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Patent GB-2020185-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1979-04-30
Abstract: A golf bag which consists of a bag (10) which preferably is made from a rigid plastics material and which has a flexible lid (24) slidingly engaged with a groove (22) at the mouth of the bag. An apertured plate (28) is provided for supporting golf clubs. A caddy cart consisting of a pair of wheels supported by a collapsible frame is engageable with tubes welded to the bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2031565-A (GB)
Title: Cooling electric-arc furnaces
IPC: F27D1/12
Filed: 1979-06-22
Abstract: A vessel of an electric-arc furnace comprises in its upper portion (2) a cooling box (2') constructed in the form of a supporting structure. The cooling box (2') may be constructed in the form of an annular container with an inlet (8) and an outlet (9) for the cooling water. With the vessel according to the invention, the effect is achieved that the supporting function of the upper portion (2) of the vessel and the cooling function of the cooling box (2') are united in one structure. Preferably the interior of the cooling box (2') is provided with helically disposed water conducting plates (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2027326-A (GB)
Title: Cigar wrappers
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1979-06-26
Abstract: A method of treating a web of smokable sheet material to simulate the markings of natural tobacco leaf before the web is cut to provide cigar wrapper blanks. The web is printed with a thickened ink which dries to form a ribbed patter. Colouration of the ink may be provided by ground cigar or cigarette offal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054618-A (GB)
Title: Thermosetting resin composition
IPC: C08G73/12
Filed: 1979-07-24
Abstract: Thermosetting resin composition comprising (a) a bismaleimide and/or a polymaleimide compound and (b) at least one compound selected from alkenylphenol derivatives, alkenylaniline derivatives, linear dimers thereof, and polymers thereof. In addition to components (a) and (b), this resin composition can contain (c) a polymerizable unsaturated compound. Besides conventional bis-maleimide resin application it can be used for crosslinking and vulcanisation acceleration in rubbers.
Patent GB-2029592-A (GB)
Title: Storage stable lithographic printing plates
IPC: G03F7/021
Filed: 1979-08-08
Abstract: Storage stable lithographic printing plates comprising a metal sheet substrate having coated thereon a composition comprising a light sensitive, high molecular weight diazo polymers having the generic formula:   <IMAGE>  Where R is methyl or hydrogen  X is methoxy, ethoxy or hydrogen  Y is oxygen or sulfur  Z is an anion of a sulfonic, carboxylic or phosphonic acid n is an integer from 8 to 970
Patent GB-2058587-A (GB)
Title: Toy blocks
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 1979-09-19
Abstract: A toy block 10 has a hollow body 12 which is fabricated of a semi-flexible material such as blowmoulded plastics and which has integral male couplers 44, 46. Female couplers 58, 60 are fabricated of a more rigid, injection-moulded plastics, are retained within apertures 50, 54 in the body 12, and are mutually coupled by interconnecting parts 72, 86. Slots may be provided in the female couplers 58, 60 to allow for dimensional variations of the male couplers 44, 46 which are frictionally engaged therein, and the female couplers may be ribbed to assist the frictional engagement. Collars 112, 124 on the female couplers 58, 60 engage indentations 118, 130 in the body 12 to retain the couplers in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2060437-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for depositing refractory material on lining of an upright converter
IPC: F27D1/16
Filed: 1979-09-21
Abstract: In a method of depositing a refractory material on a lining of an upright converter 1, a flame of oxygen and a flow of a mixture of fuel and a pulverized refractory material are directed onto the converter lining and are projected over its height as two flame jets 5 directed in opposite directions from the longitudinal axis of the converter. An apparatus for carrying out this method comprises a lance (2) together with a drive for its rotation mounted on a carriage mounted on guides and geared to a further drive for its longitudinal movement; the lance is formed with ducts for the separate supply of oxygen and a mixture of fuel and refractory material to respective nozzles positioned in rows along the lance wall in coaxially aligned pairs and built into the lance wall along the section thereof corresponding to 0.1 to 0.9 times converter height. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2064875-A (GB)
Title: Reflector device
IPC: H01Q15/14
Filed: 1979-12-08
Abstract: A reflector for reflecting electromagnetic radiation with a uniform reflectivity in all directions, comprises a number of thin pieces of metal, wrinkled or bunched up randomly to provide a body (not shown) which is accommodated in a casing which is transparent to the radiation and comprises an outer part (2) with a central opening (3) connected to a bottom part (4) also with a central opening (5) the two openings accommodating a tube, 1 extending through the casing and providing for the latter to be mounted on a ship's mast or the like. The two parts are fixed together after introduction of the reflecting material. The metal may be protected against corrosion and mechanical damage by being supported by plastics foil, e.g. by being sandwiched between two such foils, and cavities in the wrinkled or bunched up body may be filled with a transparent filler material. The casing may alternatively be constituted by the mast itself, or by a ship's fender or life ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2041359-A (GB)
Title: Purine derivatives and their use in the defoliation of cotton plants
IPC: C07D473/34
Filed: 1979-12-19
Abstract: A novel enantiomer of a purine derivative having the general formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R and R<2> are hydrogen or alkyl and R<1> is C3-8 alkyl or alpha -(C1-4 alkyl)benzyl, or a salt thereof, the enantiomer being substantially free from the other enantiomer, is useful for the defoliation of a growing cotton plant.
Patent GB-2038153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in agricultural sprayers or the like
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1978-12-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting the spray boom of a vehicle-mounted agricultural sprayer against damage upon collision with an obstruction. In one embodiment, the sprayer has a boom support (3) carried by the vehicle, and a boom (4b) mounted via a hinge arrangement (5a, 5b, 5d) from the support for generally horizontal swinging movement relative to the latter, rearwardly from an operative position in which the boom projects laterally of the vehicle. A locking lever (7a) normally positively locks the hinge arrangement against displacement of the boom from its operative position. A tensioned trip wire (8) is mounted on the boom forwardly of the leading edge thereof, and at its inner end is connected to the lever (7a). When, during forward movement of the vehicle, the trip wire encounters and is deflected by an obstruction, the lever (7a) is rocked to unlock the hinge arrangement, allowing the boom to swing back freely to clear the obstruction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069415-A (GB)
Title: Improved boat hull
IPC: B63B1/14
Filed: 1980-02-20
Abstract: A boat hull includes an intermediate hull section which is positioned between a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal hull sections on the port and starboard sides of the craft and is separated from a fixed upper bridge (23) of the craft by an expandable plenum chamber (27). Preferably the intermediate hull section is connected to the underside (21) of the fixed bridge (23) by pivotally mounted, retractable, extension arms (25) which are controlled by linkages (33). By means of the expandable plenum (27) and/or the extension arms (25) the intermediate hull section can be raised and lowered and moved forward and rearward relative to the remainder of the hull thereby making it possible to vary the shape of the boat hull and hence improve the planability, draught and fuel consumption of the craft and also enabling the boat to "walk" over land. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2045966-A (GB)
Title: Process for Forming an Organic Optical Waveguide Device
IPC: G01D3/028
Filed: 1980-04-01
Abstract: The specification describes a process for forming an organic optical waveguide device of predetermined planar geometry. First a layer of an organic photoactive composition is deposited to a predetermined thickness on a given substrate. The photoactive composition is characterized by being capable of forming a waveguiding material upon polymerization or depolymerization. Next, the deposited photoactive layer is exposed to a beam of ultraviolet radiation through a mask which defines the desired planar geometry for the device to be formed. Finally, the exposed photoactive layer is developed to remove undesired portions thereof and to leave an organic waveguiding portion having the predetermined planar geometry. The photoactive composition may be positive or negative working.
Patent GB-2050617-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for a Parameter of a Transducer
IPC: G01F15/06
Filed: 1980-04-22
Abstract: An electrical transducer, which may be a pick-up 10, has a law of transformation between a physical quantity and an electrical quantity, which law is known but affected at the time of construction of the transducer by an unpredictable parameter, which can subsequently be measured. An electrical component such as a resistance R representing a measurement of this unpredictable parameter is fixed to the transducer. The transducer is connected to an electrical processing circuit 12 which is also connected to the electronic component to correct the law of transformation of the transducer so that it is restored to a nominal law. The invention may be applied to measuring fuel flow in a vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079067-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for generating ions
IPC: G03G15/32
Filed: 1978-10-25
Abstract: Apparatus and method for generating ions, for example, for use in electrostatic printing and copying. An ion generator comprises two electrodes separated by a solid dielectric 213, with a high frequency alternating potential used to create an air gap breakdown in a region at a junction of one of the electrodes and the solid dielectric. A direct current extraction potential applied to the junction electrode 215 is used to extract ions from the discharge thus created. The generator may also include a third screen electrode 219 which is separated from the junction electrode 215 by a solid dielectric 217 and which serves to control the ion flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061315-A (GB)
Title: Micellar Compositions and Their Use in Breaking Petroleum Emulsions
IPC: C22B3/26
Filed: 1980-10-06
Abstract: A micellar composition comprises: (a) 5% to 75% by weight of a thin film spreading agent; (b) 2% to 30% by weight of a hydrotropic agent; (c) 2% to 30% by weight of an amphiphatic agent; and (d) 15% to 90% by weight of water. It is useful for breaking or preventing the formation of petroleum or bitumen emulsions, and thus is of value in the recovery of petroleum.
Patent GB-2064369-A (GB)
Title: Water-proofing materials and methods for the production thereof
IPC: E04D3/32
Filed: 1980-10-21
Abstract: A water-proofing sheet material comprising a support layer of a cross- orientated polypropylene laminate and a layer of a pressure-sensitive, water- proofing adhesive, which may be based on coal-tar pitch or bitumen, has application for example in the building industry for the provision of damp- proof courses. The material may optionally also comprise a layer of a protective release material, e.g. siliconised paper. The invention also extends to methods for the production of such sheet materials.
Patent GB-2064503-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of UF6 to uranium oxide
IPC: C01G43/025
Filed: 1980-12-04
Abstract: In a process for the conversion of uranium hexafluoride to a uranium oxide by injecting uranium hexafluoride and dry steam into a first region of a vessel so as to form a plume of particles of uranyl fluoride and reacting the uranyl fluoride in a second region of the vessel with a countercurrent flow of steam and/or hydrogen the operation of the process is such that a major proportion of the uranyl fluoride is caused to circulate within the first region so that the original uranyl fluoride particles are able to grow and agglomerate in a dendritic manner.
Patent GB-2068172-A (GB)
Title: Snap-action switch
IPC: H01H23/16
Filed: 1981-01-23
Abstract: An electric snap-action switch includes a slider (43) which is movable by a switch actuator (28) and which is coupled by a spring (80) to a snap-action member (44). The latter is lockable in each of its rest positions by at least one of two locking elements (90, 91) each of which cooperates with a stepped locking surface (97, 98). Upon movement of the slider (43) by the actuator (28) the spring (80) is stressed until one of the locking elements (90, 91) (depending on the direction of movement of the slider (43)) is released by the slider (43) from its locking step whereupon the spring (80) moves the snap action member (44) to its next rest position and the locking elements (90, 91) move onto the adjacent locking steps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095745-A (GB)
Title: Ignition system for an internal combustion engine
IPC: F02P5/152
Filed: 1981-02-13
Abstract: The ignition system includes an ignition coil 10 whose primary winding 12 is joined to earth by two paths. The first of these paths includes a distributor or transistorised switching system 101 whereby the periodic pulses through the coil are generated which generate the high voltage pulses for spark ignition. The second path contains a resistor 17 and a further switch 18 which is only closed in the event that knock is detected during engine operation. The second path thereafter serves to inhibit further voltage pulses along the first path until a knock control system 20 operating the further switch no longer senses knock. Thereafter the further switch is opened to restore operation of the first path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094384-A (GB)
Title: Spring clips
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 1981-03-05
Abstract: The gripping parts of the jaws of a spring clip are provided with longitudinal curves or flutes 10. These have the effects of strengthening the jaws and of providing access for a screwdriver operating on a screw mounting the clip via the hole in its base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071723-A (GB)
Title: Doctor blade mounting assembly
IPC: B41F9/10
Filed: 1981-03-12
Abstract: A doctor assembly for doctoring a cylinder (12) includes a doctor blade (17) retained at its rear end in a blade holder constituted by a multiplicity of adjacent, narrow pivot plates (15) which are individually pivotable about a shaft (14) fixed to a main support bar (11). An inflatable bag (28) is disposed between the pivot plates and a bar (10) extending forwardly from the support bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097807-A (GB)
Title: Heat-resistant, rigid polymers from difunctional 9,10-dihydro- 9,10-ethanoanthracenes
IPC: C08G73/06
Filed: 1981-04-30
Abstract: High molecular weight processible polymers derived from 2,6- and 2,7- diacids, diols and diamines of 9,10- dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracenes and various complementary comonomers are prepared. They have the formula   <IMAGE> where -R- is -CR'2CHR'- and R' is -H or -CH3, -R<2>- is an organic group and X is an ester or amide group, n being at least 10. These are converted into rigid, thermally-stable anthracene polyesters and polyamides by thermal removal of the 9,10- ethano bridge.
Patent GB-2099575-A (GB)
Title: Improved colorimetry equipment and method
IPC: G01N35/08
Filed: 1981-06-02
Abstract: A stream of alternating air bubbles and slugs of wash liquid or sample, having a colour density dependent on the quantity of particular components in the sample, passes through a colorimetry flow cell. In accordance with the invention, the bubbles are not removed but left in the stream, and signals representing bubbles are rejected, being distinguished by fluctuating more sharply than signals due to liquid. Light from a source 4 is passed through the cell 1 and signals from a photo-detector 7 are amplified at 21 and passed to analogue/digital converter 22 and hence to a microprocessor 24 programmed to sample the signal at present intervals, e.g. 5 times per second and to compare each signal with its predecessor. Accepted signals are stored and averaged and when a signal is rejected, the previously- arranged signal is fed to a digital/analogue converter 25 and thence to a pen recorder 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100440-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic flaw detector for steel wire ropes
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1981-06-11
Abstract: A magnetic flaw detector for steel wire ropes comprises magnetic cores (1) mounted on a steel wire rope by means of clamping devices (5). The magnetic cores (1) are connected therebetween by means of ferromagnetic plates (4). The magnetic cores (1) and the ferromagnetic plates (4) form a closed magnetic circuit encircling the steel wire rope. On the magnetic cores (1) are mounted inductor coils (2) and pole pieces (3) to contact with the steel wire rope. The pole pieces (3) are constructed from a nonferromagnetic conductive material. The invention can be also utilized for inspection of losses in the cross- section of metal of zinc coated steel wire ropes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081550-A (GB)
Title: Microphone arrangement for face masks
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 1981-06-15
Abstract: A local external communication system for use by a person wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth and in sealing engagement with the face in which an assembly secured to the outer surface of the mask without in any way affecting the integrity of the mask seal generates an output signal in response to the wearer's voice. The output signal is fed to a speaker carried on the wearer's body to produce an output which is audible to other persons in the vicinity of the wearer. In a first arrangement a microphone and coil are mounted on the inside of the mask. The coil is supplied to the microphone and is inductively coupled to a second coil mounted on the outside of the mask. In a second arrangement, a microphone is mounted on the outside of the mask and picks up vibrations of the mask itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075388-A (GB)
Title: Ingot mould comprising a hot- top positioned inside the upper part of the mould and process for manufacturing said mould
IPC: B22D7/10
Filed: 1980-11-11
Abstract: The ingot mould comprises a hot- top positioned inside the upper part of the mould and comprising an inner wall formed by at least one plate of a material capable of withstanding contact with a molten metal poured into the ingot mould, without being melted or fused. The thickness of said inner wall is less than that of the wall of the mould, at least one recess is provided inside the upper part of the mould wall and the inner wall of the hot-top is placed in said recess, with its surface essentially flush and aligned with the inner surface of the mould, so as to form a closure wall separating the interior of said recess from the interior of the mould. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2087233-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions containing n-aryl ethanamines having anti-atherothrombosclerotic activity
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 1981-09-23
Abstract: Compounds for use in treating atherothrombosclerotic conditions having the general formula   <IMAGE>  in which  R represents a straight or branched alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms,  Ar, Ar' each represent an aromatic group, and A is a tertiary amino group selected from di-alkylamino and a nitrogen containing 5- or 6- membered ring, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are made up into tablets and injectable compositions with a pharmaceutical diluent.
Patent GB-2092807-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic head
IPC: G11B5/127
Filed: 1981-12-15
Abstract: The magnetic head 10 is for recording and/or reading digital or analog data on a recording support 11, by magnetising the magnetisable layer 12 of this support perpendicularly. The head comprises a coil 15 which generates a magnetic flux perpendicular to the magnetisable layer, and a first magnetic pole 20 disposed inside the coil and constituted by a thin layer of material of high magnetic permeability disposed on a non-magnetic support plate 21, and of a form which converges towards the recording support in such a manner as to have a very small pole surface 22 in which the entire magnetic flux generated by the coil is concentrated. A second magnetic pole 25 of annular form is disposed coaxially and externally to the coil 15 and has a pole surface in the form of a circular ring which faces the magnetisable layer of the support and is many orders of magnitude larger than the pole surface 22 of the first magnetic pole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090320-A (GB)
Title: Plastics clips
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 1981-12-17
Abstract: A plastics pipe clip has a pipe-receiving portion (14) comprising two fingers (18, 24), one more flexible than the other, the more flexible one (24) having its free end connected to a body portion of the clip by a flexible strap (26) of such a length that the finger (24) will yield to admit a pipe (P<u1>u) but be held by the strap (26) against releasing it.
Patent GB-2112686-A (GB)
Title: Device for clamping and aligning a valve and a pipe to be joined together
Inventor: GRIFFIN JERRY ROGER
IPC: B23K37/053
Filed: 1981-12-31
Abstract: A device for holding a circular opening to a valve (42) in aligned relationship to a circular opening to a pipe (44) so that the valve and pipe may be joined together by welding or the like, clamps the same with their openings in coaxial relationship and in close proximity. The device has an elongate inner clamp (40) to engage the aligned inner surfaces and an elongate outer clamp (32) which may be moved by an adjusting collar (28) towards the inner clamp (40). To accommodate pipes and valves having nonaligned outer surfaces, a compensating screw (36) is provided at one end of the outer clamp (32). After the valve and pipe have been tack-welded at spaced points (50), the device is removable by loosening the collar (28) and turning the handle (24) through 90 DEG  so that the inner clamp (40) can be withdrawn through the space (46). The valve and pipe can then be completely joined around their openings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098869-A (GB)
Title: Molluscicidal compositions
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1982-05-13
Abstract: The effect of molluscicide in molluscicidal pellets for use against terrestrial molluscs is improved by incorporating a surface active agent in the pellets. The pellets retain adequate weather resistance. The surface active agent is preferably non-ionic or anionic and combinations of non-ionic agents of low water solubility and high water solubility can be used. The proportion of surface active agent is preferably 0.1 to 0.7% by weight.
Patent GB-2102621-A (GB)
Title: An electric storage battery
Inventor: WOODHOUSE JOHN LEONARD
IPC: H01M50/529
Filed: 1982-05-26
Abstract: A plate pack for use in producing an electric storage battery, including first and second conductive straps provided at one edge surface of the pack and connected to the positive and negative battery plates respectively, each conductive strap 19, 21 having an intercell connecting portion 19ab, 21ab, which is so disposed relative to an axis of the pack extending perpendicular to, and through the centre of, said one edge surface that, if the pack is turned through an angle of 180 DEG  about said axis, the connecting portions of the first and second straps occupy different positions from those originally occupied by the connecting portions of the second and first straps respectively. The invention in a further aspect relates to a battery box for use with such a plate pack. <IMAGE>