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Patent GB-2140338-A (GB)
Title: Flexible tube bending mandrel
Inventor: BURCHELL ALAN GEOFFREY
IPC: B21D9/03
Filed: 1984-04-16
Abstract: The mandrel includes a non-flexible main body portion (2) and a flexible portion (9) including a elongate core (10) comprising a length of cable attachable to the body portion to extend in prolongation thereof. The cable carries a number of shells 13 each having spherical portions adapted to co-operate with a complementary shaped surface (14, 17, 5, 21) of an adjacent shell or with the end of the body portion, and retaining means (25, 26) securable to the cable for engagement with a toroidal element (20) forming the end deforming element of the flexible portion (9) to hold the parts of the flexible portion in firm endwise engagement with the body portion without inhibiting the flexibility of the body portion. The cables are readily replaceable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140984-A (GB)
Title: Slip-ring current collector assembly
Inventor: YACH ROBERT L
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 1984-05-08
Abstract: A 2-pole assembly includes a pair of axially spaced apart stationary collector rings (24,23), and a pair of axially spaced apart rotary collector rings (22,25) positioned about the first pair of rings (23,24). A plurality of circumferentially spaced apart contact members (27) are positioned between adjacent stationary and rotary collector rings each of which have a surface (44,50) in sliding contact with the face (35,51) of one of the adjacent rings. A plurality of circumferentially spaced apart springs (45) are positioned between the stationary pair of collector rings (23,24) for biasing the rings in opposite axial directions so that the contacting surface of each contact member (27) is axially loaded. A 12-pole assembly (Fig.5, not shown) may be constructed by mounting additional rings and contacts on the rotating member. The current collector assembly is used to supply current to a cable wound on a reel supplying an overhead crane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160129-A (GB)
Title: Hole cutter
Inventor: OHMI SHOHEI
IPC: B23B51/04
Filed: 1984-06-11
Abstract: The hole cutter has a generally cylindrical body 1 with first and second cutting teeth 3,4 around its lower end. Each first tooth has a bottom surface 5 defining along its front edge at least two cutting edges 7,8 separated from each other by a shoulder 6 extending substantially circumferentially of the body 1. Each second tooth 4 has a bottom surface with a ridgeline 9 extending substantially circumferentially of the body 1 and defining two cutting edges 12,13 along the front edge. Each of the cutting edges 12,13 on each second teeth 4 is partly located below one cutting edge 8 on each first tooth 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143665-A (GB)
Title: Elevator cage apparatus
Inventor: YAMAMOTO YUUKI
IPC: B66B11/02
Filed: 1984-07-17
Abstract: An elevator has a cage room decoratively illuminated to create a pleasing atmosphere. A light spot display unit 13 (or 33A or 33B) which comprises a display member 14 that displays light spots at ends of a plurality of optical fibers 17S on one display surface 15B thereof, and a light transmitting protective member 18 that covers the surface of the display member, is arranged with the protective member facing the interior of the cage room and constitutes a part of a cage room forming member (2, 3, 4, 5 or 6); and a light source (20) which projects light from the other ends of the individual optical fibers 17S is arranged on the elevator cage; whereby a pattern based on the large number of light spots is displayed in the cage room. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161748-A (GB)
Title: Ski construction
Inventor: CHIN-SAN YOU
IPC: A63C5/12
Filed: 1984-07-18
Abstract: A composite structural member for ski construction comprises at least two wooden layers (21 and 22) and a resin-impregnated fibre layer or layers (31 to 35) adhesively bonded to and sandwiched between the wooden layers, the wooden layers being provided with raised bars (23 and 24) at their opposed faces which are meshed with each other. Skis made with such members exhibit excellent torsional rigidity and strength. The layers (31 to 35) can include carbon fibres, glass fibres or silicon fibres. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145001-A (GB)
Title: Toy rocket
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN MAXWELL
IPC: A63H27/00
Filed: 1984-08-13
Abstract: A tail fin and nozzle assembly can be secured on to a standard plastics carbonate beverage bottle to make a toy water rocket. The apparatus has a screwed collar 15 with sockets 20 to which stabilising fins 24 are attached. The collar also has an inwardly extending flange which holds a flexible nozzle 6 into sealing contact with the bottle neck. The bottle is partly filled with water and pressurised by a flexible hose with an end fitting 8 which snaps into the nozzle and is blown clear to launch the rocket when a predetermined safe working pressure is reached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165462-A (GB)
Title: Mixing apparatus stator device
Inventor: PLATTS STANLEY ALBERT
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1984-10-10
Abstract: A stator device for a mixing apparatus is in the form of a generally cylindrical body 10 having openings 26 through the cylindrical wall thereof. An apertured screen 25 is arranged within the body 10 against the inner cylindrical wall thereof and is supported between the openings 26 by solid portions 26A of the body. A flange 27 of the screen co-operates with means to prevent axial and rotational movement of the screen relative to the body. Also described is a mixing apparatus incorporating the stator 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156215-A (GB)
Title: Percutaneous absorption type adhesive pharmaceutical preparation
Inventor: OTSUKA SABURO
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 1984-12-28
Abstract: A percutaneous absorption type preparation and a process for preparing the same, where the preparation comprises a backing readily conformable to the skin or mucosa and substantially impermeable to a drug absorbed through the skin or mucosa, and an adhesive layer provided on a backing, where the adhesive layer comprises a polymer which is pressure-adhesive at room temperature and the drug present in the polymer, wherein the amount of the drug present in the adhesive layer is greater than its saturated solubility in the polymer is dispersed in the polymer in the form of recrystallized fine particles. The excess portion is again dissolved in the polymer when the drug is consumed as the result of absorption through the skin or mucosa. The drug is released continuously over a long period of time.
Patent GB-2163671-A (GB)
Title: An atomizer system
Inventor: LAMBAEK SOREN BJERRE
IPC: F24F6/14
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: The invention converns an atomizer system, for example for use in a pigsty or in wood industries, wher a constant air humidity is required, and consists of a windhouse (5), in which electric motors (6) are mounted at opposite ends thereof. The electric motors (6) have fitted thereon rotor blades (2), which rotor blades expel air through the ends of the windhouse (5) around atomizer units 1 mounted outside the windhouse (5). Water is supplied through pipe 8, pump 10, and magnetic valve 3 to pressure tubes 4, which raise the pressure to about 12 bar, and hence to the atomizer units 1.
Patent GB-2174187-A (GB)
Title: A plate heat exchanger
Inventor: FISCHER HELMUT
IPC: F28F3/10
Filed: 1985-04-26
Abstract: A plate heat exchanger has numerous heat exchange plates, preferably stamped out of sheet metal, which are clamped between two solid pressure plates. The exchange plates have a flow zone (1) surrounded by an edge seal (4) and also comprises openings (2). The exchange plates also have openings (3), outside the flow zone, for the second medium and are surrounded by an annular seal (6) and are separated from the flow zone by a second seal (11). At least one of the seals (6, 11) is embedded in upwardly tapering beads (10). The adjacent plate below the beads has beads (7, 8) parallel thereto and widening upwardly, and the sides of the last-mentioned beads have a number of tapering raised portions (9) which bear on the adjacent plate at or near the lower edges of the beads (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160892-A (GB)
Title: Fe-Cr-A l  type implant alloy for medical treatment
Inventor: TSUJI EIJI
IPC: A61K6/04
Filed: 1985-06-06
Abstract: The alloy consists essentially of, by weight, 20 - 32% chromium, 0.5 - 5.0% aluminium, 0.5 - 4.0% molybdenum, 0.05 - 0.5% M (wherein M represents zirconium and/or hafnium), with the balance being substantially iron, wherein the alloy includes an oxide film on the surface, the film being composed substantially of  alpha -A l 2O3. The oxide film is formed by heat treating the alloy in air or in oxygen at a temperature of 1100 DEG C - 1300 DEG C.
Patent GB-2164015-A (GB)
Title: Metal container with integral rim for receiving lid
Inventor: PEDRAGOSA PEDROS PLANAS
IPC: B65D8/02
Filed: 1985-09-09
Abstract: A cylindrical container body member (97) is initially provided, for example by axially welding a metal sheet wall, and the cylinder's top edge is formed into a roll-edge (90). The top edge is then folded outwardly to form a hollow annular lip, and this lip is further shaped and deformed to provide a multi-fold (931, 932, 933) reinforcing flanged rim (93) located externally of the body member but materially integral therewith and having a concave portion between folds (932 and 933). Additionally, there is formed on the reinforcing flanged rim (93) at least two (and preferably three) inwardly folded sections (935) for retaining a lid (125) on the container. The roll-edge (90) defining the bottom of one fold section (93) preferably lies against a recessed portion of the cylindrical wall. The flanged rim (93) can conveniently accept a closure lid, and also provide a shoulder to support a lid levering tool. The ends of a carrying handle (94) can be clamped in the folds of the rim. A circumferential protuberance on the container body may be provided and act as stop means for axial stacking. Strips of elastic material (125'') may be provided to improve sealing. The retention effect of the inwardly folded section (935) is increased by further inwardly folding the sections after the lid has been mounted on the container.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167001-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding a frame around a household sieve
Inventor: LIEBSCHER JOHANNES
IPC: A47J43/22
Filed: 1985-10-21
Abstract: A method of producing a household sieve having a sieve mesh of metal wire and an injection-moulded plastics frame comprises providing a marginal region (5) of the mesh sieve (8) with a stepped construction having a short horizontal region (12) so that the two halves of the mould of an injection-moulding machine abut against one another perpendicularly over an area in this region, and substantially at right angles to the adjacent region (8) of the sieve within the marginal region. The invention prevents leakage of the injector plastics into the adjacent region (8), and this may be assisted either by cooling of the mould in the region (12), or by cooling the sieve mesh immediately prior to injection, by dipping it into refrigerant. The opposed halves of the injection mould, may also act as a deep drawing tool, for the shaping of the sieve mesh. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183601-A (GB)
Title: Ink measuring device
Inventor: WELFORD LAURENCE
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 1985-10-22
Abstract: The ink measuring device comprises a cup (10) for measuring by volume a predetermined quantity of ink. An ejector plate (16) is mounted in the cup for ejecting the measured quantity of ink from the cup. A pusher in the form of a rod (17) is connected to the ejector plate and extends through a hole (13) in the cup. A sleeve (15) is preferably secured to the base of the cup to act as a guide for the rod 17 and as a holder. An ink measuring kit having a plurality of cups of different volume each with an associated ejector plate or alternatively provided with a single common ejector plate is also disclosed; a single cup may measure different volumes by being provided with ejector plates of different thicknesses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168014-A (GB)
Title: Power adjusted variable track wheel
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD
IPC: B60B23/12
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: A power adjusted variable track wheel comprises a rim (11) which carries internally helical rails (26 to 29) and a disc (10) which carries brackets (16 to 19) of bifurcated form which engage the rails between the limbs of the bifurcations. The rails and brackets have co-operating bolt holes so that the brackets may be secured to the rails at a number of different positions therealong by bolt assemblies (41). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186825-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming component connections
Inventor: SCHOFIELD B
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: The method concerns forming, by bending, the legs (8,9) of integrated circuits I.C.'s (7) mounted on a printed circuit board p.c.b. (1) to prevent displacement of the I.C.'s (7) during the p.c.b. manufacturing process. The apparatus for preforming the method comprises a jig into which the p.c.b. (1) is positioned. A moveable plate (15) carries a plurality of forming pins 14 arranged in a matrix so that each pin corresponds to the position of a loosely mounted I.C. by longitudinal movement of the moveable plate 15 in opposite directions (A,B) through the intermediary of an actuating arm (17), two pins on the I.C. are formed by bending them outwardly from the vertical. The actuating arm can be operated manually or by automatic machine means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176499-A (GB)
Title: Article and method for tarnish removal
Inventor: GOLD HOWARD MARC
IPC: C23G1/00
Filed: 1986-05-13
Abstract: An article useful for tarnish removal comprises a metal or alloy item such as a sheet of aluminium foil in combination with and preferably attached to a container of electrolyte(s), such as inorganic alkaline carbonate, the container either being water permeable as in the case of infusion web or capable of releasing its contents into water. the article is placed in water together with tarnished items, particularly silver-plated items, for removing tarnish by electrochemical action.
Patent GB-2192618-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: STACEY WILLIAM
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 1986-07-17
Abstract: A container which may be semi- or completely flexible is provided with an orifice 8 in one wall and a stopper 3 located within the container interior when said orifice is open, the stopper being connected to or an integral part of the same or another wall of the container, at least part of the container being flexible to permit push-fitting of the stopper into sealing engagement with the orifice 8. The container is made by moulding or machining, or may be assembled by bonding together individual sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179247-A (GB)
Title: Frame for a seat
Inventor: LONG BRIAN
IPC: A47C1/026
Filed: 1986-08-20
Abstract: A frame for a seat comprising a back portion (3) and a seat portion (2). Spring elements (15) are provided on the back portion at the intersections of the longitudinal and transverse elements 13 and 12. The back portion 12 is (3) may be pivotable with respect to the seat portion (2) and the seat is held in a selected adjusted position by engagement of a bar (27) with a selected one of recesses 34, 35 and 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179808-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic range control of a signal
Inventor: MCNALLY GUY WILLIAM WHITSEY
IPC: H03G7/00
Filed: 1986-10-03
Abstract: A dynamic range controller consists of a multiplier 14, Fig. 1 controlled by a side chain 18 comprising: a level detector 20, a log circuit 22, a threshold subtractor 24, a non-linear circuit 26, a slope multiplier 28, and an antilog circuit 30. The level detector 20 comprises a peak detector (40, Fig. 4) with separate attack and decay time constants, in which the decay time constant is itself dependent upon the output of an r.m.s. detector (60). The slope and threshold values vary such that two or more different threshold/slope factor pairs are used for different sections of the signal amplitude so that the device provides different DRC functions (limiter, compressor, expander, or noise gate) for the different amplitude sections (Fig. 6). A smoothing recursive filter (Fig. 9) may be included between the antilog circuit 30 and the multiplier 14, and has a time constant which varies as to whether the detector is in the attack or the recovery mode, this mode determination being made with a degree of hysteresis. The response time constant of the filter is about one-third of that of the level detector 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197204-A (GB)
Title: Femoral prosthesis
Inventor: FURLONG RONALD JAMES
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1986-11-10
Abstract: A femoral prosthesis comprises a straight stem (10) and an upper body part (12), a neck (13) extending from the body part (12) and, at the base of the neck a lip (14) extending outwardly along three sides of the prosthesis. The body part (12) may also carry a radially-projecting axially- extending fin (15). Between its body part (12) and lower stem (10) the prosthesis stem is formed with a tapered section (16) which narrows downwardly and provides an angled shoulder. The prosthesis can be formed as a single finished forging from titanium, steel or, preferably. from titanium/vanadium/aluminium alloy. and the part (12) and the length (11) are coated with calcium hydroxy- apatite (Ca5(PO4)3. The upper part (12) can have a recessed hexagonal socket which extends downwardly to a bore (18), to allow possible extraction of the prosthesis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208047-A (GB)
Title: Plug rack
Inventor: SCOTT ROY JAMES
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 1987-07-03
Abstract: A plug rack includes a surface (31) having a hole for receiving a pin of mains plug thereby to support the plug. The rack may be attached to a vertical surface, or rest on a horizontal surface. Several shapes and sizes of racks are disclosed for supporting the standard mains plugs of various nationalities. The hole may be surrounded by a depression for guiding the plug pin. A rack may include several holes for several plugs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210681-A (GB)
Title: Continuous kiln
Inventor: BOYLETT WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: F27B15/00
Filed: 1987-10-08
Abstract: A continuous kiln has a preheating run 22, a heating zone 26, and a cooling run 23. The preheating run is above the cooling run and air is circulated between the two runs so heat lost during the cooling run is used to preheat during the preheating run. Conveyors in the heating zone transfer ware trollies 12 from the preheating run to the cooling run. The trollies are stepped through the kiln. The axes of the ware trollies project through the kiln's side walls and means are provided to seal around the axles at least when the trollies are stationary. The heat source in the heating zone preferably directs the heat up through an open bottom of the trollies. The bricks can be tightly stacked on the trollies so that after passage through the kiln the bricks can be banded without rehandling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196542-A (GB)
Title: Pictorial puzzles, games and greetings cards
Inventor: CASTLES RODNEY
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1987-10-28
Abstract: A pictorial puzzle, game or greetings card, Fig. 3 (not shown) comprises a backing sheet and a plurality of removable pieces adapted to adhere thereto or to be retained thereon. The pieces may be retained by friction, magnetism, releasable adhesion, surface adhesion or hook and loop fastening means. The game may be ludo, chess, backgammon or scrabble. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214929-A (GB)
Title: Metal-ceramic bonding
Inventor: BAKER R C A
IPC: C04B37/02
Filed: 1988-02-01
Abstract: A metal 1 is bonded to a ceramic 2 by metallising at least a part of the surface of the ceramic (eg adjacent the intended bond), causing the metallised ceramic to be in touching or near touching contact with the metal to provide an unsecured joint such as a butt or sleeve joint, and securing the joint by electrodepositing a metal coating 3 bonded to the metallised surface of the ceramic and to the metal. The resulting bond may constitute a leak-free seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208175-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion device
Inventor: MCCULLOCH MARTIN LINDSAY
IPC: F01K15/02
Filed: 1988-07-05
Abstract: In one form (Fig 1), the device comprises a boiler 11, which produces jets of steam directed at plates 14, which is stated to produce a propulsive reaction. The steam is then returned to the boiler via conduit 17. When installed in a car (Fig 2), the steam may be condensed in a radiator (22) before being fed back to the boiler 11. The device may alternatively be installed on a boat (figure 3). In an alternative form, (Figure 4) a boiler 11 directs steam onto a spreader 41 to form jets 42 which impinge upon plates 43 to produce lift. In both types of device, the boilers could be replaced by jet engines using hot gases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221292-A (GB)
Title: An insulated can holder
Inventor: HUSSAIN VICTOR
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1988-07-26
Abstract: Soft drinks and the like are often served chilled in containers such as tin cans. During consumption of the drink, however, the temperature of the drink rises rapidly. An insulated holder for the can comprises a cylinder 1 of insulating material into which the can fits snugly. The insulator reduces the rate of temperature rise of the drink thereby prolonging the optimum conditions for consumption. A hole 7 in the base facilitates removal of the can. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226583-A (GB)
Title: Method of placing a pipe string in a borehole and pipe section for use in the method
Inventor: WORRALL ROBERT NICHOLAS
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 1988-12-30
Abstract: A casing 1 or other pipe string is placed in a borehole by providing its inner surface with removable buoyancy means 2, such as an annular foam lining or buoyancy chamber, in which a longitudinal fluid passage 3 is present via which a hydraulic cement or other fluids can flow during installation of the pipe string in the borehole. After completion of the installation operations the buoyancy means 2 are removed from the pipe string using a mill or fishing tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228868-A (GB)
Title: Molluscicidal granular aluminium sulphate compositions
Inventor: MERNAGH STANLEY EDWARD JOHN
IPC: A01N59/06
Filed: 1990-02-02
Abstract: Horticultural and agricultural molluscicide compositions, for destroying slugs and snails, comprise granules of aluminium sulphate, particularly a prill made by granulating a hot aluminium sulphate melt. The molten salt is tumbled in a drum to form hard rounded granules which are evenly sized between 0.5 and 3 or 4 mm and resist dust formation. The granules, optionally dyed, can readily be applied at controlled rates as low as 2 to 3 gm/m<2> by means of a spinner.
Patent GB-2241724-A (GB)
Title: Window or door
Inventor: HUMPHRIES ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B60J1/16
Filed: 1990-03-07
Abstract: The movable panel (12) of a sliding window has runners (30,31) which extend into a channel of the frame (10). Head portions (32) of the runners are a snap-fit in a carrier (28) bonded onto a lower marginal portion of the panel (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282143-A (GB)
Title: Inorganic oxide resins for internal oxidation inhibition of carbon-carbon composites
Inventor: BLOUGH AMY M
IPC: C08G79/08
Filed: 1990-05-18
Abstract: A liquid, boron-containing, inorganic oxide resin containing unsaturated organic groups may additionally comprise the units -O-M-O-, where M can vary from one unit to the next and is selected from Si, Ti, Al, Ba, Zr, Li and Hf. The resins can be used to inhibit the oxidation of carbon-carbon composites by impregnating the composite with the resin, cross-linking the resin and pyrolyzing to convert the resin to a ceramic material.