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Patent GB-2197643-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for a flowable substance
Inventor: PIACENZA GIUSEPPE
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 1986-11-10
Abstract: A table dispenser 10 for a flowable substance such as salt or pepper comprises at least one container 11 having an inner cylindrical container 12 which has a base 13 formed with a dispensing orifice 17. An outer sleeve 18 has a removable lid 24 and is connected to one end of an arm 21, the other end of which is connected to a valve element 16. A spring 19 is disposed between a portion 14 of the base 13 and the outer sleeve and urges the valve element upwards so as to close the orifice 17. Depression of the lid 24 moves the outer sleeve and thus the valve element downwards so as to open the orifice 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198668-A (GB)
Title: Vice
Inventor: YANG TAI-HER
IPC: B25B1/18
Filed: 1986-12-12
Abstract: An electrically operated clamping device comprising a vice having a guide screw (1) powered by a reversible electric motor (3), together with a drive circuit (801,802) for the motor is characterised in that the motor and drive circuit are such that the torque developed by the motor at the beginning reverse release action is greater than that developed during forward clamping action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187177-A (GB)
Title: Safety screw cap with break-open seal, for bottleneck type containers
Inventor: CELASCHI GIOVANNI
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1987-02-02
Abstract: A child-resistant screw cap with a tamper-indicating seal comprises a first cylindrical element (1) and a second cylindrical element (2) that interlock by way of ratchet teeth (6, 7), and by way of dogs (8, 10) only on relative axial movement of the two elements. A composite collar (3) is fitted in conjunction with the cap; this consists in a first ring (15) which is gripped by the first cylindrical element, a second ring (16) that constitutes the tamper-indicating seal, and an additional component taking the form of a web (17) which is separated from the collar when the cap is fitted to the neck of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185319-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preparing a meat sample for determination of its composition
Inventor: FUNK DAVID B
IPC: G01N27/02
Filed: 1987-02-23
Abstract: Apparatus 21 for loading a ground meat sample into an elongate hollow container 31 insertable in a test apparatus 101 includes a temperature determining unit 29 defining an axially movable end closure dimensioned to fit slidably within said container 31; and an elastomeric sealing element 47 engageable about an outer periphery of said temperature determining unit 29 to form a slidably movable seal with the inner surface of said container 31; and a loader for example a plunger movable within a ground-meat-loaded open-ended vessel (not shown) itself slidable within container 31 for axially urging said ground meat into container 31 and into contact with unit 29 so as to axially move unit 29 in container 31 thereby to substantially prevent the formation of air voids in the ground meat within container 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203187-A (GB)
Title: Supports for hangers
Inventor: DEFOE LEO
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 1987-03-10
Abstract: A support member for clothes hangers has a hook portion which engages over the top of a door, an arm which extends away from the door, and a further arm 2 which extends back to brace against the door. Protection pads can be provided on the door engaging portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188307-A (GB)
Title: Packaging container
Inventor: SUTHERLAND EWEN MACRAE
IPC: B65D1/24
Filed: 1987-03-23
Abstract: A container comprises a box 1 of plastics material formed from a flat sheet of plastics material, bent into the desired shape and held by means of lugs extending from an edge of the sheet and locating in apertures 3 formed through the sheet. The form of the box is such that each of its walls is double thickness, thus imparting rigidity to the structure. A lining of the same plastics material is provided. Two opposed walls 5 of the liner are of greater height than the other opposed walls to provide a pair of runners for pockets to be stored in the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205998-A (GB)
Title: Temperature responsive device
Inventor: PICKETT BRUCE WILLIAM
IPC: H01H71/16
Filed: 1987-05-19
Abstract: A temperature responsive device comprises a bimetal element (12) flexible on temperature and current overload conditions to engage a trip latch (14) to open the circuit. The bimetal element (12) is pivotally mounted between knife edges (22) provided on a mounting member (20), whilst one end portion of the bimetal element is connected to an adjustment means (24), by which said end portion may be moved, pivotally to move the bimetal element about its pivotal mounting.
Patent GB-2192289-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of optical fibres
Inventor: BIRCH ROBIN D
IPC: C03B37/026
Filed: 1987-05-20
Abstract: Method of manufacture of optical fibres having at least one integral metal region (A) therein comprises the steps of fabricating a preform (P) having at least one aperture (A) therein, introducing a metallic medium into said aperture, subjecting said preform (P) to a reduced ambient pressure substantially to remove entrapped air therefrom and drawing an optical fibre containing a metal region therein from the preform.
Patent GB-2195155-A (GB)
Title: Shaft brake assembly, particularly for use in a wheel balancing apparatus
Inventor: CULLEN RICHARD JAMES
IPC: F16D49/00
Filed: 1987-09-07
Abstract: The wheel balancing apparatus (1) comprises a base member (2), an upstanding column (3), and a housing (4). A shaft (7) rotatable in the housing (4) carries a hub (6) mounted fast thereon for receiving a wheel to be balanced. The brake assembly (32) for braking the shaft (7) comprises a brake member constituted by a pair of clamping members (34), which are retained on the shaft (7) with a friction grip force. A stop member (40) is pivotal by a handle (44) from a position disengaging the clamping member (34) to a position engaging the clamping member (34) to stop rotation of the clamping members (34), and in turn to bring the shaft (7) to rest as a result of the friction grip acting between the clamping members (34) and the shaft (7). Other forms of brake member and stop member are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213740-A (GB)
Title: Game and playing table
Inventor: THORNALLEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63F7/36
Filed: 1987-12-24
Abstract: A playing table 10 for a game comprises a playing surface 12 bounded by a wall 14 the playing surface 12 having at least one target area to which a ball is to be propelled in order to score. Target areas may conveniently be recesses in the playing surface or regions to emit an electrical signal. The playing surface is configured to provide one or more additional surface features for example grooves 18. The game may comprise a plurality of playing tables each with a different playing surface there may be interchangeable and different playing surfaces it being required to obtain a score on each playing surface by propelling a ball using a cue in accordance with instructions applicable to the relevant playing surface. The winner is the player achieving the highest cumulative score having played on each playing surface. A number of embodiments are described and illustrated - e.g. Figure 1 has two grooves 18-balls in the grooves collide and cannon off to score in pockets 16. Figure 2 has a track with textured surface 28 representing ladders and grooves 30 representing snakes. Figure 3 has a surface as in golf, Figure 4 has tracks based on roulette, Figure 5 is based on pin ball and Figure 6 on football. Surfaces may be moulded of weather resistant material e.g. glass fibre reinforced plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221399-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: SEAL MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1988-08-05
Abstract: A game of strategy comprises at least first and second distinguishable sets of playing pieces, and a set of support pieces which are adapted to be detachably engaged with the playing pieces and which in use are assembled to provide a three-dimensional area over which the playing pieces are moved, and wherein the support pieces are themselves adapted to be moved during the course of the game so that the playing area defined by the assembly is variable. As shown, the playing pieces SB and SW have concave pyramidal bases and the support pieces in the form of cubes C have recesses RA, RB for receiving the playing pieces as well as adjacent support pieces. Each base is also provided with a projecting pin. Alternatively, the playing pieces and the support pieces may have magnetic spherical interengaging parts. Each player has a coloured set of six cubes C and two playing pieces SB or SW and takes it in turn to move either a cube or a playing piece. The winner is the first player to occupy a cube which is already occupied by one or more of the opponent's playing pieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223738-A (GB)
Title: Film recovery
Inventor: KO HAU-KIT
IPC: G03D13/00
Filed: 1988-09-16
Abstract: A method of recovering a tongue or leader (8) (Fig. 3c) of a photographic film (7) from within a cassette (6) therefor, comprises inserting a blade-like element (2) into a film dispense slot (9) of the cassette, manipulating the film (7) within the cassette (6) so that the blade-like element (2) lies between the tongue or leader (8) and that winding (10) of the film (7) next to the tongue or leader (8), and withdrawing the blade-like element (2) from the slot (9) (Fig. 3D) in such a way that the tongue or leader (8) is withdrawn simultaneously. The blade-like element (2) may have a handle, and a blade cover with a pocket clip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225527-A (GB)
Title: Container holder
Inventor: ZELLER JOHN MARK
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1988-10-28
Abstract: A holder for a container e.g. a plastics cup (4, Figs 2,3), paint pot, which can be stored substantially flat, comprises a first annular portion 1 adapted, in use, to surround the container adjacent its top, a second annular portion 2 adapted, in use, to surround the container at a position below the first annular portion 1 and a strip or handle portion 3 connecting the first and second annular portions. The holder may include a hinged lid 5 and a support 7 for a milk container, stirrer or paint brush. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224634-A (GB)
Title: Household and industrial gloves
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN EMILY
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1988-11-11
Abstract: A household or industrial glove 10 of rubber, plastics, nitrile or other rubber-like material is provided with a pad or pads 16, 17, 18 of a flexible waterproof cleaning material, e.g. a double sided textile material with a raised loop pile on both sides, the or each pad being secured in the surface of one or more of the fingers 11, 12, 13, and possibly also in the palm 19 of the glove, by being bonded into the glove material without the use of an added adhesive. The gloves can be produced by a latex dip process by constructing a hand-shaped former with a recess or recesses (21, Figs. 4 to 8) extending over the ball and tip of one or more of its fingers 20, and possibly also in the palm, and locating in the or each recess a correspondingly shaped pad of the cleaning material, with its operative surface innermost, so that on completion of the dipping process and drying of the latex deposit and stripping of the deposit off the former, the glove has the pad bonded into the glove material with the operative surface of the pad on the outside. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225742-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a fibre reinforced composite, into a hollow structure comprising outer and inner skins connected by ribs
Inventor: DAMON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B29D24/00
Filed: 1988-12-09
Abstract: The structure (11) preferably comprises a hollow leading edge aerofoil, in which the ribs (15) define passages (17, 18) for fluid circulation in use. The composite is wrapped around hollow mould tool parts (25, 31) which are nested together between inner and outer composite skins (13, 12) within external mould tool parts (33, 34), and moulded under heat, and pressure which may partly be applied by internal pressurisation of the hollow mould tool parts, which may be of aluminium and may be removed from the cooled structure by etching. The composite is preferably fibre reinforced thermoplastic. The ends of the hollow mould tool parts (25, 31) may be rectangular, to provide aerofoil end regions for support and attachment of trailing edge skins, and attachment of fluid circulation supply means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228805-A (GB)
Title: Crystal oscillator-controlled clocks
Inventor: BRATT IAN CLIVE
IPC: G04G5/00
Filed: 1989-03-01
Abstract: To maintain its accuracy over a relatively long period of time a crystal oscillator-controlled real time clock which connects to an a.c. mains electricity supply has a pulse counter 5 for counting pulses of the supply, and a comparator 6 which adjusts the timekeeper 1 of the clock when a predetermined time period has elapsed and according to the number of pulses counted during that period. Comparison of the time value may be made, for example, once every 24 hours. The clock may be used in a programmable timeswitch designed to be used in a system for operating a "deferable load programme" in which the supply of electricity to a plurality of different installations is controlled by timeswitches in accordance with a predetermined yearly programme. An auxiliary power supply 7 powers the crystal oscillator 9 when the mains electricity supply fails. The pulse counter 5 is reset when the supply has been interrupted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259972-A (GB)
Title: Gun using a liquid propulsive charge
Inventor: POUSSARD JEAN-MARIE
IPC: F41A1/04
Filed: 1989-06-02
Abstract: A gun using a liquid propellant comprises a barrel 1, a breech 2 movable relative to the barrel, a chamber 5 forming a reservoir for the liquid propellant annularly disposed around the barrel between the barrel and the breech 2, and means 8 for injecting the liquid propellant contained in the chamber 5 into the combustion chamber 7 of the gun during recoil of the breech. Specified injection means 8 are : a valve which is open during ejection of the projectile; a sleeve on the breech having an aperture which is freed during recoil; and one or more rods attached to the breech and freeing an aperture in the barrel during recoil. A projectile 3 includes an ignition cartridge 14 whose ignition builds up pressure in the combustion chamber 7 and consequently opens the injection means 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232577-A (GB)
Title: A boot with changeable leg sections
Inventor: GRAVESTOCK P E
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 1989-06-14
Abstract: The boot leg has changeable sections which can be in a variety of designs and colours covering portions of the boot leg, or a complete all round length of leg. This device will enable the wearer to change the appearance or height of a boot for different conditions. The changeable portions can be attached by buckle and straps, press studs, velcro pads, zip fasteners, cleats, laces or a combination of these. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236352-A (GB)
Title: Post clamp
Inventor: NUTTALL IAN
IPC: F16B2/12
Filed: 1989-08-01
Abstract: A clamp for attachment to an upright post comprises engagement portions 118 which grip the sides of the post and which have projecting portions 140, 144 drawn together by a bolt or spring mechanism. As shown holes are provided for a tightening bolt and a support hook is welded to one portion. In another arrangement a tension spring extends between the portions 140, 144 and through a hook member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222519-A (GB)
Title: Clothes horse
Inventor: KELLY CATHERINE MARY
IPC: A47B31/00
Filed: 1989-09-08
Abstract: A clothes horse 1 is disclosed which includes a rectangular open framework which is wheel-mounted for mobility. The framework includes a drip tray support underneath garment support members 7. A tray may be supported at an upper portion of the framework to allow the clothes horse to be used as a trolley. In one modification rods 5 are hinged so that the trolley/clothes horse may be collapsed for storage. In another modification legs 3 are telescopic to allow for height adjustment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-892726-A (GB)
Abstract: 892,726. Flue adaptors. RIGHTON & SONS Ltd. Dec. 16, 1960 [Dec. 18, 1959], No. 43053/59. Class 99(1). [Also in Group XI] A flue adaptor for connecting a heating appliance to a flue pipe comprises an inner metal tube 1 which at one end is adapted to be fitted to or abut the flue pipe and at the other end is adapted to fit within the flue aperture in the appliance, an outer metal tube 3 slidable along the inner tube 1 into engagement with the periphery of the flue aperture when the latter end of the inner pipe is inserted therein, and securing means for securing the outer tube in engagement with the periphery of the flue aperture. As shown, the outer tube 3 is provided with a circumferential rib 4 which engages the periphery of the flue aperture and a number of axial slots 5. An adjustable metal collar 6 provided with screw means 8, 10 surrounds the slotted portion and clamps outer pipe 3 to the inner pipe 1 to hold the latter in position. The inner pipe 1 is provided with a circumferential flange 13 at the lower end and at the other end a detachable socket 2 which may be cemented to the flue pipe. Alternatively the socket is welded to the inner pipe and the flue pipe rests in the socket. The clamp 6 may clamp only on to the inner tube being arranged to bear against the upper edge of the outer tube.
Patent GB-2238535-A (GB)
Title: Process for treatment and disposal of medical waste materials and related apparatus
Inventor: UESUGI JUN
IPC: A61G12/00
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided to treat and dispose of medical waste materials. The material, sealed in a suitable nonflammable and long infrared radiation pervious container is subject to long infrared radiation in chamber (1) for a sufficient period of time to heat the waste material to sterilizing temperature levels. The container and the sterilized waste materials are then crushed in crusher (15) to reduce the same to granular form and then fed into storage box (26) to facilitate disposal. Thus, medical waste materials can be treated and rendered harmless immediately and safely at the place where they are created. Air is circulated in the chamber from blower (8) and ozone may be injected from generator (10) to aid in dissipating odour and smoke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240735-A (GB)
Title: Portable machine tool
Inventor: HOUGH GERALD WILLIAM
IPC: B23Q1/48
Filed: 1990-02-13
Abstract: The machine tool (10), particularly for machining the fan seal lining (24) of a gas turbine engine (12), comprises a rotatable arm (26), mounted on a shaft (16) of the engine (12). The arm (26) is driven by an electric motor (160) through a gear box (162) attached to a free standing power unit (138). The arm (26) has a machining head (30) with a cutting tool. A guide plate on the head is contacted by a follower movable axially with the cutting tool to cause it to follow a profile formed on the guide plate to cut the profile in the lining (24). The tool is manually radially adjusted and motor driven axially. A seal box (36) around the tool is coupled in the arm interior and other passages to a suction device. The head has a gauge assembly for contacting the lining (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243490-A (GB)
Title: Dish antenna
Inventor: GOODALL DAVID RAYMOND
IPC: H01Q15/14
Filed: 1990-03-02
Abstract: A non-obtrusive dish receiver 2 for receiving and focussing microwave radiation is formed of glass bearing a substantially transparent coating of metal oxide which reflects microwave radiation. The coating may be a doped tin oxide coating. The dish may be produced by bending a coated glass blank, preferably by press bending between opposed male and female molds. It may thereafter be toughened by quenching while it is still hot from the bending process, or laminated to a mating glass blank bent to the same shape. Because the resulting dish is substantially transparent, it is aesthetically preferable to a conventional opaque metal dish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243645-A (GB)
Title: Releasable fastening
Inventor: FURUYAMA KAZUO
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: An attachment mechanism suitable for attaching a jewel or other decorative element to a support member in an accessory such as a ring, earring, pendant, brooch, stud, button or other decorative fitting. The attachment mechanism comprises a connector member and a base member, the connector member being insertable into a recess provided in the base member, the members being held together in use by means of a projection extending from one member engaging in a corresponding groove in the other member, the groove being substantially S-shaped. The connector may be retained fully inserted in the base member by means of magnets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238627-A (GB)
Title: Helmet-mounted head-up display
Inventor: ICHIKAWA HIROSHI
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 1990-11-27
Abstract: A display apparatus for use with a helmet 5 which has a front opening 10 formed therein and has a transparent shield 6 mounted thereon in such a manner as to cover the front opening, comprises a display unit 11 disposed on the inner side of a chin portion of the helmet. Display light from the display unit is reflected toward a visual point position by an inner face of the shield so that an observer visually observes a virtual image of the display information of the display unit from within the helmet through the shield. The display unit may be supported for pivotal motion, may be backlit by a light collecting plate mounted outside the helmet, may give rise to two beams of light and may be powered by a solar battery backed up by an internal battery which can be charged from a charging terminal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239067-A (GB)
Title: Sliding caliper disc brake with automatic adjustment means for wear compensation
Inventor: RUPPRECHT BERND
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 1990-11-29
Abstract: When the linings of a sliding caliper disc brake are worn, movement of the piston (2) upon hydraulic actuation results in a threaded sleeve (9) of an automatic wear adjuster being rotated on bearing (14), relative to a threaded spindle (6) fixed to the piston (2), due to the restraining force provided by spring (12). Spring (12) also biasses axially displaceable pressure member (16) directly or indirectly against a cam shaft (21) to prevent slack between them due to rotation of the cam shaft resulting from shoe wear related movement of the caliper housing. The engaging flanks of the threads of the spindle (6) and the sleeve (9) are of differing inclination and permit turning of the sleeve upon hydraulic loading of piston (2) and prevent turning of the sleeve upon mechanical loading of pressure member (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239227-A (GB)
Title: Feeding chocolates to an operating unit
Inventor: SPATAFORA MARIO
IPC: B65B35/28
Filed: 1990-12-04
Abstract: A system (1) for feeding chocolates (2) from a manufacturing unit (3) to an operating unit (4), comprises means (6) for conveying the chocolates (2) to the operating unit (4), and stop means (7) for successively receiving the chocolates (2) at the output end of the conveying means (6), provision being made, in the vicinity of the stop means (7), for pneumatic accelerating means (21-23) acting on the chocolates (2) in the travelling direction of the conveying means (6). The conveying moans (6) is preferably an endless belt conveyor. The accelerating means may take the form of angled ducts (21) directing compressed air onto the chocolates. In a further embodiment, the accelerating means may be provided by suction applied through an aperture in the stop means (7). Compressed air may also be used to reduce friction between the belt and the chocolates in the vicinity of the stop means (7). <IMAGE>