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Patent GB-2162958-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles
Inventor: GREENHALGH ALAN
IPC: G02C5/04
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: A spacer device 12 is adapted to be fitted between the bridge of a pair of spectacles and the bridge the nose of the wearer of the of spectacles, such as to lift the central part of the lenses of the spectacles above their normal position and into the line of sight of the wearer when the wearer is looking along a cue, for example when playing billiards, snooker or pool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163647-A (GB)
Title: Benzoylecgonine or benzoylnorecgonine for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Inventor: SOMERS LOWELL M
IPC: A61K31/46
Filed: 1984-08-31
Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulation containing benzoylecgonine and/or benzoylnorecgonine are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Patent GB-2163895-A (GB)
Title: A cable and a method of producing same
Inventor: SHACKLETON NIGEL
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1984-09-01
Abstract: In order to protect elements 15, such as optical fibres or delicate wires, from damage, they are located in holes 13 formed longitudinally through a core 10 and a sheath 16 is provided around the core 10. Slits 11 may be provided to minimise compression stresses on the elements 15 when the cable is bent. The core 10 is produced by extrusion and the elements 15 are inserted into the holes 13 at the same time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147433-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for automatical positioning ceramic products
Inventor: JESCHKE DIETER
IPC: G01D5/34
Filed: 1984-09-11
Abstract: A positioning apparatus includes a vertically adjustable connecting part which is provided with a transmitting device 10 for directing light rays or air jets at the product 1 and an adjustable analogue signal receiving unit 4 a limit value switch 12 and an evaluating unit 24. From the evaluating unit a stop signal reaches a drive 3 rotating the product 1 according to the configuration of the surface of the product so that the product, particularly bowls and plates, are caused to assume an appropriate position for subsequent processing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165684-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable supporting unit for a display device
Inventor: BAILEY PETER
IPC: G09F11/00
Filed: 1984-10-17
Abstract: An adjustable supporting unit for a display device comprises a supporting bracket 14 which can be fitted to a vertical or horizontal support surface and provides a pivot or swivel mounting 16 for supporting a casing 10 adjacent one side of the latter, the casing being adapted to receive the display device in any one of four orientations so that it is orientated upright whatever the orientation of the support surface to which the bracket is mounted (Figs. 1 to 4) and remains correctly orientated during adjustment about the pivot or swivel mounting. The casing comprises a front part and a rear part which are openable apart for insertion of a display device 12, such as a T.V. monitor or a clock, and lockable together by device 34. The front part has a partial inner surround 36 which defines a square shape which can be filled asymmetrically by the display device and a detachable panel 38 in any one of four orientations. The swivel mounting comprises a bushing on the casing in which engages a stub shaft of the bracket, a dog plate (43, Fig. 7) being mounted to turn with the casing. Counterbalance is provided by removable springs 61 mounted between abutments on the dog plate and mountings 49 on the bracket. Bush 50 restricts the angle of swivel and a cap 45 covers any protruding parts on the bracket. The cable for powering the display device may pass through bush 41. The casing may remain in a chosen pivotal position by friction, and means may lock the dog plate in the chosen position. The bracket may include a wedge-shaped mounting plinth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169833-A (GB)
Title: Soldering tongs
Inventor: DENTON DAVID BARRY
IPC: B23K3/047
Filed: 1985-01-04
Abstract: Soldering tongs have relatively articulated limbs 7,8 and conductive jaws 5,6 mounted on the ends of the limbs 7,8. The jaws 5,6 are carbon blocks with plain bores 10,11 by which they are mounted as an interference fit on spigot ends 12,13 of the limbs 7,8. The limbs 7,8 are resiliently urged in the jaw-closing direction, and stop means 37,38 limit closing of the tongs before the jaws 5,6 touch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155628-A (GB)
Title: Optical probe to measure the depth of a cavity
Inventor: SIMON LEWIS ARNOLD
IPC: G01B11/22
Filed: 1984-02-03
Abstract: An instrument for measuring e.g. the depth of periodontal pockets comprise a light source (109), an optical fiber (102) arranged to conduct light from the light source toward a free end (105) of the fiber to be inserted into the pocket to be measured, and a photo detector diode (114) arranged to detect light reflected back along the optical fiber wherein the free end of the optical fiber tapers. The instrument is also capable of measuring characteristics of liquids such as their content of light absorbent constitutents.
Patent GB-2166729-A (GB)
Title: Fluorine containing oxirane compounds
Inventor: STURM ELMAR
IPC: A01N43/50
Filed: 1985-09-04
Abstract: The compounds having the formula I:   <IMAGE> wherein Ar is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic radical from the series comprising phenyl, biphenyl, phenoxyphenyl and naphthyl; R2 is hydrogen, fluorine or C1-C6 alkyl; and R3 is hydrogen, fluorine, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkylthio, phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio or C3-C7-cycloalkyl; and each aromatic substituent or aromatic moiety of a substituent is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted, by halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, c1-C4-haloalkyl, nitro and/or cyano; with the proviso that R2 and R3 cannot each simultaneously be fluorine, are new. The compounds of formula 1 are particularly useful as intermediates for 1-azolyl-2-aryl-3-fluoroalkan-2-ols which have microbicidal activity, and also themselves show some fungicidal properties.
Patent GB-2171381-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for transporting a workpiece
Inventor: DIJKMEIJER H E
IPC: B65G25/02
Filed: 1985-12-18
Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a workpiece includes a base structure (12) having an upper surface thereof for supporting the workpiece. First (14) and second (16) sheaves driven by a timing belt (52) cause first (18) and second (20) following members to rotate in response thereto. First and second arms (42,44) affixed to eccentrically mounted pivots (34,36) on first and second driven and following members include a plurality of teeth (60) and insterstitially disposed serrations (46). A workpiece is carried along the base structure upper surface and optionally also the timing belt, when co-planar with said upper surface, by alternate engagement by successive ones of the teeth of the first and second arms by rotational motion imparted to the driven members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170548-A (GB)
Title: Latch safety lock
Inventor: BROSS WARREN C
IPC: E05C19/14
Filed: 1986-01-21
Abstract: A safety lock for a tension latch is provided which positively locks the latch in a closed position relative to the panel in which the latch is installed and allows the user to visually determine when the lock is in its locked position. The lock includes a sliding member (16), a guide (17), and an actuating mechanism for the sliding member (16). The guide (17) is mounted to the underside of the latch handle (15). The actuating mechanism comprises a push-button (30) spring biased by a spring washer (31). The actuating mechanism extends through the latch handle (15), as well as the guide (17). A portion (32) of the button (30) engages the sliding member (16). When the actuating mechanism is in its normal or first position, the sliding member (16) is in a retracted position relative to the latch handle (15) and panel and thus does not positively lock the latch closed. When the actuating mechanism is moved into its second position, such movement simultaneously causes the sliding member (16) to move to its extended position resulting in a portion of the member underlying the panel adjacent the latch handle (15). In this position the sliding member (16) positively locks the latch against outward movement from the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186197-A (GB)
Title: Table game simulating bowls
Inventor: WHITTALL PETER GEOFFREY CHARLT
IPC: A63D3/02
Filed: 1986-02-12
Abstract: A game, based on the game of bowls comprises a table defining a playing surface 12, woods and a jack with which the game can be played on the surface, and a mechanical wood launching device 19, or 21-23, which is so designed as to enable speed and direction of delivery to be varied. The launching device 19 uses gravity, and the alternative launching device 21-23 has a swinging arm 23 and is shaped to simulate a player. The playing surface 12 may be 7-9 feet long and 2 feet wide (approx 2.3 to 3 metres by 0.6 metres) and covered by felt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bladed structures for fluid flow propulsion engines
Inventor: DOBSON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: In order to facilitate assembly and disassembly of blades from a disc without having to remove more than two members, the blades (18, Fig. 2) are made without platforms, the platforms 26 are separately formed and have tined roots 28a, 28b and 28c. The disc (20) has peripheral grooves 36 into which the tines 28a,28b and 28c can be inserted radially inwardly of the disc. The platforms 26 when their tines contact the bottoms of the peripheral grooves 36, are moved forwardly into dovetail grooves 32, for radial retention. A platform is located between each adjacent pair of blades which are located in dovetail grooves 22. Any known axial location means may be utilised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173137-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for conveying can bodies
Inventor: FREI SIEGFRIED
IPC: B23K37/04
Filed: 1986-03-05
Abstract: The conveyor belt (25) conducts the can bodies (3), which have their longitudinal seams welded in a welding machine (1), before such bodies pass into the welding plane (E) and until such bodies are completely welded and has a velocity which corresponds with the welding speed. The section (31) of the belt (25) which passes through the calibrating roller assembly has a concave configuration and is about twice as long as the height (h) of the lowest can body (3) processed on the welding machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194123-A (GB)
Title: Subsoil watering system
Inventor: MAZURA JAN
IPC: A01G25/06
Filed: 1986-08-05
Abstract: The Subsoil Watering Unit is provided consisting of perforated delivery canal (10) cylindrical trough (1) and hard permeable sponge fitting trough (2). The trough is essential for preventing water flowing out into the ground to form water reservoir and to hold the hard permeable plastic sponge. The permeable sponge regulates water flow, prevents water outlet from blocking and helps to distribute water to a wider area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183242-A (GB)
Title: Inverse emulsion polymerisation process
Inventor: BAKER ALAN STUART
IPC: C08F2/32
Filed: 1986-08-05
Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a water-in-oil emulsion of a water-soluble polyacrylamide or polyacrylic acid polymer or copolymer by the inverse emulsion process characterised in that there is used as the emulsifying agent for the water-in-oil emulsion a water-insoluble, oil-soluble surface active agent of the formula (I):I X-Y-Zor a functional derivative thereof, wherein X- represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain containing from 30 to 500 carbon atoms, -Y- represents a succinic anhydride residue carried terminally upon the group X-, and -Z represents a hydrophilic group carried by the group -Y.
Patent GB-2181590-A (GB)
Title: Operating system for a coin-freed machine
Inventor: WAIN JOHN LAURENCE
IPC: G07F9/08
Filed: 1986-10-08
Abstract: A coin-freed machine such as a pool table (1) has a coin mechanism (17) and a control unit (2) which is linked to an operating device (9) and is arranged to actuate the machine (1) when sufficient coins have been inserted into the coin mechanism (17). The coin mechanism (17) is in the control unit (2) and the control unit (2) is located remote from the machine. A link (11), such as an electric cable, is provided between the unit (2) and the machine (1). The unit (2) may monitor and store data relating to operation of the coin mechanism (17), and provision may be made for transferring this to a data recorder (28). The unit (2) may include a timer (18b) so that the valve of coins required to actuate the machine (1) can automatically change at different times of the day. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200334-A (GB)
Title: Saddle coupling with a coupling plate
Inventor: JAKOB LOTHAR
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1987-01-30
Abstract: There is disclosed a fifth wheel trailer coupling comprising a saddle having a coupling plate 1, in which wearing members 4 are arranged on the coupling plate at least at surface regions thereof which are greatly exposed to abrasion in service. These wearing members increase the service life of the coupling plate by strengthening the regions which are exposed to considerable wear, as a result of continuous friction with the usual steel supporting plate, particularly in the vicinity of bearing pockets on the outer marginal region of the coupling plate. The wearing members are introduced into the most highly stressed regions in the top of the coupling plate, and may be cast into the coupling plate or mechanically joined thereto. The service life of the coupling plate is therefore extended, with consequent economies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206316-A (GB)
Title: Holding apparatus for a vehicle assembly line
Inventor: PIGOTT NORMAN BRIAN
IPC: B23Q7/04
Filed: 1987-03-28
Abstract: Apparatus for holding a partly assembled vehicle body (13) includes a main framework structure (3) supported on two pairs of pillars (1), the structure being mounted about a horizontal pivot (5) on the rear pair of pillars for up and down pivotal movement. Mounted on the structure (3) are a pair of outwardly moveable inner frames (9) carrying clamps (11) which are insertable through the upper aperture(s) in the body (e.g. the space subsequently to be filled by the windscreens and/or roof panel), enabling the body to be clamped from inside to give free access to outside workers or robots (21). The frames may also carry dedicated tooling, such as a spot welder.
Patent GB-2192600-A (GB)
Title: Internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles
Inventor: MITTELHAUSER BERNHARD
IPC: B60R1/12
Filed: 1987-06-02
Abstract: Motor vehicle rearview mirror. The element 7 serving to adjust the sensitivity is arranged at the lower edge of the dished housing 1. Automotive industry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206671-A (GB)
Title: Valves for fire extinguishers
Inventor: ARBUTHNOT RICHARD
IPC: A62C13/64
Filed: 1987-06-26
Abstract: A fire extinguisher valve has a ball held on a seat by a closing spring, the seat being formed by the intersection of smaller and larger diameter coaxial passages, the ball and spring being located by a cage in the larger passage, the smaller passage locating an operating member for opening the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208399-A (GB)
Title: Cavity wall ties and a method of manufacture
Inventor: BALDWIN ERNEST
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1987-08-04
Abstract: The ties are manufactured from separate elements to enable selection of the properties of each element to suit its function in the completed tie. Cavity spanning elements 1 have permanently affixed to them elements 3 for anchoring into mortar joints, element 2 providing the moisture drip and element 4 for retaining cavity insulation in position. A method for manufacture is described whereby a composite sheet of welded mesh is produced and the ties are formed by cutting the mesh along lines A - A and B - B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201491-A (GB)
Title: Slidevalve
Inventor: PFEIFFER PIERRE
IPC: F16K3/314
Filed: 1988-02-09
Abstract: A slidevalve has a valve housing (1.1), a sliding plate (2), and an actuator (3) for the sliding plate, the housing consisting of two housing parts (1) having coaxial inlet and outlet ports (4a, 4b) for a fluid medium under an operating pressure, unions (5) connecting with the ports, and walls (6) forming a receptacle for the sliding plate (2), which can be swivelled in the receptacle by means of the acluator (3) about an axis (8) parallel with the fluid stream, thereby moving between an open position and a closed position in which it is subjected to the operating pressure of the fluid medium. The sliding plate (2) has an aperture (11) coaxial with the ports (4a, 4b) when the sliding plate is in the closed position, and the aperture is closed by a diaphragm (12), a seal seating (13) for which is provided round the rim of the outlet port (4b). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203907-A (GB)
Title: Testing residual current circuit breakers
Inventor: DUCKER PAUL D
IPC: H01H3/00
Filed: 1988-03-09
Abstract: A residual current circuit breaker (RCD) comprises a pair of conductors L,N for connecting a load to an electric power supply, means 10,11 for sensing when the currents flowing in the respective conductors differ by a predetermined amount, tripping means TR2,R1 responsive to the output of the sensing means for tripping a circuit breaking device RC1 to interrupt the outgoing supply of current to the load, means 12 for introducing a simulated fault or trip signal, means for monitoring the response of at least one circuit component to the simulated signal, and means C1 for correlating the response with the initial application of the signal to provide a pass/fail signal. The arrangement can produce a sequence of tests in response to a power-on signal, and may also apply test pulses continuously during operation without causing disconnection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218420-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic gene encoding interleukin-4
Inventor: EDWARDS RICHARD MARK
IPC: C07K14/54
Filed: 1988-04-12
Abstract: Synthetic DNA coding for human interleukin 4 includes the following sequence:   <IMAGE> and incorporates useful restriction sites at frequent intervals to facilitate the cassette mutagenesis of selected regions. Also included are flanking restriction sites to simplify the incorporation of the gene into any desired expression system.
Patent GB-2217661-A (GB)
Title: An easy furniture mover
Inventor: DEVEREUX JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: B62B1/14
Filed: 1988-04-26
Abstract: The mover has axle 10 which is adjustable so as to fit and receive various sizes of furniture with different leg spacings to be moved. The axle has boxes 11 to receive the furniture legs fitted above the wheels. The axle is then controlled and moved by means of a handle 14 which is fitted at the centre of the axle. Once the furniture has been moved to a new position, the furniture is lifted out of the boxes and the axle is removed allowing the furniture to be lowered to the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2320555-A (GB)
Title: Missile homing method
Inventor: KUSTERS MANFRED
IPC: F41G7/34
Filed: 1988-05-13
Abstract: A target approach flight method for a guided missile (1) for use against ground targets (2), particularly bridges, roads, railway junctions, hangers, shelters, command posts, harbours and ships, the missile being released a considerable distance from the target and being guided to the latter by detectable terrain features (3) having parallel line features and making impact from the most favourable direction. The missile approaches the target along a horizontal flight path and dives towards the target when the target comes into the missile's field of view. A tandem change is propelled towards the target towards the end of the dive phase.
Patent GB-2216944-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock fittings
Inventor: NYSTROM LARS-AKE
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1988-12-15
Abstract: A fitting assembly for a cylinder lock (5) mounted on a lock housing (6) comprises two mutually separate sections, namely a body (2) having an escutcheon or an end plate (2a) and two parts (2b) which extend along the cylinder lock, these parts having a circular-sector profile for instance, and a flanged barrel (3) which surrounds the body. The body is secured to the housing (6) by means of screws (7). If an attempt is made to break away the fitting or its anchorage by force with the aid of a suitable tool, the outwardly located barrel (3) will rotate relative to the body (2), therewith rendering the attempt ineffective. The barrel also offers protection against drilling of the lock in an attempt to force an entry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234690-A (GB)
Title: Paper shredder and letter opener
Inventor: WANG I-JEN
IPC: B02C18/00
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: The apparatus has the inlet for paper on the front of the machine casing. Between the collecting box and the machine casing, there is a switch, 220, Fig 2B so that if the collecting box is removed the paper shredding machine will stop operating. The machine also comprises a first shredder 208, Fig 2A, and a second shredder with an adjustable mechanism comprising a body, a rotary button 302, a gear, a hollow screw 303, a thread crown post (304, Fig 4), a screw cutter 206, a cardboard cutting knife (308 Fig 4), a hexagon head bolt (309), a hexagon nut (313), two sets of spring rings (313) and a C type snap ring (314). The cardboard cutting knife adjusting mechanism is able to adjust the distance between the cardboard cutting knife and the screw cutter automatically based on the resistance of the paper shreds by means of the action of balance of the supporting of the two sets of springs in the operation of the paper shredding machine to maintain the function of shredding the paper into strips; the driving rod inside the paper shredding machine extends out of the casing and two sets of small gears with round washers are installed on its ends, which can be used to cut the edge of an envelope by means of a scissoring force produced by the mutual close contact rotation of the two round washers 211, 212 in order to open the envelope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235342-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting a fault in a transmission line
Inventor: AGRAWAL PRAMOD
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 1989-08-03
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for detecting a fault in a transmission line (4), comprises a stack tuner (6) for providing an output voltage, and a signal processing system (8) for processing the voltage from the tuner (6) to operate a tripping mechanism upon the detection of a fault in the transmission line. The tuner (6) consists of a low impedance series tuning circuit (CS, CL), a high impedance parallel tuning circuit (GLP, CP), a resistance (RS) for providing a desired gain, and a transformer (T) for matching the high impedance parallel tuning circuit and giving a desired voltage output. The signal processing system (8) includes an auto-correlator (18) for producing a correlated signal, a circuit (20) for squaring and integrating with time the correlated signal, and a level detector (22) for generating a tripping signal when a predetermined threshold value is reached. A directional detector (26) discriminates against external faults. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227132-A (GB)
Title: Self-adhesive handle for electric plug
Inventor: PARMAN-SIBLEY KEITH JAMES
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 1989-10-04
Abstract: A 13-amp, 3-pin electric plug (1) has a handle (3, 10) attached to the plug back 2 by adhesive (4, 11). The handle 3 is formed so that it may be gripped by aligned fingers of the hand. The plug/handle combination aids people such as the elderly and disabled who may have difficulty in inserting an electric plug into, or removing it from, a power point. <IMAGE>