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Patent GB-2143919-A (GB)
Title: Adhesively securable fastener
Inventor: SWEENEY THEODORE J
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 1983-01-31
Abstract: Adhesively securable fastener comprising a body (10) having an opening (27) an adhesive (14) positioned within said body and registering with the opening of the body chamber, a plunger means (12) for applying pressure to said adhesive such as against an anvil means thereby adhesively securing the fastener to a substrate. Also described is a method for securing a substrate using the fastener described herein.
Patent GB-2169336-A (GB)
Title: Window
Inventor: MILLS ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 1985-01-05
Abstract: A window sash having a web part 21 which with a first flange F1 supports the glass pane, and a second flange F2 for engagement with a fixed frame 10 has an espagnolette comprising a fixed 60 part having slidably mounted thereon a bolt carrying part and drive pinion 64 disposed within the first flange. The axis of the pinion is offset from that of the fixed and movable parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the alignment of phased array antenna systems
Inventor: LONG NICHOLAS RICHARD WORTHING
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 1985-02-25
Abstract: In order to align or calibrate all the antenna elements 22 of a phased array, that is, to provide for one particular direction equal amplitude and phase for all the individual output signals, two stages of alignment are involved. First, one antenna is established as a reference, and then, taking each of the others in turn and making a one-to-one comparison with the reference, gain command values at G2, G3, etc. are established which give equal outputs to the reference antenna. These values are recorded. Secondly, again considering one antenna as a standard and working to the same constant output signal, phase command values P2, P3, P4 etc. are established to give phases which are each exactly in antiphase to the phase for the reference value P1. The calibration results may be stored in a computer memory.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155555-A (GB)
Title: Multi-dose syringe and cannulae therefor
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY ROGER
IPC: A61D7/00
Filed: 1984-03-29
Abstract: A multi-dose syringe (1) has a plurality of cannulae (5, 40, 41, 42)stacked on it. One of them may be integral with the body of the syringe. They are held together by claw detents (47) engaging annular shoulders (37, 51) in such a way that at any given time only the cannula (e.g. 42) endmost in the stack is removable. Tear-off tabs (12, 13, 14, 15) define the stroke of a piston (7, 8) of the pump of the syringe for the dispensing of respective doses through all of the canulae at that time on the syringe. The syringe is particularly for veterinary use and allows multiple doses to be given from a single precharged syringe without risk of cross-infection, since an endmost used cannula can be removed before a next dose is given.
Patent GB-2160829-A (GB)
Title: Multi-siped tire for low noise running
Inventor: SOWA NOBUHIRO
IPC: B60C11/04
Filed: 1985-05-15
Abstract: A low noise pneumatic vehicle tire has a tread with a plurality of sipes in the form of slits 9 which completely cross the tread. The slits are cut after the tread is formed so as to have substantially no width. The slits are at an inclination to the equatorial line of the tire, and at at least two different pitch spacings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159747-A (GB)
Title: Arc welding gun
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B23K9/28
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: The gun 10 comprises a cylindrical body 12 within which a welding rod holder 24 is movable. The mouth of the gun is surrounded by a cover or shield 40 to prevent sparks flying backwards towards the user of the gun. The gun may be used by arcing a rod 25 (upper) to an earthed workpiece or by arcing a rod 25 (lower) to an earthed member 43 adjustably located in a removable cover 14 carrying the shield 40. The holder 24 is spring biassed forwardly and locatable in selected positions by a handle 28 engageable in spaced notches in the body 12. On-off controls 52 are on the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159312-A (GB)
Title: Releasable coupling device
Inventor: HANCOCK GEORGE REGINALD
IPC: G07F7/06
Filed: 1984-05-23
Abstract: Releasable coupling device (10) having two components (12, 14). Component (12) includes a socket (70) with two axially extending prongs (76) therewithin. Component (14) comprises a casing (24) insertable into socket (70) so that prongs (76) are entered into casing (24) through openings (80) in the casing, for latching the prongs with the aid of latching members (26) within the casing. A release member (42) slidable within casing (24) is movable to extend from the casing for receiving a coin. When the coin is so received the release member (42) can be slid into the casing to cause the coin (50) to engage another release member (40) which acts on the latching members (26) to release latching of the prongs (76) thereby permitting the components (12, 14) to be separated by withdrawal of the casing (24) from the socket (70). During such sliding of release member (42), the coin (50) is moved into the casing (24) and is captured therein by virtue of locking of the release member (42) by engagement therewith by an internal locking element (54) in the casing (24). A locking member (90) extending from casing (24) is coupled intermediate its ends to locking element (54) and is capable of being moved whereby a roller (100) on the inner end of the member (90) engages a prong (76), when the prong projects into the casing (24) by virtue of coupling of the components (12, 14) together. Such movement of the member (90) effects unlocking of the release member (42) by disengaging the locking element (54), for movement of the release member (42) to permit a captured coin to be retrieved from the casing (24). This movement of the release member (42) also causes the release member (40) to be acted on for movement so that the latching members (26) engage the prongs (76) to couple the components (12, 14) together. The locking member (90) is disabled when the components (12, 14) are disengaged, whereby a captured coin cannot be removed from the casing (24) until components (12, 14) are subsequently coupled together.
Patent GB-2178202-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements for maintaining a substantially constant voltage between two points in a circuit
Inventor: NICHOLLS NIGEL S
IPC: G05F1/62
Filed: 1985-07-23
Abstract: An arrangement for maintaining a substantially constant voltage between two points in a circuit, where the voltage is derived from a non-constant voltage source in the form of a main capacitor 16, includes a plurality of further voltage sources in the form of auxiliary capacitors 25, 26, 27 and 28. When the voltage across a klystron 13 drops because the main capacitor 16 discharges, this is sensed by a potential divider 22 and an auxiliary capacitor is included in the circuit by triggering a thyratron 29, 30, 31 or 32 into conduction. Further voltage drops are compensated for by switching in further voltage sources. In another arrangement, the further voltage sources are arranged in parallel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181041-A (GB)
Title: An ultrasonic washing machine for tableware
Inventor: KANAZAWA MASAO
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 1985-10-02
Abstract: An ultrasonic washing machine for tableware comprises a tub (11) containing an ultrasonic generator (20) and an air bubble-supplying arrangement. The air-bubble supplying arrangement may comprise an air pump (30) which supplies air to a chamber (33) in the bottom of the tub, below a perforated partition (13). A dish rack 50 may be mounted for rotation by motor 16 within the tub. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183537-A (GB)
Title: Finishing ceramics
Inventor: WOOTTEN FRANK
IPC: B28B11/18
Filed: 1986-11-28
Abstract: Apparatus for finishing the rims or edges of ceramic ware while in the unfired clay state comprises a holder (10) for rotatably supporting the ware, and a band (18) of spongy material mounted on a disc (16) which is rotatable. The disc (16) can be rotated about its axis to maintain the spongy material in edge contact with a circular piece of ware, but can be eccentrically mounted on a drive shaft (22) for use with non-circular ware. A motor drives both shafts (12, 22) in a desired ratio by means of suitable gearing so that the sponge band (18) can apply a substantially constant pressure to the ware by moving towards and away from the ware in accordance with differences between maximum and minimum diameters of the ware, such as a flat-ware item of octagonal shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251482-A (GB)
Title: Explosive device
Inventor: LEE PETER RAYMOND
IPC: F42B12/20
Filed: 1987-06-09
Abstract: An explosive device which comprises a charge 5 of high explosive material, incorporated within the explosive material an internal zone or wall 7 of a material comprising a metallic fuel, and means 17, 15, 13, 11 for initiating the explosive material on opposite sides of the zone or wall, the explosive material on at least one side of the zone or wall containing or being in contact with further material comprising a metallic fuel. The wall 7 may comprise boron, beryllium, lithium, magnesium, titanium or zirconium. The high explosive material on one or both sides of the wail may incorporate powdered aluminium and the casing 1 may be made of foamed aluminium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208254-A (GB)
Title: Door bell system
Inventor: WICKS ADRIAN EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: G10K1/062
Filed: 1987-07-23
Abstract: A door bell system is powered by an electrical power circuit including a solar cell 7A, 7B, the circuit and cell being mounted in a bell push casing 2 which is located externally of an external door. In a preferred arrangement the solar cell feeds to a capacitor 9 whereby the need for a battery in the circuit is dispensed with. Alternatively the capacitor 9 may be replaced by rechargeable batteries. Chimes 5 are located in a separate casing 6. The batteries, if used, may be located in the casing 6 instead of in the casing 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194281-A (GB)
Title: Door handle mechanism
Inventor: MANDER MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: E05B15/00
Filed: 1987-07-24
Abstract: A door handle mechanism includes a backplate (10), an operating handle (14) journalled in the backplate and a cam member (30) on the part of the handle within the backplate. Within the backplate and extending on opposite sides of the cam member is a flat, slidable plate (19) having upturned ends (20, 21). At one side of the cam member is a spring housing (35), with springs (37) which contact one of the upturned ends (20) of the plate to force the housing against the cam member. At its other side, the cam member contacts a bearing block (38) received against the other upturned end (21) of the plate, which is forced downwardly by the springs. In a horizontal rest position of the handle flats on the cam member engage the spring housing and 37 bearing block respectively. On rotation of the handle from the rest position two lobes on the cam member force the spring housing downwardly and the plate upwardly, the two operations compressing the springs. Release of the handle causes it automatically to be returned to its rest position by expansion of the springs. A snib arrangement is also provided releasably to lock the handle in a particular angular position by, arms (45) on a manually operable snib plate engaging shoulders on the cam member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196561-A (GB)
Title: Rolling mill for processing metal strip
Inventor: NOE OSKAR
IPC: B21B1/22
Filed: 1987-10-27
Abstract: The rolling mill has a roll stand (2) preceded by a stretch-bending device (3) in which only the middle roll (5) is adjustable with respect to the path of the metal strip (1), the two outer stretch-bending rolls (4, 6) being fixed in position, and the setting device (7) for the middle stretch-bending roll is attached to the roll stand. In this way, the complex stretch-bending stand otherwise required becomes superfluous. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208098-A (GB)
Title: Compressed air powered suction generator
IPC: A47L5/18
Filed: 1988-02-10
Abstract: In a compressed air powered suction generator comprising bin 1 with suction inlet 2 and ejector 11 supplied with compressed air via hose 5 and valve 6, the exhaust air flow from the ejector together with entrained air entering the bin via the suction inlet is directed through the passageway between cone 9 and casing 12 to an annular slot between plate 8 and dome 7 and issues therefrom downwardly along the surface of the dome because of the Coanda effect. A filter 3 may be located in the bin. Improvements in noise reduction and safety are said to result. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213578-A (GB)
Title: Oil cooler and arrangement thereof on an outboard engine
Inventor: FERGUSON ARTHUR R
IPC: F01P3/20
Filed: 1988-09-15
Abstract: A cooler 72 for oil from an outboard motor power steering system to be mounted in an opening (44, Fig 3) in the engine water jacket (40) comprises a casing 80 with water inlets 94 to a chamber 92 and water tubes 96. Oil inlet and outlet tubes 100 and 104 pass through the chamber 92 to a chamber 90 within which baffles 108 cause the oil to flow in a circuitous path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210796-A (GB)
Title: A mediastinoscope
Inventor: BUESS GERHARD
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1988-10-04
Abstract: In a mediastinoscope having a shaft 1 which is traversed by a photoconductor and an observation optical system, the shaft has at its distal end an atraumatically shaped cap 11. The greatest diameter of the cap is greater than that of the shaft 1. The cap defines a cavity 10 open at the distal end of the mediastinoscope into which channels and the end of the optical system open out. Auxiliary instruments extending through a shaft channel 7 can be conducted distalwards as far as the treatment location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216829-A (GB)
Title: Mineral insulated cable bending tool
Inventor: WIDDISON LEON FLETCHER
IPC: B21D7/06
Filed: 1989-03-15
Abstract: The tool, for bending a mineral insulated cable into a smooth curve, comprises a table 1 having a flat surface and, mounted on the flat surface, two anvils 2, 5 each of which has a smoothly curved upstanding surface having centres of curvature lying on a line upstanding from the table and which are so spaced apart that the upstanding surfaces of the anvils bound between them a passage 10 which at the narrowest part of its width is equal to the external diameter of a mineral insulated cable which is to be bent. The radii of the smoothly curved upstanding surfaces differ from one another and are greater than or are equal to the minimum radius of a smoothly curved surface around which a mineral insulated cable of said external diameter can be bent without risk of damage to the cable. The anvil 5 has two differing curved surfaces and is replaceably located 9 in a bracket 8 to provide two different width passages 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217364-A (GB)
Title: Drainage device
Inventor: PROVAN DUNCAN WHYTE
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 1989-03-31
Abstract: A drainage device, particularly suitable for use on a road surface (12) having a drainage galley (26) a shallow depth casting (10) for installation into the upper layers of the road surface (12) and a grating (14) for intercepting road channel water and for deflecting and accelerating the water into a pipe outlet (24) formed in a part of the casting (10) shaped to complement the road kerb or verge (20).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221620-A (GB)
Title: Haemostatic wound dressing material
Inventor: SQUIRES LESLIE J
IPC: A61L15/44
Filed: 1989-07-27
Abstract: A wound dressing material comprises a fibrous substrate, such as a needled polyester fleece, having a discontinuous coating of a pharmaceutically acceptable alginate on a surface thereof. The alginate may be selected from calcium, sodium, potassium or ammonium salts. The dressing may be produced by coating a fibrous substrate with an aqueous dispersion of the alginate. Suitable coating methods included knife-over-roll, Meyer rod, screen printing and reverse roll coating.
Patent GB-2234680-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter
Inventor: PING HOI
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1989-08-04
Abstract: A golf putter (1) has a head (3) formed with a U-shape cross-section, as seen from above, providing front and rear flanges (4 and 5), the front flange (4) having a degree of flexibility and forming a striking blade, the rear flange (5) increasing the weight of the head (3) to allow sufficient momentum to be imparted to a golf ball. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225451-A (GB)
Title: Remote controller
Inventor: OKADA TETSUJI
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 1989-09-14
Abstract: The controller has a body (1); a lid (3) hinged to the body and having a plurality of outside operation switches (6) thereon; a detector (7) for detecting open and closed conditions of the lid; and a plurality of operation switches (5) which are directly usable when the lid is opened but through the outside operation switches (6) when the lid is closed. The operation switches have different functions depending on the open and closed conditions of the lid. The controller may be used for remotely controlling air conditioning, VTR or audio equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230873-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system
Inventor: OHKOSHI SEIZI
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 1990-02-19
Abstract: An air conditioning system of the heat pump type comprises an outdoor unit A and an indoor unit B. Indoor unit 19 comprises heat exchangers 24, 34, 44, each with associated fans 28, 38, 48 and control 70, which may be switched into heating or cooling mode independently by means of valves 46, 36, 26, 25, 35, 45 so that the cooling mode heat exchangers are downstream of the heating mode heat exchangers. Valves 4, 12 then switch outdoor heat exchanger 5 into heating or cooling mode in dependence on whether the total required cooling exceeds or is less than the total required heating. 
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Patent GB-2229804-A (GB)
Title: Heat reclaiming system for an air conditioner unit
Inventor: FAH WONG YOON
IPC: F24D17/02
Filed: 1990-02-27
Abstract: An air conditioner unit comprises an evaporator coil (10), a hot water storage tank (3), and an auxiliary water tank (14). Water contained in tank (24) is heated by the hot refrigerant discharging from compressor (7) to a first condenser (11). Further condensation of the refrigerant is effected by a secondary condenser (15) located in tank (30). A temperature sensitive valve (16) is normally closed and preset to open when the water temperature in the vicinity of the secondary condenser (15) exceeds a certain temperature limit. Tank (30) is preferably not insulated and may have good metal to metal contact with secondary heat exchanger (15). The tank (14) may enclose the tank (3). Liquid refrigerant flowing out of the secondary condenser (15) passes through filter drier (6), expansion device (9), evaporator coil (10) and compressor suction line (22). Evaporator fan (8) discharges cold air into the air condition space. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229992-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TOORU
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: A liquid container e.g. for orange juice, has a flexible body 1 and a liquid delivery unit (7 Fig.1 not shown) sealingly secured therein. The body 1 has a front wall and a rear wall connected by a pair of gusset foldable side walls heat sealed thereto at 31a-31d. The lower end portions of the front and rear walls are sealed together at 32 to define a substantially flat, generally rectangular base portion when the container is filled. In one form, shown in full lines in Fig. 9, the four lower corner regions 1b-1e are cut away with the cut edges being heat sealed at 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230686-A (GB)
Title: Decoration of confections
Inventor: WRIGHT EVELEEN LISABETH
IPC: A23G3/50
Filed: 1990-04-18
Abstract: An edible article for example a confectionery article or cake is decorated by printing an image on to the article. There may be used silkscreen printing using an edible ink such as a mixture of icing sugar and food colouring, chocolate or a mixture of condensed milk, concentrated food colouring paste and icing sugar.
Patent GB-2246874-A (GB)
Title: Keratometer
Inventor: FEDOROV SVYATOSLAV NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: A61B3/107
Filed: 1990-08-08
Abstract: The keratometer comprises an illumination system, comprising the following components situated before a cornea (1): a light source (2), an objective lens (4), ring-shaped measuring marks (6) and a cone-shaped mirror (5). The mirror (5) is shapod as a cone frustum having its inner surface provided with a reflecting coating. The keratometer also comprises a unit (10) for recording the images of the measuring marks (6), and a projection lens (8) which is composed of the objective lens (4) of the illumination system and an objective lens (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249741-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic and centrifugal separation of liquid dispersions.
Inventor: BAILES PHILIP JENSEN
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 1990-10-06
Abstract: The invention provides a method of separating the components of a liquid/liquid dispersion or emulsion, comprising the step of applying simultaneously to the dispersion or emulsion both an electric field and an aligned centrifugal force, in such a way as to set up a bulk interface at right angles to the direction of the electric field and centrifugal force, the bulk interface being located within the electric field between the dispersion or emulsion and one separated component thereof. The combined effects of the electric field and centrifugal force break the liquid emulsion, preventing the formation of a sponge layer at the interface and hence allowing more effective separation of the components than has previously been possible. The invention also provides apparatus for carrying out the claimed method of separation.
Patent GB-2237798-A (GB)
Title: Presenting piles to a sheet separating location
Inventor: ROMAGNOLI ANDREA
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1990-11-06
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a first conveyor (5) arranged to support a first pile (S) of blanks and dividing means disposed at the downstream end of the conveyor to separate the blanks in the first pile and deposit them in a second pile, eg. on belts (13). The dividing means comprises an inclined surface (19) extending upwards from the conveyor (5) and terminating in an edge disposed so that on operation of the conveyor, eg. under control of a photoelectric sensor (41), the bottom edges of the blanks ride up the inclined surface and drop individually over said edge thus to separate each blank successively from the first pile and to form the second pile and a second inclined surface (20a) extending downwardly towards the conveyor immediately downstream of said edge to engage the top edges of the blanks in such first pile. Suction cup separators on bars (38, 38a, 38b) are arranged to take the front blank of said second pile and present it to a further apparatus. Air blasts from slots (20b) and blank retainer stop (20c) assist separation. <IMAGE>