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Patent GB-2107555-A (GB)
Title: Coded remote control for telephone answering system
Inventor: HANSCOM BRADFORD E
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 1982-09-02
Abstract: Access to recorded messages is obtained by sending a multi-bit binary code from a remote location. An eight bit binary code B0 to B7 is selectively set up on the answering machine and correspondingly set up on a hand held portable transmitter. The code is preceded by a twenty two bit preamble and is followed by two trailing bits. The answering machine is processor controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110097-A (GB)
Title: Line forming game apparatus
Inventor: SINGER GEORGE
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1982-09-21
Abstract: The apparatus has a plurality of vertically located members (20) corresponding to the number of planes in which a game is to be played. The vertical members are of transparent material and each is divided into a plurality of separate elongate vertical compartments (23). Each compartment receives and retains markers (30) and the number of members, compartments per member, and markers per compartment is the same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128063-A (GB)
Title: Plant propagation
Inventor: BROWN ADRIAN LINDSAY
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1982-10-12
Abstract: Plant propagation means comprising a lidded container and a dry board of wettable peat-based compost adapted to fit loosely within said container on the base thereof, said board being of such shape and size that the addition of water or aqueous plant nutrient solution thereto will cause it to soften and swell to form a seed growable medium substantially filling said container, and said lid fitting on the top of said container in such a manner that air can enter said container. Optionally the container embodies a water reservoir compartment to provide for capilliary watering of the medium, and/or means are provided to facilitate seed spacing, for example, depressions on one surface of the board or seeds adhesively secured thereto or embodied in a seed strip in the form of a mat adapted to lie on the board.
Patent GB-2111448-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: SEAGER ARTHUR JAMES
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1982-11-15
Abstract: A vehicle accessory comprises a hollow tube (11) which is open at one end so that it can be slid over and along the grip (15) of the vehicle's handbrake (14). The other end of the tube is wholly or partly closed off so as to blank off the grip's ratchet- releasing button (19) when the tube (11) is slid fully home. A key-operated locking mechanism (12) is either carried by the tube or is strapped (16) to the brake lever. When the tube is slid fully home, the mechanism (12) engages a detent (13) to hold the tube over the ratchet-releasing button (19) and thus prevent the brake from being released until the key-operated mechanism is subsequently unlocked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113719-A (GB)
Title: Solvent recovery and regeneration in washing operation
Inventor: ZUCCHINI GUIDO
IPC: C23G5/04
Filed: 1983-01-17
Abstract: In washing metal and non-metal parts such as miscellaneous small items and components for the mechanical and electronics industries in a closed, impervious chamber with the use of solvents the continuous or discontinuous recovery of the solvent used for the washing operation, with continuous or discontinuous distillation, for regenerating the solvent is combined with the drying of the washed pieces with the recovery of the solvent vapor generated by a flow of air which, in a closed cycle circuit, is made to circulate inside the chamber in which the pieces are washed. Means for contacting the parts located in baskets moving in a closed path within the chamber with a pressurized jet of solvent located above the solvent level in the chamber is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2120574-A (GB)
Title: Return flow eddy barrier for disc humidifier units
Inventor: HEYDE JURGEN
IPC: F24F6/16
Filed: 1983-03-14
Abstract: In air-conditioning technology in humidifier units, in particular in disc humidifier units, placed directly downstream of bends (2) or large increases (3) in duct section, a return flow eddy barrier is located, which has the object of preventing the return flow of eddies, which are laden with sprayed liquid droplets. A mesh grid (11) preferably consisting of expanded metal, is provided over the cross- section of the humidifier unit in or immediately downstream of the rear wall plane of the disc spray units (7, 8). In the case of several disc spray units arranged offset one above the other in the flow direction, the mesh grid has in each case a horizontal part (16) between the disc spray units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124557-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchairs
Inventor: MCARDLE PETER ARTHUR
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1983-03-14
Abstract: A wheelchair is in two parts, viz. an L-shaped frame (10) and L-shaped seat (11). The frame (10) and seat (11) can move vertically one relative to the other by means of a height- adjustment mechanism formed of a screw spindle (14) on which a tapped block (19) is threadedly engaged, the spindle (14) being secured to the frame (10) and the block (19) connected to the seat (11). A motor (18) rotates the spindle (14) to raise or lower the seat (11) relative to the frame (10). The seating portion (11A) of the seat is dimensioned to move between the limbs of the U-shaped bottom member (10B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121942-A (GB)
Title: Compression-condensation refrigeration system
Inventor: KAWAMOTO AKIRA
IPC: F25B41/04
Filed: 1983-04-20
Abstract: The system includes a check valve (26) provided between the suction side (21a) of a compressor (21) and an evaporator (25) for preventing a fluid from flowing from the suction side to the evaporator. A valve device (27) is provided between a condenser (22) and the evaporator (25) for preventing the fluid from flowing from the condenser (22) to the evaporator (25) during the stoppage of the compressor (21). A connection pipe (34) is connected between the valve device (27) and the suction side (21a) of the compressor (21) for transmitting the suction side pressure to the valve device. The valve device (27) is a pressure responsive type for closing upon sensing the suction side pressure of the compressor (21) becoming higher than a predetermined value upon stoppage of the compressor for preventing the fluid from flowing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146258-A (GB)
Title: Divided-bed fluid filter
Inventor: MARSHALL DENNIS ALBERT GEORGE
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 1983-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a divided-bed fluid filter having two planar filter elements (12, 14) with a baffle (20) arranged between them. The housing or casing (10) of the filter has two corridors or channels (34, 44) extending alongside the filter elements which serve as air or gas manifolds. The provision of these two manifolds (34, 44) gives rise to the advantage that inlet and outlet passages (28, 52) of the filter housing can be located in any one of a large number of alternative positions on the housing, and can be so orientated that air or other gas can enter and leave the housing in any one of a large number of alternative directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149442-A (GB)
Title: Security door
Inventor: JOHNSON HAROLD RAYMOND
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 1983-10-04
Abstract: A security door 10 affording visibility therethrough fits outside an external door or window 12 and is adapted to be unlocked from the outside with a key, or a lock for door 10 may be provided in door frame 16. Door 10 may comprise openwork, 18, e.g. wrought ironwork, angleiron frame 28 and cross supports and a steel sheet panel 32, hinge lock 36 and welded hinge pin 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147762-A (GB)
Title: An artifical binocular vision system
Inventor: HOBROUGH GILBERT L
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 1983-10-10
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a video camera assembly for an artifical stereopsis system wherein left and right video cameras (1 and 2) of equal principal distance (F) are mounted so that their photo.surfaces (3 or 4) are co-planar and are each scanned in lines parallel to the camera base (III - III), the principal points (7 or 8) of the left and right cameras being offset (OS) equally (to the left and right respectively) from the centre point (9 or 10) of each photo-surface; whereby the fields-of-view of the two cameras will coincide at the reference plane (V -V). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137945-A (GB)
Title: Self-Centring Vehicle Coupling
Inventor: KLEIN WILLI
IPC: B61G9/12
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: A central buffer coupling, particularly for rail vehicles, comprises a coupling rod (11) universally articulated to a kingpin (13) in a hinge housing (14) and a push and pull device (12) provided in the coupling rod. A support (15) is rotatably arranged on the kingpin (13), which is prolonged downwardly beyond the hinge housing (14). Arranged between the support (15) and either the coupling rod (11) or a housing of the device (12) is at least one spring (17) which extends obliquely upwardly and forwardly, and at least one spring-loaded roller (20) is arranged with vertical axis and bears against the rim of a control disc (21) for the horizontal central resetting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141242-A (GB)
Title: A current-detecting sensor
Inventor: FORKEL DR WERNER
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 1984-05-09
Abstract: A current-detecting sensor 7, Fig. 1c, for use in the control of electrical devices, particularly in a motor vehicle, comprises a ring core in the form of an open-ended tape 2, Fig. 1b which is made of or coated with a magnetostrictionless amorphous alloy having a high cobalt content. The tape is adapted to enclose a consumer current conductor 5 and carries a winding 3. The sensor has an elastic and insulating coating 4 encasing the ring core. The two connections 3', 3'' of the winding are connected to a lead 6 for application to measuring circuitry. The construction of the ring core enables it to be widened and slipped over a conductor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158705-A (GB)
Title: Suspendible support
Inventor: BASTOCK ALBERT HENRY CHARLES
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 1984-05-16
Abstract: A support that is suspendible from the rods, wires, rails or the like of a rack-like shelf (11) in the use thereof comprises a normally substantially uniplanar trapezoidal support portion of open-work formation having two gently convergent opposite edges (3) each provided with hook-like hangers (6) which will co-operate with appropriately positioned rods, wires, rails or the like of a shelf (11) in hanging the support therebeneath in partially surrounding relationship with a wine bottle (10), can/tin or other container or article. The suspendible support is advantageously formed from a low temperature grade of polypropylene by a single injection moulding operation and is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for use in a refrigerator where it enables the cooled space to be employed more efficiently. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146381-A (GB)
Title: Push button assembly for a door lock
Inventor: CHAN KENG THONG
IPC: E05B55/00
Filed: 1984-06-18
Abstract: A locking bar (1) for a door lock is fitted with a push button assembly comprising a tubular plastics part (5) having at one end an enlarged annular flange (6) with a recessed end face (9) to receive a metal thrust washer (11); and a plastics cap (7) which is arranged to be fused over the tubular part, leaving a space to receive a slotted metal washer (15), which fits into a notch (14) in the control bar (1). As a result the push button is rotatable relatively to the bar (1) but axially movable with the bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144610-A (GB)
Title: Ozone generator
Inventor: CATTON BRIAN VICTOR
IPC: C01B13/11
Filed: 1981-06-22
Abstract: The ozone generator 27 has outer and inner tubular electrodes 32, 29 with a tubular insulator 38 between them. A passageway for air to be ozonised is defined between at least one of the electrodes and the insulator, and the electrode surface delimiting the passageway is provided with grooving 43. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142407-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning heat exchangers
Inventor: OGIWARA TOSHIA
IPC: F28G1/12
Filed: 1984-06-27
Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a housing 1 through which hot gas flows and through which a plurality of heat pipes 2 extend transverse to the direction of gas glow. In use, steel balls are allowed to drop from a supply 4 and to impinge against the heat pipes 2 to dislodge dust and the like adhering to them. The steel balls and the dislodged dust are then collected together and separated in a separator 9 whereafter the steel balls are recycled. Meshes or grids 5 are situated on the upstream and downstream sides of the heat pipes and prevent the steel balls from becoming scattered within the housing and deflect certain of the balls back towards the heat pipes thereby promoting the cleaning of the outer pipes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163668-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum filter
Inventor: BRADFORD LEON
IPC: B01D33/04
Filed: 1984-08-14
Abstract: A moving belt vacuum filter comprises an endless conveyor belt which carries the filter medium along a table 1, beneath which is a suction chamber 4 which is normally bolted in place at 13 but which can be swung downwards by screw jack 20 for maintenance. Chamber 4 comprises a lower portion, with external heating means 7, and a removable lid whose upper surface carries wear strips 6 to support the conveyor belt. The chamber may be made in sections, each having its own jack 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155547-A (GB)
Title: Wear resistant inserts for pumps
Inventor: VANDEVIER JOSEPH EDWARD
IPC: F04D29/16
Filed: 1984-10-18
Abstract: The centrifugal submersible pump has wear resistant inserts to resist erosion due to sand laden fluid pumped from a well. The pump has diffusers 17 and impellers 33 located within a housing 13. Wear resistant inserts 27, 29, 31 and 39, 41, 43 are secured to the diffusers and impellers respectively. The inserts each have cylindrical surfaces for radial support and sealing, and the inserts 31, 43 have flat transverse surfaces for transmitting thrust. The inserts are preferably formed of tungsten carbide and are harder than the material of the impellers and the diffusers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151987-A (GB)
Title: Identity device
Inventor: HICKIE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1984-11-15
Abstract: There is disclosed an identity device 10 such as to identify a meter reader or for use as a credit card, for example, and which remains operative for its intended purpose for predetermined time period after which it becomes inoperative. The device includes, for example, means which can be acted upon with a coded signal, applied through contacts 12, to bring it to the operative state in which an L.C.D. panel 11 displays a 'cord-valid' indication for a predetermined time period after which the L.C.D. gives a 'cord-invalid' indication until a further coded signal is applied to restore the operative condition.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149825-A (GB)
Title: Process for conditioning fabrics in the tumble-dryer
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 1984-11-16
Abstract: Fabrics are conditioned in the tumble-dryer by means of a sachet containing a free-flowing fabric conditioning powder. The sachet is provided with a relatively small number of 1-3 mm openings grouped together in a limited area of the sachet wall and protected, up to the point of use, by an adhesive patch. The fabric conditioning powder advantageously contains a substantial proportion of soap.
Patent GB-2150210-A (GB)
Title: Friction supporting stays for windows
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1984-11-21
Abstract: A friction stay comprises a track 10 which can be attached to a window frame. The track 10 has, at its upper end a nose portion 14 of plastic with a curved inner surface adapted to receive the nose portion 28 of a bar 24 which has holes 27 for receiving screws by which the window sash may be attached to bar 24. The sash will normally be supported by a pair of these stays, one on each side of the window.Bar 24 is pivotally attached to the track 10, by a link 16 joined to the bar 24 at rivet 25 and to track 10 at rivet 17. The bar 24 is also attached to a slider 15, engaged in track 10, by a link 21 pivoted on rivets 22,23.A brace 18 extends from link 16 to slider 15 and is attached by rivets 19,20. Optionally an extra link 26 may be included.To provide additional strength, in accordance with this invention, a link 31 is provided, pivoted to link 16 at 32 and to a second slider 35 at 34.
Patent GB-2147700-A (GB)
Title: Seismic pulse generator for a borehole
Inventor: COSMA CALIN
IPC: G01V1/147
Filed: 1983-11-07
Abstract: A signal device for the generation of a seismic pulse, comprising an elongated tubular unit to be fitted in a borehole and consisting of a hammer part (27) and a clamping part (16), said hammer part (27) comprising a hammer (29) for hitting a striking head (28) and said clamping part (16) comprising at least on expander plate (19) extending hydraulically from the wall of said device and serving to lock the device in a borehole at a desired level. Said hammer part (27) is provided with a double-action hydraulic piston (47) whose rod (46) has mounted on its free end a locking bell (37, 38), which during the stroke of piston (47) engages with the hammer pin (32) of said spring-loaded hammer (29) and towards the end of the piston return movement disengages from said hammer pin.
Patent GB-2155049-A (GB)
Title: Method of atomization of melt from a closely coupled nozzle, apparatus and product formed
Inventor: MILLER STEVEN ALFRED
IPC: B22F9/08
Filed: 1985-02-08
Abstract: In atomizing a body of molten material having elevated melting point by directing the molten body as a stream into an atomization zone and directing a stream of atomizing gas into said stream to atomize and disperse it, the orifice from which the gas is delivered is positioned closely proximate the surface of the stream to be atomized, e.g. less than 0.45 inches way. A large percentage of fine particles is thereby produced. In an embodiment gas at high pressure enters plenum chamber 20 through conduit 30, emerges from annular gas orifice 22 to impinge on the stream of molten metal descending through tube 12 and emerging from the end 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164536-A (GB)
Title: Plant support means
Inventor: EDWARDS CYRIL KENNETH
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 1985-03-08
Abstract: Means for growing and supporting a plant during hydroponic cultivation comprising a pocket of hydrophilic absorbent sheet material, said pocket being open at its upper edge and having two or more dependent portions of said material for conveying, in use, nutrient solutions to a seed or other plant reproductive material placed in said pocket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156866-A (GB)
Title: Control device of stitch length and yarn guide means for circular knitting machines
Inventor: SAWAZAKI MASATOSHI
IPC: D04B9/02
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: A control device is provided for simultaneously varying the length of stitch loops and the positioning of the yarn guides 28 in a multifeed circular knitting machine. The device includes a vertically adjustable inner cam ring 6 which supports the needle control cams 7 and the yarn guides 28 in fixed positions thereon. A rotatable adjusting ring 18 surrounds the inner cam ring 6 and is threadably connected thereto so that rotation of the adjusting ring imparts vertical movement to the inner cam ring. A manually rotatable small adjusting gear imparts rotation to the adjusting ring 18 to raise or lower the inner cam ring 6 and vary the length of the stitch loops being formed while the yarn guides 28 are automatically maintained in the same feeding relationship with the hooks of the upper ends of the needles 3 at each of the yarn feeding and knitting stations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175196-A (GB)
Title: A food support device
Inventor: TSAI DOUGLAS G
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 1985-04-17
Abstract: A food support device for use during grilling of a foodstuff comprises two frame members 11 pivotally connected together by means of hinges 12. Each frame member having pivotally mounted thereon a number of zig-zag wires 13. The arcuate portions 21 of each zig-zag wire 13 have a tip 41 bent at an angle of about 60 degrees to the substantially planar surface of the zig-zag wires; the tips 41 serving to grip the foodstuff supported by the device. The pivotal connection between each zig-zag wire 13 and the frame 11 enables the device to be used with foodstuffs of different thicknesses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158093-A (GB)
Title: Device for sampling and transporting microorganisms
Inventor: SCHOLZEN RAINER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1985-04-24
Abstract: The vessel has a tube (7) which is closed at both ends so as to be gas-tight by means of screwed-in closing pieces (1,10). The tube (7) contains a gas cartridge (6) and an insert tube (8) containing a preparation carrier (17). A pin (5) arranged on the screwed-in end of one closing piece (1) engages into the valve orifice of the gas cartridge (6). The dimensions of the tube (7) are such that, when the other closing piece (10) is screwed in, the gas cartridge (6) filled with a protective gas is pushed against the pin (5), as a result of which the valve is opened. The outflowing gas displaces the air which is located in the vessel and which passes into the ambient atmosphere through a non-return valve (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159477-A (GB)
Title: Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle
Inventor: SATZLER RONALD L
IPC: B62D55/00
Filed: 1984-10-10
Abstract: Roller suspension apparatus are useful for example in belted vehicles. The heretofore known roller suspension apparatus impart a shear force to the spring due to the geometry and the relationship between the roller mounting arms, the walking beam, and the pivot pins to which the arms and beam are pivoted. The subject roller suspension apparatus has a pair of arms (34, 36) and a force transmitting beam (40) pivotally connected to a single pivot shaft (32). The mounting surfaces (46, 50, 51) to which a pair of springs (42) are attached are then arranged relative to the pivot shaft such that substantially only compressive forces are imparted to the springs. Thus, the full shock absorbing potential of the springs is fully utilized.
Patent GB-2162564-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool
Inventor: INGLIS ALEXANDER CHARLES
IPC: E21B31/107
Filed: 1985-07-25
Abstract: A downhole jar tool (10) comprises an elongate tubular casing (11) internally configured with annular grooves (12A, 12B) axially spaced by a land (13). A mandrel (22) projects into the casing (11) and is provided with a groove (22E) for cooperation with a ball camming mechanism comprising balls (24) located by sleeve (18) extending between casing (11) and mandrel (22). At the end of casing (11) where mandrel (22) protrudes a top sub (21) is connected to provide an anvil (14) for abutment by a hammer mechanism (22C) forming part of mandrel (22) and sleeve (18) is resiliently biassed unidirectionally by a spindle (17) in abutment with sleeve (18) and cooperating with a main biassing spring (15) which in turn is seated effectively against the casing (11). Axial forces tending to withdraw the mandrel from the casing act against the resilient force of the biassing spring (15) and cause sufficient movement of the camming mechanism to release the mandrel (22) therefrom in a snap-action so that the hammer mechanism (22C) impacts against the anvil (14) to effect a mechanical jarring action on casing (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164694-A (GB)
Title: "Georgian-style" multi-pane window
Inventor: HARDY TERENCE
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 1985-09-18
Abstract: A window construction comprises a main frame receiving a glazing element such as a double glazing unit together with a lattice structure positioned within the area of the main frame to define a plurality of subsidiary frames, the lattice structure overlying the glazing element and producing the visual effect of a multi-pane "Georgian" type window. Alternative forms of connecting lattice members together and to the main frame are shown (Figs 3 and 6). The lattice structure is preferably made of flexible plastics to aid insertion into the main frame. <IMAGE>