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Patent GB-2152089-A (GB)
Title: Flexible tension members
Inventor: CHRISTIAN PHILIP
IPC: D07B1/16
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: A flexible tension member for structural applications comprises twenty or more high strength rods (R) bundled helically with a lay length 20 to 150 times overall diameter, the rods (R) upon introduction being substantially free from curvature resulting in slackness in the bundle and introduced without flexural stresses significantly exceeding the yield point of the rod structure.The invention may utilise rods of solid circular or non-circular cross-section, or tubular and formed of metal, e.g., steel, and/or non-metallic material, more particularly fibre reinforced plastics, and results in a smooth uniform appearance, with good integrity and no signs of slackness despite the unusually long lay length employed.
Patent GB-2168314-A (GB)
Title: Container for pressurised liquid
Inventor: LUCKING ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 1984-12-14
Abstract: A container for beer or other liquid having natural or enhanced carbon dioxide in the solution has a closeable inlet aperture 12, a closeable aperture 18 for dispensing the liquid and a third aperture 20, an open mouth of a bag 22 which is located inside the container being sealed around the third aperture 20, the bag being of a material having a low permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide and being of a size and shape which is such as to allow it, when full, substantially to fill the inside of the container. As liquid such as beer is dispensed from the container air passes into the bag so causing the bag to expand within the container and prevent direct contact between the liquid and air. The three apertures may all be provided in the end surface of a removable screw cap 6. A pressurised air reservoir and a pressure regulator may be attached to a nipple 26 provided at aperture 20. Air from the reservoir may maintain a positive pressure on the beer so helping in the dispensing and also inhibiting the evolution of carbon dioxide from the beer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178457-A (GB)
Title: Constructional member of variable geometry
Inventor: HILL GEORGE ROLAND
IPC: E04C3/28
Filed: 1985-04-27
Abstract: A constructional member which can be used to form a non-linear frame comprises two elongate elements connected together, e.g. by a dovetail joint, so that one element can be moved longitudinally relative to the other. The elements are flexible and can be flexed into a non-linear configuration and held in that configuration for example by pins 28. Uses Exhibition stands, partitions, frameworks for transparent barriers, wind-generator blades, rotating governors, draughtsman's curves, model roads, leaf-springs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174587-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing a mashed feed from kibbled corn-cob mix
Inventor: AULBERT HEINZ-GUSTAV
IPC: A23K10/30
Filed: 1985-07-12
Abstract: A method and device for producing a corn-cob mix (CGM) feed mash are disclosed in which the CCM (2) is extracted from an overhead track silo (1) at one end thereof by means of an independent cutter (4) comprising its own driving means and rendered flowable by means of a predetermined quantity of water added in mixer (7) and is conveyed via pipe ducts (12) and by means of a pump (11) into a feed vat (13) in which the quantity of mixture is established by indicating instruments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178456-A (GB)
Title: Odour extractor apparatus for use with lavatories
Inventor: CHANG TSUI-YING
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 1985-08-02
Abstract: A lavatory bowl (1) is provided with a seat (2) which is hollow. The seat (2) has apertures (4) communicating with the hollow interior, the apertures (4) being disposed around the seat (2) so as to lie inside the rim of the bowl (1) when the seat (2) is lowered. The interior of the seat (2) communicates via a tube (8) with an extractor (3) having an electrically powered fan (10) which passes air extracted from the bowl (1) under a user on the seat, through an activated carbon filter (11) and a fragrance agent (12) before discharge to the atmosphere. The fan (10) is operated by a microswitch (5) when a user sits on the seat (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167808-A (GB)
Title: I C engine fuel flow regulating system
Inventor: BEIER HEINZ
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1985-10-08
Abstract: A valve 6 between a fuel pump and a carburettor float chamber and opened by a spring-loaded diaphragm 7 to regulate the fuel pressure or a valve (22, Figs. 2 and 3) by-passing the valve 6 is opened to increase the supply of fuel in response to throttle valve opening. A diaphragm 17 acted on by manifold vacuum permits an additional spring 12 to act to open the valve 6 in response to a fall in manifold vacuum or the bypass valve (22) is opened in response to vacuum fall or energization of an electromagnet (18, Fig. 2) at a predetermined throttle valve opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165169-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic spraying conveyor
Inventor: CORBETT ANTHONY
IPC: B05B5/08
Filed: 1985-10-08
Abstract: A conveyor for electrostatic spraying in which electric contact is made between the stationary and moving parts by continuous wire brushes 16, 18 extending along the conveyor 10 and contacting the hangers 12 which convey the articles to be sprayed. Pressurised air is directed at the hangers below the wire brushes to provide an air curtain to deflect paint or powder particles away from the brushes, by means of continuous ducts 26, 28 extending along the conveyor track. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168336-A (GB)
Title: A ceramic foam
Inventor: KATO YOSHIHISA
IPC: C04B38/06
Filed: 1985-11-05
Abstract: A ceramic foam for a metal filter or burner element has a three-dimensionally reticulated structure which consists essentially of Al2O3 70-95% by weight and ZrO2 5-30% by weight.
Patent GB-2187139-A (GB)
Title: Laminated material
Inventor: BRUETON ROBERT PERCY
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 1986-01-23
Abstract: A laminated material useful for making optically readable key cards includes outer layers (10, 11), a metallic layer (12) between the outer layers, a layer of etchant material (14) separated from the metallic layer by a layer of heat softenable material (13). Holes can be made in the metallic layer by local heating of the laminate, which softens the material (13) locally and permits the etchant to remove a portion of the metallic layer. When the material is used as an optically readable key card, one of the outer layers is preferably printed with an opaque mask having clearly defined holes at all the positions where it may be desired to make holes in the metallic layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198390-A (GB)
Title: The use of personal identification on cheques, cheque cards etc
Inventor: OGLE MICHAEL IVOR
IPC: G06K19/10
Filed: 1986-02-05
Abstract: Cheques, cheque cards, credit cards, charge cards or allowance dockets are inscribed with a personal description of the holder using any one of a combination of five personal identifying characteristics to best describe the holder of said items, thereby providing more positive identification of the cheque or card holder. Details of skin colour, hair, age, height and build are given in coded form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173248-A (GB)
Title: Locking window fastenings
Inventor: CHIPPECK JOHNATHAN CHARLES
IPC: E05C5/04
Filed: 1986-03-20
Abstract: Locking means for a releasable fastening for a window or the like comprises at least one threaded pin 24 fitting a hole in one fastening member 16,34 to prevent release of the fastening, the pin being displaceable by a key and with use of the thread to allow release of the fastening. The pin may be externally threaded to cooperate with a threaded hole, and have an e.g. heptagonal socket head for engagement by a corresponding key. Alternatively the pin is internally threaded and tapered to fit a tapered hole, the key being externally threaded. The fastening may be a cockspur or a pivotal stay, and the locking means may be in the form of a kit of parts comprising pins, key, drill bit, tap, and instructions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174321-A (GB)
Title: Tool for terminating connectors
Inventor: REEVES STUART JAMES
IPC: H01R43/01
Filed: 1986-05-01
Abstract: The tool includes a first projection (4), second projections (5), and terminating projections (6). The tool is formed as an integral unit by a moulding process, typically from a zinc alloy. The projections are located such that when the tool is mated with a connector, e.g. a pluggable telephone connector to be terminated the first projection (4) engages a first strain relief member on the connector, the second projections (5) engage second strain relief members on the connector, and the terminating projections (6) engage metallic contacts partially inserted in the connector. The forcing together of the tool and connector results in the metallic contacts being moved to make contact with core conductors within the cores. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176392-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and apparatus for cleaning feet or footwear
Inventor: BEESLEY RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: A47L23/22
Filed: 1986-05-23
Abstract: Feet or footwear e.g. Wellington boots are cleaned by movement through passages 10, each of which is provided with brushes which engage the sides of the feet or footwear. The base of each passage may be provided with rubber cleaning elements 13. A scraper or blade may be located at an end of a passage, and water may be sprayed through nozzles 14 extending along each side of a passage. Handles 12 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193305-A (GB)
Title: Space heating appliance
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: F23M20/00
Filed: 1986-06-04
Abstract: Radiant tube space heating appliance includes a burner assembly (12), air flow therethrough being induced by a fan (14) by way of a restricted air inlet orifice (34) communicating with a stabilising chamber (32) leading to the burner head (26) for smoothing and 20 silencing the air flow; the burner head including a flame stabilising matrix (40), conveniently formed from windings of flat and corrugated stainless strips which define through apertures of substantial axial length. A vacuum sensor detects the degree of depression within an airfeed, to monitor the air flow through the heater duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198045-A (GB)
Title: Rests for use in billiards snooker and like games
Inventor: WILLIAMS KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 1986-10-01
Abstract: A cue guide or rest for use in billiard, snooker and like games has a handle (3) to which is attached a head having a pair of support feet (5) and a cue guide portion (14) displaced laterally from the longitudinal axis of the handle and the support feet. The cue guide portion (14) is preferably formed on a removable extension piece (2) adapted to fit on a standard cross rest (1). Lateral displacement of the cue guide portion enables it to be positioned closer to or over a cushion (16) of a table (6), so that it is easier to cue along or over the cushion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201131-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing wheel with vanes
Inventor: HAWKES ROGER EDWARD
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 1987-01-31
Abstract: An aircraft landing wheel, with vanes 11 attached so that the wheel rotates in the air stream as it is lowered, to minimize tyre wear when contact with the surface is made. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187920-A (GB)
Title: Explosion-proof microwave radiation apparatus
Inventor: BALINT VALER
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 1987-03-10
Abstract: The apparatus is an explosion-proof microwave heating apparatus. it contains a supply unit (1), a cable (2), a microwave unit (3), a cooling unit 4 and a unit (5) for producing overpressure in the microwave generating unit (13) so as to exclude explosive gases. The supply unit (1) is arranged outside the explosion-dangerous space, while the microwave unit (3) is inside the explosion-dangerous space. The supply unit (1) and the microwave unit (3) are coupled by means of the cable (2). The microwave unit (3) is linked to the unit (5) for overpressure, assuring both the expulsion of the explosive mixture and cooling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191258-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning metal tubes
Inventor: SLATER RAYMOND
IPC: B65G33/10
Filed: 1987-06-01
Abstract: In a method of cleaning metal tubes, using ultrasonic vibration, each tube T is caused to travel in a direction transverse to its length through a bath 1 of heated cleaning liquid. The tube T is temporarily stopped at an ultrasonic cleaning station 10 and a transducer 12 is driven by a motor 14 along a track 10 to make at least one pass along the length of the tube. Preferably, each tube T is carried through the bath 1 on rotatably driven screw-threaded shafts 5 which extend parallel to the direction of travel of the tubes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203971-A (GB)
Title: Circular disc manufacture
Inventor: NISHIMURA KAZUO
IPC: B21D53/18
Filed: 1988-03-16
Abstract: The method comprises forming a quadrilateral plate 2 with two parallel sides by cutting up longitudinal plate material 1 providing the sides and pressing the plate 2 in a cylindrical recess of a die, of which diameter is the same length as the diagonal line of the plate 2 by an usual punching operation. Therefore, the useless material in production can be reduced thereby the cost becomes low in production. The resulting disc 5 is further processed to provide a U-cross-section disc rotor for an electromagnetic clutch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223078-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support
Inventor: WILKES MICHAEL
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 1988-06-18
Abstract: A device for retaining elongate articles such as pipes or cable conduit comprises a base plate 10 and a bracket 12. The base plate 10 and bracket 12 may be assembled by sliding flanges 32 on the bracket 12 into slots at 28 formed by stamping the base plate 10. The base plate and bracket then form a collar around the pipe. Tabs 16 of metal are provided at the entry openings to the slots and can be deformed after the flanges 32 have entered the slots, to lock the bracket 12 to the base plate 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223943-A (GB)
Title: Oral disage forms of omega-3 polyunsaturated acids
Inventor: PLUESS ROGER ANDRE
IPC: A61K31/20
Filed: 1988-10-21
Abstract: Omega-3 polyunsaturated acids, especially EPA and/or DHA, in free acid form or as pharmaceutically acceptable salts are presented in enteric dosage forms to overcome the problems of belching and the risk of oxidation in the stomach associated with the oral administration of said acids. The acids can be used alone or with other active principles, especially linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and/or dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid. Preferably, the enteric dosage form is an enterically coated capsule such as a soft or, especially, hard gelatine capsule.
Patent GB-2215834-A (GB)
Title: Method of inspecting can seaming
Inventor: KYUICHI SHIBAZAKI
IPC: G01N23/18
Filed: 1988-12-30
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of inspecting can seaming comprising the steps of disposing a can to be inspected between an X-ray source and an X-ray data input means, radiating the X-rays to part of the seaming at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the flat surface of the can lid to obtain X-ray transmission data, disposing the X-ray source in the proximity of one of the ends of a diameter of the seaming and the X-ray data input means in the proximity of the other end to obtain the X-ray transmission data, applying the X-rays to the seaming in a tangential direction to obtain the X-ray transmission data on the section of the seaming on the basis of these data.
Patent GB-2216712-A (GB)
Title: Mining laser
Inventor: ANDERSON NIGEL IIVARI
IPC: H01S3/02
Filed: 1989-03-10
Abstract: A mining laser has an outer casing 10 with an inner rail 44 occupying part of the length of the casing and supporting a laser tube 56. Alignment of the inner rail 44 and laser tube 56 relative to the casing 10 may be adjusted using an alignment ring 50. Rigid front and rear end caps are fitted into the front and rear ends of the casing as close tolerance fits to improve flame proofing. The alignment ring is fitted into the casing between the front and rear end caps and is connected to the inner rail. A ballast resistor and power supply may be mounted in the using. Preferably the laser has no exposed aluminium or light alloy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221890-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping apparatus
Inventor: COOKE KENNETH IRVINE
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1989-06-12
Abstract: Apparatus for wrapping bales of silage comprises a bale-carrying bed (10) adapted to rotate a bale placed thereon. A roll holder (16) and feeder arrangement (18) for a roll (17) of plastics film (19) is provided to wrap the bale on the bed (10). Means comprising an arm arrangement (22, 24) having a plastics film clamping device (20) at its outer end is provided to extend, prior to location of a bale on said bed (10), the outer end of the film (19) to overlie the bed (10) whereby a bale placed thereon traps and holds said outer end therebeneath thereby causing film (19) to be pulled off said roll as a bale is being rotated thereon. Cutting means is provided to cut the film (19) after a bale is wrapped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237496-A (GB)
Title: Improved sugarcraft equipment
Inventor: CRAIG MALCOLM THOMAS
IPC: A23G3/12
Filed: 1990-09-07
Abstract: Equipment for sugar blowing comprises a blowing tube which includes a non-return valve preventing backflow of air through the tube. The non-return valve may comprise internally arranged lay-flat flexible tube 23 (Fig. 2) or ball 38 seating in collar 31 (Fig. 3). A stand for the blowing tube and a foot-pump may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247884-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a salicylanilide derivative
Inventor: BURKE MICHAEL HILARY
IPC: C07C231/02
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: An industrial scale process is provided for the manufacture of 3'-chloro-4'-(p-chlorophenoxy)-3,5-diiodosalicylanilide (Rafoxanide) useful as a fasciolicide and anthelmintic. The salicylanilide is prepared in high yield by reacting a 2-chloro-4- aminophenyl-p-chlorophenyl ether, diiodosalicylic acid, an amino activating agent such as phosphorous trichloride and an inert organic solvent under reflux conditions, followed by partial removal of said inert organic solvent and further refluxing of the reactants following addition of a polar solvent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238139-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine control
Inventor: NISHIZAWA YOSHIFUMI
IPC: D05B21/00
Filed: 1990-09-14
Abstract: Control apparatus for an automatic sewing machine has a plurality of different kinds of memory units 59, 47 holding sewing patterns. A particular memory unit can be selected automatically: if one is absent, the other is chosen, and if both are present a preset one may be preferred. Backup electric power supply 33 is used after power interrupt detector (16a, Fig 4 and 8) detects failure of power source (16b, Fig 4 and 8), when the sewing operation may be externally controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242581-A (GB)
Title: Long life bulb adaptor
Inventor: TATE GORDON
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 1991-03-04
Abstract: An electronic device of a non-resistive or non-thermistic type specifically designed to substantially increase the life of incandescent lamps whilst simultaneously saving energy in the lighting circuit. The device can be easily fitted into any part of the lighting circuit including behind the wall switch, in the distribution board, into the ceiling rose, in free standing lamps or into an adaptor for fitting between the bulb and its holder.
Patent GB-2243863-A (GB)
Title: Formwork
Inventor: BRYANT STANLEY
IPC: E04G11/10
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: Traditionally, reusable formwork for the pouring of concrete walls has been internally braced, with bolts passing through the wall cavity. With the present invention, external bracing is used. Two inner frames support two shoots (35) which define the wall cavity. The upper edges of the inner frames are held together by clips (36). The lower edges of the frames (20) are held in position by pins (42) secured in the floor. Vertical supports (63) depend from the clips (36) and are pressed against horizontal supports urged against the inner frames. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253997-A (GB)
Title: Table tops
Inventor: WILSON-SMITH PENNY
IPC: A47B13/08
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: A table top arranged for installation upon at least one support is formed of a plurality of parts slidingly interconnectable with each other at associated edges. The table top 1 may be of circular plan configuration, with the plurality of parts 2 in the form of a plurality of segments dividing the table top from the outer periphery towards the centre thereof and being interconnected at their adjoining edges 3, 4, e.g. by tongues and grooves, the table top being assembled, in use, from the segments by sliding the segments along their interconnecting edges in towards the table top. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255571-A (GB)
Title: Cell culture on silicone membranes, and wound models
Inventor: BURT AVRIL
IPC: C12M3/04
Filed: 1991-04-10
Abstract: A method of cell culture comprises placing cells in a culture medium on a silicone membrane and feeding the cells periodically. The membrane is preferably placed on a cellular or acellular carrier. A wound model comprising a silicon membrane on a carrier across which cells can grow is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2243507-A (GB)
Title: Paging receiver in which an announcing unit is automatically controlled at a particular time
Inventor: KUDOH KAZUHIRO
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1991-04-26
Abstract: In a paging receiver having a plurality of receiver modes, an announcing arrangement (17, 18, 19, 21, 22, and 23) is controlled at a particular time determined at a specific time which is previous to the particular time. The paging receiver is provided with a switch (28) which is switchable to a plurality of conditions of selecting the receiver modes one at a time. A control part (16) inspects the switch to produce a condition signal representative of one of the conditions to which the switch is switched. Responsive to the condition signal, the control part controls the announcing arrangement at the particular time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249452-A (GB)
Title: Digital video and motion signal recording system
Inventor: KIM YONG-JE
IPC: H04N9/808
Filed: 1991-06-20
Abstract: A digital video recording apparatus comprises a motion signal separator 10 for separating the motion signal from a digital video signal, an error correcting encoder 20 for adding a parity word to the separated motion signal, and a recording device 60 for recording the encoded motion signal on a magnetic recording media. Since the error correcting parity word is added to the motion signal in recording, any errors subsequently generated may be eliminated after reproduction by using the parity word to correct the motion signal, thereby preventing deterioration of the picture quality. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255447-A (GB)
Title: Single turn ferrite rod antenna and method.
Inventor: MURRAY BRADLEY ARLICE
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1992-03-02
Abstract: An antenna (10) is described comprising a generally elongate, magnetically permeable core (12) having a major axis, an insulating substrate (20) being affixed to the core (12) along an axis parallel to the major axis, and having at least a pair of opposed spaced conductive runners (21) positioned along the substrate normal to said major axis. A plurality of charge storage devices (capacitors) (16) are secured between the pair of opposed spaced conductive runners (21). An electrically conductive split sleeve (14)15 positioned surrounding the core (12), and has first and second edge portions (26) in electrical connection with the pair of opposed spaced conductive runners (21) opposite said charge storage devices (16). Arrangements for mechanically mounting the antenna (10) are provided which are integral to the antenna (10). The mechanical mounting arrangements are separate from the arrangements provided for electrically connecting the antenna 10 to the receiver. The mechanical mount includes grooves (28) to receive a pcb, projections of the sleeve (14), interconnecting posts, tapered core projection interengaging with a pcb, or snap-fit latches between the core and a housing. Electrical connections to a pcb comprise sleeve projections (18), conductive tracks on the substrate (20) or parts upstanding from the substrate. <IMAGE>