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Patent GB-2161731-A (GB)
Title: Pile driver
Inventor: FORSTER RAPLH STANLEY
IPC: E02D13/10
Filed: 1985-07-15
Abstract: To reduce bounce and excessive noise produced when employing presently constructed devices, the pile driver is provided with hydraulic rams 9 acting on wedges 8 for clamping the end of a pile 3 during the pile driving operation thereby damping the vibrational effects of the applied impact, and maximising the penetrating efficiency. The required pressure to operate the rams 9 is generated when weighted piston 2 impacts an oil cushion 4 thereby forcing oil into the hydraulic rams 9 and effecting the required clamping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161685-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural apparatus for applying treatment liquids to plants
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 1985-07-16
Abstract: Agricultural apparatus (1) for applying treatment liquids to plants comprises a frame (3) rotatable about a longitudinal axis (13) and a plurality of wiping-type treatment liquid applicators (25) mounted on the frame (3) and arranged to wipe plants with treatment liquid as they move around the longitudinal axis (13) on rotation of the frame (3). Each applicator (25) has absorbent plant-wiping means, e.g. wicks (29) and separate wetting means, e.g. a treatment liquid tube (27), for wetting the plant-wiping means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182680-A (GB)
Title: Ringless spinning of yarn
Inventor: KRJUK TIMUR PETROVICH
IPC: D01H4/08
Filed: 1985-11-07
Abstract: The method of ringless spinning of yarn includes the steps of providing a fibrous sliver (1), breaking it down into individual fibres, subdividing the stream of fibres produced by the breaking-down into at least two sub-streams (11, 12) and feeding them into a twisting member wherein, firstly, each sub-stream is formed into a fibrous ribbon (13, 14), and then the fibrous ribbons (13, 14) are joined to form a fibrous web (15). The web (15) is subsequently gripped and twisted into yarn (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174827-A (GB)
Title: System for providing reprogramming data to an embedded processor
Inventor: HUI KENNETH H
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1986-03-13
Abstract: A system for providing information to alter the software of an electronic data processor embedded in an electronic module includes a remote reprogramming module that conducts a sequence of operations to provide data to the processor which the processor uses to reprogram itself. The system employs a data link having a bi-directional transmission path connecting the processor and the reprogramming module. A controlled switching circuit is provided at each end of the transmission path. Under normal operating conditions, the transmission path is used to transit a function signal for a function performed by the electronic module. Periodically, the processor operates one switching network to capture the path for transmission of a reprogramming inquiry signal to the reprogramming module. At the same time, the function signal is diverted to an alternate path internal to the electronic module. When the reprogramming module detects a reprogramming inquiry, it operates the other switching circuit to gain access to the transmission path. Then, in response to commands from the processor, the reprogramming module undertakes the reprogramming sequence and transfers data to alter program information held in the memory of the processor. Thereafter, both the processor and the reprogramming module operate their respective switching circuits to restore the transmission path to its normal operational use for the transmission of the function signal.
Patent GB-2172784-A (GB)
Title: Trailer for loading fertiliser
Inventor: GREEN MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 1986-03-19
Abstract: A trailer for bags of (e.g.) fertiliser has a platform 46 with sites 34 for bags 36. Each side has an opening so that the underside of a bag can be slit and the contents pass into e.g. a fertiliser spinner. There may be a narrow central chassis 48, with a platform which is higher and wider to allow a spinner to be placed beneath a site. The platform may be raisable: e.g. the chassis wheels 50 may be on a pivotable arm 52 connected to a hydraulic jack 54. The trailer may include a platform at the back for carrying a spinner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172930-A (GB)
Title: Releasable fastening mechanism for tilting cabs on vehicles
Inventor: ALLPORT WILLIAM SCOTT
IPC: B62D33/07
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: A common type of tilting cab fastening consists of a striker bar (41) secured to the vehicle chassis and a housing (1, 2), secured to the vehicle cab, or vice versa, the housing having a mouth (7) in which the striker bar (41) is retained in the fastened condition by a jaw (9) pivoted in the housing. The jaw is held in the closed position by a spring biassed pawl (18). In order to prevent rattling in such known mechanisms, yet permit necessary free play in the mechanism, one or preferably two sprung arms (42) are mounted on the housing to bear resiliently on the striker bar (41) in the fastened condition. Each arm (42) can be arranged as a beam, with one end (43) pivoted in the housing and the other end slidable longitudinally of the arm in a mounting (46). The arm can be rigid (Figure 6 not shown) and biassed by an independent spring but preferably it is itself resilient. Two arms can be provided by the limbs of a single U-shaped spring bar Figure 9 ((42c) not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189535-A (GB)
Title: Paint safe professional
Inventor: THEAKER ALAN DONALD
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 1986-04-22
Abstract: A paint tin holder that will hold any paint tin securely in position on a ladder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174433-A (GB)
Title: Element for vibration-free ceilings
Inventor: KRECH ROLF-INGO
IPC: E04B9/30
Filed: 1986-04-30
Abstract: An elongate trough-like ceiling element has on one side a horizontal plug-in flange 15 and, on the opposite side, a horizontal groove- defining fold 16 for receiving flange 15 of a neighbouring ceiling element. Each end face 18 has means, e.g. a hook-shaped member 19, for holding the element on a support, e.g. a strut or wall. USE in ships. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2375903-A (GB)
Title: An electrical circuit comprising a costas loop
Inventor: ROGERS SIMON DARRYL
IPC: H03L7/087
Filed: 1986-09-13
Abstract: A problem with a standard Costas loop is that it will not track rapid changes in the phase of the input signal. The invention eliminates this problem by deriving (from the signal I on the in phase line, the signal Q on the quadrature line and the signal E at the output of the phase comparator) an output signal proportional to I Cos E + Q sin E.
Patent GB-2183215-A (GB)
Title: A package of flexible or semi- flexible material and a method of forming such a package
Inventor: DODD KENNETH
IPC: B65D85/46
Filed: 1986-11-17
Abstract: A package 1 comprises a compressed stack of batts 2 of heat insulating fibre glass material having a rigid or semi-rigid board 3, typically of oil tempered hardwood or Medite material located at the middle (Figs. 1 and 4) or at one or each end (Fig. 10) of the stack to reinforce the package and to provide a mortar splash tray to prevent mortar dropping into the cavity of a cavity wall being built (see Fig. 3). The stack is enclosed in a polyethylene bag or shrinkwrap. Alternatively the stack may be held compressed by straps. The board(s) may be provided with weakening line(s) to facilitate separation into sizes suitable for use a mortar splash tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199774-A (GB)
Title: Applicator for crease setting compositions
Inventor: COULTER JOHN PATRICK
IPC: D06J1/00
Filed: 1987-01-14
Abstract: A fluid dispensing applicator 10 for crease setting compositions comprises a fluid reservoir 12, an applicator nozzle 14 connected to the reservoir to deliver fluid therefrom and means for urging the fluid from the reservoir to the nozzle. The nozzle 14 comprises, at its operative end, an elongate dispensing slit 24 preceded by a guide fin 26 and followed by a presser foot 28. The guide fin is mounted to precede at the dispensing slot and serves both to locate the nozzle accurately in the crease line and to prepare the fabric by smoothing it out and preventing it rucking up immediately prior to the application of the crease setting composition. The presser foot follows the nozzle and serves to press the composition into the surface layer of fibres of the fabric being treated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201910-A (GB)
Title: Drilling bit
Inventor: SPENCER JOSEPH
IPC: B23B51/02
Filed: 1987-02-23
Abstract: Indentations 7, usually two or three thereof but can be up to five, interrupt the working edge of an insert 2 of a helical flute drilling bit 1, to leave at least 30% preferably 50% to 70% of the original working edge. The indentations can be semi-circular, triangular or square in section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203999-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle loading platform
Inventor: HIBBERT GRAHAM GEORGE
IPC: A61G3/00
Filed: 1987-03-11
Abstract: A platform (10) for loading a vehicle, e.g. with palletised loads but in the arrangement shown facilitates the loading of a stretcher, comprises a base (14) pivotally mounted at (16) to a vehicle body (12). The base (14) is further attached to the vehicle body (12) by two rams (18, 20). A tray (28) has guide rails (38) and is slidable upon the base (14). The platform (10) has a locking mechanism operated by a lever (34). The tray has a further locking mechanism operated by a bar (30) to retain the tray (28) with respect to the base (14). During loading, when the front end of the stretcher engages the bar (30) the further locking mechanism is released and a hook (36) is engaged with a bar on the stretcher. The tray and stretcher are then moved along the base fully into the vehicle, the stretcher is lowered to the vehicle floor by the rams (18, 20) and lever (34) is operated to lock the platform to the vehicle body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192870-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing magnetic material for magnetic toner
Inventor: KISHI HIROYOSHI
IPC: C12P3/00
Filed: 1987-06-11
Abstract: A process for producing a magnetic material for a magnetic toner comprising culturing magnetotactic bacterium, and separating magnetic iron oxide from the magnetotactic bacterium.
Patent GB-2206306-A (GB)
Title: Tool handle
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID ERNEST
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1987-06-27
Abstract: A hand tool 4 has a two-part handle 1.5 which enables maximum torque to be applied to the bit 3 where space permits but allows part 1 of the handle to be removed to enable operation of the tool where space is limited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202681-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet for electronic equipment
Inventor: BREEZE GERALD DAVID
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1988-02-10
Abstract: A cabinet for housing electronic, e.g. telephone, equipment in an outdoor environment has an inlet (22), an outlet (23) and a fan (27) for drawing air into the cabinet and circulating it around the electronic equipment (13). Vanes (30), which may be temperature activated in response to severe weather conditions, can be moved to block both the inlet and the outlet so that a closed circulation system can operate within the cabinet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217672-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for purging oxygen during filling of containers
Inventor: RUSSELL TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B65B31/00
Filed: 1988-04-27
Abstract: A method of purging oxygen from a product prior to packing into a container uses an apparatus comprising a tubular nozzle 1 supported on a shroud 5 which surrounds a container. The nozzle 1 has a plurality of ports 2A arranged equispaced around its girth at its ends and midway along its length to permit entry of a purging gas into the nozzle so that a measured quantity of product falling through the nozzle is purged by a flow of purging gas passing from the ports 2 to emerge from both ends of the nozzle 1. The benefit of the method is that the amount of oxygen around a particulate product, such as peanuts, is much reduced to enhance shelf life when packaged. The nozzle projects through the shrouds as does a further purging port 6 to direct purging gas into the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207198-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable axial-piston machine of swash plate design
Inventor: LOFFLER THOMAS
IPC: F04B1/20
Filed: 1988-06-15
Abstract: In an adjustable axial-piston machine of swash plate design with a rocker (11) mounted in a bearing shell (12), a system for hydrostatic pressure relief of the rocker (11) is provided in the region of said bearing. The pressure relief devices are connected to the cylinder bores via bores (22) in the rocker (11), pressure pockets (15) in the sliding shoes (8) and bores (14) in the pistons (6). In order to make the forces in the pressure relief system substantially constant and speed-independent, the pressure relief devices of the rocker bearing take the form of four grooves (16-19) which are not in connection with one another, two of which grooves are arranged mutually parallel in the region of each of the two bearing surfaces (20) (21) of said rocker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223466-A (GB)
Title: Accessory for use in a vehicle
Inventor: MATTINGLEY JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1988-08-23
Abstract: A travel organiser for carrying personal items for use in a vehicle has a shaped base to facilitate stable location on a front seat of a vehicle. The organizer in one embodiment comprises a plastics moulded lower shell 42 which supports on its peripheral edge a plastics moulded raised upper shell 44 in which pockets/cavities 50 are formed, the two shells being hinged at 46 to permit access to articles stored in the space between the two shells. The upper shell includes a transverse notch 54 for receiving the lap portion of a seat belt to thereby hold the platform against movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223133-A (GB)
Title: Cover for electrical socket outlet
Inventor: PEACE DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1988-09-22
Abstract: A safety device 10 comprises a back plate (12) which fits behind an existing electrical socket and a cover (14) which fits by hinged means (18) onto the back plate (12) and forms a cover over the socket outlet (not shown). The cover can be locked into place by screws (26) or a lock. The cover can prevent access to the socket outlet or retain a plug in the outlet. A recess (24) provides access for a cable attached to the plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215188-A (GB)
Title: Grilling appliance
Inventor: MEWISSEN JAN ALFONS CATHARINA
IPC: A47J37/04
Filed: 1989-01-30
Abstract: A grilling appliance comprises a base (1) with a vertically extending elongate heating element (5) and with rotatable vertical food pins (3). In order to reduce the warm-up time of the heating element and to prevent food items from being burnt, the heat element is constituted by a short-wave infrared radiator (5) arranged in an outer envelope (6). The outer envelope (6) is provided with a filter for filtering out a part of the visible spectrum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230701-A (GB)
Title: A dose mechanism for a liquid drug container
Inventor: WAGNER WOLFGANG
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 1989-04-20
Abstract: A drug container preferable with a variable pre-adjustable, dose pump for the peroral and injection use with air-less storing of drug inside of said container and at least partial membraneous bounds of the drug storing room wherein at least one valve is present, preferably a fluttering valve, between the drug storing room and the dose pump the function of which being influenced with the diminution of the dose chamber by the operation of the dose pump, and fitted with a valve between the dose pump and the outflow opening operated during the operation of said dose pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217469-A (GB)
Title: Camera shutter cocking system
Inventor: RASCHKE KLAUS
IPC: G03B9/66
Filed: 1989-05-12
Abstract: A camera shutter cocking system employs a specially configured cam (64) driven synchronously with a film-engaging sprocket (63) to actuate a shutter cocking level (40) from a released to a shutter cocking condition by means of a cam follower (74) mounted on the cocking lever. The cam preferably has two lobes (68, 70), each configured to maintain the shutter cocking load on an electric motor drive system generally constant throughout substantially the entire film advancing operation. Excessive terminal overspeed of the motor drive system is thereby suppressed. A one-way clutch (88, 92, 94) between the cam (64) and the sprocket (63) disengages the shutter cocking system from the motor drive during rewind and traps the cocking lever (40) in a released position, thus preventing multiple double exposure of the film if the shutter release button is accidentally held down by the user during this operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222606-A (GB)
Title: Opening device for compressed fibre bales
Inventor: TEMBURG JOSEF
IPC: D01G7/04
Filed: 1989-08-01
Abstract: In an opening device for opening compressed fibre bales (1), for example cotton and rayon staple bales and the like, high-speed opener rollers (5, 6) containing opener discs or needles are provided and engage with a grid (3, 4) the grid bars of which lie between the opener discs, for example toothed discs, or needles, the movable opening device and the fixed fibre bales (1) touching one another, and the teeth of the opener discs, or the needles, cutting into the fibre bales from above. 
<??>In order to make possible a higher output and more uniform taking-off, adjusting means for the vertical displacement of the opener rollers (5, 6) relative to one another and/or the grids 3, 4 relative to one another are provided and on the forward stroke and the return stroke during the taking-off operation the opener discs may cut into the fibre bale (1) to different depths. Pressing rollers 8a, 8b may also be adjustable relative to one another. The rollers and grids may have individual or common adjustment means. Adjustments between rollers may be controlled by detecting electric current consumption. 
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Patent GB-2235622-A (GB)
Title: Picnic rug
Inventor: HAYMAN ELIZABETH JANE
IPC: A47G9/06
Filed: 1989-09-06
Abstract: A rug suitable for picnicking comprises a first layer of a water-resistant material (3), a second layer in the form of a fabric (1) superimposed on the first layer, and attachment means (5) for detachably securing these layers together along at least a major part of their common circumference. The rug may comprise a quilted layer of a cotton-backed wool blend fabric and a water-resistant layer of waxed cotton fabric, secured together around their edges by press-studs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229504-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lock vehicle braking system
Inventor: STRUCK HELMUT
IPC: B60T8/58
Filed: 1989-12-18
Abstract: An anti-lock vehicle braking system (ABS) for vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, with separate control of the front wheel brakes and with joint or separate rear wheel brakes which can be switched over to "select high" control or individual control and/or with a limited-slip differential at the rear axle, the switchover of the rear wheel brakes and/or of the limited slip differential being effected at different coefficients of friction ( mu -split) with a specifiable rate of rise dependent on the travelling speed, and in which, in order to increase directional stability during a braking procedure, a switching device is provided which blocks a switchover of the rear wheel brakes and/or of the limited-slip differential until the travelling speed from the time of the detection of different coefficients of friction has decreased to a specified value, the rate of rise of the switchover being dependent at least on the time taken for the vehicle speed to reduce to the specified value.
Patent GB-2232228-A (GB)
Title: Beer tap
Inventor: DRYDEN ERIC
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1990-03-01
Abstract: A beer tap incorporates an integral agitator mechanism for agitating beer dispensed through the tap, the agitator mechanism being arranged downstream of the main control valve 2 and comprising a fixed insert 44a surrounded by an axially movable nozzle 50 so as to present a variable cross-sectional area through which beer can be passed, the axial movement being means of an external adjustable member the outside of which can be manually adjusted without coming into contact with the beer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230102-A (GB)
Title: Camera with a strobe on a rotatable arm
Inventor: KAWANO KIYOSHI
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 1990-03-26
Abstract: A camera 10 has a strobe arm 13 on which a strobe light flashing element 15 is provided and the strobe arm 13 is arranged to be movable about a shaft 14, between an operating position shown and a non-operating position. The strobe arm 13 has a substantially arc-shaped surface 13a, and it is spaced along a circumferential surface of a taking lens barrel 12 when it is located at the non-operating position. The camera 10 may be an SLR or compact camera. Rangefinder 23,24 is shown as is an auxiliary light transmitting element 16 used to irradiate a contrast pattern when an object to be photographed is located in the dark. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2229085-A (GB)
Title: Shaping apparatus
Inventor: SAXBY BRIAN PETER
IPC: A23N7/00
Filed: 1990-03-29
Abstract: Shaping apparatus for shaping the surface of articles is provided, the shaping apparatus including a cutting chamber assembly (12) , a feed hopper assembly (13) and a feed conveyor assembly (14), all mounted on a frame (11). An article support assembly comprising a pair of clamp plates (26, 30) are adapted for supporting a selected article for rotation about a shaping axis, rotation being provided by rotator motor (32). Nozzles (41) direct high pressure jets of water capable of shaping the surface of the article, usually a vegetable such as potato. A profile plate (40) determines the shape of the final product in concert with the other movable elements such as the cutter assembly (33). Control of the relative motions of the movable elements is preferably provided by logic control means housed in control cabinet (15).
Patent GB-2233623-A (GB)
Title: Rope winch
Inventor: OWENS PETER LEWIS
IPC: B66D1/74
Filed: 1990-05-02
Abstract: A rope winch (10) includes a motorised rotating sheave (20) around which a rope (1) extends. A pivot member (114) with two projections, an impingement arm (115) and a stripper arm (110), pivots into a groove (34) of the sheave (20). The pivot member (114) is spring-biased to urge the impingement arm (115) toward the inside of the groove (34). The impingement arm (115) urges the tail end of the rope (1) into the groove (34) during paying out of an anchor. When the anchor is hauled in, the stripper arm (110) blocks the tail end of the rope (11) from staying in the groove (34) where it would foul the winch (10). The stripper arm (110) directs the tail end of the rope to the proper opening in the winch (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232164-A (GB)
Title: Production of alcohol-free wines or of wines of reduced alcohol content, combined with the production of brandy
Inventor: NEMETH LASZLO
IPC: C12H6/02
Filed: 1990-05-22
Abstract: The production of alcohol-free wine, i.e. wine containing less than 1% by volume of alcohol, and of wines containing reduced concentrations i.e. 1 to 7% by volume of alcohol with the simultaneous production of brandy by using continuous vacuum film distillation comprises the continuous introduction of carbon dioxide and/or an inert gas, producing thereby a dynamic atmosphere of carbon dioxide and/or an inert gas, at the temperature of at most 100 DEG  C, preferably 40-100 DEG  C and in a vacuum of 6.45-25.80 kPa.
Patent GB-2234275-A (GB)
Title: Waterproofing
Inventor: GAIDIS JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: C04B41/52
Filed: 1990-06-20
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of reducing water penetration through civil engineering structures which methods comprise applying to the structures a waterproofing agent pretreatment composition including SBR latex, SBS latex, natural rubber latex, polybutadiene latex, polychloroprene latex, polyvinyl acetate latex, nitrile latex, or combinations thereof, and optionally may include various freezing point depressing agents to enable use of the compositions and methods at or below 25 DEG F. Also disclosed are packages including the latex-containing waterproofing agent pretreatment compositions and waterproofing agents.