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Patent GB-2063344-A (GB)
Title: Luggage-securing clamp
IPC: B60R9/048
Filed: 1979-11-03
Abstract: A clamp for securing a load to a vehicle roof rack comprises a transverse member 1, having a telescopic leg 4 pivoted to it at one end, and a j-shaped rod 8 having a threaded end part 10 receivable in an aperture 13 in the other end of the transverse member, and each limb having a hooked extremity 6, 9 for engaging with the bars of a roof-rack. The attachment is lockable by means of a plate 12 having a threaded aperture (11) for receiving the end 10 of the rod 8, and a second hole (14) alignable with a further aperture (15) in the transverse member 1 for passing a padlock keep therethrough. The transverse member 1 may be extensible to accommodate loads of various sizes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2036253-A (GB)
Title: Disengageable shaft coupling
IPC: F16D11/04
Filed: 1979-11-13
Abstract: A mechanical drive assembly includes driving and driven gear members (18, 22) and an internally splined coupling sleeve (10) carrying a locking cam (24) selectively actuable to move the sleeve into and out of engagement with member (18). Such movement of the sleeve is effected either as shown by direct engagement of the cam face upon the driving gear member or by engagement of a cam follower on the driven gear member with a cam track. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2041478-A (GB)
Title: A device for making a tightened screw inaccessible
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 1980-01-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a device for making a tightened screw inaccessible. The screw (17) is located in a deformable housing (18) which has a portion (19) that extends beyond the screw when tightened, so that after the screw has been tightened the housing (19) can be deformed to close access to the screw. Such a device is particularly useful for preventing tampering with the position of a screw secured abutment (13) having a passageway (14) therethrough accommodating an elongate member (15) slidable in the passageway. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2048173-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for etching copper and copper alloys
IPC: C23F1/46
Filed: 1980-02-01
Abstract: An apparatus for etching copper or copper alloy workpieces comprises a main tank (10) containing hydrogen peroxide sulphuric acid solution and arranged to receive the workpieces, and means (26) for circulating the solution to a chill tank (18) having cooling means (48) for cooling the solution in the chill tank to a temperature below that in the main tank, so that copper sulphate produced in the main tank by the etching crystallises out in the chill tank. The crystals are removed and the solution is returned to the main tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2051203-A (GB)
Title: Safety Lock for a Movable Member such as a Machine Safety Guard
IPC: F16P3/08
Filed: 1980-05-23
Abstract: A machine safety guard lock comprises a housing 1 in which a slidable bolt 5 is mounted in bearings 6, 7 so as to project from the housing under the action of bias spring 8 into the path of safety guard 22 which is movable in the direction X to open the guard. The bolt 5 is locked in its extended position by a spring-loaded plunger 14 of a solenoid 15 engaging in a transverse blind bore 16 in the bolt. The solenoid 15 is energised on line 17 possibly containing a time delay 23 at the end of the operating cycle of the machine to allow the bolt 5 to be retracted into the housing 1 against the spring 8 to open the guard. A safety switch 18 having a spring-loaded operating arm 19 and a roller 20 is actuated to interrupt the power supply of the machine on retraction of bolt 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2051711-A (GB)
Title: Transmission support assembly for a vehicle
IPC: F16F1/387
Filed: 1980-06-04
Abstract: A housing member (3) for a transmission in a vehicle has an axially extending columnar portion (6) having a non-circular cross-section. A rear mount (11) is fitted on the columnar portion. The rear mount is kept from slipping off the columnar portion by a first lock washer (21) fastened to the end of the columnar portion. The lock washer includes a first annular portion (23) fitted on the columnar portion and a second annular portion (24) having a diameter larger than that of the columnar portion. A second lock washer (31) is arranged for preventing a bolt (28) for fastening from loosening. The second lock washer has at least two tabs (34 or 35 and 33) respectively engaging the bolt head and the first lock washer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2057262-A (GB)
Title: Veterinary depot preparation with prolonged release of insecticide
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1980-08-12
Abstract: An oral sustained release depot preparation comprises a systemically active insecticidal substance and a customary auxiliary or several such auxiliaries, alkylhydroxyalkylcellulose and a higher fatty acid or a calcium or magnesium salt thereof. The active substance is a 2-cyclopropylamino- or 2 -alkylamino-4,6-diamino-s-triazine each optionally containing further substituents. The preparation is in the form of a bolus and is suitable for the long-term control of insect larvae parasitic in tissues.
Patent GB-2057989-A (GB)
Title: Anti-deflection device for an articulated vehicle
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1980-09-01
Abstract: The anti-deflection device comprises a separately-operable cylinder piston assembly (3l, 3r) arranged on each side of the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A steering-angle transducer (16) allows flow of pressure medium between the cylinders (3l, 3r) via restricting means (12l, 12r) for damping deflecting movement between the leading part and trailing part of the vehicle. A maximum-angle transducer (14) prevents flow of pressure fluid between the cylinders (3l, 3r) above a predetermined deflection angle ( beta ) thus hindering a further increase in the deflection- angle between the vehicle parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2064535-A (GB)
Title: N-substituted Thiazolyl Derivatives of Oxyimino-substituted Cephalosporins
IPC: C07D277/20
Filed: 1980-12-01
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE> wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is hydrogen or an aminoprotecting group; R3 is hydrogen, a hydroxy-protecting group or various unsubstituted or substituted C1-C6 aliphatic hydrocarbon groups; R is -OR2 in which R2 is hydrogen or various unsubstituted or substituted C1 to C6 aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, or   <IMAGE> in which R5 and R6 are hydrogen, C1- C6 alkyl or aliphatic acyl or, when R5 is hydrogen, R6 may also be an amino- protecting group; Y is hydrogen, halogen or various groups including -S-Het wherein Het is a pentatomic or hexatomic heteromonocyclic ring or a heterobicyclic ring; and X is a free or esterified carboxy group; and pharmaceutically and veterinarily acceptable salts thereof are useful as anti-bacterial agents and can be incorporated into pharmaceutical or veterinary compositions.
Patent GB-2067112-A (GB)
Title: Tube manufacturing plant
IPC: B21B19/04
Filed: 1981-01-02
Abstract: A plant for manufacturing seamless metallic tubing from solid billets comprises at least one rotary piercing mill (10) and at least one elongator reeling machine (14). A solid billet is formed into a pierced shell by the rotary piercing mill (10) and the pierced shell is then passed through the elongator reeling machine (14) which further elongates the shell and also reels or irons the shell to produce a length of tubing with the desired external diameter, wall thickness and surface finish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069513-A (GB)
Title: Copolymers of Etherimides and Amides
IPC: C08G73/10
Filed: 1981-01-12
Abstract: Useful coatings and moldings can be obtained from a copolymer having the general formula (a> <IMAGE>  or (b> <IMAGE> where the carbonyl groups of the amide unit are either meta- or para- to each other, and where R is (a) a divalent organic radical of the formula:   <IMAGE> or   <IMAGE> where X is -CyH2y-, and y is an integer from 1 to 5, and R<1> is (a) a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon radical having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, (b) an alkylene or cycloalkylene radical having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, (c) a C(2-8)alkylene terminated polydiorganosiloxanes or (d) a divalent radical having the formula,   <IMAGE> where Q is   <IMAGE> x is an integer from 1 to 5, and m, n and p are each at least 1.
Patent GB-2063129-A (GB)
Title: A nozzle for the injection of molten metal into a mold in a die casting machine
IPC: B22D17/02
Filed: 1978-07-05
Abstract: The nozzle (208) has a rectangular configuration on end view, (Figure 15), and a diamond-shaped configuration in side view, (Figure 16), providing front and rear angulated faces (214, 216), the nozzle being, in use, oriented diagonally with respect to the parting line (PL) of the mold halves (68) and situated in a rectangular hole in the mold, the hole being afforded by inserts (206), the angulated faces mating with corresponding surfaces on the inserts to effect alignment therewith. A flash-guard arrangement is associated with the nozzle whereby should any molten metal leak past the nozzle it is directed (arrow F) into a containing pocket (226). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069850-A (GB)
Title: Hand grips
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 1981-02-17
Abstract: A hand grip for a squash racquet handle comprises a fabric strip which is wrapped around and secured to the handle. The fabric is a knitted structure which may be made by a circular knitting technique and an adhesive backing is provided to bond the strip to the handle. Prior to fitting the adhesive backing is covered with a peel-off strip (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097600-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for housing a kettle adaptor
IPC: H01R13/60
Filed: 1981-04-25
Abstract: A housing for electrically shrouding a kettle adaptor (16) when the latter is not in use comprises a cylindrical shroud (14) of non conductive material. The shroud (14) may be mounted on a back plate (10) for mounting on a fixture, and comprise connector pins (18) in circuit with a visible indicator (22). Alternatively, the adaptor may be parked in an apertured housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2078198-A (GB)
Title: Refuse gatherer
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1981-06-02
Abstract: A rigid wire or plastics framework (4, 40) (which may be pivotted) supports the mouth of a flexible container in an open position to facilitate filling. The container is folded over to engage a hook 7 with the framework 4a so that the container can be carried by a handle 5. The mouth can be held open by an inflatable tube forming part of the container. The frame can have feet. The container may have handles at each end and an extended flap at its opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089914-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake; piston
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 1981-11-10
Abstract: The disc brake 1 comprises a caliper body 2, at least one piston 4 housed in the caliper body and subject to fluid under pressure, a pair of pads 5, 6 with friction linings mounted on the caliper body, at least one 6 of which is subject to the action of the at least one piston 4 , in which the end 4a of the at least one piston in engagement with the pad comprises an element 12 made from a material with a predetermined low thermal conductivity, such as ceramics. As shown, the element 12 is in the form of a ceramic ring 13 with portions 14, 15 of differing diameters, portion 14 being inserted in seating 16. As shown, the brake has opposed pistons 3, 4 with ceramic elements 11, 12. During braking, heat generated remains localized in pads and disc; fluid is therefore not liable to deteriorate and braking efficiency is retained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092477-A (GB)
Title: Dimensionally-recoverable article
IPC: H02G15/18
Filed: 1982-02-10
Abstract: A polymeric article, at least part of which is dimensionally-recoverable, preferably heat-recoverable, has, bonded to the surface of a dimensionally-recoverable portion thereof, a pliant, adhesive-receptive polymeric film which is soft at the temperature at which the dimensionally-recoverable portion is recovered, and which is substantially non-curable at ambient temperatures. The polymeric film is preferably based on a film-forming chlorinated resin or a film forming silane. The articles may be recovered over objects such as electrical equipment to provide electrical insulation and may be bonded to the object or other article with an adhesive without the necessity of any special surface treatment immediately before bonding.
Patent GB-2117336-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle stabilisation
Inventor: WRIGHT MAUREEN PATRICIA
IPC: B62H1/12
Filed: 1982-02-22
Abstract: A resilient stabiliser device (10) for a bicycle, comprises: a leg member having at least: a first leg section (11), a second leg section (12), and a third leg section (14),  wherein:   (i) said first leg section is fastenable to the bicycle such that this leg section is downwardly directed by a side of the bicycle, said first leg section being substantially rigid and having at least one lower end to which is connected (ii) a said second leg section, this section comprising at least one resilient means such that at least a portion of said second leg section has resiliency in a plurality of rising planes; (iii) said second or third leg section comprising at least one fixed or rotatable axis of rotation (16) transversely directed relative to the forwards direction of the bicycle, at least one rollable stabiliser member (17) for contacting ground being provided for rotation about and/or with a said transverse axis; (iv) at least one of said first, second, and third leg sections comprises a fixed or rotatable rising axis of rotation (15) relative to which at least one said transverse axis of rotation can swivel in a plurality of directions.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096901-A (GB)
Title: Liner for mounting external male catheter
IPC: A61F5/458
Filed: 1982-03-18
Abstract: A liner for the mounting of an external catheter sheath on a penis whereby the sheath is secured in a liquid-tight manner to the penile shaft. The liner, in a majority of the forms thereof, includes alternately oppositely directed legs integrally formed at a common central portion. Variations include a single leg in each of the opposed directions, dual legs in one direction with a single intermediate oppositely directed leg, or multiple legs in each of the opposed directions. The legs are adapted for individual engagement about the penile shaft and, when wrapped, may be in edge engagement with adjacent legs, overlap adjacent edges, or be spaced therefrom. Selected portions of the liner, while providing a liquid- tight seal about the shaft, may or may not adhesively bond to the shaft throughout the full extent of the liner. The liner in turn will normally provide for positive engagement of the sheath therewith throughout the effective height of the liner. An additional variation includes end connected multiple spaced elongated strips which wrap, as a unit, about the penile shaft to provide alternating liner strips and gaps. Further variations include tapered liners with portions of variable thicknesses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095591-A (GB)
Title: Composite metallic tube connector
IPC: B21K1/16
Filed: 1982-03-24
Abstract: Threaded tubular connectors, such as tool joints for tubular oilfield products, are prepared by joining two dissimilar metallic billets to form a composite billet and by forging the composite billet to give a rough bimetallic forging, which may subsequently be heat treated and machined. One of the two metallic billets is of the alloy commonly used for the end product, the other is selected for its desirable characteristics of strength and/or corrosion resistance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096017-A (GB)
Title: Cutting mechanism for paper shredders
IPC: B02C18/18
Filed: 1982-03-31
Abstract: In a paper shredder having interdigitating cutters, strippers, arranged between the individual discs of the cutting cylinders comprise two parts (3), symmetrical to each other, per cutting gap. The stripper parts (3), in one row, are supported separately in bearing plates (4) by rods (5) without connection to a neighbouring row. The tips 3a of the stripper parts rest against the respective cutters and guide cut paper strips clear of the cutters by the shortest path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098178-A (GB)
Title: Packaging articles in partitioned layers
IPC: B65D5/49
Filed: 1982-05-10
Abstract: Articles such as apples X are packaged in layers each defined by a divider of the expandable cellular type which in the expanded state defines an array of complete cells each of which is open at the top and bottom and, along at least one side, a row of cells which are also open sideways. A pad 4 for closing the bottoms of the cells is formed with at least one flange 5 for at least partially closing the open sides of said row of cells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099848-A (GB)
Title: Production of pitch from petroleum cracking residue
IPC: C10C3/00
Filed: 1982-06-09
Abstract: A residue (2) obtained by cracking a petroleum fraction is subjected to two successive thermal ageing treatments in which the first thermal ageing treatment is carried out in a first reactor (1) at a pressure above atmospheric pressure but less than 15 kg/cm2 whilst maintaining a temperature difference between the hot lower part and the cooler upper part of the first reactor and the second thermal ageing treatment is carried out in a second reactor (15) at a pressure not above atmospheric with steam (25) being injected into the second reactor below the gas-liquid interface, the amount of steam being from 0.3 to 3 volumes of water per volume of product pitch. The pitch produced by the product is suitable for use in the production of carbon fibres. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101685-A (GB)
Title: Stall-free axial flow fan
Inventor: ABDEL-FATTAH ADNAN MAHMOUD
IPC: F04D/
Filed: 1981-12-03
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU81/00181 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 14, 1982 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 14, 1982 PCT Filed Dec. 3, 1981 PCT Pub. No. WO82/01919 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 10, 1982.A stall-free axial flow fan (10) has an impeller (12) with a plurality of radially extending blades (14) enclosed in a tubular casing (11) divided into a inlet portion (15), an intermediate portion (16) of larger diameter than the minimum diameter of the inlet portion (15) and an outlet portion (17) of a diameter no larger than the minimum diameter of the inlet portion (15). Impeller (12) is positioned with the leading edge of each blade (14) protruding into the intermediate portion (16) and the trailing edge protruding into the outlet portion (17). Inlet portion (15) may contain a plurality of radially extending vanes (19) each rotatable about a spindle (20) and extending between the stator (18) and the inner wall of the inlet portion (15). Intermediate portion (16) may contain a plurality of fixed vanes (21) disposed radially of the stator (18) and axially of the casing (11).
Patent GB-2104552-A (GB)
Title: Laundry washing and drying machine
Inventor: DE HEDOUVILLE PHILIPPE
IPC: D06F37/22
Filed: 1982-08-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a laundry washing and drying machine which, in a housing 4, comprises a tub 1 arranged to contain the washing or rinsing water. The tub 1 is suspended by four springs 2, whose movements may be damped, from a substantially horizontal upper plate 3, which in its turn is supported only by the housing which comprises a thin-walled vertical jacket, e.g. of sheet metal. The plate 3 may be made of polypropylene, polystyrene or polyester, with a smooth surface finish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108622-A (GB)
Title: Tool mountings
Inventor: ORLIK JOSEF
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 1982-10-25
Abstract: A fixing device for fixing tools for injection molding, deep-drawing, extruding, stamping or the like manufacturing machines, which tools consist of two parts, which are periodically movable towards and away from each other in operation, comprising for each of the two tool parts a plate (1) mounting on the machine and a backing plate (5) to carry the tool part. One of the plates (plate (1) is shown) is provided with at least two longitudinal bores (3), which extend in the direction of the working movement, and at least two transverse bores (4). Pinlike clamping members (7) protruding from the respective other plate (5) are adapted to be inserted into these longitudinal bores and each has a transverse bore (7b). A tightening bolt (8) is adapted to be introduced into each transverse bore (4) of the plate and has an eccentric portion (8a) to engage in transverse bores (76) so that when the clamping members have been fully introduced into the longitudinal bores the backing plate (5) can be clamped to the mounting plate (1) by a rotation of the tightening bolts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118922-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing carbon fibers
Inventor: UEMURA SEIICHI
IPC: D01F9/14
Filed: 1983-03-31
Abstract: A process for producing carbon fibers, comprising melt spinning a hydrocarbon-derived precursor pitch having a specific content of mesophase and a specific softening point, treating the resulting pitch fibers at not higher than 400 DEG C under a tension of 0.005-1.0 g/d applied thereto in an oxidizing atmosphere and then carbonizing or, if necessary, graphitizing the thus treated pitch fibers in an inert gas atmosphere to obtain the carbon fibers.
Patent GB-2123892-A (GB)
Title: A diesel engine fuel injection system
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY HAROLD EDGAR
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1983-07-12
Abstract: Excess fuel from the injection pump (13) is returned to the filter (12). An exhaust-heated exchanger with a thermostatically controlled bypass valve may be provided between the fuel lift pump (11) and the filter. The vessel (24) may contain a float valve which only opens the inlet to the pipe (21) to the tank (10) when air is present in the vessel. The vessel (24) may form part of the injection pump or filter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150879-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen work top butt joint jig
Inventor: SEELEY ROBERT ALAN
IPC: B23Q35/10
Filed: 1983-08-04
Abstract: A cutting jig comprising a metal plate with guide slots which guide the movements of a hand operated rotating cutting tool to allow perfectly mating joints to be cut in laminated worktops and to allow keep holes for fixing bolts to be made to any depth required. The two sections of a worktop when connected together provide a perfectly mating butt joint eliminating the use of raised jointing strips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146410-A (GB)
Title: Shaft guides for rotors
Inventor: GREENER BRIAN
IPC: B65G39/09
Filed: 1983-09-12
Abstract: A conveyor roller 10 rotatably mounted on a shaft by two bearings is fitted with a shaft guide ring 13 mounted at the inboard end of one of the bearings and arranged to guide the leading end of the shaft into the bore of the bearing when the shaft is fed to the inboard side of the bearing upon mounting of the roller on the shaft. The guide ring 13 may be formed with a plurality of axial fins 27 spaced around the ring. The guide ring 13 may be clamped between the bearing and a housing 16 for the bearing, or the guide ring may be mounted in the bore of the bearing (Fig. 6, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to stopping doors in mine ventilation systems
Inventor: WOZNIAK JAN C
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1983-09-22
Abstract: A door frame and stopping assembly for installing in mine roadway stoppings in which the door 10 is hinged at 7 to the top of the door frame and hangs down at an angle such that when it is the closed position, sealing surfaces around the periphery of the door are in face-to-face contact with the door frame, a latch 11 passing through the door can be rotated so that end 13 engages with a lug 14 when the door is dosed and is held securely in place against movement of the stopping by means of springs 15, 19. <IMAGE>