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Patent GB-2178252-A (GB)
Title: Cammed resilient clamp connection between circuit devices
Inventor: GORDON HERMAN B
IPC: H01R12/89
Filed: 1986-07-22
Abstract: A cammed resilient clamp connector for establishing electrical contact between a flexible circuit and another circuit device uses relative motion therebetween to wipe away or remove any debris or other foreign matter present on the terminals which could adversely effect electrical contact. In Fig. 2 relative motion between the respective circuit devices is provided by male 14 and female 12 housings having a camming device 26, 46 incorporated therein. This camming device will effectively wipe away any foreign matter or debris located on the respective terminal devices. In Fig. 7, mechanical springs 84, 86 are used to provide lateral motion to the circuit devices thereby wiping away any dirt, dust or debris. Preferably, a means for prewiping i.e., a cleaning pad, is provided to facilitate removal of debris. In further embodiments (not shown), (a) a rigid p.c.b. enters an aperture lined with resiliently-backed flexible p.c.b.'s (Fig. 5), and (b) a cam-actuated slide provides wiping motion (Fig. 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181126-A (GB)
Title: Novel pharmaceutical compounds
Inventor: CULLINAN GEORGE JOSEPH
IPC: C07D519/04
Filed: 1986-08-05
Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula:  R-O-CO-X-CO-Z wherein R is a dimeric indole-dihydroindole radical derived from a 4-acetoxy or 4-hydroxy antineoplastic dimeric indole-dihydroindole alkaloid, wherein Z is a carboxy activating group (Z<1>) or a carboxy protecting group (Z<2>), and wherein X is C1-4 straight chain alkylene, C2-8 branched alkylene, C2-4alkenylene, C3-4alkynylene, C3-6cycloalkylene, phenylene, hydroxy-substituted C1-4alkylene or a direct bond, and salts thereof, are intermediates in the preparation of active vinca derivatives or can be used in the preparation of immunoglobulin conjugates.
Patent GB-2197671-A (GB)
Title: Universal cavity closure system
Inventor: GLOVER JOHN EDWARD SAMPSON
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1986-11-21
Abstract: A modular cavity closure comprises one or more elongate closure elements 6, 7, 8, of generally square, rectangular, "L" or "U" cross-section and having longitudinal channels 9, formed on at least one face, and a flange element 13, resiliently engaging in a channel and having a flange extending away from the closure element and parallel to one face thereof. Closure elements may be joined by joining strips 11 of "bow-tie" cross-section engaging resiliently in undercut channels in the respective closure elements or may be joined by a rib formed on one closure element being received in a channel in the other (see Figure 8 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203459-A (GB)
Title: Disposable paper toilet seat cover
Inventor: MASON MICHAEL
IPC: A47K13/16
Filed: 1987-03-17
Abstract: A disposable paper toilet seat cover comprises a single sheet of paper having four cardboard tags (2) attached thereto at the front, rear and two sides thereof, wherein in said tags are capable of being bent downwards towards the toilet bowl for location of the cover, in use, over the toilet seat. The rear tag may have a hole (3) punched therethrough in order that a series of covers may be suitably suspended at a convenient location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189409-A (GB)
Title: Protective coatings for metals
Inventor: ROBERTSON ROBERT
IPC: B01J19/02
Filed: 1987-04-15
Abstract: Metal vessels, especially those used in chemical plants, may be coated on one or more surfaces with a layer of acid resisting glass. The invention lies in coating the glass with a layer 4 of fluoroplastic so as to improve the chemical resistance of the glass and to prolong the useful life of the metal vessel. The substrate 2 is preferably of carbon steel or cast iron. Two or more layers of glass may be applied, the layer 5 adjacent to substrate 2 being to promote adhesion between substrate 2 and glass layer 6. Layer 6, 7, 8 are of corrosion resistive glass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192286-A (GB)
Title: Parallel protractor rule
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 1987-05-26
Abstract: A parallel rule with a protractor comprises two plates 10 and 20 having parallel edges 11, 12, 21 and 22. These plates are joined by two pivoting arms 31 and 41 in such a way that the plates can be moved away from and towards each other while remaining parallel. The lower plate 10 of the ruler according to the invention is broader than the upper plate 20 and includes a central reference mark 15 in the middle of its top edge 11. Angular marks 18 connected with two graduations 1 and 2 run along the lower edge 12 and side edges 16 and 17 of the same plate 10. This makes it possible to measure an angle with the lower plate 10 alone, with no regard to the distance between the two plates 10 and 20. Nonslip feet are provided on the underside of the rule. The rule may be used for drawing or measuring bearings on a map, particularly for navigational purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205235-A (GB)
Title: Invalid seat
Inventor: GARMAN DAVID EDMUND TALBOT
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1988-05-23
Abstract: A bath chair 1 has a seat 2 provided with a removable pommel 7 having a pommel frame 7a and removable foam parts 7b encased in cover 7d. The pommel 7 is releasably securable to the seat 2 and received in tubular mounting hole 8a of seat mounting 8, adapted such that movement into the supporting position and locking can be accomplished using a single hand. The pommel is preferably retained in position by a mechanical interlocking means e.g. in reform of a pawl, mounted on a spring loaded bar, cooperating with a serrated upper surface of re seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to plug members for steel furnaces
Inventor: BROWNING RICHARD JOHN
IPC: C21C5/46
Filed: 1988-05-23
Abstract: A plug member for holding back slag during the drawing-off of steel from a furnace provided with a tap hole, comprises a tapered body leading from a top face 1 to a smaller lower face 2 and defining a number of side faces 4 so that when the plug member fits into the tap hole (indicated by the dashed outline 3) small passageways are defined between the faces 4 and the wall defining the hole 3. These allow the molten steel to run off at a slow rate when the furnace has nearly been emptied so that the operator can control the moment at which emptying ceases, so that little or no slag is allowed to run off. Various alternative cross-sectional shapes of the tapered body are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219972-A (GB)
Title: Making decorative bows
Inventor: LAW CHUN PING
IPC: D04D7/10
Filed: 1988-06-28
Abstract: "A means for making a decorative bow of the kind specified comprising at least one elongate tension element 11 anchored at one end of a flexible elongate member 10 and restrained, at spaced positions longitudinally of said member, from movement away from the elongate member 10 in a direction transverse to the length thereof whilst movement of the tension element 11 relative to said member in their longitudinal directions is permitted whereby applying a tension force to the tension element to cause relative longitudinal movement between the tension element member and the elongate member at a location spaced from said one ends causes the one ends of the tension element and elongate member to move towards said location thereby forming element in the elongate member between each position of restraint. The distance between the positions increases in the direction away from said one end of the or each elongate member throughout the length of the or each elongate member." Collars C1-8 may be provided as restraints. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207836-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication equipment
Inventor: JAMES ALAN
IPC: H04M1/27467
Filed: 1988-07-15
Abstract: A loudspeaker telephone (10, Figs 1, 2 not shown) especially for the elderly has associated with it a remote control unit 50 with a push button 51 on its top surface to initiate dialling of an emergency number and a sliding switch 53 on a side surface of the unit for normal operation of the telephone. The remote control unit may have an additional switch (57, Fig. 5 not shown) to select the dialling of other predetermined numbers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223613-A (GB)
Title: Electronic fluid leakage detector
Inventor: BARNISH FRANCIS
IPC: D06F33/47
Filed: 1988-07-22
Abstract: The fluid leakage detector, has an electronic control unit which picks up electrical signals from fluid leakage sensors and provides the energy to drive a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is connected to the control unit and once activated provides total isolation to the fluid input. The presence of a fluid is registered by electrically sensitive pads which send the signal to the control unit. The system works with electrically conductive fluids. The unit may be mains or battery powered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221448-A (GB)
Title: Box pallets
Inventor: CANTY MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B65D19/20
Filed: 1988-08-04
Abstract: A container (1) is in the form of a box having a base which is closed by a pair of bottom flaps (7) each provided with a free edge (9) and an edge adjoining a side wall (5) of the box with at least two spaced-apart tongues (8) in each flap (7). Each tongue (8) extends from that edge of its respective flap which adjoins a side wall (5) in a direction towards the free edge (9) of the flap but stops short of that free edge with each tongue in one flap being opposed to a corresponding tongue in the other flap. At least two spaced-apart supports (12) extend across the base with an opposed pair of tongues (8) inserted into each support to retain it on the container (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225376-A (GB)
Title: Friction stay hinges
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1988-09-30
Abstract: In a friction stay hinge comprising a track member (1), a slide (3) movable along the track member, a strut (4) pivotally connected to the track member in spaced relation to the slide, a link (7) pivotally connected to the slide, a bar member (5) pivotally connected to the link and the strut for movement between a closed position above the track member and an open position and a control link (10) pivotally connected to the slide (3) and to the strut (4) intermediate the ends thereof, the strut (4) is U-shaped in cross-section and the control link (10) is pivotally mounted between the arms of the strut with the bar member (5) being pivotally mounted on the arm of the strut which is furthest from the track member (1). The link (7) may also be U-shaped in section. The pivots (13, 17, 22, 23, 25) connecting the members may be offset from the central axes of the members. Control link (10) has a cut-out (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212910-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece-treatment apparatus
Inventor: FUNK R GUNTER
IPC: B23K26/064
Filed: 1988-11-24
Abstract: Apparatus for treating a workpiece 3 with a laser 1 comprises a radiation detector 9 exposed to the heated workpiece so that the power of the laser and the workpiece temperature may be controlled at 13. A wavelength selective layer 10 of a mirror 7 deflects the laser radiation 2 towards the workpiece; however thermal radiation 11 emitted by the workpiece is transmitted by the mirror 7 to detector 9. 
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Patent GB-2228715-A (GB)
Title: Pontoons forming harbour breakwaters
Inventor: ERIKSON KARL ARNE KJELL
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 1989-02-09
Abstract: A harbour breakwater comprises a number of elongate pontoons connected together in line and anchored to the sea bed and each pontoon has air chambers 16 en either side which are closed at their upper ends and are open at (17) at their lower ends to the sea below the water line of the pontoon. The energy of waves striking the seaward side of each pontoon is absorbed in part by raising the water level in the air chambers to compress the air therein and thereby reduce the wave energy on the leeward side of the pontoons. The upper ends of each pair of air tanks are connected by ducts and means are provided for controlled varying the air pressure in the chambers. Separate buoyancy and ballasting chambers 18 may be provided. Power generating turbines 22, 25 may be mounted in ducts 21, 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215972-A (GB)
Title: Root crop cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GARFORD NORMAN ALFRED
IPC: A01D33/08
Filed: 1989-02-22
Abstract: A sugar beet harvester comprises beet cleaning apparatus forming a main stage in tho root cleaning process of the harvester. The root cleaning action is performed by pairs of contra-rotating cleaning rollers 20 over which the crop passes in the course of passage from the lifting wheels to the elevator and tank. The feed direction may be axially or tangentially of the rollers. In the latter case, a chain and slat conveyor may be positioned above the rollers to promote feeding. Helical flights provided on the rollers assist in pulling harvested crop over the rollers. Alternate rollers are laterally movable against a resilient bias to permit stones and the like to pass between the nip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220872-A (GB)
Title: Bonding backing material to a substrate in carpet manufacture
Inventor: HALLWORTH GERALD
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 1989-06-14
Abstract: A backing layer and a substrate layer, particularly a tufted fabric substrate, are bonded together using discrete areas of adhesive applied to one side of one of the backing or substrate layers. The adhesive is applied using a perforated roller (3) with an internal abutment such as a second roller (4) or doctor blade. The adhesive material (6) is fed to the inside of the perforated roller (3) and is pressed through the perforations by the internal roller (4) or doctor blade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229990-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device for handling components
Inventor: HUBER THOMAS
IPC: B25J11/00
Filed: 1990-04-03
Abstract: The gripping device (3) comprises two gripper fingers (28, 29) which are displaceable relative to each other, drive (6) and also a measuring device (44). Associated with a gripper finger (28, 29) and drive (6) is an adjusting drive element (34), which is connected via a link arrangement (39) with the gripper finger (28, 29). The adjusting drive element (34) is displaceably mounted along guide columns (33) aligned orthogonal to the guide columns (26, 27) of the gripper finger (28, 29), and is movable by drive (6), so that as cam grooves (37, 38) move vertically, cam followers (40, 41) on gripper fingers (28, 29) cause these to move apart or together. A glass scale (42) cooperates with sensor (44) to sense the displacement and signals a control unit which governs drive (6). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2233943-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning wheel arrangement for a tracked vehicle
Inventor: SCHWAPPACH DIETER
IPC: B62D55/30
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: The tensioning wheel arrangement includes: a support body (7) mounted on a lateral part (10) of the vehicle;  a support (6) for a running wheel (5) mounted on the support body (7) and movable relative thereto in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and resilient means (8), located in a cavity formed between the support (7) and the running wheel support (6) for adjusting the longitudinal position of the running wheel support (6) relative to the support body (7). The resilient means may be a helical spring, resilient material, an encapsulated spring or a hydraulic cylinder connected to a reservoir or computer-adjusted supply. The tensioning arrangement is compact does not produce a turning moment on the running wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236207-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: OSBORNE PHILIP MATTHEW
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1990-08-20
Abstract: A display device comprises a holder 10 and a flexible strip 16 bearing characters which can be selectively displayed in a display portion 14. The strip 16 has apertures 27 between adjacent characters which can be selectively engaged by projections 24 coupled to a manually depressible member 21. Normally the projections 24 hold the strip against movement relative to the holder 10. However, on pressing the member 21 (which can be done in the same action as moving the strip 16 from one character to another), the projections 24 disengage from the apertures to permit the strip to be moved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248175-A (GB)
Title: Cupboard constructions with moulded liner
Inventor: WILLIS GAVIN REX
IPC: A47B55/00
Filed: 1990-09-10
Abstract: A cupboard has a one piece moulded plastics liner (10) which provides a bottom (15), side (13), back (16) and top (14) wall with a doorway opening (17). The side walls of the liner include substrates (e.g. of wood, chipboard or other particle board) moulded therein to provide both structural strength and a fixing for attachment of support fittings and the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238051-A (GB)
Title: Collagens having methionine sulphoxide residues, processes for preparing them and cosmetic agents
Inventor: PARR WOLFGANG
IPC: A61K8/96
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: Collagens containing methionine sulphoxide residues, processes for preparing them and cosmetic agents are described, which cause no allergic skin reactions, and which may be used in cosmetic agents, particularly skin care products.
Patent GB-2237399-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic toner composition
Inventor: YAMADA NOBUO
IPC: C08G63/91
Filed: 1990-11-08
Abstract: The electrophotographic toner composition comprising a colorant dispersed in a binder resin according to the present invention is characterized in that the binder resin comprises a polyester resin of an acid value of below 5 prepared by the reaction of a starting polyester resin of an acid value of 5 to 50 with a glycidylic compound having at least one glycidyl group which can react with the remaining carboxyl groups of said polyester resin. This composition has remarkably improved environmental characteristics as compared with the conventional toner composition while retaining moderate offset resistance, blocking resistance, and low-temperature fixability, so that it can be suitably used as the electrophotographic toner composition for both high-speed and full-color copiers.
Patent GB-2238264-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic ware finishing machines
Inventor: HEMMINGS BRIAN
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 1990-11-20
Abstract: A ware finishing machine for items of ceramic ware flats comprising a grinding station 40 to which items of ware to be finished are supplied from a conveyor 10. Ware pick-up means 46, 48 lift the ware from the conveyor 10 to the grinding means 42, and rotating means 62, 64 cause the ware to rotate relative to the grinding means 42. The pick-up means 46, 48 is actuated by a pneumatic piston and cylinder arrangement 50. Ware stacking means 80 are provided, to which finished items of ware are supplied by the conveyor 10, for stacking.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253713-A (GB)
Title: Lens for presbyopia free from aberration
Inventor: ISHIDA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 1991-03-15
Abstract: A lens for presbyopia for use in correcting old-age eyesight has a front lens face 11F of a smaller radius of curvature r' (1) than the radius of curvature r(2) of the rear lens face 11R, and one of the lens faces having a refractive index successively corrected as the lens face extends radially outwardly away from a geometric center 12 of the lens so that lateral magnifications for all principal rays always equal a lateral magnification for a paraxial range. This construction is entirely free from distortional aberration, and secures a greatly enlarged range of distinct vision. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244241-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator switch drive on inking units of printing presses
Inventor: OLEK JOACHIM
IPC: B41F31/14
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: In order to be able to drive an ink vibrator (2) at a fixed reduction ratio in simple fashion from any place of a printing press, on a circulating drive cam (7) of an ink vibrator control (4-7) a Maltese cross (11) is coaxially fixed. The Maltese cross is, during a full revolution of a remote drive shaft (16), accelerated from rest, partially rotated, and decelerated to rest by a drive roller (12) on drive rod (14). The intermittent rotational movement of the Maltese cross (11) is transferred to a roller lever (5) via a transfer gear consisting of two control cams (9, 10) on the periphery of the drive cam (7), whereby each control cam (9, 10) effects a to and fro movement of the ink vibrator roller (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258512-A (GB)
Title: Planar array of tubes.
Inventor: FITZGERALD ANTHONY ALAN
IPC: F16L3/223
Filed: 1991-08-01
Abstract: An array of tubes (1, 2, 3) interconnected by webs (4, 5) has additional flanges (6, 7, 8, 9) to form at least one channel (10, 11) into which an additional tube (12, 13) which need not be hollow can be located and retained. The arrangement facilitates the disposition of vehicle fuel lines. The webs (4, 5) may be as shown or defined by an outer cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258358-A (GB)
Title: Control of tv accessory in dependence on detected tv radiation or field.
Inventor: WADE ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 1991-08-02
Abstract: An accessory unit, for example a battery powered amplified set top aerial for a TV, is described. The unit includes means such as an inductive loop 20 for detecting the electric field, magnetic field or electromagnetic radiation associated with the receiver when said receiver is operative, and means such as a switch (14) responsive to the output of said detecting means for switching the accessory unit between an "on" condition and a "quiescent" condition respectively in accordance with on/off switching of the receiver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248218-A (GB)
Title: An installation for compensating the heel of a ship.
Inventor: ALLAIN DENIS
IPC: B63B43/02
Filed: 1991-08-30
Abstract: The installation is comprised of at least one moving heavy flexible band (2) having a guided motion along the width of the ship (1) and having one or the other of its extremities helically wound respectively on a driven intake port-side reel (4) or a starboard reel (5) of the ship until the intake reel stores a portion of the heavy band (2) which corresponds to an indicated righting moment for the ship.
Patent GB-2249116-A (GB)
Title: Mineral cutter pick and tip
Inventor: HADDOCK JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: E21C35/18
Filed: 1991-10-21
Abstract: A mineral cutter pick (1) of the radial attack type or forward attack type comprising an integral head (2) and shank (3) of steel, and a carbide tip (4) brazed into a seat (6) machined into the head (2), both the seat (6) and seating surface(s) of the tip (4) being such that, in addition to the braze, there is mechanical inter-engagement (17) between the head (2) and the tip (4) to provide mechanical resistance by the head (2) against lateral forces on the tip (4). Many different forms of mechanical inter-engagement are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262000-A (GB)
Title: Junction box having earth continuity connection
Inventor: NORRIS TREVOR WILLIAM
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 1991-11-28
Abstract: A non-conductive plastics junction box for connecting at least two cables 52 has an internal conductive continuity plate 30 integral with a base 1 of the box. The plate 30 has a base panel 31 with at least one lug 39 arranged to extend outwardly and externally of the base 1 to provide an earthing terminal to ground, and side panels 32,33,34,35 arranged to overlie side walls 5,6,7,8 of the base 1 in which entry ports 50 are formed to receive cable glands for the respective cables 52. The continuity plate 30 is in electrical contact with the glands and provides a continuous earthing path from the cables 52 to the earthing terminal(s). <IMAGE>