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Patent GB-2086815-A (GB)
Title: Motor Cycle Suspensions
IPC: B62K11/00
Filed: 1980-02-13
Abstract: A motor cycle suspension system includes a rigid frame connecting the steering axis with the rear wheel, which is unsprung, and shock absorbing means disposed between the frame and parts borne by the frame which have appreciable weight, such as the engine, gearbox, seat and luggage carrier.
Patent GB-2071571-A (GB)
Title: Washing damping rollers of printing machines
IPC: B41F35/00
Filed: 1980-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus for washing damping rollers (18) removed from printing presses which includes a drive roller (11) mounted for rotation within a tank (14), wherein a trough (15) is closely spaced beneath the drive roller (11) for retaining a supply of cleaning liquid in contact with the surface of the drive roller (11), means being provided for emptying the trough (15) when required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2058205-A (GB)
Title: A cable operated window winder for motor vehicles
IPC: E05F11/48
Filed: 1980-04-10
Abstract: In known constructions of window winders an endless cable is looped around a grooved drum so that rotation of the drum moves the cable which entrained the window. The cable was held freely between the drum and a slotted tube along which the window entrainer moved often causing misalignment of the cable. To avoid this problem the window comprises a base plate (1) having fastened to one side thereof a cover (10) covering the cable drum (2). The cover (10) has guide arms (10a) and (10b) to guide the cable (5) from the drum (2) in a straight line tangentially to the drum. The ends of the guide arms each have recesses to receive end fittings (11) and (12) of Bowden cable cases (6) and (7). The end faces of the guide arms (10a) and (10b) have spherical outer faces to facilitate alignment of the cable case ends to the laterally changing running direction of cable (5) onto drum (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085520-A (GB)
Title: Gas and/or liquid fuel air valve carburettor
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 1980-10-15
Abstract: A member 13 movable in response to a flow of air through the housing 1 is connected to at least one valve 11, 19 which opens an aperture 8, 20 in a chamber 6, 15 to which fuel is supplied so that fuel is discharged into the stream of air flowing towards an engine inlet manifold. The apertures 8, 20 may respectively supply gas and liquid fuel or different gas or liquid fuels. The air flow responsive member may be an angularly movable vane (41), Figs. 4 and 5 (not shown), which determines the lift of ball fuel valve (37). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2060595-A (GB)
Title: Method of regeneration of activated carbon and apparatus thereafter
IPC: B01J19/08
Filed: 1979-05-11
Abstract: A method of regeneration of activated carbon and an apparatus therefor in which spark discharges are generated among activated carbon particles by the application of pulse voltages to thereby make the desorption of material from the carbon. A great deal of spark discharge may facilitate an efficient desorption of adsorbed material. A temperature control in the desorption process may be done by adjusting the pulse width of the applied voltage so that the useful material may be recovered without being subjected to decomposition, while harmful or useless material may be decomposed or burnt away under high temperature. Further, in continuous regeneration apparatus, in order to carry out more complete desorption, weir means are provided at an appropriate position in oscillating conveyor means to temporarily intercept the activated carbon so that desorbed lighter carbon particles are selectively and sequentially passed over the weir means.
Patent GB-2077644-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable ring spanner
IPC: B25B13/10
Filed: 1981-04-28
Abstract: An adjustable ring spanner (20) comprises a plurality of rings (22, 24, 26, 28) which are for tightening or loosening different sizes of nuts, the rings fitting inside each other and being so mounted that they can move axially with respect to each other in order to allow a chosen ring to be used. The rings are biassed by a spring (30) or springs against a housing shoulder. Biassing can be by fluid pressure, or the rings moved by mechanical means e.g. a worm or nut. The rings may abutments to prevent the smaller ones slipping through larger rings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2082169-A (GB)
Title: Hydrazono rifamycins
IPC: C07D498/22
Filed: 1981-06-16
Abstract: Hydrazono rifamycins of the formula:-   <IMAGE>  wherein  R1=H, C1-C5 alkyl or aryl,  R2=C1-C5 alkyl,  C3-C6 cycloalkyl,  C6-C10 aryl,  substituted aryl or heterocyclic  or  CR1R2= a cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic ring including an N atom  R3=H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or substituted aryl, and their reduced derivatives in which a hydroquinone moiety replaces the quinone moiety, have antibacterial activity and may be formulated as pharmaceutical compositions. Also disclosed are hydroquinone derivatives as above but in which the CR<1>R<2> moiety is replaced by two hydrogen atoms.
Patent GB-2079525-A (GB)
Title: Angular velocity sensor incorporating a ring laser
IPC: G01C19/66
Filed: 1981-06-25
Abstract: An angular velocity sensor incorporates a ring laser in which the deflecting mirrors each have a base layer (32) of a highly-reflecting non- ferromagnetic metal and a plurality of dielectric double layers (33, 34) superimposed on the base layer. By using the highly-reflective base layer (32), which is conveniently of silver, a smaller number, or example two or three, of the dielectric double layers (33, 34) are sufficient to produce a very high reflectivity while back-scattering and the consequent coupling and lock-in of the laser beams are reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089653-A (GB)
Title: Table and improved hinge mechanism
IPC: A47B1/03
Filed: 1980-05-16
Abstract: A table and improved hinge mechanism therefor. A table top (11) having extension leaves (13, 14) secured to opposite edges (15, 16) of top (11) by hinges (17, 17A 17B and 17C). Hinge (17) including a pivot member (20), a slide member (21), a pivot pin (22) and an extension spring (23) operate to permit extension leaves (13, 14) to be oriented in three positions, horizontal and even with the table top (11), vertically upward, and vertically downward. When in the horizontal orientation, tongue (43) is engaged within channel (35). To reorient the extension leaves, tongue (43) is withdrawn from channel (35) against the spring (23) and may be pivoted on the pin (22).
Patent GB-2085244-A (GB)
Title: Charging apparatus and method for rechargeable cells
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1981-08-28
Abstract: Charging apparatus and method for one or more rechargeable cells e.g. nickel-cadmium includes a single component reference source such as a semiconductor diode 50 which provides a reference signal compensated for cell temperature and ambient temperature to a comparator 60. The comparator, also responsive to cell voltage, controls a transistor switch 64 that provides high charge rate current or trickle charge current to the cell according to the output of the comparator. The circuit also includes LED indicators 62, 82. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2087075-A (GB)
Title: Process for the controlled preparation of saturated solutions and apparatus for use therein
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1981-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for the controlled preparation of a saturated solution of a solid material in a solvent. The amount of solid material 3 dissolved in the solution prepared is monitored by comparing the volume of solvent flowing into compartment 2 with the volume of solution subsequently flowing out, using volume measuring means 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115107-A (GB)
Title: Pressure control valve for pressure cookers
Inventor: HARDING BRIAN
IPC: A47J27/09
Filed: 1981-12-14
Abstract: A pressure control valve assembly attachable to a pressure cooker 2 providing adjustable loading of a displaceable valve member 10. The loading is provided by two weights 15, 20 arranged in a nested stack. The inner weight 15 is secured to the valve member 10 so as to load the latter, while the second weight 20 is rotatable between a first position in which its weight is supported by a cam member 6, a second position in which the second weight loads the valve member, and a third position in which the second weight lifts the valve member 10 by flange 14 to a venting position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113565-A (GB)
Title: Three-stage catalyst regeneration
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN W
IPC: B01J29/90
Filed: 1982-01-14
Abstract: Particulate catalyst deactivated with nitrogenous coke is regenerated by:   (a) burning substantially all coke off a first portion of catalyst with a regeneration gas comprising O2 in a first zone, and burning substantially all CO formed in said first zone, sufficient O2 oxygen being introduced into said first zone to provide at least 1% residual O2 in said regeneration gas after burning said coke and CO, NOx being formed in said first zone; (b) passing regeneration gas from said first zone into a second zone, forming CO and CO2 and generating a substantially O2-free atmosphere therein by burning coke off a second portion of deactivated catalyst and burning CO with substantially all said residual O2, and decreasing the amount of NOx in said regeneration gas by reacting at least a portion thereof in said O2-free atmosphere to form N2; and (c) passing regeneration gas from said second zone into a third zone, and burning substantially all the CO therein with additional O2 in contact with substantially coke-free catalyst in said third zone.
Patent GB-2092614-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of hybrid cells producing an antibody in which methylcellulose is used in the selection of hydrides
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 1982-01-27
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of hybrid cells capable of producing an antibody in which     (a) mice are immunised with an antigen,   (b) a lymphocyte mixture is isolated from the mice, (c) B lymphocytes are fused or hybridised with mouse B myeloma cells,   (d) the mixture consisting of formed hybrids and non-hybridised B myeloma cells is conveyed into a culture medium for the formed hybrids and the formed hybrids are cultivated and selected with respect to the non- hybridised B myeloma cells, (e) they are subcloned to provide hybrids which are capable of producing the antibody which is directed specifically against the antigen, and (f) optionally the hybrids are isolated, characterised in that at step (d) the selection process is carried out in a medium containing methylcellulose (as hereinbefore defined), and hybrids selected at step (d) are optionally injected into the abdominal cavity of mice (which have previously been treated with a tumour stimulant), multiplied hybrids are removed from the abdominal cavity and subsequently the subcloning and isolating steps (d) and (f) are carried out.   The invention also provides a process for producing monoclonal antibodies, and further provides hybrid cells capable of producing antibodies directed specifically against human interferon and provides such monoclonal antibodies.
Patent GB-2098762-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting-shaft setting device for a timepiece
IPC: G04B27/00
Filed: 1982-03-25
Abstract: In an electronic wristwatch a hands mechanism is adjusted manually by a pull-out stem. When the stem is pulled out, it displaces a correction wheel to operatively connect the stem with the hands mechanism. The correction wheel is moved tiltingly so that only a force-transmission side thereof (adjacent the hands mechanism) is raised and lowered. The opposite side of the correction wheel serves as a fulcrum for such tilting motion. The force-transmission side thus moves within a chamber conventionally provided in the hands mechanism and thus minimizes the height of the watch.
Patent GB-2121688-A (GB)
Title: Alignment device
Inventor: LORD DR MARILYN
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 1982-05-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a lower limb prosthetic alignment device comprising a footplate (1) on which the patient can stand, the footplate comprising a plurality of force transducers (2); computing means (3) connected to the force transducers (2) for calculating the centre of foot pressure (CFP) from the output of the force transducers; CFP display means (4) to display the position of the CFP; and a substantially vertical indicator (5) which is movable on or adjacent the leg of the patient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123535-A (GB)
Title: Injection lances for molten metal
Inventor: TAYLOR GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: B22D1/00
Filed: 1982-05-28
Abstract: An injection lance for injecting gas and/or powders into molten metals comprises a refractory concrete tube containing reinforcing members 12 extending between annular collars 13 embedded in the end faces of the refractory tube. The reinforcing members 12 are under tensile stress and serve to place the refractory concrete in compressive stress, thereby reducing the tendency of the refractory concrete to form cracks by the action of tensile stress in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100743-A (GB)
Title: Trisazo compounds and the preparation thereof
Inventor: OHTA MASAFUMI
IPC: G03G5/06
Filed: 1982-05-28
Abstract: Trisazo compounds, suitable for use as charge carrier generating materials in electrophotographic elements, have the formula:   <IMAGE> in which Ar is a phenyl, o-methylphenyl, p-methylphenyl, o-ethylphenyl, p- ethylphenyl, o-ethoxyphenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl, 2,5-dimethyl phenyl or 5- chloro-2-methyl-phenyl group. The compounds are prepared by diazotizing 4,4', 4''-triaminotriphenylamine to obtain a corresponding hexazonium salt and reacting this with an appropriate 2-hydroxy-3-phenylcarbamoyl[a]carbazole of the formula:   <IMAGE> in which Ar has the meaning defined above.
Patent GB-2102087-A (GB)
Title: Rail vehicle twin-axle steerable bogie
Inventor: TICKLE COLIN JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B61H13/38
Filed: 1982-06-15
Abstract: In a rail vehicle twin-axle steerable-bogie, pairs of spaced rail-engaging wheels (12, 13) are rotatable with axles (6, 7) with which they are fast, and the axles (6, 7) are journalled for rotation in bearings in axle boxes (8, 9) which are resiliently carried by spaced side frames (1, 2) which, in turn, are arranged for relative articulation to accommodate any variations between the rails of a track. Disc brakes (18) are carried in pairs from respective transverse beams (25), and the beams (25) are themselves supported at opposite ends by the side frames (1, 2) for articulation with resilient connections (26) being provided between the beams (25) and the frames (1, 2). Each brake (18) is carried by a drag- taking arm (23) rigid with transverse beam (25) and pivoted drag-taking links (24) depend from arm (23) for pivotal connection to brake shoes (19). When the brakes are applied to discs (14, 15) fast with axes (6, 7), drag is transferred to the side grooves (1, 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108617-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to fluidized bed combustion systems
Inventor: WRIGHT RAYMOND
IPC: B01J8/18
Filed: 1982-10-29
Abstract: A nozzle 12 for a fluidized bed combustion system comprises a tubular element with an annularly bulged portion 16. The nozzle is releasably secured in an aperture 18 through a component 11 of the combustion system by trapping the bulged portion between clamping means 20 and the periphery of the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in umbrellas
Inventor: FULTON ARNOLD
IPC: A45B25/02
Filed: 1982-11-26
Abstract: An umbrella comprises a plurality of spokes 13 which define a framework for supporting a cover 15. Each spoke is supported on the central shaft 10 of the umbrella by a respective arm assembly 14 comprising a main spar member 16, a link member 17 and a flexible tie member 18. Should the umbrella blow inside out, a compression force is produced in each tie member 18 causing it to flex thus harmlessly absorbing the compression force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133752-A (GB)
Title: Flat bed trailer construction
Inventor: DEW TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 1982-11-27
Abstract: A trailer has a flat loading surface extending to the full width and length of the unit. Wheels are positioned within the body width and under the flooring. They do not protrude up through the floor. Single or multiple axles 1 are located under deep longitudinal members 2 which can extend to the length of the trailer. To support the floor crossmembers are positioned across the structure resting on top of the bearers. Longitudinal side members 4 are located to the crossmembers at the outer edges. Lower crossmembers 5 are positioned between the main bearers. Struts 6 are placed vertically between the top and lower crossmembers. Diagonal struts 7 extend from the side members to the base of each main bearer. The number of crossmembers and other supporting items vary according to the type of trailer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110486-A (GB)
Title: Automatic filament- changeover apparatus for multi- filament lamp installations
Inventor: CROSS PETER JOHN
IPC: H05B39/10
Filed: 1982-11-29
Abstract: Automatic filament-changeover apparatus for bringing into operation a standby filament 6 of a multi-filament lamp installation upon the failure of the main lamp filament 5 utilises a saturable core device (T2) which is connected into the auxiliary-filament energisation circuit and is arranged to selectively inhibit and enable auxiliary filament energisation in dependence on the d.c. energisation or non- energisation of a control winding 16 of the device T2. During normal functioning of the main lamp filament 5, the control winding 16 is fed with direct current derived, for example, from a current transformer T3 in series with the main filament 5. Failure of the main filament 5 cuts off current to the control winding 16 enabling auxiliary filament energisation. The saturable-core device is preferably a saturable transformer T2 supplying the auxiliary filament 6. The main filament 5 may also be supplied by a saturable transformer T1 having a control winding (21, Figure 5, not shown) energised by direct current derived from a current transformer (T4) in series with the auxiliary filament 6, such that when the auxiliary filament 6 is brought into operation the transformer T1 saturates to decrease its impedance and increase the current flow in transformer T2, the primary of transformer T1, T2 being connected in series. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130103-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for measuring and monitoring golf swing geometry
Inventor: LINNING DAVID LEES
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: A plane rectangular mirror 24 is set with one long edge on the ground and the other raised so that the golfer can see the complete club head and hands swing paths without taking the eyes from the ball position. The mirror angle (MA) is adjustable to enable the golfer to view swing planes edge-on, and an integral meter displays the corresponding swing plane angle. An arrangement of marks on the mirror surface allows the golfer to measure the height at which the swing plane cuts the body, the direction of the swing plane intercept with the ground, and to detect any movement of the head during the swing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119634-A (GB)
Title: Devices for preventing boiling over
Inventor: LEE ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A47J27/56
Filed: 1983-03-07
Abstract: An apparatus for preventing fluid from boiling over the top edge of a cooking pot. The invention comprises a hollow cone 1 having an open base 2 and an open top 3, and spring clips 4 for attaching the cone to the cooking pot's lid. Using the invention it is possible to boil such foods as rice without having the contents of the cooking pot boil over. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117722-A (GB)
Title: A manually powered transmission for a motor vehicle
Inventor: LIN YNG-LANG
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 1983-03-24
Abstract: The transmission comprises a first section for driving a drive shaft 13 of a vehicle through a pair of gears 1, 2 which can be moved into mesh or disengaged by moving the first section relative to the drive shaft, and a second section 39. The second section comprises two racks 43, 44 which can be reciprocated manually by levers 63 to transmit drive to the first section through a chain drive 4, 4a. With the normal prime mover disconnected from the drive shaft 13, the manually powered transmission can be used to power the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126149-A (GB)
Title: Moulds for injection moulding
Inventor: PENTLOW STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B29C33/38
Filed: 1983-03-25
Abstract: A method for forming an injection moulded article such as a shoe comprises forming, by coating, a mould around a master of the article using a settable moulding compound. The master mould thus formed is secured in a mould casing of injection equipment and a moulding material, such as PVC, is injected into the mould to reproduce the article. The master mould may be formed directly in the mould casing to which it may be bonded by an adhesive, or may be formed in a mould box and subsequently transferred to the mould casing to be secured therein.
Patent GB-2141155-A (GB)
Title: Brick cladding
Inventor: CLARK RONALD ALFRED
IPC: E04B2/12
Filed: 1983-04-12
Abstract: Brick cladding comprises vertically-spaced horizontally- extending battens 19, 21 with bricks 1 mounted thereon, the bricks having rearward projections 1 which are secured between vertically adjacent battens. The battens may be of wood (as shown) or may be profiled members of folded sheet metal or extruded plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138278-A (GB)
Title: Forage feed device
Inventor: HARRISON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01F29/12
Filed: 1983-04-21
Abstract: A forage feed device comprises at least one beater (11) and an adjacent conveyor (10) arranged in use to feed material towards the beater. Another conveyor (19) receives material delivered from the beater. A plurality of brushes (22) are carried by the conveyor (19) for the purpose of sweeping the zone between the beater (11) and the conveyor (19). In particular said brushes (22) sweep an area adjacent to the upper edge (14) of a concave plate (15) which extends partially around said beater (11) in order to prevent build up of material adjacent said edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133026-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for protection of a substrate
Inventor: DEBBAUT CHRISTIAN ARTHUR MARIE
IPC: H05K5/03
Filed: 1983-10-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for protection of a substrate, e.g. an electrical contact. The apparatus comprises a support member and an encapsulant which has a cone penetration value of 100 to 350 (10<-1>mm) and an ultimate elongation of at least 200%, and preferably an elastic modulus of less than 10<7> dynes/cm<2>. The encapsulant and the substrate are pressed together so that the encapsulant is deformed into close and conforming contact with the substrate. Preferably at least part of the deformation is elastic deformation. The encapsulant may be an oil-extended or plasticized polyurethane or a silicone. The support member may be a flexible matrix comprising open interstices, e.g. an open-cell polymeric, in particular polyurethane, foam, or a woven fabric of metal fibres and is preferably in the form of a sheet or tape. The support member may also be an electrical connector, or, when a plurality of adjacent electrical contacts are to be encapsulated, the support member may comprise a plurality of individual open containers which are connected to each other and each of which contains a separate mass of encapsulant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128491-A (GB)
Title: A distillation equipment
Inventor: SHIROTA TOSHISUKE
IPC: G05D7/01
Filed: 1983-10-14
Abstract: A distillation device comprises a water splash extrainment preventing means (39) interposed between a steam generating means (17) and a condensor (23). In a preferred embodiment the entrainment preventing means comprises inner, intermediate and outer tubular members (39B, 39C & 39A) respectively, the intermediate member having a tubular sidewall having a plurality of apertures (39E) formed therethrough and a discharge port (39F) and the lower end of the inner member being lower than any of the apertures. The specification also discloses a heater, a throttle valve and a housing for use in a distillation apparatus. <IMAGE>