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Patent GB-2010540-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically operating pendulum clock with an electronic correcting device
IPC: G04C10/00
Filed: 1978-11-02
Abstract: A mechanically operating pendulum clock is provided with an electronic correcting device which comprises a quartz oscillator. An electronic frequency divider generates from the oscillation frequency of the quartz oscillator a frequency equal to that of the pendulum. A permanent magnet is arranged on the pendulum to cooperate with a control coil forming an electro-mechanical converter. The control coil is effective at least in the two turning positions of the pendulum. A contact-free pendulum sensor is also provided. A proportional electronic control device includes a converter which produces rectangular signals from the signals emitted by the quartz oscillator and the sensor, and a comparator is adapted, depending upon the reciprocal phase position of the quartz oscillator and sensor signals to transmit delay or acceleration signals to the control coil as well as opposing acceleration or delay signals to the control coil but phase-shifted by 180 DEG .
Patent GB-2010461-A (GB)
Title: Ice Tray
IPC: F25C1/24
Filed: 1978-12-18
Abstract: An ice tray for keeping ice in a usable condition for extended periods of time comprises a hollow base (10) containing a liquid e.g. sodium carboxy methyl cellulose plus an antifungicide, which preferably has a latent heat of fusion higher than water. The base (10) has an outer recess (11) for receiving water to be frozen. The recess is preferably provided with ribs (13, 14, 15) to subdivide the recess and define the shape of ice blocks to be formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2012966-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for non-destructive testing of elongate objects
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1978-12-29
Abstract: Apparatus of the above kind includes magnetising means 1, 2 having pole pieces 6 arranged to surround and to provide a constant magnetising force along a length of the elongated object 5 e.g. a wire rope longitudinally of its axis and magnetic sensor means 7 e.g. Hall effect sensors under the pole pieces in air gaps 8 for measuring the magnetic field coupled into the object to provide by comparison with the level associated with the known object in good condition an indication of the condition i.e. cross-sectional area of the used object. To detect broken wires a sensor collar 23 is mounted around wire 5 which supports radial and longitudinally arranged Hall effect sensors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018520-A (GB)
Title: High frequency ballast transformer
IPC: H05B41/24
Filed: 1979-01-19
Abstract: A transformer for use in a solid state high frequency push-pull inverter for supplying a discharge lamp comprises a magnetic core with two series-connected primary windings 21 on one limb, a secondary winding 22 on another limb, and two core portions 20 20b forming a shunt path with an air-gap 23 to ensure leakage reactance. A feedback winding 24 and filament windings 25a, 25b are provided. The two primary windings are wound one on the other (Fig 5 not shown). The core is formed from two E-shaped ferrite sections. The transformer avoids the need for bifilar-wound primary windings and a separate ballast reactor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014774-A (GB)
Title: Device for a manually settable automatic money-taking parking meter
IPC: G07F17/24
Filed: 1979-02-09
Abstract: Device for a manually settable, automatic money-taking parking meter.   The device is a parking time setting and indication mechanism settable by means of the actuation of a handle through a half revolution. This is intended to avoid the possibility of excessive torques being transmitted from the handle to the internal mechanism of the apparatus. For solution, in a twist handle (2) of dish form there are provided spring-force-stressed coupling members (12, 13) which are in force- effected engagement with a coupling disc (14) on a setting shaft (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2021465-A (GB)
Title: Lathe flagging gauge
IPC: B23B25/06
Filed: 1979-02-12
Abstract: A flagging gauge (30) determines the location of the flat face (14) of a turbine wheel (10) relative to the lathe or other cutting machine. This location determines by a servo-cylinder (36) a reference point for a cutting tool (40) carried by the lathe. In this manner the tool assumes a desired distance (d) from the turbine wheel face (14) when commencing its cut on a shaft (16) axially extending from the wheel in spite of variations in dimension of the workpiece and of the workpiece position on the lathe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2011844-A (GB)
Title: Animal Carrying Trailer
IPC: B60P3/04
Filed: 1979-02-12
Abstract: The body of the trailer is divided into two compartments, the compartment 22 at the front of the trailer containing living accommodation for one or more persons and the compartment 24 at the rear of the vehicle being provided with two stalls 34 extending longitudinally of the body and extending over the axles 14 carrying the road wheels of the vehicle. The arrangement is such that the centre of gravity of the trailer is located over the wheel axles and is therefore not displaced by the presence of animals in the stalls. Access to the stalls may be provided through a manoeuvring space 40 from a side loading ramp 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2017385-A (GB)
Title: Liquid metal cooled fast breeder nuclear reactors
IPC: G21C3/322
Filed: 1979-02-20
Abstract: A liquid metal cooled fast breeder nuclear reactor wherein the fuel assembly or reactor core includes breeder fuel sub-assemblies having electromagnetic brakes and fluidic valves, the latter being for example of the controlled vortex kind for controlling the coolant outlet temperature. The coolant flow through each breeder sub-assembly is divided into a major flow fraction by way of a gag 30, a fluidic valve 29 and fuel pins 15 (only one shown) and a minor flow fraction which is led from a point preceding the gag 30 through an electromagnetic brake 24 disposed in the upper section 14 of the sub-assembly by way of a duct 31. The brake 24 is sensitive to the temperature of coolant flow. A control component of force for the fluidic valve 29 is derived from the back pressure of the brake 24 to that as the power output of the sub-assembly increases the braking effect diminishes and flow of coolant through the fluidic valve 29 is increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018406-A (GB)
Title: Gun or pistol
IPC: F41A9/65
Filed: 1979-04-04
Abstract: A gun or pistol consisting of a barrel, a breech section and a magazine (1), wherein the breech section is formed by an upper part and a lower part, which are coupled hingelike with one another and between which a bolt (3) which is under spring action can be moved. Cartridges are provided in the magazine and lie side-by-side and are pressed under spring action (11) against its end which is arranged in the breech section. A surface (6) which partially encloses the respectively frontmost or uppermost cartridge is provided at the end of the magazine, which end lies in the breech section. When the magazine is inserted into the breech section, the front edge of the surface which partially encloses the frontmost cartridge projects into the path of the casing which is guided by the bolt. The end of the magazine which lies in the breech section is constructed additionally with a guide surface (9) for the cartridges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2020938-A (GB)
Title: Collision Avoidance Apparatus
IPC: G01S13/937
Filed: 1979-04-27
Abstract: Collision avoidance apparatus for assessing manoeuvres of a first vehicle (6) to avoid collision with other vehicle (22) in which a region is computed for the other vehicle which, if avoided by the first will assure that the latter avoids the other vehicle by at least a predetermined distance (CPA). The region is defined by lines joining the following points:- the point (49) at which the first vehicle (6) would be at the CPA from the other vehicle (22) when on a heading (38) to cause the other vehicle (22) to pass ahead; the possible point (51) of collision of the two vehicles (6) based on the present speeds (vectors 23, 24) of the two vehicles and the present heading (42) of the other vehicle; the point (52) at which the first vehicle (6) would be at the CPA from the other vehicle (22) when on a heading (41) to cause the other vehicle to pass astern; and the points of intersection (56, 57) of a line (55) parallel to the heading (42) of the other vehicle (22), and spaced from it by the CPA on the first vehicle side with said astern and ahead headings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2021244-A (GB)
Title: Threading strip material through furnace
IPC: C21D9/56
Filed: 1979-06-04
Abstract: A threading member for threading strip material through a heat treatment furnace comprises a shoe 1 capable of being at least partially accommodated within a channel extending lengthwise through the furnace and a 'Y' shaped carriage 2 upstanding from the shoe. A trailing arm 3 is pivotably mounted on the carriage and is formed with a hooked end 6 to which strip to be threaded can be attached. The threading member may be propelled through the furnace by rods introduced into the furnace channel to engage the trailing end of the shoe 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2024957-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy device
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1979-06-18
Abstract: A device for extraction of energy from liquid wave motion uses a surface float 1 which conforms to the changes in liquid surface level during the passage of waves. Horizontally disposed tubes 5 formed from resilient material are attached to the float, and are capable of changing volume when extended or contracted by movement of the float in response to the wave motion whereby a fluid is pumped through the tubes into a generator under the action of liquid wave motion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2026153-A (GB)
Title: Heating appliance
IPC: F24C15/30
Filed: 1979-07-06
Abstract: A hob unit for installation into an aperture in a generally horizontal work surface (14) is hinged at one edge to the work surface for pivotal movement from a horizontal working position to a vertical position in which the underside of the hob unit is accessible from above the work surface. Preferably each hinge (16) comprises a first hinge plate (18) having a first generally horizontal web directed parallel to the work surface and terminating in a first fixing flange (20) secured to the respective edge of the work surface (14), and a second hinge plate (24) having a second generally horizontal web which extends further from a hinge pin (26) than the first horizontal web and terminates in a second downwardly directed fixing flange (28) secured to the hob unit wall (38). A strut, pivoted blocks or other means may be provided for supporting the hob unit in its raised position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2026545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for removing anode residue from anodes of electrolytic melt baths
IPC: C25C3/12
Filed: 1979-07-12
Abstract: Apparatus for removing anode residue from the metallic projections of an anode used with an electrolytic melt employs stripper jaws 13 engageable about the projections 11 and movable to and fro along the projections to break-off the anode residue 12 thereon. Breakage of any of the projections 11 is detected by sensors 14, conveniently inductive sensors, which are carried on the stripper jaws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2024674-A (GB)
Title: Drilling pattern jig
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 1979-07-30
Abstract: A jig is used for guidance in drilling a plurality of holes, on a vertical guide line on for example a door (4), an exact distance apart to receive a coat hook having two rear projections. The jig comprises a body portion (10) having a rear surface, a front surface, a first projection (14) extending from the rear surface for insertion in a first drilled hole and a second projection (16) which has a hollow, at least substantially annular, from enclosing a bore, extending from said front surface. The bore accepts a drill bit for producing a second hole in the door. The jig has top and bottom notches for aligning with a marked vertical line on the door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2060663-A (GB)
Title: Polyether composition for use as mechanical and acoustic damping medium
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 1979-10-11
Abstract: A paste-like, viscous damping medium dispersion for damping mechanical and acoustic vibrations, which contains a polyglycol ether and/or a polyglycol ester having a viscosity of 10 cSt to 1000 cSt at 50 DEG C and a relative average molecular weight of 700 to 20000, 30 to 70% by weight of ground graphite having a particle size of less than 100  mu , 0.1 to 8% by weight of fatty acid amines and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a finely ground aluminium silicate or silicon compound as viscosity stabilizer, the % by weight being based in each case on the total weight of the dispersion, and has a viscosity of 1 to 4 x 10<6> cP at 25 DEG C.
Patent GB-2034314-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of phosphoric esters and thiophosphoric esters
IPC: C07F9/12
Filed: 1979-11-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a phosphoric ester or thiophosphoric ester which comprises reacting a hydroxyl-containing organic compound with phosphorus oxychloride or phosphorus thiochloride in the presence of the hydroxide or carbonate of an alkali metal, water, and an organic solvent.
Patent GB-2071773-A (GB)
Title: Wind Propelled Device
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 1979-11-30
Abstract: The device has one or more collapsible frameworks mounted for rotation on a shaft 301, each framework comprising two frames formed by a plurality of pivoted members 302, 303, 304, 309-313 mounted on collars 308, 314 on opposite sides of the shaft 301. Parachutes (Fig. 7-1 not shown) are attached to the frames so that the canopy of each parachute is held on one frame whilst its control lines (e.g. 603, Fig. 6 not shown) are anchored to the next trailing frame in the direction of rotation of the device, so that as it rotates parachutes going off the wind fill and those coming into the wind collapse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2040162-A (GB)
Title: Fitted kitchen furniture
IPC: A47B77/08
Filed: 1979-12-06
Abstract: A domestic appliance, especially a dishwashing machine, a laundering machine, a drier, a cooker, a refrigerator, a freezing cabinet, or a refuse compactor, comprises a shutter (20) which is arranged in the upper region of the front side of the appliance and may be provided with operating and indicating elements (22). The shutter (20) comprises a body member (22) receiving at least one strip member (23, 24) placed on along the lower edge zone thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088448-A (GB)
Title: Controlling oil pollution
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1980-01-03
Abstract: A system for containing and/or controlling oil on the surface of a body of water comprises a towed air sweep 14. The air sweep includes a perforated air hose towed beneath the surface and connected to an air compressor 28 on a towing vessel 10 to provide a moving continuous upwardly expanding curtain of air bubbles by which the oil is controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2042702-A (GB)
Title: Blocked Filter Indicators for Tumble Driers
IPC: D06F58/22
Filed: 1980-01-18
Abstract: A tumble drier having an air filter 8 in the air outlet from the drum 2 is provided with means 20, 22 for indicating to the user when the filter is blocked with lint. In one embodiment, the indicating means comprises a housing 23 having its interior volume divided by a sac 27 into two smaller volumes 28 and 29, these volumes communicating with the interior of the drier at locations downstream and upstream of the drum respectively. The moving contact 30 of a switch 31 is moved by the sac 27 and serves to illuminate a lamp 22 at the front of the tumble drier. In another embodiment, the indicator device comprises a tube whose ends are open to the interior of the drier at locations upstream and downstream of the filter and comprises a vertical portion within which a coloured ball is movable up and down to provide an indication of the pressure difference and thus whether or not the filter is blocked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077792-A (GB)
Title: Casting reinforced concrete floors
IPC: E04C5/065
Filed: 1980-03-22
Abstract: A composite plank (P) for use in a method of casting reinforced concrete floors of the ribbed or troughed type using conventional permanent formwork, consists of a skin (1) of fibre reinforced cement forming an open trough with flat bottom (4) and vertical or substantially vertical sides (2, 3). Metal reinforcement (5) being placed in this trough and held in place by concrete (10) cast around the part of the reinforcement lying in the trough. The plank (P) is preferably shaped with side channels (11, 12) to receive the permanent form-work (F) and positively position such form- work. The fibrous reinforcement is preferably alkali resistant glass fibre but may be polypropylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2045389-A (GB)
Title: Piston-cylinder assemblies
IPC: F16J15/3268
Filed: 1980-03-31
Abstract: A moulded plastics piston (13) is retained on the piston rod (14) and is rigidly connected thereto by means of a snap connection (16, 17). The piston (13) carries a peripheral seal (22) likewise retained thereon by means of a snap connection (23, 24). The piston (13) may include at least one integral bush projecting axially therefrom and which is tightly mounted on the piston rod (14) and forms an integrated damping piston. The piston may also have a buffer ring bonded to one end thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2049959-A (GB)
Title: Means for sensing the ratio between the line voltage and the frequency of an a.c. network
IPC: G01R19/10
Filed: 1980-04-23
Abstract: A measuring device for an over- excitation protection device comprises an integrator 1 and a peak value measuring means 15, 18, 19, 20 and 21. The monitored voltage, applied across the terminals 10, 11, is integrated during a half-cycle, whereafter the voltage of an integration capacitor 13 is measured by the peak value measuring means and then discharged. The times for the peak value measurement and the capacitor discharge are determined with the aid of a zero detector 15 connected to the voltage source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079142-A (GB)
Title: A wardrobe fitting
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 1980-07-01
Abstract: A single piece wardrobe fitting comprises a first solid wall (2) to abut a wall of the wardrobe. A second wall, (4) is longitudinal of and substantially perpendicular to the first wall (2) and supports a shelf when the fitting is in its "in use" position. A rod-receiving recess (12) defined by a curved wall is formed on the first wall (2) below the second wall (4) when the fitting is in its "in use" position. There are apertures (16) in said first wall to permit mounting of the fitting on a wardrobe wall.
Patent GB-2063450-A (GB)
Title: Plate Heat Exchanger
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 1980-09-22
Abstract: A heat exchanger of the plate type having a number of rectangular plates 7 and 10 superimposed one upon the other, each plate having flanges 8, 9 and 11, 12 respectively on opposed sides which co-operate to define alternate passageways for fluids, particularly gases, the plates being held in a frame 3, with blanking plates 4, 5 to define the entries to the passageways. No fins are provided in the passageways, but non-coincident dimples may be formed in the plates for mutual support and improved heat transfer. The assembly may be bonded using e.g. an epoxy resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063919-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of hollow conductor components by electrolysis
IPC: C25D7/04
Filed: 1980-11-13
Abstract: A piece of tube of the requisite cross-section is produced by electrolysis, this electrolysis being interrupted after a predetermined wall thickness has been reached, flanges having internal diameters equal to or not substantially greater than the external diameter of the piece of tube being passed over the ends of the piece of tube; and electrolysis being thereafter continued until the requisite final wall thickness of the hollow conductor component is reached, a metal-to-metal joint being formed between the flanges and the piece of tube. This process avoids risk of distortion entailed in soldering of the flanges.
Patent GB-2068705-A (GB)
Title: Cold water soluble fumaric acid
IPC: A23L27/20
Filed: 1980-02-25
Abstract: Fumaric acid containing composition of enhanced solubility in cold water and method for manufacturing same. Fumaric acid crystals having a particle size between 10 and 40 microns are slurried with a malto-dextrin wetting agent of low destrose equivalence and containing at least 75% by weight of polysaccharides above trisaccharide, said slury then being spray dried to form the final product which contains between 2.5 and 10% by weight of the malto-dextrin.
Patent GB-2091177-A (GB)
Title: Tractors and fittings therefor
IPC: B62D13/02
Filed: 1980-12-19
Abstract: A fitting for a tractor 10 comprises an accessory carrying support device 16, means for attaching the support device 16 to the rear of the tractor 10, wheels 17 arranged to bear at least part of the load of the support device 16, ram means 20, 21 for steering the wheels 17 of the support device 16, valve means 22 controlling the ram means 20, 21, and a mechanical connecting link 24 attached to the valve means 22 and connectable to the steering mechanism 13, 14 of the tractor 10 such that when the tractor 10 is steered, consequent movement of the connecting link 24 causes the valve means 22 to control the ram means 20, 21 in such a manner as to synchronise the steering movement of the wheels 17 of the support device 16 with the steering movement of the wheels 12 of the tractor 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069933-A (GB)
Title: Thermoprinting apparatus
IPC: G07B1/00
Filed: 1981-02-09
Abstract: A printer includes structure for selectively preventing the operation of a thermal head comprising part of the printer for thermosensitive labels. The thermal head can be moved away from and into contact with a label to limit its operational printing period. Alternately, thermal elements comprising a portion of the thermal head can be de-activated when a label detector fails to detect the presence of a label at a predetermined position, when the contact between the thermal head and a label is inadequate, or when the transportation or feeding of the label over a predetermined path within the printer is abnormal. A method for using the apparatus to selectively prevent the thermal head from being operational is also provided. A thermosensitive label is adapted to be used in conjunction with the apparatus and method and includes a substrate layer and a thermosensitive coloring layer comprising a color former and a transparent dye.
Patent GB-2096903-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable golf tee
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1981-03-19
Abstract: A golf tee is adjustable in length so as to support the ball at selected heights. Preferably the tee comprises a one piece tube of elastomeric material, profiled so as to telescope to selected heights. There may also be a two part construction to increase the height selection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076370-A (GB)
Title: Packaging dividers
IPC: B65D5/49
Filed: 1981-05-26
Abstract: A packaging divider of the expandable honeycomb type comprises a set of strips of card material formed of fibrous matter each said strip having, spaced regularly apart in its length direction, a set of transverse zones (9) in which is positioned adhesive (10) securing the strips in face to face relationship, and the transverse zones of at least the first two strips and the last two strips being bounded by embossment lines 8. <IMAGE>