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Patent GB-2033982-A (GB)
Title: Manual Gear Shift Mechanisms
IPC: F16H61/18
Filed: 1979-09-21
Abstract: A gear shift mechanism fore change-speed gearbox is operable by a gear lever 8, and includes two juxtaposed shift forks 6A, 6B and a mechanism for inhibiting simultaneous actuation of the shift forks. The gear lever is selectively engaged with one of the recesses 6a, 6b in either shift fork in order to effect gear changing. These recesses are mutually opposed, when in the neutral position of the mechanism, and have a common zone 10 which bridges the recesses in the region of the bottoms of the recesses and which is so shaped as to prevent rocking of the lever, when the latter is engaged therewith, to select one of the recesses 6a, 6b. A spring 12 urges the gear lever into engagement with the common zone 10 when the shift forks are in the neutral position. In order to shift the gear lever into engagement with only one of the shift fork recesses 6a or 6b, it is first necessary to lift the gear lever from the common zone 10 against the action of the spring 12. Hence, when the shift mechanism is in neutral and the gear lever is engaged with the common zone, accidental or unintentional actuation of the lever is inhibited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2032372-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for outboard motors
IPC: F02B61/04
Filed: 1979-10-01
Abstract: A bracket for use with outboard motors comprises a mounting member 12 (Fig. 1) having a tube 16 received on the tilt pin of the motor. A forward projection 26 engages the transom of the boat. An aft-extending arm 34 pivoted to the member 12 may be locked in an up position as shown to support the motor securely for transport, or lowered to release the motor for use. In an alternative embodiment, the arm is fast with the mounting member and the transom engaging projection is pivotal on the mounting member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2036105-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Sewing Machines
IPC: D05B51/00
Filed: 1979-11-23
Abstract: A device enabling rapid disengagement of a foot pedal controlling the clutch/brake control of an industrial sewing machine is in the form of a two-part control rod in which one part is fixed to a coupling 3 and the other part 2 can be engaged by a spring-biased latching bolt 8. The bolt 8 is moved out of engagement by a solenoid or a pneumatic cylinder 11, 12 actuable by a control apparatus which includes sensing devices detecting the presence or absence of thread or trim at various points on the machine and an electronic control circuit which provides the actuating signal when any sensing device signals. One of the sensing devices may be in the form of a presser foot having a switch mounted thereon, operated by the top thread of a lockstitch sewing machine when the under-thread fails. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2043983-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic tape demagnetizing method and apparatus
IPC: G11B5/024
Filed: 1979-12-10
Abstract: A magnetic field 6 produced by a magnetic field generating device 12 is applied to the wound tape 14 supported on holding means, such as tape board 11, the field being applied substantially along a winding direction of the tape. Control means 22 are provided to control the generation of, and the gradual decrease in strength of, the magnetic field, the strength of the magnetic field being decreased from saturation level to zero. The field generating device 12 is mounted on a board 13 which is rotatable by a motor 25 about an axis concentric with the winding centre of the tape 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2068003-A (GB)
Title: A process of making a screed for a roof and a composite roof system incorporating the same
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1980-01-25
Abstract: In one aspect of the invention there is disclosed a process of making a screed for a roof including the steps of mixing dried quantities of aggregate and cement and subsequently mixing with the mixture previously prepared a bitumen emulsion which may contain a 54% by volume quantity of water so that the overall mixture contains approximately 7% by volume of water after setting. In a further aspect of the invention there is disclosed a composite roof system having a series of laminations comprising in sequence a roofing deck member, a vapour barrier, a water resistant insulation board, the screed prepared by the process disclosed in said one aspect to a minimum depth of 50 mm, a surface topping and a weather-proofing layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2041371-A (GB)
Title: N-substituted Alkanesulfonanilides and Derivatives Thereof Useful as Plant Growth Modifiers or Herbicides
IPC: A01N41/10
Filed: 1980-01-28
Abstract: Compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R<1> is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or monohalomethyl, R<2> is an aliphatic group selected from alkyl groups containing up to 4 carbon atoms, allyl, propargyl, alkoxymethyl groups containing up to 5 carbon atoms and alkylthiomethyl groups containing up to 5 carbon atoms, R<3> is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl, A is halogen or CF3, B is hydrogen or halogen and n is 0-2 are plant growth modifiers, e.g. herbicides, and may be obtained by alkylating a compound of the formula   <IMAGE> optionally in the form of its alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts, followed or precluded by oxidation when compounds in which n is 1 or 2 are required.
Patent GB-2044723-A (GB)
Title: Container for Volatile Substances
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1980-03-03
Abstract: A container for evaporating volatile substances such as air fresheners and insecticides, comprises a holder 1 for a block of the volatile substance and a protective cap 2 which is a sliding fit over the holder. The cap is provided with spaced ribs 3 on one face, the flanks 5 of which are undercut to receive a cardboard label 7. The face of the cap between the ribs is concave so that the cardboard label (which is slightly wider than the spacing of ribs 3) is retained elastically in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2047871-A (GB)
Title: Strip Lighting for Vehicles
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 1980-04-09
Abstract: Strip lighting for the interior of a vehicle (1), e.g. a bus or coach, comprises a row of fluorescent lamp fittings (3-8), pairs of adjacent fittings (3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8) being operated by one inverter (3', 5', 7') located in one of the fittings of each pair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2080767-A (GB)
Title: Article protectors
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 1980-07-29
Abstract: A pad for use in packaging comprises a core 10 preferably of expanded polystyrene and a skin 11 preferably of corrugated cardboard. The core provides good resistance to crushing in the direction of arrows A and the skin provides resistance to crushing in the direction of arrow B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088208-A (GB)
Title: Pressure container discharge head
IPC: A62C37/14
Filed: 1980-11-27
Abstract: Discharge head for providing a facility for automatic discharge of pressurised aerosol-type containers, particularly automatically actuated fire extinguishers for example stored pressure dry powder of "Halon" extinguishers. The head is mounted on the container neck after the container has been charged and tested and incorporates a hollow actuating stem which is inserted through a body of the head to engage and retain in an open position the spring loaded valve of the container itself. A displaceable closure element, for example a heat- responsive frangible bulb, engages the stem and seals its discharge passage. Retaining means, for example wedge like elements which engage a step in the body bore, hold the valve open once the stem has been inserted so that when the closure element is displaced discharge occurs through the stem passage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2064482-A (GB)
Title: Developer powder dispensing apparatus
IPC: G03G15/09
Filed: 1980-12-01
Abstract: A development powder dispensing apparatus is in the form of a generally cylindrical carousel. It is divided into a number of chambers 38 such that the development powder toner within each chamber may be supplied individually to a magnetic brush unit 12. Because of the separation of the toner powder into different chambers, no compression of the toner powder is experienced even though large amounts of toner may be stored. The apparatus has means for selectively closing its outlet to the brush unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092283-A (GB)
Title: Boiler System for Energy Recovery from Refuse and Coal
IPC: F23G5/46
Filed: 1981-02-04
Abstract: A unified combustion system is provided for energy recovery from refuse and coal in which refuse is partially burnt by the starved air principle in a primary zone comprising a refuse fired furnace, the combustible gases evolving from this furnace being ducted and burnt completely within a secondary zone comprising the integral furnace of an adjacent boiler, itself burning coal on a grate.
Patent GB-2069424-A (GB)
Title: Tandem axle suspension
IPC: B60G5/02
Filed: 1981-02-11
Abstract: A suspension means for the tandem axle arrangement at the rear of a commercial vehicle includes a leaf spring 34 and an elastomeric spring having two elements 44 which are arranged, in use to be subjected to compression and shear forces. The longitudinal axes of the elements are arranged at equal but opposite acute angles to the plane in which said axles lie such that said axes intersect on the vertical centre line of the suspension means. The arrangement allows for a light weight leaf spring to be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070897-A (GB)
Title: Receivers suitable for use in remotelyoperable switching devices and data transmission systems
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 1981-02-16
Abstract: A receiver, for receiving a signal comprising a carrier signal modulated with a digital signal, comprises means for demodulating the received signal to produce an output signal which contains the digital signal. Because of repeated filtering, the digital signal is typically in the form of an approximately sinusoidal signal, which has a component whose frequency is equal to half the basic bit rate of the digital signal: because of noise, this component is subject to considerable timing jitter. To overcome this, the output signal is digitized and applied to a digital correlator, where it is correlated with a reference signal whose frequency is also equal to half the basic bit rate of the digital signal. The reference signal is preferably derived from a phase-locked loop locked to the carrier frequency. The correlator, which is constituted by a microprocessor, determines the instants of time which most nearly coincide with the mean-level crossing points of said component (which instants correspond to transitions between one bit of the digital signal and the next), and also determines successive bit values on the basis of the coincidence determination. The receiver can be used to receive mains-borne signals, i.e. signals transmitted over an electrical power supply network, or radio broadcast signals. The received signals employ at least one of two or more carrier frequencies derived from a common oscillator, and the receiver includes a phase locked loop capable of locking a local oscillator in the receiver to whichever of the carrier frequencies is being received.
Patent GB-2094601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in horticultural tools
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 1981-02-21
Abstract: A horticultural tool comprising a pair of long-handled tongs (10), the ends of whose arms opposite the handles (12) carry or are formed with arcuate, spade-like blades (14) which are shaped so that, when the tongs are closed, they define a pot shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2073668-A (GB)
Title: Inking control means for a printing machine
IPC: B41F33/14
Filed: 1981-04-09
Abstract: Inking control means for a printing machine comprises a ductor knife subdivided at uniform intervals, wherein in the region of each of a plurality of ink zones (13) a respective plurality of segments (3), adjustable into only two limit positions, is disposed for the setting of a constant ink gap depth. The segments (3) can be of different widths and these widths can be graduated according to the digital system, for example in a ascending multiples of two. Thus, the amount of ink passed is not metred by adjusting the thickness of a layer, but rather depends on the width of ink, at a pre-set thickness, allowed to pass the control means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079409-A (GB)
Title: Control valves for hot fluids
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 1981-07-03
Abstract: A hot fluid flow control valve having a valve member (12) that is carried by an element (10) that flexes for moving the valve member to open or close the valve; the flexible element being subjected to vapour pressure of control fluid (11) that is heated by the controlled fluid, such that whilst the flow line fluid is at or below a predetermined temperature said vapour pressure is at a value determined by the temperature of the flow line fluid such that the valve is in one of an open or a closed state. For operating the valve, the vapour pressure is raised to flex the element (10) to move the valve member (12) to the other of said open or said closed state. In one form, for raising the vapour pressure, an electrical coil (16) is energised to heat a portion (11A) of the control fluid that is in its liquid state. In another form vapour pressure increase is achieved by physically displacing control fluid in its liquid state to a zone adjacent the flow line fluid so that the temperature of the displaced fluid is increased e.g. by use of an electric coil to move a core to displace fluid from a reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101771-A (GB)
Title: Switch apparatus
Inventor: BEDDOE STANLEY
IPC: F15C1/00
Filed: 1981-07-11
Abstract: Switch apparatus (16) for a system which is fluidically operated but which is subjected to trimming by electrical trimming means (12) (Fig. 1 not shown), the switch apparatus comprising a pair of fluid pressure sensing conduits (18, 20), a first member (22) having a cammed profile, a second member (24) having a symmetrical profile, electrically operated incremental positioning means (26), a shaft (28), electrically responsive transducer means (32) for moving the shaft in a first direction, and spring means (36) for moving the shaft in a second opposite direction, the switch apparatus being such that the cammed profile of the first member enables fluid pressure control signals for trimming the system to be generated when the electrical trimming means is functioning correctly, and the symmetrical profile of the second member prevents the generation of said control signals so that the system operates fluidically at a mean level in the event of failure or malfunction of the electrical trimming means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081092-A (GB)
Title: Improving taste acceptability of pharmaceutical compositions
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1981-07-13
Abstract: A medicinal composition which masks the objectionable taste of a water-soluble medicinal component thereof, comprises said objectionable-tasting water-soluble medicinal component, waxy material, and water swellable high molecular weight material. Suitable water-swellable materials include hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose calcium salt, crosslinked polyvinyl-pyrrolidone, and pharmaceutically acceptable ion-exchange resins. Medicinal components include the hydrochloride salts of talampicillin, indenolol, hydralazine, and chlorpromazine. The imposition is prepared by dispersing the other materials in the molten waxy material and solidifying, followed by grinding if necessary.
Patent GB-2103870-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell containing sulphur dioxide as cathodic depolarizer
Inventor: KSENZHEK OKTAVIAN STANISLAVOVI
IPC: H01M6/50
Filed: 1981-08-20
Abstract: The electrochemical cell according to the present invention comprises an anode of a metal capable of reducing sulphur dioxide, an inert porous cathode with the electron-type conductivity, preliminarily anodically polarized to a potential of from 4.5 to 4.7 V relative to the lithium electrode, and a non- aqueous electrolyte containing sulphur dioxide as a cathodic depolarizer, at least one aprotic organic solvent with a donor number of from 20 to 50, and an electrolyte salt which is inert relative to sulphur dioxide and the anode metal.
Patent GB-2087269-A (GB)
Title: Paint spraying apparatus for moving vehicle bodies
IPC: B05B13/04
Filed: 1981-10-22
Abstract: Vehicle bodies (11) are moved through a paint spraying system which comprises an electrostatic sprayhead (14) mounted for vertical, horizontal and rotational movements in a common plane. This plane is vertical with respect to the path of movement of the bodies and parallel to that path. The said common plane passes through the bodies. The apparatus includes drive means and control means for controlling the movement of the spray head. The spray head moves in a predetermined path, which depends on the shape and speed of movement of the bodies, so that the spacing between the bodies and spray head is maintained constant throughout spraying. The movement of the sprayhead enables the vertical front and rear surfaces of the bodies to be sprayed as well as the upper surfaces thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091504-A (GB)
Title: Lamp failure indicator
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 1981-10-28
Abstract: A circuit for indicating the failure of a turn-signal indicator lamp of a vehicle is effective even when the signal indicator system is not in use. A resistance 5 or 15 bypasses the operating switch(es) 11A, 11B, 16 of a lamp 7 or 13 to pass a small monitoring current through the lamp. A tell-tale 3 or 13, connected either across the monitored lamp or between two monitored lamps, is illuminated via the resistance should a lamp fail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088649-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 1981-11-18
Abstract: An electric motor of generally rectangular parallelepiped-shape has a magnet casing of rectangular cross-section. A plurality of permanent magnets 2, 2 min  are mounted with a close fit to the inner wall 1-1, 1-2 of the casing. The magnet casing has side wall portions 1-4, 1-5 extending inwardly thereof from the inner wall and alongside the side faces of the magnets by a distance T1 smaller than the corresponding extent T0 of these side faces. Grooves 18, 19 are provided on the respective side faces of the permanent magnets. The magnet casing has a plurality of lugs 14, 15 the distal ends of which are bent inwardly of the magnet casing and engaged in these grooves to thereby hold the permanent magnets in the magnet casing. The parts of the cores nearer the rotor may extend outside the casing (Fig. 8 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088468-A (GB)
Title: Locking device
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1981-11-26
Abstract: A seal comprises a flexible strap 1 adapted to be looped about the neck of a container and secured in that looped condition. A tubular housing 2 is provided at one end of the strap and a ratchet mechanism, formed by apertures 5 through the strap 1 and a tooth 6 integral with the housing 2, enables the strap to be passed in one direction through a passage 3 of the housing 2 but resists withdrawal of the strap 1 in the opposite direction. A locking member 10 is attached to the housing 2 by frangible connections which are broken to move the member 10 into an operative position at which a peg 12 engages within an aperture 5 of the strap 1. Retaining means in the form of shoulders on side walls of the locking member 10 function to prevent return of the locking member 10 from its operative position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111160-A (GB)
Title: Bracket and framework
Inventor: SCOTHERN RONALD JAMES
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 1981-11-27
Abstract: Two members (10, 11) are connected together by a bracket (12) which is a tight fit in the channel of member (10). The bracket comprises a first limb (1 5) and a second limb (16) which are at right angles and meet along a straight line (17). The edges of the limbs engage the inwardly facing surfaces of the flanges of member (10) at least at positions adjacent to line (17), the curved edge (18) of limb (15) allows the bracket to be twisted into the tight fit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090529-A (GB)
Title: Thrombosis-prophylactic and curing agent
IPC: A61K31/23
Filed: 1981-06-27
Abstract: A thrombosis-preventing and curing agent containing at least one member selected from among (all-Z)-4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19-docosahexanoic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester and amide thereof as effective ingredient. This agent is absorbed through the intestine so well that it can be used internally, is stable in blood and shows excellent effect of preventing blood platelets from agglutinizing.
Patent GB-2092921-A (GB)
Title: A device for use in the manufacture of wires for reinforcing rubber articles
IPC: B29B15/00
Filed: 1980-11-19
Abstract: A device for the manufacture of steel wires for reinforcing rubber articles, e.g. tyres, comprises a zincing cell 1 located immediately upstream of a wiredrawing machine 2. A layer of zinc is deposited on a brass-coated wire suitable for wiredrawing in an amount of zinc of between 0.1 and 1 gram per kilogram of steel, and the wiredrawing operation to the desired diameter is carried out continuously with the zincing operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095673-A (GB)
Title: Polymethylene-morpholines
IPC: A61P25/04
Filed: 1982-03-25
Abstract: Morpholine derivatives of the formula <CHEM> and their acid addition salts, wherein n represents 1, 2 or 3, R<3> is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R<4> is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, aryl(lower)alkyl, 2-tetrahydrofurylmethyl or cyclo(lower)alkylmethyl and OR<5> is hydroxy, acyloxy or a protected hydroxy group possess analgesic and/or opiate antagonistic activity or are useful as intermediates for other compounds of formula I possessing such activity.
Patent GB-2099053-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus for driving pipe
IPC: E02D7/06
Filed: 1982-04-19
Abstract: An improved apparatus is disclosed for the driving of a string of pipe joints into the earth. A derrick is erected with a hammer 33, a self- propelled gear driven carriage 26 for the hammer, and an independently controlled pipe handling mechanism 41 mounted on the carriage. Pipe joints stacked at the base of the derrick are lifted up by the pipe handling mechanism and positioned under the hammer. The carriage continuously positions the hammer near the top of the pipe joint as it is being driven into the earth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102774-A (GB)
Title: Bottle cap incorporating an anti-tamper tell-tale device
Inventor: CRUICKSHANK CHARLES BURNS
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1982-07-14
Abstract: A bottle cap which is intended to indicate tampering with the contents of a bottle, incorporates a cap member (1) presenting a tubular skirt portion (2) arranged to fit over and engage the neck portion of a bottle, an annular element (6) arranged to be anchored to the neck portion of the bottle and an anti-tamper frangible ring (11) arranged to be interposed between the cap member (1) and the annular element (6), said ring presenting axially facing detents (12, 13) engageable with teeth (3, 9) presented by the skirt portion of the cap and the annular element. The skirt portion may comprise radially spaced elements (Fig. 1) or press-fitted elements 15, 16 (Fig. 3). When the cap is rotated in the direction to open the bottle the detents on the ring engage the teeth and further unscrewing movement causes the ring to be broken. <IMAGE>