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Patent GB-2116955-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for storing elongate objects and recovering from storage using translation
Inventor: RAYMOND MICHEL
IPC: B65G65/00
Filed: 1983-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for storing elongate objects and for recovering said objects from storage, in a compact assembly, comprising the following:   - a mobile storage rack (1) comprising a plurality of parallel, horizontal crossbar (5) which are arranged parallel to the elongate objects and are interconnected in a rigid manner to form elongate frames (2), these elongate frames being assembled by superposition, parallel to each other, to form a rigid, parallelepipedal assembly, - a translation device formed by a plurality of groups of rollers (11), having a horizontal rotational axis, at and which may be drawn in one or more groups by at least one motor, - a means for lifting or lowering the mobile storage rack (1) relative to the group of rollers e.g. by resting the rack on elevator plates (13), which may be moved up or down the rotational axes of the rollers (11) being substantially parallel to the crossbars.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136793-A (GB)
Title: Emulsion blasting agent with amine-based emulsifier
Inventor: HAJTO ERNEST ANTHONY
IPC: C06B47/14
Filed: 1983-03-15
Abstract: An explosive oil-in-water emulsion and a method of manufacture is disclosed. The process comprises combining a liquid carbonaceous fuel and an aqueous solution of at least one inorganic oxidizing salt, with agitation, in the presence of ingredients A and B, ingredient A being selected from oleic acid, linoleic acid and mixtures thereof, and ingredient B being selected from C1- C6 alkylamines, C1-C6 alkyldiamines, hydrazine, C2-C6 alkanolamines, urea and mixtures thereof, incorporating dispersed gas bubbles or voids into the resulting water-in-oil emulsion, one of said ingredients A and B being added before or during agitation and the remaining ingredient A or B being added during agitation. The emulsion comprises between 5 and 22 parts by weight water, 60 and 80 parts by weight of at least one oxidizing salt, 2 and 10 parts by weight of a liquid carbonaceous fuel, and an emulsifier made from the ingredients A and B, said emulsion having a density between 1.00 and 1.35g/cm<3>.
Patent GB-2137590-A (GB)
Title: Reel support
Inventor: BARTON PETER
IPC: B65H75/08
Filed: 1983-04-07
Abstract: A web reel is supported by axially spaced hubs (3) each of which has an elastic 'O' ring (13) which fills the space between the hub and core (2) and is displaced from a position of rest in groove (11) when the hub enters the core (2) such that the 'O' ring is compressed and exerts a pressure resiliently urging the hub (3) against withdrawal from the core. One hub may be secured by pin (16) to a shaft (17) which passes through the core interior while the other hub can be slid axially along the shaft to accommodate different widths of reel. Each hub either has a second groove (10) spaced from the first groove (11) by land (12) of smaller diameter than portions (7 and 8), the O-ring being displaced from groove (11) to groove (10), or else the hub has a truncated conical portion over which the O-ring rolls as the hub is inserted into the core. An end disc (5) may be carried by each hub to act as an edge guide for web being dispensed from the reel (eg light sensitive film being fed from the reel to a photocomposing machine). Each hub may also carry a boss (6) to which may be imparted driving or braking control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143848-A (GB)
Title: Gas generation and control system for an engine
Inventor: WHITE JOHN
IPC: F02B43/10
Filed: 1983-07-27
Abstract: The gas generation and control system has a gas generator 5 which by electrolysis creates hydrogen gas which is compressed by compressor 7 into tank 8 to allow for heavy demands of gas, e.g. acceleration and starting. It is fed from there through a water extraction cooler 11 to an engine control system 12, 14 which controls gas flow to the engine and thus engine speed and developed power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148695-A (GB)
Title: Sole and heel units
Inventor: CORNWELL JOHN VICTOR
IPC: A43B13/37
Filed: 1983-10-28
Abstract: A unit 10 of FVC or thermoplastic rubber is moulded onto a filler 12 of polypropylene having a top piece 14 of polyurethane secured thereto. In another embodiment, a unit 10 is moulded directly on to a top piece 14. (Fig. 1, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149905-A (GB)
Title: Electrical storage heater
Inventor: CHIDLOW ERNEST
IPC: F24H7/04
Filed: 1983-11-18
Abstract: A heat storage core (36) in an upper compartment (11) and a fan motor (35) in a lower compartment (12) are separated by a duct (23) through which cooling air can flow by convection to a duct (26). A further cooling air duct (24) is located below the fan compartment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138307-A (GB)
Title: Doll of woven rush stalks
Inventor: KOH CHANG-AM
IPC: A63H9/00
Filed: 1984-02-08
Abstract: A doll has part of its body portion formed of a woven fabric (3) of rush stalks. Some of the stalks extend beyond the fabric (3) and are woven, bent, tied, twisted or braided to form a lower body portion of the dollar arms 7. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2138475-A (GB)
Title: Modular impact ripper assembly
Inventor: ROUSSIN MICHAEL A
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 1982-09-27
Abstract: An improved ripper assembly (12) is joined to and drawn by a draft device (10) and includes a mounting structure (14), a ripper element (16), and an impactor apparatus (18). The mounting structure (14) includes an upper flange (20) and a lower flange (22) joined together by a pair of side plates (23). Aligned openings (24, 26) in the flanges (20, 22) permit attachment thereof to the draft device (10) and allows pivoting about a vertical pivot axis (28) when pins (30, 32) are installed. The ripper element (16) is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis (38) and is secured to the mounting structure (14) by a pivot pin (40). The impact apparatus (18) imparts intermittent blows to the ripper element (16) and is joined to the mounting structure (14) by a single upper support pin (44) and two, aligned lower support pins (46). The upper and lower support pins (44, 46) are disposed adjacent the upper and lower flanges (20, 22), respectively, while the pivot axis (38) extends through the side plates (23) intermediate the upper and lower flanges (20, 22). The relative disposition of the component interconnections of the impact ripper assembly (12) and the independent nature of the connections permit separate removal of the ripper element (16) and/or the impactor apparatus (18).
Patent GB-2144454-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic take down of knitted fabrics
Inventor: KABATEK JAN
IPC: D04B15/92
Filed: 1984-07-19
Abstract: This invention relates to a pneumatic take down of knitted fabrics on a circular knitting machine for the production of hosiery goods, which comprises a blower connected to the knitted fabric guideway (2) being in turn connected to the needle cylinder and terminating in a closing flap (3). The object of the invention is to replace the collecting receptacle in the take down to which end into the guideway (2) from the needle cylinder is connected via tube (4) first the exhaust side of the blower and after it via tube (7) the suction side of the blower. The connections to the blower are controlled by valves (6,9) or by flaps in the tubes (4,7) so that during knitting tube (7) applies suction but tube (4) does not blow. After the fabric has been pressed off tube (7) ceases to suck and tube (4) is caused to blow to deliver the fabric through the flap (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150032-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing sterility in female animals
Inventor: JOHNSON RICHARD K
IPC: A61F6/08
Filed: 1984-08-02
Abstract: A flowable material, such as a collagen compound or a silicone elastomer, is injected into the uterus U of a female animal, such as a heifer. The flowable material expands and is cured at body temperature in the uterus of a female animal to implant a permanent obturator in the uterus of the female animal. More particularly, the obturator is implanted in the cervical os C and one or more cornu R of the uterus of the female animal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149403-A (GB)
Title: Cyanopyrazole herbicides
Inventor: BECK JAMES RICHARD
IPC: A01N43/56
Filed: 1984-11-05
Abstract: 5-Cyano-1-alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, pyridyl or quinolyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide and thiocarboxamide derivatives are useful as terrestrial and aquatic herbicides and aquatic algicides. Claimed intermediates have the formula   <IMAGE> in which R<1> is alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl, or quinolyl and R<5> is halogen, hydroxy or alkoxy.
Patent GB-2150613-A (GB)
Title: Drilling mud dispersants
Inventor: GLEASON PATRICIA A
IPC: C08F8/36
Filed: 1984-11-27
Abstract: Dispersants useful in aqueous drilling mud formulations employed in the drilling of subterranean wells where high temperature and high pressure environments are encountered are disclosed. The dispersants, when used in amounts of about 0.05-11.34 kg. per 159 1. (0.1-25 lb. per 42 gal.) provide muds containing colloidal material suspended in an aqueous medium with improved high temperature and high pressure stability. The dispersants are water soluble sulfonated vinyl toluene-maleic anhydride copolymers which have a molar ratio of vinyl toluene to maleic anhydride of 1:1 to less. than about 2:1, a molecular weight of 1,000 to 25,000 and at least about 0.7 sulfonic acid groups per vinyl toluene unit.
Patent GB-2169512-A (GB)
Title: Joint prosthesis
Inventor: SCOWEN GEOFFREY DAVID
IPC: A61L27/44
Filed: 1985-01-10
Abstract: A joint prosthesis comprises first and second connecting means by which the joint can be rigidly attached to natural bones. The connecting means are joined together by a flexible element formed of fibre reinforced elastomer.
Patent GB-2174122-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie
Inventor: TOWNSEND ROGER
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1985-03-11
Abstract: The tie has a horizontal first end part 11, a vertical second end part 12, and between the end parts a horizontal inverted channel section 13. Channel section 13 defines a web 23 and two downturned flanges 24, 25 along opposed longitudinal edges. There are a raised portion 26 in web 23, drip formation(s) 31, 32 in each flange 24, 25, and gutter(s) 29, 30 in web 23 adjacent to raised portion 26 and communicating at opposite ends with a longitudinal edge of the web. The tie is pressed and folded from sheet-metal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172941-A (GB)
Title: Shaft seal
Inventor: MCCOY RONALD GEOFFREY
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1985-03-30
Abstract: A split seal is formed by joining two extruded seal body elements (14, 16) as radially inner and outer components of the seal. The elements are interlocked by means of a dovetail-like joint in which a rib (18) extending along the inner element is retained within a channel (20) in the outer element. The interlock permits some relative sliding movement between the elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177517-A (GB)
Title: An optical slip ring
Inventor: FREAKES GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: An optical slip ring comprises an inner member having an axis x and being located coaxially with an outer member and arranged for relative rotational movement about the coaxial axis. The inner member includes at least one light port c' directed outwardly from said axis and the outer member includes at least one light port A, B, C, D directed axially. At least one optical guide element 40 is interposed between the inner and outer members. Each element 40 has a light receiving surface R subtending an arc about the axis x greater than the arc subtended by a light emitting port. Light emitted from the port c' is refracted by the shape of the guide members 40 in a manner to converge towards the output end thereof aligned opposite a respective output port A, B, C, D. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179523-A (GB)
Title: Private telephone system
Inventor: HEATH NIGEL JOHN
IPC: H04M9/02
Filed: 1985-08-23
Abstract: A system is provided for interconnecting a subscribers line (10) from a distant telephone connection to a local line (17) having a number of telephone instruments connected in parallel with one another. The system includes connection means (23) operable to disconnect the local line (17) from the subscribers line (10) to allow for intercommunication between two or more of the telephone instruments over a first pair of wires (A, B) of the local line (10). Power supply means (24) are provided for applying power to those two wires (A,B) when such interconnection is provided. Call signal generating means (26) is provided which responds to a signal received from a telephone instrument to send call signals to a called telephone instrument over a second pair of wires (CL1,CL2) of the local line (17). Associated with each telephone instrument is signalling means which includes switch means connected to a further wire (SR) of the local line (17) and operable to actuate the connection means when the subscribers line (10) is to be disconnected from the local line (17) and indicating means responsive to the call signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180803-A (GB)
Title: Versatile undercarriage for a wheelbarrow
Inventor: MULLORD ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B62B1/18
Filed: 1985-08-23
Abstract: A wheelbarrow undercarriage arrangement enables the user to move the wheels to the centre or the ends of the axle by rearrangement of stops or distance pieces. When the wheels are set apart a roller may be fitted to them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186989-A (GB)
Title: Light valve; polishing to improve contrast
Inventor: BRYAN CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1986-02-14
Abstract: A method is described for improving the image contrast produced in a light valve including a matrix of pins of a metal embedded in a substrate of glass. The method involves polishing the surface of the matrix using an abrasive, such as aluminium oxide, having a hardness only slightly greater than that of the glass of the substrate. In use the matrix forms an interface between a liquid crystal and a vacuum tube producing an electron beam for addressing the liquid crystal.
Patent GB-2188526-A (GB)
Title: Whey protein
Inventor: BURTON JOHN
IPC: A23C9/146
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: A proteinaceous material obtained from milk or casein-containing milk products, or an analogue or derivative thereof, comprises a polypeptide or mixture of polypeptides substantially free of native alpha-, beta- and kappa-casein, serum albumin, alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin and the immunoglobulins, and     i) remains in solution at pH 4.6 to pH 5.3 at 20 DEG C;   ii) is anionic at pH 4.6 to pH 5.3; and iii) forms a gel when an aqueous solution containing at least 12% w/v of the proteinaceous material at 20 DEG C and pH 4,5 or below is allowed to stand for 18 to 24 h.   Milk whey at pH 4 to 6 may be contacted with an anion exchange resin, the resin may be eluted with HCl or NaCl and the product may be concentrated by ultrafiltration or thermal evaporation and/or spray dried or freeze-dried.
Patent GB-2171348-A (GB)
Title: Attaching a pouring tube below a metallurgical vessel
Inventor: WALTENSPUHL ROLF
IPC: B22D41/56
Filed: 1986-02-21
Abstract: Vessel (1) has an outlet passage (2) to which a pouring tube (6) is to be removably connected. The pouring tube (6) is carried by a carrier ring (7) which is mounted by means of e.g. bearing pegs (8), at the bifurcated end (9) of an actuating lever (10). The actuating lever (10) is supported by means of one or more support bodies (13) supported on one or more tracks (12) connected to the underside of the vessel. Support bodies (13) permit longitudinal and pivotal movement of the actuating lever (10) with respect to the vessel. The actuating lever (10) is further supported by one or more further support bodies (17) which are also supported by the track or tracks (12). The support bodies can move along the track to bring the pouring tube into the desired position horizontally and can then pivot about the support member(s) to bring it into the desired vertical position. In another embodiment, the further support bodies are formed by lateral extensions of the bearing pegs (8) which co-operate with extended tracks. End abutment means, which may be adjustable, determine the extent of horizontal movement of the lever (10) along the tracks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187934-A (GB)
Title: Nestable racking
Inventor: KARPISEK LADISLAV STEPHAN
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: A nestable racking member comprising a frame having a rear assembly comprised of two parallel posts 4, 5 with a top tie 6a and a front assembly comprised of two parallel posts 2, 3 with top and bottom ties 6, 7, the spacing between the rear assembly posts being greater than the distance between the distal portions of the front assembly posts, two upper 9 and two lower 10 parallel rails having the same spacing apart and complementing shapes joining corresponding upper and lower ends of the posts of the front and rear assemblies and load supporting elements extending between the front and rear assemblies 6 to 6c. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178299-A (GB)
Title: Headwear
Inventor: SAMUELSON NEVILLE ANTHONY WYLI
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: An item of apparel for the head ("headwear") 13 comprises a front strip 17 separated, in a single piece of paper or card, from a bottom rear strip 19 and a top rear strip 21 by a pair of splits. The headwear is worn by pulling forward the front strip and pulling backward the rear strips and placing it on the head. A pair of projections 15, one on either end of the headwear, form representations of ears. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186042-A (GB)
Title: Brake system with wheel slip control
Inventor: SCHONLAU JUERGEN
IPC: B60T8/1761
Filed: 1987-01-19
Abstract: In a brake system with a braking pressure generator (1) to which wheel brakes (31 to 34) are connected via pressure-fluid conduits (I, II), an auxiliary-pressure hydraulic supply system with a hydraulic pump (26), a pressure-compensating and pressure-fluid supply reservoir (20), and an auxiliary-pressure control valve (23) as well as of wheel sensors (S1 to S4) and electronic circuitries (28), a closure valve (29, 30) having little throttling effect is inserted in each pressure-fluid conduit (I, II) leading from a master cylinder pressure chamber (8, 9) to the connected wheel brakes (31, 32, 33, 34). A respective supply line (45, 46) terminates in the pressure-fluid conduit between the closure valve (29, 30) and the wheel brake (31, 32, 33, 34), which supply lines each contain an intake valve (43, 44) having a comparatively greater throttling effect and being in turn in communication with the auxiliary-pressure source (23, 26) via a feed line (40), while a fluid return line (37) to the reservoir (20) communicates with the wheel brakes (31, 32, 33, 34) via respective outlet valve (35, 36) for each circuit so that, for the purpose of pressure development in the wheel brakes on actuation of the master cylinder (2), only the closure valve (29, 30) is penetrated by fluid, while during control action only the intake valve (43, 44) is penetrated by fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201819-A (GB)
Title: Intruder detection system
Inventor: ARDENER DAVID JOHN
IPC: G08B25/06
Filed: 1987-01-22
Abstract: The detection system comprises a microphone 15 for detecting predetermined sound characteristics such as breaking glass. When the sounds are detected, a monostable 18 is triggered into supplying a trigger signal to an alarm 20. The trigger signal also activates a transmitter 19, in the form of an astable, which supplies an enabling signal to remotely located alarms linked to an ac power supply line. The detection system also includes detector means which are remotely located and linked to the supply line. The detector means include transmitters 19 for transmitting an enabling signal in response to characteristic sounds detected at the remote location. The enabling signal is transmitted down the ac power supply line where it is received at a receiver 26. Receipt of the enabling signal at the receiver 26 causes the monostable 18 to generate the trigger signal, which in turn activates locally and remotely located alarms 20. Transmission of the enabling signal may be arranged to take place only during zero crossover of the current of the ac power supply (Figs 2 and 5, not shown). A sound discriminator may be provided for enhancing discrimination of detected sounds so that the chance of false alarm can be minimised, (Figs 1 and 4, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186622-A (GB)
Title: A foldable portable bin
Inventor: SMITH DOUGLAS CHARLES
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 1987-02-02
Abstract: A portable bin for the storage of building materials comprising two side walls 1 made preferably of heavy gauge polyethylene sheet which are connected hingedly to end wall sections 3 and floor sections 5. Support members 8 preferably having replaceable feet are connected hingedly to the side walls and optionally to the end walls. The latter define an opening 13 which provides access to the interior of the bin. The bin can be provided with a waterproof liner and used for the storage of water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201037-A (GB)
Title: Electrical tilt switch
Inventor: ARNOLD ARTHUR JEFFREY
IPC: H01H35/02
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A tilt switch 10 comprises a rocking contact 60 which is rocked by a heavy cylindrical, spherical or cubic mass 90 rolling or sliding thereon, and guided by the housing and partitions 41, 42. The tilt switch may be combined with a lampholder (11, Fig. 3 not shown), the following members comprising a series electrical circuit: first switch terminal 70, side lamp contact (74), an inserted bulb, base lamp contact (55), conductive pivot 53, rocking contact 60, fixed contact 84 and second switch terminal 80. Terminals 70, 80 are protected by a terminal cap (13) which snap-fits or is heat sealed to the switch housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201188-A (GB)
Title: Locking fastener
Inventor: SMITH NIGEL ROBERT
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1987-02-18
Abstract: A locking fastener comprises a mounting plate (28) for mounting to a door, having a rearwardly-facing recess (34) within which is received an intermediate member (48). Between the intermediate member and the mounting plate is located a generally wedge-shaped locking member (64), which can be moved between locking and unlocking positions by means of a hexagonal-section key (not shown) via an aperture (36) in the front of the mounting plate (28). In its locking position, the locking member abuts a formation (20) of a spindle (14) passing centrally through the mounting plate and intermediate member. In its unlocking position, the locking member moves clear of the formation (20) so allowing the spindle to be rotated. The spindle may be part of an actuating handle for opening and closing a window or door to which the fastener is secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187666-A (GB)
Title: Pipe bending apparatus
Inventor: CARRUTHERS ANDREW
IPC: B21D7/02
Filed: 1987-03-16
Abstract: A pipe-bending apparatus 1 comprises a pivotable bend arm 2, upper and lower bend dies 3 (and 4 not shown) mounted on the arm 2 on a common vertical axis, clamping means 5, 6, also mounted on the arm for clamping a pipe P in the respective die, and follower slides 8 and 9 of channel-shaped configuration respectively associated with the dies 3 and 4 for engagement with the pipe. The slides 8 and 9 may be advanced independently of each other so that, during bending at the larger radius die 3, slide 9 need not be advanced thereby avoiding any possibility of interference with clamp 6. <IMAGE>