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Patent GB-2042751-A (GB)
Title: Optical Brightening Agents as Cationic Dye Mordants
IPC: G03C8/56
Filed: 1980-01-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a mordanting layer for the dye diffusion transfer or dye imbibition processes which does not make use of solution polymers as the mordant. Instead is used an anionically charged oligomer which is a water insoluble optical brightening agent (OBA) which contains sulphonate or sulphate side chain residues. Preferably the OBA is a derivative of stilbene of general formula:   <IMAGE> in which the pendent and chain forming groups are defined in the text of the specification.
Patent GB-2041584-A (GB)
Title: A device for controlling and adjusting the casting flow of general metals
IPC: B22D11/18
Filed: 1980-02-06
Abstract: A device for controlling and adjusting the casting flow of general metals comprises a radioactive source 8 associated with a detector 9 arranged on the opposite side of a casting wheel for level control. The detector 9 is connected to an electronic signal amplifier 10, provided with calibrating devices 11. In series with the amplifier, there is first preset a filter card 13 for analysis and attenuation of mains noises or disturbances. There is also a regulator 14, a recorder 15 and a level indicator 16. The regulator has an acoustic signalling device 17 connected thereto, as well as a control unit 18 which controls an electro-pneumatic converter 20 supplied by a compressed air circuit 21. The converter controls the position of an adjusting plug within a nozzle 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2044745-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of sulphurous sewage with hydrogen peroxide
IPC: C02F1/72
Filed: 1980-02-26
Abstract: Process for desulphuration of sewage containing sulphides and hydrogen sulphide, which process comprises introducing hydrogen peroxide at several stations in a network of sewers which supply the sewage to a treatment plant, the said stations being regularly distributed over the entire network of sewers.
Patent GB-2044645-A (GB)
Title: Dressing apparatus and methods
IPC: B24D15/06
Filed: 1980-03-17
Abstract: The dressing of a workpiece, particularly a squeegee, is achieved by running the workpiece along a path between a fixed guide (12) and a tool, such as a grinding wheel (16). The tool can be advanced incrementally towards the fixed guide (12) and can be locked in position to provide a controlled depth of cut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046643-A (GB)
Title: Method of making high- strength, low-alloy, rim-stabilized steel ingots
IPC: B22D7/00
Filed: 1980-03-31
Abstract: A method for producing a high- strength, low-alloy, rim-stabilized steel ingot wherein a rimming-type steel is teemed into an ingot mold only partially filling said mold and, after a suitable rimming time, a predetermined amount of aluminum is added sufficient to at least partially deoxidize the molten metal in the mold. Immediately thereafter, an aluminothermic mixture containing particulate aluminum, iron oxide, and an alloy additive is added to the molten metal and teeming is resumed until the mold is full.
Patent GB-2059055-A (GB)
Title: X-Y co-ordinate referenced orientation sensing apparatus
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 1980-09-16
Abstract: Apparatus, for monitoring by opto-electronic means the directional movements of arc and changes in the orientation of any member to which the apparatus is applied, operates by generating pairs of electronic signals representing intersection points of X-Y co- ordinates defining a matrix, which co-ordinates correspond to differing positions of orientation bubbles 14 within two transversely mounted spirit level chambers 11, one of which is illustrated. The bubbles 14 are irradiated by a source of light 8, 9, 10 and by deflection and diffraction modulate that radiation for detection at prescribed intensity levels by light sensors 1-7 arranged in matrix form, relative to several sides of the bubble chambers, which sensors are adjusted via appropriate circuitry to be sensitive to respective prescribed maximum and minimum levels of intensity. The apparatus may be used in writing instrument systems for mapping the movements of a hand held pen relative to a matrix, and for other purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2056659-A (GB)
Title: Coke oven fumes control system
IPC: C10B33/00
Filed: 1980-02-19
Abstract: A contaminant capture system for a coke oven pushing operation is provided. It includes a suction means (56), a duct (50) and coupling means (54) therebetween. The duct (50) is closed by a flexible web (60). A car (64, 66) is moved to a selected position along the duct (50) to raise the web (60) communicating a first (80) and second (20) mobile hood with the interior of the duct (50). An inspection door (152) on the car (64, 66) provides access to its interior. The hood (80) is disposed over conveyor (44). First and second track means (62, 72) supports the hood (80) in a cantilever manner. The hood (20) withdraws contaminants evolved as coke is pushed from an oven (12) to the conveyor (44). It includes means (370) forming an air curtain and for directing air toward the coke oven door. Valve (128) selectively controls evacuation of the hood (20) through second duct (92). A striker means (420, 422) breaks pushed coke into sized lumps. To accomodate thermal expansion, each of plural sections (48) in the duct (50) has one free end engaging an adjacent duct section (48).
Patent GB-2093432-A (GB)
Title: Container for collecting tape
IPC: B65D85/67
Filed: 1980-12-12
Abstract: A collector for tape (2) or similar material issuing from a machine such as a telex machine (3) comprises a container or carton (1) of an internal width closely corresponding to that of tape (2) received within it through a transverse slot (12) adjacent the upper closed top or lid (10) whereby the tape (2) stacks in a back and forth manner in the container (1). The container (1) can be mounted in position of use by support structure (4) consisting of a holder or basket (40) receiving the container and mountable on or in relation to the machine (3) by a bracket (41). The basket (40) is shown hinge mounted (at 42) on the bracket (41) so that it can be swung to an out of use position, e.g. alongside the machine (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076742-A (GB)
Title: Patent application form and method of prosecuting the application
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1980-05-17
Abstract: A written description, a manual of model sentences, and a direction manual, as well as a method of employing the same, for smoothly effecting patent procedure from the request for filing to the preparation of the patent specification. The technical expert fills in such sections as the "title of the invention" and "summary" in a written description in connection with the invention which he has devised. Then, upon consulting with the individual in charge of patent affairs, he decides upon the claim for patent on the basis of the foregoing items filled in the written description. Next, the technical expert refers to a manual of model sentences which include standard descriptive sentences employed in patent specifications, and to a direction manual which includes directions for giving descriptions. He then uses these references to describe the technical content of his invention in the written description, in a style which approximates that found in the item "detailed description of the invention" of a specification. Next, the written description is submitted to the patent department where the individual in charge prepares the final specification by correcting the description given by the inventor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096970-A (GB)
Title: Article tray
IPC: B65D71/72
Filed: 1981-01-27
Abstract: A package comprises a tray (10) in the form of a sleeve formed from foldable sheet material having top (12), bottom (14) and side walls (16, 18), the top of the tray having openings (30) into which containers may be received, and the ends of the sleeve being closed by panels (20, 22) hinged to the top and bottom walls forming a double wall construction, each of the end walls (22) hinged to the top wall including a plurality of locking tabs (24) which are received in cooperating openings (26) formed in the bottom wall of the sleeve to hold the sleeve in its tray-like configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069039-A (GB)
Title: Equipment including retractable protective-screens
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 1981-01-30
Abstract: The retractable protective-screen (3) of a through-the-wall automated- teller machine is in the form of a curved metal plate (10) guided at its side-edges, that is driven through a slot (16) in a facia-wall (17) of the machine in both retraction and extension via a single rack-and-pinion coupling (20, 21). The rack (21) is a length of powered-drive belting (22 Fig. 4, not shown) clamped upon a foam-rubber backing (24 Fig. 4, not shown) to the inside of the plate (10) centrally of the two side-edges. Nylon blocks (18) clipped to the four corners of the plate (10) run in two pairs or arcuate channel guide-pieces (11, 13), the blocks (18) to the front of the plate (10) running solely in the guide-pieces (11) respectively of one pair mounted in front of the facia-wall (17), and the blocks (18) to the rear of the plate (10) running solely in the guide-pieces (13) respectively of the other pair mounted to the rear of the wall (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071275-A (GB)
Title: Transverse roller motion adjustment device
IPC: B65H23/02
Filed: 1981-02-26
Abstract: A transverse motion device for imparting an oscillatory lateral motion to the lengthwise travel of a web of for example textile material, comprises a roller (2) rotatable about an axis (6). An end portion (1) has a radially adjustable stub shaft (7) by which the end of the roller may be moved radially, so that the end of the roller is eccentrically mounted. The stub shaft (7) is part of a carriage (5) slidably mounted in the end portion (1) for radial movement. The carriage is thus moved by a threaded nut (13) on a threaded spindle (14) at the outer end of which is fixed a pinion (12) rotatable by an internally toothed rim (9) of a manually rotatable setting ring (10). Turning of the setting ring causes eccentric adjustment movement as required of the stub shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2074017-A (GB)
Title: Camera cover
IPC: A45C11/38
Filed: 1981-03-26
Abstract: A single lens reflex camera body 1 has upper and lower horizontal cover caps 2 and 3, at least one of which extends over the front vertical camera body portion to meet the other cap portion at a joint sealed by strips 10. Caps 2 and 3 have surfaces 8 having a pattern of discrete areas. They are held in position by operating knobs, screws or clips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098115-A (GB)
Title: Semi-automatic arc welding gun
IPC: B23K9/29
Filed: 1981-05-12
Abstract: A welding gun apparatus to supply welding wire, electrical power and shielding gas to a working area comprises a supply adapter assembly 14, a quick connector assembly 16, a cable assembly 18, and a welding gun assembly 20. A gun handle assembly 121 encloses an actuator switch assembly 127 and a connector 240 which is threaded at each end and engaged by nuts 242, 244 respectively retaining the cable assembly 18 and a removable and adjustable conductor and supply tube assembly 122. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077836-A (GB)
Title: Ladder
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1981-06-02
Abstract: Support and location or stabilisation of a ladder or ladder like mast (1) is provided in the form of fittings or attachments secured or adapted to be secured to the ladder (1) for supporting it in a vertical position especially where the ladder carries a working platform 100. In one arrangement the ladder (1) is suspended at (2), e.g. from a rail (R) of a ship's side (S) and is further supported at its lower end from the side (S) by roller contact (30). In a further arrangement the ladder is provided with upper locating or stabilising means or a spreader (Fig. 6) adapted to engage a vertical surface such as the wall or bulkhead of a ship's hold, the spreader having adjustable arms for engagement with a troughed or flanged bulkhead to prevent sideways movement of the ladder. Base support of the ladder can be provided by ballast weight means such as one or more water tanks (Figs. 7-9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106044-A (GB)
Title: Writing implements
Inventor: URQUHART DAVID BALFOUR
IPC: B43K29/12
Filed: 1981-08-21
Abstract: In order to provide a ready-to-hand supply of writing material, a pen or the like carries a stack of paper (17) in a hopper (15) within a housing (11) at the end of the pen opposite the tip (14). The paper can be withdrawn from hopper (15) through a slot (29) in the housing.   A pen which dispenses paper from a roll is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084871-A (GB)
Title: An element containing a therapeutic or palliative agent
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 1981-09-09
Abstract: A solid or a semi-solid element, for example in the form of a membrane, a foil or a suppository contains one or more drugs. The element is made of a polymer comprising agar and/or agarose and/or a derivative or any one of these polymers, without any addition of a cross-linking agent. Particles of one or more cross-linked gel chromatographic materials are incorporated into the element, said gel chromatographic materials containing said one or more drugs.
Patent GB-2106236-A (GB)
Title: Gas burners
Inventor: CAFFERTY MICHAEL
IPC: F23D14/12
Filed: 1981-09-16
Abstract: The invention relates to gas burners of the type comprising a plurality of chambers A, B, C, each independently fed with gas from a common supply. In a simplified construction the gas burner comprising three separate chambers, A, B, C, of which two A and B are enclosed within the third C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2086112-A (GB)
Title: Warning installation for combine harvester
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 1981-10-19
Abstract: A warning installation for a combine harvester comprises a warning clearing switch (19, 20) in the control circuit of which is a warning acknowledgement switch (25) manual operation of which opens the warning clearing switch (19, 20) to de-activate an aggressive alarm 24 whilst leaving a non-aggressive alarm 14 activated. The warning clearing switch (19, 20) forms part of a self- holding (relay) circuit in which a warning switch (10, 11) serves as a circuit breaker, the warning switch (10, 11) being closed in response to an abnormal height of grain in the combine harvester as sensed by an inductive proximity sensor (6, 8). Transistor circuitry may replace the relay circuitry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114873-A (GB)
Title: Shelves for television stands
Inventor: MELLOR FRANK JAMES
IPC: A47B45/00
Filed: 1981-12-31
Abstract: The shelf for a television stand consisting of two leg end assemblies each having a single upright (2) fixed at its lower end to a horizontal bar (3) to form an inverted T, comprises a rectangular shelf member (10) with a hook shaped bracket (11) provided at each corner region which hook over and rest on the horizontal bars (3). Each bracket may be adjustable in a longitudinal direction of the shelf, to fit different width television strands, and variable clamping means may be provided for clamping the brackets to various cross-sectional widths of cross bars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117007-A (GB)
Title: Detonation coating
Inventor: KLIMENKO VALERY STEPANOVICH
IPC: B05B7/00
Filed: 1982-03-23
Abstract: The method comprises the following repeating steps: conveying a powder and an explosive mixture of gases to a barrel (2) provided with electric discharger 3, igniting the explosive mixture to produce detonation in the barrel (2), and subsequently transporting said powder in the flow of detonation products to a body (11) of consumable material so as to impinge upon the surface of the body of consumable material and knock out therefrom particles of consumable material which are directed onto the surface of the workpiece (9). The body (11) of consumable material may consist of a plurality of elements made from different materials being components of the coating to be formed, which elements are assembled into a tight stack. The powder may be abrasive e.g. sand or a component of the coating. The invention is of a particular advantage in the case of applying composite coatings and coating from reactive materials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101660-A (GB)
Title: Weatherstrip extrusion on windows and doors
Inventor: WARRINGTON JOHN MARTIN
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1980-12-30
Abstract: This invention consists of an 'h' profile 10 made from, rigid or flexible PVC in which the soft PVC tube 11 locates forming an excellent seal. There are slots 13 for adjustment which enables easy removal by screwing slightly allowing it to slide out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110864-A (GB)
Title: Phosphorescent escape route indicator
Inventor: BRITT LAURENCE DONALD
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 1982-06-04
Abstract: A phosphorescent escape route indicator comprising at least one protruding indicium 16 formed in or attached to a sheet of material. The protruding indicium 16 has incorporated therein a phosphorescent substance capable of emitting a glow in the absence of light. An adhesive layer 20 formed on the sheet is utilized to apply the indicator to the surface of walls or stairways thereby aiding in delineating escape routes or access routes to emergency equipment during time of emergency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101810-A (GB)
Title: An intermittent driving apparatus for a change-over switch in an on-load tap-changer
Inventor: FURUKAWA SHIGEYOSHI
IPC: H01H29/00
Filed: 1982-07-09
Abstract: An intermittent driving apparatus of an on-load tap-changer connects the driving side of the tap changer 2 with a change-over switch for the purpose of broadening the regulation range of the tapping coil and comprises a multiple intermittent driving means 11, 12, 13 of the pin gear type having its input side 11 connected at 5 to the driving side of a quick-motion mechanism, and a Geneva gear means 14, 15, the input side of which is integral with the output side 13 of the multiple intermittent driving means and the output 8 of which is connected to the moving contact of the change-over switch, the multiple intermittent driving means being provided with as top means 13b, 13c which cooperates with member 11c to prevent movement of the output shaft 8 when not driven, and the centre line of the output side 15 of the Geneva gear means coincides with the centre line of the driving side of the quick-motion mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105118-A (GB)
Title: Electrical edge connector
Inventor: MARTINOWICH JOHN N
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 1982-07-13
Abstract: An edge connector having an opening (24) for receiving a printed circuit board (26) and having two opposed rows of contacts (28, 30) for making electrical contact with conductive pads on opposite sides of the board. The contacts in one row are normally in engagement with corresponding contacts in the opposed row at a location inwardly of the outer end of the contacts, thereby electrically shorting the contact ends (Figure 4a). Insertion of the leading edge of the board into a slot between the two rows of contacts causes the contacts to make electrical contact with conductive pads on both sides of the board (Figure 4b). Further insertion of the board causes the contacts to separate at the location they had been shorted thereby completing a circuit through the board (Figure 4c). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104960-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for conveying solid material
Inventor: FIRTH DONALD
IPC: B65G31/04
Filed: 1982-07-13
Abstract: Material such as sand, oil shale or coal is fed via an inlet 16 to a pump 10 provided with an outlet 18. The pump comprises a rotor 12 including spaced friction discs 26 (28), Fig. 2 (not shown), which define a passageway in conjunction with a pivotable shoe 20 for compacting the material. A torque or rotation monitor 78 controls a servo motor 76 which pivots the shoe inwards to increase the compaction until a preset torque load on the pump driving motor is reached whereupon the shoe is retracted. Alternatively the shoe may be moved manually, or, if gravitational forces provide sufficient compaction of the material, the shoe may be fixed. The provision of the pivotable shoe prevents jamming of the pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107643-A (GB)
Title: Log splitting apparatus
Inventor: BACHMANN ALOISE
IPC: B27L7/04
Filed: 1982-10-20
Abstract: A rotatable conical splitting member (5) is mounted on a drive shaft (4) connected to a motor (7), said conical member being screw threaded over its entire length and having a first, leading section (13) of smaller included angle than a second, trailing section (14), there being mounted below the rotating conical member a fixed wedge member (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130172-A (GB)
Title: Flexible bulk container
Inventor: NATTRASS FRANK
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 1982-11-16
Abstract: A flexible bulk container has a base (1), side walls (2 to 5) lifting loops (7 to 10) extending from the upper parts of the side walls above the top of the container, and a reinforcing band (13) stitched to the bight and spaced legs of each of the loops and to the upper part of each side wall in the region between the closest legs of two adjacent loops. The band increases the resistance to damage caused by an attempt to lift the container on one loop only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116032-A (GB)
Title: Hair curler
Inventor: EHMANN JOSEFINE
IPC: A45D2/18
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: A hair curler consisting of a cylindrical bar S comprises a flexible wire core 1 embedded in a plastic casing 2 consisting of a plastic foam which is sufficiently soft to be resistant to bending and kinking, but cannot be compressed excessively, and which has a smooth outer skin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135666-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of 4-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride and 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI AKIHIRO
IPC: C07C317/14
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride wherein chlorobenzene is reacted with chlorosulfonic acid in a halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon in the presence of an alkali metal salt of a mineral acid and/or an ammonium salt of a mineral acid. After washing the resulting reaction mixture with water and separating the halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon layer, water may be distilled off, together with the halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon to obtain 4-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride in an anhydrous state. The 4- chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride obtained can be converted into 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone by reacting it with chlorobenzene in the presence of a catalytic amount of ferric chloride.
Patent GB-2152348-A (GB)
Title: A pet tethering device
Inventor: CHITOLIE DICK
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1983-04-28
Abstract: The device comprises a length of slotted tubing formed of straight or bend sections. Retained within the tubing and slidable therealong is a ball-like portion (3) of a two-part coupling device (3, 4). When the coupling parts are separated, the part (4) remains connected to a safety line (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a storage heater
Inventor: CHIDLOW ERNEST
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1983-05-12
Abstract: The storage heater (10) comprises a heater unit (11) for heating air and a fan (17) for maintaining a flow of air through the heater unit (11) into outlet means (14). The outlet chamber (15) is provided with valves (19) for admitting ambient air to the outlet chamber (15) when a fan (17) of the heater (10) is de-energised. This reduces loss of heat from the storage heater by convection when the space has been heated sufficiently and the fan is de- energised so that the heater unit is used solely to store heat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132901-A (GB)
Title: Sports training devices
Inventor: BAXTER JOHN
IPC: A63B15/00
Filed: 1983-06-23
Abstract: A training device for a racquet sport comprises a hollow shank (2) shaped so as to imitate the hand-held portion of a racquet used in the racquet sport. The shank has a closure (4,6) at each end, a weight (10) movable within it, and a spring (14) between the weight and one end closure of the shank. The device when gripped by a player's hand or hands has an inertia corresponding to that of a racquet used in the racquet sport. The device is used to practice the swing of a racquet. <IMAGE>