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Patent GB-2089352-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication method of a low- loss plastic optical fiber
IPC: B29C48/00
Filed: 1981-11-10
Abstract: In a sealed system, a polymerization initiator and a chain transfer agent are added to a methyl methacrylate monomer distilled under reduced pressure condition via a distillation step of the former both ingredients, the methyl methacrylate monomer is successively polymerized to prepare a core polymer while maintaining the reduced pressure condition, then the resulting core polymer is subjected to melt spinning to form a core fiber while maintaining the sealed system, and a clad of a macromolecular compound having a refractive index lower than that of the aforesaid core fiber is adhered around the periphery thereof, whereby a low- loss plastic optical fiber with excellent optical transmission characteristics having a core-cladding structure is fabricated. Plastic optical fibers so made exhibit light attenuation as low as 60 dB/km or lower.
Patent GB-2090237-A (GB)
Title: Optical element, especially of zinc sulphide or selenide, having improved optical quality
IPC: C04B35/547
Filed: 1981-12-16
Abstract: Articles of polycrystalline zinc sulphide and zinc selenide achieve substantially improved optical quality by a treatment of heat and isostatic pressure by means of an inert working fluid, e.g. argon. The treated specimens are transparent and have substantial transmission in the infrared and visible range of the spectrum. Additional improvement in the transmission characteristics is achieved by wrapping the specimens in a foil of an inert material prior to treatment. Temperatures from 700 DEG C to 1050 DEG C and pressures from 34 MPa to 205 MPa may be used over periods from 3 hours upwards.
Patent GB-2092599-A (GB)
Title: Fireproof putty composition
IPC: C09K21/14
Filed: 1982-02-02
Abstract: A fireproof putty composition is provided which is a mixture of 100 parts by weight of a chloroprene-type polymer which is in liquid phase at room temperature, 1 to 35 parts by weight of a chloroprene rubber, 200 to 600 parts by weight of a water- insoluble organic filler containing water of hydration, and 15 to 100 parts by weight of a heat-resistant fiber.
Patent GB-2097403-A (GB)
Title: Closed-cell ethylene polymer stretched films
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1982-04-02
Abstract: A substantially closed cell cellular polyolefin stretched film of thickness 150-300 microns and density 550-800 kg/cm<3> suitable for wall and ceiling coverings is formed from ether 1) an ethylene homopolymer of density 926 to 930 kg/m<3> and defined melt index or 2) a blend of 50-95% by wt. of an ethylene polymer of density 918 to 930 kg/m<3> and defined melt index and 50-5% of a crystalline polyolefin, and 0.1-1% by wt. of a gas producing thermally decomparable material having a decomposition temperature of not less than 150 DEG C as the sole blowing agent.
Patent GB-2106592-A (GB)
Title: Spark-ignition engine with an eccentric piston combustion chamber
Inventor: GRUDEN DUSAN
IPC: F02B1/04
Filed: 1982-09-23
Abstract: The eccentrically located combustion chamber 9 in the piston 3 has substantially flat sloping side walls extending between the approximately eliptical opening 12 and the substantially flat approximately eliptical chamber bottom 11. The regions 18 and 18a of the piston head about the opening 12 approach the facing flat cylinder head surface to provide squish. A spark plug 20 and valve controlled inlet and exhaust ports 5 and 6 are located in the cylinder head (1), Fig. 1 (not shown), over the opening 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110157-A (GB)
Title: Moulding bicycle mud-guards and similar curved objects
Inventor: TURPEINEN JARKKO MATTI-JUHANI
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 1982-11-18
Abstract: A band of mouldable material (t) from an extruder (2), having the width of the mud-guard or fender to be manufactured, is directed, at a suitable molding temperature, onto a rotating bending drum (5). The band of material moves, pulled by the bending drum (5), under tension, in close contact with the surface of the drum. The tension being produced by means of a velocity difference between the bending drum (5) and the band of material (1) and by means of friction produced by a pressing wheel (7). The cutting member (6) cuts a desired length of the bent band of material travelling on the drum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111824-A (GB)
Title: Protective garments
Inventor: ALLANACH NEIL IAN
IPC: A41D13/012
Filed: 1982-12-10
Abstract: A survival or immersion suit is made up from a laminated material comprising a substrate of a knitted fabric 2, a polytetrafluoroethelyne intermediate layer 4 and an outer layer of a high temperature resistant nylon fabric 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119862-A (GB)
Title: Variable stator vane (VSV) closed loop control system of a compressor
Inventor: GULICK WILLIAM KNOWLTON
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 1983-01-06
Abstract: The control system 28 includes biasing means 34 for effecting and maintaining an additional magnitude of positioning of the vanes 18, for example, about 2 DEG  to about 4 DEG  of additional closure, from a position as determined by demand indication A, such as VSV position from a VSV schedule (Figure 2) included in VSV control means 30. The control system further includes feedback means 36 supplying a signal E representing the actual position of the vanes, a comparator 38 for supplying an error signal F in response to the feedback and demand signals and any bias signal and a servomotor means 40 for positioning the vanes in response to the error signal. In one embodiment, the biasing means are effective only after an aircraft takeoff mode of operation and while an engine operating parameter, for example, corrected engine speed, is within a predetermined range.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113735-A (GB)
Title: A compressed-gas splicing head
Inventor: MAURIES REINHARD
IPC: B65H69/06
Filed: 1983-01-19
Abstract: For the purpose of providing improved spliced connections, the wall of the splicing channel (14) has a plurality of alternating elevations (23) and depressions (22) which extend in the longitudinal direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116876-A (GB)
Title: Fabricated frame for a cone crusher
Inventor: WERGINZ KARL
IPC: B02C2/04
Filed: 1983-01-21
Abstract: A completely fabricated crusher has an antispin mechanism and crusher setting indicator. The frame Figure 1 comprises of pre-formed and/or forged members and includes tubular members 3, 9, 29, annular members 11, 13, 23 and ribs 25, 30, welded together. The antispin mechanism has a unidirectional valve (245) Figure 2, not shown and a spring loaded ball valve (247), thereby permitting the rotation of the mantle (191) of the crusher in one direction while barring rotation of the mantle 191 in the opposite direction unless a force exceeding a pre-selected magnitude is applied to the mantle 191. The crusher setting indicator, which determines the distance between the movable mantle 191 and the stationary concave 17 of the crusher includes a rod (281) Figure 5 not shown supported by the crusher, the rod (281) abutting the cone support bearing seat 125 of the crusher, the position of the seat 125 being directly related to the position of the mantle 191. A pinion gear (291) is coupled to the rod (281) and the orientation of the gear (291) is used to provide an indication of the distance between the mantle 191 and concave 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136779-A (GB)
Title: Bulk material handling station
Inventor: HODGKINSON JAMES STUART
IPC: B65D88/58
Filed: 1983-03-11
Abstract: A station for receiving bulk material conveying lorries such as tipper trucks is arranged so that lorries can drive in and dump their loads. When the lorry drives out, the station 12, 15, 18 is raised and hinged flaps 12 forming a floor of the station open so discharging the material at a regulated rate onto a conveyor 14 disposed between and below the flaps. When the station is emptied of the material, the station can be lowered ready for another lorry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138914-A (GB)
Title: Tappet
Inventor: ALMOR EMIL
IPC: F01L1/14
Filed: 1983-04-26
Abstract: A tappet is formed by a tubular shank 12 and a solid head 10. The head fits into the shank and is secured there, by interference or welding, so that a cavity is enclosed within the tappet, resulting in a substantial weight reduction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138857-A (GB)
Title: Portable shelter
Inventor: SUTHERLAND HENRY GRANT
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1983-04-26
Abstract: The shelter has four wall panels 2, 4, 6, 8 and a roof panel 10. The panels can be erected to form a shelter which is rectangular in plan and has an open front. Each wall panel is made from a rectangular wooden framework 2a to 2d 4a to 4d, 6a to 6d, 8a to 8d and a sheet of translucent corrugated PVC 2f to 8f. The roof panel consists of a wooden framework 10a to 10e and a translucent corrugated PVC sheet 10f. The roof panel is attached to the wall panels by turn buttons 24 and, after removal of the roof panel, wall panels are hinged together and fold with adjacent corrugated sheets nested (Fig. 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139144-A (GB)
Title: Porous static electric charge dissipative laminate
Inventor: BRINTON SAMUEL J
IPC: B32B5/24
Filed: 1984-03-07
Abstract: A laminate for use in a garment where formation of static charge on clothing worn by a worker is to be avoided, the laminate having a high rate of water vapour transmission, blocking transmission of bacteria and submicron size particles and shedding particles, comprises a layer of porous polymeric film e.g. expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene and adhesively bonded to it an electrically conductive textile fabric e.g. containing carbon particles capable of dissipating static electric charge.
Patent GB-2137094-A (GB)
Title: Fungicide compositions
Inventor: BIHARI FERENC
IPC: A01N47/18
Filed: 1984-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to synergistically active fungicide compositions containing, as one active ingredient a 3,5-dinitro-4-chloro-benzoic acid derivative of the formula (I> <IMAGE>  wherein R stands for an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, while the other active ingredient is one of the group consisting of dimethyl N,N'-[1,2-phenylene-bis-(thiocarbamoyl)]-bis(carbamate), a benzimidazole derivative of the formula (II),   <IMAGE> wherein  R1 stands for hydrogen or a group of the formula (a),   <IMAGE> a pyrimidinylmethanol derivative of the formula (III),   <IMAGE> wherein R3 and R4 are the same or different and stand for a phenyl group optionally substituted by halogen, and a 1,2,4-triazole derivative of the formula (IV),   <IMAGE> wherein R5 stands for hydrogen, a phenyl group, a phenoxy group optionally substituted by phenyl or a halogen;  R6 stands for hydrogen or a trifluoromethylphenyl group and  R7 stand for phenyl or for one of the groups (c) to (e> <IMAGE> wherein R8 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
Patent GB-2155760-A (GB)
Title: Moulded anatomical protectors
Inventor: PETRIE LINDA
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 1984-03-19
Abstract: Protectors, as used by fencers or in other combat situations are moulded from thermoplastic material and have units 1 and 2 joined at the front of the body by an elastic insert 3, and at the back via a shoulder harness 4 and 5 and back strap 6. Protection of all or part of the upper front and side of the torso being provided by varying the size of each moulded unit 1, 2 to suit the individual's requirements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141352-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of liquids from semi-solid pulp or slurry
Inventor: WILSON TERENCE DEREK ANTHONY
IPC: B30B9/10
Filed: 1984-05-09
Abstract: Apparatus for extracting liquid such as fruit juice from pulp or slurry comprises an endless porous belt (13) driven continuously or intermittently and arranged to travel in sequence past a loading station (10,11) where the pulp is fed onto the open belt, a closing station (17) where the sides of the belt are folded inwards, a first clamp (18), a reciprocating press platen (30), a second clamp (20), and an opening station. Thereafter pressed cakes (22) are removed from the belt which is vibrated, scraped clean and subject to cleaning air blasts before returning to the loading station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141565-A (GB)
Title: Home controller
Inventor: FUKUOKA ICHIRO
IPC: G05B19/10
Filed: 1984-06-01
Abstract: A controller for home use e.g. for cooking apparatus (4) and the management of schedules: after input (3) of a date, enables continuous registering of schedules on the same day without repeating inputs of the date, displays (2) a calendar with applied marks on the dates on which schedules are registered, and displays the schedules of dates selected by positioning a cursor, on command automatically steps through a sequence of dates, displaying the date and displays the schedules at the displayed date on command; is so constructed that registration and read-out of schedules are allowed only after the content of a schedule storage device has been checked, thereby preventing a runaway of the system as a whole; can store and display ingredients and recipes for a large number of menus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144957-A (GB)
Title: Induction heater
Inventor: SQUIRES WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: H05B6/44
Filed: 1984-07-16
Abstract: A travelling wave induction heater comprising a plurality of primary windings (W) and associated core means (P), means to connect successive windings to successive phases of a multi-phase electric supply to provide the primary of the travelling wave induction heater, and an electrically conductive member which provides the secondary of the heater, wherein the secondary (20,21;24,25;36,38;41) has a non-uniform electrical conductivity, the distribution of electrical conductivity being such as to provide a desired distribution of heating in the secondary.
Patent GB-2147854-A (GB)
Title: Printing
Inventor: LAWRENCE STEPHEN
IPC: B65B61/26
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: A printing mechanism, especially an over-printing mechanism for fitment onto packaging machinery for example, the printing mechanism comprising a printing head 38 which is movable by a pneumatic cylinder and a connecting linkage to-and-fro through an arcuate path between a printing position and a parked position and rectilinearly at the printing position. The printing mechanism also includes an ink roller 28 mounted in a pivotal cradle 25 which is movable either by the same or another pneumatic cylinder either towards the printing head on arcuate movement of the latter towards the printing position to permit type carried by the printing head to wipe across the ink roller or clear of the printing head during its arcuate movement away from the printing position and then back to permit the printing head to wipe across same during its return arcuate movement, the ink being thermoplastic and the roller being heated with the single pneumatic cylinder arrangement the cradle movement is via a cam 58 and linkage arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148354-A (GB)
Title: Improved filtration reducer
Inventor: GREEN PETER CAMPBELL
IPC: C09K8/20
Filed: 1984-10-15
Abstract: A water-based drilling fluid having improved water-loss properties contains water; an aluminum hydroxide viscosifying agent, of the formula A10(OH); a primary water-loss reducer which is either cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol, cross-linked hyroxyalkyl cellulose or a mixture thereof; and a polyanionic cellulose as a further water-loss reducer. The preferred form of the polyanionic cellulose is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose having a molecular weight from about 100,000 to 1.2 million. The polyanionic cellulose is present in an amount up to 20% of the weight of the primary water-loss reducer. The drilling fluid can further contain a weighting agent such as barite. The composition is suitable for circulating in a bore hole while drilling the bore hole into subterranean formations.
Patent GB-2156643-A (GB)
Title: Irrigation or other machine having a rotatable drum carrying a hose or other flexible element wound thereon
Inventor: HARVEY VERNON BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65H51/10
Filed: 1984-11-28
Abstract: A hose-drum irrigation machine having a tensioning device engaging the hose 25 at a position adjacent the hose-guide by which the hose is pulled from the drum as the hose is being unwound or by which a drag is applied to the hose as it is being re-wound on the drum, thereby to prevent the convolutions of hose on the drum from becoming loose. The tensioning device comprises an endless belt 12 of which one run extends lengthwise of the hose 25 adjacent the hose-guide and frictionally engages the hose 25 thereby to pull it from the drum where the hose is being unwound or to exert drag when the hose is being re-wound. The belt 12 is driven in the appropriate direction by a driving sprocket 15 driven by a motor 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152280-A (GB)
Title: Lamp
Inventor: WITTMAN HORST
IPC: H01J61/35
Filed: 1984-11-28
Abstract: A compact fluorescent discharge lamp having a cap 4 with electronic components such as an electronic ballast disposed therein, has a bulb 3 which is provided with a heat-reflecting layer 9 in the region of the cap 4 to protect the electronic components from additional heating. The layer 9 may be of aluminium, aluminium oxide or titanium dioxide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168655-A (GB)
Title: Capsize avoidance in con-ro ships
Inventor: HART NORMAN CLIFFORD
IPC: B63B25/00
Filed: 1984-12-20
Abstract: A container roll-on, roll-off ship comprises 3 ro-ro decks C,D, and E, protected by 2 longitudinal bulkheads subdividing the cargospace into port, centreline and starboard spaces. The centreline is not transversally subdivided, the 2 wingspaces are transversally subdivided. Reaching threshold deck from ramp, ro-ro traffic accesses ro-ro decks through lift F, via W.T. doors G. at each level. The shipsside totally encloses all topside cargo with a weatherdeck and hatches, the cellguide system is continuous to tanktops in the 2 wing spaces, 13 containers high and has retractable stoppers at intervals. Centreline cellguides terminate above ro-ro deck C in beams having retractable stoppers which permit loading of containers below this point. Cargo hatches 8 and 9 similarly can load containers through to threshold deck. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152829-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for moving the limbs of dolls
Inventor: FUENTES VICENTE BERENGUER
IPC: A63H3/46
Filed: 1985-01-16
Abstract: Mechanism for moving the extremities of a doll in such a way that the movements of the arm and leg on one side of the doll are out of phase with each other and alternate with the movements of the arm and leg on the other side, includes a rigid box (1) containing in its rear portion a battery holder (1a) and in its central portion a motor reduction unit (2) in the form of a micromotor coupled to a gear train, the output shaft of which projects from both sides of the unit and is provided at its ends with a pair of circular cams (3) which are diametrically offset from each other and fit in circular apertures which are longitudinally offset from the centres of two connecting rods (4). The longer arm of each connecting rod is pivotally connected to a lever (5) which has a rod-like extension (6) provided with a stepped outer end (6a) which is a press fit in a housing provided in one of the arms of the doll, and the short arm of each connecting rod is pivotally and slidably mounted at its outer end in a slot formed in a further lever (8). Each lever (8) has a rod-like extension (9) provided with a stepped frustoconical outer end (9a) which is a press fit in a housing in the upper end of the legs of the doll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152934-A (GB)
Title: Purification of fructose-2 6-diphosphate
Inventor: DIANA MASSIMO
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 1985-01-18
Abstract: A process for the purification and isolation of fructose-2,6-diphosphate produced by cyclization of fructose-1,6-diphosphate and alkaline hydrolysis involves two chromatography steps, treatment with a cationic exchange resin and lyophilisation. Pharmaceutical compositions containing fructose-2,6-diphosphate and a liposome stabiliser are also described.
Patent GB-2154377-A (GB)
Title: High speed generator rotor oil path air vent
Inventor: WEFEL JERRY D
IPC: H02K9/19
Filed: 1984-05-21
Abstract: During operation of a rotary electric machine the more dense oil tends to collect in the high centrifugal force field spaced from the rotational axis of a rotor, while the less dense air collects in a low centrifugal force area surrounding the rotational axis of the rotor. This problem is solved by the rotary electric machine including a stator (10). The rotor (22) journalled for rotation relative to the stator about an axis of rotation and carrying electrical windings (24). The rotor includes a fluid inlet (26) spaced from a fluid outlet (28) and a cooling liquid flow path (34, 36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) is located in the rotor (22) interconnecting the inlet (26) and the outlet (28). The liquid flow path (34, 36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) is in heat relationship to the windings (24) and a least a part (48) thereof is displaced from the axis of rotation. A gas vent passage (54, 56, 58) is disposed in the rotor (22) to interconnect the inlet (26) and the outlet (28) and is located on the axis of rotation the thereby prevent gas bubbles tending to build from air entrained in the coolant on the axis of rotation.
Patent GB-2158342-A (GB)
Title: Fruit juice squeezer
Inventor: YOSHIMURA SHINJI
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 1985-04-24
Abstract: The apparatus includes: a squeezer body 1 having a reservoir means 7 for storing the fruit juice, a handle 5 rotatable with respect to the body, and mincer means comprising a perforated plate 26 fixed to the body and a cutter 33 disposed adjacent to the perforated plate and fixed to the handle for rotation therewith, and filter means 16 comprising a mesh member fixed to a perforated plate, and a scraping member 15 rotatably engaged with said mesh member and also rotated by the handles, to which a cover 6 may be fitted. In use, upward movement of fruit loading means 2 forces the fruit through the mincer means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179610-A (GB)
Title: Boat hook
Inventor: HOMER ANTHONY ALFRED JAMES
IPC: B63B21/54
Filed: 1985-07-24
Abstract: A boat hook comprises a hook portion (15) and a cutting part (20), means (27) being provided remote from the cutting part (20) to cause the cutting part (20) to move relative to the remainder of the boat hook (10) to cut an article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163476-A (GB)
Title: A gate safety catch
Inventor: COX PETER JEFFREY
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1985-08-20
Abstract: A gate safety catch with locating pin and base plate, has a safety catch 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 with a locating pin and base plate 13, for the securing of gates. The gate safety catch operates automatically with the closing action of the gate, so that when the gate is closed it is locked in position by the gate safety catch. In order to release the gate safety catch to open the gate it will be necessary to manually lift the catch and at the same time operate the gate's own latch before the gate will open. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188195-A (GB)
Title: Mounting means for an electrical assembly
Inventor: MCCALL FRANK BOYES
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: The mounting means includes a housing (10) into which an assembly (30) may be inserted in a first direction (31). The housing (10) carries an electric connector (14) which is arranged to engage with a connector (33) carried by the assembly (30) when the assembly is moved in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Guide means (18) carried by the housing (10) are arranged to engage the assembly (30) and actuating means (16, 17, 19) are provided to provide the necessary movement of the assembly to effect engagement between the two connectors (14, 33). <IMAGE>