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Patent GB-2115275-A (GB)
Title: Back-pack
Inventor: COOKE ROBERT JOHNSTON
IPC: A45F4/02
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: A back-pack has a multi-part frame length-adjustable from a collapsed state Fig. 1 appropriate for framing the back-pack to an extended state for use as a bed-frame Fig. 6 in which latter position the pack (25) is secured to the head of the frame and a waterproof cover (50) attachment is locatable over the pack (25) and bed-frame to provide a one-person tent for sleeping outdoors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131309-A (GB)
Title: Flywheel drive mechanisms, eg for toys
Inventor: ASANO KIYOJI
IPC: A63H29/20
Filed: 1983-02-16
Abstract: Transmission of rotation of a flywheel 12 to a rotary body (e.g. a toy auto-cycle wheel 1) is automatically interrupted if a retarding force of the order produced by a finger touching the wheel is applied. An internal gear ratchet (14) is fixed with respect to the flywheel (12) such that it rotates in synchronism with the flywheel, and a rotatable engaging pawl (16) independent of said ratchet is housed in an inner diameter portion of the inner gear ratchet, the engaging pawl being fixed with a gear (18) coaxial with the flywheel, which gear is geared into a rotation transmission gearing 10, 8, 6, 2 for the rotary body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115431-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic, elastomeric, pressure-sensitive adhesive
Inventor: SIEVERDING DAVID L
IPC: C09J7/00
Filed: 1983-02-22
Abstract: A water-insoluble, hydrophilic, pressure-sensitive adhesive that has a number of unique characteristics including being elastomeric and ultraconformable comprises an irradiation cross-linked synthetic organic polymer having a three-dimensional matrix, and an adhesive plasticizer. Suitable polymers include polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, quaternised polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid and methylvinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymer. The plasticizer includes a substantially non-volatile elasticizer and may comprise, for example, polethylene glycol or sorbitol. The adhesive is useful either as a coating on a supporting web-like substrate or as a self- supporting layer. Also provided are various articles made using the adhesive such as a bandage or ostomy device, a method of making the adhesive, and methods of using the adhesive. In one embodiment, the adhesive is electroconductive, and is useful for attaching an electrically conductive member of an electrode to a selected surface such as mammalian tissue. Also provided is an electrode having a layer of this adhesive, and a method of adhering this electrode to mammalian tissue.
Patent GB-2118962-A (GB)
Title: Amine oxide formulations
Inventor: PHILLIPS BRINLEY MORRIS
IPC: C11D1/75
Filed: 1983-04-12
Abstract: Concentrated surfactant compositions comprise a mixture of an amine oxide with from 4 to 40%, by weight of the active content of the mixture, of an anionic surfactant, optionally up to 10% by weight of an electrolyte, and sufficient water to maintain the mixture in the G phase.
Patent GB-2120068-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of growing plants and an improved mulch for employment therein
Inventor: SANDOR JOHN
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 1983-04-22
Abstract: The growing environment of a plant (11) is improved with a mulch pad (1) of foamed plastics material which overlies the roots and exhibits a highly reflective upper surface (e.g. a metallised plastics film) to reflect light onto the underside of the leaves of the plant. Pads can be shaped for flower pots, seed trays, or plant rows. Slits (5,7) can facilitate positioning around a plant stem (10) and allow for stem growth. Holes (8) permit ventilation and/or watering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121990-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic control system
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM RICHARDS
IPC: F15B21/08
Filed: 1983-06-02
Abstract: A hydraulic control system for regulation of fluid flow rate, in which the fluid flow rate to and from a load actuator (28) is modulated by electric current in a single electromagnetic device (25) such that the flow rate is independent of load magnitude when the system is used without load velocity feedback and such that the flow rate is independent of both load magnitude and fluid viscosity when the system is used with load velocity feedback. This is achieved by having a dump valve 8 which is load compensated for both raising and lowering of the room 28 under the control of valves 22a, 22b and 24. A pilot valve 26 moves main valve 2 to regulate flow to and from the room 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141732-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for gas production
Inventor: PIKE DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1983-06-03
Abstract: Methane is produced from a domestic waste tip (10) by spraying the tip (10) with water and collecting the resultant leachate from the bottom of the tip. The leachate is pumped up through a heater (30) by a pump (26) and then fed to an anaerobic reactor (28) where bacteriological reaction produces methane gas. The treated leachate is cooled and returned to the tip for recycling. The cooled leachate in turn cools the waste and so inhibits the formation of gas from the tip itself. Gas can thus be produced and collected in a controlled manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124316-A (GB)
Title: Fusion jointing apparatus
Inventor: HANDA TAKAYUKI
IPC: B29C53/00
Filed: 1983-06-29
Abstract: Thermoplastic pipes held by a pair of clamp mechanisms are fusibly interconnected. A torque wrench moves one clamp mechanism toward the other clamp mechanism and provides a signal when the force applied is a given value. A locking mechanism is operated in response to this signal to lock the torque wrench in position. The apparatus is programmed to release the locking mechanism at the end of a predetermined time period. Changes in the programmed conditions are effected in response to changes in the size of one of the clamp mechanisms.
Patent GB-2123848-A (GB)
Title: Soil release promoting nonionic detergent composition
Inventor: GIORDANO SUE WILSON
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 1983-07-08
Abstract: A particulate built nonionic synthetic organic detergent composition, useful for washing synthetic organic polymeric fibrous materials, such as polyesters and polyester-cotton blends and imparting to them soil release properties, while maintaining them comfortable to a wearer and not preventing vapour transmission through them, includes amounts in certain ranges of percentages of nonionic synthetic organic detergent, builder or mixture of builders for such detergent, and a polymer of polyethylene terephthalate and polyoxyethylene terephthalate preferably of a molecular weight in the range of about 15,000 to 50,000. Also disclosed are process for manufacturing such compositions and processes for washing laundry with them.
Patent GB-2130310-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly consisting of at least one sliding lip
Inventor: COLANZI FRANCO
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1983-10-18
Abstract: A seal assembly (9) consists of two rigid shields (13, 14) designed for assembly on two relatively rotatable parts (5, 6), one shields (13) being provided with at least one flexible round sealing lip (23, 24) and the other (14) with at least one sliding face (29, 30) for the said lip(s) (23, 24) with which the latter engage(s) to produce a sliding sealing arrangement. The seal assembly (9) also consists of means (34, 35) for watertight connecting the said two shields (13, 14) together so as to form a single unit. The lip 24 may be provided with a pressure relieving slot (Fig. 3). When only a single lip 24 is present (Fig. 4, 5) it may be spring loaded into co-operation with its associated surface (Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133859-A (GB)
Title: Flow control valve
Inventor: MARCH EVAN PHILIP
IPC: F16K3/10
Filed: 1983-10-28
Abstract: A spring loaded, manually operated, flow and relief valve, to be associated with each chamber of a tanker or tank, preferably can be conveniently and permanently mounted as a discharge orifice in the captive cover, or manhole cover, of such tanker, and conveniently located particularly in the annular margin between the radial flange and a centrally located hingible disc closure of the manhole cover. Specifically, the valve mechanism comprises a disc plate 43 which is biassed by a spring 49 to close an orifice 22. The plate 43 is coupled by an arm 50 to a rotatable drive shaft 34. To open the valve, the shaft 34 and thus the plate 43 are depressed against the action of springs 36, 49 respectively and subsequently rotated. The plate 43 can move against the action of the spring 49 to relieve excess pressure in the orifice 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140181-A (GB)
Title: Labels
Inventor: TERAOKA KAZUHARU
IPC: G06K15/10
Filed: 1983-11-28
Abstract: A label printed by a dot printer having a plurality of printing heads or elements, has a check pattern printed thereon so that, by visual examination, one can ascertain if any one of the printing heads is not functioning in that a non-functioning head will produce an unprinted line in the check pattern.
Patent GB-2132038-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: WONG JOHN SHUNON
IPC: H01R12/82
Filed: 1983-12-14
Abstract: A zero insertion force electrical connector (1) comprising a housing (2) of electrically insulating material comprising two parts (3, 4) joined by an integral hinge (5), the integral hinge having windows (6) of a predetermined size for a predetermined required stiffness of hinge; at least one resilient spring contact (11) positioned between the two parts of the housing which is deformed onto, and makes an electrical connection with, an inserted conductor (17) when the two parts of the housing are moved towards one another; and locking means (23) for locking the two parts of the housing together after they have been moved towards one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133691-A (GB)
Title: Smoking substitutes for nasal administration
Inventor: FERNO OVE BIRGER
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1984-01-14
Abstract: An aqueous composition having a viscosity of at least 100 cp and a pH of from 2 to 6, contains 0.5 to 10% w/v, calculated as a free base, of nicotine or a physiologically-acceptable acid addition salt thereof. Such a composition can be administered into a nostril, and can reduce tobacco-dependence.
Patent GB-2137670-A (GB)
Title: High pressure steamers
Inventor: SANDO YOSHIKAZU
IPC: D06B19/00
Filed: 1984-02-14
Abstract: A continuous wet-heat treatment of a broad cloth in a high pressure steamer (1) provided with inlet and outlet sealing mechanisms (5, 6) through which a broad cloth (4) is passed, comprises blowing a high temperature and pressure treating solution directly and repeatedly from a plurality of jet nozzles (8) onto the cloth passing through the steamer. The cloth can effectively be wet-heat treated even when the atmosphere in the steamer is at a relatively low pressure, and therefore the construction of the steamer body and particularly the sealing mechanisms (5, 6) thereof can be simplified. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137027-A (GB)
Title: Contact retention assembly
Inventor: CABOURNE MICHAEL KERSLAKE
IPC: H01R13/424
Filed: 1984-02-23
Abstract: A contact retention assembly for an electrical connector comprising a retention wafer (28) having passages (34) therethrough for receiving electrical contacts (46). A contact retention hub (36) is integrally formed on the wafer (28) coaxial with each contact passage (34). Each hub (36) has a generally square base and a forward free end having an oblate configuration which deforms into circular form when an enlarged collar (56) on a contact (46) is pushed through the hub (36). After the collar (56) passes the end of the hub (36), the forward end of the hub returns to its original oblate configuration behind the collar (56) so that the hub (36) will restrict rearward movement of the contact in the passage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137491-A (GB)
Title: Storage/display system
Inventor: NORMAN TIMOTHY HUGH
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1984-03-28
Abstract: A storage/display system comprising a grid, which may be part of a free-standing device or attached to a wall, and devices adapted to store and/or display goods, the devices being provided with means for supporting them from the grid. The devices may be containers (Figs. 4 to 8) or bracket-like members (Figs. 9 to 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159772-A (GB)
Title: Copyfitting and graphics layout system
Inventor: ANGUS KEITH
IPC: B41B23/00
Filed: 1984-06-08
Abstract: A copyfitting and graphics layout system for use in the compiling and layout of textual matter on a page to be printed includes a microprocessor 1 whose output is fed to control a printer 2. The microprocessor is fed with data derived from parameters determined by means of a rule or gauge 3 formed by a transparent sheet bearing information for the typescript copy of a particular type size, and setting out a number of characteristics including the number of lines in the copy for different line spacing and the number of letters or characters per unit of line length. The data derived from the rule or gauge and fed into the computer is controlled by the computer program such as to determine the number of lines required to typeset the copy in the chosen typesetting system. A representation of the graphic layout for each piece of copy is produced as a printout 4 from the printer 2, text being represented as lines. This system is used prior to actual typesetting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161007-A (GB)
Title: Coin-released machines
Inventor: GATLEY ROGER JOHN
IPC: G07F5/24
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: In order to ensure that the coin stack tubes of a coin-released machine, such as a fruit machine, are always left with the same numbers of coins in them after a collector visits the machine to remove coins from the cash box, it is arranged that an authorisation signal is produced only when a certain coin level adjustment sequence has been performed. A photo-electric coin sensor is positioned below the top of each stack tube, and when a tube is found to have too many coins in it when the machine is attended by the collector, the coin dispenser associated with that tube pays out coins from the tube until the level has fallen such that no coin is sensed, and then if desired it may be arranged that one coin must be placed in the stack tube to complete the operation, and initiate an authorisation signal to confirm that the coin level in that tube has been correctly adjusted.
Patent GB-2161172-A (GB)
Title: Shampoo composition
Inventor: WILKINS ANNE LILIAN
IPC: A61Q5/12
Filed: 1984-07-03
Abstract: A conditioning shampoo composition comprises:     (a) from 5 to 25% by weight of a shampoo detergent base, (b) from 0.01% to 1% by weight of a quaternised natural or synthetic polymer, or from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a C1-6 alkoxylated alkyl phosphate, and (c) from 0.01% to 1% by weight of a cationic or amphoteric organofunctional silicone. m
Patent GB-2143879-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for directional drilling in underground rock formations
Inventor: JURGENS RAINER
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1984-07-13
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the directional drilling in underground rock formations makes use of a rotary drilling tool (18) which consists of a housing (1) in the form of a straight tube which can be connected to a drilling string, a deep-hole motor (2) disposed in this and a shaft (3) which is connected to the rotor of the motor, is mounted in the housing for rotation about an axis of rotation (6) differing from the longitudinal axis (7) of the housing (1) and emerges from the housing at the lower end of this, and at the front end of which there is mounted a rotary drilling bit (5) in alignment with the driven shaft. For straight drilling, the drilling string and the housing of the rotary drilling tool are set in their own but slow rotation while in order to bend the drilling at an angle out of a preset direction, the drilling string and the housing of the rotary drilling tool are aligned and held against rotation. The axis (6) of rotation of shaft (3) may be inclined relative to the axis (7) of housing (1) or may be parallel to, but offset from, the axis (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to drum shearer-loader machines
Inventor: KNORR VOLKER
IPC: E21C35/23
Filed: 1984-09-22
Abstract: A drum shearer-loader machine 1 for underground mining, has its shearing drums 5 ventilated near their face-side end face. A liquid pump 10 which derives its motion from the driving motor of the machine 1 supplies pressurised liquid to injection nozzles 9 producing the ventilation air stream. Also a clutch 14, is provided which disconnects the drum 5 from the driving motor when the machine 1 is stationary. In response to energisation of the machine 1, but only after a delay, the clutch produces the driving connection between the driving motor and the drum 5. Consequently, the pump 10 starts up immediately upon energisation of the driving motor and supplies pressurised liquid to the nozzles 9 with the machine still stationary and ventilates the face-side drum end face 6 and the gap between the clearing plate and the drum periphery before the drum 5 starts to rotate upon operative startup of the machine 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165186-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant underwater viewing device
Inventor: JOHNSON ALAN
IPC: B63C11/49
Filed: 1984-10-03
Abstract: A buoyant support or platform 2 with a built in transparent viewing panel 3 to enable a person to view the underwater scenery while being supported on top of the device. The buoyant support or platform may be built completely of a buoyant transparent material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166172-A (GB)
Title: Fencing clip
Inventor: CASWELL ROGER GORDON STANLEY
IPC: E04H17/12
Filed: 1984-10-30
Abstract: A fencing clip comprises a first channel (1) defined by, preferably resiliently deformable, legs (2) and removably fixable to a fencing rod. A second channel (3) extends transversely to the first channel (1) and is defined by a U-shaped member (4) having legs extending, in use, upwardly with their base closed. A closure member (5) closes at least partially the open end of the second channel (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152206-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus
Inventor: WILDMAN JOSEPH KINSON
IPC: F24B1/181
Filed: 1984-11-27
Abstract: A heater 5 which may be the basket of a combustion fire is suspended from a chimney which itself is mounted in the ceiling of a room by a chimney support 2 so that the heater is suspended above the ground in the interior of the room so that vision across the room is not obstructed by components of the apparatus such as a canopy 4 for the chimney. When the heater burns combustible fuel, guard sections and may be provided to enclose at least part of the space between the heater 5 and canopy 4 and the guards are preferably mounted on the heater 5, preferably at a plurality of different relative positions. In their open position, the guard can hang below the heater 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169612-A (GB)
Title: Lavatory cleansing blocks
Inventor: BARFORD ERIC DENNIS
IPC: C11D1/22
Filed: 1984-11-30
Abstract: A lavatory cleaning block is formed of a mixture comprising:(a) from 5 to 85% by weight of one or more anionic surface active agents;(b) from 2 to 50% by weight of one or more solubility control agents having a solubility in water less than that of the anionic surface active agent(s); and(c) from 0.5 to 50% by weight of one or more water-soluble salts of polyvalent metals;
Patent GB-2172552-A (GB)
Title: Pencil with integral sharpening device
Inventor: HONG CHAU-CHUNG
IPC: B43K29/06
Filed: 1985-01-29
Abstract: An inner sleeve 8 for accommodating a lead 7 is axially movable inside an outer sleeve 4 which is axially movable in a casing 1. A lead clamp 5 on the front end of the outer sleeve 4 contains a lead sharpening device 6. An actuating cap 9 is used to rotate the inner sleeve 8 together with the lead 7 so as to sharpen it on the sharpening device, to move the outer sleeve 8 axially so as to open and close the clamp 5, and to push the lead 7 through the open clamp 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159848-A (GB)
Title: Flat unit roofing material
Inventor: BURETTE ROBERT
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1985-04-10
Abstract: A roofing or cladding system comprises units having, on the upper part of their lower surfaces, at least one hook, whereby they are fixed to at least one horizontal crosspiece secured to the surface to be covered and which has a groove enabling the upper part of the flat units (2) to be wedged, the groove (3) is, for this purpose, narrower at its entrance than at the bottom and has a lower flange (4) on which the hook (5) of the flat unit (2) rests, while its upper flange (6) is turned down so as to cover the upper edge of the unit, in order that, firstly, the unit and its hook may be inserted when the base of the unit concerned is lifted away from the upper part of another unit and secondly the upper edge of the flat unit (2) will become wedged when the unit is returned to its normal position with its base resting on the unit below it, the upper part of the flat unit (2) with hook (5) being shaped so as to become wedged in the sectional crosspiece (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173985-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of aroma materials
Inventor: BROWNING ROGER MICHAEL
IPC: A24B15/24
Filed: 1985-04-24
Abstract: Aroma material is extracted from vegetable or animal matter while leaving unwanted material unextracted by treating the matter, preferably after drying, with a mixture of carbon dioxide and ethanol, preferably containing 10% or less by weight of the mixture of ethanol at a temperature below the critical temperature of carbon dioxide. Typically, aroma material may be extracted from tobacco while leaving nicotine unextracted, from tea while leaving tannin unextracted and from coffee while leaving caffeine unextracted.
Patent GB-2158977-A (GB)
Title: Control sequencer with dual microprogram counters for microdiagnostics
Inventor: MATTHEWS JAMES K
IPC: G06F9/22
Filed: 1985-05-08
Abstract: A microprogrammed control unit of an information processing system having a control sequencer 76 with two microprogram counters 24 and 26 for performing microdiagnostics simultaneously with performing macroprograms. The microdiagnostics comprise background and operability tests, the background tests being interleaved with macroinstruction operations under the control of the two independent microprogram counters. The background tests are run during processor idle time and the operability tests are executed at processor turn-on. The organization of the microdiagnostics into a hierarchical structure allows the use of the same microprogrammed test module for both the background and operability microdiagnostic tests. A prediction/residual coding technique provides fault detection for address and data information within the control sequencer. One of the two microprogram counters 24 stores the address of the next microinstruction of a macroinstruction for a microprogram held in a macroprogram memory unit 66. The other microprogram counter 26 stores the address of the next microinstruction in a microdiagnostics program. All the microinstructions are held in a control store 70 which is addressed by the microprogram counters 24 and 26 through a multiplexer 28 controlled by a control switch 161 which also determines which microprogram counter 24 or 26 is incremented in dependence upon a source select signal 55 from a control register 71.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161311-A (GB)
Title: Solar-powered musical ornaments and novelties
Inventor: GOLDFARB ADOLPH EDDY
IPC: B44C5/00
Filed: 1984-12-27
Abstract: Ornaments and novelties (12) are provided which produce music or other sounds when exposed to light. The ornaments and novelties are thematically coordinated with the particular music or sounds. Solar cells (22) power various electronic components (25) eliminating the need for batteries and the invonvenience of battery replacement. Being light powered, they can operate for an essentially indefinite time in outdoor environments, even though unattended. The music or sounds shuts off if light is inadequate for completely correct operation and is amplitude modulated by the light level.