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Patent GB-2115707-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for simulating ball games including snooker
Inventor: YEATMAN-REED MARK ROBERT
IPC: A63F7/07
Filed: 1983-03-01
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a board having a smooth surface on which playing discs (5, 5' and 6) are slidable. The board may provide a playing area (10) representing a snooker table and a side area (11) from which a playing disc (6) can be propelled by hand in order to strike and propel another disc (5 or 5') especially for directing it into a pocket (3). One or more of the upstanding side and end edge members of the board may be readily removable to expose a side and/or end area for such hand propulsion. The board may be located on a table (2) by a depending rib (12). The playing discs may be bevelled or convex at their underside for propulsion with a spinning action and cues may be provided. Modifications for simulating bowls or golf are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117808-A (GB)
Title: Roof covering
Inventor: CHARTRES INGER MARIE-LOUISE
IPC: D06N5/00
Filed: 1983-03-22
Abstract: A roof covering material comprising a knitted fabric, of the kind known as a stretch fabric, which has inherent elasticity in all directions in the plane of the fabric, wherein said fabric is impregnated with a bituminous or functionally equivalent waterproofing material which retains a degree of plasticity at least within the temperature range of 0 DEG C to 30 DEG C, so that the covering material is pliable and is elastic at least within this temperature range. The material is sufficiently elastic to recover after being stretched by 20%, and the waterproofing material, being plastic and cohesive, substantially maintains the waterproof character of the covering material. The covering material is particularly effective for repairing or covering roofs which are subject to working.
Patent GB-2118261-A (GB)
Title: Automatic stepless epicyclic gearing
Inventor: IL KIM YOUNG
IPC: F16H3/74
Filed: 1983-03-30
Abstract: An automatic stepless transmission including a high speed gear system. An input of the high speed gear system is distributed by a distribution gear train 2,34. An output of the high speed gear system is produced through the distribution gear train, a high speed counter gear train 6 to 11 and a junction gear train 15,16,64. An input of the low speed gear system is distributed by the distribution gear train 2 to 4 and an output of the low speed gear system is produced through the distribution gear train a spring type high and low adjustment gear train 58 to 61 and the junction gear train 15,16,64 via a low speed outer counter gear train 28 to 33 or an auxiliary adjustment gear train 37 to 40 and an inner counter gear train 48 to 54. A neutral clutch train is provided and a neutral gear train 94,95,96 is positioned at the output. A main adjustment gear train 69 to 71 is connected to a sensitive adjustment gear train wherein the load on the output in the high and low speed gear systems is selectively regulated by the main adjustment gear train and auxiliary gear train depending on speed changes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121151-A (GB)
Title: Drying wet-treated bobbins
Inventor: KREITZ HANS
IPC: F26B7/00
Filed: 1983-04-20
Abstract: With the aid of a linear lifting/conveying appliance, bobbin columns 6 formed from bobbins 9, and coming from a wet-treatment apparatus, are set down onto a carrier 7 on a rotating reception plate 1. The bobbin columns 6 are removed from the carrier 7 and inserted into a centrifuge 2 for initial dewatering. Thereafter, the bobbin columns 6 are deposited in batches in a reception frame 3 and subsequently conducted, one after the other, through a high- frequency drying apparatus 4 before being split up into individual bobbins 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126240-A (GB)
Title: Thermosetting resin composition
Inventor: YAMAZAKI NORBORU
IPC: C08G73/12
Filed: 1983-06-02
Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising:   (a) at least one maleimide compound selected from bismaleimides and polymaleimides; and (b) at least one alkenylphenyl compound selected from alkenylaniline derivatives, linear dimers thereof, and polymers thereof. In addition to components (a) and (b), the composition can contain a polymerizable unsaturated compound.
Patent GB-2127501-A (GB)
Title: Plain bearing
Inventor: MAHRUS DURAID
IPC: F16C33/04
Filed: 1983-09-23
Abstract: This invention relates to plain bearings comprising a steel base, an intermediate layer over the base, a nickel layer over the intermediate layer and over the nickel layer an antifriction layer of Pb-Sn-Cu alloy incorporating carbon fibers which improve the wearing characteristics of the bearing.
Patent GB-2147639-A (GB)
Title: Lining of shaped elements
Inventor: PFANNENSTIEL PHILIPP-KASPAR
IPC: E21D11/08
Filed: 1983-10-10
Abstract: From individual panels (2, 11) of like formation it is possible to produce a shuttering serving at the same time as lining, which is then completed with backfilling concrete to form a quick-setting concrete lining. The panels are hare connected in tension- and compression-resistant manner with one another by hollow dogs (1) which can be introduced into apertures (16) in the panels, so that the necessary sealing is provided in relation to the backfilling concrete to be poured in later. These connections can furthermore also serve or be utilised in an advantageous manner for the fitting in of tie rods, in order thus to produce an effective linked lining. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129060-A (GB)
Title: Vertical axis windmills
Inventor: SPICER ROY SIDNEY WILLIAM
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 1983-10-21
Abstract: The windmill has vanes 13 which are connected by horizontal members 15 to a vertical rotatable shaft 18 mounted in bearings 20, 23 which allow the shaft 18 to move vertically but which resist radial movement, the weight of the vanes 13, members 15 and shaft 18 being transmitted to a float 10 floating in liquid 11 contained in a container 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131209-A (GB)
Title: Switch mode power supply
Inventor: GIBSON DAVID RONALD
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 1983-10-28
Abstract: A power supply for providing from an a.c. supply a d.c. voltage which is constant irrespective of load, produces a number of different d.c. voltage levels using a single transformer/inverter 4,5. The power supply uses semi-conductor switches in the form of field effect transistors 51-56 which operate at high frequency, eg. 100 kHz. A first regulated output voltage 7 is obtained by feedback control of the FET's 51-56 through an optocoupler 8. Further regulated voltages 110-113 are derived from a winding 43 connected through rectifiers 80-83 to individually-controlled d.c. chopper circuits. A further output can be used to charge a standby battery 141. An HF transformer for use with the circuit includes concentric cylindrical coils with connections at radially extending tabs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131696-A (GB)
Title: Electronic sphygmomanometer
Inventor: TAMURA FUJIO
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 1983-11-17
Abstract: An electronic sphygmomanometer (Figure 1) comprises a blood pressure detecting circuit (7) for producing a pulse pressure signal and a Korotkoff sound signal and an electrocardiac potential detecting circuit (4) for producing an electrocardiac potential signal. A selecting circuit (Figure 3) controlled by a switch (14) selectively synchronises the pulse pressure signal and the Korotkoff sound signal with the electrocardiac potential signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130806-A (GB)
Title: An ignition coil for the ignition system of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: FRITZ ADOLF
IPC: H01F30/00
Filed: 1983-11-23
Abstract: An ignition coil for the ignition system of an internal combustion engine has a core (1) partially made from soft iron sheets (2, 3, 4). A portion (8) of the core is made from a magnetically conductive material whose Curie temperature lies between 0 DEG C and 100 DEG C, preferably at 50 DEG C. This results in increased induction during cold starting, whereupon an adequate amount of energy is made available for an effective ignition spark. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134480-A (GB)
Title: Container with collar
Inventor: CAUGHEY GEORGE
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1984-01-13
Abstract: A container 10 e.g. an aerosol container, having a contents release button at one end, has a collar 15 which is a snap fit over a peripheral rim of the container. Angularly spaced internal formations 18 on the collar wall 16b cooperate with the container rim 13 and angularly spaced outward strengthening ribs 20 are formed in the collar which has a central aperture to permit access to the button. The collar is mainly for decorative purposes. Formations 18 are formed by bending or stamping inwardly the material of wall 16b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135742-A (GB)
Title: A joint between two members
Inventor: HILLMAN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 1984-02-27
Abstract: A sealed joint between two members, e.g. pipe members 10, 10' comprises a wedge-shaped groove between opposed feces on the members and an elastic sealing member 16 received in relatively tight sealing engagement within the groove. The wedge-shaped groove is formed between a tapered face portion 13 on the end of one pipe member 10 and a substantially flat end face portion on the end of the other pipe member 10'. Alternatively both pipe members may have tapered face portions thereon between which the wedge- shaped groove is formed (Figs. 4, 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139340-A (GB)
Title: Light for motor vehicles
Inventor: SPINGLER TILMAN
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1984-03-05
Abstract: A light for motor vehicles is proposed, in particular a signal light for motor vehicles, with three-phase light-emitting diodes (10) or light- emitting diode chips (21) as light sources, which are arranged on or in a base-plate (20). In the proposed light, three-phase light- emitting diodes (21) serve as the light sources, these diodes being white or transparent when in the unexcited state and emitting light of at least two different colours, for different lighting and/or signalling functions, it being possible to activate these functions, according to the signal colour desired, by applying different voltages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160037-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop circuits
Inventor: WALLBANK ANTHONY ROY
IPC: H03C3/09
Filed: 1984-05-25
Abstract: A phase locked loop circuit includes a reference frequency oscillator 10, a phase comparator 12 for comparing this oscillating signal with a loop signal, and a voltage controlled oscillator VCO 16 receiving the phase comparison signal via a low-pass filter 14. The VCO output provides the output signal of the circuit and also the loop signal fed to the phase comparator 12 via a prescaler 20 and a divider 22. Modulation is applied at a terminal 30 and, in order to compensate for the loop cut-off frequency, both the reference frequency oscillator 10 and the VCO 16 are modulated by signals received from a circuit 26 including a potentiometer 32 for setting the relative levels of the modulation signals. The modulation characteristics of the two oscillators being complementary in shape, it is possible by suitably apportioning the modulation therebetween to achieve a flat combined characteristic (Figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143745-A (GB)
Title: Growing semi conductor crystals
Inventor: BULT ROELOF P
IPC: C30B29/42
Filed: 1984-07-16
Abstract: Gallium arsenide single crystals are grown under an encapsulant of boron oxide which contains a predetermined amount of water in the range of 200 to 1000 ppm. The GaAs crystals so produced are stable in that the resistivity of the GaAs upon heat treatment remains substantially constant. The GaAs single crystals as produced may be subjected to a bulk anneal to further improve the stability. Other semi conductor compounds, eg GaP, InP, CdTe, CdS, ZnSe and ZnS, may be grown by this method.
Patent GB-2144223-A (GB)
Title: Instrument scale arrangements
Inventor: PARFITT RONALD HENRY
IPC: G01D13/06
Filed: 1984-07-27
Abstract: A control instrument, such as a temperature controller, or a measuring instrument incorporates a calibrated flexible scale (32) which is movable against a datum mark (34) in the manner of a film or tape in a cassette. In the case of a control instrument the scale (32) is moved in response to adjustment of a setting element such as a thumbwheel (20), whereas in the case of a measuring instrument the scale is moved in response to movement of a sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147686-A (GB)
Title: Rotary hammer friction coupling
Inventor: KOLGAN JURY NIKTOVICH
IPC: E21B1/38
Filed: 1984-08-24
Abstract: A rotary hammer comprising a casing (1) accommodating a rotary drive (2) having a protective clutch in which one of the clutch members (5) has a non-round hole (6) and mounts an adjusting nut (8) and a bushing (13) with a non-round hole (14), the hammer drill also comprising a removable key (21) for adjusting the torque of the protective clutch, the key having a shaft (22) having a non-round portion (24) at the end thereof and corresponding to the non-round hole (6) and a sleeve (25) surrounding the shaft (22) which also has a non-round portion (26) corresponding to the non-round hole (14) of the bushing (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166912-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in electrical plugs
Inventor: BAKER GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 1984-10-31
Abstract: The normal threaded nut or grub screw type of pillar terminal for connecting the wires of a flexible cable to the conducting pins of an electrical plug is replaced by a transversely pivoted cam-action clamping lever (14) which pinches the strands of a conductor (32) against an anvil (16) which may be the head of a pin or may be formed on a conducting tail connected to the relevant pin. Ideally, the clamping lever goes over-centre in the secure position. The plug top may also be releasably secured to the base either by a pair of similarly designed catches on the side of the base clamping appropriate pegs on the top; or by resilient fingers depending from the top which snap into notches in the external wall of the plug base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152494-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre manufacture
Inventor: BLACK PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: C03C25/223
Filed: 1984-11-09
Abstract: The ingress of hydrogen or moisture to an optical fibre, e.g. due to pressure when the fibre is in a cable on the seabed, has a deleterious effect on the fibre's optical performance. Hence it is desirable to provide the fibres in the cable each with a hydrogen barrier. This is done by the provision of an outer layer for the fibre which includes relatively large atoms, as described of boron or an inert gas such as argon. The methods described are:   (a) entrapping large atoms or ions, e.g. argon atoms, in the interstices of the relatively open silica crystal lattice. This method can be used in association with the application to the fibre preform of a surface layer of TiO2/SiO2 by a vapour phase reaction, b) applying a surface layer of boron carbide to the surface of the preform/fibre during the drawing,   (c) applying an outer layer of a borosilicate glass to the fibre. p
Patent GB-2151194-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated slideway for fluid-supported platforms or pallets
Inventor: STREUBER PETER
IPC: B60V3/02
Filed: 1984-12-07
Abstract: The slideway comprises hollow sections (1) placed end-to-end so that connecting portions (6) thereof mate with one another. Each connecting portion is a hollow wedge-shaped structure and formed with a tongue (12) and groove (13) which interengage with corresponding formations on the mating portion of the adjacent section. The main portion of each section is reinforced by longitudinal ribs (4) which are connected to corresponding ribs within each connecting portion. On the side of each tongue remote from the groove there is a rebate into which extends a shoulder of the mating portion. A sealing strip (15) fills a gap (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156479-A (GB)
Title: Expansion-controlled light alloy piston
Inventor: WALDHAUER BERND
IPC: F02F3/04
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A light alloy piston, comprising segment-like expansion control elements 4,5, which are fusion- bonded to the load-carrying skirt portions 2,3, on the inside surface thereof and are anchored in the gudgeon pin bosses 8,9, the expansion control elements being exposed throughout their peripheral length in the machined oil ring groove and that portion of said expansion control elements which is adjacent to the piston head being covered on the inside for 10 to 50% of the height of the element by and fusion-bonded to a bead-like casting portion 13, which constitutes an extension of the piston head, is characterised in that, in order to ensure a reliable anchoring of the expansion control elements in the piston, each expansion control element is provided in that portion thereof, which is adjacent to the piston head with recesses 14, 15, which extend from the axial edges of the expansion control element over 20 to 30% of the total peripheral length of the element and have a height of up to 25% of the total height of the element and are filled with light alloy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162739-A (GB)
Title: Collecting device for canine faeces
Inventor: BRADLEY FRANCIS PATRICK
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1985-08-07
Abstract: The device comprises a box formed by outer and inner telescoping parts. The outer part has a pair of flexible flaps which are located at their edges in channels formed in the inner part. A plunger 30 is attached to the inner part and extends to the exterior of the device where it is adjacent a carrying handle attached to the outer box part. When the two parts are in their extended position the flaps open the bottom of the box which can be placed over the dog's faeces. The outer box part is then moved downwardly to bring the flaps together beneath the faeces which is scooped into the box for transport and subsequent deposit by manual depression of the plunger to open the flaps. Two scraper bars 31, scrape residual faeces from the bars during such opening movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181144-A (GB)
Title: X-ray image forming material for dental use
Inventor: TSUNEKAWA MASAYOSHI
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 1984-12-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP84/00587 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 26, 1985 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 26, 1985 PCT Filed Dec. 12, 1984 PCT Pub. No. WO86/03404 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 19, 1986.A dental material having X-ray contrastability which is excellent in strength, aesthetic appearance, workability, marginal blocking and the like and possesses high value in use can be provided by using a methacrylate having an aromatic hydrocarbon substituted by bromine in the molecule as polymerizable monomer and, as occasion demands, combining a filler and/or hardener suitably selected with this compound.
Patent GB-2164073-A (GB)
Title: Flooring system
Inventor: WOOLLEY JOSEPH GEORGE
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1985-08-29
Abstract: A totally supported flooring system comprises floor panels (2) supported upon a grid formed by a number of ties (3 Fig. 5) which are interconnected at the intersections of the grid and respective screw- adjustable legs 4 supporting each grid intersection from a foundation surface 1, each leg 4 being adjustable from above the floor to enable the height of the supported grid intersection to be adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188881-A (GB)
Title: A raft
Inventor: MYATT ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B63C11/48
Filed: 1986-04-11
Abstract: As an alternative to 'goggling' in the water, a raft (10) is provided which will support a person lying face-down so that the person can peer into the water through a window(12) at the bow end of the raft, holding on to handles (26) and propelling the raft through the water by swimming strokes with the legs trailing in the water. Flotation chambers (22) extend rearwardly of a platform (18) which supports the person to just above the knees. One or more longitudinal stabilising fins (28, Figs 3-5) may be provided on the raft's underside. A headrest may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176889-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the presence of gas
Inventor: POWELL BRIAN DAVID
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 1986-06-16
Abstract: To detect the presence of a gas which is relatively cool compared with its surroundings (e.g. is leaking from a liquid stored under pressure), two detectors 10A and 10B view the area in which the gas is to be detected. Detector 10A detects ambient radiation within a narrow absorption band of the gas to be detected, while detector 10B detects radiation which includes wavelengths outside that band. When the gas is present it absorbs radiation and the output of detector 10A is depressed compared with that of detector 10B. Ratio unit 22 therefore produces an ON output, and if detector 10B is receiving a radiation level above a minimum level, comparator 26B produces an ON output and gate 24 produces a "gas present" output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197440-A (GB)
Title: Non slip mat
Inventor: JONES HWFA JOHN
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 1986-11-12
Abstract: A mat with a high friction surface now commonly called a non-slip surface on which a computer mouse can be efficiently operated by touch alone due to the cut, shape and design of the mat.
Patent GB-868385-A (GB)
Abstract: 868,385. Electrostatic meters. BOKODY, A. Feb. 25, 1959 [Feb. 26, 1958], No. 6546/59. Class 37. In an electrostatic voltmeter wherein a vane or vanes C move in the field of fixed vanes a the following features are introduced : (i) electrodes d in electrical contact with and perpendicular to plates a increase the angular displacement of the movable vanes; (ii) electrodes i compress the initial part of the scale; (iii) screen h overcomes distortion of the electrostatic field by the lead-in g; and (iv) in a multi-plate instrument the stack of fixed plates may be of plates of two different forms such as Figs. 3a, Fig. 3b.
Patent GB-2201438-A (GB)
Title: Cranked prestressed concrete beam
Inventor: TAYLOR HOWARD PETER JOHN
IPC: E04C3/26
Filed: 1987-02-27
Abstract: A cranked, precast, prestressed, concrete beam of double-tee section has webs (12) which are chamfered longitudinally at their lower edges whereby to reduce the depth of the beam locally at the crank. This may provide extra head room between floors in structures such as multi-storey car parks. A kinked beam is also disclosed in which the tendons (52) lie parallel to one lower edge (56) at one end and in the other part of the beam are spaced from the lower edge (58). All the tendons are rectilinear throughout their lengths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187957-A (GB)
Title: Microencapsulated pyrethroid insecticidal and/or acaricidal composition
Inventor: OHTSUBO TOSHIRO
IPC: A01N25/28
Filed: 1987-03-16
Abstract: A microencapsulated pyrethroid insecticidal and/or acaricidal composition, e.g. for agricultural uses, comprises at least one pyrethroid compound encapsulated in a wall of a synthetic polymer and has an average particle diameter of not more than 80 micrometers, wall thickness of not more than 0.3 micrometer, and average particle diameter/wall thickness ratio of not less than 250. It exhibits a good residual efficacy and reduced fish toxicity.
Patent GB-2190285-A (GB)
Title: A trestle
Inventor: NORMAN NEVILLE MARSHALL
IPC: E04G1/34
Filed: 1987-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a set of parts which can, with a plurality of separate elongate members e.g. planks 18, 19 be assembled to form a trestle-like apparatus, the set of parts comprising two members 1 each of which has a rigid support member 2 with a transverse foot member 3 at one end and a transverse support member 4 at the opposite end, the rigid members 2 having an aperture 5 for a separate connecting member 18, whereby when the two members 1 are stood on their foot members 3 with their apertures 5 aligned and a separate connecting member is supported in the two apertures 5, the two members 1 are maintained upright and stable for receiving an elongate table member 19 on the transverse support members 4 then to provide a trestle-like apparatus. It is adjustable in height by inserting a rod 11 into different pairs of holes 10. <IMAGE>