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Patent GB-2150372-A (GB)
Title: Lamp failure detector
Inventor: COULTER JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 1983-11-25
Abstract: A lamp failure detector, preferably for a traffic light installation, has a current transformer (1) for measuring the return current from all lamps. This current value is sampled at intervals by sampling means (14) and compared 10 with the value obtained at the same instant in the previous cycle of operations by comparison means (16). The output of the comparison means is applied to output means (18) which gives an alarm indication if a current change in excess of a predetermined value is indicated by the output of the comparator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140590-A (GB)
Title: Gage block management system
Inventor: BAILEY DONALD H
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1983-11-29
Abstract: A gage block case (12) includes a plurality of gage blocks (20, 22, etc.) mounted within the case, each gage block having opposed gage surfaces (24, 26) with a nominal dimension therebetween and a known deviation from the nominal dimension. Sensors associated with the gage blocks sense the removal of each gage block from the case. A memory stores the known deviation of each gage block within the case and a control unit retrieves from the memory the known deviation for each gage block which is removed from the case, combines the known deviation with the deviations of previously removed gage blocks and outputs the total deviation to a display device. In a second embodiment, the control unit selects and indicates which gage blocks are to be removed from the case to form a specified stack height input to the control unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152941-A (GB)
Title: Modifier for paving asphalt
Inventor: KIKEGAWA SHINKO
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1984-01-20
Abstract: A modifier for paving asphalt, which comprises granulated Trinidad Epuré having a maximum size not larger than 25 mm and a pulverulent solid having a maximum size not larger than 2.5 mm and being composed mainly of a substance having a high softening point and compatible with paving petroleum asphalt; wherein the volume of the powdery solid is 0.5 to 2.0 times the void volume of the granulated Trinidad Epuré in the accumulated state; a paving asphalt composition containing such a modifier and a road paved with such a composition.
Patent GB-2136582-A (GB)
Title: Measuring electrically parameters of a cable being laid
Inventor: HOHNDEL KURT
IPC: G01L5/10
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: The tension force in the cable laid from a winch, the length of the laid cable and measured values of cable ducts are converted into electrical values for evaluation and display by a microprocessor system. In Fig. 1, the cable tension is derived from strain gauges 3 on a shaft 1 bearing a pulley 2 over which the cable passes. A magnetic or optical sensor 4,5 measures the length of the cable and by combination with a time signal, the speed can also be obtained. The tension can alternatively be derived by measuring the lateral deflection of a pulley using an inductive sensor or by incorporating an inductive sensor in a cable termination device which can also measure parameters of a duct in which the cable is being laid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137308-A (GB)
Title: Rolling control apparatus for an engine; controlling dampers
Inventor: CHIKAMORI SUNAO
IPC: F16F13/26
Filed: 1984-03-12
Abstract: A casing 46, 47 accommodating a liquid is divided by a partitioning disc 41 into two sections. The partitioning disc 41 is secured to one of an engine body or a vehicle chassis, and the walls of the two sections facing the partitioning disc are secured to the other of the engine body or vehicle chassis. The partitioning disc 41 is provided with an orifice mechanism 48, 50, 59 which allows the two sections to communicate with each other. When the rate of change of the accelerator pedal angle exceeds a predetermined value, the orifice mechanism 48, 50, 59 is controlled to restrict the communication between the two sections to increase the damping action, whereby the rolling of the engine body is prevented. The orifice mechanism comprises a rotary valve 50 which is either open or closed and a permanently open path 59. Other parameters which may be sensed and used to control the valve are accelerator pedal angle, engine revolutions and gear change. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251728-A (GB)
Title: Receiving or transmitting apparatus
Inventor: WALLINGTON JOHN RICHARD
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 1984-07-27
Abstract: A plurality of antenna elements 1-16 is mounted on a substrate and transmits or receives through a common lens (not shown), the position of each lens determining the direction of its beam and the weightings applied to each element determining its contribution to the composite beam where shape is thus controlled. The weightings are applied over a matrix of conductors 37-56 from sources 21A-21D and particular composite beam produced is a composite type A-D at 17A-20D. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150174-A (GB)
Title: A means for automatically protecting a working mine combine on inclined workings
Inventor: BUDZINSKI ALFRED
IPC: E21C29/20
Filed: 1984-11-19
Abstract: A mining machine operated on inclined mine workings in prevented from freely rolling down a wall in the case of the breakage of the haulage chain by a ratchet brake 9. A sensor 5 is connected to the brake 9, the latter cooperating with protective chain 2 anchored in an upper roller block. Sensor 5, preferably mounted at the middle between rollers of the tractor of the coal mining combine and guide of haulage chain 1, continuously presses against the links of haulage chain 1 whose breakage causes the sag to be increased and, thus, sensor 5 and ratchet 9 are lowered. The free end of ratchet 9 engages the nearest horizontal link of protective chain 2 and automatically stops the movement of the coal mining machine down the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166959-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training device
Inventor: GOODING ALBERT NORMAN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1984-11-21
Abstract: The device has been designed to assist golfers with correct left hand cocking action and to maintain a straight- line-alignment along the left forearm, wrist and back of left hand and attaches to the forearm etc. by means of fastening straps. The device further comprises parts 1 and 2 connected by a pivot pin (confining cocking action of the hand to plane VQ) and by clutch/hinge mechanism 3 which releases only after the ball has been struck to permit the wrist to progressively reach the fully-cupped end-of-swing position. The mechanism has a part 7 formed with clutch engagement dogs 12 which engage recesses in a further part 8 but are released therefrom to permit hingeing when a rubber pressure bush 11 is compressed. Several graded and color-coded bushes are supplied so that the correct bush for a particular golfer may be found by trial. Alternatively, the device may be constructed in one-piece thermoplastics having a flexible connection replacing the mechanism 3 without need for adjustment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152753-A (GB)
Title: Decoupling capacitor for integrated circuits and relationship with a printed circuit board
Inventor: MATSUMARU AKIHIKO
IPC: H01G2/06
Filed: 1984-11-29
Abstract: A bypass condensor or decoupling capacitor adapted to be mounted between an integrated circuit and a printed circuit board, includes a power supply electrode which is divided into a plurality of electrically separate electrode sections (13, 14) and dielectric material (12) which is sandwiched between the individual electrode sections (13, 14) and a common ground electrode (16). The capacitor is encapsulated (11). Alternatively, the dielectric material may also be divided into a plurality of separate or individual sections (17, 18) corresponding to the number of separate power supply electrode sections. In the alternative structure, each of the dielectric sections (17, 18) may have relatively different dielectric constant values. The decoupling capacitors of the present invention may be tailored to fit the power supply needs of an integrated circuit which is actuated by several kinds of power supplies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168858-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact or terminal
Inventor: DOOLEY ANDREW PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: A terminal 10 is bifurcated to provide a pair of resilient arms 11 and 12 terminating in a wire entry mouth 13. A slot 16a between the arms is widest at its end adjacent to the projections 14 and 15 and narrowest at its end adjacent to the entry mouth 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158132-A (GB)
Title: Pipe handling machine
Inventor: BUCKNER JAMES ELBERT
IPC: E21B19/15
Filed: 1985-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus for moving pipe (P) laterally in and out of trough 34 comprising a frame 32 supporting a trough 34 for receiving and supporting a length of pipe (P) and providing a surface along which the pipe can move, at least one arm preferably a spaced pair of arms 56, 74 positioned laterally beneath the surface each having one end 104 pivotally connected at one edge of the trough and a second end 86 for engaging the pipe, with fluid actuated cylinders 90 having lower ends 92 pivotally attached to the frame 32 beneath the trough and upper ends 94 pivotally attached to the arms between their ends; the arms pivoting about their one ends 104 when the cylinders are pressurised, raising the second ends 86 through openings (106) in the trough surface to engage the pipe therein and force it laterally out, the second ends 86 being beneath the surface when the cylinders are not pressurised whereby the pipe can slide lengthwise not to obstruct the second ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160721-A (GB)
Title: Protection of electrical/electronic equipment
Inventor: HAWKES DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 1985-05-20
Abstract: A self-resetting protection unit for connection in series between electrical/electronic equipment and one or more transmission lines T1, T2 comprises a gas discharge tube GDT1 to divert large currents to earth during a surge voltage above a first level, current limiting thermistors TH1 to TH4, and a shunt circuit ZD1, ZD2, SCR1 to clamp the output voltage of the unit to a low level in response to live voltages less than the first level but greater than a second level. High amplitude surges cause the tube CDT1 to strike, zener diodes ZD1, ZD2 acting to link the output voltage during the period required for the tube to reach on arc condition. Surge currents of less than 10 amps will not cause the tubes to arc but cause thermistors TH1 to TH2 to heat up and limit the current. During such heating up, current flowing through the diode ZD2 turns on SCR1 to clamp the output voltage to a low level. Capacitor C1, and transistors TR11, TR12 provide a means to turn off thyristor SCR1. An alternative embodiment (Fig. 1) has only one transistor (TR1) and one zener diode (ZD). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159716-A (GB)
Title: Disinfectant composition
Inventor: SUN COLIN HOK LING
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 1985-06-07
Abstract: Disinfectant composition comprising, in aqueous medium, sodium lactate, an acid material, especially hydrochloric acid, and a chlorite which produces chlorine dioxide on reaction with the acid material, for example sodium chlorite, said composition having a pH of not more than about 7.
Patent GB-2160582-A (GB)
Title: A ball and socket joint
Inventor: HANSON WILLIAM MICHAEL
IPC: F16C11/08
Filed: 1985-06-12
Abstract: A ball and socket joint has a bearing insert (12) of a resilient material retained within a cup-shaped cavity (15) in a housing (10), the bearing insert (12) being retained in the cavity (15) by a recess (17) in the cavity (15) into which an end portion (22) of the bearing insert is biassed, as the relaxed open end diameter of the insert is greater than that of the aperture (14, Fig. 1, not shown) of housing (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161138-A (GB)
Title: Security bags
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT BARRY
IPC: B65D77/18
Filed: 1985-06-25
Abstract: A security bag (1) made of canvas or other tough material is provided at its upper end with fastening means in the form of two complementary members (3, 4) which are secured to opposite regions of the bag by curved staples and are formed at their ends with tongues (11, 14) and slots (13, 15) which interengage, when the mouth of the bag is closed and folded concertina-wise, to compress the folds and are maintained in interengaging relationship by a sealed locking member (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177408-A (GB)
Title: Foundry binder compositions
Inventor: SHADBOLT PHILIP
IPC: C08L61/06
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: Foundry cores and moulds are made by forming a mixture of granular refractory material and an aqueous binder composition, the mixture is formed and then allowed to cure. The aqueous foundry binder composition used comprises:     (A) alkaline phenol-aldehyde resin comprising:   (i) 40 to 95% by weight, based on the weight of the solids components of resin A, of an alkaline phenol- aldehyde resole having a phenol to aldehyde mole ratio of 1:2 to 1:3, and a phenol to alkali mole ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:1.2, the phenol-aldehyde resole, when dissolved in water at 45 to 50% by weight solids content in the presence of sodium hydroxide at a phenol to sodium hydroxide mole ratio of 1:1, having a viscosity of 50 to 350 centipoise at 20 DEG C, and (ii) 5 to 60% by weight, based on the weight of the solids components of resin A, of an alkaline phenol- aldehyde resole having a phenol to aldehyde mole ratio of 1:1.5 to 1:3.0, and a phenol to alkali mole ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:1.2; the phenol-aldehyde resole, when dissolved in water at 45 to 50% by weight solids content in the presence of sodium hydroxide at a phenol to sodium hydroxide mole ratio of 1:1, having a viscosity of 1000 to 5000 centipoise at 20 DEG C, and     (B) a curing agent therefor. r
Patent GB-2178709-A (GB)
Title: Chainless bicycle
Inventor: LIN WEN JHY
IPC: B62M17/00
Filed: 1985-08-01
Abstract: A chainless bicyle has a driving mechanism which is mounted on the frame of the bicycle and which includes a housing (10) attached to the front ends of the rear fork tubes (20). A crank shah (30) is transversely mounted in the housing and has cranks (36) attached to its two ends. Pedals are pivoted to the cranks. First gear transmission means includes a first shaft (50) longitudinally mounted in one of the rear fork tubes, and intermeshed gears (43, 44) mounted on the first shaft and the crank shaft, respectively. A second shaft (80) is mounted transversely between the tips (22) of the rear forks, and a rear wheel hub (70) is rotatably mounted on the second shaft. Second gear transmission means includes a second set of intermeshed gears (61, 62) mounted on the first shaft and the hub to drive the wheel. A free-wheel mechanism may be provided in the housing or in the hub, and change-speed gearing may be provided in the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165516-A (GB)
Title: Conveyors
Inventor: NORRIS DAVID
IPC: B65G21/08
Filed: 1985-10-09
Abstract: A conveyor drive drum is driven internally from a motor 50 by way of gearing 55, 56. The drum is housed within an enclosure defined by guards 6 movable between open and closed positions for ease of access to the drum. The conveyor belt slides on side members 11, bearings for the return rollers 2 being supported within housings mounted at the ends of the side members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239081-A (GB)
Title: Aerially-deployed structures
Inventor: BEDDOE STANLEY
IPC: G01S7/38
Filed: 1985-10-11
Abstract: An aerially-deployed structure which derives electrical power for the operation of apparatus associated with the structure (e.g. high power radar transmitting equipment and associated aerial) and/or for powering the structure itself by way of a single conductor high voltage electric cable extending to the structure from a seaborne base (e.g. ship), the electrical current return path to the seaborne base being made through a cable depending from the aerially-deployed structure and the sea.
Patent GB-2167219-A (GB)
Title: Data decoder
Inventor: MIDDLETON ANDREW JOHNATHAN
IPC: H03M7/42
Filed: 1985-11-04
Abstract: A data decoder, for processing data encoded in accordance with Information Theory for reduced average bit count but variable word length, comprises a 32K 8-bit memory (30) with output bit serialisation connected to an 8-bit shift register (48) into which data bits are clocked serially. On each clock cycle, the shift register contents are compared with data codes by comparators (58). Code identification is notified to a computer for decoding and subsequent shift register reset prior to operation repetition. The computer also indicates an initial start address to the memory (30) and controls clock operation. For coded data including interspersed uncoded data, the decoder includes a comparator (58d) arranged to detect a recognition code and the computer is arranged to effect output of and read the appropriate number of uncoded data bits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167552-A (GB)
Title: Electro-mechanical controls for ventilators
Inventor: BURTENSHAW RAYMOND ALFRED FRAN
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 1985-11-15
Abstract: An electro-mechanical ventilator control mechanism comprises a rotary actuator (19) operable to move a control arm (1) to open and close the ventilator via a force transmitting member (10) formed in two sections (4, 5), normally retained telescoped one within the other by an electromagnetic device (2, 3) mounted on the section (4) and an electromagnetic keeper plate (4) mounted on the section (5), spring means (8) being provided pulling on the end of the member (10) and tending to open the venitlator. De-energisation of the electromagnetic device (2, 3) e.g. under the control of an automatic fire ventilating system, releases the keeper plate (4) and allows the ventilator to open under the action of the spring (8). Subsequent operation of the rotary actuator (19) and re-energisation of the electromagnetic device (2, 3) re-sets the ventilator for automatic operation. Instead of a rotary actuator (19) a linear actuator may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186741-A (GB)
Title: Infrared detectors
Inventor: DUNN WILLIAM ANDREW ERNEST
IPC: F25B9/02
Filed: 1986-02-14
Abstract: In an infrared detector having fast cool-down characteristics, the infrared detector element (2) is on the cooling- element side of a housing wall (12, 13) so as to be located in the space (20) into which the coolant (33) expands from the orifice (32) of a Joule-Thomson cooling element (3). The detector element (2) can be mounted on a low thermal conductivity circuit substrate (12) which forms part of the wall (12, 13) of the space (20) and through which the infrared radiation (50) may be transmitted to the detector element (2). The detector element mount (12) may be shaped to form an immersion lens for the detector element 2, or it may be, for example, an end face of the core (30) of the cooling element (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172879-A (GB)
Title: Control of bunker emptying truck
Inventor: ADERMANN RUDI
IPC: H02P5/74
Filed: 1986-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a regulation and control system of a bunker emptying truck (16) for slot-type bunkers (1) in which the bunkered material is discharged from the bunker tables (3, 4) on to a conveyor belt (11) therebeneath by means of a scoop wheel mounted and driven in the bunker emptying truck. The bunker, emptying truck is supported by means of wheels (20, 20') on track rails (14, 15) and each wheel pair forms a driven propulsion mechanism. Thus the bunker emptying truck is mobile along the bunker slot. The rotation rate of the scoop wheel and the speed of the bunker emptying truck are regulated and controlled analogously with one another by a frequency changer (28) which actuates the scoop wheel and the wheel shafts of the propulsion mechanism at the same time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190017-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal assembly for sink
Inventor: CHOU TEH-YANG
IPC: E03C1/266
Filed: 1986-05-09
Abstract: Waste disposal assembly comprising a sink (1) connected to a waste disposal unit (11) by a waste pipe (2) and filter means (5) which is located within the waste pipe (2) upstream of the waste disposal unit (11) and is operable between a solid waste collecting position and a solid waste dumping position. The filter means preferably comprises a filter plate (5) which can be pivoted or rotated through 90 DEG between the collecting and dumping positions and may be biassed into its collecting position. The filter means (5) can be operated either mechanically or electrically. The waste disposal unit (11) can have a preliminary cutting or chopping portion and a secondary grinding portion which reduces the chopped or cut solid waste to substantially liquid waste for subsequent discharge to an outlet drain pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190861-A (GB)
Title: Table apparatus
Inventor: HIROSHI TERAMACHI
IPC: B23Q1/40
Filed: 1986-05-30
Abstract: A linear motor-driven table apparatus capable of operating both in fine-feed mode and large-feed mode has a base 1, an intermediate carriage 3 received in a longitudinal recess 1' in the base and supported movably by linear bearings 2,2 fitting on both opposing walls of the recess, and a table body 4 received in a longitudinal recess 3' in the intermediate carriage and movably supported through linear bearings 5,5 fitting on both opposing walls of the recess. The movement of the intermediate carriage with respect to the base is effected by a first linear motor 20 acting therebetween, while the movement of the table body with respect to the intermediate carriage is effected by a second linear motor 21 acting therebetween. The amount of feed is controlled by controlling the supply of pulses to these linear motors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182844-A (GB)
Title: Fluidic sling chair
Inventor: MALONE KEVIN C
IPC: A63G31/16
Filed: 1986-06-19
Abstract: A chair comprises a lightweight, open framework 12, a sling seat 14 which preferably is formed from a planar blank and has air cushions 25 integrally formed therein, and an integral monitor and computer.The cushions 25 are selectively inflated and deflated by the computer in response to input from user operated controls such as a joystick. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178230-A (GB)
Title: Discharge lamp with noble gas filling, especially for pulse operation
Inventor: CSAPODY MIKLOS
IPC: H01J61/36
Filed: 1986-06-30
Abstract: A discharge lamp with noble gas filling, especially for pulse operation at high power, comprises a cylindrical discharge vessel /1/ having walls made of ceramic translucent alumina, an anode /4/ and a cathode /5/ arranged in the inner space of the discharge vessel /1/, current inlet means /6, 7/ connected respectively to the anode /4/ and the cathode /5/ and a filling disposed in the inner space of the discharge vessel /1/, the filling consisting of one noble gas mixture of the noble gases and if necessary, of mercury, wherein the filling has a gas pressure of at least 10 millibars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195522-A (GB)
Title: Article for a footwear
Inventor: BOOT ROBIN PETER BIRNIE
IPC: A43B23/00
Filed: 1986-07-05
Abstract: The article comprises of a flexible hollow shape compatable to the width of the human foot, with a hole in, to allow air to enter and be expelled. A sound emitting device is fitted into the hole. The article is then attached around the arch or instep to the users foot or footwear by means of an adjustable strap going over the foot or footwear. A similar article is attached to the users other foot or footwear. By the pressure of the foot or footwear being placed against an object, some of the air would be expelled through the noise emitting device. When pressure is lifted the article reverts to it's original form, thus sucking air through the noise emitting device to be expelled again, ad infinitum. The user would, by movement, e.g. walking, running, jumping, create such combination of sound/noise as desired.