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Patent GB-2091324-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring arrangements for a floating structure
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1980-11-29
Abstract: The floating structure is to be anchored to the sea-bed by tension members (14) held in templates (12) fixed to the sea-bed. The invention provides a length adjusting device, effective between the floating structure and the tension member, and a control mechanism, mounted on the floating structure and connected by a physical link (29) to the sea-bed to continuously monitor the height of the structure above the template so as to adjust the effective length of said device, in dependence upon variations of said height, to eliminate vertical oscillations of the tension member when the latter is positioned near the template ready for engagement therewith. In one embodiment said mechanism and said device comprise piston and cylinder arrangements (50, 51, 52 and 53, 54, 55 respectively) connected together without valves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2068141-A (GB)
Title: Jointing optical fibres
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1981-01-27
Abstract: A method of effecting a joint between two optical fibres comprises positioning two cylindrical rods with their longitudinal axes substantially parallel on a support device of such a form that the cylindrical rods are constrained to lie in tangential contact with one another to define between them an interstitial space, the two rods and the support device forming a sub-assembly; aligning two optical fibres in the interstitial space defined by the two rods so that the end faces of the optical fibers substantially abut; positioning an elongate holding member over the ends of the optical fibres aligned in the interstitial space to cover the interstitial space over at least a part of its length; and applying over the elongate holding member at least one resilient spring clip which so engages the sub-assembly that the elongate holding member is urged towards the two rods to secure the optical fibres with their end faces substantially abutting in the interstitial space between the two rods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070605-A (GB)
Title: Thiopyrylium compounds, their preparation and use in photoconductive systems
IPC: C07D335/02
Filed: 1981-02-26
Abstract: A method of preparing a compound of the general formula:   <IMAGE>  in which: R<1> and R<2> independently represent a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl aryl, aralkyl, cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic group providing R<1> and R<2> do not both represent cyclic groups of aromatic nature, or R<1> and R<2> together may represent the necessary atoms to complete a non-aromatic heterocyclic ring. R<3>, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> independently represent a hydrogen atom or any substituent providing the sum of their ???p constants has a value of less than +0.5, or R<3> and R<4> and/or R<5> and R<6> may represent the necessary atoms to complete an alicyclic or aromatic ring, R<3> and R<2> and/or R<1> and R<6> may represent the necessary atoms to complete a non-aromatic heterocyclic ring, R<7> and R<9> independently represent a hydrogen atom or any carbon linked substituent containing up to 16 carbon atoms. R<8> and R<10> independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group or any two adjacent substituents R<7>, R<8>, R<9> and R<10> together may complete an alicyclic or aromatic ring, and X<6> represents an anion, comprising reacting in amine of the general formula:   <IMAGE> in which R<1> to R<6> are as defined above, with a thiopyrylium salt of the general formula:   <IMAGE> in which X<6> and R<7> to R<10> are as defined above, to yield the desired compound. The compounds of formula (I), many of which are new, are useful as sensitizers or photoconductors.
Patent GB-2095549-A (GB)
Title: Display wig
IPC: A63H3/44
Filed: 1981-06-11
Abstract: A display wig comprises (a) a net portion with one section 3 of relatively higher elasticity than sections 4 & 5, (b) strips 6 stitched to the net portion, and (c) a plurality of hairs sewn to each strip. The net portion may be sewn to a stiffened hard inner body portion, and stiffened itself with lacquer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100767-A (GB)
Title: Embossing process
Inventor: MYERS STEPHEN ALFRED
IPC: D06M13/52
Filed: 1981-06-22
Abstract: The invention provides a process for embossing a fabric containing keratinous fibres, wherein a predetermined area of fabric is printed with a composition comprising a stabilizing agent for the keratinous fibres and a thickening agent, the treated material is dried and embossed and the embossed material is then washed to remove the thickening agent. Preferably the stabilizing agent is a mixture of a reducing agent for keratinous fibres and a curable resin capable of imparting shrink resistance to keratinous fibres.
Patent GB-2107132-A (GB)
Title: Electrical terminal arrangements and electrical domestic equipment incorporating them
Inventor: JACKSON FREDERICK PETER
IPC: H01R13/24
Filed: 1981-07-28
Abstract: Electrical domestic equipment comprises a utensil 1 which is held within a base 2 by means of a locking frame 14 movable linearly by means of a pivotted lever 15. The utensil 2 has terminal pins 8 and 9 within a shroud 5 carried at the bottom side margin of the utensil. The locking frame 14 draws a terminal block into engagement with the terminal pins as the locking action of the frame is performed. The pins 9 enter sockets 44 in the terminal block and cooperate with spring-loaded contact members 43 which on depression rotate to provide a scrubbing or scraping action on the respective pin 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105978-A (GB)
Title: Survival bag
Inventor: HUNTER KEITH ELLIS
IPC: A61G1/01
Filed: 1981-09-17
Abstract: A survival or stretcher bag or a bag for human or animal corpses is made of an air-permeable synthetic paper material. As shown the bag has a folded-over end flap 14, a central opening closable by a zip-fastener 20, and longitudinal seams 16, 17 defining edge tubes for receiving stretcher poles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2086253-A (GB)
Title: Pulp separation plant
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1981-10-15
Abstract: A pulp separation plant for dewatering coffee pulp, (i.e. the fruity pulp around the coffee bean), comprises a storage tank 1 for a pulp- water mixture which is obtained from the pulp-removal plant, and a pump which conveys the mixture from the tank to a separator 2, which comprises a series of curved screens and coacting wiping blades and brushes. Water passes through the screens to a settling tank 3, from which the water is pumped to a series of carbon wool filters 13 for final purification. The solid fraction discharged from the separator is removed by an auger 5 and may be further treated by a screw press 14, from which liquid returns to storage tank 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088456-A (GB)
Title: Trimming or sealing strips
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1981-11-17
Abstract: A channel-shaped sealing strip for vehicle door openings has a gripping section 5 incorporating a metal carrier 6 covered in flexible covering material 12 which additionally defines longitudinally extending gripping lips 14. Between sharp bends or corners, the gripping section 5 is provided with additional reinforcing members 20 which seat in the base of the channel, and are made of stiff but pliable metal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103861-A (GB)
Title: Tone arm assembly
Inventor: GRAHAM ROBERT
IPC: F24B13/04
Filed: 1982-01-12
Abstract: A tone arm assembly (10) of the type employed in phonograph assemblies and the like, wherein the tone arm assembly (10) is supported on a unipivot bearing assembly (40 to 62) having a pivot point (62) coinciding with an imaginary horizontal line extending through a center of gravity of the tone arm assembly (10), with the horizontal line extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending through the tone arm assembly (10) from a pick-up cartridge (not shown) positioned at one end to a counter- weight (136) positioned at an opposite end thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096298-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator or cooler cabinets suitable for use on railroad trains
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 1982-02-05
Abstract: A refrigerator or cooler unit comprising, in combination, a cooler compartment 12 having an access opening 13 which can be closed by a door 14, door-supporting members 16, 16 on both sides of said access opening, and rods 22, 22 cooperating with tracks 20 in said door-supporting members for permitting movement of said door upwards and downwards, and also inwards and downwards via spurs 28 towards said cooler compartment and the access opening 13 thereof for covering of said access opening by bringing said door into close juxtaposition to said cooler compartment and for permitting movement of said door outwards and upwards for removal of said door from close juxtaposition to said cooler compartment for uncovering of said access opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095811-A (GB)
Title: A headlamp for motor vehicles
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 1982-02-24
Abstract: The lamp holder (12) of a semi- sealed headlamp for motor vehicles is a light metal die casting and has a ring (17, 18) L-shaped in cross-section and provided with a plurality of radial fins (19). In that way, the outer surface of the lamp holder (12) is considerably increased and acts as a heat conductive element which dissipates a portion of the heat prevailing in the interior (20) of the headlamp to the outer atmosphere. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096560-A (GB)
Title: Connecting elements for interconnecting machine carrying parts
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 1982-03-11
Abstract: The connecting element 2, preferably for the pans 1 of a scraper conveyor or accessories secured thereto, comprises a toggle 9 which bridges the junction between adjacent parts and whose cylindrical shank 10 merges at each of its two ends into a head 11 and has a one-piece collar 12 disposed around it with radial clearance. The connecting element 2 is retained at each end face by a discoid retainer 13 which preferably comprises two halves held together by a removable ring clip 15, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117225-A (GB)
Title: Attaching top pieces to heels
Inventor: CORNWELL JOHN VICTOR
IPC: A43D81/00
Filed: 1982-03-12
Abstract: A moulding 10 for a heel unit for a ladies shoe has an upright bore 12 and a top piece 14 with a stem 16 extending therein. The moulding 10 is held on a table 30 against a stop 31. A ram 50 pushes the top piece 14 into the moulding 10. With the pressure still applied, a gun 20 inserts a pin into the front of the moulding 10 to secure the stem 16 of the top piece 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116727-A (GB)
Title: A device for detecting fuel differences in multigas I.C. engines
Inventor: MILLS WALTER D
IPC: G01N9/36
Filed: 1982-03-12
Abstract: A device for detecting fuel differences in multigas I.C. engines comprising a housing 1 provided with a fuel inlet 3, an air inlet 2 and an outlet 4 to the engine manifold vacuum, said housing comprising a means adapted to detect changes in density of the incoming gases due to composition changes e.g. to detect whether butane or propane is being supplied as fuel. Fuel impinges on a vane 8 of a lever 6, 7, and air impinges on vane 9 of the lever. Should the composition of the incoming gas charge, the resulting density change will cause rotation of the lever to cause alteration of the engine tune e.g. by varying the carburetter setting. The fuel gas may act on a vane of a one armed lever which is biased by a spring. In an alternative embodiment the air and fuel act on multivaned rotors which are coupled together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098256-A (GB)
Title: Support lining bag and method of securing same to a support
IPC: E21D11/15
Filed: 1982-05-06
Abstract: A support lining bag for filling the gap between a support girder and the roof or walls of an underground roadway is secured to the outer surface of the support girder 3 by at least one pair of straps 6 which straps are attached to the bag and hang down the two sides of the girder and have a rigid bar passing through holes 7 in them at the other end, with the bar being located under the girder. Particularly advantageous results are obtainable by positioning at least one pair of straps 5 over the bag, to limit expansion of the bag until they break at a pre-set tension; their breakage provides an indication of the attainment of a particular pressure within the bag when it is being filled with cementaceous grout, and also controls the manner in which the grout enters the bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104787-A (GB)
Title: A power supply connector and power intake section of track for a toy racing set
Inventor: NGAI MUN-HAY
IPC: A63H18/12
Filed: 1982-06-11
Abstract: The power supply connector 10 and track section 41 have complementary edge connectors (15, 40) for joining the power supply connector to the track section. Connector 15 is in the form of a socket and connector 40 is in the form of a projection. The projection is insertable into the socket in a direction normal to the longitudinal extent of the track section and parallel to the plane of the upper surface of the track section. The socket has a plurality of electrical terminals in the form of strip contacts (31, 32, 33) arranged to make direct electrical contact with associated terminals (42) on the projection when the projection is inserted into the socket. The power supply connector may be integral with a power pack such as a battery box or may be connected to a power pack, such as a transformer by electrical leads. The power supply connector has four electrical terminals (34-37) for connecting the power supply connector to manually operable speed controllers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103216-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of N-substituted methacrylamides and acrylamides
Inventor: BESECKE SIEGMUND
IPC: C07C231/00
Filed: 1982-07-30
Abstract: A process for preparing N- alkylamides of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, wherein acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile is reacted with a compound having an optionally substituted alkyl group with 3 to 40 carbon atoms, capable of forming an alkyl carbonium ion under the effect of sulphuric acid, is characterized in that the nitrile together with the alkyl group containing compound is added to a quantity of concentrated sulphuric acid, in a mole ratio of sulphuric acid to added nitrile of from about 1:1 to 2:1, which is at reaction temperature, and then the mixture is left to react at a reaction temperature of from 10 to 100 DEG C and after dilution, e.g. with water, the unsaturated N-alkylamides are isolated, if required, by extraction with an inert extracting agent which is immiscible with the dilute sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-2103935-A (GB)
Title: Spinal support system
Inventor: CREE CHARLES
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 1982-08-12
Abstract: A spinal support system comprises one or more inflatable pillows (2, 10, 16) which can be located between various regions of a user's spinal column and a fixed support member (26). Means (8, 32, 34, 36, 38) are provided to enable controlled continuous inflation and deflation of the or each pillow by a source of fluid under pressure whereby the continuous movement of the or each pillow results in gentle and controlled mobilisation of the spine, which, at the same time is held within the parameters of good posture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the metering of fluid flow
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE
IPC: G01F13/00
Filed: 1982-10-01
Abstract: In a free flow system for dispensing beer, a switch (32) at the dispense outlet is movable in two directions. In one direction of movement of the switch (32), a valve (22) is opened for dispense and simultaneously a transducer (24) transmits pulses dependent on the flow to a control module (26). When, say 95%, of the desired dispense has been sensed by counting the pulses, the valve (22) is switched off. The remainder of the desired quantity is dispensed by topping up at a slower rate when the switch (32) is moved in the other direction. No pulse counting takes place during topping up and each movement of the switch (32) in said one direction is registered to accurately meter the number of desired quantities dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111244-A (GB)
Title: Control system for group- controlling lift cars
Inventor: KUZUNUKI SOSHIRO
IPC: B66B1/20
Filed: 1982-10-06
Abstract: A control system for group- controlling lift cars has means (M1) for selecting a car to serve a hall call as a function of a waiting time and a power consumption and an evaluation function having a variable parameter  alpha  for varying the relative weights of the waiting time and the power consumption, and simulation means (M2) equivalent to the car selection means. M2 computes a variable parameter ???1, ???2 which satisfies an instructed power consumption target value Pm and selects a car to serve the hall call based on the computed variable parameter ???1, ???2, so that a highly efficient lift car service is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130612-A (GB)
Title: Inclined vertical type stranding machine
Inventor: YOSHIDA TOKUJI
IPC: D07B3/10
Filed: 1982-11-23
Abstract: Wires are twisted twice for every turn of a flyer (12) and wound on a bobbin (21) positioned inside the flyer in such a manner as to be rotatable thereto. The revolution axis of the flyer is inclined at 10 DEG to 60 DEG  to the vertical so that the direction of gravity force exerted on the floating frame supporting the bobbin is inclined to the revolution axis of the flyer which makes it easy to keep the floating frame stationary. The machine includes a constant pitch device including a measure roller (19) on the cradle for measuring stranded wire length, a DC motor (24) for rotating the bobbin, and a tachogenerator for detecting the speed of the flyer drive motor (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113012-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cooling telecommunications equipment in a rack
Inventor: LUNDQVIST GOSTA
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1982-12-01
Abstract: A rack contains a number of shelves (109) arranged on top of each other, which carry, among other things, board magazines (110) with printed circuit boards (111). An apparatus for cooling the printed circuit boards is based on the principle that one or more shelves in the rack are integrated each with its own heat exchanger, which is equipped with cooling flanges and at least one tubular coil. The heat exchanger is connected to a cooler (117) for a coolant. The heat exchanger (112) covers the greater part of the horizontal plane of the shelf. Extensive heat-conducting contact surfaces are provided between the board magazines and the body of the shelf and between the latter and the heat exchangers. Heat removal is also provided for by natural convection at the hot and cold surfaces and by radiation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113575-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for separating a medium into components of different particle masses in a vortex system
Inventor: RYYNANEN SEPPO ILMARI
IPC: B04C7/00
Filed: 1983-01-05
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for separating a medium into components of different particle masses by means of centrifugal force in equipment, e.g. cyclones, operating with turbulence free flow. The invention serves to reduce friction between a vortex and a chamber by removing part of a chamber wall from between parallel vortexes. The supporting action of a chamber wall is compensated for by colliding parallel oppositely rotating vortexes with each other at angle of 0 to 90 DEG . Adjacent to a separating vortex is a forced vortex rotating in opposite direction. Vortex separators can be built up into extensive systems with parallel vortexes positioned e.g. peripherally or in a regular square net. Thus, separating vortexes and forced vortexes alternate in such a system.
Patent GB-2138749-A (GB)
Title: Paving Slab Laying Devices
Inventor: TREACY THOMAS PATRICK
IPC: B62B1/06
Filed: 1983-03-22
Abstract: The device has a pair of ground wheels (22) on legs (2) which support a forwardly directed jib (4) and a long rearwardly directed handle (3). A releasable clamping assembly (10) for a paving slab (S) is suspended by a chain (22 min ) from the jib and normally abuts a bumper plate (23) secured to the lower end of the legs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144820-A (GB)
Title: Screwthread protection device
Inventor: MULLER KURT
IPC: B65D59/02
Filed: 1983-08-10
Abstract: A device for protecting a female or male screw-thread formed on an end portion of a pipe, comprises a tubular cylindrical metal body 2 which, at its outer or free edge is formed with an out-turned or in- turned bead 8 provided with at least one notch 10, and a covering of plastics material entirely enclosing the metal body. The notches 10 are formed out of the beading 8 by pressing. The plastics covering is applied by casting in a mould. Improved anchoring and distribution of the plastics material during casting, being promoted by providing the cylindrical portion of the metal body with holes 12 therethrough. Distance pieces in the form of plastics slip-on clips 16 at the lower edge 14 ensures that the metal body is completely covered with plastics material into which the distance pieces are embedded so that there are no parts of the metal body left exposed to corrosion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132669-A (GB)
Title: Slip assembly for subsea template
Inventor: HAMPTON JAMES E
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 1983-08-16
Abstract: A slip assembly (40) particularly adapted for use in conjunction with forming a supportive connection between a subsea template (12) or related support structure and support pilings (22) for the template (12). The slip assembly (40) comprises a floating slip bowl (54) for receiving a plurality of cylindrical slip segments (76) which are movable radially inwardly into gripping engagement with a support column or pile member (22) by a hydraulic cylinder actuator assembly (83) which is connected to a cylindrical ring (82) having a link (78) interconnected with each of the slip segments (76) to permit radial inward and outward movement of the segments (76) in response to axial extension and retraction of the actuator. The slip assembly (40) includes an upwardly facing guide funnel (74) for guiding the pile into a central passage through the slip assembly (40). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133682-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional unit
Inventor: DIMORA LEONARDO
IPC: H01H9/06
Filed: 1984-01-09
Abstract: A multifunctional unit comprising the locking mechanism for locking an automobile safety belt, and controls such as push buttons for operating the seat positioning actuators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136676-A (GB)
Title: A multilayer projectile and/or splinter resistant protective element
Inventor: ASSMANN HANS
IPC: F41H1/08
Filed: 1984-01-24
Abstract: A multilayer, projectile and/or splinter resistant, self-rigid protective element, preferably for the protection of the human body or parts thereof, in particular a helmet, comprises an inner shell (3) of plastics material, at least one, preferably textile, intermediate layer (2, 4), an outer shell (1) of plastics material. The inner shell (3) and the outer shell (1) are connected by a groove-shaped profiled edge member (5), which is firmly joined to the peripheral portion of the inner shell (3). The profiled edge member (5) has an external flange (7) embracing an outwardly protruding or bent configuration of the edge portion (6) of the outer shell (1), and a central flange (8) resting against the inside of the edge portion (6) of the outer shell (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153361-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming an impression in foamed plastics articles
Inventor: JAMESON VICTOR
IPC: B29C44/56
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: An article of foam plastics material in a compressed state is contacted with a refractory printing surface (10) having impression-defining heated elements (15) that do not substantially protrude above the surface and are sufficiently hot to destroy the plastics material that they contact. The plastics foam in contact with the elements (15) expands as material is destroyed to bring fresh material into contact with the heated elements (15) whereby when the compression is relieved the expanded regions appear as indentations in the surface of the article. <IMAGE>