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Patent GB-2252398-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for aiming at a moving target
Inventor: CHABANNES FRANCOIS
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 1979-07-30
Abstract: Apparatus for aiming at a moving target includes means for marking a first point (73) of the target (2) with the energy of a laser beam (8), means (31) which are sensitive to the infrared radiation emitted by the first point as it is heated by laser beam (8) for tracking the target, and means for then designating a second, more vulnerable, point of the target and causing this second point to be tracked. The complete system includes a turret 4 which is initially moved to acquire the target in the field of view of a t.v. camera 23. A first tracking system responsive to the t.v. image of the target is then switched in to centre the target on the turret axis in a first, coarse, aiming stage. The 10.6  mu m laser 7 is then pulsed to heat a spot 73 on the target, and on receipt (31) of radiation in the 3 to 5 mu m range from this spot a second tracking system responsive to this radiation is automatically switched in to track the spot and thus aim the axis more accurately. Finally, by moving crosswires over the now-stabilised t.v. image of the target the operator can shift the aim to a selected, more-vulnerable spot. The apparatus finds application to the destruction of a target by laser energy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2033314-A (GB)
Title: Wheel trim ring fixing
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 1979-10-04
Abstract: A trim ring 12 has adjacent its periphery two sets of clips 14, 16 lying one on each side of a diameter of the ring and extending axially of the ring from one face thereof, one set comprises a pair of adjacent clips 14 each clip having a strut 15 and tongue 17 forming a terminal return bend portion 18 to constitute a substantially non-resilient clip, the other set has at least two spring clips 16 each clip having a resilient tongue portion terminating in an end 20 bent to extend radially inwardly of the ring periphery the disposition of the two sets being such that the two clips of the one set when engaged with a surface of the wheel disc to which the ring is to be fitted provide an axis about which the ring can pivot as the clips of the other set are snap-fittedly engaged with the wheel disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063814-A (GB)
Title: Cask handling platform for lifting by a lift truck
IPC: B66F9/19
Filed: 1979-11-29
Abstract: A cask handling platform 10 adapted for lifting by a fork lift truck has a loading ramp 12 capable of swinging upwards to constitute a retaining wall when the platform is raised. Automatic operation of the ramp is by push-pull rods 8 arranged beneath the platform, and tension springs 19 connected to the rods for raising the ramp, and ground engageable levers 20 connected to the rods and operable to lower the ramp by the platform weight pressing the levers against the ground when the platform is lowered. Each rod incorporates a length adjuster 18a enabling a setting so that residual spring tension takes up mechanical play. The arrangement operates more quietly and more efficiently than previous proposals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2039259-A (GB)
Title: Resilient strut arrangement for wheel suspensions in motor vehicles
IPC: B60G13/00
Filed: 1979-12-19
Abstract: A suspension strut arrangement for a motor vehicle wheel suspension includes a telescopic damper (16) having a tubular housing (25) with a projecting piston rod (26). The damper housing is normally retained within a tubular carrier (20), but for dismounting purposes can be pivoted laterally through a lateral opening (44) in the carrier, and thereupon withdrawn from the carrier. An associated helical suspension spring (24) extends between an upper spring support plate (33) mounted on the piston rod, and a lower spring support plate (23) secured to the tubular carrier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069814-A (GB)
Title: Microbiological treatment of tobacco and forming reconstituted tobacco or substitute
IPC: A24B15/20
Filed: 1980-02-27
Abstract: A method of processing tobacco by means of enzymes comprises submitting tobacco or fermented tobacco to the action of enzymes selected from oxidoreductases, lyases, and, in the case of fermented tobacco, hydrolases, or microorganisms constituting a source of such enzymes, and conducting the treatment for a time of 10 minutes to 48 hours, at a pH-value of the medium of 2.8-9.5, and at a temperature of 20-90 DEG C. The enzymes are thus introduced in an amount of 0.0001-4% by weight, or in an amount of 0.0001-15% when the tobacco is fermented tobacco. The production of a smoking agent from a vegetable material disintegrated by means of enzymes, comprises adding disintegrated tobacco to a mixture of water and vegetable material having been processed by means of the above mentioned enzymes into a binding agent. The disintegrated tobacco is added in an amount of up to 90%, whereafter the obtained pulp is homogenized and dried at a temperature of 80-300 DEG C to a moisture content of 5-20% of water.
Patent GB-2047423-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscope
IPC: G01J3/06
Filed: 1980-03-03
Abstract: Diffraction gratings G1, G2, G3 are supported on a mount 2 which is fixed to a shaft 1 and carries levers H1-H4. By rotating the shaft 1, a selected grating can be brought into the light path 7 and a corresponding one of the levers H1-H4 is brought into engagement with one of two displacement members R1 and R2. These members R1, R2 are carried by a carriage 3 which is movable in a straight line by a drive 5, 6 to pivot the engaged lever and thus to pivot the grating mount 2. This arrangement permits continuous, fast processing of a wide spectral range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070721-A (GB)
Title: Joint member for rods or tubes
IPC: F16B12/40
Filed: 1980-03-03
Abstract: A joint member comprises two identical parts which engage one another along a plane of symmetry of the joint member. Each of said two parts provides a respective square-section socket 4 along a central axis to receive the end of a respective square-section tube 5, and provides four identical channels 8, 9 disposed at 90 DEG  intervals around the central axis, and radiating therefrom. Spigots 10 provided in the sockets receiving tubes 11 engage in apertures 12 in the tubes 11 to hold the latter in place. The two parts of the joint member are held together by a bolt 7 extended through respective bushes formed in the parts along said central axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046770-A (GB)
Title: Pigment dispersants pigment concentrates and their use in aqueous coating compositions and printing inks
IPC: C09D7/45
Filed: 1980-03-20
Abstract: A polymeric water-dispersible pigment dispersant is prepared by interacting at a temperature not greater than 150 DEG C.   (a) a carboxylic acid of structure (R1) (R2) (R3) C.COOH wherein R1 & R2=Cn H2n X, the same or different and wherein n=1-8 and X is a group reactive with an isocyanate group, and wherein R3=C1-8 alkyl or substituted alkyl group,   (b) an aliphatic polyol, and   (c) a di- or tri-isocyanate.   Preferably the dispersant comprises a C8-20 aliphatic hydrocarbon moiety. The dispersant, which is used in the preparation of pigment concentrates, pigmented aqueous coating compositions and printing inks, is of improved hydrolytic stability and minimises pigment leaching under humid conditions.
Patent GB-2047199-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced gusseted bag
IPC: B65D30/20
Filed: 1980-03-28
Abstract: A plastics bag includes a gusseted portion (12) and a spot heat sealed region (16) joining together all four layers of the bag comprising the layers of the gusset fold and wall portions delimiting the gusset fold, in order to reinforce the gusseted portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2049881-A (GB)
Title: Valve guide seal
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 1980-04-17
Abstract: A pressure regulating device comprises a chamber (22) for receiving fluid under pressure and a valve (23) associated therewith, arranged to open at a preset fluid pressure in the chamber. In order to prevent any valve "chatter", the valve (23) comprises a valve disc (8), a bush (9) on which the valve disc is freely mounted for sliding movement thereon, a valve seat (13) associated with the disc, and means (3) to bias the disc towards the seat against the fluid pressure, the disc and bush being connected together by means of a gaiter (10) having resilient properties to accommodate the sliding movement of the disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055080-A (GB)
Title: Propelling watercraft
IPC: B63B1/40
Filed: 1980-07-01
Abstract: A watercraft has at least one cylindrical hull (1), at least one duct (2) extending longitudinally within the hull (1) and, at the bow inlet of the duct (2) a propeller (10) for propelling said watercraft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2057112-A (GB)
Title: Mounting plate for a lamp fitting
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 1980-07-16
Abstract: A lamp fitting has a circular mounting plate (1) to receive the ends of arms 6 which carry the bulb. The plate has a radially extending slot (2) for each arm with circular enlargements. Spherical elements (5) on a radial extension of each arm are passed through the enlargements, when the arm is fitted and the arm is then slid along its slot so that the elements abut the upper surface of the plate, each arm entering a semi- circular recess in the plate edge in line with a respective slot. The assembly is held in position by a cover plate connected to the mounting plate by a screw and nut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2056729-A (GB)
Title: A visual display unit
IPC: G09B7/08
Filed: 1980-07-31
Abstract: A visual display unit, e.g. for teaching, has a plurality of e.g. lamps connected to be switched on in an order determined by a changeable memory addressed by a counter, and in response to operation of a control switch (10 or 14). The memory may be a ROM, or a RAM loadable from a keyboard. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2058253-A (GB)
Title: A motor driven hand tool
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 1980-08-13
Abstract: A motor driven hand tool, especially a domestic combination machine, is provided having clockwise and anticlockwise rotation and is provided for this purpose with a selectable gearing which has low gear losses and is distinguished by low production costs. For this purpose, at least two driving gear wheels (16, 17, 18) are provided on the driving shaft (11), which are mounted loosely on the working spindle (11) and can be coupled to the spindle for the transmission of torque. At least one driving gear wheel (16, 17) is directly permanently in engagement with the idler (19) driven by the motor (13) and at least one driving gear wheel (18) is permanently in engagement with the idler (19) driven by the motor (13) through an intermediate gear wheel. One of two forward and one reverse speeds being selectable by manual actuation of a selector switch operating a clutch device 28 in the form of an axially slidably sleeve operable to put one of gear wheels 16, 17 or 18 into driving engagement with driving shaft 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063682-A (GB)
Title: A device for securing a catheter
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 1980-11-26
Abstract: A device for securing a catheter to the surface of a human body has a part-cylindrical member (1) supported on the surface by three resilient angled limbs (4, 5, 6) with its axis vertical. The supporting limbs (4, 5, 6) are angularly spaced about the member over an angle of less than 180 DEG  to allow easy access to a catheter secured to the member (1) conveniently by surgical thread threaded through holes (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075953-A (GB)
Title: Winding cable on hand-held hair dryers
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 1980-12-11
Abstract: A flat and compact hair dryer, in which an electric cable (6) extending from the dryer housing can be housed by being wound in an outer peripheral groove (7) of the housing, has a structure in which the cable is connected to the dryer by means of a bushing (27) rotatably pivoted within the housing so that the inner end of the bushing prevents a switch operating means (5c) from moving towards the ON-position from the OFF-position when the bushing is in a position in which it is laid against the housing and the cord is wound on the housing whereas the switch means (5c) is allowed to move to the ON-position only when the bushing is in an erected position with the cord unwound and extended and, in the ON-position of the switch, the bushing (27) is prevented from rotating to the laid position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091885-A (GB)
Title: Gas meters
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 1981-01-22
Abstract: A domestic gas meter 11 includes means 13 for indicating if the meter is not mounted vertically. When not vertical inaccuracies may occur. An indicator 13 comprises a ball 16 lying in a depression 15 and which escapes from the depression when more than a predetermined tilt angle is experienced. An alternative indicator comprises a tube containing normally separate chemical materials which become mixed by tilting and change colour. The meter may also have a butterfly valve in the inlet or outlet tubes which is gravity-sensitive and closes off or restricts the supply of gas when the meter is tilted. Gas flow may be reduced by a pendulous length of flexible tube with a neck portion at to upper end and weighted at to free lower end. When the meter tilts the tube remains vertical pivoting about the neck. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070867-A (GB)
Title: Terminal device for low tension cables, in particular telecommunication cables
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 1981-02-13
Abstract: A terminal device such as a telephone system junction box has a body (10) of insulating material formed by two H-section portions each defining two channels (31, 32) on opposite sides with the H-shaped portions spaced apart to form, on a cable connecting side, a channel (41) for a cable (23). The cable (23) extends from one end of the device along the channel (41) to the other end and is there divided into two bunches of conductors which are led back into the channels (32) to terminate at clamp elements (39) of contacts (35) on the ends of limb portions (28) of the H-shaped portions. The channels (31) receive jumper wires to terminate at clamp elements (39) of contacts (35) at the ends of limb portions (30) of the H-shaped portions. Holders (40) for over-voltage arresters are inserted in pockets (33) in the limb portions (30) and make contact with the contacts (35) and also through contacts (70) with an earthing frame (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070249-A (GB)
Title: Contact-sensitive probe
IPC: G01B7/012
Filed: 1981-02-19
Abstract: A contact sensitive probe assembly comprising a finger probe (12, 13, 14) having an operable head (15) for contacting a test surface, driving means (16) for stimulating the probe into one or more nominal modes of vibration in one or more degrees of freedom of movement thereof, and sensing means (17) for detecting changes in the mode or modes of vibration when the probe head contacts the test surface. In a practical embodiment, the finger probe (12 to 15) is carried by a datum element (1) having a constrained kinematic seating (2) on a datum support (3), defining a datum relative to which the spatial position of the head is known, and thus the position and/or shape of the test surface can be measured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094759-A (GB)
Title: A box made from a folded blank
IPC: B65D5/18
Filed: 1981-03-13
Abstract: A box has a base comprising a single panel. Two side walls (4) are hinged to the base. At each end of the box there is an end panel (6), which is hinged to the base, and two end flaps (8), which are hinged to the side walls (4) and overlap each other and the end panel (6). The end wall so formed has, over part of its area, three thicknesses of material, giving the box substantial stacking strength. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096922-A (GB)
Title: Spray nozzle
IPC: A62C37/12
Filed: 1981-04-16
Abstract: A spray nozzle for use in a fire extinguishing system includes an apertured body member 10, a frame 16 supporting a conical deflector 20, and a cylindrical wall 22 supported by a spider 21 positioned between the deflector 20 and the whole body 10. A strut 26 holds a closure cap 13 and a lever 25 bearing against the strut is releasably retained by a transversely disposed fusible element 27 engaging spaced apertured arms on the strut. The combination of the cylindrical wall and the conical deflector provides a water distribution pattern which is much more uniform than the spray patterns produced by the prior art devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105460-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detectors
Inventor: GALLOWAY JOHN LINDSEY
IPC: G01J5/34
Filed: 1981-09-10
Abstract: An infra-red radiation detecting arrangement comprises two pyroelectric detectors 12 and 14 connected electrically in opposition. A blanking cover 18 on the window 16 prevents the transmission of the radiation to be detected to the device 12 and does not prevent the transfer to either device of environmental changes taking place externally of and in the neighbourhood of the can 10. Thus such changes affect both devices substantially equally and do not produce an electrical output. However, the device 14 can still respond to the radiation to be detected and produces a resultant electrical output. The arrangement has higher sensitivity than one in which neither device is blanked off which is intended to detect radiation passing across the arrangement from one device to the other), and less susceptibility to external environmental changes than an arrangement in which one of the two devices has blanking placed directly over it tending to prevent external environmental changes from affecting that device). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088525-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm-pressure plate connection in fluid pressure actuator.
IPC: F16J3/02
Filed: 1981-09-11
Abstract: In a fluid pressure diaphragm brake actuator, instead of employing an adhesive, the diaphragm (27) and pressure plate (23; 37) are joined by a moulded-in projection (28) on the diaphragm or a moulded-in annular lip (39). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084374-A (GB)
Title: Display Device for Supporting Tools
IPC: B25H3/04
Filed: 1981-09-15
Abstract: A display device for supporting and storing tools comprises a rigid sheet 10 which can be secured in a vertical position to a wall or like support and which has a plurality of tool supporting members such as clips, hooks etc. by which different tools can be supported in respective predetermined positions on the sheet 10. The sheet 10 has its outer face marked, in the respective tool positions with respective silhouettes or outlines in a colour or tone contrasting with the background colour or tone of the board. Each silhouette is a full scale outline of the respective tool and the arrangement is such that each tool, when appropriately hung or otherwise located by its respective supporting means in its appropriate position on the board, substantially covers its respective silhouette. Thus it is easy to see, by the exposed silhouettes, which tools, if any, are missing from their appropriate places on the board, and to discern the appropriate places in which the tools should be placed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092948-A (GB)
Title: Veneer laminated wooden tubes
IPC: B27D1/08
Filed: 1981-10-16
Abstract: Veneers of wood, of various thickness, are wrapped helically to produce a continuous tube. The species of wood from which the veneers are cut and the method of cutting used, the number of veneers, the internal and external tube diameters and the adhesives used may all be varied; the manufacturing process may include the incorporation of preservatives, reinforcing fibres, coatings and composite materials. The resulting product will enable the tube to be used as columns, struts, ties, beams or bracing components in structural applications. The tube may also be used for non-structural applications to which it may be suited, such as containers or units requiring a pleasing aesthetic appeal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091826-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting device for drum brakes
IPC: F16D65/58
Filed: 1981-10-20
Abstract: The specification discloses a number of embodiments of an adjusting device, for drum brakes, having at least two parts, pressing against one another with a certain force effect, sliding against one another and/or movable in relation to one another in a gliding action, whereby with a movement against one another or a change in relative position of the parts in question a frictional force is overcome between the parts, whereby the parts may be moved in and counter to the direction of adjustment, and at least one of the parts is connected to the brake carrier (1) of the drum brake. Device may be manually actuated (e.g. bottom of Figure 1 and Figure 2) or automatic (e.g.top of Figure 1). The description states that the adjusting device may be utilized as a wall bracket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113107-A (GB)
Title: Anatomically manipulable rotatable implement
Inventor: WESLEY JAMES MCALLISTER
IPC: A63H1/00
Filed: 1982-01-02
Abstract: An anatomically manipulable toy (10) in the form of a rotatable implement comprises a shaft (12), a massive body portion (14,15,17) rigidly attached to the shaft (12), and a contant element (13) at one end of the shaft (12). In operation, the rotating implement (10) is spun and then supported by placing the contact element (13) on a portion of the user's anatomy, typically a hand, with the shaft (12) horizontal. The contact element (13) rolls on the user's anatomy, thereby producing a linear translation therealong. The weight of the implement (10) acts at a position horizontally separated from the point of contact and causes a precession of the spinning implement (10) about the vertical axis through the point of contact. The rate of precession depends on the rate of angular rotation and the distance of horizontal separation, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096322-A (GB)
Title: Analog volume sensor for electrophotographic development system
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1982-02-24
Abstract: A device and a method are described for providing an analog electrical signal corresponding to the height of a magnetically susceptible material. A variable inductor (20) is provided which serves as a sensing device, with the inductance varying as the height of the magnetically susceptible material varies. This inductance is incorporated into a resonant circuit including a capacitor (C4) thereby providing a range of resonant frequencies corresponding to the available range of inductance by driving the resonant circuit off resonance by oscillator (V1), an electrical signal is obtained which varies monotonically with the height of the magnetically susceptible material. The output signal DVS across the resonant circuit may be applied to a peak detector circuit which stores the maximum value for a short period of time and the output thereof filtered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095213-A (GB)
Title: Cassette with tape usage meter
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1982-03-16
Abstract: A cassette or cartridge (30) containing a tape (33) capable of having information recorded thereon, the tape having signals, e.g. perforations, recorded along its length, preferably at regular intervals the cassette or cartridge further comprising means for detecting (38) and means for counting the signals (39) and means for displaying the count within the cassette and/or communicating the count to a separate reading device or playing machine. The arrangement is particularly suitable for video cassettes although is equally applicable to audio cinematographic and microfilm tapes, and may include means to disable the cassette after a pre-determined period of use. The signals received by the detecting means are lengthened within an electronic circuit so that their length is rendered just less than the length of the period between the pulses generated during the fastest possible playing speed, the counter thus recording a single continuous signal during the even faster fast-forward or rewind speeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117753-A (GB)
Title: Compositions
Inventor: WILLIS DAVID EDWARD
IPC: C04B38/06
Filed: 1982-04-06
Abstract: Compositions include a particulate filler such as pulverised fuel ash, cellulose fibres such as are obtained from waste paper, and optionally a cementitious binder such as Portland cement or gypsum. An emulsifier such as a non-ionic surfactant may be added. Numerous uses for the compositions as building blocks, cladding materials, plant growth media, modelling clay etc. are specified.