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Patent GB-2130936-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming inclined bores in a wooden member
Inventor: ROBERTSON IAN MALCOLM
IPC: E06B3/10
Filed: 1983-02-11
Abstract: A pilot bore (7) is drilled perpendicularly into the face of a wooden member, and receives a portion (11) of a drilling jig (9) which is thus located relative to the wooden member without additional clamps or guides. The jig has an inclined bore (15) formed therethrough which serves as a guide for the subsequent drilling of one or more inclined bores (3) extending from the pilot bore. By drilling a series of pilot bores (7) along the length of the wooden member a series of interconnecting bores (3) can be formed. The method can be performed on a window frame or the like in situ prior to treatment with a wood preservative. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139187-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: JORDAN ROBERT
IPC: B65D5/68
Filed: 1983-02-26
Abstract: A container (1) comprises a first blank (2) and a second blank (3). The first blank is provided with a plurality of flaps (5) each of which is folded down about a fold line; the second blank is provided with a plurality of flaps each of which is folded up about a fold line and the folded first blank is engaged over the folded second. Each flap of the first blank is provided with apertures (10) through which tying means (11) is threaded, the tying means serving to hold together the first and second blanks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117100-A (GB)
Title: A unit comprising a headlamp and a turn-signal lamp for motor vehicles
Inventor: WEBER WALTER
IPC: B60Q1/00
Filed: 1983-03-09
Abstract: The interior (26) of the turn- signal lamp (11) is connected to communicate through a duct (29) with the interior (17) of the adjacent headlamp (10). An arrangement (20) provides an exchange of air (32) between the two interiors (26, 17) and the outer atmosphere (19). In that way, tarnishing of the inner surface of the turn-signal lamp (11) is prevented so that the latter has the same degree of quality as does the adjacent headlamp (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137870-A (GB)
Title: Leather glove forming with curved fingers
Inventor: SHIKATANI TOKUICHI
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1983-04-12
Abstract: A method of retaining the shape of gloves such as leather golf gloves with one or more curved fingers in which a glove is placed on an electrically heated form 21 having a shape corresponding to the curved glove, with a sheet of paper 13 between said form and the interior of the glove, for a sufficient time to retain the shape of the glove, especially the curvature of the fingers thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for suspending sheet material
Inventor: WILSON RAYMOND REGINALD JANSON
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 1983-04-22
Abstract: A device for suspending sheet material comprises sheets (2, 3, 4) bonded together to form a flat laminated structure (1). Magnetic plastics strips (7, 8) are bonded to facing surfaces of the sheets (2, 3). The sheet (2) has an elongate hinge region (13) at its middle so that the portion carrying the strip (7) can be hinged away from the sheet (3) and the strip (8) to allow insertion of the sheet material (14). The device may include a further sheet (9) provided on its outer surface with an adhesive layer (11) and a release paper (12) so that the device may be attached to a vertical surface such as a window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119385-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for radiation processing of materials
Inventor: NEUBERG WILLIAM B
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 1983-04-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for radiation degradation processing of polytetrafluoroethylene makes use of a simultaneous irradiation, agitation and cooling. The apparatus is designed to make efficient use of radiation in the processing.
Patent GB-2139273-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle bodies
Inventor: HIGHAM WILLIAM STANLEY
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 1983-05-03
Abstract: A sidewall of a vehicle body (3) is formed by end doors (9) hingedly mounted on the adjacent corner posts of the body and central doors (10) slidably mounted in a common track system. To gain access to the interior, one or both hinged doors (9) are opened, and the sliding doors (10) are moved to a position to give access to a particular part of the interior. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141235-A (GB)
Title: Position measurement
Inventor: PEAT DONALD GORDON
IPC: G01D5/245
Filed: 1983-06-09
Abstract: A precise angular position detector comprises an N, N+M (M may be 1) inductosyn, i.e. a pair of relatively rotatable discs, one bearing two windings 13, 18 having N and (M+M) pitches per revolution thereby to produce a vernier effect, and the other bearing a pair of quadrature pick-offs for each winding. The output of each pick off pair is converted to a digital angle signal, the signal from one pair being used as a fine measure and a combination of both signals providing a coarse measure, both measures being combined to give the total angle. If both angle signals are not zero when the discs are in a relative reference position, e.g. due to inaccurate printing of the windings, a fixed error in the total angle is produced. Such angle is measured by calibration and a compensatory quantity is added to one of the fine and coarse measures prior to their combination. Linear position detection is possible in like manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124282-A (GB)
Title: Rail fastening
Inventor: DAVIES ALAN THOMAS
IPC: E01B9/34
Filed: 1983-07-15
Abstract: So that the rail fastening can be relatively inexpensive to produce, a rail clip (12) has a heel (24) from which protrude a pair of upper finger elements (20, 20), which can be brought into engagement with the top of a rail flange, and a lower, somewhat shorter, centrally disposed abutment element (22) which can be passed through an aperture (28) in the sleeper (10) to clamp against its underside thereby causing the heel (24) to press against the sleeper top. As shown the inverted-channel sleeper (10) has a pressed-up hook (14) for engaging one rail flange, abutments (18) for locating the other rail flange, and apertures (30) for receiving clip lugs (26). In a modified clip and sleeper the clip has a single upper finger (20) and a pair of lower abutments (22) passing through a pair of sleeper apertures (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126358-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for monitoring inertia
Inventor: LAWRENCE LAURENCE ALAN JAMES
IPC: B04B9/14
Filed: 1983-07-25
Abstract: Inertia of a body e.g. a solids- liquid separating centrifuge (16) is monitored while in use so that extent of cake build-up can be inferred. Means is provided for maintaining constant rotational speed of the centrifuge bowl and then changing (reducing) the speed sharply. inertia of the centrifuge and hence cake build-up is deduced from a measurement of deceleration and power. The centrifuge is driven by an air turbine (21). Air is cut off to initiate deceleration. Turbine power is proportional to inlet pressure and measured on gauge 33. Deceleration is determined using a speed sensor 25 and an analogue differentiator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131943-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner start mechanism
Inventor: HAMMOND LESLIE
IPC: F23N5/10
Filed: 1983-12-01
Abstract: A domestic water heater connected to several taps has a venturi flow sensor to operate the main valve. The main valve 1 has a chamber 2 with a gas inlet 3 and outlets 4 and 5 to the pilot burner and the main burner respectively. Before gas in the chamber 2 reaches either outlet, it must pass though a valve channel 6. Valve plates 7 and 8 can be moved over an entrance and an exit respectively of the valve channel. A starter button 11 can be pushed inwardly to seal off the main burner outlet while the ignition sequence for the pilot burner occurs; a latch ensures that the button remains in a position to maintain the main burner outlet closed, unless an operator takes positive action to release the latch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151001-A (GB)
Title: Valve rotating device
Inventor: UPDIKE STANLEY H
IPC: F01L3/10
Filed: 1984-01-14
Abstract: A valve rotator comprises a body 22 to be attached to and rotatable with the valve. The body has at least one groove 30 with shiftable means 32. A collar 34 receives the valve spring biasing force and encircles the valve stem adjacent the body. A pair of spring washers 41, 42 encircles the valve stem and is interposed between the collar 34 and the shiftable means 32. The overlying portions of the one and the other of the spring washers 41, 42 cooperate with each other adjacent the inner circumferences thereof to transmit surges of the valve spring from the collar 34 through the overlying portions of the one and the other of the spring washers to the body to thereby isolate surges of the valve spring from the shiftable means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153555-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control of heating apparatus
Inventor: NEWTON STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1984-01-26
Abstract: A temperature sensor (13) senses the temperature of a heated area (15) eg of a cooking vessel and a switching device 22 switches between different combinations of heating elements 26-29 to provide power outputs, in dependence on the difference between the sensed temperature and a selected power output set by a user-operable control 17. The heating apparatus includes a generally circular tray (1) containing a layer (2) of thermally-insulative material and supporting four infra-red-emitting, tungsten-halogen lamps (5), each having a tungsten filament (7). The apparatus is mounted beneath a layer (11) of glass ceramic to form a cooking hob. On/off switching of the lamps (5) provides temperature control and energisation and de-energisation of each of the lamps (5) may be implemented in a sequential manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153446-A (GB)
Title: Tide-operated oil-pressurising system
Inventor: STRETTON GEOFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1984-01-27
Abstract: A system of buoys for obtaining useful energy from tides includes control buoy, Fig. 1, incorporating control limit switches and a winch for anchoring the system just below the waves of the sea, pressure buoy, Fig. 2, containing an oil pump operated through a rocker arm by float buoy, Fig. 3, provided with special flanges designed to work with the tide and with whirls from the waves. In use, the float buoy operates the oil pump which then supplies oil under pressure through a non-return valve to an oil pressure accumulator (42), Fig.5 (not shown). The energy from the system may be used to drive electrical generators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160830-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: SPRIGGS DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: B60G21/073
Filed: 1984-06-19
Abstract: Double acting hydraulic cylinders 4 and 5 act as dampers by pumping fluid around the circuit when spool valve 13 is open i.e. when vehicle is steering in a straight line. On cornering steering cam 20 closes spool valve 13 and system acts as an anti-roll suspension. As the vehicle body attempts to roll towards the outside of the corner being negotiated, the inside spring takes control extending the inside piston and cylinder. Fluid is pumped from the inside annulus chamber to the outside piston chamber via a cross connection thus forcing the more heavily loaded outside spring and cylinder to extend thus counteracting the roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147163-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for discharging a nickel-cadmium battery
Inventor: WEINLECHNER WOLFGANG
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 1984-09-06
Abstract: In discharging a nickel- cadmium battery 1 with serially interconnected cells 9, all of the cells are bridged over almost simultaneously by respective discharge resistors (40), (Fig. 2), each having a resistance value preventing the exceeding of the maximum discharge current. Contact elements (31), (32) are mounted in bores in a carrier plate 22 so as to be aligned with a corresponding pole (6), (7) of a cell when the plate is positioned over the battery. A respective discharge resistor (40) is connected between each pair of elements (31), (32) associated with a corresponding cell 9. Contacts (34), (35) of the elements are spring biased towards the cell poles, and incandescent lamps 47 or LEDs connected between corresponding pairs of elements (31), (32) can be used to indicate that the contacts (34), (35) are engaged with the cell poles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149158-A (GB)
Title: Memory management system
Inventor: BECHTOLSHEIM ANDREAS
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 1984-09-27
Abstract: An improved memory management system is described having particular application for use in computer system employing virtual memory techniques. The system includes a CPU 106 and other data processing devices, such as I/O devices, DMA units, a system bus 120, etc., which are coupled to a "virtual" address bus 102 for transferring virtual address information to an MMU 100. Access to the virtual bus is controlled by arbitration means 150 to insure that only a single device may communicate with the MMU at a time. In a preferred embodiment, address space within the MMU is allocated into a plurality of memory spaces, each space including translation data for use by a particular data processing device coupled to the virtual address bus. A device gaining access to the virtual address bus identifies the particular MMU memory space to be used for its address translation by providing unique context bits denoting the memory space to the MMU. A first field of the virtual address is translated into a first field of a physical address, whereas a second field of the virtual address directly provides a second field of the physical address. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154492-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical stress improvement process
Inventor: O'DONNELL WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: C21D7/12
Filed: 1984-10-03
Abstract: Residual tensile stresses are reduced in weld metal, heat-affected zone and in the adjacent base metal of shells, piping and mechanical components by mechanically introducing compressive stresses in the weld metal, heat-affected zone and adjacent base metal higher than their yield strengths but not exceeding their individual ultimate strengths in compression. The mechanical means for introducing stress to a pipe or shell may comprise split rings.
Patent GB-2144589-A (GB)
Title: Electrically-controlled rotary actuator
Inventor: RUDICH GEORGE
IPC: H02K7/10
Filed: 1984-02-21
Abstract: A motor-driven rotary actuator includes an electric drive motor adapted to be configured for providing one of a plurality of output torques and power transmission means including a rotatable output shaft. The transmission means is coupled to the drive motor and includes drive elements adapted to be formed of disparate materials selected for transmitting one of the output torques. An electric controller is coupled to the motor for providing rotation positioning control of the actuator output shaft in response to analog command signals.
Patent GB-2154471-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of a high concentration suspension of solids, e.g. coal
Inventor: LAGANA VINCENZO
IPC: C10L1/32
Filed: 1985-02-13
Abstract: After preliminary-grinding to a maximum size of 6 mm the coal is micronized by wet milling in a first mill containing water and suspension-stabilizing additives, the weight ratio between the solid and water being comprised within the range of from 35/65 to 60/40 preferably 51/49; the additive content being within the range of from 0.3% to 3% by weight relative of the solid. The aqueous suspension containing the solid is micronized to a maximum size of about 20  mu m and is used as a diluent medium in a second mill; into which is fed a charge constituted by ground solid and by the above mentioned aqueous suspension, the weight ratio between the above mentioned aqueous suspension and the ground solid being within the range of 46/54 to 75/25 preferably 51/49. The milling in the second mill allows a suspension to be obtained, wherein the average size of the micronized solid is substantially unchanged and the product obtained does not require further mixing or water separation stages in order to obtain the suspension at the desired concentration.
Patent GB-2156470-A (GB)
Title: Cam shaft and method of manufacturing thereof
Inventor: URANO SHIGERU
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: A cam shaft is formed by molding thereonto a green compact which will form an assembly component (20) made of a sintered alloy when subjected to liquid-phase sintering. Since notches (22) are formed in both side surface portions of the green compact which have a higher density than the central portion thereof, bending of the outer peripheral surface of the green compact caused by the liquid-phase sintering is evened out to ensure that the outer peripheral surface remains smooth.
Patent GB-2174307-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: BOUHADJERA ABDELMALEK
IPC: A63B63/02
Filed: 1985-05-02
Abstract: Game apparatus for one or more players comprises an impact-sensing target board, a ball to be bounced by hand against the target, and an electronic counter linked to the target for recording the score achieved e.g. in an agreed period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175889-A (GB)
Title: Clay films and applications
Inventor: NADEAU PAUL HENRY
IPC: C01B33/40
Filed: 1985-05-23
Abstract: A clay film is made by drying in air on a flat surface a suspension of a clay containing no suspended particles exceeding 10 @m spherical diameter and made by saturating a clay with alkali metal ions. The film is used as an in-situ surgical dressing, on cows' udders to prevent mastitis, to coat thread, to make laminates, to protect metal structures, to nucleate snow, to preserve apples, or as a constituent in photographic paper, electronic components or medicine pills.
Patent GB-2164714-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: PIERREL MICHEL
IPC: F16L21/08
Filed: 1985-09-16
Abstract: The joint device for two pipes (T1, T2) comprises a male end and a socket respectively comprising bearing devices (3, 11). The bearing device of the socket is defined by a flange (3) and the bearing device of the male end is defined by a bearing ring (11). The bearing ring (11) is constituted by an incomplete open ring comprising an opening and having sufficient elasticity to be made of variable diameter, this ring remaining open once the joint is locked by virtue of a spacing device (25) interposed between the two radial faces (24) of the said opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165286-A (GB)
Title: Cutting and recovery tool
Inventor: ROUSE GEOFFREY OWEN
IPC: E21B31/20
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: A cutting and recovery tool for a well-head, having a housing 1 which is adapted eg by screwthread 2 to engage with a side wall of the well- head to lock them together, and a mandrel 5 extending through the housing and rotatable relative to the housing and adapted to carry a radially-acting cutter which severs the well-head below the area of engagement of the housing. This allows the well-head to be severed and withdrawn in a single operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166137-A (GB)
Title: Pyrazoline insecticides
Inventor: DUGGAN ANGELINA JOY
IPC: A01N43/56
Filed: 1985-10-23
Abstract: New pyrazolines of the following formula are insecticides:   <IMAGE>  wherein     RA is of the formula   <IMAGE> in which R'A is selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, lower alkynyloxy and lower haloalkyl; or   <IMAGE> in which X is a bridge of the formula  [O-(CR'AAR'AB)a-Oa'] wherein a is 1-3, a' is 0 or 1, a+a' is at least 2 but no greater than 3, R'AA and R'AB are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen and lower alkyl, and R'AC is selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, and lower haloalkyl;     RB is a 4- or 5-substituent of the formula   <IMAGE> in which R'B is selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and lower haloalkyl; or   <IMAGE> in which Y is a bridge of the formula  [O-(CR'BAR'BB)b-Ob'] wherein b is 1-3, b' is 0 or 1, b+b' is at least 2 but no greater than 3, R'BA and R'BB, are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen and lower alkyl, and R'BC is selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, and lower haloalkyl;     RC is of the formula   <IMAGE> in which RD is selected from hydrogen and lower alkyl, and RE is selected from halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, lower haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, NRFRG wherein RF and RG are independently lower alkyl, and -SOnRH wherein RH is lower alkyl and n is 0-2; or   <IMAGE> in which Z is a bridge of the formula  [O-(CR'CAR'CB)c-Oc'] wherein c is 1-3, c' is 0 or 1, c+c' is at least 2 but no greater than 3, R'CA and R'CB are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen and lower alkyl, provided R'CA & R'CB are not both H if c=c'=1 and R'CC is selected from hydrogen, halogen. lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, and lower haloalkyl;     RN is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and V and W are independently oxygen or sulfur.
Patent GB-2185563-A (GB)
Title: Radiator housing
Inventor: LEWIS MICHAEL HUMPHREY
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 1985-11-22
Abstract: A radiator cover (1) is assembled from a kit and comprises a pair of end panels (2,3), an upper panel (4), a front panel (5), readily releasable retaining means (6a,6b) for securing panels (4) and (5) to end panels (2,3) and perforate panels (7,8,9) above panel (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172139-A (GB)
Title: Armoured cable
Inventor: HASSEL ARILD
IPC: B29C48/156
Filed: 1986-02-14
Abstract: In a method of making an armoured cable 1 in which the armouring elements 4 are completely embedded in a corrosion-protective sheath 3 without contact with each other or with the inner and outer surfaces of the sheath, the spacing is obtained by prespinning a spacing string 17 of insulating material around each armour wire 4. Alternatively a sheath (5, Fig. 2) having helical grooves (6) is extruded over the core 2. Armour wires (4) are fed to the grooves and covered by extrusion (Fig. 3). In another embodiment a sheath (15 or 16 Fig. 4) around the armouring wire spaces the wires. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172797-A (GB)
Title: Writing instrument
Inventor: SAKURAI KIYOKAZU
IPC: B43K5/18
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: A writing instrument comprises a liquid reservoir 45, a brush member 9, an ink conduit 7 in fluid communication with the brush member 9 and a valve- box 39 in the liquid reservoir 45. In use the cap 49 of the writing instrument is used to displace the valve box 39 towards seat portion 20; such movement initially causes air to be drawn up through clearance 9', grooves 5,5', 12 and 13, liquid conduit 16 and inlets 17. Further downward movement of cap 49 opens inlets 17 to the reservoir to enable liquid to flow to the brush member 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175482-A (GB)
Title: Spreader apparatus
Inventor: CLAYTON LESLIE
IPC: A01C15/02
Filed: 1986-04-01
Abstract: A spreader (10) for depositing granular material over an area of ground (e.g. a lawn) comprises a container (12) for the material with outlet apertures (24) for escape of the material. A cover member (60) which determines the extent of opening of the apertures (24) is interchangeable with alternative cover members to give different escape rates. The cover member (60) may be connected to a collar (50) carrying support (40) and feeler (30) members relative to which the container (12) is angularly movable. When the container (12) stilted rearwardly, i.e. to the left, the feelers (30) touch the ground and continued rearward tilting causes the apertures (24) to be uncovered. Resilient bias (54) to the initial closed position avoids wasteful loss of material on letting go of the spreader. If desired, a cover member 60, Fig. 6, may be used having castellations corresponding to the apertures (24), and the escape/deposit rate may be adjusted by adjusting the cover member's position transversely relative to the spreader (10), between preset calibrated positions, the cover member 60' being positively retained in each such position. <IMAGE>