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Patent GB-2153288-A (GB)
Title: Tool and method for preparing bait
Inventor: SPRINGHAM GEOFFREY
IPC: B25B7/02
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: A bait press for forming shapes from paste for anglers bait, comprises jaws 3 which are mounted on pivotable handles 1. A spring 4 urges the handles 1 apart. Half moulds 8 of polytetre- fluorethylene and having a semi- spherical shape are detachably mounted by a screw connection 13 on the jaws 3. The half moulds 8 have a thin lip 10. Paste is rolled into a ball or other appropriate shape then positioned between half moulds 8. The jaws 3 are urged together to press the bait into a ball, or other shape depending on the shape of the moulds 8, with excess bait forming a flashing which is rubbed off. The jaws are then released and the formed shapes boiled in the conventional manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156201-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue grilling apparatus
Inventor: TOFALLI TOFALLIS CHRISTOU
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1984-03-13
Abstract: This invention provides a grill bar, for grilling apparatus, in the form of two open frames (9, 10) intended to overlies each other, each frame having a set of spaced, parallel bar members (13, 14) extending thereacross. The bar members of the sets are shaped and spaced with respect to each other such that, in one normal cooking position, the bars of the upper frame (13) are in a staggered, overlapping relationship with the bar members of the lower frame (14), the lower bar members providing channels, and the arrangement being such that direct heat from the heat source is prevented from contacting food on the grill by the overlapping relationship of the two frames, whilst juices and other liquids from cooking drip into the channels of the lower bar members. The two frames may be moved relatively to each other to adjust the respective bar members between said staggered overlapping relationship, and a coincident, totally overlapping relationship, to permit direct heat of the food when required, e.g. for searing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137149-A (GB)
Title: Car wash apparatus
Inventor: O'DONOGHUE TIMOTHY
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 1984-03-26
Abstract: Car wash apparatus comprises a header tank (18) fed from a water supply (11) through a booster pump (12) and deionisation unit (16). A cold pump (24) and a hot wash rinse pump (25) are fed from the header tank (18) and feed hand jets (4) and (5) for rinsing and washing the vehicle respectively. Soap from soap tanks (29) and (30) is fed through a solenoid valve (32) to the hot wash pump (25) and the mixed solution is heated in a boiler (33). A wax pump (40) is supplied with water from the supply (11) and wax from a wax tank (41), and in turn feeds a hand held wax jet (6). The pumps (24), (25) and (40), the boiler (33) are releasably connected into the apparatus by quick release couplings (1) and ball valves (2). The jets (4), (5) and (6) are connected to the apparatus quick release couplings (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137463-A (GB)
Title: Soil cultivating machine
Inventor: STEKETEE JAN JACOBUS
IPC: A01B49/02
Filed: 1984-04-06
Abstract: A soil cultivating machine adapted to be moved across a field comprises a frame 1, a first roller extending transversely of the intended direction of movement of the machine, a second roller 9 arranged parallel to and behind in the intended direction of movement the first roller, both rollers being suspended in the frame so as to be freely rotatable, and transmission means 14 arranged between the first roller and the second roller for transferring rotational movement of the first roller to the second roller. The second or hindmost roller is formed by a plurality of parallel vertical discs, the circumferences of which are joined by angle irons or like members, whereby a light, rigid roller is formed without a heavy central shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140952-A (GB)
Title: Ticket issuing machines
Inventor: HARDY DONALD
IPC: G07B1/02
Filed: 1984-04-24
Abstract: A ticket issuing machine particularly for use with transport undertakings with a microprocessor, and a ticket issuing and printing device, in which ten keys respectively associated with the numbers 0 to 9 can be operated in one mode to enter the associated digits for entering the price of a ticket and can be operated in another rapid issue mode to select a complete pre-programmed price associated therewith. In the rapid issue mode the operation of a key will also select a pre-programmed class of ticket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140769-A (GB)
Title: Supply ship transfer system
Inventor: BALLANTYNE RONALD
IPC: B63B27/18
Filed: 1984-05-08
Abstract: A modular supply ship transfer system is adapted to convert an existing container ship or a vessel whose deck has been fitted with appropriate attachment fittings. The components of the transfer system such as a mast, highline cable 16, highline winch, ram tensioner, inhaul/outhaul line 26, inhaul/outhaul winches and the like are mounted in one or more containers. The containers are fitted with complimentary attachment fittings whereby the containers may be secured to the deck of the container ship or appropriately equipped vessel. The components are so arranged in the containers that upon securement of the containers to the deck 12 the components are oriented in substantially operating relationship. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142347-A (GB)
Title: Uv stabilized polyester dyeings
Inventor: BENNETT BRIAN
IPC: D06P1/651
Filed: 1984-05-22
Abstract: The invention provides a solution of one or more U.V. absorbers selected from resorcinol monobenzoate, phenyl salicylate and a benzophenone; and an emulsifier in an organic solvent system. The solutions of the invention are useful for providing level dyeings of polyester material particularly for use in the automotive industry.
Patent GB-2148344-A (GB)
Title: Wood pulp incorporating melamine or ammeline
Inventor: ALLAN G GRAHAM
IPC: D21H17/07
Filed: 1984-09-28
Abstract: Melamine or ammeline is added to wood or wood pulp so that paper produced therefrom has wet and dry strength, ink and pigment retention, improved color and brightness, soil and grease resistance, and electrical properties. The melamine may be added during bleaching of pulp, or during refining in a thermomechanical pulping process, or during beating of a pulp, which may be derived from waste paper. Salts thereof may also be used.
Patent GB-2169460-A (GB)
Title: Initiator fuse firing circuit
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS MEIRION
IPC: F42C11/00
Filed: 1985-01-04
Abstract: An initiator fuse, which sets off a primary explosive charge, is fired by an electrical pulse applied to the gate of a 'Hexfet' (Trade Mark) (HF) whose source-drain path is in series with the initiator fuse RF. A capacitor CR connected across the Hexfet-fuse combination is charged from a DC supply; when a pulse fires the 'Hexfet', the capacitor discharges through the series combination to fire the fuse. The high gate capacitance provides a high level of RFI immunity on the control line. To further improve interference resistance, the circuit can be in a screened module. The fuse can be connected to drain or source of the 'Hexfet', the latter having the advantage that it enables the fuse to be directly grounded to the screen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156250-A (GB)
Title: Treating grinding wheels
Inventor: BRILL JURGEN
IPC: B24B53/07
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: The freshly dressed working surface of a rotating grinding wheel 13 is contacted by one or more smoothing shoes 14 which are biased against the working surface by one or more springs 16 but are not positively fed toward the axis of the grinding wheel. The material of the shoes is harder than the material of the abrasive grains in the grinding wheel and the purpose of the shoes is to treat those portions of abrasive grains in the grinding wheel which protrude from the working surface. The shoe or shoes are held in contact with the working surface for a preselected interval of time and are biased against the grinding wheel with a preselected force which is adjustable. The outline of the wheel-contacting surface on each shoe is complementary to the outline of the corresponding portion of the working surface on the grinding wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158333-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural implement
Inventor: MACONIE DAVID THOMAS
IPC: A01B51/04
Filed: 1985-05-02
Abstract: An agricultural implement comprises a first main frame member 1 which has two wheels 4 mounted thereon. A second frame member 2 is pivotally connected to the main frame member 1 at the front of the implement, and has a tool bar 9 to which any type of agricultural tool may be connected. In the centre of the tool bar 9 there is a pivoting element comprising a semi-circular plate 12 having notches 16 around its circular edged and an engagement member 17 which engages into one of the slots 16. The second frame member, and the agricultural tool mounted thereon, may be raised or lowered by rotation of the semi-circular plate 12. The implement may include a central guiding bar 5 attached to the underside of the main frame member 1, and chains 6 are connected to each side of the main frame member 1 such that the implement may be drawn by two animals by attaching the chains 6 to the yoke of the animals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176690-A (GB)
Title: Safety boot
Inventor: DUREY SUZANNE MICHELLE
IPC: A43B23/08
Filed: 1985-06-27
Abstract: The invention provides equestrian footwear including a reinforced toe portion 1, which is preferably in the form of a steel toecap, enclosed within the boot, and extended, as shown at 3, at the outside of the foot to cover the whole of the little toe. The reinforcing toecap 1 may be embedded between two layers of leather or flexible plastics material so as to protect the foot and also preserve the required stylish appearance of the boot. In addition to protection against being trodden on by a horse, the reinforcement 1 also effects some protection against the boot being pierced by a pitchfork or the like. In order to allow for thin soles for riding boots, the toecap 1 may be anchored to the upper surface of the sole by means of a narrow flange 4. In work boots, which normally have thicker soles and where appearance is less critical, the flange 4 may be received between two layers of sole material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163826-A (GB)
Title: Elongate magnetic member
Inventor: SUZUKI SHIZUO
IPC: G01V3/00
Filed: 1985-07-17
Abstract: An elongate member (1) for installation under ground, such as an electrical or communications cable or a supply pipe for gas or water, is magnetised in a plurality of axially aligned, individually axially magnetised, equal length sections (2), each section preferably having a length (L) between 0.5 and 5.0 times the intended installation depth for the member (1), whereby detection and identification by means of magnetic field sensors (15, 16 Figure 12 not shown) is simplified. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170973-A (GB)
Title: Laser ceilometer
Inventor: FRUNGEL FRANK
IPC: G01S17/18
Filed: 1985-12-23
Abstract: A ceilometer operating according to a gating method integrates output signals from a light receiver. The output signals are passed by analog gating means during consecutive time slots following each other at the transmitter frequency and being phase shifted relative to transmitted light pulses. The phase shift of the time slots is varied stepwise after preset time intervals. Signals integrated during a time interval are digitalized, processed n a microprocessor and stored in a memory according to height values determined by respective phase shifts of the time slots. The micro-processors forms a smooth function of the signals accordint to height values, differentiates the smooth function, computes maxima and minima, determines maxima differing from a preset threshold value, and selects a maximum which with increasing height value is followed by a minimum. Then the smooth function is modified by substituting the function interval corresponding to the maximum/minimum pair by a linear function interval and the modified smooth function is integrated. If the integral of the modified function exceeds a preset constant value, a precipitation warning signal is displayed. If the selected maximum sufficiently exceeds a predetermined noise level, the height corresponding to the maximum is indicated as a cloud height.
Patent GB-854299-A (GB)
Abstract: 854,299. Outlets to chimneys; dampers; baffles. HIRST, T. B. V. Aug. 5, 1959 [July 30, 1958], No. 24535/58. Class 126. Burnt gases from a gas- or other fuel-fired appliance 1 enter a casing 3 divided into two compartments, open at the bottom 4, by a baffle 6 extending from the top and sides of the casing and having a damper controlled aperture 7 of approximately the same dimensions as a flue outlet 5 in the outer compartment. The damper 8 may be manually or pneumatically controlled or as shown mounted on a heat-sensitive element 8a and is of such a size in relation to the aperture 7 that an annular passage remains when the damper is in the fully closed position. Excessive fire draught causes the element 8a to close the damper 8, cold air being drawn through the inlet 4. This air flow may be controlled by a second damper 9 which as shown has a heat-sensitive element 9a and may be independently controlled or linked to the damper 8 so that, for instance, as the damper 8 moves to the closed position in excess draught conditions the damper 9 moves to open the inlet 4 and vice versa. The outlet 5 has a spigot or socket 5a of dimensions to receive the standard flue pipe or chimney.
Patent GB-2174395-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)pyridine derivatives
Inventor: LOS M
IPC: A01N43/52
Filed: 1986-05-09
Abstract: New 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl) pyridine derivatives of the general formula   <IMAGE>  wherein  R1 is C1-C4 alkyl; R2 is C1-C4 alkyl or C3-C6 cycloalkyl; and when R1 and R2 are taken together with the carbon to which they are attached they may represent C3-C6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with methyl; A is COOR3, CONHR6, CHO, CH2OH, COCH3, COC6H5, CN, CH3, CH=NOH, CH2COOH, CONHOH, CH2CH2COOH, CHR8OH,   <IMAGE> R3 is hydrogen,  diloweralkylimino, optionally substituted C1-C12 alkyl,  C3-C12 alkenyl,  C3-C6 cycloalkyl  or C3-C10 alkynyl, or a cation; R6 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, C3-alkyl, C3-alkynyl or C1-C4 alkyl optionally substituted with one hydroxyl or one chlorine group;  B is H, COR4 or SO2R5; R4 is C1-C11 alkyl, chloromethyl or phenyl optionally substituted with one chloro, one nitro or one methoxy group; R5 is C1-C4 alkyl or phenyl optionally substituted with one methyl group;  W is O or S;  R8 is C1-C4-alkyl or phenyl;  X is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl or methyl; Y and Z are each hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, hydroxyloweralkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, phenoxy, C1-C4 haloalkyl, nitro, cyano, C1-C4 alkylamino, diloweralkylamino or C1-C4alkylsulfonyl group, or phenyl optionally substituted with one C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy or halogen; and, when taken together, Y and Z may form a ring in which YZ are represented by the structure: -(CH2)n-, where n is an integer of 3 or 4;  or   <IMAGE> where L, M, Q and R7 are each hydrogen, halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, NO2, CN, phenyl, phenoxy, amino, C1-C4 alkylamino, diloweralkylamino, chlorophenyl, methylphenyl, or phenoxy substituted with one Cl, CF3, NO2 or CH3 group; and the N-oxides, optical isomers and acid addition salts thereof (with certain provisos attached to the above definitions) have herbicidal activity.
Patent GB-2181009-A (GB)
Title: Resistive divider network
Inventor: HAMMOND ROBERT W
IPC: H01C13/02
Filed: 1986-06-20
Abstract: A resistor divider network 40 comprises two or more thin or thick film resistive elements deposited on a substrate 42. Each of the resistive elements is divided into a number of resistive subelements 46-50 or 52-55 which are interleaved so as to improve the temperature coefficient of ratio (TCR tracking) and improve the thermal coupling which greatly improves the ratio constancy over a wide range of input voltage. There are an odd total number of resistive subelements, the subelements of each main element having equal resistances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248777-A (GB)
Title: Wound healing agents
Inventor: KNIGHTON DAVID R
IPC: A61K35/16
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: Platelet enriched plasma is produced from blood. The platelets are activated by thrombin which causes the release of platelet derived growth and angiogenesis factors. A carrier such as a microcrystalline collagen is added to produce a wound treating salve. The compound is applied directly to wounds and initiates healing in non-healing wounds as well as accelerating normal wound healing by increasing vascularization, stimulating fibroblast mitosis and migration and increasing collagen synthesis by fibroblasts.
Patent GB-2194530-A (GB)
Title: Diphenyl ether compounds
Inventor: MUNRO DAVID
IPC: C07D333/36
Filed: 1986-09-02
Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the general formula I,   <IMAGE> in which A<1> is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or haloalkyl, and each of A<2> and A<3> is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro or cyano; X is oxygen or sulphur or a group NR<1> where R<1> is hydrogen or alkyl; R<2> is hydrogen or, when X is oxygen or sulphur or a group NH, R<2> is hydrogen or alkyl; R<3> is a hydrogen or, when X is oxygen or sulphur, R<3> is hydrogen, cyano, amido, alkylamido or dialkylamido; each group R<4> is hydrogen or, when X is a group NR<1> and R<2> and R<3> are hydrogen, each group R<4> is hydrogen or alkyl; and n is 0, 1 or 2.
Patent GB-2180028-A (GB)
Title: Triple redundant shear bolt
Inventor: SILCOX ROBERT B
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 1986-09-02
Abstract: A bolt 10 is provided with a radial, spring-loaded pawl 26, and an associated nut 24 is provided with cooperating detents on its inner diameter that cooperate with the pawl 26 so that the nut 24 does not back off the bolt 10. The nut 24 is also castellated for insertion of a cotter pin 21 through the bolt 10 so that the nut 24 is further restrained from backing off. In the event that the nut 24 backs off, the pawl 26 prevents the bolt 10 from pulling out of a close tolerance hole, such as a rod end fitting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182220-A (GB)
Title: Gated transmission circuit (on-chip)
Inventor: AUSTIN KENNETH
IPC: G11C11/409
Filed: 1986-09-10
Abstract: A gated binary signal transmission circuit in a field effect semiconductor chip comprises a single signal-pass transistor (20A, B) connected between a bit signal input (28A, B) to one of its electrodes (24A, B) and a bit signal output (12A, B) from another of its electrodes (26A, B). Its control electrode (22A, B) is connected for temporary energisations by switching circuitry (32,34) operative only at prescribed intervals, the single signal-pass transistor (20A, B) being operative to pass signals between such energisations of its control electrode (22A, B). Conduction of the single signal-pass transistor between energisations will persist, though with some decay, due to inherent capacitance and the control electrode being left "floating" between energisations.
Patent GB-2183109-A (GB)
Title: Electrical accessories
Inventor: COOKE ALAN JOHN
IPC: H02G3/00
Filed: 1986-10-01
Abstract: A mains electrical outlet system of plug-and-socket type wherein mating plug 100 and socket 10 devices afford not only normal live and neutral connections L, N together with any normal earth connection but also an additional connection A. Single phase mains electrical installations utilise the additional connection for operation of load means in accordance with switch means and further control means, for example triggered subsidiary loads 210 e.g. an extractor fan for a toilet, secondarily controlled loads (Fig. 15 not shown), emergency battery pack lighting (Fig. 16 not shown), and fluorescent dimming (Fig. 17 not shown). The construction and interengagement of the plug and socket may be of the type disclosed in GB Patent Application No. 2139433A. For composite lighting systems, a five pin/socket arrangement may be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204503-A (GB)
Title: Physical exercising apparatus
Inventor: BROWN PETER LEONARD
IPC: A63B21/008
Filed: 1987-05-09
Abstract: Exercising apparatus is provided which is selectively usable either as a rowing machine (Figure 1) or for the carrying out of bench exercises (Figure 3). The apparatus includes a frame (3) which provides a track along which a seat (9) is slidable, an upright (17), releasable connector means (16) for connecting one end of the frame to the upright (17) and a leg structure (11) at the other end of the frame so that the frame can be supported horizontally at approximately knee height. A power pack (5) comprising a movable lever (6) and resistance means (8) is selectively attachable either to the frame or to the upright, depending on the exercises which are to be carried out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191931-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette rod manufacturing machine
Inventor: BELVEDERI BRUNO
IPC: A24C5/18
Filed: 1987-06-22
Abstract: In a continuous cigarette rod manufacturing machine (1), the paper strip (19) enveloping the rod is fed by the combined action of a conveyor (18), forming the rod, and a layer of tobacco (48) fed by a suction conveyor (6) from a supply duct (2) into a loading position (14) on the paper strip (19); means (38; 39; 49) being provided for detecting any variation in the flow of tobacco on the suction conveyor (6), which means, in the event of clogging or other inhibition of tobacco flow, activate engaging means which retain and guide the paper strip thus preventing it from swerving or tearing. 
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Patent GB-2203294-A (GB)
Title: Terminal in an electric motor
Inventor: WANG PATRICK SHUI-CHUNG
IPC: H02K5/14
Filed: 1987-07-27
Abstract: A terminal 22 riveted to a brushleaf 18 of an electric motor provides for selectively either the dry connection of a terminal or a plain end of a wire lead from a power supply, or a touch connection. A resilient, bifurcated strip portion 27 of the terminal 22 projects within a recess 31 in the motor end cap. A terminal may be inserted through the opening 34 of the recess 31 (arrow A) to be squeezed between strip portion 27 and an opposing wall of a U-shaped part of terminal 22, or a tinned wire lead may be hooked into a slot 32 of the bifurcated portion 27. An aperture 33 extends from a bottom wall of the recess 31 through to the end face of the end cap to allow the terminal or wire end to be inserted alternatively from that direction (arrow B). A portion 23 of the terminal 22 is exposed on the side of the end cap to allow for a touch connection. Opposed L-shaped ribs 38 on the end cap 1 may anchor the supply leads. In an alternative embodiment, (Figs 5 to 9), the power supply terminal can only be inserted from the side of the motor to be gripped between a resilient, corrugated side arm (77) and an outer side of one arm of a U-shaped part of the terminal (74) on the brushleaf (70), an outer side of the base of that U-shaped part forming the touch contact (75). A brush gear carrier (57), (Fig 7), fits onto a pin (60) of a body (56) of an end cap assembly (55). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209329-A (GB)
Title: Hot food machine
Inventor: DAGHIR ALI A
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1987-09-03
Abstract: A hot food machine comprises a freezer compartment 12 disposed vertically above an independently operable microwave oven 10. A door 14 is provided in the base of the freezer compartment 12 to permit food items to drop into the oven 10 and storage colums are disposed within the freezer compartment 12 for storing items of food for heating in the microwave oven 10. Selection means act to withdraw an item from the storage columns and cause the selected item to drop through the door 14 into the interior of the microwave oven 10. The columns may rotate about a central vertical axis, or be on a horizontal chain conveyor; or trays of food may be on a chain conveyor passing round horizontal shafts. <IMAGE>