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Patent GB-2087687-A (GB)
Title: Underwater sound transducer
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 1981-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides an underwater sound transducer intended particularly, though not exclusively, for the generation of low frequency sound for the acoustic testing of passive sonobuoys. The transducer includes a casing having at least one wall 1 which comprises a diaphragm, means for pressurising the casing, and a diaphragm actuator comprising at least one thin strut 9, 9, 9a, 9b, composed of piezo-electrical material, preferably polyvinylidene fluoride, and electrical terminal means 19 contacting opposite faces of the strut, or each of the struts, wherein the strut, or each of the struts, is attached at one end thereof to the diaphragm and is arranged to vibrate the diaphragm by the piezo-electric effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2087530-A (GB)
Title: Defrosting evaporators and drain troughs of heat pumps
IPC: F25D21/12
Filed: 1981-11-06
Abstract: The evaporators 4 and associated drain troughs 12 of an air treatment unit utilizing two heat pumps are defrosted by warm exhaust air conveyed along the underside of each drain trough 12 via a single damper 13 to one or both of the evaporators 4, the evaporators 4 being substantially horizontally situated over the drain troughs 12 at a distance therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093869-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for producing a self-lined fabric
IPC: D04B21/14
Filed: 1978-10-02
Abstract: A self-lined unitary fabric having a flexible lining of non-woven fibrous batting disposed beneath a layer of fill yarn is formed on a stitch-through machine having means for supplying the lining material to the machine, means 13a, 13b for withdrawing the lining material from the supply means 11, and means 14, 15 for independently supporting and guiding the lining material 12 to the work zone 19 of the machine independently of the fill layer 24 and applying said lining material to the fill yarn layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089333-A (GB)
Title: Pallets storage installation
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 1981-06-12
Abstract: In a storage installation for storing self-carrier pallets (14) comprising shelves, of which the storing surfaces of the pallets (14) are formed by support brackets (22, 22'...), the loading, respectively the unloading, of the pallets (14) being carried out with a lifting device which comprises means for the loading and unloading of the pallets. To increase the storage capacity of such an installation, the loading, respectively unloading device for the pallets (14) is comprised of movable carriages moving in shelves provided with tracks (22, 23'...) by means of chain driving devices (222, 223) mounted on top of the brackets (22, 22'...) for the setting of the pallets (14). The pallets (14) which are provided with cantilever supports (141) are arranged on the upper face of the lowerable supports (215) of the carriages.
Patent GB-2093009-A (GB)
Title: Moulded articles
IPC: C04B28/34
Filed: 1982-02-15
Abstract: A moulded article is made from a composition comprising a mixture of 100 parts by weight ceramic fibres or a mixture of at least 20% by weight ceramic fibres and up to 80% by weight of a fired bonded granular material comprising ceramic fibres, bonding agent and refractory materials with 2 to 20 parts by weight clay and/or other conventional refractory materials, 0 to 8 parts by weight phosphate bonding agent, 0 to 10 parts by weight organic bonding agent, there being at least two parts by weight bonding agent present, with water. The mixture is compressed whilst being moulded into the desired shape and then dried and/or fired. The article has a density of 0.5 to 1.8 g/cm<3> and a hot bending strength at 1000 DEG C of at least 0.8 N/mm<2>
Patent GB-2093164-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control valve
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 1982-02-15
Abstract: A hand-wheel 3 is releasably secured to a body portion 5 of a fluid flow control valve, by means which comprises locating a circlip 6 about the body portion 5 and preventing substantial movement of the circlip relative to the body portion other than compression of the circlip to reduce its diameter about the body, providing either the circlip 6 or the hand-wheel 3 with a flange and the other of these two components with a groove so that the flange and groove can be snap- fitted into locking engagement, and provide means for releasing the locking engagement whilst the hand- wheel is secured to the body portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095161-A (GB)
Title: Injection moulding
IPC: B29C45/20
Filed: 1982-02-16
Abstract: In an injection molding system an electrically heated sprue bushing 10 is seated in a well 30 in the cavity plate 32 with a centrally extending melt runner passage 12 which branches radially outward with separate channels 16 leading to a number of edge gates (not numbered) in the cavity plate 32. An air gap 38 is provided to insulate the hot sprue bushing 10 from the surrounding cooled cavity plate 32 and a hollow seal 18 is provided at each gate to convey the melt across the air gap. Each seal 18 is in alignment with one of the channels 16 and one of the gates, and has its inner end seated in a recess in the sprue bushing and its outer end abutting against the curved wall of the cavity plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121667-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuffs comprising powdered soft-shelled turtles
Inventor: KOKURA TSUNEHIKO
IPC: A23L13/10
Filed: 1982-06-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a powder of soft-shelled turtles includes a pasteurizing step, a drying step, and a communiting step at a temperature of equal to or less than -50 degrees centigrade, e.g. in liquid nitrogen. Foodstuffs may contain the powder as an ingredient, the powder being in tablet or granular form. The powder can also be enclosed in gelative capsules, having been admixed with wheat germ oil and, if desired, vitamin E.
Patent GB-2097323-A (GB)
Title: A method for spreading a pasty mixture in a uniformly thick layer of variable thickness
IPC: A21C5/00
Filed: 1981-06-16
Abstract: Method of spreading a pasty mixture in a uniformly thick layer (6) of variable thickness on the upper web (1') of an endless belt (1). By means of this belt the spread pasty mixture is conveyed through an oven for baking. According to the invention the upper web (1') of the belt is heated in a zone located in front of the oven and extending right across the belt. In at least part of the said zone the upper face of the belt web is brought into contact with the pasty mixture (5). The invention also relates to an arrangement for carrying out the said method. The arrangement comprises a device for spreading the pasty mixture on the upper web (1') of the endless belt and a device for driving the belt (1) so that the pasty mixture can be conveyed by it through the oven for baking. According to the invention, the arrangement also comprises a heat source (4) located under the upper web (1') of the belt (1) and designed to heat the belt web (1') in a zone located in front of the oven and extending right across the belt (1). The upper web (1') of the belt (1) is inclined upwards in the transportation direction. The device for spreading the pasty mixture comprises a rear end wall (8) which is orientated right across the belt (1), and two sides (9) disposed along the edges of the belt which adjoin the upper face of the belt web (1') leaktightly so that, together with the end wall (8) and the sides (9), the belt web forms a container (7) having the belt (1) as its base, this container (7) being filled with the pasty mixture up to a variable level.
Patent GB-2114566-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal chloroacetamides
Inventor: SECKINGER KARL
IPC: C07D261/14
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: Novel 5-membered heteroaromatic compounds of formula I  ArN(Y)COCH2Cl  I wherein Ar is a 5-membered heteroaromatic group comprising 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from O, S and N and linked by a ring C-atom to the N-atom of the N(Y)COCH2Cl group to which it is bound, whereby where Ar is pyrazolyl, said N(Y)COCH2Cl group is in the 4-position, and Y is as specified in the description, are useful as herbicides. Novel starting materials and intermediates are also described.
Patent GB-2136038-A (GB)
Title: Seal for vehicle sun roof
Inventor: LIEVESLEY JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B60J10/82
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: A vehicle sun roof has a seal comprising an outer frame (2) and a gasket (11) of resilient material.The frame is provided with a first upwardly open groove (13) with a projecting lip (18), and a second, T-shaped groove (12) in a substantially vertical face (14). The resilient gasket (11) has a tongue (17) adapted to engage over the projecting lip (18) and a T-shaped portion (16) which is engageable in the groove (12). The portion (16) has larger dimensions than the groove (12) so that when forced into the groove it is deformed to engage tightly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129188-A (GB)
Title: A device and process to differentiate gross exposure of nuclear fuel from leaking fuel rods
Inventor: KADAMBI NARASIMHA PRASAD
IPC: G21C17/07
Filed: 1983-06-03
Abstract: A nuclear instrumentation system for the detection of cladding failure in nuclear fuel rods which can differentiate gross fuel exposure from merely gas leaking fuel rods by monitoring different delayed neutron precursor groups as distinguished by different neutron energy levels.
Patent GB-2142068-A (GB)
Title: System for securing a railway rail to a railway sleeper
Inventor: MARSHALL BARRY
IPC: E01B9/30
Filed: 1983-06-21
Abstract: In a system for securing a railway rail 24 to a railway sleeper 25 an I-shaped locking key 12 is passed through an aperture 17 in a spring plate clip 11 into a sleeper slot 28 and is turned through 90 DEG to lock. The lower arms 23 of the key 12 are thus engaged under the slot 28 in the sleeper while the upper arms 22 of the key exert a downward pressure on the spring plate 11. The clip 11 is chevron-shaped in plan, whereby the pressure is transmitted to the flange 26 of the rail 24 and to the sleeper 25 through a pair of toes 13, 14 and a single heel 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146349-A (GB)
Title: Solvent stain remover
Inventor: SHALAN FAIK
IPC: C11D17/08
Filed: 1983-06-24
Abstract: A stain remover for removing inks and dyes from surfaces is a mixture of 2% by volume of benzyl alcohol with 98% by volume of 2-ethoxyethanol. The mixture may be mixed with aqueous soap solutions and/or diluted with ethanol or isopropanol.
Patent GB-2144763-A (GB)
Title: Liquid detergent compositions with magnesium salts
Inventor: HERBOTS IVAN
IPC: C11D3/02
Filed: 1983-08-11
Abstract: Heavy-duty liquid detergents and cleaners are formulated as oil-in-water microemulsions that exhibit phase stability. The compositions contain grease-cutting solvents as the oil phase. The compositions also contain magnesium salts to further enhance grease-removal performance. Fatty acids and soaps may be used both as a microemulsion stabilizers and as detergency builders.
Patent GB-2127859-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating stitcher assembly
Inventor: MACEY KEITH S
IPC: B42C1/12
Filed: 1983-09-28
Abstract: A binding apparatus includes feed stations (10, 12, 14) which stack sheets on an inclined conveying surface (16). A conveyor (20) continuously conveys the stacks along a workpath (w) to a stitcher assembly (B). The stitcher assembly includes a frame assembly having a stitcher head mounting bar and a clincher mounting bar on which stitcher heads and clinchers are mounted in cooperative relationship. A power take-off assembly (54) rotates a stitcher assembly transverse drive shaft in coordination with advancement of the conveyor. The stitcher assembly transverse drive shaft rotates lever arms (260) which are connected by connecting links (264) with a stationary structure such that the frame assembly is cyclically reciprocated longitudinally along the workpath. A stitcher head actuating assembly and a clincher actuating assembly are driven by the stitcher assembly transverse drive shaft to cause the mounted stitcher heads and clinchers to be actuated at the same point in each reciprocation cycle. A register or dog member which is connected with the frame assembly for reciprocation therewith engages a trailing edge of each stack and positions it in a selected registration with the stitcher during the stitch insertion. Thus, a stitch is inserted in the same location in each conveyed stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128587-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and dispensing liquid from bottles
Inventor: SIMMONS GRAHAM MICHAEL ARTHUR
IPC: G01F13/00
Filed: 1983-10-17
Abstract: Apparatus for use in dispensing measures of liquid from bottles, comprising a device (1) for dispensing the measures of liquid and a support (20) to which the device is removably attachable, the device comprising a counter (15) for recording and displaying (at B) the number of bottles which have been fitted to the device and from which liquid has been dispensed, means (10, 11) for detecting removal of the device from the support and/or reattachment of the device on the support, and means which, in response to a predetermined measure of liquid being dispensed by the device subsequent to such removal and/or reattachment of the device, adds a unit to the number recorded by the counter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134873-A (GB)
Title: Container for beverages
Inventor: BOULD NEVILLE REUBEN
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1983-11-30
Abstract: A container for beverages, particularly mixed drinks including an alcoholic and a mixer component, comprises a single unit (10; 20) which incorporates two container portions (10, 16; 21, 22; 40, 43), for the respective components of the drink. A single closure assembly (13; 24) has two-stage operation, firstly unsealing and opening the container (16; 22; 40) and then allowing access to the mixer component, so that the latter can be added to taste. Three embodiments of container are described.
Patent GB-2153664-A (GB)
Title: Door handle assembly
Inventor: AMOS GEORGE GERALD
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 1983-12-23
Abstract: A door handle assembly comprises a pair of door handles 10,11, each of generally C-shape and each comprising a respective pair of mounting portions 10a, 10b; 11a, 11b. Screwed into each mounting portion of handle 11 is a respective retaining means comprising a threaded shank 15a, 15b, the shanks being of lengths which enable them to be passed through parallel bores in the door, so that portions thereof remote from said handle 11 project from the door surface on the opposite side of the door adjacent the other handle (10). Nuts 16a, 16b may be screwed onto the shanks, over which nuts respective open-ended engagement recesses 12a, 12b in the two mounting portions 10a, 10b of the other handle may be passed to secure the two handles together on opposite sides of the door. Cover plate 19 may be inserted into depression 18 of handle 10 to conceal open end 13b of recess 12b, the nut 16b and washer 22b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139635-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for prevention of undesired adsorption on surfaces
Inventor: CAUSTON BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 1984-05-14
Abstract: Surfaces exposed to aqueous environments are contacted with a solution containing a polymer mixture comprising (1) a polymer containing (a) reactive groups capable of bonding with the surface to be treated and (b) hydrophobic groups; and (2) a polymer comprising (c) at least one hydrophilic polymeric chain and (d) at least one hydrophobic group in the presence of water, to prevent and/or reduce colonisation by micro-organisms. The invention can be used e.g. as a mouthwash for the treatment of teeth to reduce bacteria colonisation causing tooth decay and in the treatment of ships' hulls, cooling towers and heat exchangers.
Patent GB-2144060-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic valve assembly
Inventor: KENNING JOHN HERBERT
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 1984-06-18
Abstract: The assembly method comprises forming a hollow body 10 having an inwardly extending end portion 14 the outer end surface of which forms a pole surface. Another pole surface is formed by the end of a core stem 17 which has a flange 18 which can be located in the hollow body. A winding 20 surrounds the stem and the latter is located relative to the pole surface on the body by using a jig and then the flange 18 is secured as by welding within the body prior to assembling the remaining parts of the valve assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161456-A (GB)
Title: A box
Inventor: WAKELIN THOMAS CAMILLUS VINCEN
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1984-07-11
Abstract: A box for holding thin floppy discs, comprises two identical plastics mouldings forming two box portions having hinge blocks (29) through which pass pins (30) to hinge the box portions together. The box portions are of generally L-shaped cross-section with two lims (5, 7); (6, 8). The limbs (5) and (6) are hinged together and have grooves (9) for the edges of the floppy discs. The grooves (9) are formed by low walls (17) which have extensions (16) on the limbs (7) and (8). The grooves are offset in the box portions, so that a space in one box portion is located opposite a groove in the other box portion. Thus, when filled with floppy discs, the box portions can be hinged together to form a closed box with discs in one box portion interleaved with discs in the other box portion. When hinged to the open box position, the box portions hold the discs separated by more than would be the case if they were all in a single box, so that identification of floppy discs is easier and their removal facilitated.
Patent GB-2143539-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric electrolyte materials
Inventor: MACCALLUM JAMES RICHARD
IPC: H01B1/12
Filed: 1984-07-17
Abstract: A method of making a solid polymeric electrolyte material includes the steps of complexing an alkali metal salt with a polymer which is capable of existing in an amorphous state, e.g. polyethylene oxide or sulphide or a polyester, converting the complexed polymer to an amorphous state, if not already amorphous and crosslinking the amorphous complexed polymer, each step being carried out under dry conditions, using materials that have been thoroughly dried.
Patent GB-2163100-A (GB)
Title: A folio device for receiving genealogical information
Inventor: PARKES MICHAEL ALAN KINETON
IPC: B42F21/00
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: A folio device for receiving genealogical information comprising rectangular sheets (1a - 1i) on a backing (5) and forming pages for receiving information; each page is of the same length and is held along one side by fastening means which is preferably releasable. At least three primary pages (1a, 1b, 1c) are provided for receiving information relating to successive generations, these pages being of different widths and arranged so that those surface portions of primary pages visible in their normally flat position provide a stepped arrangement descending in a direction away from said fastening means. Preferably, one or more secondary pages (2a - 2h) are located or locatable beneath at least one primary page and is or are of the same size as the associated at least one primary page and for receiving additional information. Subsequent pages 3b - 3d''' may also be provided. Labels, Figure 3, can be provided in various different sizes for the pages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165889-A (GB)
Title: A manual override apparatus for a motor
Inventor: SMITH GORDON M
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 1984-10-01
Abstract: The apparatus is intended for a valve actuator control system adapted for remote control of a plug-type valve. The actuator has a rotary hydraulic motor and a source of hydraulic power for the motor. The apparatus is provided with a splined receptacle (242) for engaging the shaft of the motor in order that the shaft may be manually rotated by a hand wheel (222), and also has an arm, or "actuator", (214) with a rod (225) extending therefrom for disconnecting the power source from the motor. Override selection means comprising a lever (218) and a cam pin (220) is provided for moving the splined receptacle into engagement with the motor shaft and simultaneously moving the "actuator" and rod to disconnect the power source from the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154153-A (GB)
Title: Liquid treatment apparatus
Inventor: GUTMAN DR RICHARD GUY
IPC: B01D65/04
Filed: 1984-12-14
Abstract: Liquid treatment apparatus, for example for ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis, consists of at least one permeable walled tube 12 through which a liquid to be filtered or concentrated is passed, and in operation a fouling layer may be deposited on the tube wall, which is periodically removed by a rigid cleaning element 98 being pushed through the tube. As shown, liquid to be filtered flows from inlet 94 to outlet 23, with concentrated liquid discharged through the lower end of the tube 12 to outlet 56. Periodically this flow is suspended and liquid is delivered to inlet 94 to force element 98 up the tube, with a clearance of 0.05 to 1.0mm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168680-A (GB)
Title: Distribution of living arthropods or the like
Inventor: BUNTING STEPHEN ERIC
IPC: A01N63/16
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: Living arthropods (or similar predators) are inserted in an envelope 10 of a micro-perforated plastics material along with sufficient food material to enable the arthropods to be sustained. The margins 12 of the envelope 10 are sealed together, to contain the arthropods within the envelope, the sealed margins 12 defining a central hole 13, a cut 14 extending to the hole and a diagonal corner cut 16. The arthropods are distributed at a site of infestation to be controlled thereby, by tearing off the corner portion of the envelope adjacent cut 16, so distorting the envelope material and preventing the open corner region self-closing, and then hanging the envelope on a plant stalk or branch, by means of hole 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152703-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing an optical component, and components formed thereby
Inventor: ROBINSON DENNIS WILLIAM
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: A method of making an optical component having specular reflective properties from plastics material comprising applying to the plastics material a face layer of hard glass or a substance having hard glasslike properties and subsequently applying to the face layer a coating of specular reflective material.
Patent GB-2160270-A (GB)
Title: Air-cooled clutch
Inventor: KOMIYA KEISHI
IPC: F16D13/72
Filed: 1985-04-04
Abstract: A cooling apparatus for a clutch 18 of a vehicle having a clutch housing 3 enclosing the clutch comprises an air inlet and an air outlet 19, a pipe 23 being connected to the air inlet at one end thereof and the other end thereof being introduced under the bonnet 7 of the vehicle or mounted adjacent the operator to avoid dust being sucked into the clutch housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167780-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking ground-surfacing blocks for sea walls
Inventor: CRIDGE CLIVE ANTHONY
IPC: E02B3/14
Filed: 1985-08-02
Abstract: Block 1 has upper and lower parts 10,11 each of which has two pairs of opposite edges. Parts 10 and 11 define two rebates 12, 13 along opposite edges of the block. The edges of one of the pairs of opposite edges of upper part 10 and vertically aligned with the corresponding pair of edges of lower part 11, rebates 12,13 extending from one set 9 of these vertically aligned edges to the opposite set 9. The other pair of opposite edges 14,15 of each part are contoured as at 16,17 so that the distance A between the contoured edges of each part is constant throughout their length. When laid, the blocks resist displacement both in and out of the plane of the surfacing. <IMAGE>