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Patent GB-2103766-A (GB)
Title: Push-button tap
Inventor: HALLAM NORMAN
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1982-07-28
Abstract: The tap includes a valve spindle (12) movable against the force of a spring (36) to displace a valve closure member (30) away from a valve seat. So that the initial force required to open the valve will be reduced and so that a two-stage opening of the valve is possible, the valve closure member (30) is formed with a pilot valve seating (40) on which a pilot valve closure member (42), in effect formed as a part of the valve spindle (12), can seat itself, the pilot valve closure member (42) and valve closure member (30) being displaced in turn as button (18) is pushed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ladders
Inventor: TREEN TREVOR NORRIS
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1982-08-05
Abstract: This invention relates to ladders in which the length of at least one of the legs of the ladder is continuously adjustable within predetermined limits. To enable the, or each, leg to be adjusted it comprises a first longitudinally extending member (14) slidable in a second hollow member (1). Transverse slots (20) are provided in the second member and inclined slots (22) are provided in the first member. A pin (34) is insertable through the slot, or slots, in the second member and a selected one, or selected ones, of the slots in the first member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108420-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for handles
Inventor: NICHOLS GILBERT HUIA
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1982-10-26
Abstract: A cover is releaseably attached to at least one handle 12 so as to protect the hand and immediate arm of an operator, from scratching, irritation and the like, that results from use of hand implements in horticultural, agricultural and forestry use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114484-A (GB)
Title: Metal casting
Inventor: CRESSWELL ANTHONY
IPC: B22D25/00
Filed: 1982-12-10
Abstract: In a metal casting which may be formed with a metal having a high shrinkage factor and which includes at least a portion which has a surface area which is large in proportion to its thickness, the external and/or the internal surface of said portion is or are formed with a plurality of spaced indentations (11) and/or a plurality of spaced projections (16). This is said to obviate shrinkage defects in the casting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131689-A (GB)
Title: Administering monensin to swine to promote growth and feed efficiency
Inventor: DAVEY DR LAURENCE ALASTAIR
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 1982-12-18
Abstract: Oral administration of monensin or a salt or ester thereof to swine in the grower and finisher phases of their life cycle results in an increase in the rate of growth and in the efficiency of feed utilization.
Patent GB-2132483-A (GB)
Title: A device for measuring blood flow
Inventor: GUSH RODNEY JOHN
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 1983-04-06
Abstract: A device for measuring the flow of blood in the skin and in the tissue close to the skin comprises a probe (11) having spring-loaded pressure pads to maintain contact with the skin surface at a controlled pressure, an input optical fibre (15) for directing a beam of light from a laser (10) onto the skin surface (14) a further optical fibre (16) for receiving resultant scattered light, a photo detector (12) in which the received light is compared with a reference light wave, and in which an electrical signal is produced and fed to a processor (13) which converts it into an analysis of blood flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124436-A (GB)
Title: Tool for cutting and stripping cables
Inventor: KRAMPE JOSEF
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1983-06-13
Abstract: A cutting tool for stripping cables and wires comprises two gripping cheeks 1 and 2 provided with internal cutting edges 3 and 4, pivotable on each other about an axis of symmetry 10 of the tool between an open position in which the cable is inserted into the tool and a closed position in which the cutting edges 3 and 4 produces a circular cut in an insulation sheath of the cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138755-A (GB)
Title: A handle bar for a cycle
Inventor: NASTRUCCI GIANFRANCO
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 1983-08-12
Abstract: The handle bar (1) is of double looped shape and has grip portions (3) substantially parallel to each other and symmetrical with respect to a steering column of the cycle. The handle bar is formed from a body of moulded thermoplastic material in which a metal tube (8) is substantially embedded. The tube (8) is directly engageable with the steering column by means of a clamp allowing angular adjustment of the handle bar relative to the steering column. The tube (8) extends between the grip portions (3) along one of the fore and rear edges of the body and is provided with substantially bracket-shaped brake levers (10) supported for pivotable movement in a central region of the body. The body has a central recess (6) provided with a snap-fitted cover (7) which can support accessories. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147758-A (GB)
Title: Optical detecting and/or measuring
Inventor: DAKIN JOHN PHILIP
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1983-08-24
Abstract: In optical sensing system, light of frequency F from pulse laser 1 is divided between parallel optical transmission arms 2,3 and one of the arms embodies a deforming means 5 which produces a frequency shift DELTA F in the signal of frequency F, and a delay line 6. The other parallel arm comprises a by-pass arm. A combiner 7 is provided which combines the signals from the parallel arms after reflection by discontinuity-bearing optical fibres 8,9,10, and transmits them to photodetector 12 for processing 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127540-A (GB)
Title: Condensation prevention apparatus
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ALLEN DAVID
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 1983-09-16
Abstract: Apparatus for preventing the formation of condensation within a cabinet. A light reflective surface is mounted within the cabinet and thermally linked to the exterior of the cabinet so that the reflective surface temperature responds more rapidly to changes in the external ambient temperature than the cabinet itself. The formation of condensation on the reflective surface is detected by monitoring a light beam reflected from the reflective surface. When the formation of condensation on the reflective surface is detected a heater inside the cabinet is turned on to cause the condensation to evaporate.
Patent GB-2128565-A (GB)
Title: Attachment of motor-vehicle internal cladding
Inventor: LEMKE GERD
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1983-09-29
Abstract: In an arrangement for tolerance- compensating attachment of a shape- stiff internal cladding of a motor- vehicle roof in the region of a lateral roof frame or the like a stiff side- cladding part, on aside wall, roof frame or the like, has in its upper marginal region a channel 5, open towards the interior of the vehicle, for receiving the margin of the roof internal cladding, this marginal region of the side cladding being at a distance 7 from the side wall, roof frame or the like before installation of the roof internal cladding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130471-A (GB)
Title: Drinking cups
Inventor: KELLY RONALD
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1983-11-21
Abstract: A double-walled drinking cup assembled from two vacuum formed sheet plastics components (11 and 13) has a recess (23) formed by the base (15) of the outer component for the accommodation of coffee powder on the bottom (14) of a similar cup in which the said cup is nested. Seals between the recess space and atmosphere may be provided at one or two places where a downwardly facing annular surface on the outer component of the upper cup is seated on an upwardly facing surface on the inner component of the lower cup. A heat insulating gripping ring may be provided at 25 in Fig. 1, or 27 in Fig. 2, not shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151882-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance system, in particular for personnel registration in mines
Inventor: HALMOS KAROLY
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1983-12-21
Abstract: The system comprises a portable code-transmitter (transponder) (Fig. 1), a sensing unit (interrogator) Fig. 2 for receiving the signals of the code-transmitter, a signal processing unit 80 connected to the sensing unit, and a data-storing unit connected to the signal processing unit. The code-transmitter is a radio-transmitter (30) having a radio-frequency oscillator with inputs (31,32) connected respectively to a code-generator (10) and to a circuit (40) sensing a high-frequency magnetic field. The sensing unit has a coil L connected to an output of a unit 60 exciting the high-frequency magnetic field and having a control input 61. The sensing unit also has a code-receiver 50 with an input 51 for receiving coded signals from the transponder and outputs 52,53. The output 52 is applied to the control input 61 of the exciting unit 60 for interrupting the h.f. field, and the output 53 to the signal processing unit 80, preferably a microprocessor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134348-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for colour simulator
Inventor: HASEGAWA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H04N9/43
Filed: 1984-01-12
Abstract: Method and apparatus for effecting colour simulation in which an object having variable brightness is photographed with a monochrome television camera (1) to give a picture image in the form of brightness signals which is converted in an RGB separator into colour signals comprising an R signal, a B signal, and a G signal of mutually substantially equal levels. These are fed into a cut-off circuit to produce colour signals of mutually different magnitudes which, in turn, are fed to a television tube display unit (5) to produce a colour image which is a composite of the three signals. The shades of colour then represent levels of brightness in the original picture. The method can be applied to the visualisation of fluid flow in which injected bubbles reflect light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154957-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel rim with separate bead seat ring
Inventor: DEBOO HUBERT GEORGE
IPC: B60B25/04
Filed: 1984-03-01
Abstract: The bead seat ring (4) is retained on the rim base (1) by a locking ring (5). The base (1) and ring (4) are provided axially inwardly of the locking ring, with an arrangement of interengaging tongue (8) and abutments (10, 11) to limit relative circumferential movement between the base (1) and ring (4). The location of the tongue and abutments away from the highly stressed axially outer edge of the wheel rim improves reliability by minimising rim deformation and failure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142259-A (GB)
Title: A cable laying machine
Inventor: WECKEND SIEGFRIED
IPC: H01R43/28
Filed: 1984-05-01
Abstract: The machine has a laying mechanism movable horizontally over a laying plate having conductor guides 20 and a connector receiving body 12 with combs 21, 22 and a clamp 20 the laying mechanism cooperating with the guides and body to shape a conductor and connect a connector thereto. The laying mechanism includes a vertically movable conductor laying finger 1, a support member 3 which is rotatable about the axis of the laying finger, a plurality of rams 4 mounted in the support member and being symmetrically disposed circumferentially about the laying finger, each ram supporting a contacting tool 6 and being arranged to move its associated contacting tool toward the laying plate. Each contacting tool 6 includes in series, along the conductor length, a guide 7.1, a pressing punch 8.1 with a cutting edge 8.2, a holding-down device 9, another pressing and cutting punch 8 and a guide 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161392-A (GB)
Title: Promotional advertising using coded masks
Inventor: GUPPY COLIN BYRON
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: A promotional advertising procedure comprises the distribution of a plurality of differently coded masks or "keys" K, and the printing and distribution of a publication including a coded arrangement or "lock" B,C of printed characters 9, 10 associated with an advertisement A. The coding of each "key" K comprises the relative arrangement of opaque or semi-opaque areas 1,2 and transparent or apertured "see-through" areas 3,4. A specific selection of said characters 9,10, which may be all of them, is visible when and only when said arrangement thereof is viewed through one of the "keys" K which is correspondingly coded. Such selection may produce a solid black line (or lines) or a sequence of letters forming a word. The coded arrangement of each "key" may also be in matrix form or may constitute printed "projections" of a simulated key (Fig. 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144348-A (GB)
Title: Crop grader
Inventor: RODGER-BROWN DONALD
IPC: B07B1/10
Filed: 1984-07-27
Abstract: Spacing between adjacent rollers 16 of a roller grader is adjusted by attaching the rollers to alternate pivots between consecutive links 19,21 of the driving chains and by controlling the path of the intervening pivots 22 so that they run in a path, during at least part of the sizing run, which is spaced in an adjustable manner from the path of the pivots to which the rollers are attached. As illustrated, this is achieved by provision of cam followers 37 on the intervening pivots, which cam followers 37 are directed by a cam 41 to a rail 23. The positions of the cam 41 and the rail 23 are adjustable. The path of the intermediate or secondary pivots 22 may be varied stepwise or gradually along the sizing run. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151799-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device
Inventor: PAUL HEINRICH
IPC: G01L1/22
Filed: 1984-11-07
Abstract: A measuring device comprises a measuring spring 1 of ferromagnetic material which is subjected to deformation stress by the quantity F to be measured and having strain-measuring elements 3,4,5,6 cooperating with the measuring spring 1, the measuring spring 1 being subject to a magnetic field 8 in the region of the strain-measuring elements 3,4,5,6 during the measuring operation. The strength of the magnetic field may be adjusted to reduce the hysteresis error in the material of the measuring spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158080-A (GB)
Title: End-blocked nonionic surfactants
Inventor: HATTON DR ROY
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1985-03-01
Abstract: Alkylbenzyl poly(oxyalkylene) derivatives of the formula   <IMAGE> wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain 1-4C alkyl group; R2 is a straight or branched chain 4-20C alkyl group; R3 and R4 are each, independently, H or CH3; n and m are each integers wherein n + m does not exceed 20 have good nonionic surface activity, biodegradability and are stable to caustic powders. The compounds are useful in alkaline cleaning compositions, such as dishwater products, and also in rinse-aid formulations for use in automatic dishwashers.
Patent GB-2156731-A (GB)
Title: The manufacture of electrical insulating material
Inventor: SMITH GORDON FREDERICK
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 1985-03-13
Abstract: A method of forming electrically insulating material of sheet or strip form comprises the steps of forming a slurry of mica flakes in a hardenable liquid resin forming a layer of the slurry of a thickness such that there is an overlapping of the mica flakes, consolidating the layer so formed by pressure.
Patent GB-2155526-A (GB)
Title: Foundations for cattle grids
Inventor: WILSON ALFRED ROY HENRY
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 1985-05-03
Abstract: A foundation for a cattle grid 2 comprises a framework 3 of I-section members 10, 11, 12 that has a lower flange 14 which engages the ground, and an upper flange 15 which supports the periphery of the grid 2. Accessories, such as rails, may also be mounted from the framework 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159972-A (GB)
Title: Toners for the development of latent electrostatic images
Inventor: INOUE SATORU
IPC: G03G9/09
Filed: 1985-07-07
Abstract: A toner for developing latent electrostatic images comprises a binder resin together with a compound classified as C.I. Solvent Blue 70 in an amount of 0.1 wt.% to 20 wt.% based on the weight of the binder resin.
Patent GB-2160765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to cabinets or cubicles, suitable for switchgear
Inventor: SCHAFER GERHARD
IPC: H05K7/18
Filed: 1985-06-26
Abstract: In a cabinet for housing switchgear, a mounting plate 6 for the equipment has, on its side edges, recesses 8, 10 which are open towards the rear and which receive inwardly directed pins 11, 12 on vertical supporting beams 5 between which the plate is mounted. It then becomes possible for the mounting plates to be hung between the beams from the front, without using special tools, and also to be removed therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2317764-A (GB)
Title: Radar
Inventor: VOLES ROGER
IPC: G01S13/534
Filed: 1985-07-11
Abstract: A radar for use with an airborne carrier moving along a flight path transmits a succession of radar pulses at a fixed radar frequency and receives corresponding returns. Selectable numbers (M) of returns are summed in circuit (18) to generate electrical signals at respective radar viewing angles. Electrical signals, so generated, are subjected to a Fast Fourier Transform in circuit (20) to generate a corresponding plurality of transformation signals representing a distribution of pairs of radar scatterers, illuminated by the transmitted pulses, as a function of their cross-range separation. A control circuit is used to evaluate the number (M) of returns to be summed to emphasise the effect of target scatterers in the transformation signals as compared with the effect of clutter scatterers.
Patent GB-2163641-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning of teeth
Inventor: MAURER WILHELM
IPC: A46B7/06
Filed: 1985-08-15
Abstract: A tooth cleaning device for optimal tooth cleaning comprises, on a U-shaped carrier (109), tufts of bristles (180), which are placed against the tooth using pressure bubbles (149) under equal cleaning pressure on both sides. With this arrangement the tufts of bristles (180) are fitted to individually self-positioning rocker arms (174, 178'), in order to also engage in the spaces between the teeth, which are difficult to access. With the aid of a further pressure bubble arrangement (147) using phase-shifted pulsating pressurization, with reference to the pressure-generating bubbles (149), a wiping movement of the tufts of bristles (180) with cleaning pressure is generated in the direction from the gum towards the crown of the tooth, in counter-direction without bearing pressure on the tooth.
Patent GB-2176487-A (GB)
Title: Process for extracting proteins from brewer's grain
Inventor: ERNSTER JOHN H
IPC: C07K1/36
Filed: 1985-08-28
Abstract: A process for extracting protein solids from spent brewer's grains includes alkaline extractions of the grains followed by ultrafiltration of the product to yield a highly purified protein solid. An enzymatic treatment step in the process modifies the protein solid.
Patent GB-2166393-A (GB)
Title: Increasing wheel traction
Inventor: GETHING ROBERT
IPC: B60B15/26
Filed: 1985-10-18
Abstract: A grip wheel comprises a frame 15 and a plurality of strakes 13 which can be selectively extended and withdrawn relative to the edge of the frame. The grip wheel is connected to a vehicle such that the centre of rotation of the frame lies over the centre of rotation of an axle of the vehicle. The strakes 13 are connected to a central member 1 which is movable relative to the centre of rotation of the grip wheel frame to provide a centre of rotation for the strakes which is offset from the centre of rotation of the grip wheel frame. The central member 1 is rotatably mounted on a central bearing 2, one of the strakes 10 being secured in a predetermined radial orientation relative to the central member 1 and the other strakes being rotatably connected to the central member 1. The central member 1 may be in the form of two spaced apart discs between which the ends of the strakes extend. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167360-A (GB)
Title: Hand truck
Inventor: HUCKELL EDWARD D W
IPC: B62B5/06
Filed: 1985-11-15
Abstract: A hand truck is disclosed for transporting furniture and general goods over short distances, and particularly up and down stairs. The hand truck includes a pair of main wheels (16) at one end and a pair of handles (13) at the other end. A ball bearing undercarriage (12) defines a line passing close to the lower perimeter of the main wheels (16). The undercarriage (12) is spring loaded, so as to be normally in a position towards the handle end of the hand truck. The undercarriage (12) can slide longitudinally relative to the hand truck towards the main wheel end, while supporting the weight of the hand truck and its cargo. In this manner, the weight of the hand truck can be taken on the undercarriage (12) as the hand truck is drawn upstairs. As the main wheels (16) go over each step, and move to a position on the horizontal portion of the step, the weight of the truck can be moved onto the main wheels (16), allowing the spring- loaded undercarriage (12) to return to the handle end of the truck ready for travel up the next step. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179787-A (GB)
Title: Buried interconnect for silicon on insulator structure
Inventor: TZENG J C
IPC: H01L21/3205
Filed: 1986-03-04
Abstract: To form an interconnect in a process where a recrystallized polysilicon layer 26 is formed over an insulating layer 20 a doped region 12 is formed in the substrate 10 prior to deposition of the polysilicon layer. The polysilicon layer 26 is in contact with at least a portion of the doped region 12 through an opening in the insulative layer 20. Recrystallization takes place through this opening, and, the doped region is electrically connected to a source or drain region of a semiconductor device formed in the recrystallized layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194421-A (GB)
Title: Fluid injection unit
Inventor: GLASSELL BRIAN
IPC: A01C23/02
Filed: 1986-07-19
Abstract: An injection unit comprises a main distribution pipe attached to digging legs (8), carrying injection pipes (7) permitting fluid or slurry from a tank to flow into the ground. The digging legs 8 can also be used as sub soilers for aerating soil without the flow of fluids. The unit can quickly be released from the slurry tanker if not required for long periods of time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178951-A (GB)
Title: Infill panel
Inventor: COLE ANTHONY PETER
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 1986-07-24
Abstract: Means for bridging a gap between the ends of two co-planar worksurfaces e.g. desk tops comprises a pre-formed infill panel supported by and secured to means 26, 28 linking said worksurfaces together The infill panel has a shaped and recessed end 18A to facilitate access of power and/or service cables onto the worksurface(s), and is preferably formed of metal or wood with a covering skin of polyurethane or polyester. It may be provided with one or more recesses 12A for accommodating pens etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196690-A (GB)
Title: Ball joint
Inventor: ROBSON GRAHAM TALBOT
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1986-09-03
Abstract: A ball joint between first (11) and second (13) members comprising a ball (10) attached to or integral with the first member (11) and received in a socket (12) attached to or integral with the second member (13), the socket (12) having an internal configuration to permit of rotational movement of the ball (10) in the socket (12) about a plurality of axes, the socket (12) comprising first (15) and second (16) parts relatively movable from a first unlocked condition in which the ball (10) may be engaged and disengaged with the socket (12), and a second locked condition in which they prevent withdrawal of the ball (10) from the socket (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184092-A (GB)
Title: Luffing jib cranes
Inventor: HELLWIG HARRY
IPC: B66C23/42
Filed: 1986-12-09
Abstract: A luffing jib crane provided with a carrier 5 which is arranged beneath the jib 6 and whose pivot 8 coincides with the pivot point 9 of the jib 6 and with first luffing cylinders 1 disposed between the carrier 5 and the crane structure 3, and further luffing cylinders 11 are arranged in the vicinity of the jib mounting 9, between the jib 6 and the carrier 5 or the upper portion 3 of the crane structure. The advantage is that large load moments are achieved both in the shallow and in the steep position of the jib 6. <IMAGE>