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Patent GB-2126333-A (GB)
Title: Ventilators
Inventor: KUCHARCZYK ECKHARD
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 1983-08-16
Abstract: A ventilator is adapted to be mounted on the interior of a wall of a building, the ventilator housing having one face 18 adapted to be mounted on the wall, said one face having an inlet 38 therein to permit the ingress of air into the housing from a duct extending through the wall. A wall 6 of the housing perpendicular to the wall of the building is provided with an outlet grill 7, the interior of the housing defining an air passage extending from said inlet to said grill. At least part of the air passage is defined by elements of a sound absorbing material. The location of the outlet grill 7 results in air being directed parallel to the wall and particularly a window in the wall, to remove moisture. Air entering the housing through inlet 38 passes through sub-chamber 37, into connecting passage 36 and is then forced by optional blower 30 into passages 25', 25'' and finally to outlet grill 7 via apertures 34', 34''. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127462-A (GB)
Title: Compositions suitable for modifying wettability and their use
Inventor: CALLAGHAN IAN CHARLES
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1983-08-24
Abstract: A composition suitable for modifying the wettability of an underground formation by rendering it water wettable in the presence of crude oil comprises an aqueous saline solution or dispersion of a surface active compound which contains in its molecule a hydrophilic group attached via hydrocarbon groups to at least two sulphonate groups. The hydrophilic group can be an oxyalkylene chain or a polysaccharide.
Patent GB-2146876-A (GB)
Title: FSK radio receiver
Inventor: CHADWICK PETER EDWARD
IPC: H04L27/152
Filed: 1983-09-14
Abstract: The receiver has a mixer (2) which receives the transmission frequencies (f and f+ DELTA f). A local oscillator (3) feeds a mixing signal to the mixer (2) and is switchable between two frequencies neither of which lies midway between the two transmission frequencies, the switching being controlled by the output. The low or band mass filtered signal to detector 8 thus comprises one of four frequencies which fall in respective upper and lower bands, which bands are distinguished by the detector to provide the binary output at (7). The local oscillator frequency is switched to its alternative frequency either when an upper band frequency is detected or alternatively in the absence of such a frequency. The receiver thus requires only one filter, and one mixer, with no quadrature local oscillator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127729-A (GB)
Title: Attaching a first metal plate to a second plate
Inventor: FREDRIKSSON RUNE
IPC: B21J15/02
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: In a method for attaching a first plate (2) of a first metal, such as titanium, alloy steel or a similar material, to a second plate (4) of a second metal, a hole (6) is made in the plates and a pin shaped attaching member (8, 10) of the first metal, or a metal weldable thereto, is introduced into the hole so that it cannot move axially outwardly from the first plate. One end of the attaching member has been provided with a sidewardly bendable edge portion (14) and the attaching member is introduced into the hole (6) so that this end extends above the first plate (2). This edge portion (14) is then bent over sidewardly in a direction towards the surface of the first plate so that the plates are drawn together around the hole by the reaction force. The edge portion is finally welded to the first plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149622-A (GB)
Title: Marine distress transmitter
Inventor: JOHANNESSEN ROLF
IPC: G01S1/68
Filed: 1983-11-03
Abstract: A transmitter is encased in a two-part fireproof canister (1, 4, Fig. 2) which floats free after a ship sinks. A temperature sensor (5) determines when the canister is free of burning oil on the sea surface and causes one part (4) of the canister to be jettisoned. The other part (1) contains a radio transmitter and includes a section having a metal thermal insulation cover (2) and a section having a fibre glass cover (3). Initially the metal section is uppermost but when the part (4) is ejected the part (1) inverts leaving the fibre glass section uppermost. Consequently a radio aerial is deployed for the transmission of emergency signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133720-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive applying apparatus
Inventor: KURAHASHI KOICHIRO
IPC: A63B39/06
Filed: 1984-01-17
Abstract: Adhesive is applied to the edges of the sheets (5) which form tennis ball covers by bundling a plurality of sheets into a pack unit (P), clamping the pack unit with a pack holder (4), passing the unit pack as clamped by the holder through a first adhesive bath (5) [Figure 1] the lower half of each sheet immersed in the bath, inverting the entire pack after withdrawing the pack from the bath, passing the pack through a second adhesive bath (51) with the remaining half of each sheet immersed in the bath, and drying the pack after withdrawing the pack from the bath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134513-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal imidazo-triazinone and pyrimidino-triazinone derivatives
Inventor: FRANKE WILFRIED
IPC: A01N43/90
Filed: 1984-01-20
Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula   <IMAGE>  in which  R1 represents hydrogen; a (C1-C8)-alkyl radical optionally substituted by one or more halogen, cyano, hydroxy or (C1-C4)-alkoxy groups; a (C3-C8)-cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted by one or more alkyl, alkoxy, halogen or phenyl groups;  a (C1-C4)-alkoxy-carbonylmethyl radical; an aromatic or aromatic-aliphatic hydrocarbon radical each unsubstituted or substituted by one or more (C1-C4)-alkyl, halogen, (C1-C4)-alkoxy nitro or trifluoromethyl groups; or an optionally halo-substituted heterocyclic radical;  R2 represents hydrogen; a (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C3-C8)-alkenyl, (C3-C8)-alkynyl, (C3-C8-cycloalkyl or (C3-C8)-cycloalkenyl radical each unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen (C1-C4)-alkoxy, cyano, (C1-C4)-alkylthio or hydroxy groups; a (C2-C8)-alkyl radical which is interrupted by one or more oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen atoms;  a (C1-C4)-alkoxy-carbonyl-(C1-C4)- alkyl radical;  an optionally halo-substituted (C1-C6)-alkylsulphonyl group; an aromatic or aromatic-aliphatic hydrocarbon radical each unsubstituted or substituted by one or more (C1-C6)-alkyl, halogen, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, nitro or trifluoromethyl groups; or  a cyano, acetyl or propionyl group; R3, R4 and R5, any two or more of which are the same or different, each represents hydrogen;  an optionally halo-substituted (C1-C6)-alkyl radical; or an aryl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more (C1-C6)-alkyl, halogen, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, nitro or trifluoromethyl groups, and n represents 0 or 1, or a salt thereof with an inorganic or organic acid, possess herbicidal properties.
Patent GB-2136540-A (GB)
Title: Valve with replaceable insert
Inventor: REDWINE FLETCHER HORTON
IPC: F16K1/46
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: A valve member (14) having a replaceable deformable insert (24) installed in a groove (26) of the member and a deformable backup member (28) secured to the valve member, preferably by bonding, and abutting so as to abut at least a major portion of a transverse surface of the insert opposite a tapered seating surface (12) thereof. The insert may be of harder, more wear resistant material than the backup member for extending service life and permitting easier repair or replacement of the insert. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138837-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion inhibiting functional fluid
Inventor: ENGELHARDT PHILIP R
IPC: C23F11/12
Filed: 1984-04-12
Abstract: A functional fluid comprising an alcohol and corrosion inhibiting amounts of a saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, such as adipic acid, or a water soluble salt thereof and a phosphate, molybdate, or mixture thereof is disclosed. The fluid is particularly useful as a non-corrosive antifreeze in the cooling system of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2150674-A (GB)
Title: Weapon loading apparatus
Inventor: HECHENBACH HANS-THEO
IPC: F41A9/24
Filed: 1984-08-21
Abstract: Loading apparatus for a barrel weapon, e.g. a tank gun, has two symmetrically opening and lockable projectile holding clamps (2.1, 2.2) interconnected by a synchronous pivoting device (3) arranged so that after the projectile has been positioned and one holding clamp (2.1) closed, the other clamp is automatically closed also, the closed position (5) of the clamps being adjustable through a screw adjusting means (10). The projectile (4) is moved into the loading chamber (12) in an axial direction (7) after the loading position (11) has been reached. A locking device (19,31) secures the clamps (2.1, 2.2) in the closed positions (5) which are maintained when the projectile (4) is subject to centrifugal force opposite to the introduction direction (9) during the transfer of the projectile (4) from an introduction position (13) to the loading position (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150923-A (GB)
Title: Dechlorination of zinc starting-materials
Inventor: SANTEN SVEN
IPC: C01G9/02
Filed: 1984-09-03
Abstract: The method for dechlorinating and oxidizing secondary zinc starting-materials comprises charging the chlorine-containing zinc starting-material to a reactor (1) and heating to 750 DEG C by means of a hot gas (4) charged to the reactor, such as to vapourize the zinc chloride, whereafter the gaseous zinc chloride is withdrawn through an outlet (6) located at the top (7) of the reactor, and a dechlorinated zinc and zinc-oxide product is withdrawn from the reactor (1) at a lower level (at 5) thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149298-A (GB)
Title: Waterbed float and waterbed mattress incorporating such float(s)
Inventor: FRAIGE RICHARD
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 1984-09-20
Abstract: A float for use in suppress wave motion within waterbed mattresses has a buoyant fibrous product (21) made from interbonded fibers and expanded foam beads (48, Fig. 2) secured to and among the fibers, sheeting material defining a baffle (41 to 44), the fibrous product (21) supporting the baffle (41 to 44) by its buoyancy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153337-A (GB)
Title: Round bale handler
Inventor: STIRLING WILLIAM
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1984-10-17
Abstract: A handler (110) for transporting and unrolling round bales comprises a frame with a rear member (114), and a spike (140). The spike (140) has a pointed front end (150) to penetrate the round bale (196), and a rear end pivotally connected to the frame so that the spike (140) is swingable between forward and sideways positions. The spike (140) is of a sufficient length such that a front portion (149) of it can penetrate through the axis of the bale (196) and extend substantially along the entire length of it. Stop means (138, 188, 192) are provided for releasably retaining the spike (140) in the forward position and preventing it from swinging beyond each sideways position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147193-A (GB)
Title: Protection suit particularly usable in irradiated atmosphere
Inventor: VALIN CLAUDE ROGER
IPC: G21F3/025
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: Protection suit, particularly usable in irradiated atmosphere, intended to be filled with a pressure gas and comprising a skin made of a relatively flexible tight material, characterized in that it comprises on one hand at least one gas supply device (cock and/or pressure reducing valve) (6) and at least one gas outlet device with a non return valve which are secured to the skin of the suit and, on the other hand, a branched network of lines (13, 15, 16) which is integral with the skin of the suit and extending from the supply device (6) to the various parts of the suit where the gas supply is desired.
Patent GB-2150850-A (GB)
Title: A process for the underground purification of pit water
Inventor: DOROMBOZI LASZLO
IPC: B01D37/00
Filed: 1984-11-27
Abstract: Pit water is purified of solid contaminants in an underground purification process wherein abandoned mine roads ("macro-cavities") containing loose caved-in material ("micro-cavities") are utilised. The pit water is percolated by gravity through the macro- and/or micro-cavities, whereby it is purified by sedimentation and/or filtration.
Patent GB-2171782-A (GB)
Title: Spray gun with alternate pattern valve
Inventor: SENEBIER CLAUDE
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 1986-02-04
Abstract: For a paint spray gun of the type having an air cap (7, Fig. 1) defining orifices (9) for directing jets of pattern shaping air against a jet of atomized paint, a fluid flow regulating device for controlling the flow of compressed air to such orifices (9) to alternately select two different spray patterns. A cooperating fixed valve seat 14 and movable valve needle 11 are located in the spray gun for controlling the flow of compressed air to the orifices (9). The needle 11 has a first axial position (Fig. 3) which prevents passage of fluid between the needle 11 and the seat 14 and a second axial position (Fig. 5) spaced from the seat 14 to allow fluid flow through the device to the orifices (9). A push-button (24) actuated mechanism (12a) alternately positions the valve needle 11 in the first and second positions to permit the rapid alternate selection of two different spray patterns. Said mechanism comprises a rotary ratchet 17 (sic) moved by a push rod 18 on depression of button 24 to mesh with angularly displaced notches 16a and 16b on a fixed socket 15 in the closed and open positions respectively. When the needle 11 reaches the seat 14 during closing, continued depression of button 24 causes parts 18, 17 to move relative to the needle so that ratchet 17 meshes with notches 22 on rod 18 and is rotated. Biasing springs 20, 23 are provided. Socket 15 can be screwed further into or out of the gun body 1 to adjust the open position and thus the air flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191029-A (GB)
Title: Electronic pass
Inventor: CRICHTON ERIC ROBERT
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 1986-05-29
Abstract: An electronic ticket or pass (1) has a processor unit 2, a display unit 3, addressable memory 4 and first, second interface 5, 8, respectively. The memory has a first group of memory locations arranged for use to store details of transactions for which the pass has been used. The contents of at least the first group of memory locations only are variable by means of a separate read-write equipment and the first interface, 5. The second interface is a keyboard 8 operable to allow the user to provide through operation of the processor unit, a display on the display unit of the contents of selected locations of the memory including information from the first group of memory locations. The pass is intended for use on a transport system or for permitting access to car park or sports centre. It may be used as a receipt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191700-A (GB)
Title: Breast massager
Inventor: LIU SU-HWA
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 1986-06-21
Abstract: A female breast massager has a steam generator (6) and a suction generator (4) coupled to a pair of breast cups (1). The base of each breast cup has internal and external walls defining a vapour space from which vapour contacts and surrounds the breast through perforations in the inner wall. During operation the steam vapour warms and wets the breast while the suction generator alternatively applies and releases suction to the cups to massage the breast. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194029-A (GB)
Title: Drying grain
Inventor: SPALDING MARTIN G
IPC: F26B21/08
Filed: 1986-07-01
Abstract: A system for the bulk drying of grain comprises a burner 11, and a fan 12 which draws a mixture of ambient and heated air 16 from the burner 11 and supplies this to a grain silo via a duct 13. The relative humidity of the air in the duct 13 is detected by a sensor 14 and the value is compared to a set value in a controller 15. The controller then adjusts the burner 11 until the desired relative humidity is achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179541-A (GB)
Title: Defeathering device
Inventor: COPE CECIL JOHN
IPC: A22C21/02
Filed: 1986-08-28
Abstract: A defeathering device consists of a plurality of discs 13 which are drivingly connected together solely through couplings disposed circumferentially spaced and offset from the axis of rotation so that the discs are able to oscillate relative to each other out of the radial plane. A thrust disc 5,6 fixed on an angle to the radial plane serves to bias the peripheries of the discs into contact at one point and apart at others so that in operation feathers are gripped between the parts of the discs in contact and released at another location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194885-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions containing vanadium
Inventor: KAPLAN EPHRAIM
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 1986-09-10
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a vanadyl compound and a thiosulphate, preferably together with a pharmaceutical carrier, in forms for oral, parenteral, rectal or topical administration, have anti- arteriosclerotic and anti-tumour activity. Suitable compositions are aqueous solutions of vanadyl gluconate and magnesium thiosulphate.
Patent GB-2198976-A (GB)
Title: Twin roll metal casting apparatus
Inventor: GROCOCK PETER GEORGE
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1986-12-19
Abstract: The caster has a nozzle (8) for delivering molten feedstock (10) to the gap between the rolls (2, 4) for solidification on contact with the rolls. The nozzle comprises a pair of spaced apart side plates shaped to match the curvature of the adjacent roll faces and upper and lower members connecting the side plates. One or both of the members is spaced from the outer ends of the side plates to increase the area of contact between the feedstock and the rolls; in the example shown, the lower member (21) is so arranged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199944-A (GB)
Title: Amine tester for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis
Inventor: SONNEX CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 1987-01-05
Abstract: An amine tester for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis which comprises a plastic or glass receptacle 1 containing an alkaline fluid or gel 5. A cotton-wool tipped swab 3 with a sample of vaginal discharge moves freely into and from the alkaline medium. Amines present are volatilised and detected by smell via a window or opening in the side of the receptacle 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193945-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic crane
Inventor: BRANNSTROM HELGE CARL-HUGO
IPC: B66C23/66
Filed: 1986-09-10
Abstract: A hydraulic crane (10) comprises a centre post (12), which is rotatable around a vertical axis (21), a crane boom (13) having at least two sections (14, 15, 16), which are pivotally connected to each other and have mutually parallel horizontal pivot axes (22, 23, 24), and a lifting fork (29) pivotally connected to the outermost crane boom section (16) by means of a bearing housing (30), which is adapted to pivot around a horizontal axis (32) and in which the lifting fork (29) is rotatably mounted by means of a supporting shaft (31) extending perpendicular to said pivot axis (32). In order to make the crane as a whole more flexible, the pivotal position of the bearing housing (30) is separately adjustable, and the lifting fork (29) is arranged for limited tilting movement relatively to the supporting shaft (31) around a tilting axis (38) perpendicular to said shaft.
Patent GB-2190992-A (GB)
Title: Flame arrester
Inventor: YAPP PETER JAMES
IPC: F23D14/82
Filed: 1987-05-07
Abstract: A flame arrester with an element comprising a crimped metal strip interleaved with an uncrimped metal strip to form a core, and a casing with a bar passing through the metal core and the casing. The bar is retained to the casing by a steel ball forced into a recess in the end of the bar, deforming the wall of the recess into engagement with the casing. The arrester element may be circular in cross section, and the bar may be retained by a ball at each of its ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190882-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus suitable for applying a motif to a fabric
Inventor: CLARK THOMAS BERNARD
IPC: D06M17/06
Filed: 1987-05-26
Abstract: Pile surfaced motifs e.g. chenille-type motifs with loop pile surface are customarily sewn to garments. In the invention adhesive-coated motifs (28) are pressed to apply heat and pressure to activate the adhesive and adhere the motifs (28) to material (42) by a presser member (19, 40, 32) having a multiplicity of spaced heat-conductive pins (22) which penetrate the pile of the motif (28) without substantial flattening or otherwise damaging the pile. Conveniently the pins (22) are angled so that they fluff the pile of the motif (28) as they are withdrawn. At least one of the presser members (16, 18) is heated for applying adhesive in film form the motifs may be pressed by platens (16, 18) or rolls or for application by a hot-melt adhesive applicator, between the applicator and roll with the pins (22) adjacent the pile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205752-A (GB)
Title: Helical cavity cleaner
Inventor: WAKELAM KEITH BERNARD
IPC: A61F13/38
Filed: 1987-06-13
Abstract: The device consists of a double helix or spiral of wire covered with suitable absorbing material. The wire is doubled over at one end to form a suitable tool for entry of blocked orifices. At the other end the two wires emerging from the helix are attached to a handle. The spiral part of the device is hollow in order to act as a receptacle for waste material and to facilitate its extraction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194820-A (GB)
Title: Food transfer method and apparatus
Inventor: NORRIS DAVID
IPC: B65B37/14
Filed: 1987-06-17
Abstract: Flowable food product is drawn from a kettle 1 into a holding tank 2 under vacuum and is expelled therefrom by pressurised gas. A valve 17 through which the food product is discharged into receptacles on a conveyor 8 includes a silicon rubber tube which is alternatively nipped and released by jaws (Fig. 6) or by a peristaltic type device (Fig. 7A). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206075-A (GB)
Title: Slip casting
Inventor: BERRISFORD KEITH
IPC: B28B5/02
Filed: 1987-06-25
Abstract: Slip casting apparatus has a load point (A), a mould-fill position (B), a cast-up section (C), an unload point (D) to a drain facility (19), a reload point (E) from the drain facility (19); a conditioning section (F); and a strip-unload point (G), each of said operational points (A,D,E,G) being grouped about a station (J) for a single operative. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195717-A (GB)
Title: Harnessing water power
Inventor: MORGAN ROBERT LEWIS
IPC: F03B3/04
Filed: 1987-10-02
Abstract: A water power utilisation plant comprises at least one axial flow turbine wheel 1, 2, 3, 4 mounted in a frame 6 and submerged in a water stream S. The frame 6 is anchored in a position wherein the axis of the or each turbine wheel 1, 2, 3, 4 is aligned with the direction of water flow. In one preferred embodiment means, such as a crank mechanism 13, 7, is mounted on the frame for converting motion of each turbine wheel into hydraulic energy by way of a pump 8 and pipes 9, 9' to drive an on-shore 12 machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215110-A (GB)
Title: Teaching toy
Inventor: YU KAO HSIEN
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 1988-02-05
Abstract: Any selected one of a number of cards 6, each bearing a representation of an item and each being coded at 61, may be inserted into a cassette 91, whereupon the coding is read and electronic apparatus causes a speech simulator to pronounce the name of the item. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206827-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for edge-finishing
Inventor: KELLY NIGEL BRIAN
IPC: B21D19/00
Filed: 1986-12-18
Abstract: An edge-finishing device comprises a drive unit (L), a holder (M) and a notched tip (N). The tip combines a number of geometric features known as land radius (Y), flank faces (K), flank radii (I) and root radius (J). Typical useage of the device requires a tip to be fitted into the holder, the tip being then offered against the workpiece using the flank faces for guidance. The land radius determines the contact area. The tip impacts against the workpiece and bends the protrusions over. The flank radii then beat the protrusions thin enough for them to break off or be driven off. The tip continues to impact until the finished edge conforms to the root radius.