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Patent GB-2123251-A (GB)
Title: Timer-controlled audio component system
Inventor: KAWAKAMI YASUO
IPC: H03K17/28
Filed: 1983-06-10
Abstract: In a multiple-component audio system the components (1,2....m) are connected to a common amplifier (D) and speaker (E) and are arranged in an order of priority. Control circuits in each of the components are linked in a cascade arrangement corresponding to the order of priority. When one of the components is turned on, the associated circuit produces a signal (A1... Am-1, Am) which inhibits the operation of lower-ordered ones of the components. A timer (T) contained in one of the control circuits can reset either the control circuits of all components in the system, or only the control circuit of the highest ordered one of the components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142230-A (GB)
Title: Furniture leg support
Inventor: MERCER WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: A47B91/12
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: A support is provided for placing below a leg of an article of furniture so that the load of the leg may be borne by an underlying load-resistant surface, without the leg forming a depression in a carpet material covering the load- resistant surface. The support has a body member 1 on which the leg can rest, and a plurality of needle-like elements 4 which project downwardly from the body member and which are spaced so that neighbouring elements can pass at each side of strands of the carpet 5 and can abut by their free ends of the underlying load-resistant surface 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in air conditioning units
Inventor: JORDAN GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 1983-09-01
Abstract: A packaged air conditioner, preferably portable, of the split type comprises two units 1 and 2, the first of which houses a complete refrigeration circuit 7, a fan 12 for drawing air into the first unit 1 and blowing it over the evaporator coil 11 of the refrigeration circuit before discharging it from the unit, and a water jacket coil 13 which surrounds the condenser coil 9 of the refrigeration circuit and which forms part of a water cooling circuit for extracting and dissipating heat from the condenser 9. The second unit 2 of the air conditioner simply houses a cooling coil 14 of the water cooling circuit and a fan 17 for blowing air over the coil 14. The water cooling circuit is completed by a pair of flexible water hoses 3 and 4 extending between the coils 13 and 14 in the first and second units 1 and 2 respectively, and a circulating pump 15. Condensate from evaporator 11 is passed via a hose 5 to coil 14 for evaporation thereby. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to semi-frozen or fluid ice drinks
Inventor: KELLY EDWARD ALBERT
IPC: A23G9/32
Filed: 1983-11-17
Abstract: A process for providing a storable product which can be converted into a semi-frozen or fluid ice drink, comprises diluting a neutral base containing sugar or other sweetening agent with water, the so-produced product then being broken down into a fine granulated, comminuted or crushed form of product which will not solidify when returned to a cold storage location. The weight of sugar or other sweetening agent in the storable product is preferably from 10 to 35% by weight.
Patent GB-2252665-A (GB)
Title: Chemical laser apparatus
Inventor: PETITBON ALAIN
IPC: H01S3/095
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: The laser has a vessel (20) disposed at the outlet (18) for exhaust gases leaving the laser enclosure (1). The vessel contains porous members (32 to 35) containing a mixture of calcium and glass fibers to absorbing the exhaust gases. An oxygen tank (26) is connectable to the vessel via a valve (27), and a threshold manometer (30) measures the oxygen pressure in the tank (27). Before firing the laser, oxygen is admitted into the vessel (20) to heat the calcium to enable it to absorb the exhaust gases. The manometer threshold is set to trigger the supply of reactive gases to the laser via valves (11 to 14) once the pressure has dropped to a level indicating that enough oxygen has been admitted to the vessel for the calcium to have risen to a suitable temperature for absorbing the exhaust gases. Such a laser may be used to decoy or to "blind" missiles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134794-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a dental prosthesis
Inventor: WEISSMAN BERNARD
IPC: A61C9/00
Filed: 1984-03-09
Abstract: A dental impression tray is placed over a positive restored model of dental area and a negative impression is formed in the tray. The restored area is then removed from the positive model and the tray is replaced onto the unrestored model. The mold cavity is defined between the negative impression and the unrestored dental model. Casting material is then inserted to form a dental prosthesis, which can be used directly as the final prosthesis, or can be used as a model for further forming of the final dental prosthesis.
Patent GB-2140421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to behaviour modifying compounds
Inventor: PICKETT JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A01N35/02
Filed: 1984-05-24
Abstract: Derivatives of carbonyl-group containing behaviour modifying compounds (e.g. pheromones, allomones and kairomones), in which said carbonyl group has been converted to a photolabile group which regenerates the carbonyl group on exposure to radiation, are of value in various methods for the control of animal, and in particular insect, species. Acetal and ketal derivatives of hexadec-11-enal, 2,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal and 2-heptanone are disclosed.
Patent GB-2157931-A (GB)
Title: Anglers float
Inventor: STEVENSON ERIC
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 1984-10-03
Abstract: An anglers float includes a body part 10 which is either buoyant or just below neutral buoyancy and a buoyant bite indicator part 12 slidably connected to said body part, the buoyant bite indicator part carrying a line guide 20 at its lower end and an upstanding indicator element at its upper end and extending upwardly beyond the upper end of said body part. Means are provided for limiting the downward movement of the indicator part relative to said body part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151642-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing bituminous/polymer emulsion
Inventor: DE RUITER DAVID J
IPC: C09D131/04
Filed: 1984-12-12
Abstract: A novel method of producing bituminous/polymer emulsions consists in passing heated asphalt and a heated polymer emulsion through a colloid mill. The resultant emulsion may have up to 75% solids.
Patent GB-848344-A (GB)
Abstract: 848,344. Multiplying-machines. TRIUMPHATOR-WERK VEB. May 24, 1957, No. 16547/57. Class 106 (1). The cam discs of a cam disc and pin wheel calculating-machine are set by racks controlled by a single-bank keyboard and actuated positively to effect setting by a motor-driven bar common to the several racks. When a numeral key 1 is depressed it rocks an arm 3 fast on a corresponding shaft 4, or a bail 11 free on one of the shafts 4, and so shifts a corresponding bar 6 leftwards in the machine (downwards in Fig. 2). The bar rocks a common bail 8 controlling a pawl 9 associated with a rack 7 in setting position. Several racks 7 and their pawls 9 are mounted in a laterally movable carriage 12. The rack in setting position is thus released for forward movement (to the right in Figs. 1 and 2) under the action of an associated spring 10 until it abuts the projected bar 6. When the key is released, the pawl 9 re-latches the rack and the carriage 12 moves one step to the left. When all the digits have been set up on the racks in this way, a motor-driven machine operation is initiated, during which a cam bar is rocked counterclockwise to rock the carriage 12 about a shaft 13 so as to engage the racks 7 with the cam discs 18 of the actuating mechanism. A bar 20 is then driven rearwardly in the machine and restores those racks 7 which have been set, at the same time transferring the setting to the cam discs 18. The carriage 12 is then lowered and restored and a new amount may be set up on the racks while the previous machine operation is being completed.
Patent GB-2170775-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with elevating platform
Inventor: CLAYDON JEFFREY THOMAS
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 1985-02-09
Abstract: A trailer with an elevating platform comprises a wheeled chassis (10), adapted at its front to be towed by a tractor, and a load-carrying platform (18) mounted on the chassis to be elevated through a linkage (20, 22) from a low level position convenient for loading to a high level position in which the platform overhangs the back of the chassis to facilitate delivery. The platform may be elevated by a hydraulic ram powered from a towing tractor. A carriage (32) may be displaceable on rails along the platform by a hydraulic ram or chain pulley drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171365-A (GB)
Title: Caravan type trailer or vehicle body
Inventor: ROBINSON BARRY PAUL
IPC: B60P3/025
Filed: 1985-02-21
Abstract: A trailer or self propelled vehicle has a floor 15 and a covered body 14 in which the side walls 17 are hinged at their upper end so as to be movable between a vertical position and a horizontal position where they are retained by struts 20. Floor extension portions 21 are provided which are hinged to the floor 15 and movable about the hinges between a storage or transporting position in which they lie within the confines of the body 14 and a horizontal position in which they extend the floor area beyond the confines of the body 14 when the side walls 17 are in their horizontal position. The end walls may also comprise panels 18 hinged and moveable similarly to the side walls with corresponding floor extension portions 21. Triangular infill panels 19 extend to fill the gaps between adjacent panels 17 and 18. The trailer can be used for vending food, beverages or other goods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159690-A (GB)
Title: Method and agent for the optimisation of the assimilation of the feed ration by fattening ruminants
Inventor: HUCHETTE MICHEL
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1985-06-04
Abstract: A method of optimisation of the assimilation of the feed ration in fattening ruminants, comprising possibly a maintenance period, consists in making the ruminant ingest, at the same time as the normal food ration, an effective amount of sorbitol. Foodstuffs for growing cattle can comprise an effective amount of sorbitol for example between 0.1 to 2.0% by weight.
Patent GB-2162885-A (GB)
Title: Formwork for ceilings and floors
Inventor: BLANK WILHELM WERNER AUGUST OT
IPC: E04G11/38
Filed: 1985-07-19
Abstract: In a form suitable for use as a flying form each side assembly is created by a single integral lower horizontal member 21 and a single integral upper horizontal member 22 interconnected by spaced apart frames 23, therebeing diagonal interconnecting members (24, Fig. 3) of adjustable length located between the frames. Each side assembly is thus very rigid and may be fabricated to be of any desired length. Transverse secondary bearers 25 at the top of the side assemblies support a plywood panel 26 or the like. The form may be supported by a minimum number of jacks 28, preferably located under the centre of each form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165146-A (GB)
Title: Sink strainer
Inventor: DAVIS RAYMOND CHARLES
IPC: E03C1/264
Filed: 1985-09-20
Abstract: A strainer for use in domestic sinks and the like is fabricated from a flexible material which will adapt to the shape of the sink base 3. Water drains through a central foraminate area 4 whose size is greater than that of the sink drainhole 2 and whose small foraminations 9 have a total cross-sectional area greater than the area of the drainhole 2. The lower surface of the strainer 1 is held off the sink base 3 by projections 8 which allow water to flow out of the sink through the whole of the perforated area 4. The strainer 1 optionally has a stopper 7, also in flexible material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169637-A (GB)
Title: Elongate building element
Inventor: WILSON ANTHONY
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 1986-01-15
Abstract: An element 10, e.g. for a window frame has a load-bearing member 12 (e.g. of aluminium) which provides a flange 20; and a cladding member 14 of thin-walled, flexible plastics whose flexibility allows it to snap-engage with the flange 20 (by means of formations 22;40 and 32, 34;48, 50) to define a channel 16. This channel 16 has a foam filling 18 which resists flexing of the cladding member 14. The members 12, 14 may be partially engaged and receive the foam composition within the cladding member 14, then pass through a gap between conveyors which squeeze the assembly to effect the snap-engagement and to provide the support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200668-A (GB)
Title: Elongate hollow structural supporting members
Inventor: FREEMAN COLIN JOHN
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 1987-02-09
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00075 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 8, 1989 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 8, 1989 PCT Filed Feb. 9, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO88/05850 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 11, 1988.The disclosure relates to a hollow section elongated structural member comprising three parallel spaced channel section elements (13) with three panels (11) extending between the respective pairs of elements to form a hollow section member. The edges of the panels have edge formations (17) which are received in the channels, each edge formation being shaped to conform to a side wall (15) and adjacent base part (14) of a channel. Clamping members (18) are provided for each channel having a clamping face including a main part (19) flanked by said faces (21) to act in co-operation with the base and side wall of the channel (13) to clamp the respective edge formations of a pair of panels therein and screws (23) are provided for securing the clamping members to the channel to lock the edge parts of the channels in the channels and thereby create a rigid structue between the channels and panels. The arrangement is particulary suitable for lightweight structural members for frameworks to be used in supporting equipment such as lighting or other electrical apparatus, display devices, screens or the like, or for supporing canopies, roofing or walling.
Patent GB-2187527-A (GB)
Title: Fixing devices
Inventor: MACINTOSH ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 1987-02-26
Abstract: A fixing device for example a wall bolt or cavity wall tie, has a rod portion (11) carrying a radially expansible anchoring mechanism (12). Mechanism (12) comprises a sleeve (20) axially interposed between a stop (21) on the rod (11) and a member (22) running on a screw-threaded part on the rod (11). The sleeve (20) is slit axially to form fingers (20D) and has a cone-shaped bore (20B). The member (22) has an external surface which is multi- facetted and is diametrically dimensioned at least to enter partly within the bore (20B) of the sleeve (20) prior to any substantial radial expansion of the sleeve fingers (20D). Member (22) may be a hexagonal nut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to power assisted steering
Inventor: OGBURN ALAN PETER
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 1987-04-27
Abstract: A main pump (2) circulates hydraulic fluid through a variable power assist mechanism (4) which is responsive to vehicle speed so that assistance is smaller the higher the speed. This assistance is generated by hydraulic fluid branched off from the main circuit to act on a control valve (7) which moves in conjunction with a steering rack (10). The branch has its own continuously operating pump (14) and the amount of fluid passed to the control valve is determined by a modulating valve (17) which in turn is governed by an electric controller (18) with a vehicle speed input. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188605-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for handling rod-like articles
Inventor: CARTER DAVID CHRISTOPHER MILLE
IPC: A24C5/35
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: A stream of rod-like articles such as cigarettes in multi-layer stack formation is separated by a movable gate (132) preferably having a leading end capable of limited reversible movement in a direction generally transverse to the direction in which the gate is advanced, so as to facilitate advancement of the gate between articles of the stream. The gate cooperates with a resilient closing strip (144) in its closed position. Another form of gate comprises a pivoted plate (180) biased into its closing position by a progressively increasing force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251339-A (GB)
Title: Antenna arrangement
Inventor: BARR ANDREW DEXTER
IPC: H01Q1/42
Filed: 1987-11-02
Abstract: A missile radome (1) has an acutely pointed profile and includes an antenna array of four elements (A, B) toe'd out around the boresight (5) for an amplitude comparison system. Certain received signals strike the antenna elements (A & B) after grazing the internal radome surface, and after single multiple reflections. The tracking characteristic consequently suffers perturbations. The invention consists in providing a layer (6) of surface wave absorbent material on the inside of the radome (1) in combination with a mass of radar absorbent material (7) enclosed by this layer. The combination considerably improves the position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212856-A (GB)
Title: Safety mail container
Inventor: HOOD WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 1987-11-23
Abstract: A mail box with a curved rear surface, and side access is made of incombustible material - metal. A top tray incorporates a plastic water bag for extinguishing fires in the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to containers
Inventor: LOFTUS STEVE
IPC: A47F3/14
Filed: 1988-02-18
Abstract: A container, which may be stacking/nesting container has a flap 22 pivotally mounted to a side 12 of the container at or near the top edge of the side whereby with the flap pivotted away from the side and the container arranged with that side lowermost, the side is inclined downwardly towards the container base 10 with the container resting on the free edge of the flap and the bottom edge of the side. An internal flap 22' may be provided e.g. to carry a label, as may a lid 40 comprising two relatively hinged portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212117-A (GB)
Title: Running control apparatus for a motor vehicle
Inventor: PARK HEUNG JONG
IPC: B60T1/16
Filed: 1988-11-07
Abstract: The apparatus comprises supporting members 2 for fixing to the roof of a car and rotatably supporting an air flow guide plate 3 and an air interrupting plate 4 rotatably fixed at the back end of the plate 3 having a shape and size enabling it to shut off the opening at the rear of the plate 3. The air flow guide plate 3 is connected in use to the cable of the vehicle speedometer to control the angle of the plate 3 in dependence upon vehicle speed. The air interrupting plate 4 is connected in use to a brake pedal so as to position the plate 4 so as to interrupt the opening at the rear of the plate 3 in response to use of the brake pedal. In another embodiment, Fig 4, the air flow guide plate 3 is omitted and air interrupting plates 13, 13' pivotable about their near edges are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211644-A (GB)
Title: Reliable document authentication system
Inventor: PASTOR JOSE
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 1988-12-12
Abstract: A system for reliably authenticating a document includes a device having a decryption key D1 therein that, upon application to information provided by a user, reveals not only a plain text message M1 indicating the source of the authentication but, in addition, provides the decryption key Di for use with the information P provided by the mailer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214228-A (GB)
Title: Pipe clamp
Inventor: INGHAM JACK
IPC: F16B2/08
Filed: 1989-01-20
Abstract: A pipe clamp which comprises a resilient portion coiled to present at least one turn of a helix 22 and adapted to fit over a pipe to be clamped, together with means for reducing the diameter of the helix. The latter may be a bracket 28 over the free ends of the helix brought into engagement with a turn 30 of the helix by means of nuts 26. The clamp provides even pressure and a gas-tight seal without causing distortion of the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231190-A (GB)
Title: Shop fitting system
Inventor: MORGAN JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1989-03-11
Abstract: The system includes at least one elongate structure, to be positioned with its elongate axis vertically, each of which structures includes a rigid peripheral frame 12 and parallel rungs 13 extending from one side member of the frame to another side member, whereby articles for display may be supported on the rungs, or brackets to hold the articles for display may be hung on one or more of the rungs. The rungs 13 are formed of a length of metal rod bent into serpentine shape with uprights 14 of the serpentine shape bearing against the inner faces of the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217893-A (GB)
Title: Hazard warning device
Inventor: HAMM RICHARD
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 1989-03-21
Abstract: A hazard warning device especially but not exclusively for use with stationary vehicles comprises an illuminated directional warning sign visually disposable on or in the trailing end of the vehicle in terms of the direction of oncoming vehicles, the device being operable by a self-contained battery and/or the vehicle battery. The directional warning sign is an arrow indicating the side oncoming vehicles should pass the stationary vehicle. The illuminated arrow sign is operated in a flashing mode, namely a sequential mode and/or an on/off mode. The device may be used with motor vehicle breakdown or roadworks.
Patent GB-2234694-A (GB)
Title: Ingot casting machines
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD
IPC: B22D5/04
Filed: 1989-08-11
Abstract: Ingots are cast in a series of moulds (14) each including two rows (24, 26) of cavities (28). Molten metal is poured into the moulds when they are inclined to fill each cavity to fill-line B. Excess molten material may either cascade into an adjacent cavity or into the next mould. The moulds are then returned to the horizontal so that the molten material is level with line C. The ingots so-formed are of roughly equivalent size and without bridging portions between them. The apparatus includes an inclined pouring section (18) and a horizontal cooling section (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235695-A (GB)
Title: Novel additives for lubricating oils
Inventor: VAN KRUCHTEN EUGENE MARIE GODF
IPC: C10M133/16
Filed: 1989-09-05
Abstract: The invention provides oil-soluble multivalent metal ion salts of a compound of the formula XNR<1>R<2>, in which R<1> and R<2> are the same or different and each are selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbon based radicals having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, X is an acyl radical of an aromatic ortho-hydroxy carboxylic acid having a ring substituent which is a hydrocarbon based radical having at least 4 carbon atoms, and their use, as additives, in lubricating oils. The compounds may be prepared by reacting a compound of formula XY with an amine of formula HN R<1>R<2>, in which Y is OR<3>, in which R<3> is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or acyl or Y is halogen, followed by the reaction of the amide with a multivalent compound. The metal compound may be added in greater than stoichiometric amount for neutralising the phenolate moiety to give an overbased product, the process preferably including a carbonation step.
Patent GB-2224663-A (GB)
Title: Darts
Inventor: MCKENNA ARTHUR J
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 1989-10-09
Abstract: A dart has a slidably mounted point member 16 whereby the main body 12 of the dart moves forward to impact the rear end of the point member when its pointed front end hits a target. There is a central passage 24 in the main body for adjustably securing a removable retainer member 34 of selected weight. The position of member 34 in passage 24 is adjustable. When spaced from point member 16 as shown, the relative movement between point and main body can occur. <IMAGE>