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Patent GB-2163377-A (GB)
Title: A metal-cutting tool
Inventor: SZWAJOR MANFRED
IPC: B23C5/22
Filed: 1984-09-24
Abstract: In order to eliminate the high risk of breaking extra-long hard-metal cutters during three-dimensional milling, without reducing the effective number of cutters with regard to the high rate of advance, at least two suitably-shaped cutting elements (2), more particularly turn-over cutting plates of hard metal, are disposed side by side with or without a gap to form a cutter combination on a base member of a tool or on a cutting-element holder (15). The cutter combinations or cutting- element holders may also (to avoid long shut-downs) be disposed on an intermediate ring which is secured to the cutter head and can be quickly and easily replaced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168757-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pressure actuators
Inventor: MAYER HEINZ WALTER
IPC: F15B15/18
Filed: 1984-12-19
Abstract: A fluid pressure operable unit comprising a piston 21 and cylinders 9, 10 having respective lugs 22, 16 for connection to a mechanism to be controlled, the cylinder having an integral pumping means 12 for generation of fluid pressure in the cylinder to control movement of the piston 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153943-A (GB)
Title: Compression pipe fitting
Inventor: SUTTON DANNY BRYAN
IPC: F16L27/10
Filed: 1985-01-22
Abstract: A spring washer compression fitting 10 employes a conical frustum shaped spring washer 46 which, when axially compressed within the fitting, causes radial deformation of the associated tube 28 thereby sealingly connecting the fitting to the tube. The internal bore portion 24 of the fitting has a dimension greater than that of the external diameter of the associated tube, so that a limited extent of off- axis orientation between the internal bore and the longitudinal axis of the tube is permitted. A second embodiment of this invention is described wherein a pair of identical spring washers are employed in opposed relationship. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to drilling apparatus
Inventor: MORRIS GEORGE HUMPHREY OTTER
IPC: E21B10/32
Filed: 1985-01-28
Abstract: A component 1 is provided for incorporation in a drill string which has a hydraulically operated tool at the lower end thereof. The component has a plurality of ports 5 which communicate with a central channel 7, provided to transport hydraulic fluid to the tool, and the exterior of the drill string. Utilising such component it is possible to have a high flow rate of mud flowing down the channel towards the tool, with a correspondingly high flow rate of mud coming back up the drill casing. Only a part of the flow passes to the hydraulically operated tool and this flow does not exceed a predetermined level at which metal erosion commences. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155190-A (GB)
Title: Counting by weighing
Inventor: SWANN DAVID JOHN
IPC: G07D7/182
Filed: 1985-02-22
Abstract: The number, or value, of a quantity of similar items, eg bank notes or coins, is determined by a weighing technique in which a measure of the unit weight of the items is determined, a batch of the items is then placed on a weighing device (2) and a determination is made by a microprocessor (7), of whether the batch can be counted to an acceptable degree of accuracy. If accuracy is acceptable, the new sample size is used to redetermine the unit weight and the device is recalibrated on this basis. Further items may be added in successive batches with the device recalibrating at each stage provided the required degree of accuracy is met. If at any stage too many items are added to permit counting to the required degree of accuracy, the device will not recalibrate and will indicate this state to the user, who should remove some items until recalibration is possible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159437-A (GB)
Title: Vaporous amine catalyst spray method
Inventor: BLEGEN JAMES R
IPC: C08G18/42
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method for applying a film of a coating composition in liquid form onto a substrate which applied film cures rapidly at room temperature without heat curing. The coating composition comprises a hydroxyl-functional compound (preferably bearing aromatic-hydroxyl groups) and a multi-isocyanate cross-linking agent, optionally dispersed in a fugitive organic solvent therefor. The method comprises the steps of:   (a) concurrently generating an atomizate of said coating composition and a carrier gas bearing a catalytic amount of a vaporous tertiary amine; (b) mixing said atomizate and said vaporous catalytic amine-bearing carrier gas flow; and (c) directing said mixture of step (b) onto said substrate to form said applied film.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158272-A (GB)
Title: A safety device against overpressure particularly for gas pressure control apparatus
Inventor: BRUIN ADRIANUS MARIA JOSEPHUS
IPC: F16K17/168
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: A safety device for operating safety, valves (not shown) comprises a sensing chamber 6, a valve 14 closing off an actuating 12 supply conduit 16 and a pressure responsive piston member having a valve 20 which is moved by valve 14 opening to allow the actuating fluid to operate the safety valve(s). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159801-A (GB)
Title: Containers and closures therefor
Inventor: BROWNBILL THOMAS DUNCAN
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 1985-06-05
Abstract: In order to prevent backing-off of a plastics screw closure for a glass container having a multi-start thread (14), axially directed protruding ribs (30) are formed on the container neck below the container threads in axial alignment with spaces (15) between the thread, and axially directed channels (17) are formed on the interior of the closure skirt adjacent the free edge thereof for receiving the ribs. Two ribs are provided, diametrically disposed on the container neck; the channels are arranged as four pairs which are disposed substantially at 90 DEG  intervals around the closure. Diametrically associated channel pairs are offset in opposite rotational senses by one quarter of a cavity pitch from their associated diameter; this ensures that at least one of the ribs can always engage within a channel dispite small variations of the relative angular position of the closure and container due to manufacturing tolerances etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160020-A (GB)
Title: Gas insulated combined switching apparatus
Inventor: KII MASAMI
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 1985-06-07
Abstract: A gas insulated combined switching apparatus comprises one or more groups of three switches 40, 50, 60 housed in a hermetically-sealed container 100 in which an electrically insulating gas is sealed. Each group of three switches comprises a sealed-type switch 50 disposed midway between two other switches 40, 60 which can be open-type switches. As the sealed-type switch is not affected by the arc gas produced by the arcing of the other two switches, the distance between the switches can be greatly decreased, permitting a small-sized apparatus. If the open-type switches are rotary-action switches, the sealed-type switch is preferably displaced from the planes in which the contacts of the rotary-action switches move, thereby reducing any effects of the arc gas on the sealed-type switch. All of the switches are preferably supported by a single surface of the container. If the single surface of the container is a detachable bottom surface, the assembly, inspection, and maintenance of the switches can be conveniently performed outside of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181176-A (GB)
Title: Stone wall shuttering system
Inventor: MACKAY MURDO ANGUS
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1985-09-14
Abstract: An adjustable, re-usable shuttering system comprising a rectangular box, the long sides of which are transparent. The end pieces of the box control the width and are attached by means of wing nuts, or similar fastenings, to the framework surrounding the transparent sides. The box can be used in a four sided or three sided, open-ended form. A crossbar is used to provide rigidity when the structure is open-ended. Levels are built into the framework of the box and adjustable legs can be attached to either end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183336-A (GB)
Title: Bulk sampling device
Inventor: HOWIE ROBIN MIDDLEMASS
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 1985-11-22
Abstract: A bulk sampling head comprises a cutting tool 1, capable of cutting into a bulk material 2, such as asbestos-cement. A wall 3 surrounds the tool and has an open end 6, which permits air leakage past the tool, and an outlet 4, which is connected to a filter 8, and to an extraction pump. In operation, dust released by cutting the bulk material is collected on the filter and may be analysed especially for hazardous fibrous particles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171961-A (GB)
Title: Method of building semisubmersible rig
Inventor: INABA TAKAHISA
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 1985-05-27
Abstract: A method of building a wide semisubmersible rig (11) by combining divisional members thereof. A pair of trench type docks (1) are constructed in a place which is other than the places of the already-constructed docks (7), (8) in such a manner that the docks (1) are spaced in accordance with the interval of the pontoons of the semisubmersible rig (11). The divisional members (9), (10) of a semisubmersible rig are built in the already-constructed docks (7), (8). The divisional members (9), (10) thus built are placed in the trench type docks (1). The resultant divisional members (9), (10) are joined to each other to form a semisubmersible rig (11).
Patent GB-2174422-A (GB)
Title: Textile treatment composition
Inventor: KONIG AXEL
IPC: D06M13/47
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of certain amines and di (higher alkyl) quaternary ammonium salts are useful as rinse-added fabric softeners.   The amines are di (higher alkyl) cyclic amines.
Patent GB-2176608-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle road speed sensor
Inventor: TODD ANDREW STEPHEN
IPC: G01P3/487
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: A Vehicle Road Speed Sensor includes means (W) (a washer) arranged to prevent rotation of the spindle (SM; SA) relative to the body of the sensor by forces tending to cause rotation, below a predetermined value so that spurious output signals are not produced when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178064-A (GB)
Title: Producing a thin film by reactive evaporation
Inventor: KASAYA MASASHI
IPC: H01B17/62
Filed: 1986-07-22
Abstract: In a thin insulating film producing method by means of an evaporating method, an ionized vapor of a specific metal (Zr) and a reaction gas (40) (O2, N2, C2H2) which reacts with the specific metal to form a predetermined insulating compound are reacted in a bell jar (31) in which a member (8) to be coated is placed, and at this time, the pressure of the reaction gas (40) is controlled so as to gradually vary the ratio between the partial pressure of the ionized vapor of the metal (Zr) and the partial pressure of the reaction gas in order to gradually vary the composition of the thin film in the direction of the thickness of the thin film while the level of the voltage applied to the member (8) is gradually lowered as the formation of the insulating compound progresses, whereby a high quality insulation compound can be formed on the uppermost surface of the thin film due to no punctures occurring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195341-A (GB)
Title: Polyol oxidoreductase
Inventor: GISBY PAUL EDWARD
IPC: C12N9/04
Filed: 1986-09-15
Abstract: The oxidoreductase will, in the presence of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD<+>) as a co-enzyme, catalyse the oxidation of polyols having at least one hydroxyl group on each of at least two adjacent carbon atoms, e.g. 1,2-ethanediol. The enzyme has an apparent relative molecular mass Mr of about 330,000, has substantially no specificity for monohydric alcohols and may be isolated from a micro- organism belonging to the genus Microbacterium. The oxidoreductase can be used to assay for 1,2-ethanediol in the presence of monohydric alcohols such as methanol.
Patent GB-2190716-A (GB)
Title: Spring applied force actuator
Inventor: WICKHAM DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 1986-10-09
Abstract: A spring applied force actuator for a brake comprises an output member 1 movable from a first retracted position to a second, output (brake engaged) position by rotation of a sleeve 17 which is threadedly engaged with the output member a first, compression spring 4 by which can be generated on the output member an output force when the member is in its second position, first power means by which the first spring can be compressed and held until it is released to apply its stored force as an output force on the output member, a second spiral spring 10 on unwinding, rotates the sleeve 17 to move the output member from its first position to or towards its second output position, and second power means including motor 30 for rotating sleeve 17 by which the output member can be moved back from its second output position to its first position thereby, at the same time, winding-up the second spring. Subsequently the output member is moved back to its second output position upon release and unwinding of that second spring, and, if slack exists in the brake system when the spring 10 has unwound, by operation of the motor 30. The first and second power means include electric motors 5,30 and associated electro-magnetic brakes 42,31 and the energy stored in the springs is released by releasing the electromagnetic brakes. Means (15, 16, Fig. 3) is provided whereby the output member 1 will be moved back the same (brake clearance) distance on each operation of the actuator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183623-A (GB)
Title: Hydrometallurgic process for recovering in the metal form the lead contained in the paste of exhausted batteries
Inventor: OLPER MARCO
IPC: C25C1/18
Filed: 1986-11-04
Abstract: The desulphurized paste is leached with an acid suitable for the subsequent electrowinning, with an amount of hydrogen peroxide necessary to reduce all of the existing PbO2 being added. A high extraction yield is obtained, without foreign salts being added to the electrolyte, which is then submitted to an electrolysis step, to recover Pb as cathodes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196788-A (GB)
Title: Laser array
Inventor: BUUS JENS
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 1986-11-27
Abstract: A laser stray has a spaced arrangement of laser elements i, j, k, l, m, positioned such that the optical field of one element partly overlaps that of a neighbouring element, in which the sum of the propagation constant and the coupling parameters to the neighbouring elements equals the same value for all elements in the array. This can for example be achieved if the coupling between adjacent elements i, j, is identical throughout all the elements of the array, the intermediate laser elements all have a common intermediate propagation constant, and the two laser elements forming end elements of the array have a propagation constant equal to the sum of the values of the intermediate propagation constant and the common coupling parameter of the array elements. This arrangement provides a stable laser operation in the fundamental array mode and gives a uniform power distribution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193247-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: WARDENIER DAVID PHILIP
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 1986-12-01
Abstract: The security device is arranged to bar a doorway in a manner which allows only a limited opening of the door (2) either by extending across the path of the door (Fig. 1) or by acting as a strut between door and floor (Fig. 2). The device includes a bracket (4) which pivotally supports a support member (10). A hollow tube (14) is force fitted into the support member (10). The tube (14) accommodates a steel rod (16). A handle (20) secured to the steel rod (16) allows an end of the steel rod to be displaced out of the free end of the tube (14) and into a recess in an engagement member (18) to complete the locking action of the security device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185379-A (GB)
Title: Packaging and sterilising food
Inventor: SUGISAWA KO
IPC: B65B55/02
Filed: 1986-12-10
Abstract: A method of producing a packaged food in which non-dry noodles such as spaghetti, Japanese noodles, Chinese noodles or uncooked noodles; boiled rice and boiled beans are placed in a heat-resistant container so that an air volume in the container is in the range of 40 to 85 volume percent, sealing the container, and subjecting the sealed container to sterilising treatment under pressure. It is possible to effectively prevent individual noodle strings, rice grains or beans from sticking to each other in the container by this method.
Patent GB-2201849-A (GB)
Title: Flicker lamp system
Inventor: JOU TOM
IPC: H05B39/08
Filed: 1987-03-06
Abstract: To produce a flickering light effect, a power source 500, 601, 602 alternately yields positive and negative voltages, a first plurality of parallel - connected lamp assemblies 700 respond only to the positive voltage, and a second plurality of parallel - connected lamp assemblies 800 respond only to the negative voltage. Each assembly 700 or 800 has a lamp in series with a respective diode. The diode may be in the form of a disc-shaped assembly reversibly located in a lamp holder (Figs. 2, 3). Further parallel - connected lamp assemblies 900 without diodes are also provided. The power source may comprise anti-parallel thyristors 601, 602 alternately triggered by an oscillator 500 operating at a frequency below 3Hz. The system may be used for advertising displays and decoration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187741-A (GB)
Title: Producing tertiary ether/tertiary alcohol mixtures
Inventor: LARSON JOHN ERIC
IPC: C07C29/04
Filed: 1987-03-06
Abstract: Methyl t-butyl ether and/or t-amyl methyl ether is produced by reaction of methanol with a C4 and/or C5 tertiary olefin in the presence of deliberately added water, thereby co-producing the corresponding C4 and/or C5 tertiary alcohol. The product mixture is suitable for blending with hydrocarbon fuels.
Patent GB-2207324-A (GB)
Title: Telephone hook switch
Inventor: VIDLER PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: H04M1/08
Filed: 1987-07-18
Abstract: In a telephone (such as that of Registered Design No. 1033185), a hook switch operating lever (4) is L shaped with part projecting into a handset-receiving recess (1) along one side of the instrument. When the handset is on hook it pivots the lever (4) causing its other portions to operate the hook switch contacts via a plunger (7), which pokes out of a box (6) which accommodates the hook-switch contacts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193319-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for measuring screw threads
Inventor: SUGIMURA NOBUYUKI
IPC: B23Q17/22
Filed: 1987-08-03
Abstract: A screw cutting NC-lathe comprises an automatic measuring device which is operatively connected with a thread engaging sensor. The sensor comprises a longitudinally extending body and a pair of pins 7 projecting outwardly from the longitudinal axis of said body in opposite directions, and wherein the pins have at their free ends spherical surfaces. The said spherical surfaces engage in the threads 19 of a workpiece 52 mounted in the NC-lathe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196454-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system
Inventor: YAMADA SHIRO
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1987-10-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing system comprising a mode change key 500 for changing from data input processing to a delete mode for deleting a selected data file stored in a data file memory and for re- arranging addresses of the files remaining in memory. An access data memory stores an address required for resuming data input processing following an interrupt and resuming means acts for resuming the interrupted data input processing based upon the data saved in the address data memory and the access data memory when the data input mode is re-selected. …<??>Thus, considering the case where the text memory 4302 fills up during editing of the data file stored therein in a word processing operating mode, the list mode is selected for deleting another data file to provide additional storage space for the file being processed. Following the deletion the system is returned to the word-processing mode in the editing condition. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2201497-A (GB)
Title: A cooling cell for motor vehicles -
Inventor: TRUBE HANS
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1987-12-04
Abstract: A cooling cell for motor vehicles with an air-conditioning system comprises a cooling container 3 and an air-guide chamber 4 which receives cooled air from the air-conditioning system and abuts against the latter, as a result of which the temperature in the cooling container 3 is lowered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to optically driven vibrating sensors
Inventor: DAKIN JOHN PHILIP
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 1987-12-08
Abstract: A sensor comprises an optical fibre having light-to-mechanical strain transducer means formed integrally therewith for responding to the propagation of modulated light along said optical fibre to drive the optical fibre or part thereof into mechanical resonance. The value of an external parameter influencing the sensor (e.g. temperature, tension, pressure) is determined by monitoring characteristics (e.g. phase or intensity) of the light output from the sensor which are indicative of the effects of the vibration of the sensor on the light propagating therethrough. In one form, as shown, the optical fibre 1 has a light-propagative core 4 and a light-absorbtive region 2 within cladding 3. Optical fibres of quite different cross-sectional configurations are also contemplated and various mounting arrangements are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214005-A (GB)
Title: Light bulb holder
Inventor: FOK CHI WING
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1987-12-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a light bulb holder. The holder (1) has a body with two elongate channels (8) formed therein to receive electrodes for connecting an electrical supply to the light bulb mounted in the holder. Each electrode comprises a terminal member (9) fixed in the holder and a pin member (11) having a top hat cross section. A T-shaped link element is located in the respective channel between the terminal member and the pin member. A spring (12) which cannot be inserted into the pin member (11) is passed over the vertical section of the element (13). Thus, when a light bulb is mounted in the holder, the pin member (11) is pushed towards the terminal member (9) compressing the spring (12). The action of the compressed spring (12) urges the pin member (11) into positive contact with a terminal of the mounted light bulb. At the same time the link element (13) provides an electrical link between the terminal member (9) and the pin member (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202044-A (GB)
Title: Indicating and control means in a cooker
Inventor: BOHNET ARMIN
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 1988-02-09
Abstract: A built-in cooker comprises a glass ceramic hob (2) with cooking zones (4). Arranged in front of the glass ceramic hob is a transparent indicating strip (8), underneath which luminescent diode chains are arranged. The diodes are associated with the cooking zones and are drivable electrically or electronically by way of control members (7) arranged on the front of the cooker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215558-A (GB)
Title: System control network
Inventor: PATEL JITENDRA JASHBHAI
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1988-02-27
Abstract: In a system using a number of multiplexers (e.g. as described in Application No. 2185858A and 2185659A) control is effected by connecting the multiplexers together hierarchically. This uses network telemetry units, one per multiplexer, interconnected via network telemetry links. <IMAGE>