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Patent GB-2107766-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for remotely cutting broken underwater guidelines
Inventor: COWAN WILLIAM S
IPC: B63B21/60
Filed: 1982-09-15
Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for remotely cutting a broken guideline (11) extending from an underwater guide post (12). The apparatus includes a frame (31), a clamping mechanism (34) for clamping the frame to an annular groove (149) in the guide post, a pair of opposed, pivotable cutting jaws (38, 39) coupled to the frame, and a remotely actuable power device (91) coupled to the jaws by a U-shaped driver member for pivoting the cutting jaws across the longitudinal axis of the broken guideline to sever the guideline from the guide post. Above the cutting jaws are a pair of pivotal loom jaws (36, 37) which guide the assembly on the post and also deflect any interfering portion of the broken guideline extending along the side of the post. The method includes lowering the frame, jaws and clamping mechanism through the water to a position in which the clamping mechanism is below the annular groove in the guide post, slidably coupling the clamping mechanism to the guide post, raising the clamping mechanism upwardly until it is received in the groove and then actuating the pivotable cutting jaws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112119-A (GB)
Title: Heat insulating panels
Inventor: WATKINS MELVYN ALAN
IPC: F27D1/14
Filed: 1982-10-22
Abstract: A thermally insulating panel for a furnace, kiln, oven or the like, comprising an inner layer (1) of a high thermally insulating material which is secured to an outer supporting layer (12), the inner layer (1) being in the form of a corrugated layer sheet (2) of said material. An intermediate layer, preferably in the form of at least one sheet (6) of the thermally insulating material, may be provided between the inner corrugated layer (1) and the outer supporting layer (12). Also, the inner layer (1) and the outer layer (12) can be secured together by means of a plurality of spaced, double or single- ended, hook-shaped connectors (5) attached at respective ends thereof to an array of rods (3, 4), passing through the inner corrugated layer (1), and another array of rods (13, 14) which constitutes at least part of the outer supporting layer (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113854-A (GB)
Title: Measuring force components
Inventor: HAFNER HANS W
IPC: G01L5/16
Filed: 1982-11-08
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring several force components acting on a body (e.g. in a wind tunnel) comprises a carrier 3 for the body supported by hydrostatic bearings 4 in a housing 2. The housing is connected to a cylindrical guide 1 mounted in hydrostatic bearings 5, 6. Bearing 5 is mounted in hydrostatic bearings 7 for horizontal movement. Forces and moments are measured by force sensors 21, 22, 23, 29, 31, 31. The guide cylinder 1 can be rotated by a gear ring 8 engaging a gear wheel 9 driven by a motor 11, the angle of rotation being measured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109668-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming an elastic joint in natural fibre material
Inventor: ZEGNA ALDO
IPC: A41D27/00
Filed: 1982-11-08
Abstract: A method of forming elastic joints in natural fibre material, suitably knitted fabrics, particularly for sports clothes to be worn close to the body, consists of interposing an elastic return element between the borders of the fabric edges to be secured. The borders and elastic return element may be sewn by a four-needle sewing machine. The borders of fabric panels may be slightly curled along the elastic strip.
Patent GB-2127685-A (GB)
Title: Clip
Inventor: TREGARON MICHAEL RHYADER
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1982-12-03
Abstract: A clip 1 for retaining a picture in place in a picture frame, which clip comprises a boss 2 having on one end portion a transversely extending elongate locking arm 4 and having on the other end portion a flange 3, the cross sectional configuration of the boss being such as to facilitate rotation of the boss within a complementary hole 5 defined in a backing substrate 6 of a picture frame so that the arm can be rotated to engage the picture frame, with the flange located on the picture side of the backing substrate and the locking arm located on the other side of the backing substrate, whereby the picture is retained in place by the backing substrate. The clip may have a triangular hole (17, Fig. 1) for hanging the picture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131356-A (GB)
Title: Frames for tensioning canvases
Inventor: JACKSON PHILIP WALTER
IPC: B44D3/18
Filed: 1982-12-09
Abstract: An artist's canvas is stretched prior to painting by being laid over and secured to a flat expansible inner frame 10 which nests within a rigid outer straining frame 20. Each segment 12 of the expansible inner frame is directly coupled to a corresponding element 22 of the rigid outer frame by a screw 24 which is accessible from outside the periphery of the rigid outer frame. The whole assembly is planar and can be mounted in a normal picture frame 30. Flat surfaces are formed around the inner periphery of the outer frame for the mounting of detachable rigid panels on the front and the back of the complete assembly for secure protection during transport. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117072-A (GB)
Title: Tube coupling
Inventor: JURKOVITCH IVAN
IPC: F16L47/04
Filed: 1983-02-02
Abstract: A tube coupling comprises a socket 10 for receiving a tube 18 to be coupled and an open cap 20 threadably connected to the socket 10, the cap and socket having opposed shoulders 24, 28. A sheet metal lock washer 34 of shallow, truncated conical form locates between the shoulders 24, 28 and is sandwiched therebetween and generally flattened as the cap 20 is tightened on the socket 10, so as to reduce the internal diameter of the lock washer 34 whereby it grips the tube 18. A seal washer 30 will normally be provided to be sandwiched together with the lock washer 34 between the shoulders 24, 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135178-A (GB)
Title: Baking apparatus for use in making waffles
Inventor: SNOW WALTER
IPC: A21B5/02
Filed: 1983-02-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a food product, and in particular waffles, in which batter is cooked in a mould to define the shape of the product. In order to be able to manufacture the product in a continuous manner and to avoid problems with aligning mould parts and in removal of the cooked product there is provided a plurality of two-part moulds (3) which are hingedly secured together in which the bottom mould halves (21) define an endless conveyor having upper and lower passes (5, 7). Guide means (47, 49) are provided to control the opening and closing of the mould halves and means (69) is provided for heating the bottom mould halves during their conveyance on the upper run, and means (71) is provided for heating the top mould halves during their conveyance on the lower run. Removal of the waffle from the open mould is aided by injecting air into the bottom mould half (21) from a manifold (63). The conveyor is moved in incremental steps between the successive stations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118189-A (GB)
Title: An automatic synthesizer for DNA
Inventor: OHSUGI YOSHIAKI
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 1983-02-24
Abstract: An automatic synthesizer is for synthesizing DNA or the like with solutions of a plurality of reagents being fed to its reactor. The reactor consists of a container having at the top thereof an inlet for reagent solutions, a filter for synthesis of DNA or the like set inside thereof at a lower level on which a charge of solid support for synthesis of DNA or the like can be placed and which is permeable to any reagent solution and a liquid outlet in the bottom thereof and also having a reaction space of a minute volume above the filter. The reactor is further provided with a reagent solution feed means capable of feeding solutions of reagents in quantities according to the charged quantity of the solid support.
Patent GB-2118193-A (GB)
Title: Polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polymer blends
Inventor: BRANCACCIO ALDO
IPC: C08L67/00
Filed: 1983-03-14
Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer blends are prepared by mixing together an aromatic polycarbonate, one or more polyterephthalates derived from the condensation of terephthalic acid with a glycol of formula HO-(CH2)n-OH where n is from 2 to 10, and an olefin elastomer. The materials thus obtained have a high impact strength even at low temperature, a good solvent resistance, and a better processability than polycarbonate.
Patent GB-2136744-A (GB)
Title: Human-powered vehicle
Inventor: HEWETSON NICHOLAS JUSTIN
IPC: B62K3/00
Filed: 1983-03-15
Abstract: A human-powered vehicle comprises a frame 1 on which is mounted a seat 5, a front wheel 8 driven by pedals 4 and a pair of smaller rear wheels 22 mounted on an axle 23 in such a way that as the frame is tilted to one side the axle 23 pivots in the horizontal plane, thus steering the vehicle. The wheels 22 and axle 23 may be part of a skateboard truck. Handgrips 15 are mounted on the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139486-A (GB)
Title: Book end
Inventor: JACK ALISTAIR
IPC: A47B65/00
Filed: 1983-05-11
Abstract: A book end comprises a first sheet (5 or 16) on which books can be placed, and a second sheet (6 or 17) which, when in use, supports the books laterally. Means 8, 10, 11 or 15 are provided that enable the user to manually bend the second sheet relative to the first sheet into a position wherein the sheets substantially enclose an angle of 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141370-A (GB)
Title: Bonding metal to ceramic
Inventor: KNAPP LIONEL
IPC: C04B37/02
Filed: 1983-06-17
Abstract: A method of bonding a metal body to a ceramic body,particularly a method of bonding a TWT slow-wave helix (11) <sup>!</sup> to boron nitride support rods (13), involves depositing on one of the bodies an active metal layer, typically oftitanium, to be sandwiched between barrier layers protecting it from oxidation. The assembly is formed and then heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the active metal to migrate into the surface of the ceramic, whereupon the temperature is further raised to cause the protective barrier layers to form a braze (14) uniting the metal body to the now-metallised ceramic body.
Patent GB-2130703-A (GB)
Title: Low pressure gas lamp
Inventor: FINDLAY STANTON SELWYN
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1983-08-25
Abstract: The low pressure gas lamp has a gas regulator which is incorporated into the gas supply line as an integral part of the lamp. The lamp can be connected up to an LP gas container by means of a threaded spigot (11) at the lower end of the regulator. The regulator is housed within a cover (12), which may be capable of being opened to expose the regulator for maintenance purposes. When fitted to a container of manageable size and weight, the gas lamp provides an assembly which is portable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130888-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diapers with elastically contractible waistbands
Inventor: KIEVIT DAVID J
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1983-11-16
Abstract: Disposable diapers having elasticized waistbands which allow the diapers to breathe and which reduce the incidence of waistband rollover. The waistbands are formed by affixing elastic elements between the topsheets and the backsheets (in the waistband region of the diapers) using regularly spaced, transversely extending regions of securement. Regions of nonsecurement are formed between pairs of the regions of securement thereby forming channels which allow the diaper to breathe and also forming corrugations which tend to inhibit waistband rollover.
Patent GB-2138039-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching and laundering composition free of water-soluble silicates
Inventor: BROZE GUY
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1984-03-15
Abstract: A particulate bleaching detergent composition is provided comprising (a) a bleaching agent comprising a peroxyacid compound and/or a water-soluble salt thereof; and (b) at least one surface active agent selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, nonionic, ampholytic and zwitterionic detergents; said bleaching detergent composition being substantially free of (i) water- soluble silicate compounds and (ii) agglomerate particles which essentially comprise said activator, a water-insoluble silicate compound and a nonionic surfactant.
Patent GB-2137427-A (GB)
Title: Electrical energy storage and transfer devices
Inventor: JACKSON ROBERT V
IPC: F02P3/08
Filed: 1984-03-22
Abstract: An electrical energy storage and transforming device, for example an ignition coil, includes at least two conductive sheets S1, S2 separated by and insulated from one another by dielectric material DS1, DS2. When electrical energy is applied to the sheets an electrical charge is stored until an output pulse is desired, at which time the conductive sheets S1, S2 are substantially shunted to rapidly discharge the previously stored energy. Electron flow in each sheet during discharge reinforces to provide a consequent magnetic field. An output coil provides the desired electrical output pulse. The conductive sheets can be configured so as to have resistive, capacitive, and inductive reactance, and relative ratios thereof, that are largely independently controlled to provide selected magnetic field, transient, and pulse-forming characteristics for a desired application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136321-A (GB)
Title: Spraying equipment
Inventor: GILL DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B05B9/08
Filed: 1984-04-12
Abstract: In spraying equipment comprising a fluid supply duct connected to a container, a rotary atomising disc and a motor for driving the disc, the container of the fluid is a flexible bag, and may be accommodated in a rigid support such as a cardboard box. A plug 72 on the duct can be pushed into a socket 86 in the container so that flanges 82, 94 abut with and clip 96 holding the flanges together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139793-A (GB)
Title: Automatic bilge pump monitor
Inventor: ROSS KEVIN MARTIN
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 1984-05-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic bilge pump apparatus comprising an automatic means for energising and de-energising the pump in response to sensed water level and an alarm means arranged to give a warning when the bilge pump has been continuously operating for more than a predetermined period. A triggerable monostable timer circuit for use with the bilge pump monitor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2157142-A (GB)
Title: Spreader vehicles
Inventor: WALLEY CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 1984-05-22
Abstract: Side delivery spreader vehicle, e.g. for agricultural use, has a body (10) provided with a horizontally sliding door (40) within the body coacting with a discharge opening (20) in a side wall (15) thereof. The door is actuated by a ram (50) on the exterior of said wall, connected to the door through a slot (54) in that wall so that the opening is unobstructed, the door overlying the slot by a substantial margin at all positions to prevent leakage. Preferably an overshot discharge rotor (21) immediately outside the opening coacts with an adjustable laceration plate (25) for better breakup and distribution of solids and liquids. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141924-A (GB)
Title: Leg units for furniture
Inventor: BECKETT KEITH
IPC: A47B91/00
Filed: 1984-06-19
Abstract: A leg unit for furniture 4 comprises a leg 2 and a flange member 3 which is adapted to be secured to the top of the leg by a bolt or screw. The flange member consists of a substantially triangular plate provided with a series of holes (15-20) by means of which it can be screwed both to the base 23 of an article of furniture and to a side member 24 or a framework of the said article of furniture. At the corner shown, holes 15 and 17 provide connection to the side member 24 while hole 20 provides connection to the base 23. A stiffening rib 22 is provided along an edge of the plate and the lower end of the leg is provided with an adjustable foot 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169480-A (GB)
Title: A method of non-destructive testing of structural members
Inventor: HOSEMANN DR ROLF
IPC: G01N23/205
Filed: 1985-01-03
Abstract: A method for the non-destructive testing of fibre-reinforced composite materials by means of monochromatic X-ray examination and detector image formation in which the method comprises examining the structure by X-ray microstructure examination and determining its variation in position and form of X-rays 3 scattered in image formable reflections by the polycrystalline material as a measure of variations and internal stresses in the test piece 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172947-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fusion joining of thermoplastic pipes
Inventor: STAFFORD TREVOR GEORGE
IPC: F16L47/02
Filed: 1985-03-25
Abstract: The apparatus increases the hydraulic pressure in rams 16 until one pipe moves towards a heater plate 14. The movement is detected by a limit switch 26 and a microprocessor-based control system 28 adds a pre-programmed value of pressure to that pressure which caused the movement (drag pressure). The total pressure is applied to force the pipe ends against a heater plate 14 to form end beads (bead-up). After heating for a pre-programmed period the control system automatically initiates plate retraction and forces the pipe ends together (fusion) for another programmed period. The applied pressure is the sum of the recorded drag pressure and a pre-programmed added pressure. Operator judgement of bead size, pressures and time periods is eliminated. Pressurised fluid is supplied to the rams 16 from a pump and accumulator combination. The sense of ram motion is determined by changeover valves controlled by the control system 28.
Patent GB-2174279-A (GB)
Title: Electric heating device for fan
Inventor: CHEN SHU LIEN
IPC: H05B3/16
Filed: 1985-04-15
Abstract: The present invention discloses an electric heating device (3) for a fan (1) which comprises a fixed frame (10) adapted to be mounted on the fan; a plurality of insulators (14) secured onto the fixed frame (10), each insulator (14) including a plurality of grooves (15) thereon; and a strip of heating member (17) adapted to be coupled to the electrical power source, wound on the insulators (14) by inserting it into the grooves (15) and arranging its two flat surfaces in parallel to the direction that the fan (1) delivers air. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173981-A (GB)
Title: A method for feeding fish
Inventor: MOLAUG OLE
IPC: A01K61/02
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: A method for feeding fish raised in a pisciculture environment wherein fish feed is conducted to the fish pen or enclosure carried by a stream of water. To give the feed increased buoyancy after it is introduced into the enclosure, the stream of water is treated e.g. oversaturated, with a gas such as oxygen, such that gas bubbles penetrate into and/or adhere to the fish feed.
Patent GB-2159898-A (GB)
Title: Transmission with synchronized reverse gear
Inventor: YOUNG ALASTAIR JOHN
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: The transmission comprises first and second input shafts 15, 14 which are drivable respectively from independently operable first and second clutches 3,7. Gearing is provided which enables drive to be transmitted from the input shafts to an output via layshafts 25 or 28. Further gearing 39, 40 is provided on a further layshaft 38 for selection of reverse ratio. In reverse ratio the further gearing is in a drive path which includes the first and second input shafts and synchronizer means 41 is provided for connecting the reverse gear to the layshaft 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167489-A (GB)
Title: Connector for tubular frames
Inventor: MEIER MANFRED
IPC: F16B7/02
Filed: 1985-11-22
Abstract: A corner connector (3) comprises a base element (12) which can be screwed on to a continuous tubular bearers (4, 10), two clamping tenons (3', 3'') which are at right angles to one another in a common plane and which receive tubes (8) or tube portions projecting at right angles from the continuous bearer. Each of the clamping tenons (3', 3'') is provided with a conical spreader device (14, 15). Spreader slots (17, 18) are arranged crosswise round a conical bore (13), into which a tapered sleeve (14) can be drawn by means of a tensioning screw (15), and are formed in pairs opposite one another in the clamping tenons (3', 3''). The shank of the tensioning screw (15) is guided in an inner cylindrical portion (13'') of the centre bore (13), also containing the conical bore (13'), and is intended to pass through a fastening recess (16) in the continuous tube bearer (4, 10), in the inner wall of which the screw head (15') is supported. The spreader slots (17, 18) which are opposite one another in pairs and of which one is open inwards and the other outwards in the corner connector (3) guarantee that the tube end is clamped securely and uniformly over practically the entire length of each of the clamping tenons (3', 3''). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171558-A (GB)
Title: Rotary switch with means to effect limitation of movement
Inventor: MILLS RICHARD
IPC: H01H19/03
Filed: 1986-01-22
Abstract: A rotary switch comprises a housing 20 in which is mounted an angularly movable rotor 21. Angular movement of the rotor within the housing is arranged in use to actuate as required different contact means or different combinations of contact means mounted in the switch. The housing has a pair of spaced parallel sides 17 and 18 interconnected by a base portion 19 which extends at right angles to the sides, and the rotor has a generally radially extending projection 23 which is adapted to co-act with a fixed abutment 24 so as to form therewith stop means for limiting the angular movement of the rotor. Said fixed abutment has a pair of abutment faces 25 and 26 which are respectively engageable with a pair of abutment faces provided on the projection and said abutment faces 25 and 26 are disposed so that they lie within a sector which is bounded by a pair of intersecting planes which each contain the axis of rotation of the rotor 21 and which are respectively parallel to said base portion 19 of the housing and to said parallel sides 17 and 18 thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175471-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing video sources
Inventor: KEIGHTLEY LEO
IPC: H04N5/073
Filed: 1986-05-02
Abstract: A synchronizer for synchronizing the simultaneous display ("overlay") of two separate video sources generates substitute noise-free vertical and horizontal synchronizing signals SVSYNC, SHSYNC for controlling the synchronization of one of the sources and locking it to the other. An oscillator 120 operating at two separate frequencies above and below those corresponding to the nominal horizontal synchronization frequency of the master source is switched between the two frequencies dependent on the relative synchronization between the master and slave synchronization sources, and drives the slave source 106 to correct its synchronization. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176114-A (GB)
Title: Body massaging apparatus
Inventor: REDMOND ROBERT
IPC: A61H15/02
Filed: 1986-05-02
Abstract: Body massaging apparatus (2) comprising a housing (4) which is adapted to be held in a person's hand, a plurality of roller devices (6) which are for being rolled over a person's body in order to massage the body, and retainer means (8) for retaining the roller devices (6) in the housing (4), the body massaging apparatus (2) being so constructed that a liquid for application to the body can be introduced by the user in controlled amounts into the body massaging apparatus (2) and dispensed as required by the roller devices (6) as the body massaging apparatus (2) is rubbed over the person's body. <IMAGE>