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Patent GB-2186265-A (GB)
Title: Post-mix carbonated beverage dispenser
Inventor: SCOTT ALISTAIR
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1986-02-10
Abstract: Apparatus for making flavoured carbonated beverages includes carbonation means (2) and concentrate supply means (4). The latter includes a metering chamber (24) so that metered quantities of concentrate are supplied for making each drink. Concentrate is drawn from a supply bottle (6) into the metering chamber (24) by creating a reduced pressure therein with the aid of a venturi (20) through which carbon dioxide gas under pressure is supplied. The gas from the venturi (20) is directed downwardly into the upper part of the concentrate bottle which includes a baffle structure (48) which prevents this gas impinging directly on the surface of the concentrate and which is so arranged that the gas entering the bottle (6) passes to a gas outlet (72) route only via the space above the concentrate, so that unwanted discharge of concentrate through the outlet route is prevented.
Patent GB-2174054-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for installing items underwater
Inventor: WATERS CHARLES MICHAEL
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1986-02-27
Abstract: Apparatus for installing items 10 under water includes two primary buoyancy chambers 2, 3 each attached to an anchor line 4, 5 and a series of weights 8 capable of being moved down the anchor lines from a receptacle 6 beneath each chamber, the total weight being sufficient to overcome the extreme buoyancy of the apparatus, the apparatus including means 9 to engage an item for installation, and the apparatus also including means (not shown) to propel itself vertically and horizontally under water. The method of installing an underwater item comprises coupling the item to the above described apparatus and letting out along each anchor line sufficient weight to equal the weight of the item to be moved to allow the combined apparatus and installation item to move by reason of its trimmed weight/buoyancy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188148-A (GB)
Title: Structural inspection device
Inventor: HORNE AUSTIN
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 1986-03-19
Abstract: The device comprises an inspection (eg ultrasonic) transducer (14) mounted on a body (10) provided with three pointed members (16) for engagement with a test surface to ensure correct alignment of the transducer (14) with the surface. Electric circuit means may be included for checking correct engagement of the pointed members (16).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188495-A (GB)
Title: A battery-operated, rechargeable domestic appliance and a unit for supporting and charging the same
Inventor: PETHERBRIDGE IAN THOMAS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1986-03-26
Abstract: A charging unit 1 supports and charges a battery-operated, rechargeable domestic appliance, shown as a hand-mixer 2. The charging unit 1 comprises a plastics casing accommodating conventional electric components for converting mains voltage to a suitable voltage for charging the batteries of the appliance 2. Side 3 of the unit 1 has formed therein a captive plug 4, and side 5 has a corresponding socket 6. A number of substantially identical units can therefore be successively connected by mating the plugs and sockets of adjacent units to form electrical connections therebetween, and an end unit is connected to a mains power supply by a conventional mains lead, plug and socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192832-A (GB)
Title: Nappies
Inventor: SALLON DAVID MELVYN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1986-06-07
Abstract: An absorbent nappy (10) includes an impermeable layer (12), an absorbent layer (14), a layer of tissue (16) and a permeable layer (18), at each end of the permeable layer (18) are two widths of adhesive (20 and 22). The density of the adhesive in the widths (20 and 22) differ and provide a double barrier to prevent leakage from the ends of the nappy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183511-A (GB)
Title: Expanding mandril
Inventor: PFEIL ANTON
IPC: B23B31/40
Filed: 1986-10-24
Abstract: An expanding mandril has a cylindrical body member (10) in whose wall radial pistons (11 to 18) are mounted so that on pressurizing the interior of the member (10) the pistons are moved outwards against the inner face of a tubular workpiece (25). The radial pistons (11 to 18) are placed in at least two radial planes and are spaced out around the axis of the mandril. In order to facilitate preliminary centering of the pistons prior to application of the hydraulic pressure, there is an internal coaxial sleeve with part-spiral cam faces arranged to move at least some of the radial pistons outwards in a centered manner from the mandril axis until they contact the innerface of the workpiece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200596-A (GB)
Title: Method and kit for producing paintings
Inventor: WIDDOWSON TIMOTHY PENN
IPC: B44C1/04
Filed: 1986-12-19
Abstract: In a method and kit for producing paintings, the outline of a selected subject is effected using a soluble or fugitive ink whereby the outline is substantially dissolved when contacted by a paint so as to remove any trace of the assistance afforded by the outline to produce the finished painting.
Patent GB-2208352-A (GB)
Title: A packet of cigarette papers
Inventor: MANDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A24F23/04
Filed: 1987-08-03
Abstract: A packet (6) of cigarette papers having adhesive means (16) for enabling the packet (6) to be secured in position on a tobacco pouch (2). The adhesive means comprises a strip or separate pads. The packet can, alternatively, be located on the flap (20). The invention also relates to the combination of a packet of cigarette papers when adhered to a tobacco pouch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210899-A (GB)
Title: High barrier metallised film
Inventor: REVELL KENNETH MARTIN
IPC: C08J7/052
Filed: 1987-10-12
Abstract: Metallised plastics film composites having low permeability to gases, moisture and light, comprise a thermoplastic film e.g. polyester, polyamide e.g. nylon 6 or polyolefine, metallised on at least one face, overcoated on said metal face with a substantially continuous thin plastics coating, e.g. polyester, of thickness less than 10 microns and remetallised on the coated face. The composites are useful for packaging. Preferred composites comprise:- films of poly(ethylene glycol) terephthalate or nylon 6 and have an oxygen permeability of less than 0.2 cc/metre<2>/24 hours at 23 DEG C/0% RH films of heat sealable polyolefine and have an oxygen permeability of less than 5cc/metre<2>/24 hours at 23 DEG C/0% RH. The metal used for the metallising is preferably aluminium. Further coatings are thermoplastic lacquers or inks based on nitrocellulose, acrylic, vinyl or vinylidene chloride, hot melt coatings, extrusion coated thermoplastic resins and curing resin systems.
Patent GB-2212056-A (GB)
Title: Easy to clean brush
Inventor: HILL CHRISTOPHER R
IPC: A46B7/02
Filed: 1987-11-12
Abstract: A brush e.g. a paint brush, has two or more separate bristle sections 12 and a device for releasably securing the sections together. The bristle sections may be hinged together. Separation of the bristle sections enables the bristles to be easily cleaned and dried. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215028-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine fuel burner
Inventor: WILLIS JEFFREY DOUGLAS
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 1988-02-06
Abstract: A gas turbine engine fuel burner (10) suitable for burning diesel fuel oil comprises an annular body (11) and a centre body (22) coaxially located within the annular body (11) so that an annular flow path (24) is defined between them. At the upstream end of the burner (10) an annular fuel manifold (15) cooperates with the annular body (11) and the centre body (22) to define two coaxial passages (21, 26) which direct air into the annular flow path (24) with minimal turbulence. Outlet vanes 32 promote non-turbulent flow of air-fuel mixture. The low level of turbulence within the fuel burner (10) reduces the possibility of spontaneous combustion occurring within the burner (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218901-A (GB)
Title: Carrying handle
Inventor: CLARK KENNETH JOSEPH
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1988-05-23
Abstract: A carrying handle 10 which can be engaged with the handles 14 of a carrier bag 15 consists of an elongate member 11 provided at each end with a recess 12 which is open to the upper edge of the member 11 and which can receive a respective handle 14 therein and the open end of the recess can be provided with a resilient member 13 to prevent the handles 14 becoming inadvertently detached from the recesses 12 when the bag 15 is put down. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212850-A (GB)
Title: Window fastener
Inventor: CLIFFORD PETER
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 1988-11-21
Abstract: A fastener (10), such as for a window, comprises a handle (16) rotatably mounted on a mounting plate (12), the handle comprising a plurality of formations (32A, 32B) selectively cooperable with a keeper (24) to provide a choice of at least two ventilation positions of the window. Securing means takes the form of a threaded securing element having an enlarged rounded head (56), carried in a bore in the handle (16), the securing means being located on the opposite side of the axis (A) of rotation of the handle (16) to that portion (30) of the handle (16) which is engageable with the keeper (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-886141-A (GB)
IPC: C04B24/26
Abstract: 886,141. Concretes. BADISCHE ANILIN- & SODA-FABRIK A.G. July 15, 1960 [July 18, 1959], No. 24687/60. Class 22. A cement-aggregate mixture, for road surfaces, industrial flooring, concrete facings, contains a copolymer (e.g. 0À5 to 50% by weight of the cement) derived from:-(a) 40 to 80% vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride or a mixture thereof, (b) 10 to 30% acrylonitrile, and (c) 5 to 45% an acrylic or methacrylic acid ester a carboxylic acid vinyl ester or mixtures thereof (e.g. butyl acrylate, vinyl acetate and/or vinyl propionate). The copolymer may be used in the form of an aqueous dispersion with or without a non-ionic emulsifier (e.g. polyglycol ethers) or a protective colloid, such as a polyvinyl alcohol, acrylic acid, methacrylamide or vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers. For example, a plaster floor having improved flexural strength and resistance to chemical such as organic solvents and monomeric compounds is laid with a mixture of 100 parts to 300 parts of a 50% aqueous dispersion of the above copolymer with 2000 parts of a cement-sand mixture (containing 500 parts of Portland cement) and water wherein the water / cement factor is 0À45. Other aggregates may include gravel or lime.
Patent GB-2214245-A (GB)
Title: Front sealing counterface ring
Inventor: FAUCHON CLAUDE
IPC: F16C33/76
Filed: 1989-01-12
Abstract: The counterface ring 1, which is to encircle a rotary shaft, comprises an annular metal disc 2 and an elastic material covering 3 forming a rim for sealing engagement with an inner cylindrical surface encircling the shaft. The covering 3 forms (at the side of the disc 2 opposite the side to be engaged by a sealing ring) at the periphery of the counterface ring a number of passages 5 for draining fluid which has passed the sealing ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227869-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: SINCLAIR ROLAND GEORGE
IPC: G09F13/16
Filed: 1989-01-21
Abstract: A display device (22) including a mounting portion (26) for securement to a vertical support surface and display means (28) projecting from the portion (26) and comprising two display surfaces (30) adapted to face outwardly in generally opposite directions. Tho surfaces (30) carry identification numbers (36) and are substantially planar intersecting at a ridge (32) at an angle of about 85 DEG . A transparent or translucent cover (not shown) enshrouds the display means (28) covering the display surfaces (30) and held in position to prevent penetration of moisture between the cover and the display surfaces (30). This allows premises to be readily identified at night irrespective of the direction from which they are approached along a street. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217767-A (GB)
Title: Air vent of fabricated tank
Inventor: HIRAMATSU HATSUO
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 1989-04-26
Abstract: An air vent (10) provided on a roof panel (18) of a fabricated tank which is formed of a plurality of unit panels (100) connected with each other, for communicating the interior of the tank with the outside of the tank, which vent comprises a duct (12) provided extending outwardly through the roof panel (18), and a hood member (24) having a top portion (26) and a peripheral wall portion (28) extending downwardly from a periphery of the top portion (26). The peripheral wall portion (28) of the hood member (24) extends so that a minimized gap (c) is formed between a lower end of the peripheral wall portion (28) and a top surface of the roof panel (18) or the portion (28) extends so that the lower end of the peripheral wall portion (28) contacts the top surface of the roof panel (18), with a plurality of vent holes (27) formed at a lower portion of the peripheral wall portion (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218540-A (GB)
Title: Automatic heating control system
Inventor: WHITTLE ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: G05D23/20
Filed: 1989-05-11
Abstract: A heating control system for buildings comprises at least one heater 18, 19 incorporating heat storage means 18a, 19a, a first sensor 22 for detecting temperature within the building, means for setting a demand temperature, a second sensor for detecting outside temperature, a timer, and means 26 for determining the switch on time of the heat storage means 18a, 19a on the basis of the demand temperature and the internal and external temperatures. The system may additionally base the switch on time of the storage heater(s) on the heating and cooling rates of the building (as determined from the sensed temperatures); or on the anticipated daytime temperature (determined from the sensed night time temperature). As shown, a house has bedrooms 12, 13 with direct heaters 16, 17 controlled by temperature sensors 20, 21; and living rooms 14, 15 with both storage heaters 18a, 19a and direct heaters 18b, 19b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232860-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal echo cancellation circuit
Inventor: GLANVILLE DEREK NORMAN
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 1989-05-12
Abstract: An audio signal processor circuit treats a digitally encoded signal. Units 3, 12 sample the encoded signal and units 8, 13 calculate from the sampled values a correlation function relevant to a particular time frame, the function value serving to control an adaptive echo cancellation algorithm. The sampled signal portions are truncated in units 2, 5 so that only the arithmetic sign bit of each signal portion contributes to the function calculation. The hardware for this processor circuit may be built into a telephone exchange line interface circuit with only a small increase in the chip area needed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222450-A (GB)
Title: Multi arm light fitting
Inventor: ZABORA NEVILLE MATHEW
IPC: F21S8/06
Filed: 1989-09-04
Abstract: The light fitting comprises a boss 12 having a substantially cylindrical body portion formed with a required number of circumferentially spaced openings; an elongate arm 16 for each opening; and support means, eg. in the form of a spider 14 for supporting each arm, with the support means being received at least partly within the boss 12 and with each arm 16 being engageable with the support means to project outwardly therefrom through one of the openings and to be supported at least partially by the support means in use. The boss engages the arms longitudinally when the spider 14 is fitted into it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227885-A (GB)
Title: Protected contactor arrangements
Inventor: FAFFART ANDRE
IPC: H01H33/42
Filed: 1989-12-18
Abstract: The inverter switch includes two electromagnets (4,5) which are excited alterntely. The armatures actuate two sets of phase switches (9-11,12-14) and two confirmation switches (11,12) connected in series in the supply circuits of the two coils (15,16). The two confirmation switches are operated by a transmission system comprising two rotary coaxial shafts, situated end to end, and each provided by an arm which actuates the confirmation switch associated with the other electromagnet.
Patent GB-2228680-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising organophosphorus and aldehyde biocides
Inventor: BRYAN EDWARD
IPC: A01N57/34
Filed: 1990-03-02
Abstract: Phosphonium salts such as THP and aldehydes such as formaldehyde exhibit synergistic biocidal activity.
Patent GB-2231381-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief cover for cryostats
Inventor: MRAZ BEAT
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 1990-05-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a cryostat, in particular a helium cryostat with an additional nitrogen tank and a vacuum section, comprising a pressure-relief cover arranged at the outside of the tank wall of the cryostat for closing an opening therein. A locking device by which the said pressure-relief cover is retained in position on the tank wall of the cryostat and which, in its closed position, urges the pressure-relief cover against the edge of the tank opening, under the action of a spring, in such a way that the pressure-relief cover is permitted to be lifted off slightly in the presence of a slight overpressure, against the action of a spring, while in the presence of an important overpressure the locking device assumes its open position in which the pressure-relief cover is released from the tank opening, urges the pressure-relief cover automatically against the tank wall so as to close the opening of the tank edge again after a slight overpressure has been released, but releases the opening when an important overpressure prevails in the cryostat. This arrangement prevents damages to the cryostat and avoids the risks connected therewith.
Patent GB-2235524-A (GB)
Title: Terminal unit for air conditioning.
Inventor: AL-KHAFAJI MUNTHER
IPC: F24F3/052
Filed: 1990-06-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioning system for use in a building arranged in a plurality of zones in each of which the air temperature can be separately controlled. The system comprises two air supply ducts (1, 2) from each of which either heating or cooling air can be supplied to each zone and an individual terminal unit (3) in each zone to which ducts (1, 2) are connected and controllable to determine the air flow rate into the zone at any instant. There is a temperature sensor (6) in each zone, a central control means (9) common to all zones which controls the temperature of the air supplied and the air flow rate in each duct in dependence upon signals sent to the central control means from each zone. There is also a communication network (7) linking the central control means to each zone over which signals are transmitted between the central control means and the zones to control operation of the system.
Patent GB-2246969-A (GB)
Title: Rotary abrasive finishing tool
Inventor: SCHEIDER ALFRED F
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: A rotary finishing tool comprises (a) a foamed elastomeric bond where the elastomeric bond has greater than 5% void and contains (i) a medium abrasive grit having a grain size of from about 30 to about 50, and (ii) a fine abrasive grit having a grain size of about 70 to about 100. In another embodiment, a rotary finishing tool comprises (a) a hub 11 adaptable to be power driven, (b) an array of abrasive monofilaments 20 secured to and projecting from the hub, where the abrasive monofilament is a polymeric material which has abrasive grit dispersed throughout, and (c) an abrasive grit containing foamed, elastomeric bond 21 having greater than 5% voids, secured to the hub and encapsulating the array of monofilaments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247519-A (GB)
Title: "A lamp locating device"
Inventor: ROZENBERG SIMON GRANT
IPC: F21V21/08
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: A lamp locating device (10) comprises a pair of annular members (11, 12) each having a circumferential rebate (13, 14) and each being formed of plastics material containing ferrite particles which are magnetically charged and which are grouped as a series of alternate north and south seeking poles, the series extending circumferentially of each corresponding annular member (11, 12). One of the annular members (11) is received at a location and a lamp (15) having a circumferential rim (16) is retained at the location by means of the annular members (11, 12) which are united by magnetic attraction and receive the rim (16) in an annular cavity formed by the combined rebates (13, 14) of the annular members (11, 12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251209-A (GB)
Title: Transfer by heating of sublimation ink from a carrier
Inventor: LACEY DAVID JAMES
IPC: B41M1/30
Filed: 1990-12-01
Abstract: A printed paper sheet 3 or a printed drum has the ink transferred to a foam or cloth sheet 1 by a heated platen 5 pressed onto or slightly spaced from sheet 3 or by rolling the heated drum on the sheet 1. A temperature between 70 and 300 DEG C with a pressure between 5 and 500 psi for a period between 5 seconds and 2 minutes may be used. The ink may be transferred to a PVC film which is heat bonded to the sheet 1. The sheet 1 may be coated with an adhesive prior to printing and the heat and pressure may 1 laminate the printed sheet (15, Fig. 3) to a further foam layer (11) by a heat curing adhesive (13). A mask may assist or impede the transfer of heat to a foam so that the regions subject to less heat are less compressed and stand out in relief. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241154-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle for waste to be recycled
Inventor: MORTON DAVID
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 1990-12-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a waste disposal container, comprising an inner bin (11) and an outer cover (13), the bin being adapted to receive a disposable liner (12). At the upper end of the cover (13) are a plurality of apertures (15) behind which are diaphragms (16) of flexible plastics material having a plurality of radial slits (17) to allow the inward passage of waste. The container is characterised in that it is generally in the image of the specific kind of waste for which it is intended and in that means for receiving waste thereto is sized and shaped to receive said specific kind of waste. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-906588-A (GB)
Abstract: 906,588. Film synchronizers. STANFORD, G. B. Oct. 30, 1958 [Aug. 2, 1957], No. 24601/57. Class 97 (1). A film synchronizer comprises a number of pillars 10-13 assembled in spaced-apart relationship, a shaft 6 passing through said pillars, and sprockets mounted on the shaft between the pillars. The sprockets 1 consist of metal discs 2 carrying teeth 16, and welded to flange plates 3; they are formed on a hub spacer 4 secured to the shaft 6. The sprockets may be of different gauges, and driven at different speeds by suitable gear ratios provided between them. The film is retained against the sprocket by a pair of jockey rollers 17 of moulded plastic. These are fixed on a T-shaped plate 18 mounted against the associated pillar. The plate is normally urged downwards by a spring 22, a pin 23 on the pillar engaging in a vertical slot 19. To raise the jockeys for insertion of film, plate 18 is pulled upwards, and then to one side, so that it is latched in this position by the engagement of pin 23 in a traverse slot 20. After threading the film, plate 18 is pushed sideways, so that the latching is released and the jockeys are pulled down into the filmretaining position. The device is used for inspecting and editing several films simultaneously, and may incorporate a sound-track reading unit, or a footage counter. The device can be readily dismantled and re-assembled with different arrangements of the constituent parts as required.