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Patent GB-2210838-A (GB)
Title: Subsea working arrangement including submersible vehicle docking arrangement and garage
Inventor: CHAPMAN IAIN MCLEAN
IPC: B63C11/40
Filed: 1987-10-10
Abstract: The docking arrangement 134 (Fig. 5) carried by a submersible 8 enables docking with a spaced pair of guide posts 71, 72 of a subsea structure. A pair 24 of outwardly acting bracing jaws 17', 20 and a pair 25 of inwardly acting clasping jaws 16, 19' are all hydraulically reciprocable so as to releasably engage and clamp the pair of structure posts. The four spaced jaw contact points help absorb linear and rotational reaction forces between the submersible and the structure and use of posts which exist on a majority of structures for installation purposes permits a variety of docking positions without special docking points. The docked vehicle may be accurately manoeuvred along the posts, by means of further hydraulics 26 altering displacement between the jaw pairs when one pair at a time is unclamped, and manoeuvred transversley to the posts by unclamping the individual jaws of each pair acting on the posts in the direction of desired movement. The working arrangement includes also a transit garage (Figs. 1 and 7 not shown) having similar posts for containing the submersible docked with the posts, and the garage may include a storage area accessed between posts to which a submersible can dock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196783-A (GB)
Title: Electric cable
Inventor: GAZZANA PRIAROGGIA PAOLO
IPC: H01B9/06
Filed: 1987-10-29
Abstract: In an electric cable having stratified insulation (8) impregnated with a viscous insulating compound and a gas conduit for supplying pressurized dielectric gas to the insulation, the conduit is formed by an elastomeric hose (1) having gas outlets formed by slits (2) extending axially of the hose. In the embodiment the hose (1) is of neoprene, nitrile rubber or fluorinated polymer, the segments 6 of Cu or Al, the insulation 8 of paper tape impregnated with mineral oil and polyisobutylene and the sheath 10 of metal. Semiconductive layers 7 and 9 of paper filled with carbon black may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217632-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separator
Inventor: STADTMULLER R ADAM ANTONI
IPC: B03C1/22
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: A magnetic separator has the magnet 2 positioned at an angle to the vertical and a belt 4 arranged to carry a mixture of magnetic and non-magnetic particulate material past at least part of the magnet adjacent the face thereof into the region of highest magnetic field at the same inclination to the vertical as the magnet. A second belt 10 may be provided which moves past the magnet between the magnet and the mixture of particulate material. The arrangement ensures that all the particulate material experiences the highest magnet force, which increases the purity of separation. The two belts may move in the same or opposite directions (Figs 2 & 3). A superconducting magnet may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206985-A (GB)
Title: Control of line spacing in electronic typewriters
Inventor: SHIN BONG YEON
IPC: B41J19/96
Filed: 1988-07-14
Abstract: Line pitch or spacing in an electronic typewriter is controlled so as to be suitable for a user's needs. A control procedure has a first stage (A, B, C) for setting or clearing a line pitch variable mode. A second stage (D, E) checks keyboard input. A third stage (F, G) tests whether line pitch variable mode is set and, when not, performs a normal function according to the corresponding key and then returns to the first stage. A fourth stage (H) tests whether key input is for a set key to set up line pitch and, when it is, uses an index key or a reverse index key to increment/decrement a counter and the set key again to store the count as the line pitch amount. Further stages test whether key input is for a return key, the index key (line feed) or the reverse index key, which are executed using the line pitch amount set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221499-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant accommodation and power generating structure
Inventor: HERPAY R ZOLTAN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1988-08-04
Abstract: A buoyant structure comprises an anchored stator SRC surrounded by a rotatable ring of buoyant wings (SSW, SHW WW, DSW,DBW, BFW and BW, Fig. 2). Water flow acting upon the wings causes the ring to rotate thereby generating power. The structure is stated to function as a city and is serviced by floating roads NFR, SFR. Each road FR (Figure 1) is provided with breakwaters and wave power generators 13. The roads and structure can be used to span a stretch of water. Various functional details are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214412-A (GB)
Title: Security drawer
Inventor: DOOLEY VINCENT ANTHONY
IPC: A47B88/20
Filed: 1988-10-06
Abstract: A security drawer apparatus 1 comprising a housing 2 having a drawer unit 4 slidably mounted therein. A transverse member 6 divides the drawer unit 4 into an outer readily accessible compartment 7 and inner restricted access compartment 8. A lift out tray 10 for cash or the like is normally housed in the outer compartment 7 which is readily accessible on partially opening the drawer unit 4 from a closed position. A time lock 9 on the transverse member 6 is engagable with the housing 2 to restrict access to the inner compartment 8. Slots 26 in the transverse member 6 allow cash or other valuables to be passed into the inner compartment 8 while the time lock 9 is engaged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220666-A (GB)
Title: Treated inorganic filler
Inventor: JEFFS DAVID GEORGE
IPC: C08K9/08
Filed: 1989-06-26
Abstract: Treated inorganic fillers are prepared by admixing a particulate inorganic material with a natural or synthetic latex composition and an aqueous suspension of fine carbon black, and dewatering and drying the resultant mixture, the amount of the natural or synthetic latex composition added being such as to provide a coating on the inorganic mineral of from 1% to 10% by weight of latex solids based on the weight of dry inorganic material.
Patent GB-2229662-A (GB)
Title: Tubular refractory product
Inventor: LEE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B22D11/10
Filed: 1989-08-14
Abstract: A refractory pouring-assembly component (1; 21; 31; 41) for use with a tube changer mechanism comprises an elongate tubular body having a throughbore (2; 22; 32; 42) for use with a tube changing mechanism to provide a replaceable means for pouring of molten metal during continuous casting from a tundish (19) into a mould wherein the refractory pouring component is an isostatically pressed, heat- and wear-resisting refractory one-piece composite body (1; 21; 31; 41) which is shaped to provide at one end a smooth, flat plate surface (3; 23; 33; 43) in which there is defined an aperture (4; 24; 34; 44), the peripheral edge (3'; 23'; 33'; 43') around said aperture being formed of a hard refractory material to provide an edge which during a tube changing operation is capable of cutting a skin or shell of solidified melt formed within the throughbore (2; 22; 32; 42) of the pouring assembly during pouring of molten metal therethrough, whilst the remainder of said body is formed to a tubular shape from a thermal shock-resistant material to provide for pouring of melt. The compositions of said component may be uniform blends of refractory material bonded by silicon nitride or silicon oxy-nitride or an annulus of selected hard materials within a graphite/alumina host body.
Patent GB-2237705-A (GB)
Title: Diversity radio receiver system
Inventor: SHARPLES PAUL ROBERT
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1989-11-01
Abstract: First and second signals V1, V2' from an antenna arrangement 1 are connected to a terminal 41 of a receiver 43 directly and via a variable phase shifter 45 respectively, and the phase shift provided by the phase shifter 45 is controlled in dependence on the signal Vr at the receiver antenna terminal in a sense such as to tend to maximise that signal. The phase shifter may be controlled by a signal Vcont which is continuously changing and which reverses its sense of change in response to falling of the short term average value of the antenna terminal signal Vr. The antenna arrangement 1 may be formed by a rear window heater 3, 5, 7 in a vehicle, signals V1 and V2' arising from wires 3, 5, 7 acting in a balanced mode and an unbalanced mode respectively. Alternatively, two separate antennas may be used. Three or more signals may be combined by using a plurality of such circuits each with a variable phase shifter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238476-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic aquatic animal and garlic products
Inventor: LALVANI K T
IPC: A61K35/60
Filed: 1989-11-04
Abstract: Products comprised from oils and/or derivatives and/or preparations derived from fish and/or other aquatic animals and oils and/or extracts and/or powders derived from mature or immature garlic including or excluding the garlic active principle Allicin are useful in lowering cholesterol and saturated fat levels in blood.
Patent GB-2224852-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring corrosion of elements embedded in concrete
Inventor: GURUSAMY KRIBANANDAN
IPC: G01N17/02
Filed: 1989-11-10
Abstract: The rate of corrosion of reinforcement material 1 in concrete or like material structures 2 is monitored. The reinforcement material forms, with the concrete a corrosion half cell, and is connected via a current measuring device such as a zero resistance ammeter ZRA to a probe 50 having an annular surface portion mounted for rotation and covered with a water absorbing portion such as a sponge. The sponge is made damp and the probe is moved over the surface of the concrete. Readings of current may be taken continuously or at discrete intervals. A second annular surface with absorbent covering may be provided adjacent the first and the potential between the second surface and the reinforcement may be monitored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226762-A (GB)
Title: Element for surgical strengthening of a deformed sclera of the eyeball
Inventor: PROMYSHLENNOSTI VITEBSKY TEKHN
IPC: A61F2/14
Filed: 1989-11-24
Abstract: An explant for surgical strengthening of a deformed sclera of the eyeball is prepared from a synthetic and physiologically tolerable textile net material. The explant in the form of a bandage is put on to the sclera of the eyeball. The bandage is shaped as a spherical belt with a spherical surface, the diameter of the belt corresponding to that of the eyeball in the area of applying the bandage, or the bandage has the form of a star with a thickened spherical central part wich is put on to the deformed area of the sclera. The concavity of the spherical surface of the bandage corresponds to the curvature of the eyeball.
Patent GB-2240330-A (GB)
Title: Vessel for use with dispensing pump
Inventor: CHIEN SMILEY
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1990-01-25
Abstract: A vessel for use with a dispensing pump, includes a vessel body (11 Fig. 1) containing therein a viscous lotion, and a closure 12 having a relatively small area 122 which includes a closing cap 126 capable of being relatively easily disengaged therefrom for exposing the lotion. A dispensing pump can be introduced into the vessel via an opening created by removal of the cap 126 and can be engaged with the area 122 eg. by means of a threaded tube 123 surrounding the opening.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241342-A (GB)
Title: Battery charge indicator
Inventor: SLOAN ALBERT EVERETT
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1990-02-22
Abstract: In a battery charge indicator which operates with a battery (not shown) on load, a hold circuit (5) initially stores a voltage representing the open-circuit voltage of the battery. Analogue switches (3, 4) are then controlled (11) to sample the battery voltage and to provide discharge in the circuit (5) during relatively short, but well spaced, sampling periods, the voltage in the hold circuit being discharged with a time constant chosen in accordance with the ampere hour rate of the battery and the current supplied to the load. A comparator (8) compares the stored value of voltage in the hold circuit (5) with a reference voltage (7) and energises a display (9) to indicate the charge remaining in the battery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241696-A (GB)
Title: Solids dispenser, e.g. for ice cubes
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A47F1/03
Filed: 1990-03-08
Abstract: A dispenser for solid bodies, especially ice cubes, has an optionally insulated casing (11) with a loading cartridge (13) serving as a lid. In the dispenser is a hopper (21) above a perforated chute (24) leading to an outlet gate (36) and an auxiliary chute gate (31) before it, with space for one ice cube between the gates. Raising a receptacle (40) under an actuating ring (17) lifts the ring to open the outlet gate and close the auxiliary gate, whereupon an ice cube is dispensed into the receptacle. On removing the receptacle, the outlet gate is closed, and the auxiliary gate is opened, by a spring (39), to allow another ice cube to slide down the chute to the outlet gate. A slide (42) in the chute agitates the ice cubes during this operation to ensure delivery of the next ice cube. A sump (26) collects melt water. The device is used for hygienically storing and dispensing ice in commercial or domestic premises. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230139-A (GB)
Title: PTC thermistor
Inventor: UCHIDA KATSUYUKI
IPC: H01C1/14
Filed: 1990-04-06
Abstract: An organic positive temperature coefficient thermistor, in which first and second power supplying portions are arranged spaced apart on a sheet of positive temperature coefficient material and a plurality of interdigitated branch-shaped electrodes (7, 8, 9) are respectively connected to the first and second power supplying portions (3, 4, 6) is characterized in that at least one of the first and second power supplying portions comprises a plurality of power supplying electrodes which are insulated from each other, the plurality of branch-shaped electrodes connected to the power supplying portion comprising the plurality of power supplying electrodes being connected to the plurality of power supplying electrodes in a distributed manner at a predetermined ratio. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2231937-A (GB)
Title: Device for clamping vibrations
Inventor: FRIEDMANN OSWALD
IPC: F16F15/30
Filed: 1990-05-21
Abstract: Device for damping vibrations, more particularly between an engine and a drive train with dam ping means (13, 14) to be provided between two flywheel elements (3, 4), wherein an input part is the one flywheel element (3) connectable with the engine and an output part is the other flywheel element (4) connectable with the drive train, eg by a clutch, the damping means has at least one ring like socket chamber (21) formed by components of the one flywheel element (3) to house and support energy accumulators such as springs (27, 28), wherein the output part, such as a flange body, which is in rotary connection with the second flywheel part (4) and supports the other support areas (38, 39) for the springs, projects radially into the annular socket chamber. 
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Patent GB-2235831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to switched electrical connectors
Inventor: VAUSE FRANK
IPC: H01R33/96
Filed: 1990-06-29
Abstract: An electrical connector, for example a lampholder comprises an on/off switch mechanism including a pushbar 22. The switch cannot be switched ON when the lamp is not in position. Removal of the lamp either causes the switch to be turned OFF, or is precluded until the switch is OFF. The locking arrangement includes an interlock tube 2 having an arm 8 and rotated by insertion of the lamp into the holder 1, causing the arm to move out of co-operation with a locking slot 37 in the pushbar 22. Lamp insertion also depresses contacts 13, 14, moving contact flanges 15, 16 within guides 17, 18 and out of blocking alignment with a pushbar projection 32. The pushbar 22 must be returned to an OFF position before tube 2 can be rotated to free the lamp, or alternatively the pushbar includes a camming surface (50, 54) arranged such that the switch mechanism will be switched off when the cooperating device is removed from the connector. The pushbar supports contacts 25, 26 engaging the lamp contacts 13, 14 via electrically conducting springs 20, 21 and movable to engage terminals 27, 28. The pushbar is positioned by stops 35a, 35b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246867-A (GB)
Title: Testing electric lamps
Inventor: MAYES DAVID RONALD
IPC: G01R31/44
Filed: 1990-07-27
Abstract: To test an electric lamp (4), a low power lamp (5) is connected across a switch (3) in the supply to the lamp (4). The resistance of the lamp (5) is chosen so that when the switch (3) is open sufficient current flows through the circuit to illuminate the lamp (5) but not to illuminate the lamp (4). Should the lamp (4) fail, the lamp (5) will not be illuminated when the switch (3) is open. The arrangement is used on vehicles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238324-A (GB)
Title: Draw-off device in a double-cylinder knitting machine
Inventor: FUCIK MILAN
IPC: D04B15/88
Filed: 1990-10-23
Abstract: A draw-off device in a circular, double-cylinder knitting machine for the production of socks and the like consists of two cooperating annular draw-off parts, one (7) which rotates with the needle cylinder (1) and the other (9) is stationary, and one of which is provided with screw-like surface (91), the part (7) being fixed on the ends of spring-loaded vertical rods (6) arranged axially shiftably and extending into the space of fabric guidance. The rods (6) are displaceable to an inactive position by means of followers (16) in cam slots. Further spring-loaded rods (5) similarly displaceable carry rings (3,4) with press-off sinkers (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246074-A (GB)
Title: Capillary message apparatus
Inventor: HANSEN CARLOS FLORENCIO GUILLE
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 1991-07-19
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for carrying out capillary message with the aim of promoting the growth of hair and preventing its loss. This is achieved by improving the flow of blood in the head. The device comprises a message helmet (3) which has inside a number of studs or protuberances (4) that rest on the scalp and a motor driven pulley (12) mounted on the helmet and carrying an eccentric weight (14) which causes the helmet to perform a massaging movement when rotated. The helmet is secured to the individual's armpits by means of a harness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247748-A (GB)
Title: A fuel container
Inventor: STOKES KEITH HARRY
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1991-07-30
Abstract: A fuel container for housing a solid fuel such as charcoal which is to be ignited for use in a barbeque 16 consists of an upright container 10 having an open top, an open base, and an air inlet 20, 22 adjacent to the base of the container. The side walls induce air flow through the ignited fuel in the container from the base to the top thereof to produce a chimney effect and facilitate ignition of the fuel therein. Air inlet slots 28 are provided in the side walls. Where the container is to be re-usable additional air in lets 28 allow the ingress of additional air from the exterior of the container between over the height of the side walls from the base to the top thereof to facilitate ignition of the upper layers of fuel. Where the container is not re-usable the side walls are formed of material, such as cardboard and aluminium foil, which is consumed when the fuel reaches ignition temperature so that additional air is progressively admitted to facilitate ignition of the entire column of fuel in the container. As shown, the container is pivoted upwardly from the barbeque 16 to allow discharge of ignited fuel 14 from the grid 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247433-A (GB)
Title: Ring file insert
Inventor: ALIDINA JENNY MARY
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 1991-08-14
Abstract: A flexible insert (1) for ring files is attached to a file sheet (2) and comprises a plurality of regularly spaced circular apertures (4) connected by cone-shaped cut outs (6) to an edge (5) of the member (1). The apertures (4) and cut outs (6) are shaped so that the member and sheet adjacent to the apertures (4) can flex during mounting of the sheet in a file without requiring the rings (3) to be opened. In this way, the file sheet can be mounted at different positions along the file axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258880-A (GB)
Title: Window and door assemblies
Inventor: HATTON DERRICK JOHN
IPC: E06B1/02
Filed: 1991-08-20
Abstract: A window or door assembly comprising a first frame 1 of generally rigid construction, having surfaces over which part of a coupling member 10 can slide which surfaces define a window or door opening, and a second frame 2 capable of receiving or fitted with a window pane or door panel, said second frame including surfaces locatable opposite said surfaces of the primary frame, and one or more separately formed coupling members 10 attachable to said second frame adjacent its said surface(s), the or each coupling member including a resiliently flexible part 12 to permit push fitting of the second frame into said opening wherafter separation therefrom is resisted. Such an assembly permits rapid fitting by unskilled labour of a prefabricated window or door unit, preferably a timber framed such unit to a rigid metal frame built into the building structure during the course of its completion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259511-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming cullet from glass in sheet or ribbon form
Inventor: BRIGGS ROBERT PAUL
IPC: C03B33/10
Filed: 1991-09-13
Abstract: A conveyor (11) conveys glass sheet or ribbon towards a breaking unit (15); bar (23), to which are attached cutting units (32), is caused to reciprocate transversely across the glass sheet or ribbon, the cutters (44, 45) forming one set of parallel score lines (60, 62) in one direction of travel of the bar (23) and a further set of score lines (61, 63) during the return movement of the bar (23), thus producing a diamond pattern across the whole width of the glass. The formation of this diamond pattern, on the glass, reduces the stress needed in the breaker unit (15) and thereby much less noise is generated during fracture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249702-A (GB)
Title: Plough with inwardly displaceable ploughshare
Inventor: OGNEDAL EINAR
IPC: A01B3/42
Filed: 1991-10-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a single or multi-share plough having a main plough frame (1), a plough beam (3) having at least one ploughshare (2), off-set from the general axis of the plough beam, means for pivotally connecting the plough beam (3) at its forward end to the main frame (1) to permit lateral inward movement of the ploughshare during heavy ploughing, a reaction arm (6) coupled with the plough beam (3) for movement therewith, and a resilient damper (11) reacting against the main frame (1) and coupled with the reaction arm (6) to provide resilient resistance to inward pivotal movement of the ploughshare (2). The plough therefore can carry out effective ploughing in all conditions, and when exposed to heavy ploughing forces e.g. very dry and hard soil, the or each plough beam (3) and its ploughshare (s 2) can pivot inwardly about the forward pivot (4) against resilient opposition of the resilient damper (11), to minimise damage and / or undue wear arising. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265437-A (GB)
Title: Twin mass flywheel
Inventor: MURPHY ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: A twin mass flywheel (10) for a vehicle comprising two coaxially arranged flywheel masses (11, 12) which are mounted for limited angular rotation relative to each other. The flywheel masses (11, 12) are interconnected by pivot linkages (40) which include bob weights (41). Both of said flywheel masses (11, 12) have a starter gear ring (27, 37) thereon which in use are engageable with starter motor drive. This reduces noise on vehicle start up. <IMAGE>