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Patent GB-2072077-A (GB)
Title: Device for changing the shearing blades in shears
IPC: B23D35/00
Filed: 1981-02-11
Abstract: A billet shearing machine has an upper blade holder (5) which receives a replaceable shear blade (10), and a lower blade holder (3) which receives a replaceable shear blade (11). The upper holder (5) is movable downwardly from its retracted position towards the lower blade holder (3) by a driving device (2, 4) to carry out a shearing action. A blade-exchange device (6) is arranged in the machine for movement relative to the upper blade holder (5) to effect transfer of a replacement blade to the upper blade holder, and a guide table (14) is provided for the supply of replacement blades to the blade holders (3 and 5), which is mounted on the machine for movement between an inclined position and a substantially horizontal blade-supply position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075441-A (GB)
Title: Leaf spring suspension devices
IPC: B60G11/113
Filed: 1981-04-16
Abstract: In a vehicle suspension device at least one parabolic spring-leaf L is in contact at its central portion with a clamping plate B which is itself integral with one part of the vehicle, wherein the contact between the said central portion of the spring-leaf and the said clamping plate is made via two plane-surfaces 6, 7, forming a dihedron, and inclined in such a way that the leaf is subjected to compression stresses due to contacts with the clamping plate, the said clamping plate being made up of a single element or clamp. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083449-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing rolling surfaces
IPC: B41F13/12
Filed: 1981-09-11
Abstract: Synchronizing system for sheet feeding conveyor in printing presses provides compensation for variations in size of conveyor drive wheel. A planetary synchronizing system in which the length of an endless elastic conveyor (16) is adjusted to maintain the length of the conveyor a multiple of the circumference of a drive wheel (12) which can be driven at a variable speed, when the diameter of the drive wheel changes.
Patent GB-2107424-A (GB)
Title: Power-operated can opener having epicyclic reduction gearing
Inventor: FRANEK JOSEF TRADEUSZ
IPC: F16H1/32
Filed: 1981-10-05
Abstract: A power operated can opener has a generally cylindrical casing 1, 2, 9 assembled without fasteners, and a handle 3 extending along its midplane. The can is guided by a fixed guide 17 into engagement with a traction roll 6 and cutter roll 7, whose axes are skew to each other, and which sever the outer sidewall of the can end seam by a peeling action. The rolls are arranged in fixed positions relative to the body of the appliance, i.e. they are not moved into engagement with the can. Speed reduction between motor 45 and rolls is by single-stage pericycloidal drive 18 comprising a fixed internal ring gear 86 and a output internal ring gear 8 engaged respectively by portions 87, 88 of a stepped planet gear 10 carried by an eccentric sleeve 11 which is mounted on a motor-driven shaft 106. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107659-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank for motor vehicles
Inventor: BRUFORD STEPHEN LEWIS
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 1981-10-14
Abstract: A fuel tank for a motor vehicle comprises a fuel chamber (1), a filler duct (2) projecting into the chamber and arranged to deliver fuel into the chamber up to a desired maximum level (A) below the top of the chamber, a closure cap removably mounted on the neck (6) of the filler duct, a vent duct (5) connected to the fuel chamber (1) above the maximum level (A) and a valve for closing the vent duct. The valve is positioned on the neck (6) and is opened only when the cap is in place so that overfilling of the tank is prevented. The valve may be electrically or mechanically operated. A breather 13 is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103940-A (GB)
Title: Amusement device
Inventor: NAGASHIMA MITSUO
IPC: A44B15/00
Filed: 1981-11-25
Abstract: The device comprises a transparent enclosure (1) containing water, at least one movable object (20), a leaf spring (17), and a manually actuated piston (6) displaceably and hermetically mounted in the wall of the enclosure and engaging one end of the leaf spring (17). The leaf spring is bent upwardly when an inward manual thrust is applied to the piston (6) and has a hole (19) through which a waterstream is produced when the upwardly bent leaf spring retracts to its original flat position on releasing the manual thrust. The waterstream agitates the movable object within the water in the enclosure to place the object at an intended/unintended place within the enclosure. A loop (9) is provided to attach the device to hand baggage or a key- holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to horse-driving harness
Inventor: GRIFFITHS HUW JOHN
IPC: B68B3/00
Filed: 1981-12-01
Abstract: A horse-driving harness comprises a bridle 4, a breast collar 5, a saddle pad 8, breeching 10, traces and reins (not shown). The bridle 4, the withers straps 38, 40, the girth strap 64, the back band 59, the crupper strap 62, the loin straps 86, 88 and the reins are all made of woven cotton webbing which serves to absorb the horse's sweat, thereby rendering the harness comfortable for the horse to wear and enabling the harness to be washed. It is envisaged that the harness will be particularly suitable for use during practice sessions for competitive driving. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094885-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heating combustible mixture in an otto- cycle engine
IPC: F02M31/135
Filed: 1982-02-16
Abstract: A heating package of electric resistance wire 2 having several planes is installed with the help of recessed insulating caps 5 in the engine induction pipe 1. The heating current may be switched on and off by a temperature responsive switch or the resistance wire may be such that the current flow therethrough decreases with rising temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114872-A (GB)
Title: Dustbins
Inventor: COOK NEIL TREVOR
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1982-02-17
Abstract: A device is provided which aids considerably the lifting and lowering of the lid 6 of a domestic dustbin 38 in such a way that, when in the lowered position, the lid secures the dustbin in position thus preventing the dustbin from being knocked over by winds or animals. The device maintains a constant pressure on the top of the dustbin using tension springs 34 which, when the lid is lifted a short way, pass the hinge 22 of the device thus pulling the lid upright and holding it there until closure is required. Once the lid is lifted both hands are left free to deposit refuse. The device is designed to fit many different dustbin lids and lid handles by two adjustable plates which move sideways and lock into place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094419-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function annular sealing element
IPC: E21D15/44
Filed: 1982-02-24
Abstract: There is provided a multi-function annular sealing element 7 particularly adapted to be used in apparatus comprising a smooth shaft 2 and a concentric cylinder 1, the relative movements of which are sliding movements, rotary movements, or nil, such as for example guiding, pivotable connection, or fixed connection arrangements. The annular sealing element 7 comprises a single piece made of elastic material and having a cross- section in the shape of an L, an element constituting a scraper 74 being situated outside of the angle formed by the two legs 71, 72 of the L, and a tongue 75 provided with a projection fittable into a groove in the cylinder bore being situated internally of the angle formed by the two legs of the L in such a way as to leave spaces between these legs. The sealing element 7 also bears against a multi- part annular key 6 which holds in place an end abutment 4. The abutment 4 carries two guide rings 3 and a sealing element 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099842-A (GB)
Title: Recycle of critical solvent deashing residue
IPC: C10L9/04
Filed: 1982-02-26
Abstract: The conventional solvent refined coal process (SCR-I) involving reaction of a coal/slurry in a reactor in the presence of H2 is improved by recycling residue from critical solvent deashing of the solvent refined coal back to the reactor.
Patent GB-2096045-A (GB)
Title: A tool holder
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 1982-03-16
Abstract: A tool holder 5 for the coupling of percussive and/or rotary tools to hand machine tools is provided in which the shank 13 of the tool is accepted in a coupling sleeve 6 in the tool holder 5. A ball 16 is displaceably arranged in a radial passage 17 in the coupling sleeve 6 the ball engaging in a groove-like recess 15 in the shank 13 closed at both ends in the direction of the rotary axis of the tool. The forward region of the passage 17 remote from the hand machine tool is so covered by a portion 20 of a sliding sleeve 7 located in its rest position that the ball 16 is prevented from moving radially. The ball is held in the said forward region by a spring loaded ring 22. The ring is made as a flat sheet metal ring which contacts the ball over a region situated near to the wall of its bore. The flat sheet metal ring 22 can be tilted away by the ball 16 from a tool shank 13 pushed into the tool holder 5, rearwardly towards the hand machine tool, whereupon the ball arrives in a position in which it can be deflected radially outwards. Thereafter, the tool shank can be pushed completely into the tool holder. Then, the spring loaded ring permits the ball to snap into the recess 15 located in the tool shaft once again and pushes it beneath the portion 20 of the sliding sleeve once again which holds the ball in its rest position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123686-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1982-04-01
Abstract: A child's safety seat for use in a land vehicle, or in an air or marine craft comprises a seat body 10 having a seat portion 12 and a seat back 14. The seat portion 12 has a rigid zone 32 along its edge remote from the seat back 14 and a relatively compressible zone 34 between said rigid zone 32 and the seat back 14 so that in the event of sudden deceleration the zone 34 is compressed and the child is retained in the seat by the ridge 32. The seat body is pivotally mounted at 16 on a transverse member of a supporting frame and is secured in one of two positions of angular adjustment by a stud (44, Fig. 4) which projects through a slot 40 in a bracket 38 and carries a spring-loaded locking plunger (46, Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100469-A (GB)
Title: Sensitometer
IPC: G03B42/04
Filed: 1982-05-28
Abstract: A sensitometer comprises a lid 2 and a housing 1 between which a film strip to be measured can be arranged. The lid 2 can be operated by hand, and when it is pressed down and closed it actuates a timer for powering an electroluminescent plate 7 which serves as a light source for exposing the film strip via a density step wedge 6. For indicating when an exposure is taking place, use is made of a buzzer. The lid 2 and the housing 1 are interconnected by means of a hinge 3 so that in the closed condition the film strip is pressed flat against the step wedge 6 in a light-tight manner, the lid 2 being slightly open in the rest condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104052-A (GB)
Title: Handling storage units, e.g. pallets
Inventor: JACOBSSON KNUT
IPC: B66F9/10
Filed: 1982-07-01
Abstract: In order to turn a load unit (45), e.g. a pallet, around, it is removed from its storage place by means of a lifting arrangement (23), e.g. forks, on e.g. a truck, and moved to a turning position (39) on the truck where it is rotated around a substantially vertical axis (40), into the desired orientation, after which it can be moved back into its storage place. A reach truck (1) is provided with a movable mast (4) and a turntable (39) the forks (24), (25) being movable into channels (21), (22) in the body of the truck, and the rotation of the pallet being facilitated by e.g. rollers (47). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108667-A (GB)
Title: Filling level limit indicator
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN HEINO
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 1982-09-10
Abstract: A filling level limit indicator comprises an oscillating rod which extends through a partition (3) into a space receiving the material under detection. At least one transmitting piezoelectric element (12, 13) and at least one receiving piezoelectric element (9, 10) are disposed on the oscillating rod. The receiving piezoelectric element (9, 10) is located in an oscillating node between a first portion (4) of the rod which is connected to the partition (3) and a following portion (8) of the oscillating rod, whilst the transmitting piezoelectric element (12, 13) is located in an oscillation node between the second portion (8) and a third portion (11) of the oscillating rod. The indicator may be used with materials at high temperatures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110174-A (GB)
Title: Water-proof structure for air cleaner of automotive internal combustion engine
Inventor: YASAKU TOSHIO
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 1982-10-28
Abstract: A water-proof structure for an air cleaner (8) having an air suction duct (9) and mounted on the body structure of an automotive vehicle, wherein a downwardly closed space (20) is formed by members integral with or secured to the body structure of the vehicle and a splash guard plate (19) secured to such members and located at the bottom of the space (20), the air suction duct (9) of the air cleaner (8) extending and opening upwardly into such a space (20) and communicating with the open air through a gap (15) formed by at least one of the above mentioned members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110936-A (GB)
Title: Ankle joint
Inventor: SHORTER JOHN JEFFREY
IPC: A61F2/66
Filed: 1982-11-24
Abstract: An improved artificial leg has a ball and socket ankle joint (3) connecting a foot (2) to a shin member (1). The ankle joint comprises a two-part socket (5A, 5B) enclosing a part-spherical ball member (4) with an elastic sleeve (6) sandwiched between the socket and the ball member (4) to allow resilient flexion of the foot (2) relative to the shin member (1). In order to provide relatively more resistance to dorsi-flexion than to plantar-flexion, an elastic buffer in the form of a ring (11) is disposed around a coupling shank portion (4A) of the ball member (4) to engage a downwardly extending anterior skirt portion (12) of the socket. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the skirt portion (12) also extends around each side of the ring (11) to provide resistance to medial and lateral flexion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116725-A (GB)
Title: Respiration monitor
Inventor: HANNING CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
IPC: A61B5/113
Filed: 1983-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring the respiration of subjects, particularly hospital patients or infants, includes an inductive coil of insulated wire mounted on elasticated tape 12, the tape being sewn or threaded in channels 13 on a garment 14 as a single length in alternating rows, arranged so that in use the coil comprises a plurality of turns encircling the body, each turn being wound in the opposite sense to the preceding turn, and the garment may be opened completely without breaking any electrical connections. The coil may form an inductive element in a variable frequency oscillator, frequency changes in which can be processed electronically to provide continuous information of the respiratory parameters. In an embodiment particularly suitable for use with infants, the coil may form a radiative element in a battery-powered oscillator isolated from the remainder of the monitor circuit. The radiation is detected and transmitted to the circuit by an aerial which may be conveniently placed under a cot mattress. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119631-A (GB)
Title: Ladies' sandals
Inventor: FERRARIO ANTONIO
IPC: A43B3/12
Filed: 1983-04-25
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of footwear e.g. sandals having uppers formed either in a single piece or in a plurality of pieces in the form of straps, strips or laces 2, 2' comprises forming an insole (1) having a heel portion (4) integrally formed therewith or attached thereto, the underside of the inside being provided with recesses, (5, 6) the ends of the piece or pieces of the uppers (2) and/or the buckle or heel straps (2') being secured in the recesses (5, 6) in the insole (1), a leather or plastics material outer sole (3) which hides the ends of the piece or pieces of the uppers (2, 2') in the recesses (5, 6) then being applied to the underside of the insole (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144868-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optic arrangement
Inventor: MOROZ JOHN
IPC: G02F1/035
Filed: 1983-08-09
Abstract: An integrated optic channel waveguide device (20) includes three waveguide arms (3,6,9; 3,7,9; 2a) of substantially identical optical length. Sinusoidal electrical signals (EA, EB) of frequency fm and substantially in quadrature are applied to two electrode arrangements (12, 13), whereas a d.c. control signal (EC) is applied to the third electrode arrangement (14). A required phase ( phi R) of the electrical output signal of a detector subsequent to filtering is achieved via an appropriate phase shift caused by suitable choice of the d.c. control signal (EC). The output of the detector includes terms with frequency Fm, and odd orders thereof, i.e. 3fm, 5fm etc. Thus in dependence on the bandpass of the post-detection filter, electrical signals of higher frequency than the input electrical signal frequency (fm) can be obtained. The device is used as part of a system for the generation and transmission of very high frequency electrical signals with controllable phase on an optical carrier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148039-A (GB)
Title: Coin Holder
Inventor: HUNT WILLIAM ENOCH FARRINGTON
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1983-10-11
Abstract: A coin holder is provided in peripheral regions thereof with a plurality of spaces in the same plane, each space being capable of holding a coin (13), and there also being provided retention means (7a, 7b, etc.) for normally retaining a coin (13) in a respective space, which retention means (7a, 7b, etc.) can be overridden in order to remove a coin (13) from its respective space. The holder is slim and can be designed to be carried in a credit card wallet, unlike bulky known coin holders in which the coins are stored in a stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135224-A (GB)
Title: A method of widening a flat metallurgical product
Inventor: BOUTIN FRANCOIS
IPC: B21B1/02
Filed: 1984-02-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of widening, by rolling, a flat product, consisting in introducing it at an angle of incidence of  theta  NOTEQUAL 0 to a time normal to the roll axis into a rolling mill of the planetary or pendulum type, which has a rolling reduction such that only one of the operating cylinders 3, which are situated on the same side of the product is in contact therewith. Between cylinders the product is realigned to compensate for lateral shift. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137151-A (GB)
Title: Gooseneck Connector for a Semi-Trailer
Inventor: KORINEK JAN
IPC: B62D53/06
Filed: 1984-02-17
Abstract: A gooseneck 1 includes a tongue 2 for location within the socket of a semi-trailer, and is characterised in that the gooseneck is provided with a movement-restriction member 8 for restricting the vertical movement or play of the tongue within the socket said movement-restricting member 8 being selectively extendable and withdrawable relative to said tongue. Preferably there is also provided an additional fixed or, as shown, movable stop member 25 extending upwardly of the tongue for co-operating with a surface of the socket. An audible or visible indicator may be provided to indicate the position of the movement-restricting member 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155067-A (GB)
Title: Needled pile fabric
Inventor: REIM INGEBORG
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 1984-02-29
Abstract: A method for the finishing of textile fabrics, by means of which textile fabrics for outer clothing, upholstered furniture and vehicle seat covers and for decorative purposes preferably made from yarns in the yarn thickness range which is typical of carded wool yarns and/or from worsted yarns (for example ring yarns, open end yarns, MJS yarns, friction yarns) may be adapted as desired using the surface formation process. Textile fabrics or thread warps may be supplied for a stitching process on their own or together with widely varying textile fabrics (for example fleeces, cloth, foam, etc.). As a result of the stitching process, in which felting needles, preferably CB slotted needles, displace at a rate of 50-1200 stitches per square centimetre the fibres from one layer into the other, there is produced a permanent layering which may, however, also be cut for the production of textile articles with a pile.
Patent GB-2161733-A (GB)
Title: Punch press
Inventor: GARDNER ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: B21D28/24
Filed: 1984-07-09
Abstract: A punch press comprises a transversely movable carrier 20 mounting a plurality of dies and a transversely movable carrier 24 mounting a plurality of corresponding punches. The movable carriage 10, which mounts clamps 12 for gripping a rear edge of the workpiece 14, carries an actuating element 34 which is arranged to engage the die and punch carriers, when required, to move these carriers to selected positions by movement of the carriage, so that an actuating ram 26 of the press can then act upon the selected punch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142832-A (GB)
Title: Respirator
Inventor: HAKKINEN TAISTO
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 1984-01-05
Abstract: Respirator intended for pulmonary patients and for indisposed or unconscious persons. The respirator comprises a drug atomizer (13), a supply pressure source communicating with the drug atomizer (13) for conducting air or oxygen, an injector (21) communicating with the drug atomizer (13), and control valves (15, 16) for regulating the atomizing rate of the drug atomizer (13), respectively the respiration pressure. The respirator is composed of a modular system comprising a basic unit consisting of a drug atomizer (13) and a control valve (15) thereto connected, by the aid of which the air or oxygen flow to the drug atomizer (13) can be regulated, and a first tube-like connector (18) which by one end can be connected to the inlet connector (19) of the control valve (15) and by its other end to a connector (20)) communicating with the supply pressure source. To the modular system has been connected an injector (21) connected to the drug atomizer (13), a second tube-like connector (22) connected by one end to the respiration pressure control valve (16) and by its other end to the injector (21), and an exhalation valve mounted between the mouthpiece (11) and the drug atomizer (13) and by the aid of which the counterpressure to exhalation flow can be steplessly regulated. The respiration pressure control valve (16) has been placed in a branch line (35) between the tube-like connectors (18, 22). The first tube-like connector (18) communicates with the supply pressure line (26) through an electrically controlled magnetic valve (36). The respiration pressure control valve (16) likewise communicates with the supply pressure line (26) through the electrically controlled magnetic valve (36). The control means (37) for the magnetic valve (36) comprises a first timing means for setting the operating period of the respirator to conform to the patient's respiratory rhythm, respectively a second timing means for regulating the rest period of the respirator to conform to the patient's respiratory rhythm.
Patent GB-2165514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pneumatic feeder systems
Inventor: LEIGH THOMAS RONALD
IPC: F23K3/02
Filed: 1984-10-16
Abstract: A pneumatic feeder system 1 includes a pressure vessel 2 coupled to a metering pipe 18 having a first valve 14 at its entry and a second valve 22 at its exit, the second valve being perforated at 26 to provide a vent. The volumetric capacity of the pipe 18 determines the quantity of material to be fed in slug form through a conveying pipe to the point of use, an air knife or injector 16 being provided to propel the charge of material from the metering pipe 18 along the conveying pipe. <IMAGE>