention, the bundle has intermediate and end sections positioned generally in a plane passing through the longitudinal axis of the shaft. In an alternative embodiment, the end sections are bent circumferentially away from the intermediate sections forming a predetermined bend on each side of the shaft. In another embodiment, the securing sections of the wire stem are twisted whereby the monofilaments project radially outwardly in a helical pattern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247451-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer system
Inventor: ROBINSON DOMINIC JAMES
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: In a fluid transfer system, preferably for transferring concentrate from a smaller to a larger container for dilution, comprising two containers each provided with a respective adaptor having first and second fluid flow paths, the adaptors being capable of coupling together when one container is inverted to provide communication between the respective first and second fluid flow paths. control means are provided responsive to such coupling to open the flow paths of at least the adaptor of the inverted container. In the preferred embodiment the control means comprise valves 32, (46 figs. 1, 3) which control concentrate flow and venting of air respectively. <IMAGE>