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Patent GB-2182763-A (GB)
Title: Direct-contact heat exchange in distillation
Inventor: REED COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: F28C3/08
Filed: 1986-09-29
Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid immiscible with said first fluid comprising the step of presenting one of said fluids in finely divided form for direct contact with the others. One fluid may be a molten metal which is sprayed or bubbled through the other.
Patent GB-2185508-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory core drill apparatus
Inventor: WINK FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: E21B7/24
Filed: 1987-01-02
Abstract: A vibratory, core drill apparatus 6 includes a cylindrical casing 52 having a top end provided with a threaded fitting 4 for connection to a drill string, a bottom end provided with a threaded fitting 8 for connection to a drill bit or core drill barrel, a side opening 54 and an internal passageway 56 extending from the bottom end and curving outwardly to the side opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201128-A (GB)
Title: Unsinkable enhancement to self inflatable & manual inflatable marine liferafts
Inventor: HOLT IAN NORMAN
IPC: B63C9/04
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: An unsinkable enhancement to liferafts presently invented, which either entails a modification kit to adapt existing designs presently invented or new design to this invention specification which has a main feature of utilising an expanded product fill of polyurethene, polymer, rubber, polystyrene or similar buoyant hydrocarbon product base to prevent chamber rupture on obstacles or material fatigue after abandonment of vessel. The design may utilise inclusion of a product activating agent in a pressurised bottle. The system has pressure and flow controls to enable correctly ratioed product/ agent fill of chamber(s). Pressure relief valves are included to prevent over-pressure. Liferaft is inflated/injected by either a painter terminated to trip/release device or by manual over-ride valve. An emergency manually operated air pump is also included.
Patent GB-2205629-A (GB)
Title: Valve override mechanism
Inventor: MCINTOSH MURRAY
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 1987-05-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a remotely operably mechanical override system for a hydraulically operated valve (10) having an obturator (16). The override system comprises a plunger (44) which acts on the valve obturator (16), a rotatable drive member (62) and a driving mechanism (54, 58, 60, 70). The driving mechanism (54, 58, 60, 70) translates rotary motion of the drive member (62) into reciprocating motion of the plunger (44). The valve (10) is preferably of the normally closed type and the manual override system beneficially enables the valve (10) to be locked in the open position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205357-A (GB)
Title: Pump arrangement
Inventor: BRIGGS PETER
IPC: F04D13/14
Filed: 1987-06-03
Abstract: A pump arrangement for boosting the flow of water along two separate supply parts such as from the hot and cold water sources of a domestic shower, comprises an electric motor 1 having an output shaft 2 extending from one end thereof. A pump body 3 surrounds the output shaft and defines two separate pump chambers 8 and 9 each having an inlet port for connection to a respective water source and an outlet port. A single fluid-tight seal 10 prevents water from contaminating the motor. Each pump chamber houses a rotor 11 having a plurality of vanes 15 spaced around the circumference of the rotor successively on alternate sides of the central web 16. Flow through the pump moves a float 22 to trigger a reed switch and thereby switch on the motor 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205983-A (GB)
Title: Security storage apparatus
Inventor: HEPWORTH STEWART
IPC: G07F17/12
Filed: 1987-06-09
Abstract: A security storage apparatus comprises a portable frame 10 and at least one attachment member 20 on which an article is capable of being located between the ends thereof, one end of the member 20 being connected to one part of the frame 10, and the other end of the member being releasably secured to another part of the frame 10 by a releasable locking means 28 which is actuated by a control unit 14 by insertion of a combination therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195118-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of di-alkoxy-substituted 2-dialkylaminobenzenediazonium salts
Inventor: MUSTROPH DR HEINZ
IPC: G03C1/54
Filed: 1987-07-23
Abstract: Dialkoxy-substituted 2-dialkylaminobenzenediazonium salts that can be used for the manufacture of azo dyestuffs and as light-sensitive components in photographic and reprographic systems are obtained by a process in which 2,3-dinitrohydroquinone dialkyl ethers are mono-aminated with secondary amines and, optionally after halogenation, the result 2-dialkylamino-3,6-dialkoxynitrobenzenes are reduced to the corresponding amines and these are then diazotised to produce 2-dialkylamino-3,6-dialkoxybenzenediazonium salts or 2-dialkylamino-5-halo-3,6-dialkylaminobenzenediazonium salts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208998-A (GB)
Title: Display bracket
Inventor: SMALL JASON W
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 1987-08-27
Abstract: Cantilever bracket (10L, 10R) used in combination with e.g. a horizontally slotted supporting panel (26) provides a shoe formation of L shaped lateral section bounded by a vertical side wall (12) and a flange (14) and has longitudinally spaced lateral partition walls or rests (30, 32) defining a front portion of the shoe formation for display of a selected article or articles supported independently of remaining grouped articles carried by the rearward part of the bracket in use, the brackets being supplied in opposite handed forms. Ribs (38) form dovetail slots for price tickets or stock identification. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212071-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing or agitating liquids
Inventor: FERRIER DEREK NEILSON
IPC: B01F13/08
Filed: 1987-11-10
Abstract: Apparatus for mixing or agitating liquid in a container 11 comprises a rotor provided with mixing or stirring blades 12 which is driven by a turbine 13 directly or through a magnetic coupling 14, said apparatus being located in the container 11 and the turbine 13 is supplied with fluid under pressure through a conduit 15 and exhausts such fluid through a conduit 16, said conduits 15, 16 extending into the liquid in the container 11. The container 11 may contain soft drinks and may be provided with a cooler. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200052-A (GB)
Title: Board and like games.
Inventor: FIANDER ALAN GRAHAM
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1988-01-20
Abstract: A game of the board and token type based on CB and ham radio wherein the board 10 has two parts 10A and 10B. Part 10A has a closed loop track with 40 squares representing 40 CB channels. Various tokens have to be collected in the course of, generally, several circuits of the loop. Part 10B has an open loop track and is commenced only after the necessary tokens and conditions have been obtained on the first track. The second track comprises two parts 21 and 30. Part 21 is a sequence of sections between different radio stations 22, 23, 24,,,26 on a world map 20, and the second part 30 represents a sequence of satellite links to the final or winning point 33. The squares of the first track are preferably of several different types, at some of which a player can obtain a token or card (from a token box 13B and card stacks 12A, 13A, 14A, and 14B) required to build up a set, and at others of which the player obtains a card (from card stacks 15A, 16A) which may give him or her an advantage or a disadvantage in proceeding. The squares of the second track preferably include some of the latter type, and also some which cause the player to make a fixed advance or retreat along the track. The game can be partially simulated by computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215359-A (GB)
Title: Damp proof courses for corners of cavity walls
Inventor: BURGE JOHN THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: E04D13/14
Filed: 1988-03-05
Abstract: A corner element for a damp-proof course is formed from a blank comprising two inversely congruent halves 1, 2, each having a base portion 3, 4, a cavity bridging portion 5, 6 joined to the base by a fold line 7, 8 and a triangular gusset 15, 16 extending along one side 17, 18 of the bridging portion and having an apex situated at the intersection of that side 17, 18 and the fold line 7, 8. The blank is assembled by superimposing one half 1 on the other 2 with the fold lines 7, 8 at right angles and the apices coinciding, and sealing together the overlapping areas of the bases 3, 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205377-A (GB)
Title: Clutch actuation device
Inventor: BESTLER GEORG
IPC: F16D25/12
Filed: 1988-03-18
Abstract: A clutch actuation device, particularly a clutch amplifier which operates hydro-pneumatically, comprises a hydraulic working piston (17) and a pneumatic working piston (25) provided in a common casing (13, 15) and structurally separate but associated with each other functionally, so that either purely pneumatic or hydraulic-pneumatic actuation can optionally be effected. For this purpose, a control valve (1) is preferably integrated into the casing (13, 15) and can be activated by the clutch pedal via a master cylinder (5) for hydraulic-pneumatic actuation, or can be controlled by means of a solenoid valve (11) activated by electronic control processes in order to provide, in this case, a purely pneumatic activation of the device, i.e. of the pneumatic working piston for the purpose of disengaging the clutch which is connected to the device. The device also preferably incorporates a variable volume hydraulic chamber (65) to provide wear adjustment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206358-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion-resistant aluminium-bearing iron base alloy coating
Inventor: BENNETT DR MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: C23C4/06
Filed: 1988-06-23
Abstract: Metals such as mild steels are coated to improve their properties such as their resistance to corrosion with an aluminium-bearing iron base alloy such as a ferritic Fe-Cr-Al-Y steel in the form of first and second layers, the first layer being in contact with the substrate and carrying the second layer, and the concentration of oxide at the interface between the first layer and the substrate being less than that in the second layer, thereby giving both good bond strength and corrosion resistance. The layers may be applied by thermal spraying (e.g. flame spraying) where the spraying conditions for producing the first layer differ from those for producing the second layer thereby to give rise to the above-mentioned difference in oxide concentration.
Patent GB-2206908-A (GB)
Title: Metal framed building with panels
Inventor: TILSLEY STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 1988-07-07
Abstract: A metal framed building and a method of construction thereof wherein a structural frame including vertical stanchions 11 and horizontal floor and/or roof beams 12, 23 are clad with wall panels 13 carried by the structural frame, said wall panels 13 each being in the form of a rectangular metal frame constructed from perpendicularly arranged metal channel members 14, 15, and a rectangular board (17 Fig 7) of thermal insulation material, the size of the rectangular board 17 corresponding to the size of the rectangular frame, and the board being secured to the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208637-A (GB)
Title: Introducing additive into a closed container
Inventor: GROVES MICHAEL HOWARD
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: In a system for introducing a flowable additive 3 from a compressible capsule 1 to paint 4, varnish, woodstain or the like into a closed (preferably lidded) container 2 (for example a paint container), the capsule consists of two dished shapes 26a and 26b joined at their perimeters. The system is provided with means 25 and 34 for creating an opening in the capsule which can communicate with an inlet 9 in the container lid. The capsule and container are also provided with co-operable locating means 10 and 30 with 25 which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in the chamber in communication with the inlet. The dished shape 26b preferably has a concave curved portion 26d adjacent its outermost perimeter and a line of thinning (226, Figure 15) in the lower dished shape to help in the propelling in the additive. The capsule preferably has a rigid member 21 which can snap fit with means 29 on the container lid to provide a replacement closure for the container inlet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225641-A (GB)
Title: A water meter with bayonet mounting
Inventor: ONODA HAJIME
IPC: G01F15/18
Filed: 1988-12-01
Abstract: A water meter is detachably connected to a water pipe (60) by a bayonet coupling. A male portion (12) at one end of the meter casing is inserted into a female portion in a fitting (34) in the pipe. The coupling includes outward protrusions (22) on the meter and inward protrusions on the fitting which engage and ensure that flow passages are aligned. The meter case further has engaging parts (32) for rotating the case to achieve the bayonet connection between the case and the mounting member. A special tool (66) can be used to insert or remove the meter from a below ground location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226121-A (GB)
Title: Burner with water supply
Inventor: WILLS BRIAN J
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 1988-12-17
Abstract: A burner (11) has an atomiser (33) for atomising water and delivering a mist of water droplets with fuel to a position where the fuel mixes with preheated air and burns in the air. The burners may be associated with a similar burner in a regenerator, and the fuel may be gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212065-A (GB)
Title: One step dressing delivery system.
Inventor: JOHNS OWEN LOUIS
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 1988-12-21
Abstract: A dressing delivery system comprising an adhesive-coated dressing (102), a release liner (122) and a package (104) are arranged such that the package acts as the means for applying the dressing to a skin area, with the opening of the package and the application of the dressing being accomplished in a single step. A simple method of preparing the dressing delivery system is also described.
Patent GB-885329-A (GB)
Abstract: 885,329. Indicating and recording vibrations. CESKOSLOVENSKA AKADEMIE VED. Feb. 26, 1960 [March 25, 1959], No. 6758/60. Class 106 (4). An optical vibrograph comprises a horizontal pendulum 2 whose mass is located in the space between the mass of a vertical pendulum 1 and the axis 01 of oscillation of the latter, and both pendulums 1, 2 are connected to recording mirrors 9, 10 by elastic struts 7, 8. The degree of damping applied to each pendulum can be varied by displacing copper plates 4, 5 in the air gaps of permanent magnets 6, 2A. The horizontal pendulum 2 comprises the magnet 2A, while the magnet 6 is carried by the frame A adjacent the pendulum 1. Both pendulums 1, 2 and mirrors 9, 10 are suspended in spring bearings.
Patent GB-2213735-A (GB)
Title: Means for support and transportation of injured patients.
Inventor: TINEGATE MARYCITA VIVIEN
IPC: A61G1/01
Filed: 1989-01-13
Abstract: Support and transportation means for use in transporting injured patients comprises a rectangular panel (12) of flexible foldable material having two generally parallel elongate longer edges (13, 14) formed as channels or sleeves (17, 18) with a plurality of recesses (19, 20) therein, each recess (19, 20) being spanned by a respective hand grip member (21, 22). When a reinforcing pole is introduced into the channels or sleeves (17, 18) the hand grip members (21, 22) match the cylindrical surface thereof to assist in transferring the weight to the handle. Pockets (45, 48) may be provided at one or both ends of the panel (12), which may further be provided with an inflatable head rest (31), and supports (29) may be provided for converting the panel into a bed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232718-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke engine exhaust control
Inventor: DEMONTIS GIANUARIO SERGIO
IPC: F02B23/08
Filed: 1989-06-16
Abstract: A fuel-injected crankcase compression two-stroke engine has a cylinder head 2 provided with a through-going passage leading to an exhaust port 5 and the crown of the piston has a hollow stem 7 projecting from the piston crown and extending into the passage in the cylinder head 2. Sealing rings 4 are provided between the wall of the stem 7 and the wall of the cylinder head passage to prevent the escape of gases between these walls and a series of apertures 9 are provided in the wall of the piston stem 6 to permit the escape of exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to the exhaust port. Pairs of diametrically opposed fuel injectors (14, Fig. 3) and spark plugs (15) may be provided in the head 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234952-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor primary
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN DENIS
IPC: H02K41/03
Filed: 1989-08-01
Abstract: A linear motor primary comprises two core pieces 16a, 16b, one of which protrudes longitudinally beyond the other to form a recess. Each core piece 16a, 16b comprises a metal bar and a series of metal plates 12 received on each bar alternating with energising coils 14 also received on each bar, or extending around both bars. Adjacent lengths of primary track in a conveyor system can be arranged, at a junction, to provide mutual accommodation by the complementary shapes of the track ends. The transitional region 18 from one track length to another provides a smooth handover for a secondary, e.g. a trolley, riding on the track. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224029-A (GB)
Title: Maleic anhydride modified polymers
Inventor: MITCHELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: C08F4/32
Filed: 1989-08-23
Abstract: The catalytic grafting of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer onto a copolymer in the presence of a catalyst wherein the monomer is selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated carbocylic acids, anhydrides esters and other derivatives thereof and the copolymer is selected from the group consisting of copolymers of ethylene with at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl alkylates, carbon monoxide, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylate esters and methacrylate esters, and mixtures thereof, and ionomers of such copolymers takes place in the presence of an organic peroxide and, as catalyst, (i) organic phosphite compounds of the formula P(OR)3, where each R is independently selected from alkyl, aryl and alkaryl, (ii) organic phosphite compounds of the formula (OR1)2P-O-R2-O-P(OR3)2, where each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from alkyl, aryl and alkaryl, or (iii) di-substituted pentaerythritol diphosphite in which the substituents are alkyl, aryl and alkyl groups. The grafted polymer has improved colour, and is useful in adhesive systems and as a compatibilizer for polymers and other materials.
Patent GB-2223748-A (GB)
Title: Closures
Inventor: THOMPSON NIGEL
IPC: B29C45/44
Filed: 1989-09-01
Abstract: A moulded closure has a tamper-evident ring 13 connected to the bottom edge of a skirt 11 by frangible bridges 14. Ring 13 has circumferentially spaced upward protrusions 17 which are inclined inwardly and which may be accommodated within slots 18 in the bottom edge of the skirt. The outwardly facing surfaces of the ring 13, including the protrusions preferably have a substantial upward inclination to enable them to be moulded by an annular mould part (37 Fig 5) from which the ring can be disengaged by a relative axial movement of the ring and mould part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238146-A (GB)
Title: Remote controller
Inventor: LEE JAMES
IPC: G04G21/00
Filed: 1989-11-16
Abstract: A remote-control unlocking-device combination includes an electronic transmitter unit (1) (e.g. in the form of a watch) adapted to store at least one set of secret codes for controlling/actuating a predetermined device and to transmit the stored secret codes in the form of an electromagnetic wave, and a receiver unit adapted to be mounted in the predetermined device for receiving the transmitted codes and controlling/actuating the device according to the received codes. The transmitter unit (1) stored secret codes can be altered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227748-A (GB)
Title: Flavoured synthetic polyamide monofilament
Inventor: BOUCAUD JEAN
IPC: D01F1/10
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: Synthetic monofilament based on homopolyamide or copolymide is flavoured with at least one flavouring which is introduced into the polymer mass before melting or in the course of melting. The monofilament is useful as a fishing line having a degree of shrinkage in boiling water of more than 8%.
Patent GB-2240535-A (GB)
Title: Mobile lifting apparatus
Inventor: PLUCKROSE STEPHEN LEE
IPC: B66C23/48
Filed: 1990-02-02
Abstract: A lifting apparatus 1 that is portable and free standing with pivoting support legs 4, which enables the equipment access through narrow apertures (600mm). The apparatus can be used in a variety of applications to lift or support almost any object within its capability, by attaching a suitable attachment to the pivoting mounting plate 9 which if required will automatically move the attachment and object safely from the vertical to the horizontal plane without any physical effort on the part of the operator. Jib 7 is raisable by hand-pumped hydraulic ram 8. Attachments for use with the apparatus are (1) a substantially U-shaped beam gripper and (2) a spring-loaded rectangular frame for e.g. sheets of plaster board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245246-A (GB)
Title: Load-handling apparatus
Inventor: PORTER JAMES LESLIE RALPH
IPC: B66F9/02
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: A beer keg/drink crate handling apparatus (1) comprises rails (2) and a carrier (4) connected by a cord to a winch. For carrying a beer keg (K) the carrier (4) tilts at the bottom to facilitate loading/unloading of the keg (K). For carrying drink crates (C) the carrier (4) does not tilt. In order not to tilt, for the drink crates (C), the carrier has a roller (21) which rides along the straight rail side portions (19). In order to tilt, for the beer keg (K), the roller (21) is removed and lower wheels (18) run along straight flange sections (20a) down to a level (20b) where they follow rail sections (20c) round a bend at (20b). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245834-A (GB)
Title: Energy pattern treatment
IPC: A61N1/16
Filed: 1990-07-05
Abstract: A portable energy pattern treatment unit that enables one to effect treatment to the "Host Body", be it. Human. Animal. Bird. Fish Insects. Flowers. Tree's. Bush's Plants. Seeds, or in fact any living matter. The only power source required to operate the unit, is the energy emitted by the "Host Body". <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248382-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet
Inventor: ANDERSON ROGER JAMES
IPC: A47B88/60
Filed: 1990-10-06
Abstract: A cabinet 2 has drawers 12 mounted one above another which pivot open and shut about individual hinges 21. Each drawer is so balanced on its pivot that, when empty, the drawer is biassed towards a closed position and the empty drawer will rest in an open position, with the unit in its normally intended attitude of use (e.g. mounted on a wall). The unit is particularly useful as a cutlery storage unit and its drawers can be internally surface-finished appropriately. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241067-A (GB)
Title: CAD aperture card laser plotters
Inventor: WELP ULRICH
IPC: G03B27/30
Filed: 1991-01-21
Abstract: In a CAD aperture card laser plotter operating with pre-exposed silver halide reversal film, an exposure device (8) which exposes the entire frame is provided in addition to a laser exposure station (3). The background density of the reversal film can therefore be reduced so that finer lines can be portrayed than otherwise possible with a laser exposure station (3). Duplicate cards may be produced from a magazine 12. <IMAGE>