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Patent GB-2171905-A (GB)
Title: Explosion suppression arrangement
Inventor: BALL DAVID NICHOLAS
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 1985-12-11
Abstract: Rods of propellant explosive are mounted parallel to each other to from a cased explosive charge 5, the casing 6 being substantially impervious. A hollow cutter assembly 20 carrying cutter blades 22 and 24 is normally held in the position illustrated. In the event of risk of explosion of the explosive charge 5, a diaphragm 34 is ruptured by an electrically detonatable explosive actuator 40. Explosion suppressant 32, stored under pressure in a container 18, advances rapidly through the ruptured diaphragm 34 and through the cutter assembly 20 and forces the latter rapidly downwards so that the blades 22 and 24 pierce the end of the impervious casing 6. The explosion suppressant can thus rapidly enter within the explosive charge 5. If the latter is in the form of individual rods of explosive arranged parallel to each other with their axial ends facing the cutter blades 22, 24, the dispersion process is aided by the air spaces between the rods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187854-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic device
Inventor: LAM CHIU KEUNG
IPC: G03B17/40
Filed: 1986-02-25
Abstract: The electromagnetic device comprises an electromagnetic actuator (12), an armature (10) mounted for pivotable movement about an axis (16) coincident with the centre of gravity of the armature, and a latchable member (15) which could, for example, form part of a self-timer mechanism for releasing a camera shutter member (21). The armature (10) is urged away from the actuator (12) by a weak spring (17) to a position in which it is engageable with the member (15) and is movable by the actuator (12) against the force of the spring (17) to release the member (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174773-A (GB)
Title: Brake lining holder
Inventor: SCHORWERTH MATHIAS
IPC: F16D65/092
Filed: 1986-04-18
Abstract: A brake lining holder 3 for a disc brake and which is adapted removably to mount a brake lining 7 having a carrier plate 9, comprises an abutment (not shown) which is engageable with one end of the carrier plate 9 and a latch 1 which is engageable with the opposite end of the carrier plate 9. The latch 1 is mounted on the holder 3 so as to be capable of generally pivotable movement, about an axis extending transversely of a line extending between a latch 1 and the abutment, between a lining-holding position shown in Figure 1, and a lining-release position shown in Figure 3. The latch 1 has a hooked portion 15, 17 which has holding engagement with the adjacent end of the carrier plate 9 and which presses the carrier plate into engagement with the abutment, when the latch 1 is in the holding position. In addition, the latch has an operating portion 21 which is releasably engageable with the holder 3 by means of a threaded fastener 25 in order to maintain the latch 1 in the holding position. An over-sized hole 23 is formed in the operating portion 21, through which the threaded fastener 25 extends, and which hole 23 is of sufficient size to permit relative movement of the fastener 25 transversely of its axis as the latch 1 carries out its generally pivotable movement between its holding position and its release position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176537-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the vanes in a vane pump between operative and idle positions
Inventor: HERTELL SIEGFRIED
IPC: F04C18/344
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: A vane pump, in particular a vacuum vane pump, comprises two or more vanes 4,5 which are movable in vane slots in a rotor 3. Each vane has on one of its lateral faces 11 a strip 7 which is parallel to the axis. The strip 7 slides with the vane and thereby varies the volume of a sealed chamber 10 which communicates at least intermittently in the course of a revolution of the rotor with a preferably substantially central pressure medium connection 9. The connection 9 may be communicated with a pressure or a vacuum via valve 19 to cause the vanes 4,5 to move to their operative position or to both be retracted within the rotor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197825-A (GB)
Title: Embossing machine
Inventor: HAIRE CHRISTOPHER ADRIAN ROTHW
IPC: B44B5/02
Filed: 1986-11-27
Abstract: A machine for embossing relief holograms onto a metallized plastics film, has two embossing discs 2 and 4, each carrying a holographic mould. Both discs bear against a common cylinder 22, arranged to provide equal pressure against each disc. The web 50 to be embossed, passes through the nip between each disc 2,4 and the cylinder. The registration is adjusted so that each disc produces alternate impressions on the web 50. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184407-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preventing unauthorized operation of a vehicle with a steering shaft
Inventor: MATT LUKAS
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1986-11-28
Abstract: Apparatus for preventing unauthorized operation of a vehicle with a steering shaft (1) comprises a helical spring (10) which surrounds, for part of its length, the steering shaft (1) and for the remainder of its length an extension portion (11) of a sleeve (7) which is fixed to an outer column (18). One end of the spring is fixed to the sleeve and the other end (12), which is disposed in the region of the steering shaft (1), is connected to an adjustable lock bolt (14). By actuating the lock bolt (14) the coils of the helical spring are pressed close against the steering shaft (1) to prevent rotation thereof in one direction. In a modification two springs are provided which prevent rotation of the shaft in both directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187677-A (GB)
Title: Kit for use in designing articles of clothing
Inventor: FODEN CHRISTINE
IPC: A41H3/00
Filed: 1987-02-20
Abstract: A kit of transparent sheets for use in designing the appearance of finished articles of clothing comprises sets respectively of sheets, each sheet bearing an image of the feature capable of inclusion in a design and the sheets of each set bearing respective images of variants of a feature capable of inclusion in a design. The appearance of finished clothing articles is designed by selecting sheets from at least some of the sets and superposing them to form an image of an article of clothing. The resulting image can be photocopied onto plain paper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195383-A (GB)
Title: Cattle grid
Inventor: STEADMAN BRIAN
IPC: E01D15/12
Filed: 1987-08-18
Abstract: A bridge structure 10 is portable and has frames 10, 11 providing upward and downward parts of a roadway 30 which is cattle-proof and may be in mesh or rail form. The frames 10, 11 are hinged together at 21 so as to be collapsible for transport. The bottom ends of the frames have section members for digging into the ground. The frames may be connected by an adjustable hinge to vary the span or height of the bridge and the frames may be of different length to accommodate changes in ground level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197477-A (GB)
Title: Diametral variation determination for workpieces
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAVID ALUN
IPC: G01B7/28
Filed: 1987-10-28
Abstract: Apparatus for determining the variation in diameter along the length of a cylindrical workpiece, eg rolls for producing steel sheet, comprises a main body 10 having three slideways 14, 15 and 16 arranged at predetermined angles. Carriers 17, 18 and 19 are adjustably mounted on the three slideways respectively and each carrier has a linear transducer 35, 36 and 37 respectively mounted thereon. Carrier 19 supports a pair of wheels 38, and a further pair of wheels 39 is mounted equi-distant from transducers 35 and 36. In use, the apparatus is placed on a workpiece under test and adjusted until the outputs of all three transducers is substantially the same; thereafter the main body 10 is transversed on wheels 38 and 39 along the workpiece and the variations in the outputs of the three transducers is analysed to give an indication of the diametral variation of the workpiece, along the length thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212394-A (GB)
Title: Synergistic antibiotic composition
Inventor: LATHAM GILLIAN MARY
IPC: A61K31/65
Filed: 1987-11-19
Abstract: Mixtures of tetracycline antibiotics, particularly chlortetracycline and sulpha antibacterials, particularly sulphadimidine, have synergistic effects against bacteria, especially of the Pasteurella or Bordetella species, as compared to the action of the individual ingredients alone. For sulphadimidine/chlortetracycline mixtures administered to pigs optimum weight ratios are 1:3.
Patent GB-874176-A (GB)
Abstract: 874,176. Selsyns. FERRANTI Ltd. Feb. 18, 1959 [Feb. 19, 1958], No. 5333/58. Class 35. [Also in Group XXXVIII] A transducer for determining the magnitude and direction of rotation of a shaft 14 (Fig. 1) comprising four wound stator poles 12 co-operating with a four-pole unwound rotor 16, wherein an angular displacement causes the inductance of one pair of opposite stator windings 15 to increase while the inductance of the other pair of opposite windings 15 decreases is characterized in that the gaps 18 between the ends of co-operating rotor and stator poles are located centrally in the stator windings 15 and are affected only to a minimal extent by distortion due e.g. to temperature changes. Each pair of opposite stator poles 12 are offset in opposite directions. The windings 15 are connected in a bridge circuit and the phase sense of the bridge unbalance signal indicates the direction of rotation of the rotor. Alternatively the stator poles 12 may be located centrally and the rotor poles 17 offset, or both sets of poles are offset.
Patent GB-2214961-A (GB)
Title: Roof; bay window
Inventor: WILSON NIGEL JOHN
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1988-02-20
Abstract: A device for connecting relatively inclined planar members, such as light-admitting panels 14 of a conservatory roof has a channel member 2 the longitudinal edge portions are formed with channels 6 of arcuate cross section form which are each adapted to pivotally receive a complimentary formation 10 of a swivel member 12 for carrying a light admitting panel. Channel 2 acts as a rain water gulley. In Figure 2 a bar 6 joining parts of a bay window has arcuate channels in which swivel members 24 attached to the window parts can engage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215985-A (GB)
Title: Panty stocking
Inventor: FUNATSUKI CHIFUYU
IPC: A41B11/14
Filed: 1988-03-29
Abstract: A panty stocking (1) made of elastic material and having a pair of cylindrical portions (2, 3) under the waist portion for legs, is characterized by providing a permeable bag (5) between the connection of the cylindrical portions (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205142-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: WHITING RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 1988-05-31
Abstract: A connector assembly (10) comprising a first member attachable to a wall, a second member including a housing (16) attachable to the edge of a pane of glass, and a plurality of connecting members (20) adjustably mountable to the first member by way of a screw (54) passing through a slot (52) and engaging in a channel (22). Each member (20) is also adjustably mountable to the housing (16) by way of screws (54) engaging in a channel (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206797-A (GB)
Title: Cardiac pacemaker
Inventor: MCMILLAN LORRAINE ANNE
IPC: A61N1/362
Filed: 1988-06-08
Abstract: A cardiac pacemaker 10 comprises a light source 11, a catheter 12 releasably connected to source 11 and terminating in a tip 14 adapted to be inserted into the right ventricle of a patient's heart. An optical fibre 15 extends along the catheter 12. Source 11 comprises a semi-conductor light emitting device such as a laser or light-emitting diode operating in the near infra red. Tip 14 comprises external electrodes 22, 23 for driving the patient's heart connected to a solar cell 16 which is illuminated by light emergent from the fibre 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207231-A (GB)
Title: Warning device
Inventor: TOLTON FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: B60Q7/00
Filed: 1988-07-18
Abstract: A warning triangle for use on roads, comprising three arms, 10, 11 and 12 and a base 19, for supporting the triangle when erected, so as to upstand from a road surface. The triangle is provided with three light units 14, and a flasher unit 25 (not shown) adapted to cause intermittent energisation of the light units 14. A length of cable may be used to connect the flasher unit to a motor vehicle battery. The arm members of the triangle 10, 11 and 12 are pivoted one to another adjacent their ends, one connection 15 being releasable to allow the three arms to be pivoted to lie alongside one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221736-A (GB)
Title: Sealing a service duct
Inventor: JACKSON CARL
IPC: F16L5/08
Filed: 1988-08-10
Abstract: A service duct assembly for a plurality of leads 5 for service commodities such as gas, electricity, oil, water, telecommunications and the like comprises an outer main duct 1 and a respective inner sub-duct 2 extending longitudinally within the main duct 1 for passage of each lead 5. Each sub-duct 2 is sealed relative to the main duct 1 by a respective common duct seal 3 at each end of the main duct 1 and, each lead 5 is sealed relative to the associated sub-duct 2 by a respective lead seal 6 at each end of the sub-duct 2. Each lead seal 6 (Figure 4) comprises an outer sleeve 17 engageable in the end of the associated sub-duct 2 and an inner liner 16 releasably secured in the sleeve 17 and having a through bore 18 for passage of the associated lead 5. A range of liners 16 having bores 18 of different sizes may be selectively assembled with a common sleeve 17 to accommodate leads 5 of different sizes and, the liner 16 may be replaced by a solid plug 24 (Figure 5) for selectively blanking off a sub-duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217110-A (GB)
Title: Device for fixing thermostats
Inventor: ARREGHINI LUIGI
IPC: D06F34/24
Filed: 1989-03-15
Abstract: A fixing device for fitting a thermostatic sensor (5) in a water container (3) of a clothes washing machine provided with at least one electrical heating element (4) is disclosed. The sensor (5) is provided with at least one bulb (6) which is sensitive to the temperature of the water in the container (3) and which is enclosed by a metal casing (7) provided with zone (8) of enlarged cross section, and a portion (9) of insulating material which is introduced into the metal casing and which encloses at least one electrical switch which can be connected to the heating element (4) and which can be actuated to close or open in dependence on the temperature detected by the bulb. Resilient engagement means (15, 16) are provided in association with a through hole (13) passing through the wall of the container (3), and engage against the enlarged zone (8) of the sensor when the bulb is introduced through the through hole (13) with the interposition of at least one seal (12). The seal (12) bears against and is compressed against a seat (14) provided in the interior of the through hole (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229567-A (GB)
Title: Musical toy having a moving picture display
Inventor: JOK KAI WAI
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: A musical toy (1), for example resembling a portable television set, comprising a musical box mechanism (15), a mechanically driven moving picture display (3) and means (22) for driving the moving picture display from the drive of the musical box mechanism when the latter is operating. The display (3) may be housed in a replaceable cartridge (8). Means (18, 23) may be provided for preventing operation of the musical box mechanism (15) when the moving picture display (3) is disengaged from the musical box mechanism. The picture display (3) may comprise an endless belt (29) extending around two rollers (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216984-A (GB)
Title: Resilient mounting
Inventor: INGHAM PETER LAWRENCE
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: A resilient mounting intended primarily to withstand compressive loading is of a tubular and interleaved construction comprising a pair of end plates 11, 12 and an intermediate annular plate 19 which serves to stiffen a tubular elastomeric body provided between the end plates. A buffer member 24 is secured to one of the end plates 11 and extends longitudinally within the tubular body to lie normally free from contact with the tubular body. A protective cushioning layer provided between the buffer member 24 and internal edge of the intermediate plate 19 prevents direct contact between the buffer member and intermediate plate under transverse load. An axial buffer 31 can also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230190-A (GB)
Title: Compositions containing an isothiazolin(thi)one derivative and a 2-mercaptopyridine-1-oxide derivative
Inventor: MORPETH FRASER FORREST
IPC: A01N43/80
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: A composition contains an isothiazolinone or an isothiazolothione derivative and either an alkali metal salt of 2-mercaptopyridine-1-oxide or a metal salt together with 2, 2'-dithiopyridine-1,1'-dioxide. The isothiazolinone derivative can be 1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one or a metal salt or complex thereof. The salt of 2-mercaptopyridine-1-oxide may be a sodium salt and the salt used together with 2, 2'-dithiopyridine-1,1'-dioxide may be zinc chloride. The compositions have antimicrobial properties and are effective against a range of bacteria and fungi.
Patent GB-2217603-A (GB)
Title: Deodorizing composition
Inventor: BENTLEY ALAN
IPC: A24F19/14
Filed: 1989-04-03
Abstract: A granular deodorizing composition which can be used in ashtrays is made up of a mixture of a particulate mineral silicate (e.g. sepiolite, vermiculite & perlite), a particulate mineral carbonate (especially a carbonate of an alkali or alkaline earth metal) and an absorbed essential oil or perfume.
Patent GB-2227790-A (GB)
Title: Automatically shutting skylight when it rains
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI KENJI
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 1989-11-14
Abstract: A movable skylight assembly includes a rain detector arranged to close the skylight when it rains, the detector when it rains being covered as the skylight closes to protect it and make it durable. The detector 10 may be fixed, and covered by a lid on the closing skylight, Fig. 15, may be withdrawn under the skylight by the mechanism closing the skylight (Fig. 11), or may be withdrawn under the skylight by pivoted members which collapse as the skylight closes (Fig. 16). The detector when moving may be cleaned by a fixed brush (Fig. 13). The skylight may be moved by a motor via a thread and nut device. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2229018-A (GB)
Title: Control of multi-car elevator system
Inventor: MASAAKI AMANO
IPC: B66B1/18
Filed: 1990-01-25
Abstract: A multi-car elevator system is controlled in accordance with the expected traffic. The invention recognises that traffic will vary from day to day, e.g. in dependence on the day of the week. Accordingly, days are grouped together depending on the traffic (e.g. distribution of floors at which journeys start and finish) during a predetermined period. Data can then be collected on the traffic for each of these groups. …<??>Data storage requirements are reduced thereby. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2233523-A (GB)
Title: Rectifier smoothing filter
Inventor: WOLPERT TADEUS
IPC: H02M7/06
Filed: 1990-04-24
Abstract: A smoothing filter for a rectifier (LR) comprises a series inductance (L) and a parallel capacitance (C). Because the capacitive voltage drop (Uc) Is in counterphase relative to the inductive voltage drop (UL) there is found on the series inductance (L) a point (K) where the voltage drop towards earth is zero for a given frequency (fg). The load (Z) on the rectifier is connected to this point (K) in order to achieve high attenuation of this frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231593-A (GB)
Title: Drive mechanism for single facer in corrugator
Inventor: ISOWA EIICHI
IPC: B31F1/24
Filed: 1990-05-10
Abstract: A drive mechanism for a single facer having a press roll 12 which is selectively operable in combination with a first or a second fluted roll units 22 or 28 respectively, is disclosed. The mechanism is characterized in that it comprises a drive gear 52 rotatable by a suitable drive means and fixed on a drive shaft 50 which is connected to a rotary shaft 12a of roll 12 in order that shaft 50 can rotate shaft 12a, a driven gear 74 fitted on a driven shaft 68 which is connected to a rotary shaft 26a or 20a of upper or lower fluted rolls (18, 20 and 24, 26) in each of the first and second roll units (22, 28) in order to rotate rotary shaft 26a or 20a, driven gear 74 being rotatable freely on shaft 68 under engagement with drive gear 52, clutch 76 achieving on/off shifting of power transmission from said driven gear 74 to said driven shaft 68; and a power transmitting member disposed on said driven shaft 68 with a one-way clutch 76, which is rotated by an idling drive means 80, 86 when the former clutch 76 is released. 
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Patent GB-2231916-A (GB)
Title: Gas flow silencer
Inventor: FRY ALAN TREVOR
IPC: F01N1/24
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: The downstream end portions of sound attenuating material 102, 103, 104 defining flow passages therebetween have one or more steps 102b, 103b, 104b therein to provide passage widening. Step dimensions and details of the sound attenuating material and its surface covering are given in the specification. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236214-A (GB)
Title: Mounting electrical apparatus
Inventor: BUTTLAR MICHAEL VON
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 1990-06-25
Abstract: Electrical apparatus, more especially for motor vehicles, consists of at least two parts (1, 1', 8), provided with corresponding locking means (2, 3) for connecting the two parts together, and with guide means for relative location of the two parts in their connected state. The locking means comprises elongated tongues (2) engaged in elongated sockets (3). The first part (8) may be a base plate which can be secured to a base. The second part (1) may be a housing. The guide means are designed to prevent twisting and shifting of the parts and the locking means (2, 3) in each part are constructed integrally with the guide means. The guide means may comprise cross-pieces in the sockets (3) cooperating with grooves in the tongues (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259869-A (GB)
Title: Filter unit
Inventor: HUGGETT DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16N39/06
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: A filter unit comprises a bowl 32 enclosing a removable filter element and demountably attached to a head 31, having an inlet 39 and outlet 40 connected via a bypass valve 52, an inlet valve 53 connecting the inlet 39 to the filter element via a space 52 and a non-return valve 50 connecting the downstream side of the filter element to outlet 40. When the filter element is to be replaced, valve 53 is closed and bypass valve 42 automatically opens. The interior of bowl 32 is depressurised by opening a vent valve 56 and drained by removing plug 33. Bowl 32 may then be removed from head 31. After the bowl has been replaced on the head it is repressurised by opening another valve 58, connecting space 52 with the outlet 40, with vent valve 56 still open until fluid emerges therethrough. Then valve 56 is closed and inlet valve 53 opened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261465-A (GB)
Title: A suspending bracket
Inventor: CORNISH JOHN ROBERT EARL
IPC: E04G3/22
Filed: 1991-11-14
Abstract: A bracket for supporting a beam 2 or the like from a horizontally extending member 1 comprises suspension means 8, 9 formed at the upper end of the bracket to enable the bracket to be suspended from the horizontally extending member, the suspension means comprising spaced apart, aligned hook portions 8, 9 of the bracket which extend up and over in opposite directions such that the bracket may be suspended from the first member by offering the bracket up to the first member with the first member passing between the aligned portions and then rotating and lowering the bracket so that the bent over Portions are hooked over the first member. The other part of the bracket may comprise for example clamping means whereby a beam 2 may be clamped against jaws 7 by a screw operated member 14. <IMAGE>