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Patent GB-2130354-A (GB)
Title: Oil cooler of plate construction
Inventor: SCHWARZ GEBHARD
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 1983-11-03
Abstract: An oil cooler consists of an assembly of hollow plates (1) inserted into a housing (2). There are provided between the housing walls (2') and the lateral edges of the plate assembly sealing strips (3) which ensure that cooling water flows completely through the plate assembly, and that there is no by-pass flow between the housing walls and the plate assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154127-A (GB)
Title: Mop attachment for a sink
Inventor: EVERETT KENNETH WALTER
IPC: A47L17/00
Filed: 1984-02-04
Abstract: A mop-like attachment for fitting in a sink, basin or like receptacle comprises a stem 1 having at one end means 2 whereby the stem is attachable to and detachable from a fixed mounting 3 on the inner surface of a wall 4 or the bottom of the sink. The attachment has a head 9 at the other end which may be a conventional mop head or a bundle of pieces of sponge, plastics foam or sort leather-like material or an abrasive pad. The attachment enables a user to rub articles against the head 9 by using both hands. The attachment can readily be changed when a different type of head is to be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157050-A (GB)
Title: A globe of the world
Inventor: LINDSAY RICHARD FRANCIS PETERS
IPC: G09B27/08
Filed: 1984-04-03
Abstract: The globe (2) comprises an inner sphere (4) which carries a map of the world, a transparent outer sphere (6) fixed in spaced apart relation to the first sphere by at least one spacer member (8), and a plurality of data bearing tags (10) which are pivotally mounted in the space (16) between the inner and outer spheres, the data on the tags giving information on an area at which the tag is positioned, and each tag being constructed such that it automatically pivots about its pivot mounting to a normally readable position irrespective of the rotation of the globe. The tags, which are preferably mounted to the inside of the outer sphere, each have an elongate portion 20 for receiving a name and an upstanding portion 22 with an aperture for fitting over a pin 12. The globe may be positioned on a stand comprising a disc with a central depression. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142389-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for pumping fluid
Inventor: HAFT GERALD
IPC: F16N13/14
Filed: 1984-06-01
Abstract: The mechanism comprises a link 16, a mechanism 14 for causing reciprocative movement of the link 16, a shaft 18, a one-way clutch 22 connected between the link 16 and the shaft 18 for causing one-way rotation of the shaft 18 in response to movement of the link 16, and a pumping mechanism 26 for pumping fluid in response to rotation of the shaft 18. The mechanism 14 for causing reciprocative movement of the link 16 comprises a housing 30 with a recess 32. A movable wall 34 in the recess 32 defines a chamber 38 adapted to be in communication with a source of pulsating pressure, such as the crankcase of a two- cycle engine, and a second chamber 42. The link 16 is connected to the movable wall 34 and a spring 94 in the second chamber 42 between the shaft 18 and the movable wall 34 is provided for basing the movable wall 34 away from the shaft 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161838-A (GB)
Title: Detergent dispenser for a washing machine
Inventor: BARNISH PHILIP
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1984-07-16
Abstract: A liquid-detergent dispenser for a washing machine comprises an open-topped container (8) which can be inserted in the main-wash compartment (3) of the detergent drawer (1) of the machine. In the bottom of the container is an outlet (11) controlled by a valve member (13) which is connected to a float (16) in the form of an air-bell, accommodated in an open-topped float chamber (17). Liquid detergent deposited in the container (8) is retained therein by the valve member (13) until the water is added. Water then enters the float chamber (17) as well as the container and the float (16) is thereby raised to unseat the valve member and allow the water and detergent to flow through the outlet (11) into the compartment (3) and thence into the washing machine. When the supply of water is terminated, water is syphoned from the float chamber through an outlet (24) in the bottom of the chamber and a further outlet (28) in the bottom of the container. This allows the float to descend and reseat the valve member. The dispenser may be constructed as a permanent part of a detergent drawer (Figs 3, 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147496-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for presenting articles
Inventor: AVENELL ERIC GWYN
IPC: B23P19/00
Filed: 1984-08-14
Abstract: Presenting apparatus comprises a rotatable member such as a circular table (1) having at least one sliding member (2) mounted thereon which is arranged to be reciprocated radially with respect to the axis of rotation of the rotatable member. In use, articles to be presented, e.g. loins of meat to be presented for cutting by an adjacent band saw blade (8) are loaded onto the apparatus, and the sliding member or members are moved radially, generally outwardly, in coordination with rotation of the rotatable member to present the articles a predetermined distance on each revolution, thus presenting e.g. a predetermined thickness of meat to the band saw blade to produce a cut portion of meat of the predetermined thickness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152873-A (GB)
Title: Devices for forming bales of crop
Inventor: VAN DER LELY CORNELIS
IPC: A01F15/08
Filed: 1985-01-16
Abstract: A device for forming bales of crop comprises a pick-up member (4) for picking-up crop lying on the ground, and a winding space (5) in which an expelling element (61) for expelling a bale is movably arranged. The expelling element can engage the whole length of the bale and may be in the form of a tube connected at its ends to side walls (41) which are movable to open the space (51) for discharge of a bale. Alternatively a winding element (45A-Figure 5) which is pivotable with respect to a further part of the device may act as an expelling element for removing a bale. To ensure an even distribution of crop, a spreader (69) comprising rotatable tined members (77) is provided in front of the pick-up member (4). A guide (64) for the bale being discharged may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172910-A (GB)
Title: Detergent or sheet containing a fabric conditioner
Inventor: BAECK ANDRE
IPC: C11D1/40
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: Intimate mixtures of certain amines and a dispersing aid, e.g. a Bronstedt acid are useful for mixing with conventional detergent ingredients to provide through-the-wash fabric softening. Specified mixtures are lauryl-N,N-dimethylamine and lauric acid, coco-N,N-dimethylamine and coco fatty acid and myristyl-N,N-dimethylamine and citric acid. Alternatively, such mixtures are associated with a sheet suitable for addition to a wash liquor. The mixtures may also contain a clay softener.
Patent GB-2175231-A (GB)
Title: Tool for setting screw-threaded fasteners in position
Inventor: HALL RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1985-04-02
Abstract: A power tool has a reversible air motor (11) which is arranged to drive a mandrel (25). A drive connection (26) allows the mandrel to move axially freely relative to the motor. On the end of the mandrel is a screw-threaded bit (27) which extends beyond an abutment collar (31) for engaging a fastener. A piston (43) is movable in a cylinder (42) and is arranged to pull the bit rearwardly relative to the abutment collar in order to set a fastener. When an operator pulls the trigger (12), a fastener is run on to the bit, the fastener is then set, and the motor then reverses so that the bit is withdrawn from the fastener. This all happens automatically. The operator then just has to release the trigger, and the tool automatically resets itself for installing the next fastener. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163043-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen wipers
Inventor: MOWER PETER
IPC: B60S1/24
Filed: 1985-08-12
Abstract: A windscreen wiper assembly comprises: a wiper blade (10) having a yoke with sides (12) and connecting web (14), and a pivot pin (16) extending transversely between sides (12) at an opening (18) in the web; a wiper arm (30) having an aperture (38) at its end; and a connector (50) comprising body (52) having bearing (54) for pivot pin (16), and guide and latching parts for respectively locating and securing the arm end to the connector, the latching part (58) including a resilient tongue (60) having a detent (64) for engagement with aperture (38); resilient tongue (60) overlapping web (14) beyond opening (18), the arrangement being such that on downward clockwise pivotal movement of the wiper blade web (14) is pressed on tongue (60) so as to flex it and thereby cause detent (64) to be disengaged from aperture (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169704-A (GB)
Title: Test reaction result recording apparatus
Inventor: WHITEHEAD THOMAS PATERSON
IPC: G01N21/76
Filed: 1986-01-15
Abstract: A photographic apparatus for recording the results of reactions taking place on dispensing reagent into an array of reaction wells (16) (not shown) from an array of tubes (28) mounted in a support (23) comprises (Fig. 2) a housing (10) closable at the top by part of the support (23) and a plate (11) having an array of holes (15) (not shown) therethrough, the holes (15) receiving the reaction wells (16) formed in transparent plastic sheet 17 and plate (11) resting on removable shutter (13) disposed above a photographic film holder (12). When shutter (13) is slid outwardly of housing (10) plate (11) drops on to the photographic film. Means allowing correlation of the photographic images formed with the specimens being tested are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196421-A (GB)
Title: Directional air vent
Inventor: SAVAGE CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: B60H1/34
Filed: 1986-07-18
Abstract: A directional air vent particularly for a motor vehicle having a vane assembly comprising two sets of pivoted and parallel vanes 6,7, positioned in a housing of rectangular shape. The vanes 6 are parallel to the top and bottom walls of the housing 1 and the vanes 7 are parallel to the side walls of the housing 1. The vanes 6 are connected for swinging in unison by links 8 and the vanes 7 are connected for swinging in unison in directions at right angles to the vanes 6. The vanes 6 and 7 interfit to permit the vanes 6 and the vanes 7 to be pivoted in their respective directions of pivoting. The vanes 6 and 7 are pivoted by moving a knob 14 from side to side or up and down in the manner of a joystick. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199243-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising ornithine and arginine
Inventor: WATSON MSC PHD DR RAYMOND
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 1986-09-17
Abstract: A chemical composition consisting mainly of L-arginine and L-ornithine, possibly with a small admixture of at least one other component, is used for slimming, possibly in conjunction with L-tyrosine. One or more of the amino acids may be replaced by an equivalent.
Patent GB-2180970-A (GB)
Title: Game monitor
Inventor: LEE HUGH O
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: An electronic game monitor for use with a game card, the game card generally includes a matrix thereon. The game monitor comprises automatic matrix entry means (16) for receiving numerals which are positioned on a game card. The numerals, representing locations of the matrix, are depicted in a generally bar code-like fashion. The game monitor also comprises central controlling means (14) for controlling the operation of the game monitor, the game monitor being operable with the numerals of at least two of the game cards. The game monitor further comprises keyboard means (18) for entering alphanumerics, the keyboard means (18) includes a plurality of keys. Display means (20) are provided for displaying alphanumerics and game configurations. Moreover, the automatic matrix entry means (16) further comprises a barcode reader (50) for receiving the numerals of the game cards, and barcode processing means (54) for transforming the numerals into a form usable by the game monitor.
Patent GB-2187546-A (GB)
Title: Grain dryer
Inventor: BENFIELD ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: B01D47/12
Filed: 1987-02-24
Abstract: A grain dryer comprising an air outlet to a water scrubbing dust removal unit arranged to scrub the exhaust air prior to releasing it to atmosphere. The air from the outlet is preferably drawn by a fan and delivered into a generally vertical duct 6 provided with spray nozzles 43 directing water towards the opposed wall of the duct to scrub the air stream. A water curtain is formed at the bottom of the duct 6 to provide a secondary scrubbing. The duct 6 debouches onto the surface of water in a shallow tank 48, and the air turns through 180 DEG through the water curtain. The water is recirculated from the tank 48, over a weir into a collecting trough and through a rotary filter to a pump 47 feeding a common delivery line 46 for the spray nozzles 43. The rotary filter may be provided with a cleaning means for removing the cake from its exterior and extracting it from the system. In another embodiment only a water curtain is provided (Figs. 1 to 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187518-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for determining the contact angle of a rolling bearing
Inventor: DEPPERT EDGAR
IPC: G01M13/04
Filed: 1987-03-05
Abstract: An apparatus for determining the contact angle of an angular contact ball bearing 5 is provided with a cup- shaped rotor 18 which in the inoperative condition is centered and retained by way of conical surface 15 and 17 on an axial loading device 2 of a drive spindle 1. In the operative position, the rotor 18 rests on the cage 20 of the ball bearing 5 and is separated from the device 2 by an annular clearance 21. Reaction- free measurement of cage rotation is thereby achieved using a contactlessly operating photoelectric transducer 8 to determine the speed of rotation. The apparatus can be controlled automatically. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192503-A (GB)
Title: Producing a succession of filled sealed packs
Inventor: KNIGHTS MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: B65B57/16
Filed: 1987-04-13
Abstract: A horizontal form-fill-seal wrapping machine has the product infeed, the bottom web crimp, and the end crimp each driven by individual squirrel cage motors, mounted behind a vertical plate which defines the backbone of the machine. The product infeed, the bottom crimp, and the end crimp, are all mounted in front of that plate.The motors are slip-controlled using a retroactive tachogenerator-function generator system to compensate for IR-losses and thus provide a flux-controlled, variable-frequency drive. This provides fast-acting control over a wide speed range.
Patent GB-2191360-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for processing video signals
Inventor: POETSCH DIETER
IPC: H04N9/68
Filed: 1987-05-15
Abstract: A circuit for processing transmission primaries (R,G,B) from a video signal source comprises an electronic matrix (68) for optimizing colour reproduction. The matrix has selectable coefficients by means of which the transmission primaries are either matrixed as intensity-linear signals or masked as logarithmated signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200932-A (GB)
Title: A connector for connecting an elongate article to a structure
Inventor: HEMSWORTH JOHN ANDREW
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a connector having article receiving means 17 which, in use, receives an end of an elongate article e.g. a beam, said article receiving means 17 comprising wall means 14, 16 and means 22 thereon which enable the connector to be connected to a member. According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a structure comprising a plurality of elongate articles interconnecting by connectors in accordance with any one of the preceding claims. The structure may be for example a car port. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204096-A (GB)
Title: Variable output oil pump
Inventor: CHILD ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: F04C2/10
Filed: 1988-03-09
Abstract: The invention provides a variable output pump of the gerotor type in which one rotor (16) meshes in two side by side annulii (14, 12) which can be aligned for maximum output and turned in opposite directions to be non-aligned for minimum output. The movement is effected by a gear train (20, 24, 29) displaced by a rack (40) which is hydraulically operated by pump pressure. Hence high pressure displaces the rack to result in lower output against lower pressure. A variation is described in which a control spool diverts fluid to either side of the piston according to need and this is displaced in one direction by the derived fluid pressure and in the other direction additionally by spring pressure transferred from the piston position by a lever system. This can give desired pump output/speed results at reduced power consumption.
Patent GB-2213824-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing flowable, stable and hardenable suspensions, and thus-obtained compositions
Inventor: MARCIANDI FRANCO
IPC: C08F2/44
Filed: 1988-05-20
Abstract: A process for preparing flowable, stable and hardenable compositions, comprising mixing:   a) a liquid basis constituted by at least one polymerizable monomer;     b) a finely ground mineral filler;   c) a silanizing agent for the mineral filler; and d) a hydrolysis catalyst of the silanizing agent, selected from the ammonium salts of organic acids. e
Patent GB-2228067-A (GB)
Title: Discharge valve arrangement
Inventor: BUBB ANTONY JOHN ALLEN
IPC: F41B11/72
Filed: 1988-11-30
Abstract: A discharge valve arrangement for air guns comprises a resilient valve member (8) having a valve head (8B) closing a discharge orifice (12) to the gun barrel and a valve stem (8A) slideable in a bore sealed by O rings (9). The effective diameter of the head (8B) is greater than that of the stem (8A) so that the valve is held closed by gas pressure applied between the head and stem, but can snap open when the valve head is displaced from its seat by operation of trigger 28 causing a lever 28 to pivot. The cylinder 6 is charged with air from cylinder 1 by pushing the valve member 8 forward at plug 21 to open a passage 20, 19, 17, 18. The effect of pressure in opposite directions on head 8B and stem 8C tensions the resilient valve member 8, so that, at a predetermined pressure, the valve head 15A on a rigid core 15 engages a seat 14A on the member 8 to prevent further passage of air to cylinder 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-886645-A (GB)
Abstract: 886,645. Valves. PLESSEY CO. Ltd. Feb. 15, 1960 [Feb. 16, 1959], No. 5275/59. Class 135. A valve has a plurality of first conduits 31, Fig. 3B, collectively connectable to a second conduit 32 and a valve member 36, Fig. 3A, selectively connecting any one of the first conduits with a third conduit 33 whilst permitting the remaining first conduits to connect with conduit 32, and also able to close off conduit 33. A cap 46 is removed and lever 44 lifted from a deep slot 45 locating a vertical valve groove 52 against a blank portion of the housing 39 and connecting all conduits 31 to conduit 32 via circumferential valve groove 33. The valve is turned by lever 44 to place groove 52 opposite a selected conduit 31 and permit flow to conduit 33 via passages 39a, 39c, and then locked by the lever entering a shallow slot 61 which prevents replacement of cap 46 so that another cap must be used to indicate that the valve is open. Conduit 32 may be closed by closure 35 by screwing in screw 47 to move valve 36 down against a spring. By screwing upwards a nut 57, the spring moves a closure 37 to shut off conduit 33. In another embodiment, the closures 35, 37 are dispensed with, and grooves 33, 52 open in opposite directions because conduits 32, 33 are interchanged.
Patent GB-2214548-A (GB)
Title: Barge-launched offshore structure
Inventor: HANCOCK MICHAEL VERNON
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1989-01-27
Abstract: A lattice framework 1 to form or when forming an offshore structure capable of supporting a deck above the water for offshore operations, such as drilling for oil or gas for exploration or production as well as radar stations and the like where it is desired to maintain a stable platform in a fixed position over the sea bed, having four main legs 3 which branch out into buttresses to support a spread base at the lower part of the structure and in which two of the main legs form launch rails on which the structure can be launched from a barge, said two main legs having strengthening bracing built into the framework. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216640-A (GB)
Title: Scrap melting furnace
Inventor: HALL ROY
IPC: F27B7/20
Filed: 1989-03-08
Abstract: A generally tubular furnace (1) for the separation and recovery of two or more metals of different melting points comprises means (13) for collecting in molten form a lower-melting point component and means for rotating the furnace about a generally horizontal longitudinal axis, whereby a solid higher melting point component remaining after firing may be tipped out of the furnace through a discharge aperture (24) in a circumferential wall of the furnace. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218204-A (GB)
Title: Plural-axis alignment indicator
Inventor: BRASH JAMES PATON
IPC: G01C9/24
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: A plural-axis alignment indicator (1) for checking verticality of, for example, a scaffolding (not shown) simultaneously in two orthogonal planes. The indicator (1) comprises an elongate member having a pair of contact areas (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) at either end and linked by link means (4). The indicator (1) has a bi-directional alignment indication means (5), such as two bubble-tubes (51) orthogonally aligned sharing a common hypothetical plane which is horizontal to the object whose alignment is to be indicated. The indicator (1) is preferably provided with additional alignment indication means (7) and attachment devices (6) such as magnets (61).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217484-A (GB)
Title: Setting electronic watches
Inventor: LEUENBERGER CLAUDE-ERIC
IPC: G04G21/00
Filed: 1989-04-17
Abstract: An electronic watch having an electronic circuit arranged to control at least one function of the watch other than the usual functions of time indication, in which the manipulation of a time-setting rod and/or the position of movable elements of the watch at a given moment define the parameters which, alone or in combination, correspond to access codes which are recognized by the electronic circuit for accessing the advanced features. The present invention proposes to control the advanced features of the watch by means of a single time-setting rod. The time-setting rod of the preferred embodiment detects four parameters for determining an entered access code. These parameters are: (1) the position of the time-setting rod; (2) the rotation of the time-setting rod; (3) the direction of rotation of the time-setting rod; and (4) the rotation velocity of the time-setting rod. These four parameters, taken individually or in combination, can define access codes for the various features of the watch using a single control.
Patent GB-2231344-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming non-woven fabric
Inventor: COOPER PAUL
IPC: D04H3/05
Filed: 1989-04-20
Abstract: A non-woven fabric of the kind in which the warp threads and weft threads adhere to each other where they cross is formed by sinuously traversing a weft yarn between a pair of moving parallel conveyors, cutting the ends off the traversed weft yarn to form a series of separate weft threads and bringing the weft threads into bending contact with a substrate comprising the warp threads. The weft thread spacings ("picks" per metre) is selected by selecting the longitudinal speed of the substate relatively to the speed of forward travel of the conveyors. In the illustrated embodiment, a weft yarn (22) is traversed between parallel conveyors (20) each comprising a double helical coil, the ends of the yarn is cut by a disc (38), and the weft threads so formed fed by double belts (30, 32) to a few of rollers (14, 16) where work thread sheets (10, 12) are applied followed by an adhesive. <IMAGE>