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Patent GB-2158091-A (GB)
Title: A fuel additive for use in alcohol fuels
Inventor: SCHIELER LEROY
IPC: C07C11/02
Filed: 1985-04-02
Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion and elastomer swelling and degradation caused by alcohol and alcohol-containing fuels and for increasing lubricity of alcohol or alcohol-containing fuels, comprising adding to the fuel a fuel additive comprising one or more reaction products of a carboxylic acid or acid chloride selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted aromatic carboxylic acids, aliphatic carboxylic acids, nitro-substituted aromatic carboxylic acids and their corresponding acid chlorides, and an amine selected from the group consisting of aliphatic amines, cycloaliphatic amines, and aromatic amines. The invention also provides a fuel composition for internal combustion engines, comprising: (a) a major portion of fuel comprising from 1 to 100% by volume of an alcohol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and from 99 to 0% by volume of a non-alcohol fuel selected from the group consisting of gasoline, individual hydrocarbon components of gasoline, and dimethoxymethane, and (b) a minor portion of the fuel additive described above.
Patent GB-2174313-A (GB)
Title: A security film for a document
Inventor: SMITH STANLEY
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1985-04-11
Abstract: Photographs and other documents are protected by a security film having a heat stable outer layer such as polyester and an inner sealing layer of a heat plastic material for sealing the outer layer to the photograph. The sealing layer has a contact surface which adheres to the photograph when heated and allowed to cool in contact therewith and carries an authenticating design. The sealing layer material is selected from copolymers of polyethylene for example to have low cohesive properties and high adhesive properties when melted so that the design carrying contact surface cannot be removed by heating. The security film is particularly useful for preventing fraudulent alteration of passport photographs and may be used with authenticating designs including non visible inks detectable by infra red or ultra-violet light.
Patent GB-2160426-A (GB)
Title: Electrotherapeutic apparatus
Inventor: MASAKI KAZUMI
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 1985-05-30
Abstract: An electrotherapeutic apparatus comprises an elongate dispersive electrode (1) carrying a wide electrode plate (2). A stretchable belt (4) is attached to both ends of the dispersive electrode (1), and a low-frequency generator (11, 12) is carried on the outer side of the dispersive electrode (1). A supporting spring arm (8) carried by the dispersive electrode (1) supports an active electrode (5) which is covered by an absorbent material (7). The low- frequency generator (11, 12) is electrically coupled to the two electrodes (1, 5) and can be arranged to apply electric current to a patient's scalp. This has been found to promote the metabolism of the scalp and the restoration of fatigue. Use of the apparatus with an aminovinyl photosensitizing dye has been found to be effective in accelerating the growth and regeneration of hair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161702-A (GB)
Title: Head rests
Inventor: NAVETTE GERARD
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1985-06-06
Abstract: A head rest comprises a support frame B, having lateral posts 3. A tie bar 1 interconnecting the posts supports for limited pivotal movement a framework A, which framework is fixed securely relative to the frame B in normal use by means of clamping comprising nuts 5 which hold rings 2 in contact with the shoulders of tie bar 1. The orientation of framework A relative to frame B, is adjusted manually by rotation of rings 2 and 8 which bear complementary cogs 2a and 8b, against the force of spring washers 9. This adjustment is limited by an abutment device comprising straps 10 with limbs 10a extending above rings 2 for abutment against a projection 2b. When the clamping means are overcome by force applied to the framework, the framework pivots only to a limited extent. In another embodiment, a toroidal elastomeric ring (11) is accommodated in an internal shoulder (2c) in rings 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174647-A (GB)
Title: A floating body adapted, together with a vessel's hull, to form a watertight compartment
Inventor: LUNDBERG THORSTEN
IPC: B63C1/02
Filed: 1986-04-22
Abstract: A floating body which when fitted to the hull (25) of a vessel provides a watertight compartment (10a) defined by two side walls (11, 12) a rear wall (13) and a bottom structure (14). The floating body is provided with sealing members (15) and with ballast tanks (16, 17, 18). These comprise at least two tanks (16) located in the bottom structure (14) at a distance from the rear wall (13), and at least two outer and inner tanks (17 and 18, respectively) extending vertically above and below the water surface (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177265-A (GB)
Title: Pressure-tight housing for cable connector fittings, particularly light wave guides
Inventor: FREMGEN DIETER
IPC: H02G15/10
Filed: 1986-05-14
Abstract: In a housing having a main body (2) and a cover (3) for closing said body, with intervening sealing ridge (17), groove (18), and deformable seal (19), the fitting and the removal of the cover (3) are simplified, without the sealed nature of the housing being put at risk by providing a locking element (11, 11a, 11b) which bears on contact shoulders (15, 15a, 15b) and (15; 15a' 15b') on the cover and body respectively. In the first embodiment the locking element comprises a V- shaped spring plate and the cover is released by a tool inserted through openings (9). In an alternative embodiment, locking members (11a) slide over the edges of the housing and engage grooves in the body and cover. In another embodiment an internal pivotal shaped metal member (11b) engages longitudinal grooves in the body and cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190900-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic cream or lotion applicator/distributor
Inventor: LUCAS MARTHE FRANCINE
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 1986-05-29
Abstract: A combined applicator and distributor device for applying cosmetic cream or lotion to the skin of a user, comprises an applicator plug 6 having a convexly formed upper region with a smooth outer surface for distribution of the cream or lotion on the skin, a sealing skirt 7 for forming a seal with the interior cylindrical surface of the neck 2 of a container 1, a retention skirt 8 for attaching the plug to the container, and an outer skirt 10 for engagement by a cap 12, the outer skirt and the retention skirt being reinforced by stiffening webs 11 extending therebetween and the cap comprising a central formation 13 entering and obturating an outlet aperture 16 in the upper region of the plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191180-A (GB)
Title: Cup dispenser
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG-MU
IPC: B65D75/52
Filed: 1986-06-06
Abstract: A cup dispenser comprising a flexible polyethylene bag 1 and a cup retaining device 2 placed within the bag 1. A plurality of cups 3 nested together are also placed in the bag 1, however, supported by the retaining device 2. The upper opening of the bag 1 where the retaining device 2 and the cups are inserted thereinto is then sealed by a paperboard 4 with a hole 41 to form a hanger. The bag 1 has a line of perforations 14, some distance from the lower seal end 12. When the lower end of the bag 1 is torn along the perforations 14, the lowermost cup 3 will be displayed and allow the users to pull out a cup 3. In order to prevent the retaining device 2, together with the cups 3, from going out of the bag 1 from the opened lower end 15, the bag 1 is further provided with two opposing welded zones 13 which act as a stopper. The retaining device 2 is designed to be a combination of a cylinder 21 and a frusto-cone 22 composed of alternating long and short fingers so that the cups 3 can be retained therewithin and withdrawn easily. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176407-A (GB)
Title: Respirator face mask
Inventor: MATHESON JAMES N
IPC: A62B18/10
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: The following specification discloses a respirator face mask (2) formed from a silicone or other vulcanised rubber with a multi-compound curved face seal (200, 202) having a superior configuration for facial fit. The mask is held by four support buttons (80-82) and two eyeletted straps attached thereto having a reverse leverage pulldown effect to pull the mask into contact with the facial area. The four buttons have eccentric parts having an undercut that overrides a loop that can be easily disassociated when the attachment loop is reversed and pulled over the button. The inhalation valve (Fig. B) is mounted on a threaded connector so as to form a slightly concave configuration to minimise the objectionable popping sound. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176766-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in dispensing beer and a method of dispensing beer using that apparatus
Inventor: DUCKWORTH ANTHONY
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: Apparatus for use in dispensing beer from a supply into a glass or other vessel at a dispense station, comprises master measuring means (27) for dispensing a predetermined volume of beer in two portions, one of which is more disturbed than the other so as to help in the formation of a head. The master measuring means (27) may comprise a cylinder containing a piston which, on one stroke, allows a predetermined volume of beer to enter the cylinder, and, on a subsequent stroke, discharges that volume of beer. A first portion of the beer may be metered out under the control of a flow meter (13). The first and second portions of beer may flow along different paths (11 and 12) or along the same path (30), (Figs. 5, 6) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179732-A (GB)
Title: Toaster oven
Inventor: OHSHIMA ICHIRO
IPC: F24C7/06
Filed: 1986-07-01
Abstract: In a toaster oven having quartz-tube heaters 108, a temperature sensor 111 e.g. a thermistor is located so that as far as possible it is responsive only to the surface temperature of the food being cooked. As shown, the sensor 111 is located below the food within a tubular radiation guide 109 which passes through a heat reflecting plate 104a. Ventilation holes 109a are provided in guide 109. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181349-A (GB)
Title: Skin care composition containing polyunsaturated fatty acids
Inventor: PAPACONSTANTIN ELISABETH ANNE
IPC: A61K31/20
Filed: 1986-10-07
Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for skin care contains as active ingredient a mixture comprising:   A) One or more triglycerides of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids containing from 18 to 22 carbon atoms; and B) One or more polyunsaturated essential fatty acids containing from 18 to 22 carbon atoms in free form or in the form of alkali metal or ammonium salts.   A preferred active ingredient is a partially saponified polyunsaturated oil (e.g. sunflower oil, corn oil, borage oil, blade-currant pip oil or evening primrose oil).
Patent GB-2196169-A (GB)
Title: An encoding/decoding device
Inventor: PELLING NICHOLAS JOHN MARSHALL
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1986-10-13
Abstract: An encoding/decoding device comprises a base member in the form of a rectangular sheet (1) presenting a code surface (2) on which is marked a scale (3) in the form of a 12 hour clock face scale. The scale (3) borders and encloses a region (11) provided with visually distinct areas defining an information lattice and identified by respective indicia (6). A viewing member has numbered sighting windows 1-10 and is attached to the base member so as to be rotatable over the code surface to bring a pointer (10) on the viewing member into registry with a selected point on the scale in order to identify a corresponding visually distinct area then visible through the or a selected sighting window. Two superposed viewing members may be independently movable over the code surface, each viewing member having a respective pointer. The device may be used for computer software protection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271665-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectrochemical system & method
Inventor: LUDWIG FRANK A
IPC: H01M8/18
Filed: 1986-10-16
Abstract: A thermal electrochemical system in which an electrical current is generated between a cathode immersed in a concentrated aqueous solution of phosphoric acid and an anode immersed in a molten salt solution of ammonium phosphate and monohydric ammonium phosphate. Reactants consumed at the electrodes during the electrochemical reaction are thermochemically regenerated and recycled to the electrodes to provide continuous operation of the system.
Patent GB-2189983-A (GB)
Title: Article for removing fluff from clothing and furniture
Inventor: MURPHY CAROLINE
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 1987-03-30
Abstract: An article for removing hairs, dandruff, and fluff from clothing or furniture comprises a block 10 having a coating or layer 12 of tacky material. The latter may be protected by a peelable barrier layer 14. The block may be made from a rigid or flexible material e.g. foamed plastics or rubber, and may be provided with a handle. More than one side of the block may be provided with the tacky coating or layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206476-A (GB)
Title: Holder for articles
Inventor: GREEN VICTOR ARNOLD MARTIN
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 1987-06-04
Abstract: A collapsible holder 10 for articles, particularly for rectangular cross-section containers, comprises two walls 11, 12 connected by hinges 22 to base 15. Side walls 13, 14 consist of portions 16, 17 joined by a central hinge 19, and base 15 consists of portions 20, 21 joined by a central hinge 23. Complementary fastening means 24, 25 on adjacent folded portions of the side walls or base may maintain the holder in the collapsed condition until the front and rear walls 11, 12 are moved relatively apart. The holder may be secured by various fixing means to pushchairs, vehicle interiors, walls, etc. In an alternative embodiment, the holder dispenses with a base, the front and rear walls being hingedly connected at the lower edges. One of the walls may carry means for mounting the holder on a support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191536-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for horizontally pivoted or vertically pivoted window
Inventor: PARYS REMI EMIEL VAN
IPC: E05D7/086
Filed: 1987-06-08
Abstract: The arms (2 and 102) are connected by means of a hinge pin (3 or 103) to the leaves (1 or 101). The arms (2 and 102) carry a hinge pin (4 or 104) which slidably enters a recess (105 or 5) in the other leaf (101 or 1) and are hingedly connected to each other by means of a hinge pin 6 lying between the pins (3 and 4). Each arm (2 or 102) is provided around the pin (3 or 103) with a segment (8 or 108) against which a brake shoe (9 or 109) is pushed by means of a small brake pad (10 or 110) which is slidable under an angle of 40 DEG  over the leaf (1 or 101). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205862-A (GB)
Title: Composite rotary loop taker for lock-stitch sewing machine
Inventor: BADILLOR PAUL
IPC: D05B57/16
Filed: 1987-06-17
Abstract: A composite rotary loop taker (10) which includes a loop seizing point (30) mounted on a substantially annular frame (12), for use in a lock-stitch sewing machine. The loop seizing point forms a smoothly curved junction with the leading edge of a crosswise member (14) between the opposite sides of a rotatably mounted substantially annular frame, said smoothly curved junction adapted to receive a thread loop and expand the loop over a stationary bobbin basket to form a lock stitch. Preferably, the loop seizing point, downwardly extending lug (36) toward the smoothly curved junction and an inwardly extending foot therefrom are metal, together with a crosswise reinforcing member (70) and a partially circumferential supporting wall (66) on the opposite side of the annular frame. The remaining elements of the annular frame are plastic which may have dispersions of substantially oriented fibers, glass fibers or lubricating fibers, and the frame is restrained from radial expansion and creep by a metal retaining means consisting of a ring (160) substantially around the outer wall of the annular frame.
Patent GB-2207692-A (GB)
Title: Movable protector shield
Inventor: DAWTREY PHILIP
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 1987-06-22
Abstract: The moveable protector shield has a main body (2) to protect an item from damage, while the rubber straps (3) cushion the external force against the item. The plastic chains (9) are attached when using the shield as a bollard to cordon off an area. The warning light (8) will flash on and off to mark the area being cordened off, the base (I) is shapped in this way to allow the shield to fit around the item it is protecting. The main body (2) has a self adhesive warning tape (II) also as a safety element there is a rubber strip around the edge of the main body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194280-A (GB)
Title: Closure assembly
Inventor: HOELLRIGL ROBERT FRIEDRICH
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 1987-07-17
Abstract: A closure assembly comprising an openable closure having a peripheral frame (10) movable relative to a fixed frame (11); and comprising apparatus, which includes an elongate carrier (22) slidably secured to one of said frames, at least one headed pin (23) carried by said carrier a mechanism (20) actuable to reciprocate said carrier longitudinally and a keeper (Fig. 2) secured to the frame (11). The keeper having a passage (31) for admitting the head (24) of the pin, and first and second parallel slots (28A and 29A) extending said passage. Reciprocation of the carrier (22) causes the pin to enter or leave slots (28A and 29A) to lock the closure respectively fully closed or partially open. In either slot the pin can move only towards the passage (31). Slots (28, 29) on the opposite side of the passage allow for an oppositely handed arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207494-A (GB)
Title: Intermittent kiln
Inventor: BOYLETT WILLIAM FREDERIC
IPC: F27B17/00
Filed: 1987-07-29
Abstract: An intermittent kiln for firing bricks and similar ware has main horizontally directed combustion product jets 14 firing into gaps between stacks 11 of the ware and vertically downwardly directed rapid cooling jets 16 directed from the roof of the kiln into the gaps. In use the downwardly directed jets are actuated whilst the main jets are being actuated and provide more even heating of the ware. The downwardly directed jets are preferably heated and may be in the form of non-recuperative and non-regerative burners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198650-A (GB)
Title: Skis
Inventor: GOLDSMITH ALEC MALCOLM
IPC: A63C7/00
Filed: 1987-12-08
Abstract: A ski 1 has a piece of ski skin 2 built into the underside of its sole. The ski skin 2 is forced into contact with the snow or ice surface when sufficient weight (e.g. the whole of the skier's weight) is applied at the boot binding 5, so that the hairs 3 of the skin 2 provide a friction force resisting backwards sliding of the ski 1. When the weight is reduced (e.g. half the skier's weight on each ski) the skin 2 is not in contact with the snow surface thus allowing 'normal' use of the skis such as downhill skiing. Thermoplastic material similar to that from which the ski is made may be melted over the front and rear edges of the skin piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200827-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for granular material
Inventor: BAILLIE DAVID VEITCH
IPC: A01C17/00
Filed: 1988-02-03
Abstract: A dispenser for granular material comprises a reservoir (2, 38) feeding controlled amounts of material into the upper regions of a hollow housing (8), a rotatable, disc-like member (24) being mounted in or adjacent the lower regions of the housing (8) to be rotatable about a substantially vertical axis whereby granular material falling under gravity onto the rotating member (24) is flung substantially radially outwardly thereby. The sidewall (14) of the housing (8) includes a window (36) therein through which the material flung outwardly passes, the width of the window (36) being adjustable whereby the angular width of the stream of granular material emanating from the housing (8) can be controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202773-A (GB)
Title: Crystallizer
Inventor: TSIKERMAN ALEXANDR LEONIDOVICH
IPC: C22B9/18
Filed: 1986-08-25
Abstract: A crystallizer comprises a copper sleeve (1) having an upper enlarged section (2) and a lower shaping section (3) and a steel casing (4) mounted coaxially to the copper sleeve (1) and forming, together with the latter, a cooling chamber (5). The end-faces of the upper enlarged section (2) are in the form of steel flanges (6, 7) forming together with the upper enlarged section (2) a bimetallic joint and are rigidly fixed to the steel casing (4) mounted coaxially to the upper enlarged section (2) of the copper sleeve (1), whereas the cooling chamber (5) is connected to a cooling channel system provided in the lower shaping section (3) of the copper sleeve (1).
Patent GB-2216998-A (GB)
Title: Torch
Inventor: WEN ALAN KUNG-KIT
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1988-03-31
Abstract: A torch comprises a tubular housing 2 for batteries 7. The housing is closed at a lower end by an end cap 4 and at an upper end by a reflector assembly 6. The assembly 6 bears against a frame 21 which carries a bulb 20 and contacts 28 (not shown) which form part of a switch. The contacts 28 connect a terminal of the bulb 20 to arms 29 (not shown) of conductors 14 thus forming a switch, the conductors extending along the housing 2 to contact a negative terminal of the batteries 7. The switch is opened and closed by moving the frame 21 within the housing 2 to slide the contacts 28 into and off the arms 29. The frame is urged upwardly by a spring 10 urging the batteries upwardly against the frame, and downwardly by the reflector assembly 6 which is screwed onto the housing 2. A flange 21 and nibs 26 (not shown) on the frame limit movement of the frame by engaging a rib 18 on the housing inner wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216258-A (GB)
Title: Reconstitutable forms of chemical reagents
Inventor: APPLETON PETER NIGEL
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 1988-03-31
Abstract: Chemical reagents, e.g. used as components of immunoassay test kits are located on an inert porous insoluble carrier and air-dried. The reagent is recoverable into solution on use.
Patent GB-2218145-A (GB)
Title: Turnbuckle
Inventor: EWANS JOHN
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1988-05-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a one-piece turnbuckle for fastening a first sheet member (14) to an edge of a second sheet member (19) (fig. 2), comprising a substantially cylindrical body portion (1), a head portion (2) at one end of the body portion, and an arm (5) projecting transversely at the opposing end of the body portion. The head portion is insertable through a hole (15) in the first sheet member, at least part (4) of the head portion being thereafter outwardly deformable to prevent withdrawal through said hole. The invention also provides a method of installing a one-piece turnbuckle as defined above in a sheet member using the deforming die 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219870-A (GB)
Title: Optical reflector for use in imaging a fingerprint
Inventor: HURRICKS PETER LEONARD
IPC: G02B5/08
Filed: 1988-06-17
Abstract: An optical device (1) for forming an image of a fingerprint comprises a transparent substrate (2), on one side of which is provided a pressure sensitive assembly comprises a transparent resilient layer (3), and a reflective layer (4) comprising a number of spaced discrete portions (15) to prevent cracking and loss of adhesion of the reflective layer (4) to the resilient layer (3), layer (4) reflecting optical radiation (8) which passes through the substrate. The reflection characteristics of the reflective layer (4) change in response to the application of pressure of ridges (7) of the finger (6) on the pressure sensitive layer in the region of applied pressure. Preferably, the reflective layer (4) is covered by a protective layer (5) to prevent damage to the reflective layer (4). Layer (4) is preferably produced by photoetching. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224934-A (GB)
Title: A new insect repellent of plant origin - Myrica Gale
Inventor: STUART ANGUS ERSKINE
IPC: A01N65/08
Filed: 1988-11-22
Abstract: The leaves of Myrica Gale contain a potent insect repellent(s). This repellent activity resides in the volatile oils obtained by steam distillation of the leaves.