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Patent GB-2130591-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: LEEP GUS WEAURTON
IPC: C08J3/09
Filed: 1982-11-12
Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion coating composition has water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and solvent through the use of an emulsifier having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of from two to six. The composition may be mixed with a hydrocarbon propellant miscible in the continuous phase in suitable containers to produce a non-foaming water containing aerosol spray paint or varnish. The composition may comprise up to 80% by weight of water. Suitable resins include vinyl toluene modified alkyd resins, oil- modified polyurethanes, acrylic resins, epoxy ester resins, aromatic hydrocarbon resins, aliphatic hydrocarbon resins and silicone resins.
Patent GB-2135976-A (GB)
Title: A loading table for a bottom feed conveyor of sheet manipulating apparatus
Inventor: COVE ERIC BENJAMIN
IPC: B65H3/48
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: A loading table (19) (Fig. 8) for a bottom feed conveyor of sheet manipulating apparatus which folds, slits, scores, perforates or deflects sheets of paper, cardboard or the like, comprises a multiplicity of air outlets (25) located along the length of the horizontal surface (20) (Fig. 8) of the table and a control arrangement for supplying air under pressure to different combinations of air outlets to cater for different dimensions of sheets to be loaded. One control arrangement comprises a block (30) which slides in a duct (23) the block having a pattern of holes (31) through which air is supplied and which move into register with different combinations of widely spaced air outlets (25). Another control arrangement comprises a multiplicity of control valves (35) which supply air to respective closely spaced air outlets (28). A third control arrangement (38) is arranged to control the pressure of the air supplied in accordance with the height of the stack of sheets on the table. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116660-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft spring brake system
Inventor: DAVIS IAN EDWARD
IPC: B60R25/08
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: In an air-pressure operable vehicle spring brake control circuit, control pressure for releasing spring brake actuators is supplied from a pressure control valve 3 via a security valve 7 which can be set by the driver after parking of the vehicle to divert any output pressure from the control valve 3 to atmosphere via an audible alarm device 9. The value 7 may be key- operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120049-A (GB)
Title: Radio calling system
Inventor: KOCH HARRY
IPC: H04H20/67
Filed: 1983-04-14
Abstract: A radio calling system comprises a plurality of service areas (6) each with local exchange (1,2, 3, 4 or 5) and respective transmitters (e.g.7 to 13) synchronised by signals from local exchange (2) and working in synchronous common carrier frequency broadcast operation. To ensure maintenance of high frequency synchronism in the entire region composed of these service areas in conjunction with minimum costs, a respective highly stable frequency standard is provided in each of the local exchanges. Synchronization between the local exchanges and a main exchange may take place daily, weekly, or monthly. The main exchange supplies modulation signals to the local exchanges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140156-A (GB)
Title: Position and/or attitude sensing system and methods
Inventor: MOROZ JOHN
IPC: G01B11/26
Filed: 1983-05-05
Abstract: The position and/or attitude of a member (1) is determined by means of an optical sensor or sensors (2) mounted on the member detecting a scanning optical beam produced by scanning unit (4). The position of the scanning optical beam as a function of time is known and thus the position and/or attitude of the member can be determined by determining the time(s) of arrival of the optical beam at the optical sensor(s). The scanning optical beam is preferably generated by an acousto-optic deflector. Applications include automatic milling and cutting machines, robot arms, laser disc readers and writers, and an electronic notepad; in the latter the position of a pen bearing two photodiodes is sensed in two dimensions and a corresponding dot written on a CRT or liquid crystal display. Also mentioned is a system where the beam is switched between any two positions and the sensor is caused to move to the new position by closed loop control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140988-A (GB)
Title: Power supply control unit
Inventor: BANKS KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1983-05-25
Abstract: The control unit comprises a first switch 4 which can be operated by any personnel to energise a primary power supply circuit 7, and second switching means 8, 11 which is effective only when the first switch 4 has been operated and is operable only by authorised personnel, for example by use of a removable key, to energise a secondary power supply circuit 14. Timing means 9 de-energises the secondary circuit at a predetermined time following operation of the second switching means. The second switching means includes a relay 10 having main contacts 12 for energising the secondary circuit 14 and hold-on contacts 13 for latching the relay, the switch 8 being biased open and being temporarily closed by the authorised person. Continuous operation of the circuit 14 may be obtained on closure of a by-pass switch 16 also operable only by the authorised personnel. The circuits 7, 14 may be connected to lighting or heating loads, and if heavy loads are to be supplied, the circuits 7, 14 may control contactors in the load supply lines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143062-A (GB)
Title: Dual control electronics switch apparatus with photoelectric identification and digital code arrangement
Inventor: LIN MIN-SHIN
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 1983-07-05
Abstract: If an inserted card, photoelectrically-sensed at 10, has the correct coding, and a code entered manually at 20 is correct, then via amplification at 301, a circuit 50 is actuated to e.g. open a door. Incorrect coding, via amplification at 302, actuates an alarm circuit 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124580-A (GB)
Title: Press for compressing textile and other articles for packaging
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD DAVID
IPC: B65B31/00
Filed: 1983-08-03
Abstract: A press for compressing textile or likewise compressible articles for packaging has opposed platens (11, 12) between which the article (13) is placed in a sealable bag (14) open at one end and sealing means (17) for sealing the open end of the bag to form an air-tight seal, the platens compressing the bag first at the edge remote from the sealing means so that air escapes from the open end prior to sealing.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146980-A (GB)
Title: Combined water purifier
Inventor: EVANS DAVID STANLEY
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 1983-09-22
Abstract: A pressure vessel which combines more than one media which is used to remove contamination from water. The media are capable of three functions, particulate and colloidal filtration, adsorption or organic substances and ion exchange dissolved mineral removal. The vessel has part of it transparent to indicate when it is no longer functioning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135582-A (GB)
Title: An electrotherapeutical apparatus
Inventor: KOMURO MITSUO
IPC: A61N1/44
Filed: 1983-11-24
Abstract: A coverlet (6) having an electrotherapeutical effect has an ion generator connected to an ion-emitting electrode plate (1) arranged on the coverlet. The coverlet may be cotton wad-filled coverlet, blanket, towel or down quilt. By including the plate 1 in the coverlet 6 instead of the mattress 2, the efficiency of the ion generator is increased by causing more equi-potential lines to flow through a body 5. In addition, the influence of the moisture produced by the body is less. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151690-A (GB)
Title: Patio door locks
Inventor: BROOKS JACK
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: A lock assembly especially for sliding doors comprises a casing of sheet metal and a rectilinearly slidable locking bar (28) of channel section movable by pin (34) engaging in the slots (30) and itself movable by an external handle. Tapped bush (14) protrudes through for end plate (12) and bears a bar having headed pins which engage keyhole slots in a keeper plate. An actuating arm (40) carrying the pin (34) has two notches (44, 46) and the arm is movable between two positions in each of which one of the notches is engaged by a spring (50). A dead-lock (43) can be moved by cam (76) on cylinder lock (16) into and out of the path of bar (28). End (60) of spring (50) permits the dead-lock to move into the blocking position but must be lifted by deflector (72) acted on by cam (76) before it allows it to be withdrawn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155126-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake adjustors
Inventor: EVANS ANTHONY C
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 1984-03-01
Abstract: A mechanical parking brake integral to a hydraulically activated automotive disc brake 10. The mechanical mechanism features wear adjustment means 35 and 41 for maintenance of a desired clearance between the friction pads 14a and 14b and the disc 15. Adjustment for friction pad wear is controlled by differential hydraulic forces acting at 39 and 59 on an adjustment screw 40 associated with the hydraulic activating piston 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137686-A (GB)
Title: Security bolt
Inventor: WORDSWORTH ALAN
IPC: E05B63/20
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: The security bolt device, which enables a door to be held in a slightly open position, comprises a bolt rod 10 slidable along a tube 2 secured to a backing plate 1 that is securable to a door 3. A compression spring 12 is interposed between one end of the bolt rod 10 and a location 11 inside the tube, the other end of the rod being engageable in an aperture 16 in a member 14 set in the floor and spaced rearwardly of the door 3 to any desired extent. The rod 10 is settable in two positions in one of which a peg 9 is located in portion 8 of a slot 6 and the bolt is inoperative and in the other of which the peg 9 lies in portion 10 of the slot 6 and the bolt rod 10 can engage in the aperture 16 in the said member 14 when the door has been partly opened. A centrally pivoted lever (Figs. 2-4) may be mounted on the backing plate 1 to displace the peg 9 from portion 8 of slot 6 when the lower end of the lever encounters an abutment surface on a member 17 mounted adjacent aperture 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144109-A (GB)
Title: Storage conveyors
Inventor: BASKETFIELD JOHN ROGER
IPC: B65G47/16
Filed: 1984-05-23
Abstract: A storage arrangement for delivering loose bulk material (9) on a first-in first-out basis, especially for use in processes handling degradeable material, has a first conveyor (1) of concave cross-section feeding a storage conveyor (4) arranged to feed the material in the same direction as the first conveyor and having side walls (5) extending above the first conveyor, such that if the storage conveyor is stopped for a time sufficient to cause a build-up (6) of material to an extent which prevents the material from being fed from the forward end of the first conveyor, the material starts to be spilt from the sides of the latter, and spreads backwards along the storage conveyor, until a detector 8 detects the material and causes the operation of the first conveyor to cease. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160460-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing duplex-spot welded joints, especially of producing high-melt rod-foil-rod type current conductors press-sealed into hard glass or quartz glass.
Inventor: HORVATH GYORGYI
IPC: B23K11/11
Filed: 1984-06-18
Abstract: A process for preparing duplex-spot resistance-welded joints especially of high-melt, rod-foil-rod type (1,2,6,) current conductors press-sealed into hard glass or quartz glass. A duplex-spot joint (7) is made in a single operation by using a tubular electrode (8), at least on one side. By sensing the infrared radiation of the foil section lying between the two welded spots by means of a suitable photodetector (9), the rejection of unsatisfactory welds regulation of the welding process are rendered possible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149090-A (GB)
Title: Unit for simulating a solid- fuel fire
Inventor: SMITH LESLIE WILLIAM
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1984-06-18
Abstract: A gas fire includes a solid-fuel simulation unit (6). The unit comprises a cover (7) which is shaped to simulate coals and is provided with a number of apertures (8). A filament tube (9) is positioned diagonally within the unit, beneath the cover, so that the tube may be viewed directly through some of the apertures. A controller (11) causes different regions of light intensity to move between the discharge electrodes of the tube to simulate the appearance of flickering flames. Light pipes (10) may be provided to guide light from the fluorescent tube to other of the apertures and a back reflector (12) may be positioned behind the tube to direct light generally into the interior of the cover to simulate the glow of embers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161505-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning winding machines
Inventor: TURNER NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B65H54/70
Filed: 1984-07-14
Abstract: Dust extraction apparatus is provided for a precision winder of the type in which yarn from a randomly wound bobbin 10 is precision re-wound onto a take-up bobbin 6. The apparatus comprises an enclosure 11 which surrounds the or each bobbin 10 and is provided with apertures 15 through which air may be drawn and ducting 18 connecting the enclosure 11 with suction means comprising an electrically operated rotary fan by which air, dust and fly etc. may be extracted from the enclosure 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158413-A (GB)
Title: Potted plant pallet
Inventor: PECOFF RONALD
IPC: B65D85/52
Filed: 1984-08-03
Abstract: A pallet (10) for the transportation, growing, storage and display of potted plants has a plurality of recesses (12, 16) that hold the plants and a plurality of legs (18) whereby the pallets may be stacked on top of each other. At the bottom of each recess is a drainage hole (14) so plants may be watered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160782-A (GB)
Title: Golf mark holder
Inventor: MITZUKAMI ISAMI
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1984-08-15
Abstract: A holder for a golf mark 21 includes a holder body 23, means provided to the body for detachably holding the golf mark, and attachment means provided on the holder body, for attaching the holder body to clothing. The mark may be secured to the holder by a stud and socket connection or by magnetic attraction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148537-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre splicing
Inventor: RALPH RONAL LESTER
IPC: B29C61/00
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: In a method of effecting an end-to-end fusion splice between two optical fibres 1 each having a cladding or protective covering 2 of resin, the cladding or protective covering is removed from an end part 3 of each optical fibre and a sleeve 4 of heat shrinkable plastics material is applied over one of the fibres. The fusion splice is effected between the exposed end parts 3 of the optical fibres 1, the heat shrinkable plastics sleeve 4 is positioned over the fusion splice, and resin 6 in a semi-fluid state is introduced into the mould cavity 5 formed by the sleeve 4 through one end of the sleeve. The sleeve 4 is heated to cause it to shrink to such an extent as to ensure that the mould cavity 5 is filled with resin 6, and the resin is permitted or caused to set and bond to the exposed parts 3 of the optical fibres 1 and to adjacent ends of the claddings or protective coverings 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169162-A (GB)
Title: Frequency-agile oscillator
Inventor: FARR ADRIAN NIGEL
IPC: H03B5/32
Filed: 1984-12-19
Abstract: An oscillator comprises a loop formed by a surface acoustic wave delay line an amplifier 2 and a filter 3. The surface acoustic wave delay line includes a number of transducers T3 and T4 and the connections to these can be switched by switches 6 and 7 so as to allow the loop to oscillate either at a first set of frequencies or at a second set of frequencies such that the frequencies of one set are interleaved between the frequencies of the other set. In use the filter 3 is adjusted so that the centre frequency of its passband is at or close to one of the frequencies of the two sets. The switching means is set so that the appropriate set of frequencies is selected. Using this technique ensures that the oscillator will operate only at the desired frequency and not at adjacent possible frequencies belonging to the set which has not been selected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154228-A (GB)
Title: Composition of matter for use in forming refractory masses in situ
Inventor: ROBYN PIERRE
IPC: C04B35/65
Filed: 1985-01-09
Abstract: A composition of matter, for spraying against a surface to form a refractory mass in situ, such as described in GB 2110200 A, comprises particles of incombustible refractory material and particles of exothermically oxidisable material in a proportion high enough to generate sufficient heat to soften or melt at least the surfaces of the incombustible particles on combustion during such spraying. Principally in order to reduce risk of flashback during such spraying, the particles of exothermically oxidisable material have an average grain size less than 50  mu m and comprise silicon and aluminium, the aluminum being present in an amount not exceeding 12% by weight of the total mixture.
Patent GB-2154469-A (GB)
Title: Peritoneal dialysis and compositions for use therein
Inventor: MILNER JEREMIAH
IPC: A61M1/28
Filed: 1985-02-15
Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis composition contains an osmotic agent comprising a glucose polymer mixture, said mixture including at least 50% by weight of glucose polymers of D.P. (degree of polymerisation) greater than 12. Peritoneal dialysis may be effected by introducing into the abdominal cavity of a patient such a peritoneal dialysis composition. A patient suffering from toxaemia caused other than by kidney malfunction may be treated by effecting peritoneal dialysis by introducing into the abdominal cavity of the patient a peritoneal dialysis composition including as an osmotic agent a glucose polymer mixture containing at least 15% by weight of glucose polymers of D.P. greater than 12.
Patent GB-2154844-A (GB)
Title: Bite indicators
Inventor: BLYTHE DONALD JOHN
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1985-02-28
Abstract: Bite indicators for use when fishing with a fishing rod. The indicator comprises a strain sensing element (6) mounted to support means and electrically connected to indicating means (LED) in one embodiment the support means comprise a fishing rod support (11) whereas in another it comprises the wall of the fishing rod (17). In both cases movement of the fishing rod when a bite occurs is sensed by the sensing element and thereby actuates the indicating means (LED).
Patent GB-2159861-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for securing a rail to a sleeper
Inventor: HANDSCOMBE V O
IPC: E01B9/34
Filed: 1985-04-18
Abstract: An inverted channel shaped sleeper has a top surface (12) for supporting a laterally extending flanged rail. The top surface has an aperture (15a) adjacent the rail and an elongate slot (16a) spaced from the opposite side of the rail and extending longitudinally of the sleeper. A spring clip has an elongate portion (22) extending through the sleeper beneath the rail, a cranked end portion (23) which extends through the aperture to abut one side of the rail and a hook-like portion (21) which extends through the slot and resiliently clamps down a flange of the rail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175856-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function stationery robot toy
Inventor: CHANG CHIH-RUNG
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 1985-06-07
Abstract: An articulated robot toy includes a chest portion 2 including a pencil sharpener 20, and which can be rotated to reveal an eraser; and a writing appliance in a foot part. The writing appliance can be projected from the foot by turning the foot to lie along the leg part 7, the whole robot being held to write. Each foot may include a writing appliance. The hand portions may be resilient so as to be able to grip card 53 or paperknife 54. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163039-A (GB)
Title: Button
Inventor: LAM KAM YAU
IPC: A44B1/34
Filed: 1985-06-19
Abstract: A button hs a body (1) and a retainer (2) for securing the body to cloth. The retainer has a T-shaped member (5) with the leg of the T-shaped member (5) remote from the cross piece (6) shaped to form a hollow cup-shaped resiliently expandable member (8), the rim of which is directed toward the cross piece (6). The body has a receptacle formed by a blind bore (11) opening into a cup-shaped cross section similar to that of the resiliently expandable member. In operation the resiliently expandable member (8) rim (9) is contracted and the resiliently expandable member is pushed through the bore (11) into the receptacle cup-shaped cross setion (12) whereupon the resiliently expandable member (8) expands to hold the retainer (2) in locked position with the body (1).
Patent GB-2291704-A (GB)
Title: A laser warning device
Inventor: GLASGOW JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: G01S3/783
Filed: 1985-06-22
Abstract: A laser detector uses a TV camera 3, 4 to scan a scene under observation and to provide output signals which can be processed to determine the presence of a pulsed source of small size. To ensure that the very short pulses are not missed by the scanning process an image of the scene is focussed on a phosphorescent screen 2 which retains its image for a period at least equal to the period of one scan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163665-A (GB)
Title: Board game apparatus
Inventor: JEANS ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1985-07-29
Abstract: The apparatus comprises playing cards a plurality of playing pieces and a playing board which comprises an outer playing track having a plurality of playing compartments each representing an aspect of business life, an inner playing track having a plurality of playing compartments each representing an aspect of business life, a centre playing compartment representing a position of supreme authority, a first intermediate track or "Freeway" which is positioned between the outer and the inner playing tracks and which has a plurality of playing compartments which do not represent anything, and a second intermediate track which is positioned between the inner playing track and the centre playing compartment and which has a plurality of playing compartments which do not represent anything. The playing cards contain instructions on how the players are to proceed and the object of the game is to amass wealth.
Patent GB-2166461-A (GB)
Title: Device for cutting plush loops
Inventor: KREPINSKY VACLAV
IPC: D04B15/06
Filed: 1985-10-31
Abstract: A device for cutting plush loops comprises a pair of co-operating plush sinkers (3,4), suitably controlled by a cam system. Each sinker has, preferably on its upper side, a well (8) with sharp side edges (9). The wells (8) move relative one another to cut the plush thread of a loop as the edges (9) overlap. The loop (18) is preferably drawn into the wells (8) by means of a knitting needle (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187121-A (GB)
Title: A workpiece clamping device
Inventor: SNOOK THOMAS
IPC: B25B1/24
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: A workpiece clamping device comprises a base portion (11) having a screw clamping member (18, 19, 20) fixable to a support such as a workbench, and a pivoted cam-shape clamping member (24) having a convexly curved surface (25) and a pin (31) by which it can be engaged in holes (21) in the base portion (11). The base portion (11) has an upstanding abutment (12) against which a workpiece can be clamped by turning a handle (40) attached to the clamping member (24) whilst the pin (31) is engaged in a selected hole (21) depending on the size of the workpiece to be clamped between the clamping member (24) and the abutment (12). The clamping device may be made of wood, plastics or metal. <IMAGE>