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Patent GB-2065866-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner for automobile
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1980-12-11
Abstract: An air conditioner for an automobile includes in an engine compartment (1) of the automobile a blower unit (2) and an evaporator (3) whose upper flow inlet is connected through a blower duct (11) to an outlet of the blower unit (2) and in a passenger compartment (4) a heater unit (5) and an intake box (12) connected to the blower unit (2). To a lower outlet of the evaporator (3) is connected a lower inlet of the heater unit (5) having defroster outlets (13a, 13b), a ventilator outlet (10) and floor outlets (14a, 14b). The air conditioner includes units and parts common to automobiles having steering wheels on the right or left sides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070448-A (GB)
Title: Dolls eyes
IPC: A63H3/40
Filed: 1981-02-13
Abstract: An artificial sleeping eye for dolls is provided in three parts. A pocket 11 and a socket 13 are interconnected to define a housing in which a movable eye portion 12 is pivotally mounted. The pocket has an elongate annular part and a curved part and recesses 19 each having a major and minor portion provided internally for receiving axially extending projections 18 of the socket in the major recess portion. The movable portion is provided with opposed lateral projections 14 about which it can pivot and which are located in the minor recess portion 15 of the pocket. The axial projections of the socket hold the lateral projections of the movable part in their minor recess portions. The movable portion also has a simulated pupil portion visible through an opening in the pocket and a rearwardly extending projection 16, relative to the pupil portion, on which is mounted a counterweight. The socket is provided with an abutment for the counterweight projection to limit movement of the eye to its closed or sleeping position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094476-A (GB)
Title: Stress monitoring apparatus
IPC: G01D1/00
Filed: 1981-03-05
Abstract: A data processor 10 controls the sampling of a plurality of strain gauge transducer units 14 distributed along the bottom plating structure of a ship. For each sampling cycle, of which there may be one thousand per second, the maximum stress is determined using a curve fitting algorithm and the stress measurements for some period, say the last two minutes, are stored in a memory 12. The data processor operates upon these measurements and determines the probability of a predetermined level being exceeded. The calculated probability is displayed on a display device 18 or an alarm device 20 may be operated when the probability rises to a particular value. The Officer on the bridge of the ship is thus warned when the probability of an unsafe stress level being exceeded becomes too high and can then take remedial action such as reducing speed or even preparing to abandon ship. The invention can be applied to other structure subjected to wind, water, other fluid or mechanical forces fluctuating over a very wide range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095741-A (GB)
Title: Gripping apparatus
IPC: B66F1/02
Filed: 1981-04-01
Abstract: A gripping apparatus (200) having a jaw (202), a body (201) and a floating interfacing assembly (203) having a curved surface (212, 213) bearing against an opposing surface or groove (210, 211), the interfacing assembly (203) being operable to generate a proportional gripping force in response to an axial force upon a cylinder to be gripped. The jaw (202) is not connected to the body (201). The interfacing assembly (203) is operable to permit a transverse displacement of the jaw (202). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085435-A (GB)
Title: 3-Phenoxyazetidines
IPC: C07D205/04
Filed: 1980-10-06
Abstract: 3-phenoxyazetidines having the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein: R<1> represents a hydrogen atom or an aminocarbonyl or trifluoromethyl group are disclosed which are useful as 2 precursors of N-lower alkyl 3-phenoxy-1-acetidine-carboxamides which have central nervous activity.
Patent GB-2084386-A (GB)
Title: A gas and liquid tight sealing structure for an accumulator or storage battery
IPC: H01M50/172
Filed: 1981-09-16
Abstract: A gas and liquid tight sealing structure for the metallic pole bush of an accumulator relative to the plastics top thereof, in which the metallic pole extends through the pole bush and is welded or soldered thereto externally. An inwardly extending counter bush (5) for the pole bush (2) is provided, the counter bush being either fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the plastics top (3). At least one annular groove (6, 7) is provided at the inner periphery of the counter bush or, preferably, at the outer periphery of the pole bush for receiving at least one sealing ring (8, 9). The annular groove is preferably formed by a cutting operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2087804-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for equalizing the pressures of pneumatic tyres
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 1981-09-18
Abstract: Apparatus for equalising the pressures of the pneumatic tyres on a multiple-tyred wheel comprises an inflation valve 1 in fluid connection with a plurality of equalising valves 9 9' connected one to each tyre inflation nipple, the equalising valve on each tyre permitting air pressure to equalise between the tyres but being adapted to close in the event of a sudden loss of pressure from another tyre. In the illustrated arrangement for a dual-tyre wheel each valve 9, 9' is connected at 11 via a hose 4, 4' to the inflation valve 1 and is connected at 14 to the respective tyre, a piston 16 in the valve body having a bleed passage 19 allowing air to pass for pressure equalization. If one tyre is punctured the pressure of air in the undamaged tyre forces the piston 16 associated therewith against a seat 16 so sealing the undamaged tyre. The valves 9, 9' will also close if the hoses 4,4' are damaged. Pressure switch 3 activates a radio transmitter 6 if a fault develops. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088433-A (GB)
Title: Hollow Building Block
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1981-11-25
Abstract: There is disclosed hollow building blocks for use in the construction of a wall, the blocks being dry-laid along the length of the wall to be constructed, and then a pourable, hardenable composition being poured into the hollows in the blocks and allowed to set in order to complete the construction of the wall. Each block comprises a main portion which is rectangular in cross-section, as seen in plan, and has a pair of opposed side walls 11, and a pair of opposed transverse walls 12, 13 interconnecting the side walls. Side limbs 14 form extensions of the side walls 11 so as to define a generally U- shaped pocket 16 with an adjacent one of the transverse walls 12, the transverse wall being arranged to permit communication between the main portion and the U-shaped pocket. The leading end of each side limb 14 has a stepped configuration 19 or 20, for engagement with a complementary stepped configuration of a further block to provide mutual lateral restraint to the block and the further block when they are dry-laid adjacent to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in artificial limbs and fittings therefor
IPC: A61F2/74
Filed: 1981-12-07
Abstract: An artificial leg includes a low- height knee unit (1) pivoted on bolt (3) within a shin unit (2). The top face of the knee unit is formed with a generally frustoconical socket (32) formed at its mouth with a concave spherical seat (30). First, second and third screws (31) at 120 degree angular spacings fit in threaded bores so as to be tightened against recessed surfaces (25) formed on a head (24) of a male member having a convex spherical surface (22) that mates with seat (30). So manipulation of screws (31) permits the male member to be moved relative to the socket within a permitted range of adjustment. The shin unit is vertically extended to accommodate within it a swing phase control unit (12, 13) connected between the knee unit at pivot <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096983-A (GB)
Title: Process for the purification of physiologically-harmful and/or foul- smelling emissions
IPC: B01D53/38
Filed: 1982-04-05
Abstract: A process for the purification of physiologically-harmful and/or foul- smelling emission in a biological effluent purification plant operating by the activated sludge process which comprises the emission, optionally in combination with air, being blown in under pressure towards the bottom of an aeration tank, without the oxygen content falling below the minimum of approximately 2 mg/l required in the aeration tank for the continuity of the vital processes.
Patent GB-2099641-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement for the starting of motors by means of electric starter motor
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 1982-05-06
Abstract: A control switch (2) connects the actuating winding (3.3) of auxiliary contactor 3 with voltage source (1). The contacts (3.1 and 3.2) of the auxiliary contactor close simultaneously, connecting both the hold-in winding (4.1) and the series combination of the draw-in winding (4.2) and starter motor (5) with the voltage source. Thus the pinion (6) is moved into engagement with the toothed rim (7) and the starter motor develops reduced torque. When the pinion is fully engaged the switch (4.3) is closed to short-circuit the draw-in winding (4.2) so that the starter motor may develop full torque. The control switch is subject only to low currents as it is not in series with windings 4.1 and 4.2 and may be a semiconductor device. The starting operation may be automated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103073-A (GB)
Title: Assemblies for supporting articles
Inventor: BEECH BRIAN JOHN
IPC: A47B57/52
Filed: 1982-07-29
Abstract: A bracket 12 comprises an elongate wire, rod, or tube formed at one end into a single turn of a helix, the free end 25 thereof being turned inwardly towards the helical axis. The bracket is engageable with a post 10 bearing spaced holes therealong by entwining the helix around the post and engaging the end 25 in a selected hole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110682-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of dioxane analgesics
Inventor: BOOHER RICHARD NOLAND
IPC: C07D405/06
Filed: 1982-11-22
Abstract: A series of 3-pyridyl-dialkylamino- m-dioxanylmethanes, which are analgesics, can be prepared by forming an enamine from a novel pyridylcarbonyldioxane, and reducing the enamine.
Patent GB-2112920-A (GB)
Title: Improved method and apparatus for combustion of oil
Inventor: DEWALD JACK JAMES
IPC: F23C5/06
Filed: 1982-12-07
Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for the combustion of oil produced by an oilwell during testing, for example, provides a self-supporting boom (20), for example, supported at a proximate end portion and connected adjacent an oilwell platform (16), the boom having at its distal end portion a burner (10) for atomizing oil to be burned and mixing with its air and/or water for improvement of combustion. Air may be secondarily added to the medium to be atomized after an initial mixing of the oil with water and/or air and prior to combustion. The addition of secondary air improves the burn and gives a desirable generally smokeless burn. The distal end portion of the boom supports in a rotational fashion the burner head (25) (atomization and burning portion of the apparatus) which can be remotely rotated to a desired position as, for example, to direct the burner flame to compensate for wind. The burner head mounted on the distal end portion of the boom provides at lest one venturi cone (v) which provides a baffle (106) mounted (35) in a movable fashion with respect to a provided nozzle through which the oil, air, and/or gas mixture is transmitted for atomization. The movement of the venturi cone baffle with respect to the nozzle is adjustable from a remote location allowing adjustability of air flow external to the nozzle, providing further enhancement of a smokeless burn by control of air flow to the nozzle area.
Patent GB-2134495-A (GB)
Title: Pilfer-apparent closures
Inventor: HOPLEY ERIC TREVOR
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1982-12-22
Abstract: A composite pilfer-apparent closure system comprising in combination a moulded plastics container (1) and a screw-threaded moulded plastics cap. An intermediate member (18) preferably an annular metallic ring coated with a thermoplastic film on its upper end lower surfaces is interposed between the said container and cap and is retained in pressure contact with each under the action of the engaging screw threads (2). This composite assembly is rendered pilfer-apparent by the action of an externally applied alternating magnetic field which causes a rapid temperature rise in the metal ring thereby softening the aforementioned plastics film to the point where the bonds or welds are formed with both the closure and the container at the points of pressure contact (W1 and W2). This locks the closure securely to the container through the intermediate member thus rendering the pack unopenable until the pilfer-apparent band (15) is removed in the normal way. Normal unscrewing of the cap brings fingers (20) into contact with shoulder (6) on a tangibly connected top section (4) of the container (1). Continued unscrewing separates the top section from the container thereby exposing the product. The removable top section (4) is retained within the cap by the fingers. A vital aspect of this composite system is the high degree of sterility provided by the bonds (W1) and (W2) which effectively seal the top section of the container preventing ingress of contaminants, bacteria etc. up to the point of use. Bonding in this manner is described in conjunction with a variety of closure types. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119189-A (GB)
Title: Gain control arrangement
Inventor: FURUYA TSUNEO
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1983-02-17
Abstract: A gain control arrangement is used for reproducing digital signals obtained by analog-to-digital conversion of analog audio signals, such as on reproduction from a digital audio disc (1). The digital signal SD2 obtained is delayed by a circuit (4). Utilizing the delay time, the components of the reconverted analog signal SA which exceed a predetermined level are suppressed in response to a signal Sp from a peak value detector (6) which functions to control the gain of an amplifier (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139163-A (GB)
Title: Cycle handlebar stems
Inventor: BURGESS GERALD NUTLAND
IPC: B62K21/24
Filed: 1983-03-28
Abstract: The stem comprises an arm carrying means 2, 3, 4, 5 at its leading end to which the centre of a pair of handlebars can be clamped, & also comprises an upright pillar 6 whose lower end is slotted 7 for co-operation with a truncated cone expander 9 that will spread the portions of the pillar 6 between the slots 7 outwardly into firmly gripping engagement with a surrounding steering tube of unslotted formation. The cone expander 9 is drawn upwardly to cause the spreading effect by co-operation between an axially threaded bore 10 therethrough and the threaded shank of a long bolt 11 whose head 12 is accessible from the top of the pillar 6. In order to avoid it being necessary to strike said head 12 with a heavy hammer or other tool to dislodge the jammed cone expander 9 downwardly, the bolt head 12 is sunk into a recess 13 and a circlip 15 is engaged in a groove 14 immediately above the head 12. The head 12 is rotated by a hexagon key entered through the circlip 15 and, as soon as said head 12 abuts against the circlip 15, further rotation of the bolt 11 can only be accommodated by downward displacement of the cone expander 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118682-A (GB)
Title: Connecting rod structure
Inventor: PALAZZETTI MARIO
IPC: F16C7/02
Filed: 1983-04-19
Abstract: Connecting rod (1) includes a shank (2) showing at its opposed ends a first bearing seat (9) which can be engaged by an element in rotary movement and a second bearing seat (12) fit for being engaged by an element moving in an alternate straight direction. The connecting rod (1) includes further a belt (3) assembled outside the shank (2) so that said shank (2), when in operation, is always under compression and belt (3) is always under tension. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122579-A (GB)
Title: Method of transferring containers between road and rail vehicles
Inventor: SHARPE DEREK
IPC: B65G63/02
Filed: 1983-05-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring a container between a railway wagon and a road vehicle by performing the steps of moving the container relative to the railway wagon, whilst supported thereby, between a transport position, in which the container is orientated with its longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the railway wagon and a transfer position, in which the longitudinal axis of the container is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the railway wagon, and supporting the container in said transfer position by supporting means independent of the railway wagon.
Patent GB-2136329-A (GB)
Title: Consolidated Welding Outlet Forging and Method of Manufacture of Welded Branch Outlets Therefrom
Inventor: RYAN BOBBY W
IPC: B21K1/14
Filed: 1983-07-12
Abstract: A consolidated welding outlet forging F from which a plurality of welded branch outlet fittings can be manufactured. The consolidated forging outlet has a particular configuration allowing a number of branch outlets to be manufactured, such outlets being adapted to be applied to an even larger number of run pipe sizes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131479-A (GB)
Title: Lockable apparatus
Inventor: DALEY ERNEST CHARLES
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1983-12-02
Abstract: The invention relates to lockable apparatus 1 for mounting on a closure such as an up-and-over garage door, comprising a turnable shaft 5 operated by a handle 6 to turn lever 8 to release a fastening, and a key operable lock. The lock is operatively connected via an eccentric cam 4 with a slidable bolt 11 which can engage with a nose in a recess 12 of a boss 7 of the shaft to prevent turning of the shaft. The device may be deadlocked from inside the door by raising handle 18 to place lug 15 in the path of bolt 11. After spigot 30 has been used to slide the bolt into the locking position. Ball catches 23, 26 engage respectively in notches 27, 25 to index the snib and the bolt in their terminal positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131789-A (GB)
Title: Binder for calcined dolomite refractory compositions
Inventor: LEMON PETER HERBERT RICHARD BR
IPC: C04B35/06
Filed: 1983-12-07
Abstract: Calcined dolomite refractory compositions comprise a major proportion of calcined dolomite and, as binder therefore, a phenolformaldehyde resin which has a phenol; formaldehyde molar ratio of from 1:0.7 to 1:4.0, and alkali metal hydroxide:phenol molar ratio of from 0.2:1 to 1.5:1 and a water content of less than 20%, preferably not greater than 5%, by weight. Refractory articles are made by forming the composition into the desired shape and then curing at an elevated temperature.
Patent GB-2134753-A (GB)
Title: Electronic switching system
Inventor: O'TOOLE ANTHONY JOHN PATRICK
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1984-01-13
Abstract: An address and data control system for a T.D.M. telecommunication exchange to control the passage of data between subscribers organised in telephony groups 100, 102 and between subscribers and a common control computer 10 in which a digital switch controller 20 buffers between the computer and an inter shelf bus 108, 110, 112, a shelf interface circuit 104, 106 buffers between the inter shelf bus and a shelf bus and in which telephony group interface circuits 1 buffer between the telephone subscribers and the shelf bus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137963-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Sampler for Oil Well
Inventor: FARLEY WARREN WILLIAM
IPC: G01N1/12
Filed: 1984-01-19
Abstract: A sampler for oil wells has an elongate sampling vessel which has valves spring-biassed toward the closed position but held open as the sampler is inserted into the well. An associated device monitors temperature and pressure and relays these to a surface station. When the monitored conditions correspond to those selected for the taking of the sample a signal is sent to a release mechanism which releases the valves and traps a sample in the sampling vessel, and sends a confirmatory signal to the surface station.
Patent GB-2147349-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for transport container
Inventor: NUTTALL JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B66C1/66
Filed: 1984-01-30
Abstract: A device designed to locate within the corner aperture of a transport container comprises a one piece body formed with a head portion 1 to locate in the aperture and a lifting or lashing shackle lug 5. A collar 6 is free to rotate on the body within the limits imposed by a projection 7 on the collar moving within a groove 3. The head 1 is aligned to enter the aperture then turned to prevent removal while the collar is held in a set position by the aperture edges. The arrangement of projection 7 and groove 3 limits the movement of the lug 5 in use to those positions in which the head is held in the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139490-A (GB)
Title: Isolation tanks
Inventor: ALLCOCK JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A61M21/00
Filed: 1984-04-06
Abstract: An isolation tank in which users can float isolated from external stimuli is made from a plurality of moulded thermoplastics elements such as 1, 6 which are assembled together to form compartments. The filtration equipment 10-12 is mounted in one of these compartments above the level of the floatation solution. A fan 14 draws fresh air into the tank which may include a video unit and aeration for the saline solution within the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149214-A (GB)
Title: Electric switch for pneumatic springs
Inventor: LOPEZ JUAN ANGEL USATEGUI
IPC: H01H15/10
Filed: 1984-10-02
Abstract: An electric switch for pneumatic springs comprises an electrically insulating body having a discoidal sector (1). The sector (1) has an eccentric hole (2) for fixing it near the free end of the spring shank (3). A window (4) in the sector 1 accommodates a fixed contact (5) connected to the shank (3). A second flexible contact (11) is mounted on the body and in its rest position touches the fixed contacts (5), closing the circuit. An inner tongue (12) extends from the body and is acted on by the cylinder (15) of the spring as the spring is compressed to separate the contact (11) from the fixed contact (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149000-A (GB)
Title: Saddle clamp, particularly for tubular well completion
Inventor: KIPPERMAN ERIC
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1984-10-15
Abstract: The clamp comprises a saddle- shaped member 1 adapted to seat on a tubular drill string with a clamping member 2 hingedly connected thereto and provided at their free edges with releasably fastening means, eg nuts and captive bolts, for releasably fastening the saddle member into clamping engagement with a drill string, preferably in a position spanning the coupling between individual lengths of tubing making up the drill string. Internally the clamp is provided with a recess or recesses 13, 14 which accommodate control lines and/or power cables to secure them against the periphery of the drill string. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150434-A (GB)
Title: Constant rate release systems
Inventor: MAGRUDER PAUL R
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 1984-10-24
Abstract: An osmotic delivery system delivers an agent at a controlled and constant rate modulated by a pulsed delivery of the agent to the environment of use. Agents are especially drugs e.g. Salbutamol but can also be biocides, food, catalysts etc.
Patent GB-2156483-A (GB)
Title: Drive coupling
Inventor: HUNT NOEL
IPC: F16D3/18
Filed: 1985-03-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive coupling for transmitting rotary drive between a pair of co-axial shafts. The coupling comprises a pair of co-axial gear members (10, 11) having external gear teeth (14) in mesh with internal teeth (15) on a surrounding sleeve (16) which rotates with the gear members. Each gear member (10, 11) mounts a sealing ring support collar (18) which carries a sealing ring (20) in compressed engagement with a clamp (21) which is disposed around and in engagement with the sleeve. A pair of tongues (24) extend radially inwardly from the clamp, through slots (25) in the sleeve (16) to lie between adjacent ends of the gear members. This arrangement prevents disengagement of the sleeve from the gear members, as any axial sleeve movement results in the tongues contacting a gear. The coupling allows easy and quick assembly and disassembly. <IMAGE>