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Patent GB-2058892-A (GB)
Title: A Seal for a Sliding Roof of a Motor Vehicle
IPC: B60J10/82
Filed: 1980-08-06
Abstract: A seal for a sliding roof (1) with a turned-up edge (1') has a plastics gripping portion (2) with an inverted U-slot to receive the edge (1') and a hollow sealing member (11). The outer surface of the sealing member is substantially covered by a textile layer (12) whose outer surface is flush with the upper surface of the gripping portion (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084118-A (GB)
Title: Capsuling of bottles
IPC: B67B3/062
Filed: 1980-09-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing bottle capsules (3) from a plurality of stacks of internested capsules comprises substantially simultaneously withdrawing the bottom capsule from each stack by a vertically movable vacuum dispensing device (16) and resting them by their skirt bottoms on a support surface(s), substantially simultaneously blowing the capsules sideways by air jets (6) into a delivery guide (7) and blowing the capsules by overhead air jets (25) along the guide (7) to a chute from which the capsules are applied to the bottles moving on a conveyor. The cycle of operations is controlled by timing means, a repeat cycle being initiated when the number of capsules in the chute falls below a predetermined minimum. A guard (26) causes cylinder (18) to be pressurized downwards when the guard is pivoted anti-clockwise about shaft (27) to allow access to capsules (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083860-A (GB)
Title: Atomising mixture from an I.C. engine carburettor
IPC: F02M23/12
Filed: 1980-09-17
Abstract: A plate 10 with a projecting lip 11 around a central mixture flow aperture has holes 12 for the passage of fuel into a chamber 15 for reintroduction through a pipe 13 into the centre of the mixture flow. Air, which may be heated, or hot exhaust gas may be supplied to the chamber 15 through a pipe 14 under the control of a vacuum-operated valve 21, 23. The fuel reintroduction pipe (19), Fig.3 (not shown), may be formed as a mixing spiral. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061289-A (GB)
Title: Foamed Polymer Compositions Containing low Molecular Weight Urethane Modifiers
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1980-09-19
Abstract: Foamed polyurethanes useful, for instance, as cushioning, insulation, and in reaction injection molding to produce thin section moldings can be produced by the incorporation therein of 2 percent to 75 percent by weight based upon the weight of said polymer of at least one non-reactive, liquid urethane-group containing processing aid or flame-retardant additive. Said liquid has a low viscosity at ambient temperatures and is a low-molecular weight urethane adduct formed by the reaction of (1) at least one isocyanate-terminated quasi-prepolymer or other polyisocyanate and at least one monohydric alcohol, or (2) at least one monofunctional isocyanate with at least one monohydric or polyhydric alcohol. Utilizing halogenated alcohols, flame-retardant polyurethane foams can be prepared. Microcellular, rigid, high-resilience, and flexible foamed polyurethanes can be prepared utilizing substantial proportions of the modifier compound without substantial reduction in physical properties of the foam.
Patent GB-2066762-A (GB)
Title: Heave compensators for diving systems
IPC: B66C13/02
Filed: 1980-12-22
Abstract: Heave compensating system for use during launch and recovery of diving bells from a vessel has fixed and movable sheave blocks on the vessel. A wire is connected to the vessel at one end and via the sheave blocks to a diving bell 6 at its other end. A similar wire is connected to the vessel at one end and via the sheave blocks to a sea bed reference weight 9 at its other end. A pressurised cylinder 22 between the sheave blocks maintains tension in the wires whereby relative movement between the sheave blocks maintains the diving bell in a fixed position during heaving of the vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2080824-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing an upgraded product from brown coal
IPC: C10F5/00
Filed: 1981-03-20
Abstract: A process for producing from lumpy brown coal of high water content an upgraded product of high energy content characterised in that the raw brown coal having a particle size of more than 3 mm is in a first stage partially dewatered by a discontinuous treatment with saturated steam in one or more autoclaves, and in that subsequently the coal is dried in a second stage with steam having a temperature higher than 300 DEG C. Preferably coal introduced into the second stage is comminuted to a particle size of not more than 10 mm.
Patent GB-2083131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in friction supporting stays for windows
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1981-09-04
Abstract: A friction supporting stay for windows comprises a track 10, a slider 15 movable along the track, a strut 16 pivotally connected to the track, a brace 18 pivotally connected between the slider and the strut, a link 21 pivotally connected to the slider 15, and a bar 24 pivotally connected to the link and to the strut, the arrangement being such that as the slider 15 moves along the track the bar can swing from a closed position overlying the track to an open position where it is angled with respect to the track. A trailing link 28 is pivotally connected between the strut 16 and a further slider 15A movable along the track 10. There is mounted on the trailing link 28 a stop member 31 which is adjustable between an operative position in which it prevents the window from being swung beyond a partly- open position and a released position in which it permits the window to be swung beyond said partly-open position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117841-A (GB)
Title: Tide-thrust twist turbine
Inventor: TREMBATH JANE EVELYN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1981-11-09
Abstract: To produce power from the tides, blades 2 are set spirally about a shaft or spindle which drives a turbine rotor 5 at its upper end. To the stator 6 is affixed an arm 7 carrying a weight 9, the position and value of which are adjusted as a metronome, which is set and kept in motion by clockwork 8. When the tide is flowing or ebbing the pressure of water on the spiral blades 2 causes the shaft 1 to rotate, and activate the turbine. When the tide is slack the clockwork metronome swings the shaft to and fro, the resulting pressure of the blades 2 on the water causing the shaft 1 to rotate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109579-A (GB)
Title: Display cell manufacture
Inventor: CROSSLAND WILLIAM ALDEN
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 1981-11-10
Abstract: A construction of liquid crystal or electrochromic display cells in which the envelope for the liquid medium is formed by a frame shaped edge seal (2) between an active silicon slice (3) and a front sheet of glass (1) and in which uniformity of the liquid layer thickness is maintained by short lengths (4) of glass fibre of uniform diameter. When the fibres are in position the silicon slice and front sheet of glass are placed between the plates 7, 8 of a press together with a rubber sheet 9 so that pressure can be applied to complete the seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113556-A (GB)
Title: Golf clubs and heads thereof
Inventor: LACOSTE FRANCOIS RENE
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1982-01-08
Abstract: A golf club head has a unitary body including the entire front striking face made in one piece from polyurethane vulcanizate having specified characteristics. These are a Shore D hardness in the range of 50 to 80, an elongation % at break of at least 150 and not over 350, a notched 120D impact (ft. lb/in) exceeding 4, a resiliency percentage exceeding 40, a recession characteristic exceeding 0.55 mm, a recovery % between 50-95 and an amartization % between 4.5 and 12. This enables a golf wood to be made with characteristics equal to, or in some cases better than, traditionally made woods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092104-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical digger
IPC: E02F9/08
Filed: 1982-02-02
Abstract: A small, light-weight mechanical digger comprises an I-shaped chassis (1, 2, 3), wheels (4) carried by the rear transverse chassis member (3), forwardly and downwardly inclined laterally adjustable feet (9) carried by the front transverse chassis member (2), a jib (11) mounted at the front of the chassis for rotation about a vertical slew axis (A-A) under the action of a fluid cylinder connected between an arm (12) and a point (13) fixed relative to the chassis, and a power unit (5), operator's seat and control means (6) mounted on the chassis. As shown the jib (11) has a bucket arm (14) pivoted about a horizontal axis C by a cylinder (not shown) and carrying a bucket (15). The jib (11) is of obtuse-angled V form and is pivoted to luff about horizontal axis B by a cylinder (not shown). The weight of an operator seated astride the power unit (5) acts as the main counterweight of the machine. The digger may be shifted backwards or forwards by bringing the bucket (15) into engagement with the ground so as to lift the feet 9 off the ground and then using the controls to drive the main body of the machine forwards or backwards. The wheels (4) may be replaced by wheels which may be locked against rotation and which have radial projections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094277-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing flat articles
IPC: G06M9/00
Filed: 1982-02-03
Abstract: An apparatus for removing and counting flat articles (4) such as small plates, stampings and the like from the bottom end of a stack, in particular for stacking a specific number of blister packs to be packed, in which the articles to be removed and counted are received in a feed hopper 5 or a feed duct. At the bottom end and on two opposing sides of the feed hopper there is provided at least one respective group of discs (18), (18a) consisting of at least two superimposed rotatable discs (19), (20); (19a), (20a). These discs are at a distance from each other coinciding approximately with the thickness of the articles 4 or a multiple of the thickness of the articles 4 or smaller. The discs have cut outs which are spaced from each other, and during rotation release the flat articles are at a time or in groups. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109832-A (GB)
Title: Hair waving or straightening process and product
Inventor: WOLFRAM LESZEK J
IPC: A61K8/44
Filed: 1982-02-08
Abstract: The invention provides, in a process for waving or straightening hair comprising the steps of:-   (a) contacting the hair with a composition which contains a reducing agent,   (b) rinsing the hair, and (c) contacting the rinsed hair with a composition which contains a neutralizing agent,  the improvement which comprises:   (i) said composition employed in step (a) containing an anionic surfactant, and (ii) contacting the hair with a composition containing at least one cationic polymer product, which forms a substantially water insoluble complex with said anionic surfactant in the presence of hair and said complex adheres well to the hair and imparts a durable conditioning effect thereto, said contacting being carried out separately from said step (a).   The invention also provides a package containing a plurality of containers which comprise compositions to be employed in a process for waving or straightening of hair, a first one of said containers containing a composition comprising a reducing agent and between about 0.2% and about 50% of an anionic surfactant, and a second one of said containers containing a composition comprising between about 0.1% and 0.25% of a cationic polymer product, and a neutralizing agent which is in a third container or in said second container together with said cationic polymer product.
Patent GB-2094029-A (GB)
Title: Electric circuit for control of machine for lasting shoe toes by gluing
IPC: A43D119/00
Filed: 1982-03-03
Abstract: Electric circuit for control of a machine for lasting shoe toes by gluing, consisting of a control circuit and power circuit, characterized in that the control circuit is formed by eleven parallel connected control branches, while the power circuit is formed by parallel connected power branches. The control and power circuits are arranged as ladder networks which cause the machine to carry out a work cycle in response to the activation of photoelectric sensing units of the networks by the appropriate insertion of the lasting margin shoe upper into the units, by an operative, in an order dependent on whether it is a right or left shoe.
Patent GB-2099831-A (GB)
Title: Foundry sand coated with unsaturated polyester and method of preparing same
IPC: C08F299/00
Filed: 1982-05-12
Abstract: A resin coated sand for use in sand mould casting processes, for example aluminium alloy casting process, comprises a foundry sand coated with a binder of which the principal material is a crystalline unsaturated polyester which is an untacky solid at room temperature, optionally together with the addition of a cross-linking agent. To cure the binder during the formation of sand moulds and cores for use in sand mould casting processes the binder contains from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of crystalline unsaturated polyester, of a mixed radical polymerization catalyst comprising a first organic peroxide having a half-life of 10 hours at a temperature not lower than 130 DEG C, e.g. cumene hydroperoxide, and a second organic peroxide having a half- life of 10 hours at a temperature lower than 130 DEG C but not lower than 100 DEG C, e.g. dicumyl peroxide, the first peroxide forming from 10 to 90% by weight of the total weight of first and second peroxides. The resin coated sand is prepared by first coating the particles of the foundry sand with the binder, excluding the catalysts, by a hot-melt process and adding the catalysts after reducing the sand temperature to a suitable level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100512-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescence element
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 1982-05-13
Abstract: An organic dispersion type electroluminescence element using a mixture of a field-luminescent powder (2) e.g. ZnS-Al and an organic binder (1) as luminous layer, said organic binder (1) being composed of a mixture of a high polymeric organic material e.g. cyanoethyl cellulose and a fine powder of a ferroelectric substance (1a) e.g. BaTiO3 or PZT. The luminous layer is capable of high luminescence at a low driving voltage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103343-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus
Inventor: BOWEN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: F24H1/26
Filed: 1982-06-09
Abstract: Heating apparatus, typically for providing domestic central heating and hot water supply, comprises a gas or other fuel burner (13), a flue (16) extending from the burner to an outlet, a first chamber (21) operatively carrying a first body of medium, e.g. water, heated directly from an upstream zone of the flue utilized typically as the boiler of a central heating system, and a second chamber (10) operatively carrying a second body of medium, e.g. water, heated directly from a downstream zone of the flue and preferably also by indirect transfer of heat from the first chamber with which the second chamber may be in surrounding relationship, the latter chamber typically serving as the hot water cylinder for the domestic hot water supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130656-A (GB)
Title: Dilution devices
Inventor: RENSHAW ALAN
IPC: G01N1/38
Filed: 1982-11-23
Abstract: A dilution device suitable for diluting a liquid sample, such as blood, of millilitre order or less volume with a liquid diluent of higher volumetric order comprises a syringe having a barrel 11, nozzle 12, piston 13 and plunger 14, a displacement member 22, 23 selectively movable with and relative to said plunger 14 and, in the latter case, to pass sealingly and reciprocably through said piston 13 into and out of said barrel, and stops 17 and 25 to limit the extent of movement of said plunger and said displacement member relative thereto. Preferably, reciprocation of the displacement member in the barrel displaces a volume less than the internal volume of the nozzle, the stroke volume of the piston is at least one order greater than such displaced volume, and the interior of the nozzle is smooth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-825636-A (GB)
Abstract: 825,636. Cutting-out presses. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. April 11, 1956 [April 14, 1955], No. 11015/56. Class 31 (1). [Also in Group XXXVI], A press tool for cutting two-ply discs, having one ply 2 of larger diameter than the other 1, from sheets of rubber 22 and hard paper 21 cemented together comprises two members 24, 27 arranged to compress the sheets between them so that the flat rim 28 of the lower member squeezes the rubber into the ejection aperture 26 before both sheets are perforated by the plunger 25. The use of the disc as a container seal is described in (Group XXXVI).
Patent GB-2121328-A (GB)
Title: Terminal forming apparatus
Inventor: CARLOTTO VLADIMIRO
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1983-04-21
Abstract: A machine is disclosed for programmed cutting of insulated and bare electrical leads, stripping one or both lead ends, applying and clinching, either to one or both ends, electric connection terminals, and applying insulating coatings. The machine comprises a station for feeding forward a lead to be processed, followed by a lead cutting and stripping station (14) having automatic grippers (6, 26, 35) which are adapted to take the lead ends to presses effecting the clinching of an electric terminal. A station is provided for the application of an insulating, single or multiple, sleeve. The machine operation is independently programmed and requires no attendance by skilled personnel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Anti-scald devices
Inventor: CHADWICK GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: G05D23/08
Filed: 1983-04-28
Abstract: An anti-scald device for a domestic shower unit comprises a heat responsive valve consisting of a laminated bi-metallic dished disc N provided to snap from a first curvature condition which it exhibits below a pre-determined temperature to a second curvature condition as said pre-determined temperature is exceeded. The dished disc is attached to a member providing a valve seating surface into which a plurality of ports 6, 7 open, which ports are open when the dished disc is in its first curvature condition and closed over when said dished disc snaps to its second curvature condition upon said predetermined temperature being exceeded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124631-A (GB)
Title: Foamed phenolic resoles
Inventor: CARLSON JOHN D
IPC: C08L61/00
Filed: 1983-07-08
Abstract: A closed cell phenolic foam having a cell structure in which the cell walls are substantially free of both ruptures and perforations is made by foaming and curing a foamable phenolic resole composition containing an aqueous phenol formaldehyde resole, a surfactant, a blowing agent and optionally other additives, with an acid foaming and curing agent which is an anhydrous aryl sulfonic acid which has a pKa of less than about 2.0 and which changes the compatibility of the phenolic resole with water, e.g. benzene, toluene or xylene sulfonic acid: The aqueous phenol formaldehyde resole is essentially a phenol formaldehyde condensation polymer which has a molar ratio of formaldehyde to phenol of from about 1.7:1 to 2.3:1, a weight average molecular weight greater than 800, a number average molecular weight greater than about 350, and a dispersivity greater than about 1.7. The foam may be made in a closed mold which exerts a restraining pressure which is preferably more than about 3 pounds per square inch on the foaming composition in excess of ambient atmospheric pressure. The phenolic foam has initial k values not greater than 0.15 and there is substantially no increase of k value over a period of time.
Patent GB-2125907-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pumps
Inventor: CAMERON-PRICE ERNEST JAMES
IPC: F04B9/14
Filed: 1983-08-19
Abstract: A fluid pump for manual or foot operation has a base (1) and a treadle (2) pivoted to it. A piston-and-cylinder unit (4) is connected between the treadle and base and comprises a cylinder (5) with a composite piston (24, 25) on a piston rod (23). The cylinder has an outlet (14) with a one- way valve (13) and has an inlet, extending through the hollow interior of the piston rod (23), with a one-way valve (27) housed in the piston. The cylinder also has a secondary inlet (16), adjacent to the outlet (14), with a one-way valve (15). When the treadle (2) is depressed, fluid from the front part (34) of the cylinder is discharged through the outlet (14) with while fluid is sucked into the rear part (29) through the piston rod inlet. When the treadle is released a spring (31) raises the treadle while fluid flows around and through the piston from the rear (29) to the front (34). Fluid may also be sucked in through the secondary inlet (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146909-A (GB)
Title: Random selector device
Inventor: SULLIVAN DAVID CHARLES
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 1983-09-22
Abstract: The device comprises an upright plate having a staggered array of pins projecting therefrom and a five-pointed and slightly irregular star shaped element. The bottom of the array has a series of indicia such as betting odds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147645-A (GB)
Title: Double-glazed sliding doors with included blinds
Inventor: TOMITA KATSUAKI
IPC: E06B9/264
Filed: 1983-10-07
Abstract: A double-glazed door installation comprises an outside door 5 and an inside door 6 each with an outer component 5a, 6a including panes 13, 29 and inner component 14, 30 including panes 18, 34 and blinds 20, in the spaces between the panes. The frame 1 has a lower element 2 provided with rails 3 and 4 supporting each assembled door on rollers 9, 27. Each outer door component carries rails 8a, 26a supporting the respective inner door components on rollers 19, 35. The outer and inner components when assembled by sliding together are secured by screws 23, 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148503-A (GB)
Title: Underwater seismic sources
Inventor: LUGG REX DEE
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 1983-10-21
Abstract: A method of modifying the radiated wave fields of a first non-resonant implosive marine source comprises firing, at a known time relative to the firing of the first source, a second non-resonant implosive marine source at a depth different from that of the first source, the depth of the second source being selected such that reflections of the wave fields of the first and second sources from the air-sea interface above the sources will at least partially cancel each other, thereby to decrease the effect of the reflection of the wave field from the air-sea interface upon the radiated wave field of the first source. Preferably three or more implosive marine sources are fired each at a different depth to produce the desired modification, each implosive marine source being identical and comprising one or more water guns.
Patent GB-2132855-A (GB)
Title: Interface circuit for a telecommunication system
Inventor: LIEBSCHER ROLAND
IPC: H04Q3/545
Filed: 1983-12-16
Abstract: The control modules (2,3) of a multiprocessing telecommunication system exchange status and control signals via an interface circuit 1. Module 2 for example sends control data over the bus 5,6 into latch 9 which is read by module 3 to initiate an exchange of information via the bus 5,6, message words being sent into a message memory (46) according to addresses on an address bus 7. Control signals include a clock and a signal to indicate whether a module is operational or has failed, which are also shown (in Figure 3) as being transmitted on separated control lines, and a 'reset' signal from a hierarchically superior module (24) for inhibiting operation of subordinate modules such as 2 or 3 if they should fail. <IMAGE>