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Patent GB-2203525-A (GB)
Title: Hot water storage tanks
Inventor: CAULFIELD KENNETH FRANK
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 1988-04-05
Abstract: A heating system utilises an unvented hot water storage unit 15. The storage unit is in the form of a vessel which is divided into two regions 18, 19 one having a heat exchange unit 20 of relatively high efficiency to give a high rate of heat exchange between heating fluid from a heat source 10 and water in the region. The other region 19 has a heat exchange arrangement 24 of relatively low efficiency. The invention has particular application in using boilers remote from the heat exchanger when rapid hot water requirements are to be met without requiring a large hot water storage capacity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204683-A (GB)
Title: Precipitation gauge
Inventor: WANG TING-I
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: The gauge is provided for measuring the rate of precipitation in an open environment, such as an aircraft landing field. It employs an optical transmitter 12 and receiver 16, wherein particles of precipitation passing through a light beam from the transmitter cause scintillations at the receiver. The spatial separation between the light transmitter and receiver is quite small, typically substantially less than one meter. The small separation between the transmitter and the receiver is made possible by the use of a partially coherent light beam, in place of a conventional laser beam. The product of one half of the angle of incoherency multiplied by the spatial separation between the transmitter and receiver is between 0.5 mm and 5.0 mm, preferably about 1.5 mm. An output from automatic gain control circuitry is processed by signal processing circuitry and appears as a direct current voltage level which could be either proportional to the rate of precipitation or to the logarithmic rate of precipitation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205266-A (GB)
Title: Electrical discharge methods and apparatus therefor
Inventor: EVANS GARETH ALYN
IPC: B23H9/04
Filed: 1988-05-25
Abstract: Electrical discharge apparatus for producing on the surface of an electrically conductive workpiece a textured or matt finish comprises a plurality of electrodes each connectable to an electrical power source and each carried by a head which in use of the apparatus can be moved linearly of the workpiece with the electrodes each spaced from the workpiece surface. The delay in time between pulses being applied by the electrodes and current flowing across the gap between the electrodes and the workpiece is monitored and, the head is moved towards and away from the workpiece surface to maintain the monitored time delays within predetermined limits. Dielectric fluid is retained within the gap existing between the electrodes and the workpiece surface, and a series of discrete electrical discharges is promoted between each electrode and the adjacent workpiece surface to cause particles to be removed from the workpiece surface and produce a textured or matt finish thereto.
Patent GB-2205810-A (GB)
Title: Charging and discharging I.S.O. containers on vehicles
Inventor: REID ROBERT
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 1988-06-14
Abstract: A road vehicle carries an ISO container (10) in a position such that its doors (20) are some distance forwardly of the rear of the vehicle. So that a wheeled truck can be entered into the container for charging or discharging it, the space between the rear of the container (10) and the rear of the vehicle is bridged by a variable height deck structure (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209035-A (GB)
Title: Expression method and apparatus
Inventor: WHITAKER R JOHN
IPC: A61K36/02
Filed: 1988-08-18
Abstract: A method is provided for extracting soluble components from plants by heating plants in an aqueous alkaline medium to form a mixture of solid and liquid, depositing mixture on a porous septum and pressing the mixture against the septum to express liquid through the septum while retaining solid on the septum. Apparatus for successively expressing liquid from batches of liquid-solid mixture 56 is provided, said apparatus including a porous septum 10 at the open face of a chamber 20, the chamber 20 being intermittently sealed to the septum 10, and having means for pressing mixture against the septum, for example a piston 32 or hydraulic pressure, thereby to express liquid through the septum 10, the solid residue being removed from the chamber 20 after expression of the liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223452-A (GB)
Title: Transport cylinder for printing machine
Inventor: BITHELL KENNETH
IPC: B65H27/00
Filed: 1988-08-26
Abstract: A transport cylinder (1) suitable for a multicolour sheet feed printing machine comprises a rigid core (2) covered on the exterior thereof with a flexible sheet material (3). The material (3) provides a plurality of radially outwardly extending stiff filamentary protrusions (4). The transport cylinder reduces the extent to which printed matter is contaminated with spurious ink marks as a result of contamination of the transfer cylinder with ink. The sheet (3) and protrusions (4) may be constituted by either part of a "hook and loop" type fastening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210024-A (GB)
Title: Bottle dispenser with cam-operated valves
Inventor: FLANAGAN PAUL
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 1988-09-15
Abstract: Dispenser for accurate measurement of spirits, wine and the like at point of sale has a body (10) defining a reservoir (22) of predetermined capacity with inflow and outflow ducts (14, 20) controlled by respective valve members (30, 32). A camming member (42) is shifted to operate the valve members by means of an operating arm of a lever (52) being displaced rearwardly by a hand holding a glass or other receptacle positioned to receive discharge from the reservoir through the outflow duct and said camming member is so shaped that the valve members are operated in a predetermined sequence phased so that neither valve member can move from its closed position while the other valve member is other than at its fully closed position thus ensuring that there is no inflow to the reservoir during discharge. In another embodiment, instead of linearly slidable cam (42), a rotary eccentric cam is used and the valves are at an angle to the vertical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223314-A (GB)
Title: Buffering device
IPC: G01B3/32
Filed: 1988-09-20
Abstract: A buffering device comprises a rod or block with two incision channels each leading to a well area whose thickness is greater than that of the incision. A rubber band is stretched to enter it through the incisions into the well areas. A loop is then created on one or both sides of the buffering device into which digits or sensors can be placed to avoid contact with each other yet allow flexibility of movement in any other direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219247-A (GB)
Title: Wrap-around cover for a bound book
Inventor: AXELROD HERBERT R
IPC: B42D3/18
Filed: 1988-10-04
Abstract: A wrap-around cover for a bound book which includes a rectangular sheet of transparent flexible plastics material (36) having a center portion that abuts the book spine, with the side portions of the sheet (36) being folded to overlie the front end rear covers of a book to be protected, and with the distal portions of the rectangular sheet being formed with inwardly-facing flaps (64) and (66). Whereas, in one form, both flaps (64, 66) are sealed along three edges (top, bottom and end) to form closed pockets in another form (which is adaptable to books of different thicknesses) one of the flaps is only sealed top and bottom so as to form a cover-engaging band. As shown in Fig. 10, the inwardly facing flaps may bear pockets (e.g. for library tickets etc.) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227736-A (GB)
Title: Plastic containers for liquids
Inventor: CHRISTY MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: B65D1/20
Filed: 1989-02-02
Abstract: A moulded plastics container useful in the transportation of liquids, comprises a body having a neck 12 of circular cross-section with an opening at its outer end 13. The neck 12 has a first internal screw-thread 14 adjacent its outer end 13 and a second internal screw-thread 16 between the first screw-thread 14 and the interior of the container. The major diameter of the second screw-thread 16 is smaller than the minor diameter of the first screw-thread 14. A bung with a corresponding external thread may engage the neck of the container so as to form a closure during normal use. During transportation two bungs may be used, one for each threaded portion. The screw thread 14 has a coarser pitch and greater thread depth than the second screw thread. The container may be formed from blow-moulding or rotational casting, or may be made of pieces welded together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217329-A (GB)
Title: Heptapeptide
Inventor: MONTECUCCHI PIER CARLO
IPC: C07K7/06
Filed: 1989-02-03
Abstract: The invention provides a heptapeptide of the formula: L-lysyl-L-prolyl-trans-4-hydroxy-L-prolyl-L-seryl-L-tryptophyl-L- isoleucyl-L-prolinamide and further provides its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The compound shows growth promoting activity in animals and its solid-phase synthesis is also described.
Patent GB-2233872-A (GB)
Title: Game bird feeder
Inventor: CROWLEY PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 1989-03-01
Abstract: A vehicle mounted game bird feeder comprises a disc 1 mounted for horizontal rotation within a tray 10 having a hemicylindrical well 5 and a flared outlet 7 extending rearwardly of the vehicle 6. A receptacle located above the tray has an adjustable outlet 4 through which foodstuff may pass onto the disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237377-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level transducer
Inventor: TODD ROLAND
IPC: G01F23/16
Filed: 1989-08-23
Abstract: A fluid pressure transducer, particularly for detecting the liquid level in the tub of a washing machine, comprises a housing 10 supporting a diaphragm 11 and containing an arm 13 which is attached at one end to the housing and at the other end carries an occluding member 15. The diaphragm moves in response to changes in pressure due to changes in liquid level and this movement is transmitted to the arm by a rod 16, a spring 22 providing a reactive force. The occluding member moves between a radiation source and two receivers 18, 19 so arranged that movement of the diaphragm progressively increases the occlusion of one and decreases the occlusion of the other receiver. The receivers are photodiodes which are connected in series between lines at different voltages to provide a voltage divider so that the output is an analogue of the movement of the occluding member and hence of the liquid level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-895750-A (GB)
Abstract: 895,750. Fluid-pressure servomotor-control systems. TECHNE (CAMBRIDGE) Ltd. March 4, 1960 [March 20, 1959; Jan. 12, 1960], Nos. 9798/59 and 1111/60. Class 135. [Also in Group XIX] In a pneumatic or hydraulic servo system of the push-pull baffle nozzle type, each of the two nozzles 4, Fig. 5, is carried by a diaphragm member 1 which, with a support 2, defines a chamber 3 connected through capillary tubing 5 and pipe connections 6, 7 and 8 to a suction pump. The baffle 15 is supported by metal strips 16 carried by a rigid yoke 14 which interconnects the nozzles. Movement of the baffle towards one of the nozzles sets up differential pressures in the chambers 3 to cause follow-up movement of the nozzles, which movement is directly transmitted to the member to be actuated. A connection is taken from between the pipes 7 and 8 to one side of a rubber diaphragm 9 carrying a nozzle 11 loaded by springs 13 to seat on a member 12. If the pressure in the system falls below a predetermined value, the diaphragm 9 raises the nozzle 11 to allow some of the surrounding fluid to enter. The invention is described as applied to a temperature detecting and recording system in which the temperature responsive member comprises a bimetallic helix 18, Fig. 1, connected to one end of a member 17, the other end of which abuts the baffle support 16. The recording unit comprises a pen 24, 25 connected by a member 25a to the yoke 14 and movable over a chart 35 mounted on a motordriven spindle. Two spring-loaded rollers 38 hold the chart against a base-plate which in the region of the pen has a concave curvature so that the graduation lines 36 of the chart may be radial. The helix 18 is connected to a flanged disc 20 adjustable about its axis by a friction roller on a rod 22 rotatable by a knob 23.
Patent GB-2232348-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning device for motor cars
Inventor: VOGT PETER
IPC: A46B11/06
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: A cleaning device, in particular a motor car cleaning device, comprises a basic body 1 of solid material with a water connection 3 and fitted to the body 1 a resilient water-pervious body 7, preferably a sponge, including a water-pervious enveloping means 8 of artificial fur, synthetic leather, leather or the like, during at least part of the use of which washing water flows therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237465-A (GB)
Title: Infrared Fourier transformation spectrometer
Inventor: RAPP NORBERT
IPC: H03M1/18
Filed: 1990-10-24
Abstract: An infrared spectrometer 1 is connected via amplifiers (OP1 to OP3) of different gains to at least two analog-to-digital converters (14, 18) whose outputs are connected to a first controllable switching arrangement (20) supplying selectively the output signals of the analog-to-digital converters to evaluation means (40). As the amplitude of the input signal rises the switching arrangement (20) and a switch (10) are operated so that the output signal is derived via amplifiers (OP3, OP2, OP1) of successively lower gains. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239874-A (GB)
Title: High strength amorphous aluminum-based alloy and process for producing amorphous aluminum-based alloy structural member
Inventor: HORIMURA HIROYUKI
IPC: C22C45/08
Filed: 1990-12-28
Abstract: A high strength amorphous aluminum-based alloy comprises 75 atom % (inclusive) to 90 atom % (inclusive) of Al; 3 atom % (inclusive) to 15 atom % (inclusive) of Fe, Co and/or Ni; 1 atom % (inclusive) to 12 atom % (inclusive) of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Dy, Er and Gd, and 0 to 8 atom % of one or more of La, Ce, Pr, Nd or Misch Metal and has an amorphous layer volume fraction (Vf) of at least 50%.
Patent GB-2253153-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus for playing a fire brigade game
Inventor: LOMBARDI ROBERTO SANDRO MARIO
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1991-03-01
Abstract: Game apparatus for playing a fire brigade game, which game apparatus comprises a playing board (2), random number generator means (4), first playing pieces (6), second playing pieces (8), and first, second, third and fourth sets of playing cards (Figs. 3-6), the playing board (2) being such that it bears an area street map with grid references, fire stations and playing compartments for enabling players to progress from the fire stations to different parts of the street map in order to attend incidents, and the sets of playing cards determining or helping to determine the outcome of incidents. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253860-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic treatment of water
Inventor: BAKHIR VITOLD MIKHAILOVICH
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 1991-03-12
Abstract: Water flows under pressure in chamber 3 (anode or cathode) of a diaphragm electrolyser, with simultaneous filtration of water into the opposing electrode chamber, and the water is forced upwards under pressure from rising gas bubbles to a tank 7 and re-enters into the same chamber 3 after gas has been separated in tank 7 and dispersed into the atmosphere. The diaphragm flow-electrolyser may be a closed flow-circuit which incorporates one of the electrode chambers, the tank 7 and a gas-separation valve. The diaphragm electrolyser may be in the form of a module (Fig. 2 not shown) with a coaxial tubular external electrode, an internal rod electrode, and a tubular zirconium oxide ultrafiltration diaphragm, all secured by means of packing rings and facing bushes which are a continuation of the outer surface of the tubular electrode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256223-A (GB)
Title: Building gauge.
Inventor: WATKINS ANTHONY TRACY
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: A gauge (1) is disclosed for helping builders to obtain the correct spacing of bricks or blocks when building a wall. The gauge (1) is in the form of an adhesive tape along which indicia (2) are marked at intervals corresponding to the intended spacing between one or more courses of bricks or blocks. Additional indicia (3) may be provided to indicate the position of additional items such as wall ties. In use, the gauge (1) is applied to an upright member adjacent where a wall is to be built. One indicium (2') is aligned with a datum level (5). Then, as the wall is built, the indicia (2, 3) provide a constant indication to the builder of the correct height for the brick courses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246247-A (GB)
Title: Connector housing assembly
Inventor: TSUJI YOSHITSUGU
IPC: H01R13/514
Filed: 1991-06-03
Abstract: A connector housing assembly 2 comprises a plurality of housings 3 one on top of another and each having a series of laterally arranged terminal-accommodating chambers 4. The assembly has a terminal locking mechanism comprising locking ports 6 provided in one of the housings 3 in such a manner as to be situated at the rear of the locking portions 8 of terminals 1 and locking projections 10 provided on an adjacent housing 3 in such a manner as to project through the locking ports 6 into engagement with the locking portions 8. A case unit 12 is provided for securely covering and locking said housings together. The plurality of housings are preferably of similar shape and size. A locking pawl is preferably provided at the top end of each locking projections 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248426-A (GB)
Title: Sun canopy for a combination pushchair
Inventor: WILES RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 1991-10-02
Abstract: The canopy is height adjustable to enable it to be positioned more conveniently for use whether over a seat or a carrycot-type carrier on a pushchair or the like. The canopy has support means 2 which may be length-adjustable for altering the height of the canopy, or be adjustable relative to a mounting on the pushchair or the like to alter the height. In a preferred form the support-means comprises a frame 7 of inverted U-shape which is hingedly connected to frames 3, 4 supporting a cover of the canopy and has telescopically adjustable side arms 9 with securement fittings 19 at their lower ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261169-A (GB)
Title: Urinary incontinence control device
Inventor: CORNWELL GEORGE HERBERT IVAN
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: The device, which internally retains the urine in the bladder until voluntary urination is required, comprises a catheter 12, 14, 15 for insertion in the urethra 1, a bladder balloon 4 and an inflatable balloon 16 within the catheter for simulating the sphincter. The balloon 16 is connected via tube 18 to a reservoir balloon for inflation/deflation, a pressure switch being provided for varying the inflation pressure from zero when full urine flow can occur to maximum when urine is retained. The control pressure can be pro-set by a nurse but a cam lever switch is also provided to allow the patient to voluntarily urinate. An electronic pressure sensor may be included for external electronic monitoring of balloon diameter/Charriere Size without disturbing the patient and means may also be included to prevent bacterial infection by the automatic venting of an irrigation spray tube 36 after each completed urination. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254923-A (GB)
Title: Nqr methods and apparatus
Inventor: SMITH JOHN ALEC SYDNEY
IPC: G01R33/48
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: A method for detecting the presence within a larger article of a specific substance containing quadrupolar atomic nuclei includes performing tests of parts of the article by placing the article adjacent to an array of coils (10), energising with an rf source (20) the coils (10) in periods within a cyclic sequence to irradiate parts of the article with rf pulses of one or more frequencies at or close to a resonant frequency of quadrupolar atomic nuclei within the substance to be detected, connecting the coils (10) in other periods within the cyclic sequence to a phase-sensitive detecting and measuring circuit (15, 24-26) to measure response signals due to nuclear quadrupole resonances, and summing the response signals detected at corresponding instants over a number of cyclic sequences. Apparatus for detecting the presence of a specific substance analogous to the above method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2266935-A (GB)
Title: Plain bearing materials.
Inventor: FERDANI PHILIP
IPC: F16C33/16
Filed: 1992-05-13
Abstract: A plain bearing material comprises a supporting layer, and a surface layer overlying the supporting layer to provide a low friction surface. The material of the surface layer comprises a low friction polymeric material. e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene, and particles of structured carbon black. The supporting layer comprises a porous structure which is impregnated by the material of the surface layer to bond the surface layer to the supporting layer. The particles of structured carbon black contact one another to form an electrically-conductive network in the low friction material. The bearing is suitable for bushes used in the hinges of vehicle doors to ensure electrical continuity between the vehicle body and doors.
Patent GB-2267080-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dosing assemblies
Inventor: TURNER ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: B67D1/16
Filed: 1992-05-23
Abstract: A dosing pump assembly includes a transportable container comprising, as seen in sectioned plan view, a dosing chemical tank 2 surrounded by a tank 3, for the collection of leakages from the assembly. Tank 3 may have a greater capacity than tank 2, and may be enclosed. The container also has compartments 4 for monitoring, 5 for control and 6 for pumps. The assembly may be remotely controlled, and may be used for dosing a fresh water or a sewage system with liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258658-A (GB)
Title: New triazinyl bearing azo disperse dyes
Inventor: MATZINGER PETER
IPC: C09B29/036
Filed: 1992-08-10
Abstract: A compound of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which R1 is selected from optionally substituted C1-18 alkyl, phenyl, C3-6alkenyl and C3-6alkynyl;  R2 is an electron withdrawing substituent; and K is the residue of a coupling component that is free of any water solubilizing groups.
Patent GB-2259721-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing fiber aggregate
Inventor: YOSHIDA TAKASHI
IPC: C04B18/02
Filed: 1992-09-21
Abstract: A process for producing fiber aggregate 34 comprises the steps of coating a conductive material which is insoluble in a dielectric fluid on the surface of fibers; dispersing the fibers into the dielectric fluid to obtain a fiber suspension 22; introducing the fiber suspension 22 into an electric field which is generated in a space 27 between positive and negative electrodes 29, causing the fibers to orient electrostatically in a single direction; and aggregating the oriented fibers. The conductive coating on the fibers contributes to charge transfer, and it causes the fibers in the electric field to orient stably. The coating may be of a surfactant or water. The fibres may be alumina, silica, beryllia, carbon, silicon carbide, glass or metal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262460-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a multiple-walled tube.
Inventor: GOFF ROBERT W J
IPC: B21C37/09
Filed: 1992-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a tube, comprising the application respectively to one side of a metal strip 1 a first layer 2 of a first metal which is brazeable and to the other side of the metal strip 1 a second layer 3 of a second metal which is different from the first metal, and, after application of said layers 2,3, rolling of the strip 1 in order to form a tube having at least two walls (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>