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Patent GB-2182847-A (GB)
Title: A clothes line and a shuttle therefor
Inventor: ISMAIL NESTOR
IPC: D06F53/02
Filed: 1986-11-11
Abstract: A clothes line is made up of a pair of cords 11, 12 twisted together to form an axial series of loops 13. The cords are passed through the central aperture of a shuttle 15 consisting of an outer member 20, an inner member 22 and a loop-opening and closing device 40,41. The inner member 22 of the shuttle can rotate relatively to the outer member 20 and is loosely held between a pair of radially inwardly directed flanges 25. The inner member 22 has a central aperture 30 containing a pair of curved channels 40,41, the cords 11,12 running through the channels. The channels 40,41 can move to a limited axial extent into, through and out of the central aperture 30. At the limit position the adjacent ends of the channels 40,41 are at their closest while their opposite ends are farthest apart in which a sizable gap is opened up between the cords 11,12 for the convenient insertion of a wet garment 14; when the shuttle is then displaced axially, this gap is closed and the cords 11,12 will firmly grip the garment in question. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190297-A (GB)
Title: Sexual sterilisation device
Inventor: MCQUILKIN PETER H
IPC: A61F6/20
Filed: 1987-05-08
Abstract: The device comprises a pair of hinged jaws, (12,14;52,54) made of plastics material which close together to occlude a duct clamped between the jaws. The jaws are preferably lined with a silicone or similar rubber (20,22;64) material and can be provided with serrations or teeth which may be cross hatched to hold the duct in position during closure of the clip and the jaws can be provided with at least one permanent latch arrangement (28,30;58,60) which prevents opening of the clip once the clip has been fully closed. The clip may also include an auxiliary tongue (18;62) and may be moulded in one piece with a thinned portion (56) forming the hinge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190293-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal composition
Inventor: CRAWSHAW WALLACE
IPC: A01N39/02
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicidal diester formally derived from one mole of a diol esterified with one mole of a first phenoxy alkanoic acid and with one mole of a second phenoxy alkanoic acid, and at least one additional herbicidal compound which is not based on a phenoxy alkanoic acid. A preferred composition comprises a diester formed from ethylene glycol and MCPA and 2,4-DB together with Linuron.
Patent GB-2194470-A (GB)
Title: Self centering buffing pad
Inventor: ROEKER DAVID CLIFFORD
IPC: B24D13/14
Filed: 1987-08-07
Abstract: A buff (12) adapted for self centering engagement with a backup pad (10) comprising a circular body (14) with a first fastener portion (21) on its face surface. The buff (12) includes a stiff flexible backing (24) having a generally planar circular central portion (25) and an annular flange (26) only slightly larger than the diameter of the backup pad (10) projecting from one side surface (27) of its central portion (25), a second fastener portion (28) fixed on the side surface (27) of its central portion and adapted for engagement with the fastener portion (21) on the backup pad (10), and a multiplicity of projecting tufts (30) having central portions (32) adhered in the backing (24) by a thermoplastic adhesive that melts and adheres at a temperature under 100 C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208759-A (GB)
Title: A pin register device
Inventor: MARTINEK NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: H01R13/631
Filed: 1987-08-18
Abstract: A pin register device (2) for preventing misalignment of the pins (6) of a multi-pin component (1). The pin register device (2) comprises a plate (3) having a plurality of through holes (5) therein in which the pins (6) of the component (1) are received and retaining means (4) for retaining the plate (3) at or towards the tips of the pins (6). The retaining means may frictionally engage with the component, or may comprise collapsible spacing members. In either case the retaining means ensures that the plate is retained at or towards the tips of the pins where it protects them from being bent out of alignment, until such time as the component is pushed into a mounting, when the plate simply slides along the pins as these enter the mounting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193970-A (GB)
Title: Ice-combative measures
Inventor: SEWELL JOHN HAROLD
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 1987-01-15
Abstract: A liquid including a freezing point depressant base material such as glycerol is foamed to produce a stable foam and applied as such to a surface to convey anti-icing protection or to de-ice. The foam resists run-off from inclined surfaces and resists dilution by incident moisture. A foam promoting surfactant is beneficial as is also a foam stabilizer such as methyl cellulose. The foam may be generated and dispensed from a conventional compressed air equipment or an aerosol canister according to application. The invention is especially directed to aircraft and automobile applications.
Patent GB-2211733-A (GB)
Title: Fire damper
Inventor: HOBDAY TERRY
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 1987-11-02
Abstract: A fire damper is intended for use in a ventilating duct. The damper comprises a plurality of blades 3 inter-connected concertina fashion, adapted to extend across the ventilation duct to seal it. The blades 3 are retained in a retractive position by a transverse link 6. Retaining means 12, 13 releasably engage at least one end of the link 6. The retaining means 12 13 incorporate an element of memory material 23 adapted to change from one configuration to another configuration when subjected to a high temperature. When the element of memory material 23 changes configuration the retaining means 12, 13 release the transverse link 6, and so the damper can move to the extended position in which it seals the ventilating duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212378-A (GB)
Title: A handling and feeding system and apparatus for animals
Inventor: PODEVYN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01K1/06
Filed: 1987-11-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a handling and feeding system and apparatus for animals but, more particularly, to a system for relatively intensively reared livestock. The handling system incorporates a series of substantially parallel walls or barriers 24, so arranged as to form a series of animal corridors or runs 25, an animal inlet gate 31 located across the corridors or runs, an animal outlet gate 32 located across the same corridors or runs as the inlet gate, so that, in use, each corridor or run can be divided, to provide a substantially dosed central animal pen between the substantially closed inlet and outlet gates and an open animal pen at either or both ends or ends of the corridor or run thereof, and so that, in use, an operator may open or close all the operative corridors or runs at the same time by means of either or both of the inlet or outlet gate 31, 32 or gates respectively. In this manner it is possible for an operator to handle and/or feed animals (such as calves) more efficiently. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199084-A (GB)
Title: Electro-hydraulic actuator assembly
Inventor: KAYE ARTHUR
IPC: F15B7/00
Filed: 1987-12-14
Abstract: An electro-hydraulic actuator assembly comprises a master piston-and-cylinder 32, 42 connected to be driven by a rotary electric actuator 56 and hydraulically connected to a slave master piston-and-cylinder 12 coupled to an output member, e.g. a throttle linkage rod 10, for automatic control of the displacement of the member 10. An override for manual control of the member 10 is provided by a valve 60 which, when opened, hydraulically short-circuits the member 10 by equalising pressures on the two sides of the slave piston 16. To re-establish automatic control and synchronise master and slave, a (possibly remote) controller 80 shuts the valve 60 and drives the actuator 56 until master and slave pistons both attain end positions; if necessary, by reopening valve 60 for a short time and continuing to drive the actuator 56. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199835-A (GB)
Title: Block copolymer grafting process
Inventor: WILLIS CARL LESLEY
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 1987-12-22
Abstract: Process for the preparation of an elastomeric polymer containing a functional group comprises   a) contacting an elastomeric polymer comprising an active group containing an alkali metal atom with a steric hindering compound,   b) reacting the product from (a) with CO2 or a silanol, and c) recovering an elastomeric polymer containing a carboxyl or silanol group.   The steric hindering compound may be 1,1-diphenylethylene, styrene or alpha-methylstyrene. The functionalized polymers produced are incorporated in unsaturated polyester resin compositions or footwear compositions.
Patent GB-2197530-A (GB)
Title: Mode locked pulsed dye laser
Inventor: PIPER JAMES AUSTIN
IPC: H01S3/094
Filed: 1987-04-29
Abstract: Apparatus using dye lasers for the production of pulsed light at a desired wavelength wherein the dye cells (4, 5) are fed with a weak beam of a narrow desired wavelength and pumped at another wavelength, thus producing an amplified output at the desired wavelength, the apparatus having a special aptitude in certain medical treatments. A metal vapour laser is employed using copper and gold active media in spatially separated regions, with the strong copper output at 511 nm and 578 nm being passed through a wavelength selective mirror (1) to pump two dye cells (4, 5) which are locked to the weaker 628 nm output obtained from the gold vapour discharge.
Patent GB-2214923-A (GB)
Title: Soap compositions
Inventor: LEIGH R ARTHUR
IPC: C11D9/44
Filed: 1988-01-29
Abstract: Sulphite or perborate bleach is incorporated into soap bars formed from a composition which is at least 30% by weight soap. The bleach is stabilized by the presence of a stabilizing agent which is preferable magnesium silicate. The composition may include a phosphate and free falty acids.
Patent GB-2203882-A (GB)
Title: Sign mounting
Inventor: GLARE DAVID ROY
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 1988-02-03
Abstract: A display panel 6 is mounted on a post 1 by means of a connector 2 having a first surface 12 complementary to the post and a second surface 4 to engage the panel, and a bolt threaded into a nut 16 for securing the connector to the post and tensioning a cover 8. A tool is used in a socket 14 to turn the bolt and a wedge (21 Fig 3 not shown) is inserted in the gap (24) formed between the post and connector. The fixing elements are concealed by use of two panels 6, the cover 8 and the closing of an access aperture 13 in the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215571-A (GB)
Title: Cleaner for aquarium
Inventor: LEE CHI SHIANG
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 1988-03-23
Abstract: A cleaner for aquarium having a cover (1), a cylindrical stem (2) which is threadably secured in a first annular protrusion (11) of the cover (1), a hand-like element which is partly encompassed by the cylindrical stem (2), and a handle (4). The upper distal end of the hand-like element receives the handle (4), and the lower distal end of the hand-like element is forked into a plurality of fingers 31. The rotation of which agitates all the gravel within the cover. Therefore, the movement and collision of the gravel dislodges not only the impurities from the surface of the gravel but also stirs up the impurities deposited on the bottom end of the aquarium. A pump 6 draws water and impurities from the aquarium and returns water via filter 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206343-A (GB)
Title: Smoke producing composition for pyrotechnic markers
Inventor: LIBERMAN THOMAS
IPC: C06D3/00
Filed: 1988-06-17
Abstract: A smoke producing composition is disclosed for use in search and rescue markers, the composition comprising a blended mixture of:  red phosphorus - 55% to 80%;  oxidizing agent (sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate) - 10% to 30%;  metal fuel, e.g aluminium or magnesium - 5% to 10%;  acid absorber, e.g. calcium carbonate - 1% to 5%;  synthetic rubber binder - 1% to 8%; and optionally titanium alcoholate - 1% to 4%.
Patent GB-2210148-A (GB)
Title: Multiconnector for low energy fuse
Inventor: PIKE GRAHAM
IPC: C06C5/06
Filed: 1988-09-20
Abstract: A multiconnector for low energy fuse comprises a body part (14) having an inlet port (44) to receive an end of a length of initiating fuse and a plurality of outlet ports (44) to receive ends of lengths of secondary fuses, all the outlet ports being in communication with the inlet part, and locking means (30) displaceable into the ports into locking engagement with fuse therein. The locking means may project from a second part 12 so as to be transversely displaceable into the ports and may have planar angled surfaces defining angled edges to grip the fuse when the locking member partially blocks a port. A plug 26 on part 12 fits into cavity 42 on part 14 to define a chamber with which parallel inlet and outlet ports 44 communicate to propagate a shock wave. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226388-A (GB)
Title: Water circulation in domestic hot water systems
Inventor: LUDIN LUDWIG
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 1988-12-21
Abstract: A domestic hot water system is provided with a hot water tank (10) and a distribution pipe (6) which feeds hot water to taps etc (not shown). In order to keep water hot in the vicinity of the taps when no hot water is drawn from the system, a circulation pump (1) feeds water from the pipe (6) through a return conduit (12) back into the tank through a fitting that includes a duct (23) within the pipe (5) connected to the tank, so that no additional openings to the tank are required. The water may alternatively be returned to the tank via a dip tube supplying cold water to the tank. A second circulation pump may be used to move cold water through cold water distribution and circulation pipes to prevent freezing and, when the water temperature is detected to be very low, part of the warm water may be allowed to flow into the cold water circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-888521-A (GB)
Abstract: 888,521. Weighing apparatus. MIDLAND WEIGHERS Ltd. Dec. 21, 1959 [Jan. 2, 1959], No. 194/59 Class 143. In a weighing machine whose indicator is a rack-and-pinion driven pointer, the rack is resiliently urged towards the pinion by a spring or the like acting on the .edge of the rack remote from its teeth through the intermediary of an antifriction element such as a ball. As shown, the rack 11 is urged towards the pinion 9 by a spring 20 contained in the hollow shaft of a fork-shaped member 16 where prongs 16a embrace the rack so as to guide it for longitudinal movement in a vertical plane, and a ball 19 interposed between the spring and' the rock is retained in the bore of the member 16 by shoulders 18 formed by the roots of the prongs 16a. Adjusting screws 17 and 21 serve respectively to set the rack-embracing prongs parallel to the rack and to adjust the spring loading. In the typical embodiment, Fig. 1 (not shown), the axis of the pointer spindle 6 carried by the pinion is inclined to the horizontal,' the rack teeth being correspondingly inclined.
Patent GB-2236946-A (GB)
Title: Disabled transfer board
Inventor: LOCKE CLIVE RODNEY
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: A disabled transfer board, made up in a plastic laminate construction (1, 2). Four strapping/webbing type handles (3) are positioned between the laminates. The handles are made of a certain length and thickness so that they are able to stand up if the board is laid flat on something e.g. the floor. The handles are of a certain length so that they and the board can be carried on the back of a wheelchair. In use the board forms a bridge so that a disabled person may slide over it between eg a wheelchair and a car seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230345-A (GB)
Title: Thermal transfer printing
Inventor: BRADBURY ROY
IPC: B41M5/385
Filed: 1990-04-09
Abstract: A thermal transfer printing sheet comprising a substrate having a coating comprising a dye of the Formula A:   <IMAGE>  wherein R<1> and R<2> are each independently H, phenyl, C1-6-alkyl, allyl, C1-6-alkoxyethyl, allyloxyethyl, phenoxyethyl, phenyl- C1-3-alkyl, C1-6-alkoxycarbonyl-C1-3-alkyl, C1-6-alkylcarbonyloxy-C1-3-alkyl or phenoxyethoxycarbonyl-C2-3-alkyl, or forms part of a divalent organic chain which together with the attached nitrogen atom constitutes a heterocyclic ring which may be fused with the benzene ring. R<3> hydrogen, C1-6-alkyl, allyl, benzyl, chlorobenzyl, nitrobenzyl, phenyethyl, phenyl, C1-6-alkoxycarbonyl-C1-3-alkyl,  phenoxyethoxycarbonyl-C2-3-alkyl or cyano-C1-2-alkyl; and X is hydrogen, halogen, C1-4-alkyl, cyanoethyl, C1-4-alkylcarbonylamino or C1-4-alkylsulphonylamino, C1-6-alkoxy.
Patent GB-2233054-A (GB)
Title: Wheel cylinder
Inventor: TRISTANO NICOLA
IPC: F16D65/22
Filed: 1990-05-08
Abstract: A wheel cylinder for a drum brake, comprises a body (2) provided with a longitudinal bore, two pistons (4, 6) sliding in opposite directions outwards in the bore under the action of a pressurized fluid introduced between the pistons against the return springs of the shoes of the brake, and a means limiting the return travel of the pistons by the return springs when the pressure is released. The limiting means consists of two resilient rings (16,18) which carry friction means (20, 22), and which are disposed in annular grooves (24, 26) in the pistons so as to provide a specific axial clearance (d) between a radial wall of each groove and the adjacent assembly consisting of the resilient ring and the friction means, this assembly being provided in order to resist the return springs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233293-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle power steering system
Inventor: KLEIN HANS-CHRISTOF
IPC: B62D6/02
Filed: 1990-06-01
Abstract: Electric power is supplied to the electromotor of a hydraulic pump unit (25) in response to steering demand and vehicle speed. Above a high speed threshold, eg 65 Km/h, the electric power supply is discontinued; in a medium speed range, eg 20 to 65 Km/h, the electromotor is energised at reduced power (stand-by) and below a low speed threshold. eg 20 Km/h, full electric power is supplied provided that there is demand from the steering input eg as sensed by movement of the steering control valve or driving pinion. The electric power supply may also depend on steering speed or acceleration, steering torque, pressure or motor current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243030-A (GB)
Title: Cable connector reinforcement
Inventor: SHEN JOHN
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1990-07-03
Abstract: A cable connector comprises a cylindrical housing (10) for receiving therein a plastic ferrule (13), and a washer (14) fastened in a recess formed by a recessed end of the ferrule (13) and the end of the cylindrical housing. The flat outer end of the washer (13) aligns with the orifice of the cylindrical housing, and thereby prevents damage to the ferrule in use of the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236600-A (GB)
Title: Embroidery pattern data processor having a sewing order designation mechanism
Inventor: KOMURO KYOZI
IPC: D05B19/08
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: An outline of each closed area to be embroidered stored in image memory 44 is displayed on a CRT 35 of an embroidery pattern data processor. A light pen 37 is used to designate vertexes of polygonal sections on the display surface of the CRT 35 to make up the closed area. The CPU 17 detects the location of the designated starting point and ending point (designated by input key 27 and 28) and stores the location data in the RAM 43. The CPU 17 then reads the section data and determines the type of section i.e. an end or fork section. This is then used to compute running stitch data and needle location data for embroidering the sections, in that, an ending section is embroidered after embroidering all the other sections of the closed area. In this way cross threads, which were previously manually removed, are avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240870-A (GB)
Title: Compact disk player
Inventor: YAMADA YOSHINORI
IPC: G11B33/14
Filed: 1990-09-17
Abstract: A compact disk player has a turn table 207 made of the same material eg: plastics as a compact disk 10 to produce similar expansion rates when subjected to temperature and humidity changes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245416-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic field generating apparatus for forming a plasma
Inventor: AHN TAE-HYUK
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1990-10-10
Abstract: A plasma generating apparatus comprises a chamber (4) Fig. 8, surrounded by a magnetic coil (1) and in communication with a waveguide (2) such that a gas within the chamber can be generated into a plasma by electron cyclotron resonance (ECR). The plasma is focused on to a wafer (7) for etching or deposition. To improve the uniformity of the ion density distribution, and hence of the etching or deposition process, a modulated current i(t) is applied to the magnetic coil (1). This modulated current i(t) is formed by applying a modulating voltage signal to a current power source. The modulating voltage signal is synthesized from a function generator output signal and a reference voltage, Fig. 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240059-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing bar
Inventor: IMURA YOSHIHITO
IPC: B23P15/00
Filed: 1990-10-16
Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a torsion bar of a power steering device, by the cold drawing of round-bar steel having a diameter larger than a diameter of finished connecting portions A, B of the torsion bar, a twist portion M having a predetermined length and diameter is shaped. The surface of the twist portion is smoothly processed. Through work hardening, the hardness of the twist portion increases, thereby simplifying the final thermal refining process. As a result, a torsion bar with a special configuration, a desired surface roughness, and a desired hardness can be processed through a reduced number of process steps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239457-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing chlorinated polyolefin
Inventor: KIMURA TADAO
IPC: C08F8/22
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: A method of producing solvent-soluble chlorinated polyolefin as resin for paint, ink, adhesive and film-forming uses comprises suspending polyolefin powder finely pulverized to a specific surface area of 300 to 20,000 cm<2>/g in an aqueous medium and conducting chlorination.
Patent GB-2245817-A (GB)
Title: Rubbish bag supporting frame
Inventor: MORRIS ALLAN
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1991-07-08
Abstract: A frame to support a rubbish sack, the frame being essentially conical in shape and substantially narrower at the top (12) than at the bottom (18), the frame being collapsible, when not in use, to form a so-called "flat pack", and the rubbish sack being supported inside the structure of the frame, in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247359-A (GB)
Title: Printing letters/symbols on P.C.B.S.
Inventor: KAWAKAMI SHIN
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing printed circuit boards by coating a flux preventive film (8) (Fig. 2) for preventing a flux from rising on a component surface 5 of an insulation board, comprises printing white blank marks, white blank symbols and white blank letters, 4, 6, on the component side surface of said insulation board before coating said flux preventive film, and then coating said flux preventive film of a transparent or translucent material on the printed surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260380-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated tube with integral connectors
Inventor: KIRK JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: F16L37/084
Filed: 1991-07-30
Abstract: A tubing module in the form of bellows (2) is provided with means such as (10) enabling the tubing to be joined with other modules thereby to provide a gaiter the length of which is variable in relation to the number of modules used. The gaiter is used as a seal to protect items of machinery from dust etc. Alternatively the tubing can be used as a constructional toy. <IMAGE>