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Patent GB-2120860-A (GB)
Title: Environmentally protected electronic control for a glassware forming machine
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM ERNEST
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1982-05-12
Abstract: An electronic control system for a glassware forming machine includes one or more electronic components 38 mounted on a circuit board 28. Cooling is achieved by a metallic panel 31 in heat transfer relationship between the circuit board and the or each electronic component and at least one body of thermo-conductive material 40 in heat transfer relationship between the electronic component and the metallic panel. The system also comprises a housing 20, a manifold 25 attached to the housing in heat transfer relationship therewith and thermoconductive means 47 in heat transfer relationship between the metallic panel and the housing. The thermoconductive material can be paste and the metallic panel can be formed of aluminium. The manifold 25 includes a plurality of fluid passages formed therein and means 16 for connecting the fluid passages to a source of coolant fluid. The thermoconductive means includes a card guide 44 for retaining the metallic panel and the circuit board in heat transfer relationship therewith and a card rack 47 for supporting the card guide in heat transfer relationship with the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099476-A (GB)
Title: Runner system
IPC: E04B9/14
Filed: 1982-05-19
Abstract: A runner system for suspension ceiling grids is disclosed. The system provides runners 10, 11, having a central web 12, an enclosed bulb at the upper edge of the web, and a downwardly opened channel 13 at the lower edge of the web. Opposing, inturned lips define the channel opening and permit insertion of T- bolts or the like to support accessories from the grid system. The runner connections are structured to provide a mitred type joint appearance even though a full mitre joint is not provided. In one embodiment, separate end connector clips are provided to join main run runner modules, and the connector clips are provided with openings through which cross run end connectors project to interconnect the cross runs and main runs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100262-A (GB)
Title: alpha -Phenyl-2- (aza)benzothiazolylthioglycolic acids and derivatives thereof
IPC: A61K31/428
Filed: 1982-06-11
Abstract: Compounds having the formula I   <IMAGE> wherein R1 is hydrogen, halo, nitro, amino, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or hydroxy, trifluoromethyl or hydroxy; R2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, amino, nitro or trifluoromethyl; R3 is hydroxy, lower alkoxy, amino, hydroxy(lower)alkylamino, N- (lower)alkanoylamino(lower)alkoxy or N-arylcarbamoyl(lower)alkylthio; X is CH or N, and the dotted lines represent optional double bonds in the 5, 6 and 7, 8-positions and their pharmacologically acceptable salts are useful as pharmaceuticals, particularly as immuno modulating agents. Processes for making the compounds having formula I and their pharmacologically acceptable salts are also described. The compounds are new per se, provided that, where R3 is hydroxy, then R1 is nitro.
Patent GB-2106317-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent display devices
Inventor: LEEI CHANG
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 1982-09-16
Abstract: A thin-film electroluminescent display device comprising a glass substrate (11), a transparent conductor (12), a phosphor layer (15) between two insulating layers (13, 14), an opaque back conductor (17), includes a layer (16) of a material that interferes with the incoming light, thus eliminating the problem of reflection when the display is viewed under conditions of high ambient illumination, e.g. direct sunlight. The material used for the light-interfering layer is lanthanum hexaboride, chromium oxide, titanium oxide, vanadium oxide or boron carbide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109179-A (GB)
Title: An improved electric plug assembly
Inventor: ROPER GRAHAM
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 1982-11-02
Abstract: In a moulded-on electric plug assembly of the kind in which the plug pins 12, 13, 14 protrude through holes 2, 3, 4 in a preformed base 1 with shoulders 15, 16, 17 on the pins bearing against the front face of the base to limit the extent of protrusion of the pins, the base has, associated with each of the holes, integral flexible lugs 22, 23, 24 with which the plug pins effect snap fits to hold the pins in position in the holes with the shoulders on the pins bearing against the front face of the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117747-A (GB)
Title: A process for pelletising substances of crystalline or crystal- like structure
Inventor: GATTYS FRANZ JOSEF
IPC: C04B18/02
Filed: 1983-03-16
Abstract: Crystalline or crystal-like substances, such as quartz sand, waste glass, and kieselguhr are intimately mixed with such a quantity of a mineral substance which reacts with water to form a water-insoluble compound, such as a hydroxide of a metal of Group II of the periodic table, to obtain a microfilm layer on the material grains, and are then agglomerated in known manner using a pelletising liquid. After wetting the crystalline material, the metal oxide is fed in dry form and is intimately mixed with the material to be pelletised, agglomeration then taking place while feeding pelletising liquid. The completion of the reaction can be monitored through the heat of reaction. The pellets can be provided with a coating of the same or another material which is insoluble or difficultly soluble in water.
Patent GB-2136844-A (GB)
Title: Composite panels
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN GEORGE
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 1983-03-23
Abstract: A building panel 1 comprises a rigid board 2 of thermally insulating material and a breather membrane 3, which enables water vapour to pass through it in one direction but not the other, bonded thereto. The membrane 3 overlaps the board 2 along two adjacent edge portions 4 and 5. A number of such panels 1 may be used to line a wall with the edges of the boards 2 of adjacent panels 1 abutting one another and the membranes 3 overlapping the adjacent panels 1 and being bonded thereto by adhesive bands 6 and 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121056-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent coating compositions
Inventor: HUCKSTEPP BRAIN GEORGE
IPC: C09D5/18
Filed: 1983-04-20
Abstract: A composition which intumesces to form a heat insulating char when exposed to fire and useful for protecting structural steelwork, comprises (a) a resin film forming binder, such as an epoxy resin, (b) a spumific agent such as melamine phosphate in a weight ratio of less than 7.5:1, (c) up to 20% by weight of an aromatic hydroxy compound such as catechol or salicylic acid, and optionally (d) a filler such as ceramic fibres consisting of more than 50% by weight of aluminium hydroxide.
Patent GB-2126812-A (GB)
Title: Television sound detection system using a phase-locked loop
Inventor: RINDAL ABRAHAM E
IPC: H04N5/60
Filed: 1983-08-26
Abstract: A phase-locked loop (53) is provided for detecting the audio information from a television signal. A voltage controllable oscillator (VCO) (50) having a nominal oscillation frequency equal to the frequency difference between the intermediate frequency (IF) picture and sound carriers provides one input to a mixer (44) and a substantially unmodulated picture carrier is supplied as the other input to the mixer (44), which thereby provides a frequency translated output signal. A phase detector (48) has as its first input the output signal from the mixer (44) and as its second input the frequency modulated sound carrier. A lowpass filter (52) coupled between the output of the phase detector (48) and a control input to the VCO (50) completes the PLL. The detected audio information is provided at the output of the lowpass filter (52). The PLL can provide, according to another embodiment, a defect control signal which, when applied to compensation circuitry, reduces impulse noise effects in the video information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146076-A (GB)
Title: Containers for carbonated liquids
Inventor: EVANS GEOFFREY C
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 1983-09-02
Abstract: A container for a carbonated liquid, for example beer, includes a rectangular carton (10, Fig. 3) surrounding a gas impervious flexible bag 16 fitted with a dispensing tap (12, Fig. 3) which can project through the carton. The bag 16 is enclosed in a sleeve or spherical bladder 14 of a resilient material which presses on the bag to reduce its volume as its contents are discharged. To fill the bag 16, the bladder 14 is first inflated with air, and the air is released at a rate corresponding to the filling of the bag 16 such that no air remains when the bag is full and in contact with the stretched bladder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to variable frequency oscillators
Inventor: PICKERING JOHN ROBERT
IPC: H03L5/00
Filed: 1983-10-21
Abstract: A variable frequency oscillator comprises three operational amplifiers (A1, A2, A3) respectively configured as a pair of cascaded integrators (A1, A2) and an inverter (A3) connected in a closed loop. A further signal of variable gain is provided to the inverter (A3) by way of a multiplier (4) which respectively receives the output signal from the first integrator (A1) and an output signal from an adding circuit (7) for summing the outputs from a pair of squaring circuits (5, 6) respectively connected to the outputs of two integrators (A1, A2) to provide a d.c. signal representative of the amplitude of the a.c. output signal of the oscillator. The gain of the feedback signal is determined by a d.c. reference signal applied at a further input (8) of the adding circuit, to control the amplitude of the oscillator output signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129750-A (GB)
Title: Trailer caravan
Inventor: BARROW RONALD DEVILLE
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1983-11-01
Abstract: Full height body part 22 of the caravan is coupled to the rear of towing vehicle 44 by a first coupling 42 which restricts transverse movement of the caravan relative to the vehicle 44. The body part 22 is integral with an upper part 24 which extends forwardly over the towing vehicle's roof and is coupled to the latter by a second coupling 52 which again restricts relative transverse movement. The resultant car/caravan combination is effectively a close- coupled six wheeled vehicle in which sway and the risk of jack-knifing is eliminated. The first coupling 42 comprises a tubular boss vertically slidable on a rod 50. The second coupling 52 comprises a tubular boss 54 slidable in a forward/rearward direction on a rod 60. As an alternative, the couplings 42, 52 may comprise ball-and-socket arrangements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132746-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for vibrating powder in a tank
Inventor: BEECH WALTER GRAHAM
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 1983-12-08
Abstract: An apparatus for vibrating powder in a tank and in particular a tank constructed of an outer shell 1 of reinforced concrete and an inner tank 2 formed of nickel steel comprises a vibrating assembly 8 constructed of a T-shaped frame to which is attached a vibratable plate. Securely located on the top of the frame is a vibrator of the electric motor type whereby a motor drives an out-of-balance shaft. In operation the vibrator assembly 8 is lowered into the interspace, the interspace is partially filled with perlite 16, the vibrator is energised to vibrate the plate so as to settle the perlite and the vibrator assembly is raised and further perlite added until the interspace is filled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131790-A (GB)
Title: Carbon-containing refractory
Inventor: KYODEN HIROSHI
IPC: C04B35/52
Filed: 1983-12-13
Abstract: A carbon-containing refractory comprises approximately 1 to 10 parts by weight of Al-Si alloy powder per 100 parts by weight of graphite (3-50 pts. by wt.) and refractory aggregate (50-97 pts. by wt.). Because the melting point of Al-Si alloy powder is as much as 80 DEG C lower than the melting points of the conventionally-used unalloyed metal powders, the oxidation-preventing effects of the Al-Si alloy powder is greater in the low temperature range (from about 400 DEG C) than the effects of unalloyed metal powders. The resulting refractory has increased hot strength and decreased weight loss after oxidizing burning. The resistance to corrosion of the present refractory is further increased by the admixture of approximately 0.3 to approximately 5 parts by weight of boron carbide per 100 parts by weight of graphite and refractory aggregate.
Patent GB-2132897-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diaper with polymer-coated pad
Inventor: KARAMI HAMZEH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1983-12-29
Abstract: Disposable absorbent article comprises topsheet 24, 112, impervious backsheet 22, 114, optional wadding sheets 34, 36 and a pad assembly 26, 116 having one or more surfaces coated with absorbent polymer 81, 118 (e.g. polyacrylonitrile) to give improved fluid absorption, dispersion and retention. The coating is preferably applied in strips with spaces to prevent gel blockage, and is most effectively positioned between two pads 40, 42, the outer one 42 being of greater density. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for monitoring gas flow
Inventor: JENNISON WILLIAM
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 1984-01-13
Abstract: Gas flow is monitored using a thermistor placed in the flow, and an alarm which indicates when the flow is below a desired value. The alarm may also operate when the flow is above a desired value. The alarm may be visual or audible. The device may monitor separately the flow to head and suit of a protective suit. In practice the thermistor is employed as one limb of a potentiometer connected across a voltage source, and the voltage across the thermistor is monitored, eg by inputting said voltage to terminals 3, 13 of a circuit as shown in Fig. 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157573-A (GB)
Title: Breathing mask
Inventor: BORSOS SANDOR
IPC: B63C11/32
Filed: 1984-04-17
Abstract: A breathing mask having an inlet valve 18 for gases and an outlet valve 20 for spent gases characterised in that both inlet and outlet valves are operated by a single diaphragm 12. An advantage of the invention is that it is lighter, and therefore more comfortable for the wearer, and more economical than those currently available. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160969-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus
Inventor: CUTHBERT STEPHEN ANDREW BOYD
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1984-05-09
Abstract: In an electric cooker, the heating element 12 can be lowered out of contact with the hob 10 which supports the pan so that rapid cooling of the hob can take place. A knob is used to turn the cam 20 via a shaft 22 to raise and lower the element 12 and the same knob may also control the electricity supply to the element 12. Alternatively, the heating element may be moved in response to a thermostatically controlled motor and by a rack and pinion mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161201-A (GB)
Title: Fastening mechanism for doors or windows
Inventor: DOUGLAS JACK ERNEST
IPC: E05B53/00
Filed: 1984-07-04
Abstract: A multi-point fastening mechanism for doors or windows has a plurality of catch members 16 positioned around the periphery of the door or sash for engagement with a corresponding plurality of keepers 9 on the fixed frame to secure the door or window in a closed position. The catch members 16 are mounted on a cable 18 extending around the periphery of the door or sash and the ends of the cable 18 are connected to a tensioner 22, 24, 26 for adjusting the tension of the cable 18. The catch members 16 are displaced simultaneously around the periphery of the door or sash in one direction to engage the keepers 9 and in the opposed direction to disengage the keepers 9 by an operating handle 17 mounted on the door or sash and coupled to the cable 18 by drive transmitting means 35. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147100-A (GB)
Title: Multi-well plate inoculating means
Inventor: HOLLEY JOHN ERNEST FOSTER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1984-08-03
Abstract: A multi-well plate 6 has a channel connecting the wells in each row of wells. Liquid is introduced into a reservoir 4 at one end and the plate placed on support 2 at a pre-set angle to the horizontal. The liquid runs down the channels and fills the wells to a pre-determined level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146358-A (GB)
Title: Yarn guide for a circular knitting machine
Inventor: PERNICK BRUCE
IPC: D04B15/58
Filed: 1984-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a yarn guide for a multi-feed circular knitting machine the guide comprising a yarn guide member (6) incorporating a yarn feed aperture (8) and a guard plate (7) which prevents entry of needles into the aperture. Threading the aperture (8), access to which is hampered by the presence of the plate (7), is facilitated by forming a threading slot (9) connecting with the aperture. A clip (12) is provided adjacent to and overlapping the slot to prevent inadvertent discharge of the yarn from the aperture (8) along the slot (9) in the event that the yarn becomes slack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158593-A (GB)
Title: Testing device
Inventor: DELONG WALTER ALOYIUS
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 1984-08-31
Abstract: A device for locating an open circuit in a string of Christmas tree lights connected in a series. The device comprises a pliers-like apparatus having opposed movable jaws to releasably grasp a pair of conductors 12, 14 leading to a socket in a series connected string of Christmas tree lights. The pliers are made from a non-conducting material and at least one set of jaws includes a plurality of conductively connected prongs 22 to penetrate the insulated covering of the conductors causing the socket to be short circuited. The pliers include a device (recesses 30, 32) for aligning the conductors with the prongs whereby closing of the opposed jaws causes the prongs to penetrate the insulation and short circuit the socket causing the string of lights to light when an open circuit is shorted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144350-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for separating particulate matter from gases
Inventor: WILSON JOSEPH G
IPC: B04C3/06
Filed: 1984-09-03
Abstract: A plurality of tubular centrifugal separators 2 are mounted in a pair of upper and lower parallel tube sheets 10 and 12 located within a separator vessel 28. The tube sheets define a main separation chamber 44 therebetween, with a gas inlet chamber 42 thereabove, and a clean gas discharge chamber 46 therebelow. Gas containing particulate matter enters the inlet chamber 42 of the vessel from above, passes directly into the multiple separators 2 in the separation chamber, and clean gas is discharged downwardly through the bottom discharge chamber 46. Separated particulate matter and bleed gas are discharged, via exit ports in the tubular separators 2, into the separation chamber 44 from which they are removed via a duct 50 provided with a flow-control nozzle 52. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150313-A (GB)
Title: Pad-type fiber optic splice organizer
Inventor: SMITH BERT AXFORD
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: A splice is made in a conventional splice case (A) in which an organizer apparatus (B) is mounted. The splice case includes end members (10, 12) torque bars (14, 16) and covers (18, 20). The organizer apparatus may include a main frame assembly (30) mounted to the torque bars by mounting clips (54) and a splice enclosure (70) which is mounted on ledges (36, 38) of the main frame assembly for defining a cable passage between the main frame and splice enclosure. A plurality of flexible, e.g. felt, leaves (90) are mounted in book-like fashion on e.g. mounting posts (82, 84, 86) in the splice enclosure. Hook and loop fabric strips (98, 100 and 102, 104) may selectively secure fibers and splices to the surfaces of the leaves. Leaf holddown members (112, 114) may selectively hold the leaves substantially parallel to a bottom wall of the splice enclosure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169638-A (GB)
Title: Window frame saddle
Inventor: READ NIGEL
IPC: E06B3/667
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: A saddle which is adapted to fit onto the end of one bar of a decorative window frame (e.g. a Georgian-effect window) of a double glazed window unit and to sit over the edge of another bar into which the first-mentioned bar runs; and with one or more spiggots projecting from an inside surface of the saddle to enter a co-operating recess in the said other bar and so locate the saddle, and hence the first- mentioned bar which carries the saddle, against the other bar. The use of such a saddle avoids the need to mitre joints between the bars which is expensive and also weakens the bars.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160456-A (GB)
Title: Casting method
Inventor: CORTINA FELIX MAZON
IPC: B22C9/06
Filed: 1984-12-31
Abstract: Electrodes (1) or coils supply heat such that as the molten metal cools and solidifes to form cast body 4), the resulting contraction in volume is filled by excess metal from the critical zones (2). The heating is applied to the zone at which the excess metal enters the mould containing the cast body (4), so as to overcome problems associated with cooling. Also, the entire cast body (4) is heated to reduce the cooling rate and thereby permit the excess metal to take up the space in the mould resulting from the volumetric contraction that occurs upon solidification. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153641-A (GB)
Title: Swim feeders
Inventor: WILDE MELVYN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1985-01-31
Abstract: A swim feeder has a base panel 14, side panels, top panel 11 and rear panel 10. Lead strips 52 hold the feeder in a preferred orientation. A ground-engaging peg 46 on rear panel 10 engages in a catch 47 on the base.A line 51 can be pulled to move the feeder causing the peg to leave the catch and hinge upwardly the rear panel to increase the outlet for food from inside the feeder. An elastic band 60 may open the rear panel with a snap action. The peg 46 can be releasably held in a catch 48 on the top panel. The peg 46 may have removable wings for engaging in the ground to resist unwanted movement. The feeder is preferably formed by assembly from a flat blank having fold lines and catches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172790-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable safety harness frame
Inventor: MORGAN RONALD GODFREY HOWARD
IPC: B60R22/20
Filed: 1985-02-15
Abstract: An adjustable safety harness frame comprises a single elongated length of metal or toughened plastic material securely fastened at each end by recessed bolts to a car body door pillar. Four equally spaced drilled and threaded holes are made in the elongated frame, into which the bolt securing the safety belt may be screwed, the selection of the hole used being dependent on the comfort of the seat occupant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155774-A (GB)
Title: Double-ended applicator
Inventor: MATTHEIS HARLEY H
IPC: A45D40/28
Filed: 1985-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a double-ended applicator for applying cosmetics, that permits one end to be withdrawn into a protective sleeve while the other is extended for use. The applicator (10) includes a sleeve (20), a slide (30) within the sleeve, and a pair of flexible applicators (40, 42) attached to opposite ends of the slide. A series of cams (24, 26) is arranged along a longitudinal opening (23) to releasably engage a finger piece (34) attached to a projection (32) that extends upwardly from the slide to hold the slide (30) and the associated applicators (40, 42) at any one of several predetermined locations. The slide can be positioned such that one or both applicators are partially exposed, thereby rendering them relatively more still, or such that one applicator is fully extended while the other is fully withdrawn within the sleeve. <IMAGE>