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Patent GB-2154839-A (GB)
Title: Direct resistance heating electrode
Inventor: ELLIS ROBERT STANLEY
IPC: H05B3/03
Filed: 1984-02-18
Abstract: The disclosed electrode is of the kind which is connected to one side of an electrical power source and contacts an article to be electrically heated, e.g. a titanium bar, connected to the other side of the power source. The electrode includes an electrode body 1 for connection to the power source, containing cooling passages 4. In order to avoid excessive cooling in the region of the bar that contacts the electrode, the electrode includes an electrically conductive member 3 providing a thermal break between the electrode body and the bar. The member 3 is preferably of lower thermal conductivity and higher electrical resistance than the electrode body, and may be a mesh with an open area of less than 50%. The electrode may include a replaceable wear-resistant contact plate 2 with the mesh in front of and/or behind the plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157047-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machines
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: An entertainment machine, such as a fruit machine, has a main display region (2) at which a combination of symbols (7, 8, 9) is randomly selected and displayed. There is also a supplementary display region defined by an electronically controlled matrix display device (13), such as an LCD matrix. The combination produced at the main display region (2) is evaluated together with a combination produced with the supplementary display device (13). Information and decorative animation may also be produced on the supplementary display device (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149531-A (GB)
Title: A method of passing a liquid sample from a sample container into a measuring cell or a cuvette and a measuring apparatus with a measuring cell or cuvette
Inventor: FRANDSEN ANDREAS SKAERLUND
IPC: G01N33/04
Filed: 1984-10-10
Abstract: When a milk sample (13) or a similar non-homogeneous liquid sample is to be analyzed in a photometric measuring apparatus, the sample is pumped into the apparatus by means of a high pressure pump (16) through a homogenizing device (17) and into a narrow space defined between transparent plate members of a cuvette or measuring cell (10). In order to avoid that the measuring cell is exposed to the high pumping pressure, the liquid sample is first pumped into an expansible, spring biased sample accumulating chamber (20) and then transferred from the chamber to the cuvette under a controlled low pressure determined by the spring bias of the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170855-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly
Inventor: SOLOMON MARTIN D
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1985-02-12
Abstract: A locking assembly for a gate locking system comprises a gate 12 movable within opposed channeled guide tracks 14 with one track and gate having aligned apertures 98, 100, 102. The lock assembly is mounted on the track over the aligned apertures and has a locking bolt 20 slidably mounted within its housing 18 for axial movement between a locking position extending through the track and gate apertures, and an unlocked position removed from the gate and track apertures. The bolt has a radially projecting shoulder 52 on its outer surface between its inner and outer ends. A spring 74 biases the bolt towards its unlocked position. A lug 76 is movably mounted in the housing between a first position engaging the bolt and retaining the bolt in its locking position, and a second position disengaged from the bolt for releasing the bolt for axial movement within the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157124-A (GB)
Title: Compatible high definition television system
Inventor: HURST ROBERT NORMAN
IPC: H04N7/00
Filed: 1985-04-23
Abstract: A high definition signal is input 1101 from a TV camera. After filtering 1106 to reduce its definition to the usual level it is placed in a frame store 1126. The stored signal is then compared 1132 with the original signal and a difference signal obtained which, after storage 1136, 1140 is inserted 1112 into unused positions of the filtered signal before transmission 1114, 1116. Motion detector 1144 operates on the filtered signal, and its output is used 1142, 1130, 1134 to ensure that only difference signals from stationary parts of the scene are transmitted, the human eye being more critical of the image quality of these. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158216-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchangers
Inventor: CHAI FOOK CHONG
IPC: F25B27/00
Filed: 1985-04-24
Abstract: An extruded heat exchanger element is disclosed which has parallel tubular portions (12) and interconnecting web portions (14) extending therebetween. Apertures (18) may be punched in the webs with the punched pieces forming bridges across the apertures. Thus liquid or gas can flow through the apertures and turbulence is caused by the bridges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158850-A (GB)
Title: Dismantlable enclosure
Inventor: DICKINSON NORMAN CLIVE
IPC: E04B1/32
Filed: 1985-05-08
Abstract: A hemi-spherical dome 10, composed of triangular panels bolted together, has a series of rooms 11 ranged around its inner periphery to accommodate ancillary equipment and provide work spaces. The individual rooms are assembled from floor structure 13, inner and outer wall panels, and two roof panels, of which one is rectangular and extends transverse to a radius of the dome to support a walkway 26 across the roof of the rooms. The walkway, reached by stairs 27, provides access to equipment housed in the dome and to services contained in ducting 28 and 29. The dome and the rooms with it can be dismantled for storage and transport. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165374-A (GB)
Title: Thrust compensation in gas turbine engine control systems
Inventor: CARPENTER RONALD SHELDON
IPC: F02K3/00
Filed: 1985-06-24
Abstract: In one form of the present invention, the thrust of a gas turbine engine is inferred. If a droop in thrust is predicted, components of the engine are modulated in response to restore thrust.
Patent GB-2162614-A (GB)
Title: Bearing surfaces for internal combustion engine pistons
Inventor: PHILBY JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: F16J1/02
Filed: 1985-07-23
Abstract: A piston 10, carries on its skirt surface 13, a number of separate strips 15, of a plastics material, such as a polyetheretherketone alloy, so that the strips are hydrodynamically lubricated and transmit lateral thrust from the piston to an associated cylinder or liner. The strips are just proud of the skirt surface and may be contained in recesses formed in the skirt surface. Other embodiments are shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178727-A (GB)
Title: Reels for cables
Inventor: CECCHI GERARD
IPC: B65H75/14
Filed: 1985-08-08
Abstract: A reel comprises two side walls (2) and a drum (1). Each side wall (2) is formed of a series of profiled elements (3) which form an annulus, of which the external edge is welded to a first metal ring (16) and the internal edge to a second metal ring (20) supporting the hub (25). The metal rings are made of L-section members each having two flanges. The rings are disposed so that the free edge of one of the flanges (18) of the first ring (16) is disposed facing the free edge of one of the flanges (21) of the second ring (20). The edges of the profiled elements (3) are welded on the internal face of the flanges (18, 21), of which the free edges are disposed facing one another and the second flange (22) of the second ring (20) has a length such that it projects at the surface of the profiled elements (3) in order to form a seating for the drum (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179894-A (GB)
Title: Articles comprising edges of burnt newspaper
Inventor: RENOUF JULIAN GREGORY STEPHEN
IPC: B44C1/00
Filed: 1985-09-06
Abstract: Sheet(s) of newspaper are rolled up, burnt at all the edges and the burnt edges of newspaper pasted or glued onto a surface producing designs to be used in the industrial production of all types of furnishing fabrics and all types of wallpapers and all clothing apparel.
Patent GB-2165555-A (GB)
Title: Distributor for liquid and powder detergents for washing machines
Inventor: CIMETTA SILVANO
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1985-10-11
Abstract: A detergent distributor for a clothes washing machine, comprises at least two separate feed intakes (4, 5) and a discharge opening (3) for the water for entraining the detergent towards the washing tub as well as air gap regions for the feed water, a compartment (7) for the detergents for the washing phase and a dish (6) with an open bottom for the detergents for the pre-wash phase, which are disposed in succession between said intakes and said discharge opening, a by-pass conduit (9) which carries the water from a first intake (4) to pass around the compartment (7) and to cross the base of the compartment (6) for the pre-wash detergents; a V-shaped distributor (11) for distributing the flow of water from a second intake (5) both towards an annular conduit (12) provided with spray nozzles (14) which are directed on to the vertical walls of the compartment (7) and towards a deflector (13) and a terminal vane (15) which carry a sheet of water to flow over the bottom of the compartment (7); a retaining and overflow wall (16) for the liquids contained in the compartment, (7) which extends from the inclined bottom of the distributor (2), and a microsiphon (17) for emptying the compartment (7), which is capable of being primed only with liquids having a viscosity approximately equal to that of water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198734-A (GB)
Title: Emi shielding composites
Inventor: GAMBLE JEFFREY
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1985-11-15
Abstract: A composite film is disclosed which comprises a continuous matrix of a synthetic resin material which contains, randomly distributed therein, conducting fibres and a particulate, conducting or semiconducting filler. In addition to the fact that it has excellent EMI screening properties, the composite film is mouldable and has sufficient strength to be used as a structural component.
Patent GB-2168880-A (GB)
Title: A method of and arrangement for performing passenger-related and/or air-steward-related functions in an aircraft
Inventor: SPRENGER WILFRIED
IPC: A63F13/30
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: For performing passenger-related and/or air-steward-related information, supply, monitoring, entertainment, intercommunication and management functions, respective signals necessary for this are generated digitally and transmitted by way of a data bus system, e.g. in accordance with Patent Application No 8518052, respective data terminals are installed at the passenger seats and, by way of the data bus system, exchange digital signals with a central processing and interface unit or computer, in such a way that computing operations instigated from the terminals are performed by the computer and the relevant results are displayed by means of a terminal-side display panel.
Patent GB-2185564-A (GB)
Title: Pan support for cooking
Inventor: GOODCHILD GRAHAM HOWLETT
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1986-01-16
Abstract: A hot plate region 5 of a gas-fuelled cooking hob comprises a moulding 1 of a high temperature-resistant material shaped to form eight upstanding ridges 9 to 16, integrally moulded with a base 2 and extending across the region 5, thereby forming a pan support. The underside of the base is formed with a recess 17, the size and shape of which is commensurate with an open-topped gas burner body 18, so that the moulding base 2 effectively closes the gas burner. Gas outlet ports are provided by a number of ducts 19, which each extend from the recess 17 to a side face of one of the upstanding ridges 10 to 15 in a slanting manner, to inhibit spillage from a pan supported on the ridges from entering the gas burner body 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252207-A (GB)
Title: Integrated antenna/mixer devices and weapon guidance systems
Inventor: FLETCHER MALCOLM EGON
IPC: H01Q19/06
Filed: 1986-03-19
Abstract: A radar is fixed on board a guided projectile so that it has a fixed field-of-view relative to the projectile, the field-of-view being moved or scanned by moving the projectile as a whole, e.g. rolling the projectile. The radar system comprises a dielectric RF receiving lens 1 arranged to focus received radiation through an insulating substrate 2 onto an array of integrated antenna/mixer circuits supported on the back face of the substrate 2 and an RF generator which applies radiation via a dielectric matching device "taper" or "matching section" to the back face of the substrate so that some of the radiation is coupled into the antenna/mixer circuits to form the local oscillator for the circuits while the remainder proceeds through the lens to form the radar outgoing signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191513-A (GB)
Title: Spinning apparatus
Inventor: HERRING JOHN
IPC: D01H3/00
Filed: 1986-06-10
Abstract: Spinning apparatus comprises a flyer 10 coaxial with and rotatable relative to a bobbin 11, the bobbin and the flyer both being supported by a common support plate 30 at one axial end in cantilever fashion, and the bobbin being readily removable from the apparatus. The support plate 30 is carried by a support block 20 which is vertically movable to provide height adjustment of the flyer and bobbin. A flyer whorl 36 and a bobbin whorl 46 are each arranged to be driven at a number of ratios by a band 48 passing round a main drive wheel 8. A pair of radially spaced arms 58 extend axially from the flyer whorl 36 to beyond the unsupported end of the bobbin where the arms are connected by a radially extending portion which provides a loop 64 on the axis of rotation. Fibres to be spun are threaded first through the loop 64, then through a secondary loop 66, and from there the fibres are guided by an axially movable clip 68 on to the bobbin at the desired axial location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197670-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulating structural member
Inventor: RUHMANN TREVOR
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 1986-10-28
Abstract: The member is assembled by producing a pre-assembled part which has an elongate core 2 of rectangular cross section formed of rigid thermal insulating material e.g. mineral wool or foamed plastics, a channel-shaped metal member 4 embracing one face and rigid insulating facing sheets 3 (e.g. of wood). This pre- assembled part i.s introduced to a further channel member 7 which has been previously secured to an underlying support 12 (e.g. a purlin). The rigid sheets 3 on the pre-assembled part are then secured to the channel. The channel 7 may be secured to the underlying structure by rivets 13. Further rivets or screws 15 may be used to secure the channel 7 to the sheets 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188214-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for combining RF transmitters
Inventor: SOUZA JOSE EDUARDO JANUARIO DE
IPC: H04J3/04
Filed: 1986-10-29
Abstract: The outputs 31-3n+1 from a plurality of RF transmitters 41-n+1 are fed via cyclically operated switches 9 to a common output 5, the resulting signal, after amplification and filtering, being fed to antenna 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197790-A (GB)
Title: Prosthesis positioning devices
Inventor: BEACON JONATHAN
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 1986-11-17
Abstract: Apparatus for use in accurately inserting an acetabular cup, comprising an acetabular jig device mountable at the acetabulum for guiding a cutting tool to form in the acetabulum a cut-away of a desired profile at desired orientation and position, said device including an acetabular locating member, and a femoral locating device mountable at the femur and including a femoral locating member for cooperating with said acetabular locating member to aid in locating said acetabular jig device correctly relative to said acetabulum. Also described is apparatus for use in accurately inserting a stemmed prosthesis, comprising a version indicating device mountable upon a stemmed member for intramedullary introduction and including a support, an angular scale centered upon an axis, and an indicator turnable about said axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190994-A (GB)
Title: Ultraviolet irradiation device
Inventor: DE JONG WILLEM ERRIT
IPC: H01J61/32
Filed: 1987-03-27
Abstract: An ultraviolet irradiation device has a housing (1) in which a number of juxtaposed low-pressure mercury vapour discharge lamps (2,3,4,5) are arranged which emit ultraviolet radiation during operation. The lamps have lamp bases at one end only, the lamps being, for example, "PL" type lamps, and holders (9) for the lamp bases are located side by side towards one end of the housing (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202875-A (GB)
Title: Drill string shock absorber
Inventor: NENKOV NIKOLAI DIMITROV
IPC: E21C37/26
Filed: 1987-03-31
Abstract: An energy efficient drill string shock absorber for use in the absorption of shocks to which a forward region of a drill string is subject comprises a casing (8) terminated at its ends by upper and lower adapters (1) and (19) respectively and in which a spindle (3) and active elements are disposed inside a chamber enclosed by upper and lower discs (9) and (10) respectively, the housing and the spindle. Underneath the bottom disc (10) there are disposed springs 16, 17. The active elements disposed inside the working chamber are spherical balls (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203838-A (GB)
Title: Measuring apparatus
Inventor: CORBISHLEY THOMAS SIMON
IPC: G11B27/11
Filed: 1987-04-16
Abstract: A gauge for measuring the playing time represented by magnetic recording tape wound on a spool hub 6 comprises a set of measuring fingers 2. A defined edge 1 of one of the fingers 2 may be located against an inner edge 3 (or outer edge 4) of wound tape 5 on a spool 7. The fingers 2 diverge from their point of location against the tape in a symmetrical pattern 8 towards a set of scales 9. The scales 9 relate to the playing time of various tape systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191347-A (GB)
Title: Electrical generator associated with printing press rotating cylinders
Inventor: GRUTZMACHER BERTOLD
IPC: H02K35/06
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: An electric generator (18), a gear unit (19) connected thereto, and a weight (21), mounted on the input shaft (20) of the gear unit is disposed in a press rotating cylinder 10. In this embodiment, the input shaft of the gear unit is disposed concentrically with respect to the rotation axis of the cylinder (10) the weight (21) is mounted eccentrically on the input shaft (20), so that the centre of gravity S of the weight is outside the input shaft (21), and thus, as the cylinder (10) rotates, the weight (21) remains in its stable original attitude. It therefore drives the generator (18), via the gear unit (19), and produces electrical energy. This electrical energy is stored, for example in an accumulator 58, and may be used to drive electric-motor-driven servo elements inside or on the cylinder (10). Other embodiments disclose oscillating or linear type arrangements driven from stationary cams (e.g. Fig. 4, Fig. 6), arrangements in which stationary magnets interact with cylinder mounted coils (Fig. 8) and cylinder mounted generators which are driven via gearing mounted to the press frame (Fig. 9). 
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Patent GB-2200271-A (GB)
Title: Cutter head for hedge cutter
Inventor: ROCHE ANTHONY
IPC: A01D34/535
Filed: 1988-01-22
Abstract: A cutter head 1 for a hedge cutter comprises a hollow shaft 2 having a plurality of V-shaped brackets 3 symmetrically arranged around the periphery of the shaft. A tubular bushing support 16 is carried in the apex of each bracket 3 and a nylon bushing 10 is removably mounted in the support 16 by a pivot bolt 5. A flail 4 is carried by each bracket 13. To prevent damage to the brackets 3, is use, annular discs 11 are provided at the ends of the shaft 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215707-A (GB)
Title: A bottle carrier
Inventor: FRESHWATER JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B65D5/468
Filed: 1988-03-21
Abstract: A bottle carrier comprises a substantially tubular body formed of side panels (2, 3) connected together along adjoining side edges, one end of the body being closed by cooperating closure panels (4) to form a base and the other, upper, end of the body being closable by means of scored fold lines (11, 12) provided in two of the side panels (3) which define substantially triangular flank panels (10). Said panels (10) enable the side panels (3) to be folded inwardly towards each other in opposition and to be overlaid by the two other opposing side panels (2) which form inclined sides to the corresponding upper end region of the body. The inwardly folded and scored triangular flank panels (10) in cooperation with the inclined side panel portions form a substantially pyramidal region of the carrier body within which the neck portion of a bottle is nestable; means are provided in the form of a closure member (5) which serves to bridge over and connect apertures (6) in the opposing inclined side panel portions and close the associated end of the carrier body.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203761-A (GB)
Title: Bobbin caps: guiding withdrawn yarn
Inventor: ASHWORTH JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B65H75/28
Filed: 1988-03-24
Abstract: An insertion member 2 of a bobbin cap 1 has its external diameter reduced by squeezing in the directions F for insertion into a bobbin. A pair of wires 7 connected to the member 2 provide a peripheral circular surface extending radially outwardly of the bobbin to guide withdrawn yarn. The circular peripheral surface of the wires is flexible around its complete circumferential extent such that, should the bobbin be dropped, the wire will flex without transmitting the full force to the cap or bobbin. Yarn can be trapped between the overlapping portions of the wires, or by fastening means 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210201-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipator for a rectifier bridge
Inventor: ADELASIO FERDINANDO
IPC: H01L23/367
Filed: 1988-12-13
Abstract: The dissipator is constituted by two finned bodies (2, 3) which can be coupled in a general configuration of an arcuate segment so as to define, with their respective facing inner sides, a space for the mounting of two respective rows of diodes (8, 9) of the rectifier bridge. Both the bodies are provided with fins (13, 14) on their facing inner sides, even in the portions between the diodes (8, 9) of the two rows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230422-A (GB)
Title: Chef's hat
Inventor: RODGER JOHN MARTIN
IPC: A42B1/04
Filed: 1989-03-17
Abstract: A chef's hat is proposed wherein the crown (11) comprises a facing layer (15) of net material laminated to a heat fusible interlining material (16) in pleated configuration thereon. An upturned cuff (12) is secured to the lower edge of the crown (11) to extend upwardly therefrom to lie in closely adjacent disposition relative to the lower part of the crown, whilst the hat further includes an openwork top panel (13) of such dimension widthwise of the cap as to bring the sides thereof into upwardly convergent form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218430-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning aid
Inventor: BAKER PAUL ANDREW
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 1989-04-19
Abstract: A cleaning aid, particularly suitable for use in cleaning human skin, comprises a substrate e.g. fabric, having a structure which is at least partially permeable to a cleaning agent. The cleaning agent comprises a gel which is at least partially embedded in the structure of the substrate. The gel has surfactant properties so that when the cleaning aid is brought into contact with water a lather is formed.
Patent GB-2217220-A (GB)
Title: Remote-controlled toy vehicle game
Inventor: FERRI GIAMPIERO
IPC: A63H17/02
Filed: 1989-06-26
Abstract: Remote controlled toy vehicles include at least one impact sensor and an associated indicator means which indicates each impact sustained by the vehicle. Two or more such toy vehicles may comprise an apparatus for playing a game in which each vehicle is capable of indicating an impact sustained as a result of a collision with another of the vehicles. The indicators may be in the form of impact counters. The sensors may be electronic or (as shown) in the form of spring-loaded parts 10, 22, pivoting under impact to act through members 16, 26 and non-directional couplings to actuate gearing 18, 28 of counter shafts. <IMAGE>