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Patent GB-2043954-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor Control of Clothes Washing and Like Machines
IPC: D06F34/08
Filed: 1980-02-05
Abstract: A clothes laundering machine includes a microprocessor controlled program selector, in which data representing various laundering programs is stored in a data store, and on selection of a program displays the corresponding program number, program duration, and the ideal value of a variable which affects program duration. A sensor for measuring the actual variable e.g. water temperature is connected to the microprocessor which computes stores and displays a program duration. While program duration calculation is in progress the program duration display flashes. In a clothes washing machine the program duration depends on the difference between the programmed wash temperature and the actual water temperature on completion of the drum-filling cycle. The water is heated to the programmed temperature. The microprocessor keeps the washing machine door locked while the water level is above access door level. A water level sensor is provided.
Patent GB-2048848-A (GB)
Title: Amino Acid Treatment
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1980-03-04
Abstract: A method of blocking an essential amino acid such as methionine with maleyl or citraconyl blocking groups includes the steps of:     (a) making a saturated solution of the acid in water;   (b) buffering the solution at a pH exceeding 8;   (c) adding citraconic or maleic anhydride in concentrated form;   (d) adding alkali in concentrated form;   (e) adding further solid amino acid; and (f) repeating steps (c), (d) and (e) until a desired concentration of blocked amino acid is obtained.   The blocked essential amino acid is useful as a feed supplement for ruminants because it is resistant to microbial degradation in the reticulo rumen.
Patent GB-2048446-A (GB)
Title: Drying fine granular material, particularly in the preparation of mortar or concrete
IPC: C04B20/10
Filed: 1980-03-13
Abstract: The quantity of water on the surface of sand particles is reduced by applying an impulsive force, e.g. centrifugal force created by a rotating disc 2. The sand thus produced is especially suitable for preparing a green concrete compound or a cement mortar by mixing with water, gravel, and cement. The disc 2, which may have radial vanes 7, is rotated about a vertical axis by an electric motor 4, the wet sand being flung against an annular ring 6, water being removed by impact. A water spray pipe 16 may be provided in the hopper 1. In other embodiments (Figs. 17 to 20, not shown) the wet sand is propelled by rotors or by endless belts onto fixed impact plates, or by an air blast (Fig. 19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2053793-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a marginally reinforced hole in a thermoplastic sheet material and an apparatus for carrying out this method
IPC: B29C65/74
Filed: 1980-03-14
Abstract: A marginally reinforced hole is provided in a sheet of weldable material by first welding a reinforcing ring to one sheet surface by means of a tubular electrode applied to its opposite surface while locating said ring by means of a pressure shoe presenting an internal cavity that is open at its bottom, and then admitting a pressurized gaseous fluid to said cavity to blow away the waste sheet material within the ring after the temperature of the sheet material within the welding area has reached the melting point.
Patent GB-2045559-A (GB)
Title: Electrocardiographic and blood pressure waveform simulator device
IPC: A61B5/0215
Filed: 1979-08-31
Abstract: Apparatus for simulating waveforms for checking the operability of a remote display device includes a first waveform generator (44, 46) for providing electrical signals representing an electrocardiographic waveform and a second waveform generator (56, 58) for providing electrical signals representing a blood pressure waveform. A clock circuit (42) drives both the waveform generators. The initiation of the blood pressure waveform is delayed by delay means (70, 72, 74) from the beginning of the electrocardiographic waveform so that the waveforms are provided in a timed sequence corresponding to waveforms that would ordinarily be supplied by a live patient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055668-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic press for processing hides, leather, rubber, plastics, fabrics, and similar materials
IPC: B30B9/00
Filed: 1980-07-25
Abstract: A hydraulic press for processing hides, leather, rubber, plastics, fabrics, and similar materials. The press comprises a frame 1 with a lower thrust plate 5 to be raised by a piston 4 and an upper fixed plate 10. A working table 6, 6' is rotatable about a vertical axis 12, which passes through its centre and is situated adjacent to the frame 1. Part of the working table can be inserted between the lower thrust plate 5 and the upper plate 10, while another part thereof is simultaneously outside the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055045-A (GB)
Title: Pesticidal compositions
IPC: A01N25/22
Filed: 1980-08-08
Abstract: Dispersible powder compositions of amitraz contain xanthates of formula   <IMAGE> where M is sodium, potassium or zinc and R is alkyl preferably C2 to C6 alkyl. The compositions also contain dispersing and/or wetting agents and grinding aids and/or solid diluents.
Patent GB-2083906-A (GB)
Title: Measuring staple length of fibre
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 1980-08-16
Abstract: The staple length of a fibre sample is assessed by separating a pad made from the fibres into two portions along a common, substantially lineal edge, and measuring optically the diffuseness of the edge. Preferably the diffuseness is determined by causing photosensitive means to inspect a path perpendicular to a magnified image of the edge when, illuminated from behind, and measuring the distance between points where the detected light intensity is respectively 75% and 25% of the unobstructed intensity.
Patent GB-2057327-A (GB)
Title: Arc welding process
IPC: B23K9/167
Filed: 1980-02-29
Abstract: Arc welding process adapted to weld the circumference of a fixed tube or the like, wherein the portion to be welded is covered with a shielding gas. A pair of gas nozzles (19) for injecting gas streams are disposed to face each other at the tip of a welding torch (10) to form the arc between the torch (10) and an article to be welded into a flat shape in cross section by the action of the gas streams which are injected simultaneously from the nozzles (19) to thereby weld the article with the flat arc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092003-A (GB)
Title: Beauty Equipment
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1981-01-29
Abstract: A beauty facility comprises a casing (11) with a pair of batteries inserted therein, a motor with its axis formed into teeth for engaging with the teeth of a rotation plate (13) and for rotating along with the same, and a set of beauty units for different usages to be engaged to the frame of the rotation plate (13) and rotated along with the same. The beauty facility (11) may have a suction diaphragm adopted therein for creating a suction effect for cleaning purpose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106232-A (GB)
Title: Strip light fitting
Inventor: WEITZEL STANLEY LIONEL
IPC: F21V14/04
Filed: 1981-06-12
Abstract: A strip light fitting has a movable reflector so that the position of the beam of light emitted from the bulb can be varied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103266-A (GB)
Title: Curtain sided vehicles
Inventor: CHAPMAN BARRY
IPC: E06B9/68
Filed: 1981-06-30
Abstract: A vertically opening flexible curtain (14) for a curtain sided vehicle comprises a roller (20), endless chains (32) located at each side of the curtain secured to a curtain bar (16) at the lower edge of the curtain, the chains passing around wheels (34, 36, 38) and drive means for one of the upper chain wheels (34) and hence for raising or lowering the curtain. The chain wheel (34) is linked to the roller (20) via a torsion spring (50) which acts to produce tensioning of the curtain as the latter is unrolled from the roller, securing the curtain against billowing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103781-A (GB)
Title: Bio-mass burner
Inventor: HAND CALVIN H
IPC: F23H3/02
Filed: 1981-08-10
Abstract: Bio-mass fuel is fed on demand by gravity through top opening 16 past baffles 22 and 24 onto a grate 42 above which tubes 30 and 34 form an auxiliary grate. Combustion air is supplied by fan 44 and a supplementary burner 60 is used for pre-heating. Air from a fan 28 is fed via manifold 26a, tubes 30, manifold 32a, tubes 34, manifold 36a and pipe 38 to venturi 40. The heated air from the venturi 40 thus draws combustion products from the first combustion chamber and these are burnt at high temperature in the outlet tube 50 which leads to a second combustion chamber and may replace a conventional oil fuel burner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2086958-A (GB)
Title: Hinged Railings
IPC: E01F3/00
Filed: 1981-10-07
Abstract: A sectionally hinged railing for a shipborne, helicopter landing platform 17 wherein each hinged section 2 can be pivoted by hand and locked in three distinct positions namely a first upright position for harbour operation, a second inwardly inclined position for seagoing operation and a third almost horizontal position for flight operation. Each section is covered by a net which forms catch pockets able to prevent loose accessories or stumbling deck personnel from being lost overboard. The section 2 is connected to the platform 17 by an operating line 16 and a pivotal arrangement of support means 81 or 13 interconnected by release pins A, B as shown for selective operation. In a modification dispersing with the release pin A the support 8 is constructed as a lockable telescopic stay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108232-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support
Inventor: WHITELEY ROBERT L
IPC: F16L3/205
Filed: 1981-10-23
Abstract: A support (11) for a pipe (10) comprises a first yoke (13) attached to a support structure (12), a second yoke (14) attached to a pipe clamp (17) and a linkage mechanism (19) connecting the two yokes (13,14). The linkage mechanism (19) comprises two equal length links (20,21), each having opposed ends pivotally attache to the yokes (13,14) and disposed in a crossing configuration. A pair of coil springs (27) extend in parallel between the yokes (13,14) to which they are connected at points adjacent the link pivot attachment points (22,23) so that the spring (27) extension is small through the range of adjustment of the pipe (10) position relative to the support structure (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting a tubular member
IPC: F16L3/14
Filed: 1981-12-15
Abstract: A pipe hanger is arranged to be positioned about a pipe to be suspended, moved to a closed position and engaged upon a supporting rod so as to carry the pipe. The hanger takes the form of an elongated band, preferably metal, the ends of which are brought into proximity to one another by bending the band into a general oval shape. The ends of the band are formed in configurations e.g. threaded or knurled (Fig. 4 not shown) registered with the thread pattern of the support rod when engaged thereagainst and a cylindrical ferrule is moved downwardly over the ends of the band so as to move the same into forceful engagement with the threaded supporting rod. An upstanding tab on one of the ends of the band is then distorted by bending the same downwardly so as to hold the cylindrical ferrule in desired position in which the ends of the band remain in tight, non-slipping engagement with the threaded support rod. (Fig. 3 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092596-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of human parathyroid hormone
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1981-12-22
Abstract: A process for the production of human parathyroid hormone (hPTH), comprising in vivo multiplication of human lymphoblastoid cells capable of producing said hormone, using a non-human warm-blooded animal, and in vitro cultivation of the multiplied human lymphoblastoid cells to produce hPTH.
Patent GB-2100506-A (GB)
Title: An incandescent lamp coil
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1982-06-03
Abstract: Each turn of the wire 1 of an incandescent lamp coil has straight sections and curved sections, each curved section being offset relative to the corresponding section of the adjacent turns by an angle,  alpha , lying between 10 DEG  and 110 DEG  about the axis of the coil. The coil is produced by winding the wire on a mandrel with an elongate cross-section, annealing the wire to partially relieve the stresses caused by winding, and then dissolving the mandrel so that the residual stresses cause the curved sections to open out to a predetermined extent. Wire 1 may be surrounded by a covering coil 3. Coil 3 is initially wound round both wire 1 and a round mandrel (2) the round mandrel subsequently being dissolved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100940-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for sealing cables
Inventor: WEBER ROLF-UDO
IPC: H01B17/30
Filed: 1982-06-08
Abstract: An arrangement for sealing cables has a main member or wall which is of uniform thickness, with a number of openings into which can be inserted a respective cable inlet (1) which has two abutment collars (3, 4) at its insertion end (2) to lie against opposite faces of the main member. The region between the abutment collars and the other end region (6) of each cable inlet are heat-shrinkable. Each opening has recesses in its edge with which projections (5) of the collar (3) cooperate to provide a bayonet-type connection. Then the cable inlet is fixed to the main member by healing the cable inlet. An adhesive (7) is applied externally between the collars and internally at region (6). The invention is applicable for example, to pot sleeves, sleeves with cable inlets at both ends, and so-called distributing sleeve covers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114515-A (GB)
Title: Sailing yacht
Inventor: LEXCEN BENJAMIN
IPC: B63B3/38
Filed: 1982-07-01
Abstract: The keel (2) of a sailing yacht is provided with at least one fin (5) on each side of the keel towards its tip. The fins act to improve the side force and lift characteristics of the keel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126808-A (GB)
Title: Fusible element assembly and a high voltage current limiting fuselink incorporating same
Inventor: ROSEN PHILIP
IPC: H01H85/055
Filed: 1982-09-09
Abstract: A plurality of high-melting fusible elements 15 and a plurality of low- melting fusible element assemblies 19 are connected in series between conductive terminals 11 at the ends of an insulating barrel 10. The elements 15 and assemblies 19 are respectively wound around a relatively wide portion 13 and a relatively narrow portion 14 of an insulating former 12, and a granular dielectric material 21 surrounds these parts. Each of the assemblies 19 is composed of a flat conductor having an overlay of low melting point eutectic alloy at about its mid-point, the overlay being covered by a coating of refractory cement. A flexible thermally insulating sleeve surrounds the conductor, and plugs of silicone grease seal the ends of the sleeve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107465-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level indicators
Inventor: VARGA OTTO HERMANN
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 1982-10-12
Abstract: A liquid level gauge comprises twin sight tube 10, 10' extending upwardly side by side each sight tube being formed of at least two tube sections joined together end to end by glanded joints 30, 30'. The joints of the twin tubes are staggered longitudinally so that over an predetermined length of the gauge, which includes a said joint, there exists alongside a section of transparent sight tube so that the level of the liquid may be read over the whole of that predetermined length of the gauge. The gauge may be used with a tank containing beer or spirits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113231-A (GB)
Title: Polymer coating compositions
Inventor: OLSON MORRIS ROBERT
IPC: C08L67/00
Filed: 1983-01-11
Abstract: A coating solution comprising a polyester having a hydroxyl value of at least 150; and organic solvent which has a water solubility in the range from 5% by weight to complete miscibility in water; water comprising at least 2% by weight of the coating solution; and a cross linking agent miscible with the polyester, the organic solvent, and the water.
Patent GB-2121471-A (GB)
Title: Snap hook systems
Inventor: BAKKER JOHN A
IPC: A44B11/28
Filed: 1983-06-09
Abstract: A snap hook 41 comprising a bi- ended base portion 43, a blade portion 45, a re-entrant portion 50 and a latch portion 47 is disclosed. The blade 45 is integral with a first end of the base, through the re- entrant portion, thereby providing the snap hook with an aperture 51 intermediate the base and the blade. The aperture has a mouth 55 and two integrally formed lips 53. The aperture is adapted to receive a substantially cylindrical portion of a retainer 59 therein. The latch 47 is integral with the second end of the base and thereby provides the snap hook with a hook 63 at the junction thereof. A free end 65 of the blade and a free end 67 of the latch are in distal relation to the base. A relaxed condition for the snap hook (full lines Figure 1) is defined to be when the distal end 65 of the blade is above the distal end 67 of the latch, in relation to the base. A locked condition for the snap hook (phantom lines Figure 1) is defined to be when the distal end 65 of the blade is positioned beneath the distal end 67 of the latch, in relation to the base. The lips 53 are adapted to lockingly retain the above-mentioned substantially cylindrical portion of the retainer 59 while the snap hook is in the locked condition and the blade 45 is in biased engagement with the latch 47. A ring 97 is selectively permitted to be secured to or released from the hook 63 by manipulation of the blade 45. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127708-A (GB)
Title: Carbonylation catalysts for the preparation of carboxylic acids, anhydrides and esters
Inventor: RIZKALLA NABIL
IPC: B01J27/08
Filed: 1983-09-30
Abstract: A carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid anhydride or a carboxylic acid ester such as propionic acid, propionic anhydride or methyl propionate is prepared by carbonylation of an olefin, such as ethylene, in the presence of water, a carboxylic acid and/or an alcohol and in the presence of a halide, wherein there is used a catalyst comprising a molybdenum- nickel-alkali metal, a tungsten-nickel alkali metal, or a chromium-nickel- alkali metal co-catalyst component. Also, a catalyst for the process.
Patent GB-2129538-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: SMITH ERIC
IPC: B23P15/26
Filed: 1983-10-25
Abstract: A heat exchanger is made, particularly from aluminium sheet or foil laminated with brazing metal, as a stack of like parallel fin plates 16 formed with projections 10, each plate being reversed 180 DEG with respect to the next, and the projections together forming a tube extending at right angles to the sheets. The fin plates form a sinuous tube passage by an eccentricity of the apertures 12 through the projections 10, and with the stack further strengthened by tags 14 from each plate contacted with the next adjacent one. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152032-A (GB)
Title: Urea herbicides
Inventor: LEONARD JOHN
IPC: A01N47/30
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: Herbicidally active 3,5-dioxacyclohexyl phenyl urea derivatives having the general formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R1, R2 and R3 are alkyl; R is optionally halogenated alkyl; Z is haloalkyl and n is 0 or 1, together with a process for preparing such derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing them and their use as herbicides.
Patent GB-2138839-A (GB)
Title: Refining of coal
Inventor: KLEYNJAN CORNELIS
IPC: C01B31/04
Filed: 1984-02-09
Abstract: A method of refining coal includes a two-step process. The process includes contacting coal with a solvent in a first step, thereby to refine the coal partially in a first reaction. Thereafter some of the solvent is removed, and, in a second step, the partially refined coal from the first step is allowed to remain in contact with the residual solvent for further refining of the coal in a second reaction. After the second reaction, at least some of the residual solvent is removed, thereby to produce solvent refined coal from which coke may be produced.
Patent GB-2146344-A (GB)
Title: Crosslinkable, crystallizable polyarylethers and composites therefrom
Inventor: GARDNER HUGH CHESTER
IPC: C08L81/06
Filed: 1984-06-13
Abstract: A crystallizable, crosslinkable resin mixture comprises:     (i) a polyarylether of the following formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein R is   <IMAGE> n is 4 to 100 and X is selected from   <IMAGE> and,   (ii) a crystallization promoting plasticizer.   The resin mixture can be used in the manufacture of reinforced composites.
Patent GB-2145635-A (GB)
Title: An annular trough mixer
Inventor: HAGENMULLER RUDOLF
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1984-08-24
Abstract: In an annular trough mixer, mixing tools 4 extend downwardly into a stationary annular trough 1. Transducers 6, 6' located in the bottom or walls of the trough 1 measure the moisture content and/or temperature of the material being mixed. A centrally arranged revolving drive 2 for the mixing tools 4 also supports a rotary turbulence creating member 9 extending downwardly into the trough 1. The drive 2 and the associated components mix the material at optimum speed. The transducers 6, 6' are located on the trough 1 in the effective region of the turbulence creating member 9. The mixing tools 4 include a blade positioned within the trough 1 to sweep the surface of the trough containing the transducers 6, 6' so that the surface is not subject to build-up which would interfere with the measuring operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164006-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sunroofs
Inventor: LIEVESLEY JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B60J7/043
Filed: 1984-09-06
Abstract: A sliding sunroof for a vehicle comprises a closure panel (12) slidably mounted on a slide frame assembly (18, 20, 22, 30) which is pivotally mounted on a front portion of an outer frame (10). The slide frame is accommodated within the outer frame when the sunroof is closed. For pivotal opening of the sunroof, a latch mechanism (38, 42) acts between a rear portion of the frame (10) and the slide frame. Front and rear panel brackets (62, 64) enable the panel to be mounted slidably at its front by means of a slide handle assembly (66, 68, 70, 76) and by bearing rods (86) which extend between the slide handle and the rear bracket. The bearing rods are guided telescopically by tubular slideway-providing portions (30) of the slide frame. A latch mechanism (66, 70) of the slide handle enables the panel to be raised pivotally from the slide frame to unlock it for sliding movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147284-A (GB)
Title: Process for obtaining a high surface area magnetite concentrate
Inventor: DE FIGUEIREDO JOAO TAVARES NEI
IPC: B01J20/06
Filed: 1984-09-28
Abstract: A mixture of iron oxides obtained by pyrite roasting is subjected to magnetic separation. The magnetic fraction so obtained is a magnetite concentrate which is highly efficient in absorbing hydrogen sulfide evolved from oil drilling wells. It can be incorporated into drilling muds even in non-alkaline medium.
Patent GB-2167545-A (GB)
Title: Flue assembly
Inventor: FUNKE CRAIG
IPC: F23L11/00
Filed: 1984-11-27
Abstract: A flue assembly for use in conjunction with a heating plant has a cap (30) which is pivotally mounted adjacent the flue outlet (24) to move between a closed position occluding the outlet and an open position permitting exit of flue gas. Adjustable counterbalancing means (40) is associated with the cap for adjusting the flue gas pressure necessary to move the cap to open position. An adjustable stop (70) determines the open position of the cap (30). Downstream of the outlet (24) is a flue box which has an interior cross-sectional area greater than that of gas inlet (17) and outlet (18) and is provided with a pivotal damper plate (60). <IMAGE>