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Patent GB-2113302-A (GB)
Title: Starting aid for internal combustion engine
Inventor: PAGE KENNETH
IPC: F23Q7/00
Filed: 1983-01-12
Abstract: The starting aid comprises a main body 22 adapted to be mounted in a bore 19 in the cylinder head of an engine. The body carries a tubular extension 24 which extends through a narrower portion 22 of the bore towards a combustion chamber 14. The extension supports a tubular member 25 which extends into the combustion chamber and which at its end houses a ceramic heating element 31. An electrode rod 26 extends within the extension and tubular member and makes contact with the element. Apertures 33 in the member 25 allow fuel/air mixture to reach the heating element and apertures 35 and 36 in the member 25 and extension 24 serve to limit the temperature of a spring pack 27 biasing the rod 26. The tubular member is formed from a nickel based alloy to resist the temperature in the combustion chamber, the extension being formed from mild steel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-830244-A (GB)
Abstract: 830,244. Making bearings; altering physical structure. GLACIER METAL CO. Ltd. July 21, 1958 [April 23, 1957], No. 12979/57. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). A method of manufacturing and workhardening at least one face of a component such as a bearing bush having a through bore into the face which is to be hardened is characterized in that the component is first formed with a shallow depression in the face to be hardened adjacent the periphery of the bore entrance and is then deformed and workhardened by applying pressure against said face. In an embodiment a cast bush B is countersunk at A and then deformed and workhardened to the shape shown in chain lines in Fig. 1. The invention is applicable to bearing end-plates having more than one bore therethrough and to slotted end-plates of the type shown in Fig. 4. In another embodiment a bush, countersunk at each end K and L is placed in a die M and deformed by a punch N (Fig. 5). For obtaining a balanced hardening across the whole face a cast bush is countersunk at P and bevelled at R before being compressed between plates Sand T without any surrounding die which would restrict the outward flow of metal.
Patent GB-2137907-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial Cables
Inventor: SPICER L R
IPC: H01B11/18
Filed: 1983-04-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing low attenuation flexible centre conductors for radio frequency flexible coaxial cables. A centre conductor member is manufactured by stranding seven or less circularly cross-sectioned conductor elements together and then compacting the stranded member, in order to substantially fill the interstitial spaces therein with conductor element material and to produce an overall substantially circularly cross- sectioned member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125025-A (GB)
Title: Process for inhibiting scale
Inventor: KUHN VINCENT R
IPC: C02F5/12
Filed: 1982-01-29
Abstract: A process for inhibiting scale formation on metal surfaces in contact with aquaeous systems by adding a threshold quantity of copolymers of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and acrylic or methacrylic acid or water soluble salts thereof.
Patent GB-2149310-A (GB)
Title: Golf stance aid
Inventor: SIMPSON MALCOLM CARTER
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1983-11-09
Abstract: The square stance golf aid is comprised of a toe bar 1, two heel bars 5R and 5L, distance marker 7 and an arrow 10. When fitted together it enables the golfer to stand square to the target, his feet the correct width, the golf club the correct distance from his body and the club head square to the target. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135969-A (GB)
Title: A tape measure
Inventor: TAKEDA SYUNYA
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1984-02-16
Abstract: A rewindable tape measure including an outer case 1, a reel 3 for a tape rotatably supported in the case, a handle 6 external of the case to effect rotation of the reel to rewind the measuring tape, by means of a first, externally toothed, gear 41 coaxial and fixed with the reel and a second internally toothed gear 23 secured to a shaft of the handle and surrounding the first gear, the first and second gears being engaged with each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137911-A (GB)
Title: Universal Rolling Mill Stand with Open Housings, Convertible into a Two-High Stand with Open Housings and Vice Versa
Inventor: MICHAUX JACQUES
IPC: B21B33/02
Filed: 1984-02-23
Abstract: Universal stand with open housings can be horizontally separated into three assemblies: upper (I) and lower (III) which are similar, and a central assembly (II), each assembly being separable vertically into two parts. The two assemblies, upper (I) and lower (III), each consists of two similar caps (1). The central assembly consists of two similar half-parts (2), linked together and each containing two columns (8), surrounded by a half-girdle (17). The stand is prestressed in the horizontal plane by horizontal tie rods 3 and the assemblies, upper (I), central (II), and lower (III) are linked together by four vertical tie-rods (5) under tension. This universal stand can be converted into a two-high stand by replacing the central assembly (II) with a different central assembly (IV) specific to the two-high stand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139426-A (GB)
Title: Ignition coil
Inventor: BETZ DIETER
IPC: F02P3/04
Filed: 1984-03-30
Abstract: An ignition coil (1) for the multi-spark-plug ignition system of an internal combustion engine has at least two winding groups (7, 19) each comprising a primary winding (6 or 20) and a secondary winding (9 or 21), and a magnetic circuit comprising iron core portions (16, 17) and portions (a, b) of poorer magnetic conductivity. At least two contact-breaker switches (8, 27) opening at different instants of ignition are connected to the individual primary windings (6, 20) and a common current source (2). The winding groups (7, 19) are coupled to the magnetic circuit such that when the current in one of the primary windings (6 or 20) is interrupted, only that voltage which is induced in the secondary winding of the same winding group is adequate for producing an ignition spark. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144169-A (GB)
Title: Ties for existing cavity walls
Inventor: WILSON CYRIL DAVID
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1984-07-30
Abstract: The tie has wall-grippers 10, 12 spaced on elongate member 30. Both grippers are operated from one end of the member, that furthest, 12, by rotation of member 30 and that nearest, 10, by rotation of a part 32 on member 30. The gripper may comprise expansion-sleeves 14,16 spread by conical member 18,20. Member 20 may be a nut mounted on screw-threaded end 34 of member 30, whereas member 18 may be clear of screw-threaded end 32, being driven by nut 36. Abutments 22,24 on member 30 prevent sleeves 14,16 shifting with members 18,20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148347-A (GB)
Title: A newel staircase
Inventor: MOGENSEN CARL FRANK
IPC: E04F11/032
Filed: 1984-08-29
Abstract: For a newel staircase of the kind which is made up of distance pieces (6) and staircase elements (4,5), and for which each staircase element (4,5) consists of a tube section (4) with a staircase step (5) attached to it, and the distance pieces (6) and the tube sections (4) are arranged in line and held together by means of tensioning devices, the distance pieces (6) have means for clamping a tube section (4) between themselves in pairs and for permitting an adjustment of the distance between adjacent tube sections (4). In this way there is provided a newel staircase in which the step height and consequently the total height of the staircase is adjustable without using cutting tools and without the employment of a tubular or rod-shaped unit which projects through all of the staircase elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150162-A (GB)
Title: Packing material
Inventor: CASE EDWARD M
IPC: D04C1/02
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: Packing material for use as a packing or gasket comprises in combination braided strands 31,32 of vitreous fibres (glass ceramic or quartz) and braided strands 33 of fibres which may be organic fibres from the group (P.T.F.E., polyethylene, polypropylene aramid, nylon, rayon, flax, ramie, hemp, jute, cotton) or carbon or graphite fibres. The fibres may form separate strands braided together as shown, may be combined within each braided strand or may be braided into separate sleeves one within the other. A central core of inexpensive organic fibres may be provided. The material is preferably impregnated with a lubricant which may consist of dispersed graphite, MoS2, TiS2, WS2, mica or talc together with a binder in the form of P.T.F.E. or starch or which may be P.T.F.E. itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154076-A (GB)
Title: Distributor cap with ignition cable
Inventor: YOSHIDA RYUICHI
IPC: F02P7/04
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: A distributor cap comprises: at least one ignition cable (5) having a terminal member (9); a bonding member (10) molded from a hot-melt adhesive resin such as to cover both said terminal member (9) and a portion of said ignition cable (5); a connecting member (11) integrally secured to said bonding member (10) and made from a resin compatible with the resin employed to form said distributor cap; and a tower portion (4) formed with a recess to receive said connecting member (11), the connecting member (11) being fitted into the recess and integrally welded to the tower portion (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152561-A (GB)
Title: Handling apparatus for drill pipe and other tubulars
Inventor: FRIAS ROBERT
IPC: E21B19/15
Filed: 1981-11-20
Abstract: An apparatus for transferring tubulars between pipe racks and a drilling rig floor comprises a stationary trough 54 located below and extending towards the drilling rig floor D and a movable trough 60 aligned with the stationary trough having one end 62 supported on the drilling rig floor and the other end 64 powered to move between a lower position for transferring pipe to and from the stationary trough and on upper position for transferring pipe to and from the drilling rig floor. Two pair of legs 190, 192 extend between pipe racks and the stationary trough. A portion 80 of the stationary trough in the loading location tilts between a tilted position for accepting pipe from the loading legs and a level position flush with the rest of the stationary trough whereby pipe may easily slide to and from the movable trough. The lower end 64 of the movable trough 60 is lifted and lowered by a drive system associated with a pair of masts 66 connected to the stationary trough 54. These masts can be pivotally raised to an upright operable position or folded down parallel with the stationary trough, for easier transport, by fluid actuated cylinders. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165029-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper with expanding ring spring
Inventor: SCHIERLING BERNHARD
IPC: F16F15/121
Filed: 1985-09-24
Abstract: In a torsional vibration damper expanding ring springs are employed wherein the ends 12 facing one another are provided with approximately radially extending force action surfaces 13, thus producing a simple and wear-resistant force transmission from the input and output members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171024-A (GB)
Title: Fluid filter
Inventor: CAIN THOMAS A
IPC: B01D29/15
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: A filter for the transmission fluid in an automobile comprises an elongate housing 20 with a longitudinal inlet 22, an end outlet 24 and an opposite end closure 26 which forms a removable part of the wall of the fluid sump pan 5. The outlet 24 makes a demountable seal with wall 7, separating the inlet side of the pan from a zone connected to a suction pump. The housing encloses two concentric-tubular filter elements 34, 44 and an end filter element 45, all acting in parallel and made of polyester mesh. In Fig. 8 (not shown) the end filter element is extended axially within the other two elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175729-A (GB)
Title: Manikin or animal representation
Inventor: FRAZER JOHN HAMILTON
IPC: G06F3/0362
Filed: 1986-04-10
Abstract: A jointed manikin or animal representation comprises sensors 2, such as variable rheostats, in the joints which may be accessed through a multiplexer 4 and respective analogue to digital convertors 3 by a processor 5 which is operative to output a computer model of the manikin to a monitor screen 8 using a program relating to manikin data and a data bank 7. The manikin acts as an input device to control the manipulation of the computer model 7. The manikin may be two or three dimensional. Instead of a using a manikin, the sensors may be attached to limbs of the human anatomy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176529-A (GB)
Title: Conduit guarding and clamping device
Inventor: HOPKINS DELANEY C
IPC: F16L3/223
Filed: 1986-05-15
Abstract: A guarding and clamping device wherein a plurality of control lines (16) are held in position by resilient blocks (30) on a support member (22) of a work machine (24). The control lines (16) are also protected and maintained in an ordered arrangement by cover guard (32) which acts to compress the blocks (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176177-A (GB)
Title: Plant fertilizer
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES IAN ALEXANDER
IPC: C05D3/02
Filed: 1986-06-06
Abstract: A plant fertilizer containing no added soluble salts is formed by a micro-grinding process from limestone, magnesian limestone, Lithothamnium Calcareum, adularia shale and rock phosphate. The shale or the phosphate may be omitted if the plants to be fertilized grow in respectively K- or P-rich soils.
Patent GB-2183476-A (GB)
Title: Antihypertensives
Inventor: GARTHOFF BERNWARD
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 1986-12-01
Abstract: Compositions for treating hypertension comprising an effective amount of a dihydropyridine of the formula   <IMAGE>   in which X is 1 or 2 identical or different substituents from the group consisting of nitro, chlorine and trifluoromethyl, or together with the phenyl ring, the group   <IMAGE>  R1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 C atoms, which is optionally substituted by alkoxy of 1 to 4 C atoms, R2 is alkyl of 1 to 12 C atoms, which is optionally substituted by alkoxy of 1 to 3 C atoms, fluorine or N-methyl-N-benzylamino and R3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 C atoms, cyano or hydroxymethyl, and a pyridazodiazepine of the formula <IMAGE>   in which R4 is aralkyl, R5 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 C atoms, R6 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 C atoms and R7 and R8 are hydrogen, or together, an oxo group, are described.
Patent GB-2187278-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring deflocculated particles in suspension
Inventor: JENNINGS BARRY RANDALL
IPC: G01N21/21
Filed: 1987-01-19
Abstract: Method of monitoring and apparatus for monitoring the deflocculation of particles in a suspension, which particles, when deflocculated are such that they can become aligned in an applied field. The apparatus embodiments disclosed include a laser (3) for producing a beam of light incident on the surface area of said region, a detector (6) for detecting scattered light reflected in a particular direction from said surface area, means (8, 9, 10) for producing an electric field across said region and means (11) for detecting changes in detector output in the presence of an applied electric field as compared with the output in the absence of an electric field.
Patent GB-2200985-A (GB)
Title: Position sensing system
Inventor: COLLIER MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1987-02-03
Abstract: A sensor measures the position of a member 2 having one or more spaced apart retro-reflectors P2, P3 mounted on its surface by periodically sweeping a beam of light 7 through an arc across the member so that it crosses the retro-reflectors and measuring the times at which light is reflected back from the two retro-reflectors. Light from source 3 is directed by optical fibre 4 to oscillator reflector 6 which scans the beam across the member 2. Retroreflectors P2, P3 mounted on the member and optionally also on the surround, reflect the beam via beam splitters and optical fibre 8 to detector 9. High frequency clock pulses, counted while gate 10 is open under control from detector 9 determine position from the time between reflections from selected retroreflectors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192040-A (GB)
Title: Transferring fluids or electricity between relatively rotating bodies
Inventor: MITCHELL KEITH JAMES
IPC: F16L3/01
Filed: 1987-06-05
Abstract: Apparatus for transferring fluids or electricity between two relatively rotating bodies, for example a mooring turret and a storage vessel in a floating oil production system, which eliminates the need for elastomeric dynamic seals, uses a flexible hose 77 or cable 87 capable of being wrapped in one or other direction around a generally heart- shaped path. A number of such hoses or cables may be used for a multi-transfer system, and by-pass means are provided to permit servicing and replacements to be readily effected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210792-A (GB)
Title: Dental posts
Inventor: HYMANSON VICTOR
IPC: A61C13/30
Filed: 1987-10-10
Abstract: A dental post in the form of a drill bit has a cutting shank 1 at one end and a part (3) for connection to the drill at the other end. A central enlargement 6 with peripheral cutting edges 8, and radially projecting prongs 10 are provided between the shank (1) and the drill connecting part 3. The shank 1 and central enlargement 6 are drilled into a tooth and the drill connecting part 3 is removed to leave the projecting prongs 10 which provide a secure attachment for a fabricated crown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211364-A (GB)
Title: Flush-mounting electrical accessory box
Inventor: LAYTON DAVID EDWARD
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 1987-10-20
Abstract: A flush-mounted electrical accessory box having a peripheral flange 3 includes integral resiliently-mounted engagement members on opposite walls 2A. Each engagement member includes a flange (4) and a pillar (5) which receives an accessory mounting screw (not shown) so as to draw flange (4) towards flange (3) and thereby grip a panel or the like. Slots (6) in the base (1) of the box provide resiliency for movements of the engagement members. The box further comprises barbs (10) on respective resilient flaps (11) for locating the box in the aperture of a panel. A cable grip formed by an integral resilient flap (14) in respective opposite sidewalls of the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211759-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensitive adhesive products
Inventor: BEBBINGTON DAVID JOHN
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 1987-10-31
Abstract: Peelable adhesive coated sheets, especially labels, comprise a substrate, especially paper, a primer coating and a peelable adhesive coating in which both the primer and peelable adhesive coatings include a contact cement and the adhesive coating is in the form of a discontinuous coating of discrete dots. The contact cement serves to ensure good bonding between the primer and adhesive and the dot coating enables greater flexibility in the choice of adhesive whilst preserving good peelability.
Patent GB-2215158-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle obstacle detector
Inventor: LENNON PETER ANTHONY
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 1988-02-04
Abstract: A device for detecting obstacles from a vehicle, comprising a transmitter (T) a receiver (R) operating within a suitable energetic wavelength, an integrator (I) for processing the reflected signals into a proximity signal, a display (D) and a sounder (S) for warning of proximity. Allowance is made for building the device into existing vehicle lighting and wiring assemblies, thereby reducing manufacturing modifications. Allowance is also made for signaling proximity either through the existing wiring to the display (D) or sounder (S). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203299-A (GB)
Title: Plug retention arrangement
Inventor: FITZGERALD DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 1988-03-25
Abstract: A duct for supply of electric current containing continuous conductors has a cover (5) containing a hole to receive a plug in a socket below the hole and a spring-loaded shutter (9) slidable along the duct to close the hole or to lock the plug in place when the plug is inserted. The plug may be removably hinged to the socket and releasable latches may act on the shutter to prevent accidental opening of the hole or release of the plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224917-A (GB)
Title: A seed planter
Inventor: CHANDLER SIDNEY JAMES
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 1988-11-18
Abstract: A seed planter comprises a tubular shaft 10 closed at one end by a pointed tip 11 and open at the other end. The shaft has intermediate its ends an opening 13 through which a seed can be introduced into the shaft when the open end of the shaft is disposed in a hole 17 formed by prior insertion of the closed end of the shaft into the ground 16. A chute 14 is provided on the shaft to guide a seed towards the opening 13 in the shaft and a hand grip 12 is provided adjacent to the open end of the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230408-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeakers
Inventor: LIOUPIS DIMITRIS
IPC: H04R1/34
Filed: 1989-03-17
Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises vertically directed drivers, the sound from which is reflected by cones A, B mounted above them in order to produce omni-directional sound. The drivers are isolated from one another and the cones are made of acrylic plastics to enhance sound quality. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239162-A (GB)
Title: Flexible earphone band
Inventor: BATTEN DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 1989-10-14
Abstract: The flexible earphone band can be shaped to fit around an individual's ear. It comprises a soft outer tube 2 surrounding a flexible wire core (3, Fig. 2) which holds its form when manipulated into shape. The flexible core is attached to the earphone 1. A power cable 4 also passes through the soft tube and is led behind the ear with the flexible earphone band. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-894975-A (GB)
Abstract: 894,975. Geophysical prospecting. COMPAGNIE GENERALE DE GEOPHYSIQUE. Nov. 23, 1959 [Nov. 21, 1958], No. 39662/59. Class 40(7). [Also in Group XL(b)] In order to match the impedance of mechanical vibration apparatus to the ground, a vibrator and a mass apply the vibrator vibrations to the ground through a resilient connection and an arrangement which transforms the vibrator vibrations to vibrations of smaller amplitude, and the apparatus resonates at the frequency of the vibrations pro-  duced. Mass 1 is disposed at one end of a pantograph 2. .5, spring 11 is included between pin joints 6, 7, and vibrator 12 is connected by rods to pin joints 9, 10. In the second embodiment the spring is not used but the pantograph arms are resilient plates; a moving-coil electromagnetic vibrator is used, Fig. 3 (not shown). Variation of mechanical resonant frequency is effected by adjustment of the moments of inertia of the pantograph arms, Fig. 4 (not shown). The apparatus is stated to be suitable for use in seismic prospecting, vibrations in the range 10 to 30 cycles per second being utilized.
Patent GB-2229207-A (GB)
Title: Access flooring
Inventor: HAZELDINE ALBERT
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1990-02-28
Abstract: Access flooring of the kind comprising floor panels carried in spaced relationship above a floor substrate by support means, is characterised in that a single fastening means acts to clamp adjacent parts of a plurality of said floor panels to a single element of said support means.
Patent GB-2243457-A (GB)
Title: A picture display frame
Inventor: CHEUNG CHI LEUNG
IPC: G03B23/02
Filed: 1990-04-27
Abstract: A picture display frame for viewing a number of pictures, such as photographs, consists of a housing 1 containing a reciprocable tray 5 which holds a pack of pictures 9; the housing having springs (6a-6o) depressable by back member 7 of the tray; withdrawal and insertion of the tray 5 causes the bottom picture 9' of the pack to be removed from the pack being held by tongue 6b and brought by springs 6d, 6e to a position in which it is the top picture and visible through a transparent window 4 in the upper part 2 of the housing 1, to be replaced by repeated reciprocation of the tray by the next picture from the base of the pack. Means (15-18) are also provided by which the entire pack of pictures can be removed from the tray 5 and replaced by a fresh pack. (Figs 8-10). <IMAGE>