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Patent GB-2089403-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for washing particulate material
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 1981-12-10
Abstract: Hydrocarbon contaminants are washed from drilling fluid cuttings or other contaminated particulate matter by depositing the particulate matter on a screen 12 that may be downwardly inclined and spraying the particles by sprays 22 with a wash solution that may be collected by means 24 and recycled. The particles are caused to move away from the spray zone and may be further washed, for instance on a second downwardly inclined vibrating screen 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112272-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet door assembly
Inventor: DENROCHE CHARLES
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1981-12-17
Abstract: An up-and-over door assembly is described in which a rigid rectangular frame 12 is supported near the roof of a cupboard. Two parallel members 12b, 12d of the frame act as guide rails for runners 14 to which the door is pivotally attached near its upper edge. The other two serve as spacers for the guide rails and provide the means for supporting the frame in the cupboard. When the door is closed the runners 14 are at the front of the guide rails and the door hangs in front of the frame. When the door is open the runners are at the back of the rails and the door is supported on the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090834-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutically active amides
IPC: C07D295/14
Filed: 1982-01-08
Abstract: Compounds of general formula I   <IMAGE> (wherein, in outline, R1 and R2 represent alkyl or cycloalkyl groups or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a cyclic imino group, R3 represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom, an optionally substituted hydroxy, mercapto, amino, carboxy or aminocarbonyl group, or a nitro, alkanoyl, aminosulfonyl, alkyl, trifluoromethyl or cyano group, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R5 represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom or an alkyl group, A represents a bond or an optionally substituted methylene, ethylene, cycloalkylidene or vinylidene group, B represents a methylene or ethylene group optionally substituted by an alkyl group and W represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom, a cyano, alkanoyl or nitro group, an optionally substituted amino or aminocarbonyl group, a carboxy group, or an ester thereof, a formyl group or an acetal thereof or an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group); and salts thereof formed with acids and bases. Processes for the preparation of the new compounds as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also objects of this invention. The new compounds show valuable pharmaceutical properties, especially effects on intermediary metabolism and a blood-sugar lowering activity.
Patent GB-2096474-A (GB)
Title: A trackway construction set
IPC: A63F7/36
Filed: 1982-04-15
Abstract: A trackway construction set comprises a number of individual pieces each having at least one arcuate section duct and coupling means (5, 6) for releasably joining the pieces together in a trackway system. The coupling means enable respective ducts of two different pieces to be connected end-to-end in any one of at least two arcuately displaced positions. Conveniently the coupling means comprise alternating plugs (5) and holes (6) disposed on a common arc at each end face of an individual piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118867-A (GB)
Title: Machine for lasting side portions of shoes
Inventor: BRAMLEY FRANK
IPC: A43D25/18
Filed: 1982-04-28
Abstract: In a side lasting machine, nozzles (142) are provided for applying adhesive progressively along upstanding lasting marginal portions of a shoe. The height of the nozzles (142) is determined by a shoe- engaging member (170) which runs along the insole during the adhesive application. The relative position between the nozzles (142) and member (170) is varied during the adhesive-applying operation, thus to vary the height between the nozzles (142) and the upstanding lasting margin to which adhesive is being applied. This variation is achieved by means of a piston/cylinder assembly (184) which is controlled by either a timer or a position sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102558-A (GB)
Title: Combustor or combustion turbine
Inventor: RIEKE KENNETH LEE
IPC: F23R3/00
Filed: 1982-06-04
Abstract: A combustor for a combustion turbine comprises a plurality of ring segments (30), each with an enhanced wall cooling mechanism. Each ring segment (30) comprises a shell member (38) and a skin member (40) with coolant channels (48) spiraling longitutudinally therebetween for conduction of cooling air from the ring segment exterior at one end to the segment interior at the opposite end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105805-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet device for tightening belts surrounding loads on trailers
Inventor: GRESHAM KEITH B
IPC: F16G11/12
Filed: 1982-07-12
Abstract: A ratchet tensioning device for tensioning an elongate flexible web comprises a base (1) and a handle (2) both pivoted with respect to a winding barrel (3) having a slot (14) for the passage of the web. A ratchet mechanism (10,11) translates pivotal movement of the handle relative to the base into rotational movement of the winding barrel. A guide (39) for the flexible web is mounted on the base in spaced relation to the winding barrel so as to prevent pivotal movement of the base relative to the flexible web in use of the tensioning device. Only one web, anchored at both ends and threaded through the barrel and guide, is needed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114017-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for reclaiming foundry sand
Inventor: ANDREWS ROBERT S L
IPC: B22C5/18
Filed: 1982-08-02
Abstract: In apparatus for reclaiming used foundry sands including organic resin- bonded sands and clay-bonded sands, used sand passes downward through a series of vertical, fluidized sand beds in preheating chamber 49, calcining chamber 51 and cooling chamber 53, with hot air forced upward in countercurrent fashion through the beds. Additional heat is supplied above the cooling chamber by a burner 103. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138967-A (GB)
Title: Heating programmer
Inventor: MICHAELIDES CONSTANTINE
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 1982-11-02
Abstract: An electronic programmer has a liquid crystal display (90) showing present time and four set programme times. A micro-electronic logic circuit uses the displayed times to operate heating circuits. Rotary adjusters (108, 109) are manually operated to select desired hot water and room temperatures and provide inputs to the logic circuit. External temperature sensors (not shown) also provide inputs representing sensed temperatures to the logic circuit, and these are compared with the desired temperatures to determine whether or not heating is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115364-A (GB)
Title: Transferring bulk material on the outward and return runs of a tubular belt conveyor
Inventor: HASHIMOTO KUNIO
IPC: B65G39/12
Filed: 1982-12-15
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for transferring bulk material in two opposite directions using a flexible tubular endless belt (1), the outward run of the belt extends in tubular form between first loading and unloading points (2, 3) positioned spaced apart. The return run of the belt is utilized for transferring another bulk material. Thus, in its return run the belt is twisted through 180 DEG  after the first unloading station and before a second loading station (26) where the belt is opened to receive the second bulk material. The belt is re-closed to tubular form to carry the second bulk material to a second unloading station (5) at which the belt is opened to discharge the second bulk material. The belt is then again twisted through 180 DEG before passing to the first loading station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115931-A (GB)
Title: Rotational speed detecting system for Hall motor
Inventor: YAEHASHI TOSHIO
IPC: H02K11/00
Filed: 1983-01-13
Abstract: A rotational speed detecting system for a Hall-effect motor, which comprises a pair of Hall-effect elements 14, 15, a rotor magnet, (not shown) magnetised to present N and S poles alternately to the Hall-effect elements, and stator coils 13a-13d, comprises a signal forming circuit 31,32,34,35 for forming a signal when a specific point of the rotating rotor magnet opposes each of the Hall elements and a detection output signal obtaining circuit Q1,Q2,C3,C4,R5,37 for obtaining a speed-proportional output signal having a voltage derived in accordance with the time interval between signals formed by the signal forming circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121396-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment apparatus
Inventor: WRAY IAN A
IPC: C02F1/78
Filed: 1983-03-30
Abstract: Ozone water treatment apparatus particularly for treating swimming pool water comprises an air-tight enclosure (15) within which is located an ozone generating system (14) from which ozone gas is delivered along a gas line (13) to an injector (12) which interconnects the pipeline (10) along which water to be treated is delivered and the pipeline (11) along which treated water is delivered. The interior of the enclosure (15) is held slightly below atmospheric pressure and the generating system (14) generates ozone at above atmospheric pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183057-A (GB)
Title: Target acquisition systems
Inventor: GUTTRIDGE RONALD GEORGE
IPC: F41G7/22
Filed: 1983-03-30
Abstract: The field-of-view of a conically scanned target acquisition system, such as might be used in a homing missile, is extended by increasing the angular separation 57 of the axis 59 of the scanning parabolic mirror 31 from the centre line 58 of the missile. The extension of the field-of- view prevents the acquisition system field of view from being filled by the target as the missile closes on the target, and thus target-background contrast is maintained allowing the missile to be steered to the centre of the target. The increase in angular separation may be actuated in response to the time of flight 55 of the missile. As shown, a flywheel 38 rotates on a bearing 39. The scanning angle 57 is increased by lever 50, slider 41 and flywheel 38 moving in the direction of arrow B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137970-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Filling Apparatus
Inventor: ROOS PAUL FRANCOIS
IPC: B67C7/00
Filed: 1983-04-14
Abstract: A liquid filling apparatus comprises a pair of closure removal members 28,32; and a pair of filling heads 26,30 mounted on a movable plate 22; and container holding means 42,44. Plate 22 is movable relative to the holding means 42,44 so that whilst a first container is being filled by filling head 26, a second container, provided with its closure in situ, is presented to the removal member 32. Thus, when said second container is being filled by filling head 30, a third container is presented to cap removal member 28. The simultaneous handling of two container speeds up the overall filling process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140350-A (GB)
Title: Writing board
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B43L3/00
Filed: 1983-05-13
Abstract: A writing board, in particular a clip-board, for use in all weathers, the board having a transparent cover 2 hinged to and spring-urged away from a base board 1. The cover is connected to the base board at its sides by two side panels 3 which limit its opening, the panels folding up when the cover is pivotted down onto the base board to allow the board to be stored easily. The spring and the hinge are preferably formed by coiled torsion springs 15 and a lever is provided to enable a clip on the base board to be operated from the back of the board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vegetation cutting implements
Inventor: BLAKE MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: A01D34/86
Filed: 1983-05-24
Abstract: A tractor 3 is fitted with a rotary cutter for trimming a hedge 11 along a roadside 9. A fan assembly 1 is arranged to produce an airstream 16 towards the roadside 9 so as to deflect the cut vegetation back to the roadside and off the road 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126985-A (GB)
Title: Supports for hoists
Inventor: JAMES DAVID RICHARD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1983-09-09
Abstract: A support structure 6 for a hydrotherapy hoist or pool lift comprises an upper fixing to resist horizontal loading, e.g. a U-shaped portion 7 which extends over the side edge of the pool, and a lower portion 8 comprising means for acting against the pool wall which may take the form of a tube 8 welded to the intermediate limb of the upper U and extending down into the pool. In the embodiment of Fig. 1, the upper portion engages an upper anchorage at 10 on each side limb of the U, and a reaction pad 12 at the lower end of the portion 8 bears against the side wall of the pool. The hoist has a vertical column 1 from which a short cantilever lifting arm 2 projects, a patient support seat 5 being mounted on the arm 2. A lifting mechanism, which raises and lowers the seat 5, is operated by a winding handle 3. The hoist is detachably supported by means of pintle-type bearings 13 and 14 mounted, respectively, adjacent the upper and lower ends of the lower support portion 8. Offset bearing pins on the column 1 engage in the bearings. The bearings 13, 14 allow the hoist to be swung through 180 DEG about a vertical axis between a loading position, with the seat 5 above the decking and a treatment position in which the seat 5 and a supported patient can be lowered into the pool. In the loading position a patient can be transferred between the seat 5 and a wheelchair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125921-A (GB)
Title: Clutch and brake mechanism
Inventor: PLAMPER GERHARD R
IPC: A01D34/68
Filed: 1982-02-18
Abstract: A clutch and brake mechanism for a rotary type lawn mower or the like in which a brake plate (28) is movable away and toward friction elements (27) to engage the same, which friction elements (27) are also engageable by a clutch plate (16), the surfaces of the friction elements (27) being arranged to provide that braking and clutching may occur alternately.
Patent GB-2135601-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a paint spray cup
Inventor: GRIME THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: B21D51/16
Filed: 1983-11-15
Abstract: A method of making a paint cup for use in a spray painting assembly. A method disc is formed to an intermediate configuration and the interior surface is provided with a coarse finish. A fluorocarbon polymer coating is applied to the interior surface of the intermediate cup configuration and the cup is raised to a temperature of at least 650 DEG F. to cure the coating. During the curing step, the metal becomes soft by annealing. Subsequent forming to the final cup configuration hardens the cup neck and lip to a predetermined hardness without adversely affecting the interior coating.
Patent GB-2152758-A (GB)
Title: Radar reflector
Inventor: BUTLER DENNIS VICTOR
IPC: H01Q15/20
Filed: 1984-01-12
Abstract: A collapsible radar reflector comprising an inflatable octahedral bladder of flexible airtight material which is substantially transparent to radar signals, the bladder being formed of eight equilateral triangular members 9, and contained within the bladder an eight-corner radar reflector element of flexible radar reflective material which is secured to the inside of the bladder so as to be deployed consequent upon inflation of the bladder. Cords 12 and 13 stretch between anchorage elements 11 at the apices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132107-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst material containing group IIB metal oxide and oxide of molybdenum or vanadium
Inventor: HUIBERS DERK THEODOOR ADRIAAN
IPC: C07C4/06
Filed: 1984-01-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst material comprising a mixture comprising from 1 to 15 W% of at least one Group IIB metal oxide and an oxide of molybdenum or vanadium deposited on a  gamma -alumina support. The catalyst is useful in catalytic oxycracking of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2134893-A (GB)
Title: Tamper indicating closure
Inventor: GACH PETER PAUL
IPC: B65D51/22
Filed: 1984-02-10
Abstract: A package 10 incorporates a container 14 and a tamper-indicating closure comprising a closure member 12, at least a portion of which is transparent, and a seal 30 which is bonded to the container 14 so that the seal 30 is visible through the closure member 12. In some embodiments the closure member is also fastened to the seal so that any movement between the closure member and the container results in fracture of the seal indicating tampering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145973-A (GB)
Title: Inking means for a printing machine
Inventor: ALBERT KLAUS
IPC: B41F31/04
Filed: 1984-05-17
Abstract: Inking means for a printing machine comprises a wedge-shaped ink-well (1) adjoining an ink ductor roller. A plate (9) fastened at the base of the ink-well (1) is provided, perpendicularly to the roller axis, with a groove (10) in which a partition (2) bears at and only at the upper end of the groove base (12) so as to be displaceable therealong. The partition (2) is guided at both sides by respective ductor blades (15, 16) and has a bearing surface (4), which corresponds to the radius of the ink ductor roller (3) and narrows in wedge shape at its upper end (14). The bearing surface (4) bears, under the force of a spring (5), against the roller circumference and is provided with a groove-shaped recess (13) starting at its lower end and ending shortly before its narrowed portion (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163344-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for bottles
Inventor: JENG TIAN-CHYUAN
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 1984-08-21
Abstract: A carrier for a number of bottles comprises a body 11 with a plurality of jaw members 2, which each engage a bottle neck, and a pair of holes 3 which receive the ends 41a41a' of a handle member 4a.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163335-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot
Inventor: CLARKE DENNIS WILLIAM
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1984-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a plant pot having an outer side wall 10, a base 12 and at least one partition 14 integrally formed with the base 12 and the outer side wall 14. The partition 14 divides the pot into two separate containers 16, 18 arranged one within the other, each container having means for permitting water drainage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148770-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for stripping
Inventor: MARLOW IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: A47L13/08
Filed: 1984-09-20
Abstract: A power operated hand tool for stripping paint, wallpaper or the like has a stripping blade (e) driven by an electric motor (a) through a mechanism (b, j, h) for turning rotary into reciprocatory motion. Lost motion in this mechanism enables drive to be transmitted to blade (e) only when loaded by the user. The blade executes short reciprocating movements and strips off the wallpaper as the apparatus is advanced by the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168687-A (GB)
Title: Sheet feeding
Inventor: LANE MARTIN
IPC: B65H29/40
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: A method of feeding sheets, such as bank notes, from an input station (1) of sheet feeding apparatus along a feed path (13) to a stacking mechanism (14) is described. Sheets are fed singly from a stack (3) along the feed path (13). A first sensor (25, 26) senses for the presence of sheets at a predetermined distance (X) along the feed path (13) from the stacking mechanism (14). A second sensor (21, 23) senses the feed speed of the sheets. A microprocessor (24) then synchronises the stacking mechanism (14) with the flow of sheets along the feed path (13) in response to output signals from the first and second sensors (25, 26; 21, 23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157266-A (GB)
Title: Hand held labeller roll holder
Inventor: HAMISCH PAUL HELMUT
IPC: B65C11/00
Filed: 1985-04-23
Abstract: A hand-held labeller 10 uses labels L releasably adhered to a carrier web W, on a label roll R (Figure 1, not shown). A label roll holder 100 has a pair of holder members 103, 104 having respective rotatable roll mounting members 105, 106. At least one of members 105, 106 is arranged to allow a degree of pivotal movement which maintains the members 105, 106 in parallel relationship irrespective of roll width (see figs 16 & 17). Holder members 103, 104 may be arranged to pivot in order to accommodate a label roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160749-A (GB)
Title: Electrically-powered heating panels
Inventor: OWERS LEONARD CHARLES
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 1985-06-17
Abstract: A multi-heat electric panel blanket eg a blanket 10 is provided with coils 1,2, of a dual coil heating element. A single coil heating element 3 is connected in series with coil 1. The circuit is provided with four terminals A, B, C and D and current limiting means eg comprising a diode 8 is connected across B and C. The dual coil heating element is disposed tortuously over the area of an electric blanket and is interlocated with the single coil element 3, which is also tortuously disposed. A selection switch S is provided. The blanket 10 is operable whereby:-   (A) one of the coils of the dual coil heating element is connected in series with the single coil heating element 3, with the diode 8 by-passed (terminals A, B); or (B) one of the coils of the dual coil heating element is connected in series with the single coil heating element 3, with the diode 8 included in the circuit (terminals A, C); or (C) all three heating coils are connected in series with the diode 8 in circuit (terminals A, D);  so that three differing heat outputs are available. A modification, (Figure 3), makes available four different heat outputs and a resistor may replace the diode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162930-A (GB)
Title: Reflective device to be used on the target in a simulated shooting exercise
Inventor: GILBERTSON PETER
IPC: H01Q15/14
Filed: 1985-08-01
Abstract: In a simulated shooting exercise a light beam is projected from a simulated weapon towards a target, the target being retro- reflective and the reflected beam detected by a receiver and an indication made when a "hit" has been scored. The reflective device in this case comprises retro- reflective means which is camouflaged to the naked eye. Various targets may be used and a variety of ways of camouflaging the retro-reflective means are disclosed. The preferred embodiment is an under garment made of a sheet of retro-reflective material 13 over which is superimposed a sheet of camouflage netting 14. The proportion of reflective material which may be obscured depends on the reflective capabilities of the material and the distance at which the target is to be from the marksman. At a range of 40 metres the netting need obscure only between 25 and 35% of the surface area of the reflective material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165742-A (GB)
Title: Disc brush for cleaning machines
Inventor: PLANKENHORN HEINRICH
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 1985-09-10
Abstract: A disc brush for cleaning machines is provided with bunches (15) of steel-wire bristles and has a disc body (10) which is cast from plastics material around a retaining plate (11). The bunches (15) of steel-wire bristles project into openings (13) of the retaining plate (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171691-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating preform for optical fiber
Inventor: FURUI YASURO
IPC: C03B20/00
Filed: 1986-01-14
Abstract: A method in which a silica-rich porous soot preform is dehydrated and vitrified to from a base material for an optical fiber having a transmitting characteristic at 1.2 to 1.6 micron wavelength 5dB/km or less. The preform is dehydrated, thereafter transparently vitrified separately from the dehydrating step. The dehydrating step includes forming a dehydrating atmosphere of He, O2 and a dehydrating gas, setting the treating temperature to substantially a dehydration-starting temperature or higher but less than a close-pore forming temperature, and passing the porous soot preform through the treating temperature range of such dehydrating atmosphere. The vitrifying step includes forming an atmosphere of He and O2 or only He, setting the treating temperature to the lowest vitrifying temperature or higher, and passing the preform after the dehydrating step through the treating temperature in the vitrifying atmosphere. This method can produce an optical fiber material that does not exhibit a peak of increased loss due to the discovery in 1.52 micron of wavelength.