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Patent GB-2141170-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle lock
Inventor: BALDWIN MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: E05B67/24
Filed: 1984-05-22
Abstract: A bicycle lock of the type comprising a shackle 1 and a cross bar 3, in which a locking device eg a barrel lock 4 housed in the cross bar operates bolts 10 therein to lockingly engage both ends of the shackle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144115-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming fibers from glass and apparatus therefor
Inventor: SATO SEIITSU
IPC: C03B37/04
Filed: 1984-05-29
Abstract: A method of economically producing large quantities of glass fibres from hard glass uses a cylindrical rotary body 2 provided in its peripheral wall with a number of orifices 4 for discharge of molten glass into the inner flame 12 of a blast flame flow 14 of a burner 7. The lower portion of the circumferential wall 5 contacts an outer flame 13 of said flow 14, whose velocity is lowered to an extent that it does not destroy the discharge cone of molten glass from each orifice. The temperature distribution at the circumferential wall 5 is such that the centre portion of the circumferential wall is maintained at a higher temperature than the upper region of said wall and the lower region of said wall is maintained at a temperature which is lower than that of the upper region of said wall. Fibre entanglement is prevented by varying the diameters of orifices 4 and/or the thickness of the circumferential wall 5 as illustrated in Figures 3 and 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146505-A (GB)
Title: Impedance matching circuit
Inventor: BLOMLEY PETER FRED
IPC: H04M1/76
Filed: 1984-07-12
Abstract: In a telephone instrument line output circuit an impedance (R1) is connected in series with the line. A negative impedance, e.g. provided by an AC positive feedback loop to the output stage (TR1) is connected in parallel with the impedance (R1). The line therefore 'sees' the parallel combination of these two impedances. This allows a relatively low value of the impedance (R1) to be employed thus increasing the line power available for operation of the instrument and enabling the instrument to meet the administration specification.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146391-A (GB)
Title: Device for providing the lubricating points of machines with lubricant
Inventor: KUSCH HANS-JURGEN
IPC: B41F13/00
Filed: 1984-08-28
Abstract: The invention provides a device for supplying lubricant to lubricating points of machines, particularly gear-wheels of transmissions of small offset-printing machines. For this purpose, a lubricant container (14) having a lubricant delivery opening (18) directed towards the component(s) to be lubricated is mounted detachably, and therefore exchangeably, on one or more appropriate stationary components (e.g. 16) of the machine, in the region of the gear-wheels or other components to be lubricated. To effect the application of lubricant, transmission means (21) are provided which are manually actuatable from the outside of the machine and which act upon the release mechanism (24). The transmission means can be either a pivotable lever (21) or a solenoid. The supply of lubricant is thus precisely meterable, i.e. it can always be suited to the requirements existing at any instant, and also lubricant can be supplied in a simple manner at any time, and thus even while the machine is running. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160218-A (GB)
Title: Method and plant means for partial combustion and gasification of carbonaceous material
Inventor: SANTEN SVEN
IPC: C10J3/46
Filed: 1984-11-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a means and method for partially combusting and gasifying carbonaceous material in which a hot plasma gas flow containing oxidizing agent is generated in a plasma generator and introduced into a reaction chamber, the pulverulent carbonaceous material being introduced concentrically around said hot gas flow with the aid of a transport gas.
Patent GB-2150740-A (GB)
Title: Room-temperature molten non-aqueous electrolyte
Inventor: GIFFORD PAUL ROBERT
IPC: C07D233/58
Filed: 1984-11-19
Abstract: A molten, non-aqueous electrolyte composition containing admixtures of aluminium halide and 1,2,3-trialkylimidazolium halides having the formula TimX:   <IMAGE> wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently alkyl groups of 1 to 12 carbons especially linear alkyl groups of 1 to 5 carbons and X is halide or mixtures of halides, e.g., bromide and/or chloride is disclosed. The electrolyte composition may also contain an electrochemically-inert organic liquid. e.g., benzene or acetonitrile and/or alkali metal (especially Li+) and/or tetraalkylammonium salt. The molar ratio of aluminium (denoted by Al) to trialkylimidazolium (denoted by Tim) may be varied over a wide range so as to make the molten electrolyte composition basic, neutral or acidic and as such the electrolyte is useful in batteries, especially secondary batteries.
Patent GB-2153904-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of an article, e.g. a toy article having a movable part
Inventor: HARDEN LESLIE ARTHUR
IPC: A63H3/16
Filed: 1984-12-14
Abstract: The manufacture of an article, e.g. a toy article (1), comprises moulding an element having a carrier (2) and a number of components (4-8) each provided with a joint portion (14-18), the joint portions (14-18) being joined to the carrier (2) by means of easily breakable connections (9-13). Part of the moulded element is enclosed by casing parts (20) to encase at least part of the carrier (2) and enclose the joint portions (14-18) in bearings defined by the casing parts. The components (4-8) are finally moved to fracture the connections (9-13) and provide the article with movable parts journalled in the bearings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155881-A (GB)
Title: Temporary mooring point structure
Inventor: TOMPKINS ARTHUR CHARLES
IPC: E01D15/14
Filed: 1985-02-27
Abstract: A temporary mooring point structure, e.g. for an artificial harbour or port comprises a plurality of floating units or pontoons having vertically disposed passages 8 through which legs 6 forming mooring posts (4) are vertically movable by lifting means on the units from a sea bed engaging position for rapid dismantling and 12 transportation to a new site. The legs terminate in spikes 20 which penetrate the sea bed and a dead-weight anchor 16 is mounted between the bases of the legs. A plurality of the units may be connected by a causeway to the shore, with flexible bridges providing vehicle transportation surfaces linking the units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173390-A (GB)
Title: Stocking fitter
Inventor: THOMAS ERNEST OTTO BURKHARD
IPC: A47G25/90
Filed: 1985-05-28
Abstract: An aid for dressing and undressing consists of two material- clad foam parts, 1,6, each carrying a clip 5. An article, such as a stocking, 12, is pulled over parts 1 and 6 and held in position by clip 5. The user's foot 13 is inserted between parts 1 and 6, which are then pulled up the leg. To remove the stocking, the shaped end of a rod (not shown) is engaged in the top of the stocking 12 and pushed downwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162403-A (GB)
Title: A headset
IPC: H04R1/34
Filed: 1985-07-18
Abstract: A lightweight headset (4) comprises a band (5) carrying a small sound-conducting tube (1) which is curved toward the one end thereof so as to extend toward the mouth of a user of the headset. An electroacoustic transducer (2) mounted to the band (5) is coupled to the other end of the tube (2). The tube (1) for conducting to the receiver (2) is constructed as a directional tube for a tubular directional microphone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180859-A (GB)
Title: W.C. pan having integral functional waterway
Inventor: SMITH JOHN JAMES
IPC: E03D11/02
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: A W.C. pan comprises a receptacle (10) and a functional waterway (40) having a trap (36) at one end and an outlet (52) at the other end. At least part of the length of the functional waterway (40) is situated laterally of the median vertical longitudinal plane of the appliance; for example, one portion (42) of the said waterway may extend in a generally lateral direction. Sidewalls (28) may extend rearwardly, preferably to an extent such that they conceal the functional waterway. The sanitary appliance may be manufactured by slip casting, the functional waterway being formed using a rear mould piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193151-A (GB)
Title: Thicknesser attachment
Inventor: HEPPENSTALL KENNETH HENEAGE
IPC: B27C1/04
Filed: 1985-11-19
Abstract: A base for attachment to a rotary planer to form a thicknesser has a rise-and-fall platform. As shown the platform is initially fixed in a desired position by bolts which are slidable in slots in the legs of the base, then fine adjustment is provided by bolts which are screwed into the platform (Figs. 2,3) and have a sliding clearance through the top part of the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168888-A (GB)
Title: Disposable garment
Inventor: ENLOE KENNETH MAYNARD
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1985-12-19
Abstract: The invention is generally accomplished by providing a disposable garment comprising a liquid impervious backing sheet (12), a liquid pervious body-side liner sheet (14), and an integral absorbent pad disposed between the liner and cover sheets. The absorbent pad is provided with a high adsorben- cy area (40) extending from the crotch region toward the center of the front waist of the garment. It is preferred that about 65 percent of the total adsorbent be in the front half (3) of the diaper with the about 40 percent of the total in the high absorbency area (40).Figure 2.
Patent GB-2170254-A (GB)
Title: Weather-proofing elements
Inventor: CHERITON ANTHONY
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: A weather-proofing element (35) particularly suitable for providing a weather-proof seal between a metal casement and its surround comprises a first part (36) for securing to the casement and a second part (38) comprising a sealing lip for engagement with a part (30) of the surround. The weather-proofing element (35) may be formed into a loop and stretched into position on the metal casement, or may alternatively be held in position by adhesive or other suitable fastening means. The two parts of the element are co-extruded of different materials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186889-A (GB)
Title: Colouring keratinous material
Inventor: FRIDD PETRINA FELECITY
IPC: A61K8/892
Filed: 1986-02-26
Abstract: A process for colouring hair in which certain silicone products are employed to provide improved depth of colour and colour retention is disclosed. Preferably the silicone products are employed as a pretreatment on hair prior to application of colorant. The silicone products are polysiloxanes including siloxane units having a silicon-bonded hydroxyl group or a nitrogen containing group attached to a silicon atom through an alkylene group. Polysiloxanes exemplified are according to the average general formulae HO(Me2SiO)xH in which x has a value of about 1100 +/- 100, HO(SiMe2O)x(OHR'SiO)yMe2SiOH in which the ratio  x DIVIDED y is approximately 100 and R' represents -(CH2)3NH(CH2)2NH2, Me3SiO(Me2SiO)98(MeR'SiO)2SiMe3 in which R' represents -CH2(CH(CH3)CH2NH(CH2)2NH2, MeSiO(Me2SiO)98(MeR'SiO)2SiMe3 in which R' represents -CH2CH(CH3)CH2NH(CH2NH(CH2)2NH2, MeSiO(Me2SiO))96(MeR'SiO)2SiMe3 in which R' represents -(CH2CH(CH3)CH2N(COCH3)(CH2)2NHCOCH3, MeSiO(Me2)96(MeR'SiO)2SiMe3 in which R' represents -CH2CH(CH3)CH2NH(CH2)2NHCOCH3, and Me3SiO(Me2SiO)95(MeR'SiO)5SiM3 in which R' represents -(CH2)3N (Me2)(CH2)12Cl.
Patent GB-2188517-A (GB)
Title: Spread-spectrum receivers
Inventor: TRINDER JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: A spread-spectrum receiver is arranged to receive quadrature-phase shift-key (QPSK) signals for phase quadrature demodulation using mixers 32,33, a local oscillator 34 and by way of example a quarter wave 3dB coupler 35 to provide the phase quadrature relationship. The resulting in-phase and quadrature channels are then split and data demodulated by linear multipliers 38-43 also receiving code sequences CODE 0-CODE 2 for each channel and sigma-delta modulators 44-49 whose outputs provide weighted representations I0'-I2 and Q0'-Q2' of the data signals. As long as one in-phase data channel is carrying an unbalanced data signal I0 and its corresponding quadrature data channel is carrying a balanced data signal Q0, the digital output of the sigma-delta modulator 47 processing the balanced data signal can be used to control the local oscillator 34 via a loop integrator 56. Since the output of the sigma-delta modulator 47 is digital, this facilitates construction of the local oscillator control loop in integrated circuit form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183368-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine
Inventor: YANAGI TOSHIAKI
IPC: G05B19/42
Filed: 1986-11-17
Abstract: Multiple sewing data which are required for a sewing operation based on a desired pattern and are prepared by a programming device are stored in a removable card 21 equipped with an integrated circuit capable of reading and writing such data. A stitch forming device and a work fabric feeding device are actuated on the basis of the data, thereby forming stitches on a work fabric. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183976-A (GB)
Title: A voice-activated voice emulation device
Inventor: TANG HSIEN HSIANG
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 1986-11-18
Abstract: A voice-activated voice emulation or echo generator employs digital voice recording technology to digitize several spoken words of audio, using adaptive delta modulation encoding. The audio information is stored in a dynamic memory 1 and is played back by reconverting the data back into audio, to drive a loudspeaker. After recording an utterance, the device thus mimics, or echos the spoken word or phrased back to the listener. It is intended for battery operation in a toy, or in any commercial application requiring rapid and automatic repetition of a spoken word or phrase, such as a speech learning aid for the deaf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201047-A (GB)
Title: End cap for assisting assembly of an electric motor
Inventor: STROBL GEORG
IPC: H02K5/167
Filed: 1987-01-16
Abstract: The end cap has brush gear comprising cages (19) and a collar (37) defining a bore (38) coaxial with a bearing seat (34) and extending axially from the bearing seat on the outer side of the end cap. The bore (38) is adapted to receive an end of a shaft of a motor armature to support the latter during assembly of the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202539-A (GB)
Title: Polyolefin melt blending
Inventor: CHU KENNETH CHOU
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 1987-01-28
Abstract: A process for making compacted particulate polyolefin compositions comprises:   a) thoroughly mixing a molten blend of a polyolefin and at least one modifying agent; b) cooling said blend to a temperature below the melting temperature of the polyolefin, while masticating the blend; and c) continuing to masticate the blend to produce a particulate product directly, or extruding said blend below its melting temperature to produce strands or pellets in crumble form.   Examples of modifying agents include polyalkylene glycols, polyisobutylene. A preferred polyolefin is polyethylene. It is preferable that the process take place in a twin-screw extruder. The products may be concentrates, with the modifying agent present in amounts of greater than 20%.
Patent GB-2204670-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooling apparatus
Inventor: GALEA PAUL VINCENT
IPC: F25D17/02
Filed: 1987-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a plurality of liquid product flows comprises a central cooling apparatus 1 operatively connected to a plurality of satellite cooling apparatus 6, the central cooling apparatus 1 including refrigeration means for creating a refrigerated coolant and coolant conveying means 3, 7, 8 for conveying said refrigerated coolant from said central cooling apparatus to each said satellite cooling apparatus, each said satellite cooling apparatus being arranged to cool a respective product flow by heat exchange between a said product flow and said refrigerated coolant. Each satellite cooling apparatus has a temperature sensor 19 and flow control valve associated therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208263-A (GB)
Title: Underwear
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR GRAHAM
IPC: A41B9/00
Filed: 1987-07-30
Abstract: An article (1) of underwear (e.g. a pair of briefs, drawers, knickers, pants, or shorts) comprises at least one quick release fastener (3, 5) for joining or unjoining at least two portions (2, 4) of the article so as to aid or enable application to, or removal of the article from a person. The fastener may be a hook and loop fastener. The article may have a left hip portion and a right hip portion, each having at least one respective hook and loop fastener. The article may contain at least one sanitary item, e.g. for receiving a discharge from a person. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210010-A (GB)
Title: Boat having a thick sail directionally adjustable in accordance with three axes
Inventor: HENRY MICHEL
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1987-09-17
Abstract: The sailing boat according to the invention is of the type comprising at least one bearing mast 106, to the top of which a thick-sail structure 108 is fixed, that is to say an essentially rigid structure having a rounded leading edge 109, a trailing edge 112, marginal edges 110 and 111, a convex outer surface 114 and an inner surface, this structure 108 being mounted in an orientable manner in relation to the bearing mast 106. It is characterised in that the bearing mast 106 is fixed and in that the structure 108 is connected to it by means allowing relative orientation of the bearing mast 106 and of the structure 108 along three orthogonal axes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213328-A (GB)
Title: Earthing device
Inventor: FURSIER ROGER
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 1987-12-03
Abstract: To earth a metallic front panel (11) to the chassis (8) of a sub-rack having a forwardly open groove (9) with an inner portion (9b) containing a retaining strip (10) with screwthreaded apertures therein, an earthing device is provided comprising a U-section earthing clip (1) of spring steel with a base wall (2) and a pair of side walls (3, 4) in opposed spaced relation. The base wall (2), in operation of the device, bears against the retaining strip (10) and at a middle portion includes an aperture through which the shank (12b) of a clamping screw (12) can pass, the side walls (3, 4) have end portions formed with projections (6) which will penetrate into the front panel (11) upon tightening of the clamping screw (12) and the width of the base wall (2) is less than and the spacing between the side walls (3, 4) in a repose condition of the earthing clip (1) is greater than the width of an outer portion (9d) of the groove (9) whereby the earthing clip (1) can be inserted through the outer portion (9d) of the groove (9) by pressing the side walls (3, 4) towards one another and will be retained in position in the groove (9) when released. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217063-A (GB)
Title: Lifo memory
Inventor: BALDWIN DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G06F5/06
Filed: 1988-03-23
Abstract: A LIFO memory organization is configured using a multilevel pipeline register. Control logic 3910 provides extremely high-speed LIFO operation, and also provides flexible access to the internal stages of the LIFO, by supplying selection signals to multiplexer 3922 for accessing selected register stages 3921. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206441-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric oscillator
Inventor: KATO TOSHITAKE
IPC: H03H9/09
Filed: 1988-06-03
Abstract: A piezoelectric oscillator 10 has a tubular casing 20, the vacuum interior chamber of which receives a piezoelectric oscillating element 12 supported at at least one end thereof by an elastic support element 14 for protecting the piezoelectric oscillating element from thermal deformation and impulsive or vibratory force transmitted from the outside. The interior chamber of the tubular casing is maintained in a vacuum condition by a hermetic seal provided at either one or both axially opposite ends of the tubular casing, at which ends are arranged electroconductive members used as electric leads for extracting an electric oscillating signal from the piezoelectric oscillating element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210653-A (GB)
Title: Security door
Inventor: DOOLEY VINCENT ANTHONY
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1988-10-06
Abstract: A security closure for an existing exit door 3 or the like, comprises a security door 1 mounted by a hinge 7 adjacent on opening 2 closed by the exit door 3. A pair of spaced-apart rods 10 extend between the exit door 3 and security door 1 to operably connect the security door 1 to the exit door 3 so that as the exit door 3 is closed the security door 1 travels with it to securely close the opening 2. Each rod 10 has an inner end 11 bolted to the exit door 3 and is slidably engagable with the security door 1 at its opposite outer end 12. Preferably a roller 13 is mounted at the outer end 12 of the rod 10 for slidable engagement with an inner face 17 of the security door and a bar 14 mounted to the security door 1 for opening and closing respectively the security door 1 as the exit door 3 is opened and closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227499-A (GB)
Title: Yarn clamp
Inventor: WILD THOMAS WALTER
IPC: D05C15/18
Filed: 1988-11-10
Abstract: A yarn clamp for yarns used to form tufts in a pile fabric has a row of dents 17 in body 18 defining between them slots for receiving the yarns and a further member 24 with a corresponding row of slots which can be used to obscure partly the slots between the dents and so vary the effective size of the slots by adjustment means 27. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218571-A (GB)
Title: Handle assemblies
Inventor: PARTRIDGE DAVID
IPC: H01H19/62
Filed: 1989-03-14
Abstract: A handle assembly 10 (e.g. for a gaming machine) comprises a pivotally mounted handle 12. Pulling handle 12 against spring 60 can cause a rotatable cam 56 to operate a plurality of microswitches 42 (also Fig 2) in different combinations whilst simultaneously causing audible clicks to be generated by movement of pawls relatively to inner ratchet teeth 70 and outer ratchet teeth. Also, the handle 12 may comprise an illuminated translucent or transparent cover 82 and/ or translucent or transparent button 88 of a push button switch 90 which is provided for control of functions not controlled by the cam 56. The ratchet/pawl arrangements are detailed (e.g. Fig 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230506-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for collecting aquatic vegetation
Inventor: MILLER HORACE VERNON
IPC: A01D44/00
Filed: 1989-04-08
Abstract: Apparatus for collecting aquatic vegetation comprising a boat (10), a collecting conveyor (15) pivotally mounted at the bow of the boat and having a cutter (17) at its remote end. Inside the boat is a slatted storage conveyor (22, 23). The boat may be driven over the surface of an island waterway with the cutter (17) and the lower part of the collecting conveyor (15) submerged. Weeds are cut and carried upwardly into the boat by means of the wire mesh conveying surface (16) of conveyor (15) and the storage conveyor is driven incrementally towards the stern until a full payload of vegetation is taken on board, whereupon the boat may be moved to the bank with collecting conveyor (15) pivotted to an upwardly inclined position above the bow of the boat. Vegetation may then be off loaded onto the bank by driving the storage and collecting conveyors in the reverse direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233881-A (GB)
Title: Hull cleaning apparatus
Inventor: WRIGHT WINSTON THOMAS PATRICK
IPC: B63B59/06
Filed: 1989-06-08
Abstract: Hull cleaning apparatus 18 comprises nozzles 20 for directing jets of water at the hull, the nozzles being mounted on a support 22. The support may be connected to pontoons 12,14. In use, a yacht 16 may be moved past the cleaning apparatus in order to have its hull cleaned. <IMAGE>