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Patent GB-2142268-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle wheel brace
Inventor: FRASER THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: A road vehicle wheel brace 1 comprises an elongate primary shaft 2, a socket head 6 mounted at or adjacent one end 5 of the primary shaft 2, at an off-set angle with respect to the longitudinal axis 3 of the primary shaft 2, the socket 6 having a hexagonal recess 7, of dimensions to fit a standard wheel nut of a road vehicle, and a secondary shaft 10, one end 9 of which is pivotally attached adjacent the other end 8 of the primary shaft 2, the secondary shaft 10 being displaceable by the user between a non-active position 10A and an active position 10, in which latter position the secondary shaft 10 effectively extends the length of the primary shaft 2, to enable the user to apply increased torque at the socket 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154630-A (GB)
Title: Construction method for foundation piling
Inventor: MATSUZAWA HAJIME
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 1984-02-24
Abstract: A method for foundation piling utilizes an excavator comprising a rotatable casing 6 with a spiral rib on its outer surface and a lower end cutter 10a, and a screw 8 introduced into the casing 6 and having a spiral vane 13 with a translation component having a direction opposite to that of the rib 7 and also having a lower end cutter 10b. The method comprises the threading the casing 6 and the screw 8 into the subsurface 14 with the casing going ahead while they are rotated in opposite directions, into a bearing layer 15 to a desired depth, whereupon the bearing layer is cut by the screw 8 to eliminate the depth difference; withdrawing the screw 8, with or without rotation thereof, to discharge soil surrounding it out of a pile hole; erecting a pile 16 within the casing 6; then withdrawing the casing 6 while being rotated in the direction such as to direct the translation component of the spiral rib 7 downwards to compact soil around the pile 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188641-A (GB)
Title: Article having magnetic properties and production thereof
Inventor: RAISTRICK JAMES HUGH
IPC: H01F1/113
Filed: 1984-03-19
Abstract: A shapeable composition comprising a homogeneous mixture of (a) at least one particulate ferrite material having magnetic properties, (b) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible organic polymeric material, and (c) water, in the composition the components (a), (b) and (c) being present in a proportion by volume of the composition of respectively, 40 to 90%, 2 to 25%, and not more than 60%, a product produced therefrom, and a process for producing said product by removing water from the composition. The composition optionally contains an additive capable of insolubilising the organic polymeric material with respect to water.
Patent GB-2137336-A (GB)
Title: Electrical illumination devices for simulated fires
Inventor: DAVIES ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: An electrical illumination device comprises a light source 1, light from which is arranged to pass through two flat translucent or transparent substantially parallel plates 2, 3. Each plate has opaque segments disposed radially about its centre and the plate 2 is in the form of a disc which is rotatably mounted about its central axis and operatively connected to drive motor 4 therefor. The device incorporates one or more viewing screens 5, 6 and an electronic circuit operable to control the output level of the light source. Viewing screen 5 is a metal plate and screen 6 is a layer of pieces of broken lead crystal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156211-A (GB)
Title: Bedpan
Inventor: PHILP ETHEL JOAN
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 1984-03-29
Abstract: A urinary bedpan for a female patient is generally kite shaped in plan, being tapered, as viewed from above, towards its front and towards its rear, the angle of taper at the rear 15A being smaller than at the front, a laterally symmetrically disposed inlet opening 11 in a cover 13 extending to closely adjacent the rear of the bedpan. A discharge zone 20 at the forward part of the bedpan is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138782-A (GB)
Title: Foldable blank for container
Inventor: DAVIS VICTOR GEORGE
IPC: B65D5/20
Filed: 1984-04-30
Abstract: A foldable blank for a container has a base 1 hinged at 3 to side walls 2, 2'. Tongues 6 project laterally from the base so as to engage recesses 7 in the side walls when the blank is folded to form the container. The tongues 6 serve to transmit downward force on the base of the container to the side walls so as to reduce the risk that the base will fall out when the container is filled. Also ribs 18 serve to transmit downward force on the side walls to the base (via the tongues 6) to avoid collapse of the side walls when the containers are stacked. Also lid portions 4 are provided with a latching arrangement 8 with the side walls 2' so as to inhibit unfolding of the container. Tape may be applied to the exteriors of the hinges 3 and as a continuous band round the side walls as a further measure to inhibit unfolding of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135584-A (GB)
Title: Surgical clip applying methods apparatus and clips and clip train for use therein
Inventor: GREEN DAVID T
IPC: A61B17/122
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: Surgical clip applying apparatus operable entirely by one hand for advancing clips one at a time into a pair of jaws which close the clip on body tissue. The clips are fed to the jaws in a line. The clips releasably intercouple with one another to form a train which is advanced by a clip pusher acting on the distal-most clip in the train. As the distal-most clip enters the jaws, it is uncoupled from the clip train, and the jaws then close the clip. The pusher is then retracted behind the next clip in the train to ready the apparatus for another cycle of operation.
Patent GB-2142631-A (GB)
Title: 1,2,4-Triazol-3-one antidepressants
Inventor: TEMPLE DAVIS L
IPC: C07D249/08
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: Compounds of Formula XI   <IMAGE>  or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof,  [wherein  n is 2-4;  R2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;  X1 is oxygen or a direct bond; Y is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkoxy or CF3 with the proviso that when Y is hydrogen, n cannot be 2, R2 cannot be ethyl, X1 cannot be oxygen and Z cannot be phenyl having a mono halogen substituent; and  Z is benzyl or a radical selected from the group   <IMAGE> (wherein  R3 is hydrogen or halogen;  R4 is halogen or CF3;  R5 is hydrogen, halogen or cyano; and  R6 is hydrogen or halogen)]  have anti-depressant activity. Also disclosed as having a pharmaceutical use are:- 2-[3-[4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-1-pyridinyl]-propyl]-5- ethyl-2,4-dihydro-4-(2-phenoxyethyl)-3H-1,2,4- triazol-3-one, 5-[3-[4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-4-ethyl-2,4-dihydro-2-(2- phenoxyethyl)-3H-1,2,4-triaxol-3-one. 5-[3-[4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-2,4-dihydro-4-(2- phenoxyethyl)-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one, and 5-[3-[4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-2-ethyl-2,4-dihydro-4-(2- phenoxyethyl)-3H-1,2,4-triaxol-3-one.
Patent GB-2163126-A (GB)
Title: A boom and method of operating it
Inventor: KNIGHT DAVID JOHN
IPC: B66F9/22
Filed: 1984-08-18
Abstract: A method of operating a boom (10) which comprises an elongate member (11) mounted on a base (12) for pivotal movement about a first axis (13) transverse to the axis of the elongate member (11), first fluid operated power means (20) mounted between the base (12) and the elongate member (11) to control raising and lowering of the member (11) about the first axis (13), an implement (15) mounted at one end of the member (11) for pivotal movement about a second axis (18) transverse to the axis of the elongate member (11). second fluid operated power means (24) comprising a double acting ram having a cylinder (25) and plunger (26) slidable therein, mounted between the implement (15) and the member (11) to control movement of the implement (15) about the second axis (18), means to feed fluid under pressure to and from the first fluid operated power means (20) along first feed lines (27a, 27b) via a first operating valve (28), means to feed fluid under pressure to and from the second fluid operated power means (24) along second feed lines (21a, 21b) via a second operating valve (32), a displacement means (35) comprising a further double acting fluid operated ram connected between the member (11) and the base (12) to sense movement of the member (11) about the first axis (13), fluid lines (39a, 39b) from the displacement means (35) to the second fluid operated power means (24) to transmit a signal to the second fluid operated power means (24) to cause the second fluid operated power means (24) to operate to maintain the orientation of the implement (15) relative to the base (12) as the implement (15) is raised and lowered on the member (11), the method including the steps of providing fluid under pressure to the displacement means (35) during raising of said one end of the elongate member (11), whereby said displacement means (35) contributes to the raising of said one end of the member (11).
Patent GB-2143074-A (GB)
Title: A plate especially for supporting sheets of music
Inventor: HANSEN PER RAIDAR
IPC: H04R1/00
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: A plate (5) is adpated to be placed in any desired position relative to a microphone stand (1). It may act as a music rest supporting sheets of music or corresponding sheets and as a sound reflector making it possible for a musician playing a wind-instrument to hear the sound from his own instrument even if this is surrounded by other strongly sound-producing instruments of an orchestra.
Patent GB-2168397-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic yarn splicing equipment
Inventor: CLAYTON JAMES WILLIAM BARNES
IPC: B65H69/06
Filed: 1984-12-10
Abstract: A slot (33) forming a splicing chamber is closed by sliding action between contacting surfaces of two bodies (23, 9) linked at an axis (7) which is perpendicularly spaced from both surfaces. The closure surface comprises the crown (49) of a piston (48). The piston has a central orifice (51) and is slidable in a bore (47) in one of the bodies to which pressurized air is admitted. When the chamber is closed the orifice registers with the slot and allows a blast of air to pass from the bore into the slot.
Patent GB-2151270-A (GB)
Title: Finishing high pile fabrics
Inventor: CASADEI NELLO
IPC: D06C27/00
Filed: 1984-12-12
Abstract: Equipment for the finishing of high pile fabrics where the base of the fabric is knitted and fibres (natural, synthetic or artificial) are incorporated forming a pile on which hot steam is sprinkled on the fabric surface (21) where the fibres are coming up (21a). The sprinkler consists of a tube (29) with nozzles parallel and above a cylinder (24) on which the fabric is moved along. The sprinkler may be stationary or movable across the fabric to produce a zig-zag effect on the fabric. The fabric is stretched by being moved over cylinders (22, 23) before going over cylinder (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155589-A (GB)
Title: Transmission shaft
Inventor: WELSCHOF HANS HEINRICH
IPC: F16C3/03
Filed: 1985-02-13
Abstract: A propeller shaft for a motor vehicle, comprising two parts each of which comprises at least one tubular element 4, 5, interfitting telescopically to define an annular space 6 therebetween containing a viscous medium such as a silicone oil. Torque is transmitted between the shaft parts by shearing of the medium therebetween, permitting torsional and possibly axial shock absorption. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158573-A (GB)
Title: Scattered-light type smoke detector
Inventor: NAGASHIMA TETSUYA
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 1985-03-08
Abstract: In a scattered-light type smoke detector which is provided with peripheral smoke inlets 2 for introducing smoke into an internal dark chamber, a light emitter 6 which radiates light into the dark chamber and a light receiver 7 which receives light radiated from the light emitter and scattered by smoke in the chamber are disposed in such a manner that the optic axes thereof intersect at an angle  theta  of substantially 145 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156305-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated lipids
Inventor: FREEMAN CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A23K10/24
Filed: 1985-03-27
Abstract: An encapsulated lipid material as an animal feedstuff ingredient is prepared by homogenising natural slaughter- house blood, essentially free from any anticoagulating agents with lipid material in the molten state containing by weight more than 20% free-fatty acids, allowing the resulting dispersion or emulsion to set to a firm gel (which will typically occur at a temperature below 50°C) and drying the gelled product in equipment in which the gel experiences a tumbling action.
Patent GB-2174449-A (GB)
Title: Mobile liquid storage tanks
Inventor: LUND JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B60P3/24
Filed: 1985-04-20
Abstract: A slurry tanker 1 has a housing 2 which is divided by an upright internal partition 3 into a forward tank portion 4 and rear tank portion 5. The partition 3 is sealed to the walls of the housing 2, apart from an aperture 6 at the bottom of the partition 3. The forward tank portion 4 has a one-way ball valve 8. In use, the valve 8 allows air to be exhausted from the forward tank portion 4, as the tanker 1 is filled with slurry. However, as the tanker 1 is emptied, the valve 8 prevents air entering the forward tank portion 4. Thus, the rear tank portion 5 is substantially emptied before the forward tank portion 4 begins to be emptied. In this way, the weight of slurry tends to be maintained at the forward end of the tanker 1, especially when part-full. This can be especially advantageous where the tanker 1 is a trailer. The invention applies both to vacuum and non-vacuum tankers.
Patent GB-2160979-A (GB)
Title: Automatic machine for checking the rims of disc wheels for motor vehicles
Inventor: ZINETTI ANGELO
IPC: G01B5/00
Filed: 1985-05-09
Abstract: An automatic machine for checking the rims of disc wheels (R) for motor vehicles, in which the wheels (R) are fed to a measuring station by a transporter provided with gripper members. At the measuring station, the wheels (R) are rotated while first and second sensor means, (74, 76; 82, 84), one (84) of which is movable along a curved path, measure the radial (eccentricity) and axial (run-out) geometric characteristics of the rims. Means for processing the data obtained determined the angular position of the wheel (R) corresponding to the maximum of the first harmonic of the radial eccentricity of the rim and marking pincers operated by a single actuator which controls their approach and closure enable the marking of this angular position on the rims. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158787-A (GB)
Title: Chassis frame for service vehicles
Inventor: HAWELKA WALTER
IPC: B62D21/18
Filed: 1985-05-16
Abstract: A chassis frame particularly suitable for fire service vehicles comprises a pair of main bearers (51) extending longitudinally and spaced transversely of the vehicles, each including at least one angled portion (52) suitably dispersed between the front and rear axles (4, 5) and extending transversely of a longitudinal direction (38). Suitably the angled portions (52) extend lengthwise, widthwise and heightwise of the vehicle and present an obtuse angle of less than 180 DEG C towards the wheels. Engine mounting means are situated rearwardly of the front axle (4) and an engine output shaft is positioned above the axles (4, 5) and between the axes (4, 5) and upper portions of the wheels (6). See also fig. 1 for a simpler embodiment. An intermediate portion of the frame between the wheels may be arranged as a portal. The invention facilitates adaptation to different service vehicle requirements, the installation of drive transmissions and service equipment such as fire fighting equipment whilst allowing for ease of access and flexibility in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163357-A (GB)
Title: Board game apparatus
Inventor: HAYES MICHAEL
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1985-07-24
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a board 2 having a plurality of sites 4 for receiving playing pieces and a plurality of various length tracks 6 which extend between the sites 4. The apparatus also comprises a plurality of elongate connecting members which are of various lengths and which are for laying along the tracks 6 to connect the sites 4 together. The tracks 6 have constraining means, e.g. islands 10, for physically constraining the elongate connecting members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164738-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: PIGISCH FRANZ
IPC: F28F9/02
Filed: 1985-09-09
Abstract: A heat exchanger has a housing (2) in which a first heat exchange fluid flows through tubes (7), extending between tube plates (9) which are held movably within the limits of thermal expansion in metal end portions (4, 4', 27), braced to metal tubular shell (3) for the flow of a second heat exchange fluid through the shell via inlet and outlet connections (5, 6), the end portions (4, 4', 27) and the tubular shell (3) having, at their opposite ends, outwardly directed bent-over edges (10, 11, 28, 29), wherein the angle  alpha relative to the longitudinal axis is between 45 DEG  and 90 DEG . A sealing ring (12, 30) seals of each end tube plate (9) both with respect to the tubular shell (3) and to the end portion (4, 4', 27) and is gripped between two oppositely disposed bent-over edges (10, 11 and 28, 29), clamped together by clips (13, 14, 31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168147-A (GB)
Title: Temperature change indicating device
Inventor: HILSUM CYRIL
IPC: G01K11/06
Filed: 1985-10-30
Abstract: A device for indicating a rise in temperature above a predetermined value comprising a quantity of a first material (5) which changes from a solid state to a liquid stage and consequently causes a subsequently detectable change in the device when its temperature rises above said predetermined value; and a quantity of a second material (7) which, when said first material (5) becomes liquid, forms with said first material (5) a material which is liquid at temperature below said predetermined value, thereby to prevent subsequent restoration of the device to its original condition by reducing the device to a temperature below said predetermined value. The change may be of colour or shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173666-A (GB)
Title: Scanning optical microscopes
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H04N5/30
Filed: 1986-03-11
Abstract: A scanning microscope has a light source 9 illuminating an object 5 such that the resulting image 3 is incident upon a detector 1 having a plurality of discrete elements arranged in a particular manner such that each element provides a distinct output signal indicative of any one part of the image 3 allowing an improved representation of the image to be achieved. The output signals of the detector elements can be processed together, eg. by weighting and assuming to further optimise the image representation. Figure 1 shows a for-field arrangement of the microscope optics, but a near-field configuration is possible if an additional lens is placed between the object and detector planes (13, Figure 2). A special arrangement of the for-field embodiment (Figure 3) permits its operation as a refracted near-field profiler. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174289-A (GB)
Title: Incontinence briefs and pants
Inventor: STEER GRAHAM EMERY
IPC: A41B9/00
Filed: 1986-03-14
Abstract: A pair of incontinence pants or briefs (10) includes a pocket located in the crotch region and defined by an outer wall (20) of a liquid-impermeable material which is longer than it is wide and an inner wall (22,24) of like material whose edges define a substantially oval hole (26). A portion of the inner wall overlaps but is not connected to another thereof and the edges (28,30) are crossed over one another at one end of the pocket. Preferably, the edges (28,30) are elasticated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192060-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for detecting interfaces
Inventor: RUSHFORTH SAMUEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: An interface between different density substance layers in a container, for example oil 12 and water 10 in an electrical switchgear container 11, is detected by producing a disturbance of the interface, as by the application of pressure to the outside of the container, while applying an acoustic signal to the container, and analysing the acoustic signal after reflection from any disturbed interface. The method and apparatus are particularly useful in detecting relatively thin water layers beneath oil in a container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179794-A (GB)
Title: Rotary variable capacitors
Inventor: HORIE HIROAKI
IPC: H01G5/06
Filed: 1986-08-20
Abstract: A variable capacitor has a pair of front and rear side plates (2,3) and supporting bar members (8) for supporting the front and rear side plates in predetermined spaced 2 relationship. The supporting bar members (8) engage support bar supporting portions (2a and 3a) formed on the front and rear side plates (2,3). Earthing bar members (11) are inserted through earthing bar support portions (2b and 3b) formed on the front and rear side plates (2,3). Two variable capacitor sections are formed between the front and rear side plates (2,3), each of the sections including a plurality of rotor plates (4) and a plurality of stator plates (6) corresponding to the rotor plates (4). A rotor shaft (1) rotably supported by the front and rear side plates carries the rotor plates (4) mounted on the rotor shafts. The stator plates (6) are mounted on the supporting bar members (8) and a shielding plate (12) is disposed between the capacitor sections for shielding the sections from each other. The shielding plate is secured to the earthing bar members at one end and to groove means (14) formed in the support bar supporting portions at the other end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182912-A (GB)
Title: Device for metering components of a liquid composition, in particular paint
Inventor: BLAAK CORNELIS JAN
IPC: C09D7/80
Filed: 1986-11-05
Abstract: A device for metering paint components comprises a number of metering valves (3) disposed annularly and movably on holder (2) and connected to a line (4) for the infeed of the particular component. Displacement means for shifting each of valves (3) to the centre of the circle and back comprise a holder (5) coaxially rotatable inside annular holder (2) and bearing a movable displacement element (12), with holds and moves the metering valve (3) by means of connector (13). A control device (16) is disposed in the centre of the circle for operation of a valve positioned there. Holder (5) preferably comprises a radial arm (11) over which the displacement element (12) moves. Rotatable holder (5) also bears a cleaning element (20) movable in the vertical direction relative to the holder and which can be placed against the lower side of each of the metering valves to spray them with cleaning solvent which drains away through a funnel and hose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185459-A (GB)
Title: Spreading bar for use in lifting heavy loads
Inventor: GANTKE FRANZ
IPC: B66C1/12
Filed: 1986-11-26
Abstract: The bar 5 is used for spreading steel ropes which are attached to a crane hook above the bar and to a heavy load below. It consists of a centre section 10 of tubular, box- shaped or girder cross-section to which are welded two ends 7 of cast steel. The ends 7 have rope guide grooves 8, 9, for reception of single or continuous ropes. The central planes 13, 15 of these grooves intersect along a straight line which intersects the axis 14 of the centre section 10 at right angles. The arrangement of the two rope guide grooves 8, 9 reduces the stresses in, and hence the weight of, the bar relative to previously-known bars. The upper rope guide 9 may increase in width towards its open end. <IMAGE>