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Patent GB-2152692-A (GB)
Title: Optometer having ring test image superimposable on an external view
Inventor: CARTER IAN DENNISON
IPC: A61B3/036
Filed: 1983-12-16
Abstract: An optometer giving an external view to allow the eye (2) under test to focus at a known distance, wherein a test image is a ring (10) superimposable on an external view (3) adjustable to a spot superimposable upon the external view by adjustment of a telescopic view by adjustment of a telescopic barrel (5,7) of the optometer to a configuration at which the focussing error of the eye from that known distance may be determined by reading measurement scales on the barrel (5,7) and a rotatable ring (16) mounted thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135367-A (GB)
Title: A ventilating device for the shearer drums of a drum cutter-loader for underground mining
Inventor: KNORR VOLKER
IPC: E21C27/02
Filed: 1984-02-22
Abstract: A drum cutter-loader machine 1 for underground mining, has arms 5 each carrying a shearer drum 4 mounted thereon for rotation, each shearer drum having a clearing plate 14. The drum end face which is near to the mineral face is ventilated through a duct 15, each extending over at least part of the length of the carrying-arm. The ventilation duct 15 is formed in the zone between the drum body and the clearing plate 14 with an outlet opening 26 which is so directed and is associated with a deflector plate 29 such that the issuing air flow is moving towards the mineral face when it enters the gap between the drum body and the clearing plate 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135259-A (GB)
Title: Covering of load-carrying body
Inventor: BOOKER THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: B60J7/06
Filed: 1984-02-22
Abstract: A means for sheeting over a load-carrying body with a length of flexible sheeting. So that the sheeting can be drawn out very easily or stowed very easily by one man working alone, the sheeting (20) is carried by a plurality of hanger members (22) extending transversely of the body and being traversable, longitudinally of the body, along track elements (26) capable of being vertically adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146657-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant additive for use with alcohol fuels
Inventor: SCHIELER LEROY
IPC: C10M161/00
Filed: 1984-04-04
Abstract: A lubricant additive for use with alcohol fuels is provided comprising a major amount of a polyalkylene glycol of an alkene having 2 to 3 carbons, and minor amounts of an aromatic primary amine, an aromatic secondary amine and a phosphoric acid ester. A preferred composition comprises 93-98.5 wt % of a polypropylene glycol, 0.5-2.0 wt % of an aromatic primary amine, 0.5-2.0 wt % of an aromatic secondary amine, and 0.5-2.0 wt% of a phosphoric acid ester. The preferred compounds are polypropylene glycol 2000, ortho-phenylenediamine, N-phenyl-2-naphthylamine, and ortho-tricrecylphosphate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-841059-A (GB)
Abstract: 841,059. Calculating-machines. SIEMAG FEINMECHANISCHE WERKE G.m.b.H. Oct. 24, 1956 [Oct. 24, 1955], No. 32354/56. Class 106 (1). In a typewriter combined with a calculating- machine and arranged to print successively the digits of a number set up in the machine, under the control of denominational contacts actuated successively by its paper carriage, selector switches enable the relationship between the denominational orders of the machine and the denominational positions in a column to be varied. A contact or switch arrangement 33 is set according to a number set up on the machine keyboard, in its actuators or on a totalizer, a contact, e.g. 39<SP>1</SP>, being closed in each row, corresponding to one denomination, in a column corresponding to the digit set in that denomination. Circuits may thus be completed in sequence by the closing of the carriageactuated denominational contacts 19-11 through appropriate ones of a set of magnets 0-9 which operate the corresponding typewriter keys. Space and decimal-point keys are actuated by magnets 40, 10. In a first column, switches 30<SP>1</SP>-30<SP>9</SP> are closed so that the digits set in the machine are printed with the decimal point in the proper denominational position, but in other columns switches 20<SP>1</SP>-20<SP>9</SP> render selector switches 21-29 effective and these may be set to various positions so as to cause a varying denominational shift in the printed amount as compared with the amount set up in the machine. Thus, e.g. when a price is quoted per hundred articles, the number of articles may be correctly printed in one column, whereas in the first column the number actually set up in the machine, which would be the true number divided by 100, is printed. Separate contact or switch arrangements 33, respectively associated, e.g. with several totalizers, may be rendered effective selectively by further switches. The arrangement also enables numbers to be rounded off in printing. Specification 737,928 is referred to.
Patent GB-2145191-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic spring acting as electrical switch
Inventor: LOPEZ JUAN ANGEL USATEGUI
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 1984-08-16
Abstract: A pneumatic spring such as is used to assist the opening and closing of vehicle bonnets includes a metal bush 5 on the piston rod 2 and a conductive tongue 7 on the cylinder 1. In the contracted position of the piston 3 in the cylinder 1, the tongue 7 does not reach as far as the rod 2 and there is no electrical connection, but in the extended position, the tongue 7 makes contact with the bush 5, being of greater external diameter, to complete the circuit between terminals 8 and 9. The device can switch on, for example, the internal light of a car bonnet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146039-A (GB)
Title: Gasification of carbonaceous materials
Inventor: THOMPSON BRIAN HOYLE
IPC: C10J3/16
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: In ash-slagging fixed bed gasification of carbonaceous materials with steam and oxygen at least a portion of the steam requirement is provided by the addition of an aqueous liquor. The liquor may be water per se eg. boiler-feed water or an effluent liquor comprised of condensed organic compounds and unreacted steam and solubilised salts which liquor is obtained by treating the product gas. Although oxygen consumption is slightly increased, the economic effect is offset by not having to expend energy in steam raising.
Patent GB-2150598-A (GB)
Title: Electrodes for use in electrochemical deionization
Inventor: BRIDGER NEVILL JOHN
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 1984-11-26
Abstract: The electrode comprises a current feeder support carrying an intimate mixture of an ion exchange material, and a binder, and is provided with an inert, electrolyte-permeable outer envelope, adhered to the mixture, for maintaining the mixture in contact with the current feeder during use of the electrode in electrochemical ion exchange. The envelope may be in the form of a non-woven polyamide cloth and may be provided with an outer restrainer, e.g. in the form of a metal or plastics mesh.
Patent GB-2176061-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine spark plug connector
Inventor: WALKER HERBERT
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 1985-05-23
Abstract: The usual metal collar or socket of a spark plug connector is replaced by a plastic member profiled to provide the necessary "click on" feature to hold the connector on to the plug. The profiled plastic member may be moulded simultaneously and integrally with the body of the connector. The design permits the usual cable connection and angular orientation features and embraces non "Suppressed" and "Suppressed" types. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179211-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging device
Inventor: LANKRY JULIEN JEAN LOUIS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: A motor vehicle battery can be charged from the battery circuit of another vehicle by interconnecting the respective battery circuits with a cable (1) having plugs (2, 3) at each end. The plugs (2, 3) are inserted into the usual cigarette lighter sockets of the two vehicles. One of the plugs may incorporate a fuse and a switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164161-A (GB)
Title: Method of inspecting a surface for flaws
Inventor: MATTHEWS PAUL A
IPC: G01N19/08
Filed: 1985-08-27
Abstract: A method of inspecting a surface (11) to ascertain if there are any surface flaws (12) in the surface, comprises the steps of applying a coating (13) in fluid state to the surface (11), permitting the coating to become non-fluid, observing its surface (14) to ascertain the presence of any surface flaws and then removing the coating, preferably by peeling. The coating is a p.v.c./p.v.a. copolymer with an opaque, preferably black, pigment which is applied by spraying to flow over the surface and produce a film with a reflective surface 14. Visible or non-visible radiation which may be stoked may be used to detect flaws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167065-A (GB)
Title: Thienopyridine derivatives
Inventor: ESANU ANDRE
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 1985-10-30
Abstract: <IMAGE> Thienopyridine derivatives I (n=2-5; R1=H or 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl; R2=H, C1-C4 alkyl or 4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexyl; R3=two or three methoxy groups) and their salts are antithrombotic agents with a complementary calcium antagonist activity. They may be prepared by condensing a 5-( omega -chloroalkyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-thieno-(3,2-c)-pyridine with an appropriate phenethylamine derivative.
Patent GB-2188254-A (GB)
Title: Foamed wallcoverings
Inventor: URRY GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: B44C3/04
Filed: 1986-03-25
Abstract: A foamed wallcovering produced by applying an inhibitor on defined areas (12A) of a base (10) and covering said areas and surrounding areas with a foamable composition (13) which is subsequently foamed with the inhibitor diffusing upwardly into those parts of the composition over the inhibitor. The inhibitor and foamable composition can be applied to a shape (10) in register alongside a similar shape (11) which has no foamable composition applied or is not applied in register. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179559-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: OWEN ANTONY WILLIAM
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: A game apparatus which comprises a pack of playing cards simulates the game of snooker. A first plurality of cards, typically 18 in number, are scoring cards simulating red balls. Two scoring cards are also provided simulating each of the six snooker colours and penalty cards are provided simulating penalty shots of the game of snooker such as missed, foul or snookered shots. The description sets out the rules for playing the game. The preferred pack contains 52 cards.
Patent GB-2194491-A (GB)
Title: Invalid hoists
Inventor: JAMES DAVID RICHARD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1986-08-22
Abstract: An invalid hoist comprises a mobile chassis 1 and an upstanding column 3 which is mounted on the chassis 1 adjacent the rear thereof. The column 3 is associated with invalid elevating and support means 4, and over at least a front end portion the chassis 1 has a width W which is considerably smaller than its length L. Two fixed-axis support wheels 6 are disposed adjacent the front corners of the chassis 1 which also has two rear castor support wheels 8. The track of the rear castor wheels 8 is materially greater than the track of the front fixed-axis wheels 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197837-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocable transfer apparatus
Inventor: CROPPER JOHN CLARKSON
IPC: B65G47/90
Filed: 1986-11-20
Abstract: Transfer apparatus for use e.g. in moving an article from a store to a production line comprises a single support column. (1) a first actuator including a first actuator body (8) and a first extensible ram, (9), mounted, e.g. via a bracket (2) on the support column (1) so that the first ram can extend in the direction of the column axis, a connecting member e.g. a plate (15), carried by the first ram, a tool carrier (19) mounted on the column for rotation about the column axis and translation along the column axis, the tool carrier being held against axial movement relative to the connecting member, a second actuator (38) including a second extensible ram (39), the second actuator being pivotally mounted on the connecting member and the second ram being pivotally connected to the tool carrier so that the second ram can extend in a direction transverse to the column axis, and can rotate the tool carrier, which supports the tool, e.g. a gripping device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188019-A (GB)
Title: Replenishing apparatus for a magazine generally for bakery products
Inventor: WECKEND EBERHARD
IPC: B65G47/82
Filed: 1987-03-12
Abstract: Apparatus for feeding groups of upright durable bakery products, arriving on a transverse conveyor 1, automatically to the vibrated stock shafts of a follow-up magazine comprises a gripper lever 3 mounted pivotably through pivotable guide elements 6, 7 with cam rollers 9 on a spindle 8 and provided with a scanning device 4. A further scanning element 17 detects the state of filling of a magazine. If a stock shaft requires replenishing, and products 5 are present between claws 3a and 3b of the appropriate lever 3, the lever is driven to move the products 5 into the stock shaft. If no products 5 are present, conveyor 1 is actuated to move products into position for transfer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191186-A (GB)
Title: In situ hazardous waste treating apparatus and method of using same
IPC: E02D31/00
Filed: 1986-08-04
Abstract: An in situ method of detoxifying a hazardous waste impoundment that contains randomly distributed hazardous waste without contaminating the ambient atmosphere which includes: moving a confined space defining shroud to a first station on the impoundement; forming a zone (A) of agitating particled waste below shroud (X); heating zone (A) to transform volatile toxic compounds into toxic vapors that flow upwardly into shroud (X) together with free toxic gases; withdrawing a toxic stream from shroud (X); removing toxic components from the toxic stream and recycling the resulting air back to zone (A); sensing the identity of the toxic components remaining in zone (A); discharging an oxidizing agent into zone (A) to substantially water insolubilize toxic metal salts and that tends to transform toxic organic compounds remaining in zone (A) to volatile toxic waste; discharging a dewatering agent into zone (A) to render the contents thereof substantially water impermeable; and repeating the method at a second adjacent station.
Patent GB-2192856-A (GB)
Title: Bale handling apparatus
Inventor: THWAITES BRIAN JOSEPH
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1987-06-02
Abstract: Apparatus for handling round bales comprises a support platform formed of two parallel spaced apart arms (3) which are cooperable with the periphery of a bale to support it from underneath. The arms extend from a carrier (1) which is mounted on a support frame (9) for pivotal movement about a pin (7), a ram (13) being provided to effect tilting of the platform in either direction about the axis of the pivot pin. The arms may be formed by pipes or rollers and their spacing may be adjustable. The frame (9) is intended to a load handling vehicle and without carrier (1) may have a spike attached in a hole (11) for handling bales by spiking them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215259-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder
Inventor: KENDRICK IAN JOHN
IPC: B25G3/38
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: A tool holder (10) comprises a variable size clamp (12) pivotally mounted on a handle (14). The clamp (12) has two arms (12A, 12B) and the handle (14) is attached to the clamp (12) by means of a bracket (18) passing through slots (20) in the clamp (12). The bracket (18) has a dimple (26) which can be located in any one of a number of recesses (28) provided in a bracket (30) so that the clamp (12) can be located with respect to the handle (14).
Patent GB-2210401-A (GB)
Title: A material for field joint moulds
Inventor: KING ROGER A
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 1987-09-29
Abstract: The sheet material is coated with a cathodically active noble material through which grooves are cut to expose but not perforate the sheet material. Holes are also drilled through the sheet. The material is used to form a mould for an offshore pipeline field joint and the holes allow inspection of the infill. Once on the seabed, the noble coating enhances the corrosion of the sheet material at the grooves and the mould fragments into small pieces.
Patent GB-2212108-A (GB)
Title: Filing papers
Inventor: GILL RONALD TOWNLEY
IPC: B42F17/00
Filed: 1987-11-10
Abstract: An opened 4 filing arrangement for papers comprises a planar array of similar generally rectangular tray-like storage compartments, adjacent compartments being connected along their adjoining edges by flexible connection means, and the array being such as to fold into a compact bloc (ie. for storage or transit etc.) As described, each compartment has a plurality of wires or rods stretched thereacross on which the folds of documents are engaged. The connections between compartments may comprise an elastic cord passed through apertures in the sidewalls of the respective compartments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212614-A (GB)
Title: Counting fish immersed in water using reflected ultrasonic waves
Inventor: MILES EDWARD ARTHUR
IPC: G01S15/88
Filed: 1987-11-23
Abstract: Apparatus for counting fish, such as salmon parr and salmon smolts, whilst they are immersed in water, comprises one or more narrow passageways 11 through which the fish are constrained to pass in a predetermined direction. Ultrasonic waves 28 are directed across each passageway by respective ultrasonic transceivers 27 each of which produces a signal whenever it receives any ultrasonic waves reflected by the swim bladder of a passing fish. Each signal is detected and, after stabilisation by a pulse former 32, the signals from all of the transceivers are counted to indicate the number of fish that have passed through the passageways. The passageways can be interchanged with passageways of different cross-section to suit fish of different sizes or shapes, and a grading screen can be placed over the entrance to the passageways to restrict the size of fish that can enter the apparatus. A controller 37 for a counter 36 can be pre-set to indicate when a desired number of fish have been counted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208556-A (GB)
Title: Printing
Inventor: HOLLOWAY TIMOTHY
IPC: G06K15/02
Filed: 1988-08-05
Abstract: A computerised typesetting apparatus copes with alphabets such as Nastaliq (the written form of Urdu) in which character shape selection depends on position in the word and contiguity to other characters, a sloping calligraphic script has to be simulated, and symbols such as dots and diacriticals have to be added in appropriate relation to the characters. Digital coded information is stored on all the different character shapes and on all the symbols together with rules on their inter-relationships. A keyboard with basic character and symbol selection keys is operable in conventional fashion and when each word or character/symbol combination has been keyed in, the computer makes the appropriate selections from a font and governs their arrangement.
Patent GB-2211427-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment means for golf clubs and the like
Inventor: SUGANUMA NORIYUKI
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 1988-12-16
Abstract: In sporting equipment such as a golf club, tennis racket ski or ski-pole having an equilibrium point at a position between two ends in the longitudinal direction of the equipment, weight distribution is adjusted by means of a weight 5 the position of which can be adjusted using a lead screw 6. Other techniques include grinding and accurate moulding. A balancing apparatus for this process is also provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219570-A (GB)
Title: Non-refillable closures for containers
Inventor: TORRES GUILLERMO H STETA
IPC: B65D49/02
Filed: 1988-12-20
Abstract: A non-refillable closure for a bottle comprises a cylindrical tube E which fits around and is secured to the outer surface of the neck of the bottle F, a valve seat D which forms a seal with the neck of the bottle, a valve member C which forms a seal with the valve seat, a poorer 13 connected to the tube E and extending around the valve seat D and accommodating the valve member C and an internally screw threaded cap A which is screwed onto the pourer B. The tube E has internal projections (45, Figure 6) which cooperate with projections (39, Figure 5) on the valve seat D and prevent relative rotation thereof. The valve seat D also has upstanding projections (40, Figure 5) which extend into the gaps between radial webs (8, Figure 3) integral with the interior of the pourer 13 and prevent relative rotation thereof. Splines (3, Figure 2) on the cap engage splines in a top recess of the valve member so that when cap is screwed onto pourer the valve member is pressed into contact with the valve seat and when the cap is unscrewed the valve member rotates therewith and moves away from the valve seat therefore avoiding the valve member sticking to the valve seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216045-A (GB)
Title: Spring collet
Inventor: RONEN MORDECHAI
IPC: B23B31/00
Filed: 1989-02-10
Abstract: A tool chuck has a collet adjacent segments (20') of which are sealed together by resilient stoppers (50) so to contain coolant which thus flows only through bores in a tool held by the collet. The stoppers (50) are staggered axially and are held in semicircular recesses in the segments. 
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Patent GB-2215680-A (GB)
Title: Opening and closing apparatus for opening vehicle roofs
Inventor: SUMITANI MANABU
IPC: B60J7/05
Filed: 1989-02-15
Abstract: An opening roof assembly for a motor vehicle has a roof panel (2) mounted on guide rails (4) by sliders (27) engaged with lifter arms (14) carrying the panel through two link mechanisms. The first link mechanism (25, 30, 38) responds to a first range of movement of slider (27) to tilt the roof panel between a closed position (C) and a lowered position (A), Fig 3. The second link mechanism (26, 31, 47) responds to a second range of movement of slider (27) to tiit the roof panel (2) between the closed position and a raised position (D). From its lowered position (A), Fig 3, in which a stopper link (17) is disengaged from a notch portion (22), the panel may also be slid to an open position, Fig 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236584-A (GB)
Title: Air-float web treatment apparatus
Inventor: YELLOWLEY GERARD ALEXANDER
IPC: F26B13/20
Filed: 1989-10-05
Abstract: An air bar for air float treatment apparatus has infra-red heaters (38) disposed transversely thereof behind an infra-red transmissive window (32) which forms a pad plate (18). Heated air from Coanda nozzle (22) flows over rounded edges (20) and over the pad plate (18) to form a web-supporting air cushion. The infra-red heat enhances the heating of the web, e.g., for drying purposes. The ends of the heaters (38) are supported in side walls (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231638-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of composite vehicle drive shafts
Inventor: BECKMAN JOHN A
IPC: B29C53/58
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: In the manufacture of composite drive shafts, a plurality of cylindrical metal tubes (14) are coupled to one another in an end-to-end relationship by a plurality of joining plug members (42) to form a longitudinally extending series of metal tubes. The series of metal tubes are fed along a longitudinal axis to an apparatus for applying the individual layers of a composite fiber sleeve along with a curable resin material to the tube. As the series of tubes having the cured composite sleeve thereon exits the apparatus, the tubes are severed at each of the joining plugs (42) to produce a plurality of individual fiber reinforced tubular elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235226-A (GB)
Title: Shearhead
Inventor: CHANA PALVINDA
IPC: E04B5/43
Filed: 1990-08-21
Abstract: A shearhead for reinforcing junctions between for example vertical columns and horizontal floors where at least the floor is formed in reinforced concrete comprises a hoop bar 2 or 42 for extending around a column 4 with a plurality of shear legs 6, 8 or 46 depending therefrom. Each shear leg includes a portion extending above a hoop bar, which portion forms a hook for coupling to reinforcement 10 or 50 in the slab of concrete extending laterally from the column. The loop may extend round only three sides of the column. Arrangements are disclosed with the shearhead disposed at the periphery of the cast floor slab. <IMAGE>