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Patent GB-2136683-A (GB)
Title: Seats
Inventor: PERKINS NORMAN WILLIAM
IPC: B63B29/04
Filed: 1983-03-16
Abstract: A seat e.g. for a boat, hydrofoil, hovercraft, aeroplane, helicopter, airship, is formed with a compartment (10) which extends beneath the seat cushioning (3) and up into the backrest (4) so as to accommodate a life jacket, the compartment being accessible by a seated passenger. The bottom (6) of the compartment is hinged (13) to the rear of the seat and a door or flap (11) is hinged (12) to the bottom (6). When the door (11) is opened, the door (11) and bottom (6) drop into a downwardly and forwardly inclined position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119923-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene stove or heater
Inventor: SMIT JOHANNES HERMAN
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1983-04-28
Abstract: A stove or heater in which acetylene is used for heating purposes comprises a vessel (1) containing calcium carbide (2) to which water is supplied via a conduit (3), whereby the water and calcium carbide react to form acetylene. The acetylene passes through a jet (8) and a mixture tube (11), and burns at the outlet holes (13) of a rose (12). Some of the burnt gas produced is sucked back into the mixture tube (11) via a return tube (14). The extent to which burnt gas is sucked back into the mixture tube (11) is controlled by a threaded control valve (10), which control valve (10) also controls the extent to which air enters the mixture tube (11) via an air inlet (9). Thus, the valve (10) is a temperature control device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120400-A (GB)
Title: A connection between a generator of optical rays and an optical waveguide
Inventor: NORY PIERRE
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1983-05-06
Abstract: The connection between an optical ray generator (e.g. a laser generator 1) and an optical waveguide (e.g. an optical fibre 12) includes means (4) for concentrating the rays. Said means (4) comprise a transparent element or assembly of elements (5, 6) having a convex input face (8) and a concave output face (9) of smaller size. The various dimensions are chosen so as to produce an afocal optical system, thereby reducing the accuracy required in the relative positions of the parts to be connected and the means for concentrating the rays. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121040-A (GB)
Title: N-(2-methyl-5-chlorophenyl)- N-methoxyacetyl-3-amino-1,3-oxazolydin- 2-one and fungicide compositions
Inventor: GARLASCHELLI LUIGI
IPC: A01N43/707
Filed: 1983-05-26
Abstract: N-(2-methyl-5-chlorophenyl)-N- methoxyacetyl-3-amino-1,3-oxazolydin- 2-one having the formula:   <IMAGE> exhibits decidedly superior fungicidal activity than other compounds of its class. The compound has both preventative and curative action and may be applied in conventional formulations.
Patent GB-2124172-A (GB)
Title: Chain conveyor
Inventor: RIEGER WERNER
IPC: B65G19/24
Filed: 1983-06-28
Abstract: In a chain conveyor, having at least one rotatary endless chain (1), individual chain links (2) of the endless chain carry flanging lugs (3) for fixing conveying elements (9). The flanging lugs (3) are in each case fixed by welding to one straight leg (6) of the particular chain link (2). The weld is located outside the nose regions (4, 5) of the chain link, in such a way that the contact face (10) of the lug lies in a plane which is at right angles to the plane of the straight leg (6) of the link. The lug may be offset from the centre of the link. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145026-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for contamination- free handling or inspection of objects
Inventor: PARFITT MAURICE
IPC: B25J21/02
Filed: 1983-07-22
Abstract: Contamination-free handling or inspection of objects in an enclosure (1) is effected by a glove or suit component (3) of flexible sheet material which is sealed around its periphery to the edge of an aperture in the enclosure by a peripheral seal consisting of a resilient peripheral sealing element 7 which is trapped in a continuous peripheral channel in a rigid frame (2) bounding the aperture. The sealing element may be a flexible- walled tube which is inflated in the channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124610-A (GB)
Title: Plastering material
Inventor: NANIWA RENTARO
IPC: C04B38/08
Filed: 1983-07-28
Abstract: An improved thick set plastering material is prepared by adding to a conventional plastering material a synthetic high molecular (organic) admixture and a mixed aggregate wherein the ratio of inorganic binder to the mixed aggregate is 1:1 to 1:4 by volume and wherein the mixed aggregate includes slag and an organic or inorganic lightweight spheroidal substance. Such a plastering material can be laid on with a coat thickness of 5 mm to 20 mm in a single trowelling as well as being possibly applied in successive coats or layers as fresh mortar.
Patent GB-2126988-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing container for film or sheet material
Inventor: TAYLOR-BROWN TERENCE JOHN
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 1983-07-28
Abstract: A dispensing container for film and sheet materials comprises a hollow plastics moulding 1 shaped to receive a dispensable roll 13 or batch of film or sheet material, a retainer to bodily retain the roll or batch therein and a backing member 6 provided that the retainer may also comprise the backing member, wherein there is provided between the plastics moulding and the backing member a dispensing opening through which the film or sheet may be dispensed, said roll or batch being arranged to have its axis substantially parallel to the plane of the backing member and wherein the width of the dispensing opening is from 1 to 1.25 times the width of the film or sheet material as dispensed, both widths being measured transversely of the dispensing direction. Preferably the moulding is at least partially transparent or translucent and the contents of the container are at least partially visible through the moulding. The dispensing opening is preferably between a flange 2 on the moulding and the backing member, and the flange may be toothed for tearing of the material and may have ribs to prevent the material slipping back and for reinforcing purposes. Also a tensioning bar formed by slots (10, 11, Fig. 4) in the backing member may hold the end of material. The opening may be covered by removable strip which may also be fixed to the end of the material to make available the initial end of the material. The container may be refillable by way of a hinged flap in the backing member or at the end of the moulding, if it is channel shaped. The material may be cling film, plastics bags, cooking foil, wrapping paper, wallpaper and recording paper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130747-A (GB)
Title: Control device for refrigeration cycle
Inventor: MATSUOKA FUMIO
IPC: F25B41/06
Filed: 1983-09-14
Abstract: A control device for refrigeration cycle having a compressor 1, a condenser 3, an electrically operated expansion valve 5, an evaporator 6 connected in series, and a by-pass 18 extending from an inlet or an outlet or both of the expansion valve up to an inlet of the compressor through a capillary tube; a first temperature sensor 13 senses a temperature of a cooling medium at the inlet of the compressor; a second temperature sensor 14 senses a temperature of the cooling medium within an intake tubing, through which the cooling medium is taken into the inlet of the compressor; and a microcomputer 12 calculates a super-heat quantity of the cooling medium taken into the compressor on the basis of a difference between the outputs of the first and second temperature sensors, and controls a degree of opening of the electrically operated expansion valve, thereby enabling the refrigeration cycle to be operated at high efficiency and in an energy- saving mode. The speed of the compressor is controlled in dependence upon the difference between actual and desired temperature of a space whose temperature is being controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130989-A (GB)
Title: Speed sensitive power steering system
Inventor: DUFFY JAMES J
IPC: B62D5/06
Filed: 1982-05-19
Abstract: A power steering mechanism for controlling the dirigible wheels of an automotive vehicle comprising a fluid motor that provides a power assist to manual steering effort applied to the steering gear mechanism wherein a hydraulic reaction mechanism (44) applies a reaction torque to the driver operated steering controls (82) to effect variable steering effort thus making it possible to reduce the steering effort at low vehicle speeds (e.g., while parking the vehicle) and increasing the steering effort as the vehicle speed increases, the variable effort being accomplished by reaction pistons (96, 98, 100, 102) that are subjected to steering pressure.
Patent GB-2151147-A (GB)
Title: Illuminable figurine
Inventor: GALOOB DAVID
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 1984-01-24
Abstract: An opaque representation of an animate object has a chest 4, a chest cavity 2, a back 5 with a hole 6 formed therethrough, and a section 12 of translucent material in the chest. An intermittent source of illumination e.g. spark producing device 17, 18, 21 is mounted in the hole 6 in the back 5, and produces intermittent flame-like internal illumination in the chest cavity 2, which is especially pronounced at the translucent section 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156375-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal nematic mixtures
Inventor: DEMUS PROF DR DIETRICH
IPC: C09K19/32
Filed: 1984-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid crystal nematic mixtures for controlling the permeability to light in optoelectronic components for the depiction of figures, symbols and illustrations. It has been found that nematic liquid crystal mixtures are suitable for use in optoelectronic components with high clarifying temperatures, low bottom working temperatures and rapid switching times if they contain new liquid crystal 7-alkyl-perhydrophenanthrene-2-carbonic acid esters in mixtures with one another and/or in mixtures with other liquid crystal compounds.
Patent GB-2140497-A (GB)
Title: Worm drive clip
Inventor: BAKDAHL SAMUEL
IPC: F16L33/08
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A worm drive clip (1) comprises a housing (3) having an upper part (5) and a bottom part (6) for enclosing a worm screw (4) and a band (2) with transverse ribs (8) and transverse openings (9). The bottom part (6) comprising a flap (10) protruding in the longitudinal direction of the housing (3) is inserted in one transverse opening (9) of the band (2) between a pair of adjacent transverse ribs (8). With this construction it is possible to fasten a housing (3) to a perforated band (2) in situ, a length of band (2) being cut a little longer than the periphery of a hose to be clamped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164376-A (GB)
Title: Line marking apparatus
Inventor: STANIFORTH ERIC
IPC: E01C23/22
Filed: 1984-09-12
Abstract: Line marking apparatus (10) for securement to, for example, the front of a tractor (15) includes a transversely extending boom (16) mounted on a body (11), a plurality of spaced apart marker heads (23) depending from the boom, each marker head being connected in fluid flow communication with the output of a pump unit (13) connected to a source (12) of marking fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156856-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning plants
Inventor: PATTISON HENRY MICHAEL
IPC: C23G5/04
Filed: 1984-10-29
Abstract: A cleaning plant comprises a) a plurality of baths adapted to contain solvent; b) transport means adapted to receive articles to be cleaned and to transport them successively through the baths; and c) at least one drip tray which is disposed between two of the baths and is adapted to catch any drips of solvent from an article being transported between the baths, the drip tray being inclined to the horizontal so as to direct any drips of solvent thereon into a receptacle for the solvent. A cleaning plant 1 comprises four baths B1 to B4 and an entry/exit station 2, which are spaced at regular angular intervals 72 DEG around a circular path, in the manner of a carousel. A transporter 6 is adapted to transport basket carriers 9 successively through the baths B1 to B4, and from and to the entry/exit station 2. To this end, a central piston 7, which supports the basket carriers 9, may move up and down and rotate. The baskets 9 carry, for example, machined parts which are cleaned in solvent in the baths B1 to B4. Drip trays D1 to D3 are placed between the baths, to catch drips of solvent from the baskets, as they are moved around the plant. At least one of the drip trays 30 has an inclined portion 31, such that drips of solvent may be returned into one of baths B1 to B4, rather than evaporating. The provision of such inclined drip trays allows faster and more economical operation of the cleaning plant 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153115-A (GB)
Title: Sound generation and disk speed control apparatus for use with computer systems
Inventor: HERTZFELD ANDREW J
IPC: G11B19/28
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: An apparatus for generating an analog audio signal and a speed control signal for a disk drive, for use with a microprocessor having a RAM which provides a video signal for a raster scanned display. Direct addressing of the RAM is used during horizontal blanking periods (Fig. 2) to allow data to be read from the RAM and used to generate the audio and speed control signals. The data is updated during the (vertical) blanking periods. The speed control signal to the disk controller (Fig. 9) varies as a function of track (radius). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154959-A (GB)
Title: Wheel drive structure for agricultural tractor
Inventor: SHIKIYA HIJIME
IPC: B60K17/30
Filed: 1985-01-21
Abstract: A wheel drive structure for an agricultural tractor comprises a drive case (6) housing a differential mechanism (13) and reduction mechanisms (19) to transmit power from said differential mechanism (13) to wheels. The drive case (6) comprises first and second case portions (12) and (11) and said first case portion is made of a structural steel pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175974-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for tubular members
Inventor: NEEDHAM PETER ROBERT
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 1985-06-07
Abstract: In a device for locking together two tubes of rectangular cross-section of which one is telescopically received within the other, the inner of the two telescopically arranged tubes (1) carries at its telescopically received end a housing (3) supporting two rollers (8) arranged with their axes parallel and transverse to the axis of the tube and supported within the housing so as to be capable of movement in a direction such as to increase the spacing between the axes of the rollers and means (13) are provided within the tube for introducing a wedge member (14) between the rollers so as to move them apart and cause them to jam against the inside surface of the outer tube. Preferably, the means for introducing the wedge between the rollers comprises an actuator rod extending axially of the inner tube and actuating means (19,20) attached to the rod and passing through the wall of the tube so as to be actuatable from outside the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162072-A (GB)
Title: Three-piece solid golf balls
Inventor: SLATER GARY WEST
IPC: A63B37/02
Filed: 1985-06-20
Abstract: An inner core member for a three- piece solid golf ball is of generally cubic, tetrahedral or octahedral configuration and includes a plurality of with the inner core member and support members which are integral symmetrically disposed relative to its centre. The inner core member may comprise a plurality of struts diverging from a common centre (40) for example four struts (30, 31, 32, 33), each directed towards one apex of a notional tetrahedron. The support members serve to locate the inner core member symmetrically within a moulding cavity so that in turn the weight of the inner core member is uniformly distributed within the finished golf ball. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164693-A (GB)
Title: Locker closure
Inventor: DOVER FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: B60J5/14
Filed: 1985-07-15
Abstract: A locker closure (40) comprises a roller shutter (41) mounted in a rectangular frame (3, 20) formed by spaced guide channels (3) in which the roller shutter (41) slides and spaced tie bars (20) connected to the top and bottom of the guide channels (3). An additional tie bar (20) may be connected to brackets (1, 2) on which the spring plates (4) of the roller (35) are mounted, and to each of which a removable channel part (9) is attached so that the roller (35) roller shutter (41) and channel part (9) can be readily removed from the frame (3, 20). The tie bars enable the whole assembly to be easily fitted or removed from the lock opening. The locker closure is particularly suitable for use at the sides and/or rear of a fire fighting vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182121-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic couplings and control means therefor
Inventor: CROCKER RALPH
IPC: F16D33/14
Filed: 1985-10-26
Abstract: A control arrangement for a hydrodynamic coupling 11 includes passages whereby working fluid is enabled to gain access to the working chamber 19 of the coupling 11, and a scoop-tube adjusting mechanism 23 for controlling the extent of filling of the chamber 19 by changing the rate at which the working fluid is withdrawn from the chamber. A piston-and-cylinder actuator 29 is provided for controlling the adjusting mechanism 23 over a starting period during which the coupling 11 is gradually filled. A fluid pressure supply circuit 33 for the actuator 29 includes a source 36 of fluid under pressure and two conduits 41, 42 by way of which the fluid under pressure passes via common porting 49 into actuator 29. The conduit 41 includes a restrictor 43 and the conduit 42 includes a restrictor 46. The circuit 33 includes a valve 45 selectively operable to ensure that, for a first stage of movement of the actuator 29, and thus movement of mechanism 23 at a relatively slow rate, flow to actuator 29 takes place through conduit 41, and, for a second stage of movement of the actuator 29, and movement of mechanism 23 at a relatively fast rate, flow to actuator 29 takes place additionally through conduit 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183002-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic vibrator
Inventor: BURT MICHAEL IAN
IPC: B06B1/04
Filed: 1985-11-19
Abstract: An electromagnetic vibrator comprises a table 11 having a depending electrical coil 21 in an air gap 16 formed between a ferrous body 12 and a magnetised core 13. The table is supported by means of a circumferential ring of hydrostatic bearings 24 in the core 13 which when pressurised allow the table substantially unrestricted freedom of vibratory movement parallel with the vibrator axis and the bearing axes but which give stiffness perpendicular to those axes. At the lower end of the posts 25 constituting the inner components of the bearings they are interconnected by a ring 34 to give the whole vibrating assembly rigidity. The ring 34 can move in an annular counter bore in the core and can be centred by light opposed pairs of springs 46. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183799-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of gun barrel deformation
Inventor: LLOYD PETER GREGORY
IPC: F41A31/02
Filed: 1985-11-29
Abstract: Bending of a long gun barrel 11 e.g. of a tank is measured by periodically inserting a body 21 into the breech (15) and forming an image of the muzzle (14) on a photodetector array 27, centred on an optical axis 26 coincident with breach bore axis (17B) Displacement of the centre of the muzzle image from the optical axis provides a measure of the displacement of the muzzle, and therefore barrel bend, in relation to the coordinate axes defined by the photodetector array. If the body cannot be orientated to align the photodetection axes with the gun axes (elevation and azimuth) the body and gun or turret in which mounted may include inclinometers to measure orientation about bore axis from the vertical and the displacement of the muzzle image referred to the gun coordinates. The body and gun/turret inclinometers measure contemporaneously and communicate measurements by wire or wireless links to processing means, conveniently in the body 21 or store the measurements for later coupling and computation. The degree of barrel bending may be displayed on a read out 70 on the body or provided electrically to a fire control computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168392-A (GB)
Title: Concentrated stable non-aqueous fabric softener composition
Inventor: FRAIKIN MARIE-HELENE
IPC: D06M13/46
Filed: 1985-12-11
Abstract: Hexylene glycol alone or in combination with a lower alkanol or another glycol or glycol ether, or mixtures thereof provides a non-aqueous liquid carrier for cationic fabric softeners, especially the quaternary ammonium and imidazolinium cationic compounds, for preparing stable concentrated fabric softener compositions. The compositions may contain up to 60% by weight of the cationic compound and may additionally include up to 15% by weight of a nonionic surfactant. The concentrated compositions disperse easily in cold water and are easily dispensed from automatic dispensers.
Patent GB-2172720-A (GB)
Title: A system for collecting data from a vending machine
Inventor: EGLISE DAVID
IPC: G07F9/08
Filed: 1986-01-15
Abstract: The system, in the preferred embodiment, comprises an audit controller 20 which records transaction data relating to the operation of the machine, 2, and periodically is caused to transfer the data into a data storage module 24 in the form of a non-volatile memory. The module can be removed and inserted into a down-loading machine at a central location which extracts the data and uses it to provide a transaction record. The audit controller stores in the module a predetermined indication code only after first checking that the transaction data has been correctly stored in the module. The indication code signifies to the down- loading machine that the data was correctly transferred to the module. There is thus no need to lock the module into the controller during data transfer, because removal of the module during data transfer will not result in the production of an incorrect transaction record. Transfer of data to the module takes place only if the module stores an appropriate security code. If the customer forgets his own security code, access to the data is permitted by storing in the module a "skeleton" code known to the manufacturer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171358-A (GB)
Title: Inking roller for printing machines with autonomous motion of translation
Inventor: GHISALBERTI LORENZO
IPC: B41F31/15
Filed: 1986-01-22
Abstract: An inking roller (R) for printing machines comprises a metal core (2) coated by a elastic material and supported on a through-shaft (35). Means for the generation of a reciprocating translation and rotary movement of the core (2) with respect to the shaft (35) are interposed between the core (2) and the shaft (35), preferably comprising connecting rod (16) between bush (17) axially secure to core (2) and toothed wheel (15), the wheel (15) co-operating with pinions (10 - 14) driven by rotating bush (4) through conical couple (7). This roller can be substituted for an existing roller in a printing machine, and also has the facility to operate as a conventional, non-translating roller with shaft 35 rotating with roller core (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173053-A (GB)
Title: An electrical conductor socket terminal and method of producing the same
Inventor: BENANI ANDRE
IPC: H01R43/16
Filed: 1986-03-20
Abstract: A terminal is formed from metal sheet into a tube (1) having contiguous edges (5) and also includes a moulded insulated skirt (3). A tube may be formed from a long flat blank and then cut to form tubular contacts. The stripped end of a multi-strand wire (not shown) is introduced into the tube and crimped therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176748-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-proof one-piece seal
Inventor: KAEGI DOMINIK
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1986-05-14
Abstract: A tamper-proof one-piece seal of the type comprising a dished cover portion (2) and a dished main portion (1) which can be pressed into one another to form an enclosed hollow space, a catch (15) being provided on the cover portion (2) and a locking element in the form of a slot (11) being provided in the main portion (1) so that the catch (15) penetrates through the slot (11) to unseparably latch both portions together in the closed position of the seal, is modified in that the slot (11) is formed on a surface of a casing (10) which is enclosed on all sides and which serves to accommodate the catch (15) in a tamper-proof manner. <IMAGE>