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Patent GB-2144102-A (GB)
Title: Big bale baler for agricultural crop material
Inventor: CLOSTERMEYER GERHARD
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1984-06-22
Abstract: A big bale baler has winding rollers 3 which define the baling chamber at the periphery thereof and which are mounted in side walls, a container 5 which is provided with an inclined bottom 8, for receiving a roll of web 6, and a braking bar 13 resting on the periphery of the roll in order to maintain a uniform tension in the web, by basing the roll against 2 walls. The braking bar is mounted on pivotal levers 11(12), the effective lever arms of which increase with decreasing roll diameter. The pressing force applied by the braking bar is increased by means of a spring 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145732-A (GB)
Title: Process for making aqueous transportable fuel slurry from carbonaceous materials
Inventor: KOPPELMAN EDWARD
IPC: C10L9/00
Filed: 1984-08-14
Abstract: A process for converting moist carbonaceous materials into an aqueous slurry suitable for pipeline transport and subsequent combustion in furnace burners such as power boilers and the like. In accordance with the process, a moist carbonaceous feed material such as peat, brown coal, lignite, subbituminous coal, waste agricultural cellulosic materials and the like is subjected to an autoclaving treatment forming a thermally upgraded solid reaction product which is comminuted, if necessary, to a desired particle size and thereafter is slurried with a controlled amount of the recovered condensate derived from the process including the condensible organic constituents producing a fuel-grade slurry of enhanced heating value and stability. This slurry can be concentrated by centrifugation and solvent extraction before being burned.
Patent GB-2148187-A (GB)
Title: Composite friction disc
Inventor: BAUER DIETER WERNER
IPC: F16D71/00
Filed: 1984-10-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a carbon composite disc for use as a friction member which comprises:     (a) a porous reusable carbon composite core; and (b) a porous friction facing core overlay affixed directly or indirectly to at least one side of the porous carbon composite core, the porous overlay comprising at least one layer of carbon fabric material the individual fibres of which are bonded together at their cross-over points by pyrolytic carbon which has been deposited interstitially of the carbon material; and a method for making such a disc. p
Patent GB-2149039-A (GB)
Title: Air cooler adaptor
Inventor: KEARNEY ANTHONY DAMIEN
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1984-10-30
Abstract: An adaptor (10) which is positionable within the base of an air cooler and which has L-section flanges (14) extending outwardly and depending therefrom which locate the adaptor with respect to a supporting duct work (15), the adaptor having retention barbs (28) which snap into recesses (34) and engage surfaces of an air cooler (32) to retain the adaptor in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166130-A (GB)
Title: Monolithic refractory mix
Inventor: GLADFELDER LYNN ANN
IPC: C04B35/66
Filed: 1985-02-06
Abstract: Monolithic refractory mixes useful in forming linings for receptacles and related components used to handle or treat molten metal, such as ladles, tundishes, troughs and runners, comprise refractory aggregate, calcium aluminate cement (1-4 wt%) and finely divided silica (0.5-20 wt%) having a surface area between 0.1-100 square meters/gram, a particle size range between 0.1-1 micron and a mean particle size between 0.2-0.8 micron.
Patent GB-2171109-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reinforced elastomer-bonded sheet gasket materials
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 1985-02-12
Abstract: An elastomer bonded, asbestos-free, glass and/or mineral fibre reinforced sheet of indefinite length and for use as a gasket material is produced by single pass, cold rolling an asbestos-free fibre reinforced curable elastomer dough onto one (or both faces at once) of a metal core sheet, said dough comprising a compounded plastic mass of fibre, elastomer, solvent for the elastomer and at least one filler (e.g. hydrated calcium silicate) which is microporous. The fibrous reinforcement is preferably glass and/or mineral wool, optionally in admixture with other fibres, which may be organic. A conventional filler may also be included.
Patent GB-2152803-A (GB)
Title: Spouted vessels
Inventor: ETTRIDGE IAN GEOFFREY
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1985-03-01
Abstract: A spouted vessel such as a kettle, coffee percolator or teapot has a metal body 1 to which is secured a spout 2 moulded in plastics. The passage of the spout is open to the interior of the body through a spout entry opening in the wall 9 of the kettle. The spout is secured by resilient tongues 18 having outward projections 21 which extend through the opening and are snap-engaged with the marginal portion of the wall 9 surrounding the opening. In another form the spout has an outward flange at the end adjacent the body and undercuts on opposite sides of the spout to receive the edge of the spout entry opening. The spout is inserted in the opening from inside the vessel and the undercuts snap-engage the edge of the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156478-A (GB)
Title: Composite thermal shield for engine components
Inventor: GUENTHER WILLIAM D
IPC: F02B77/11
Filed: 1985-03-04
Abstract: An engine component such as a piston (10) has a thermal shield (12). The shield (12) comprises a layer (16), of, for example, stainless steel, and a permeable metal layer (18) of, for example, filamentary metallic mesh. The shield (12) is affixed to the substrate metal (20) of the piston (10) by a process which causes the substrate metal (20) to infiltrate into the permeable layer (18). In a second embodiment, an intermediate impermeable metal layer 24 sandwiched between two permeable metal layers 18' and 22, ensures that the substrate metal 20' does not penetrate into the insulating layer 22 during casting of the piston body onto the preformed 22 thermal shield. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162662-A (GB)
Title: Updating of adaptive mixture control system in I C engines
Inventor: ABE KUNIHIRO
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 1985-07-26
Abstract: An adaptive mixture control system including a first table for storing control coefficients for compensating for changes of the operating characteristics of devices such as fuel injectors and O2-sensors in an air-fuel ratio control system, and a second table for storing control coefficients for compensating for the change of the characteristic of an air-flow meter. Data in the first and second table are updated with values derived from the O2-sensor feedback signal when the engine is determined to be in a steady state. The amount of update at the first occasion may comprise half the values of the arithmetical average of the integral of the O2-sensor feedback signal, subsequent updates being increments or decrements of a fixed amount.
Patent GB-2178603-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector for underwater mating
Inventor: BIRNS ERIC FRANKLIN
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 1985-07-30
Abstract: A male connector comprises a single pin (2) of resilient insulating material having axially spaced circumferential contacts (4) and is mateable underwater with a female connector comprising a block (8) of resilient insulating material defining a pin-receiving bore (10) with contacts (12). The block (8) contains drainage channels (20) communicating with the bore (10) to allow water to be expelled from the bore (10) as the pin (2) is inserted. Interengaging locking screw sleeves (24,26) are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174884-A (GB)
Title: Drip irrigation system
Inventor: RUSKIN RODNEY
IPC: A01G25/02
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: The whole or a portion of a drip irrigation system comprising supply piping and drip emitters is formed of polyethylene impregnated with a 2,6-dinitroaniline herbicide to prevent root growth into the irrigation system. An integral bead extending longitudinally within the piping or the baffles 28 of drip emitters 10, Figures 1 and 2, may be of the impregnated polyethylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190672-A (GB)
Title: Surface coating compositions
Inventor: JOHNSON NORMAN WALTER
IPC: C09D4/00
Filed: 1986-05-20
Abstract: A liquid composition, for use as a reactive solvent and/or diluent in a surface coating composition comprises one or more ether-esters of the formula:   <IMAGE>   in which  R is a polyvalent hydrocarbyl group;           R<1> is an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbyl           group containing from 18 to 24 carbon atoms; and           a, b and c are each integers such that the total of a, b and           c is from 3 to 6, a and b are each at least 1 and the total           of a and b is at least 3.     The compositions are used as reactive solvents/diluents in surface coating compositions typically also comprising a film-forming material and a volatile organic solvent.
Patent GB-2190823-A (GB)
Title: Shoe back protector
Inventor: LUKANIK JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A43B23/30
Filed: 1986-05-27
Abstract: For application to the back of a shoe to protect against scuffing, a protector comprises a first component 10 in the form of a shield for protection of the shoe backpart, and a second component 12 in the form of a tongue for protection of the heel. An upper end portion of the tongue is slidably accommodated, within a curved central spine 14 of the shield. Interengageable teeth on the tongue and the shield are arranged for retention of the tongue in adjusted position. Side webs 15 of the shield are arranged to grip the show backpart, and an elasticated strap 24 on the tongue is arranged to be secured about the show heel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2472970-A (GB)
Title: Towed acoustic array
Inventor: THORNTON GRAHAM KENNETH
IPC: G01S5/18
Filed: 1986-06-03
Abstract: A towed acoustic array has a tubular member (S) of lightweight plastics material (e.g. methyl pentene) housing hydrophones (H) contained within a cable loom (C), in turn housed within the tubular member (S) and spaced therefrom by means of bristles (B). The array tube (S) is free-flooding with sea water which makes the array less sensitive to local density changes in the water in which it is towed so that a more stable and predictable towing performance is achieved.
Patent GB-2181456-A (GB)
Title: Chemical vapour deposition of tungsten on dielectrics
Inventor: WOODRUFF DAVID WINFIELD
IPC: H01L23/52
Filed: 1986-09-16
Abstract: Silicon dioxide or silicon nitride dielectrics are sputter coated with molybdenum prior to coating with tungsten by chemical vapour deposition in order to improve the adhesion of the tungsten layer.
Patent GB-2197002-A (GB)
Title: Roofing slate clip
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1986-11-05
Abstract: Angled spring clip A, held to a slate by post B and retaining washer C, is used to retain the slate against lath E. The clip is compressed by the lath as the slate is slid into position and springs into place to retain the slate against removal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200942-A (GB)
Title: Assembly fastening articles together
Inventor: GIUGIARO GIORGETTO
IPC: A45C11/20
Filed: 1987-01-26
Abstract: An assembly specifically for use as a cool box, is in the form of walled container base 2, a lid 3 locatable on the wall 5 of the container base 2, and a snap-action fastening member 4 for releasably fastening the lid to the wall 5 of the container base 2, the fastening member 4 comprising a first portion 4a secured to the walls, and a second portion 4b made of inherently resilient material and including an inwardly-extending limb 4c which is movable, between the first position of snap-fit engagement with the lid 3 and a second position, against the resilient bias, in which the lid 3 is removable from the container base 2. As shown the member 4 is a moulded plastics body whose limb 4c has a lip 4d retained in a groove 3a of lid 3 and a gripping edge 4g. Portion 4b has an inwardly-extending L-shaped limb 4f disposed in a recess 5c. One end of a guide pin 6 is embedded in portion 4a of member 4 and passes with clearance through an aperture 5e to allow movement of the pin in the aperture. The container may have a fastening member on each of the long sides of lid 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195250-A (GB)
Title: Medical vapouriser
Inventor: FROST MATTHEW WILLIAM
IPC: B05B7/16
Filed: 1987-02-17
Abstract: A medical vapourizer is provided with a heating element (14), an absorbent ceramic block (24) and a central aperture (25). Heating element (14) heats the block (24) to drive pharmaceutically efficacious liquid from the block (24) and hence from the aperture (25). The invention provides an air-lift via a passage (19) driven by the vapour at the aperture (25) and raise the same to the upper portions of a treatment space. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195586-A (GB)
Title: Impact absorbing apparatus eg vehicle bumper
Inventor: CONNOR NIGEL GRAHAM
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1987-09-24
Abstract: An outer impact receiving member 1 and an inner member 2 are separated by a plurality of resilient annular members 3. The resilient members 3 are fixed to the outer and inner members 1 and 2 by T shaped projection and socket arrangements 4.5. On occurrence of an impact to the outer member 1 the resilient members 3 deform to absorb the load. The members 3 may be of plastics, flexible steel, or plastics reinforced with steel bands. The impact absorbing apparatus may also be used in vehicle doors or around fuel tanks to provide impact protection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198726-A (GB)
Title: Acylation of methyl 3-methoxy-(2-pyrrol-1-yl) propenoate
Inventor: BEAUTEMENT KEVIN
IPC: C07D207/34
Filed: 1987-10-27
Abstract: Process for the preparation of a pyrrole of the formula:   <IMAGE> wherein X is Cl, R<1>, OR<2> or NR<3>R<4>; R<1> and R<2> are optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl or CO2 R<5> (R<1> not being C Cl3); R<3> and R<4> are independently H or any of the values given for R<2>; and R<5> is alkyl (or alkenyl) by reacting a pyrrole of the formula:   <IMAGE> with a compound X.COY (Y is Cl or Br) in a solvent, optionally in the The process is useful in the preparation of fungicidal compounds. The compound of formula (I) wherein X is Cl is claimed perse.
Patent GB-2202748-A (GB)
Title: Syringe with retractable protection for the needle
Inventor: MINISCHETTI MICHELE
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1988-02-04
Abstract: The syringe comprises a sleeve 7, longer than the injection needle 5, concentrically fitted onto the syringe body 1 via a peg-in-groove system (8,9 Fig. 1), which allows it to slide between a retracted position which permits the needle 5 to be used in a conventional manner, and an extended or protection position, in which the sleeve 7 encompasses the needle 5 so as to prevent accidental contact with its tip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217001-A (GB)
Title: Mounting cooker hob panels
Inventor: TURNER EVOR GEOFFREY
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1988-02-19
Abstract: A cooker comprises a support chassis 1 and a hob panel 2 attached to and located on the support chassis by resilient engagement via a plurality of brackets 3, 5 disposed between the support chassis and the hob panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215460-A (GB)
Title: Frozen food thaw indicator
Inventor: PHELAN ASHLEY JOHN
IPC: G01K11/06
Filed: 1988-02-29
Abstract: The thaw indicator consists of a simple ice cube (4) which is made from a mildly dyed water solution, placed in a clear plastic bag (2). The bag is then sealed and fitted into foodstuff packaging. The indicator changes shape if it melts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203071-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for abrasive treatment of surfaces
Inventor: WILLIAMS NORMAN LEWIS
IPC: B24C9/00
Filed: 1988-03-31
Abstract: Apparatus for treating a surface 19 has an impeller 11 for delivering particulate abrasive down a delivery section D to hit the surface 19 and the abrasive, mixed with debris from the surface, passes up a rebound section R to a separator section. The mixture hits surface 34 and falls onto and over a weir 35, 36, passes through gap 38. Large debris is removed by filter 40, very fine dust is removed by suction device 32, more debris is removed by filter 45, further filters 47c, 50a remove debris and too small abrasive and the abrasive returns to abrasive hopper 43 and thence to the impeller. Fresh abrasive is supplied through passage 84. The section R is in four channels 21. Adjustable wear plates are positioned to project into the delivery section D to deflect abrasive from a portion of the wall of the section. A controlled air stream is admitted to the rear of treatment region 60. The section D may be tapered downwards. The lower parts of sections R, D are integral with region 60 and have an overall size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220429-A (GB)
Title: Securing of insulating panels in cavity walls
Inventor: NICHOLSON ANTHONY ARTHUR
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1988-07-08
Abstract: An insulating panel or cavity batt (12) is secured to the inner brick wall (16) of a cavity wall by a device (10) which comprises a shaft (24) having at one end a disc (20) engageable with the panel, and at the other end a locating means for engaging the inside of the outer wall (14). The locating means may be a flat bifurcated member (28) which, during construction of the cavity wall, is embedded in the mortar between layers of brick; or it may be a disc like disc 20 having a pin which penetrates the wall. The shaft (24) may be made in a range of lengths to suit the cavity width; or it may be adjustable and incorporate a ratchet which may be extensible by a pinion gear engageable with a rack formed in the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210929-A (GB)
Title: Adding air to i.c. engine mixture intake manifolds
Inventor: PLAYDON MICHAEL
IPC: F02M23/09
Filed: 1988-09-29
Abstract: A tube 11 containing a compactible fibrous filter material 17 supplies air to the inlet manifold 12 downstream of the carburettor 13. The flow of air may be restricted by compacting the material 17 or controlled by a valve operated manually or dependence on mixture flow through the manifold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213300-A (GB)
Title: Translation file designation system
Inventor: SUZUKI HITOSHI
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 1988-12-22
Abstract: In a translation file designation system used in a translation machine, one or more designated files of source sentences are read out and translated by consulting a dictionary using grammatical rules. One or more files of source sentences stored in a memory device can be displayed by file list display means and one or more files of source sentences to be translated can be designated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227815-A (GB)
Title: Sparkler
Inventor: TOPPING RICHARD ERNEST
IPC: F42B4/00
Filed: 1989-01-25
Abstract: A sparkler is provided with a self-ignitable striking portion which may be ignited either by friction or by contact with phosphorus or a phosphorus containing composition. The striking portion comprises an oxidant, e.g. potassium chlorate, an organic fuel, e.g. charcoal, and a metallic fuel, e.g. silicon, manganese dioxide or zinc.
Patent GB-2213025-A (GB)
Title: Point-to-multipoint communication system
Inventor: HANGEN JOAQUIN JOSE
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 1989-02-17
Abstract: A point-to-multipoint communication system comprises a plurality of remote communication terminals 108, and a central switching terminal 106 for communicating with the remote terminals over a plurality of communication channels. The central terminal 106 includes a plurality of means for interfacing the central terminal with said communication channels, receiving inbound data frames from said remote terminals, implementing a stored burst time plan for outputting outbound data frames to said remote terminals in a demand assigned fashion, processor means for controlling said means for interfacing and generating and providing said burst time plan to said means for interfacing and time slot interchange means for temporary storage of said data frames. Inbound frames are stored in a predetermined order based upon the channel they are received from and outbound data are output in a sequence prescribed by said burst time plan. A processor bus connects said processor means to said means for interfacing and time slot interchange means to said means for interfacing, and a time shared address bus connects the time slot interchange means to said means for interfacing for providing said time slot interchange means with plan addresses contained in said burst time plan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216574-A (GB)
Title: Water base drilling fluid
Inventor: HALE ARTHUR HERMAN
IPC: C09K8/24
Filed: 1989-03-10
Abstract: Water base drilling fluid comprising water, clay and a polymer and a polyglycerol.
Patent GB-2218071-A (GB)
Title: A roll dispenser
Inventor: DAHROUGE HASSAN
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 1989-04-28
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing sheet material, such as toilet paper, from a roll thereof wound on a tubular former comprises a shaft member (2) dimensioned to be a loose fit within the former, support means (1, 7, 9, 8) arranged to support the member 2 to provide accommodation for a roll (30) and, leg members (14) and (15) defining a first opening (16). The displacement of a free end (25) of member (2) away from the junction of member (2) and the support means (9) is variable and biased towards a maximum. The members (14) (15) are arranged to resist the removal of a roll (30) over the free end (25) until roll (30) is substantially exhausted and to thereafter allow the removal of the former through opening (16) and, when the free end 25 is minimally displaced from means (9), sufficient space is provided between the free end (25) and members (14) (15) (16), for a fresh roll to be engaged over shaft (2) from a side. The end 25 is part of a telescopic member 24 that is spring or gravity biased. The dispenser supports two or more rolls and includes content viewing slots 36. Roll 30 is pushed toward support 9 and against bias of spring 30 to mount a further roll from the side. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218191-A (GB)
Title: Projectile firing apparatus
Inventor: HARNESS JOHN
IPC: F41C27/06
Filed: 1989-05-03
Abstract: A projectile, e.g. grenade, firing apparatus comprises a mounting contoured to fit beneath a gun 100 and detachably mountable thereon by bracket assemblies 30, 44. The mounting carries a trigger assembly 24 and pivotally supports a barrel 58. The apparatus is so constructed that the trigger assembly 24 is located immediately below the gun's trigger 102 and permits the gun's handle 104 to be freely usable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234489-A (GB)
Title: Envelope
Inventor: ELVERSON DAVID
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 1989-06-27
Abstract: A security envelope e.g. for invoices, has an insertion slot 6 on its rear wall 4 which has an adhesive area on each side, normally covered by a respective peelable backing sheet 10, 12 partially overlapping (14, 16) the slot, so that after the peelable sheets 10, 12 have been removed the envelope can be attached to a package and simultaneously sealed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221844-A (GB)
Title: Respirator filter
Inventor: FEENEY JOHN R
IPC: A62B23/02
Filed: 1989-07-19
Abstract: A method of producing a respirator filter with a predetermined resistance to air flow. The filter is of the type comprising a housing with an air inlet (5a) and an air outlet (4) and at least one filter medium (9, 10) within the housing. As shown a granular carbon layer (9) and a glass fibre paper element (10) are provided. The method comprises including in the housing in face-to-face relationship two relatively moveable air flow adjustment members (11, 12), a first one (11) of which has apertures (13) to allow air to pass through the filter and the other one (12) of which is adapted to provide variable eclipsing of said apertures upon relative movement between the two air flow adjustment members. Relative movement is effected between the two air flow adjustment members to provide a predetermined resistance to air flow, and said adjustment members are then fixed relative to each other. <IMAGE>