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Patent GB-2089771-A (GB)
Title: Paper supply tray
IPC: B65H1/06
Filed: 1981-12-22
Abstract: A withdrawable paper supply tray for a photocopier has at least one adjustable stop (34) to accommodate different paper sizes and locking means (37, 43) is provided for locking the stop (34) against movement, the locking means (37, 43) interacting with means (51) on the copier. Thus the stop (34) is automatically released for adjustment when the tray is withdrawn but is locked against movement as the tray is inserted into the copier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the dispensing of flat plastic articles
Inventor: OLIVER ERIC NORMAN CRESWICK
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 1982-02-24
Abstract: A stack of flat plastic articles, for example freezer bags are folded and placed in compartments in a housing 1 defined by partitions 6, 7 and 8. The user grasps a projecting flap 11 of a bag to withdraw it from the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117524-A (GB)
Title: A meter display housing
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 1982-03-24
Abstract: A body part 1 and an end cap 3 with a transparent window 2 all of shatterproof polycarbonate material making a housing suitable for insertion into a wall. The end cap provides a flange 4 to engage on the rim of a hole in a wall in which the body 1 is set, and screws 5 are provided at intervals for providing a key for bonding between the body and the structure into which it is set. The body is shown as cylindrical with a circular end cap, but the shape may be varied as convenient. This housing enables a meter display to be inspected from outside a building without access in an air and water tight construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122484-A (GB)
Title: Mounting and display apparatus and a method of displaying video cassette sleeves
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE
IPC: A47F5/05
Filed: 1982-05-21
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a plurality of individually rotatable members (14) mounted on a column (12), each member having a disc like part (16) with a plurality of support means (20) in the form of cylindrical channels or pins (23,21). Sleeve holders having corresponding pins or channels respectively (24,25) are supported on the support means, each to be rotatable about an axis adjacent an edge thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100180-A (GB)
Title: Moulding articles with adhesive layers
IPC: B29C43/30
Filed: 1982-06-15
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing from a plastics material a moulded product which is intended to be secured to another article, the product is moulded on to a film of heat- activatable adhesive in a non-liquid condition. The method may be used in manufacturing a sole unit for an article of footwear, the film 12 being placed in the sole mould cavity and the plastics material 14 being then injected into the mould 10 or compression moulded therein. The surface of the film to be used in bonding the product to the article may be protected by a sheet 13 of silicone- coated release paper. In a further embodiment, Fig. 2 (not shown), the product is in the form of a sheet to which the adhesive film is moulded by passage between rollers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107336-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing flexible polyurethane forms and a novel polyol composition for use therein
Inventor: CARROLL WILLIAM GRAHAM
IPC: C08G18/48
Filed: 1982-06-29
Abstract: A method of manufacturing flexible polyurethane foams comprises mixing together in the presence of an alkali metal salt, (a) a polyisocyanate or isocyanate-ended prepolymer thereof, (b) a polyoxyalkylene polyol having a molecular weight of not less than 3000 and containing oxypropylene and optionally oxyethylene units, (c) water, (d) a catalyst for foam formation and (e) optionally minor amounts of other conventional polyurethane ingredients; the amount by weight of component (b) used being from 20 to 50 times the amount of weight of component (c) and the isocyanate index of components (a), (b), (c) and (d) taken together being from 80 to 120. The invention also relates to a polyol composition which comprises a polyoxyalkylene polyol having a molecular weight of not less than 3000 and containing oxypropylene and optionally oxyethylene units, in admixture with an alkali metal salt and optionally water, a catalyst for polyurethane foam formation and minor amounts of other conventional ingredients. The alkali metal salt is typically potassium formate or acetate and is used to lower the density of the foam.
Patent GB-2108646-A (GB)
Title: Wine warming chamber
Inventor: MCISAAC JAMES NIGEL
IPC: C12H1/18
Filed: 1982-10-15
Abstract: A wine warmer chamber for use in combination with a condenser heat exchange unit of a refrigerator freezer or the like. It is important that red wine is stored at a steady temperature and this invention uses the waste heat from a refrigerator to provide a means of controlling the wine's temperature. The wine warmer chamber has a vent (4) arranged so that when the chamber is set on top of a refrigerator the waste heat enters and circulates within the chamber so warming containers of wine stored within. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114537-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle jack
Inventor: CARTER KENNETH
IPC: B66F3/12
Filed: 1982-10-26
Abstract: A motor vehicle jack (10) comprises an elongate, preferably substantially triangular body portion (11) and an elongate arm (25) pivotally connected, preferably intermediate its ends between the ends of the body portion (11), and preferably at an apex A thereof. The end portion of the arm (25) furthest from the pivot (24) is connected to one end (13) of the body portion (11) by means of a threaded rod (17) for adjusting the distance between the said end and the load and thus the height of a load support member (26) of the jack (10) from ground supporting the jack (10). The opposite end of the body portion (11) is provided with a pivotably and preferably removable base (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123122-A (GB)
Title: Explosive devices
Inventor: WASTELL JOHN ROGER
IPC: F42B3/18
Filed: 1983-01-06
Abstract: A microelectronic circuit package contains explosive material 8 and a microelectronic circuit 6 including a fusible resistor 9 adjacent the material. The resistor may be a thin film element and may form part of an integrated circuit. The package is shielded by a housing 1 and a cover 2 and is preferably arranged so that the resistor can be vaporised using low power on the application of predetermined signals to the circuit, preferably by way of terminal pins 3 extending from the housing. Uses include warheads and demolition charges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for flow measurement
Inventor: DOBSON ALWYN MICHAEL
IPC: G01P5/24
Filed: 1983-02-11
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for the ultrasonic measurement of flow of fluid in a conduit (1) including at least two sets of ultrasonic transducers (9) facing each other across the conduit, the transducers in each set being spaced apart along the conduit of a baseplate (3), in which the members of the sets of transducers on one side of the conduit are mounted within at least one tube (4) mounted upon and connecting with (6) the interior of the conduit, each such tube incorporating an isolating valve (7) between the conduit and the or each transducer, the arrangement being such that the or each transducer is removable from its associated tube in location upon the conduit after actuation of the isolating valve. A welded self-aligning frame for the apparatus is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135274-A (GB)
Title: Packages for compact disc records
Inventor: JOYNER ROY HAROLD
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 1983-02-14
Abstract: A package for a compact disc record presents an area for printed matter that is at least six times the area of the record. In one example, the record is located securely in a pocket defined by a front panel 1 and a back panel extended by cover flap 3. To mount the record it is placed against support area 12 with one edge projecting through slot 9 to lie behind support area 13 extending from fold line 8 on panel 1. Then the record with area 12 is thrust into the pocket while area 13 folds along lines 8, 10, 11 to lie in front of the record. In other examples the pocket fits the record and flap arrangements provide the required area. The package is made from a single sheet of card. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117033-A (GB)
Title: Procedure for providing a vertical drain
Inventor: JUHOLA MAUNO OLAVI
IPC: E02D3/10
Filed: 1983-03-08
Abstract: Procedure for providing a vertical drain, by means of pushing a push tube (7) into the bottom of a water body, carrying with it a so-called prefabricated drain (9) within it, the lower end of said drain being provided with an anchor plate (4), which, while the push tube is being pushed, closes the aperture on the lower end of the push tube, by means of pulling the push tube up, whereby the prefabricated drain remains in its place by action of the anchor plate, and by means of cutting the prefabricated drain at is upper end. The invention teaches to prevent surrounding soil matter from entering the push tube when it is drawn upwards. As taught by the invention, a push tube (7) is employed which is provided with holes (12) so that water flows into the tube from the surrounding water body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to protective boots and metatarsal shields therefore
Inventor: BECHTEL WILLARD HAGEY
IPC: A43B7/32
Filed: 1983-09-06
Abstract: A protective boot comprises a sole and an upper of flexible material allowing flexing of the boot, particularly when the wearer is in a crouched position. A rigid shield is connected to the toe of the boot and in the normal position extends over the metatarsal region. A stirrup member has an integral base portion anchored to the sole extending under the foot of the wearer and an arch portion extending over the upper in spaced relationship thereto. The stirrup transfers shocks received by the shield to the ground via the base portion and allows flexing of the upper under the arch portion. The wearer can assume a crouched position in comfort without being aware of the metatarsal shield. The shield may also be a separate member fastened to the toe portion by studs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126890-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic product dispenser
Inventor: CARRACOY CLAUDIO
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 1983-09-14
Abstract: A dispenser for cosmetic eye products comprises a set of containers 1 each holding a certain quantity of cosmetic product. The containers are separated by tear-off flaps 1a. A respective applicator is immersed in product in each container, and a handle 9 comprises means for engaging each of the applicators so as to extract them from the respective containers and enable the cosmetic product to be applied. The dispenser reduces the degree of oxidation of the product yet is not so costly as a series of individually dosed dispensers <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147343-A (GB)
Title: Temporary barrier
Inventor: WHITE DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 1983-09-28
Abstract: A temporary barrier for bridging the gap between two opposed surfaces, for example, in securing a broken window or doorway against unauthorised entry, including a rigid planar frame having legs extending from one end and jacks extending from the other, the jacks having ratchets and the legs having cam means which, when rotated hold the barrier firmly between the surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133827-A (GB)
Title: Frictionally stabilized loft ladders
Inventor: OLIVER DAVID
IPC: E06C9/08
Filed: 1984-01-19
Abstract: The ladder is pivotally mounted to loft opening 31, there being a fixed bracket 27 for each ladder stile, and a pivotal ladder support 26 having an interengaging component (45b, 61) through which a part of the respective ladder stile slides. The sliding movement is frictionally restrained so that the ladder will remain in any adjusted position thereby avoiding the necessity for interlocking catches. As the loft ladder is raised or lowered the frictional retaining means can hold it in any desired elevated position before or after swinging into the loft opening. The mounting may be a plastics clamping member with means for adjusting the frictional force. The ladder may comprise two sections 13 and 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139498-A (GB)
Title: Insect repellent device
Inventor: KUAN HO SIEW
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 1984-04-13
Abstract: An insect repellant device comprising an flexible backing sheet 10 onto which is printed an elongated band 11 or coil of material comprising a mixture of a filler material and active insect repellant and/or insecticide chemicals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138050-A (GB)
Title: Ridge-capping with ventilation
Inventor: BLANC FRANCOIS
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 1984-04-16
Abstract: Ridge-capping for a double sloping roof comprises an inner ridge-tile 2 of zinc of semi-tubular shape having side edges comprising retaining lugs 13 for attachment to the two slopes of the roof. The inner ridge-tile is formed with a succession of openings 6 to ensure the outlet of air from the space below the roof and has a succession of transverse outer ribs 7 formed as stampings from the body of the inner ridge-tile. An outer ridge-tile 1 of zinc of semi-tubular shape rests and is fixed to the inner ridge-tile by rivets 10 engaging the ribs 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157678-A (GB)
Title: Anti-microbial di-decyl quaternary ammonium compounds
Inventor: GREEN HAROLD A
IPC: C07C211/63
Filed: 1984-04-17
Abstract: Di"decyl" or "decyl"-n-decyl- alkyl quaternary ammonium compounds of formula  [decyl-@(R)2-A]X<-> wherein A is "decyl" or n-decyl, R is C1-4alkyl and X is Cl<->, Br<->, I<->, (m)ethosulphate and "decyl" is a mixture of primary alkyl groups of 10c arrows having at least two branches, are useful as disinfectants.
Patent GB-2158138-A (GB)
Title: A clip and related application
Inventor: RIGBY BRIAN
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 1984-04-25
Abstract: A clip for attaching a flexible liner bag to a container comprises a single synthetic plastics material moulding having a tongue (1) and surrounding part (2). Either the tongue and/or part (2) are formed to produce a clasping force. This force may be varied by changing the shape of the clip, its dimensions or the material from which it is made. The lower edges of the clip are curved to facilitate its introduction over a container and clip to clasp the two together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159913-A (GB)
Title: Safety helical spring exercise device
Inventor: KONG CATHAY GUO TAI
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 1984-06-08
Abstract: A safety helical spring exercise device including a metal bar or wire (11) coiled into a helical spring (10), is characterized in that one or a plurality of wires (12) are wound on the metal wire (11) in a helical form from one end to the other. If the spring wire (11) breaks in use, the broken parts are prevented from flying apart for more than a short distance, by the action of the wound wires (12), reducing the danger such an event represents to the user.
Patent GB-2168579-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatically-controlled heater
Inventor: UFFEN RAYMOND WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H01J61/52
Filed: 1984-07-02
Abstract: A tubular fluorescent lamp body 2 is heated by an electrically energised heater blanket 8 to raise the temperature of body 2 to a temperature at which the mercury in the lamp is vapourised, and has a metal heat sink 10 to provide a cold spot in the tube 2 on which the mercury condensers to provide a reservoir and has a thermostat 16 to control the heater temperature, there being a thermal impedance provided by nylon body 18 between the heater and thermostat 16, which also loses heat to the atmosphere, making it responsive to the atmosphere temperature, through heat sink 20. Sinks 12 and 20 project into an air-flow 14 in conduit 12. The lamp is used in xerographic copiers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142894-A (GB)
Title: Conveying apparatus for rod-like articles
Inventor: CALVERLEY SIMON GEORGE
IPC: A24C5/352
Filed: 1984-07-05
Abstract: Apparatus for conveying rod-like articles between a delivery device (M), e.g. a cigarette maker, and a receiving device (P), e.g. a cigarette packer, includes a conveyor (C) for articles in stack formation, a container loading device (TF), a container unloading device (TU), and a container handling system for moving containers between the loading and unloading devices. The container loading and unloading devides (TF, TU) may be in non-parallel orientations and the container handling system may include a common container reservoir and a container turning device (FTT, ETT). The container loading and unloading devices (TF, TU) are linked to the main conveyor (C) by subsidiary conveyors (CTF, CTU) which may include a twisting path portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155358-A (GB)
Title: A method of removing magnetic media from a disk
Inventor: SHADZI BAHRAM
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 1984-09-13
Abstract: A method of removing magnetic media from a disk comprises the steps of rotating the disk having an outside diameter and an inside diameter and a magnetic media film thereon at a rotational speed of at least 2500 rpm and dispensing a media stream from a nozzle onto the magnetic media film on the disk, starting at said outside diameter of the disk and moving to the inside diameter of the disk, the magnetic media film being removed from the disk as the nozzle moves from the outside diameter to the inside diameter.
Patent GB-2176837-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for windows
Inventor: SWAN JOHN
IPC: E05C17/48
Filed: 1985-06-21
Abstract: The opening movement of a casement 2 is restricted to a limit position by a safety device comprising a stop plate 5 mounted on a frame 1 and a catch assembly 6 mounted on the casement. The catch assembly includes a spring-loaded plunger having a nose 12 which can be retracted by a lever 16 having a handle portion 20. By suitable placement of the stop plate and catch assembly, opening movement of the casement is limited by the nose 12 engaging the stop plate 5. By moving the lever 16, the nose is retracted enabling the casement to be opened further, and on closing return movement of the casement, the nose engages the stop plate but is displaced so that it rides over the stop plate 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180120-A (GB)
Title: Mounting transducers
Inventor: HODGINS DIANA MARGARET
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 1985-09-04
Abstract: An array of sonic transducers (11) are mounted and located in a block of open-cell foam plastics material whose cells are filled with eg castor oil. The active faces of the transducers are located in recesses (10J) in a mould (10D) before introduction of the foam so that the active faces will be exposed and protrude from the moulded block. The array in its block is mounted in an outer casing sealed against entry of water. A space (34) within the casing and in communication with the active faces is filled with oil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175114-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle track indicator
Inventor: STRADLING MAURICE TIMOTHY
IPC: G08G3/00
Filed: 1986-04-25
Abstract: A vehicular track indicator equipment particularly for use by ships in coastal waters comprises a remote fixed television camera directed towards the track and means to transmit the television signals. The vehicle caries a television receiver for receiving the signals and the receiver has the desired track marked on its screen such that the vehicle movement can be monitored with reference to the television receiver.
Patent GB-2179009-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic tyres
Inventor: HOLROYD ERIC
IPC: B60C15/04
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: A pneumatic tyre (10) having a pair of beads (15) each of which comprises a plurality of bundled together wire hoops (40), and a carcass ply (16) extending between the beads (15). The end portions (30) of the carcass ply are anchored in each bead bundle (15) by at least one hooped member (40), (22) or (23) incorporated in the bead configuration. The carcass ply (16) may be reinforced by a continuous cord formed as a series of windings looped around a pair of hooped support 15 elements (22) or (23) which are incorporated into each bead (15) to occupy a position within the bead configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179205-A (GB)
Title: Collectorless D.C. motor
Inventor: MULLER ROLF
IPC: H02K29/08
Filed: 1986-08-06
Abstract: A collectorless D.C. motor with a permanent-magnet rotor magnet has a stator with integral poles on which are wound stator coils 22, 22', 23, 23', 24, 24', the stator also being provided with auxiliary poles 36 which are fitted to the stator after the coils have been wound. The auxiliary poles support position sensors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182603-A (GB)
Title: Transversely expanding and calibrating an extruded hollow product
Inventor: HILL DAVID JOHN
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 1986-10-31
Abstract: Plasticated thermoplastics or rubber material is extruded through an annular die (2) to form an elongate hollow product (7) which is then subjected to a pressure difference across its side walls whilst still soft and thereby transversely expanded, prior to being calibrated and cooled in its expanded configuration during passage through a perforated sleeve (6), within a vacuum tank (8). The pressure difference may be effected by internal pressure admitted through a die passage (4) and/or vacuum applied externally within an enclosure between the die and the perforated sleeve. The transverse expansion produces transverse orientation in the product wall, and increased strength arising from incorporated reinforcement e.g. glass fibres, or from the material being a self reinforcing polymer, such as a liquid crystal polymer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206275-A (GB)
Title: A coaster or beer mat or a drip mat or place mat
Inventor: PEARCE MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: A beer mat etc. (as above) has two layers at least one of which is made of liquid absorbent material such as paper or wood pulp board. The two layers form a base (10) and a readily removable layer (11) and they are stuck together round their peripheral edges. The edges 13, 14, 15 and 16 are easily removable by tearing them along score lines 17, 18, 19 and 20, so that the layer 11 may be peeled off, or simply removed from the base layer to reveal, for example, sets of numbers (21,22) which are covered by scratch-off material. The numbers may be coded so that if a certain selection of numbers is revealed, the user will be entitled to a free drink or any other promotional reward. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206390-A (GB)
Title: Deformable rock bolt
Inventor: ALTOUNYAN PETER FRANK REINHOLT
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 1987-07-02
Abstract: A deformable rock bolt (3) has a deformable wall (4) which is pressed against the wall of a hole (1) in strata (2) by fluid injected under pressure through a non return valve 7 to activate a cementitious material (5) and press the wall against the wall of the hole (1) whilst the cement sets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207599-A (GB)
Title: Hide-away coffee table
Inventor: CARDWELL ROBERT SAMUEL
IPC: A47B13/12
Filed: 1987-08-03
Abstract: A hide-away table, e.g. a coffee table, comprises a lower shelf 10 and inner top joined by legs 11 and four curved doors 14 sliding in tracks 15 in the top and shelf. An octagonal top 16 with a glass centre 17 is detachably secured to the inner top by screws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194977-A (GB)
Title: A spring biased stand extending from floor to ceiling
Inventor: BLOOM ALAN RAMON
IPC: A47G29/00
Filed: 1987-08-20
Abstract: A friction holdable stand 2 comprising at least one elongate member 4 and at least one support means 6 extending transversely of the elongate member 4, at least one end portion 7 of the elongate member 4 being biased outwardly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209578-A (GB)
Title: A connection
Inventor: BEAUCHAMP DAVID COLSTON
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 1987-09-05
Abstract: A connection between two members, for example, the shaft 3 and disc 2 of a butterfly valve comprises keyways in each member. These are aligned to permit insertion of a key 6 which has a portion 10 of reduced height. After insertion the members are moved relatively axially one inside the other. The key is entrained by that one member and located inside the other to lock the two members together. This provides an efficient readily disassemblable connection between the members. <IMAGE>