baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2139135-A (GB)
Title: A slitting and cutting machine
Inventor: TORRES MARTINEZ MANUEL
IPC: B31B50/18
Filed: 1984-05-08
Abstract: A cutting and slitting machine for cutting blanks from cardboard or the like having a frame (1) carrying opposed blocks (2), on each of which two sets of cutting and slitting discs (5,6) are mounted for rotation and for axial adjustment relative to one another. The blocks (2) are tiltable on the frame so that one opposed set of discs (5) can be in an operating position while the other set (6) are out of operation and can be adjusted. The discs (5,6) are supported and held in the axial positions set by locking mechanisms (11) (Fig. 5) associated with the blocks independent of the drive shafts (4) for rotating the discs for cutting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143010-A (GB)
Title: Fire-resistant chamber with an arched roof
Inventor: BOEGE HANS-GEORG
IPC: F27D1/02
Filed: 1984-06-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for a self-supporting fire-resistant arched roof (7), which may be used for clinker grate coolers in the cement industry. The holding device comprises downwardly extending struts (1), a compression member (2), tension member (3) and tie rods (4) co-operating to support bearing supports (6) on which the self-supporting arched roof is disposed. The holding device is suspended from an over head structure (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143281-A (GB)
Title: Electric thruster for spacecraft propulsion
Inventor: SMITH PETER
IPC: F03H1/00
Filed: 1984-06-27
Abstract: The thruster has an ionisation chamber 8, an inlet 9 for supplying gaseous propellant into the chamber via a valve 7 when thrust is required, a hollow cathode electron emitter 11 and keeper 12 and an anode 13 for ionising the propellant by electron collision, an accelerating grid 16 at one end of the chamber 8, and an alternating voltage supply 201 connected to the grid 16 such that positive propellant ions and electrons are alternately accelerated out of the chamber 8 to provide an exhaust beam 17 which gives the required thrust and has a predetermined net electrical charge, typically zero.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143483-A (GB)
Title: Compound helicopter and powerplant therefor
Inventor: SIBLEY JOHN DENMAN
IPC: B64C9/38
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: A compound helicopter (Fig. 1) has wings 12 in addition to a helicopter rotor (14) and has twin powerplants (16) each including a low pressure compressor (18), a gas generator (20), a power turbine (22) driven by the gas generator and connected through a gearbox (32) to drive the helicopter rotor, and a variable area final propulsion nozzle (24) which receives the exhaust from the power turbine. Augmentor wing flaps 28 are provided on the wings and fed with air from the low pressure compressor for providing additional lift and thrust from the wings. The flaps 28 are pivotally mounted on the trailing edge of the wing and are movable to a position where the trailing edges of the flaps 28 obturate the flow through the gap between the flaps 28. In this position the flaps provide a means of decelerating the forward speed of the aircraft. Applicable to fixed wing aircraft having augmentor flaps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163494-A (GB)
Title: Cross-linear bearing unit
Inventor: TERAMACHI HIROSHI
IPC: F16C29/06
Filed: 1984-08-22
Abstract: A cross-linear bearing unit for use at an intersection of, for example, a column and a cross rail in a machine tool includes a bearing body (1) having a pair of oppositely facing recesses (10,11) extending orthogonally to one another. The bearing body (1) further has loaded ball guide grooves (16,17,18,19) respectively formed in the inner walls (12,13,14,15) of ridges (24,25,26,27) and non-loaded ball guide bores (20,21,22,23) formed through the ridges. Track rails (40,41) slidably fit in the recesses (10,11) of the bearing body (1). Each track rail is provided in the lateral outer walls thereof with loaded ball raceway grooves (42,43) which are parallel to the corresponding loaded ball guide grooves (16,17,18,19) and provide loaded ball passages therewith. The track rails are guided in the recesses by endless trains of balls circulating through the loaded ball passages and corresponding non-loaded ball guide bores, with which they communicate via end plates providing U-grooves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146338-A (GB)
Title: Cell membrane proteins
Inventor: COHEN IRUN ROBERT
IPC: A61K35/17
Filed: 1984-09-11
Abstract: Composition for the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases are provided which comprise as an active ingredient membrane material shed from autoimmune T lymphocytes, or activated T lymphocytes which are treated by a pressure application and releases process. There is also provided processes for obtaining such active materials and for preparing pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent GB-2147606-A (GB)
Title: Anti-dandruff compositions
Inventor: BARFORD BRIAN DALE
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 1984-10-02
Abstract: Antidandruff hair shampoos and rinse compositions contain agglomerates of antidandruff agent, which may be zinc pyridinethione.
Patent GB-2165460-A (GB)
Title: Batting aid
Inventor: LIAO LEON
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1984-10-16
Abstract: A batting aid comprises a base member 1 fixed on a sandbag or a water bag 50, a main support member fastened on the base member and including an elongated rod 16 pivotally mounted in an adjustable support 11 and carrying a ball or like target 90 at its free end, and an auxiliary support member fastened on the base member, and carrying a cushion 6 which is engaged by the rod 16 when the target 90 is struck. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150446-A (GB)
Title: Tridimensional logical puzzle
Inventor: BARBASHIN JURY GENNADIEVICH
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1984-02-21
Abstract: The tridimensional logical puzzle comprises a support, which is fabricated as a tridimensional cross-piece (1), central elements (2), rib elements (6) and angular elements (9), which elements are so mounted that they may interact therebetween. The central elements are arranged on the ends of the cross-piece so that they may be turned. At least each of the rib elements (6) is comprised of an outer portion (8) and two inner portions (5) so that the inner portions of the rib elements, provided on each face, form together with the central element of said face a cylinder (7), which cylinder and the outer portions of the rib elements are so arranged that may be mutually turned.
Patent GB-2168459-A (GB)
Title: Tube closure device
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1984-12-06
Abstract: 57 A tube closure device for closing a flexible tube has a first member (12) having a tube portion (16) for insertion into an end of the flexible tube (18), and a second member (14) hinged to said first member (12) and having means for securing the flexible tube (18) to the second member 14. It also has a catch (34) for releasably holding said first and second members (12, 14) in a hinged together "closed" position, and a plug (30) for closing the tube portion (16) of the first member (12) when it is in its closed position.
Patent GB-2153409-A (GB)
Title: Disposable tubular borehole plug
Inventor: MEYER FRANK
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1984-12-12
Abstract: A disposable tubular borehole plug for the injection particularly of media suitable for rock solidification, such as for example synthetic resin, comprises substantially a filling pipe (1) adapted to be assembled from portions and having at the tip a safeguard against reflux, in the form of a non-return valve (5), a mixing element and a sealing element (2) mounted at the ends in metal sleeves (11, 12) and formed as a portion of tubing of elastic material. The filling pipe (1), within the area enclosed by the sealing element (2), is additionally provided with a valve (8) and in that during injection, the sealing element (2) becomes automatically clamped and sealing-tight as a function of the differential pressure built up by the valves (5, 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154383-A (GB)
Title: Motor control system
Inventor: PALMER ALAN REGINALD
IPC: H02P5/68
Filed: 1985-02-14
Abstract: A motor control system, in particular for the drive motors 19, 20, 21 of a plurality of motorised valves for an agricultural sprayer, are connected to a power supply by way of a switching system which enables all the motors to be switched on or off simultaneously by a main control or allowing only particular motors to be energized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172393-A (GB)
Title: Heating installation
Inventor: COLEY ALLEN GEORGE
IPC: A47C7/74
Filed: 1985-03-05
Abstract: A local heating installation intended for use with furniture such as a chair incorporates a panel 17 of flexible material in which is embedded a flexible tube 22, 23, 26, 27. An electrical heater 24 is arranged to heat liquid in the tube and circulate it through the tube by natural convection. A reservoir constituted by loop 30 by virtue of a by-pass connection 20 is arranged in such a position as to collect air or gas which may separate out from the liquid so that natural convection is still effective despite this separation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157790-A (GB)
Title: Pulled-type friction clutch with releasable connection
Inventor: NITTKE JOACHIM
IPC: F16D23/14
Filed: 1985-04-18
Abstract: In the release system of a friction clutch, there are provided two relatively rotatable sleeves 10,11 arranged coaxially with one another. Sleeve 11 has on its external circumference dogs 12 which, on the pushing in of the two sleeves in relation to one another run along on deflector edges 13 on simultaneous relative rotation, whereby the two sleeves, on axial movement, come into a position where each dog engages an abutment 17 and in which they can transmit the release force in the direction of pulling. On reverse axial movement and further rotation in the same direction, the dogs engage deflector edges 14 and the sleeve 11 may be released and extracted by movement in the direction of the arrow B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167425-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping and sound insulation materials
Inventor: GRUNWELL WALTER
IPC: B29B7/82
Filed: 1985-05-13
Abstract: A vibration damping and sound insulation material is produced by mixing a vinyl acetate polymer with a filler and a plasticiser, to give a mixture which is then calendered or treated by another thermoplastic process, such as extrusion or moulding, to produce a shaped product, e.g. a sheet.
Patent GB-2166015-A (GB)
Title: Overload preventing circuit for headphones
Inventor: DRISCOLL DR ROGER CHARLES
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1985-06-14
Abstract: A circuit in or for use with headphones prevents overloading of the transducers in the earpieces of the headphones by monitoring at 21 the input signal and operating a cut-off switching device T1 when the input signal level exceeds a reference level. The circuit is made from passive components and utilises zener diodes Z1, Z2 to provide an output signal indicative of the input level exceeding the reference level. The signal output from the zener diodes is voltage multiplied, averaged, at 22, and used to gate an FET device T1 which is used to cut-off the input signal to the headphones. Alternatively an attenuation circuit which reduces the level of the input signal could be used. Mono and stereo circuits are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177929-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle
Inventor: RUIZ MODESTO
IPC: A63F9/06
Filed: 1985-07-16
Abstract: A puzzle is constituted by a cage (1) enclosing plurality of identically-shaped puzzle pieces (5). There are (n-1) puzzle pieces (5), each having a volume of 1/n th that of the cage (1). Each puzzle piece (5) has the same shape as the cage (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183139-A (GB)
Title: Preservation of animal hides
Inventor: DIXON GEOFF
IPC: C14C1/02
Filed: 1985-10-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for the preservation of animal hides against degradation by micro organisms and insects. The composition comprises a solution of a BIS (tri alkyl/phenyl tin) meso dihalogen succinate of the general formula:-   <IMAGE> wherein X is an alkyl or phenyl group which may be same or different and Y is a group VII halogen element. The preferred organo tin compound is (butyl tin) meso-dibromo succinate. The organo tin compound is preferably dissolved in a solvent and may be applied to animal hides in the various stages of processing. The hides are preferably dipped or drummed in the composition for at least 30 minutes.
Patent GB-2182647-A (GB)
Title: Preventing oxidation of liquid in containers
Inventor: ROBERTS BENJAMIN GLYN
IPC: B67B5/00
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A kit for preventing oxidation of a liquid 2 which partly fills a container 1 comprises an inflatable bag 4, part of which can be inserted into the container through an opening 3 thereof and inflated therein so as to displace substantially all the air which is in the container; a tube 6 for insertion through the opening 3 in the container for permitting displaced air to leave the container; and a stopper 7 for the opening for sealing the inflated bag within the container and preventing air from leaving the inflated part of the bag or from entering the container through the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171835-A (GB)
Title: Device for the support and display of bags
Inventor: DE BALLE JUAN CARLOS
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 1986-02-24
Abstract: A device for supporting and displaying flexible bags 1 used for the storage of relatively light-weight food products comprises at least two parallel spaced rods 4, with the rods being positioned at a spacing relative to each other which is somewhat narrower than the length of the transversely thermosealed end strips or edges 3 of the bags which are to be supported from and displayed by the device. A bag is passed between the rods and the stop or edge 3 is restrained by the rods, with the body portion of the bag being suspended so as to hang downwardly under the effect of gravity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174853-A (GB)
Title: Safety circuit for electric heater
Inventor: BOURKE BRYAN JOHN
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: Sensing and control means for an electrical circuit includes a thermosensor incorporating a signal element which has a pair of conductors 10a coaxially or non-coaxially formed with insulation therebetween which is negatively inversely proportional in resistance, impedance, capacitance or any combination thereof to temperature. The thermosensor is mounted in close proximity to a heating element 5 and monitors the heating element operation, the insulation of the thermosensor being arranged so that it can provide for detection of a temperature increase in the heating element, the conductors 10a of the signal element being connected into the same circuit line as an ambient temperature sensor 7 so as to override normal control by the ambient temperature sensor and therefore energisation of the heating element in the event of an overheat on only a portion of the heating element. The heater may be incorporated in a water bed or underfloor heating system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174233-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle windscreen display
Inventor: HAWKINS GREGORY JAMES
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1986-04-17
Abstract: In a method of preparing a display, for securing adhesively to the inner face of a window area such as a vehicle windscreen, a first layer 10 of transparent film is secured by its adhesive front face to a base 7 having markings on it to facilitate positioning, whereafter a second layer 13 of film constituted by an item or items of the subject matter is assembled by its adhesive front face onto the rear face of the first layer, again by use of markings on the base, and finally a back cover 16 layer of film is assembled by its adhesive front face onto the rear face of the second layer. The layers 10, 13 and cover 16 can then be stripped off the base 7 and the exposed front face of the layer 10 protected by backing paper. The protected display can then be rolled and taken to a vehicle windscreen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191006-A (GB)
Title: Testing physical properties of materials e.g. cartilage
Inventor: DATE DAVID LEONARD
IPC: G01N3/42
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of testing the physical properties of materials such as for example cartilage. The apparatus comprises a hemispherical glass indenter 31 which in operation is vertically indented into a specimen of cartilage 90 which is displaced horizontally relative to the indenter by the action of a loading means e.g. thumbscrew 21 acting on a slideable carriage carrying a specimen tank 2 indirectly through force and displacement measuring means. The magnitude of indentation and horizontal displacement for a given load is used to determine the material properties of the cartilage, whilst the glass indenter allows inspection of the deformed cartilage surface whilst it is loaded via an optical microscope. The indenting force is applied by a pivoted beam 53 provided with a slidably adjustable weight. The indenting force and depth of the indentation are measured. The tank 2 may be filled with sinovial fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191302-A (GB)
Title: Optical logic
Inventor: BYRON KEVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G02F3/00
Filed: 1986-06-03
Abstract: A two-dimensional optical logic gate array (20) is comprised by a plurality of polarisation-maintaining laser fibres (21), disposed between dielectric mirrors (22), (23). Each fibre of the array is in use associated with a respective customising beam ( lambda 2) and a respective signal beam (???1), which customising beams are capable of pumping the fibres and cause Kerr effect rotation of the polarisation of the respective signal beams whereby when a fibre is so pumped its output is changed accordingly. The array operates at very high speed with high parallelism, with minimal cross-talk and diffusion. In addition amplification is available in each fibre if the pump signal is sufficient to trigger lasing in the fibre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176602-A (GB)
Title: Injection cap
Inventor: LAWRENCE FRANK TIMOTHY
IPC: G01N13/02
Filed: 1986-06-12
Abstract: An additive injection system for a sample vessel comprises     (a) a cap 1 having two valve- controlled channels through it,   (b) an additive supply cell 7 mounted above it, and (c) a line 9 for connecting the cap to an inlet to the supply cell 7.     The first channel 3 in the cap leads from the interior of the sample vessel to a control valve 5 and thence to the outlet of the supply cell so that additive may be transferred from the cell to the vessel 2. The second channel 4 in the cap leads from the interior of the sample vessel to a control valve 6 and thence by way of the connecting line 9 to an inlet of the supply cell so that the supply cell may be pressurised by the pressure in the sample vessel. The injection system is suitable for injecting an anti-foam additive into a vessel containing a foaming liquid to observe its effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182414-A (GB)
Title: A helically coiled compression spring
Inventor: WOLTER RUDOLF
IPC: F16F1/06
Filed: 1986-10-31
Abstract: A helically coiled compression spring 10 has a whole number of coils. When subject to a purely axial force, no radial force components arise. As shown, the spring has closed ends 11 each end being ground to provide a flat inclined surface 13 which lies against the adjacent coil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184235-A (GB)
Title: Determining oxygen metal ratio in nuclear fuel oxides
Inventor: HIYAMA TOSHIAKI
IPC: G01N31/00
Filed: 1986-12-04
Abstract: A method for determination of oxygen-to-metal ratio in a nuclear fuel oxide. The method comprises placing a mixture of a nuclear fuel oxide and a metal flux in a graphite crucible, heating said mixture in said crucible in a reducing atmosphere of an inert gas to melt said mixture thereby generating carbon monoxide, accurately determining an amount of the generated carbon monoxide to calculate an amount of oxygen in said oxide, and calculating oxygen-to-metal ratio in said oxide based on the calculated amount of oxygen.
Patent GB-2188791-A (GB)
Title: Improved motor design
Inventor: HAWTHORNE DAVID BARRIE
IPC: H02K29/00
Filed: 1986-04-04
Abstract: An improved motor design is disclosed wherein a magnetic soft ring material 10 has a continuous winding 16 wound therearound, with a facility to introduce current into the winding 16 from selected tap points A-D. A magnet 12 is mounted for rotation at the centre 14 thereof. By changing the points at which current is introduced into the winding 16, a suitable current flow pattern can be maintained with respect to the moving rotor magnet 12, to sustain continuous rotations. In an alternate embodiment, a plurality of windings 70, 72, 74, 76 are placed around a magnetic soft ring material, with opposite windings 70, 72 and 74, 76 on the ring material connected in series in a sense such that the series connected coils produce magnetic flux in opposite directions. Appropriate selection of top point connections E-F obtain the required rotation of magnet 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185777-A (GB)
Title: A seat device for a ladder
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN COLIN
IPC: E06C7/16
Filed: 1986-12-31
Abstract: A seat device (2) comprises a frame (6), hook means (16,18) extending from the frame (6) and for fitting over at least one rung (20,21) of the ladder (4), and a seat (22) extending from the frame (6) and for enabling a person to sit down whilst working on the ladder (4).
Patent GB-2187181-A (GB)
Title: Removal of ethylene glycol from sewage
Inventor: TSINBERG MARK BENYAMINOVICH
IPC: C02F3/34
Filed: 1987-01-07
Abstract: The invention relates to biological purification of sewage containing high concentrations of ethylene glycol. The method comprises treating the sewage containing ethylene glycol and microelements with the sources of phosphorus, nitrogen and a microorganism of genus Arthrobacter. Then said microorganism is cultivated at 20-35 DEG C until the sewage is purified from ethylene glycol. Said method permits biological purification of the sewage containing over 2000 mg/dm<3> of ethylene glycol to a purification rating of 99%. Diethanolamine is used as a cooxidant at concentrations of over 4000 mg/dm<3>. Arthrobacter simplex 667, arthrobacter variablis 667, arthrobacter species 126 and arthrobacter species 127 are given as the strains capable of being used. Microelements are examplified by K<+>, Mg<2+>, Zn<2+>, Fe<2+>, Mn<2+>, Ca<2+>NO2<-> and SO4<2->.
Patent GB-2194460-A (GB)
Title: Agitator assembly for a rotary mixing apparatus
Inventor: GIUSTI RAOLO BENVENUTO
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 1987-08-24
Abstract: The agitator assembly (14) is in the form of a substantially circular ring-shaped element (17) mounted on a shaft (11) which is intended to rotate about its own longitudinal axis, the plane of said ring shaped element being inclined at an actual angle (e.g. of 30 DEG ) to the said axis, the said axis passing substantially through the centre of said ring. The ring-shaped element (17) comprises two halves (15) each mounted by support bars (20) and clamps (16) to the shaft (11). Each half of the element may comprise a semi-circular strip (as shown) or may be tubular. Scrapers (18), which preferably may undergo limited pivotal movement, are mounted on the ring- shaped element (17) so as to lead having regard to the intended direction of shaft rotation. Scoops (19) are arranged to trail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199107-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for producing twist in a shaft
Inventor: GORDON WILLIAM DUNCAN
IPC: F16H21/46
Filed: 1987-08-26
Abstract: Apparatus (18) for producing twist in a shaft, which apparatus (18) comprises at least one load-receiving member (20, 22) to which a load is to be applied, at least one shaft (28), and at least one transfer member (32, 34) which is for transferring the load of the load-receiving member (20, 22) to the shaft (28) and which is connected to the shaft (28) such that in use of the apparatus (18) a load applied to the load-receiving member (20, 22) causes the load-receiving member (20, 22) to rotate the transfer member (32, 34) which then provides a twist in the shaft (28). <IMAGE>