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Patent GB-2122041-A (GB)
Title: Data acquisition system
Inventor: MCCORMICK MICHAEL ALLEN
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 1982-06-08
Abstract: A data sampling unit (14, 12) e.g. for sampling a large number of analogue inputs and converting the inputs to digital outputs at a high rate, has a number of 12 bit analogue to digital converters (28) each receiving analogue inputs from a number of sample and hold amplifiers (24). A sequence logic (36) controls the input to each converter and a bus access control (38) releases the converted data onto data buses (30a, 30c). The digital data is then passed to a computer memory (20) via an interface (18). The unit is of particular value for determining the noise field generated by gas turbine engine components where there can be a large number of analogue inputs from microphones, which have to be sampled at a high frequency e.g. 50 kHz or higher and high resolution, in order to obtain an accurate picture of the noise field. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105085-A (GB)
Title: Drive for thin-film electroluminescent display panel
Inventor: KANATANI YOSHIHARU
IPC: G09G3/30
Filed: 1982-08-31
Abstract: To reduce the power required to provide alternating drive to a capacitive thin film electroluminescent (EL) display panel (e.g. ZnS:Mn), each element (8) to be lit is charged via switching transistors or FET's in two stages, the total voltage being KVo (0<K<1/8) and Vo in each polarity. Vo is a voltage sufficient to cause emission of light; the optimum value of K is 1/2. The circuit can be adapted to address a matrix panel with rows scanned and data signals on the columns. On discharge of each element some of the energy can be recovered and stored in a capacitor. A field refresh pulse of two levels, of reverse polarity to the original write pulses, provides the second half of the AC wave, being supplied to all elements after a scanning frame to cause a second emission of light by those already written. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106060-A (GB)
Title: Airstream deflectors for vehicles
Inventor: HAGEN WERNER
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 1982-09-10
Abstract: An airstream deflector for the roof of a vehicle having a rear roof portion on higher than a front roof portion comprises a deflector plate (1) mounted on the front roof portion through laterally spaced holders (4). Each holder provides a vertically adjustable location (10) for a front pivot pin (9) for the plate, to give precise adjustment of the tilt of the plate and the height of its front edge, and a rear attachment guide slot (15) for clamping means (17, 18). The plate and holders are formed as plastics blow mouldings and are connected together by metal angle members (12) which also allow adjustment of the holders laterally to suit different roof widths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106020-A (GB)
Title: Deburring method and apparatus
Inventor: FORTE ANTHONY V
IPC: B24D13/02
Filed: 1982-09-15
Abstract: A deburring method and apparatus is presented wherein a cylindrical brush 10 rotationally contacts a workpiece. The brush 10 includes a mandrel 12 having a central axle to provide support during use. To the mandrel 12 is attached a multiplicity of long bristles 14. Each bristle 14 is flexible and has impregnated therein a plurality of abrasive particles 94,96. The population density of the bristles 14 on the brush 10 is such that the outwardly-extending ends can readily flex both in the plane of rotation and sidewise along the lengthwise dimension of the brush 10. Setting the brush 10 so that the bristle ends overlap the surface of the workpiece being deburred, each bristle makes a slapping contact therewith. This results in 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) of each bristle 14 being dragged endwise across the surface of the workpiece. The endwise movement of each bristle 14 causes the abrasive particles imbedded therein to abrade the sharp edges of the workpiece. An automatic conveyor may be used to feed workpiece stock past the rotating brush at a predetermined rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110616-A (GB)
Title: Instrument panel support arrangement
Inventor: SAIKAWA HIROSHI
IPC: G12B9/10
Filed: 1982-10-20
Abstract: An instrument panel support arrangement for supporting an instrument panel structure (1) on the front panel structure (4) of a vehicle body, comprising a rigid stay member (9) which extends downwardly from a laterally intermediate portion of the instrument panel structure (1) and which is securely connected to the instrument panel structure (1) and the front panel structure (4), the stay member (9) having at least two lower end portions (9b, 9c) which are spaced apart from each other in a fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body and which are secured to the front panel structure (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131177-A (GB)
Title: Flame front sensor
Inventor: TSOI-HEI MA THOMAS
IPC: F02B77/08
Filed: 1982-11-23
Abstract: A flame front sensor in cylinder 10 of an I.C. engine comprises two probes 14a and 14b staggered in the direction of flame propagation. The difference between the output signals of the two probes is taken as indicative of the arrival of the flame front when this difference exceeds a predetermined level. Because the difference is taken, the output signal background level is substantially independent of the level of ionisation within the combustion chamber prior to the arrival of the flame front at the sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111199-A (GB)
Title: Movement monitor
Inventor: SIMPSON DOUGLAS
IPC: G01P13/04
Filed: 1982-12-02
Abstract: A movement monitor for giving an indication of the speed and/or direction of a body, more particularly a chain conveyor, having uniformly spaced repetitive features (2) capable of being sensed to indicate movement of the body, incorporates a plurality of detection means (3, 3A, 3B) disposed along the path of movement of the body for sensing the passage of a said feature (2) with the spacing of the detection means such that a number of output signals is generated in turn by movement of the body a distance equivalent to the distance between adjacent features. The distance (7A, 7B) between adjacent detection means (3A, 3B) is preferably P+/-P/n where P is the distance between adjacent features (2) and n is the number of detection means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-829289-A (GB)
Abstract: 829,289. Galvanometers. EAST SIDE ELECTRICALS Ltd., and EVANS, E. J. Jan. 25, 1957 [Oct. 25, 1955], No. 30468/55. Class 37. In a galvanometer the arrangement for clamping the coil also releases the tension in both the suspending ligaments. In Fig. 1 and 3 a moving coil 5 rotates in the gap between the cylindrical core 4 and the permanent magnet polepieces 2 and 3, the moving coil 5 being suspended by the ligament 6 from an anchoring member attached to the adjusting knob 10. The ligament 11 connects the lower side of the coil to the member 14 which is secured to the member 16 attached to the vertically-sliding bar 23 and which can be raised and lowered by the operation of the cam 26. At the upper end of the bar 23 is a member which has two fingers 17 and 18. During use the tension in the ligaments 6 and 11 is governed by the spring 24, but when the cam is operated, the fingers 17 and 18 lift the coil so that it bears against the underside of the core 4 thus being clamped. At the same time the ligaments are slackened.
Patent GB-2117068-A (GB)
Title: Transmission control method and transmission control device providing overlapped engagement of power transmission systems
Inventor: AKASHI TERUO
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 1983-02-25
Abstract: A method is described for controlling a vehicle transmission mechanism which incorporates several selectively engagable power transmission systems each being selectively individually connectable between a first member and a second member for transmitting rotational power between them, with each such power transmission system including a clutching mechanism 4, 9 which can be selectively controlled either to freewheel in both rotational directions or to provide direct transmission of rotational power in one rotational direction only and to freewheel in the other rotational direction. While a first one of the power transmission systems which is for providing a certain speed stage is connected between the first member and the second member for transmitting rotational power between them at a gearing ratio appropriate to that certain speed stage, a second one of the power transmission systems which is for providing a speed stage one higher or lower than that certain speed stage is also connected in parallel with the first power transmission system between the first member and the second member, with the clutching mechanism associated with the one of these power transmission systems which provides the lower speed stage being controlled to be able to provide direct transmission of rotational power in one rotational direction only and to freewheel in the other rotational direction. Thus, this clutching mechanism of the lower speed stage power transmission system freewheels. Thereby, smooth and snappy speed stage shifting is made available. A device employing a microcomputer 150 for practicing this method is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136849-A (GB)
Title: Method and equipment for controlling the floor of a gallery
Inventor: SCHYMA MICHAEL
IPC: E21D11/00
Filed: 1983-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of and equipment for controlling the floor of a gallery with gallery walling against upthrow of the floor layers. For this purpose floor piles 9 of prescribed lengths are inserted in the manner of a pile foundation into the rock 4 below the floor, adjacent the junction 5 between the floor and the wall of the gallery. The gallery wall lining 3 is erected on the floor piles. The pressures building up in the wall areas are thereby transmitted to distant portions of the rock below the floor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119604-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission system
Inventor: DHAWAN SADHU RAM
IPC: H04J3/00
Filed: 1983-03-29
Abstract: A remote multiport modem (24) receives multiplexed data from the output (or one of several output ports) of a modem (20) for transmission to destinations such a data terminals (26, 28, 30, 32). In order to avoid loss of control signalling during idle periods of a multiplexed port, such signalling (e.g. request to send (RTS) or data carrier detect (DCD) signals) is maintained during such periods and terminated only when the end of a transmission is signalled by an appropriate code. The code has a first portion containing a repetitive stream of binary 1's or 0's or repeating sequences thereof and a second portion consisting of a preselected coded sequence of bits. To allow for transmission errors, recognition of only a part of each portion may suffice for indicating termination. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137869-A (GB)
Title: Neck tie
Inventor: CHEN CHENG CHUN
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1983-04-11
Abstract: A neck tie has a collar section 1 and a depending strap section 2 both made from the same material and a nape belt 3 for attachment of the collar to a wearer's neck. The collar section has a central member with two depending laps 107, 108 extending from each opposing end of the central member and a fastener 113-118 is provided on each lap and arranged so that when the laps are superimposed one over the other, the fasteners interengage one another, so that a simulated knot is formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118961-A (GB)
Title: Bath preparations
Inventor: POUGALAN MARC FRANCIS
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 1983-04-11
Abstract: New bath preparations in water- soluble sachets composed of a fluid cosmetic base, 90% or more anhydrous, contained in a sachet formed from a polyvinyl alcohol film. A foam bath, a foaming bath oil or a bath oil can be used as the cosmetic base.
Patent GB-2121997-A (GB)
Title: Testing modular data processing systems
Inventor: SPILLAR ALAN
IPC: G06F11/273
Filed: 1983-06-08
Abstract: A data processing system is constructed from processing modules (e.g. LSI chips). Each module 11 contains storage circuits which are connected together, for test and diagnostic purposes, to form a plurality of shift register paths 12 in parallel between common input 15 and output 17 terminals. The common terminals on all the modules are connected to a diagnostic unit 13 by way of common input and output lines. In operation, a first control message from the diagnostic unit is shifted into a master shift register 21, connected to the common input line, and this causes one of the modules 11 to be selected. A second control message from the diagnostic unit is then shifted into a control shift register 23 in the selected module, and this causes one of the shift register paths 12 in that module to be selected. Test data can then be shifted into the selected path from the diagnostic unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122933-A (GB)
Title: Setting tool for driving in a threaded rod
Inventor: MERMI KURT
IPC: B25D17/00
Filed: 1983-06-24
Abstract: A carrier sleeve (7) has a threaded portion (9) at one end for screwing in of a threaded rod (2). A carrier peg 11 is rotatably displaceably insertable into the opposite end of the carrier sleeve (7). Guiding pins (16) are provided in the carrier sleeve (7) for guiding the carrier peg (11), the pins engaging in a helicel groove (14) of the carrier sleeve (7). For setting the end face (13) of the carrier peg (11) bears on to the rear end of the threaded rod (2) without jamming of the carrier peg (11) in the carrier sleeve (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127876-A (GB)
Title: Corner structure of curtain wall
Inventor: GARTNER KARL
IPC: E04F19/06
Filed: 1983-07-28
Abstract: The structure comprises a pillar member (1) including an indoor section (5) and arcuate outdoor section (6), a thermally insulating material (10) e.g. glass wool disposed in the space defined between the indoor and outdoor sections, a cylindrical, thermally insulating, spacer (7) e.g. of synthetic resin interposed between the indoor and outdoor sections (5, 6) passing through the material (10) and a screw (8) passing through the spacer (7) connecting the indoor and outdoor sections (5, 6) to each other. The indoor and outdoor sections (5, 6) form a panel holding groove (12, 12) at each end of each side of the same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146017-A (GB)
Title: 2-Acylated dihydro-1,3-dioxepins as photoinitiators
Inventor: SCHARF HANS-DIETER
IPC: C08K5/156
Filed: 1983-09-07
Abstract: Novel compounds corresponding to the following general formula   <IMAGE>  wherein R<1> and R<2> independently represent hydrogen, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkyl or halogen, have proved to be highly reactive photoinitiators having a low tendency towards yellowing.
Patent GB-2147810-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag coupling
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1983-10-13
Abstract: A two part coupling for joining an ostomy bag to a pad or to a faceplate is characterized in that the two cooperating coupling parts are held together in a detachable manner by magnetic force.
Patent GB-2157198-A (GB)
Title: Particle separator
Inventor: SHIPLEY ARTHUR ROGER
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 1984-02-10
Abstract: A particle separator is provided for separating composite materials which have generally similar characteristics within an air stream such as density and/or shape. The separator comprises an input fan (3) and an output fan (7), between which is connected a duct (6) within which is disposed a set of helical vanes (19). The duct is also provided within an exhaust vent (14) and an inlet vent (15) and is surrounded in the region of these vents by a hood (10). In operation, the input and output fans provide a flow of air along the duct and when composite material is introduced into the duct the helical vanes impart a spiral motion which tends to throw the relatively dense constituents of the composite material outwardly. As the material passes the exhaust vent (14) in the duct, the relatively dense constituents are able to exit and fall from the separator under gravity. However, in order to provide a balanced flow of air within the separator, the inlet vent (15) allows air to be re-introduced into the duct, along with any relatively lightweight constituents of the composite material which may have exited from the exhaust vent with the relatively dense constituents. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139565-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet printing apparatus
Inventor: HARA TOSHITAMI
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 1984-04-06
Abstract: In a liquid jet recording apparatus provided with a plurality of orifices provided to discharge liquid and form flying liquid droplets, a plurality of heat-acting portions as portions communicating with the orifices and on which heat energy for forming the flying liquid droplets acts, and a plurality of electro-thermal converting members for generating the heat energy, the thickness d of a base plate on which the electro-thermal converting members are provided and the arrangement pitch I of the heat-generating portions of the electro-thermal converting members disposed on the base plate satisfy the relation that 8>/=d/l. In the disclosure it is stated that the invention may also be applied to thermal printers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158213-A (GB)
Title: A refrigeration appliance
Inventor: BELL GEOFFREY IAN
IPC: F25B5/02
Filed: 1984-04-26
Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes a first compartment 2 and a second compartment 3 having respective thermostats. A single compressor 4 drives a refrigerant to a condenser 6 and a drier 7 and then into two restrictor tubes 8, 9. Restrictor tube 8 leads to an evaporator 10 associated with the first compartment 2 and restrictor tube 9 leads to an evaporator 11 associated with the second compartment 3. The evaporators 10, 11 each have a refrigerant capacity suitable for enabling both compartments 2, 3 to attain temperatures suitable for merely preserving foodstuffs or for freezing foodstuffs. By suitable control of the amount of refrigerant constrained to pass through the respective evaporators, both evaporators are capable of attaining any temperature within a range from just below ambient temperature to approximately -25 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141888-A (GB)
Title: Electronically commutated motors
Inventor: BITTING RICKY FRANCIS
IPC: H02P6/00
Filed: 1984-05-09
Abstract: A control circuit for an electronically commutated motor (102, 120) performs essential internal commutation and control functions and responds to external controls, usually user operated. In one embodiment a ceiling fan (100-102) is subject to controls over motor speed or torque, and direction of rotation. The control circuit uses a differential transconductance amplifier (141), which is periodically balanced (143), for commutation timing. Control logic (145) includes a bidirectional counter arranged for uniformity in count duration irrespective of the count, direction of counting, or changes in direction of counting, and a five rank decoding structure which selects an unenergized motor winding stage for sensing, selects the energized winding stages for suitable sensed emergization, and responds to both direction and energy controls. Circuit protection (150) is provided when power is first turned on. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165441-A (GB)
Title: An article of furniture having a rollable top
Inventor: STEVENS RICHARD
IPC: A47C4/48
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: An article of furniture in which the top is made from rolled steel slats (1) connected in parallel with one another by flexible hinges. This design facilitates the rolling of the top into a rectilinear configuration and thus it can be stored in a bag together with the folding or detachable legs (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154062-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring electrical devices
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM J
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1985-02-01
Abstract: In an electrical device of a type including a housing (12) having an open end (42) for receiving an electrical component (14) such as a capacitor, and a bottom wall (58) providing a closed end (40), the housing (12) includes an anchoring spike (60) forming an integral part of the bottom wall (58) to align and secure the electrical component (14) within the housing (12). The anchoring spike (60) extends axially upwardly and includes a distal end (64) for engaging the electrical component (14) to laterally position the electrical component (14) along the bottom wall (58). The anchoring spike (60) further includes a threaded bore (66) opening outwardly for engaging a fastening device (68) to mount the electrical device to a base member (70). The bottom wall (58) including the anchoring spike (60) is constructed of a heat conductive material whereby the bottom wall (58), anchoring spike (60), fastening device, (68) and base member (70) provide a heat sink for dissipating heat from the electrical component (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242562-A (GB)
Title: Electrical generating plant
Inventor: WRIGHT BARTRAM JOHN
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 1985-02-12
Abstract: The plant for use in a submarine, includes a bank of fuel cells requiring a supply of gaseous hydrogen and a supply of gaseous oxygen to produce an electrical output. First supply means (24) supplies to the plant a hydrogen-containing compound. preferably methanol, which is liquid at NTP and which can undergo an endothermic reaction to liberate gaseous hydrogen, and a second supply (10) supplies liquid hydrogen peroxide to the plant. A reformer (21) is connected to the first supply means, in which the hydrogen-containing compound undergoes an endothermic reaction to liberate gaseous hydrogen. A decomposer (12) is connected to the second supply means and decomposes the hydrogen peroxide so as to liberate gaseous oxygen. Means is provided, preferably from the decomposer (12), for supplying heat to the hydrogen. containing compound, prior to entry, or within the reformer (21), so as to maintain the endothermic reaction. The gaseous hydrogen and gaseous oxygen given-off in the reformer and the decomposer are then supplied to the fuel cell in order to generate an electrical output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157840-A (GB)
Title: Light-sensitive silver halide photographic material
Inventor: KAJIWARA MAKOTO
IPC: G03C7/30
Filed: 1985-04-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a silver halide photographic material containing at least one layer of silver halide emulsion layers on a support characterized in that at least one layer of said silver halide emulsion layers contains mono-dispersed silver halide grains formed with (100) face and (111) face and said silver halide emulsion layer is hardened with at least one of the hardening atents represented by the formula [I] shown below and/or at least one of the hardening agents represented by the formula [II] shown below,   <IMAGE> wherein R1 represents a chlorine atom, a hydroxy group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylthio group, -OM group (M is a monovalent metal atom), -NR'R'' (R' and R'' are a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group, respectively) or -NHCOR''' (R''' is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group) and R2 has the same meanings as R1 except for a chlorine atom,   <IMAGE> wherein R3, R3', R4 and R4' each represent a chlorine atom, a hydroxy group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a -OM group (M is a monovalent metal atom); Q and Q' each represent a binding group of -O-, -S- or -NH-; L represents an alkylene group or an arylene group; and p and q represent 0 or 1.
Patent GB-2158042-A (GB)
Title: Suction lifting apparatus
Inventor: LEHTINEN SAKARI MIKAEL
IPC: B65G59/04
Filed: 1985-04-30
Abstract: Suction lifting apparatus for use with horizontally disposed paper rolls has a frame (18) from which depend suspension members (19) supporting suction grippers (7), the suspension members being supported by carriages (3, 4) which are movable along the frame to vary the distance therebetween by power cylinders (10, 12, 13). The cylinders may be movable individually or together and the apparatus can be retained in equilibrium by movement of a suspension carriage (1) along a surface (20) by a cylinder (11). The grippers are both curved and pivotally mounted to enable them to intimately contact the surfaces of the rolls. <IMAGE>