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Patent GB-2054707-A (GB)
Title: Improved road and pavement fixtures
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 1978-11-27
Abstract: A fixture for a road or pavement surface element such as a reflective road stud or a drain has a mounting member (1) for permanent fixture in the road including a laterally extending annular anchorage flange (2) and an upwardly open socket portion (3). The socket portion (3) receives a protruding portion of a releasable surface element (not shown). During surfacing, the releasable surface element is removed from the mounting element and the socket portion (3) is covered by a removable capping member (10). Once surfaced the capping member (10) is removed and the releasable surface element replaced, the height increase being accommodated by spacing shims (13) if necessary. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014401-A (GB)
Title: Data communication system
IPC: H04L25/48
Filed: 1979-01-17
Abstract: Two logical values 1, 0 of a 3- valued code Fig. 5 correspond to "1" and "0" in binary code. When the same binary logical value occurs in successive digits of a data to be transmitted, the corresponding logical value and a third logical value  PHI  are transmitted alternately. When the different binary logical values 1, 0 occur in the data alternately, the corresponding logical values are transmitted alternately. At the transmitting end the circuit includes a processing unit (10) a coding unit (14), a check code unit (16), a combining unit (18) and a transmitter unit (20). At the receiving end the circuit includes a receiver unit (22), a decoding unit (24) an error detecting unit (26) and a processing unit (12). The value  PHI may lie either within, or outside, the range 1-0. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2016338-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for hot-rolling seamless tubes
IPC: B21B37/78
Filed: 1979-02-15
Abstract: A tube blank is reduced in a continuous mill while supported on a mandrel, the mandrel being fed forwardly during the rolling. When the whole of the blank has been reduced, the upstream end of the mandrel is held stationary and the rolled tube stripped by rolls 7 from the mandrel. The mandrel is then removed from the mill using drive rolls 6. 
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Patent GB-2019788-A (GB)
Title: Suspending Loads from Vehicle Roof Structures
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 1979-03-16
Abstract: An insulated vehicle body, such as a refrigerated semi-trailer 5, has load-carrying reinforcement beams 15 in the roof structure 9 with bottom slots 27 accessible through openings 100 in the ceiling skin 59 to receive removable hangers 37 that may be used to suspend meat rails or other articles from the roof structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2045405-A (GB)
Title: Pyrotechnic device
IPC: F42B4/18
Filed: 1979-03-19
Abstract: A pyrotechnic device which comprises a pelletised propellant enclosed in a casing adapted to produce the sound of a ricochet upon ignition of said propellant and ignition means for igniting the propellant. The device is useful in the training of personnel, in particular armed service personnel, to accustom them to the conditions of combat, and in particular to the sounds of ricochets produced by fired projectiles.
Patent GB-2019164-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications data recording apparatus
IPC: H04M15/34
Filed: 1979-04-11
Abstract: Telecommunications data recording apparatus is disclosed for use with a subordinate exchange such as a PBX (NA). Connection sets (ANA) connect exchange lines (AL) from the subordinate exchange (NA) to exchange lines (AL) from the superordinate exchange (OVSt) and detect dialling pulses, exchange line seizure and clearance and cooperate with connection sets (ANT) connected to subscriber lines (TL) of the subordinate exchange (NA) to enable identifying means (ANG) to identify each seized exchange line (AL) with a particular subscriber (TN) of the subordinate exchange that is making an outgoing call. Connection data obtained from the connection sets (ANT, ANA) is stored, via a control unit (SSP) in an intermediate store (SP) from which the data is transferred to a long term store (FD) on clearance of the relevant connection. Data read-out (BS) and/or computer processing can be additional features. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2020976-A (GB)
Title: Microbial inseticides
IPC: A01N63/40
Filed: 1978-09-12
Abstract: An improved insecticidal composition is disclosed comprising a microbial agent of viral or bacterial origin embedded in a microbead, wherein the microbead contains sufficient radiation-absorbing material to effectively shield the agent from sunlight-induced inactivation. Typically the microbead is comprised of a nucleic acid and a protein-containing material, and is stabilized by chemical crosslinking. A method for preparing a microbial insecticide composition is also disclosed comprising: mixing a buffered aqueous solution containing a microbial insect pathogen with an aqueous solution containing a nucleic acid, and mixing the said mixture with an aqueous solution containing a proteinaceous material, thereby spontaneously forming microbeads having the pathogen embedded therein. Typically the microbeads are subsequently stabilized by treatment with chemical crosslinking agents, and typically, prior to the two mixing steps, the microbial insect pathogen is cleaned by washing and its surface charge is modified by the addition of a protein-modifying agent adapted to provide a more uniform surface charge.
Patent GB-2020849-A (GB)
Title: Transmission Electron Lithography Method
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1979-05-08
Abstract: A photo-resist is exposed through a mask which is selectively transparent to electrons which may be secondary electrons accompanying x- rays (whereas in the prior art such electrons are deflected so as not to strike the mask). Alternatively electrons from an energetic source can be used directly for flood exposure or scanning exposure. Reduced exposure times are possible. Post- mask focusing can be used to control magnification.
Patent GB-2022288-A (GB)
Title: Ignition timing stroboscope
IPC: F02P17/06
Filed: 1979-06-05
Abstract: The stroboscope comprises a casing 1, 2, 4 of insulating material containing a flash lamp 5 and a flash lamp trigger circuit 6, 7, 8, 9. The trigger circuit 6, 7, 8, 9 is controlled by impulses received from the ignition system of the engine to be tested. The casing 1, 2, 4 has a flat elongate shape and comprises three parts. A middle casing part 1 contains the trigger circuit 6, 7, 8, 9 and has at its forward end means 13, 15 for exchangeably mounting the flash lamp 5. A front casing part 2 forms a removable lens cap having a lens 3 mounted in an opening in front of the flash tube 5. A hollow rear casing part 4 is provided on its inner wall with a flat metal antenna 28 connected to the trigger circuit 6, 7, 8, 9. The flat elongate shape of the device allows it to be used to illuminate a test mark on the engine it flywheel in restricted spaces. The antenna 28 allows the device to be used without a direct connection to the engine ignition system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2051340-A (GB)
Title: Solar heat collector structures
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 1979-06-15
Abstract: A solar heat collecting structure of compact form for transport and storage while providing a large area on which solar radiation can be incident and which is particularly suitable for use as a solar fence construction to be used for example for heating of swimming pool water comprises an elongate absorber panel 1 formed of synthetic plastics material and having a plurality of channels 11 extending lengthwise thereof, the panel being connected at its ends to header tubes 2 and 3 in communication with the channels and being adapted for connection to heat exchange liquid supply means and to heat exchange liquid removal means. The panel contains at least one flexible fold a, b, c, extending transversely thereof whereby adjacent sections thereof may be brought into opposed parallel juxtaposition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2037072-A (GB)
Title: Solar collector for converting directly heat energy into electric energy
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 1979-02-14
Abstract: The solar collector allowing the direct conversion of thermic energy received into electric energy combines the advantages of a solar cell with those of a conventional solar collector of which the construction is solid and cheap. It comprises a thermic column consisting of any number of thermo-elements (18) connected in series. One of the contact points (16) of each thermo-elements is heated by the solar radiation absorbed whereas the other (24) is cooled by circulation of a fluid (28), preferably, water. The collector can be a plate collector wherein the thermal column is composed of a plurality of juxtaposed pairs of short wires of appropriate material (20, 22).
Patent GB-2034795-A (GB)
Title: Ladder tool tray
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 1979-10-30
Abstract: A tray 10 for attachment to a ladder 12, the tray has a pivotal connection to the ladder at one end and a pivotally connected stay at its other end, the stay being provided at its end remote from the tray with a bracket 20 which can be slidably adjusted on one of the uprights of the ladder so that whatever the angle of the ladder when in use the tray can be levelled for the placement of tools, paint brushes, pots of paint and the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2038735-A (GB)
Title: Folding bicycle
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1979-12-12
Abstract: A folding bicycle has a front wheel assembly 2-4-7 steerably connected to a member 22 which is pivotable relative to a frame member 13, the latter being in turn pivotable relative to a rear wheel assembly 17 about a pedal crank 15. On folding of the bicycle the front wheel is on turned 90 DEG  relative to the member 22 and then the member 22 is pivoted 90 DEG  relative to the frame member 13 so that the front wheel has been turned through 180 DEG  and lies in a plane offset relative to the rear wheel 3. Pivoting of the frame member 13 and front wheel assembly about the axis 15 then brings the two wheels into overlying relation with one another, Figure 4, each wheel fitting into the mudguard 4 or 5 of the other wheel. The handlebars 10 pivot at 9 to fold around the overlying wheels, and the saddle is supported by two struts 19 on either side of the rear wheel so that the saddle can be lowered on folding. In an alternative embodiment the front wheel is turned 180 DEG  about the steering axis on folding and the saddle is carried by an arcuate member pivotable downwardly to lie around the rear wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2044403-A (GB)
Title: Gas flow control damper
IPC: F16K1/16
Filed: 1980-02-22
Abstract: An over centre relief damper having a valve member (15) movable angularly about an axis (16) between open and closed positions and settable in a normal operating position by an input transmitted from a motor through the intermediary of an input arm (18) and a spring loaded toggle mechanism comprising an output arm (19) and a variable length spring loaded link arm (20). In response to an explosion tending to move the valve member to a fully open position, the toggle mechanism is arranged to "break" against a threshold force established by the spring loading of link arm (20), the toggle mechanism being reset when the valve member is in its fully open position under the biasing force exerted by the valve member itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054301-A (GB)
Title: Generating digital signals; ADC with non-volatile input
IPC: H03M1/00
Filed: 1980-06-16
Abstract: An apparatus for generating any selected one of a plurality of digital signals comprising: a non- volatile setting means (1) whose setting is continuously variable through a range; detecting means (3, 5, 7) for determining in which of a said plurality of discrete bands within said range said setting means is set; output means (5) connected with the detecting means for producing a different digital signal for each said detected band; and indicating means (9, 11) connected with the detecting means for indicating the detected band. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2053574-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated keyboard
IPC: H01H13/83
Filed: 1980-06-25
Abstract: An illuminated keyboard comprises a sheet 1 of deformable insulating material impressed with bosses 2, the lower face of each boss 2 having deposited thereon an electrical contact 3 cooperating, upon deformation of the boss, with a contact 4 carried on the upper face of an insulating plate 5, disposed below the sheet 1. Depression of a key at F causes portion 27 of the key to deform the boss 2 and mate contacts 3 and 4 together: the point of manipulation F of the key is offset from the boss 2 and portion 27 so that a light source placed below the plate 5 illuminates the key without any obscuring by the contacts 3, 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054035-A (GB)
Title: Portable drive units for power tools
IPC: A01D34/90
Filed: 1980-06-25
Abstract: A narrow profile power handle uniquely adapted for use as a flexible line trimmer having improved handling and safety features is disclosed. The power handle is also equipped with a quick connect and disconnect coupling and is useful for driving attachments to produce hand held rotary implements and tools such as brush cutters, edgers, cultivators, drills, etc., hand held reciprocating implements and tools such as hedge clippers, saws, etc., as well as portable water pumps, air compressors, generators, etc. The crankshaft of a two-stroke internal combustion engine is disposed along the longitudinal axis of a narrow profile housing which includes a rear handle having a hand grip portion disposed above and projecting rearwardly parallel to the axis of the housing. The cylinder extends upwardly from the crankcase, the carburetor is disposed below the crankcase, the flywheel, ignition system and starter to the rear, and the gas tank is disposed below the rear handle. The muffler is disposed along the forward face of the housing for discharging products of combustion forwardly of the housing and away from the operator, thereby permitting the assembly to be rotated for various trimming operations without exposing the operator to the risk of burn injury. A recoil starter handle, a choke control, throttle control and ignition kill switch are conveniently clustered around and near the hand grip portion of the rear handle which allows the operator to observe and exercise positive control over both the power handle and the cutter head while starting and operating the engine. The power handle includes a quick disconnect coupling for attaching the portable power unit to drive various attachments. As a result of this arrangement, the power handle is generally symmetrical about the longitudinal vertical plane and is of minimum width. The drive shaft of the line trimmer assembly is aligned with the crankshaft of the engine and a forward handle is disposed above the drive shaft ahead of the engine housing. As a result, the center of gravity of the overall line trimmer assembly is below and between the forward and rearward handles, thereby providing improved balance and maneuverability.
Patent GB-2055827-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing chlorothiolformates
IPC: A01N31/04
Filed: 1980-07-24
Abstract: Chlorothiolformates are prepared by reacting a mercaptan with phosgene in the presence of a catalytic amount of secondary anline, a secondary amine hydrochloride, a quaternary ammonium salt or a basic anion exchange resin. Preferably the resin has quaternary ammonium functionality.
Patent GB-2056690-A (GB)
Title: Electrically monitoring engine performance
IPC: G01F1/00
Filed: 1980-08-12
Abstract: An electrical signal proportional to engine speed is added to, or subtracted from a signal proportional to throttle position, to produce a reading on a display proportional to fuel consumption or engine efficiency respectively. An instrument for measuring the engine efficiency of a motor vehicle having a sparking plug ignition system derives an engine speed signal from the distributor 12 and creates a proportional potential difference across a capacitor C2. The throttle position signal is derived from a variable resistor V1 connected to the throttle linkage 17, and connected in parallel with capacitor C2 to also vary the potential difference according to throttle position.The resultant from both variable signals is displayed on a meter G or a bargraph. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061284-A (GB)
Title: The antibiotic, Botryticidin A, a method for production thereof, an agricultural or horticultural fungicidal composition comprising Botryticidin A as active ingredient and anti-fungal crop protection method
IPC: A01N63/22
Filed: 1980-10-07
Abstract: A basic antibiotic polypeptide, Botryticidin A is produced from a microorganism belonging to the genus Bacillus and has a characteristic inhibitory effect on the growth of various pathogenic fungi which attack plants. A process for producing the antibiotic, agricultural and horticultural fungicidal compositions comprising the antibiotic and the use of such compositions in anti-fungal plant protection are described.
Patent GB-2062644-A (GB)
Title: Glucagon fragment and utility hereof
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 1980-10-15
Abstract: Known glucagon fragments are not effective in producing antibodies against glucagon but the problem has been overcome using the glucagon fragment (16-29) of formula [I]:  H-Ser-Arg-Ala-Gln-Asp-Phe-Val- Gln-Trp-Leu-Met-Asn-Thr-OH which peptide may be conjugated with a protein such as albumin. The conjugate may be employed to prepare antibodies against the peptide of formula [I] by administering the conjugate to a mammal to sensitise the mammal to the peptide. The antibody is also active against glucagon (1-29) and therefore may be employed to determine glucagon (1-29) by contacting a glucagon- containing sample with the said antibody.
Patent GB-2087420-A (GB)
Title: Methanator Employing Finned Heat Pipes
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1980-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of substitute natural gas having a high heating value, and to a methanator for use therein. Such manufacture normally uses large quantities of carbon monoxide, typically obtained from a carbonaceous feedstock, which gives rise to a temperature control problem when hydrogen and carbon monoxide react in the presence of a catalyst to produce the substitute gas product. According to the present invention, this latter reaction takes place in a first chamber (32) where the catalyst material is supported on heat pipes (34) for example as fins (35) the pipes (34) extending to at least one second chamber (33) in which heat is transferred from the pipes (34). The heat generated by the reaction in the first chamber (32) can thus be continuously withdrawn by transfer along and from the heat pipes (34) enabling the reaction to be correspondingly cooled.
Patent GB-2064001-A (GB)
Title: Internal Combustion Engine with Cylinder Steam Supply During Expansion
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 1980-11-27
Abstract: A cylinder 1 is provided with passages or a jacket 8 around the peripheral wall of an upper part through which water is passed to a heating chamber 3 in the head of the cylinder. Steam is raised in the chamber 3 by the heat of combustion transmitted through the cylinder walls and this is introduced into the cylinder during the expansion stage during or after the completion of combustion. The Exhaust gases which include steam are led in passages or a jacket 13 around an air duct 9 to a heat exchanger 14 in which they heat the incoming air and in which water condensed to be pumped through the jacket or passages 8 to the chamber 3. A further heat exchanger 15 may be provided downstream of the heat exchanger 14 in the exhaust gas path to cool the exhaust gases further and to condense any steam remaining therein. An auxiliary piston (32), Figs. 2 to 4 (not shown), which varies the volume above the piston 2 during compression and expansion may be associated with the steam inlet valve 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092501-A (GB)
Title: Registration of sheet material workpieces and cutting dies therefor
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 1981-02-07
Abstract: A method of locating a sheet material workpiece W and a cutting die D therefor in registration with each other. Either an image of the die is projected on to the workpiece and the die located on the image or an image of the workpiece is projected on to a conveyor 12, the workpiece is positioned on the image, and the conveyor is operated to bring the workpiece into registration with the die. The die is pressed through the workpiece by the platen 8 of a press 4. The image is projected by a projector 14 through a two-way mirror 6 so as to facilitate the location of the dies on the workpiece by the operator.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098482-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treating hypothermia in animals
IPC: A61D11/00
Filed: 1981-03-27
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for treating an animal, such as a lamb, suffering from hypothermia. The apparatus comprises a water jacket (1) which contains warm water and receives the animal. The water is heated by heater (4) which is controlled by a thermostat (3), and is circulated by a pump (2) which supplies water to jets (8). These direct water at the animal to provide rapid stimulation to the skin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075319-A (GB)
Title: Electrical strip heater
IPC: H05B3/56
Filed: 1981-04-14
Abstract: An electrical strip heater (1) for shutdown heating at the coil ends of an electrical machine is connected to an electric current source via a connecting line (8). In order that such an arrangement corresponds to safety requirements, the strip heater (1), including its point of connection (5) to the connecting line (8), is covered with an insulating sheath (9), and the space between the insulating sheath (9), the strip heater (1) and the connecting line (8) is filled with a casting resin (10). At least one end (11) of the insulating sheath (9) is sealed-off likewise by the casting resin (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098641-A (GB)
Title: Panels for pitched roofs
IPC: E04D3/24
Filed: 1981-04-21
Abstract: Roofing panels 14 have upper and lower horizontal edges which are return bent through two right angles each symmetrically to and inversely of the other to provide re-entrants 15, 23 to receive the ledge 16, 22 of another member 14. The re-entrant at the lower edge is at the underside of the member 14 and the upper surface of the ledge 16 thereof is co-planar with the upper surface portions of the bar 18 of a support 19 of inverted T-section. The undersurface of the bar of the support then serves for attachment of the member to a purlin 11 of a roof framework. Any water which penetrates the abutting joint between panels in the same horizontal row is directed by a sealing strip 30 into a duct 25 in return bend 15. From there, it rises by capillary action up ledge 16 and onto the outer face of the next lower panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2078463-A (GB)
Title: Headphones
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 1981-06-17
Abstract: A pair of headphones 1L, 1R has a muting switch 5 mounted on the input cords 3L, 3R. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097265-A (GB)
Title: Board games
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1981-06-19
Abstract: Four symbols are used to mark the playing positions on a game board with each symbol being repeated every fourth square in each column and row. Each of two sets of distinguishable playing pieces comprises four groups 3, 4, 5, 6. The game may be electronic. The board may be octagonal and may be adapted for blind people to play. Only six playing pieces and a pack of cards may be used. <IMAGE>