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Patent GB-2169952-A (GB)
Title: A stay
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK ADRIAN
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1985-01-11
Abstract: This invention relates to stays for windows and the like. A stay 10 comprises an elongated base 11 and load carrying arm 12, which is mounted on the base by a number of pivotal struts 13. An end member 15 is provided on the base with a pair of mutually outwardly inclined walls 16 and 17 formed to cooperate with the nose 20 of the arm 12 so as to guide the arm 12 in the initial stages of opening and closing of the stay 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155367-A (GB)
Title: Forming ball bearing tracks
Inventor: HAZEBROOK DANIEL WESLEY
IPC: F16D3/224
Filed: 1985-03-12
Abstract: A method for forming a precision ball track in a part, especially an outer or inner race member of a constant velocity ratio universal joint, wherein the part is initially formed with a relief groove 32 in the base of the ball track so that when the ball is subsequently ground to a predetermined precision shape, the relief groove reduces the wear on the grinding wheel used during the grinding operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172824-A (GB)
Title: Rail bender
Inventor: RANDALL BRYCE ERNEST
IPC: E01B31/08
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: The bender, e.g. rail straightener, has a clamp with closing cams 8 actuated by hydraulic rams 6 in such a manner as relieve these rams of adverse loading yet at the same time keep the overall width of the clamping device narrow enough to work in confined spaces. Such a work condition would be found between a running rail and an adjacent conductor rail as found in some electrified railway systems. The clamp is central between two actuator operated bending heads. Deflection measurements are continually monitored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158452-A (GB)
Title: Fat-continuous emulsions and spreads
Inventor: KIRTON DOUGLAS CHATER
IPC: A23D7/015
Filed: 1985-05-13
Abstract: Fat continuous emulsions having a reduced fat content are produced from a proteinaceous aqueous phase containing buttermilk constituents and a fat phase containing a quick crystallizing fat having a melting point ranging from 30 to 60 DEG C such as hydrogenated palm-kernel, rapeseed or coconut fat. The fat phase preferably also contains (a) a liquid oil such as soyabean oil (b) an interistified mixture of palm oil and palm-kernel oil and (c) butterfat and the aqueous phase preferably also contains sodium caseinate. The emulsion is preferably produced by (1) preparing a cream of water, buttermilk and the crystallising fat, (2) preparing an aqueous phase of water and protein, emulsifying (2) with a fat phase preferably containing (a), (b) and (c) and then mixing the product with (1).
Patent GB-2175705-A (GB)
Title: Dirigible reflector and mounting made of single crystal material
Inventor: GREENWOOD JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G11B7/085
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: A dirigible reflector in which the reflector 2 and its mountings 3-8 are formed integrally in single crystal material, for example silicon by selective etching. The reflector may be used in optical scanning system for reading/writing information stored optically on a member, for example a credit card. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161085-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid
Inventor: HOWARD MICHAEL SAMUEL
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1985-06-18
Abstract: The aid comprises two or more vertical lengths a coupled by means c, e, roller means, eg castors b, and one or more support or grip areas for each hand on an upper portion of the frame. A tray f, a sheet g, one or more hooks j and a basket or net i may be provided for carrying articles on the aid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165204-A (GB)
Title: Bundling apparatus
Inventor: MULLER ANTON
IPC: B65D85/20
Filed: 1985-10-09
Abstract: A bundling apparatus, in particular for long pipes with terminal flanges, bars or the like, comprises a retaining part (3), which surrounds the long goods (5,5') to be conveyed and bundles them together in a closed position. It consists of a lower and upper U-shaped frame part (1,2) each with a U-shaped cross section and comprises a clamping device, by which the frame parts (1,2) are held together in the closed position and braced with respect to the long goods (5,5'). For bundling and conveying, the long goods (5,5') are first of all placed in the lower frame part (1) and stacked therein, until it is completely full. Then the upper frame part (2) is placed from above on the lower frame part (1), due to which the goods (5,5') to be conveyed are surrounded on all sides by the frame parts (1,2) and bundled together. After this the frame (3) can be closed simply and quickly by way of the clamping device (33), (34), (35) and held together securely, so that none of the goods (5,5') to be conveyed may slide out of the bundle during transportation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172641-A (GB)
Title: Window
Inventor: FRIEDL EKKEHARD
IPC: E06B7/232
Filed: 1985-10-28
Abstract: To seal gaps in a window between a plastics frame (2) and a movable plastics casement (1) inter-engaging undercut fillets (29,30) of Y-section are snapped into grooves 10,9 in the frame and casement respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182319-A (GB)
Title: Method of filling
Inventor: GOLDING CYRIL GEORGE
IPC: B67C3/32
Filed: 1985-11-05
Abstract: A method of filling a keg 10 with beer against the pressure of a gas contained therein comprises 4 separate filling stages. The stages are controlled by beer flow control valves 22 and 24, a gas flow control valve 26 and a gas pressure relief valve 28. The first stage slow fills the keg at a low flow rate and the second stage fast fills the keg at a higher flow rate, both said flow rates being controlled by the valve 22 with gas venting being prevented by the control valve 26. The fast flow rate is maintained during the third filling stage and the beer filling rate is then reduced again to a slow fill during the fourth stage; gas being vented from the keg during the third and fourth stages by opening the gas control valve 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183361-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable optical apparatus and spectrometers
Inventor: WOOLLARD E
IPC: G01J3/453
Filed: 1985-11-23
Abstract: Optical apparatus includes an adjustable mounting for a lens, mirror or diffraction grating 11 in which a motor-driven leadscrew 37 displaces a rod 21 supporting the mirror 11, the rod 21 being itself supported by resilient strip hinges 22 and 23 which restrain part 11 from displacement lateral to the axis but allow limited axial movement. The rod slides without mechanical contact within cylindrical surfaces in the housing 20, the close fit and use of grease providing damping. An infra-red spectrometer utilizing the moving mirror as part of a Michelson cube interferometer configuration is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-857340-A (GB)
Abstract: 857,340. Multiplying-machines. TRIUMPHATOR-WERK VEB. Aug. 23, 1957, No. 26682/57. Class 106 (1). A cam-disc and pin-wheel calculating-machine for performing short-cut multiplication automatically has a revolution counter provided with tens transfer mechanism and control discs or cams associated with each counter-wheel for determining whether the machine will add or subtract. The cams 14 carried by the counter wheels 9 are sensed by levers 15 and as each wheel moves into controlling position, by a denominational shift of the totalizer carriage 11, its lever 15 determines the position of a lever 16 carrying a slide 18 so as to align the end of this slide with one of three arms 30-32, according to whether the counter wheel registers 1-5, 6-9, or 0. An arm 27 is then rocked to actuate the slide 18 and the selected arm 30-32 which causes the machine to perform an add cycle, a subtract cycle or a denominational shift. The counter is always actuated in the reverse sense to the totalizer and so is stepped back to zero or on to zero when the machine adds or subtracts respectively. When the zero position is reached, a denominational shift - takes place under the control of the cam 14, during which a cam 21 lowers an arm 20 to slacken a spring 23 and so enable a spring 24 to lower that end of the lever 16 which normally engages a lever 15. When, in the case of multiplier digits 6-9, the machine subtracts, and the counter wheel is advanced to zero, a tens transfer occurs and the next higher order counter wheel is advanced by one to correct for the subtractive cycles.
Patent GB-2187499-A (GB)
Title: Resilient clip
Inventor: ROSE R W
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: A spring clip 1 for fixing a trim-section 3 to the frame 2 of a door or window has two limbs 1b, 1c which are biassed together one of which has a tang 1e or other member for positive engagement with the frame and the other having a tang 1a which bites into a plane surface of the trim-section, but allows movement of the trim relative to the frame in the insertion direction only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172705-A (GB)
Title: Thermal analysis method and apparatus
Inventor: COEY JOHN MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G01N7/16
Filed: 1986-03-24
Abstract: A method of thermal analysis of a solid or liquid sample (2) which evolves or absorbs gas on heating or cooling comprises locating the sample (2) in a portion (1) of a closed volume, heating or cooling the sample in a controlled manner, and monitoring the pressure of gas in the closed volume using pressure sensor (4). The value of gas pressure as a function of sample temperature and the rate of change of this value with respect to sample temperature are calculated; these functions are characteristic of the sample or of a component of the sample under analysis. The apparatus comprises container means (1) for the sample (2), heating means (5), temperature sensor (6) for detecting the temperature of the sample, chamber (3) connectable with the said container means (1), pressure sensor (4) which detects the gas pressure within the chamber (3), the chamber (3) having a substantially greater volume than the container means (1), pump (7) for evacuating the chamber (3) and the container means (1) and gas tank (8) for supplying gas to the container means and chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189228-A (GB)
Title: Screw threaded aseptic closure
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN STEWART
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 1986-04-18
Abstract: An aseptic closure formed by screw connection between a container component 10 having a threaded neck 11 and a cap component 12 having a top 13 and a threaded skirt 14 characterised in that the cap and container are of plastics material and in addition to any sealing present between the thread surfaces, at least two seals (22,23,24) are present in series, provided by compressively engaged annular portions of the neck and cap. The closure is adapted for a baby feeding bottle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196333-A (GB)
Title: Continuous bioconversion process for the preparation of phenylalanine
Inventor: BELLAMY WAYNE
IPC: C12P13/22
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: L-Phenylalanine is produced continuously in bioreactors utilising whole microbiol cells containing a specific phenylalanine dehydrogenase. The reaction requires reducing equivalents (NADH) to aminate the phenylpyruvic acid precursor and these are supplied continuously by in vivo generation using a suitable oxidisable substrate (eg. formate, lactate or pyruvate) and the respective dehydrogenase reaction. By direct coupling, an in vivo phenylalanine and formate (or lactate or pyruvate) dehydrogenase system enables cells to be used in a bioconversion medium devoid of all the growth-promoting components. Cells can be immobilised by entrapment and manipulated for prolonged periods of time to produce phenylalanine in high yields by continuously regenerating reducing equivalents via directly-coupled oxidisable substrates. The latter facilitates simple and rapid recovery of the phenylalanine product.
Patent GB-2184836-A (GB)
Title: Determination of blood cell sedimentation rates
Inventor: XALABARDER MIRAMANDA FERNANDO
IPC: G01N15/05
Filed: 1986-08-27
Abstract: An arrangement for determining the blood cell sedimentation rate, comprising a pipette (1) having at the upper end thereof a levelling device (4); a tube (11) and a plunger (10) sealingly engaging the outside wall of the pipette and having a diameter generally the same as the inside diameter (d) of the tube (11). The plunger is inserted in the tube at a distance from the lower end (16) of the pipette (1) such that when the plunger (10) is inserted in the tube (11) until such lower end (16) of the pipette abuts the bottom end (14) of the tube, it displaces blood into the pipette (1) capable of filling the pip- pette without overflowing from the ensemble formed by the pipette (1) plus the levelling device (4).
Patent GB-2194511-A (GB)
Title: Transportable containers
Inventor: HENDERSON WILLIAM IAIN MACKIE
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 1986-08-30
Abstract: A transportable container designed to provide shielding against electromagnetic radiation is formed from angular section conductive frame members 1 whose ends are joined together by corner-pieces 6-8 to form a framework which carries electrically conductive panels. The corner-pieces have apertures 5B, 5C for securing the container to a vehicle. Flanges 6-8 extend from the remainder of the block and lie against the ends of the frame members 1 to connect the latter together and each flange has a land 9 which fits into an angle defined between respective edges of the frame members 1 to provide improved electromagnetic sealing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197862-A (GB)
Title: Crystal modifier additives for fuels
Inventor: LEWTAS KENNETH
IPC: C07C309/20
Filed: 1986-09-24
Abstract: A compound of the general formula   <IMAGE> in which Y is SO3<(-)(+)>NR<3>, SO2NR<3>- or SO<3>; X is Y or -CON(R<3>)-, -CO2<(-)>, <(+)>NR<3->-, -R<4->-CO.O-, -NR<3>CO-, R<4>O-, -R<4>O CO-,-N(COR<3>)- or <(+)>NR<3>3Z<(-)>-; Z<(-)> is -SO<3(-)> or -CO<2(-)>; R<1> and R<2> are alkyl, alkoxy alkyl or polyalkoxy alkyl containing at least 10 carbon atoms in the main chain; R<3> is hydrocarbyl and may be the same or different and R<4> nothing or is C1 to C5 alkylene and in   <IMAGE> the carbon-carbon (C-C) bond is either a) ethylenically unsaturated when A and A may be alkyl, alkenyl or substituted hydrocarbyl groups or b) part of a cyclic structure which may be aromatic, polynuclear aromatic or cyclo-aliphatic. The compounds may be added to distillate fuels as wax crystal modifiers.
Patent GB-2197449-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange tube
Inventor: SMITH ERIC
IPC: F28F13/12
Filed: 1986-11-06
Abstract: A heat exchange tube shown in end elevation in Fig. 1 has a series of parallel bores. A strip-like insert 10 is positioned in each bore, and the opposite parallel walls of the tube are dimpled at intervals along the length to provide inward projections which offer increased surface for heat conduction and also serve to grip the strip for heat transfer between the strip and the tube. The strip may serve as a turbulator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fishing rod rests
Inventor: WILDE MELVYN
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 1987-03-23
Abstract: A fishing rod rest includes structure 20 including upwardly facing recesses 21 for receiving sections of a pole and has opposed nipples 24 receiving ends of flexible tubes 25, 26 whose inner ends 25a, 26a are received on elements 14 of a plastics coupling 10 firmly to hold the tubes in spaced relation to define a smooth surfaced line drop recess 27 for receiving a fishing line 28 of a rod or pole 29 placed on the rest. Threaded bosses 22 enable the rest to be connected to a bank stick. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194534-A (GB)
Title: Triazolone herbicides
Inventor: COUSINS RUSSELL DONOVAN
IPC: C07D249/12
Filed: 1987-08-25
Abstract: Compounds of the formula I   <IMAGE> wherein R<1> is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R<2> is halogen of atomic number 9 to 35, or a group (X)mR<3> in which X is oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; R<3> is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms of atomic number 9 to 35; m is 0 or 1; and n is 1 to 3, are useful as herbicides.
Patent GB-2194897-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: SUMPTER PETER FRANK
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1987-09-04
Abstract: A board game comprises a board (2) having two playing zones, one (4) representing a journey from home to a resort and the other (6) the holiday activities available at the resort, at least two playing pieces (24) capable of being moved with respect to the playing zones, and a dice for determining the extent and direction of the movement of said playing pieces. There are also provided points awarded devices in the form of postcards (26) and adapted to enchance a player's score, and a turn-limiting means comprises a clock device (34), wherein each round of turns is recorded as an interval of time, wherein the first one of said playing zones represents a train journey to be traversed by said playing pieces within a multiple of said time intervals equivalent to one "day" and the second one of said zones represents a series of holiday activities visited by the playing pieces in order for the player to acquire postcards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209825-A (GB)
Title: Fog Lamps
Inventor: HAWTIN LOUIS CHARLES
IPC: F21V11/16
Filed: 1987-09-15
Abstract: A fog lamp lens comprises a plurality of non-reflective strips 12 extending horizontally, spaced apart vertically and embedded in the rear surface of the lens 10. The fog lamp does not give the user glare or dazzle oncoming drivers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238501-A (GB)
Title: Cable severing equipment
Inventor: STALLARD ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B63G7/04
Filed: 1988-02-24
Abstract: An explosive cable cutter for use with a remotely operated marine vehicle to cut the cable of a mine moored to the sea bed. The device is mounted on a pair of forks 5 fitted to the vehicle, the forks being steered to embrace and gather the cable in the 'crotch' 51. The cable cutter has a spring loaded rotary arm 27 which, in the cocked, open, position is locked (Fig. 6(b)) to the forks 5. A trigger latch 43 is released by engagement with the cable so permitting the arm 27 to rotate and clamp the cable between jaws 21, 23. Rotation of the clamp arm 27 unlocks the cutter from the forks 5, and hence from the body. A fuze mechanism (19) is then triggered to explode a charge 17 after sufficient time for the vehicle to withdraw. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215493-A (GB)
Title: Electronic temperature control apparatus
Inventor: BIRT LESLIE ARTHUR
IPC: G05D23/24
Filed: 1988-03-10
Abstract: To control the temperature of, for example, a hot melt glue gun having a thermistor and calibration resistor R5 providing a signal representing actual temperature, a reference voltage for comparison therewith in IC1 is provided by a plug-in resistance module 16. The module 16 can be exchanged for another simular module to provide a different reference temperature, e.g. for a different glue, thereby avoiding recalibration of the glue gun. The result of the comparison controls a heater 18 via a triac 22. If no module 16 is present the glue gun is set at its lowest working temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204102-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: RIVERS ROBERT LEITCH
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 1988-03-23
Abstract: A pipe coupling comprises a main body portion adapted to be interposed between the normal outlet from a hot water tank and the normal outlet pipe to permit a further outlet pipe to be fitted. The coupling includes a section disposed within the bore of the coupling and preferably to one side of the bore. The section joins an opening in the wall of the coupling with a depending portion which extends from the coupling a distance sufficient to ensure that the end of the depending portion is always submerged. The coupling ensures that a pump connected to the further outlet is not affected by air entering the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223541-A (GB)
Title: Load bearing roller assembly
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 1988-07-30
Abstract: A load bearing roller assembly for doors or windows comprises a plurality of generally cylindrical rollers 8 mounted for sliding movement along and around an annular path within a housing 1 adapted for mounting on the underside of a door or window. Opposed ribs 9, 10 define an elongate slot opening to the path and support the opposed ends 8b of the rollers 8 whereby centre portions 8a of the rollers 8 are presented along the slot for engagement with a track to support the door or window for sliding movement relative to the track. The opposed end portions 8b of the rollers 8 are surrounded within the housing 1 by respective bands 11 of flexible material to reduce noise generated by the rolling movement of the rollers 8 around the path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210667-A (GB)
Title: Wave power generator
Inventor: MCMONAGLE WILLIAM
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1988-09-26
Abstract: A generator device suitable to convert wave energy from the sea to use in, say, the production of electricity comprises a support 6, which may be moved up and down on the shore to accommodate changes in tide level, and float means 14, (44) which can reciprocate in response to the movement of the waves 4. The float means is linked through a suitable linkage 20, (46) to a piston and cylinder arrangement 16, 18 (48) adapted to provide fluid pressure to an energy store device or to a generator. The piston rods of the arrangements 16, 18 may be operated by a cam 24 which moves in response to the float movement, and the fluid pumped may comprise air or hydraulic fluid. The support may be inclined (Fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226343-A (GB)
Title: Sealing around earthing conductors
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN LESLIE
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: A water seal about an earthing rod 28 passing through a concrete building foundation slab 10, 12 including a waterproof membrane 16 comprises a support 14 with a socket 18 slidingly receiving a tube 22 with seals 24 between the socket 18 and tube 22. The rod 28 extends through an opening 26 in the support 14 and sealing means 30, 34, 36 is provided in a pocket 32 of the support 14 to seal between the support 14 and the rod 28. To seal the support 14 to the waterproof membrane 16 a flat plate 42 overlaid by a flexible water-impermeable sheet 46 of greater area than plate 42 is clamped to a shoulder 40 of the member 14 by a nut 48 which may also clamp a member 50 defining an access pit. When a layer 12 of the foundation slab is cast the sheet 46 is urged into sealing engagement with the flange 42 and with the membrane 16 to prevent penetration of water. For a flow with two vertically spaced waterproof membranes, a further seal seals tube 22 to the lower membrane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224195-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner nozzle
Inventor: FORREST JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 1988-10-27
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle has a three-armed symmetrical shape. A vacuum suction pipe may be connected pivotably to the nozzle. This allows full rotation of the nozzle whilst maintaining an approximately constant cleaning width, reduces cleaning movements (as compared with the traditional oblong design). and also allows the nozzle to ride, hence clean, around obstacles such as table and chair legs and clean efficiently into corners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227798-A (GB)
Title: Water powered turbine
Inventor: CRANSTON WILLIAM
IPC: F03B1/00
Filed: 1989-02-07
Abstract: A water powered turbine has a rotor 6 which is mounted on a horizontal shaft and produces mechanical power when rotated by a source of pressurised water. The rotor is fitted with regularly spaced horizontal cups 5 around its periphery and is secured on the shaft within a prefabricated housing. Water is supplied directly onto the rotor cups via a square sectioned inlet duct 3 fitting precisely over the upper section of the rotor. A bank of blades 8 are fitted to the inlet duct on the trailing side of the rotor to create a partial vacuum within the cups prior to their re-entry into the inlet duct. <IMAGE>