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Patent GB-2207372-A (GB)
Title: Crystallizer
Inventor: VOLOKHONSKY LEV AVRAMOVICH
IPC: C22B9/193
Filed: 1986-12-15
Abstract: A crystallizer comprises a copper sleeve (1) provided with steel stiffening ribs (2) and a steel envelope (3) mounted coaxially to the copper sleeve (1) and forming, together with the latter, a cooling chamber (4) divided by the steel stiffening ribs (2) into channels (5), whereas the steel stiffening ribs are introduced into the body of the copper sleeve (1) and form, together with the latter, a bimetallic connection along the contact surface.
Patent GB-2215699-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor system for use in a container body.
Inventor: MURGATROYD THOMAS
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 1989-02-13
Abstract: An overhead conveyor system for use on the underside of a roof structure (15) of a container body comprises an overhead conveyor rail extending throughout a major part of the length of the container body, and carrying a wheel suspended trolley which, when loaded with articles, such as garments, is guided through an entrance end of the container body and into the container body so that the articles can be removed and loaded into the container body, and then can return unloaded along the rail, or along a further rail. The overhead conveyor rail is formed from a plurality of individual rail portions (16) along its length, each of which is independently movable between a lowered operative position and an upper inoperative storage position (shown in Fig. 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216531-A (GB)
Title: Moulding compound and a method of manufacture
Inventor: EVANS ANDREW JOHN SEAR
IPC: B29B9/14
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a moulding compound for producing fibre-reinforced plastics articles makes use of scrap prepreg material, i.e. carbon, aramid or other fibre material pre-impregnated with a thermosetting plastics material in a partly cured state. The scrap material, which may be in the form of woven or unidirectional cloth, or fibre tows or braid, is cooled at least to a temperature of -50 degrees C and milled at low temperature to yield fragments of the fibre/plastics mixture in which the average filament length is preferably in the range of from 1 to 2mm. These fragments substantially retain the fibre-to-plastics matrix proportions of the original material and can be used in a dough-moulding process to yield isotropic fibre reinforced plastics articles of complex shape.
Patent GB-2222904-A (GB)
Title: Improved licence plate assembly
Inventor: THACKER KEITH JOSEPH
IPC: G09F7/16
Filed: 1989-08-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved licence plate assembly 10 displaying at least information relating to the licence issuing authority 12, the term of validity 20 and the identity of the vehicle to which the plate is to be attached 22. In order to reduce the possibility of such information being changed or amended the assembly is formed on an opaque backing layer (24, Figure 2) adhered to a clear protective layer (26) with the information 12, 20, 22 sandwiched therebetween. The clear protective layer is preferably hermetically sealed to the backing layer and is of a material such that it will break or shatter when subjected to an applied force of less than that force required to separate it from the backing layer thus destroying the information carried on the protective layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241260-A (GB)
Title: Resisting wind-lift in flat roofing
Inventor: LEE LAWRENCE THORNLEY
IPC: E04D11/02
Filed: 1990-02-23
Abstract: Loose-laid insulation slabs 22 on a flat roof 20 are interconnected at an edge of the roof by a pair of rails 24 to form a unified edge structure and additional ballast slabs 25 are placed between the rails to resist wind-lift of the slabs 22. The ballast slabs 25 may be spaced along the sides of the roof but be abutting at the corners. The slabs 22 interengage by tongue and groove or rabbeted joints. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241950-A (GB)
Title: Heterocyclic oligopeptides endowed with antitumour activity
Inventor: SPREAFICO FEDERICO
IPC: A61K31/35
Filed: 1990-03-12
Abstract: Heterocyclic oligopeptide derivatives of formula:   <IMAGE> [wherein A is hydrogen, -NHCOR1 (in which R1 is an acrylic group substituted in 2-position by halogen, oxiranyl (unsubstituted or substituted in 2- or 3- position by a methyl), aziridinyl, cyclopropyl, 4-[N,N-bis-(2-chloroethyl)amino] phenyl, an alicyclic alpha ,  beta -unsaturated ketone or a lactone) or   <IMAGE>  (in which R2 and R3 have both the same meaning of a C2-C4 alkyl group substituted in 2-position by halogen or by a group -OSO2R4 (in which R4 is C2-C4 alkyl or phenyl group), or one of R2 and R3 is hydrogen and the other has the meaning as defined above);      B is hydrogen or -(CH2)mNHCOR1 (in which R1 is as defined above and m has the value of zero or is an integer from 1 to 3); provided that when A is hydrogen, B is other than hydrogen, and that when A has the other meanings as defined above except hydrogen, B is only hydrogen; each Z and Z' is, independently, -CH= or -CH=CH-; each of X and X' is, independently, N, O or S; and n is zero or 1] and their isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, show cytostatic properties towards tumour cells. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing as active substance a compound of formula I and methods of preparing such compounds. Intermediate products of formula (II), (IV) and (VI) are also disclosed (see claims 6, 7 & 8).
Patent GB-2230934-A (GB)
Title: Preservation of forage
Inventor: DUGDALE JOHN ROGER
IPC: A23K3/03
Filed: 1990-03-30
Abstract: Forage, such as grass, lucerne, clover and cereal grain, is preserved by distributing evenly therein urea and a source of urease and maintaining the mixture whereby a fermentation-inhibiting atmosphere of ammonia is generated in and throughout the forage by the reaction of the urea, urease and the moisture from the forage and is retained therein. Use of a dry mixture of urea and urease source, such as soya meal, causes the consumption of moisture resulting in the drying of the forage. Forage produced in summer months can thereby be preserved for use as cattle feed in winter months.
Patent GB-2245019-A (GB)
Title: Retaining clips
Inventor: GUTHRIE RAYMOND
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1990-06-16
Abstract: The clip 11 for interconnecting panels, such as display panels, and support poles is slid into a channel member 10 having lips 16. The clip 11 includes a mouth portion 12, an anchor portion 13 and an interconnecting web 14. The anchor portion 13 has a pair of divergent legs 15 which are dimensioned to engage frictionally respective lips 16 and the base 17 of the channel 10. Each leg 15 has a reverse projection 18 which engages the under surface of a respective lip 16.   Preferably lips 16 are resilient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233734-A (GB)
Title: Cam shaft for internal combustion engine
Inventor: RIEMSCHEID HELMUT
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 1990-07-04
Abstract: A cam shaft for valve operation in an internal combustion engine comprises two shaft elements of which the first (101) is disposed inside the second (102), and can be moved relative thereto angularly and/or axially. First cam elements (107) provided on the first shaft element (101) have at least lobe portions which extend radially outwardly through slots in the second shaft element (102) to provide a cam surface, while second cam elements (108) are provided on the second shaft element (102). The first and/or the second shaft element may comprise a number of individual tubular sections joined to one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247300-A (GB)
Title: Gas regulator with safety device
Inventor: TSAY JAW-SHIUNN
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1990-08-21
Abstract: A gas regulator with a valve (2) controlled by a knob (61) via a diaphragm (70), has a safety device provided in the inlet portion (10) of the main body (1) for automatically shutting off any excessive gas flow. The safety device comprises a steel ball (41) which, on excessive gas flow, is caused to abut a seal ring (40) and cut off gas flow to the valve. Release of the ball is effected by pushing a spring-biassed plunger (91), and the inoperative location of the ball is controlled by knob (52). A pressure gauge (14) is attached to the main body for indicating gas pressure at the inlet portion and a gas flow rate gauge (13) is also attached to the main body for indicating flow rate of the gas passing therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242644-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for molding lost foam pattern sections
Inventor: VANRENS RUSSELL J
IPC: B29C44/58
Filed: 1991-02-11
Abstract: Apparatus for molding a foam pattern to be used in a lost foam casting process comprises first and second mold pieces 26 and 34 defining a mold cavity 42. An external parting area 58 surrounds the mold cavity 42, and an internal parting area 62 is surrounded by the mold cavity 42. Furthermore a conduit 78 is provided for venting the internal parting area 62 to improve the quality of the foam fill adjacent the internal parting area 62. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241769-A (GB)
Title: Drive shaft
Inventor: BEIER RUDOLF
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 1991-03-07
Abstract: A drive shaft for a motor vehicle is of tubular configuration and formed in one piece, comprising end portions (11, 12) and a central portion therebetween, the end portions having a bending stiffness at least 20 times greater than the bending stiffness of the central portion. The central portion over its length (Rm) may be of constant or variable wall thickness (D), and variable or constant inner diameter (Di) or outer diameter (Da), so that its distribution of cross-sectional area is optimised to meet strength requirements, whilst the natural resonant frequency of the shaft is reduced to a low value which is subject to minimum eternal excitation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254445-A (GB)
Title: A clear or coloured half or full faced moulded visor fitted to a hinged clip-on frame
Inventor: PALMER BRIAN DONALD
IPC: G02C7/16
Filed: 1991-04-03
Abstract: A clear or coloured full or half-faced visor with a hinged clip-on frame e.g. the visor moulded from clear or coloured polycarbonate or material which absorbs the suns rays (1) with a moulded nose bridge (3). The visor is attached to a hinged clip-on frame (4) by means of screws at points (2). The full-faced visor has moulded protective sides (6) with added protection above spectacle frame (7) in addition a full faced visor has breathing holes (5). The visor with hinged clip-on frames attached will, when worn clipped to spectacles allow the visor to be worn down across the spectacles and face in a protective mode or raised up/horizontally in a clear view mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246035-A (GB)
Title: Motor control apparatus for power window
Inventor: KOKUBU SADAO
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: In a control apparatus for a power window, when an automode switch 4 is first turned on, a motor 8 for selectively moving a window glass in either one of two directions is energised, dependent on selective actuation of first or second relays 9a, 10a, by switches 2 or 3 and the motor remains energised until the window glass is fully closed or opened. The control apparatus comprises a capacitor 25 as a timer component, (the timer function being achieved by the discharge of the capacitor after it has been charged up to a predetermined voltage level upon turning on the automode switch), a holding circuit 40 for holding the motor in an energized state during a period in which a detection voltage corresponding to a voltage applied across the capacitor is greater than a reference voltage Vs, a cut-off circuit 29 for discharging the capacitor 25 in accordance with a predetermined time constant when a cut-off voltage Vd exceeds an auxiliary reference voltage Vf, and a varying circuit 55 for changing the reference voltage Vs to be higher than the detection voltage when the first and second relays 9a, 10a are both actuated. The relay contacts are now such as to short circuit the motor and stop the motor. The cut-off circuit 29 serves to clamp the detection voltage to a constant voltage higher than the reference voltage Vs by means of zener diode 34 and the time necessary to tighten the window glass corresponds to the period of time required to reduce the constant voltage thus clamped up to the reference voltage, thus achieving a constant period of time at all times. The timer function of capacitor 25 causes the motor to turn off after a predetermined time, if the motor has continued to run, to protect the motor from possible overheating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tillage elements.
Inventor: TOPHAM PETER DOUGLAS TEMPLE
IPC: A01B15/16
Filed: 1992-03-24
Abstract: This invention relates to an improved tillage element for use in a cultivator such as a plough, harrow or the like, which comprises a flat central portion (21) and a plurality of spaced teeth (22') projecting from the periphery of said flat central portion, the spaced teeth (22') being inclined out of the plane of the central portion to project to the same side of said central portion. The improved tillage elements are particularly suitable for use in wet or sticky soil conditions in assisting breaking up of the soil, without causing long peeled slivers of soil.
Patent GB-2255026-A (GB)
Title: A dartboard
Inventor: DURRANT PAUL DAVID
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 1992-04-21
Abstract: A dartboard 2 comprising a circular playing area which is divided up into twenty segments 6 a numbering arrangement for providing each one of the segments with a scoring number of from 1 - 20, a double scoring area 10 in each segment 6, a treble scoring area 12 in each segment 6, a central scoring area (14), and an auxiliary scoring area (16) which surrounds the central scoring area, and the dartboard being such that at least one of the double scoring area in each segment, the treble scoring area in each segment, the central scoring area and the auxiliary scoring area is provided with at least one target area 18, the target area being smaller than the scoring area in which it is located, and the target area being visually distinguishable from the remainder of the scoring area in which it is located. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255163-A (GB)
Title: Removing condensate from air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: KITAMOTO MANABU
IPC: F24F3/00
Filed: 1992-04-23
Abstract: Two or more indoor units (C and D) are provided on the ceiling (3) and the floor (4) of room (2). Each of the indoor units (C and D) has an air heat exchanger (H) for cooling indoor air, and a drain pan (12) for catching condensate produced by the air heat exchanger (H). A drain pipe (10) is provided in the ceiling (3) and under the floor (4). The condensate in each of the drain pans (12) flows into the drain pipe (10). The condensate in the drain pipe (10) is carried and discharged outdoor by a drain carrying unit (20). The pans (12) are equipped with sensors (13). The unit (20) includes an air vent pump (25), a sensor (29), a discharge pipe (23) having a two-way valve (24), and a compressed air pump for pressure discharge of condensate. Condensate may be driven along pipe (10) by an electromagnet. Pipe (10) may be rotatable. A tank may supply water to pipe (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267411-A (GB)
Title: Noise reducing earphone with combined microphone/loudspeaker
Inventor: SNEE MARK JOHN
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 1992-05-26
Abstract: A noise reducing earphone has a single diaphragm 3, a driving coil 4 and a moving observer coil 6. The diaphragm 3 both transmits and receives sound. Two coils are necessary to distinguish between transmitted and received sound. It works on the principle that the total power of the driving coil 4 minus the applied electrical power equals the power of the received sound. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258467-A (GB)
Title: Detergent bar composition
Inventor: EYMOND PHILIP RICHARD NORMAN
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: Built non-soap detergent products in bar or other shaped solid form contain non-soap detergent active and detergent builder usually accompanied by water-insoluble inorganic material. The products of this invention are characterised by a composition which generates a pH in the range from 7.0 to 9.8 when mixed with deionised water at a weight ratio of 2.5:97.5 (a 2.5% dispersion in water). The use of such a composition enhances removal of stains from fabric.
Patent GB-2260589-A (GB)
Title: Clutch release mechanism having pivotable drive member
Inventor: KATAGIRI YASUO
IPC: F16D25/08
Filed: 1992-09-14
Abstract: A clutch release mechanism comprises a release bearing 24, which may slide on sleeve 21 fixed to drive shaft 22, having an inner ring 25 and outer ring 26. The outer ring has on its periphery a drive member 30, of, for example, oil impregnated sintered alloy, having a spherical contact portion 30b pressing against a clutch disk spring 29. On the inner periphery of the outer ring 26 there is provided another portion 26a formed into an arc and contacting balls 27, 28. The spherical contact portion 30b and the arc portion 26a allow the drive member 30 to be swingingly inclined allowing a uniformed pressing load thus reducing vibrations. In two other embodiments (see figs 3, 16 & 17) aspherical portion is either provided on the drive member (38a, fig 3) or on the outer rig (44, fig 16). Each fitting in corresponding spherical grooves in the outer ring (40a, fig 3) or in the drive member (45a, fig 16). The drive member may be provided with an inclined face (53a, fig 17) and the outer ring may have a diaphragm spring (58, fig 17) which along with a groove, in the drive member, engaged with a tongue, on the outer ring, allows the drive member to swing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270500-A (GB)
Title: Shielded franking machine
Inventor: ABUMEHDI CYRUS
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1992-09-14
Abstract: A franking machine is provided with a shield (22) to prevent X-ray radiation being used to destroy information stored in memory of the franking machine, and to prevent non-invasive inspection of the interior of a secure housing of the franking machine. An indicator 25, which is not protected by the shield, may be provided to indicate if the franking machine has been subjected to X-ray radiation. The indicator is preferably located behind a sealed door to prevent unauthorised access to the indicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271237-A (GB)
Title: Emergency locator transmitter
Inventor: COPELAND JOHN MALCOLM
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1992-10-01
Abstract: An emergency locator transmitter is combined with a GPS receiver for determining the geographical position of the transmitter. The transmitter transmits radio signals for location and homing purposes which include information on the geographical position of the transmitter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261499-A (GB)
Title: Radiation gathering and focusing apparatus
Inventor: PULLEN WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: F24S23/70
Filed: 1992-11-17
Abstract: An apparatus for gathering and focusing or for transmitting radiation comprises a reflecting surface (1;) formed by a portion of a right circular cone, a linear collector/transmitter (2;) located within the cone and connected to the vortex of the cone. Adjustable support (2a) can be used to adjust the position of the collector/transmitter relative to the reflecting surface in response to the change of the incoming direction of the radiation. Adjustable support (3,) can also be provided to the reflecting surface so as to adjust its orientation in response to the change of the incoming direction of the radiation.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274066-A (GB)
Title: Golf putting practice device.
Inventor: CHETTUR RAMA KRISHNA
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1993-01-12
Abstract: The golf practice putting device comprises a round disc with a upward slop ramp 2 to a centre round concaved cup area 1 which represents the golf hole in the green. The base 3 of the device is flat. The ramp area 2 is of clear material and the concaved cup area 1 is coloured white. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276132-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle transporter powered and steered by the vehicle being carried.
Inventor: PARSONS JOHN LAURENCE
IPC: B60P3/06
Filed: 1993-03-03
Abstract: The transporter has a chassis 20 with front and rear axles 30, 31 and a ramp 40 for loading the vehicle to be transported, eg a tractor 15. The rear axle 31 of the transporter is driven from the tractor p.t.o. via a transfer gearbox 50. Steering movements of the front wheels of the tractor are transmitted to the front wheels of the transporter by means of pivoted cradles 75 which engage the tractor's wheels and are connected to the steering linkage of the transporter's front wheels 5, eg via chain-and sprocket gearing. The tractor's electric and hydraulic supplies may be coupled to a panel 16 on the transporter via connectors 18, 19. The transporter enables transport of vehicles which are unsuited to road travel over long distances without the need for towing a trailer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268532-A (GB)
Title: Window with combined pivoting and sliding motion
Inventor: KNUDSEN ROLF A
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A side-hinged, 180 degrees rotatable window 12 is pivotably mounted about a first vertical axis 26a relative to a window frame and supported hanging at one upper corner via a head portion (27) on a pivot pin (26) in a carriage (25), which is displaceable in a horizontal guide (16) in the window frame. The window casement is pivotably mounted at its centre axis 31 at the one end of an upper and a lower support or pivot arm, the opposite end of which is pivotably mounted about a third vertical axis 32 in the window frame. The carriage (25) is designed with a part-spherical seat (25') for an equivalent part spherical portion of the support head (27) of the first pivot pin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283405-A (GB)
Title: Wall bracket
Inventor: MACKINNON COLIN DAVID
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A wall bracket for hanging a potted plant, or the like, which bracket comprises a wall-mounting base plate (1), a hook means (5) on a primary support arm (4') projecting from the base plate; and a strut (8') linked to the base plate to reinforce the support arm, wherein the strut (8') comprises a substantially imperforate plate shaped to form a substantially planar image. A second arm (9') may be provided between the base plate and the strut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283467-A (GB)
Title: Linkage for connecting two bicycles
Inventor: BROOKS WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: B62K13/06
Filed: 1993-11-03
Abstract: The linkage connects a first bicycle (A) to a second bicycle (B), and enables the first bicycle to have steering control over the second. The linkage allows both bicycles to lean so as to maintain balance by articulation of links 3 and 6 on bearings 1 and 2 and joints 4, 5 and 7. The linkage provides for the steering of the second bicycle (B) bicycle to follow the direction of the first bicycle (A) either by:   (a) fixing the steering of bicycle B to the frame of bicycle A via link 3 or (b) by allowing bicycle B steering rotation at joint 4 and arranging for joint 7 to be positioned ahead of the steering axis of bicycle B so as to allow the steering of bicycle B to castor relative to the frame of bicycle A.   By making some or all of the bearings and joints detachable, the bicycles can be used or stored separately as required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272849-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic separators
Inventor: BECKER NORBERT
IPC: B07B11/00
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: An arrangement for improving the reusability and reprocessing properties of sand, in particular old moulding sand and new sand, comprises a housing 1 equipped with a sand inlet 2 and a sand outlet 13. An aeration device in the form of intermediate floor 3 is fed by a compressed air connection 4. A covering surface of the housing 1 has a ventilating connection 6. The floor of the housing receiving the sand is equipped with a closable outlet 5 for coarse and specifically heavier components. Sand on floor 3 is fluidized by air from connection 4, and the adhering fine washing material and binding agents are rubbed off by rotating deflecting paddles 9 and fixed baffles (28, fig 2, not shown). These fine components, together with dust and fine sand, are carried to exit 6 by a transverse air flow 19. The heavy components remain on floor 3. The required size fluidized sand overflows a sill into a mixer 10 to be combined with binding agents fed in at 14, 15. <IMAGE>