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Patent GB-1282949-A (GB)
Title: Process for manufacturing gels containing molybdenum and iron and their uses
Inventor: COURTY PHILIPPE
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1969-12-30
Abstract: 1282949 Oxidation catalysts INSTITUT FRANCAIS DU PETROLE DES CARBURANTS ET LUBRIFIANTS 30 Dec 1969 [30 Dec 1968 8 Sept 1969] 63306/69 Heading B1E [Also in Divisions Cl and C2] A catalytic composition is prepared by the decomposition of a gel containing molybdenum and iron. The resulting catalytic composition may be used for the oxidation of alcohols. Part of the MoO 3  and/or Fe 2 O 3  may be replaced by oxides of Sc, Y, rare earths, U, V, Cr, W, Mn, Co or Ni. Fillers such as Al 2 O 3 , SiO 2 , SiO 2 -Al 2 O 3 , glass or SiC may be added.
Patent GB-721598-A (GB)
Abstract: 721,598. Cold cathode tubes. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC LABORATORIES, Inc. Oct. 15, 1951 [Jan. 23, 1951], No. 24006/51. Class 39 (1) A cold cathode gas-filled discharge tube comprises a cathode 12 in the form of a cylinder rigidly supported from the press 16 of the envelope 11 by two wires 14 and 15. Wire 14 is extended to form a lead-in connection for the cathode, while wire 15 is cut off near the press 16, and both wires extend slightly beyond the end of the cathode where they are crimped or bent to secure a mica disc 18 having a central hole to position an axial wire anode 13. The main discharge is initiated by an auxiliary discharge between a starter anode 19 and a bent portion 20 of the cathode supporting wire 15. On transfer of the discharge to the main gap the potential impressed on the starter anode may be removed. The starter anode is then a " free" " electrode since it lies outside the effective field of influence of the cathode and main anode and of the main discharge.
Patent GB-765892-A (GB)
Abstract: 765,892. Forging. LANDIS & GYR AKT.- GES. Oct. 14, 1954 [Oct. 14, 1953], No. 29644/54. Class 83 (4). [Also in Groups XI, XVIII, XIX and XXXVI] In apparatus for thickening the ends of tension bands for suspending the movable system of a measuring-instrument (see Group XIX), suitable for wires more than 0.2 mm. in diameter, the thickening is formed by pressure on a lever 39, Fig. 5, with the wire 36 mounted in two three-jaw chucks 35, 40, upsetting of the metal taking place in the region 41, bending of the wire during upsetting being prevented by a rubber disc 42, and the wire beyond the head being out off later.
Patent GB-2007624-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Dispenser
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 1978-08-25
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a predetermined amount of a beverage from a bottle into a glass, which is operated when the glass is pushed upwardly in contact with the dispenser, comprises a stem 22 with inlet and outlet valves for the metering chamber and an abutment 68 for operating a venting valve 24. The abutment 68 is press fitted onto the stem 22 which is of one-piece construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2008291-A (GB)
Title: Electronic Timepiece e.g. a Chromograph
IPC: G04C3/14
Filed: 1978-09-27
Abstract: An electronic timepiece having an intermittent drive means for rotating the second hand step by step, in which the second hand may be driven in two or more ways, one of which uses large steps such as one step per second and the other uses small steps such as ten steps per second. There are provided circuitry for producing pulses at the two rates, a transducer for converting the pulses into rotating motion, a large step transmitting means, a small step transmitting means, and means for changing the pulse rate applied to the transducer and for correspondingly changing over the transmitting means. In the chronograph shown, a stepping motor 8 normally receives 1 Hz pulses and its pinion 55a drives a seconds wheel 12 via idler 56 and a gear 60, 60a. Pulling out stem 7 changes the pulse rate to 10 Hz and brings idler 56 out of mesh with 60 and into mesh with an idler 70, thus introducing an additional gear 59, 59a into the train.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2009670-A (GB)
Title: A Sawing Process and a Saw Blade for Carrying Same Out
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 1978-11-08
Abstract: The saw blade has two sorts of teeth. A leading tooth 1 is relatively narrow, and cuts a narrow slot in the workpiece. A following tooth 6 is much wider and enlarges the slot cut by the first tooth 1 by removing material from the walls of the groove. Narrower teeth 1, 2 and wider teeth 6 can be arranged alternately along the length of the saw blade. The cut formed in the wood is of a stepped cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2037351-A (GB)
Title: Harbour Installations
IPC: E01D15/24
Filed: 1978-12-15
Abstract: At a berth 112 for roll-on roll-off unloading and loading of a ship 116, vehicle bridges 118, 120, 122, 128 are provided to give access both through either a bow or stern door and one or more side doors or at least two side doors (of the ship). In this way, a through-flow of traffic can be established, instead of all traffic in and out having to pass through a single door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2012791-A (GB)
Title: Dextrin Glues
IPC: C09J103/02
Filed: 1979-01-10
Abstract: Rapid ripening dextrin glues comprise, as swelling agents, an amount effective to accelerate ripening of a product selected from the group comprising: starches extruded after having been, if necessary, modified chemically, starches, modified chemically, notably by cross-linking, in particular by adipic, phosphated or glycerol type cross-linking, and pregelatinized, carboxymethylated, alkylated or hydroxyalkylated starches and celluloses, and    polyvinyl alcohols. The thus constituted dextrin glues have rapid ripening characteristics.
Patent GB-2039559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for producing a corrugated sheet
IPC: B31F1/30
Filed: 1979-01-18
Abstract: An apparatus for producing a diagonally corrugated sheet from a web of deformable material (12), for use in cooling towers, includes an endless conveyor (18) which is adapted to move along a predetermined path of travel and on which are mounted a plurality of web molding trays. (30) The trays have a plurality of corrugations (32) formed therein extending generally transversely of the path of travel and means are provided (46, 50, 52) for selectively locking the trays on the conveyor with the corrugations located at predetermined acute angles with respect to the path of travel of the conveyor so that the angle of the corrugations formed in the web can be altered. An air knife arrangement (90) is provided for urging the web (12) against the corrugations in the trays to form the corrugations in the web. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2040174-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing slurry
IPC: B01F27/91
Filed: 1979-01-22
Abstract: Mixing apparatus, comprising a tank 10 which has baffles 18, 36 mounted around its internal periphery and a rotary agitator 12 disposed within the tank. These baffles which may be triangular 18 or linear 36 are spaced about the tank wall and for a constant level agitated tank can be secured e.g. by welding to the wall at a fixed location. In the case of variable level tanks the baffles can be maintained at the desired location by means of a floating member. Alternatively, there may be baffles as mentioned above and also a centrally located draft tube located above the agitator 12. The linear fixed baffles 36 extend substantially from the liquid surface to the bottom of the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2020712-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced concrete panel with break-off corner
IPC: E04D3/32
Filed: 1979-03-27
Abstract: A panel 1, 2, 3 or 4, of four- cornered shape, made from cement with a fibre material reinforcement for industrial, agricultural or other linings and roof coverings, has an incipient break line 10, 11, 12 or 13 at each of its corners, 6, 7, 8 or 9 so that the corner can readily be cut off when the panel is fitted, so that only three thicknesses are superimposed at the intersection of four panels. The invention can be used for all roof coverings or wall coverings for sheds, made from corrugated cement panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018176-A (GB)
Title: Ejecting Die Castings
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 1979-04-02
Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing a die cast article, such as a gear wheel having helical teeth, in which the die cavity 19 is defined by fixed elements 20, 21 and 23 and a rotatable element 17. On completion of the casting the cast article is ejected from the casting cavity by the combined action of push rods 22 and relative rotation between the fixed elements 20, 21 and 23 and rotatable element 17 so that the cast helical teeth of the article can be removed in an undamaged condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2027403-A (GB)
Title: Controlling dirigibles
IPC: B64B1/36
Filed: 1979-06-04
Abstract: A propulsion control valve 15 suitable for a dirigible 10 is provided with nozzles 48, 49, 50, 51 Fig. 3 (not shown) and contains a flexible duct 22 which is adapted to receive a portion of the efflux from a remote gas turbine engine and direct that efflux to one or more of the nozzles 48, 49, 50, 51. Suitable positioning of a number of such valves 15 on a dirigible 10 ensures that propulsion and directional control of the dirigible 10 is achieved by appropriate alterations of the efflux flow through the nozzles 48, 49, 50, 51. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2026330-A (GB)
Title: Training apparatus
IPC: A63B21/04
Filed: 1979-07-24
Abstract: Physical training apparatus for sports or health purposes has all the pivot lever arms 4 for the various training units mounted on a common transverse shaft or axis 2 located in the apparatus frame, which desirably is a rectangular box frame with the common shaft or axis mounted near ground level parallel to the shorter sides of the rectangle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2028125-A (GB)
Title: Concealed carpet jointing strip
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1979-08-10
Abstract: The invention consists of a sheet metal strip serrated along the longitudinal edges to give a toothed formation. A number of holes are pierced along its length to enable it to be fixed in position. The strip is then bent longitudinally along each edge at an acute angle thus forming a close top channel section with a toothed edge. The strip is used by fixing it in the required position by means of the holes provided the carpet pieces to be joined (Fig. 2) are then inserted into the open top of the channel. Pressure is then applied to the joint thus formed causing the channel section to collapse and close thus gripping the carpet pieces securely together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2035570-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic compass
IPC: G01C17/28
Filed: 1979-08-31
Abstract: A navigational instrument having a coil, 1, for rotation in the earth's magnetic field and having means, as peak occurrence detector 5, to indicate when the plane of the coil passes through magnetic north, means 10, 11 to indicate when the plane of the coil is aligned with a reference direction and means 8 for generating a signal representative of the angle between this reference direction and the magnetic north. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2058988-A (GB)
Title: Grommets
IPC: H01B17/30
Filed: 1979-09-13
Abstract: A grommet is formed of a plurality of similar moulded pieces 2 of rubber or a synthetic plastics material joined to one another by connecting strips 3 and each comprising a segment of a cylinder. The segments 2 can be angularly displaced relative to one another about the connecting strips 3 from positions in which they lie side-by-side in the form of a strip into a configuration in which they form a cylindrical closed body 1. The radial sides 5 of the segments 2 include semi- circular recesses 6 and the adjacent recesses 6 in neighbouring segments 2 in the closed body 1 register with one another together to define cylindrical passages P for receiving cables C. The grommet body 1 is clamped by a housing 10 against a vehicle panel A, and makes a seal with the housing 10, the vehicle panel A and the cables C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2036535-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff preservatives comprising tannin
IPC: A23B4/20
Filed: 1979-11-21
Abstract: Tannin (including tannic acid) has been found to possess food preserving qualities. The invention provides the use of tannin as, or as a constituent of, a foodstuff preservative. A preservative may comprise tannin in powdered form, a solution of tannin in water, or may be a preparation containing tannin. Such preparations include complexes formed by the precipitation of tannin with certain non-toxic substances including gums, proteins, collagen, albumen, and, in particular, gelatine. The preparations also include mixtures of tannin and certain gums. These complexes and mixtures may be applied to foodstuffs, and in particular meat, in the form of a film or coating and may preserve meat at room temperatures thus enabling considerable energy savings to be achieved. The complexes, in addition to having preserving properties are hard and moisture resistant. The tannin-gelatine complex has been used as a meat analog and as a savoury chewing gum.
Patent GB-2044904-A (GB)
Title: Lance for adding solid materials to metal baths
IPC: C21C1/02
Filed: 1980-02-28
Abstract: In order to enable the adding to metal baths of solid materials that are easily vaporized, oxidized or violently reactive with the baths, the vaporization chamber of the lance has a frusto conical portion (4) and a cylindrical portion (5), the conical portion (4) overlying the cylindrical portion (5) when the lance is in the operating position. Through-holes (6) and recesses (7) are present in the side wall of the cylindrical portion (5). It has been observed that, during operation of the lance, the recesses (7) and through-holes (6) have a synergic action which enhances the even outflow of vapour and ensures a more even desulphurization owing to the formation of smaller size vapour bubbles within the molten mass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2044942-A (GB)
Title: Camera with automatic focusing and flash control
IPC: G03B7/08
Filed: 1980-03-04
Abstract: A camera has a sonar rangefinder (22) for determining camera-to-subject range, focusing the objective lens (12) accordingly and thereafter firing an electronic flash strobe (112) at an exposure aperture appropriate to the determined camera-to-subject distance. The camera may be used to provide a proportional fill-in flash under conditions of high ambient scene light intensity. The objective lens (12) may comprise a plurality of lens elements disposed on a lens-holding disc so that rotation of the disc moves each lens element sequentially into position in front of the shutter, each lens element being suitable for a range of camera-to- subject distance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2048363-A (GB)
Title: Door bolt
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1980-03-12
Abstract: A bolt for stable doors comprising an upper door (2) and a lower door 3 comprises a shoot 10 slidable in a retaining plate 6 mounted on the lower door 3, said shoot having a laterally extending protruberance 13 which, in the retracted position of the shoot enters a groove 14 formed by a keep plate 8 attached to the upper door (2). The shoot is slidable between a projected position (as shown) in which the end 12 of the shoot engages the door frame 4, thus bolting the lower door to the frame with the upper door free to hinge, and the retracted position in which protruberance 13 is retained within groove 14 to bolt the lower door to the upper door, both doors being free to hinge together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046689-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically propelled boats
IPC: B63H21/00
Filed: 1980-04-17
Abstract: The whole propulsion mechanism of a boat including an engine 30 is assembled into a housing 37 which carries a propeller 31, thus forming a propulsion unit which may be manufactured and assembled independently of the boat. The housing 37 is received by a well 28 formed in the hull of the boat. The walls of the housing 37 and well 28 isolate noise and vibration of the engine 30. The boat is buoyant both when the propulsion unit is received in and removed from the well 28 and fitting of the unit requires no water-tight seals to be made. In preferred embodiments of the invention the hull is moulded from fibre-reinforced plastics material. In alternative embodiments the boat has a water-jet propulsion system. The housing may be circular and rotatable to effect steering.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054355-A (GB)
Title: Rotary stores
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1980-05-13
Abstract: A rotary filing device for tape cassettes wherein mounting strips adapted to receive a cassette with or without a library case, are linked together in an endless chain and supported at each end in common recesses in a frame such that the chain is movable by tilting successive strips to provide access to each cassette in turn. The frame carries projections which are adapted to interlock with projections on an identical element or on a mounting bracket whereby a plurality of devices can be secured together and/or to a support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076297-A (GB)
Title: Space board game
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1980-05-22
Abstract: The board 50 has a series of paths 56, 60, 65 marked out thereon, a part 52 of the board being movable 50 as to alter the relative positions of paths, and a plurality of playing pieces. Sets of galaxy, planet and space station code cards are provided together with two dice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055388-A (GB)
Title: Block copolymerization process and product
IPC: C08F297/08
Filed: 1980-07-21
Abstract: A continuous sequential vapor phase process for the preparation of ethylene-propylene block copolymers at high catalyst productivity rates resulting in polymer products having improved impact strength-polymerized ethylene content relationship comprises introducing a preformed propylene polymer, produced using a catalyst comprising a trialkyl aluminum component and a titanium tri-or tetrahalide supported on a magnesium dihalide, into an agitated reaction zone, and polymerizing ethylene and propylene, introduced at an ethylene: propylene molar ratio of 0.15:1 to 0.3:1, onto the preformed polymer. The polymer thus produced exhibits improved physical and mechanical properties.
Patent GB-2050417-A (GB)
Title: Wax based antiadhesive composition in organic solvent medium
IPC: C09D191/08
Filed: 1979-12-27
Abstract: The invention involves anti-adhesive compositions. This composition is basically characterized by the fact that it contains, in an organic solvent, at least one microcrystalline wax having a melting point of between 40 DEG  and 150 DEG  C., which may be combined, if necessary, with a paraffin wax, a silicone oil or various swelling agents. This composition makes it possible to form a protective coating for walls against bill-posting, penetration and attachment of graffiti and/or paint and against adherence of dust and miscellaneous polluting agents in and on such surfaces.
Patent GB-2058175-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Cutting Head
IPC: E21C35/187
Filed: 1980-09-12
Abstract: A rotary cutting head 1 for a tunnelling or roadway driving machine comprises a plurality of pick boxes 6 and is provided at a rearward end 4 of the head 1 that is free of pick boxes, with a plurality of nozzles 17 adapted to direct water to the vicinity of the pick boxes 6 for dust suppression purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088667-A (GB)
Title: A radar system employing pulses of different types
IPC: G01S13/30
Filed: 1980-09-27
Abstract: A radar system generates groups of pulses, each group containing at least two pulses of different types, for example, different lengths and frequencies, and in alternate groups the order of the pulses is reversed. This means that the transmitter does not need to change pulsetype between adjacent groups. Also, if different pulses have different lengths, a staggered pulse repetition frequency is automatically obtained, this being desirable in order to avoid blind spots in the radar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089220-A (GB)
Title: Horse-race board game
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1980-10-24
Abstract: The board as shown is used with 2 dice and two packs of cards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096753-A (GB)
Title: Drying adhesive
IPC: F26B3/22
Filed: 1980-11-17
Abstract: An apparatus for drying the adhesive between the adjacent plies of corrugated board during manufacture comprises an array of hotplates (1) and an endless belt (3) having a portion extending across and closely adjacent the hotplates. A web (2) of board to be dried is sandwiched between the belt and the hotplates and is drawn across the latter at the same speed and in the same direction as the belt. The web is pressed into close contact with the hotplates by supplying air under pressure to air plenum chambers (1) arranged on the opposite side of the belt to the web and having one side open to the belt. This arrangement of chambers supplied with air under pressure replaces the conventional method of loading the belt which uses intermittently spaced steel rollers, and thus avoids the disadvantages associated with the latter such as inefficient heat transfer due to intermittent narrow point loading, maintainence of the roller bearings, wear on the belt by the rollers, and the need to manually raise and lower the rollers in order to change the loading for different grades of board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2064507-A (GB)
Title: Removing broken fragments formed during glass treatment e.g. tempering
IPC: C03B27/044
Filed: 1980-11-18
Abstract: Apparatus for treating vitreous articles such as glass sheets 1 may comprise spaced conveyor members 2 for conveying the articles in a predetermined direction over treatment means. Such articles are fragile and are apt to break when the treatment involves thermal conditioning, for example rapid cooling to temper the vitreous articles. To assist in the easy removal of broken fragments, the treatment means located beneath the conveyor members 2 has a plurality of treatment heads 8 (comprising e.g. air discharge tubes 10) for treating the underside of a vitreous article and the treatment heads 8 are retractable from a treating position, (shown in solid lines) where they project into the spaces between the conveyor members 2, into a retracted position (shown in broken lines) in which they are spaced beneath the conveyor members 2 to leave a sweepable fragment collecting surface formed e.g. (i) by bars 4 spaced beneath the conveyor, or (ii) in Fig. 4 (not shown) by the upper surfaces of the treatment heads themselves. A sweeper 11 is provided for sweeping the surface when the treatment heads are retracted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2066938-A (GB)
Title: Plate heat exchanger
IPC: F28F3/08
Filed: 1980-12-02
Abstract: In a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of plates (20) stacked to define between them passages (21-27) for two mutually heat exchanging fluids (A,B), and wherein at least one of the passages (e.g. an end passage 21 or 27 of the plate pack) is bounded on one side only thereof by a plate serving to exchange heat with fluid in an adjacent passage, the said one passage (or passages) is arranged to have a higher fluid flow resistance than the other passages in the plate pack conveying the same fluid as said one passage (or passages). Such higher flow resistance may be effected by providing in the walls of said one passage (or passages) a corrugation arrangement which has a higher fluid flow resistance than a corrugation arrangement provided in the walls of said other passages (e.g. Figures 4 and 5). <IMAGE>