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Patent GB-2078658-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum packaging process and apparatus
IPC: B65B53/06
Filed: 1981-05-06
Abstract: A process of forming a vacuum sealed package, comprising a flexible film (4) covering an article (21), such process comprises; subjecting the unsealed package to reducing pressure in a vacuum chamber to attain an intermediate pressure at which the film (4) balloons away from the article; reducing or suspending the rate of pressure reduction while the film is ballooned and meanwhile heating the film; allowing the film to collapse onto the article; and sealing the package before returning the pressure to normal. The package neck may be a throttled or be clamped closed so that ballooning occurs due to pressure differentials. The film may be a heat- shrink film or have heat softening properties. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2078600-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Assembling Plastics Units
IPC: B29C65/66
Filed: 1981-06-03
Abstract: A method of assembling plastics units made of a crystalline thermoplastic resin, said units comprising an outer frame unit having sockets 2 or projections engaging corresponding projections 4 or sockets in an inner unit 3, characterised in that the said outer unit is moulded at a lower temperature than the said inner unit, the moulded units are then assembled one inside the other to provide a loose engagement between them, and the assembled units are annealed at an elevated temperature whereby the engagement of the said units to each other becomes more secure due to differential contraction of the said inner and frame units. The method is useful for assembling plastics units made of a polyacetal resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2082713-A (GB)
Title: Food-processing appliance driving unit
IPC: A47J43/04
Filed: 1981-07-08
Abstract: A driving unit fore food processing appliance comprises a console formed of an upper shell 60 and a lower shell 62. Housed within the console is an electric motor adapted to drive a first coupler 300 and a second coupler (470 not shown) disposed in cavity 450. Each coupler has an associated cover, only the second cover 1000 being shown. The second coupler is adapted to drivingly cooperate with a food blender or food mixer attachment, whereas the first coupler drives a food processor 900. An interlocking means disables the electric motor if the first coupler 300 is neither coupled to a processing tool of such an appliance nor covered by a first cover, or if the second coupler is not covered by the second cover 1000 when such an appliance is coupled to the processing tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081028-A (GB)
Title: Lamp assembly
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 1981-07-13
Abstract: A socket arrangement for a bulb such as those used in a vehicle stop/tail and indicator lamp assembly has a bulb cap retaining sleeve formed by a block part 3 and metal U-shaped strap 4 forming a bayonet holder to receive the cap of a bulb 6, 5. A resilient tongue 7 has an upper spade part arranged to engage a female connector 8 crimped to the end of cable 9. The connector 8 contacts the bulb cap connection and the tongue 7 yields to permit insertion of the bulb. The arrangement provides simple and quick connection to the assembly using a cable provided with a standard type of connector at its end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2082968-A (GB)
Title: Composite polyisocyanurate foam board
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 1981-12-23
Abstract: A composite roof insulation board (1) produced by applying, between two facing sheets (5), a polyisocyanurate foam layer (2) to a layer of perlite insulation board (3), and introducing the combination between two substantially immovable barriers which restrict expansion of the foam layer, thus forming a composite insulating board having excellent heat resistive and heat insulation characteristics, and which is dimensionally stable. The so produced composite insulation board (1) is then applied to a steel deck roof structure (28) to be insulated, with the perlite layer (3) facing upwardly and the foam layer (2) facing downwardly. The resulting insulated roof structure is capable of meeting the specifications required to be classified as a Class 1 (Factory Mutual classification) roof structure.
Patent GB-2085496-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced structures
IPC: D04H3/04
Filed: 1981-10-05
Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacture for making tyre breaker cord fabric comprising a tyre cord laying head (1) to lay a zig-zag assembly of a single cord, edge loop holding units (2, 3) and drive means for relatively moving the cord assembly to an elastomeric material coating device (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109688-A (GB)
Title: Aid for the handicapped in fitting a colostomy bag
Inventor: MORRIS STANLEY SYDNEY
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 1981-10-22
Abstract: An aid consisting of a set of tools to help the patient with disabled fingers put a colostomy bag (1) with elasticised opening on to its collar, and remove it. A jig has upright pins whose tips lie on the circumference of a horizontal circle of diameter a little larger than that of the collar. The mouth of the bag is levered over the pins one at a time. A firm band (8) of almost as big a diameter is slipped between the pin tips and the bag (1) eased on the band (8) which is then removed from the jig. The bag (1) is turned through the band (8) folding over one edge with the elastic (3) remaining in place. The opened bag (1) can be left until needed. Next, the edge of the band (8) covered by the bag (1) is place over the collar and the bag (1) pushed on.
Patent GB-2109683-A (GB)
Title: Stable dentifrice
Inventor: HARVEY KENNETH
IPC: A61K8/21
Filed: 1981-11-19
Abstract: A dentifrice formulation which is stable in the sense of not producing gassing as evidenced by visually discernable distension over a period of 168 days at 43 DEG C in an unlined aluminium tube comprises an aqueous dentally acceptable oral vehicle at least 27.5% by weight of the dentifrice comprising water and dispersed in the said oral vehicle from 10 to 40% by weight of the dentifrice of a neutral siliceous polishing agent having a stirred slurry pH (as herein defined) in the range from 5 to less than 6.5, and a stabilizing amount of monofluorophosphate ion, the dentifrice having a stirred slurry pH in the range from 5.5 to 8.
Patent GB-2110883-A (GB)
Title: Brush holder
Inventor: CHEESMORE ROYSTON AMOS
IPC: H01R39/36
Filed: 1981-11-30
Abstract: A brush box comprising an insulating holder (1) with a conductor insert (4) for attachment to a brush (3) by a flexible conductor (11). The brush (3) is biased by a spring (13) within the holder or by coiled leaf springs outside the holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rising hinges
Inventor: JARVIS ALBERT STEPHEN
IPC: E06B11/04
Filed: 1982-03-11
Abstract: A rising hinge mechanism comprises upper and lower ride members 4, 5 on a gate 6 and upper and lower support members 1, 2 on a gate post 3. Respective pivot pins 9, 18 extend upwardly from the upper and lower support members 1, 2 adjacent different, but adjacent, faces of the gate post 3. The ride members are preferably supported on the pivot pins by means of nylon trunnion blocks 10, 19. The angle  THETA formed between the median plane P of the gate and the horizontal projection L of a line extending through the midpoints of the two pivot pins 9, 18 is approximately 135 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095252-A (GB)
Title: N-(substituted aminoalkanoyl)heterocyclic compounds
IPC: C07D491/056
Filed: 1982-03-17
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE>  wherein     R1 and R2 are hydrogen, lower alkyl or phenyl lower alkyl, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, aryl, fused aryl-cycloalkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, substituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, and lower alkynyl groups wherein the substituent is hydroxy, alkoxy, halo, amino, alkylamino, mercapto and alkylmercapto groups, and substituted cycloalkyl, aryl and heterocyclic groups in which the substituent is alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, halo, mercapto, alkylmercapto, mercaptoalkyl, haloalkyl, amino, alkylamino, aminoalkyl, nitro, methylenedioxy, and trifluoromethyl; each R8 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, nitro, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, hydroxy, alkoxy, mercapto, alkylmercapto, hydroxyalkyl, mercaptoalkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalky, sulfonamido, methylenedioxy, or trifluoromethyl,     m is an integer from 0 to 2 inclusive; m' is an integer from 1 to 3 inclusive, provided that when m is 0, m' is 2 or 3 and, when m is other than 0, m' is 1 or 2; n is an integer from 0 to 4 inclusive, and salts thereof, especially pharmaceutically acceptable salts with an acid or a base.
Patent GB-2102099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a roll
Inventor: KUSTERS EDUARD
IPC: D21G1/00
Filed: 1982-04-27
Abstract: A roll 10 comprising a rotating shell 3 forming the working roll periphery has a stationary beam 1 extending longitudinally through the shell and leaving an annular gap between it and the inner periphery 4 of the shell, the ends of the beam projecting from the shell being adapted to receive external forces and the shell bearing on the beam via a pressure fluid in a longitudinal chamber 12 in the space between the shell and beam oh the side of the nip and provided with a feed line 13, the chamber being defined by a sealing system 8, 9 mounted on the beam. At least one pressure component 16, 18 is disposed near the end of the roll on the side remote from the nip and bears against the beam, acts against the inner periphery of the shell in the plane of operation against the action of the roll, and has a width which is narrow in relation to the length of the roll, the width being e.g. less than a tenth of the length of the roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104962-A (GB)
Title: Hydropneumatic conveyor
Inventor: BRAHLER HERMANN
IPC: B23K11/31
Filed: 1982-06-28
Abstract: An actuator which allows rapid advance and withdrawal of a welding electrode yet enabling heavy contact pressure comprises a pneumatic piston 3' whose lower end 2 extends into a plunging chamber 1' of a high- pressure hydraulic piston 4 which by its rod 4' is connected to an electrode. The hydraulic chamber 6 is maintained under pressure by a clamping piston 5 urged by spring 16 or a bellows. Supply of compressed air through conduit 32 drives the pneumatic and hydraulic pistons downwards until the electrode abuts its workpiece. Thereafter leaking of oil across seal 13 via a bleed 11 enables piston rod 3 to pass further into a piston plunge chamber 1'. A port 14 is closed to cut off fluid flow across the hydraulic piston. A taper 12 opens seal 13, whereupon pressure in chamber 10 and on piston surface 7 builds up to increase the contact pressure. Upon reversing, an air pressure valve 9 opens and collar 8 abuts annular flange 8' to retract the piston 4 rapidly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103476-A (GB)
Title: Linking together articles such as chairs
Inventor: GILL DAVID EDISON GEORGE
IPC: A47C1/124
Filed: 1982-07-02
Abstract: A chair comprises a pair of headed pins 5, 5a on one side and a pair of keyhole slots 10, 10a the other side adjacent a seat. To link two chairs together the heads of the pins are inserted in the larger ends of the keyhole slots and by relative movement between the chairs, the pin bodies enter the relatively narrow sections of the keyhole slots so that the seats cannot be separated in a direction transverse to the direction of said relative movement, i.e. in the axial direction of the pins, and linear up and down relative movement of the chairs is inhibited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106035-A (GB)
Title: Printing on webs
Inventor: GERMANN ALBRECHT JOSEF
IPC: B41F33/06
Filed: 1982-09-09
Abstract: In a printing unit with continuously rotating cylinders 10 for printing variable print sizes, the paper web 1 is arrested while recesses for the tension means of the printing cylinders pass through the printing gap between both cylinders; then the paper web is moved backward and subsequently forward, and is accelerated up to the peripheral speed of the printing cylinders. This is achieved by variably driven feed roll groups 12 and 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115618-A (GB)
Title: Stepper motor having linear response member and integral bearing supports
Inventor: MANSON HARRY GEYER
IPC: H02K37/24
Filed: 1983-02-11
Abstract: A stepper motor having a stator (10, 11, 12, 13), a rotor (40), and a member (48) movable linearly in response to rotary movement of the rotor. A pair of bearings (46, 47), spaced apart along the axis of rotation of the rotor, support the rotor at its ends. An attachment plate (28, 33) is fixed to each end face of the stator. Each attachment plate is formed with an integral cylindrical wall (50, 52), the axes of the cylindrical walls being colinear with the axis of rotation of the rotor. One of the bearings is supported by each of the cylindrical walls. The cylindrical wall may support a sleeve bearing (147) or may be part of a cup- like formation within which a ball bearing (46, 47) is seated. One of the attachment plates (33) may be used to mount the stepper motor to a support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119357-A (GB)
Title: A process and apparatus for removing nitrogen from sewage
Inventor: STENGELIN VOLKER
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 1983-03-03
Abstract: Apparatus for removing nitrogen from sewage characterised in that a two-stage immersion percolating filter plant (1) comprises a first stage (2) for carbon degradation, followed by an intermediate clarification tank (9) and a second stage (3) for the nitrification stage, which has an additional clarification tank (13), from which clarified sludge may be returned to the first stage (2) where denitrification occurs, the nitrates formed in the second stage now providing the necessary oxygen for carbon degradation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137673-A (GB)
Title: Support structures for walls or roofs
Inventor: RATCLIFF LESLIE GEORGE
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1983-04-05
Abstract: A support structure for a wall or roof comprises mullions 4 and transoms 6 made up from support bars. At least one of the mullions 4 is made up of a number of support bars 5 which are joined to one another, end to end. Each support bar 5 affords a pair of rainwater drainage channels 10. A continuous resilient liner 17 extends through the rainwater drainage channels 10, over the joints between successive bars 5. The framework which is built up of the mullions 4 and transoms 6 supports infill panels, such as, for example, dual glazed units 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132608-A (GB)
Title: Production of thiophene compounds
Inventor: NABET ROBERT
IPC: C07D333/24
Filed: 1983-05-09
Abstract: A 2-thiophene acetic acid compound of formula (I):   <IMAGE>  in which:    R represents an alkyl radical of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a halogen atom;  is prepared by reacting a haloalkylthiophene of formula (III):   <IMAGE> in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above and Hal represents a halogen atom, with a cyanide of formula A-CN in which A represents an alkali metal atom, an alkaline-earth metal equivalent or a hydrogen atom to produce a cyanoalkylthiophene of formula (IV):   <IMAGE> in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, and hydrolysing the cyanoalkylthiophene of formula (IV) to the 2-thiophene acetic acid compound of formula (I). The compound of formula (I) is an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals.
Patent GB-2141528-A (GB)
Title: Firework
Inventor: SIMPSON GEOFFREY MAURICE
IPC: F42B4/30
Filed: 1983-05-19
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pyrotechnic device comprises filling a tube formed of a shrinkable material with a pyrotechnic composition and then causing the tube to shrink so as to compress the pyrotechnic composition therein. The shrinkable material is suitably a plastics material having a plastic "memory" such that on heating it reverts to smaller dimensions than the initial dimensions before heating. The method is suitable for manufacturing fireworks such as catherine wheels where a long tube of pyrotechnic composition is formed into a spiral.
Patent GB-2122097-A (GB)
Title: Skis
Inventor: CONSTABLE JENNIE LOUISE
IPC: A63C5/12
Filed: 1983-06-14
Abstract: A ski for use especially on artificial ski-slopes has a sole provided by a layer (5) of nylon filled with molybdenum disulphide. Unfilled nylon or nylon filled with graphite may be used alternatively. The ski may be of generally-conventional construction with or without metal edging strips (7), the sole having a plain, ungrooved, running face. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122405-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: HARPER A R
IPC: G09F1/14
Filed: 1983-06-23
Abstract: The device comprises a first member (1) constituting a display surface and a second member (7) adapted to support the first member and having means whereby the display device can be placed in a display orientation, one of the said members being provided with a projection (4) of re-entrant cross- section and the other of said members having a recess (9) adapted to receive the projection as a sliding fit. The second member may be a support leg to provide a free-standing device or may be a clip to be received and supported in a rack fitting. The device may be used to display jewellery and may have a velvet-covered foam front surface provided with suitable slots. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147046-A (GB)
Title: Lockable window fastener
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK ADRIAN
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 1983-09-22
Abstract: The window fastener comprises a base part 11 and a handle part 12 having a lug for engaging in the associated window frame. A key-operated locking mechanism 15 is provided to lock the handle part 12 to the base part 11 in the engaged position. The mechanism 15 comprises a locking pin 20 mounted within a bore 16 by means of a body 21, which has a cam surface 27 for engaging a cam follower 28. Rotation of the body by a key causes axial movement of the body and hence the locking pin 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149687-A (GB)
Title: Method for the regeneration of catalytic exhaust gas converters for internal combustion and compositions for use therein
Inventor: GROVES JOHN
IPC: B01J23/96
Filed: 1983-10-14
Abstract: Lead poisoned catalytic exhaust gas converters are regenerated by passing HCl and/or HBr vapour through the converter at elevated temperature. Regeneration can be effected with the converter still connected to the exhaust system of the vehicle simply by adding an organobromo and/or organochloro compound to the fuel, which is preferably an unleaded gasoline.
Patent GB-2149288-A (GB)
Title: Beam for attachment of passenger restraint devices
Inventor: COURTIS NORMAN ROBERT
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 1983-11-10
Abstract: A beam assembly for providing anchorage points for vehicle passenger restraint devices comprises a beam (10), which is telescopic so that its effective length can be adjusted, defining sockets 12 at each end in which are received mountings having part- spherical formations (18) enabling them to be pivoted with respect to the beam so that they can be attached to parts of the vehicle at various spacings and angles, e.g. to vertical panels (24) or to horizontal panels such as a parcel shelf. The formations may be elastomeric so that they act as energy absorbers in the event of impact loading of the restraint devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134483-A (GB)
Title: Manipulators
Inventor: WILCOCK PETER DAVID
IPC: B25J18/06
Filed: 1984-01-26
Abstract: A manipulator arm consisting of a plurality of annuli 3 joined together by lengths 1 of tubing having circumferential corrugations 2, two longitudinal webs 4, 5 extending the length of the manipulator arm and diametrically spaced with respect to the annuli 3, the webs 4, 5 being adapted to be flexible in a first plane but stiff in a second plane at right angles to the first plane, and so positioned that the first planes of the webs are coincident thereby to render the manipulator arm stiff in the first plane but flexible in the second plane, and means, such as straining cable 6, for causing the manipulator arm to flex in the first plane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141618-A (GB)
Title: Bottle rack
Inventor: ALCORN IAIN BLAIR
IPC: A47B73/00
Filed: 1984-06-08
Abstract: A bottle storage rack (1) includes means to mount said rack (1) on an upright mounting surface, and at least one bore (2), the or each bore (2) extending from a first upright face to a second face substantially parallel to the first face, the arrangement of the bore being such that, in use, when a bottle neck is inserted into said bore the bottle is held firmly with its axis substantially horizontal. Preferably the vertical faces are such that in use they lie perpendicular to the wall or vertical mounting surface of the rack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152012-A (GB)
Title: Drinks dispensing apparatus
Inventor: JAMES IAN GORDON CRAIG
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 1984-12-27
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing hot drinks, particularly for a passenger-carrying vehicle such as a coach, comprises a dispensing station (16) positioned within the passenger compartment of the vehicle and connected by circulating/recirculating pipes (20, 22) to a remote bulk water reservoir (10), located for example beneath the floor (14) of the vehicle. The water in the remote bulk water reservoir is maintained at a temperature which is at least as high as the temperature at which the water is to be dispensed from the dispensing station. The dispensing station (16) includes valve means (18) and temperature sensing means which monitors the water temperature at the dispensing station and opens the valve only when the water has reached the predetermined dispensing temperature. This enables large numbers of drinks to be dispensed in rapid succession at a constant temperature without waste. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169892-A (GB)
Title: Piperazine derivatives
Inventor: FOGUET RAFAEL
IPC: C07D317/28
Filed: 1985-01-23
Abstract: The compound of the formula   <IMAGE> and its salts are cardiovascular agents and antihistamines.r
Patent GB-2154677-A (GB)
Title: Unidirectional coupling device
Inventor: JONA MARIO
IPC: B62M25/04
Filed: 1985-02-08
Abstract: A unidirectional coupling device, comprises: a driving element (1) and a driven element (2) which are coaxially mounted and relatively rotatable and a set of balls (3) forming rolling connection elements. The balls (3) are interposed between axially facing surfaces of said driving and driven elements and are housed in races (4) which are inclined both radially and axially with respect of said surfaces. The device may be used in association with the hand control lever of a bicycle with change-speed gears. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155778-A (GB)
Title: Hospital bed side-rail
Inventor: CRISP KENNETH
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 1985-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a hospital bed side-rail which can be folded while secured to a bed and which includes a releasable locking device (52) comprising two distinct locking means, namely, a locking spring (68) and a ledge or shelf (70) loaded by a spring (74) into a locking position. Both locking means need to be operated for the locking device (52) to be released so that the side-rail can be folded. In this way accidental release of the locking device (52) is effectively prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163121-A (GB)
Title: Troughed belt conveyor support
Inventor: GLOSSOP MARK BARNES
IPC: B65G39/12
Filed: 1985-08-14
Abstract: A belt conveyor 2, suitable for transporting material along a curved path, includes an endless belt 3, the upper run 5 of which is supported by a plurality of spaced sets 7 of troughing idler rollers, disposed transversely, of the belt, which ensure that the belt in its upper run assumes a trough-like shape. Each of these sets 7 disposed in the curve 1 of the conveyor lies on a radius of the curve or substantially so and is so mounted as to be tiltable generally in a vertical plane. Means 21 is provided by which the amount of tilt is automatically adjusted in dependence on the load being carried by the belt 3 to ensure that, whatever that load, the belt is maintained in full engagement with the sets 7 of idler rollers, or substantially so. The means 21 may comprise springs, or a cable and weight arrangement whereby the greater the load the less the angle of tilt. <IMAGE>