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Patent GB-2093881-A (GB)
Title: Roof truss
IPC: E04B7/04
Filed: 1981-02-28
Abstract: A roof truss 3 has, at each end, a respective channel section 4 which seats over the upper edge of wall panel 6. A wooden beam 7 is seated on a flange 5 of the truss and is used to support a gutter: it is also bolted to the panels 6. Adjacent panels 6 are connected by a tongue and groove connection with bolts located in the plane of the panels. The channel sections 4 may be located over the panel joints. The truss may be used in a concrete garage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071625-A (GB)
Title: Device for spreading or tensioning a moving sheet or web
IPC: D06C3/06
Filed: 1981-03-10
Abstract: A bowed roll (1) comprises a bowed shaft (2) on which a number of spools (3) are individually rotatably mounted. A helical coil (8) forms a sleeve which embraces the outer cylindrical surface of each spool (3) so as to be rotatable with the spools (3). Two coils end to end may be carried on shaft (2). In order to prevent individual coil windings from falling into the gaps between the spools (3) the spools may be provided with castellated rims for engaging in interdigitated manner with the castellated rims of adjacent spools. The coil can be made of steel or plastics optionally coated with zinc or cadmium and the turns may have a circular or rectangular cross section. The coil can be coated with plastics before or after fitting to the shaft or be fitted with a rubber sleeve. The spools are made of nylon or PTFE. The coil (8) provides a relatively inexpensive and hard-wearing outer surface for the roll (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103163-A (GB)
Title: Cover for fitting to vehicles
Inventor: BROWN GODFREY NEIL
IPC: E04H15/06
Filed: 1981-08-08
Abstract: A vehicle cover enabling work to be carried out on the engine of a vehicle out of doors in all weathers comprises a cloak of transparent or translucent material which is shaped to drape over the raised bonnet of a vehicle and to extend down the front and sides of the vehicle over the front part of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085650-A (GB)
Title: High-pressure discharge lamp
IPC: H01J61/30
Filed: 1981-09-11
Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp has an alumina arc tube (2) mounted within an outer glass jacket, wherein inner diameter of the arc tube 2 is greatest at an intermediate portion and reduces progressively towards the opposite ends of the envelope, and tubular feed-throughs 8, 10, each supporting an electrode 16, 17, are directly sealed at the ends of the arc tube. As shown, the gradual reduction in inner diameter may extend over the whole length of the alumina envelope, Fig. 2, or an intermediate constant diameter region, Fig. 5, may be provided. Preferred relative dimensions are discussed and a number of specific examples given. The lamp may include sodium in the filling and the arrangement allows a short rise time while reducing loss of sodium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090163-A (GB)
Title: Method and separator for isolating a liquid from a gas-liquid mixture
IPC: B01D45/16
Filed: 1981-01-09
Abstract: The gas and liquid flow (E) entering the separator is imparted with a helical rotation motion by means of a directing wheel (35), in the direction of an outlet sleeve (22); the liquid entrained in the stream is entrained against the inner wall (29) of an inner pipe (27) and travels in the stream direction. At the end of the inner tube (27), the liquid is deviated by a portion of the stream (II) into a slot (30) which is formed between the inner tube (27) and the tube forming separator (23). The liquid has access through the slot (30) to a collector chamber (34) and is thus deviated. The portion of stream (II) is deviated into the collector chamber (34), freed of the liquid still existing and then directed, through a connection pipe (32), in the direction of the outlet sleeve. Due to the generation of the separate flow (II), the liquid is necessarily separated, thus allowing a reduced construction volume for the separator.
Patent GB-2093190-A (GB)
Title: Blood Gas Sensor
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1981-10-13
Abstract: A device for use in determining blood gas employs a membrane 17 of hydrophilic polyurethane permeable to the blood gas to be determined. The device is preferably an electrochemical electrode or a complete electrochemical sensor. Suitable hydrophilic polyurethanes are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088396-A (GB)
Title: Aromatic Ethersulphone Copolymers
IPC: C08G75/23
Filed: 1981-11-03
Abstract: An aromatic ethersulphone copolymer comprising 80 to 10 mole 5, preferably 70 to 40 mole %, of repeat units of formula   <IMAGE> and correspondingly 20 to 90 mole %, preferably 30 to 60 mole %, of repeat units of formula   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089932-A (GB)
Title: Speed reducer
IPC: F16H1/32
Filed: 1981-12-22
Abstract: A speed reducing mechanism comprises inner and outer gears in planar engagement and a non- rotatable coupling member. In alternative embodiments, either the inner gear or the outer ring gear may be rotatable. In one disclosed embodiment an inner gear 30 is driven by an eccentrically located pin 28 on an input shaft 22 so as to engage at its periphery with a ring gear 38 causing the ring gear to be driven thereby, rotation of the inner gear 30 about its own axis being prevented by a coupling plate 36 and pins 32. The gear ratio is a function of the number of teeth externally on the inner gear in comparison with the number of internal teeth on the ring gear. The closer in number the teeth, the higher the reduction ratio. In another embodiment the speed reducer is in the form of a hand operated winch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093336-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator with pivotable shelf element
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 1982-01-07
Abstract: Cooling appliance, including a housing having an opening formed therein, at least one door for sealing the opening, at least one first bearing part fixed on the housing in vicinity of the opening, at least one second bearing part being movably disposed on the first bearing part, at least one supporting tray disposed in the housing and having a given region being disposed on the at least one second bearing part, the supporting tray having a curved portion opposite the given region for permitting the tray to be at least partly swung out of the housing when the door is open, damping means disposed on the tray opposite the housing for damping the impact thereof when swung into the housing, and retaining means disposed on the tray opposite the housing for catching the tray when swung into the housing.
Patent GB-2095599-A (GB)
Title: Slotting cutter
IPC: B23B27/04
Filed: 1982-03-25
Abstract: The slotting cutter (100) comprises a disc-shaped body portion of relatively narrow axial thickness defined by lateral surfaces (101). The cutter is rotatable by a drive shaft (not shown) in an axial bore (120). Cutting inserts (500) are received in respective pockets (140), the pockets being peripherally spaced about the cutter body. Each pocket (140) also contains an insert retention blade (300). A respective camming member (400) is positioned to abut each retention blade (300) and each camming member is rotatable to urge the retention blade to clamp the respective insert (500) and removably retain the insert in the cutter body. The clamping arrangement enables inserts previously used in non-rotating tools to be held in the cutter body. In addition, the rotatable cutter body can be relatively narrow such that narrower slots can be formed therewith than has been possible to date. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102938-A (GB)
Title: Vitreous ceramic cooker-hob
Inventor: SCHEIDLER HERWIG
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1982-06-29
Abstract: A vitreous ceramic cooker-hob comprising a hob panel (5) and a surrounding frame (7) adapted to be fitted in a worktop-cut-out (2) is connected with the housing (3) by means of snap-fit engagement as well as by means of a screw (15). The screw (15) is accessible when the hob panel is slightly raised from its flush-fitted position to thereby disengage the snap-fit connection but completely concealed in the latter position so as to provide a smooth flush surface and preclude the risk of incorrect removal of the hob panel by unskilled persons with the inherent danger of exposed electrical contacts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123761-A (GB)
Title: Foldable and adjustable trolleys
Inventor: PARKIN DAVID L E
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 1982-07-13
Abstract: A trolley having a base comprising a pair of channel section members 10 each having a wheel 11 rotatably mounted at one end thereof and a pair of members 13 pivotally mounted together at their central portions 14 and each having end members 15 slidably located in the channels of the channel section members to enable the channel section members to lie juxtaposed or be rigidly spaced apart; a further pair of members 21, one end of each having a wheel 24 mounted thereon are pivoted one to each of the channel section members so as to be capable of lying juxtaposed thereto or to be rigidly located at an angle thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107057-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system
Inventor: GILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 1982-08-03
Abstract: A suspension system suitable for a flux gate compass having compass windings (14) includes a ball joint (4, 5, 6) which permits both tilt and twist about a vertical axis, and a separate alignment element (16) for causing the windings to follow twisting motion of the fixed structure. The alignment element takes the form of a flexible printed circuit made into a double spiral form and carrying electrical conductors to provide the electrical connections to the windings. A zig-zag shape may be used instead of a spiral (Figs. 3, 4 not shown). The suspension does not suffer from the geometric imperfections of a Hooke's joint, and avoids the need for separate flexible conductors which can interfere with the suspension operation and can break. The alignment element (16) has practically no stiffness axially, and acts principally to resiliently connect an instrument platform (9) to a support (15) for rotational movement in azimuth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104865-A (GB)
Title: Protective guard for a can opener
Inventor: REARDON ALLAN NORMAN
IPC: B67B7/46
Filed: 1982-08-13
Abstract: In order to avoid the need to handle severed can ends, a protective guard for surrounding the upper end of a can during opening comprises an end portion 5 having a peripheral lip 7, and a magnet which engages the end of the can, retains the end when severed, and, by operation of a holder 13, 15, is displaceable upwardly and disengaged from the severed end. In one embodiment, the cover is secured to a hand-held or wall-mounted can opener. In another embodiment, the guard has a handle 9 and can-opening mechanism 3 formed integrally therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126824-A (GB)
Title: Camera tube compensation for variations of camera lens focal length
Inventor: GROVES PHILIP RANGECROFT
IPC: H04N5/217
Filed: 1982-09-09
Abstract: The optical arrangement of a camera lens can introduce defects into the image produced by a camera tube. This problem becomes of particular importance if the focal length of the camera lens is subject to change, for the example by the use of a zoom lens. Apparatus of the present invention comprises means for monitoring a parameter valve for each of a plurality of picture elements, means for calculating a correction signal from the parameter values, control means for applying the correction signal to correct image defects and scaling means for scaling the correction signal in accordance with variations of the focal length of the camera lens. Calculation of the correction signal preferably includes multiplying each of two adjacent picture element parameter values by respective oppositely phased reference signals which have a frequency equal to half the frequency of occurrence of the picture elements whose values are being multiplied, the multiplied values being summed. Calculation of the correction signal thus includes a smoothed interpolation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110519-A (GB)
Title: Solvent extraction of liquids
Inventor: COSTANTINO ROCCO
IPC: C07C37/82
Filed: 1982-10-12
Abstract: A solvent mixture of a hydrocarbon, ethanol and water is utilized for the solid-liquid extraction by a single-step process, of lipids and phenols from sunflower seeds in order to obtain a product with high protein content. The use of 2-phase 3- component mixture enables a high yield to be obtained.
Patent GB-2113794-A (GB)
Title: Clutch-actuating means for a roller-conveyor driving mechanism
Inventor: DOLLING VICTOR EDWARD
IPC: F16D11/14
Filed: 1982-12-03
Abstract: A driving mechanism for a conveyor-roller 32 comprises, between a rockable clutch-actuating element 14 and an axially displaceable clutch element 35, a cam means comprising a part 21 having a cam slot or groove 22, inclined in relation to the axial direction, and a projection 23 provided on another cam part 13 and engaged in a said slot or groove after the fashion of a bayonet connection, the said cam parts being operatively associated with said actuating element and clutch element. Suitably the clutch is a positive clutch comprising clutch halves 31, 35 of complementary frusto-conical shape. The element 14 may be pivoted by longitudinal displacement of an actuating link bar 15. The bar 15 may be responsive to a load sensor and cause actuation of the clutches of several rollers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124186-A (GB)
Title: Container for tools, particularly drill bits
Inventor: REISCHL MAX
IPC: B65D85/24
Filed: 1982-12-24
Abstract: Tools (such as drill bits) are mounted on a holder 1 having a hanger tab 3, and are covered by a cover 4 which is attached by a hinge joint to the holder 1. A screw 6 normally presses the cover 4 firmly against the holder 1 in such a manner as to prevent the cover 4 being flexed to form a gap which can be prised open to gain unauthorized access to the tools. Once the container has been opened by a legitimate purchaser, the cover 4 can be secured in a closed position once again by means of the screw 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122120-A (GB)
Title: Improvments in or relating to shot blasting machinery
Inventor: PRYKE LAWSON DEREK
IPC: B24C3/06
Filed: 1983-03-25
Abstract: Shot blasting machinery is housed within a transportable container 10 which has predetermined areas of the sheeting which constitute the walls of the container removable to permit a workpiece to be conveyed past a shot blasting wheel of the machinery. The shot blasting machinery comprises a blast cabinet 13 through which a workpiece can be conveyed, at least one reversible shot blasting wheel assembly 15, an abrasive storage hopper 18 from which assembly via a control valve 19, at least one conveyor screw 21 for collecting spent abrasive and debris from the workpiece and delivering same to at least one bucket elevator which, in turn, delivers same to at least one separator 22 from which clean shot is returned to the storage hopper. The machinery is transported on its side on a trailer and at the site raised to a vertical position on an end wall or base 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138673-A (GB)
Title: Device for the removal of hair from fabrics
Inventor: BULLOWS CHARLES ANTHONY
IPC: A47L13/16
Filed: 1983-04-18
Abstract: A tool for the removal of of animal hairs and/or fur from fabric, particularly clothing, furniture fabrics, and carpets comprises a rigid support (11) having a facing (12) of resilient material formed with a plurality of ribs 14a-14e) each having inclined side surfaces spaced laterally from each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122083-A (GB)
Title: Anti-tumour micro-organism obtained products
Inventor: RIBI EDGAR ERNST
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1983-05-12
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising refined detoxified endotoxin, cell wall skeleton and trehalose dimycolate is disclosed which is effective for the treatment of cancerous tumors. Methods of using the composition for these purposes are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2150179-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: WORTHING BERNARD ROWLAND S
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 1983-06-01
Abstract: The flood barrier comprises a plastics sheet housed in a channel around the doorway. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124930-A (GB)
Title: A process for preparing waste paper
Inventor: SAUERBREY KNUT
IPC: D21B1/32
Filed: 1983-06-13
Abstract: A process for preparing waste paper consists in pulping it in a pulper (12) to a high density and supplying the pulped stock to a turbulent flow developed in a centrifugal sorter (1) by means of a rotor constructed substantially as an impeller (2). At the radially outside edge of the turbulent flow a portion enriched with heavy material is extracted at (10), while at its axial end where the impeller producing the turbulent flow is mounted a pulp stock portion is extracted via a strainer (3) disposed closely adjacent to the impeller. Some of the suspension, enriched with contraries, is supplied, optionally diluted only slightly into a non- pumpable state with a density of more than 8%, and without passing through a strainer, directly in batches from the pulper to the turbulent flow, into which diluting liquid is additionally introduced via a central pipe (5) extending into the centre of the turbulent flow. Light weight material is extracted via a pipe (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146687-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight scaffolding
Inventor: JACKSON GEORGE WILBERT
IPC: E04G7/16
Filed: 1983-09-20
Abstract: Scaffolding comprising uprights, horizontal rails connecting the uprights and cross-bracing, and having a platform suitable for spanning spaced horizontal rails and for supporting a deck, each platform comprising a pair of side rails 100, and cross-rails 102, each side rail being of a modified-I configuration in cross-section, presenting a central vertical web and bottom and top flanges the portions of the bottom and top flanges extending from one side of the web defining a channel on said one side of the web, the other side of the web carrying two spaced ledges 114, 116 extending laterally from the web, intermediate the bottom and top flanges, the upper ledge spaced from the top flange being wedge shaped in cross- section of least width at the ledge's free end and presenting an inwardly-downwardly directed ramp extending to the web on the underside of the ledge, the distance between the top flange and upper surface of the upper ledge providing a channel therebetween in which to secure the deck, each cross-rail being of the same height as the distance between the top surfaces of the two ledges and being bevelled at its ends proximate the top surface at a complementary slope to the ramp on the underside of the upper ledge for permitting the seating of the cross-rail on the lower ledge and under the upper ledge so that the top surfaces of the cross-rails lies in the same plane at the top surface of the upper ledge, fastening means for removably securing the cross-rails to the side rails and a plurality of hooks 130 for securing the cross-rails to the side rails and a plurality of hooks 130 for securing in the channels extending along one side of each web of the side rails. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126998-A (GB)
Title: Changing direction of a jet of sheets
Inventor: HAIGH RICHARD ALAN
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1983-09-21
Abstract: A set transport including a direction changing device comprises a sun roll 76, arcuate guide means 80, 81 around the sun roll 76 and a plurality of spaced planet rolls 77, 78, 79 which coact with the sun roll 76. The planet rolls are driven faster than the sun roll. Preferably the sun roll 76 has a rigid surface and the planet rolls have compliant surfaces and form an interference relationship with the sun roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147566-A (GB)
Title: Display packages
Inventor: RUTHERFORD PAUL N
IPC: B65D25/22
Filed: 1983-10-07
Abstract: A package for display for self-service by suspending a plurality of the packages from suspension means comprises a tray (1) of plastics material having a base (4) and side walls (6) and an article receiving recess (5) extending inward from the base (4). A transparent cover (2) fits closely over the tray (1) to close the article receiving recess (5). The cover has a base (7) and side walls (8) and a suspension tab (9) extending parallel to the base on the free edge of one wall (8) of the cover (2). The tab has a hanging hole (10) located such that it lies substantially vertically above the centre of gravity of the filled package. Preferably the tray (1) and cover (2) are vacuum formed from plastics material. The package may also comprise an outer pack (3) dimensioned to receive the assembled tray (1) and lid (2) and having a slit (15) in one side (13) to allow passage of the suspension tab (9) and a cut-away portion (11) to allow display of the article within the package through the transparent cover (2).
Patent GB-2152454-A (GB)
Title: Gear level locking device
Inventor: WILSON STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1984-01-07
Abstract: A gearbox gearlever locking device for use with automatic and non-automatic gearboxes, which when mounted about the gearlever will enable said gearlever to be locked in a neutral position thus preventing further selection of gears. The device is in the form of a boxlike structure and has a locking plate and key operated lock embodied within it, the locking plate being held in a locked state by the key operated lock, said locking plate being the means whereby the gearlever is held in an entrapped position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155318-A (GB)
Title: Potted plant carrier blank
Inventor: BREWIN A D
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1984-03-12
Abstract: A paperboard blank that can be assembled into a carrier for potted plants comprises a sheet 1 tapering outwardly to an arcuate collar portion 2 that can be wrapped around the rim of a plant pot and secured to itself by a cooperating lug 3 and slots 4. This brings the carrier into a frusto-conical shape, and strip portions 8 formed by cuts 7 can be bent inwardly to overlie the pot rim to support the carrier when the plant pot is put down. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139164-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle with elevatable working platform
Inventor: ASHWORTH DENIS HENRY
IPC: B66F11/04
Filed: 1984-04-03
Abstract: A motor vehicle designed to be driven at normal road speeds, e.g. in excess of 25 miles per hour by an engine (14), drive transmission device (13) and steering mechanism (15), carries above its chassis (10) an articulated boom structure (16) with a working platform (21) at its remote end. An additional set of controls (26a) on the platform (21) is adapted to control drive of an hydraulic motor (30) connectable to the vehicle wheels (12), and to control drive of an hydraulic motor (34) connected to the steering mechanism (15) so that the vehicle can be manoeuvred at slow speeds e.g. of 5 miles per hour or less, by an operator situated on the platform (21). Controls (26) are also provided on the chassis (10). Means are provided for minimising roll of the chasses (10) when an operator is on the elevated platform. In an alternative embodiment, hydraulic motors drive rollers engageable with the peripheries of a pair of vehicle wheels (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141105-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible boxes or trays
Inventor: DE SIMONE VIRGILIO
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1984-05-04
Abstract: A fold-flat box made from a one-piece blank has triangular corner pieces 42 which lie in the plane of the open top of the box and which can support another box when the boxes are stacked one above another. The triangular corner pieces 42 also strengthen the box and help to hold it erect. They fold flat with the rest of the box when it is flattened by folding along a central fold line 34. <IMAGE>