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Patent GB-2086862-A (GB)
Title: Container and cover
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1981-09-25
Abstract: A pail-form container 11 has, at the top of its side wall, integral shaped bead 13. Considered in radial section, this bead 13 merges with downturned leg 16 which connects by outwardly- directed flange 15 with upright double-wall part 14 with bracing web 24, between the latter and the wall of the container, below the flange 15. Inwardly projecting rib 18 on the wall 14 forms the groove between wall 14 and leg 16 into undercut configuration for corresponding engagement by an outwardly projecting rib 28 on outer leg 29 of a U-shaped bead around complementary cover member 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085662-A (GB)
Title: Wave-conducting assembly
IPC: H01P1/08
Filed: 1981-10-07
Abstract: An electromagnetic wave-propagating assembly comprises two relatively rotatable circular waveguides (1, 2) and a rotationally symmetrical solid dielectric member (5) which penetrates into the two waveguides (1, 2) to provide a low-loss propagating connection therebetween. The diameter of the member (5) is equal to the internal diameter (D) of the hollow conductors (1, 2) and for preference the ends of the member are conically tapered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084844-A (GB)
Title: Thermo irreversible gelling system and edible materials based thereon
IPC: A23L29/244
Filed: 1981-10-07
Abstract: An edible product having a pH between 5 and 8 and having a gelled aqueous phase provided by a mixture of at least one glucomannan and at least one carrageenan produced by subjecting a gellable combination of at least one glucomannan and at least one carrageenan to a temperature of at least 50 DEG C for a period of up to 16 hours such as to form a thermo-irreversible gel in the aqueous phase. The product is preferably a meat analogue comprising proteinaceous material dispersed in and bound together by a thermo-irreversible gelled aqueous phase produced from such a gelling system.
Patent GB-2095377-A (GB)
Title: Electronic shooting game
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 1982-03-05
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for an improved electronic shooting game in which a mock gun containing an infra-red reflector cell is "fired" at a moving target having a passive reflector. When the gun and reflector are in alignment the beam reflected to the cell activates a relay operating a scoreboard to record a hit for the marksman firing the gun. The target may include a second passive reflector invisible to the marksman to reflect a beam from a second infra red cell. The beam from the second cell is directed along a fixed path and adapted to be reflected from the second reflector after a predetermined period of time to record a hit for the target on the scoreboard if the marksman has not previously scored a hit on the first reflector. Alternatively the second reflector and second infrared cell may be replaced by a micro-switch placed in the path of the target, closure of the switch by the target scoring a hit for the target if the marksman had not previously scored a hit on the target.
Patent GB-2121818-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication of piston-type natural gas re-injection compressors
Inventor: BURKHILL PETER IRLAM
IPC: C10M107/34
Filed: 1982-06-11
Abstract: A method of lubricating a piston- type natural gas re-injection compressor using as lubricant a polyglycol fluid having the formula  RO-(CH2-CHR'-O)x-R'' where R and R'' are hydrogen or C1 to C4alkyl groups, R' is hydrogen or a C1 to C4alkyl group and x is at least 15.
Patent GB-2122478-A (GB)
Title: Display prong
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1982-06-18
Abstract: Wire prong 20 is attached to a clip 10 at its proximal end, and the assembly of prong and clip is mounted on, and is slidable along, an elongate support 34. The support 34 may be part of a rack, or may be supported by brackets or aperture-entering hooks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103075-A (GB)
Title: Plastic wiper blade
Inventor: MAIOCCO GIUSEPPE
IPC: B60S1/40
Filed: 1982-07-07
Abstract: A plastic windshield wiper blade having a main bridge and two secondary yokes 16 pivotally linked to the end portions thereof wherein each secondary yoke has an aperture 50 provided with a transverse pivot 54 and the main bridge has at each end portions fork 36, the limbs 38, 40 of which define a seat for the transverse pivot of each secondary yoke, is characterised in that each fork and secondary yoke is provided with cooperating stops such as hooks 46, 72 to prevent withdrawal of the pivots from their seats. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114244-A (GB)
Title: Drive coupling
Inventor: OSBORNE RAYMOND BRIAN
IPC: E05F11/48
Filed: 1983-02-04
Abstract: A drive coupling through which drive is transmitted from a handle (6) to a sliding window (1) of a motor vehicle has a driven component (12) provided with a latch (35) biased to engage a notch (36) in a stationary housing. The latch can be released from the housing by limited rotation of a driving component (18) relative to the driven component. An electric motor may replace the handle (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139656-A (GB)
Title: Package holder in a yarn winder
Inventor: TOMLINSON IAN
IPC: B65H54/553
Filed: 1983-05-13
Abstract: In the package holder the two package arms (3 and 4) are interconnected by means (6, 7, 8) ensuring that, despite only one (3) of the package arms having a handle (5), the two package arms move apart by equal distances to achieve doffing of the package (1) by release of the core (2) on which that package is wound. A stop screw (13) limits the closing movement of the package arms, and adjustment of a screw (7) of the interlinking means achieves limiting of the closing movement of the package arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121847-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive webs and their production
Inventor: GRANT ERIC MCPHERSON
IPC: D04H3/02
Filed: 1983-06-14
Abstract: A thermally adhesive web comprises substantially parallel fusible filaments thermally bonded to and interconnected by fusible fibres. The filaments generally have a greater diameter than the interconnecting fibres. Preferably the web is formed by extending matter polymer to form the filaments and the fibres and collecting them on a carrier.
Patent GB-2125132-A (GB)
Title: Plug connector
Inventor: KRAMER DR DIETER
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1983-06-15
Abstract: A plug connector, in particular for piping made of synthetic material, consisting of a connector housing to receive the end of the pipe 14, with a clamping collar 26 including cutting edges 27, holding the plugged-in end, and of a bearing surface for the end of the pipe as well as for the clamping collar, in which the connector housing comprises a headed bush 5, with a threaded shank 6, and the bearing surface for the end of the pipe 14 and for the clamping collar consists of a stop ring 15, 16, 25 fastened releasably to the bush 5 at the threaded end thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126243-A (GB)
Title: Process for dispersing hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
Inventor: TROMBONE THOMAS J
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 1983-09-05
Abstract: A method of facilitating the incorporation of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) into a liquid formulation containing water which comprises forming a liquid premix of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose dispersed in an aqueous-free organic liquid medium in which it does not swell or dissolve, selected from the group consisting of liquified nonionic surfactants, fatty acids, anionic surfactants and mixtures thereof, by dispersing HPMC in said liquified organic medium with mild agitation; adding said premix to an aqueous- containing liquid formulation and dispersing therein. This method has particular utility in the preparation of liquid shampoos, liquid dishwashing detergents, liquid hand soaps and other aqueous-containing liquid formulations wherein it is desirable or necessary to include hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose as a viscosity modifier.
Patent GB-2146813-A (GB)
Title: Control Unit
Inventor: WESTWOOD DAVID JOHN SIDNEY
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 1983-09-06
Abstract: The remote control unit 1 has a keypad 2 for control of a television receiver and another keypad 3 for control of a video tape recorder, the two keypads lying back-to-back with a sliding action connection. Each of the keypads is plugged into a common housing 4 incorporating a mercury switch 5, a dry battery power source 6 and an infra-red transmitter 7. Whenever keypad 2 is upwardly facing, switch 5 ensures keypad 2 is connected electrically to power source 6 and to infra-red transmitter 7. Thus keypad 2 is in an operable mode and can be used to control a television. However, if the unit 1 is tilted to a position in which keypad 3 is upwardly facing, then switch 5 ensures the keypad 2 is electrically disconnected from power source 6 and transmitter 7; instead keypad 3 is connected to provide operation of the video tape recorder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146832-A (GB)
Title: Battery compartment
Inventor: CARR PETER BRUCE
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 1983-09-13
Abstract: To provide a local battery supply, e.g. for a telephone subscriber's terminal, a battery box has two parallel compartments to receive cylindrical batteries. At one end there is a metal strip (3) to interconnect the batteries, while at the other end there are spring contacts (1,2) for contact to the terminal's circuitry. The box fits into the terminal behind its bottom face, and it has two elongated recesses (e.g.4) for receipt of pivot pins. To get access to the batteries, the box is slid endways to disengage a tab (8) from the terminal, after which it is rotated, the rotation being aided by the springs which are thus disengaged from the circuitry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127698-A (GB)
Title: Lower limb prosthesis
Inventor: LAWRENCE REGINALD BERNARD
IPC: A61F2/60
Filed: 1983-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a lower limb prosthesis. The prosthesis comprises a tapered structural column (1) made from a thermoplastic material. The column has an adjustable joint (2,3) at both ends for attachment to a stump socket (4) and to a foot member (8). The adjustable joints (2, 3) may be formed of opposing wedge-shaped discs (5, 9) which can be locked together at the correct alignment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147513-A (GB)
Title: Multiple action physical exercise apparatus
Inventor: MORGAN KIMBERLEY GORDON
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 1983-10-06
Abstract: The apparatus may be wall fixed or free standing and includes top and bottom brackets 21 or 26 designed to receive guide bars 24 and pulleys 22, 23 and 27, attachments being added in such a manner as to enable the weighted member 25 to move up and down the guide bars by means of a pull cord 28 fixed to that member and to handgrips, slings, etc., via the pulleys. The apparatus is so designed to enable the user to engage in various exercises by pulling on cord 28 from various pulley positions. Two handgrips 44 may be joined together with a length of cord 43 which is detachable at its centre point from cord 28 to enable the user to change the motion of the apparatus from the normal inward, upward and downward pulling movements vary the amount of exercises to be to a rotational movement and thus performed. The member 25 has a stub-bar fixed device for carrying bar-bell disc weights and collars-alternatively, this member may be replaced by a fluid-fillable container having one or more sleeves formed therein for receipt of the guide bar(s) or by an attachment incorporating coil springs (Fig. 12-not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133823-A (GB)
Title: Extruded weather strip for motor vehicle bodies, and an extrusion head for forming the weather strip
Inventor: AZZOLA ROBERTO
IPC: B29C48/11
Filed: 1984-01-03
Abstract: The weather strip (1) comprises an anchoring section (2) of elastometric material having a channel section intended to be fitted to the edge (6) of an opening or closure element for the body of a motor vehicle, which edge (6) has portions (6a, 6b, 6c) of different thicknesses. The anchoring section (2) has longitudinal retaining tabs (4) on the facing surfaces of the channel section in order to allow the fitting of the weather strip (1) to the edge (6) and to prevent its detachment. In the portions of the weather strip (l) which are intended to be fitted to those portions (6c) of the edge (6) of the opening or closure element of greater thickness, the longitudinal retaining tabs (4) have a transverse dimension which is reduced to an extent dependent on the thickness of the edge. This reduction in the transverse dimension of the tabs (4) is achieved during the extrusion of the weather strip (1). The invention also relates to an extrusion head provided with a shutter arranged to reduce the transverse dimension of the retaining tabs (4) of the anchoring section (2) during the extrusion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136908-A (GB)
Title: Ledger and Scaffolding Structure
Inventor: GOSTLING PETER ERIC
IPC: E04G7/30
Filed: 1984-01-12
Abstract: A ledger 1 for use in constructing scaffolding, such as access and/or shoring and/or falsework structures, the ledger 1 being of elongate, tubular section material, with at least one end 2 of the ledger being flattened to receive embracing limbs of a generally U-shaped end fitting 3. and means 13 to secure the end fitting, either releasably or permanently (e.g. by welding), to the flattened end 2. The invention also includes a scaffolding structure incorporating such ledgers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135252-A (GB)
Title: Means for improving the grip of tyred wheels on the ground
Inventor: ELLIS REGINALD CHARLES LINWOOD
IPC: B60C27/00
Filed: 1984-02-06
Abstract: A flexible studded mat 10 e.g. of rubber or plastics is attached by cords 15 to the outside of a tyred wheel 13, either singly or in pairs, the mat having external studs 12 and also internal studs 14 which engage in the tread of the tyre to prevent movement of the mat 10 relatively to the wheel 13. The studs 12, 14 may be moulded with the mat or formed separately and secured to the mat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141537-A (GB)
Title: Probe for measurement of metal ion concentration
Inventor: NEWTON CHARLES L
IPC: G01N21/85
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: A probe for the colourmetric monitoring of the concentration of a dissolved component in solution that imparts a colour to the solution, e.g. a dissolved metallic component, comprises a light source, means to convert light to an electric signal and two elongate optical elements (2), preferably in the form of single glass fibre canes, one of the optical elements having its upper end in optical communication with the light source and the other optical element having its upper end in optical communication with the converting means; the lower ends (4) of the optical elements being in spaced apart cylindrical alignment with each other. The probe may be mounted on a tank containing the solution to be monitored with the lower ends of the optical elements immersed in the solution, the electrical signal generated by the probe being used to control the operation of a pump for supplying, for example, replenishment concentrate or diluent to the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139350-A (GB)
Title: Gyro-compass apparatus
Inventor: PUSZTAI FERENC
IPC: G01C19/38
Filed: 1984-04-16
Abstract: A gyro-compass apparatus with two degrees of freedom, and hence having a short period of oscillation, wherein the weight of the gyroscope rotor (2) and its housing (2a) are supported vertically by either a thread suspension system (1) or by a liquid or air cushion and the horizontal forces acting upon it are taken up by independent bearings (3). Digital angle reading and setting up is done by using a reference mark on a carrier (7) arranged on an automatic follower element (21). Measurements may also be carried out in combination with a theodolite (23) arranged on a common body e.g. in a vehicle. The azimuth of the reference direction or of a direction sighted using the theodolite, can be determined by adding up the measured angles from the starting direction with the use of a common digital indicator (14) connected to sense angular movement of the gyrocompass pendulum and of the theodolite telescope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158334-A (GB)
Title: An agricultural slurry distributor
Inventor: PLUMB MICHAEL ROBERT HUGH
IPC: A01C23/00
Filed: 1984-05-12
Abstract: An agricultural Slurry Distributor comprises a pressure vessel (12) having an inlet duct (36) and an outlet duct (21) closable by a gate valve (22). A reversible compressor (15) serves to evacuate or pressurise the interior of the vessel (12) so that, when evacuated, fluids are drawn in through the inlet duct (36) the end of which carries a unidirectional valve (38) allowing fluids to be drawn into the vessel (12) but preventing escape of the fluids through the duct (36). Upon subsequent pressurisation of the vessel (12) by the compressor (15) the valve (38) is held firmly shut in a fluid tight manner whilst, opening of the gate valve (22) allows the fluid within the vessel (12) to be distributed through the outlet duct (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143751-A (GB)
Title: Size grading screens
Inventor: CARRUTHERS JOHN
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 1984-06-08
Abstract: A grading screen comprises a plurality of generally I-shaped elements 10, the cross-parts of which are hollow to accept coupling rods 14. Other forms of rod-embracing elements are also described and illustrated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160960-A (GB)
Title: Heat absorbers
Inventor: BOYLETT W F
IPC: F23L15/02
Filed: 1984-06-29
Abstract: A heat absorber such as a heat store in a regenerative gas burner comprises a bundle of refractory tubes 11 in an outer refractory tubular sleeve 12. The sleeve is preferably a tight fit on the bundle, but refractory cement can be used instead of, or as well as, the tight fit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142740-A (GB)
Title: Device for mounting and storing photographic slides
Inventor: DRWIEGA BOHDAN
IPC: G03B21/64
Filed: 1984-07-04
Abstract: A device for mounting and storing photographic slides or transparencies in the order in which they are to be projected onto a screen comprises a plurality of identical elongate sections (1) pivotally connected together at their longitudinal edges by hinges (5) which permit individual sections to be slid endwise out of the device for replacement by other sections. Each rod 6 slides into a corresponding bore 2 in adjacent sections, slots 3 adjacent the bore allowing passage of the webs. The hinges allow the sections to pivot through 360 DEG  relative to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144171-A (GB)
Title: Antitheft device for motor vehicles
Inventor: PANETTA DOMENICO
IPC: B60R25/042
Filed: 1984-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to an antitheft device for motor vehicles acting in combination on the electric and hydraulic systems, in which a latch (7) operated by a key (6) acts, by one of its ends (7b), on two pairs of electric contacts (44, 45) thus causing the opening or closing of the corresponding electric circuits and, by its other end (7a), on a number of rods (10, 11, 12) that open or close the obturators (28, 29, 30) of respective non-return valves (19, 20, 21) connected to as many hydraulic circuits of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145760-A (GB)
Title: Prism light guide luminaire
Inventor: WHITEHEAD LORNE A
IPC: G02B6/04
Filed: 1984-08-14
Abstract: The luminaire for a prism light guide system consists of a longitudinal hollow structure made of transparent dielectric material. A predetermined portion of the wall area of the structure has inner and outer surfaces which are in octature, and the luminaire further has light release mechanisms to allow light to escape from the structure. Light release mechanisms include non-planar surfaces, rough surfaces, round corners in the corrugated surface, as well as devices for changing the light directional angle. The luminaire can further include devices positioned within the hollow structure for modifying the angular distribution of the light. These include diffusion screens or mirrors. Some of the walls may also be covered by a reflective material to redirect any escaping light back into them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149684-A (GB)
Title: Humidifier with controlled heat input
Inventor: FISHER ROBERT SPENCER
IPC: F24F6/00
Filed: 1984-10-22
Abstract: The device comprises a bubble type and an extended surface type humidifier in gas flow communication one to the other and including temperature control means. For use in the research and in the calibration of humidity measuring instruments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156835-A (GB)
Title: In-mould coating composition
Inventor: COBBLEDICK DAVID S
IPC: C09D4/00
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: An FRP molding can be in-mold coated using a free radical peroxide initiated thermosetting composition comprising at least one polymerizable epoxy based oligomer having at least two acrylate groups, at least one copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, at least one copolymerizable monoethylenically unsaturated compound having a -CO- group and a -NH2, -NH- and/or -OH group, carboxylated polyvinyl acetate, at least one zinc salt and at least one calcium salt of a fatty acid having at least 10 carbon atoms, at least one copolymerizable tri or tetra acrylate, at least one accelerator for a peroxide initiator, conductive carbon black, a filler such as talc and at least one polyoxyalkylene glycol oligomer having two acrylate groups.
Patent GB-2170260-A (GB)
Title: A fastener
Inventor: YAU WING KWAN
IPC: A44C5/20
Filed: 1984-12-10
Abstract: A fastener e.g. for jewellery has two parts which can be releasably fastened together. One of the parts (10) comprises a skirt (13) open at one end with a ring or eyelet (14) at its other end and an internal groove (15). The other part (11) comprises a hollow body (17) having a longitudinally movable latching member (21) and at least two latching devices e.g. balls (28) able to project through holes (29) in the wall of the body. The latching member has at one end a head (23) and at the other end a ring or eyelet (25). A resilient means e.g. a spring (30) urges a tapered portion (27) of the head in a direction to cause the balls (28) to move outwardly in their respective holes (29) and to engage the groove (15). Inward movement of the latching member (21) against the spring (30) allows the balls (28) to be released. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160384-A (GB)
Title: A method for compressing character or pictorial image data
Inventor: FUSE SHIGERU
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: A method for compressing character or pictoral image data is described which compresses a quantity of data by storing outline specifying information of said character, pictorial image or the like. As a first step, the outline of said character, pictorial image or the like is stored in terms of X- and Y-coordinates. Second, the outline is split into a set of blocks [P1:Pn]: where P1 and Pn are start and end points of any one block, respectively. As a third step, each one of said blocks is subdivided with (n-2) break-points Pi (xi:yi), where i=2 to (n-1), to obtain (n-1) segments Si: where i=1 to (n-1). Fourth, a constant  sigma i is computed, corresponding to 1/6 a value of the second derivative function at said respective start points Pi(xi:yi) of a third order curve passing through the start points of the respective segments Si. Finally, the constant sigma i and coordinate values (xi:yi) are stored, where i=1 to n, of the points Pi defining the segments Si as the outline data corresponding to said blocks. <IMAGE>