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Patent GB-2117331-A (GB)
Title: A band device for retaining a tubeless tyre on a wheel rim
Inventor: SAVAGE BERNARD JOHN
IPC: B60C17/04
Filed: 1983-03-01
Abstract: A band device (2), for covering the well of a wheel rim to retain a tubeless tyre on the rim in the event that the tyre should become deflated, comprises a first band portion (4) which is part circular for substantially its entire length, a second band portion (6) which is part circular for substantially its entire length and which is substantially the same size as the first band portion, a link portion (8) which is for joining the portions (4), (6) together at one end, and fastener means (10) for joining the portions (4, 6) together at their other ends whereby the device is retainable in position around a base of a wheel rim, the link portion being an I-shaped link portion, and the band portions (4, 6) having apertures (e.g. of T-shape) for receiving cross members (40, 42) of the link portion. Slots (24, 26) in the band portions (4, 6) enable the fastener means (10) to be fitted after the portions (4, 6) and link portion (8) have been positioned around the rim. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137609-A (GB)
Title: Growing medium for plants
Inventor: ST LAWRENCE JOSEPH LEO
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 1983-03-25
Abstract: A growing medium for plants comprising coir dust as the major constituent, measured by volume, and fertiliser.
Patent GB-2123843-A (GB)
Title: Sealant and adhesive compositions
Inventor: VAN ORNUM JOEL V
IPC: C09J7/10
Filed: 1983-04-13
Abstract: A sealant composition particularly suitable for vehicle tyres comprises a curable butyl rubber and one or more tackifiers, the tensile strength, elongation and cross-link density of the composition being adjusted to produce the necessary properties for tyre sealants. The composition may also be adapted for use in adhesive products for use in connection with membrane roofing materials. The composition may also include carbon black, zinc oxide, a sulphur component and a conventional cross-linking agent and activator.
Patent GB-2123775-A (GB)
Title: Mooring ships
Inventor: BULOW ROLAND E
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1983-05-27
Abstract: A ship is fastened to a buoy 3 via a rigid coupling arm 1, so that a constant distance is always maintained between the ship and the buoy.   The arrangement enables the coupling arm to be quickly and easily coupled and uncoupled to the buoy. A coupling cone 2 is provided on an upper portion of the buoy 3, the coupling arm 1 is pivotally attached to said coupling cone, said cone has a lower inverse conical portion adapted to fit into a flared hole formed in the upper end of the buoy, and a movable locking member 5 is provided in the coupling cone for detachably locking said coupling cone to said mooring member. Preferably, all the equipment for coupling and uncoupling the cone is installed within the coupling cone so that it can be serviced and maintained on board ship, or on shore when the ship docks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124951-A (GB)
Title: Threading die head
Inventor: ANGST FRITZ
IPC: B23G1/16
Filed: 1983-07-07
Abstract: A threading die head intended for operation with a machine-tool having a drive spindle which carries the workpiece 3 comprises a two-part jaw clutch 2 which interrupts the drive connection to the tool 1 as soon as a predetermined length of the thread being cut is arrived at. During the cutting of the thread the first clutch half 4 carrying the tool 1 is pulled out of the casing 7 of the threading die head against the force of a spring 8 acting thereupon. The second clutch half 6 of the jaw clutch which is non-rotatably mounted to the casing 7 of the threading die head, is acted upon by a spring 26 and follows the movement of the first clutch half 4 during its moving out of the casing 7 until this second clutch half 6 abuts an adjustable stop 27 causing the two clutch halves 4,6 to separate axially to resulting in their disengagement in the direction of rotation of the spindle. Reversal of the direction of rotation of the spindle causes engagement of the two clutch halves to move the tool 1 away from the workpiece. Disengagement of the clutch in one direction of rotation and engagement in the other direction of rotation is achieved by lifting flanks 37 on the first clutch half engaging surfaces 38 on the second clutch half. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128076-A (GB)
Title: Bags for holding compressible articles
Inventor: MOODIE ALASTAIR FERGUSON
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 1983-09-21
Abstract: A bag 8 has an open end 10 larger than closed end 12. A compressible article, e.g. a sleeping bag, is packed in the bag 8, and a drawstring 20 tightened. The assembly can then be reduced in size by closing sliding fastener 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129883-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fuel injection pump
Inventor: THOMAS GERALD SYDNEY
IPC: F02M59/44
Filed: 1983-10-19
Abstract: A liquid fuel injection pump includes a reciprocable pumping plunger 18 located in a bore 17 formed in a pump barrel 12. The barrel is located in a pump body 10. The bore has a first groove 27 for collecting fuel leaking from the pumping chamber 19 defined by the plunger and bore, a second groove 29 through which lubricating oil can be delivered to the working clearance between the plunger and the bore. In order to prevent fuel contaminating the lubricating oil a third groove 31 is provided between the first and second grooves. The third groove is connected to an outlet through which contaminated lubricating oil can flow to a drain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158965-A (GB)
Title: Driverless vehicle
Inventor: REEVE PETER JOSEPH
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1984-05-16
Abstract: A vehicle control and guidance system in which a desired route for the vehicle is stored in the vehicle in the form of co-ordinates in a ground reference frame. The "vectors" between these junction points are divided by successive reference points into incremental vectors, the reference points being generated ahead of the vehicle at regular intervals. A dead reckoning system predicts the position of the vehicle at the end of each interval and this estimate is corrected, using a Kalman filter, by an independant fixed-target detection system using a scanning laser. The error between the estimated vehicle position and the local incremental vector provides a steering angle correction for the vehicle and the vehicle speed is dependent upon the lag of the vehicle behind the generation of reference points.
Patent GB-2140923-A (GB)
Title: Resistance thermometer testing
Inventor: TAYLOR DR HONOR ROSEMARY
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 1984-05-31
Abstract: In a method for testing the characteristics of a resistance thermometer comprising a resistance element and a support for the resistance element, the support being intended to contact a material the temperature of which is to be sensed, a formula is derived representative of the thermometer's heat transfer function, the formula being of second or higher order and including constants representative of at least the thermal resistance of the support, the thermal capacitance of the support, the thermal resistance of the boundary layer between the support and its surroundings, and the thermal capacitance of the boundary layer between the support and its surroundings. A heating current is passed through the resistance element for a limited period to heat the thermometer. Variations with time of the resistance of the element as its temperature varies are monitored, and the formula constants are calculated such that the formula fits the monitored variations in resistance, the calculated constants being a measure of the characteristics which they represent in the formula.
Patent GB-2143786-A (GB)
Title: Spirally welded tank cars
Inventor: CURRY JAY M
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 1984-07-05
Abstract: A steel plate ribbon or strip 15 is spirally wound in the form of a right circular cylinder with a continuous weld 16 bonding the edges of the strip in abutted relation to provide the tank side wall. The open ends of the resulting cylindrical tube are closed by welded-on end caps 17 and suitable openings are provided in the tube for manways 18, vents, valves and the like. A heating coil may be provided on the inside or outside of the tank in intimate contact with the spirally wound ribbon 15 and conventional insulation and jacketing may be provided around the tank. Drop-centre and centre-sump tanks can be provided by cutting the spirally wound tube along a diagonal plane, rotating adjoining sections through 180 DEG , placing the diagonal cut ends in abutting relation to incline the sections relative to each other and butt welding the abutting ends with a continuation of the spiral weld 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146204-A (GB)
Title: FM subsidiary transmission method and system
Inventor: HEDLUND LEONARD E
IPC: H04H20/34
Filed: 1984-07-26
Abstract: A method and system for providing multiple channels of high quality FM transmission within the allotted baseband spectrum of commercial FM stations is presented. Efficient utilization of the available spectrum is provided by use of suppressed carrier single sideband modulation for each of the individual channels of transmitted intelligence, without utilizing any of the spectrum for transmission of sideband subcarrier frequencies. The already existent stereo pilot frequency of the FM stereo transmitter is used to derive the desired sideband subcarriers in the transmitter, and similarly identical reinsertion carriers in the associated receivers. Problems associated with inexact local oscillators are thereby avoided, while the need for transmission of separate sideband subcarriers is eliminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145681-A (GB)
Title: Stowable cover
Inventor: O'BRIEN STEPHEN
IPC: B60J7/06
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: A cover for an open part of a truck comprises rails (20,21) along opposite sides of the part slidably supporting inverted U-shaped frame members (22) which carry a canvas or similar sheet (50) to form, when the frame members are spaced along the rails, a tunnel-like enclosure. Endless hauling means is provided for connecting opposite limbs of an end frame member whereby movement of one of said limbs forwardly or reawardly along the rails operates through the hauling means to move the other limb in like fashion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174428-A (GB)
Title: Partition component connector for releasably mounting eg panels or transoms
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: E04B2/76
Filed: 1985-01-21
Abstract: To locate the connector on a stud: (a) the longer prongs of the connector are inserted into pre-drilled holes in the stud; (b) the connector is swung down; (c) the shorter prongs are inserted in a lower set of holes; and (d) the connector is pulled down. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154207-A (GB)
Title: Coupling disposable drink container to dispensing apparatus
Inventor: CARR THOMAS ARTHUR
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1985-02-06
Abstract: A liquid, particularly a drinks, dispense system including a storage container (not shown) for a liquid to be dispensed connected to a dispensing apparatus by means of a releasable coupling, the two parts of the coupling 40, 50 being so shaped that they form a unique fit so that the couplings are not readily connectable to containers other than those having a mating component, the part 50 connected to the dispensing apparatus having a valve which is automatically opened on coupling the parts, but which does not open under the action of suction in the line, the valve comprising a piston 52 movable in a bore transverse to an outlet 49 from coupling. On assembling part 40, which is fixed to the liquid container, and part 50, the interaction of piston 52 and push rod 41 serves both to move piston 52 to the right against the action of spring 53 and open outlet 49 and also to open the valve 42; thus the liquid supply is connected to the dispensing apparatus (not shown, but downstream of outlet 49). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154454-A (GB)
Title: Handgrip having non-slip features
Inventor: CAVICCHIOLI ALFRED G
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 1985-02-19
Abstract: A handgrip, such as a golf club grip, having non-slip features is formed from a silicone rubber composition comprising an organopolysiloxane gum, a silica filler material, an organosilicone processing aid, a texturizing material, and a quantity of hollow spheres. The texturizing material and spheres are first blended into the composition while heating the composition. The rubber composition is then placed in a suitable mold and cured with a peroxide catalyst to form the handgrip. The external surface of the cured handgrip is buffed to fracture the hollow spheres nearest the surface and improve the non-slip character of the handgrip. The spheres may be of epoxy, ceramic or metallic material or of glass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159248-A (GB)
Title: Non-return valve
Inventor: AMEDEO BOSSINI
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 1985-05-20
Abstract: A non-return valve has a housing of cap-like elements (2) and (3) mounting a central valve body 1 slidably retaining a valve member (4). The valve housing (2, 3, 1) and valve member (4) define a central inlet cavity (13') and outlet cavity (13) and an intercommunicating substantially annular passage (12) around the valve member (4). A spring (6) biasses the valve to the closed condition. In response to fluid supply pressure the valve opens to provide an efficient fluid flow path. In a modification (Fig. 9) the slidable valve member (42,43) has fins (44) that guide it on the housing (40,41). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161520-A (GB)
Title: Excavation apparatus for use in a pipe-driving operation
Inventor: PAETOW WOLFGANG
IPC: E21D9/00
Filed: 1985-05-20
Abstract: The excavation apparatus is used when driving pipes (2) into the ground and has a pressure-tight bulkhead partition (4), which divides a pressure chamber (5) facing a drift face (3), from a back chamber (6) which is under atmospheric pressure. Both chambers (5, 6) are connected by a conveying device (9), by which the material excavated at the face (3) is conveyed through a lock opening which is able to be closed off by a drum (28) in a pressure-tight manner. Consequently it is no longer necessary for operators to enter the pressure chamber (5) and it is no longer necessary to bring the back chamber (6) to excess pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165289-A (GB)
Title: Window assembly
Inventor: RUSH JAMES NORMAN
IPC: E06B7/28
Filed: 1985-07-25
Abstract: A window assembly has a cill member 10 adapted to provide a trough 12 usable as an integral window-box. The cill member is a plastics moulding. Glazing units 44 formed with aluminium extrusions extend upwardly from the cill member, and a flange 19 extends rearwardly for engaging the outer skin of a cavity wall. The assembly may be mounted generally around an opening in a wall, the rear of the assembly abutting the front of the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166769-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced roof support
Inventor: JUNGK ERNST KONRAD
IPC: E04C5/065
Filed: 1985-09-16
Abstract: A reinforced roof support is formed from brick and concrete and provided with a plurality of brick shells 1 which have a U-shaped cross-section and are aligned so as to form a longitudinal hollow cavity, longitudinal grooves 6 being formed in the opposite inner surfaces of the lateral walls of said brick shells 1 in the vicinity of the base 5, wherein the longitudinal cavity accommodates the concrete 3 and a steel lattice support 2 which comprises an upper longitudinal bar 10 and two lower longitudinal bars 9 which extend parallel to the upper longitudinal bar 10 and parallel to each other, said steel lattice support 2 also comprising diagonal struts 8 which join the upper longitudinal bar 10 to the lower longitudinal bars 9 by welding means. The invention is characterised in that outwardly protruding, rust-resistant spacer members 14 are disposed at predetermined intervals from one another along each lower longitudinal bar 9 of the lattice support 2, the free ends of said spacer members 14 engaging in the associated longitudinal grooves 6 formed in the brick shells 1 with a space being left between the lower longitudinal bars 9 and the brick shells 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169386-A (GB)
Title: Prosthetic heart valve and method of manufacture
Inventor: TOTTEN ROBERT P
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 1986-01-23
Abstract: The valve comprises an element (11) of natural tissue mounted on a cloth-covered stent and suture ring assembly (13), the stent having a series of circumferentially spaced commissure posts (25',25'',25''') separated by scalloped portions (26) above a common annular base. In making the valve a substantially rectangular section of natural tissue, e.g. bovine pericardium, is cut, cleaned in saline solution, and partially fixed in a glutaraldehyde solution. The tissue section is then secured by stitching (40,42,43) onto the box and posts of the stent, the latter being mounted on a mandrel (30). The assembly is then dipped in saline solution causing the tissue to conform to depressions (33) in the mandrel and form leaves (15) of the valve element; thereafter the element is fixed in glutaraldehyde solution and the valve removed from the mandrel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174117-A (GB)
Title: Device for reception of textile material for both wet treatment and dewatering
Inventor: KEHLENBACH GUNTHER
IPC: D06B5/16
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: A reception device for reeled textile material 4 consists of a hollow circular base plate 1, a core tube 2 connected concentrically thereto, and hollow spears or spindles 3 arranged at a uniform distribution over the surface of the base plate 1. Fixing discs 6 which are adapted to the diameter of the base plate 1 and have central and peripheral apertures are fitted over the core tube 2 and the spears or spindles 3 with reels 4 of material therebetween to prevent buckling of the spears as a result of centrifugal force when the device is rotated about its axis during dewatering following wet treatment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173301-A (GB)
Title: Survey apparatus and method
Inventor: GALLACHER KEVIN JOHN
IPC: G01C7/06
Filed: 1986-04-02
Abstract: A profile surveying apparatus 1 for surveying interior wall surfaces 18 of a chamber 13 comprises a substantially stable movable support 2 having an arm 5 pivotally mounted thereon. A laser 8 mounted on one end of the arm 5 transmits a narrow beam 16 transversely of the arm 5 and transversely of the pivotal axis Y-Y thereof; and a detector 10, mounted on the other end of said arm 5 at a predetermined spacing L from said laser 8, detects part of said beam 16 after reflection thereof from said wall surface 18, and 10 includes first angular displacement measuring means for directly or indirectly monitoring the angle  alpha  between the reflected beam 20 and the arm 5. The apparatus also includes second angular displacement measuring means 21 for monitoring pivotal movement of the arm 5, and processing means 22 for processing output signals from said first and second angular displacement measuring means 10, 21 so as to produce a signal corresponding to the magnitude of the distance I between the wall surface 18 and a reference point 6 having a predetermined relation to the pivotal axis Y-Y of said arm 5, at a selected angular disposition thereof; whereby the profile of said interior wall can be surveyed by carrying out a plurality of such measurements at different angular dispositions of said arm 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174609-A (GB)
Title: Resuscitator/ventilator
Inventor: JONES NORMAN STEWART
IPC: A61M16/12
Filed: 1986-04-25
Abstract: A portable resuscitator/ventilator device especially intended for emergency use and powered by pressurised primary breathable gas such as oxygen or compressed air from a bottle 14 comprises a control unit 10 that outputs primary gas pulses to a patient valve 12 that includes an entrainment mixer 20 for diluting the primary gas with air. The entrainment mixer is selectively operable so that the patient valve delivers primary gas or air-diluted primary gas as required. The control unit includes a flexed value flow- control restrictor 18 that passes a required tidal volume of primary gas for undiluted delivery to the patient and the impedance of the patient valve is arranged to increase when the entrainment mixer is operational so that flow of the primary gas is automatically reduced to provide the required tidal volume of air-diluted primary gas without wastage of primary gas or any adjustment of the control unit.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190364-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for preventing the detachment of a substrate from a revolving cylinder
Inventor: KNIGHT RONALD EDWARD
IPC: B65H23/24
Filed: 1986-05-14
Abstract: A substrate is prevented from detaching from a revolving cylinder (4) (e.g. of a printing press) by maintaining or intermittently providing a zone of pressurised gas over the path of the substrate around the cylinder, forcing the substrate against the cylinder and preventing its detachment. As shown, pressurised air is pumped into a canopy (16) around an arcuate perforated plate (12) and escapes through perforations (14) which direct it against the surface of the cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190590-A (GB)
Title: Actuator mechanism for implanters
Inventor: TURLEY ROGER
Filed: 1986-05-20
Abstract: An actuator mechanism, particularly in an implanter for injecting pellets below the skin of an animal, includes a carriage 14 mounted in a gun-like housing 12, and an endless belt 18 extending around the carriage. One side of the belt is fixed at 32 to the housing and the other side to the inboard end of an actuator pin 16. A trigger 38 acts through linkages 30, 48 to move the carriage forward so as to propel the pin 16 forward at twice the speed. The pin then engages a pellet 60 and forces it through a hypodermic needle 58. An abutment 62 (Figures 4 to 7 not shown) is moved by the pin 16 during the final travel of the pin to assist withdrawal of the needle 58 and ensure that the pellet is at a given depth below the animal's skin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174769-A (GB)
Title: Wrapped bushes
Inventor: IIJIMA YOSHIO
IPC: F16C33/06
Filed: 1986-06-04
Abstract: A cylindrical wrapped bush 1 has opposed stepped edges which are connected to form a stepped joint 2 which is slantwise relative to the axis of the wrapped bush at an angle ( theta ) which is more than 0 degree, but smaller than 85 degrees. The joint has an oil groove extending along its length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180493-A (GB)
Title: Carriage of electrical batteries
Inventor: GIFFORD ROGER
IPC: B25B9/00
Filed: 1986-08-29
Abstract: A carrier for lead acid car batteries comprises a tube 1 having arms 2 mounted pivotally at each extremity. A bottom flange 4 of each arm supports the top flange of battery. The arms 2 each pivot on a pin 6a which is keyed non-rotatably to complementary slots 6b in tube 1. Eye screw or bolt 17 is received over pin 6a and its back plate 20 is in use brought into abutment with the facing surface of arm 2 and tightened so that eye 18 frictionally engages pin 6a. Arms 2 are in this way secured against relative displacement to ensure security of carriage of the battery. Alternatively, the bolt 17 is dispensed with and the arms are spring biassed towards the tube 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182385-A (GB)
Title: Modified window stay
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1986-10-29
Abstract: A window stay has a track 10 on which is a slider 14. The edges of the track are enlarged at 11 and 12 and the slider is wrapped around the edges to embrace them so that it slides clear of the base of the track thus enabling screws to be put through the base without interfering with the passage of the slider. <IMAGE>