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Patent GB-2101883-A (GB)
Title: Oscillating cradle
Inventor: TING TED ANN
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1981-07-16
Abstract: A cradle 3 suspended from a frame 1, 2 is oscillated in a vertical direction by devices 12 which include solenoids. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2082799-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuator systems
IPC: F15B18/00
Filed: 1981-08-10
Abstract: A parallel redundant electro hydraulic actuator system comprising an output member 1 coupled to a piston 3 or 5 associated with a pair of hydraulic valves 15 which respectively control the hydraulic pressure on opposite sides of the piston 3 or 5 under the control of respective driving means 17, the valves being controlled by input signals supplied on at least three lanes 33 each of which supplies an input signal to both said driving means in series. Preferably there are two or more such pistons 3 and 5 each having a respective associated pair of hydraulic valves and driving means, each signal lane supplying an input signal to all the driving means in series. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083328-A (GB)
Title: Boil-dry switch mechanism for kettle
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1981-08-20
Abstract: An automatic cut-out mechanism for an electric kettle includes a sensor (25) of shape memory effect material normally in a heat conducting path from the kettle element (17). The sensor (25) is coupled to a snap-action switch mechanism (35). When the snap-action mechanism is operated by the sensor (25) being subject to elevated temperature, the former removes the latter from the heat-conducting path so that the sensor is not subjected to high temperature for prolonged periods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089043-A (GB)
Title: Determination of the Location of a Submerged Marine Seismic Streamer
IPC: B63C11/48
Filed: 1981-12-08
Abstract: The determination of the location of a submerged marine streamer 20 towed behind a seismic exploration vessel is effected by means of an array of at least three transponders 10, 12, 14 secured to the ocean floor which generate distinguishable acoustic pulses upon a command signal from the ship. These signals are received by acoustic receivers 34 housed in the streamer and by the ship. The distance to each acoustic receiver may be triangulated from the data generated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115150-A (GB)
Title: Sound source location system
Inventor: POULTNEY ALAN EUSEBIUS JOHN
IPC: G01S3/808
Filed: 1982-02-11
Abstract: A sound source location system comprises a plurality of spaced transducers (M1, M2...M1) for providing signals in response to the receipt of sounds. A Processing means (10) responsive to the signals is arranged to store information and to provide signals representative of the relative receipt times of the signals at each of the transducers. A generating means (12) provides signals representative of the expected range of relative receipt times at each transducer of sounds originating from a cell (n) of a surveillance area and provides, in sequence, signals corresponding to a predetermined scanned pattern of cells in the surveillance area. A comparator (11) compares the signals from the processing means (10) with said sequence of signals to determine which of the expected relative receipt times corresponds to actual relative receipt time values thereby to determine in which cell a sound source is located. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118879-A (GB)
Title: Electrode holder for welding or gouging
Inventor: SEAT HEE CHYE
IPC: B23K9/26
Filed: 1982-03-18
Abstract: An electrode holder suitable for either welding or gouging comprises an outer conductive tube with an apertured end plate to receive a boss 3 on an inner conductive tube the bore 4 of which receives a carbon rod. A hole 2 in the outer tube is aligned with a hole in a non-conductive casing to which a compressed air hose is connected, two holes 5 in an end plate of the inner tube discharging the compressed air on to e.g. a defective weld to remove gouged material.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117079-A (GB)
Title: Outfall pipe
Inventor: HOARE JOHN KENNETH
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 1982-03-19
Abstract: The invention provides a land- drainage outfall pipe, preferably cast in glass-reinforced concrete. The lower profile (1) is laid in a trench and the flange (3) pressed into the seat- earth. Drainage water following the course of the trench in which pipe (4) lies, is prevented from eroding the seat-earth below the land drainage outfall pipe by flange (3). A lid (5) locates on the lower profile (1), sealing the inlet with flange (6). An interior vermin gate (7) prevents the infiltration of vermin, but swings on hinge (8), protected by flanges (9) to allow the passage of water and any debris. A spout (2) is provided to reduce bank scouring at the outfall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099196-A (GB)
Title: Warning devices
IPC: G08B3/00
Filed: 1982-05-07
Abstract: A warning device for signalling the imminent operation or change of mode in mining machines and the like, which makes use of available fluid such as dust suppression fluid comprises a body (2) with a chamber (4), an impeller (13) rotatable in the chamber, a fluid inlet (11) to the chamber directed towards the impeller so that fluid flowing into the chamber causes rotation of the impeller, a fluid outlet (12) from the chamber, a shaft (14) drivable by the impeller, and a rotor (18) rotatable by the shaft, striking elements (20) carried by the rotor striking similar elements (26) on a bell (27), when the rotor rotates. The rotor (18), striking elements (20,26), and bell (27) may be replaced by a siren or a dynamo to power an electric bell, buzzer, or warning light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102876-A (GB)
Title: Extensible strut
Inventor: SHIMOKURA AKIHIRO
IPC: E05C17/30
Filed: 1982-06-01
Abstract: An extensible strut such as a gas spring 35 and comprising a cylinder 1, a rod 8 guided by the cylinder and slidably extending through one end of the cylinder to the outside, and a locking mechanism for locking the rod at a predetermined length position. The locking mechanism comprises first and second axially contiguous recesses 13, 14 formed in the outer circumference of the rod and having respectively oppositely inclining surfaces defining therebetween a ridge, a locking member 16 selectively and rockingly movable between the first and second recesses and having axially spaced and radially projecting first and second legs 17, 18, a resilient ring 15 for snappingly locating the locking member in either of the first and second recesses, a retaining element 21 secured to the cylinder for cooperating with the first leg 17 of the locking member 16 when the same is in the second recess 14 thereby preventing the movement of the rod in one direction, and a releasing element 22 secured to the cylinder at the location axially spaced from the retaining element for cooperating with the second leg 18 of the locking member when the same is in the second recess 14 thereby snappingly move the same into the first recess 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102398-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for fluids
Inventor: VIHAVAINEN PAAVO
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 1982-06-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser for fluids comprising a container of an elastic flexible material, such as plastics, having a dispensing spout (3) at one end and a closure member (6) provided within said container dispensing taking place by squeezing the front surface of said container inwards, said container being securable to a base with the dispensing spout directed downwards. The dispensing spout is cone-shaped and is severable at predetermined points (4) which are determined as a function of the viscosity of the liquid to be dispensed and of the elasticity of the compressible container. The closure member is formed by a sleeve having an open-pore, netlike or perforated channel area (7) and/or a flexible closure plate (8) having one or more slits, Figs 7-15 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102796-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal triazole and imidazole derivatives
Inventor: CLOUGH DR JOHN MARTIN
IPC: A01N43/653
Filed: 1982-06-16
Abstract: Novel triazole and imidazole derivatives of formula:   <IMAGE> and stereoisomers thereof, wherein Y is -CH= or =N-; R<1> and R<2> which may be the same or different are optionally substituted aryl especially phenyl; R<3> is H, alkyl, alkenyl, or acyl; and R<4> is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, optionally substituted-aryl or -benzyl; and acid salts and metal complexes thereof, have fungicidal activity.
Patent GB-2106547-A (GB)
Title: Treating wire to facilitate size reduction for use in welding
Inventor: STELLA CARL J
IPC: C23C22/83
Filed: 1982-09-21
Abstract: A lubricating coating is applied to wire by successively:   (A) contacting clean, pickled, low carbon steel welding wire with an aqueous, coating solution containing from 1.6 to 3.8 g/litre of bivalent zinc ion, from 9.0 to 16.9 g/litre of orthophosphoric acid, and from 1.6 to 3.5 g/litre of chlorate ion, at a temperature from 38 DEG C to 66 DEG C to form a thin coating on the wire; (B) removing substantially all the excess of the coating solution from the surface of the coated wire; (C) contacting the coated wire with an aqueous solution containing an alkali metal salt of a C12-C20 fatty acid; and (D) removing the coated wire from the aqueous solution defined in step (C) and heating the coated wire at a temperature from 149 DEG C to 204 DEG C for at least five minutes.   The coating can readily be removed by the reducing dies so that the drawn wire is suitable for use in welding without further treatment.
Patent GB-2130343-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valves
Inventor: JENNINGS GEORGE DOUGLAS
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1983-01-17
Abstract: A solenoid valve has a body 12 made of non-ferromagnetic material. A main portion 13 of the body has an inlet 11 and an outlet 10 connected by a passageway through a valve seat. The body 12 also includes an integral tube 14, which extends inside a solenoid 18 and contains an armature 19 having a valve member 20 for engagement with the valve seat. A ferromagnetic casing extends around the outside of the solenoid and comprises a sleeve 21 with end-pieces 22 and 24. End-piece 22 has a hole through which the tube 14 extends, while end-piece 24 has a screw-threaded plug 25 which engages a complementary internal thread in the adjacent end of the tube 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114858-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: MCCONACHIE MALCOLM ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L13/00
Filed: 1983-01-24
Abstract: A communication system has a first station (SO) and a plurality of further stations (S1-S4), two communication channels (A, B), for transmission in opposite directions, serially connecting the stations. The first station includes routing means operable in a double looped mode to route signals received on each channel onto the respective other channel and the further stations each including routing means operable in a through mode to forward, in the same channel, signals received on each channel, thereby forming a single folded transmision path. Preferably the further stations each are responsive to the cessation of signalling energy (e.g. a break in the transmission path) on a channel to assume a looped mode in which signals received in the other channel are rerouted onto that channel, with the first station responding by assuming a through mode in which signals received on each channel are forwarded in the same channel, again forming a single folded transmission path following rerouting at two of the further stations.
Patent GB-2136121-A (GB)
Title: Testing Soils and Compost
Inventor: PRASAD MUNOO
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 1983-02-04
Abstract: Methods and arrangements are disclosed for testing mineral soils and soilless compost to determine the nutrient content thereof. One or more nutrients are extracted from a growing medium by mixing together the growing medium and extractant, thereafter shaking or agitating the mixture by hand for a predetermined period of time. A filtrate of such a mixture is then tested for the presence of nutrients.
Patent GB-2136255-A (GB)
Title: Video games
Inventor: KNUDSEN ROAR DAHL
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1983-02-22
Abstract: A video game cabinet comprises a video screen 1, a control panel 2 and a coin-operated mechanism 4 mounted on a hinged door 5 above a cash-box compartment 6. A game board and/or game system is mounted on a support board 9 which is readily slidable into and out of the cabinet along sides 10 and 11 through an opening in the front panel 3 of the cabinet which is normally closed by a door 8. This arrangement facilitates alteration or exchange of the game board and/or game system without it being necessary to modify the construction of the cabinet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137158-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastics Containers
Inventor: COLLINS LEWIS ALFRED
IPC: B29C65/20
Filed: 1983-03-28
Abstract: A thermoplastics container comprises a body portion 1 formed from a flat sheet by bending the sheet to produce a tube and welding together the ends of the sheet by hot- plate welding. The sheet ends are preferably butt-welded. End portions 2, 3 are attached to the body portion 1 by welding or adhesive; one end portion may be injection-moulded directly onto the body portion. The body portion can be ribbed or laminated, and the end portions may have configurations which facilitate stacking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to multi-circuit brake systems
Inventor: SAMUELSSON HAKAN
IPC: B60T13/58
Filed: 1983-08-19
Abstract: Driver-operated multi-circuit brake value sensor (7) is partly in the form of a pneumatic control valve (driver's valve 9) and partly of electrical construction (8) and is intended for electrically controlling pressure-control valves (17, 18) downstream of which are disposed the wheel brake cylinders (14, 15, 19, 20) in brake circuits II and III, and pneumatically controlling cylinders 14, 15 with air from accumulator (11) in circuit I. The provision of two way non-return valve (13) means that the faster-acting circuit II normally actuates cylinders (14, 15) but, should the electric control fail, circuit I then takes over a similar arrangement may be applied to cylinders (19, 20) and load sensing means (25') and anti- skid control may be incorporated in the electric control circuit. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2146977-A (GB)
Title: Desulfurizing agent
Inventor: HAGIWARA HIROSHI
IPC: B01D53/50
Filed: 1983-09-26
Abstract: A hardened product prepared by mixing cement with limestone or dolomite and hardening it by incorporating water can be used as a heat medium for a fluidized bed heating furnace and also act as a desulfurizing agent which can effectively absorb and eliminate the sulfur components in exhaust or product gases from the heating furnace. The strength of the heat medium can further be increased by setting the cement content in the mixture between 10-70% by weight and the particle size for the mixture between 0.7mm and 2.0 mm. Furthermore, the desulfurizing agent can be produced preferably by previously setting the particle size of the mixture to less than 0.3 mm and then adding 5-20% by weight of the seed material between 0.3mm and 1.2mm in particle size, followed by pelletization.
Patent GB-2151348-A (GB)
Title: Burner and process for producing synthesis gas from hydrocarbon fuel
Inventor: HASENACK HENDRIKUS JOHANNUS AN
IPC: B01J10/00
Filed: 1983-12-09
Abstract: A burner for producing synthesis gas by partial combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel in liquid state or in slurry state with an oxidant consisting of oxygen or an oxygen- containing gas, comprises a housing enclosing a central outlet channel (8) for low velocity oxidant surrounded by a first annular outlet channel (9) for high velocity oxidant which first annular outlet channel is encompassed by a second annular outlet channel (10) for hydrocarbon fuel, said second annular outlet channel (10) having an inclined outer part directed towards the first annular outlet channel (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156291-A (GB)
Title: Regeneration for electrically driven vehicle
Inventor: FERRIER HUBERT
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 1984-03-30
Abstract: An electrically driven vehicle has a wheel (1) fixed to a retractable trailing arm (3) which is lowered to the ground when the vehicle is in motion. The wheel is arranged to drive a fly wheel (10) which incorporates a centrifugal clutch which engages with means (13, 14) to drives generator (15) for charging the vehicles batteries. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156592-A (GB)
Title: Elastic electrically conductive components and radio antennas incorporating such components
Inventor: KEWLEY ALAN STEWART
IPC: H01B7/04
Filed: 1984-03-29
Abstract: An electrically conductive and elastic cord has a central core 12 made up of lengths of a synthetic polymer elastane. This is covered by a braided multi filament polyester yarn 16. Over this is positioned an electrically conductive braid 16 of copper or cadmium copper tinsel wire. An outer layer 20 may be similar to the layer 16. The use of the synthetic polymer elastane gives superior properties to natural rubber, and the braid allows the conductor to be stretched. The cord 10 may be used as an elastic conductive inner component in a self-erecting whip antenna, which has individual tubular elements 30 of metal or non-conductive material. The arrangement is such that to de- erect the antenna the cord is stretched and the elements 30 are folded alongside each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for inserting articles in succession into containers
Inventor: DUROW KENNETH MATTHEW
IPC: B65G47/88
Filed: 1984-03-30
Abstract: Articles such as nuclear fuel pellets (13) are loaded stackwise into an elongated container such as a fuel can (42) by feed mechanism comprising two wheels (14, 16) which form a bite, one wheel (16) being driven by a stepper motor (15) and the other being an idler. A retractable stop pin (32) in the feed passage (12) provides a datum position for each successive stack of pellets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157156-A (GB)
Title: Window cleaning device
Inventor: SCHOFIELD FREDERICK RUSSEL
IPC: A47L1/08
Filed: 1984-03-31
Abstract: A window cleaning device comprises an elongate handle 1 on which are mounted two generally parallel and spaced squeegee blades 2 and 3 disposed laterally of the handle 1 adjacent one end thereof. A flexible and refillable container 8 for cleaning liquid is mounted adjacent the other end of the handle 1. An apertured liquid dispersal pipe 6 extends longitudinally between the two squeegee blades 2 and 3, and a liquid supply tube 9 interconnects the container 8 and the dispersal pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156743-A (GB)
Title: Bridges
Inventor: BARODY IMRE ISTVAN
IPC: E01D15/24
Filed: 1984-04-02
Abstract: A bridge (1) is disclosed mounted on a first structure so as to be moveable to span a gap between this structure and a second structure. Coupling equipment (7/8) is provided that comprises means (7) mounted on the bridge and complementary means (8) mounted on the second structure. One of these means is made-up of a plurality of similar parts with any one of which the other of these means is able to cooperate. Making- good coupling between the bridge and the structure carrying part of the coupling equipment is facilitated by the provision of the plurality of similar parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158048-A (GB)
Title: A closure device
Inventor: PURESEVIC PETER JAMES
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 1984-04-30
Abstract: A flip-top closure for the dispensing opening of a container comprises a first body member 2 with a flip-top 3 adapted to be mounted on the container, and a second body member 4 mounted on the first body member and having a part 5 which is usually in overlapping relation with the flip top 3 to prevent opening thereof, which part 5 is displaceable from said overlapping relation to expose the edge 6 of the flip top 3 for opening thereof. Displacement of the member 4 involves rotation and axial movement so as to allow studs 24 to pass between projections 19 on the member 2. Unscrewing of the closure is prevented by a ratchet mechanism 17, 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144494-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for setting and checking the commencement of delivery of a fuel-injection pump for supplying an internal combustion engine
Inventor: THOMA FRANK
IPC: F02M59/44
Filed: 1984-08-03
Abstract: An injection pump (5) is provided with a pulse generator (2) which delivers a pulse, fixed in relation to the injection pump shaft (7). The pulse from the generator (2) is timed to occur at a predetermined interval from a second pulse, fixed in relation to the engine crank-shaft, when the pump is properly installed on the engine. The interval between the two pulses is arranged to be equal to a crankshaft angle of 5 DEG . The setting of this value in the injection pump (5) is effected by turning a part (8), which is mounted on the camshaft (7) of the injection pump (5), relative to the said pump camshaft, the rotatable part (8) supporting an elevated portion (6) which triggers the pulse of the injection pump (5). The desired interval of approximately 5 DEG  allows reliable measurements to be taken. In addition, a reduction in expenditure on measuring devices is achieved as a result of the simple adjustability of the rotatable part (8) relative to the injection pump camshaft (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146540-A (GB)
Title: A walking aid
Inventor: DEACON REUBEN
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 1984-08-31
Abstract: The aid comprises a free-standing frame (31), wheels (33) mounted on the frame for rendering it mobile, a pair of hand holds (41) secured to, or forming part of, the frame, and a pair of underarm support members (61) for supporting a person in the frame. By use of the aid a person re-learning to walk, or a person who finds it difficult to walk because of illness or disease, is supported in a manner in which they cannot fall, so long as their weight is taken on the underarm support members and the person maintains his/her grip on the hand holds. The hand holds may be adjustable in height and the wheels may be carried on height-adjustable mountings. The front frame of the aid may include telescopically adjustable horizontal bars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149893-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: MAXWELL DAVID HOPE SCOTT
IPC: F41J1/10
Filed: 1984-09-03
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an upstanding target structure (10) defining one or more scoring zones (17, 18, 19) and a launcher (29) for launching clay pigeons or other appropriate frangible projectiles across the scoring zone or zones. Clay pigeons or other projectiles are launched from a trench (30) and a shooter occupying a cabin (28) scores by hitting a clay pigeon or other projectile whilst it is within one of the scoring zones, as viewed, for instance, from a location adjacent to the shooter. The game lends itself to television coverage and a method of televising or recording the game is also disclosed. The clay pigeon may be fluorescent and may contain a powder which scatters when the pigeon is hit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148484-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation device for motor vehicles
Inventor: DICK HEINZ
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 1984-10-02
Abstract: In an air-extraction device for motor vehicles, in which a passenger-compartment air-extracting duct opens to the outside air in the vicinity of a rear light adjacent its light lens, the rear light, which is disposed in an opening in the bodywork and is supported on a continuous seal on the surrounding part of the bodywork by way of webs, is connected by way of an opening to the interior of the vehicle and is provided with air ducts extending in its edge area. The air ducts lead to the outside air by way of an outlet opening. Where appropriate, the lens may be provided with outlet openings disposed in areas which are ineffective in terms of illumination.