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Patent GB-2131707-A (GB)
Title: Process for removal of unreacted oil from surfactant slurry
Inventor: ANDO HIDEO
IPC: C07C7/00
Filed: 1983-11-24
Abstract: A process for removing unreacted oil from a surfactant slurry containing the same comprising: continuously feeding steam from one side of a pressure vessel into an anionic surfactant slurry containing unreacted oil in the pressure vessel while maintaining a pressure in the system of at least 5 kg/cm<2>; and simultaneously discharging the anionic surfactant slurry from the other side of the pressure vessel into a low pressure region to effect vaporization of the unreacted oil from the anionic surfactant slurry. The anionic surfactant may be an internal olefin sulphonate or a paraffin sulphonate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153284-A (GB)
Title: Edging shears grass box
Inventor: WALKER JAMES
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 1984-01-31
Abstract: A box suitably shaped fitted to the lower blade of gardening edging shears to collect grass clippings as they fall from the blades after severing from the grass edging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147511-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a spelling game
Inventor: PHILLIPS WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G09B17/00
Filed: 1984-10-04
Abstract: Using the apparatus players attempt to build up a word letter-by-letter, adding them at either end of an incomplete word, and each time aiming to leave the word incomplete but still forming part of a recognisable word. The apparatus comprises an alphabet keyboard 4 with keys 8,9 for determining whether letters are added at the beginning or end, and a self-centering electronic display 2 on which the word is built up as the keys are selectively pressed. An electronic timing device having a display 3 is re-set as each letter is added to determine the period allowed for adding the next letter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150814-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a vaccine cartridge
Inventor: ALEXANDER ALAN MOANA
IPC: A61D7/00
Filed: 1984-10-23
Abstract: A holder (1) for the carriage of a cartridge of fluid medicament during the administration thereof to livestock by way of a syringe and flexible tubing (4). The holder has portions (6) for snuggly fitting about the upper arm of the user and is adapted for replaceably support of the cartridge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167250-A (GB)
Title: Watertight electrical connector
Inventor: SCHRODER ANDERS
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1984-11-08
Abstract: The watertight electrical connector has an external body (10) which houses an electrical connector block in the center (12). At one end there is a collar (19). At both ends there is a rubber compression ring (24 & 25) and metal washers (26 & 27) which are held in position by screwed nuts (30) Each nut has twin wedges (34) which can be screwed in by a pressure plate (40) and two screws (46 & 47) When in use the nuts (30) compress the rubber compression rings (24 & 25) on to the electrical cables sealing the chamber (60) from the entry of water. Then by screwing in the pressure plates (40) with the screws (46 & 47) the wedges (34) put pressure on the electrical cables thus preventing external stresses pulling the electrical cables out of the connector (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167120-A (GB)
Title: Remote power operated rear window device
Inventor: LIM SIN LENG
IPC: E05F15/12
Filed: 1984-11-21
Abstract: A remote power operated rear window device has a casing 10 which can be secured to the inside of a vehicle. The thread 12 driven by an electric motor 18 via a gear box can both push and pull a rear side window. Moreover, switching the motor ignition key to the "off" position can activate the device to shut the rear side window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167672-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle game
Inventor: FENBY TERENCE PITTS
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1984-11-29
Abstract: A game comprises a plurality of similarly shaped multi-sided pieces 2 each of which contains a different portion of a picture or design on one face and at least one letter or symbol on an opposite face. The pieces are so shaped that the pieces can be interfitted together, and when they are arranged in the correct order with the one face uppermost they display the completed picture or design, and when turned over whilst in that order they display the letters or symbols which collectively read as a message or indicate a further step of the game. Preferably the pieces are hexagonal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157355-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring device for mountain climbers
Inventor: SVENSSON CURT
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 1985-03-08
Abstract: The anchoring device, for releasable anchoring in rock cracks, comprises a central wedge (3) and two sliding members (5,5') on each side of the wedge. The wedge and the sliding members are arranged at one end of respective corresponding shanks (1,4,4'). The central shank (1) which carries the wedge and, via a load-bearing eyelet (2), also carries the outer load, is displaceable with the aid of a finger grip (7), with respect to the shanks (4,4') which carries the sliding 4' members. The device is anchored by transverse force and corresponding frictional force which arise from a traction force in the eyelet (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157441-A (GB)
Title: A device for determining corrosion of reinforcing members in concrete
Inventor: EWINS ALAN JOHN
IPC: G01N17/02
Filed: 1985-03-22
Abstract: A device for determining corrosion of a reinforcing member (7) in concrete (8) comprises an electrolytic half cell having an electrode (10) in contact with an electrolyte (11). The electrolyte (11) is in contact with a wheel (16), around which is provided absorbent material (15), by way of a porous plug (13) or other flow restricting device. A voltmeter (14) is connected between the electrode (11) and the reinforcement (7). As the wheel is rolled along the path, a continuous scan is obtained of the potential of a full cell formed by the half cell, the concrete and the reinforcement, said potential being indicative of such corrosion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166180-A (GB)
Title: Warning device
Inventor: TAYLOR BARRY GEORGE
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1985-04-04
Abstract: A warning device for increasing the visibility of a person or an animal, to, for example, the drivers of vehicles. When the device is mounted by means of quick release straps on e.g. guide dog harness, the exposed surfaces extend at least partially around the harness, whereby the device has a wide field of view. Leather panels support a plurality of spaced apart high intensity light emitting diodes with a viewing angle of 80 DEG . A pouch, fig 3, fastened to the middle of the panels contains an on/off switch that isolates the power from the circuit. When the switch is pressed to the on position the control circuit supplies energising current to the light emitting diodes, so that their light varies cyclically, and supplies a current to a Piezo transducer producing an audible sound. This is in synchronism with the flashing lights, giving confidence to the blind person using the device that it is correctly switched on. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161621-A (GB)
Title: Holder for light-sensitive material
Inventor: CASEY PATRICK
IPC: G03D3/16
Filed: 1985-04-25
Abstract: A holder for both exposing and processing flat light-sensitive material has a compartment for receiving the material. Openings e.g. labyrinths are provided at or adjacent opposite ends of the holder through which liquids can freely enter and leave the compartment, but through which light cannot pass. The holder is opened to imagewise the material, after which it is closed and immersed in a series of processing baths.
Patent GB-2161699-A (GB)
Title: Filter arrangement in a dishwashing machine
Inventor: STECK WOLFGANG
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1985-05-23
Abstract: A dishwashing machine comprising an outlet trough (2) provided with connecting stub pipes (3, 4) for a circulating pump and a discharge pump contains a filter assembly comprising fine sieves (5) (6) and a coarse sieve (8) arranged within sieve (6). The coarse sieve (8) has slots (10) in its upper part (9) for passage of food remnants and openings in its lower part (11) having a size smaller than a predetermined grain size of a granular cleaning agent. This permits any retained cleaning agent to be dissolved in liquid recirculated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175794-A (GB)
Title: Curtain suspension apparatus
Inventor: NAYLOR PETER ROSS
IPC: G08B13/08
Filed: 1985-06-04
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a curtain rail (111) provided longitudinally with upper (112, 113) and lower (114, 115) electrically conductive strips insulated from the rail where this is made of conductive material. Curtain rings (120), slidable along the rail, are electrically conductive. Lateral movement of a curtain attached to the rings, causes the rings to complete an electrical circuit between the upper and lower strips and to actuate an alarm, e.g. when an intruder through a window disturbs the curtain. Other embodiments are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178925-A (GB)
Title: Line terminating apparatus
Inventor: PRIEST CHRISTOPHER CHARLES AND
IPC: H04M3/40
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: To provide facilities to handle many different types of customer line which may be connected to a telephone exchange each line circuit includes adjustable terminating and amplifying devices responsive to signals received from a control unit 1 to adjust (e.g.) line terminating impedance and gain. The line circuits are grouped together into line units 1-8 with associated group multiplexers and address decoding facilities. Stored parameters held by the control unit may be dynamically updated in response to changes in line condition detected by power feed circuitry in the line circuits, the power feed circuitry being arranged to provide a constant current feed to the line pair and to send AGC signals reflecting increased or decreased line resistance by way of the respective group multiplexer to the control unit. Other facilities of the apparatus include provision of calling signals to line and the provision of subscriber private metering (SPM) signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163324-A (GB)
Title: Transponder
Inventor: BUTTEMER DAVID ATHUR
IPC: B61L25/04
Filed: 1985-08-15
Abstract: A transponder is mounted on a rail truck and draws energy from an interrogating signal and transmits a unique signal when the interrogating signal is above a predetermined energy level. The unique signal is based on a code stored in a programmable memory and is transmitted as 64 data bits which inter alia identify the owner of the truck, and the number of the truck. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183146-A (GB)
Title: Liners for cooking utensils
Inventor: WELCH CLEMENCY
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 1985-10-07
Abstract: Pre-cut liners for cooking utensils include circular liners, (1, 3) each used in conjunction with a rectangular strip (6). The circular liners have slits (2,4) extending radially inward from the periphery so that the edges may be folded up when used in a circular cake tin; the strip then fitting around the inner surface of the tin. The liners are sold in packs containing liners of the same or different sizes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175325-A (GB)
Title: Insulation board
Inventor: NASH JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 1985-10-11
Abstract: An insulating board suitable for use in the insulation of cavity walls has a plurality of spaced apart slots 19 along one edge. In use a plurality of the boards are assembled edge to edge in both the horizontal and vertical directions, the tongues on the edges of each board engaging in complementary grooves on the adjacent edges of like boards. Wall ties pass through selected slots for engagement with the leaves of the wall on either side. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182704-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable forward extension on mine roof support canopy
Inventor: MCCANN JEFFREY JAMES
IPC: E21D23/06
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A mine roof support has a roof engaging canopy 11 with a forwardly extending bar or beam 17. The bar or beam 17 may be pivotally connected to the roof engaging canopy at 19 by means of a first pivot pin (18 Fig. 2). However a second pivot pin 24 may be inserted at a different location to the first pivot pin, the first pivot pin may then be removed to permit the bar or beam to pivot downwardly about the second pivot pin 24 into a stowage position as shown in Fig. 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173135-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the hydroplastic drawing of feedstocks of indefinite length
Inventor: PETKOV GEORGI KOSTOV
IPC: B21C3/10
Filed: 1986-01-02
Abstract: A wire drawing device comprises a pull-push drum having a housing 5 on which are rotatably mounted a push drum 7 comprising a first drive element 7.1 and having inner taper surfaces 7.2 and 7.3 to the left and right of a radial plane at which they intersect; a pull drum 8 mounted on a shaft 9 independently of the push drum and comprising a second drive element 8.1 and having outer taper surfaces 8.2 and 8.3 to the left and right of said radial plane which they intersect, the said inner and outer surfaces being opposed to each other with a gap therebetween. Taper rollers 12 extend parallel to the axis of the push drum in a direction towards inner taper surface 73. Drive elements 7.1 and 8.1 are rotated via pulleys 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172245-A (GB)
Title: Creasing matrix strips and matrix assemblies
Inventor: ROBINSON KENNETH JOHN
IPC: B31B50/25
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: Matrix strips for use in a platen press for producing creases in card carton blanks comprise a metal strip (6) with an adhesive layer (7) on one face thereof for fixing the strip (6) to a platen. On the other face of the strip (6) are formed two longitudinal spaced strips of synthetic resin material (9, 10) to define a channel between their adjacent edges (11, 12). In order to avoid difficulties in feeding card across a platen provided with such creasing matrix strips, due to the height of the matrix strip, the outer edges of the synthetic resin strips are inclined or rounded so as not to present a vertical side surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171103-A (GB)
Title: Fluorinated/chlorinated peptides
Inventor: ABELES ROBERT H
IPC: C07K14/81
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: The peptide such as a compound of formula I   <IMAGE> optionally in isosteric form, comprises a methylene group in the backbone chain which is disubstituted at R1 and R2, one or both substituents being fluorine and/or chlorine. The peptide preferably comprises a statine or statone residue. Such peptides are useful as enzyme inhibitors eg as renin inhibitors. They are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Patent GB-2192463-A (GB)
Title: Non-destructive rheological testing
Inventor: JEACOCKE ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: G01N11/00
Filed: 1986-07-09
Abstract: A closed carton 30 (Figure 1) is secured to a turntable 10 driven by an electric motor 12 from an initial state of rest with an appropriate drive torque. The change of angular velocity of the turntable occurring in a determined time interval is measured so that the rheology of the carton's contents can be inferred. Yoghurt, semi-yoghurt and milk may be distinguished by the different acceleration curves produced. The angular velocity of the motor measured by tachogenerator 14 is temporarily recorded in transient recorder 18 and reproduced in chart form by recorder 22. The apparatus is calibrated in terms of known moments of inertia by replacing the carton by aluminium rings of identical diameter but varying heights. In a second method, the cartons are accelerated in one direction and then decelerated quickly to rest whereupon the motor is de-energised, the tachogenerator then measuring the angular velocity from the time the turntable recommences motion due to the still spinning liquid contents of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196031-A (GB)
Title: Disposable paper toilet seat cover
Inventor: MASON JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A47K13/16
Filed: 1986-10-13
Abstract: A paper toilet seat cover comprises a protective sheet (1) attached to the front of toilet seat (4) by means of a self-adhesive strip (3) such that a flap (2) hangs down inside the toilet bowl (5). The sheet may be impregnated with antiseptic and, after use, may be flushed down the toilet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187407-A (GB)
Title: Regulating the flatness and thickness of rolled strip in a rolling stand
Inventor: BARTEN AXEL
IPC: B21B37/36
Filed: 1987-03-09
Abstract: A rolling stand 1 has two working rolls 2, 3 and at least one back-up roll 4 for supporting a working roll 2. The back-up roll 4 is a deflection-adjusting roll having a roll shell which is rotatable about a non-rotatable carrier and which is supported on the carrier by means of hydrostatic bearing elements which are arranged in juxtaposed relationship in the axial direction of the roll and whose support force is controllable individually or in groups. Mechanical regulation of strip flatness is effected by controlling the support forces acting on the roll shell of the back-up rolls, and thermal flatness regulation is effected by cooling the working and back-up rolls 2, 3, 4 over their widths. Lubricant may also be applied to the roll bodies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205066-A (GB)
Title: Pizza crust formation
Inventor: BAUER MARSHALL
IPC: A21C11/00
Filed: 1987-05-27
Abstract: A pizza crust is formed by placing a quantity of pizza dough on a tray; pressing the dough with a die to form a flat shape; at least one of the tray and the die having a depression at the location of the perimeter of the flattened dough, whereby the pressure of the die causes the dough to spread and enter the depression; and subjecting the flattened dough to a proving operation.
Patent GB-2206873-A (GB)
Title: Storing carbonated drinks
Inventor: BUTCHER BRETT JOHN
IPC: B65D81/20
Filed: 1987-07-01
Abstract: In a method of storing carbonated drinks in containers, the container is closed after serving a drink and the pressure within the container is thereafter increased above atmospheric pressure, to reduce the rate at which the remaining contents become decarbonated. The pressure increase can be effected by means of a pump, for instance, a pump incorporated in a closure member for the container.
Patent GB-2192981-A (GB)
Title: Water collection tray
Inventor: RODGER ALAN RICHARD
IPC: F25D21/14
Filed: 1987-07-16
Abstract: A water collection tray, for use in the collection of water in vapour cycle refrigeration systems, the tray having a dished centre portion 2, a hole located in the upper face of a frusto-conical projection above the level of the dished centre portion and below the level of an edge portion 4 of the tray, projecting support portions 5 in an upper face of the tray, and indented locating portions 6 in a lower face of the tray. The dished centre portion 2, support portions 5, and locating portions 6 are pressed from a single sheet of material. In a first orientation the support portions of a first tray coincide with the locating portions of a second tray which is positioned above the first tray (as shown), and in a second orientation the upper face of the first tray and the lower face of the second tray coincide. The hole is located such that when in the first orientation the holes of adjacent trays are not vertically aligned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199371-A (GB)
Title: Engine braking adjusting apparatus for vehicles
Inventor: ARIKAWA TETSURO
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 1987-10-23
Abstract: When an engine braking condition is detected by a detector 43, e.g. responding to accelerator pedal position, transmission gear engagement and clutch engagement, an engine speed controller 42 sets the position of the engine throttle valve (101, Fig. 4) or the engine fuel supply to provide a reference speed or acceleration of at least one vehicle wheel. At least one wheel speed sensor 28a.......d provides, an actual wheel speed or acceleration signal to a circuit 69 which generates the reference value. The engine braking control may be combined with an anti-skid wheel braking system (Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214275-A (GB)
Title: Propellant grain
Inventor: HIGHTOWER JR JAMES O
IPC: C06B45/00
Filed: 1988-01-08
Abstract: A solid rocket motor propellant grain comprises a homogeneous mass of propellant material including an oxidant. A variable burn rate is provided by embedding a reticulated structure in a portion only of the propellant mass. The reticulated structure may be coated with a high thermal conductivity material to provide an increased burning rate. The coat of material is preferably selected to provide improved bonding to the propellant mass, and may for example comprise lead or copper.
Patent GB-2214901-A (GB)
Title: Feeder for particulate material
Inventor: EVANS ROBERT HENRY FREDERICK
IPC: B65G11/20
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: A feeder, operative to deliver material M, comprises an inclined duct 1 and a slide 3 formed with a control aperture 7 and which controls flow along the duct 1. The slide 3 moves upwardly towards a closed position through a slot or gap 22 at the upper side of the duct 1, of a width such as to provide a substantial clearance at each side of the slide 3. A void or free space 21, within which any particles of material picked up by the lower trailing edge of the slide aperture 7 as the slide moves to the closed position can fall back on to the mass of material within the duct 1, is provided above the slot or gap 22 at the upper side of the duct 1. Slide 3 may co-operate with a rigidly affixed second slide 4, the two being moved in synchronism by a vacuum piston, to constitute a volume batching device, delivering a volume V between the two slides at each successive operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206300-A (GB)
Title: Grinding a rocker arm bearing surface
Inventor: YAMANE SHUJI
IPC: B24B19/26
Filed: 1988-02-22
Abstract: In a method and device for processing the curved bearing surface (2a) of a rocker arm (2) without imparting curvature to the polishing surface of a grinding wheel, the polishing surface (1a) of a grinding wheel disc (1) is formed on a plane perpendicular to the rotational axial line of the grinding wheel (1), while the bearing surface (2a) of the rocker arm (2) which is polished by being pressed against this polishing surface (1a) is oscillated about the axis of a shaft (24) positioned at a distance of a specified curvature from said polishing surface (1a). The axis of the shaft 24 is parallel to said polishing surface (1a), and is present within the plane including the contact line of said polishing surface and bearing surface (2a). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2203225-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for baking coating layer
Inventor: NOZAKI HIROYOSHI
IPC: F26B3/34
Filed: 1988-03-30
Abstract: A coating layer such as a paint coating, a sealer, or the like on an electrically conductive workpiece such as an automotive body is baked or dried by holding an induction coil or induction coils closely to the workpiece, supplying an electric current to the induction coil or coils to induce eddy currents in the workpiece to heat the workpiece with the eddy current, and applying a gas such as air to the surface of the coating layer to bake or dry the same.
Patent GB-2219568-A (GB)
Title: Pulling tool
Inventor: VIRGO BRIAN
IPC: B66D3/00
Filed: 1988-06-11
Abstract: A pulling tool comprises at least two relative displaceable grippers (1, 2), each responsive to a hydraulic piston and cylinder device (15, 16 and 35, 36), said devices being operably connected through a hydraulic linkage (22) whereby operation of one piston in a particular direction causes operation of the other piston in the opposite direction. The volume of fluid in said cylinders and linkage being preferably independantly adjustable by fluid level control means (60, 62). The grippers (1, 2) are relatively displaceable by a main hydraulic piston and cylinder (3-5). Each of the grippers comprises collet jaw sets (11, 31) co-operating with annular cam surfaces (10, 30) <IMAGE>