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Patent GB-2122877-A (GB)
Title: Prong device
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1982-07-02
Abstract: A device for use in the display of merchandise, comprising a generally L-shaped prong having an elongate cross-section which extends transversely of the "L", and a fastening clip (18). The latter has a transverse portion (20), which engages the prong at the corner of the "L", and two hooks (22 and 24) at respective ends of the transverse portion (20) for engaging pegboard (40) so as to fasten the prong thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105451-A (GB)
Title: Laundry dryer
Inventor: MAIER ROLF
IPC: D06F58/24
Filed: 1982-07-29
Abstract: A laundry drier has a condensing unit which is connected by hose 10 to a changeover device 3 whereby condensate from the condensing unit can be connected either by way of hose 11 to a condensate receiver within the drier or, by way of a further hose to an external drain. Changeover device 3 is fitted to the rear wall 4 of the drier and has a horizontal extending blind bore 7 which communicates with hoses 10, 11 by means of passageways 8, 9 respectively. The open end of bore 7 incorporates screw-threads 15. To adapt device 3 for connection to a condensate receiver internally of the drier a closure cap 12 is fitted to threads 15. Alternatively, to adapt device 3 for connection to an external drain a sleevelike closure element 14 is fitted to bore 7 in place of cap 12, element 14 being arranged to seal passageway 9 and to direct condensate flow from passageway 8 internal of element 14 to the further hose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104519-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of the herbicide phenmedipham
Inventor: MICHELET DANIEL
IPC: C07C239/00
Filed: 1982-08-09
Abstract: The herbicide phenmedipham is prepared from meta-aminophenol by reaction with phosgene in an alkyl alkanoate solvent to make meta-hydroxyphenylcarbamic acid chloride, followed by reaction of the chloride with methanol and then reaction of the obtained methyl meta-hydroxyphenylcarbamate with meta-tolyl isocyanate, to obtain the required methyl 3-m- toylcarbamoyloxyphenyl-carbonate.
Patent GB-2127032-A (GB)
Title: A catalyst for a process for producing silicones
Inventor: RITZER ALAN
IPC: C07F7/16
Filed: 1982-09-17
Abstract: An improved process for producing diorganodihalosilanes from silicon metal and on organohalide comprising contacting the two reactants in the presence of a particulate partially oxidized copper catalyst having a surface area of at least 3.5 m<2>/gm and wherein 100% of the particles are less than 35 microns in size and wherein 100% of the particles are over 0.7 microns in size.
Patent GB-2107941-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: COOPER RONALD HENRY
IPC: H01R13/187
Filed: 1982-10-11
Abstract: An electrical connector 1 for connecting the central core 20 of a coaxial cable 2 to the pin 3 of an igniter 30, or similar contact element, comprises a brass sleeve 10 and a metal coil 11. Most of the coil is contained within the sleeve which is open at both ends. One end of the connector is joined to the cable by crimping the sleeve about the coil and the core of the cable. The other end of the sleeve has an internal ledge 14, to prevent withdrawal of the coil from the sleeve, and is flared to guide the igniter pin into the connector. The pin 31 is a sliding fit within the coil and urges it outwardly into electrical contact with the sleeve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132791-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and a method of controlling a hot water system
Inventor: BAKER COLIN
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 1982-12-23
Abstract: The apparatus comprises: means (26,27) for sensing the temperature of water within a water tank (3); means (2) for storing a plurality of different desired temperatures for the water; means (8) for storing data determining an onset time for a respective variable time period in which a desired temperature is required; and means (1) for regulating the temperature of the water within the tank so that in a respective variable time period the water temperature is maintained at the particular desired temperature for that time period. In the method, the arrangement is such that the temperature of the water may be selected to be 60 DEG C or above in a particular time period every few days to eliminate or at least reduce to a safe level any legionella bacteria present in the water. The apparatus can also control automatically the volume of heated water stored in accordance with a preselected program in order to reduce fuel costs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-537483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to internal combustion engines operating with supercharging
IPC: F02B37/20
Filed: 1939-12-21
Abstract: 537,483. Pumps. SCHENKER, W. Dec. 21, 1939, No. 32678. Convention date, March 18, [Class 7 (ii)] In an engine 1 having a super-charging compressor 10 driven by an exhaust gas turbine 8, when there is a deficiency in the supply of exhaust or the engine is not running, the energy for driving the compressor is produced by heating the exhaust gases supplied to the turbine or by supplying heated air, the heating of the gases and of the air being regulated automatically. As shown, the exhaust from the engine 1 passes to the turbine 8 through a chamber 24 which can be heated by heating medium in a pipe coil 17, or by the combustion of fuel injected through a nozzle 19 and ignited if necessary by an electric ignition coil 25. The supply of heating medium to the coil 17 or of fuel to the nozzle 19 is regulated by a cock 18 or 22 actuated by a governor 26 driven from the shaft 9 of the turbine 8, or by a device responsive to the speed of the engine 1, the pressure or temperature in the exhaust pipe 5, the chamber 24, or the passage 13, or the rate of air flow in the passage 13. A motor 27 may be provided from driving the compressor 10 at starting, and by opening a valve 30 in a byepass passage 29, air supplied directly from the compressor may be used to drive the turbine 8 until the output of the turbine is sufficient to supply the air needed by the engine when running idle. Additional air may also be supplied through a pipe 32 or 35 by a piston compressor 31 driven from the engine, or by a motor-driven compressor 34.
Patent GB-2115399-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for treating oil slicks on seawater
Inventor: LEPAIN ANDRE
IPC: C02F3/34
Filed: 1983-02-14
Abstract: Dispersing compositions contain at least one surface-active agent, at least one solvent, and a nitrogen- containing compound which is a nutrient for the micro-organisms which are active in oil metabolism. The nitrogen- containing compound is a monoalkylguanidinium salt   <IMAGE> wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, saturated or unsaturated, containing from 8 to 20 carbon atoms, and X is a halogen or an acid anion.
Patent GB-2118929-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing glass and apparatus for carrying out the process
Inventor: RICHARD CHRISTIAN
IPC: C03B5/027
Filed: 1983-03-10
Abstract: Glass is made by introducing a glassmaking composition into a plug flow type feed region, with a temperature gradient imparted to it, where the composition melts and is refined, and then passed into an agitated region. The composition is prepared by forming an alkaline solution of formative oxides having the same molar ratio as the final glassmaking composition, and a suspension of modifier oxides of the same anion as the preceding solution and having the same molar ratio, drying the said suspension putting the resulting product in suspension in the alkaline solution of formative oxides having solution of formative oxides having the same molar ratio, and drying the suspension. The process is carried out in particular by means of an electric pot furnace, and a suitable furnace comprises a double-wall casing (1) for the introduction of a hot circulation fluid; a sealing wall (4) which separates the two compartments, a cold arch compartment (2) and a hot arch compartment (3), and is fixed with respect to a double arch means (7); a space (5) forming a communicating passage between the two compartments; electrodes (8); heating elements (9); and an agitator (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118194-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric blends based on vinyl-aromatic polymers
Inventor: BIGLIONE GIANFRANCO
IPC: C08L25/12
Filed: 1983-03-24
Abstract: Polymeric blends comprise 20-80% by weight of a modified vinyl-aromatic polymer containing from 5 to 15% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile, and 80-20% by weight of at least one resin containing aromatic groups selected from certain defined aromatic polycarbonates and certain defined crystalline aromatic polyesters.
Patent GB-2122880-A (GB)
Title: Shelving unit
Inventor: HOFSTETTER HANS
IPC: A47B57/30
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: When horizontal braces 2 are fitted with their ends between the legs 4 of upright U-section profiles 1, inclined tabs 7 projecting out from the braces engage corresponding inclined tabs 5 projecting towards the interior of the upright profile, and vertical stops 6 engage the ends of the legs 4, so that downward movement of the braces 2 locks them in position. Preferably the vertical stops 6 forming abutments for the ends of the legs of the upright profiles protrude from either side of the horizontal braces, and the tabs 5 and 7 carry mating structures which hold the braces 2 in their downward position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145700-A (GB)
Title: Recovery of vanadium oxide
Inventor: BATES PETER CECIL
IPC: C22B9/05
Filed: 1983-09-01
Abstract: The invention relates to the recovery of vanadium oxide from molten metal by passing oxygen and at least one coolant gas or shroud into molten metal (3) through at least one elongate lance (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127078-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement for doors
Inventor: FERNSTROM KENT NILS GUNNAR
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 1983-09-02
Abstract: A reinforcing device for doors to prevent or make burglary more difficult, comprises a frame structure (1) of members (2-6) to be attached to an existing door. A ladder-like configuration of members (7-9) is arranged centrally in the structure, which has one side formed with two mutually aligned members (5, 6) carrying at their free ends locking means (19, 20) for coaction with a reinforcing rail (28) attachable to the door jamb, the free end portions of said members (5, 6) and a portion (7) of the said ladder-like configuration forming a space for accommodating locking means customary to the existing door. A fixing rail (27) is attachable to the top portion (3) of the frame structure for hanging the frame structure (1) onto the door (38) whilst fitting or dismantling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149306-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1983-11-11
Abstract: An ostomy bag having first and second walls 12, 10, the former having a stomal orifice 18 and means 16 whereby it can be attached to a wearer, or to an apertured pad worn by the wearer. The bag also has a third wall 22 extending part-way down the height of the bag from the bag top edge, the second and third walls defining a compartment into which the gas can enter through a single opening. The compartment carries a filter pad 34, there being a cover layer 36 over the inner surface of the pad. The cover layer is of chalk- filled polypropylene or material having similar properties thereto and is attached all around its periphery to the inner surface of the second wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134715-A (GB)
Title: A control box or panel
Inventor: MARSH COLIN TRAFFORD
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1984-01-18
Abstract: A control box or control panel has a cover 16 divided into a comprising discrete portions 22 each of which is selectively displaceable relative to and independently of adjacent portions of the cover. Displacement of the cover portions 22 actuates mechanically operated switches or other control devices disposed within the control box or behind the panel. This arrangement avoids the need for protruding switch operating buttons or levers leaving an aesthetically pleasing appearance and facilitating operation and cleaning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134699-A (GB)
Title: An accumulator
Inventor: POHLMANN ERIC
IPC: H01M50/541
Filed: 1984-01-23
Abstract: An accumulator, more particularly a lead accumulator, consists of a casing (1) containing a set (2) of a plurality of positive pole plates (3) connected in parallel and a set (4) of a plurality of negative pole plates (5) connected in parallel, and two terminal posts (6, 7) for the sets (2 and 4) of positive and negative plates respectively, which posts protrude from the casing, on the underside. In this way, segregation in the electrolyte (8) is counteracted by utilising the heat generated in the pole plates (3, 5) during discharging. Each plate (3, 5) preferably has a woven lattice core of electrically high- conductivity material (copper or silver) coated with cast material (lead) and increasing the current-carrying cross- section towards the terminal posts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152903-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser for inverted bottle
Inventor: DUNN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G01F11/32
Filed: 1984-01-24
Abstract: Reservoir structure of plunger-type liquid dispenser as used in bars for dispensing accurately measured quantites from the bottle comprises upper and lower parts (11,12) typically mouldings of transparent polystyrene or other plastics, bonded together, e.g. by ultrasonic welding, at a joint (21) on a median plane. The upper part defines the top of the measuring reservoir (10) and includes an integral head formation (15) to be attached to a mounting bracket (17) and an integral inlet spigot (18) while the lower part includes an integral foot formation (13) in which plunger mechanism (14) is mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140842-A (GB)
Title: Finned post socket for driving into the ground
Inventor: DUNN TERENCE ROLAND
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1984-03-01
Abstract: The hollow steel box section socket 10 has 3 or more steel fins 14. Socket 10 extends lengthwise for the full extent of each fin. Each fin, at least at its top, extends outwards for a distance greater than the maximum external transverse dimension of the socket. The fins may taper towards the lower end of the socket which has a downwardly tapered nose. The span of two opposite fins may at least equal the length of each fin. The fins may be rectangular or triangular. The socket may be formed of margins of steel plates the remaining parts of which form the fins; or the fins may be welded to the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142510-A (GB)
Title: Electrical heating device
Inventor: KAISER RAINER
IPC: H05B3/68
Filed: 1984-03-22
Abstract: This invention relates to an electrical heating device, in particular heating cowl, comprising a tubular heating element 1, which is surrounded by an insulating sheath 3 and has a tubular element comprising a duct 4 into which is inserted a bendable temperature sensor, so that it leads into a required area. The duct element 4 projects out of the insulating sheath 3 and also allows of subsequent installation of the temperature sensor. The device is locatable in close proximity to and spaced from, a vessel 2, particularly a laboratory vessel such as a flask, beaker or funnel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137594-A (GB)
Title: Air-tight container
Inventor: OESTREICH CURTIS J
IPC: A45C13/00
Filed: 1984-03-28
Abstract: An air-tight container for protecting cosmetic compositions stored therein includes an openable top 12 hinged to a container bottom 11, one of which includes a deformable flange 23. The flange 23 is formed of a thin deformable material which is deflected towards the opposite member when the container top 12 is closed to provide an air-tight seal. The flange 23 preferably forms part of an insert 14 for holding the cosmetic composition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156679-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic magnetic field generator
Inventor: WALPOLE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A61N2/02
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: Incorporates two oscillators 10, 12. One produces pulses at the frequency of a delta-wave. The other produces pulses at a frequency which corresponds to another brain wave frequency, which may be selectable. The pulses produced are used to produce an electromagnetic field around a sort-iron core. The generator is housed in a compact casing, so that it can be placed against the human body in proximity to a part of the body to be treated by the magnetic field. The generator may be mounted in a bandage for continuous wear. The oscillations generate square waves but these are degraded by the inductance of the coil to resemble the shape of brain waves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157164-A (GB)
Title: Curtains
Inventor: COWIE HELEN
IPC: A47H13/14
Filed: 1984-04-13
Abstract: Curtaining, or other screening, comprises prepleated material, such as fabric or paper, which when hung has top-to-bottom vertical creases. Suspension devices are provided for the tops of at least alternate panels so formed so that the material can be hung on a wire or suspended from a hollowed section rail. Various different constructions are disclosed for the suspension devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139766-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of water in crude oil
Inventor: TOPHAM WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 1984-05-01
Abstract: A measurement cell for measuring the water content of crude oil comprises an elongated body 3 closed at either end by end pieces 7,8 and provided with inlet and outlet pipes 1,2 to enable an oil-water mixture to be monitored to flow through the body. Each end piece 7,8 carries an axially extending capacitance sensing electrode 9,10 whereby variations in water content of the oil causing a variation in the capacitance between the electrodes can be measured. The end pieces 7,8 may be detachable and can carry temperature sensors 11,12.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141825-A (GB)
Title: Electronic warning apparatus for rescue apparatus with high pressure gas tank
Inventor: ALMASI ISTVAN
IPC: E21F11/00
Filed: 1984-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic warning apparatus for rescue apparatus provided with high-pressure gas tank mainly for rescue apparatus used in mines working with pressurized oxygen to determine and indicate the gas quantity for the safe withdrawal from the area of the danger. The electronic warning apparatus is provided with a pressure sensor (1) emitting electrical signal attached to the gas tank, a signal processing unit (2) attached to the pressure sensor (1) and an operating unit (3) provided with operation mode switches (4, 5) for setting the actual operation mode, a light signal emitting unit (6) and/or a digital indicating unit (7) indicating the pressure of the stored gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159584-A (GB)
Title: Pitch control apparatus
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN RICHARD CAREW
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 1984-05-21
Abstract: The apparatus for a turbine having a bladed rotor, whose rotational speed or torque depends on the blade pitch, comprises an elongate threaded control member 2 linear movement of which controls the pitch, the control member being driven via a reversible power transmission path including electric motor 10, gearing 8,9 and ball nut 5, such that in the case of failure of the normal power supply to the pitch control apparatus, the rotational energy of the rotor acts through this path to effect blade feathering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160225-A (GB)
Title: Solvent cleaning apparatus
Inventor: LITTLEFORD GORDON E
IPC: C23G5/04
Filed: 1984-06-12
Abstract: Solvent cleaning apparatus comprises a tank (10) for solvent (12) having cooling coils (18) above to condense any vapour from the solvent. The cooling coils (18) form a part of a refrigeration system (20) including a compressor (22), condenser (28), restrictor (30), evaporator (18) and an auxiliary evaporator (38) adapted to add heat to the system to allow more accurate control of the compressor temperature. Variable speed fans (32,40) are controlled by electronic means (34,44) responsive to temperature sensors (36,42) to control the amount of heat dissipated by, and hence temperature of, condenser (28) and heat absorbed by, and hence temperature of, evaporator (38) respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163949-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for cups and the like
Inventor: COCKSEDGE LESLIE WILLIAM
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: A carrier for cups or cup-shaped articles is made from a flat blank and comprises a base 1 having apertures for receiving the cups c, spaced side walls 3 and/or a top wall (4) spaced from the base, and a handle 5 extending from the top wall 4 or from at least one side of the side-walls. The carrier is particularly useful for carring cups containing hot beverages, which are placed in the apertures in the base of a flat blank, whereupon the blank is folded to errect the carrier about the cups. In a modification (Fig 3), a handle portion on one top wall-forming panel passes through a slit at the junction of the other top wall-forming panel and an extension flap thereof to releasably- return the carrier in erect form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146554-A (GB)
Title: An aluminium brake component provided with a wearing surface
Inventor: LARSSON LARS-ERIK
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 1984-09-18
Abstract: A method for producing a brake component of the kind forming part of a brake system in which a brake lining is pressed against said brake component which is made of an aluminium-based alloy and which is provided with a wear-resistant layer or surface. The brake component is produced by permitting an aluminium-based melt to solidify under pressure in a molten metal press mould, and providing the solidified or solidifying aluminium-based component with a wear-resistant layer. This layer comprises a chromium-carbon-iron-alloy containing 10-30%, preferably 15-20% by weight chromium, and preferably 2-4% by weight carbon. The layer has a thickness of 0.3-1.0 mm and is preferably applied by means of a plasma spraying process.
Patent GB-2148154-A (GB)
Title: Manual roller painting equipment
Inventor: MASSIGNAN SERAFINO
IPC: B05C17/03
Filed: 1984-10-01
Abstract: Manual roller painting equipment comprises a roller 11 and a handle 30. The roller is rotatably mounted on an end of a feed pipe 25 having radial apertures. The other end of the pipe 25 is mounted in the handle. The handle 30 is hollow, hydraulically connected to said pipe and internally provided with a manual telescopic device 38 comprising a suction piston 39 for drawing paint from a reservoir in one movement direction 60, and for causing the paint to flow from said handle toward said roller in the other movement direction, non-return devices 35, 58 being provided for the two movement directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167389-A (GB)
Title: Partitioned drawer inserts and trays
Inventor: RIDGER JOHN LOTON
IPC: A47B88/20
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: A drawer insert (1) for dividing a drawer (2) into compartments comprises at least two sets of partitions (7A, 7B) defining upper (12) and lower (9) compartments and bases (8) for the upper compartments (9) which slope upwardly and forwardly from the rear of the insert but allow access to the front compartments from above. Bases for the lower compartments and peripheral walls may also be provided and the insert may be used as a free-standing tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means whereby a binary manipulative system may derive a square root
Inventor: GALE NORMAN HENRY
IPC: G06F7/552
Filed: 1985-04-16
Abstract: Means for the control of a binary operating system, to derive the square root of an arbitrary number, whereby such control eliminates the process of division by using the formula wherein the square of the sum of two numbers is equal to the sum of the squares of each of the two numbers plus twice the product of the two numbers, and which selects such numbers, for the working of the derivation, as to allow the process of multiplication to be simplified so that it it accomplished by the "shift" and "test" commands without recourse to intermediate "add" commands.