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Patent GB-2105318-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of aqueous waste material
Inventor: GARRETT MICHAEL ERNEST
IPC: C02F3/30
Filed: 1982-07-14
Abstract: A sludge digestion tank 2 has three chambers 8, 10 and 12. There are common walls 14 and 16 between the chambers 8 and 10 and the chambers 10 and 12 respectively. Batches of digested sludge are withdrawn at chosen intervals from the chamber 12 through the outlet 20. The chamber 12 is replenished with sludge from chamber 10 and the chamber 10 likewise with sludge from chamber 8. Untreated sludge is passed through inlet 18 into the chamber 8. The sludge in at least one of the chambers is oxygenated, and the chambers 10 and 12 are operated at higher temperatures than the chamber 8 and in the thermophilic temperature range. It is possible using the apparatus to obtain satisfactory residence times for the sludge while obtaining the advantages of thermophilic digestion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110934-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal compositions
Inventor: RATHMELL DR WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: A01N43/54
Filed: 1982-10-26
Abstract: Fungicidal compositions displaying "resistance breaking" effects and/or synergy, and having broader spectra of activity, comprise a fungicide (or co-fungitoxicant) which inhibits adenosine deaminase or blocks sterol biosynthesis in fungi and a further fungicide having a different mode of action.
Patent GB-2132335-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for exhausting gaseous emissions during cooking
Inventor: CHUNG-TSUNG CHENG
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 1982-12-21
Abstract: Air is directed, from an exhausting device (1) mounted above a cooking range, so as to promote the flow of gaseous emissions from the range towards a gas inlet (2) of the exhausting device. The exhausting device has an exhaust fan (7) for drawing gaseous emissions through the gas inlet and an air supply fan (9). In one embodiment (Figure 1) the air is directed downwardly (and outwardly) to form an air curtain which isolates the gaseous emissions from the surrounding air and thus at least hinders the escape of these emissions to the surrounding air. In another embodiment (Figure 3) the air is directed from below the gas inlet (2) upwardly and inwardly towards the gas inlet so as to constrain the gaseous emissions to flow into the gas inlet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133452-A (GB)
Title: A container for transport along a pneumatic conveyer
Inventor: ALEXANDROV ADOLF MORITSOVICH
IPC: B65G51/06
Filed: 1983-01-13
Abstract: The container has a lockable pivoting lid 7 and a clamp 13, for securing the container contents during transit, pivotable about journals 12 located in slots 11 in intermediate walls adjacent the container side walls and a clamp locking mechanism actuated automatically when the lid is closed. The locking mechanism comprises a toothed segment 17 capable of limited movement and connected via a system of pivotally interconnected levers 18, 19 to the lid 7 and via a tie 24 with a spindle 25 which also carries a lever 27 with a toothed member 28 engageable with the toothed segment 17 during transportation and a through-slot 29 engageable by a roller 30 mounted on the clamp 13. When roller 30 engages slot 29 lever 27 is pivoted downwards, so that when the lid 7 is lowered, levers 18, 19 move toothed segment 17 horizontally to engage tooth 28, and then downwardly to press the clamp 13 onto the container contents. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115409-A (GB)
Title: Novel crystal modifications of (+)-catechin
Inventor: MARTI ERWIN
IPC: C07D311/62
Filed: 1983-01-31
Abstract: Novel crystal modifications of (+)-catechin monohydrate and of (+)-catechin anhydrate more suitable for pharmaceutical preparations for reasons of higher stability against moisture and/or light and distinguished from hitherto known modifications by unique X-ray diffraction spectra are produced by specific recrystallization and/or crystal rearrangement processes and pharmaceutical preparations comprising the novel crystal forms.
Patent GB-2135057-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level indicating apparatus with magnetic coupling arrangement
Inventor: CHIEH-JU CHEN
IPC: G01F23/46
Filed: 1983-02-03
Abstract: A liquid level indicating apparatus comprises a housing (11) having a central partition (12) dividing the housing (11) into a first chamber (13) and a second chamber (14). In the first chamber (13) there are a pair of fixed supporting members (16, 17), a wheel (19) on a shaft (15) rotatably mounted in the supporting members and carrying a horse-shoe magnet 18, and a flexible perforated tape (21) engaged with the wheel (19). In the second chamber (14) there are a supporting member (32), a magnetic follower (33) and a shaft (31) rotatably mounted in the supporting member (32), the follower (33) facing the magnet (18) in the first chamber (13), and a gear system (34, 35), together with a variable resistor (36). A float and a counter- weight are connected to respective ends of the flexible tape (21), so that, with the rise and fall of the float in the liquid container, the liquid level information can be transferred to a remote reading device. Magnetic shields (37, 38) can be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117706-A (GB)
Title: Foldable information displaying device
Inventor: LAVSKY TYRZA
IPC: B42F7/06
Filed: 1983-03-09
Abstract: An information recording and/or displaying device comprises a plurality of interengaged display areas (4-18) arranged into an array of at least two rows and at least three columns, each of the areas provided with means (20-28) for displaying or recording information. The display areas are foldable upon each other to form a compact unit having a top surface substantially equal in area to the area of any of the individual display areas. The display areas may carry note pads, card pockets, calendars, telephone indexes etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120495-A (GB)
Title: Training apparatus
Inventor: GRANT LESLIE GRAHAM
IPC: G09B9/05
Filed: 1983-05-16
Abstract: A number of disc readers 2-8 are used to provide video output signals which may be used to depict apparent motion along a basic route on a projection television 12. A video switch 11 is controlled by a processor 10 to select the video signal to be displayed. By running the disc readers 2-8 in synchronism with each other the output signal selected reflects changes in the selected route which would be caused by e.g. a vehicle driver varying the position of a steering wheel. A chroma-key switch 15 is used to superimpose images generated by the processor 10 in the background picture to simulate e.g. changes in traffic-light signals, parked vehicles and the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126242-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized enzyme-containing detergent compositions
Inventor: DORAML MARC
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1983-08-30
Abstract: A stabilized enzyme-containing liquid detergent composition is provided comprising a surfactant, and an enzyme which is stabilized with dicarboxylic acids, especially malonic, succinic, glutaric, adipic, phthalic, fumaric and maleic, lactic and or boric acid or salts of these acids. Soap is a preferred component of the detergent composition.
Patent GB-2148097-A (GB)
Title: Radiator securing means
Inventor: WELLS JOHN CHARLES
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 1983-10-21
Abstract: Securing means for releasably securing a radiator 1 to a wall 2, comprising a catch mechanism 3 and support member 4, the support member 4 permitting pivotal movement of the radiator 1 about the co-axis of radiator pipe bosses 5 when the catch mechanism 3 is released. In operation, securing means according to the invention can be utilised to obtain access to the wall adjacent the rear of radiator 1 when threaded pipe couplings (not shown) which connect with the pipe bosses 5 of the radiator 1 are slackened and the catch mechanism 3 is released such that the radiator 1 can then pivot outwardly upon the co-axis of the pipe bosses 5 without the need to dismantle the radiator completely from the supply pipes and drain the water remaining therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134505-A (GB)
Title: Agent for the regulation of plant growth
Inventor: RIEDMANN WOLF-DIETRICH
IPC: A01N35/02
Filed: 1984-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the regulation of plant growth and especially for stabilising and increasing the yields in cereal crops, comprising 2-chloroethane- phosphonic acid and optionally also chlorocholine chloride, wherein, in addition to conventional adjuvant and carrier materials, it also contains at least one hexane derivative of the general formula:-   <IMAGE> wherein R1 is an alkyl radical containing up to 3 carbon atoms, R2 and R3, which can be the same or different, are hydrogen or chlorine atoms and Y is an aldehyde or carboxylic acid group.
Patent GB-2160571-A (GB)
Title: Safety device
Inventor: CLARK ISAAC
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 1984-06-19
Abstract: A safety device or a person working on a narrow ledge adjacent a wall comprises a carriage (7) secured to the top of the wall (1) and a linkage (6) extending between the carriage and a harness (4) worn by the person. The carriage is adapted to travel along the wall in response to tension in the linkage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146492-A (GB)
Title: Controllable transformer
Inventor: NOLLE EUGEN
IPC: H01F29/14
Filed: 1984-07-16
Abstract: A controllable transformer has at least one primary coil (7, 7a, 7b, 7c), one secondary coil (8, 8a) and one control coil (9) each located on a respective core section, in which the alternating voltage from the output of the secondary coil is controlled by the control coil (9) which is energised by direct current. The axes (10, 11, 12) of the windings of the secondary coils (8, 8a) and the control coil (9), and conveniently also of the primary coils 7, 7a, 7b, 7c) are at least approximately parallel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167865-A (GB)
Title: Methods of calibrating helicopter power train torque monitoring systems
Inventor: GORDON ALASTAIR CAMERON
IPC: G01L25/00
Filed: 1984-12-04
Abstract: In a method of calibrating a torque monitoring system for a helicopter power gear train in which transmitted torque is monitored by means of strain gauges 11 on the shaft(s) 10 to respond to the torque in the shaft(s) and connected to transmitting devices 18 on the shaft(s) to transmit a signal to receiving means 16 encircling shaft(s), The receiving means 16 is connected to a torque display instrument. In order to calibrate the system, a pre-calibrated shaft is installed in the helicopter power train in place of the standard shaft and subjected to a torque to enable the display instrument to be calibrated. The standard shaft is then reinstalled in the power train and its torque monitored utilising the nearly calibrated monitoring system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153831-A (GB)
Title: The use of cationic surfactants as crosslinking agents
Inventor: HEPBURN CLAUDE
IPC: C08C19/30
Filed: 1985-01-14
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula   <IMAGE>  in which  R<1> represents a hydrogen atom or one of the groups  Y<1>-, Y<1>CO-, and Y<1>COO-,  R<2> represents one of the groups Y<2>-, Y<2>CO-, and Y<2>COO-,  R<3> represents a hydrogen atom or one of the groups  Y<3>-, Y<3>CO-, and Y<3>COO-  Y<1>, Y<2>, and Y<3>, which may be the same or different, each represents an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic residue of a fatty acid or a combination of any two or more such residues Z represents a divalent aliphatic radical which may be unsaturated or saturated, unsubstituted or substituted, a straight chain or a branched chain or salts thereof, have been found to act as combined crosslinking agents, flow processing aids and mould release additives for halogenated rubbers. The invention provides a method of crosslinking halogenated rubber using such compounds, and a crosslinking agent and crosslinking composition containing such compounds.
Patent GB-2172725-A (GB)
Title: Control systems
Inventor: CLEMENTS HUBERT JOHN TOPHAM
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 1985-03-09
Abstract: In a control system for a fluid control process a processor (6) serially samples sensors (2,8) to receive data concerning selected parameters, and over a common channel (14) sends command and address signals to valve positioners (16,20,24) which send status signals back. The command and address signals for a given positioner are sent twice in each of two channels (time-slots), one channel using a different frequency and bit-pulse-duration from the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178214-A (GB)
Title: A multi-programme teaching device or toy
Inventor: SMART MELVYN ROY
IPC: G09B7/06
Filed: 1985-06-11
Abstract: A multi-programme teaching device or educational toy comprises a main body I, on the face of which are a number of content points 5. The leads 2 and 3 can be applied to pegs 9, 10 inserted in chosen contact points, which are all connected to a circuit board contained within the device. The circuit board is crossed by a member of circuits in which the connection between one line and the next is effected in a random way. By applying the leads to any two contact points across the full face of the device which are connected, a circuit is completed which activates a light-bulb. Reference numbers 6 and letters 7 are used to identify contact points to students undertaking multiple-choice exercises. The circuit board can be removed from the device and replaced in rotated or inverted positions to provide a large number of different permutations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178463-A (GB)
Title: Combined channel
Inventor: GOMMIER HERVE
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1985-07-25
Abstract: A combined window channel and waist seal is described. The window channel (12A) comprises extruded material defining an inner channel 20 and outer channels 22 and 24, the latter having gripping lips 44 and being designed to embrace support flanges forming part of the window frame. The waist seal (12D) is formed by integrally extending one, only, of the outer channels 22 and cutting off the remainder of the extrusion. Cut-outs 50,52 through the material of the channel 22 enable the material to be bent to produce a sharp corner. A separate length of plastic foil 54 is fitted in the base of the inner channel 20 to provide a low-friction reinforcement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165526-A (GB)
Title: A metering device for flowable particulate material
Inventor: KEEHAN PATRICK
IPC: G01F11/46
Filed: 1985-10-03
Abstract: A metering device is provide for dispensing flowable particulate material such as pelletized cattle fodder, and comprises a passage (13) defined by plates at least one of which (14) is movable to convert the passage from an upwardly open or loading condition (Fig 4) to a downwardly open or discharging condition (Fig 5) and vice versa, and said movable plates also extends to provide a closure member (22) for a hopper (3) with which the device is in fed communication. The passage may have a second movable plate (15), linked to the aforementioned movable plate (14), and responding to the movement of the latter to improve the speed and completeness of the conversion. In the loading condition, leg (24) of plate (14) co-operates with lug (23) to close the bottom of space (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167933-A (GB)
Title: Walk-behind type reaper
Inventor: HIYAMUTA SHOTA
IPC: A01D34/00
Filed: 1982-12-09
Abstract: A walk-behind type reaper has a reaping apparatus (1) and a reaped grain stalk transverse transferring apparatus (10) in a front portion of the machine body; and has an engine (2), running wheels (4) and a manipulation handle (3) in rear portions of the machine body. Elements of the said front and rear portions of the machine body are connected to a pair of left and right main frames (5a, 5b) made of pipes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182834-A (GB)
Title: Tractor-implement coupling
Inventor: LINDBERG ARNE
IPC: A01B59/06
Filed: 1986-05-01
Abstract: A device (4) for fastening implements to an operating means of the implement carried by a tractor comprises a larger number of retaining means 30,31,52-55 (in guide bushes 46 to 51 )than the number of retaining means utilized for retaining the points of attachment of an implement, the nonutilized retaining means being intended to retain an implement having a different location of the points of attachment. The fastening device is connected with the operating means and has means (30,31,52-55) intended to retain and cooperate with points of attachment of the implement. The fastening device (4) for the implements comprises a link system (40) arranged to move retaining means 52-55 between a position locking the implement and a position releasing the implement. The retaining means that are movable by means of the link system consist of four pins (52-55) two of which (52,54) move in one direction in operation of the link system simultaneously as the two other pins (53,55) move in an opposite direction.The fastening means enables fastening of two different implements with a different placement of the points of attachment to the operating means carried by the tractor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180810-A (GB)
Title: A propulsion and steering system for a vessel
Inventor: LIAAEN ANDERS M
IPC: B63H5/125
Filed: 1986-09-17
Abstract: A removable propulsion and steering system for a vessel comprises a propeller (not shown) driven by a drive shaft 8 for rotation within a nozzle (not shown) mounted on a steering column 7,10. The column is formed of a lower portion 7 rotatably received in a housing 5 itself releasably received in a housing 6 rigid with the bottom 1 of the vessel and an axially movable upper portion 10 carrying a gearwheel 11 for engagement with pinions 16 of drive motors 17 and adapted to be coupled to the lower portion 7 by bolts 28. The drive shaft is formed of upper and lower portions connected by a splined coupling 9. In use the upper portion 10 and the upper drive shaft are moved axially by bolts 13 to affect engagement/ disengagement from the lower portion and drive shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182289-A (GB)
Title: Automatic flotation system
Inventor: FORBES CAMERON TREVOR RUSHTON
IPC: B63B43/12
Filed: 1986-10-14
Abstract: A flotation system for varying the flotation characteristics of a waterborne vessel particularly a multi-hull and/or for preventing capsize, comprises a buoyance bag (13) for attachment to the hull or mast of the vessel, a source of compressed air (14), and valve means (15) responsive to a condition of the vessel, e.g. heeling towards a capsize, for controlling inflation of the buoyancy bag (13). A manually-operable air release valve 17 is provided to vent the bag to atmosphere; the bag being of bellows shape which is biased to the closed position between a base plate and outer cover by elastic straps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183174-A (GB)
Title: Breathable backing or release liner and process for forming the same
Inventor: LEBEL ANDREW PHILIP
IPC: D06N7/02
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A breathable backing or release liner has a breathable, woven or non-woven support member. The support member has a silicone-release coating on essentially only one side. The coating is formed by applying a radiation-curable composition containing a polysiloxane to one side of the support and exposing the composition to radiation such that said composition does not substantially penetrate said support.
Patent GB-2185036-A (GB)
Title: Thickened hypochlorite cleaning composition
Inventor: HOFFMAN EUGENE
IPC: C11D1/14
Filed: 1987-01-02
Abstract: A stable thickened bleach containing composition consists of an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite, an alkali metal hydroxide and a thickening additive composed of at least one of (A) alkali metal salts of N- alkyl, N-acyl amino acids, and (B) alkali metal salts of alkyl sulfates, or mixtures thereof. The compositions have viscosities of at least 25 centipoises and remain stable without phase separation and maintain their viscosity and hypochlorite concentration for extended periods. The compositions may be used to clear clogged drains.
Patent GB-2191431-A (GB)
Title: Casting with reinforced orifice
Inventor: BOLTON ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: B22D19/02
Filed: 1987-05-28
Abstract: The method for the reinforcement of an orifice extending through a light alloy casting comprises the steps of locating a reinforcing member (14) having a bore (16) therein in a casting mould, the bore being substantially coincident with the intended position of the orifice (13), casting molten metal into the mould so as to at least partially surround the reinforcing member (14), allowing the molten metal to solidify and then withdrawing the cast article from the mould. The reinforcing member may be made of austenitic iron. Various embodiments are described having different geometries of reinforcing member with different surface treatments, as applied to the reinforcing of bolt holes in IC engine cylinder heads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191436-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic cutting tool
Inventor: LOUDON ALLAN CAMERON
IPC: B23D23/00
Filed: 1987-06-10
Abstract: The tool 10 has a ram 12 carrying an anvil 13 which is moved through a space 18 between pillars 16, 17 to pinch cut an elongate component traversing space 18 against a cutting blade 19. The anvil periphery is circular and the confronting surfaces 16A, 17A of the pillars 16, 17 are also circular and laterally guide the ram during its stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197640-A (GB)
Title: Coloured container for a cosmetic product
Inventor: FERRARI DARIO
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 1987-11-09
Abstract: A container for a cosmetic product has a colouring 2 virtually the same as that of the cosmetic product 3 contained. Preferably, the container comprises a boxlike metal body 1 covered with coloured paint. Alternatively, the container may consist of a single coloured plastics body. The container may be enclosed in a transparent exterior casket (5, Figure 3) to form a pack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216266-A (GB)
Title: A patient monitoring system
Inventor: LOCK ROBERT PHILIP
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1988-03-03
Abstract: A patient monitoring system comprising a patient transmitter capable of being attached to a patient's body and which will be coupled to one or more sensors 3 on said body for the purpose of transmitting a sensor output to a remote located monitoring receiver and display. The transmitter may be in the form of a medallion 1 on a necklace 2 and may incorporate a call button. A single receiver may scan transmitters varied by a plurality of patients and may include an alarm which is activated when an abnormal condition is detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216979-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning pipelines
Inventor: POLLOCK RAYMOND
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 1988-03-12
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for cleaning pipelines eg. beer lines. The apparatus has mixing means 8 having first 17 and second inlets 30 and one outlet 20. In use, the mixing means 8 operates to draw liquid in at the second inlet 30 at a rate dependent on the rate of flow of liquid into the first inlet 17, liquid from both nets 17, 30 emerging from the common outlet 20 to a pump 22. Means is provided for supplying a first liquid to the first inlet 17 and for selectively supplying either the first liquid or a second liquid to the second inlet 30. Relating to beerlines, the first liquid is water 2 and the second liquid is detergent 38. An improvement in accuracy may be obtained because the detergent rate is dependent on the flow rate of the water. A higher flow rate may be obtained because there is no pressure control valve in the water supply. Water and detergent solution are alternately supplied by selecting water 2 via a valve 10 or detergent 38 at the second inlet 30 of the mixing means 8 by a solenoid valve 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202378-A (GB)
Title: Method of breaking or making an electrical circuit
Inventor: WALDEN MARTIN JOHN
IPC: H01H1/58
Filed: 1988-03-15
Abstract: Domestic loads are broken in response to remote signals by a contact breaker having load carrying contacts (17, 18) which can be separated by perhaps 0.5 mm by means of an actuator consisting of an electromagnet having pole pieces (15, 16) and energised with pulses of energy from a remote source and cooperating with a permanent magnet armature (25) carrying the moving contact in a very compact arrangement. The energy pulses may be received directly over electrical conductors normally carrying electrical power or telephone signals, or by radio. <IMAGE>