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Patent GB-2112110-A (GB)
Title: High speed-high flow spool valve
Inventor: MELROSE DAVID ROBERT
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1982-08-16
Abstract: An ultra fast-acting shut-off valve utilizing a slotted spool 4 in registry with a slotted sleeve 3 which provides full opening with an extremely short valve throw. The valve may be operated by any suitable actuator. An electric solenoid 7 is provided in the preferred embodiment described, making it compatible with electronic micro-processor control systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109173-A (GB)
Title: Connecting insulated conductors to electrical contacts
Inventor: GALLUSSER DAVID OTIS
IPC: H01R4/50
Filed: 1982-09-01
Abstract: A stranded wire 20 and a contact 30 are connected without stripping the wire by using connecting member 10 which has a base 11 inserted into a passage 32 of a contact 30, and a pin 12 connected to the base 11 and terminating at an angle 13. The pin axially pierces and enters the end of the wire 21 so that, when the wire 21 and connecting member 10 are inserted into the passage 32 and the passage is crimped, the connecting member 10 and the contact 30 are electrically and mechanically connected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109057-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pumping apparatus
Inventor: FENNE IVOR
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1982-10-13
Abstract: A fuel injection pumping apparatus of the rotary distributor type has cam lobes 35 of a special form in which following the crest 32 of the cam lobe there is a first portion 31 during which limited outward movement of the pumping plunger can take place to relieve pressure in the pipelines connecting the pump with the injection nozzles and this is followed by a second portion 36 which causes slight inward movement of the plunger to close any cavities in the fuel contained within the fuel passages of the apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119391-A (GB)
Title: Low density ethylene polymer
Inventor: STEINERT ROBERT B
IPC: C08F4/14
Filed: 1982-12-30
Abstract: A process for the production of linear low density ethylene polymer (LLDPE) employing slurry polymerization techniques involves polymerizing ethylene and butene-1 in the presence of an inert C4 liquid diluent using a catalyst system comprising organoaluminum compound and a magnesium halide supported titanium halide catalyst component. The process can be operated with a variety of catalysts without sacrifice in operational stability.
Patent GB-2135768-A (GB)
Title: Bottle inspection method and apparatus
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: G01N21/90
Filed: 1983-02-22
Abstract: Translucent bottles are inspected for the detection of dirt or foreign bodies by electronically scanning the bottle base in raster fashion and processing the video signal waveform with masking and sampling signals to synthesise three video signals (video 1, video 2 and video 3), video 1 containing information relating to the whole base area, and video 2 and video 3 contain information relating to two part-circular scans of peripheral zones carried out in anti-clockwise and clockwise directions respectively. The discontinuities D are masked out by the frame mask signal, video 1 providing the information for these masked out areas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116278-A (GB)
Title: Variable angle pipe joint
Inventor: MACINTYRE HUGH MELVILLE GORDON
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1983-02-23
Abstract: A variable angle pipe joint which includes two hollow elements (10, 11) whereof each is provided with a straight, tubular portion (12, 18) which defines a polar axis, and a coupling portion (13, 19) integral with the tubular portion. The coupling portions have cylindrical end portions which define a spigot-like formation and a socket-like formation respectively. The spigot-like and socket-like formations define polar axes set at an angle of 135 DEG  to the polar axes of their respective tubular portions, and are interengageable such that their respective coupling portions are relatively rotatable to determine the relative orientation of the axes of the tubular portions. The pipe joint further includes a locking ring engageable over the socket-like formation to secure the socket-like and spigot-like formations together in sealing relationship.
Patent GB-2138431-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric blend and laminated films and related articles made therefrom, in particular human drainage containers or bogs for medical applications, having high noiselessness and pliability characteristics
Inventor: VIETTO PAOLO
IPC: C08L23/28
Filed: 1983-04-11
Abstract: A polymer blend suitable for films having high noiselessness and pliability characteristics comprises 40% to 90% by weight of an olefinic polymer or copolymer, 10% to 60% by weight of a chlorinated polyolefine, and 3% to 10% by weight of chlorinated paraffines. Such films are suitable for the manufacture of human drainage containers or bags for medical applications.
Patent GB-2170161-A (GB)
Title: Node for towed acoustic array
Inventor: BRYANT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 1983-05-13
Abstract: A flexible node for a towed acoustic array or seismic streamer comprises a plurality of waterproof canisters 10, 11 each containing a part of the electronic and electrical hardware of the node and attached by clamps 10c, 11c to strain ropes 12. The node is encased in a flexible sheath 13 which is filled with a buoyancy liquid or gel. Flexibility of the node allows it to pass over winches, the strain ropes transmitting towing strains without stressing the individual canisters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142252-A (GB)
Title: Water filtering apparatus
Inventor: STEVENSON DAVID GORDON
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 1983-06-22
Abstract: A granular bed filter (7) is provided with means for reducing the degree of saturation of air or other gases in the water to be filtered to a level below that of equilibrium with the atmosphere prior to the water encountering the granular filter medium so that the depth of water over the medium can be relatively shallow without encountering the problems of 'air blinding'. The means is a deaeration unit (9) comprising an overflow weir in a chamber connected to vacuum pump 8. Another overflow 6 by-passes the deaeration unit when the latter is out of service. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123120-A (GB)
Title: Valve of the type comprising a rotatable valve member such as ball valves or cocks
Inventor: KRISTENSEN KNUD ANKER
IPC: F16K27/06
Filed: 1982-11-15
Abstract: By means of a valve of the type comprising a rotatable valve member, such as ball valves or cocks, and of the type which comprises a valve casing provided with at least two valve ports and an opening provided with a turnable valve shaft which serves to turn a valve element (1) which is carried rotatably and being rotatable around a rotation axis (7) estabilishing at least one closing and one open position of the valve for which purpose the valve element (1) comprises at least one equatorial area (10) having at least one bore (2) and being successively led past a sealing ring positioned at one of the connectable openings of the valve casing when turning the valve element (1) around its rotation axis (7), and in which the valve element (1) at the closed position of the valve is lying tight against the sealing ring along a ring shaped contact area positioned farther away from the rotation axis (7) or the centre (8) of the valve element (1) than is the case for the surface (3) of the valve element (1) at other places of the equatorial area (10), a valve is obtained having a long lifetime in which a sealing is provided at extremely high pressures without implying mentionable friction against the valve being turned away from its open position.
Patent GB-2124259-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the ion-cladding of bulk material
Inventor: HODER DR HILMAR
IPC: C23C14/22
Filed: 1983-07-12
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an earthed vacuum chamber 1, a rotatable drum 2 for holding the bulk material 6, and a vaporiser arrangement 7. In order to confine the glow-discharge to the spaces in which it is required, and simplify the electrical arrangements, substantially the same potential is applied to the drum 4 and to the vacuum chamber 1 which are connected as a cathode. Also provided are two anodes 8, 12, one of which (8) is arranged within the drum 4 and the other (12) between the vaporiser arrangement 7 and the drum 4. A potential which is positive with respect to earth is applied to the anodes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119664-A (GB)
Title: Exerciser apparatus
Inventor: GUTTORSMEN TORE
IPC: A63B21/16
Filed: 1981-11-20
Abstract: An exerciser apparatus which can be secured in any opening such as a door opening, and which does not require screws for fastening the apparatus. The apparatus is suitable for performing several different exercises in a training program, and the load can be adjusted to suit the individual. The exerciser apparatus consists of a removable yoke (12), a brace member (1), counterforce means (10) and pivotable footrests (18). The counterforce means can be a reel (10) or a spring means or the like with a spring pressure gauge which shows the preset load (counterforce).
Patent GB-2146062-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: RICHMOND RAYMOND
IPC: A44B11/12
Filed: 1983-08-20
Abstract: The security device is in the form of a strap buckle comprising an articulated strap holder having a first part (11) to receive an end of a strap to draw a section of the strap into the part, and a second part (13) to hold a following section of the strap; wherein the first part is pivoted (17) to the second part (13) so that the first part (11) with a strap section drawn therein can be turned around its pivot axis to a position in which it lies on the following section of the strap to cause the section in the first part (11) to form a tight loop with the section in the second part (13); means (25) being provided for manually locking the first part in said position. In a system using the buckle, a first strap is anchored at one end on the floor of an enclosure at or adjacent a lateral side of the floor and at the other end is secured to the second part (13) of the holder, and the first mentioned strap is anchored at or adjacent to one end thereof on the floor at or adjacent the other lateral side of the floor to leave its other end free to engage with the first and second parts (11, 13) of the holder so that, when an item is placed between the straps and the first-mentioned strap is engaged with the holder and the first part (11) of the holder moved to said position, the straps can be drawn over the item to hold it securely in place when said first part (11) of the holder is locked in said position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130017-A (GB)
Title: A solenoid-actuated valve incorporating a permanent magnet
Inventor: HASCHER-REICHL ASTA
IPC: F16K31/08
Filed: 1983-09-12
Abstract: A solenoid valve (11) consists of a permanent magnet (13), a coil (22) and a valve member (29) which opens towards the low pressure side. The coil (22) and the permanent magnet (13) are so arranged that the magnetic lines of force either extend in opposite senses or in the same sense. The construction provided by the invention enables the magnetic valve (11) to be used for supply of fuel to otto and diesel engines. Due to the use of a permanent magnet (13) a safety device is provided which, should the current fail, retains the valve member (29) in a constant position and thus either shuts off the fuel supply or maintains it constant. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2147996-A (GB)
Title: Electrical measurement of the dimensions or volumes of articles
Inventor: SUNDBERG CARL-AXEL
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 1983-10-12
Abstract: For the measurement of their dimensions or volumes, objects are conveyed e.g. on a conveyor rollers 14, through a measuring frame 10 having a plurality of light sources 40 and a plurality of light detectors 41 arranged in pairs in two principal directions. The detectors 41 are adapted each to emit a signal when exposed to light from the respective light source 40. A calculating device receives and compiles the signals from the detectors and based on this information calculates the volume and/or the dimensions of the object. The light sources 40 are arranged to be switched on cyclically in sequence each for a certain time period, and the light detector 41 belonging to the same pair during the same time period, and only during the specific time period, is arranged to be able to detect light from the light source and emit a corresponding signal, which signal is transferred to the calculating unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130920-A (GB)
Title: A process and apparatus for the flotation of fibrous suspensions
Inventor: SCHWEISS PETER
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 1983-11-14
Abstract: An injector is provided in each flotation cell via which the suspension is supplied in the vicinity of the base of each flotation cell. An upwards flow of the suspension occurs, during which flotation of the dirt particles takes place. In the vicinity of the base of each flotation cell some of the suspension is drawn off and is supplied again in the circuit to the injector of the flotation cell concerned. In this way the minimum average period of dwell for all the particles of each flotation cell is correspondingly longer and the overall flotation effect is correspondingly improved.
Patent GB-2152696-A (GB)
Title: Camera
Inventor: GOTO RADASHI
IPC: G02B15/10
Filed: 1984-01-10
Abstract: In a camera, the focal length of a fixed lens 1 is increased (eg from 2.5 to 4 m) by sliding a planar transparent sheet 3, eg of plastics, into the optical axis behind the lens by means of a manual button 6. At the same time, a pin 4 is withdrawn from contacts 7 to inactivate a flash unit 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136904-A (GB)
Title: Clamped vessel connection
Inventor: RYAN BOBBY WAYNE
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 1984-02-29
Abstract: A clamped vessel connection for connecting a branch pipe with a cylindrical vessel comprises a vessel connector having a generally cylindrical main body with first 12 and second 14 end portions and a flow passageway longitudinally therethrough. A first annular flange 18 is integrally formed with the first end portion of said vessel connector and mates with a coaxially aligned and centrally bored hub P on a branch pipe having a corresponding second annular flange. A counterbore is adapted to receive a seal ring 39 to sealably engage the vessel connector and the hub of the branch pipe. A two piece member 36, 38 clamps together the first and second annular flanges. A contoured mounting rim 24 is integrally formed with the second end of the vessel connector and being adapted to be welded to the cylindrical vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160111-A (GB)
Title: General knowledge dominoes
Inventor: GATI GEORGE
IPC: A63F9/20
Filed: 1984-06-05
Abstract: Associated pieces of information or symbols, e.g., different Countries/National Flags or Capital Cities, are displayed on the halves of dominoes. Matching is facilitated by 'split-markers', that are in the form of a colour, shape, design or numeral, that only forms a complete picture or a recogniseable numeral if the correct domino-halves have been matched. This acts as a checking device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142738-A (GB)
Title: Stroboscope
Inventor: POVER ALAN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1984-06-15
Abstract: A stroboscope comprises a light emitting diode (LED) and a driving arrangement therefor. LED's emitting other than visible light can be used in combination with appropriate observational instruments or techniques. A group of, say, three LED's can be used to intensify light output. Devices can be operated at higher strobing frequencies than using conventional lights. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143785-A (GB)
Title: Railway vehicle suspension arrangement
Inventor: SCHEFFEL HERBERT
IPC: B61F5/24
Filed: 1984-07-02
Abstract: The arrangement has a frame 23 resting on an axlebox 10 through pads 27 formed of alternate layers of rubber and metal. Integral with the axlebox 10 is a stirrup 20 which pivots on a body 21 about a pin 34. In some embodiments the pin 34 is not required and the stirrup 20 and the body 21 are one with a pivot point at the centre of rotation of the pads 27. The stirrups 20 on the same side are connected by Watt's linkage with links 25 and a cross arm 36 pivoted to the frame 23. Other types of Watt's linkages are also disclosed. Diagonally opposed stirrups 20 are connected by coupling members 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158351-A (GB)
Title: Seating platform
Inventor: MILN JAMES PEDDIE
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 1984-08-01
Abstract: A seating platform e.g. for domestic furniture or motor vehicle seats comprise at least one moulded elastic element (12) mounted on a frame member (10) and covered by a non-stretch sheet (14) which, upon installation, is only lightly tensioned. The element (12) is of a substantially incompressible material, e.g. a rubber composition high in natural rubber, and includes spaced apart grooves (12e, 12f) which permit controlled transverse deformation of the element upon loading of the platform. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165465-A (GB)
Title: Drying apparatus
Inventor: ROGERS ALAN DAVID
IPC: F24F3/147
Filed: 1984-10-15
Abstract: A drying apparatus 10 for drying gas is provided in which an annular regenerative rotor 16 is mounted for rotation about an axis. The rotor is provided with separate drying and regenerative zones each with a respective inlet 22, 34 and outlet 28, 48. The inlet for the regenerative zone is such that it may either draw regenerative gas from the incoming air stream of the air to be dried or from a separate condenser 56 by coupling means 70 which simultaneously break the connection to the incoming air stream at 34 (Figures 4 and 5, not shown). The arrangement permits the same apparatus to be used where exhaust to atmosphere of regenerative gas is not possible or practical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165965-A (GB)
Title: Control system for an aquarium or other artificial habitat
Inventor: KNECHTEL ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: A01K63/06
Filed: 1984-10-19
Abstract: A control system, for an aquarium or other artificial habitat, includes a clock controlling energisation at least of artificial lights L1, L2 so that these are illuminated for a "daytime" period each day and extinguished for a "night-time" period. Only one of the lights may be illuminated for "dawn" and "twilight" periods. Other units, such as an air pump AP and a filter pump FP, may be controlled by the clock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159561-A (GB)
Title: Method for applying a protective coating to an elongate structural element of steel, e.g. a riser on an offshore oil rig
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN ERIC ROBERT
IPC: E02D5/60
Filed: 1985-05-14
Abstract: The element (31) is sandblasted and possibly coated with a preliminary protective coating by arm (34-36) whereafter a ring (47) is fitted around an upper accessible, region of the element and then moved and secured to a lower accessible region. A first rubber or plastic sheath section (45g) is then placed around the element and its ends joined to encircle the element at a small spacing therefrom. It is then displaced downwardly and a new section (45f) wrapped around the element and joined to the first section. This is repeated until the required length of sheath is reached whereat the sheath is moved into contact with and secured to the ring (47). A filler (e.g. polyurethane foam, a rubber or epoxy compound) is then filled into the space, and the space sealed. For partly submerged structures, a cofferdam chamber (37) may be provided. The ring (47) may be of rubber and may have as an integral part thereof a heater element to allow curing of the rubber onto the element or sheath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160962-A (GB)
Title: Lamp for night-time illumination of advertising garden umbrella
Inventor: HOLLINGS DAVID ERNEST
IPC: F21S9/02
Filed: 1985-05-16
Abstract: A lamp for night time illumination of an advertising garden umbrella has a rechargeable cell (8) as the power source so that it is not necessary to run a power cable to the umbrella. The lamp can slide on and is releasably secured to the umbrella pole above the spokes. A switch (5) is provided in the top of the cell holder (1) to switch the bulb on and off. A handle (6) is provided for ease of carrying and for hanging the lamp on a hook. A securing pin (7) is provided for locking the lamp around the umbrella pole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175637-A (GB)
Title: Worm drive clip
Inventor: LUMLEY-ROBINSON JOHN SYKES
IPC: F16B37/16
Filed: 1985-05-31
Abstract: A worm drive hose clip has a screw (4) with an integral spigot (6) and a removable manually turnable blade (5) with a socket (7). The respective shapes of spigot and socket are such that the blade can be pushed on to the spigot for turning the screw. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160925-A (GB)
Title: Self prime pump arrangement in an evaporative cooler
Inventor: DICKISON MAXWELL
IPC: F04D9/00
Filed: 1985-06-21
Abstract: The pump 11, coaxially mounted with a fan or blower, is disposed above a base tank 14 and beneath a water container. The pump suction pipe has an elbow 21 which is above the level of the pump. When the pump stops water drains from the container into the conduit 23 and into the pump for priming, the elbow inhibiting any further syphoning of the water from the pump housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177257-A (GB)
Title: Closure for overpressure responsive capacitor
Inventor: COLLINS JAMES TERENCE
IPC: H01G2/14
Filed: 1985-06-29
Abstract: A capacitor unit, of the kind having a safety cut-out to disconnect an internal capacitor unit from its supply in the event of an excess internal pressure, is provided with a terminal closure which comprises an outer terminal plate (50) fitted with connectors (52) for external leads, an elastomeric intermediate sealing deck (134) fitted beneath the terminal plate and an inner deck (22) fitted beneath the intermediate deck (34), the intermediate and inner decks having mating contact areas (26, 36) which are connected in the case of the inner deck (22) with the terminal elements (12) of the internal capacitor unit and in the case of the intermediate deck (34) with the terminal connectors (52) of the terminal plate, the contact areas (26, 36) being pressed into mating contact when the capacitor unit is assembled and breaking contact when the inner and intermediate decks separate to open-circuit the capacitor when the safety cut-out is operated by excess pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169659-A (GB)
Title: Burst panel assembly
Inventor: BRODIE GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: F16K17/16
Filed: 1985-11-20
Abstract: A burst panel assembly in which a panel (5) is domed and used as a reverse buckling panel, the panel having an integral rectangular flange, one edge of the flange being wider than along the remaining three edges. In use the panel is clamped between a pair of rectangular frames (1,4) with one edge permanently secured between the frames and the other three edges being releasable from the frames on inversion of the panel after a given pressure has been exceeded. There may be provided vacuum supports in the form of straps on the pressure side of the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173800-A (GB)
Title: N-aminoalkyl alkylpiperazine
Inventor: OSWALD ALEXIS ALEXANDER
IPC: C07D295/13
Filed: 1986-05-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel compound 3-(3-methyl-1-piperazine)-butylamine and to an alkaline salt promoter system which includes 2 to 20% by weight of this N-aminoalkyl alkylpiperazine, 10 to 40% by weight alkali metal salt or hydroxide (e.g. K2 CO3), optionally 2 to 20% by weight amino acid having 4 to 8 carbon atoms, and water. These scrubbing compositions may be used for removing CO2 from gaseous streams containing CO2.