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Patent GB-2155449-A (GB)
Title: Closures for containers
Inventor: WITT MICHAEL
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 1984-09-13
Abstract: A pilferproof closure comprises a cap (1) adapted for screw-threaded connection with the container or with, for example, a non-refillable fitment (11) affixed thereto, a frangible ring (30) axially movable with the cap on the container or fitment, and means formed on the ring and on the container or fitment which come into engagement during removal of the cap from the container or fitment and permit complete removal of the cap only after fracture of the frangible ring. The frangible ring may consist of an upper annular ring (31) integrally attached to a lower annular ring (32) through bridges (33), the upward extensions of which form buttresses (34) which extend radially outwardly of the upper annulus (31). The cap (1) cannot be removed unless the ring (30) is first fractured.
Patent GB-2181743-A (GB)
Title: Metal plating of through holes in printed circuit boards
Inventor: KAZUO KAY
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1985-06-13
Abstract: A plating (electroless or electrolytic) bath (11) is divided into two compartments (13a, 13b) by the circuit board (15) and means such as a pump (P) generates a pressure difference between the two compartments to cause plating solution to flow-through the through-holes (16a). The flow of plating solution enhances the uniformity of the deposit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164910-A (GB)
Title: Device for mooring airships
Inventor: KONDO HIROO
IPC: B64B1/66
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: A device for mooring an airship comprises a rotatable drum 24 carrying outwardly extending guide ribs 30 which are curved forwardly in the direction of rotation. Each guide rib affords an outwardly broadening aperture or groove. In use, a mooring cable 8 carrying an engagement ball 36 is lowered into contact with the drum 24. The cable passes through an aperture whilst the engagement member is larger than at least the inner end of the aperture and is thus guided inwardly towards the axis of the drum. The cable is thus automatically wound up on the drum. The device is preferably incorporated in mooring apparatus comprising a turntable, a tail holding member extending rearwardly of the turntable and adapted to restrain the tail portion of an airship and a nose holding member which extends forwardly of the turntable and on which the mooring device is mounted. The nose and tail holding members may be pivoted in a vertical plane by respective remote controlled actuators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170265-A (GB)
Title: Ball-and-socket joint
Inventor: HENKEL GUNTHER
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1986-01-14
Abstract: A ball-and-socket joint has a ball (1) held in the inner space off housing, with two bearing shells (3) placed between the joint housing (8) and the ball (1). Two pressure rings (6) apply by their inner circumferential surfaces (7) onto the outer circumferential surfaces of respective bearing shells (3), and are made of a resilient plastics material. The bearing shells (3) have conical surfaces engaging the pressure rings (6). The pressure rings (6) apply against the inner wall of the housing (8) through two narrow contact strips (18,19) at edges of the concavely-arched outer circumferential surface (9), and through a projecting annular web (16) with grooves (17) adjoining it on both sides. The entire arrangement of pressure rings (6) and bearing shells (3) is compressed axially by flange 12 and ring 13 abutting the pressure rings (6), giving resilient deformation thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171912-A (GB)
Title: Hinged intraocular lens
Inventor: SIMCOE CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 1986-02-27
Abstract: A hinged intraocular lens for implantation in the anterior chamber, posterior chamber or capsular bag of the eye after cataract extraction has at least one lens centering member extending from the lens periphery for supporting the lens within the eye, the centering member being formed of a hinged portion (32, 32A, 32B) secured to the lens and being formed of relatively thin cross-sectioned, highly flexible material, and a contact portion 34, 34A, 34B mode of a material different from the hinge portion and having high biological tolerance for non-irritating engagement with the eye. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to hip implants
Inventor: TUKE MICHAEL ANTONY
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: An artificial acetabulum, intended for implantation in a living body, which comprises a socket-forming member with a curved lining surface to receive the ball head of an artificial femural implant for rotation within the socket. An adjacent peripheral lip is arranged about the periphery of the socket lining surface, the lip being attached at its base to the socket-forming member, but separated at its edge opposite the base from the socket lining surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180665-A (GB)
Title: Optical cables and the manufacture thereof
Inventor: GILL RONALD YAXLEY
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 1986-06-16
Abstract: An optical cable in which a strip of thermoplastics material has a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves 3 in one surface, at least one of which loosely accommodates one or more optical fibres 4 having a length greater than the strip, and a cover strip 5 bonded to the grooved surface so as to enclose the grooves, the strip being wrapped around a central elongate element (not shown). The strip 3 is manufactured by continuous extrusion and the optical fibres are then fed into the grooves (Figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251483-A (GB)
Title: Magazines for automatic small-arms
Inventor: JAKUBASCHK HORST
IPC: F41A9/70
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: A magazine for automatic small-arms of the type having a mounting system holding the magazine parallel to the barrel, to follow the rapid motion of the same. The cartridges (14') within the magazine (Fig 1) are exposed to high acceleration and deceleration forces, which implies the danger that the cartridge column undergoes motions relative to the magazine housing, and it is possible that no cartridge is positioned above the ejection opening (15) of the magazine when the bolt is open. To prevent this a back stop consisting of a toothing (10) and a catch (16), is arranged at the follower (2) within the magazine housing, to preclude any motion of the follower (2) against the force of the follower spring (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178749-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a solid urea-formaldehyde resin
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID
IPC: C08G12/38
Filed: 1986-07-16
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a solid urea-formaldehyde resin comprises the steps of   (a) reacting a solution of formaldehyde in water with urea under acid conditions at a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea which is greater than 2.5 to 1 the reaction conditions being 15 to 100 minutes at 100 DEG C at pH6 or their equivalent, adjusting the pH to be neutral to mildly alkaline and (b) if necessary concentrating the solution so made to reduce its water content to less than 50 per cent by weight (c) adding further urea to adjust the molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea to between 2.0 to 1 and 1.1 to 1, and (d) evaporating water from the solution under conditions whereby rapid evaporation of water takes place without substantial increase in the degree of condensation of the resin and without substantial precipitation of the solid resin to reduce the water content to such a level that on cooling the liquid resin product a friable solid is obtained.   Step (d) may be carried out using a thin film evaporator or a vacuum kneader or by spray drying. The degree of condensation of the solid resin produced may range from 25 to 50%.
Patent GB-2181211-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating long dwell mechanism
Inventor: BREMS JOHN HENRY
IPC: B65G25/04
Filed: 1986-07-24
Abstract: A mechanism which can produce, with a constant speed rotary input, a reciprocating motion capable of producing long dwells at each end of the stroke, includes a reciprocating output device (102) at one end of which is journalled a connecting rod (126). An output shaft (38) is mounted for rotation in a frame. A crank member (122) is mounted on the output shaft (38) at its one end and journalled at its other end to the connecting rod (126). A rotary output member (36) is mounted on the output shaft (38). An eccentric drive member (34) engages a drive surface on the rotary output member (36) with a tangential driving relationship therebetween, the eccentric drive member (34) being mounted for rotational motion about its moving center and in driving engagement with the drive surface of the rotary output member (36). A rotative drive member (28) is mounted for movement in a path generally transverse of the drive surface of the rotary output member (36). The eccentric drive member (34) is mounted in non-rotational relation to the rotative drive member (28), with the axes (A3,A2) of the eccentric drive member (34) and the rotative drive member (28) parallel but spaced from each other, whereby rotation of the rotative drive member (28) causes it to rotate about the moving center of said eccentric drive member (34). Finally, there is provided a power drive for imparting a rotation to one of the drive members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195149-A (GB)
Title: Tubular diaphragm pumps
Inventor: BRADFORD RICHARD WILLIAM STUTL
IPC: F04B43/10
Filed: 1986-09-12
Abstract: A fluid pump has a tubular housing (2), containing a flexible hose (4) capable of expanding to conform to the inner walls of said housing. The housing (2) has an inlet port (24) and an outlet port (18) communicating with said hose (4). A first one-way valve (28) is provided to allow fluid to pass from the inlet port (24) to the hose (4). A second one-way valve (20) is provided to allow fluid to pass from the hose (4) to the outlet port (18). The space between the housing (2) and the hose is coupled to an alternating pressure source whereby upon the application of a relatively high pressure the hose (4) is caused to contract, to expel any fluid therein through the outlet port (18), and upon the application of a relatively low pressure the hose (4) is caused to expand to draw in fluid through said inlet port (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207056-A (GB)
Title: Golf tees
Inventor: MOTT JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1987-07-24
Abstract: A plastics golf tee 10 comprises a stem 12 having a part-spherical top 16 and a ball-supporting head 18 having a part-spherical socket 24 which is a tight but pivotable snap-fit on the top of the stem, whereby the angle between the head and the stem is adjustable. Preferably, the socket is so shaped that the stem can only be inserted into it from above the head. The head and stem may be of different colours. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193526-A (GB)
Title: Releasable hook device
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID ALLEN
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1987-07-28
Abstract: A releasable hook device has a fall attachment portion (10), and a hook (14) pivotally mounted on a mounting portion (18) which is movable relative to the fall attachment portion (10). A hook release latch (20) is also pivotally mounted on the mounting portion (18), and its free end is depressed to disengage its opposite end from the hook (14). When no load is applied to the hook (Fig. 1), two compression springs (38) urge the hook (14) towards the fall attachment portion (10) and the latch (20) may be pivoted to release the hook (14). When a load is applied to the hook (Fig. 3), the springs (38) are compressed causing the latch (20) to move into close proximity with a rigid pin (50) which is releasably secured to portion (10) and which prevents pivoting of the latch (20) and release of the hook (14). However, removal of a retaining means (54) from the pin (50) allows the pin (50) to be withdrawn and thereby allows pivoting of the latch (20) and release of the hook (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207411-A (GB)
Title: A label
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1987-07-30
Abstract: A label for attachment to a container, the label comprising a longitudinal strip which is divided into a series of panels by a plurality of transverse fold lines and the panels being divided into respective first and second parts by a longitudinal fold line; the strip being folded about the longitudinal fold line whereby the second part of each panel is superposed over the respective first part and about the transverse fold lines whereby one panel and an adjacent panel respectively constitute rear and front covers of the strip for enveloping the remaining panel or panels of the strip when folded about the longitudinal and transverse fold lines, the transverse edges of the first and second parts of the said one panel being adhered together so that the rear cover panel forms a pocket, the strip including a tear-off portion which is adjacent the rear cover panel and being divided from the rear cover panel by a weakened tear line; and a support web to which the rear face of the rear cover panel is adhered, a first region of the strip being releasably adhered either to the support web or to a second region of the strip thereby to close the label with the front and rear cover panels enveloping the remaining panel or panels, the label being openable by releasing the first part from the second part, and the tear-off portion being separable from the rear cover by tearing along the weakened tear line and being insertable into the pocket of the rear cover panel after use.
Patent GB-2196979-A (GB)
Title: Hair care compositions containing purified quaternary cationic surfactant materials
Inventor: JUNEJA PREM SAGAR
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 1987-10-02
Abstract: Purified quaternary cationic surfactant materials which are substantially free of ultraviolet absorbing impurities having a maximum absorption in the range of from about 260 nm to about 280 nm are used in compositions for conditioning and shampooing hair. The purification may be effected by washing the surfactants with an organic solvent.
Patent GB-2211548-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine fuel injection nozzle
Inventor: GASKELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: F02M61/04
Filed: 1987-10-27
Abstract: A ball valve member 15 has an annular seat band portion 23 which in the closed position of the ball co-operates with the seating 12 to prevent fuel flow to the outlets 14. A pair of recesses 24 are defined downstream of the seat band portion 23 and between them define a locating band 25 which is extended at 25A upstream of the seat band portion between a further pair of recesses 26. When the ball is moved angularly by movement of the actuator rod end 19 from the seating recess 20 to the recess 21 the recesses 24 and 26 provide communication across the seating 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197848-A (GB)
Title: Load lifting apparatus
Inventor: CONNOR PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 1987-11-26
Abstract: Safety apparatus, in particular for excavators and the like used as cranes, and comprising a main body 2, main boom 5, dipper boom 7 and lifting hook 1. The height h and radius r of the lifting point are assessed by respective inclinometers on the main and dipper booms respectively and are used to illuminate respective arrows (16-19) associated with the main and dipper boom controls (21,22) in the drivers cab 4 to provide the driver with an indication as to how he should move his controls in order to move the lifting hook 1 to a safer position - i.e. one with a higher safe working load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215265-A (GB)
Title: Moulding forked drainpipes
Inventor: SPREADBURY ANDREW
IPC: B28B21/16
Filed: 1988-03-02
Abstract: In the field of moulding articles, it is commonly desired to mould arcuate channels interconnecting regions of an article. However, it is generally difficult to remove such articles intact from a suitably shaped mould core comprising re-usable tooling. Accordingly, the application discloses a mould (10) including a mould surface (21) having an aperture through which a re-usable arcuate tooling member (60) is movable along an arcuate path. The tooling member (60) is advanced through the aperture by means of a shoe (41) and actuator (65) assembly to suitable position permitting moulding of an article. When the moulding operation is complete, the tooling member (60) is withdrawn along an arcuate path to permit removal of the moulded article from the mould (10). The arcuate tooling member may, in use, intersect a further region of the mould surface (21) or suitable insert (70). The actuating means (65, 41) for the tooling member (60) is disposed within an inner mould core. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215605-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag including a filter
Inventor: PLASS RONALD ANDREW
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1988-03-07
Abstract: A filter for a ostomy bag includes the following components laminated together in the following order   (a) a layer of hot-melt adhesive whereby the filter may be affixed to a wall of the bag;   (b) a layer of microfine non-woven material;   (c) a matrix layer of hot melt adhesive; (d) a filter member of carbon-impregnated polyurethane open cell foam;   (e) a matrix layer of hot melt adhesive; and   (f) a layer of non-woven fabric.   The filter may be disposed in a space defined between the bag wall and a partition wall made of a welded synthetic plastics film, and the bag wall may have an S-shaped cut therein to allow exit of flatus gases, located substantially at a central region of the filter. The partition wall in use serves to permit the passage of flatus gases from bag interior to filter but substantially prevent passage of liquids or solids.
Patent GB-2218223-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board manufacture
Inventor: MINSHULL ROBERT JOHN
IPC: H05K13/00
Filed: 1988-03-22
Abstract: An inverted printed circuit board (not shown) is held in a frame located by mountings 22 and the position of the leads of a selected component on the board are illuminated by a light source 26 operated by a controller 14 - in particular to facilitate de-soldering of a faulty component. The controller 14 may calculate the position of the leads from its knowledge of the position of the component on the other side of the board. As described, a microprocessor-based controller 14 directs a low power gas laser in a hollow arm 26 to illuminate the board. The controller 14 may also control the position of trays 30 containing fresh components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220009-A (GB)
Title: Stain resistant
Inventor: GORDON GRAHAME
IPC: D06M15/643
Filed: 1988-05-09
Abstract: The stain resistance of a textile material is improved by a method in which the textile material is coated with a curable silicone-based composition, partially cured, further coated with a curable silicone-based composition, and completely cured.
Patent GB-2221274-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for de-scaling pipes
Inventor: HUNT ROGER EARNEST
IPC: B08B9/053
Filed: 1988-07-26
Abstract: An apparatus for de-scaling tubular products of an oil-well on site at an offshore drilling platform comprises a carriage 11 for travelling within a pipe 1 to be de-scaled. The carriage 11 has six jetting heads 19 for discharging pressurized sea water and optionally abrasive material onto the inside of the pipe 1. The de-scalant material is pumped from a high pressure pump 17 to the jetting heads 19 via a flexible hose 15. The carriage 11 is hydraulically driven along the pipe 1 by virtue of the pressure of the fluid acting behind the carriage 11, the pressure of the fluid being maintained at about 200 p.s.i. (13.8 bar) by means of a pressurized fluid supply 7. A container (61 Figs. 2, 3 not shown) houses the apparatus and includes an elongate opening (75) on at least one side thereof so that pipes, lying on arms (81) projecting substantially horizontally from the side of the container (61) can be rolled into and rolled out of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210819-A (GB)
Title: Gas shielded metal arc welding torch
Inventor: DESAW FRED ANDREW
IPC: B23K9/29
Filed: 1988-10-07
Abstract: A gas shielded metal arc welding torch for joining internal walls in a workpiece such as a compressor impeller having limited access to the internal joint to be welded. A torch body is provided for remote feeding of consumable electrode wire, electric welding power, shielding gas, and a supply of cooling water to and from a small torch head. The exterior of the torch head is adpated to contact the internal walls to be joined while electrically insulating the current carrying parts from the workpiece, and to direct the consumable electrode wire and shielding gas toward the joint to be welded. The torch head is supported from the torch body by an assembly of at least three mutually coaxial fluid conducting tubes carrying shielding gas and supplying and discharging cooling water to and from the torch head. Means are provided to spring bias the torch head toward the workpiece walls and guide the torch head while movement takes place between it and the workpiece. Such spring biasing means may include one or more of the mutually coaxial tubes or may include additional spring devices between the torch body and the torch head.
Patent GB-2228585-A (GB)
Title: Silica optical fibre having two cladding layers
Inventor: BRICHENO TERRY
IPC: G02B6/036
Filed: 1989-02-28
Abstract: Silica optical fibre, particularly for use in fibre taper structures, includes a core section of refractive index n1, a substantially thick first cladding layer of refractive index n2 surrounding the core and a relatively thin outer cladding layer of refractive index n3 (n1>n2>n3). When such a fibre is tapered the thin outer cladding layers serves to confine a mode to the guide and prevents power loss. Such tapered fibres can be encapsulated directly by material, such as an epoxy resin, which has a higher refractive index than n2, without power loss. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218135-A (GB)
Title: Oil well annulus valve
Inventor: LILLEY ROBERT OWEN
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 1989-04-17
Abstract: An annulus valve for a well concentric tubing hanger 13 has features to prevent damage to the seals. The annulus valve has a closure sleeve 35 that when moved to an open position, communicates fluid from an annulus between casing and tubing to a point above the tubing hanger via passage 25. The lower end 41 of the closure sleeve 35 slides above an annulus port 27 located on the exterior of the tubing hanger. A protector sleeve 43 located below the closure sleeve 35 protects a seal 31 located below the annulus port 27 when the closure sleeve 35 moves to the open position. The protector sleeve 43 is urged upward by a spring 55 into contact with the lower end 41 of the annulus sleeve. The proteclor sleeve 43 has a stop 47 that prevents further upward movement of the protector sleeve once the upper edge of the protector sleeve reaches the lower edge of the annulus port 27. The allows the closure sleeve 35 to separate from the protector sleeve 43 to open the port 27. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217989-A (GB)
Title: Hard tissue surface treatment
Inventor: ROBERTS THOMAS ARWEL
IPC: A61K6/40
Filed: 1989-05-03
Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of an adhesive to the surface of hard tissue. Before the adhesive is applied, the hard tissue surface is primed with a polybiguanide or an addition salt thereof, or is pretreated with an aqueous solution of a magnesium salt and then primed with a primer selected from a long chain alkyl quaternary ammonium salt, a bisbiguanide, an acid addition salt of a bisbiguanide, a polybiguanide, and an acid addition salt of polybiguanide.
Patent GB-2227592-A (GB)
Title: Video tape recording prohibition setting method
Inventor: YU BYEONG-JU
IPC: G11B15/04
Filed: 1989-08-14
Abstract: Only the regions of the video tape other than the prohibited region can be recorded through the utilization of the count values for the indicator by means of microcomputer control. Through the use of the method of the present invention, the troublesome task of manually switching over the system mode by the user can be removed when making some desired portion of the tape saved from being erased, and economic use of the tape achieved.