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Patent GB-2077863-A (GB)
Title: Mounting Arrangement
IPC: F02M39/00
Filed: 1981-04-13
Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a body 10 e.g. of a fuel injection pump upon a support structure 17 to allow limited angular movement about an axis 13. To this end the body includes a flange 10A and a cylindrical portion 18. The latter is a close fit within a cylindrical aperture 19 in the support structure to allow the body to move about the axis 13 of the aperture. The flange has at least one cylindrical aperture 21 spaced from the axis 13, the aperture 21 having an axis 22. A cylindrical member such as a bolt or pin on the support structure extends through the aperture and has a smaller diameter than the aperture and has its axis 23 offset from the axis 22. The aperture is provided with a tight fitting bush 25 having a D-shaped slot 26 the sides of which engage the bolt. The angular setting of the bush in the aperture can be pre-adjusted to determine upon assembly of the angular setting of the body 10 about the axis 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122504-A (GB)
Title: Target for darts
Inventor: CARTER JOHN RALPH
IPC: F41J5/044
Filed: 1981-04-14
Abstract: A target for darts includes foil sheets 2, 4 separated by a cork layer 3. A dart point penetrating sheets 2, 4 completes a circuit to energize bulbs 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084466-A (GB)
Title: Biocidal material
IPC: A01N25/34
Filed: 1981-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates to plastics, rubber and textile materials including an agent which renders the materials biocidal, i.e. antiseptic or disinfectant. A mixture of 5% by weight chlorhexidine and 95% polypropylene has been found when moulded to provide a plastics material which effectively kills bacteria whilst retaining desirable properties of manufacture.
Patent GB-2085813-A (GB)
Title: Inflating life rafts
IPC: F17C7/00
Filed: 1981-10-09
Abstract: An actuating system for inflating a dual compartment life raft includes a spaced pair of inflation tanks, each mounted on a different one of the two compartments for relative movement when inflation of the raft is initiated. One end of each of a pair of pullout cables is operatively connected to a different one of the tank valves, with the free end of each cable being anchored to the other tank valve. A pull lanyard is secured to the cables for movement along their lengths. A short pull stroke on the lanyard in any direction opens both tank valves. In the event that only one tank valve is manually opened in this manner, the resulting partial inflation of the raft moves the tanks further apart, pulling the still connected cable from its valve and automatically completing the inflation process.
Patent GB-2087337-A (GB)
Title: Side seal clamping means for belt conveyors
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 1981-11-11
Abstract: Flexible seal elements or "skirt rubbers" (7) provide a seal between a moving conveyor belt (1) and a stationary sidewall (5). In use, the bottom of these skirt rubbers (7) become worn which necessitates periodic lowering of the rubbers (7) to maintain their sealing contact with the conveyor belt (1). To facilitate such adjustment of the skirt rubbers (7), a clamping arrangement is provided for holding the skirt rubbers (7) in position, this arrangement comprising a pivoted clamping bar (8) for clamping a skirt rubber (7) against the outside of the side wall (5), and tightenable means (14) for pressing the clamping bar (8) towards the sidewall (5). Due to this arrangement, the whole length of skirt rubber (7) associated with the clamping bar (8) can be readily lowered simply by slackening of the said tightenable means (14). The tightenable means may comprise a threaded element (14) which is engaged in a threaded aperture formed in a plate (16) rigid with the sidewall (5) and which can be tightened down onto the clamping bar (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112466-A (GB)
Title: Rotor blade vibration damping
Inventor: CHRISTIE PHILLIP IVOR
IPC: F01D5/22
Filed: 1981-12-30
Abstract: Each damper comprises a generally "V" shaped member 20, the extremities 22 of the limbs 21 of which engage the shanks of the blades 14 and are urged against the platforms and the shanks by centrifugal forces. Located in the tapering void between each shank and the limbs 21 of the member 20 is a resilient body 30 such as an elastomeric material. Centrifugal forces on the bodies 30 urge the bodies 30 into contact with the shanks 14 of the blades 12 and the limbs 21 and thereby exerts circumferential forces on the blades 12 to damp vibrations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089779-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic zeolites
IPC: C01B39/02
Filed: 1980-01-28
Abstract: Zeolites 4A have been produced having a low or virtually zero coarse fraction and an equivalent power of exchange with magnesium of or greater than 45 mg CaO/g and a coarse fraction not exceeding 2 when measured at 15 minutes stirred by the method described. Desirably they have a granulometric modulation of or greater than 85.
Patent GB-2118891-A (GB)
Title: Flexible band clamp or wrench
Inventor: HASLAM IAN ROBERT
IPC: B25B13/52
Filed: 1982-03-05
Abstract: The clamp or wrench comprises a handle 5, including screw-threaded members 8, 16 for adjusting the size of the band loop and an anchor 19 for maintaining the band in a closed loop during gripping of an object, the anchor 19 being separate from the screw threaded members and being either on or spaced from the handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099791-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing machine
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1982-05-25
Abstract: A machine for filling a drinking vessel to a desired level, irrespective of the lateral dimensions of the vessel includes means for supporting the vessel 29 below a delivery pipe 18 for the liquid 33, and a reflex sensor 19 comprising means 30 for directing a beam of radiation into the open mouth of the vessel and a detector 31 to detect the intensity of the radiation reflected from the surface 32 of the liquid. When the intensity of reflected radiation detected by the detector 31 reaches a given level, corresponding to the desired level of liquid in the vessel, a control module 23 associated with the reflex sensor 19 automatically de-energises a solenoid 24 which closes a valve 21 in the delivery pipe 18 and cuts off the supply of liquid to the vessel. If the liquid has a surface with a settlable nature, such as the frothy surface of a beer, the supply of liquid is automatically resumed when the level falls, preferably after a predetermined delay to prevent excessive topping-up operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to skip-handling vehicles
Inventor: BOUGHTON THOMAS TRAFFORD
IPC: B60P1/48
Filed: 1982-08-23
Abstract: This invention relates to skip- handling vehicles, and it is an object of the invention to provide a vehicle in which a skip can be lifted clear of the rear of the vehicle with shorter lifting arms than would be required in known skip-handling vehicles. In accordance with the invention, each lifting arm comprises a triangular frame consisting of a base member (14), an upstanding member (15) perpendicular to the base member (14), and an inclined member (16). Transverse shafts (24 and 25) join the base members of the two lifting arms, and the ends of these shafts are guided in arcuate slots (26 and 27) in guide plates (7) secured to the chassis of the vehicle. The arrangement is such that, when the skip is on the vehicle, the two lifting arms can be pivotted about the shaft (25) to raise the skip. This pivotting movement continues until the member (15) is vertical. Continuing movement to unload the skip is produced by pivotting of the two lifting arms about the axis of the shaft (24). Jack legs (3 and 4) are provided to prevent tipping of the vehicle about the axis of the rear wheels when the skip is outboard of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107776-A (GB)
Title: Formwork support device for use in a construction system
Inventor: STEELE RAYMOND ERNEST
IPC: E04G11/48
Filed: 1982-09-20
Abstract: A formwork support device for use in a construction system has a support (12) for attachment to a scaffolding upright (11) and a support head (13) for movement along the support between upper and lower positions. A wedge (15) acts, in a supporting position, between the support and head to hold the head in its upper position and has recesses (22) arranged for engagement by the head when the wedge is moved from said support position, to permit the head to move to its lower position, facilitating stripping of the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116837-A (GB)
Title: Infants seat for motor vehicles
Inventor: GUNDERSEN EINAR KRISTIAN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1982-10-27
Abstract: A child's or infant's seat is described for mounting in a motor vehicle. A frame (10) is secured to the rear seat of the vehicle and a bucket seat with footrest (36, 54) is pivotally mounted in a sub-frame (26), which may be movable relative to the fixed frame (10). Pivoting of the bucket seat into a generally horizontal position allows for reclining of the infant. The footrest (54) can be inclined to make sitting more comfortable. Motorised control of the sliding and/or tilting or pivoting may be provided. The seat assembly and sub-frame may be removed from the fixed frame and secured in a wheel carriage to form a push-chair or portable pram. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112142-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing and assembling measuring tapes of the decametre type and decametre obtained by said method
Inventor: SCANDELLA LOUIS
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1982-06-23
Abstract: A unique type of winding drum (1) is provided, which is adapted to receive all types of tapes having a predetermined width; a shaft (14, 14') is provided with a crank (22) and is adapted to be inserted in the central hole (8) of the drum; frames of different types are provided comprising two side walls spaced from each other by a space adapted to the width of the drum and a central hole (13) for the passage of the shaft; series of printed tapes mounted on reserve reels (R) are provided; the free end of a tape is attached to a drum, such tape being cut at the beginning of the graduations, the pulling ring is fixed and a sub-assembly (E) is obtained and may be stored as such; said sub-assembly is mounted, on demand, inside a selected type of frame and it is fixed by means of the central shaft.
Patent GB-2118492-A (GB)
Title: Inner tube and apparatus for its manufacture
Inventor: GALLIZIA ACHILLE
IPC: B29D23/24
Filed: 1983-04-08
Abstract: The inner tube 1 has a right- cylindrical portion 3 whose axis of symmetry is coincident with that of the toroidal body. The inflation valve for the tube is mounted in the portion 3 with the result that the mounting is more secure than in conventional inner tubes because said portion has only one radius of curvature. The apparatus for making the inner tube comprises half-moulds 15,16 closeable around a core 17 to define a cavity into which elastomeric material is injected, said core and one of said half-moulds having facing surfaces which are right-cylindrical and coaxial with the mould as a whole. The inflation valve 4 is mounted, before closing the half-moulds onto the core, in one half- mould 16 in such a manner that the injected elastomeric material (in filling said cavity) flows around one end of the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125293-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical preparation containing diaminodiphenylsulphone and brodimoprim
Inventor: SEYDEL JOACHIM KARL
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1983-07-28
Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation contains a diaminodiphenylsulphone and 2,4-diamino-5-(4-bromo-3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine is useful for the treatment of leprosy and/or other mycobacterioses.
Patent GB-2133544-A (GB)
Title: Electrothermal actuator
Inventor: MAYER HANS MICHAEL
IPC: F16K31/68
Filed: 1983-12-19
Abstract: A rod (14) is moved when liquid in vaporisation chamber (34) is vaporised by an electrical heating element (36) and causes member (22) to be displaced against the spring (20). The chamber (34) and a liquid filled space (38) surrounding sealing bellows (18) are linked by a narrow annular passage (30). The latter prevents friction between container (26) and member (22) and prevents rapid heat transfer between the chamber and space thereby preventing rapid movement when cold liquid from the space (38) causes sudden condensation of vapor in chamber (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138528-A (GB)
Title: Rock Bolt Assembly
Inventor: JACKSON ERIC ARTHUR
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: A rock bolt assembly comprises a bolt (20), nuts (21, 23) and axially aligned sleeves (12, 13, 14) around the bolt shank between the nuts, the sleeves having end faces (16, 18) which lie in planes acutely angled to the bolt axis, each end face being in contact with a corresponding end face of another sleeve. Tightening of the nuts on the bolts causes the end faces to slide on each other to cause radial expansion of the assembly for gripping the wall of a bore in which the assembly is inserted. A deformable or frangible inner tube (10) holds the sleeves in axial alignment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138979-A (GB)
Title: Testing vehicle instrumentation system
Inventor: GOSS ALAN PATRICK
IPC: G07C5/10
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: A vehicle instrumentation system 1 has an input 11 that is connected to a processor 13 which supplies output signals to a display 10 and to an output 30. A testing unit 100 supplies signals to the input 11 of the system and receives signals from the output 30 generated by the processor 13 in response to the input signals. The testing unit 100 computes an indication of the output signals that should be produced in response to the input signals supplied to the system, and compares these with the actual output signals of the system. A display 105 and/or printer 106 in the testing unit indicate whether or not the system is functioning correctly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138965-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre cable and method of manufacture
Inventor: SMITH JOHN CARSWELL
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1984-04-04
Abstract: In order to preserve the intrinsic optical characteristics of optical fibres in an optical cable unit, there is provided a loose housing about the optical fibre(s) 11. This results in lower excess cabling losses than tight buffer, compact fibre optic cable designs. The loose housing comprises a tape (12) formed, possibly helically, into a tube about the optical fibres. A plurality of cable units are combined to form an optical fibre cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138683-A (GB)
Title: Disinfectant Compositions
Inventor: HYDE THOMAS GERALD
IPC: C07C37/14
Filed: 1984-04-13
Abstract: The composition comprises, as bactericidally active component, a phenolic mixture containing:     i) less than 5% by weight of phenol;   ii) 20 to 100% by weight of two or more di-isopropyl phenols; iii) 80 to 0% by weight of mono-, tri or more highly isopropylated phenols; and   iv) less than 20% by weight of 2,5-di-isopropyl phenol. o
Patent GB-2141906-A (GB)
Title: Recording of digital information
Inventor: BALDWIN JOHN LEWIS EDWIN
IPC: G11B20/14
Filed: 1984-06-08
Abstract: Apparatus for recording digital information is organised on a word based arrangement and includes means for generating a code word (Fig. 1) for each input digital word to be recorded, the code word occupying the same time as the input digital word but having at least double the number of time slots with respect to the number of bit locations in an input digital word. In a code word, transitions, are not permitted in the first or last time slots and transitions must be spaced apart by a period equal to at least three time slots. Apparatus for generating the digital words from the codewords, for replaying the digital information recorded by the above apparatus is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161762-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel water deflector
Inventor: MENEAR MARK JAMES
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 1984-06-23
Abstract: A vehicle wheel comprises a pneumatic tyre 11 or other surface-engaging portion and a deflector member 12 associated with the wheel and supported so as to lie, at least during rotation of the wheel, generally to the side of, but spaced from, the pneumatic tyre. Preferably the wheel is arranged on a vehicle so that the deflector member 12 is disposed inboard of the tyre to suppress the flow of water in an inwards sideways direction when travelling over a wet surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146447-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic energy sensor
Inventor: SCHMADEL DONALD C
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1984-09-18
Abstract: A fibre optic hydrophone comprises a compliant membrane 7-9 in which is embedded an optical fibre 8-9 and an inner cylinder 202 of a resilient compliant material. The method of making this device includes the steps of winding an optical fibre on a form, coating the fibre and form with a liquid material which when dried or hardened becomes a compliant membrane and then dissolving, melting or collapsing the form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150644-A (GB)
Title: Peristaltic pump
Inventor: ISTOK GYULA
IPC: F04B43/08
Filed: 1984-10-10
Abstract: A peristaltic pump comprises a flexible walled pipe section (1) resting on a countersupport (2) and periodically compressed and deformed by a single deforming element (3). Upstream and downstream of the pipe section (1) two halves (4) are arranged to work in antiphase. The stroke of the movement of the deforming element (3) is set to be less than the internal diameter of the pipe section (1). One end position of the stroke is at a smaller distance from the countersupport (2) than the outer diameter of the pipe section, while its other end position is at a greater distance from the countersupport than twice the wall thickness of the pipe section (1).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151418-A (GB)
Title: An illuminator and circuit arrangement therefor
Inventor: FOLDI TIVADAR
IPC: F21V7/08
Filed: 1984-10-19
Abstract: An illuminator comprises two gas discharge lamps (1) and a circuit arrangement therefor where the two lamps are arranged in parallel with one another, the first lamp being connected serially only with a capacitor and the second lamp is supplied from the power supply in a serial connection with only a choke-coil. In an embodiment the capacitor may be serially connected with a regulating unit which is also connected across the terminals of the power supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164182-A (GB)
Title: Digital encoding and electronic scanning of drink cups
Inventor: BERGER MARTIN J
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 1985-08-30
Abstract: An arrangement for conducting an on-the-cup promotion in which promotional prize information is encoded onto each soft drink cup with an optically machine-readable code. The code is used with the promotion to identify whether a customer has won any of the different prizes available. In order to provide the needed variation and the completely random distribution of prizes needed for a fair game, each individual cup is separately encoded as it is being manufactured by a computer controlled printing station directly preceding a cup-forming machine. Optical detection of an alignment marking (pre-printed with decorative indicia) is used to position the machine-readable code during the printing of the code. All of the necessary information on the number of prizes, the frequency of occurrence of each prize, and a program to randomize that frequency is placed in the computer software. A scanner at the point of sale scans the code, signals whether the cup is a prize winner or not, and delivers a printed ticket notifying winners of their prizes and how to redeem them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167310-A (GB)
Title: Racquets
Inventor: BENSCH KURT
IPC: A63B51/00
Filed: 1985-11-20
Abstract: A racquet, in particular a tennis racquet, has stringing consisting of strings of different thickness. Strings crossing the central part of the strung area are thicker than the other strings and may be of gut, the other strings being synthetic.
Patent GB-2171716-A (GB)
Title: Two stage process for catalytic conversion of olefins to higher hydrocarbons
Inventor: MAZUREK HARRY
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1985-04-26
Abstract: A process for converting a feedstock containing ethylene to produce heavier hydrocarbons in the gasoline or distillate boiling range including the steps of contacting the olefins feedstock with a first siliceous crystalline molecular sieve at an elevated temperature and relatively low pressure under conditions which maximize the conversion of ethylene to C3-C4 olefins and C5+ hydrocarbons, separating C3-C4 olefins from the C5+ hydrocarbons, and contacting the separated C3-C4 olefins with a second siliceous crystalline molecular sieve at moderate temperatures under conditions favorable for conversion of the C3-C4 olefins to heavier hydrocarbons in the gasoline or distillate boiling range.
Patent GB-2177440-A (GB)
Title: Reflective road marking apparatus
Inventor: MANBY MALCOLM
IPC: E01F9/619
Filed: 1986-04-07
Abstract: A reflective road marking apparatus 1 is adapted to be secured at the roadside, and comprises a stake 3, which is adapted to be driven into the ground. An upright portion 7 engages on the top of the stake 3, and supports a rectangular frame 8, within which a light reflecting element 15 is slidably received. A canopy 12 at the top of the frame 8 serves to shield the element 15 from falling snow and to direct rainwater over the element 15, to clean it, whilst a mudguard 11 at one side of the frame 8 serves to protect the element 15 from mud splashed by passing traffic. The element 15 may display a letter, and a plurality of apparatuses 1 may be used in succession, to build up a warning - e.g. "S-L-O-W". <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188854-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and a method for growing a crystal using a low-pressure Czochralski method and a crucible holder for use in such apparatus and method
Inventor: WILKES JOHN GEORGE
IPC: C30B15/10
Filed: 1986-04-09
Abstract: A crucible holder for use in growing a crystal using a low-pressure Czochralski method is described. The crucible holder (1) is formed of graphite and is provided with a layer or coating (2) to prevent chemical reaction, in use of the crucible holder, at an interface between the crucible holder (1) and a crucible (20) held by the holder (1). In one arrangement where the crystal to be grown is a silicon crystal, the outer layer or coating (2) is formed of silicon carbide or possibly silicon nitride. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174378-A (GB)
Title: Magazining device for C- shaped ring travellers
Inventor: NIMKE BURKHARD
IPC: B65G47/14
Filed: 1986-04-24
Abstract: The magazining device (1) possesses a vibrating floor (7), which conveys C-shaped rings down an incline towards the floor openings (13) as a result of the vibrations. Beneath the floor openings (13) of the vibrating floor there are arranged needles (22) with the point pointing upwards which merge into a profiled peg (4) collecting the ring travellers. Needle and peg are easily exchangeable for different sizes after the release of knurled screws. Rejected ring travellers, e.g. (17) are conducted away by way of a collecting floor (3) into a collecting drawer (6). Above the vibrating floor (7) a filling hopper (68) can be arranged and above that a chute (93). Chains of entangled C-rings may be broken by impact on cylindrical rods (71) and floor 7 may be regularly knocked by a knocker 63 driven by motor 59 further to separate the rings. Wheel (109) rotating with brush (108) may orient all rings so that the opening therein straddles a flange (32).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196818-A (GB)
Title: Heating pad
Inventor: YUEN WAH KONG
IPC: H05B3/36
Filed: 1986-10-13
Abstract: A flexible heating pad comprising a sandwich composed of outer flexible insulating layers 16 of elastomeric material bonded to or united to, and sandwiching a conductive layer 18 of elastomeric material. Embedded within the pad and extending lengthwise thereof is a pair of metallic conductors 20 spaced apart by the conductive elastomer. Preferably these metallic conductors are in the form of two parallel wires spaced on either side of the longitudinal axis of the pad. Also it is preferred that a number of parallel conductor wires or strips, also parallel to the two parallel wires be embedded within the conductor layer so as to avoid the incidence of hots spots in the conductive elastomer. <IMAGE>