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Patent GB-2146755-A (GB)
Title: Multiple convoluted fluorescent lamp arrangements
Inventor: FINNIS STEVEN PETER
IPC: F21V23/02
Filed: 1984-09-12
Abstract: A fluorescent lamp unit is provided by mounting together convoluted discharge tubes of similar shape but different size. A specified example is the joining together of a 16 Watt and a 28 Watt 2D lamp. Suitable switching is provided whereby the 16W and 28W may be each on singly or together thus providing three light levels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148015-A (GB)
Title: Calculating fuel costs
Inventor: HICKS GERALD CHARLES AUBREY BA
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1984-10-03
Abstract: A programmable controller for a heating system, such as for controlling hot water and hot water central heating, incorporates a microcomputer 21 which can be set by means of a keyboard 24 to operate relays 25 and 26 for switching the central heating and the hot water on and off at preset time intervals. A water heater has a gas valve 27 which is controlled by a thermostat 27A so as to provide the necessary hot water. The valve 27 provides the micro computer 21 with signals on a line 28B representing the length of each time for which the valve is open. The microcomputer pre-stores values representing the time rate of consumption of units of fuel by the particular water heater used and the cost of each such unit of fuel. From these values, the microcomputer 21 calculates the cost of fuel consumed for each "ON" period of the system, or the total cost of fuel used since previous resetting, and this cost figure is displayed on a cost display 29. The heating system may use other fuels such as electricity or oil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165536-A (GB)
Title: The preparation of piperonal
Inventor: MILLINGTON JAMES PETER
IPC: C07D317/54
Filed: 1984-10-16
Abstract: A process for the preparation of piperonal comprises oxidising 4-methyl-methyl-dioxylbenzene with ceric sulphate to produce the desired piperonal.
Patent GB-2154800-A (GB)
Title: Contact for a vacuum circuit breaker
Inventor: NAYA EIZO
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 1985-02-18
Abstract: A contact for a vacuum circuit breaker having improved breakdown voltage performance, comprises molybdenum and tungsten as refractory components and approximately 5% to approximately 70% by volume of copper as an electrically conducting component.
Patent GB-2161334-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for alternating current motors
Inventor: NEUBAUER MICHAEL
IPC: H02H7/08
Filed: 1985-03-11
Abstract: A safety device (1) for an alternating current motor (2) is interposed between the motor and a phase-shifting controller or motor current switching power regulator (3) incorporating a triac (4) and comprises a fuse network containing a diode (D1) or (D2) in series with a fuse (Si1) or (Si2) in each of two parallel branches (7, 8) of a parallel shunt arrangement (6), the diodes (D1, D2) being disposed in antiparallel. The device will respond to half-wave energisation of the motor due to partial failure of the triac. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156656-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diapers
Inventor: POMPLUN WILLIAM SEAL
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1985-03-19
Abstract: A diaper is provided having a partial elastic waist along the front and rear waist of an elastic-legged disposable diaper. The elastic has a controlled tension and a controlled retraction that allows change of the waist of the diaper as the wearer shifts position without causing so much pressure on the skin that abrasion or reddening of the skin takes place. The waist elastic 30, 32 further is located outside the area of the fluff 20 of the diaper. In a preferred form of diaper the elastic is in place in the central one-third to two-thirds of the front of the diaper and between about one-third and the total width and the edges of the tape attachment points on the back of the diaper. Further, the waist elastics are placed at least 0.6cm away from the edge of the fluff and have a maximum possible elastic travel of between about 5cm and 10cm in an infant diaper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174354-A (GB)
Title: Tapping openings of beer barrels
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1985-04-15
Abstract: A beer barrel has a container portion 1 and an end fitting 13 providing an offset tapping opening 14. The end fitting 13 is removably connected to a projecting outlet stub 17 of the container portion 1 eg by a screw threaded connector or by a flexible tube 18 secured by hose clips 20 and 21. The end fitting 13 is recessed within an end structure 7 of the barrel which is detachably secured, eg by rivets to the container portion, the fitting being located radially and in the inward axial direction by the end structure 7. The structure 7 may be formed of sheet metal as an end plate which reinforces the end wall of the container portion, the structure being detachably secured to a plurality of spaced support legs which are permanently secured to the container portion, (Fig. 4). The end fitting may be replaced by a fitting having a different form of tapping openings, eg screw threaded. The connection between the end fitting 13 and the outlet stub may include a tap, an opening 22 in the structure 7 allowing access to the tap and sleeve 18 and clips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173958-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial cable stripper
Inventor: NEWMANN GEOFFREY WARREN
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1985-04-16
Abstract: A cable stripper is provided to strip cables of different diameters using a simple hand tool with a replaceable blade carrier. The tool comprises a blade carrier B which has a blade C adapted to cut into and strip a cable. The carrier B is spring biased against the cam stop H which has three different cam faces thus enabling the position of the carrier to be varied according to the depth of cut required. The cam stop and the cable bush may be provided in interchangeable sets so that for a different diameter of cable a new bush is put in and a new cam stop with different cam face positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to clutches
Inventor: MATHER ANTHONY H
IPC: F16D27/112
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: A clutch for use on spinning machines comprises first and second clutch members (3 and 4) rotatable on a common axis (51) and disposed axially of one another. An electromagnetic actuator (5, 6 and 12) effects a driving connection between the clutch members (3 and 4). The actuator includes a stationary magnet body (5) disposed on the side of the second clutch member (4) remote from the first clutch member (3), and an electro- magnetic coil (6) supported on the magnet body (5). A shroud (22) is fixedly secured at one end to the magnet body (5) and extends axially so that it surrounds the first and second clutch members (3 and 4). Preferably, the shroud (22) extends to a position in which its rim is axially beyond the first clutch member (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164841-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning subsea surfaces
Inventor: GREEN TONY JAMES SIDNEY
IPC: B63B59/08
Filed: 1985-07-09
Abstract: A method of cleaning a subsea surface of an electrically-conductive object e.g. the hull 10 of a vessel comprises scouring the surface e.g. by means of rotary brush 11 while simultaneously applying a D.C. voltage between scourer and surface to assist in removing material from the surface, the D.C. voltage being such that material is removed from the surface by electrolytic action and/or by spark action. The brush may be vibrated or an abrasive disc may be used instead. Alternatively, a jet of negatively charged electrolyte, which may or may not contain abrasive particles, may be used to clean the surface instead of brush or disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182719-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine valve gear rocker arm disconnecting mechanism
Inventor: DOUGLAS ROY
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1985-11-09
Abstract: One 16 of the intake valve rocker arms 14 and 16 on either side of the exhaust valve rocker arm 18 of each cylinder is operated under all load conditions and the other rocker arm 14 is brought into operation under heavy load by axially sliding a splined sleeve on the rocker shaft 10 to engage respective splines 26,30 on the rocker arm and sleeve. The sleeve is moved by a piston 38 within the shaft 10 subject on one end or the other to oil under pressure controllably supplied into shaft chambers 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171527-A (GB)
Title: Weighing device
Inventor: BLANC PHILIPPE
IPC: G01G11/00
Filed: 1986-02-05
Abstract: A weighing device suitable for objects of variable shape of which the centre of gravity cannot be located precisely, such as fruit and vegetables, comprises a series of movable carriers (10) each carrier comprising a receptacle articulated on a drawn support unit. A weighing station comprises four weighing members (P1-P4) and as each carrier is drawn over the weighing station the receptacle rests on three points (Z,Y,X1 or X2). The length of the members (P1-P4) ensures that the time which the weighing member is unloaded is approximately equal to the time of passage of each carrier over the weighing member thus allowing the measurement system to return to zero. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176210-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for cooling an advancing elongate metal product
Inventor: SIMON PIERRE
IPC: B21B45/02
Filed: 1986-04-14
Abstract: The product 1 is introduced into a tubular cooling unit 3 through a liquid screen in a lock 8 preventing air from entering the cooling unit 3. At least part of the cooling liquid forming the screen flows in the opposite direction to the direction of advance of the product.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180523-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet operated jacks
Inventor: O'HEA PAUL
IPC: B66F1/06
Filed: 1986-06-26
Abstract: The jack comprises a base (1) having a rack (1b), an inverted U-section load lifting arm (5) slidable horizontally on a pivot pin (12) in guide channels (1a) of the base (1), a strut (6) pivoted to the lifting arm (5) and to the base (1), a jacking arm (4) pivoted on the pin (12) and carrying a jacking pawl (2) which cooperates with the rack (1b) to lift the load in steps and a locking pawl (3) which transfers the load on the lifting arm (5) to the rack (1b) between the stepwise jacking movements. During load lowering, the pawls (2, 3) are alternatively raised by a spring (9) and during load raising the action of spring (9) is overcome and both pawls (2, 3) are biased into engagement with the rack (1b) by a raising spring (8). Preferably, a slider automatically pivots the spring (8) to an inoperative position when the jack is fully raised and into an operative position when the jack is fully lowered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178724-A (GB)
Title: Mobile crane
Inventor: WADSWORTH ERIC
IPC: E02F9/08
Filed: 1986-07-21
Abstract: A mobile crane 10 of modular construction, particularly for use in mines or other similar underground situations, has a traction unit 12 on which are mounted caterpillar tracks 30; a base structure 14 separable from the unit 12; a pedestal 16 slewably mounted on the structure 14; and a telescopic arm 18 mounted on the pedestal 16 for luffing movement relative thereto. A load-supporting platform is formed by side structures 24 and a cover 32 of the traction unit 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178939-A (GB)
Title: Display case with humidifier
Inventor: KNIGHT PETER B
IPC: A24F25/02
Filed: 1986-08-13
Abstract: A cigar display and storage unit comprises humidifying means for providing a humidifying atmosphere within the unit and electronic control means which control the functioning of the humidifying means.
Patent GB-2195219-A (GB)
Title: Call barring device
Inventor: MEEHAN TIMOTHY
IPC: H04M1/677
Filed: 1986-09-10
Abstract: The telephone lock has a fixture plate 10 which is secured to a suitable surface by means of screws 13 and is placed anywhere between the telephone and the internal junction box. Once it has been fixed in position and set up properly, the user being the key-holder has the choice of the various options provided, by inserting the key into the telephone lock, turning to the required position and then removing the key. The key-holder ie parents, Landlord, Manager etc., has the choice of various restrictions as listed:-     1. Normal use-no restrictions.   2. Local calls only, all day.   3. Local calls only, on cheap rate.   4. Any calls, local or long distance-only on cheap rate.   5. No calls.   Positions 1-5 all receive incoming calls at any time of the day, with the advantage of making 999 calls at any time, without losing vital seconds looking for keys, remembering codes etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182835-A (GB)
Title: A premix for cooking by a microwave oven
Inventor: YAMAMOTO MASANORI
IPC: A21D10/00
Filed: 1986-10-21
Abstract: A premix for cooking by a microwave oven which has good storage properties, i.e., deterioration of oils, color and taste are not observed and caking and gas generation do not occur, comprises flour, sugar, baking powder and emulsifier, the flour having a moisture content of from 1.0 to 9.5 weight %.
Patent GB-2182908-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for removing a paper tray from a pile
Inventor: COSQUER MICHEL GUILLAUME-MARIE
IPC: B65G47/91
Filed: 1986-10-22
Abstract: Method and device for removing the top tray (1a) from a pile (P) of paper trays stacked one inside the other. The tray (1a) is removed by means of a multiple suction head comprising a vertically reciprocable sliding block (21) with suction cups (20), the axes of the cups being inclined at an angle relative to the axis (ZZ') passing through the central zone (120) of the bottom of the tray, perpendicularly relative to the said bottom to converge at the centre of the stack: the suction cups (20) create a crease in this central zone, thereby separating the edge of the tray from the remainder of the pile. The angle has a value of between 15 DEG and 40 DEG , preferably 25 DEG - 30 DEG . The suction cups may be deformable bellows with the vacuum achieved by a Venturi tube supplied with compressed air via a solenoid valve (23). The trays may be cake trays and after removal are placed in cake moulds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196530-A (GB)
Title: A seat with a movable lumbar support device
Inventor: MARSHALL DAVID ERIC
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 1986-11-01
Abstract: A seat, in particular for a vehicle, has a back member (11) which includes a frame (12), a back cushion (17), a lumbar-support plate (20) on the cushion (17) movable in a forward or rearward direction under the control of a cam (23) rigid with a rotary support shaft (21), a locking device (24) including a ratchet member (25) securing the shaft in any one of, for example, five rotational positions.
Patent GB-2197840-A (GB)
Title: Cable tension relief device
Inventor: CROWE ALAN
IPC: B66D1/76
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A tension relief device comprises a rotatable capstan body about which a cable or rope 60 can be wound with the surface of the capstan body in contact with the wire or rope being driven by a motor or gearing such that it moves continuously from one axial end of the capstan body to the other. In the preferred arrangement there are four endless conveyor belts 61 formed by a train of linked carriages 62. The carriages 62 are driven by the same motor driving the capstan body at a speed equivalent to the displacement of the turns of cable or rope. The carriages are provided with equispaced transverse grooves 66 separated by a spacing greater than the diameter of the cable or rope such that the turns of cable or rope engage the grooves and are thereby spaced on the capstan. The capstan body may be tapered in the direction 68 from the input towards the output of the cable or rope to allow for contraction of the cable or rope as the tension is relieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198657-A (GB)
Title: Mixer for preparing fibroconcrete mixes
Inventor: MKHIKIAN ROBERT MIKHAILOVICH
IPC: B01F29/85
Filed: 1986-12-18
Abstract: The mixer comprises a rotatable mixing drum (5) accommodating a working member in the form of helices (8) rotatable about their axes. The helices (8) have equal diameter (d) and pitch (t), and are spaced equidistantly about the diameter (D) of the mixing drum (5). The adjacent helices (8) rotate in the opposite directions, whereas the distance between their vertical axes is less than their diameter (d) determined by the formula:   <IMAGE>  D is the diameter of the mixing drum; and  n is a natural number > 3, the number of helices being (2n + 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191690-A (GB)
Title: Air support for chairs, chair utilizing the same and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: SEKIDO HIROSHI
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1986-07-16
Abstract: An air support used for a chair, and more particularly to an air support using an air bag having therein suspension cloths improved in various respects and also relates to the technical development for installing said air support in a chair utilizing the same, whereby the fit of the chair can be improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187262-A (GB)
Title: Power transmission device
Inventor: SHIGEURA JUNICHI
IPC: F16D3/76
Filed: 1987-02-19
Abstract: A power transmission device which is capable of absorbing an impact applied thereto during transmission of power includes a rotating shaft 2, a transmission member 8 loosely fitted on the rotating shaft, and a resilient member 15 provided between the rotating shaft and the transmission member. The resilient member is made of an incompressible material and has three or more free surfaces 15a. Accordingly, it is possible to readily absorb a relatively large impact without the need to increase the size of the transmission member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206719-A (GB)
Title: Combined stand alone intruder and fire control system
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN STEWART
IPC: G08B19/00
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: A combined intruder and fire control system which is fully automatic or manual system which is self contained in one unit. The intruder system can either with its own self contained sensor or with remote sensors detect the presence of an intruder, trigger off a device both audible and visual and send a signal to a remote point. The fire control system receives signals from remote detection sensors and monitors the signals to the British Standard procedure. It also gives an audible alarm and a visual signal on receipt of the confirmed detection. The system then automatically discharges an extinguishant medium, in the form of Halon 1301. The system has the facility of being manually operated or automatic and can trigger remote device to transmit appropriate signals. The system is powered by batteries that are maintained by a mains supply. The system is in itself a total intruder and fire control system that is contained in one cabinet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208171-A (GB)
Title: Security closure
Inventor: WATT RONALD WILLIAM
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 1988-01-29
Abstract: A security closure comprising a panel 1 or 2 holding means rigidly secured to or formed on the inner side of the panel as shown, inturned rims 5, anchor bars 7 as shown straps 8 and at least two elongate connectors between the holding means and each of the anchors so as to clamp an opening surround between the panel inner side and the anchors. Two panels may be clamped side by side to cover an opening. In various alternative embodiment, the holding means may constitute an apertured panel rim (Fig 4 not shown) or transverse bars on the panel (Fig 6 not shown). The connectors may be flexible; various ways of attaching them at both ends are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218788-A (GB)
Title: Solid fuel burner
Inventor: PEEL ERIC
IPC: F23J15/02
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: The solid fuel burner includes a combustion chamber (20) having a floor (21) occupied by a fuel bed, a primary air supply (15) under the combustion chamber floor, and a secondary air supply (12) within the combustion chamber and above the fuel bed, for improving combustion of the fuel. Means (10) for adjusting the amount of air from each supply may be provided, and the secondary air supply (12) may be positioned over part of the fuel bed just outside the burning zone. The secondary air supply (12) may be operated in conjunction with a fuel feeder to minimise smoke generation when new fuel is added to the fuel bed, and exhaust gases may be routed through a chimney (5) including a fines arrester (51) for trapping fine particles. Virtually smokeless operation can be achieved without special fuels. The burner may be applied to water heating systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221392-A (GB)
Title: Insecticidal stick
Inventor: SHAO CHIA-MU
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 1988-08-05
Abstract: An insecticidal utensil includes an elongated solid insecticide stick (1) movable into and out of a housing (2). The insecticide stick (1) can be used to smear insecticide on surfaces that insects frequent. The housing (2) has a cover (20) and a main body (10) comprising a cylindrical receiver (11) having two vertical slots (112), a hollow cylinder (13) having a spiral groove (131), and a cup (122) for receiving the end of the stick (1) and having a pair of protrusions (121) which extend through the slots (112) and engage with the spiral groove (131). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-888548-A (GB)
Abstract: 888,548. Indicating-apparatus. MANNING, MAXWELL & MOORE Inc. Feb. 4, 1960 [Feb. 20, 1959], No. 4003/60. Class 106 (4). Indicating-apparatus in which the major graduations are adjustable independently so that each may be positioned roughly to correspond with a given measured value also has fine adjustment mechanism for accurately positioning these graduations in accordance with definite measured values. Each major graduation is marked on a separate plate 100, Figs. 3, 4, 17, each slidable in its own carrier 101 which straddles the periphery of a dial-plate 85. A cover-plate 114 is secured to each carrier 101 with a screw 116 and by its own resilience and by thrust on a nylon strut 121 retains the plate 100 in the carrier 101. After rough adjustment of the carrier 101 by hand, it is clamped on the dial 85 by a pair of screws 119. As used for calibrating a test instrument for, e.g. pressure gauges, a primary standard source of pressure such as a dead-weight tester set, say, to thirty pounds per square inch, is connected to the instrument and a reading deviating by, say, a quarter per cent is obtained. The plate 100 is then moved transversely in its carrier 101 by turning a screw head 109 attached to a plate having an eccentric pin engaging a vertical slot in the plate 100 until the major graduation is aligned with the pointer 84. A transparent cover-glass 86, Fig. 13, is then secured to close the instrument easing in dustproof fashion whilst allowing rotation of the cover glass 86 by a knob 86a. A plate 96 is pivoted on the securing screw 95a normally covering an aperture 97 in the glass 86. Thus, a fine adjustment can be made to any plate 100, without removing any parts, by turning the glass 86 to bring the aperture 97 over the relevant plate 100 and pivoting the plate 96 to one side to give access to the adjusting screwhead 109. Parallax is avoided (a) by arranging for the pointer 84 to move in the plane of the graduation marks ; (b) by providing the plates 100 with mirror surfaces bearing graduations if the pointer moves over them in another plane; (c) by making the plates 100 transparent with the pointer moving below the graduations and the upper surface of the dial 85 a mirror surface or (d) by providing graduations on both limbs 122, 123, Fig. 14, of a U-shaped member of clear plastic.
Patent GB-2216737-A (GB)
Title: Electrical screw-clamp terminal
Inventor: HOLLICK DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01R4/38
Filed: 1989-02-14
Abstract: A terminal comprising a body 10 including a base 11 and a pair of elongate side arms 12, 13, mutually opposing faces 14, 15 of the side arms 12, 13 being provided with screw thread-engaging formations 16, 17 which extend at least part way along said faces 14, 15. A pressure plate 18 has apertures 21, 22 through which the side arms project. A pressure screw 24 has a thread 25 engagable with the screw-thread engaging formations 16, 17 on the side arms 12, 13 and with the pressure plate 18 so as to enable movement of the pressure plate 18 by actuation of the screw 25. The body may be made of bent strip metal (fig 8). <IMAGE>