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Patent GB-2035624-A (GB)
Title: Electronic timepiece
IPC: G04G13/00
Filed: 1979-11-13
Abstract: An electronic clock with a chime system has exclusively electronic processing for production of a variety of tone signal sequences consisting of known melodies or portions thereof and time-identifying sequences of strokes. The characteristic values of these tone signal sequences are loaded into a ROM memory and can be recalled, as required, by electronic control and release circuits at each quarter, half, three quarter or full hour. The amplitude of the audio output signals is automatically controlled in accordance with the time of day.
Patent GB-2059738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to slurry spreaders
IPC: A01C23/00
Filed: 1980-10-02
Abstract: A slurry spreader has an externally mounted centrifugal pump (6) at the rear of a tank (3). Twin outlets (7) deliver to pipes (8) of inverted U-form with feed back branches (9) from their bends, above maximum slurry level, to the tank. Each branch has a flexible section (17) which can be constricted by external means (19, 20) to determine the proportion between the slurry feed back and that delivered to nozzles (13) at the lower ends of the outlet pipes. The pump has an inlet (25) freely open to the tank and its impeller (32) is mounted on an auger shaft (31) extending therethrough. The impeller blades (36) are radial and mounted on the inlet side of a disc (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096499-A (GB)
Title: Bar-stock feed finger
IPC: B23B13/12
Filed: 1981-04-10
Abstract: A feed finger for use in single and multiple spindle lathes and other machine tools comprises a solid body 8 having a thread 2 for screwing into the feed tube of an automatic lathe and containing a bore 9 and lead-in 10 converging into bores 14 of split sleeves 12 the latter being mounted within a bore 11 which is tapered. The bores of split sleeves 12 are closed in to a size slightly smaller than the diameter of the bar material for which they are designed, and the sleeves are retained within the tapered bore 11 by split nut 16 screwed into thread 27 within the body 8. The feed finger is particularly suitable for utilisation with automatic Bar Replacement Magazine mechanisms as new bar can readily be fed through the bore 9, lead-in 10 and the chamfered bores 14 of the split sleeves 12 by a Simple Pusher Head. It is not affected by Centrifugal Force at high spindle speeds and also facilitates manual bar replacement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083716-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector pins
IPC: H01R13/04
Filed: 1981-07-30
Abstract: A plug base 100 of moulded synthetic plastics material carries three electrical connector pins 101, 102, 103 which project from the plug base in conventional triangular configuration, each pin having a hollow body 10 of axially seamless formation with an integral, seamless closed end. The body is formed by deep-drawing flat metal sheet and has a flat rectangular cross- section. One major face 13 of the medial portion is extended at 14 for securement to a connection device for electrical conductors. The hollow body has outwardly projecting lances 16, 17, 18 which engage an inner surface of a plug base and an exterior recess in the plug base respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103960-A (GB)
Title: Toner supply device
Inventor: YAMASHITA KEITARO
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1981-08-14
Abstract: A toner supply device, for use with a developing device using a magnetic toner in a reproducing apparatus, comprising a toner cartridge in the form of a hollow, cylindrical container (10) closed at each end and having an elongate toner supply opening (11). The container is rotatable by means of a knob (14) at one end thereof and has a projection (15) at the other end. To supply a developing device with toner, the cartridge (10) is fitted in a hopper (1), the projection (15) is inserted in a guide groove (17) formed in an upper portion of the hopper and the cartridge is moved along the guide groove (17) until the cartridge is fully inserted and the projection (15) is located externally of the guide groove (17). The container is then rotated to feed a charge of magnetic toner from the cartridge to the hopper (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105996-A (GB)
Title: Random selection apparatus
Inventor: CASE JAMES
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 1981-09-22
Abstract: The apparatus, for games such as bingo, has a random number selector and first and second display devices (5, 6). The first display device (5) provides a visual record of numbers selected which can be seen by the operator of the apparatus and comprises a vdu screen controlled by an electronic programmed control system (8). The second display device (6) which may be a vdu screen or matrix of lamps, produces a visual display of each number as it is selected so that the number can be seen by many people. Further display devices of this type may be provided remote from the operator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117171-A (GB)
Title: Metal halogen battery electrolyte composition with lead additive
Inventor: HENRIKSEN GARY LEE
IPC: H01M10/36
Filed: 1981-12-03
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a metal halogen battery electrolyte composition containing a lead additive to inhibit undesirable irregular plating and reduce nodular or dendritic growth on the electrode surface.
Patent GB-2122153-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for motor vehicles
Inventor: BAILEY STEPHEN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1982-06-19
Abstract: A gear lever (13) of a vehicle is held in a forwardmost position relative to a hand brake lever (10) by a sleeve (14) having a cap (15) from which extends a bar (16) terminating at a clevis (20) which is locked to the gear lever. The bar (16) may be adjustable in length at its free end (16a) by an adjuster (27) which is rendered inaccessible in use of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102077-A (GB)
Title: A camshaft for a reversible diesel engine
Inventor: JUNG RICHARD
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 1982-07-08
Abstract: For reversal of engine rotation, instead of the complete camshaft 4 being turned to a reverse running position, the cams 13 which drive the fuel injector pumps 6 are displaced to a different angular position with respect to the camshaft (and thus with respect to the crankshaft). The phase of the valve actuating cams 18, which are fixedly disposed on the camshaft 4, remains the same with respect to the crankshaft for both directions of rotation, thus ensuring optimum valve timing on both cases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104516-A (GB)
Title: m-Alkyl phenol derivatives and their use in copper extraction
Inventor: TYMAN JOHN HENRY PAUL
IPC: C07C45/58
Filed: 1982-07-09
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE>  in which: X represents a straight chain hydrocarbyl group containing from 9 to 17 carbon atoms;  Y represents H or the group -CH=NOH, and Z represents H or the group -CN=NOH or the group -CPh=NOH, provided that at least one of Y and Z represents H; or such compound containing at least one electronegative substituent in the aromatic ring, may be prepared from anacardic acid and its analogues, and are useful for the extraction of copper from acidic aqueous solution.
Patent GB-2102743-A (GB)
Title: Safety devices for wheelchairs
Inventor: FRETWELL PERCY
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 1982-07-23
Abstract: The device comprises an upright structure 11, 12 having end pegs 13, 14 for engagement in sockets in a bus roof and floor. The structure mounts a headrest 30 and a lap belt 28 for the chair occupant. The chair includes a belt 25 for holding the chair to the structure. Clamps 23 may additionally hold the chair to the floor and the structure has side parts 18 engaging outwardly and above the chair members 21 for resisting tilting and upward movement of the chair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104070-A (GB)
Title: Purines
Inventor: SCHAEFFER HOWARD JOHN
IPC: C07D473/16
Filed: 1982-08-10
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula <CHEM> (wherein R is a hydroxy or amino group and X is an oxygen or sulphur atom) and their physiologically acceptable salts and esters have been known to have antiviral activity particularly against herpes viruses. Processes for preparing such compounds are described as well as pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions containing these compounds.
Patent GB-2114077-A (GB)
Title: Passenger strap-hanger supports
Inventor: GAMWELL DOUGLAS FREDERICK
IPC: B60N3/02
Filed: 1982-08-18
Abstract: The strap-hanger comprises an elongate flexible connector 13 of cable and spring form, the cable 30 having a head fitting 34 which is located in a stepped socket 44 in a lower part 14 of a two part mounting. The parts 14 and 15 of the mounting are secured together to clamp an overhead hand rail tube 10 therebetween. A handle 12 is secured by concealed fasteners to the lower end of the connector 13. The strap- hanger is especially suitable for retro- fitting to existing vehicles without requiring special mountings to be incorporated into the vehicle structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111628-A (GB)
Title: Bellows expansion joint for pipe lines
Inventor: HELFRICHT ROLAND
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 1982-09-08
Abstract: <IMAGE> <H0> Bellows expansion joint for pipe linese
Patent GB-2131315-A (GB)
Title: Filter press
Inventor: MACRORY ROBERT RORY ADOLPH FRE
IPC: B01D25/19
Filed: 1982-11-30
Abstract: After a slurry, of e.g. cement, has been treated in a filter press, rams 17 and 30 are used to move not only the movable end plate 15 but all the press plates 16 together as a pack to locations spaced from the fixed end plate 13. Then the plates 16 are moved in succession back to their closed positions against end plate 13, discharging the filter cake, and finally end plate 15 is moved to close the press for the next cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111934-A (GB)
Title: Guide mechanism for removing pulverulent or granular material from a supply pipe to one of two discharge pipes
Inventor: BECKSCHULTE FRITZ
IPC: B65G53/56
Filed: 1982-11-30
Abstract: A guide mechanism feeds pulverulent or granular material falling down a supply pipe into one of two discharge pipes. The mechanism has a two-part casing (12) with a guide plate (30) pivotable between two positions, so that the supply pipe is connected with one or other discharge pipe. According to the invention the casing (12) is shaped like a sphere. Due to this spherical shape, during its pivotal movement, the periphery of the guide plate (30) always engages with the inside of the casing (12). Thus, the periphery of the guide plate (30) can be sealed with respect to the inside of the casing (12) without any extra constructional expenditure and there are no dead spaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111172-A (GB)
Title: Frictional releasable shaft-hub connexion
Inventor: FISCHER HEINRICH
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 1982-12-09
Abstract: A clamping bush for making a releasable frictional shaft-hub connexion, which is disposed between the shaft 1 and the hub 3 and is resiliently deformable under the pressure of a fluid. The clamping bush 2 is provided with a plurality of closed chambers 4 uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction close to its inner surface 8 and with a plurality- preferably the same number-of closed chambers 5 uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction close to its outer surface 9. The chambers may be pressurised independently of one another, or one inner chamber and the outer chamber radially adjacent thereto may be acted upon jointly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136887-A (GB)
Title: Bearing
Inventor: BROOK PAUL
IPC: F16C29/04
Filed: 1983-12-15
Abstract: Plastics matrix 13, of low friction (e.g. of PTFE) is accommodated in a tray-like support 10, surface 12 of which serves for a heavy object to be moved (such as a safe) to rest thereon. A plurality of spherical bodies 14 are accommodated in respective recesses 15 to protrude from the matrix 13 for engaging the ground or other surface over which the object is to be moved. In the minimum case there can be only a single body 14, as indicated at 30; and the bearing may be constructed in an annular or ring-like configuration for use with a shaft or spindle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138417-A (GB)
Title: A method of enamelling an article
Inventor: DEVILLE Jean-Pierre
IPC: C23D5/06
Filed: 1983-12-21
Abstract: The method comprises applying a first enamel slip coating, heating to effect partial evaporation of water, applying a second enamel slip whilst the first coating is above ambient temperature, heating to evaporate the volatile components and then firing. The coatings (3, 4) may be applied to the bottom face (1) of an aluminium or aluminium alloy culinary vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156067-A (GB)
Title: A closable air vent
Inventor: BROWN DAVID GEOFFREY
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 1984-03-21
Abstract: A closable air vent for a vehicle dash board comprises a duct (1) through which air may flow, an inflatable rubber tube (2) within the duct (1), and a support member (3) within the tube (2). The arrangement is such that when the tube is inflated via a port (4) it blocks the duct (1) and when it is deflated it permits air flow through the duct (1). The support member (3) prevents opposite sides of the tube (2) sticking together when the tube (2) is deflated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137188-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic Hob
Inventor: WELSH ALAN WILFRID
IPC: C04B30/02
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: A ceramic support hob for a wire wound resistive electric heating element comprises a ceramic blanket impregnated with an inorganic binder, channels for holding the heating element being impressed in the blanket. The support is produced by impregnating a ceramic blanket with binder solution (suitably colloidal silica), moulding channels in the wet impregnated blanket and subsequently firing the moulded blanket. The blanket is preferably thin in comparison with the depth of the channels. The support can be laid on a thin layer of thermal insulation such as agglomerated amorphous silica in a slimline hob.
Patent GB-2143331-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting the defective portion of a metallic tube
Inventor: YAMADA TAKEO
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 1984-07-02
Abstract: A current flows from a power source (12) to a metallic tube (11) which is being checked for defects. A magnetic field detector (15) is disposed inside the metallic tube (11) and is driven by a driving source (19) so as to detect a magnetic field caused by a disturbance of the current distribution which occurs when a defect is present field detected by the magnetic field in the metallic tube (11). The magnetic detector (15) is displayed on a magnetic field display (17). The travel position of the magnetic field detector (15) is detected by a travel position detector (20). The detector may comprise three orthogonally disposed detectors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147785-A (GB)
Title: Irrigation
Inventor: NICOLAOS LADAKIS
IPC: A01G25/09
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: An irrigation installation comprises pillars (5) of adjustable height disposed in two parallel rows. A cable (7) extends between each pair of pillars (5). The cables (7) support an irrigation pipe (2) having holes from which water is discharged. Means (10, 11, 14) is provided for adjusting the tension of the cables (7). Means (3,4) is provided whereby the pipe (2) can be moved along the cables. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164928-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing spacer boards from a stack
Inventor: STAINER JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B65G59/06
Filed: 1984-09-29
Abstract: Apparatus for applying spacer boards to a preformed array of items such as beer kegs (21), comprises a magazine (11) for containing a vertically extending stack (12) of horizontally orientated spacer boards (13). The magazine (11) has an open lower end, and incorporates board retaining means (18) for retaining the stack of boards (13) in the magazine. The apparatus further includes board release means (18, 33) operable to release the lowermost spacer board from the open end of the magazine whilst retaining the remaining boards, and means (23) for moving the magazine vertically relative to a pattern of items (21) onto which said board is to be dispensed. In use a pattern of items (21) is positioned beneath the open end of the magazine, means (23) lowers the magazine towards the pattern of items and the board release means is operated to release the lowermost board, whereafter the means (23) raises the magazine and remaining boards of the stack to permit removal of the pattern of items (21) and recommencement of the cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168919-A (GB)
Title: Punch press
Inventor: SMITH BRUCE
IPC: B21D43/00
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: A punch press comprises a carrier 10, which is displaceable transversely of the machine and has clamps 18 to grip a workpiece 20, and a support 22 which is displaceable along an axis perpendicular to the carrier axis and supports a selected punch and die and also a ram 31 for actuating the punch. The carrier 10 mounts a number of different punches and dies 17, 19 along its length and the support can be moved to engage automatically with any of these punches and corresponding dies. The press may be arranged so that a sheet workpiece is held vertically or near vertically as shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174646-A (GB)
Title: Storage system for computer accessories
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEC
IPC: B42F7/12
Filed: 1984-12-29
Abstract: A storage system particularly for storing computer accessories comprises a container (10) in which a pull-out member (19) is received, the member (19) having means (36a,36b,36c) releasably retaining the leaves of a manual (38) the manual (38) containing instructions for use of a computer and/or a case (40) for a data storage element (41). The containers may be constructed to be stackable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154864-A (GB)
Title: Wiper blade
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROSHI
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1985-02-28
Abstract: A wiper blade is produced by molding a wiper blade matrix of ethylene-propylene copolymer (EPM) or ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (EPDM) and fluorinating the matrix thereby causing fluorine atoms to be bonded to the carbon atoms of the copolymer in the surface layer of the matrix. The wiper blade possesses a low friction coefficient and is resistant to ageing, ozone, chemicals, and permanent set.
Patent GB-2159625-A (GB)
Title: Test monitor
Inventor: KREBS PETER ERIC
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1985-05-30
Abstract: Microprocessor-controlled electronic monitoring apparatus comprising means for sensing conditions of a test to be monitored, such as blood glucose tests comprises a microprocessor (10), means (12) for storing control information and instructions for the microprocessor to compare test- dependent input signals (via 18, 16) against control information and produce test result signals, and means (14) for presenting those test result signals in a manner intelligible to the user. A further store (22) is provided for information signals input (via 20) the apparatus in connection with specific test monitoring operations by the user, and the first-mentioned means (12) for storing further includes instructions for use by the microprocessor of such input information signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161494-A (GB)
Title: Precipitation process
Inventor: AIREY ANTHONY
IPC: C09C1/00
Filed: 1985-07-03
Abstract: A process, especially an industrial process for producing a homogeneous mixture of acidic and alkaline solutions for use, for example, in the manufacture of a protected pigment, comprises simultaneously introducing the solutions into a mixing vessel while continuously mixing them, a diluent, for example water, being added to the vessel simultaneously with or prior to the addition of the mixture. Preferably the pH of the mixture is controlled to a value of between 6 and 10. The process may produce a precipitate of a pigment e.g. cadmium sulphide by simultaneously mixing an acidic solution of the pigment or its precursor and a zirconium compound and an alkaline solution of the pigment or its precursor. The precipitated pigment may then be treated by precipitating a silicon compound from a solution of its salt, mixing the resulting precipitate with a fluoride, firing the mixture and cleaning the protected pigment so formed.
Patent GB-2163227-A (GB)
Title: Connecting joint for connecting pipe to a threaded attachment
Inventor: CAZZANIGA LUIGI
IPC: F16L19/06
Filed: 1985-07-04
Abstract: A joint for connecting piping to a threaded attachment forming e.g. an appliance outlet comprises an annular sealing body 9 which can be locked by means of a ring nut 3; the sealing body 9 has an external portion 14 made of elastomeric material and an internal metal core 10 closely joined together; the external portion extends at one end 16 beyond a flared end 12 of the inner core and exhibits tapered surfaces 6 and 13. At the opposite end 11 the inner core exhibits an internal diameter smaller than that of the pipe 1 and the external portion exhibits in that zone a thicker section 15, capable of resting inside the end edge 8 of the threaded attachment 2. Annular protuberances may assist the seal between body 9 and pipe 1. Sealing is effected by tightening ring nut 3 causing radial deformation of portion 16 against a pipe 1 and axial compression of portion 15 against edge 8 of attachment 2; the integral metal core enables greater speed of installation whilst preventing rotation of portion 16 during tightening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164413-A (GB)
Title: A foam-containing hose
Inventor: CZVIKOVSZKY TIBOR
IPC: F16L11/04
Filed: 1985-09-10
Abstract: A hose is provided with a foam layer to provide buoyancy to the hose.   The hose consists of an elastic cross-linked elastomeric inner layer containing also fibre-reinforcement, a foam layer, the foam having closed cells, and an outer layer. The outer layer consists of several elastomeric plies, each of which is partially cross-linked prior to being incorporated in the hose. The cross-linking is not homogeneous but varies along the thickness of the ply. Each ply may be stretched longitudinally and the various plies are interconnected, with the inner ply also being connected to the foam layer, by means of thermally and/or chemically activated adhesive layers. The new type of the coating sheet saves energy in the hose production when compared to known hoses and does not result in damage to the foam layer arranged below the outer layer.
Patent GB-2183102-A (GB)
Title: Alternating current rotary convertors
Inventor: ASPDEN HAROLD
IPC: H02K17/24
Filed: 1985-11-16
Abstract: An AC rotary convertor has a stator 16 and a rotor comprising a shaft 10, a cylindrical laminated ferromagnetic core 13 and a rotor winding 14 inductively-coupled with stator winding 17. Both windings have solenoidal form so that energy is transferred by transformer action between the rotor and stator. The rotor is capable of continuous rotation and the use of slip rings and brush connections can be avoided by providing connecting leads (not shown) through the bearing section of the shaft. One application is in a system in which the rotary convertor provides the excitation for a coupled alternator, the excitation current being fed through the bearing sections to the rotating field windings of the alternator. Variable speed drives using the invention are also described. <IMAGE>