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Patent GB-2123889-A (GB)
Title: Flush bolt assemblies
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID EDWARD
IPC: E05C1/06
Filed: 1982-07-02
Abstract: A flush bolt assembly for a door or window frame comprises a bolt 13 which, in use, is movable longitudinally between locked and unlocked positions within a longitudinal recess 29 within an elongate frame member 28 of the door or window, the open side of which recess faces outwardly of the side edge of the frame member, and an operating mechanism comprising a mounting plate 10 and an operating lever pivotably mounted on the plate and so connected to the bolt that movement of the lever effects longitudinal movement of the bolt. A number of support blocks 17, 18, 19 are shaped for engagement within the longitudinal recess in the frame member, the mounting plate being secured to at least one support block 19, and at least one support block being engageable with the bolt in such manner as to guide the bolt during the longitudinal movement thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108169-A (GB)
Title: Manhole drainage channels
Inventor: WELDON MICHAEL T
IPC: E03F5/02
Filed: 1982-09-10
Abstract: The drainage channel across a manhole is formed by interlocking end-to-end two identical but mutually reversed half-length flanged plastics channels (1). The use of two half-length channels overcomes the problems of existing channels which tend to deform under the weight of benching concrete in the manhole and also tend to be cumbersome to handle. Each half-length manhole channel (1) comprises a channel member (2) having a pipe socket (3) at one end, and interlocking means (6) at the other end. The means (6) comprises a male portion (7) extending over substantially half of the periphery of the channel member (2) and a female recess (8). The male portion (7) engages the recess (8) in a corresponding channel and vice versa, a space 17-18 being left for bonding. Flanges (11) and (12) reinforce the channels and tabs (15) and (16) prevent relative rotation between two channels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105681-A (GB)
Title: Photographic laboratory work pouch
Inventor: MOGERLEIN GERHARD
IPC: B65D27/06
Filed: 1982-09-17
Abstract: A photographic laboratory work pouch comprises a front wall 2 of rigid material such as paper and a rear wall of transparent material, the wall 2 having a tear off strip 9 and a fold over flap 8 for closing the pouch opening. The flap is secured by adhesive on a patch 14 acting through an opening in the flap 8 to contact the transparent wall, the patch having an adhesive- repellent rear surface. The transparent wall terminates below the adhesive region. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114526-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for conveying abrasive solids
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM COPELAND
IPC: B65G53/46
Filed: 1983-02-15
Abstract: Apparatus and method for conveying abrasive solids to a backfilling location wherein the solid materials are delivered to a blow-pot type loader 26, a vibratory feeder 29 receives the discharge from the loader, and delivers the same to a pressurised conduit 13 where air under pressure suspends the solid material and delivers it to the backfill location. A reciprocable slide valve is disposed between the delivery means 14 and the loader 26, the slide valve 17 providing a substantially air-tight closure for the loader and eliminating the necessity for rotary feeding and metering apparatus which are subject to frequent replacement and repair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151675-A (GB)
Title: Continuous-motion track tamping machine
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: E01B27/17
Filed: 1984-04-18
Abstract: A tamping, levelling and lining machine has a bridge-like main frame 7 which carries the operators, propulsion system, power supply and control systems. All the lifting, lining, and tamping tools 17, 18 are mounted on a sub-frame 19 which can move longitudinally relative to the main frame under the operation of a drive 27 and is suspended from the main frame at two longitudinally separated positions 21, 24. In operation, the main frame moves continuously while the tool frame is operated by the longitudinal drive 27 so as to move intermittently for tamping successive sleepers. The described manner of mounting the tool frame on the main frame ensures that the entire weight of the machine is available to assist penetration of the tamping tools into the ballast, whereas the intermittently moving tool frame can be made relatively light and compact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140071-A (GB)
Title: Weightlifting collar
Inventor: GORST ALAN
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 1984-05-08
Abstract: A weightlifting collar for retaining weightlifting plates or discs on a bar which comprises a pair of cooperating annular members 36 and 38, each having a central hub (6, 8). The hubs are of such a size that the hub 6 fits closely onto the bar and the hub 8 fits over it, and the two members have interengaging threads (40, 42), or cooperating cam surfaces, which lock them tightly together in use so that the hub 6, which has a segmented construction, is fixed inwardly to grip the surface of the bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145056-A (GB)
Title: Pallets and palletised containers
Inventor: ROSS HAROLD ABRAHAM
IPC: B65D19/40
Filed: 1984-08-16
Abstract: A pallet or palletised container has horizontally extending collapsible supports (18, 20) beneath its deck (16, 14) and formed of parallel side walls (24, 28, 32) hinged to the deck and to base wall (26, 34). In order to hold the supports erect, a base member extends between pairs of the supports and carried pairs of collapsible tubular inserts which can be inserted into the supports and then opened out to hold them erect. The tubular inserts are formed from planar blanks and hinged to the base member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164380-A (GB)
Title: Sectional tank
Inventor: HOPKINS SAMUEL MCALEESE
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 1984-09-15
Abstract: A sectional storage tank 10 is composed of identical panels 15 each with a tray-like configuration having a planar base (15A, Fig. 2) bounded by upstanding side walls (15B, Fig. 2) and rendered rigid by a brace 16. Each side wall (15B) is provided with through apertures 17 for interconnecting adjoining panels 15. Each panel 15 is formed by a laminated structure of wood and fibre glass and has a skin (25) of Darvic (RTM) plastics material bonded to the fibre glass layer to render the tank (10) resistant to attack by a wide range of chemicals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147971-A (GB)
Title: Hose
Inventor: MIYAZAKI TAKESHI
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 1984-10-10
Abstract: A hose comprises a hose body 5 made of a resin material and a protective body 9 made of an elastic material, the hose body 5 has end portions 6, 7 and a flexible portion 8 connected in integral relationship to the opposite end portions 6, 7, and the hose body 5 is thinner than the opposite end portions 6, 7. The protective body 9 covers the outer periphery of the flexible portion 8 of the hose body 5 and is disposed in integral relationship on the flexible portion 8. Accordingly, the hose of the present invention has flexibility and strength, and can be assembled firmly to a counterpart with ease. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2332744-A (GB)
Title: Decting laser beams
Inventor: SUTTON PHILIP
IPC: G01J9/02
Filed: 1984-10-13
Abstract: A laser beam detector for detecting laser radiation in the presence of background clutter and noise comprises an interferometer 4,6,7,8,9 for forming a interference pattern indicative of any coherent component of received radiation and an electrical sensor 13,14,16,17 which detects the formation of such an interference pattern. The pattern is preferably modulated using an acousto-optical modulator 9 in one arm of the interferometer and the sensor discriminates the modulation frequency.
Patent GB-2149357-A (GB)
Title: Clearing device for land mines
Inventor: SCHMITT JOSEF
IPC: F41H11/16
Filed: 1984-10-19
Abstract: A clearing device for land mines is attached to the front of a vehicle (1) and consists of a frame (2) on which is mounted a pivotable carrier (8). A plurality of mine clearing arms (9) are pivotally mounted on the carrier. A hydraulic drive rotates the arms from an initial stationary position downwards towards the ground to engage a land mine and clear it from the path of travel. The hydraulic drive then returns the arms to their initial position. A hydraulic accumulator accumulates hydraulic drive fluid from the vehicle so that the drive can be operated in an impulsive manner from the normal hydraulic supply for the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151263-A (GB)
Title: Water recovery system and apparatus for laundry washer
Inventor: FAULKNER JAMES LLOYD
IPC: D06F39/00
Filed: 1984-10-19
Abstract: Water discharged from a cylindrical action washing machine (10) after a rinsing operation of one operating cycle is diverted into a closed insulated tank (12) forming water holding means. The water is subsequently returned to the machine (10) for re-use in a first washing operation of a subsequent operating cycle. A timer, means 88 for measuring and increasing the amount of washing agents and a logic board 82, by 3, may be present. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148924-A (GB)
Title: Disperse monoazo dyes containing biphenyl ether groups
Inventor: HENZI BEAT
IPC: C09B29/08
Filed: 1984-11-01
Abstract: Novel dyes of formula (I) impart red-to-blue shades to polyester, synthetic polyamide and cellulose acetate textiles:   <IMAGE>  in which D is a diazo component; R1 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkoxy-ethyl and C1-2alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkyl-carbonylamino, C1-4alkoxy-C1-3alkylcarbonylamino, fluoro, chloro or bromo-C1-4alkylcarbonyl-amino, hydroxy-C1-3alkylcarbonylamine, C1-4alkoxycarbonylamino, C1-4alkoxy- C2-4alkoxycarbonylamino or C1-4alkylsulphonylamino; R3 is hydrogen, unsubstituted C1-4alkyl or C2-3alkyl substituted by one of -OH, C1-4alkoxy, CN-, C1-3alkylcarbonyloxy, C1-4alkoxycarbonyl-oxy, C1-4alkoxycarbonyl, C1-4alkoxyethylcarbonyloxy and C1-4alkoxyethoxycarbonyloxy;  A is a linear or branched C2-4alkylene group; R5 is unsubstituted diphenyl.
Patent GB-2153156-A (GB)
Title: Cable following apparatus
Inventor: KELLEY DOUGLAS PATRICK
IPC: E21B10/44
Filed: 1984-12-31
Abstract: A cable following apparatus has a rotating annulus 18 at the front portion of its main body 10 where a cylindrical axial opening of the body 10 passing over a cable first comes in contact with concentric neutral wires. The annulus 18, by rotating in the direction of the neutral wrapping wires, has the effect of wrapping down any wires that are broken. Further, a helical groove 20 in the annulus 18 at 82 DEG  to the longitudinal axis extends forward beyond a static cutter plate 22 providing a front surface of the main body 10. The end of the groove rotates slightly behind the static cutting surface of the plate 22. Wires that are broken and pulled away from the cable are picked up by the groove and carried to a position where they are cut off by the force of the side of the helical groove pressing them against the static cutter surface of the plate 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156198-A (GB)
Title: Safety belt emergency locking retractor
Inventor: ERNST HANS-HELLMUT
IPC: B60R22/405
Filed: 1985-03-07
Abstract: A retractor comprises a frame (10) and a spool (20) having a shaft (22) and a respective disc (24, 26) adjacent to each end of the shaft (22), each disc (24, 26) having locking teeth on its periphery. The spool (20) is mounted in bearings (52, 66) permitting limited movement relative to the frame (10) perpendicular to the axis between a position in which said teeth engage with teeth (18) on the frame (10) to inhibit rotation of the spool (20) and a position of disengagement. Resilient means (58, 68) are arranged to bias the spool (20) into disengagement, and arresting means (43) operative on one end of the spool (20), cause movement of the spool (20) into its engaged position due to belt tension. To ensure that the teeth on both discs come into full engagement with the teeth on the frame (10) either the resilient means (68) on the same side of the frame as the actuating means (43) is made stronger than the means (58) on the other side, or the teeth (18) on the opposite side of the spool (20) to the actuating means (43) are angularly displaced relative to the teeth (18) on the same side as the actuating means (43) in the belt retraction direction. In a future alternative, a cam device ensures slight rotation of the discs should the teeth approach in tip-to-tip relationship. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162744-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardant cushion and seat
Inventor: HARRISON T C
IPC: A47C7/24
Filed: 1985-06-03
Abstract: A flame retardant cushion comprises a flame retardant material having a plurality of springs disposed therein. A seat comprises a frame receiving the flame retardant cushion.
Patent GB-2164410-A (GB)
Title: Drive disconnecting device
Inventor: SARKILAHTI OSMO AULIS UNTAMO
IPC: F16H3/74
Filed: 1985-08-23
Abstract: Planetary gearing (1) transmits drive between a driving shaft (2) and a driven shaft (4). On overload of the driven shaft, a friction brake (9) on a brake shaft (8), driven by one of the elements of the gearing, slips and allows the drive to be interrupted, the engine torque also being reduced, whereupon a hydrodynamic brake (10) is brought into action on removal of the cause of the overload. A feedback controller (12) senses (11) rotation of the brake shaft (8) on overload, reduces engine fuel injection (15), and gradually releases the friction brake (9), the hydrodynamic brake (10) taking over. There are preferably two or more brake shafts. The carrier or the sun may alternatively be braked. The invention is particularly used in preventing overload damage in icebound icebreaking ships. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182002-A (GB)
Title: Clutch take-up indicator
Inventor: REKHAYE SATTIABRUTH
IPC: B60K23/02
Filed: 1985-10-24
Abstract: A clutch take-up indicator comprises three switches 14, 15,20 which are activated by a rod 16 attached to the gear lever 17 and an adjustable roller 23 attached to the clutch pedel 25. A light 21 comes on when the biting point is reached warning the driver to hold his clutch pedal steady. It enables the driver to ensure whether he has selected first or reverse gear because it will not come on if any other gear is selected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182823-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm and driver for a loudspeaker
Inventor: VILLA FRANK
IPC: H04R7/06
Filed: 1985-11-07
Abstract: A driver for a loudspeaker has a magnet (15-21) with pole pieces (17, 18, 19) defining parallel longitudinal gaps for the longitudinal sides of a rectangular voice coil (28), the voice coil being stiffened longitudinally by formers (11, 12) extending longitudinally of an oblong rectangular diaphragm, supported at its longitudinal edges. The diaphragm (1, 2) has transverse corrugations which are deepest at the centre and shallowest at its outer edges so that its acoustic impedance decreases progressively towards its outside edges. The voice coil (28), formers (11, 12) and diaphragm (1, 2) are formed of metal foil, and the materials and dimensions of the unit are selected to render the diaphragm aperiodic within the intended frequency range of the unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to blade tools
Inventor: SMITH RUSSELL BENJAMIN BOTWOOD
IPC: B25G3/36
Filed: 1985-12-04
Abstract: A bolstered hand tool is fabricated by forming a spring steel plate 12 to define a handle portion 12C and a blade portion 12A and sintered metal bolsters 14 are resistance welded to opposite sides of the spring steel plate where the handle portion meets the blade portion. The tool is finished by adding wooden handle portions and by grinding and polishing the bolsters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170672-A (GB)
Title: Satellite navigation receiver
Inventor: SHORTLEY ALEC FRANK
IPC: G01S11/10
Filed: 1985-12-24
Abstract: An improved satellite navigation receiver suitable for receiving signals from satellites travelling in low earth orbits over the poles of the earth is arranged to perform a preliminary position estimating process prior to carrying out a relatively accurate position fix by conventional matching of measured Doppler shifts with corresponding calculated shifts based on a trial position. The receiver monitors the Doppler shift, detects the time at which zero Doppler shift occurs (which corresponds to the position of the satellite at peak elevation with respect to the receiver), measures the rate of change of the Doppler shift in the region of zero Doppler shift and, using a look-up table stored in memory, generates a signal value representative of the angle subtended at the earth's surface by the satellite at peak elevation and the receiver. The position of the satellite is determined from data transmitted by the satellite, and this position, together with the said angle enables the receiver to provide two preliminary position estimates on opposite sides of the satellite orbit plane. These are then used as trial positions for the know Doppler profile matching process, which is performed to a required degree of precision beginning with the trial position which yields the smallest initial error residual. A receiver able to operate in this manner has the advantage that it does not require the user to provide an initial position estimate in order to obtain a fix.
Patent GB-2193221-A (GB)
Title: Low fat spread
Inventor: PLATT BRIAN LAURENCE
IPC: A23D7/00
Filed: 1986-07-30
Abstract: A low fat spread which is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a continuous fat phase and a dispersed aqueous phase, the aqueous phase comprising at least 8% weight of one or more proteins derived from milk, and from 0.l to l.2 % by weight of a modified starch, the fat phase constituting l8-35% by weight of the total weight of the low fat spread.
Patent GB-2184566-A (GB)
Title: Programmable multicircuit wall-mounted controller
Inventor: PEARLMAN GORDON W
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: A programmable household lighting circuit controller can raise and lower lighting levels, set lighting levels in memory and recall preset levels from memory. The lighting circuits may be configured as a combination of incandescent and fluorescent loads by designating one output CH3 as a heater circuit for any of the fluorescent loads. The microprocessor is controlled by a set of nonlatching pushbuttons on a front panel 12. Combinations of two pushbuttons simultaneously pushed may initiate special programming features such as heat designation of one channel for fluorescent lighting. A remote control panel may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202475-A (GB)
Title: Continuously casting thin slab
Inventor: FASANO FULVIO
IPC: B22D11/10
Filed: 1987-03-19
Abstract: The continuous casting system includes a tundish (11) with a pouring device (20 or 120) for conveying molten metal from the tundish (11) to an ingot mould (12) with its inlet aperture (112) below the tundish (11). The device (20 or 120) has one or more suitable slender discharge openings to produce a thin cast slab. The slab may be directly hot-rolled and coiled. In an embodiment, the detailed structure of discharge nozzle is described (Figs. 4 and 5, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206995-A (GB)
Title: A charge-coupled device
Inventor: SLOB ARIE
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 1987-07-10
Abstract: A charge-coupled device has a series register (A) and a parallel section (C) having channels (1a,1b) extending transversely of the series register (A). The parallel section (C) has charge storage electrodes (11a,12a,13a...Na) spaced apart along the channels, (1a,1b) and a transfer gate (not shown) for transferring charge between the series register (A) and an adjacent row of charge storage wells defined by the channels (1a,1b) and a first charge storage electrode (11a). The first charge storage electrode (11a) of the parallel section (C) is shaped so that, at least over each channel (1a,1b), it is wider than succeeding charge electrodes (12a,....Na). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210211-A (GB)
Title: Holiday travel extension lead plug
Inventor: MEIKLE MARGARET ALICE
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 1987-09-22
Abstract: A holiday travel extension reel has a socket capable of accepting the standard British three-pin plug joined to a continental two-pin plug by a length of two or three core electrical cable. The twin plug will have pins 3 that are positionally adjustable by for example one of them being biassed by springs or rubber 4 so that pressure on point 5 causes variation in the position of that pin relative to the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214601-A (GB)
Title: Closure for pipe or vessel
Inventor: PLATTS DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: F16J13/10
Filed: 1988-01-22
Abstract: The closure comprises a set of segments 8 interposed between a neck or pipe 1 and a door 3 in such a manner that increase in pressure within a vessel or pipe only serves to place the segments 8 under greater compression. The segments 8 may form a ring L actuated by a collar 12, girth springs or garters 14, 15 may be provided to restrain the segments 8. A safety plug 33 is provided to block undesired release movement of the collar 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203528-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchangers
Inventor: WELSBY DENNIS HERBERT
IPC: F28D1/047
Filed: 1988-03-18
Abstract: A heat exchange unit comprises a pancake structure (1) consisting of a stack of planar coils of tubing in face-to-face juxtaposed relationship. The tubing coils are secured to an X-shaped frame having four limbs (7, 8, 9 and 10). The assembly of tubing from the individual coils passes through collars (2 and 3) and thereafter extends through shroud members (11 and 12). The shrouds are connected at their respective other ends to a manifold plate (14 or 15) and in the manifold the ends of the individual tubes are made fast. The manifolds are integral with flanges forming a standard connection whereby heat exchange fluid may communicate with all the individual tubes. With such a construction the individual tubes are within a flexible and preferably a convoluted pipe 11, 12 which forms an additional protective element around the tubes. The heat exchanger is made from a fluorinated polymer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220013-A (GB)
Title: Plastics, extruded post
Inventor: GALLETLY ROBERT
IPC: B29C48/156
Filed: 1988-05-27
Abstract: An elongate plastics member such as a fence post of substantially square cross-section has a cavity 12 along its length. The body is strengthened by reinforcing wires 14 at the corners of the body. In the method of manufacture the post is made by extrusion and coolant is passed along the cavity to modify the rate of cooling of the body and the reinforcement is tensioned or so supported as to support the body during cooling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226799-A (GB)
Title: A boarding device for sailing vessels
Inventor: BOUTLE ALAN JOHN
IPC: B63B27/14
Filed: 1989-01-10
Abstract: The device includes a climbing section (2, 3, 4) for inclining to the hull of the sailing vessel, wheels (6) attached to a lower part of the climbing section and a pivoting arrangement comprising a male member (8) freely rotatable in a female member (11 Fig 2) one of said members being provided on the boarding device and the other being provided on the sailing vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217046-A (GB)
Title: Group control of elevators utilizing distributed control
Inventor: KUBO SUSUMU
IPC: B66B1/18
Filed: 1989-03-31
Abstract: An elevator control system comprises a respective unit controller (11-1...11-n) for each elevator car for controlling the car and inputting/outputting information associated with the car, and a plurality of group controllers (10-1...10-m) for performing an evaluation calculation for determining hall-call assignments and for performing group management of each elevator car on the basis of an evaluation calculation result. The group controllers communicate with each other through a first communication system (TL1), the unit controllers and the group controllers communicate with each other through a second communication system (TL2) independent of the first. The impact of controller faults is thereby minimised. …<IMAGE>…