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Patent GB-2114388-A (GB)
Title: Under oil metal oxide surge arrester
Inventor: BRONIKOWSKI RAYMOND J
IPC: H01T4/06
Filed: 1983-02-04
Abstract: An overvoltage surge arrester (38) for protecting a transformer (14, Figure 1) immersed in an insulating fluid (20, Figure 1), preferably oil, in a transformer tank (10, Figure 1), the arrester including one or more metal oxide valve blocks (46, Figure 2) immersed in the insulating fluid. The valve blocks may be enclosed in a perforated or mesh type, see Figure 7, housing (48, Figure 2) to allow for the free flow of insulating fluid around the valve blocks. This allows the high dielectric strength of the oil to reduce corona discharge from any of the valve blocks, reduce the possibility of surface flashover on the blocks and also cools the blocks. A fuse (44 in Figure 1)I may also protect the transformer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117322-A (GB)
Title: Printer
Inventor: TAMURA YOSHIO
IPC: B41J19/72
Filed: 1983-02-10
Abstract: A printer comprising fixed structure (16, 17), a carriage (19) which is supported by the fixed structure (16, 17) and which is mounted for sliding movement with respect thereto from a home position, a print head (20) mounted on the carriage (19), and a spring (26) which acts between the carriage (19) and a part (16) of said fixed structure (16, 17) so as to urge the carriage (19) to return to the home position, the spring (26) having a coiled portion which is spirally wound around a bobbin (25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117968-A (GB)
Title: Gt-cut piezo-electric resonator
Inventor: KAWASHIMA HIROFUMI
IPC: H03H9/05
Filed: 1983-03-15
Abstract: A mounting is provided for a GT-cut, coupled mode piezoelectric resonator. The mount includes pedestals with recesses. Portions of the resonator are mounted in the recesses.
Patent GB-2139207-A (GB)
Title: Removing dissolved oxygen from water
Inventor: FUCHS DR WILFRIED
IPC: C02F1/70
Filed: 1983-04-22
Abstract: In a process for the removal of oxygen dissolved in water for corrosion prevention and based on hydrazine, the activators used comprise cationic and/or anionic complexes of trivalent cobalt with inorganic ligands or mixtures thereof. Among the preferred activators are (Co(NH3)5Cl)Cl2 and Na3Co(NO2)6.
Patent GB-2133454-A (GB)
Title: Bolt locking apparatus
Inventor: MACKLE MICHAEL TREVOR
IPC: E05C1/08
Filed: 1983-05-26
Abstract: When latch bolt 14 engages in cavity 20 of its keeper, it is automatically locked by pin 26 lodging in recess 56. The bolt carries a magnetic slug 44 encased in a freely rotatable ball 46. The presence of the bolt is sensed by the action of the magnetic field on two reed-switches located behind back plate 36; one of these actuates solenoid 28 to drive rod 64 upwards to move pin 27 and, via plate 48, to drive pin 26 into its locking position. The other reed- switch operates a signal to show that the bolt is locked. The bolt may be released by a switch at a central console. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145997-A (GB)
Title: Tamperproof bag
Inventor: HARDCASTLE RICHARD JOSEPH
IPC: B65D33/34
Filed: 1983-09-02
Abstract: A substantially tamperproof bag, for example for bank notes, has overlying walls 12, 13 of synthetic plastics with an open end for insertion of goods. At least one wall has at or adjacent the open end an adhesive portion 18 temporarily covered by a peelable strip 20, at least part of the adhesive portion being overlaid by the opposite wall before the bag is sealed. The adhesive is selected so that, when the peelable strip is removed and the bag sealed, the package so formed can only be opened with destruction or distortion of the synthetic plastics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132369-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for flash photography
Inventor: KONIG GOTTFRIED
IPC: G03B7/16
Filed: 1983-10-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for flash photography with flash units which are attachable to a camera or are integrated components thereof. The apparatus comprises an indicator 10 for indicating that the flash will be adequate for a correct film exposure, a radiation emission system e.g. for infra-red, which is independent of the flash emission and directs radiation on to the picture subject, and a detector 3 for sensing the radiation which is reflected-back. The output signal of the detector (3) is fed, together with signal values characteristic of the guide number of the flash unit, film sensitivity and preselected diaphragm aperture, to a computer unit (4) which is followed by the indicator (10) for the preliminary indication of expectable incorrect flash exposure and/or correct flash exposure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148708-A (GB)
Title: Urine etc collection device
Inventor: EDWARDS ROY DESMOND
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 1983-11-04
Abstract: A device 1 for collecting a specimen of urine which device comprises a hollow container portion 2 and integrally formed therewith a plug portion 3 adapted to fit into the neck of a urine specimen bottle, said plug portion having a bore 4 therethrough through which urine may pass from the container portion into a said specimen bottle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149845-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device
Inventor: GRIFFITHS LORNA JULIE
IPC: A47G29/24
Filed: 1983-11-15
Abstract: The device, primarily for milk bottles, operates on the lobster-pot principle. A receptacle 1 comprises a lockable cap (6) which has an aperture obstructed by downwardly and inwardly projecting barbs 13. A bottle can be lowered through this, the barbs moving aside but springing back over the top of the bottle when fully inserted. The bottle can then be removed only by unlocking the cap. The base 2 of the receptacle is partially open to drain the interior. Versions for two or more bottles can be made and insulation may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153285-A (GB)
Title: A stapling device
Inventor: EBIHARA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B25C5/02
Filed: 1984-01-31
Abstract: A stapler for stapling together articles of stationery comprises a base II, a top cover I, and staple support frame III, all pivotally connected. A group of staples are fed along the support frame and are dispersed by the action of a blade 7 in the top cover, caused by manually pressing on the top cover. The base and the top cover are both separated from the support frame, at their front ends by gaps Q, P, these gaps being maintained by spring forces produced by partially punched out portions of the members a1, a2, a3, formed from one or more of base II, cover I and frame III bent to engage the adjacent member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135728-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism for vehicle sun roof
Inventor: LIEVESLEY JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B60J7/16
Filed: 1984-02-27
Abstract: A sun roof latch mechanism comprises a toggle arm 41 connected by a pivot pin 34 to a roof frame 2, the pivot axis extending transversely of an adjacent edge of a hingedly-mounted roof panel 1. A handle 47 is pivotally connected to the arm 41 and to a panel-retaining link 51. The mechanism can be retracted, and the roof panel closed, by lowering the handle with rotation of the arm 41 until the two extend downwards side-by-side. With continued rotation of the arm 41, the arm and the handle can be moved to lie substantially parallel with the panel edge (Figure 9). The link 51 co-operates with the pivot pin 34 to give an over-centre action to maintain the mechanism in its retracted position. Locking means comprising a locking handle 44 and thrust members 42 and 43 enables the mechanism to be locked in substantially any required position of adjustment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157394-A (GB)
Title: Spring system, tilting bearing
Inventor: LOGGERS JAN NICOLAAS HENDRICUS
IPC: F16F3/10
Filed: 1984-04-12
Abstract: A spring system for resiliently supporting a mass 15 with respect to a base 1 comprises a supporting member 6 coupled to the mass 15, which supporting member is bounded by at least a portion of a spherical surface 5, which substantially bears against a concentric complementary guiding spherical surface portion 4 which is rigidly fixed with respect to the base 1 for guiding said supporting member 6 so that it is allowed to rotate in all directions around the center point of the sphere, means 17, 18, 19 being provided for keeping the spherical surface portion of the supporting member 6 always in engaging relationship with the guiding spherical surface portion 4, resilient means 17 in engagement with the supporting member 6 and supported with respect to the base 1, and means 7, 9 for coupling the supporting member 6 to the mass 15 at a point inside the resilient means 17 so that on radial shock loads or the radial component of shock loads acting on the mass 15, said supporting member 6 is tilted while its spherical surface 5 is guided along the guiding spherical surface 4 and by the deformations of the resilient means as a result thereof, a resilient couple and/or a radial resilient force is developed which tends to move said supporting member 6 back into the initial position. The spherical surfaces 4 and 5 may be separated by an elastomeric layer (28, Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139744-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for firing semiconductor elements
Inventor: COES SAMUEL H
IPC: C30B31/10
Filed: 1984-04-26
Abstract: An apparatus for firing semiconductor elements and the like having heating means (34) and a diffusion chamber (16) for enclosing the elements to be fired, which comprises a container (18) defined by a wall (22) having an open end (28) for receiving the elements to be fired. A transporter (14) carries said semiconductor elements, and a conveyor (30) supports said transporter, said transporter being mounted on said conveyor to project therefrom like a cantilever beam with the free end of said cantilever beam disposed opposite said open end (28) of said counter, and said transporter and the elements to be fired being configurated such that the free end of the transporter can pass through said open end to position the elements within said container without any portion of said transporter or the elements coming in contact with said wall (22) that defines the container, and said transporter supporting said elements while they are being fired, wherein either said conveyor and said transporter or said diffusion chamber and said heating means are moveable so as to position the elements on the transporter to be fired within said container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160371-A (GB)
Title: An electrical coupling assembly and coupling pin therefor
Inventor: GLOVER DONALD
IPC: H01R13/187
Filed: 1984-06-12
Abstract: An electrical coupling pin (1) for mating with two pin elements (2 and 3) in an electrical connector assembly has a tubular connecting element (6) defining two sockets (7 and 8) for receiving the two elements (2, 3) respectively. Each socket (7, 8) has a plurality of deformable elongate elements (9) arranged around the socket and each deformable element extends longitudinally along the socket. In the uncoupled mode the deformable elements are arranged to project into the socket to effectively reduce a cross-sectional dimension of the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144039-A (GB)
Title: Homocarnosine for treatment of inflammatory diseases
Inventor: NAGAI KINESHIRO
IPC: C07D233/64
Filed: 1984-06-13
Abstract: Homocarnosine, i.e. L-histidinyl- gamma -aminobutyric acid, and physiologically acceptable salts thereof, have been found to be useful for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and may be formulated in compositions for internal and external application.
Patent GB-2143203-A (GB)
Title: Metal containers for liquids
Inventor: BOYD MALCOLM WILLIAM
IPC: B21D51/18
Filed: 1984-06-26
Abstract: A flask, particularly for carrying alcoholic beverages, comprises a tubular metallic body portion (10), having a seamless continuous internal surface, with respective metal inner end members (11) fitted in the body portion (10) to close the ends thereof and respective metal outer end members (13) secured by soldering (9) to the body portion (10) at the ends thereof to define respective chambers (15, 26) between the inner and outer end members. The solder of the joints is out of contact with the interior of the flask, and any excess solder is received in the chambers (15, 26) so that in use, liquid in the flask cannot become contaminated by contact with solder. A filling and pouring spout (18) is secured to the inner and outer end members at one end of the flask. Instead of soldering, brazing or welding may be used. The inner end member may be force fitted into the body portion and is preferably flanged. The flange of the inner end member and the adjacent surface of the body may be soldered together with the joint terminating short of the container interior. The spout (18) may be fixed by soldering between a flange (21) thereon and the outer end member (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147858-A (GB)
Title: Articulated vehicle for use underground
Inventor: GOULDING KEITH
IPC: B62D49/04
Filed: 1984-08-23
Abstract: A vehicle which is particularly suitable for underground use, for example in a mine, has first and second chassis members 10 and 12, each chassis member having at least two wheels, the chassis members being pivotally interconnected at 14, 16 and being relatively movable about the pivots, for example by means of hydraulic rams 18 and 20. The first chassis member has an attachment for handling means, for example a bucket 42, and also providing a location 58 for an operator 60. The second chassis member carries a prime mover, for example in the form of an engine 24. By positioning the operator on the same chassis member as the attachment for handling means, it is possible also to position all the controls for the handling means on the first chassis member, so that the first chassis member comprises a self-contained module which can be uncoupled from the second chassis member and replaced by a different module when the vehicle is required to fulfil a different role. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146106-A (GB)
Title: Heating installation
Inventor: DUNBAR ROBERT IRVINE
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 1984-09-03
Abstract: A heating installation comprises in piped circuit, a first heat source (10), a second heat source (12), a first indirect heat exchanger (42), a second indirect heat exchanger (14) isolatable in the circuit, and a pressure stabiliser (16) in the form of a closed vessel, wherein, when installed and in operation, hot water is fed from both heat sources to said stabiliser and circulates therefrom to the first and second indirect heat exchangers and a first return pipe to return to said first heat source (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149351-A (GB)
Title: Cover press-applicator
Inventor: RATHERT HORST
IPC: B42C11/02
Filed: 1984-11-12
Abstract: In a cover press-applicator for a bookbinding machine, with lateral clamping rails 4, 5 and a plate 3 for pressing against the spine, these rails and this plate being movable, in synchronism with the block transport system, in order to execute the movements for pressing the cover against the block, these movements being horizontal or vertical, as the case may be, the lateral clamping rails, 4, 5, possess suction elements or gripping elements, 4a, 5a, which hold the cover in the position where it is aligned with respect to the spine of the block, up to the instant at which it is pressed against the spine. The horizontal movement of the lateral clamping rails, 4, 5, is concurrently coordinated with the vertical movement of the plate 3, for pressing against the spine, in a manner such that the lateral clamping rails 4, 5 execute a compensating movement, towards the block 1, at the same time as the plate 3, for pressing against the spine, executes its vertical movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149309-A (GB)
Title: Making artificial limbs
Inventor: THOMPSON HERBERT
IPC: A61F2/76
Filed: 1984-11-23
Abstract: In a method of making an artificial limb, a positive impression of an amputated limb stump is produced by first surrounding the stump with a hollow flexible jacket containing polystyrene beads in an inner compartment, inflating an outer compartment if necessary to compress the jacket against the stump, and evacuating the inner compartment so that the beads form a rigid mass moulded to the shape of the stump. The jacket is removed from the stump with the negative pressure in the inner compartment maintained, and is used as a mould for casting a positive plaster impression of the stump which may be used for vacuum forming a definitive thermoplastics socket. The evacuated jacket, whilst still fitted to the stump, is used as a temporary artificial limb socket for alignment purposes. This is achieved by coupling a temporary distal artificial limb portion including an alignment device to a proximal end portion of the jacket, for example with a casting brim fastened to the jacket, to form a complete temporary limb for performing a dynamic trial. This enables the prosthetist to establish alignment settings which are preserved during the casting of the positive impression, and are automatically transferred to the definitive artificial limb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180636-A (GB)
Title: Cooling systems
Inventor: ACHOU MICHEL SAID
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 1985-09-19
Abstract: A relatively large building 1 is of simple configuration, as is used typically for a factory or warehouse. The roof 2 is provided with an upper layer 3 of moisture absorbent material, such as a polyester/cotton fabric. A pipe 4 runs along the apex of the roof 2, and distributes water down onto the layer 3 of material, from a supply pipe 5. A gutter 6 is provided at the bottom of the roof 2, and is connected via an outlet pipe 7 to a water storage tank 8. A pump 9 responds to a thermostat 10/11 and is operative to pump water through the supply pipe 5 and through the pipe 4. The material layer 3 retains water on the surface of the roof, and thereby affords cooling by continuous evaporation of the water, in warm ambient temperatures. The specification discloses alternative means for retaining water on a roof and/or wall, together with means for preferentially directing airflow over a roof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162466-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent laminates
Inventor: BRASSINGTON NIGEL JOHN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1985-01-28
Abstract: Absorbent laminates, which may be used as or in diapers, incontinence pads, sanitary napkins, tampons or wound dressings, comprise a hydrophilic layer (1) adjacent a water- permeable fibrous web (3). Fluid- transporting wicks extend from within the fibrous web into the hydrophilic layer, and are preferably formed by needling. The hydrophilic layer is preferably a peat moss composite board, and the fibrous web is preferably a nonwoven polyester fleece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169679-A (GB)
Title: Self cleaning flow-determinable pipe coupling
Inventor: MIKIYA TOSHIO
IPC: F16L55/24
Filed: 1985-12-20
Abstract: A flow-determinable pipe coupling (1) comprises a see-through tube (3) containing a rotor (28) movable longitudinally inside the tube (3) in accordance with variation of pressure of fluid directed through the tube (3). The rotor (28) is provided with vanes which are engaged by the fluid whereby the rotor (28) is rotated on a longitudinal axis of the tube (3). An outer circumferential wall of the rotor is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially outwardly extending peaks which engage an inner surface of the tube (3) and which sweep the inner surface of the tube (3) during movement relative to the tube (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175257-A (GB)
Title: Jack up island
Inventor: VAN HAAREN WILLEM
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1986-05-20
Abstract: A jack-up island having a platform 1 with buoyancy and at least three columns 2 which are removable and lockable in vertical direction with respect to the platform, said island being strengthened by means of tension members 8,9 or 20,25 which from the lower part of each column extend to a next column on both circumferential directions and at said next column or adjacent to said column are fixed to the column or to the platform and are tensioned. This tensioning can be achieved by a relative displacement of the platform with respect to the columns. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190886-A (GB)
Title: Wheel assemblies for golf carts
Inventor: SMITH CLINTON GARY
IPC: B60C7/24
Filed: 1986-05-27
Abstract: The wheel assembly comprises a wheel 10 moulded from a relatively rigid thermoplastics material, and a tyre 11 moulded from a resilient closed-cell foamed polymeric material. The wheel 10 comprises a hub 12 connected to a concentric rim 13; and the rim 13 includes tyre seating means 14 and tyre support means 15. The tyre comprises two spaced apart sidewalls 16 which grip the seating means 14 and are connected by a tread portion 17 which is supported without being stretched by the support means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184515-A (GB)
Title: Device for reducing vibrations excited in a motor-driven drive line
Inventor: WORNER GUNTER
IPC: F16F15/12
Filed: 1986-06-04
Abstract: Two flywheel elements (1,2) are capable of rotation relative to one another against springs (3) which are arranged between annular disc-shaped abutment parts (40, 50, 51). The one abutment part (40) is frictionally coupled to the one flywheel element (2) by means of a clutch (41) and is only capable of limited rotation relative to this flywheel element (2). The other abutment part (50, 51) is connected to the other flywheel element by means of another clutch (53), the frictional contact of which is greater than in the case of the previously mentioned clutch (41), and this other abutment part is capable of unlimited rotation relative to this flywheel element (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192102-A (GB)
Title: Battery protection and charging unit
Inventor: CHAN SING-ON
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: A rechargeable battery power pack comprises a discharge protection circuit 17 wherein when the battery voltage falls below a first predetermined level, a Zener diode ZO2 and a transistor TR1 cause conduction whereby a transistor TR2 turns on to energise a warning light LED3 and a relay coil L1 causing a load 18 to be disconnected from the battery 14 and a warning buzzer 24 to be activated. A battery charging circuit 15, 16 charges the battery from a mains supply 10 via a thyristor SCR1. When the battery voltage rises to a second predetermined level, a thyristor SRC2 turns on to energise a lamp LED2 and prevent triggering of the charging thyristor SCR1. The battery 14, charging circuit 15, 16 and protection circuit 17 are contained in a housing (30), (Fig. 3), which has a reversible plug 31 which in one position opens a switch SW1 between the battery and charging circuit, and in a second position closes the switch SW1 and exposes plug pins 34 for connection to the mains supply 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186652-A (GB)
Title: Releasable locking arrangement for taper connections
Inventor: JEHMLICH KLAUS
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A male tapered part 6 is attached to a female tapered part 5 by claws 16 arranged at the free ends of tongues (2) on a surrounding member 1, the claws entering an annular groove (17) in the male part 6; the claws 16 are moved radially inwardly (locked) and outwardly (released) by peripheral wedge surfaces 10 on the female part 5. Member 1 and part 5 are connected by a spring 3 which permits relative axial and rotational movement. The wedge surfaces are separated by stops 13 which limit the rotation of the member 1. The connections are for use in medical flexible-tube systems such as inhalation anaesthetic and breathing equipment. <IMAGE>