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Patent GB-2103551-A (GB)
Title: Vehicles
Inventor: FRANCO FRANCESCO
IPC: B60P3/07
Filed: 1982-07-05
Abstract: Large, habitable vehicles for purposes of recreation, work and long-distance transport of persons and goods such as campers, vans, TIR trucks, containers, boats, private planes and others, which are arranged and also equipped with means for carrying, loading and unloading a small auxiliary motor car 57 to facilitate making short trips for moving people and goods near the localities where the vehicles stop or on arrival at their destinations. Once the motor car has been unloaded, the space used for housing it may be converted to living accommodation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110299-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine poppet valve
Inventor: COPLIN JOHN FEDERICK
IPC: B22D27/04
Filed: 1982-10-18
Abstract: The valve comprises a single crystal of nickel based super alloy having a face centred cubic structure, the <001> axis of the crystal extending longitudinally of the valve. This provides a lightweight, temperature resistant valve which may be hollow.
Patent GB-2112445-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold support structure
Inventor: BAYLISS JACK
IPC: E21B15/02
Filed: 1982-11-16
Abstract: A support device for mounting scaffold or access structure on a large diameter tubular member comprises a cross member having feet 18 secured transversely of the tubular by a tension member in the form of a link chain 34. The chain 34 forms a double wrap around the tubular and is engaged at each end with a nut and bolt assembly 20 for tightening the chain around the tubular and hence securely clamping the support device thereto. Scaffolding may be attached via clamps 36, or may be received in the feet 18. Feet 18 have staggered passages as to allow chain 34 to pass under in a part helix. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114429-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaners
Inventor: OXEL BERTON R
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 1982-12-09
Abstract: In a suction cleaner of the canister type comprising a rigid casing (10) having a partition (20A) with apertures (28) between a first compartment containing a filter bag and a second compartment (23) containing a fan and motor unit (29), a resilient sealing element (43) is provided between the fan casing (35) and the partition to seal the air inlet of the fan and to reduce transmission of vibration and noise from the said unit to casing (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to anti-ulcer drugs
Inventor: PIOCH RICHARD PAUL
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 1982-12-20
Abstract: <IMAGE> and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts are effective anti-ulcer agents.
Patent GB-2118096-A (GB)
Title: Transparent panel
Inventor: HILL GEORGE ROLAND
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: Transparent plastics panels where the visibility in one direction is limited by a pattern of opaque dots on the surface thereof have a limited life because once the plastic is scratched it cannot be repolished without removing the opaque pattern as well. The invention provides a laminate of plastics sheets (10, 12) in which an opaque pattern (14) is disposed intermediate the plastics sheets forming the panel. The surfaces of the panel can be reground and polished, leaving the pattern in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115814-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing the compound 1-decyloxy-4-((7-oxa-4-octynyl)-oxy)-benzene
Inventor: MASSARDO PIETRO
IPC: C07C41/16
Filed: 1983-03-02
Abstract: There is described a process for preparing the compound 1-decyloxy-4-[(7-oxa-4-octynyl)-oxy]-benzene consisting in condensing methyl-propargyl-ether with 1-bromo-3-chloro-propane and in reacting the resulting intermediate with 4-decyloxy-phenol in the presence of an alkaline hydroxide. The process can be carried out also without purifying the intermediate obtained from the first reaction.
Patent GB-2136111-A (GB)
Title: Enclosures With a Gas Extraction System
Inventor: HOWES JOHN STEWART WILLIAM
IPC: B08B15/02
Filed: 1983-03-10
Abstract: A fume cupboard installation comprises a plurality of fume cupboards 2 with respective doors 4. Each fume cupboard is connected by a respective duct 6 to a common manifold 8 to which is connected a common air extraction fan 10. Within each duct 6 is a damper 12 mounted to be moved with the associated door 4 by a linkage 14 so that when the door is closed the damper is progressively moved to throttle and thereby reduce the flow of air being extracted. The manifold includes a pressure sensitive relief valve 20 comprising a plurality of pivoted flaps each of which is biased into a position in which it forms a seal with an adjacent flap by a respective weight. When the pressure within the manifold 8 falls below a predetermined value the relief valve 20 opens to admit atmospheric air into the duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137962-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Dispenser
Inventor: NEWMAN ALEC THOMAS
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1983-04-08
Abstract: A dispenser for a liquid comprises a primary container 10 for storing the liquid and outlet means from the primary container through which the liquid is dispensed. The outlet means includes a secondary container 11 which is smaller than the primary container 10 and is connected to the primary container by means which are capable of preventing back flow into the primary container. The secondary container 11 has a flexible wall which allows the secondary container to be compressed to cause the liquid to be dispensed therefrom. The dispenser is suitable for comestible liquids such as milk, and may be used in a vending machine. Secondary container 11 may be compressed by levers 22 acting about fulcrum 21 which causes opening of jaws 23 which act as a pinch valve. Tubing 12 may be lay- flat tube which acts as a non-return valve between containers 11 and 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122676-A (GB)
Title: Arch support apparatus
Inventor: ZADINS INDULIS
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1983-06-20
Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a strip- like shuttering member 30 for the building of arches and the like in brick, stone and other building materials, comprising a frame 10 slidably mounting a plurality of arms 16 with means 18 at the ends for supporting the shuttering member 20, at least two of the arms having means 19, 19a whereby the member may be releasably secured to the arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127799-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous hydride solutions of silicon and other metals and electroplating thereof
Inventor: RICE G KENNETH
IPC: C01B6/00
Filed: 1983-09-08
Abstract: The metal hydrides of the present invention are provided by combining stoichiometric amounts of metal, alkaline metal hydroxide and water in a preselected proportion by mole percent. The particular proportion is a function of the particular metal. A hydride concentrate is provide which is used in aqueous solution to provide a plating bath.
Patent GB-2129353-A (GB)
Title: Combination hole-drilling and fastener driving tools
Inventor: FERNBERG PAUL CARL ROGER
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 1983-10-07
Abstract: A combination tool, for sequentially drilling a hole and driving a fastener into the hole, comprises a drill unit (10, 14) which is removably attachable by coupling means (38, 40) to a drive unit (28), the drive unit being capable of attachment to rotary drive means (36), and the drive unit presenting fastener-engaging drive surfaces on a part (22), with the coupling means (38, 40) being located radially outwardly of the fastener- engaging drive surfaces to avoid interference therewith, thereby allowing the drill unit (10, 14) to be coupled, preferably by a bayonet attachment, without first removing male fastener-engaging drive surfaces on a detachable part (22) from the drive unit (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132421-A (GB)
Title: Cable trunking
Inventor: LAYTON DAVID EDWART
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1983-12-15
Abstract: The trunking comprises an elongate channel 12 having opposed side walls 12a, 12b each provided with a generally hook-shaped member 16, 18 and a cover 14 provided with a flange having an inwardly directed protrusion 20, 22, so that the cover can be snapped into engagement with the channel. The ribs 28 and 30 act as guides for the cover and prevent strain on the hooks 16, 18. The ledges 32, 34 may receive an additional to cover to divide the trunking horizontally. One or more removable dividing walls 36 may be provided (Figs. 2 and 3). The cover 14 may alternatively be flush with the side walls. The trunking may be used for electric or telephone cables. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139918-A (GB)
Title: Crystal growing apparatus
Inventor: RUMSBY DAVID
IPC: C30B15/14
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: Apparatus for carrying out the liquid encapsulated Czochralski technique for growth of dissociable III-V and II-VI semiconductor compounds comprises a crucible (5) for receiving a charge comprising the semiconductor compound and an inert compound such as boric oxide which forms an inert layer (28) around the semiconductor compound. Means (22,24) are provided for seeding and drawing an ingot from the semiconductor compound. Heat shielding means (18) are slidably mounted on pillars (21A,21B) so that a hollow cylindrical portion (20) which is originally supported on the surface of the solid charge can slide down to a predetermined final position. The cylindrical portion (20) surrounds and protects the emerging crystal ingot from thermal radiation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163111-A (GB)
Title: Air/weather/dust deflector
Inventor: BEESE PAUL
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 1984-07-31
Abstract: A motor vehicle, eg a car has an attachment fitted that is shaped to increase the speed of the air that enters it so as to deflect the air travelling at a lesser speed in front of it away from the car so preventing resistance. An example of this is if a car is travelling at 70 mph depending on the measurements of the attachment this would give a speed of approximately 210 mph of air leaving the attachment. It would also prevent rain, snow, dust etc, from coming in contact with the windscreen while the car is moving. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149015-A (GB)
Title: Manually actuable hydraulic piston pump
Inventor: KORTH JURGEN
IPC: F15B15/18
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: A manually actuable hydraulic piston pump, e.g. for raising a vehicle seat, comprises an actuating piston (2) and a cylinder divided 14 into front (4) and rear (5) chambers containing hydraulic fluid. A pump piston (6) and cylinder operable by a handle (22) pumps fluid into the front chamber (4), and from the rear chamber (5) via a duct (11). To prevent complete emptying, and thereby the sucking of atmospheric air into the rear chamber (5) when the actuating piston (2) is in its rear dead centre position, a stop (27) is disposed on the front surface of the actuating piston facing the rear chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150131-A (GB)
Title: Vitrification of asbestos waste
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
IPC: C03C1/00
Filed: 1984-11-19
Abstract: Waste asbestos is converted into a glass by maintaining within an electrical glass melting furnace a body of molten glass at a temperature above the decomposition temperature of asbestos; supplying asbestos to the furnace; and withdrawing molten glass from the furnace at a temperature of at least 1000°C. The asbestos is advantageously mixed with cullet and a melt accelerator and fed into the furnace by means of a screw mixer/conveyor. The furnace is advantageously operated at a pressure less than atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-2154425-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable orthopedic shoe for a foot splint
Inventor: KURTZ ROBERT J
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 1985-01-04
Abstract: An adjustable orthopedic shoe for a foot splint is disclosed. The shoe is split into a toe portion and a heel portion to which a toe plate (3) and a heel plate (2) are respectively attached. The toe plate (3) is adjustable relative to the heel plate (2) about an oblique axis (4). After adjustment, the toe plate (3) is locked in position relative to the heel plate (2) by flanges (9, 11) depending from the plates. Preferably, the flanges (9, 11) are rounded and contact the ground and a pair of shoes are provided which are attached to an orthopedic foot splint. The foot splint maintains a desired angle between the feet of the user but otherwise allows virtually full freedom of movement of the feet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171000-A (GB)
Title: An item of furniture
Inventor: MARSHALL MICHAEL
IPC: A47B13/10
Filed: 1985-02-19
Abstract: An item of furniture in the form of a table is provided with a supporting framework (14,15,16,17,18,19) shaped to represent the body of a butterfly, and the table top is formed as two wings (25) mounted to the support structure in such a way that they can turn between a first position in which the two wings are generally coplanar with one another and parallel to a surface on which the support is standing, and a second position in which the wings (25) are inclined each at an angle above the horizontal position of use. Rear legs (18) of the support frame may be interlinked with the wings constituting the table top (25) in such a way that the body (12) of the butterfly is inclined to the horizontal as the wings (25) are folded upwardly to their rest position and moved back to the horizontal position when the wings (25) are displaced to the horizontal position of use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169388-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic drive system for a towed vehicle
Inventor: VERSTRAETE ELMAAR
IPC: F16H39/02
Filed: 1985-11-22
Abstract: By means of a distributor (7) a pump (1) feeds hydraulic drive means such as a motor (8) mechanically coupled to wheel shafts (14) of a trailer. The pump is of the constant pressure type with automatic delivery regulation. There is a motor (8) for each wheel. Valves (43, 44) simultaneously actuated by a pilot conduit (42) selectively connect the motors in series or parallel. Dog clutches (23) with a return spring (28) decouple the motors (8) from the shafts (14) in the absence of any pressure at the pump output. The apparatus allows automatic matching of the trailer drive speed to a tractor drive speed irrespective of the transmission ratio used on the tractor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169543-A (GB)
Title: Production of microbial cellulose
Inventor: ROBERTS ERIC M
IPC: C12P19/04
Filed: 1985-12-17
Abstract: In the process, both a liquid culture comprising a cellulose-producing microorganism and a structure having a first side and a second side and comprising material permeable to gases are provided. The first side of the structure is contacted with an oxygen-containing gas. The second side of the structure is contacted with the liquid culture so that microbial cellulose is produced upon the second side. The supply of oxygen to cellulose-producing microorganisms through gas permeable material and the resultant deposition of cellulose upon said material permits the productions of shaped objects or a continuous cellulose production. The addition of agents altering the configuration of microbial cellulose may be used to alter the product to form a cellulose derivative.
Patent GB-2206417-A (GB)
Title: Thrust interface shear test apparatus
Inventor: POOWELL ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 1986-03-12
Abstract: A test piece assembly comprising a punch (21) and a die piece (20) each having a single, axially co-operating thread or flange (22,23) configured to a specific thrust interface of interest, is assembled in a purpose-built compression frame (40) ensuring axiality of thrust and then subjected to a measured axial loading. A set of electrical resistance strain gauges (101) attached to a double acting cantilever (60) supported interjacent the two component test pieces is used to measure corresponding variation in axial separation of the two pieces and hence displacement of the thrust interface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173209-A (GB)
Title: Solid formulations of cationic anthraquinone dyestuffs
Inventor: PETROLL HANS-WERNER
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 1986-03-24
Abstract: Solid formulations of cationic anthraquinone dyestuffs contain nitrogen-containing complex-forming compounds and an acid which is solid at room temperature.
Patent GB-2176913-A (GB)
Title: Movement of electronic watch of analog display type
Inventor: TANAZAWA MASAYOSHI
IPC: G04C3/00
Filed: 1986-05-20
Abstract: A movement of an electronic watch of analog display type is disclosed, which comprises a baseplate (6) made of a synthetic resin, a bearing plate (8) made of a synthetic resin, and facing and spaced apart at a predetermined distance by a spacer from the baseplate (6) and a step motor (11) mounted on the baseplate (6), and including a rotor, a stator, and a coil. The rotation of the rotor of the motor (1) is transmitted to hands, e.g., minute hand, through a gear train (2) consisting of a plurality of gears, including those journaled between the baseplate (6) and bearing plate (8). The gear train (2) is made of a synthetic resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177438-A (GB)
Title: Structure for use in the fabrication of tunnels
Inventor: MAFFEZZONI DELMO
IPC: E21D11/08
Filed: 1986-06-12
Abstract: Structure for use in the fabrication of tunnels, comprising side boards or panels 1 and upper boards or panels 2, both being provided with reinforcing rods 4 intended to constitute the tunnel reinforcement, the said side and upper boards or panels 1 and 2 acting as formwork during the casting of concrete. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179122-A (GB)
Title: Gerotor pump transmission coupling
Inventor: CHILD ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: F01P7/04
Filed: 1986-07-29
Abstract: A cooling system for an I.C. engine includes a gerotor pump coupling a drive shaft 10 to the fan blades 20. The pump is arranged to self-prime when a by-pass passage 26 connecting the pump with the reservoir is closed by initial movement of the thermostat 34 displacing a tube 36 to close port 38. When primed, the gerotor set will drive the fan at an intermediate speed. Further movement of the thermostat displaces a spool valve 26 to take waist 24 out of register with transfer path 22 so that the pump locks up and the fan is driven at a higher speed.
Patent GB-2182589-A (GB)
Title: Honing guide for a tool having a cutting edge
Inventor: MCLEAN FRANCIS ALLAN
IPC: B24D15/06
Filed: 1986-09-23
Abstract: A honing guide has a tool support plate is mounted above a surface-engaging roller (20) which is mounted eccentrically so that the height of the tool support plate may be varied to provide a range of honing angles without unclamping the tool (18) from the guide. A bevel guide for use with the honing guide comprises a plate (52) to which is releasably secured an angle defining member (53) having a plurality of differently angled surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188636-A (GB)
Title: Thermoset polyester and phenolic foams having denser outer skin
Inventor: HORNSBY PETER RIDSDALE
IPC: C08J9/34
Filed: 1986-12-23
Abstract: A hot cured thermoset structural foam having relatively dense external layers and less dense foam core, the thermoset material being polyester or phenolic resin, may be prepared by mixing the thermosetting resin with a chemical blowing agent, which mixture decomposes with the generation of gas at a temperature between the onset of chain mobility within the thermosetting resin and the temperature of onset of cure of the resin, introducing the mixture into a mould at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the blowing agent, heating the mixture under compression in the mould so that parts of the mixture adjacent the mould walls cure and solidify to form a skin and then enlarging the mould to a predetermined size to allow the mixture to foam and cure within the solidified skin to the size determined by the mould.
Patent GB-2185298-A (GB)
Title: Anti-runback method and device for an elevating machine
Inventor: ALEXANDER RICHARD DONALD
IPC: F16D59/00
Filed: 1987-01-08
Abstract: An anti-runback device for an elevating machine includes a drive shaft 12 drivingly connectable to a drive or transmission of the elevating machine, a driven shaft 14 drivingly connectible in an overlapping region to the drive shaft 12, and brake means (sleeve 38) surrounding the shafts in said overlapping region. Rotation of shaft 12 in an operating direction 62 effects rotation of shaft 14 by abutment of surfaces 20, 24 and the effective periphery of the shafts in the overlapping region has a predetermined diameter so as to allow free rotation of the shafts in the brake means. Rotation of shaft 12 in an opposite, runback direction 64 causes shaft 12 to pivot about fulcrum 30 and thus effects expansion of the effective periphery of the shafts to cause braking between the shafts and the brake means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186164-A (GB)
Title: East-west correction circuit
Inventor: HAFERL PETER EDUARD
IPC: H04N3/223
Filed: 1987-01-21
Abstract: In a horizontal deflection circuit 100, a flyback transformer T1 and a retrace resonant circuit 27 that includes a deflection winding LH are mutually coupled by a relatively large inductor L1 during the retrace interval so as to reduce transient distortions, "mouseteeth", that may be caused by a sudden change in beam current. East-west modulation is provided to the deflection circuit via the inductor L1 which has a relatively large value at the retrace frequency. A resonant circuit (see Fig. 4) that includes the deflection winding LH and the flyback transformer T1 is tuned to the retrace frequency. Synchronization information of the current through the deflection winding LH may be derived from a winding W4 of the flyback transformer T1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187767-A (GB)
Title: Sewing covers for divans or matresses
Inventor: KNELL BRIAN HOWARD
IPC: D05B11/00
Filed: 1987-02-06
Abstract: A machine comprises a worktable approximating in size and shape to the top panel of a cover to be produced. Holding means are provided for holding said panel in position on the table in readiness for sewing. Sewing means are adapted to travel around the table for sewing a border to the cover along a predetermined path so as to produce an accurately sewn cover irrespective of dimensional variations in the top panel. Two worktables may be positioned side-by-side with a single sewing machine traveling around each. This allows one table to be prepared whilst the sewing operation on the other is completed. Instead of a side-by-side arrangement one table may be superimposed over the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205760-A (GB)
Title: Board game apparatus
Inventor: DURR JONATHAN ALDRICH
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1987-06-11
Abstract: A board game is concerned with the purchasing of properties and the enhancement of their value so that the winner is the player with the greatest assets both in property value and cash; the apparatus for playing the game in characterised by the board having an endless track which includes compartments (3a) which represent the properties and compartments (3b) which represent enhancements or reductions in property value, each player being represented by a playing piece (15) which is moved round the track on the throw of a pair of dice to give each player in turn the opportunity to purchase and/or enhance a property and subject each player in turn to the risk of property owned by them being devalued and financial burdens being incurred.
Patent GB-2200148-A (GB)
Title: Rendering cellulosic fabrics flame retardant
Inventor: COLE ROBERT
IPC: D06M15/43
Filed: 1987-10-12
Abstract: Flame retardant cellulosic fabrics having reduced shrinkage are obtained by treatment involving reaction of the fabric with a non self-condensing methylolamide under aqueous acid conditions, followed by treatment of fabric with a tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium compound or condensate and then curing with ammonia.
Patent GB-2199329-A (GB)
Title: A pneumatic vehicle tyre
Inventor: RUSSELL RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: C08L9/06
Filed: 1987-11-11
Abstract: A vulcanisable rubber mixture for a material cover ply formed from reinforcing elements which shrink under heat, comprises at least 20% by weight of styrene-butadiene copolymer, with at least 30% by weight of bound styrene, and a readily adhesive elastomer and, in consequence, the mixture is extremely impermeable to gas.