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Patent GB-2146957-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible push chair
Inventor: DAYKIN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 1984-08-21
Abstract: First and second moulded plastic structural components, respectively comprising a back rest portion (1) with integral front legs (3) and a seat portion (2) with integral rear legs (4), are connected for pivotal movement about a first horizontal axis (7) with the second structural component (2 and 4,) disposed between the front legs (3) of the second structural component (2, 4 and ). An inverted "U"-shaped handle member (5 and 6,) has a cross-piece (5) and two side shafts (6) respectively connected to opposite sides of the back rest member (2) for pivotal movement about a second parallel horizontal axis (8). Links (11) extend respectively between the rear legs (3,) and the side shafts (6,) for pivotal movement about third and fourth parallel horizontal axes (12 and 13). Stops (9) formed integrally in the sides of the back rest portion (1) and releasable hooks (10) are provided for holding the side shafts (6,) in a first position in which they extend away from the front legs (3). The links (11) cause the push chair to collapse when the side shafts (6,) are folded from their first position to a second position in which the front legs (3,) and the side shafts (6,) lie along opposite sides of the rear legs (4,). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148948-A (GB)
Title: Strip cooling
Inventor: INMAN JAMES COLIN
IPC: C21D9/573
Filed: 1984-10-29
Abstract: A water curtain (30) for cooling metal strip is discharged from an elongate outlet (15) formed between a side wall (10) of a manifold (7) and a plate (13). The water is supplied to the manifold from a water main (9) and passes into the outlet (15) through a slot (11). Spacers (27) are located in the outlet (15) at intervals along the length of the manifold and plate (13) is held against the spacers by bolts (29) passing through the manifold. Loading the plate (13) against the spacers reduces the risk to thermal distortion of the plate (13) due to the temperature of the strip, and consequent variation in the uniformity of the curtain (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158235-A (GB)
Title: Water pollutant monitor
Inventor: EVANS GRAHAM PENROSE
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 1985-04-24
Abstract: A monitor for detecting volatile pollutants (such as petroleum-based products) in a water supply comprises means (10, 12, 14) for heating the water, means (25) for purging the heated water with gas to remove at least some of any volatile pollutant therefrom, and means (32) for sensing pollutant in the gas. The preferred gas is air which is preferably passed counter- current to a flow of the heated water in the form of bubbles therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158991-A (GB)
Title: Laser tube casing
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN LEONARD
IPC: H01S3/02
Filed: 1985-05-14
Abstract: A hand held moulded plastic casing 3 contains grooves 4 for accurately holding and aligning a laser beam generator by way of O-rings, with cable anchoring means 6 to prevent both the lateral and rotational movement of laser generator. The invention has application in surgery, therapeutic treatments, laser pointing and materials processing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183220-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable rotary lipstick container
Inventor: HUANG SHAN-HO
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 1985-11-25
Abstract: A replaceable rotary lipstick container has a cover (1), an interchangeable intermediate section (2) and a base (3). Section (2) has a steel plate (21) and a toothed ring (23) around the circumference of the steel plate (21). The base (3) has a magnet (31) and teeth (32) around the magnet at bottom of the base, so that the intermediate section (2) is connected to the base (3) by attraction between the magnet and the steel plate and engagement between the teeth and notches on the toothed ring (23). By rotating the bottom of the base, the lipstick in the intermediate section is extended out for application. The intermediate section (2) can be interchanged for color-changing purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190722-A (GB)
Title: Pipework inspection apparatus
Inventor: WRIGGLESWORTH KENNETH JOHN
IPC: G02B23/24
Filed: 1986-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus for the internal inspection of pipework comprises a TV camera system in which the optical 3 and electronics 4 portions are physically separate units joined together by an articulated joint 5. This enables the camera system to negotiate bends in pipework. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196256-A (GB)
Title: Syringe pump safety lock
Inventor: BRAY DR ROBIN
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 1986-06-25
Abstract: A safety lock which consists of an adjustable mechanical barrier 1 which prevents accidental syringe pump overruns so avoiding large drug or fluid overdose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179532-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for spreading material
Inventor: VAN DER LELY ARY
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 1986-08-07
Abstract: An arrangement for spreading material, such as fertilizer or seeds comprises a spreading member 3, movable around an upwardly extending axis 8, disposed on a frame 1 having coupling members (16), 17 for coupling the arrangement to a tractor or a suchlike vehicle wherein a screening wall 35 is provided on the frame side having the coupling members. The screening wall extends upwardly from a point lower than to a point higher than the spreading member. The screen may be suspended detachably from hooks (21) 22 on the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181738-A (GB)
Title: Liquid abrasive detergent composition
Inventor: SAIJO HIROYUKI
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1986-10-01
Abstract: A detergent, abrasive composition comprises (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) a mono-long chain alkyl-tertiary-amine oxide, (c) a higher fatty acid alkanol amide and (d) a water-insoluble abrasive having an average particle size of 1 to 100 microns and a Mohs' hardness of 2 to 8, said composition having proportions of the components (a), (b) and (c) within the range on a triangular coordinate defined by A(73:20:7), B(20:73:7), C(11:39:50) and D(39:11:50), having a pH value of 4.0 to 6.5, the balance being a water.
Patent GB-2184056-A (GB)
Title: Forming stretcher poles
Inventor: SHIRAZI MASOUD MAHMOODKHAN
IPC: A61G1/052
Filed: 1986-12-10
Abstract: A compact stretcher is disclosed which is erectable upon requirement. In a preferred embodiment, stretcher poles each consist of a tube (10) of textile material impregnated with a moisture-curable polyurethane which is received within an impervious outer cover tube (16). The tubes (16) and stretcher base (18) are carried in a folded condition until erection is required when the contents of a cannister (12) containing compressed air and water are introduced into each pole. Once the two poles have been extended and the polyurethane cured, the poles are inserted into respective cavities (20) of a canvas base (18) to a stretcher.
Patent GB-2189837-A (GB)
Title: A hinge
Inventor: ROCK ERICH
IPC: E05D7/12
Filed: 1986-12-10
Abstract: A hinge comprises a hinge arm (1) which is snapable onto a mounting plate (2) by means of an intermediate member (3). The intermediate member (3) is at the front engageable in the mounting plate (2) and at the rear provided with a pivot lever (4) at which a hook member (15) is formed by means of which the pivot lever (4) is with the intermediate member (3) lockable at the mounting plate (2). Centering means are provided which are formed for example by a locking bolt (18) extending into a notch 19 of the mounting plate (2) and by noses 25 which abut on the base member (20) of the mounting plate (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185057-A (GB)
Title: Window
Inventor: PARROTT MICHAEL
IPC: E06B3/60
Filed: 1987-01-14
Abstract: There is disclosed a window of the kind having at least one light (11) comprised by a non-metallic rectangular frame (12) of wood or wood substitute material wherein said rectangular frame (12) has a rebate (14) around the inner edge (15) of its outer face (16), a first extruded section (17) secured to the walls (18) of the rebate (14) lying in the plane of the frame (12), a second extruded section (25) engaged with said first section (17) so as to be restrained against outward movement, resilient sealing strips (22, 29) on opposite inner edges of said first and second sections (17, 25) and a glazing unit (30) firmly gripped around its perimeter between said sealing strips (22, 29).
Patent GB-2214633-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing humidity
Inventor: ROBINSON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1988-01-28
Abstract: Condensation in a building, e.g. a domestic dwelling, is reduced by a unit comprising a humidity sensor (36), a fan (18) for drawing air into the building in response to the humidity sensor, a heating element (22) for heating the air thus drawn in, and temperature control means for controlling the heating of the air. The outside air produces an over-pressure in the building which acts (i) to expel humid air through gaps in the building and (ii) to raise with the interior air and reduce its humidity. The fan (18) is turned off when a target set humidity is reached. Humidity sensor (30) detects the humidity of the outside air and can adjust the target level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215061-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the percentage of a fluid in a mixture of fluids
Inventor: AGAR JORAM
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: Apparatus for determining the percentage of a fluid present in a mixture of fluids flowing through a predetermined region of a conduit (12), comprises electrical property measuring means (10, 14) e.g. conductivity and capacitance for obtaining a measurement of an electrical property or properties of the mixture in said region; flow measuring means (32) for measuring the speed of flow of the mixture in said region; and calculator means (18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30) arranged to receive signals from the electrical property measuring means (10, 14) and from the flow measuring means (32) and to calculate the said percentage therefrom. The temperature from sensor (29) is employed in the calculation. Memories (22), (24) are programmed with families of curves representing water in the continuous phase and oil in the continuous phase, the appropriate curve being chosen by comparing the measured electrical property with a reference in comparator (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214946-A (GB)
Title: Pillar or corner cladding system
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1988-02-20
Abstract: Cladding system for the exposed corner of a building or other structure, for example a pillar, includes angle brackets 10 to be located in spaced vertical relationship on the corner and each provided with a telescopically adjustable stem 14 e.g. a bolt portion 20 screw-engaged with a tubular portion 16; set of slats each comprising a major portion having a front space 30 which will extend across a face of the pillar or the like and end portions in the form of lugs or flanges 36, 38 extending at an obtuse angle to the main portions and slotted for engagement with heads of the projecting bracket stems in use. A capping strip 40 completes the assembly by extending over the lugs or flanges and their connections with the bracket stems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222680-A (GB)
Title: Accelerometers
Inventor: EVANS KENNETH STEPHEN
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 1988-03-15
Abstract: An accelerometer comprises a ferromagnetic housing 10, a proof mass 15 including a coil 18 suspended within the housing 10 so as to be displaceable from a null position along a displacement axis by an applied force, and a sensing arrangement including electrodes on a fixed electrode support 33 for detecting displacement of the proof mass 15 along the displacement axis and for supplying an electrical signal indicative of the applied force. The proof mass 15 is mounted on an arm 20 mounted on a shaft 21 which is pivotally supported by rotary bearing assemblies 22 and 23. Each bearing assembly 22, 23 comprises a rotatable bearing member 26 and a fixed bearing member 28 incorporating a magnet 29 and a magnetisable fluid 30 is interposed between the bearing members 26 and 28. With this arrangement the proof mass 15 is supported so as to be capable of virtually frictionless movement under an applied force by virtue of the bearing arrangement. The magnetisable fluid 30 and the magnets 29 can be considered as providing permanent magnetic levitation forces acting between the bearing members 26 and 28. Circuitry using a phase-sensitive detector (45, Fig. 3 not shown) applies a current to the coil 18 to restore the latter to its null position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220112-A (GB)
Title: Add-on vehicle starting aid
Inventor: RODRIGUES MICHAEL VICTOR
IPC: F02N19/00
Filed: 1988-06-21
Abstract: An ''add-on'' automotive electrical apparatus for quick and easy installation in the majority of motor vehicles provides a push button ''Instant Jump Start'' facility, should the vehicle fail to start due to its main battery becoming flat or discharged. A flat conducting copper bus-bar strip (1) provided with apertures (2, 5 and 12), enables quick and easy bolting (13) to the terminal (14), of a secondary battery (15), and also supports a rectifier (4), and a heavy duty solenoid relay switch (7), provided with a coil connection (22), for connecting to a remote momentary switch (25) and a contact terminal (9) for connection to the main battery (21).
Patent GB-2221865-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing skin-covered pad for seat
Inventor: SUGIURA TAKASHI
IPC: B29C51/08
Filed: 1988-08-17
Abstract: A lower mold 1 mounts an electrode 3 having projections 3a exposed to the mold cavity d. A bag-shaped thermoplastic outer skin member 7 is put in the cavity, which is then closed by an upper mold 2 having an aperture. A press member 4 is inserted into the cavity through the aperture, the press member having at its work head an electrode 5 having recesses 5a shaped to match the projections 3a. When the recessed face of the electrode 5 is pressed against the electrode 3 a part of the skin member 7 is sandwiched therebetween. A high frequency current source is passed between the electrodes 3, 5 to heat and thus soften the said part of the skin member 7. The recessed face of the electrode 5 is separated from the electrode 3 and a liquid material for foamed plastic is cast into the cavity and cured. 
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Patent GB-2227517-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: BURKE ANDREW
IPC: E05C5/04
Filed: 1989-12-29
Abstract: In order to restrain two parts 35, 37 relative to one another the security device comprises a bolt member 1 carrying at least one key operated lock mechanism 3 whose actuable part 21 is engageable in a complementary part in a reception point 9 securely fixed to one 37 of the parts to be restrained. Where one lock mechanism 3 is provided its non-circular body engages non-rotatably with the reception part 9 to hold the bolt member 1 fixedly in a position which restrains the two parts 35, 37. As shown, bolt member is bar-like but it may be L-shaped (for roller shutter door). Actuable part 21 has screw thread for engagement with threaded bore 23 in part 9, although part 21 may be bayonet type or resilient latch withdrawn by key operation. The parts 35, 37 may be a fixed part 35 and a movable part 37 such as a hinged door on a car, van; taxi, caravan. Device may be used with a window or two opening doors, or roller shutter door. Where two lock mechanisms 3, 41 are provided there is no need for lock body 5 and reception part to be non-circular. A spigot may be provided instead of second lock mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245618-A (GB)
Title: Building covering
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 1990-07-06
Abstract: The building covering comprises at least two unitary building panels (1), each of metallic sheet material having a castellated portion (2) interconnecting two marginally extending ribs (3, 4). Both ribs (3 and 4) comprise upwardly extending sloping portions (6, 5), outwardly extending shoulders (7a, 7b and 11a, 11b) similarly connected by (12a, 12b to 13). Shoulder (7b) of rib (3) further comprises a free lip end (10) extending down and outward from the rib. Rib (4) further comprises a perpendicular support section (14) extending downwardly from shoulder (11a), connected at its lowermost end to a laterally extending base portion (15). The complementary engagement between two building panels is in the nature of a snap fit, such that no further fastening means are needed.
Patent GB-2234740-A (GB)
Title: Feeding packaging machines with sheet stacks
Inventor: NERI ARMANDO
IPC: B65H1/30
Filed: 1990-07-31
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for feeding packaging machines with stacks of sheet material comprises a trolley (5) provided with an endless belt carrying an array of pairs of walls (13, Figure 3 not shown) gripping a stack of sheets. A gantry unit 22 supports a head 29, comprising a pair of prongs (30b, Figure 4 not shown) and a clamp (31) for engaging the top of the stack, which removes stacks from the top of the belt and transfers them to a feed station 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246761-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: MOSSE RICHARD W E
IPC: G01F11/32
Filed: 1990-08-07
Abstract: Liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a reservoir 12 for a liquid to be dispensed, several measuring chambers 20 depending from a circular bottom wall 18 of the reservoir, each being generally cylindrical and opening into the reservoir at its top and each having an outlet valve 24 at its lower end, means mounting the reservoir for rotation about a vertical axis centrally disposed between the measuring chambers, and for each measuring chamber a push rod controlled collar having a lower peripheral edge for sealing against the bottom wall 18 of the reservoir and a tubular upper part extending from below a predetermined liquid level in the reservoir to above said liquid level and venting the measuring chamber to the head space of the reservoir. In use, the collars 26 are lifted to allow the measuring chambers to fill from the reservoir and are then lowered by cam actuation to close the connection between the measuring chamber and the liquid in the reservoir, whereupon the outlet valve of the measuring chamber is opened to dispense liquid to a container 74. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234998-A (GB)
Title: Modular roof panels
Inventor: WHITEHURST CYRIL
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 1990-08-14
Abstract: A roof for a portable building is formed from a number of separate self-supporting panels of a sandwich construction. The panels have metal inner and outer metal skin (1, 3) and a filling layer (2) between them. The inner and outer skins (1, 3) of neighbouring panels are separately bonded together. The outer layers can be joined by a roll-jointing generation to roll together two flanges (8, 9) projecting from the edges of the outer skins (3). The inner skins of adjacent panels are provided with interengaging male and female portions (4, 5) which are joined by adhesive. Ribs (7) may be formed in the outer skin to make the roof stiff and self-supporting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236359-A (GB)
Title: Securing components concentrically, e.g. a fuel injector swirler in a nozzle
Inventor: KOSHIZAKA ATSUSHI
IPC: B23P19/04
Filed: 1990-09-25
Abstract: A cylindrical component 12 is disposed in a cylindrical component 10 with clearance. A guiding pin 14 inserted in the component 12 has its tip 14', engaged in a seat 10c of the component 10. An outer peripheral portion of the component 12 is plastically deformed by a punch 16 to join the two components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249392-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring flow in open channels
Inventor: JONES RICHARD WARREN
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 1990-11-01
Abstract: A method of measuring a flow 16 of liquid along an open channel comprises the steps of establishing a smooth conducted flow from the channel into a throat section 3 having a cross-sectional area less than that of the open channel upstream of the throat section such that flow in the throat channel reaches a critical velocity; discharging flow in the throat channel back into the open channel by way of a discharge region in which flow is moving in a substantially horizontal direction with parallel streamlines flowing at the critical velocity; and generating a signal representing the depth of liquid in the discharge region by way of a mechanical vibration or a mechanical pulse transmitted through the flow from a generator 6 located in the bottom of the discharge region; and calculating from the signal a measurement of the flow rate of liquid through the open channel. Apparatus to utilise the method makes use of a timed echo and the time, together with a knowledge of the speed of propagating through the liquid can be used to determine the distance of the liquid surface from the base of the discharge end of the throat section. Preferably the propagation is in the form of a discrete packet of ultrasound generated and received by piezo-electric elements. In the event the flow carries solid material, methods are provided to interpret the echoes in order to establish the form of solids born on the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239427-A (GB)
Title: A screen printing method
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TETSUO
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1991-02-04
Abstract: A screen printing method comprises the steps of moving doctor plate means (26A, 26B) in a predetermined direction across a screen (22) to apply paste (20) onto the screen (22), and moving squeegee means (24A, 24B) across the screen (22) to deposit the paste (20) applied by the doctor plate means (26A, 26B) on an object (28) to be printed upon whilst the squeegee means (24A, 24B) presses the screen (22) against the object (28) at a predetermined pressure. The squeegee pressure at which the squeegee (24A, 24B) presses the screen (22) against the object (28) and the printing pressure which the object (28) receives are detected and the squeegee pressure is varied in dependence upon variations in tension of the screen (22) so as to maintain the printing pressure within a predetermined pressure range.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252906-A (GB)
Title: Biocidal use of naturally occurring oils
Inventor: BRUNT KEITH DOUGLAS
IPC: A01N65/26
Filed: 1991-02-23
Abstract: A method of protecting a product against bacterial spoilage comprises adding a naturally occurring biocidal oil, preferred oils being neem oil, malkanguni oil, darudi oil and karanja oil. The oils may be added in an amount up to 10% by weight and may alternatively be added in a suitable carrier.
Patent GB-2256578-A (GB)
Title: Protective enclosure
Inventor: FARRIMOND GRAHAM
IPC: A47G29/20
Filed: 1991-06-13
Abstract: The invention provides a protective enclosure for a milk bottle 26 or similar foil topped container to prevent feeding attacks on the foil top by birds or animals. The enclosure is provided by a rigid plastics housing 10 having a lower part 12, a top or canopy 14 and a supporting web 16. The housing is hollow and is provided with a base 18, to provide support for a milk bottle, which base is sloped relatively downwardly and attached to a sloped rear supporting wall 20. A correspondingly sloped top 22 connects the rear wall with the housing's top 14. Thus a milk bottle inserted into the housing 10 through an opening 24 is supported on the base 18 with the bottle's top under the sloped top 22 and housing top 14. Thus free access to the foil top is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249502-A (GB)
Title: Oil/sludge separation
Inventor: TOOLEY JOHN KEITH
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1991-07-16
Abstract: Apparatus for separating oil and sludge comprises a cylindrical tank (1) leading into an elongate chamber (6) which contains a plurality of cones (7, 7') arranged at the top of the chamber (6). Pipes (8) leading out of the chamber (6) from the base of each pair of cones (7, 7'). Oil/sludge is pumped into the tank (1) where it spins in a vortex, separating the oil from the sludge. The sludge is removed from the bottom of the tank (1) and the oil rises from the centre of the vortex through a body of water, also spinning in a vortex, in the lower portion of the chamber (6) until it reaches the cones (7, 7'). The oil passes between the cones and out of the top of the chamber (6) via outlet pipe (11). As the oil passes between the cones (7, 7') any water present in the oil passes down the pipes (8), oil is prevented from passing down through the pipes (8) by the presence of water in the pipes (8).