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Patent GB-2124465-A (GB)
Title: Animal traps
Inventor: RUSSELL MICHAEL COLIN
IPC: A01M23/20
Filed: 1982-07-31
Abstract: A trap has an entrance tunnel portion 1 leading to a nest-box portion 2, both of triangular cross-section. An entrance opening 3 is closable by a triangular door flap 4. A sheet of black rubber 5 or 6 providing thermal insulation is wrapped around each of the portions 1 and 2, each of which comprise three aluminium panels, to which the rubber sheet 5 or 6 is secured by an adhesive, with a floor panel joined to the two side panels by the rubber sheet which extends beyond one side panel partially to overlap the other side panel. The overlapping end 5a or 6a of each rubber sheet is detachably secured so that the trap may be collapsed for transport in a flat condition. The rubber sheet on the tunnel portion 1 hingedly connects the door flap 4 to the floor panel of that portion, the resilience of the rubber providing a spring force urging the flap to the closed position. A triggered trip mechanism, operated by the weight of an animal entering the trap, holds the flap 4 in the open position when the trap is set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129439-A (GB)
Title: A copper-nickel-magnesium alloy for cast iron production
Inventor: TYBULCZUK JERZY
IPC: C22C9/06
Filed: 1982-10-19
Abstract: The manufacture of ductile cast iron, especially pearlitic iron, using an alloy of 20 to 70% by weight of copper, 6 to 30% by weight of magnesium, and 1.2 to 2.0% by weight of cerium, the balance being nickel and unavoidable impurities ensures a relatively quiet reaction during the spheroidization treatment and the production of cast iron having relatively high mechanical properties.
Patent GB-2108921-A (GB)
Title: Applicator mitt
Inventor: STORANDT DUANE LAVERN
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 1982-10-25
Abstract: This applicator mitt includes an inner pouch 12 and an outer pouch 14 providing a cover for the inner pouch. The inner pouch includes an outer face receiving a treating substance m and is formed from a pair of panels, attached on two sides and one end and having an open mouth at its other end to receive the hand portion of the user. The outer pouch is formed from a pair of panels peelable sealed to each other and permanently welded to the inner pouch adjacent its mouth so that these panels may be stripped back to expose the inner pouch treating substance but remain attached to the inner pouch during use. To prevent inadvertent sealing of the inner pouch mouth, a facing strip or strips 28 of release silicone or other seal inhibiting material e.g. a fabric is disposed between internal margins of the inner pouch mouth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112317-A (GB)
Title: Making a reinforced refractory article
Inventor: MILLS DAVID
IPC: B22C1/00
Filed: 1982-12-10
Abstract: A method of reinforcing a Silica core (8) by locating an Alumina rod (2) therein, comprises initially coating the reinforcing rod (2) with a fugitive coating material (6) of precise thickness, Fig. 2, forming the Silica core around the coated rod in a mould (not shown), and dispelling the fugitive coating when firing the core. The rod (2) is a slidably close fit in the core. The fugitive coating (6) can be a heat shrinkable plastic sheath or an adhesive low melting point material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tine assemblies and components therefor
Inventor: TRELFORD ALAN
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 1982-12-23
Abstract: A component for the tine assembly of a lawn scarifier comprises a one-piece plastics moulding comprising a central boss (4) from which extend three tine arms (1, 2, 3). Each tine arm has a root (6) from which the arm extends in a radial direction for a short distance then follows a semi-circular path (9) and a straight radially extending portion that terminates in a hook (11). The configuration enables the tine arms (1, 2, 3) to flex readily over the semi-circular portion. The bosses (4) have faces that allow the components to be built up into a fine assembly. Mating surfaces on the bosses (4) are slightly offset to produce a spiral arrangement of the tine arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116246-A (GB)
Title: Window fastener
Inventor: SEARL ARTHUR NORMAN
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1983-02-15
Abstract: A fastener for a window with a fixed frame (2) and a pivotally opening sash (1), the fastener comprising a first member (5) to be secured to the frame and a second member (14) to be secured to the sash. The second member has a pivotable handle (16), and the handle and first member (5) have cam surfaces (13a 20a 13b 20b) which engage to bring the sash to a predetermined closed position relative to the frame. The cam surfaces also operate during movement of the handle when the sash is to be opened, positively to move the sash an initial distance from its fully closed position to overcome any tendency for sticking.
Patent GB-2116239-A (GB)
Title: Window Assembly with draining arrangement
Inventor: KAMINAGA HIROMITSU
IPC: E06B7/22
Filed: 1983-02-23
Abstract: A window assembly comprises a rectangular main frame (4) having a groove (23; 33) extending longitudinally along an inside surface thereof, a window sash (5) mounted within the main frame (4), and a pair of interior and exterior seals (60, 64; 61, 65) disposed between and coextensive with the main frame (4) and sash (5) forming a chamber (A1, A2), the interior seal (60; 61) being fixedly received in the groove (23; 33). A passage (34, 35, 62) extends from the chamber (A1, A2) continuously through the interior seal (61) and the main frame (4) to the outside air, for draining water by gravity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121368-A (GB)
Title: Sail with retractable air directing element
Inventor: WALKER JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1983-06-02
Abstract: A sailset comprising a leading aerofoil and a trailing aerofoil that pivots about an axis passing through the leading aerofoil. A third comparatively small aerofoil is retractable within the leading aerofoil and extendable downwind of the trailing edge of the leading aerofoil to provide a surface overlapping the leading edge of the trailing aerofoil.Guides for the third aerofoil are preferably provided for both its leading and trailing edges, the guides comprising roller and roller tracks and/or sliding pivots.
Patent GB-2122508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for separating gases
Inventor: GARDNER IAN RICHARD
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 1982-12-01
Abstract: A continuous flow of oxygen is provided from units (17, 18, 19) containing molecular sieves, into which air is passed. The number of units in operation at any time is varied according to the overall rate of utilisation of oxygen, so that the purity of the oxygen produced is not significantly affected by changes in this rate.
Patent GB-2129520-A (GB)
Title: A master cylinder assembly for a vehicle hydraulic braking system
Inventor: PRICE ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: B60T11/224
Filed: 1983-10-27
Abstract: In a master cylinder assembly comprising two pedal-operated master cylinders (1), each master cylinder comprises a pedal-operated stepped piston (7) in a stepped bore (3) and with a smaller inner end carrying a first seal (27) and a larger outer end carrying a second seal (6a), a pressure space (28) in the bore in advance of the inner piston end, a quick-fill chamber (30) defined in the bore between the inner and outer ends of the piston, a normally- open recuperation valve (18) communicating a reservoir (17) for fluid and the pressure space at least when the piston is in a retracted position, and a normally-closed pressure-limiting valve assembly (31), between the quick-fill chamber (30) and the same or a second reservoir (33), which opens at a threshold value when the piston is moved in a brake-applying direction and following closure of the recuperation valve and the transfer of fluid to the pressure-space to take up the braking clearances, further movement of the piston (7) pressurising fluid in the pressure space (28) to apply the brake. The two quick-fill chambers (30) are connected through a transfer passage (50). Figures 2 and 3 show alternative recuperation arrangements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132919-A (GB)
Title: Resin bonded products
Inventor: CLIFFORD COLIN
IPC: B29C35/08
Filed: 1983-12-05
Abstract: Resin-bonded glass fibre mesh sheets are produced by impregnating a glass fibre mesh in a dip tank (15) of photo-curable resin, the tank being arranged in a light-tight environment formed by opaque sheeting carried on beams (40,41). Subsequently the mesh is cured under u.v. lamps (71) [Figure 2]. A non-woven matt may be applied in contact with the partly cured impregnated mesh to cause this to adhere and thereby form a laminated matt/ mesh structure which can be used as a basis for grp moulding or can be separated for other uses if required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144636-A (GB)
Title: Dental aspirator tube
Inventor: PAUL JULIAN ELLIS
IPC: A61C17/08
Filed: 1984-07-03
Abstract: A dental aspirator tube comprises a tubular handle (1) having a tip (10) at one end (3) for insertion into a patient's mouth and which is adapted to be connected at its other end (2) via a length off fexible tubing (16) to suction equipment. The tip (10) is formed by a bent tube which is securely fixed to the tubular handle (1). The flexible tubing (16) is detachably connected to the handle (1) via a tapered or graduated connector section (6). The tip (10), handle (1) and connector (6) are preferably formed as an integral plastics structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145360-A (GB)
Title: Reactive ion etching
Inventor: CHEW NIGEL GORDON
IPC: H01L21/263
Filed: 1984-07-18
Abstract: Samples of a semiconductor material are subjected to ion beam etching in a vacuum chamber 13. The beam consists of ions of iodine or bromine. The substrate may be InP, InA, GaAs, ZnS, ZnSe, CdTe, CdxHg1-xTe. An iodine beam is formed in an ion gun 15 from vapour obtained from a solid or liquid source contained in an ampule connected to the vacuum chamber. The ampule may have independent heating and cooling means. Ion current is monitored by an ammeter 10 measuring a rear beam 17 produced by a symmetrical gun. A beam 6 from a further gun may etch the underside of the sample. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162700-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors
Inventor: OSBORNE COLIN SIDNEY
IPC: H01R13/115
Filed: 1984-08-01
Abstract: According to the invention an electrically conductive contact for an electrical connector comprising either a socket or a pin contact consists of a number of resilient tubular sections (16,18,19) spaced apart on substantially the same longitudinal axis. The tubular sections are connected by non-tubular portions. The contact provides more intimate engagement along the length of a mating rigid type of pin or socket contact when the two are connected, particularly if the rigid contact is slightly tapered. The insertion force characteristics can also be adjusted and a wider range of vibration frequencies can be tolerated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164430-A (GB)
Title: Tundishes and tundish linings
Inventor: TAYLOR GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: F27D1/04
Filed: 1984-09-12
Abstract: A tundish comprises a metal shell (2), a refractory lining (3) bordering the metal shell and a consumable inner lining bordering the said refractory lining, wherein said refractory lining comprises a plurality of panels (4, 5, 6) having interfitting edge portions (7, 8). Typically, a first set of said panels (5) are provided to line the floor of the tundish each extending across substantially the whole width of the floor and a second set of said panels (4, 6) are arranged around the wall of the tundish each extending substantially the full height of said wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151145-A (GB)
Title: Golf board game apparatus
Inventor: DUGLAN STANLEY
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1984-11-07
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a board showing a plurality of holes each with a tee 21, a fairway 22 and a green 23. Lines divide the fairway into a plurality of parallel paths 1 to 6 and a plurality of steps from tee 21 to green 23. Bunkers 24, water 25 and hazards 26, are present. Each player has a plurality of clubs each with a value of 0 to 11. Three dice and hazard cards are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150822-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: WATANABE SYUJI
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 1985-01-25
Abstract: An upright type vacuum cleaner comprising a main body portion (7) and a suction nozzle portion (1) with a rotary brush (4) located therein has a nozzle height adjusting mechanism comprising a cranked axle (17) with wheels (18) rotatably mounted thereon and lever (19) the arrangement being such that when the main body portion is placed in an upright position, lever (19) is actuated by shoulder (34) on the main body portion to press the axle (17) down thereby causing the wheels (18) to be lowered through an opening in bottom plate (2) so as to raise the brush (4) relative to the floor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159046-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory cleaning device
Inventor: EMANUEL IVOR
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 1985-03-19
Abstract: A dental cleaning or polishing device has a cleaning or polishing head (3) located at the end of a stem (2) secured to an electrical vibrator unit (1) for imparting axial reciprocating motion to the stem (2). At least a portion of the head (3) is disposable, being made, for example, of a flexible plastics material with a textured cleaning or polishing surface. A variety of different head configurations are disclosed including arrangements incorporating a disposable flexible cover member supported by a base portion in the head which is resilient in a direction perpendicular to the surface to be cleaned yet rigid in a direction parallel to the stem axis so that the head adapts to the shape of the surface to be cleaned without absorbing the axial vibrations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160973-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic flaw detection
Inventor: SZILARD JOHN
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: Defects (A, B) in a specimen (10) are insonified by a pulsed ultrasonic transducer (12) and the echos are sensed by a first array of transducers (40), converted into electrical signals, amplified by amplifiers (42), converted back into ultrasound signals by a second array of transducers (43) and focussed by the array (43) and acoustic lens (44) to form an ultrasonic image within a transparent medium (15). The medium is illuminated by stroboscope (14) operating in timed relation with the transducer (12) and the medium is viewed by means of an e.g. Schlieren optical system (17, 19, 20) for rendering the ultrasonic image observable as a visual image, for example, on a monitor (32). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159438-A (GB)
Title: Support frame
Inventor: CASTLE DENNIS SAMUEL
IPC: B05B5/08
Filed: 1985-04-30
Abstract: A support frame for supporting an article during electrostatic powder spray coating comprises a border (10) having along two opposite sides (12a, 12b) thereof, a pair of aligned abutments (17-21), the pairs of abutments (17-21), in use, receiving a support element (22) with which an article (26) to be supported is engaged, and the border (10) having means (14) to engage the frame with a conveyor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176143-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming flakes or granules of cooking fat, and dispenser for said flakes or granules
Inventor: HAYWOOD ROGER PAUL
IPC: A23D9/05
Filed: 1985-05-15
Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a method of forming flakes or granules of fat, comprising pouring molten fat onto a flat horizontal bed, passing said flat bed through a freezer to freeze the fat into a frozen sheet, and passing said sheet through breaker means which breaks up the sheet into flakes or granules. According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a dispenser for flakes or granules of fat, comprising a container for holding the fat, adapted to keep the contents at a substantially constant temperature, and including at least one sealable opening, the opening being shaped and sized to allow the flakes or granules to be shaken out of the opening without being damaged. An exemplified container (3) having an opening (4) comprises an inner (5) of conducting material and an outer (6) of insulating material. The inner has a lid (7) of insulating material and the outer has a hinged lid (8) with a locking device (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164174-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the focussing condition of a deflected electron beam
Inventor: BAUER VOLKER
IPC: H01J37/21
Filed: 1985-06-20
Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling the focussing condition of an electron beam periodically deflected over a plurality of discrete deflection positions within a common target area. To an electron gun (1) with a beam source (2), a focussing unit (3) and a deflection unit (5), is added a control unit (6) for the deflection of the electron beam. To solve the problem of keeping a predetermined spot intensity over the whole target area, the electron beam is initially adjusted as to its focussing condition at each deflection position (F1....Fn) by means of variable deflection fields to a predetermined spot geometry. The focussing data corresponding to this spot geometry are stored with the corresponding position data in a memory unit (12). In use the appropriate focussing data are recalled from the memory unit (12) for each beam position and the focussing of the beam controlled accordingly. The control unit (16) has a microprocessor (7) for the automatic control of these processes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177301-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bags, particularly ileostomy bags, and gas filter arrangements for same
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1985-07-03
Abstract: A gas filter 30 for ostomy bags has a housing 32 with a base wall in which is a gas entry orifice. A cover 34 for the housing is rotatable relative to it. A filter pad is located in the housing and is arranged to rotate with the cover. In use, a fresh region of the filter pad is located in registry with the gas entry orifice at different rotational positions of the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164983-A (GB)
Title: Line marking apparatus
Inventor: FOSSEY DAVID IAN
IPC: A63C19/08
Filed: 1985-07-30
Abstract: Line marking apparatus 1 comprises a carriage 2 having a pair of laterally spaced support elements 4. A marking fluid dispenser is mounted between the support elements 4. The apparatus has a pair of laterally spaced disc-like line defining shields 3 rotatably mounted on the supports and in rolling contact with a surface being marked and mountable on the support elements 4 at different positions relative to each other to allow lines of different widths to be reduced. Each shield is associated with a cylindrical boss 25 have a plurality of grooves 26 for location in U-shaped slots on support elements 4 thereby allowing different relative positioning of the shields 3. The shields 3 substantially enclose the marking fluid dispenser which is positioned on the apparatus such that substantial lateral movement of the dispenser is prevented whereas axial movement thereof is allowed such that a trigger rod 15 may be operated to permit marking fluid to issue from the dispenser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174586-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for hitching agricultural implements and the like
Inventor: SHOTBOLT JOHN
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 1985-12-05
Abstract: A tractor hitch 16 comprises draft links 18 and a top link 28. The top link is length-adjustable by remote control. The top link comprises a double acting hydraulic ram 38 with a quick attach connector 48 for an implement, the latter being remotely-releasable by means of a latch 50. Corresponding latches 22 are provided on the draft links 18. A counterbalance mechanism 56 offsets the weight of the top link and means 66, 72 is provided for manoeuvring the draft link from the driver's operating position within a cab 12, whereby coupling of the hitch 16 to an implement can be effected by the driver without leaving his driving position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186413-A (GB)
Title: Container for small articles
Inventor: GOLD MALCOLM R
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1985-12-17
Abstract: Coins, or like small objects, are securely stacked and held by resilience of an elongate holder 1 of various cross-sections, with a longitudinal slit 2 of various possible configurations. Stacking and retrieval are effected from either end which can be furnished if desired with a lead-in chamfer or smooth retaining inner peripheral lips. The diameter and length are predetermined to hold a set value of a predetermined coin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for detecting micro-organisms
Inventor: ACKLAND MARTIN ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting micro-organisms comprises a rack (16) having an array of stations at which a plurality of microbiological sample containers (14) can be received. Each container (14) is provided with an electrode or electrodes at its base for connection with electrical contacts on the base (18) of the rack (16) and container retention means, for releasably retaining the containers in the rack (16) are provided and are adapted to be operable from above the upper support plate (20) of the rack (16).
Patent GB-2174311-A (GB)
Title: Cube cue tip cleaner
Inventor: WOOD DONALD
IPC: A63D15/14
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: A cube cue tip cleaner for billiard cues is made of hard abrasive materials e.g. chipboard, high density fibre board, carborundum etc., and has a concavity in at least one face of the cube. A pin hole may be formed (Fig. 4) to enable the cube to be hung on a piece of string. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176149-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: EVANS LEIGHTON DAVID
IPC: A61B5/117
Filed: 1985-09-02
Abstract: An identity security device (10) comprises a carrier (11) overlaid by a cover (16) whose ends can be lifted to reveal an area of paste of coloured powder or clay (12) and a strip of adhesive tape (13). For completion of an action supported by a personal identity card (for example a credit card) the user will press a finger on to the paste (12) and transfer the powder to the adhesive surface (15) of the tape (13) so that a powder imprint of the user will be impressed on the tape. The tape (13) will then be placed face down on a document relating to the action which has taken place and will become stuck thereto by the adhesive and will lift off the carrier (11) as it breaks away from a further layer of adhesive (14) having a breaking strength below that of the adhesive surface (15).
Patent GB-2174661-A (GB)
Title: Sail assembly
Inventor: SALES JOHN
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1986-05-01
Abstract: A sail assembly for a small craft such as a dinghy or sailboard has a sail 2 with a sleeve 3 in which is received a mast 1. A batten 4 in a pocket 5 of the sail extends away from the mast 1. Displacement of the inner end 6 of the batten 4 around the mast 1 is restricted by a saddle 7 secured to the sleeve 3. The saddle 7 comprises two components 8 located on opposite sides of the sail 2 to straddle the mast 1 and secured together by bolts 12. The saddle 7 restrains the inner end of the batten 4 from displacement out of contact 8 with the mast 1 to maintain a smooth profile between the sail 2 and the mast as the sail is rotated during a manoeuvre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177937-A (GB)
Title: A flail device
Inventor: KEENAN RICHARD
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 1986-06-23
Abstract: A trailer includes a container for animal feed or slurry having a dispensing disc for dispensing material from the trailer through a chute 4. The dispensing disc has a plurality of radially extending vanes 26 and three flail devices 30 each comprises a chain 35 extending between the anchor points 31 and 32 and carrying a material engaging member 40 which may comprise four radially outwardly extending material engaging arms 41 terminating in material engaging edges 43 which engage and flail material. The material engaging members 40 are arranged at different radial positions along the chains 35 so that on rotation of the disc 35 the edges 43 of the arms 41 are offered to the material in different positions as the flail device acts on the material to rip the material from the disc and prevent caking thus allowing material to be easily dispensed. Members 40 may be attached to the chains via further chains. <IMAGE>