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Patent GB-2124688-A (GB)
Title: Insulated frame member
Inventor: PINNINGTON PATRICK WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/267
Filed: 1983-07-25
Abstract: An elongate window or door frame member incorporating a thermal break comprising inner and outer portions 10, 11 connected by first and second spaced parallel channels 14, 17 having their sides facing away from one another. Each channel is formed with a longitudinal gap in the bottom wall 16, 19 thereof and contains a body of solidified thermally-insulating material, the gap in the bottom of at least one channel being closed, before introduction of the thermally-insulating material therein, by a strip 20 of thermally- insulating material which is shaped to inter-engage with the channel in such a manner as to locate the strip positively within the channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145503-A (GB)
Title: Process of producing protective atmosphere in heat treatment furnaces and ovens
Inventor: GOLDING IVOR LAWRENCE SUDNEY
IPC: C21D1/76
Filed: 1983-08-24
Abstract: A heat treatment oven or furnace chamber 13 is simultaneously provided with a regulated amount of heat and a sufficient volume of protective atmosphere to protect work pieces from oxidation. Volume and temperature of the products of combustion from burning in burner 4 regulatable quantities of fuel gas and air are controlled by the addition of a measured quantity of clean water from a container 9 which vaporises and passes along a passageway 11 to the chamber 13. The presence of water vapour significantly increases the effective volume of protective atmosphere and serves to adjust the temperature of treatment chamber 13 to that required for processing work pieces. The arrangement serves to utilise the thermal energy which is normally wasted when the protective atmosphere is produced conventionally in a separate generator. Furthermore as the protective atmosphere is composed of a proportion of steam in association with products of combustion the quantity of fuel gas which is required to be burnt is reduced. Additional heat may be supplied to the chamber 13 by a burner 14 with fuel supply 5A and air supply 6A. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147039-A (GB)
Title: Interconnected cast in situ piles
Inventor: HSIAO CHI-LUNG
IPC: E02D27/14
Filed: 1983-09-22
Abstract: A pile structure and construction method thereof are provided. This pile structure includes one or more than one connecting beam 148 which not only can increase the structure strength of a single pile, but also can improve the load-bearing capacity of the whole pile system underneath one construction work; further, the construction of the pile is done with a machine, which can make the construction work more efficient and accurate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130525-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric waterproof laminate
Inventor: GRUBB LINDA JEAN
IPC: D06N3/00
Filed: 1983-11-15
Abstract: @ This invention provides a waterproof and breathable elastomeric polytetrafluoroethylene layered article or fabric for use in rainwear or other protective articles. The layered article can for example, exhibit elastomeric properties of stretch to break of 275% in the machine direction, and 145% in the transverse direction and a total stretch recovery of at least 39% after being stretched to 75 % extension for 100 cycles. The waterproof and breathable elastomeric polytetrafluoroethylene layered article can be bonded to a stretch fabric to form a composite fabric which is durable and possesses a moisture vapor transmission rate exceeding 1000 gms/m<sup>2</sup>/day, and preferably above about 2000 gms/m<sup>2</sup>/day.
Patent GB-2149986-A (GB)
Title: Trigger circuit for ultrasonic testing arrangement
Inventor: STEARN RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G01S7/52
Filed: 1983-11-18
Abstract: In order to provide a stable CRT trace of the signal returned to an ultrasonic probe from a workpiece notwithstanding a varying workpiece profile (34), a display trigger pulse for the CRT is derived at the end of a variable delay time following each test pulse. Coincident with the display trigger pulse a fixed delay is actuated and this should time out in coincidence with the first echo, from the workpiece interface. If there is any discrepancy, the variable delay is automatically adjusted in a compensating sense. Since the display is thus triggered a fixed time before the interface echo, the trace can show this echo as well as any ensuing echoes from flaws in the workpiece. As shown, phase comparator 78 compares the actual delay tD to receipt of the interface echo 42, as indicated by the output of interface earth 58, with the controlled delay, as indicated by the output of offset latch 72 and comprising (a) a fixed blanking period t, defined by monostable 52 for gating out 56 the directly-received test phase 40; followed by (b) a period t2 defined by the time taken for a ramp 64 to reach a controllable threshold 66; followed by (c) a fixed period t3 defined by an offset monostable 68 which also issues the display trigger 70. Hence t2 is varied to achieve t1 + t2 + t3 = tD and the display is always triggered at t3 before the interface echo. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134769-A (GB)
Title: Shoe lacing system
Inventor: NORTON EDWARD JOSEPH
IPC: A43C1/00
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: Footwear is disclosed including an upper (12) and a sole assembly (14). The upper (12) includes a lacing system of anatomically functioning character to the top portion of the foot, by providing two lacing regions (40, 42) separated by a notch 44. The sole assembly (14) includes an integral core and control device (36) providing lateral stability in the heel portion of the foot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137751-A (GB)
Title: Testing non-destructive test equipment
Inventor: FISCHER GERT
IPC: G01N29/04
Filed: 1984-03-15
Abstract: Apparatus for inspecting the operation of non-destructive testing installations and instruments using ultrasonic, eddy current or stray flux methods with connections for probes (6) comprises a programmable central unit and testing units (2) for generating testing signals, which testing units are operable to prepare the testing installation (4) for use and also to reproduce the signals which are carried from the probes (6) to the testing installation, for receiving signals from the testing installations. The testing units (2, 3) are directly connected with the central unit (1) which communicates with the units (2, 3) via a BUS-system (e.g. IEEE 488). The reaction signals, after analysis and evaluation in the central unit (1), are passed to a transcribing and recording instrument (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137485-A (GB)
Title: Coffee making apparatus
Inventor: TAKAGI SYOJI
IPC: A47J31/42
Filed: 1984-04-03
Abstract: A coffee making apparatus, Fig. 10, has a case (200), an electric motor (144), a grinder (306) disposed on a driving shaft (148) of the motor so as to rotate vertically along an interior surface of the case, means (126, 128) for providing hot water to the case, and means (130) for extracting coffee. Coffee-beans are agitated and uniformly crushed by the grinder, so as to provide efficient coffee extraction. Discharge of the infusion may be via syphon D, Fig. 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152492-A (GB)
Title: Process for planting of woody stem plants by hydroboring
Inventor: CSANYI ROZA
IPC: A01C23/02
Filed: 1984-12-12
Abstract: A process for planting of woody stem plants by hydroboring, wherein a planting hole is prepared by means of a hydroboring apparatus, slow- and/or quick-acting fertilizer composition containing up to 75% of wt. of N, P2O5 and K2O macro nutritive elements and up to 10% wt. of Mg, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe and B micro nutritive elements in desired ratio are admixed with the boring water and the reproducer is placed into the planting hole. The boring water may optionally contain fine-crushed organic and/or inorganic substance, soil-disinfectants and/or fungicides or different compounds controlling the plants' processes. e.g. compounds with hormonic activity or their precursors. For the plantation rooted or rootless reproducers can be used. According to the process of the invention different woody stem plants e.g. poplars, willows, vines, peaches etc. can successfully be planted.
Patent GB-2158701-A (GB)
Title: Lavatory cleaning tool
Inventor: TOSH MICHAEL
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 1985-04-26
Abstract: Both the handle portion and the cleaning head portion of a lavatory cleaning tool are made of materials which are soluble or degradable in water, so that the whole tool may be disposed of after use by flushing the lavatory. The cleaning head and handle may be made from the same or different materials. The cleaning head may be made from fibrous cotton, leaves of tissue paper, cardboard, starched material, natural vegetation, peat, wool, felt, synthetic fibres or synthetic foam. The handle may be made from baked flour, cardboard, plaster, starched material, Portland cement, or baked clay. Additives such as disinfectants, foaming and cleaning agents, perfumes, colourants may be incorporated in the tool.
Patent GB-2174772-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated disc brake
Inventor: COGAN HOWARD FREDERICK
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 1985-05-07
Abstract: Disc 1 has restricting means 10 by which flow of air over cooling vanes 4 of the disc 1 can be restricted and control means by which the restricting means is rendered operative to restrict such flow when cooling of the disc by air flowing over the cooling vanes is not required, the control means being such that in the event of failure of the control means they automatically set the restricting means to their non-restricting condition. As shown, the restricting means is in the form of slides 10 which can be slid across to close exits 9 of passages between adjacent vanes 4 by actuators 11 controlled by the control means, which control means may be responsive to thermo couples 12 measuring temperature of exiting air or pyrometer 13 or rubbing temperature sensitive contact 14 or bimetallic member 15. In Figure 2 inlet 8 on one side/both sides of the disc are restrictable by throttling elements (20). The control means may also be responsive to other determinants possibly in combination e.g. time cycle, detection of failure of dynamic brake system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177055-A (GB)
Title: Sliding roof rack
Inventor: LUTHER EDWARD MARTIN
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 1985-05-11
Abstract: A sliding roof rack comprises a fixed portion secured to a vehicle roof and a movable section comprising a carrying frame which is attached to the fixed portion and can slide outwards and downwards. Spring loaded hinges may be used for attaching the carrying frame to the fixed portion to facilitate loading and off loading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178825-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control valves
Inventor: WIGLEY ALBERT FLETCHER
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: A fluid control valve assembly for inclusion in fluid flow lines comprises a valve 36, a non-return valve 20 and a test plug 29 e.g. for testing the efficacy of the non-return valve. The test plug aperture may be inclined or parallel to the spindle of valve 36. Testing can be achieved when the combined valve is installed in a wall recess or behind wall faces and access panels. The test plug can be a type similar to a radiator air vent valve with square head and loose key or a threaded shank with a head for turning with household tools. The test plug aperture 27 may alternatively receive a threaded pipe connection e.g. attached to a pressure gauge or pressure recording instrument. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165998-A (GB)
Title: A dual reflector antenna
Inventor: GARROOD DAVID
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 1985-10-03
Abstract: A dual-reflector antenna has an annular shielding device 9 positioned between the feed horn 8 and sub-reflector 10 to reduce spillover. A main reflector 1 is provided. The arrangement is more fully described in G.B. Application 2154067A. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175307-A (GB)
Title: Crosslinked dextran grain polymers and therapeutical compositions
Inventor: ERDEI JANOS
IPC: A61K31/715
Filed: 1986-05-20
Abstract: A process for preparing therapeutically useful, crosslinked dextran grain polymers and the compositions containing them comprises swelling the crosslinked grain polymer in water at a pH of 1.0 to 5.5, suitably at a pH value of 4.0, while stirring, removing the acidic water and dehydrating by using a water-miscible organic solvent, preferably ethanol, removing the supernatant while stirring, swelling the dehydrated grain polymer in ion-free water, washing it until acid-free, dehydrating and/or drying it, classifying it according to the particle size and formulating it in the form of e.g. a powder, plug or paste, optionally after a sterilization with gamma irradiation. The product is useful for treating, by covering, open wounds.
Patent GB-2177143-A (GB)
Title: Transfer arm positioning system
Inventor: ADAIR HAROLD L
IPC: E21B19/15
Filed: 1986-05-27
Abstract: A drilling apparatus 10 of the type having a drilling mast 12 and a transfer arm 14 mounted at a first axis 20 adjacent the mast to move between a lower position near ground level and an upper position aligned with the mast is provided with a reaction point anchor 22 fixed with respect to the drilling mast and spaced from the first axis 20. A fixed length link 24 is pivotably mounted to the transfer arm at a second axis 30, spaced from the first axis 20, and a first single stage cylinder 32 is pivotably mounted at one end to the distal end 28 of the link 24 and at the other end to the transfer arm 14. A second single stage hydraulic cylinder 38 is pivotably mounted at one end to the distal end 28 of the link 24 and at the other end to the reaction point 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193727-A (GB)
Title: Producing a printed circuit board
Inventor: HOSHINO MASAHIRO
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1986-08-28
Abstract: A printed circuit board 3 having a desired wiring pattern is produced by a process which includes the step of depositing a photosensitive resist film on the surface of a copper plated laminated insulating plate by electro- deposition from a coating bath 9 comprising a water soluble or water dispersible light hardening plastics. During deposition the bath may be agitated by air from pipe 11. The electro-deposition bath 8 may be incorporated in a series of automatic processing tanks 12 having automatic transfer apparatus 13.   The process is applicable to boards having throughholes and allows the entire surface to be plated without loss of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198021-A (GB)
Title: Hand tools
Inventor: LUCAS GEORGE
IPC: A01B1/04
Filed: 1986-10-30
Abstract: In an edged hand tool, such as a spade, shovel, hoe or mattock, which is intended in use to be driven into or through a hard material such as soil by its edge or at least one of its edges, it is proposed to serrate the edge or at least one of the edges with the objective of making the tool capable of penetrating the material with less force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mining machines
Inventor: PEAREY JOHN THOMAS
IPC: E21C27/02
Filed: 1986-11-20
Abstract: A mining machine 1 includes a cutter carrying body 2 provided with a control cabin 20 capable of incorporating an operative 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198269-A (GB)
Title: Paging system
Inventor: BAKER DEREK RICHARD
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1986-11-27
Abstract: In a paging system, at least one of the receivers is a non-portable remote unit 20 assigned to a specific area. The or each remote unit 20 responds to its specific address code (detected by an address decoder 26) to reproduce a voice message via a loudspeaker 30, and/or to display an alpha - and/or numeric and/or graphic message via a message display 34. The remote unit 20 is permanently or semi-permanently fixed in a particular area, and can provide a means for sending messages to personnel within that area who do not possess paging receivers. When a plurality of remote units 10 is provided, the system can operate as a versatile public address and/or information display system whereby the units 10 can be addressed singly, in groups or all together, without the need to install interconnecting cables. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to cable retaining devices
Inventor: ROWBOTTOM KEITH
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1987-01-19
Abstract: A cable retaining device 4 for clamping a cable 5 to a surface, e.g. the undersurface 3 of a support member, e.g. a desk top 1, for electrical or electronic equipment, comprises an elongate retaining strip 7 attached to the surface 3 by attachment means 9, and compressible material 8 which is interposed between the strip 7 and the surface 3, a cable being clamped between strip 8 and surface 3. Material 8 may be in form of a strip fixed e.g. adhered to strip 7. The strip 7 may comprise a plurality of portions 7a, 7b, 7c hinged together and each provided with attachment means for attachment to the surface, to enable a portion only of the strip 7 to be released at any one time-a number of possibilities are disclosed. Attachment means may comprise respective bolts 9 with associated spacer elements 10 and threaded bushes 11 countersunk into undersurface 3. The spacer elements 10 are of such length to permit compression of strip 8. Other attachment means e.g. threaded shafts with nuts are disclosed. As shown attachment means are arranged to one side of strip 8 but strip 8 may be same width as strip 7. Strip 7 may be aluminium and strip 8 may be neoprene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186426-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and method of fabrication thereof
Inventor: IWAI HIDETOSHI
IPC: H01L27/06
Filed: 1987-02-09
Abstract: A semiconductor device has an internal circuit protected by an electrostatic protective circuit, the internal circuit and electrostatic protective circuit being formed on the same semiconductor substrate (20). The internal circuit includes MIS elements and has a double-diffused drain structure (29, 30), while the protective circuit has a single-diffused drain structure (31, 32). The internal circuit can be, e.g., a DRAM, and the protective circuit can have diffused resistors (31) and clamping MIS elements (32). The single-diffused drain structure of the protective circuit and the double-diffused drain structure of the internal circuit may be achieved by either scanning the ion implanting apparatus to avoid ion implantation into the region of the protective circuit, or forming a photoresist film over the region of the protective circuit to prevent ion implantation into the protective circuit region, during the formation of the first layer 29 of the double-diffused drain structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186615-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle having means for laying bridge parts and pontoons
Inventor: BEIER GUENTER
IPC: E01D19/00
Filed: 1987-02-13
Abstract: A vehicle (1) having means (2) for unloading, laying, lifting and re-loading bridge parts, pontoons and the like for separable fixed or floating bridges, said means (2) being in the form of a boom (7) which is so mounted so that it can be swung out of its normal position above and parallel to the vehicle axis (9) into a position where it lies transversely of that axis and has one of its ends so positioned that a transport vehicle (14) serving to carry bridge and/or pontoon sections (16) can be driven into the operating range of a gripping and/or conveying device (15) arranged on the boom (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188585-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric piezoelectric material
Inventor: ASADA TADAHIRO
IPC: H01L41/45
Filed: 1987-03-19
Abstract: A polymeric piezoelectric material is obtained by heat-electretizing a molded product of a polyester containing an aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid residue and exhibiting anisotropism in the molten state and/or a polyester containing partly in the same molecular chain a polyester exhibiting anisotropism in the molten state. The material can be used at above 150 DEG C in a variety of applications, eg. pressure sensitive element, movable element, acoustic transducer, medical transducer, infrared and radiation sensor.
Patent GB-2189540-A (GB)
Title: Belt buckle
Inventor: KLECHA HANS
IPC: B64D17/38
Filed: 1987-04-02
Abstract: A belt buckle e.g. for parachute harness comprises a plug 1 and a fastener part 2, the fastener part being provided with one or as shown two pivotable latches 5 which is/are acted on by spring(s) 7 and, during insertion of the plug 1, engage in corresponding recess(es) 11 in the head 10 of the plug 1. The latch(es) 5 is/are provided with respective projection(s) 12 which, in the fastening position of the latch(es), terminate(s) flush with respective edges of a base plate 3 and a cover plate 4 of the fastener part 2. A securing flap 8 pivotably mounted on a connecting member 9 of the fastener part 2 and can be tilted over to be disposed beside the projection(s) to block pivotal movement of the latch(es) out of the fastening position. A resiliently mounted detent ball 14 holds the flap 8 in this position. Buckle release is by opening of the flap 8 and subsequent pressing of protruding operating parts of the latches 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194099-A (GB)
Title: Thermal control units
Inventor: BLACKBURN ARTHUR MALCOLM
IPC: H01H37/00
Filed: 1987-07-28
Abstract: An element protector control for protecting the electrically powered heating element of a kettle against overheating has primary and secondary (or back-up) modes of operation. The primary protection mode utilizes a dished, snap-acting bimetal (22) which is oriented so that the side of the bimetal which is convex when the blade is cold faces the heating element head (24), and the bimetal is held in close thermal contact with a rear surface of the element head. The bimetal determines the condition of a pair of switching contacts (32, 33) provided in the control. The bimetal is mounted in a carrier (21) which is spring biassed towards the element head and, for providing the secondary protection mode, the carrier is formed of a thermoplastics material so that in the event of failure of the primary protection in an overtemperature situation so that the element temperature continues to rise, the carrier will collapse towards the element head, and the collapse of the carrier is arranged to disconnect the control from its power supply terminals.
Patent GB-2198432-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for purifying drinking water
Inventor: UNDERWOOD ROBERT HENRY
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 1987-11-26
Abstract: The apparatus may be plumbed into a domestic water supply and comprises an inlet (20) from which water passes through compartments containing an exchange resin (25). The exchange resin removes chemical contaminants and demineralises the water. The demineralised water passes through a mixture of dolomitic material and carbon (24) for dissolving small amounts of calcium and/or magnesium compounds and for filtering the water respectively, so that the water is pleasant tasting, but free of contaminants such as nitrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-876764-A (GB)
Abstract: 876,764. Electrolytic capacitors. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 31, 1958 [April 3, 1957], No. 10253/58. Class 37. An electrolytic capacitor in which at least one electrode is of tantalum or niobium covered with a dielectric oxide layer is provided with an electrolyte consisting of a dispersion of alkalineearth fluoride particles in a polar liquid, coagulated to form a gel, the dispersion containing ions increasing the surface charge of the particles. The gel is produced by the method disclosed in Specification 849,113. Charging and coagulation may be effected by solutions of halides, nitrates, and sulphates, e.g. potassium chloride, potassium iodide, calcium chloride, or magnesium nitrate, which can also be used as an electrolyte. Alternatively a further electrolyte may be added, provided it does not disturb the gel state. In the examples given the dispersed particles consist of calcium fluoride. Electrolytes of this type are stated to have a low resistivity and to be durable in air without drying up. Tables are given in which the resistivity of these gel electrolytes is compared with the resistivity of a liquid electrolyte of the same composition but without the dispersed fluoride particles.