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Patent GB-2138690-A (GB)
Title: Mobile sports turf
Inventor: MADDEN ANTHONY
IPC: E01C13/00
Filed: 1984-03-02
Abstract: A mobile sports turf comprises a plurality of containers (1) each containing turf (2) having a root portion and a leaf portion at least part of the root portion of the turf standing proud of the edge of its associated container. Each container is able to abut another such container and is able to be moved, e.g. on a mobile platform, on tracks or pneumatically, so as to permit the interchange of turving areas. A pliable edging strip (5) is joined to the upper edge (1A) of each container to support adjacent turves (2) when the containers (1) abut one another. When incorporated in a sports arena, individual containers (1) can be moved or replaced to facilitate uneven wear of the turves to be equated from within the arena or replacement from spare units, thereby enabling the overall surface quality of the turves to be continually maintained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155948-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: DREYFUSS MICHAEL MORRIS
IPC: C12M1/20
Filed: 1984-03-07
Abstract: A culture container comprising a plurality of culture wells (4) and a base therefore (1), said base being provided with means for locating said wells (9), (1a) substantially vertically to the plane of the base and within a predefined circular area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136410-A (GB)
Title: Machine for use in handling containers
Inventor: MELVILLE-SMITH RONALD
IPC: B65G47/82
Filed: 1984-03-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a machine for handling containers and in particular for use in the filling or treating of such containers. In accordance with the invention the machine incorporates a table (10) which is rotatable about a vertical axis and which is adapted to receive empty containers placed in a random fashion thereon. There is also provided stationary guide means (10a) and (10b) which act, in conjunction with the rotatable table, to produce an orderly line of empty containers which are advanced towards a discharge station. There is also provided a fluid pressure actuated piston and cylinder unit (15) having a pusher unit (16) which is arranged, when the leading empty container in said line arrives adjacent to said unit (15), to push said container into a further filling or treatment station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136808-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing alpha-disubstituted monocarboxylic acids and esters
Inventor: GALLO ROGER
IPC: C07C53/128
Filed: 1984-03-20
Abstract: A process for preparation of alpha-disubstituted monocarboxylic acids and esters thereof comprises carboxylation of a tertiary ether of formula   <IMAGE> wherein R1 to R3 each represent a C1-C12 aliphatic or cyclic hydrocarbon, optionally unsaturated and/or substituted and R5 is C1 to C3 saturated monovalent hydrocarbon by formic acid or an alkyl formate in the presence of a concentrated protonic acid. Tertiary ethers such as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and methyl tert-amyl ether (TAME) produce particularly useful acids and ethers. The acids and esters produced by the process are particularly useful in the fields of pharmacy, cosmetics, agriculture and as additives for lubricants.
Patent GB-2158140-A (GB)
Title: Releasable two-part fastener
Inventor: NOTT PETER THOMAS MENCE
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1984-05-02
Abstract: The fastener comprises a keeper (10) and a hook element (11) having handle (16). In the closed condition, a bar (14) of the keeper is nipped between the hook element (11) and a seat (27) on a carrier (12) for the hook element. The catch has an over-centre action due to the action of a spring 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241400-A (GB)
Title: Infrared surveillance device
Inventor: FOUILLOY JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1984-06-07
Abstract: The optical scanning device in infrared thermography contains, in known manner, a first optomechanical part provided with an input objective 1, at least one frame scanning element 2 and a plane of infrared detectors 8 on which the infrared radiation is focused in the form of lines, and a second optomechanical part constituted by an inclined periscopic head mirror 13 which can be rotated in azimuth and a derotator 14. According to the invention, for operation in panoramic mode, the derotator is kept synchronized relative to the head mirror by coupling means in a first predetermined angular position such that all examined lines are parallel to each other, the movement of frame scan being obtained by holding element 2 in a fixed position and by simultaneous rotation of the mirror 13 and, at half speed, the derotator 14. Application to night vision using infrared thermography in the spectral band 3 to 5  mu  or 8 to 12  mu . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160135-A (GB)
Title: Slab splitting by rolling
Inventor: OLDFIELD DEREK
IPC: B21B15/00
Filed: 1984-06-15
Abstract: To split a metal slab 13, a pair of aligned grooves 15 are rolled in opposite faces of the slab. The grooves are deepened until they meet or almost meet. Each roll has a dis-like parting blade 3 and a pair of frusto-conical members 9 adjacent the flanks of the blade. When the grooves are of the required depth, the inclined surfaces 11 of the members 9 engage the faces of the slab, thus preventing material displaced at the groove edges from building up and forming bulges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145161-A (GB)
Title: Sump means for machine embodying a hydraulic circuit
Inventor: STOPPANI BRIAN RAYMOND
IPC: F15B1/26
Filed: 1984-07-31
Abstract: A sump means (1) for use with a hydraulic circuit of a machine, comprises a rigid housing (2) defining an internal cavity (4), and a flexible bag (5) containing, or adapted to contain, fluid of the circuit and thereby to constitute a sump, the bag (5) being of a material impervious and inert to the fluid involved, being removably located in the cavity (4) and having a fluid inlet connection (6) and a fluid outlet opening or connection (7) connectable to an associated hydraulic circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162861-A (GB)
Title: Deposition of solid films by means of a flame
Inventor: PICKIN WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: C23C14/08
Filed: 1984-08-09
Abstract: A film is deposited in air on a substrate 22 by playing a flame from a burner 14 onto a reagent or mixture of reagents 13 held in an alumina crucible 11. The reagent or mixture of reagents is in the form of a compacted powder. Films of cadmium oxide, indium oxide, indium tin oxide and cadmium stannate are produced respectively from a powder of cadmium oxide, indium chloride, a mixture of indium chloride and tin chloride, and a mixture of cadmium oxide and tin oxide. These films are optically transparent and electrically conductive. Other oxide films may be produced by the same method. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164401-A (GB)
Title: Pipe couplings
Inventor: PAPWORTH DERRICK
IPC: F16L23/22
Filed: 1984-09-15
Abstract: A pipe coupling comprises an annular collar 6 of channel shape cross section in which the ends of the side walls engage in peripheral grooves 3,4 around the outer wall of the pipes to be connected adjacent the ends thereof; an annular metal spring 9 located within the collar; and a resilient elastomeric sealing member 16 of annular configuration located within the collar abutt the outer peripheral surface of the pipes at or adjacent to the ends of the pipes to be joined; the annular spring being arranged, upon formation of a joint with the coupling, resiliently to press the sealing member against the peripheral surfaces of the pipes to be joined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153513-A (GB)
Title: Multiple load, high efficiency air cycle air conditioning system
Inventor: RANNENBERG GEORGE C
IPC: B64D13/06
Filed: 1984-12-04
Abstract: An air cycle air conditioning system (10) for rgulating the temperature and pressure of diverse loads includes open and closed loop sections (12) and (16). A first load (14) requiring heating or cooling with constantly supplied fresh air is provided with chilled air from first turbine (75) and warm air from first bypass valve (50). A second load (20) which can be heated or cooled with a supply of recirculating air is provided with chilled air from second turbine (130) and warm air from a second bypass valve (170). Air is supplied to the second turbine from a compressor driven by the first turbine whereby the first turbine maintains the temperature of both loads either by the direct supply of air thereto or by driving another turbo-compressor system.
Patent GB-2169947-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: O'CONNELL JOHN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: A lock has an electronic memory and is capable of reading information from a key by means of an infrared beam. The lock and a keeper have transfer elements (26-29) for transmitting information between the lock and the keeper when these are juxtaposed, as when a door incorporating the lock is closed. The transfer elements enable the memory of the lock to be interrogated from a remote position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153709-A (GB)
Title: A gluing nozzle for a packaging machine
Inventor: DELACRETAZ RENE
IPC: B05C5/02
Filed: 1985-01-08
Abstract: A gluing nozzle having a spring-biassed valve needle (9) for releasing glue on demand from a chamber (8), wherein the end of the nozzle is surrounded by a sleeve (14) which defines an open outer glue application chamber (15). The needle is surmounted by a rod (16) which extends beyond the top of the outer chamber (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154457-A (GB)
Title: Doll with internally illuminated head
Inventor: FUENTES VICENTE BERENGUER
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 1985-01-30
Abstract: A doll having a soft body and a hollow head which is mounted on a spigot (7) projecting from the body, is provided with a device for illuminating the head from within and comprising an electric light bulb (6) mounted in a socket in the spigot (7) and connected to batteries mounted in a box (1) accessible through the back of the body and provided with a contact plate (4) which is operable by external pressure on the front of the body to bridge terminals and close a circuit through the batteries and light bulb (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153882-A (GB)
Title: Copper-based spinodal alloy bearings
Inventor: KAR NARESCHANDRA J
IPC: C22C9/00
Filed: 1985-02-04
Abstract: This invention relates to the use of copper-based spinodal alloys, for example, copper-nickel-tin alloys, for bearing surfaces 125 formed between a journal shaft 130 and a roller cutter cone 118 of a sealed bearing rock bit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171058-A (GB)
Title: Elevating board and combined working platform
Inventor: JACKSON PETER NAUGHTON
IPC: B44C7/02
Filed: 1985-02-20
Abstract: A combination of elevating board (Ref. 1) and working platform (Ref. 6) designed to allow the easy positioning of unwieldy sheets, or rolls, of material. The elevating board (Ref. 1) is fitted with a carrier (Ref. 4), support guide (Ref. 5), and measuring device (Ref. 7) which will enable an operator to present the material, closely and accurately, to the working surface. The working platform (Ref. 6) puts the operator into a convenient working position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157722-A (GB)
Title: Agglomerated cellulosic particles
Inventor: SOKOLOWSKI ROBERT C
IPC: C08L1/02
Filed: 1985-04-24
Abstract: A cellulosic particle, especially useful as a cat litter, is manufactured by agglomerating a fibrous cellulosic feed material in the presence of water, compacting the surface of the agglomerated particles, and drying the particles. The water causes hydrogen bonding between the films. Paper mill sludge or biberized waste paper is moistened with water in blender 33, agglomerated in rotating drum 41 or a rotating disc agglomeration to form spherical particles which are then compacted to remove projecting films by the action of fluidized bed dryer 46 or a further rotating drum. In the embodiment of Figure 4 agglomeration compaction and drying are accomplished in a single long rotating drum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165577-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding support frame
Inventor: CAMPBELL JAMES
IPC: E04G5/06
Filed: 1985-10-14
Abstract: A support frame comprises a first elongate support member 1 and a second elongate support member 2 extending from the first elongate support member at an angle of 45 DEG . A bracing member 3 extends between the first elongate support member 1 and the second elongate support member 2. The first elongate support member 1 has a fixing bracket 4 or extension member 13 for attachment to a wall and the second elongate support member has a pressure pad 6 for further support. A number of support frames may be attached to a wall to form a work platform in the form of wooden boards extending between the frames. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183454-A (GB)
Title: Laser disc storage unit
Inventor: WOODCOCK RICHARD
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 1985-12-05
Abstract: A storage unit specifically for accommodating compact laser disc cases which has 20 keys that are used to hold the disc cases in place. The keys (5) are pivoted on a rod (6) that is supported in the base unit which consists of two end supports (1), back panel (2), a base (3) and a detachable lid (4) that fits to the top of the base unit and can be removed to facilitate the stacking of further storage units. Removal of a desired disc case is achieved by depressing the key holding that disc case; this pressure causes the key to tilt forward to a position from where the disc case can be easily removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170384-A (GB)
Title: Furrow press ring mounting
Inventor: DOWDESWELL CHARLES VERNON ROGE
IPC: A01B29/04
Filed: 1986-02-03
Abstract: Furrow press ring mounting e.g. of additional rings (10, 10', 10'') is provided by a rotary mounting member or spider (4) to the arms (40) of which one or more rings (10) are secured by axially parallel through or aligned bolting (5). Further rings (10', 10'') are secured together by said bolting (5). Heads (41) of the spider arms (40) provide axial spacing between rings (10) one at each side of the spider (4) whilst spacers (6) are provided between adjacent rings (10', 10''). The spacers (6) are shown serving as nuts to receive the bolting (5). Projection and socket locating engagement is provided between the rings (10, 10') and the spider (4) and between the rings (10', 10'') i.e. by bosses (11) on the rings engaging the spider heads (41) and/or the spacers (6). The spiders (4) are shown carried by the shafts (2) extending exteriorly of the frame (3) of a basic furrow press unit in order to provide additional ring mounting to the latter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus with a piston able to move in a cylinder casing
Inventor: BANSBACH HERMANN
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 1986-06-26
Abstract: An apparatus has a piston (5) able to move in a cylinder casing (2), the piston comprising a sealing part (6), a spacer part (7) and a guide part (8). Valve (11) is operated to allow or prevent fluid flow between chambers (26,25), the flow path including bores in the spacer part (7) and a throttle passage provided on the periphery of the guide part (8). The passage can be helical and serves to guide, centre, and lubricate the piston. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193138-A (GB)
Title: A screwdriver
Inventor: DOBRES JONATHAN HARRIS
IPC: B25B13/14
Filed: 1986-07-29
Abstract: A screwdriver is described which can accommodate alternative screwdriver shafts which respectively terminate in alternative screwdriver bits, these alternative screwdriver bits provide a means of using the tool with a variety of different screws. The screwdriver has a hollow handle 12 which allows these alternative shafts to be conveniently stored inside the handle itself. The screwdriver is provided with a slideable part 1 which moves inwardly and outwardly in response to a rotatable worm. The recess between the screwdriver body and the slideable part forms the profile of a nut. This allows the screwdriver to also function as an adjustable spanner. The profile of the head and slideable part together form a lever which can be used to exert extra torque on a screw. The screwdriver is therefore a single tool which can handle a variety of different screws and nuts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193897-A (GB)
Title: Shaft of composite racket frame
Inventor: LO KUN NAN
IPC: A63B49/10
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: A composite racket frame has a shaft with an intermediate portion 121 of reduced cross-section in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the string web. Two stepped width-increasing portions 122 extend respectively from the portion 121 towards the throat section and the end of the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182632-A (GB)
Title: Labels
Inventor: LOWMAN REGINALD ROBIN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1986-10-28
Abstract: An adhesive label 10 for a container has security markings 16 printed in an optical brightener so as to be visible only under U.V. light. The optical brightener may be in a solvent such as a printing ink base, or it may be combined with a PVC/PVA binder or an acrylic binder. The label may also include visible markings. The security markings may be provided directly on the container or on the contents thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191047-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial jack socket
Inventor: IIZUKA MITSUYO
IPC: H01R13/33
Filed: 1986-11-28
Abstract: A jack socket has a main body (1) made of electrically insulating synthetic resin and a plurality of wire contacts (2). The main body (1) has a central hole (3) into which the plug is inserted and a plurality of parallel, wire contact receiving means (4, 5, 6) formed in planes perpendicular to a direction in which the plug is inserted. Each contact receiving means has a first hole or recess (4) in which a first straight portion (2a) of the wire contact (2) is fitted, a second recess (5) for accommodating a second straight portion (2b) of the wire contact (2) and a window portion (6) for receiving a contact portion (2c) of the wire contact (2). The window portion communicates with the central hole (3), so that a part of the contact portion (2c) projects into the central hole (3). Several different configurations of body and contacts are specified. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185162-A (GB)
Title: Protecting electrical apparatus against moisture
Inventor: KWAN DAVID
IPC: H02H5/08
Filed: 1987-01-08
Abstract: Hand-held electrical apparatus eg. a hair drier, has a conductive sensor 12 adjacent to an exposed electrical part so that if the apparatus becomes wet or damp the water will form a conduction path between the electrical part and the sensor. A conductive path 28c from the sensor 12 forms part of the supply lead to a plug 30, which includes normally closed contacts 40, 42 in the line from the mains supply, and control means SCR, 37 connected to the sensor 12 by the conductive path 28c which open the contacts 40,42 as a result of the presence of moisture. The control means comprises a wire 37 holding electrical contacts closed against the action of a spring. The wire fuses to allow the spring to open the contacts 40,42 when the conductive path is established. A circuit board is slidably mounted in the plug 30 and carries one of the contacts and the components of the control means, the wire holding the circuit board against the action of the spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192848-A (GB)
Title: Conveying heating apparatus and method
Inventor: DREW RAYMOND THOMAS
IPC: B29C48/05
Filed: 1987-04-28
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of conveying and heat-treating an extrudate, which method comprises: introducing the extrudate to be conveyed and heat-treated onto a cushion of gas which gas is at or above a predetermined temperature; causing the extrudate to be conveyed on the cushion of gas; and removing the conveyed and heat-treated article from the cushion of gas. Also disclosed is an apparatus for manufacturing a heat-treated extrudate comprising:   (i) an extruder which includes an outlet from which the untreated extrudate is extruded; and (ii) conveying and heat-treating means for conveying and heating the untreated extrudate, said conveying and heating means comprising: an elongate conveyor means (1) communicating with the outlet of the extruder and including, along at least a portion of its length, a plurality of spaced-apart outlets (10, 11) through which a gas at or above a predetermined temperature is passed under pressure thereby to create a cushion of moving gas to convey and heat-treat the extrudate. s
Patent GB-2208410-A (GB)
Title: Control of i.c. engine fuel quantity or ignition timing to suppress vehicle drive train oscillations
Inventor: TONKIN JOHN PHILIP
IPC: F02D41/10
Filed: 1987-08-01
Abstract: In response to vehicle acceleration the quantity of injected fuel or the ignition timing is adjusted to reduce jerkiness during acceleration. The retardation or advance from a basic timing may occur above and below aceptable values of acceleration which values may be dependent upon throttle position, curve 28 providing for large and 30 for small throttle positions with the change over between control curves occurring at a predetermined throttle position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216377-A (GB)
Title: Protecting plants
Inventor: MANSER MARGARET JEAN
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1987-08-18
Abstract: A sleeve for protecting strawberry plants is split longitudinally to enable it to be placed around a plant so as to raise flowers and fruit from the ground. Holes provide for air circulation about an enclosed plant and a lip 2 prevents damage to the plant from sharp edges and also prevents slugs etc. from reaching the plant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205419-A (GB)
Title: Infrared treatment of processed lithographic plates
Inventor: PARKINSON JOHN
IPC: G03D15/02
Filed: 1988-05-16
Abstract: Heating of processed lithographic printing plates with infra-red radiation increases their resistance to solvent. The method allows for the heating to be combined with development in a single automatic processing machine so that a separate baking machine is unnecessary. The exposed plate is developed in bath 12, sprayed by nozzle 16, gummed in bath 14 and passed under infra-red tubes 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220485-A (GB)
Title: Gas flow detector
Inventor: ROBERTSON CLIVE
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 1989-04-19
Abstract: A gas flow detector 12 extends from a wall of a duct and is a substantially planar assembly aligned with the gas flow. The detector 12 comprises a substrate 14 which provides a degree of resilience. The substrate 14 mounts a film 16 of a polymeric piezoelectric material such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) which is provided with metallised electrodes 18, 20. A protective covering layer 22 is provided. In use, when gas flow is present in the duct, the detector 12 undergoes "flutter" which causes bending of the PVDF film in alternate directions, thus producing a variable voltage output from the electrodes 18, 20. When no gas flow is present, there is no movement of the detector 12 and no voltage output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219741-A (GB)
Title: Hair toggle
Inventor: BROWN GERALD
IPC: A45D8/34
Filed: 1989-06-16
Abstract: A decorative toggle (1) or other similar device for maintaining hair in a desired configuration, comprises openable and closable means (2,3) arranged to receive hair in the open position and to maintain the so-received hair in a desired configuration in the closed position, wherein said means is releasably retainable in the closed position and defines an aperture (7) in which hair is maintained in the desired configuration in such closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221668-A (GB)
Title: Opener for ring-pull cans
Inventor: COAKHAM ROGER
IPC: B67B7/40
Filed: 1989-08-02
Abstract: An opener for ring-pull cans comprises a lever 10 having a projecting nose portion for inserting through the ring portion 20 of the ring-pull piece of the can, and a pair of spaced-apart lobes 13, 14 having generally curved peripheral surfaces (15, Figure 5) for supporting the lever on the top of the can either side of the ring-pull piece. The opener turns on its lobes 13, 14 during opening so that the points of contact of these lobes with the can top move over the surface in the same direction as the tearing action of the closure 26. When used with a ring pull piece which stays attached to the can with the piece projecting into the can after opening the nose portion is narrow and is inclined away from the lobes (Figures 6 and 7). The rearward end of the opener may be formed as a bracket for fixing to a surface. <IMAGE>