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Patent GB-2133388-A (GB)
Title: Interlockable container sections
Inventor: YUNG MICHAEL
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1983-12-29
Abstract: A container, such as a housing for audio or video tape cassettes comprises a number of container sections each having side walls (1) and end walls (3, 4) with dovetail slots (11, 12) therein. Pairs of sections can be joined one above the other, back-to-back or end-to-end by the insertion of connecting members (15) into the slots (11, 12) of the abutting sections. The connecting members also have dovetail slots (18) which can alternatively be engaged with adjacent edges (19, 20) of further dovetail slots of container sections located end-to-end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134374-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose drinking/eating vessels
Inventor: NASSIRI-MOTLAGH ALI
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 1984-02-09
Abstract: A multi-purpose drinking or eating vessel comprises two bowl portions (10,12) of the same or different shapes and/or sizes joined together base part to base part, directly or indirectly via a decorative junction piece (16), whereby the vessel may be used for different drinking or eating purposes according to whichever bowl portion is selected to stand uppermost for the time being, the lower inverted bowl portion acting as a stand for the upper bowl portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147938-A (GB)
Title: Sliders
Inventor: MOREL HENRI
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1984-03-09
Abstract: A slider is moulded in two plastics portions 1 and 2 which snap fit together to permit pivotting about axis A-A, a pair of resiliently deformed blades 7 continuously urging rows of teeth 8 into clamping engagement with binder lengths L1 and L2 at selected positions therealong. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135617-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of metal products
Inventor: BARYKIN NIKOLAI PETREVICH
IPC: B21J5/00
Filed: 1983-05-27
Abstract: The method for manufacturing metal products by means of the plastic deformation provides for forming a metal layer on the surface of a stock in order to facilitate its deformation, and the plastic deformation is effected through the pressure shaping. The material to be used in order to form said layer is characterized by superplastic properties at a temperature lower than the melting point of the stock material. The treatment is effected at a temperature and at a rate of deformation which are appropriate to the superplastic state acquired by the coating layer material.
Patent GB-2157587-A (GB)
Title: Liquid deaerating system
Inventor: KRSKA JOHN
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 1984-04-24
Abstract: A liquid deaerating system has a deaerating tank (1) housing an upper spray type deaerator (2) and at least one lower direct-contact packed deaerator (3,3A) with a seal arrangement (5) between each pair of adjacent vertically spaced deaerators and incorporating, or having downstream thereof in terms of liquid flow, liquid distribution means (14). A collection area (4) is disposed below the packed deaerator, or the lowest one if more than one is provided, for deaerated liquid, and a vacuum maintaining system (31) is provided for venting the extracted air, other gases and water vapour. The seal arrangement may be an imperforate barrier (5) with at least one down-comer (6) allowing downward flow of liquid between the vertically-spaced deaerators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161051-A (GB)
Title: Fishing tackle
Inventor: COOK NIGEL PETER
IPC: A01K85/01
Filed: 1984-07-04
Abstract: Fishing tackle and a method of fishing is provided in which a light may be generated at or under the surface of the body of water being fished by means of an optic fibre associated with the fishing tackle used. The fishing tackle may be rod and line or net.
Patent GB-2148680-A (GB)
Title: X-ray collimator
Inventor: KAWAI YASUO
IPC: G21K1/02
Filed: 1984-07-31
Abstract: An X-ray collimator 7 minimizing the attenuation of an X-ray to improve an X-ray transmission factor includes an X-ray transmitting portion having a plurality of through-holes 9, 9' and a frame member 8 for supporting the X-ray transmitting portion so that the attenuation of the X-ray is suppressed and the X-ray transmission factor is improved. The collimator is applied to apparatus in which an integrated circuit pattern is transferred to a wafer by exposure to soft X-rays through a photomask (Figure 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149377-A (GB)
Title: Forming tamper-resistant tamper-indicative capsules
Inventor: MACLAUGHLIN DONALD N
IPC: B29C65/48
Filed: 1984-08-21
Abstract: The two telescoping halves of a capsule made of a thermoplastic material, such as rigid gelatin, are securely joined to one another. In one embodiment this involves partially detelescoping the capsule halves, rendering a portion of the capsule in the previously telescoped region tacky, eg by heat or solvent, and retelescoping the halves with relative spining or axial oscillation of the halves. The halves may also be spin welded.
Patent GB-2171209-A (GB)
Title: Gas meter calibration
Inventor: SWAIN RENE LAWRENCE
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 1985-02-20
Abstract: Apparatus for testing a gas meter (11) with a rotational indicator includes photoelectric means (30) for sensing the rotations. Air is passed by a highly accurate bell prover along gasways (27) and through the meter. A test, automatically conducted by a controller, comprises comparing the volume measured by the bell prover with the nominal value of a complete rotation of the meter's indicator as signalled by the photo-electric means (30). The controller has a print-out section which shows whether the meter is within a pre-determined accuracy range, and if not, what correction is required. The air coupling to the meter comprises a conical member with a rubber seal and is movable by a ram (51). Another ram moves the means (30); a proximity detector (52) signals that a meter a present. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172509-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable framework structures
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM MARTIN
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: An inflatable structure, e.g. a windbreak, sunshade, play shelter or (as shown) a goal, comprises first inflatable tubular members 2, 4 defining the goal mouth, and other inflatable tubular members 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 for supporting the first members. Netting or sheet material may span the gaps between some members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173395-A (GB)
Title: Artist's easel
Inventor: DAWE RAYMOND SAMUEL
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 1985-04-10
Abstract: A lightweight, folding, multi-purpose, ratcheted, artist's easel, which, when folded, forms a trolley capable of carrying all equipment and materials necessary to an artist, including a drawing board or canvas of varying size, without damage to a wet painting. It unfolds simply and quickly to form an easel on which the artist can sit. The easel is ratcheted to adjust to any angle allowing it to be used for water colour or oil painting. A further simple adjustment and the easel stands upright at which the artist stands. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161267-A (GB)
Title: A method of scanning raster graduations
Inventor: SCHUCARDT GERD
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 1985-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of scanning raster graduations. The field of application is translatory, incremental measuring and adjusting systems in which the metrological connection is formed with the use of a highly stable base between the two receiver arrangements of a scanning device. In accordance with the invention, the effect of shifts in the zero points of the receiver arrangements is eliminated without reference surfaces additionally associated with the measuring system, in that symmetry properties of the analog output signals (voltage used during the method) are utilized by performing duplex scanning at two successive zero passages of the first receiver arrangement with respect to the analog voltage of the second receiver arrangement, and subsequently forming the difference between the signed scanning values. This difference is independent of the zero point drift of the first and second receiver arrangements and contains the information on the difference between the distance between the scanned portions of the raster graduation and the distance between the receiver arrangements.
Patent GB-2161401-A (GB)
Title: Cleanable nozzle assembly for pressurised dispensers
Inventor: FOSSLER HERBERT
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: An actuating and dispensing nozzle assembly for a pressurised dispenser (so-called 'aerosol') especially for food products like cream or mousses, or for two-component products, the nozzle (2) is made easy to clean without removing it from the container by allowing it to hinge right back (4,8,9) to expose both ends (6,3) for rinsing under a tap or with a solvent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179604-A (GB)
Title: Compact vehicle drive unit
Inventor: LINGS GEOFFREY PETER
IPC: B60K5/04
Filed: 1985-08-10
Abstract: An integrated power unit has its cylinders 7 inclined above the transmission system 2 which provides output drive along the final drive axis 3. This axis coincides with the plane 12 of the cylinder head joint, permitting simplified construction. The unit may be installed transversely in a vehicle in a laterally symmetrical manner, driving equal length output shafts, with suspension systems as also disclosed herein attached directly to its casings, and with the resultant assemblage flexibly mounted to the vehicle in a manner also disclosed. In a rear drive vehicle the induction manifold 23 lies beneath the boot floor. The clutch (not shown) is mounted on the gearbox mainshaft axis 4, driven from the crankshaft 14 by a primary drive having two gears only (not shown), and an arrangement of multi-speed transmission gearing along axes 3,4 and 5 is also disclosed which provides a number of direct drive paths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164776-A (GB)
Title: Matrix display devices
Inventor: KURIBAYASHI MASAKI
IPC: H04N3/12
Filed: 1985-08-19
Abstract: A display panel comprising a liquid crystal device comprising a plurality of picture elements arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, each picture element comprising a ferroelectric crystal under bistability condition showing either a first or a second orientation state; means for orienting the ferroelectric liquid crystal to either one of the first and second orientation states at respective picture elements; and means for controlling the duration of the first or second orientation state at respective picture elements. Data bits of different significance are separately stored in memories, M1-M3 and supplied via a multiplexer MPX to the matrix elements in separate fields during a single frame. A gradational display is effected by control of the duration of the on or off states of the display elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166734-A (GB)
Title: Process for the separation of isomeric dichlorotoluenes by adsorption on zeolites
Inventor: CARRA SERGIO
IPC: C07C17/38
Filed: 1985-10-25
Abstract: A process for the separation of isomeric dichlorotoluenes by adsorption on zeolites of the ZSM5 type, which have the following composition:-  (0.9 +/- 0.2) M2/nO : Ap2O3: (10-100) SiO2 : ZH20 wherein M represents H, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or tetra-alkylammonium cation, n is valency of M and Z is between 0 and 40.
Patent GB-2173110-A (GB)
Title: Earplug
Inventor: FALCO ROBERT N
IPC: A61F11/06
Filed: 1986-02-14
Abstract: The earplug comprises an elongate stalk 1 having a nose end 3 and an array of at least three hollow rearwardly extending flange elements 10, 20, 30, of serially increasing diameter from the nose end of the plug. The plug is formed of a resilient soft polymeric material such as a thermoplastic silicone rubber composition. The material forming the stalk may have a Shore A hardness of between 50 and 70 and that forming the flange elements of between 30 and 60. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172324-A (GB)
Title: Drilling apparatus
Inventor: DOUGLAS GORDON
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1986-03-17
Abstract: Drilling apparatus comprising a drilling tube (10) having a drilling bit (12). The tube (10) is deflected by a lateral force which imparts to the tube (10) a curvature, thereby to control the drilling direction. The lateral force is applied by selectively pressurising four flexible actuator bags (42) arranged around the drilling tube (10), the bags being pressurised to a controllable extent in order to provide a controllable magnitude and direction to the lateral face. Hydraulic pressure for the bags (42) is generated by a pump which comprises a further flexible bag (60) (Figure 4), similar to the bags (42), and an eccentric sleeve (58) which rotates with the drilling tube (10) and which causes the pump bag (60) to be cyclically compressed and then relieved of pressure. The four actuator bags (42) and the pump bag are located in a down hole control module (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174441-A (GB)
Title: Earth structures
Inventor: SEGRESTIN PIERRE
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 1986-04-22
Abstract: An earth structure (1) includes alternate layers of soil (3) and filler elements (2) of soil-stable polymeric material such as expanded polystyrene, the thickness of the respective layers being of the same order e.g. 1:2. The structure is lighter than conventional earth structures and is therefore suitable for use on unstable foundation soils. The stability of the structure can be improved by providing reinforcements such as steel strips (10) in the soil layers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178102-A (GB)
Title: A lockable latch mechanism
Inventor: LIECHTI PETER
IPC: B65H29/04
Filed: 1986-06-30
Abstract: A latch mechanism comprises a press button (16), which is linked to a first arm (46) of a pivotably arranged cranked lever (48). The second arm (50) of the lever (48) is coupled to a lockable slide rod (26), on which locking devices (12) engage. On the end away from the press button (16), the slide rod (26) carries a latch member (18). With a correctly set secret key the latch member (18) can be operated by pressure on the press button (16). The latch mechanism is provided in a single fitting which also includes a mounting (8) for a suitcase carrying handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184240-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for automatically monitoring a drum, bobbin or spool carrying cradle or frame in a stranding machine
Inventor: GELING HELMUT
IPC: D07B7/02
Filed: 1986-10-09
Abstract: Apparatus for automatically monitoring a cradle or frame 1' in a wire or cable stranding machine comprises for each cradle or frame 1' a permanent magnet 3' fixed to the cradle or frame and a Hall sensor 4' fixed to the inside of the stranding tube 2 which supply signals to a gating means 7 which also receives signals produced by a fixed magnet 3 and sensor 4 disposed on either side of a shutter 5 which rotates with the tube 2 and has a slot 6 therein. When the train of pulses from sensor 4' which necessarily results from an inadmissibly large swinging movement or rotary entrainment of the frame or cradle 1' is not in a condition of coincidence in respect of time with the pulses from the sensor 4, a braking signal is outputted by the conjunctive signal gating means 7 to a braking unit 8 which is connected downstream thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198113-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of bags
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: B29C65/02
Filed: 1986-11-28
Abstract: A tube 10 is held in position between two superposed walls of a bag 12 by a light seam welding operation, no special precautions in this step being taken to make the joint leakproof. Thereafter, the bag and tube combination is placed between the blocks of a mould, each having confronting recesses, and molten plastics material is injected to fill these recesses, the injection being done, as normal, under heat and pressure. This injected material forms a collar 22 which completely surrounds the tube, the bag film material on either side of the tube having been melted to itself and to the tube wall and the collar being securely attached in an encircling configuration so precluding leakage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184001-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: RIEHL KLAUS-DIETER
IPC: A47L5/14
Filed: 1986-12-17
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a housing 2 provided with outlet openings 12 for exhaust air, a filter 13 and an assembly 1 releasably mounted on the housing through which exhaust air from the outlet opening 12 may pass. The assembly has a blow opening adjacent a first grid shutter 3, and a second grid shutter 8 slidable relative to the first grid shutter. The grid patterns of the two shutters are arranged such that when the second shutter is slid into overlying relationship with the first shutter, the exhaust air only flows through the blow opening and may be used for drying or aerating feather bedding. For vacuum cleaning purposes, shutter 8 is located over the blow opening, whereby exhaust air can be discharged through both shutters. The blow opening may be constructed as a socket for a suction hose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239598-A (GB)
Title: Decontaminant composition
Inventor: BANNARD ROBERT ALEXANDER BROCK
IPC: A61K31/765
Filed: 1987-03-19
Abstract: A cream or lotion comprising an alkali metal salt of certain oximes, phenols or polyethylene glycol monoethers, dispersed in a substantially anhydrous state in a base medium comprising a polyethylene glycol which has been at least partially etherified to reduce the free hydroxyl group content thereof. These creams or lotions are effective against chemical warfare agents of both the V and G types, and against mustard gas, and are simpler to make than analogous creams containing a macrocyclic ether and/or inert thickener and potassium phenate. These creams or lotions may be used both for protection and decontamination, and some may be used as personal barrier creams.
Patent GB-2194321-A (GB)
Title: Lens system
Inventor: LLOYD GEORGE HOWARD
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 1987-07-22
Abstract: A lens system is formed by an array of lens elements (16), each of which elements (16) has one lens surface on one side of the array (17) which is convex, and a smaller lens surface (19) on the other side of the array (17) which is preferably concave. These lens surfaces define light paths through the array. Louvres (20) are then placed on one side of the array (17) to prevent external light reaching the array (17), which would cause "phantom" illumination or "washout". This may also be assisted by projections (18) adjacent the smaller lens surfaces (19). The lens surfaces are asymmetric, and so can direct light downwardly. This finds use in a traffic signal, in which light from a source (11) is formed into a beam by a parabolic reflector (12), which beam is then incident on the array. Also disclosed are other louvre arrangements for blocking part of the beam through each lens element (16), or for reflecting or otherwise modifying part of it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194901-A (GB)
Title: Process and installation for integrated separation and storing of oil and gas in mined rock caverns below the ground water level
Inventor: HUBERTZ TROND JOHAN
IPC: B65G5/00
Filed: 1987-01-12
Abstract: A process and an installation for combined separation of gas from gas rich oil and storage of the separated phases in mined rock caverns (1) below the ground water level, the separation being effected in the very mined rock cavern (1) being used as storage rock cavern and/or in one or more smaller rock caverns or passages connected thereto and arranged over the highest oil level. An installation for carrying out the process comprises the said rock cavern (1) wherein it in or in connection therewith and over the highest oil level is arranged a separation means (3) for separation of gas from the gas rich oil being supplied (4). The separation means (3) is preferably arranged in the very storage hall, advantageously in its upper entrance tunnel, or in a particularly arranged gallery or a groove means (2) arranged over the highest oil level. A suction compressor unit (9) with auxiliary equipment and tube connection to the rock cavern is arranged outside the rock cavern to maintain the gaseous pressure in the rock cavern at most at the transport stabilization pressure for the oil. The separation unit has advantageously character of contact devices to provide for a large contact area oil/gas in thin layers and sufficient residence time for liberation of gas, the contact device advantageously consisting of stepped thresholds and/or baffle plates. The tube connections for water (7), oil (6) and gas (8) are advantageously passed upwardly from the storage cavern through a shaft (11) which is advantageously sealed by means of a waterfilled concrete plug (12).
Patent GB-2195180-A (GB)
Title: Compass
Inventor: FLOYD RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G01C17/26
Filed: 1987-09-08
Abstract: A compass 10 comprises a freely suspended magnet 12; a compass card 42 connected to a first member 22 and a second member 26 arranged to be connected to a vessel. The first member 22 can move relative to the second member 26 and the compass card 42 and said first member 22 are able to move relative to the magnet 12. The compass card 42 can be aligned with said magnet 12. Alignment means 58 detects movement of said first member 22 relative to said magnet 12. Upon alteration in the course of said vessel the first member 22 and the compass card 42 move relative to said magnet 12 and the alignment means 58 relays information relating to such movement to an analyser which in turn signals a motor to operate a drive to move the compass card 42 and the first member 22 to realign the compass card 42 with said magnet 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225269-A (GB)
Title: Pattern cutting aid
Inventor: MONRO PHILIP
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 1988-10-31
Abstract: A pattern cutting aid includes an edge 1 for guiding a knife blade, a base 3 on which a user's hand may rest and an upstanding guard 4 arranged to protect the user's fingers. The edge may carry measurement markings. The aid may comprise more than one guide edge including a sinuous one (6 - 8 Fig. 2) and the guard may be a shoe (10) pivotable at (11) to guard the user's fingers whichever edge is in use. The aid may be formed of transparent plastics material for use over e.g. a dress pattern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235156-A (GB)
Title: Composite material
Inventor: DOCKRAY DAVID
IPC: H01B3/00
Filed: 1989-07-06
Abstract: A laminate composite material comprises outer layers 1, of glasscloth sandwiching an inner layer 3 of aramid fibres (eg, Kevlar (R.T.M.)). Either or both of the outer layers may also include carbon fibres. The resultant material is strong and lightweight, while having good fire resistance properties.
Patent GB-2238716-A (GB)
Title: Cushion for medical use
Inventor: WELCH ROBERT JOHN DUDLEY
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 1989-11-30
Abstract: In a substantially U-shaped cushion (1) for medical purposes, said U-shape defines a central channel (4) wherein the average width of the channel is significantly less than the diameter of a generally circular cut-out area (3) in which the channel terminates, thereby to define opposed projection portions (8) at the conjunction of the channel and the cut-out area. The cushion may be pneumatic or fluid filled but is preferably formed of a laminate of an upper softer and a lower harder layer of closed cell foam. The cushion may be overlaid by a towelling cover. This arrangement allows long stay patients to sit comfortably without obturation of the blood or lymphatic systems.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226495-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for treating hoarseness
Inventor: NAGERIS ISRAEL
IPC: A61K38/54
Filed: 1989-12-19
Abstract: The composition is administered orally in unit dosage form. It is based on the combination of Varidase (a combination of streptokinase and streptodornase), an antiinflammatory corticosteroid, an antihistamine and an expectorant. The composition may optionally contain vitamins, like Vitamin B1 or Vitamin B2.