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Patent GB-2092712-A (GB)
Title: A motor driven control valve
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 1981-02-10
Abstract: The control valve has a valve body (3) made of metal and defining an inlet port (4) and two outlet ports (5, 6). A valve member (7) is movable by a valve spindle (15) between a first end position against a valve seat (9) and a second end position against a valve seat (8). The valve spindle (15) is rotated by a control and drive unit (2) including an electric motor (17). The motor (17) is housed within a casing of plastics material comprising a moulded base member (18) and a removable cover (19). The base member (18) has fixed and/or supporting means for components of the control and drive unit (2). The base member (18) is supported on three spaced pillars (10, 11, 12) extending from the valve body (3). As the base member (18) is made of plastics material it insulates the unit (2) from the valve body (3). Furthermore, the pillars (10, 11, 12) do not project into the casing and thus they do not provide a path for heat through the base member (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075457-A (GB)
Title: Packaging-strip for use in coin- wrapping machines
IPC: B65D75/66
Filed: 1981-04-09
Abstract: A packaging-strip (1) for wrapping coin stacks is provided with tear-open strips (2), each having one end (9) projecting above one edge (10) of the packaging-strip (1). The tear-open strips (2) are not attached to the packaging-strip (1) within edge- folding zones of the packaging-strip (1). The tear-open strips (2) may have a different light absorption property from that of the packaging-strip for use in controlling feed of the latter. Control holes (6) may be provided for the same purpose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2082628-A (GB)
Title: Waste material treatment
IPC: C10L5/46
Filed: 1981-05-07
Abstract: A method of producing a generally homogeneous fuel having a generally consistent particle size and calorific content from a heterogeneous waste material having components of diverse moisture contents, calorific values and micro-organism contents comprises:  passing the waste material through a rotating drum; controlling the volume of waste material in the drum, the speed of rotation of the drum and the rate of flow of the material through the drum so as to obtain therein a residence time and a component collision frequency and intensity sufficient to obtain:   (a) transfer of moisture between the components via mutual component contact,   (b) breakdown of said components into small particles, and   (c) intimate admixture of the small particles.   The residence time is controlled to be sufficiently short so as to minimise micro-organism growth and activity and substantially to prevent any appreciable temperature rise. The fuel is obtained from the admixture of particles by separating those particles less than a predetermined size.
Patent GB-2101171-A (GB)
Title: Gutter section
Inventor: ASHLING GEOFFREY EDWARD
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1981-06-30
Abstract: A composite gutter section comprising an intermediate, cellular foam layer (3) which is sandwiched between a pair of plastics, reinforcing layers (2,4) and extends over at least a major portion of the cross-sectional profile of the section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079179-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic Composition Based On an Aqueous Dispersion of Small Lipid Spheres
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1981-06-30
Abstract: A cosmetic composition is a radical of a fatty acid containing described which is in the form of an aqueous dispersion of small spheres composed of organised molecular layers between which an internal aqueous phase is encapsulated, these layers comprising at least one non- ionic amphiphilic lipid, the external aqueous phase containing at least one oil which is a fatty acid ester of a polyol, or a fatty acid ester of a branched alcohol, of the formula R- COOR', in which formula R represents a radical of a fatty acid containing from 8 to 20 carbon atoms and R' represents a branched hydrocarbon chain containing from 3 to 20 carbon atoms; the oil may be sunflower, maize, soya, gourd, grapeseed, jojoba or purcellin oil or glycerol tricaprocaprylate.
Patent GB-2102547-A (GB)
Title: Electrical appliance with detachable water reservoir
Inventor: IKEYAMA KAZUNORI
IPC: A47J31/057
Filed: 1981-07-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical appliance such as a coffee maker or a steam iron, having a housing (1) on which a water reservoir (2) can be detachably mounted. The reservoir comprises an outlet section (9) with an automatically closing valve (10), which outlet section is engageable with an inlet section (11) of a water heater (3) in the housing in a water-tight manner. The electrical appliance is provided with an ejection device (13) with which the outlet section (9) can be pressed out of the inlet section (11), so that the reservoir is easy to remove with one hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081389-A (GB)
Title: Peristaltic wave driven pumping apparatus
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 1981-07-24
Abstract: A peristaltic wave driven pump comprises a first support member 12 and a second support member 10 movable relative to one another in response to wave motion, and a circumferentially resilient tube 22 attached to the member 10. The tube has first and second ports 30, 32 at its ends. As the relative motion between the first and second members takes place, rollers 26, 28 on the first member compress the tube to pump fluid in the tube from one port to the other. An array of such pumps can be arranged in rows transverse to the advancing waves. One row of such pumps is arranged between the advancing waves and the other row and is in staggered relationship with the other row. The one row has longer support members than the other row. Instead of the support members being pivoted together as shown (at 16), they may be relatively vertically reciprocable in response to wave motion in which case one of the members may be fixed to the bottom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088380-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal Disubstituted N- Haloacetylaniline Compounds
IPC: A01N43/86
Filed: 1981-12-01
Abstract: Compounds having herbicidal and growth-regulating activity, especially for pre-emergent control of grassy weeds, are aniline derivatives represented by the general formula:   <IMAGE> wherein X is halo; m and n are 0 or 1; R<1> and R<3> are hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or are joined to form a C5-10 carbocyclic ring; R<2> and R<4> are hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; R<5> and R<6> are hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or C2-6 alkoxyalkyl; R<7> is hydrogen, halo, nitro, C1-4 alkylthio, C1-4 alkoxy or C1-4 alkyl; and Y is oxygen or NR<8> wherein R<8> is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, with the proviso that when R<6> is hydrogen or alkyl, R<7> is alkyl or alkoxy, n is 0, R<5> is alkyl and Y is oxygen, then (1) R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> are not all hydrogen and (2) if one of R<1> and R<2> is hydrogen and the other is an alkyl group and one of R<3> and R<4> is hydrogen, then the other is not the same alkyl group. The compounds can be applied as a herbicidal composition in which the active aniline derivative is in association with a biologically inert carrier.
Patent GB-2094184-A (GB)
Title: Applying granules to building tiles
IPC: B05C19/00
Filed: 1981-12-24
Abstract: In the manufacture of building tiles (2) having a partially granular surface of which a portion is not granulated, masking devices in the form of bucket-shaped containers (6) are used to prevent granular material from being applied to the said portion of the tile surface during the granulating operation. The containers (6) are located in spaced relationship around an endless chain system (3, 5) which is arranged to cause the closed lower end of the container (6) to engage the said portion of the tile surface at a granulating station (G) and subsequently to cause the container (6) to be inverted above a granular material supply (9), whereby any excess material, which would otherwise be applied to the said portion but is received in the container (6), is recycled for re-use. A tile transport system includes lugs (8) which guide consecutive tiles to the station (G) and move in synchronism with the containers (6). A feed conveyor (1) for the tiles (2) moves in the same direction as both the masks and the lugs but at a slower speed, whereby randomly positioned tiles (2) on the conveyor (1) are separated from each other before reaching the station (G). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095459-A (GB)
Title: A high-current cable for medium-frequency three-phase current
IPC: H01B7/30
Filed: 1982-03-04
Abstract: A high-current cable for medium- frequency three-phase current has six phase conductors 64 to 14 of the same cross-sectional area and shape symmetrically arranged around a cable core 2 and a null or protective conductor 20 surrounding the phase conductors. In a cable of this kind the loop impedance is significantly decreased relative to a cable having a null or protective conductor situated at the centre of the cable. Alternatively the phase conductors may be sector shape in cross- section (Figure 2 not shown) give to a further decrease in the loop impedance phase against phase and to decrease the external diameter of the cable for the same conductor cross-sectional area and, as a result of this, to increase in flexibility of the cable. The conductors 4 to 14 may be enamel-insulated conducting strands and the outer sheath 40 corrugated copper. The core 2 may be solid or stranded plastics. Diametrically opposed conductors are connected to the same phase. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096838-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic motors
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 1982-03-12
Abstract: Apparatus comprises a cylindrical housing having two portions (6, 7) each defining a respective semi- cylindrical internal surface, one of the surfaces being magnetised to have one polarity and the other of the surfaces being magnetised to have an opposite polarity. A cylindrical rotor (1) made of non-magnetic material is mounted for rotation in the housing, the rotor having peripheral slots (2) extending outwardly of the axis of rotation of the rotor and slideably receiving therein magnetic pieces (3). The radial clearance gap (12) between the rotor (1) and the housing portion (7) is greater than that between the rotor and the portion (6). The magnetic pieces (3) are attracted by the internal surface of housing portion (7) and are repelled by the internal surface of housing portion (6). Thus, if the rotor is given an initial rotation, the magnetic pieces move inwardly and outwardly in their respective slots as the rotor rotates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102611-A (GB)
Title: Electronic musical instrument
Inventor: KASHIO TOSHIO
IPC: G10H7/12
Filed: 1979-03-14
Abstract: An electronic musical instrument comprises a period counting register (34) to count one cycle of a musical sound wave by a plurality of counting steps in order to form a musical sound wave under digital control, matrix circuit (39) and an adder (40) for modifying the number of counting steps whereby to increase the number of steps between adjacent notes from the highest pitch to the pitch one octave below so as to be related by <12> 2ROOT 2, and a subtractor (41) for altering the number of counting steps for a note depending in which one of four octaves the note is present. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104151-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine
Inventor: EVANS HUGH G
IPC: F02B75/26
Filed: 1981-12-02
Abstract: In a two-cycle internal combustion engine wherein the air inlet ports (40, 43) are opened and closed directly by the reciprocating movement of the piston (12), and the exhaust ports are controlled by mechanically operated valves (19), the crankshaft (24) is laterally offset from the central plane common to the longitudinal axes of all the cylinders (10). This results in a substantial increase in the power output of the engine.
Patent GB-2113191-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for manufacturing anchor element cartridges
Inventor: DOUTY DONALD LARUE
IPC: B65B29/10
Filed: 1983-01-07
Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing anchor element cartridges by blending pressure sensitive liquid-containing capsule particles with non-pressure sensitive hydraulic cement powder particles and discharging them into an elongated tubular casing comprises respective hoppers (1) for the pressure sensitive particles and the non- pressure sensitive particles, means (2) for transporting the particles from each hopper into a common receptacle (3) in which the particles are mixed without causing rupture of a substantial portion of said pressure sensitive capsule particles, filling funnel means (4) for filling with the mixed particles a vertically elongated flexible tubular casing (5), and vibrating support means (7) for positioning and holding the tubular casing during filling, whereby to consistently produce a packed tubular casing having mixed particles of an effective uniformity of density for use in fastening an anchor element in a hole in a support structure. The liquid- containing capsule particles are preferably water-containing microcapsules. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118679-A (GB)
Title: Fender for offshore platform
Inventor: THOMPERSON CLARENCE
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1983-02-01
Abstract: A shock absorbing bumper system assembly is provided for attachment to a structural member (12) of an offshore platform. The assembly utilizes a vertical column 34 supported from upper and lower support arms 20 and 22. An outer protector 32 surrounds the column 34 and is mounted on it by a pair of resilient elements 38 and 40 which are positioned in an axially spaced relationship to leave an unsupported length of column. Impacts are absorbed by deformation of the unsupported length of the outer protector 32, and by the annular elastomeric elements 38, 40. There may be further annular or half-annular elastomeric elements between the column 34 and the support arms, and shock cells between the arms and the structure. The protector 32 may be concentrically mounted on the column 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117718-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer assembly for vehicles
Inventor: YOSHIMOTO YOSHIAKI
IPC: B60G21/055
Filed: 1983-04-06
Abstract: A stabilizer bar (46) is mounted at each end on a bracket (42) that is located adjacent a wheel supporting portion of a suspension. A pair of pendulum-like supporting rods (64) are swingably mounted at the upper ends thereof on a vehicle body and adapted to rotatably support at the lower ends thereof the central portion (50) of the stabilizer bar (46). A coupling device (52) for pivotally mounting each end of the stabilizer bar (46) on the bracket (42) comprises a resilient bushing (62) that has a smaller spring constant for deformation thereof in the lateral direction of the vehicle body as compared with that for deformation in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138441-A (GB)
Title: Briquetting coal
Inventor: INGHAM PETER WILLIAM
IPC: C10L5/16
Filed: 1983-04-18
Abstract: Coal briquettes for use as feedstock in coal gasification processes can be made from coal fines of up to 6.5 mm particle and a binder which comprises tars or pitches which may be obtained from organic components condensed and separated from a gas produced by the gasification of coal with steam and oxygen. The briquettes may also contain fluxes especially if they are employed as feedstock for ash-slagging gasification processes.
Patent GB-2142279-A (GB)
Title: Dry transfer materials
Inventor: MCKIE PETER
IPC: B44C1/17
Filed: 1983-06-30
Abstract: Dry transfer materials are obtained by printing on to a carrier sheet a non-solvent drying, polymerisable or crosslinkable ink comprising a cationically polymerisable or crosslinkable organic material and a cationic initiator therefor. The printed indicium or indicia exposed to radiation to cure the ink and then, if appropriate, adhesive is applied thereover.
Patent GB-2125082-A (GB)
Title: Wall cladding systems
Inventor: PENNINGTON JOHN DENIS
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1983-07-11
Abstract: Wall cladding comprising tiles (26) hung via recesses (34) on hooked lugs (22) of metal channel members (10) with some or all of said lugs (22) having protrusions (40) therebelow engaging the upper edge of said tiles so that once in place removal is prevented or limited. The said protrusions can be selectively rendered ineffective, by removal or bending aside, for example when replacing a damaged tile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128201-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the production of olefins from both heavy and light hydrocarbons
Inventor: NARAYANAN SWAMI
IPC: C10G51/00
Filed: 1983-09-13
Abstract: Process and apparatus for cracking light hydrocarbon feedstock and heavy hydrocarbon feedstock in a combined system. 
<??>The light hydrocarbon feedstock is completely cracked while the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock is partially cracked with a low steam content. The completely cracked light hydrocarbon and the partially cracked heavy hydrocarbon are then combined, wherein the light hydrocarbon serves as a diluent and provides heat for further cracking the partially cracked heavy hydrocarbon. Thereafter the heavy hydrocarbon is cracked to completion. 
<??>The apparatus includes a furnace having a section suited to partially crack the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock, a section to maximize the conversion of a light hydrocarbon feedstock, and a section to provide discrete regulation of the heat supplied to the common line, in which the light hydrocarbon pyrolysis gas is quenched and the partially cracked heavy hydrocarbon effluent is further cracked to the desired level of conversion.
Patent GB-2128363-A (GB)
Title: Support for a camera or the like equipment
Inventor: HARTMANN JURGEN
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 1983-10-04
Abstract: A support for a camera or the like equipment comprises a housing (1) having a centre post (2) extending therethrough, which post is adjustable in height relative to the housing and carries a support disc (10) at one end. The housing carries a mounting device (15 to 22) which may enable the support to be clamped onto or be secured on a supporting surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149184-A (GB)
Title: Rewinding apparatus for a tape cassette
Inventor: YEH CHUN TSAI
IPC: G11B25/06
Filed: 1983-11-01
Abstract: A tape rewinding apparatus which is released in response to an increase of the tension difference between the tension side run (76) and the slack side run (77) of a transmission belt (7) which drives a pulley (6) on a rewinding spindle (4). The change of tension difference is sensed by one or more small pulley(s) which are arranged in the running path of the transmission belt (7) to increase the tension thereof. A driving motor rotates in such direction that the tension side run will be tightened while the slack side run will slip on the said small pulley upon the winding spindle being hindered from rotating, whereby straightening of the tension side run will initiate cassette holder (3) ejection and turn off the power supply to the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132436-A (GB)
Title: Darlington transistor switch
Inventor: GURWICZ DAVID
IPC: H03K17/06
Filed: 1983-12-12
Abstract: An electrical power switch comprising two transistors (1 and 2) in Darlington connection and a transformer (4) of which the primary (5) is in series with the collector/emitter circuit of the second transistor (2) and the secondary (6) is connected in series with the collector/emitter circuit 9 the first transistor in such a way that when current flows in the primary a current is induced in the secondary in a sense which accords with the current already flowing therein, and the voltage that appears across the secondary is in a sense which reduces the collector/emitter voltage of the second transistor, thus also reducing power loss. The winding ratio is chosen so that when current flows the second transistor is always in saturation. Further embodiments show two of these transistor pairs connected in series (Fig. 3), and parallel (Fig. 4), being switched on and off alternately such that the magnetic flux is reset in each secondary when the associated pair is off. Also there is an embodiment wherein the magnetic flux is reset by load current (Fig. 5) which free-wheels when the switch is off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134958-A (GB)
Title: Securing concrete insert channelling to shuttering
Inventor: DELHEES PETER
IPC: E04G15/06
Filed: 1984-02-13
Abstract: A device for securing concrete insert channelling (1) to shuttering (2) comprises sealing means (7); at least one bolt (10) having a head (13) within the channelling and a shank extending through an aperture (8) in the shuttering; and a lever (11) pivotally attached to the bolt shank and having a cam surface (14) which can act (directly or indirectly) on the shuttering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138991-A (GB)
Title: High density information record
Inventor: HAMAGUCHI TOSHIAKI
IPC: C08K5/5419
Filed: 1984-04-13
Abstract: A high density information record of the electrostatic capacitance type which comprises a record substrate on which signal information is recorded as geometric variations. The substrate is made of a conductive resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin, a conductive material, and a defined amount of dimethylpolysiloxane lubricant having a viscosity smaller than 50 cps at 25 DEG C. Specific resins and conductive materials are specified, as are concentrations and preparation.
Patent GB-2141531-A (GB)
Title: Domestic heat exchanger
Inventor: COGLEY THOMAS BERNARD
IPC: F24H6/00
Filed: 1984-05-24
Abstract: A heat exchanger for a gas fire comprising a casing 15 having an inlet 20 and an outlet 21 for the passage of flue gases through the casing, the inlet being adapted to be connected to the flue gas outlet 22 of a gas fire 13, and water pipes 10, 18 passing through the casing whereby heat from the flue gases may be transferred to the water. The heat transfer may be increased by fitting metal fins 19 to the water pipes. In addition a water pipe 11 may be disposed within the gas fire above the radiant elements 12. The water piping may be part of a domestic hot water system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160017-A (GB)
Title: Electrical switches
Inventor: JACKMAN PETER RONALD
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 1984-06-05
Abstract: An electrical switch has two moving contacts 14 and 35. A ferromagnetic inertia body 4 leaves the restraint of the magnet 5 when the switch is subject to an acceleration above a threshold value and causes contact 14 to move from the position in which it touches the contact 35. The contact 35 is operated by a relay 31. In the particular embodiment illustrated, a contact 15 moves with the contact 14 relative to a fixed contact strip 42. Movement of the contact 14 can be prevented by a locking bar (Figures 6 to 11, not shown) during the operation of which any movement of the inertia body 4 has no effect. Alternatively, the sensitivity of the inertia switch can be decreased by applying an additional magnetic field to that of the magnet 5 to impose a greater restraint on the movement of the inertia body 4. This additional magnetic field may be created by the coil of relay 31, Figure 5 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143001-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for repairing pipe leaks
Inventor: GOODACRE PAUL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16L55/172
Filed: 1984-06-05
Abstract: Apparatus for repairing pipe leaks, which apparatus comprises at least one clamp (2,4) which is adapted to embrace the pipe to be repaired, and a resilient sealing gasket (16) which in use is positioned between the clamp 6 and the pipe to be repaired, the clamp being effective in use of the apparatus to clamp the sealing gasket to the pipe to be repaired whereby a repair is effected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146413-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing pressurised liquids
Inventor: MILLINGTON ARTHUR RICHARD
IPC: F16K47/04
Filed: 1984-09-10
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing pressurised liquids, such as carbonated beverages includes a plurality of successively communicating passages 8-13, the diameter of each passage converging in a downstream direction, the radial width of each passage increasing in a downstream direction. The member 5 which provides one wall of each passage is movable to provide a valve action. <IMAGE>