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Patent GB-2064452-A (GB)
Title: Motor Vehicle With Sun Visors
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1980-11-06
Abstract: A sun visor (10) is mounted adjacent the mid centre line of a vehicle windscreen (2) on the roof support (5) in addition to one (or two) corner mounted sun visors (6, 7). The additional sun visor (10) allows effective shading of the driver's field of vision over large angles of view, whilst reducing the need for frequent visor adjustment to meet changes in the relative position of the sun. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2087247-A (GB)
Title: Making thermoplastic road marking materials
IPC: B29B7/72
Filed: 1980-11-13
Abstract: A liquid plasticiser is continuously dispersed through premixed dry components of a mix of thermoplastic road marking materials. Premixed dry components of a mix are fed via an output feed 20 from a mixing hopper 10 and a first input flow at 22 to a mixer vessel 23. A second input flow 24 of liquid plasticiser, e.g. plasticising oil, is fed to the mixer vessel 23 by a metering pump 25. Liquid plasticiser is dispersed into the vessel 23 via a sprinkler bar 27 extending across about 40% or more of the cross-section of the vessel. A stack 28 of rotatable substantially flat superposed blades, rotated at about 200 r.p.m., disperses the plasticiser throughout the premixed dry components to produce a flowable, non-liquid, essentially particulate final mix, which is removed from the vessel via an outlet 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063882-A (GB)
Title: Production of interferon by genetic engineering
IPC: C12R1/91
Filed: 1980-11-19
Abstract: A process to isolate genetic material (DNA) containing the nucleotide sequence coding for interferon in human fibroblastic cells which comprises cultivating cells producing interferon when exposed to an inducer of interferon, exposing same to such inducer, extracting messenger RNA from said induced cells, purifying the interferon messenger RNA, transcribing the messenger RNA into DNA and cloning the DNA in a suitable vector is described. Preferred cells are human diploid foreskin cells. In addition a process for engineering a bacterial strain to produce interferon polypeptide which comprises introducing a cloned interferon DNA into a suitable vector-carrier is specified. A preferred vector-carrier is E. coli. There is also provided the mRNA of human interferon in highly purified form, to the mRNA of human interferon in  beta 1 highly purified form, to the mRNA of human interferon in  beta 2 highly purified form, to the DNA coding for a polypeptide having interferon activity, insertable in a vector, such as plasmid pBR322, and also to human interferon  beta 1 in highly purified form, and human interferon  beta 2 in highly purified form.
Patent GB-2070449-A (GB)
Title: Homogeniser
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 1981-02-23
Abstract: An homogeniser for liquids such as milk comprises a conduit (14, 16, 18, 20, 40) through which the liquid to be homogenised is passed. The conduit includes an annular seat (22) having a bore (24) through which the liquid flows and also a member (30) which is displaceable along the conduit. A non-resiliently supported abutment (32) is provided to restrain the member (30) in a position along the conduit where it co-operates with the seat (22) so that the liquid flowing through the bore (24) is subjected to a homogenising action as it passes between the seat (22) and the member (30). The abutment (32) is moveable along the conduit by a screw assembly (42) to control the rate of liquid flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071509-A (GB)
Title: Tractor-mountable concrete mixer
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 1981-02-25
Abstract: Mixing apparatus comprising a frame 12 mountable on a tractor, and a rotatable mixing drum 26 pivotally mounted in the frame so as to permit inclination of the drum by means of a hydraulic cylinder 30. A pair of parallel support arms 50 are disposed one on either side of the drum 26 and extend forwardly thereof, the arms being pivotally mounted on the frame 12 at their rear ends for raising and lowering in a substantially vertical plane by a hydraulic cylinder 54. An elongate trough 56 is pivotally mounted between the support arms 50 for rotation about a horizontal axis relative to the arms by a hydraulic cylinder 66. The cylinders 30, 54 and 66 are independently controllable and permit the trough 56 to be used as a scoop, as a receiver of materials for lifting or conveyance, or as a delivery chute for materials to or from the mixing drum 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095799-A (GB)
Title: An aiming device for use in firing at moving targets
IPC: F41G5/08
Filed: 1981-03-27
Abstract: When firing at a movable target (1), the gun (8) must be swung through a lead angle and aimed in front of the target when the target to be fired on is sighted on with optical means (3). The present invention makes possible very simple aiming of the gun with the aid of a fixed aiming mark and accurate shooting in that the gun, while following a target, is automatically aimed at a lead point in the plane of flight when the optical axis of the sight is directed on to the target. The optical axis of the sight (3) is adjusted relative to the gun barrel (8), by calculating mechanism (4) which calculates the lead angle. Temporary storage of the relevant updated factors is initiated at intervals determined by a pulse generator, which may be associated with a range finder 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075390-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing rolled steel
IPC: B21B3/00
Filed: 1981-04-27
Abstract: To produce a rolled steel product such as rolled steel bars for reinforcing concrete, steel containing carbon, manganese, silicon, aluminium and niobium is rolled in at least three passes. The total reduction during the three passes or the last three passes as the case may be is at least 20%. The temperature before, during and after rolling is regulated such that the elasticity limit and resilience at -120 DEG C of the rolled product (as calculated from the expressions:  LE=1035+510C+192Mn+2270Nb-0.21T1-0.40T2-0.48T3-3.51D  KCV=2202-2066C+23.20Mn-2064Nb-0.77T1-1.24T2-0.23T3-1.98D wherein C is the carbon content of the steel, Mn is the manganese content of the steel, Nb is the niobium content, if any, of the steel, T1 is the temperature of the steel before rolling, T2 is the temperature of the steel during rolling, T3 is the temperature of the steel after rolling, D is the diameter of the steel after rolling, LE is the elasticity limit, and KCV is the resilience at -120 DEG C) attain the desired high values.
Patent GB-2076386-A (GB)
Title: A method of preparing compost for the cultivation of mushrooms and a method of cultivating mushrooms
IPC: A01G1/04
Filed: 1981-05-18
Abstract: Raw manure is loaded into a trough (3) contained within an enclosure which is sealed against the ingress of fresh air. The atmosphere within the enclosure is circulated using fan (19) through the manure and is applied to the manure until this reaches a temperature of not less than 125 DEG F. The manure is then allowed to rest until it reaches naturally a temperature of at least 150 DEG F and it is maintained at that temperature until completion of pasteurisation. It is then force-cooled by driving fresh air through the resultant compost and held until commencement of a first phase of conditioning bacterial activity. Natural heating of the compost occurs during the first conditioning phase and the atmosphere within the enclosure is recirculated through the compost throughout that phase with fresh air added in a manner such as to limit the maximum temperature reached by the compost during this phase. Exhaust gases from the enclosure are monitored to detect a time at which those gases become substantially free from ammonia, so indicating completion of the first conditioning phase. In a subsequent second conditioning phase the atmosphere is recirculated through the compost and at least 5% by volume of fresh air added substantially continually to the recirculating atmosphere to cool the compost to below 110 DEG F and so complete conditioning. Mushrooms may be cultivated on the conditioned compost thus prepared.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2078105-A (GB)
Title: Frame for a chair, table or the like
IPC: A47C9/10
Filed: 1981-06-18
Abstract: A frame (1) for a chair (2) as shown, table or the like, which frame is adjustable and capable of providing a substantially horizontal support surface (4) above inclined ground, is provided with adjustment means (5) pivotally connected to a support (3) which carries the support surface (4). Preferably, the adjustment means (5) include at least one adjusting strut (6) and at least one supporting beam (7) which strut(s) and beam(s) are pivotally connected to the support (3). The adjusting strut (6) can be located and retained in one of a series of notches (10) provided in the supporting beam (7). The supporting beam (7) may be provided at either end with prongs (12) to aid anchorage of the frame (1) to an inclined soil surface. Additional support legs (15) may be provided in order that the frame (1) can be used on horizontal ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085757-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing pressure sensitive recording sheet
IPC: B41M5/124
Filed: 1981-08-20
Abstract: A pressure sensitive recording sheet whose coated surface is in an even state is produced by a process employing a particular coating solution. The solution has a static surface tension of 42 dyne/cm or less and a surface tension increase of 5 dyne/cm or less, compared to its static surface tension, when its surface is extended, and further has a 50-mesh sieve passing fraction of 98% or more. A curtain coating process is used wherein the coating solution is applied to a surface of a continuously travelling support of great length in the form of a single-layer, freely falling curtain applied at a right angle to the support.
Patent GB-2110222-A (GB)
Title: Fire-preventing or-retardant mixture
Inventor: WHITE KENNETH RAYMOND
IPC: C08K5/521
Filed: 1981-10-02
Abstract: A fire preventive or retardant material or composition for treating material, such as a resin based material, comprises a halogen or halogen producing compound or compounds and at least one phosphorus containing compound (such as a phosphate) which on heating produces phosphoric acid, the compounds being finely divided and thoroughly intermixed in proportions whereby each constituent performs an effective fire preventive or retardant action. Typical low cost compositions are as follows:-  Ammonium chloride  and/or sodium chloride 50%+/-10% by weight  Di-ammonium phosphate  50%+/-10% by weight  Or:-  Ammonium chloride      20%+/-5% by weight  Sodium chloride        30%+/-50% by weight  Ammonium phosphate     50%+/-10% by weight   The composition is thoroughly dispersed in the material to be treated by mechanical agitation. Further compounds may be included to obtain or retain desired physical characteristics (e.g. plasticity) of the treated material.
Patent GB-2112843-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabilisers
Inventor: LAMB HENRY
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 1981-10-29
Abstract: Two ladder stabilisers, one left hand and one right hand are clamped by clamping plates (5, 6) to the bottom of the stiles of a ladder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094181-A (GB)
Title: Rotating sprinkler
IPC: B05B15/74
Filed: 1982-02-05
Abstract: A sprinkler (20) rotates and creates a predefined horizontal spray pattern around it. A rotating turbine (34) drives a cylindrical nozzle (44) assembly having a plurality of nozzle openings (52) therein. The nozzle openings deliver streams of water of variable length and volume. A pattern defining disk (40) has an aperture (39) which is used to continuously and proportionately expose the nozzle openings (52) to the source of pressurized water according to a preset function of the instantaneous rotational position of the nozzle opening (52) as the cylindrical member (44) turns to create the spray pattern. When the aperture (39) is rectangular, a rectangular spray pattern is obtained. The nozzle openings (52) supply a relatively constant volume of water to all portions of the pattern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098536-A (GB)
Title: High speed spin-drawn fibres
IPC: D01D5/098
Filed: 1982-03-08
Abstract: Polyester and polyamide fibres spin-drawn at take-up speeds of 400 to 6200 m/min are characterised by improved strength-elongation properties, texturability by friction units or gas jet turbulence and subsequent treatability without the interpolation of a separate stretching operation.
Patent GB-2096143-A (GB)
Title: Imidazo(1,2-a)quinoline derivatives
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1982-04-02
Abstract: Novel imidazo[1,2-a]quinolines of the formula    <IMAGE>  I  wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, thienyl, pyridyl and phenyl optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of halogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R1 and R2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 8 carbon atoms,s cyclohexyl, -NO2 and phenoxy, R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkoxy and alkylthio of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having a remarkable anxiolytic activity and a hypnotic activity and their preparation.
Patent GB-2102914-A (GB)
Title: Hookes universal joint
Inventor: ENTRUP HUBERT GROSSE
IPC: F16C35/067
Filed: 1982-06-03
Abstract: A Hookes universal joint, in which assembly and dismantling is facilitated by providing each bore 3 in the yoke arms of the joint with a portion 8 in which the bearing cup 4 is a press fit and a portion 9 of increased diameter. The press fit portion extends only over the part of the bearing cup corresponding to the length of the needle roller bearings within the bearing cup, and the increased diameter portion extends radially inwardly beyond an annular groove in which a retaining ring 5 is received. This enables the bearing cup to be pressed out of the press fit part of the bore by radial movement of the cross member of the joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100179-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for continuously extruding plastic materials
IPC: B29C43/00
Filed: 1982-06-14
Abstract: The plastic material is extruded in to a strip or strips, for use in operations in the confectionery and continuous baking industries. The aim of the invention is to produce strips of material which are of a uniform configuration. This is achieved in that two contour rolls 2 rotate in a roll housing 1 in opposite directions relative to the roll housing 1, thereby forming a material container 3 and a pressure chamber 4. The plastic material 13 is uniformly extruded out of nozzles 5, 6 by the shape of the contour rolls 2 relative to the position of a control rocker member 11 which is arranged therebelow. The rocker member 11 cuts the pressure chamber 4 off from the container 3, so that extrusion pressure is independent of the height of material in the container 3. The rocker member 11 is adjustable towards and away from the rolls 2, to thereby regulate the amount of material which is carried back up into the container by the rolls 3, and thereby regulate the amount of material being extruded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125552-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pressure transducers
Inventor: CUTLER GEORGE DONALD
IPC: G01L19/06
Filed: 1982-07-21
Abstract: A system for indicating the pressure of a process fluid includes an upstream impact probe 4 and a downstream static probe 8 mounted in a conduit 2. These probes 4 and 8 are connected to high pressure and low pressure compartments 14, 16 respectively of a differential pressure transducer 12 having a central diaphragm 18. Process fluid is passed along the conduit 2, and the diaphragm 18 takes up a position dependent on the pressure difference between the probes 4 and 8, and hence dependent on the fluid flow in the conduit 2. Purging gas, air and nitrogen being examples, or liquid is passed from a source 20 through a pressure regulator 22 and restrictors 24 and 26 to the compartments 14 and 16 and passes over the diaphragm surfaces thereby preventing contact between the diaphragm 18 and the process fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114142-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric moulding compositions
Inventor: BRADEN MICHAEL
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 1983-01-31
Abstract: An elastomeric moulding composition, suitable for use in fabricating denture liners, exoprostheses and endoprostheses, comprises a high resilence elastomer and a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (meth)acrylate ester, a blend of the elastomer and ester being polymerisable to form an elastomer. The ester component may optionally include a small proportion of a crosslinking monomer.
Patent GB-2113975-A (GB)
Title: Watch band
Inventor: SEKIGUCHI TSUNETOSHI
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1983-01-31
Abstract: This invention relates to a watch band and a method of manufacture thereof. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a watch band comprising a band body 12 composed of a flexible material and a resin net 14 composed of a synthetic resin. The flexible material is capable of being injection molded. The resin net 14 is inserted and affixed in the interior of the band body 12, when the band body 12 is formed. In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of forming a watch band 12 comprising the steps of closing upper and lower molds to clamp a resin net 14 in such a manner as to form a rugged form, and injection molding a flexible material between the upper and lower molds to form a band body 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136912-A (GB)
Title: Sealing pipes
Inventor: BARRY MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 1983-03-16
Abstract: A damaged portion of underground pipe 12 is repaired without excavating to the pipe by wrapping a sleeve round a collapsible inflatable bag, impregnating the sleeve with resin, moving the bag and sleeve in collapsed condition down the pipe to the position of the damaged portion and expanding the bag to urge the sleeve under pressure against the pipe wall until the resin is set. The bag is then collapsed and removed. Preferably protective waterproof layers are located on opposite sides of the sleeve, the layer 16 being bonded to the resin.
Patent GB-2129300-A (GB)
Title: Method of achieving hemostasis, inhibiting fibroplasia and promoting tissue regeneration in a tissue wound.
Inventor: MALETTE WILLIAM GRAHAM
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1983-06-16
Abstract: A method of inhibiting fibroplasia, and promoting tissue regeneration is described wherein a chitosan solution, or chitosan in various solid forms is placed in contact with the tissue wound. The chitosan forms a coagulum which prevents bleeding and negates the formation of a blood clot thereby preventing the formation of fibrin strands. The prevention of the formation of fibrin strands prevents the proliferation of fibroblasts and the synthesis of collagen thereby allowing the promotion of normal tissue regeneration. The process described hereinabove results in wound healing with minimal scar formation.
Patent GB-2122155-A (GB)
Title: Sail winder
Inventor: GOIOT J MARIE
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 1983-06-22
Abstract: A sail winder has a shaft (4) with means for rotating this shaft in order to wind and unwind a sail (5), a casing (3) surrounding the shaft and the sail wound on this shaft and means for making the casing rigid with a support spar (1). Herein the casing (3) of the sail winder has extensions (12), shown along the spaced corners facing the spar (1), articulated (8, 9, 11) to the casing. The extensions (12) can be fixed to lateral faces of a range of sizes of support spar (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to horticultural irrigation
Inventor: VAN TILBURG YOLANDE EVE
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1983-09-01
Abstract: This invention provides a means for horticultural irrigation from a single watering point. The invention has particular application for irrigation of soil-filled plant containers (e.g. window boxes) and allows water to be distributed throughout the soil from a single conveniently placed receptacle. Such a plant container has a receptacle to receive water and the receptacle is provided with outlet pipes for water distribution; each pipe extending outwardly from the receptacle. Irrigating water poured into the receptacle flows out from orifices in the pipes into the soil.
Patent GB-2130410-A (GB)
Title: Data input apparatus
Inventor: KENYON PAUL
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1983-09-28
Abstract: Digitising apparatus which provides data relating to the position of a stylus or cursor over the surface of a tablet 10 bearing a work sheet in the form of a map, drawing or chart comprises a page reader 12 including a plurality of beam emitter/detector pairs, adapted to detect the presence or absence, according to a predetermined code, of features such as a predetermined arrangement of holes 18 or reflecting pieces formed in or on the work sheet, and to generate data signals enabling automatic recognition of a particular work sheet and, hence, further processing of the stylus or cursor related data with reference to identification, position or other information appropriate to that particular work sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134619-A (GB)
Title: Joint for tubular structures
Inventor: MURA SALVATORE
IPC: E04G7/14
Filed: 1983-11-04
Abstract: The joint has a body 2 and a pair of caps 3, each cap having a curved central part the inner surface of which is shaped such as to engage a respective one of a pair of cylindrical tubes 6 to be connected by at least a quarter of its circumference, and having two end portions, one of which has a hammer- head 12 adapted to be particulately inserted in a corresponding hole of the body to allow rotation of the cap by approximately 90 DEG  with respect to the body, and the other of which has an open slot to receive the shank of a locking bolt 7, said other end portion having a pair of wings bent at right angles, the edges of said wings being concave to engage the periphery of its respective tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153345-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal cyanophenyl-pyridines
Inventor: PAVLJUCHENKO ASSYA IOSIFOVNA
IPC: C07D213/57
Filed: 1984-01-23
Abstract: Novel 2,5-disubstituted pyridines of the formula:   <IMAGE> in which R is C4-C8 alkyl or alkoxy, find utility in liquid crystal compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds optionally with one or more 2,5-disubstituted pyridines of the formula:   <IMAGE> in which R' is C1-C9 alkyl, for use in electro-optical devices. Mesomorphic liquid crystal materials comprising the 2,5-disubstituted pyridines of Formula II, in the absence of those of Formula I, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2146732-A (GB)
Title: Liquid seal for gas springs
Inventor: SMITH LAWTHER O
IPC: F16F9/49
Filed: 1984-04-09
Abstract: A fixed sealing member 22 engages the piston rod 12 adjacent the cylinder end wall 20, and a floating sealing member 37 engages the piston rod at a location spaced from the fixed sealing member. A liquid is in the space between the sealing members, to act as a seal for the gas in the working chamber 17. Movement of the floating seal member 37 towards the piston is limited by a stop 35. As the fixed seal 22 leaks or wears, the floating seal 37 separating the gas and liquid chambers moves towards the fixed seal 22, but is still effective to seal the gas within the working chamber 17. Both seals are therefore kept wet. The floating seal 37 may be biased towards the piston by a coil spring (54, Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161466-A (GB)
Title: Plant growth medium containing vegetable fibres
Inventor: REYNELL CHRISTOPHER PAUL RICHA
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1984-07-10
Abstract: A plant growth medium comprises a fibrous substantially non-humified vegetable material which has been comminuted to a mean fibre length of less than 100 mms. Preferably, the composition also contains a digested animal waste. The invention also provides compressed and uncompressed compositions for use in the method of the invention and plant growth modules which comprise compressed bodies of the compositions in a loose fitting bag. Upon watering of the composition, it swells to provide a friable growth medium within the container.