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Patent GB-2168719-A (GB)
Title: Producing synthesis gas
Inventor: HORTON ANTHONY
IPC: C01B3/34
Filed: 1984-10-29
Abstract: A feed hydrocarbon, e.g. gas leaving a Fischer Tropsch synthesis reactor containing carbon monoxide, is mixed with recycled CO2, passed to a CO2 removal unit where a calculated amount of CO2 is removed and the effluent is then passed to a reformer to produce synthesis gas, tail gas from the reformer is passed through a CO shift catalyst and the effluent therefrom is combined with the feed hydrocarbon. Proper operation of the shift converter allows control over the carbon oxides/hydrogen ratio in to the systhesis reactor.
Patent GB-2150144-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric substrates for optical information carriers
Inventor: HENNIG JURGEN
IPC: G11B7/2533
Filed: 1984-11-09
Abstract: Polymeric substrates for optical information carriers comprise a copolymer of     A) one or more aromatic vinyl compounds of formula I   <IMAGE> wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and Ar represents a phenyl group optionally substituted by a C1-6 alkyl group, in amounts of from 90 to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymeric substrate P   B) one or more polymerisable aprotic monomers of formula II   <IMAGE> wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and X represents a -CN group or a group   <IMAGE> wherein A represents an optionally branched hydrocarbon group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms and Z represents a chlorine atom or a group selected from;   <IMAGE> the monomers being present in amounts of from 10 to 40% by weight based on the total weight of the polymeric substrate P.   Further monomers may be included.
Patent GB-2152279-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for a lamp
Inventor: WITTMAN HORST
IPC: H01J5/54
Filed: 1984-11-28
Abstract: An adapter 4 for a discharge lamp 1 and having an electronic ballast 5 disposed therein is provided with a heat-reflecting layer 7 adjacent to the lamp 1 to protect the ballast and any other electronic components from additional heating. The layer 7 may be of aluminium, aluminium oxide or titanium dioxide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-847455-A (GB)
IPC: G08B6/00
Abstract: 847,455. Inductive signalling; radio signalling. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. March 11, 1959 [March 24, 1958], No. 8382/59.: Class 40(5). A personal portable receiver in a paging system employing radiator or inductive electromagnetic transmission employs a rotary motor to vibrate the receiver producing a sensation in the wearer on reception of a call signal. In the embodiment described a known receiver employing an antenna 12, Fig. 1 r.f. amplifiers 14 and 16 and detector 18, feeds a detected pair of calling tones via amplifier 20 and known tuned reed relays operating a changing circuit 80, 801, 88 whereby a rotary motor 26 is energized. The motor has a weight eccentric upon its shaft and in operation this vibrates the casing of the receiver. The receiver is switched off except when upright in a pocket by a known mercury switch 36.
Patent GB-2154971-A (GB)
Title: Firedamp-proof inert gas containing current-carrying rail
Inventor: BISCHOF HEINZ
IPC: B60M1/30
Filed: 1985-02-28
Abstract: A firedamp-proof current- carrying rail consists of a plurality of rigid lengths of duct 1 which are resiliently connected at their ends and articulately connected to one another and contain a protective gas. These lengths of duct comprise a longitudinal slot 2 which is sealed by seal means 14. Retaining strip 16 is provided to secure the seal 14 and further provides a guide surface for a current collector (55, Fig. 5 not shown) which acts on electrical contact lines 9 in the interior of the lengths of duct 1. Sealing means at the end connections of the duct consist of a U-shaped yoke member 5 which covers the junction points of two adjacent lengths of duct but is adapted for movement in relation to these, and of a sealing strip 18 which is urged towards the outer surface of the lengths of duct 1 by the yoke member 5. This construction is easy to assemble particularly if the dimensions of the yoke member are adpated to the dimensions of the lengths of duct 1 so that en encircling receiving space for the sealing strip 18 is formed corresponding to the thickness of the sealing strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174192-A (GB)
Title: Airflow ventilator
Inventor: MILLER GRAHAM
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 1985-04-20
Abstract: A hollow sleeve ventilator 1 for a cavity-wall tapers from inner 4 to outer open ends 5 to reduce inflow of cold air and ingress of foreign bodies to the cavity. An outer surface of the ventilator has ridges 6 to form mortar keys and the inner open end 4 is equipped with return- legs (7, Fig. 2 not shown) to assist in locating the ventilator between bricks or blocks of the outer skin of the cavity wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170704-A (GB)
Title: Shortenable umbrella frame
Inventor: SCHULTES TILMANN
IPC: A45B19/10
Filed: 1985-05-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for a telescopic umbrella having a slider (3) movable on a stick (1) and canopy supporting forks which are to be opened and closed by the slider and which are provided in a star-shaped arrangement around a crown (2) fitted on the stick and around the slider. In each case a link parallelogram is actuated by a scissors lever drive for the control of the folding motion of peripheral canopy spokes (10). In order to enable the canopy supporting forks to be more stable in their middle region, which is sensitive to deformation or rupture, and in particular to make it more resistant to excessive strain by gusts of wind causing the canopy to turn inside out, a hinge (9) connecting the inner canopy strut (7) to the control strut (11) in the open position of the umbrella canopy lies adjacent to the diagonal of the link parallelogram and bears against the bottom edge of a supporting strut (8) so that the link parallelogram appears as a flat triangular formation (T) having an obtuse outer angle ( alpha ), the hinge of the link parallelogram, connecting the supporting strut (8) to a short arm (10) of the peripheral canopy spoke, adopts from above about the same distance from the diagonal as the hinge connecting the inner canopy strut to the control strut adopts from below. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163800-A (GB)
Title: Precast concrete piles
Inventor: LYNCH PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: E02D5/38
Filed: 1985-08-29
Abstract: A precast concrete pile is manufactured with a thin tubular shell 1 of helically seamed steel strip strengthened with annular or helical corrugations 2. The profile of both the seam and the corrugations is such that the tubular shell 1 has a smooth cylindrical outer profile surface free of projections. The shell is filled with concrete. One end of the tubular shell 1 may be closed by a metal plate 4, and the other end with an apertured plate to allow insertion of a hose for filling with concrete. The pile may also be provided with reinforcement 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174891-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for hanging an article from a shelf
Inventor: OVERTON MARGARET ANN
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 1985-08-29
Abstract: Apparatus is described for hanging an article from a shelf, in particular for supporting a wine bottle horizontally beneath a refrigerator shelf. The apparatus comprises a support frame (1) defining an aperture (2) for supporting an article. The support frame (1) is formed with two-spaced apart projections which in use of the article to hang a wine or other beverage bottle from a refrigerator shelf are inserted between respective adjacent bars of the refrigerator shelf. Each projection (4) is formed with a respective passage (5) to receive an elongate engagement member (3) so that when the elongate engagement member (3) is received in the passages (5), two bars of the shelf are trapped between the frame and the engagement member and the support frame (1) is thereby secured to the refrigerator shelf. The surface (10) of the support frame (1) facing the elongate engagement member (3) is shaped so that the space between the support frame (1) and the engagement member (3) narrows away from the projections (4) to prevent the support frame (1) moving relative to the bars of the refrigerator shelf. Normally at least two support frames and associated engagement members would be provided to hang the bottle from the refrigerator shelf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180779-A (GB)
Title: Control of froth cell performance through the use of differential bubbler tubes
Inventor: SANDBROOK THOMAS D
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 1985-09-06
Abstract: In a method of controlling the separation of coal from a mixture of coal and refuse in a froth flotation cell 1, the differential back pressure (14) between two gas bubbler tubes 12, 13 immersed to different depths into the body of pulp in the cell is measured to produce a first control signal (43) representative of the pulp density, and the rate of addition of a flotation agent, e.g. a collector 21 and/or a frother 23, to the froth flotation cell is adjusted in response to changes in said first signal. A second signal (50), produced by measuring (15) back pressure of a single bubbler tube 13 and representative of the pulp level in said cell, can be corrected for changes in density by combining it with said first signal and then utilized to control liquid level in the cell by adjusting (38, 11) the rate of withdrawal of refuse therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185178-A (GB)
Title: Container for coins, notes etc.
Inventor: COOPER JACK
IPC: A45C1/08
Filed: 1986-01-09
Abstract: A container for coins, notes etc. is in the form of a combined wallet and purse with the purse part having a front portion (11), a rear portion (14), side portions (15, 16) and a flap (17). At the side of the rear portion remote from the purse part are formed various compartments by means of pieces of material which are secured together by stitching to form a common composite edge which is tightly received in an inverted metal channel-shaped frame simulating element (29). The element (29) provides rigidity and enhanced appearance without increasing the weight of the container by any significant amount. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175756-A (GB)
Title: Anti-kink cable lead-in for an electric iron
Inventor: STUTZER FRANZ ALBAN
IPC: H01R13/56
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: A cable lead-in for an electric iron includes an elastically deformable anti-kink cable sleeve 1 which is pivotally articulated on the iron. To prevent burns caused by cable fractures in the region of the cable lead-in, a hand protection shield 4 is provided on one side of the anti-kink sleeve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191091-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection device
Inventor: LEWELL PETER ROBERT
IPC: B05B1/20
Filed: 1986-06-07
Abstract: A fire-protection device (10) consists of a pair of elongate tubular members (11, 12) held in spaced-apart parallel relationship by cross-members (20, 21, 22). Connectors (30, 31) are provided to admit a pressurising fluid and orifices (40, 41, 42) for the discharge of the fluid. The device may be made of a flexible material so that it can be rolled or folded for storage. Admission of the pressurising fluid (e.g. water or other fire-extinguishing fluid) causes the device to unroll or unfold. A second or subsequent device can be connected in series. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181813-A (GB)
Title: Downpipe wall support
Inventor: CHAPMAN IAN
IPC: E04D13/08
Filed: 1986-10-20
Abstract: A downpipe 10 has formed on its rear wall 13 two lengthwise extending lips 15, the ends 17 of which extend towards each other to define two spaced parallel grooves 18. A planar portion 19 of a connecting member 12 is adapted to be inserted between the lips 15 and rotated through 90 DEG  about an axis perpendicular to the rear wall 13 so that parts of said planar portion 19 frictionally engage the grooves 18 thereby securing the connecting member T2 to the pipe 10. The connecting member is then bolted to a bracket (11, Fig. 2 not shown) mounted on a wall. When viewed from the front it is not possible to see the connecting member 12 or the bracket (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198654-A (GB)
Title: Soft toys
Inventor: HANBURY-EVANS JEAN
IPC: A63H3/14
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: The toy comprises a human or animal figure 1, having an aperture 8 in its external surface in communication with a hollow body portion 5. The aperture and the hollow body portion are just large enough to snugly receive a user's hand to allow manipulation of parts 3, 4 of the body portion. The hollow portion is substantially filled by a unitary stuffing insert 6, which is removable through the aperture, such that the toy can be usable as a soft toy when the stuffing insert is present, or as a glove puppet when the stuffing insert is removed. The head and legs are permanently stuffed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185216-A (GB)
Title: Color copying machine
Inventor: KOIZUMI YUTAKA
IPC: G03G15/01
Filed: 1986-12-24
Abstract: A full-color copying machine copies an original (1) placed on a contact glass (2). Flash exposure lamps (3) and an optical system with three filters (5) which are selectively placed in front of a lens (4) produce images of the original document in each of three colors at successive spaced intervals on a photo-sensitive belt (6). The belt (6) is looped around a series of rollers (7a-7j) so as to define three spaced sections at each of which a developing device (9y, 9m, 9c) for developing the images in toner colors complementary to the filter colors is located. The developed images are transferred to a copy substrate which is carried past the rollers 7b,7e,7h in sequence, whereat the respective transfers occurs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200107-A (GB)
Title: Shaped refractory articles
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: C04B28/34
Filed: 1987-01-23
Abstract: A method of making a shaped article comprises mixing a refractory powder with an aqueous acidic phosphate solution, subjecting the mixture thus formed to high shear to form a plastic mass, shaping the mass, and hardening the shaped mass at a temperature below the sintering temperature of the refractory powder. By this method articles of useful hot-strength can be obtained without having to employ the high temperatures required for sintering.
Patent GB-2203951-A (GB)
Title: Rescue transportation device
Inventor: MORAN HAROLD
IPC: A61G1/00
Filed: 1987-08-07
Abstract: A rescue transportation devide has an inflatable support 10 with a horizontally extending main section 12 and an outwardly inclined end section 18. A cover 20 extends about the inflatable support and is removable by way of slot 26. Head and lower body restraints 28 and 34 are interchangeably attachable to the cover 20 to receive and hold still the user's head or lower body via restraint attachment devices 36 and 38 fixed to the cover 20. Towing means and an in-field inflating device (gas cannister or pump) may be attached to the cover 20 which may have additional thicknesses along the bottom to prevent damage to the support 10 during towing. The head restraint 28 preferably includes two inflatable cushions 68 and 70 to receive a user's head therebetween, whose separation can be varied to compensate for various head sizes or for a helmeted head and it may include wide netting laterally securable between them.
Patent GB-2196568-A (GB)
Title: A metal-ceramic seal
Inventor: BENTE KLAUS
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 1987-10-05
Abstract: In a method of producing a vacuum-tight and pressure-tight joint between a metal body, for example a platinum wire, and a ceramic oxide body, for example a sintered Al2O3 body, for example in the production of a measuring tube for a magnetic-induction flowmeter, the metal body, at least on those parts which are to be joined to the ceramic oxide body, is provided with a layer of an oxidisable metal, for example Al, Ni, Cr, or Fe, which layer is oxidised either before or during sintering of the metal body to the ceramic oxide body. When the metal layer is oxidised it increases in thickness to give a more powerful clamping of the metal body by the ceramic oxide body. The metal layer may be applied to the metal body by vapour deposition or electrodeposition.
Patent GB-2200542-A (GB)
Title: Hanger for a flexible article
Inventor: ROGERS CHARLES
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1987-10-21
Abstract: A hanger (10) for a thin flexible article (30), e.g. a pair of trousers, comprises: a suspension means (12), such as a hook; a first bar (14) connected to the suspension means; a second bar (16) extending alongside the first bar, the ends of the first bar being non-releasably connected to the ends of the second bar, the first and second bars being disposed substantially horizontally with the second bar at a level above that of the first bar when the hanger is freely suspended by the suspension means; the second bar being for the article to be looped over with a respective portion (30a, 30b) of the article hanging at either side of the bar, one said portion (30a) passing through a gap defined between the bars; and a finger (22) attached to the bars at or adjacent one of the connections between the ends of the bars and extending towards the other such connection to provide a gap between itself and the first bar, through which gap said one portion (30a) of the article and at least part (34) of said other portion (30b) can be passed to be frictionally gripped between the finger and the first bar to prevent or hinder the article slipping from the hanger. Preferably there are two such fingers (22), each extending from opposite ends of the bars and terminating short of the other finger.
Patent GB-2214421-A (GB)
Title: Nursery stand
Inventor: OSBORN DAVID RICHARD
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 1988-01-16
Abstract: A folding nursery stand comprises a pair of U-shaped members 12, 20 having horizontal top portions 14, 22 and leg portions 16, 18, 24, 26 projecting obliquely downwardly therefrom, the legs being pivotally interconnected at points 28, 30. Transverse supports 74, 76 extend between the legs at a position between the top and the pivot. Pairs of stays 40, 42 and 60, 62 pivotted at 44, 64, are connected by end pivot joints 32, 34, 36, 38 to the legs at the ends of the transverse supports. The pivots 44, 64 are arranged to prevent movement thereof below a position in which the stays are straight. The pivot axes of the pivots 44, 64 are located above the plane of the end pivot joints 32, 34, 36, 38 when the stay members are straight so that moving the top portions the legs towards one another folds the stays. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206821-A (GB)
Title: Article support for spray coating plant
Inventor: BUTLER JOHN JAMES
IPC: B05B5/08
Filed: 1988-06-09
Abstract: To support an article (6) during its passage through a spray coating plant, a plurality of support members (20) are provided, which are inserted each through a pair of holes or apertures (12) between the side walls (10) of the article, the support members (20) being of sufficient length as to enable the article (6) to be supported thereby between the reaches (16a and 16b) of a conveyor. Where it is desired to apply a coating of paint to the article in a manner which involves the creation of an electric field, conductive contact may be established with the article by means of the support members (20) and/or by the use of contacts which engage the article as it passes through the treatment plant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206548-A (GB)
Title: Removable internal vehicle partition
Inventor: ALLMAN PETER NEVILLE
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 1988-06-23
Abstract: The partition, e.g. a dog guard, has mounting means, e.g. plates 120 to which partition legs 114 we fixed, which are secured to existing mountings in the sides of the vehicle, e.g. roller blind mounting holes. The mounting means may take many forms (Figs. 1, 5, 7, 9, 12 and 13). The top corners of the partition may have projections (30, 46, 72, Figs. 2, 4 and 6) which are sandwiched between the vehicle tailgate and the body seal to retain the partition or straps (100, Fig. 8) with hooks (102) which engage over gas-strut mountings (96). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221691-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric films
Inventor: ZOBEL MICHAEL GEORGE REINHARDT
IPC: B65D81/20
Filed: 1988-07-15
Abstract: The invention provides polymeric films for the storage or packaging of plant material, the film being perforate and having a water vapour permeability of not more than 800g m<-><2> day<-><1> and an oxygen permeability of not more than 200000 cm<3> m<-><2> day<-><1> atmosphere<-><1>, both permeabilities being measured at 25 DEG C with a relative humidity of 75 percent. Various plant materials, for example carrots, tomatoes, calabrese and mushrooms heat sealed in packs of films of the invention have shown improved shelf lives compared with similar plant materials packaged for example in polyethylene cling film or polyvinyl chloride stretch wrap.
Patent GB-2209390-A (GB)
Title: Storage heaters
Inventor: PICKFORD PAUL DONALD
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1988-07-22
Abstract: A storage heater has an indicator which gives a visual indication representing the amount of heat energy which is stored within the heat storage medium. The indicator may be provided by a plurality of L.E.D.'s the number illuminated corresponding to the amount of heat stored up to a designed maximum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221285-A (GB)
Title: Linear cutting charge and kit-of-parts for making same
Inventor: ALFORD SIDNEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F42B3/08
Filed: 1988-07-27
Abstract: The kit-of-parts comprises a plurality of elongate planar members (1), connecting means (3) for connecting the planar member (1) to form a box-like structure (2), a liner (9) and locating means (4) for locating said liner (9) within the box-like structure (2) to provide a space (10) on one side of the liner (9) for receiving an explosive material and a stand-off space (11) on the other side of the liner (9). Magnetic attachment means may be used to attach the cutting charge to a structure. 
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Patent GB-2223524-A (GB)
Title: Curved window bar for conservatory
Inventor: BROWN RONALD LESLIE
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1988-08-10
Abstract: A moulded curved window bar for a conservatory has two end faces 3, 5 which are normally at right angles to each other, and on each face, a fixing stud 17 is provided for location in an aperture in a frame member. The bar locates on the surface of the glass and is preferably moulded from two U-shaped mating sections which snap fit together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221941-A (GB)
Title: Crash barrier
Inventor: DEACON DAVID
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 1988-08-16
Abstract: A crash barrier is formed of a gabion filled with lumps of resilient, frangible or crushable material. The gabion is suitably formed from plastics or steel mesh, the latter being welded or woven. The base of each gabion may be weighted in order to hold it to the ground.
Patent GB-2211034-A (GB)
Title: Contact for electrical receptacle connector for PCB
Inventor: ENOMOTO IKUO
IPC: H01R13/11
Filed: 1988-10-13
Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric housing (2) passageways (2a, 2a') in which electrical contacts (3,3') are disposed with terminal sections (3d, 3d') extending along respective sides of the housing for electrical connection to a circuit board (5). Contact members (3b, 3b') of the contacts (3, 3') electrically engage pins (4, 4') when they are inserted into the passageways and walls (3c, 3c') of the contact (3, 3') have outer ends extending across base sections (3a, 3a') of the contacts (3, 3') which define stops against which pins (4') engage to prevent the pins from shorting the terminal sections (3d). Sections (3g, 3g', 3h, 3h') have parts that protrude above the upper edges (3f, 3f') of the contact members (3b, 3b') and the wall members (3c, 3c') and engage walls (2b, 2b') of the passageways securing the contacts (3, 3') in the passageways while the remainder of the upper edges are spaced from the walls (2b, 2b'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215715-A (GB)
Title: Porous defect aluminium-silicon spinel
Inventor: BROWN ALAN JOHNSON
IPC: B01J20/16
Filed: 1989-02-03
Abstract: There is disclosed a porous inorganic material suitable for use as a support for immobilising biological macromolecules and which comprises a 3-dimensional network of defect aluminium-silicon spinel, said network defining an interconnecting array of pores predominantly in the size range of from 100 to 1000  ANGSTROM . A process for preparing the porous inorganic material is also disclosed.