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Patent GB-2182445-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for non-destructive testing
Inventor: SEWARD COLIN
IPC: G01N27/84
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: Apparatus for use in testing by magnetic particle inspection comprises a body 11 at least two parallel lengths of flexible, insulated, electric cable 14, and means 12 connecting said lengths to the body whereby, when the body is moved towards a convex surface of an article to be tested, the lengths both contact the article and deflect to conform with said convex surface. The necessary magnetic field is induced by electric current flowing through the cable. The spacing of the cables may be adjustable by arms 23 actuated by hydraulic cylinder 20 and ram 21. The cable are mounted on pivoted arms 12, biassed by springs 17 to hold the cable taut. The apparatus may incorporate sprays 25 for magnetic ink, UV lamps 26 and a TV camera 27, and is intended for use underwater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198898-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiving apparatus
Inventor: CHO PHIL RAE
IPC: H01Q1/27
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: A waist belt comprises a length of belt material 3 and a buckle 1, on which is mounted a radio receiver 2. Two screws 6 and 6' fix the belt material 3 to the buckle 1 and also connect the radio receiver 2 circuitry to the ends of an antenna 4 which is buried inside and runs along the length of the belt material 3. Such an arrangement is relatively compact, light and robust and provides a convenient location for the antenna. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184510-A (GB)
Title: Self-attaching fastener
Inventor: MULLER RUDOLF
IPC: B21J15/02
Filed: 1987-01-12
Abstract: A self-piercing fastener 150 such as a stud, bolt or nut, has a body portion 152, 154 and a self-piercing and riveting annular wall portion 156 extending from the body portion and having an open free end defining an angled piercing surface 166 which slopes outwardly from the inner surface 164 of the wall 156 and a curved surface 160 adjacent the outer surface 158 of the wall 156. The fastener is secured to a panel by driving the fastener into the panel supported on a die member having an annular concave die cavity surrounding a central projecting die portion which is receivable in the open end of the wall 156. A slug is pierced from the panel and the free end of the annular wall 156 is simultaneously deformed radially outwardly by the die cavity to form a U-shaped annular channel (156c, Fig. 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207365-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for producing an aerated cementitious composition
Inventor: MILLS PETER SHELLEY
IPC: B28C5/38
Filed: 1987-07-30
Abstract: An aerated cementitious composition is produced by introducing water, cementitious powder and foam stabiliser through inlets (14 and 15) and a jet of compressed air through inlet (16) into the mixing chamber (11) of an auger mixer (10). The resultant aerated mixture is then pumped to the desired site through hose (18) using a positive displacement pump (17) operating on the progressive cavity pumping principle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209111-A (GB)
Title: Tree and plant ties
Inventor: WEISS NORMAN DAVID
IPC: A01G17/12
Filed: 1987-08-28
Abstract: A plant tie comprises a support portion to engage a support S and a plant retaining portion to encircle the stem of the plant P and arranged to increase in diameter as the plant stem increases in diameter. The tie may comprise a strap with holes H1, H2 and latch portions L1, L2. In use the tie is passed about a stake and latch end passed through hole H2 until a shoulder E2 engages a wall of the hole to lock the tie. The latch end is then passed about the tree trunk and through hole H1 so that a shoulder E1 engages the hole wall. As the tree grows the expanding trunk forces the tie up ramp R1 until next outer shoulder E1 engages the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211767-A (GB)
Title: Method of and device for providing additional fixing locations on machine tables
Inventor: CLARK GRAHAM NIGEL
IPC: B23Q3/10
Filed: 1987-10-10
Abstract: For locating a workpiece and/or other item on a machine table typically of the kind having parallel inverted T-slots along the length of said table, an adaptor (10) of an H-shaped cross-section is formed with a longitudinally apertured crosspiece (14), and is located to the machine table by a conventional T-nut fixing so that the adaptor can extend transversely of the T-slots. The workplace is bolted to the adaptor(s) using T-nut fixings located underneath the crosspiece(s). The adaptor can have two in-line apertures in its crosspiece (14) or two parallel crosspieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212609-A (GB)
Title: Counting living aquatic animals immersed in water
Inventor: MILES EDWARD ARTHUR
IPC: A01K61/90
Filed: 1987-11-23
Abstract: Apparatus for counting living aquatic animals, such as salmon parr and salmon smolts, whilst they are immersed in water, comprises one or more narrow passageways 11 through which the animals are constrained to pass in a predetermined direction. Light is directed horizontally across the or each passageway towards an array of light detectors 29 which are arranged to produce a signal corresponding to the height of the shadow of each animal as it passes. The peak of each signal is detected at 32 and, after stabilisation by a pulse former 33, the peaks are counted at 37, to indicate the number of animals that have passed through the passageway(s). The passageways can be interchanged with passageways of different cross-section to suit fish of different sizes or shapes, and a grading screen can be placed over the entrance to the passageways to restrict the size of fish that can enter the apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212985-A (GB)
Title: Slotted antenna
Inventor: ALISON WILLIAM BENJAMIN WALTER
IPC: H01Q13/20
Filed: 1987-12-01
Abstract: An antenna comprises an elongate central conducting core surrounded by a series of outer conductors (5) which are separated from each other to provide slots (4) and which are spaced from the core and carried by annular dielectric supports (2). Dielectric spacers (3) are located in each of the slots (4) and prevent the outer conductors (6) and supports (2) from sliding along the central core. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203244-A (GB)
Title: Indicator for monitoring the temperature of chilled or frozen products
Inventor: HOLZER DR WALTER
IPC: G01K11/06
Filed: 1988-02-12
Abstract: A reusable indicator (6) for monitoring the temperature of chilled or deep-frozen products e.g. foodstuffs, medicines consists of one or more chambers (7, 8) arranged symmetrically about an axis of rotation (11), each chamber being at least partially filled with an indicator fluid (10, 30) the fluids freezing at different temperatures. On melting the liquid runs to the bottom of the chamber. To bring the indicator into the monitoring state, it is centrifuged about its axis (11), whereby the liquid is urged against the outer wall of its chamber and then frozen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218503-A (GB)
Title: Fireplace surround
Inventor: SAUNDERS CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER
IPC: F24B1/198
Filed: 1988-04-25
Abstract: A decorative fireplace D.I.Y. assembly kit comprises at least three stone slabs 10 to be supported one on another and secured together by metal channel members 17, 18. It allows reconstruction to be so that the decorative faces of the stone material used is in perfect alignment. The reconstructed surround structure would be placed within a mantle and a decorative frame would be fitted around the inner structure opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208106-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supplying oxygen
Inventor: HEALD STEWART
IPC: B01D53/047
Filed: 1988-05-16
Abstract: An apparatus for supplying oxygen comprising a compressor (10) supplying compressed air to adsorption towers (16,18,20,22) to separate oxygen. The oxygen is delivered through a line 24 to a sampling and pulse tanks (30,32) connected by a line (38) gas storage means (not shown), from which oxygen gas may be withdrawn. The pressure of gas in the storage means is monitored by pressure controlling means (34), the said pressure of stored gas being itself used to control the delivery of compressed air from the towers. The apparatus will always supply oxygen gas at purity regardless of the demand. If the demand for oxygen is zero or slight the control means causes the compressor to be switched off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205723-A (GB)
Title: Growing plants
Inventor: WEISS NORMAN DAVID
IPC: A01G7/02
Filed: 1988-06-10
Abstract: A supply of a material which will affect the growth of a young plant is located in a shelter housing the plant. In an example a yeast is located on a supply of a sugar solution and arranged to release CO2 according to ambient temperature. In a further example, a multi-ply bag containing a carbonate or bicarbonate provides the source of CO2.
Patent GB-2211830-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-indicating cap for closing a container
Inventor: GUIDO MANETTI
IPC: B65D41/32
Filed: 1988-06-24
Abstract: A tamper-indicating cap 1 for a container, such as a beer keg, comprises a disk 2 and a depending rim 3. Inwardly projecting teeth 5, 7, 9 are spaced around the rim 3 for cooperation with a flange on the neck of the container to be closed. A tab 10 is delineated by a fracture line 12 and is divided into two parts 10A and 10B by a foldline 20. The cap is of thermoplastics material and is warmed before application to the container, thereby expanding it so as to fit over the flange, which it then contracts around on cooling. To open the container, the tab part 10A is pressed inwardly. It breaks around the fracture line 12 and folds about the foldline 20. A finger can then be inserted to pull the tab 10 and break the remainder of the fracture line 12. The cap can then be removed completely by flexure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in shackles
Inventor: DA SILVA ADIL
IPC: F16B21/08
Filed: 1988-07-28
Abstract: A shackle comprises a generally U-shaped bow (10) and a pin (16) for closing the shackle, wherein the pin is of a length to bridge the bow with its respective ends passing wholly through apertures at the respective ends of the arms of the bow, and has at one end a fixed head (20) for preventing passage of said one pin end through the aperture in one arm towards the other arm and has at the other end a lateral protuberance (24), spring loaded laterally outwardly, for preventing passage of said other pin end through the aperture in said other arm towards the first arm except by laterally inward depression of the protuberance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210394-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection for floors and ceilings
Inventor: ASHLING GEOFFREY EDWARD
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 1988-09-20
Abstract: The fire protection of floors and ceilings comprises an assembly or kit of parts for installation in conjunction with existing joists of floors or ceilings or in an original floor or ceiling. The assembly or kit consists of support brackets 15, 25 for attachment to a joist disposed above a ceiling region, and one or more slabs 20 of firestop material supported or to be supported by the brackets so that the one or more slabs occupy the whole or substantially the whole ceiling region, thus giving effective fireproofing for places where there are large numbers of people who may be immobile, such as hospitals or old people's homes. Optionally a further ceiling can be added beneath the firestop material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224275-A (GB)
Title: Rotary biological contactor
Inventor: WALPOLE TERENCE FREDERICK
IPC: C02F3/08
Filed: 1988-10-27
Abstract: A rotary biological contactor (20) ("RBC") comprises blocks (22) of plastic media in rings (24), five blocks per ring, mounted on a metal framework (26) on a horizontal rotary shaft (28), with the rings (24) axially spaced apart. Each block (22) is a stack of sheets (30, 32, 34) of plastic media, defining part-annular channels (36) between them, concentric with the shaft ((28). The sheets (30, 32, 34) have protruberances (52, 54) to space the sheets apart in each stack. Each stack of sheets (30, 32, 34) is placed between two support plates (37) and held together by two plastic through-members (38, 40). The framework (26) comprises axially-spaced-apart frames (90) between the rings (24), with sub-frames (92) having radial arms (94) and outer and inner connecting members (96, 98) forming a trapezium and two metal support members (102) extending through holes (80) in each stack on a common radius. The protruberances (52,54) deflect fluid being treated radially inwardly and/or outwardly from channel-to-channel (36) as the RBC is rotated.
Patent GB-2216463-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental printing of soles and heels for shoes
Inventor: SCOTUZZI PAOLO
IPC: A43D/
Filed: 1989-02-21
Abstract: Soles and heels for shoes are finished, preferably before assembly with other parts to form shoes, by printing using flexible transfer pads to apply colour, pattern or ornament to surfaces (3, 4, 5) which will be visible after assembly. Overlapping designs can be produced, as can specific spots, badges, marks, etc, on soles and heels usually made of foamed polystyrene. The transfer pads can be rolled or swivelled during printing to enable whole designs to be completed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217994-A (GB)
Title: Dental mandibular staple
Inventor: SMALL IRWIN A
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 1989-04-20
Abstract: A staple (Fig 1) which is compressively affixed to the mandibular jaw with lag screws, a drill guide apparatus (Fig 10) having a plane guide and drilling barrel for proper alignment of the staple and a method for proper implantation of the staple. The staple is provided with a plurality of parallel transosteal pins which are mounted on a mounting axis which extends in a direction parallel to the axis of compression. The plane guide has a curvilinear aperture to extend around the jaw bone for forming a planar mating surface on the bone with a grinding tool. The drilling barrel accepts a plurality of removable sleeves for guiding drill bits of different sizes. A cap nut is self-threaded on to a smooth portion of the transosteal pin. The smooth portion of the transosteal pin is provided to reduce irritation to the gingiva and facilitate adhesion of a bioceramic or biocompatable polymer material. Fig 21 shows a depth gauge and Fig 22a clamping rack for use in the invention. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231492-A (GB)
Title: A foot brace
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 1989-05-17
Abstract: A foot brace, which is to be used to prevent a patient slipping down a bed, is adjustable in the length of the bed by means of telescopic connecting bars (E, D) which are situated between a padded foot rest (A) and a bed fixing bracket (C) which connects to an existing bed end. The brace can be removed for bed-making purposes but it can also be permanently hinged-fixed so that it can be swung upwards out of the way from the bed. The brace can be fixed to divan beds, which are headless, by the use of mounting plates or extension bars. The brace does not occupy the full width of the bed. The brace is interchangeable between beds of different types. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220331-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: SETO KUNIO
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 1989-07-03
Abstract: There is disclosed an image processing apparatus capable of forming white patterns on black background, hatched patterns, patterns with shadows etc. in simple manner. The apparatus has plural memories, H17, H18 which are used for defining mutually corresponding dots. These dots are subjected to logic processing (bit manipulation unit H5), and the obtained dot patterns are released (via VRAM H4) in combination. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227602-A (GB)
Title: Light biassed image pick-up tubes
Inventor: KIM SUNG-JIN
IPC: H01J29/89
Filed: 1989-12-21
Abstract: A vidicon having rear bias light for shading reduction consists of a transparent conductive film and target 12, a deflection coil assembly 15, a number of LEDs 21 located in spaces 20 in holder 18, wherein the rear portion b of the tube is painted white and the interior surface a of the tube is painted red so that light emitted from the LEDs advances along or through the glass of the tube of the vidicon to be dispersed evenly on the surface of said target to thereby reduce the shading. The interior surfaces of the spaces 20 may be chromium plated and the LED's may be connected in series to a constant voltage source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243222-A (GB)
Title: Drift correction in integrators
Inventor: DUDDING JOHN
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 1990-04-17
Abstract: A measurement output signal of an integrator is converted (ADC) to a digital signal and then processed in a microprocessor; and the output obtained when a measurement signal is present is compared with the output obtained due to drift errors alone as previously determined for that integrator whereby to produce a measurement output signal substantially free from drift errors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233120-A (GB)
Title: Computer-aided design equipment
Inventor: BUSH DAVID
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 1990-04-18
Abstract: Computer-aided design equipment for designing a control system for an installation incorporating detector devices, has a visual display device 1, 6, user controls 4, 5, a data storage device 3 and a processing device 2. The processing device 2 operates to produce one or more displays on the visual display device 1, 6, from which a user can select particular interrelationships of input and output signals of the detector devices by use of one or more of the user controls 4, 5. The processing device 2 also operates to produce a further display which is representative of a chart and on which there are lists of the input and output signals of the detector devices along with indicators which are representative of the selected interrelationships between the signals. Application is to a safety system, where the inputs are smoke detectors, gas sensors, etc and the outputs are alarms, sprinklers, valves, etc. The stored data may be used directly for control purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243376-A (GB)
Title: Protection bag for laundering girth buckles
Inventor: SHELDON-ROBINS TRACY JANE
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1990-04-21
Abstract: A device for protecting the buckles of a girth during washing in a washing machine comprises a bag (12) of elastic washable material at least 2 millimetres thick in which the girth is encased during washing. The open end of the bag is surrounded by a strip of tape 15 the ends (16), (17) of which are provided with fastening means such as velcro (RTM) tape. The size of the bag is selected to just accommodate one or two girth buckles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245613-A (GB)
Title: Roofing or cladding panel
Inventor: TAYLOR GORDON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E04D3/32
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: A roofing or cladding panel (1) preferably having its outer exposed face (2) ribbed or otherwise shaped (3) to simulate a plurality of individual tiles or shingles; the panel (1) being formed such as by injection moulding from a rigid setting foamed plastics material such as a foamed polyurethane or foamed polystyrene to have a cellular structure within a smooth denser tough outer skin. The panel (1) is generally rectangular in face view and wedge shaped in end and transverse views; and has opposed hooked longitudinal upper and lower edge parts (4), (5) for interlocking engagement with opposite edge parts (5), (4) of similar panels (1) located in tiered relationship over a support structure (9). The panels (1) being securable in position by concealed fixing means (10) which also preferably define strengthening battens for the completed roof or cladding structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237274-A (GB)
Title: Monoester compounds of itaconic acid and adhesive containing same
Inventor: SAITOH YOSHIHIRO
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 1990-10-10
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP90/00172 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 12, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 12, 1990 PCT Filed Feb. 13, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/09365 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 23, 1990.A novel itaconic acid monoester compound represented by the following general formula (1)   <IMAGE> (1)  (R1 represents -H or -CH3, and R2 represents a C2-C10 alkylene group, an oxyethylene group or a derivative thereof). The above compound is ordinarily synthesized from itaconic anhydride and a hydroxyalkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid. Further, the above compound has hydrophilic groups and hydrophobic groups in appropriate balance, is superior in hardness, compression strength and water absorbability, and is suitable for use particularly in a dental adhesive comprising the compound or a polymer thereof. When the compound is used in a dental adhesive, the dental adhesive shows strong adhesion to the teeth or a composite resin over a long period even under a wet condition inside the mouth, and has excellent durability.
Patent GB-910008-A (GB)
IPC: F24H1/32
Abstract: 910,008. Sectional boilers. ALADDIN INDUSTRIES Ltd. April 24, 1961 [April 28, 1960], No. 14964/60. Class 123 (2). In a sectional hot-water boiler the furnace chamber 2 is located at the top of the boiler and the sections are disposed vertically, each having a dumb-bell like horizontal cross-section exhibiting a long narrow portion 1 between bulbous end portions 7, Fig. 2, the hot gases passing downwardly between the narrow central portions of adjacent sections. Each of the two end sections has a planar end face. An oil burner or other heating means is supported on lugs 3 and flues 4 at the bottom of each section convey the exhaust gases to a chimney at the rear of the boiler. Cold water enters through a bottom pipe 6 and hot water is drawn off from a top pipe 5.
Patent GB-2256234-A (GB)
Title: Bathwater syphoning system
Inventor: STRICKLAND ELAINE MARGARET
IPC: F04B45/02
Filed: 1991-05-25
Abstract: A bathwater syphoning system consisting of a length of flexible tubing, attached to one end of which is a suction cup C. The suction cup C holds the end A of the tubing in the bathwater - thus leaving the operators hands free. A two-way tap D is attached to the other end B of the tubing, to regulate the flow of water, and the syphoning action is started using a hand held bellows pump E connected to the open tap D. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256199-A (GB)
Title: Improved solvent dewaxing process
Inventor: BELL JAMES DAVID
IPC: C10G73/32
Filed: 1991-05-29
Abstract: In a dewaxing process waxy oil is dewaxed using cold solvent injected into a staged tower (2), wherein intense zones of agitation are maintained in at least some of said stages so that substantially instantaneous mixing occurs therein to precipitate out wax, yielding a slurry of wax, dewaxed oil and dewaxing solvent. The slurry is further cooled in scraped surface chiller(s) (6) to precipitate more wax and filtered at (8) to recover the dewaxed oil. The wax from filter (8) is sent to filter (13) wherein it is washed with cold solvent to yield a second stage filtrate and a slack wax product. The second stage filtrate is chilled in at least one scraped surface chiller (16) to a temperature of -4 DEG F (-20 DEG C) to -40 DEG F (-40 DEG C) and recycled to tower (2). Use of this second stage filtrate as chilling solvent improves the feed filter rate and liquid/solids ratio of the filtered wax/ oil/solvent slurry at the filter (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244993-A (GB)
Title: Method of transsilylation
Inventor: SUZUKI TOSHIO
IPC: C07F7/08
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: A transsilylation method comprises reacting a compound of the general formula   <IMAGE>  with an organosilicon compound of the general formula   <IMAGE> in the presence of a rhodium or palladium based catalyst. A, A', A'', X, X', X'', Y, Y' and Y'' denote H, halogen, aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy or an organosilicon group consisting of C, H and Si atoms and optionally O atoms. By selecting the substituents to increase volatility of the reaction products transsilylation is encouraged.