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Patent GB-2106801-A (GB)
Title: Resilient foam products
Inventor: DAY MICHAEL STEPHEN FITZGERALD
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 1981-09-30
Abstract: A method of forming a resilient layer on a surface which comprises dispensing onto the surface from a pressurised container a viscous liquid room-temperature moisture-curing composition contaminated with propellant or other expanding agent, to give a foam product. Sealing strips of RTV silicones and polyurethanes can be formed in situ by this process.
Patent GB-2091461-A (GB)
Title: Validating I.D. Code for Transaction Processing
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1981-12-04
Abstract: In transaction processing apparatus in which an identification code keyed in by a customer is validated against card data, after a preset number of unsuccessful key-in attempts (e.g. 2), any further attempts are ignored for a preset period (e.g. 2 hours). The preset period may progressively increase. There may be an upper limit on the total number of attempts, after which the card is declared invalid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095877-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical data processing system
IPC: G06F11/18
Filed: 1982-03-26
Abstract: A circuit arrangement for process automation by means of a hierarchical data processing system can be used in fields where high reliability and security are required. Enhancement is effected of the reliability and security of a hierarchical data processing system wherein single and multiple errors in different 'm-from-n' computer structures in a level or plane and multiple errors in different levels or planes are tolerated. Multiple errors which are not tolerated can be detected. Data transmission between the individual levels or planes is included in the majority decision. Using modular 'm-from-n' decision means ensures universal application of the redundancy principle within the hierarchy. Each computer has an input/output unit (4) arranged at an input thereof, the unit (4) comprising first and second direction switching means (1,3) and an 'm-from-n' decision means (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120558-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle
Inventor: SMITHERS RALPH RICHARD
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 1982-04-30
Abstract: The puzzle comprises a solid, e.g. a dodecahedron, and a set of pieces, e.g. 60 isosceles triangles which fit the faces of the dodecahedron by pegs locating in holes. Each triangular piece (2) has three triangular markings (3,4 and 5) and a peg (6) which projects from both of its faces. A developed view of six completed faces of the dodecahedron is shown having five pieces on each face. A wire stand may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101706-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension strut
Inventor: NICHOLLS LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: B60G15/12
Filed: 1982-06-08
Abstract: A self-contained strut comprises a combined gas spring 1 and hydraulic damper 2. The gas spring comprises a rigid shell 3 for connection to the vehicle frame or chassis 10 and is closed at its upper end and open at its lower end. The damper comprises an hydraulically damped piston 7 working in a cylinder 5 for connection to a wheel or axle. The piston rod 8 extends through the open upper end of the cylinder and is rigidly connected to the shell 3. A flexible annular diaphragm 4 sealingly connects the lower end of the shell 3 to the open upper end of the cylinder 5, preferably through an upwardly tapered annular nose 6. Passages 13 place the air or other gas in the gas spring 1 in direct contact with the hydraulic fluid in the damper 2. The arrangement avoids the need for a sliding seal around the piston rod 8. The damper may be of the dual tube type. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106811-A (GB)
Title: Grinding wheel dressing machines
Inventor: TAMBOIA VITO
IPC: B24B53/06
Filed: 1982-06-24
Abstract: The machine tool comprises: Support means (12 & 15) for the rotatable mounting of a grinding wheel (M) and drives means (13) adapted to rotate the grinding wheel (M); A member (6) movable along two coordinate axes (X & Y) and carrying a first dressing tool (19) and a second dressing tool (20) in respective static positions adjacent one another, the dressing tools being adapted to dress a first operative surface (M1) and the second operative surface (M2) respectively of the grinding wheel (M), the operative surfaces being axially opposite one another, and Means (23, 9 & 5) for controlling movement of the moving member (6) relatively to the grinding wheel (M) and for controlling the drive means (13) and adapted to move the dressing tools (19 & 20) along the two co-ordinate axes (X & Y) disposed in a plane parallel to the rotational axis of the grinding wheel (M) and intersecting the same, along the first operative path (C-D) on which the first dressing tool (19) engages said first operative surface (M1) of the grinding wheel (M) in a predetermined manner, and a second operative path (H-L) on which the second tool (20) engages the second operative surface (M2) of the grinding wheel (M). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125272-A (GB)
Title: Shoe construction
Inventor: HALL JOHN
IPC: A43B5/04
Filed: 1982-08-16
Abstract: A through for footwear comprises a layer of nylon shaped to the outline of the foot and contoured to the last bottom.
Patent GB-2108804-A (GB)
Title: Applying video component signals to a channel and receiving signals from the channel
Inventor: REITMEIER GLENN ARTHUR
IPC: H04N7/00
Filed: 1982-10-12
Abstract: Component video signals such as the PAL color components (U,V) are applied to a vertical bandwidth limiter (10,12,14,16,18,20,22) and are line alternately applied by a switcher (24,26,28) to a channel such as a magnetic recording apparatus (30,32,34). The line alternated and vertical bandwidth limited signals are received from the channel and are applied to respective outputs either without further change or after further processing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118463-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive rolling member
Inventor: CONTI ROBERTO
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 1983-02-02
Abstract: An abrasive rolling member, which is insertable into the rotating drum of washing or other types of machine to produce an artificial ageing of denim material such as jeans, comprises a body member made of artificial pumice having vitrified inclusions formed therein and has either a cylindrical shape with ends which are rounded or radiused or form segments of a sphere or has a spherical shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114457-A (GB)
Title: Movable arm amusement device
Inventor: WATANABE HIROYUKI
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 1983-02-04
Abstract: The device comprises a base 2, an arm 7, and a rotary arm support mechanism 6. The base 2 accommodates a drive mechanism, drive direction converter mechanisms and a manually operated control mechanism 121. The arm is equipped with a holding mechanism 12, consisting of jaws 12a, 12b, and also has articulated portions 8, 9, 10. The arm is hollow and contains a plurality of transmission shafts having gears at both ends thereof. One end of each transmission shaft is coupled to a drive direction converter mechanism via gear trains. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115296-A (GB)
Title: Hockey stick
Inventor: COOLEN TOON
IPC: A63B59/12
Filed: 1983-02-16
Abstract: A hockey stick (10) has a short head (13), the free end portion (21) of which is bent in relation to the shank portion (20) of the head merging into the shaft (12) of the stick through about 180 DEG  in such a manner that the inner edge (22) of the free end portion of the head faces the shank portion of the head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115856-A (GB)
Title: Earth Anchor
Inventor: TOWNSHEND JOHN DEREK STAFFORD
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 1983-02-25
Abstract: This is of the type having anchoring element(s) 4 which on being driven down a hollow shaft 2 with an earth-penetrating head 3, and out through an opening 6, in shaft 2, or formed by shaft 2 and head 3, is deflected and deformed to form an anchoring fluke. The initial insertion forces necessary for the deformation are reduced by a reduction in the member's cross- section towards its leading end. The element may also have a portion of reduced cross-section between its strongest, intermediate portion and its trailing end to reduce the final insertion forces required for deformation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118017-A (GB)
Title: Poultry feedstuff
Inventor: PERRY FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1983-04-07
Abstract: A poultry feedstuff contains a minor but effective amount of sorbitol, preferably 0.01 to 5% wt. The sorbitol is believed to act as an emulsifier for lipids in the feedstuff, and preferred feedstuffs have higher than normal lipid contents (e.g. 2.5-20% wt.).
Patent GB-2130313-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle drive control system
Inventor: DECLAIRE GERALD
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1983-07-18
Abstract: In a vehicle having a main drive shaft and first and second output shafts operable for providing driving torque to the wheels of the vehicle, means 14 are provided for sensing excessive difference in output speeds of the first and second output shafts to detect a slip condition and control means are operable by solenoid 22 to actuate means for eliminating the slip condition in response to the sensing means. The control means is operable for a pre- determined time after actuation thereof and is rendered inoperative on application of the vehicle brakes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124358-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor heating system
Inventor: EVANS JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 1983-07-25
Abstract: An underfloor heating system is provided having floor panels (4) with a low thermal capacity per unit area. Such panels (4) enable the heating system to respond rapidly to temperature change. In one embodiment, each panel (4) comprises an upper layer (30) made of a fibre-reinforced thermosetting compound throughout which is dispersed a substance, such as sand, for improving the thermal conductivity of the layer (30). Beneath this upper layer (30) is a heat exchange layer (32, 34) similar to the upper layer (30) but embedded within which are pipes (33) for passing warm water through the panel. The heat-exchange layer (32, 34) is backed by an insulating layer (35). The underfloor heating system utilises low grade heat and is therefore suited for use with a heat pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144076-A (GB)
Title: Laminar articles
Inventor: LAWRENCE PETER NORMAN
IPC: B27L5/00
Filed: 1983-07-27
Abstract: A method of construction of laminar articles comprises the steps of shaping a plurality of elongate member 10-15 having a thickness very much greater than the thickness of the finished laminar article assembling and securing elongate members 10-15 around an axial elongate member 19 to form a composite article and subsequently cutting or otherwise dividing the composite article along generally transverse planes relative to the longitudinal axis to form a plurality of laminar articles which may be used for any suitable purpose and in juxtaposed relationship as a surface covering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146542-A (GB)
Title: Supported rotary evaporator
Inventor: SAKAMOTO SHIZUTO
IPC: G01N24/14
Filed: 1983-09-21
Abstract: A rotary evaporator (1) having a flask sealingly connected to a condenser (2) is fixed on to a vertically movable support (6) at a predetermined angle. A lifting mechanism (9) causes the support to move in an upward or downward direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148490-A (GB)
Title: A survey vehicle for radioactive contamination
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID
IPC: G01T1/169
Filed: 1983-10-18
Abstract: The ground survey vehicle comprises a self-propelled unit carrying arrays of radiation detectors at the front thereof. The arrays, in their operative positions, extend outwardly beyond the sides of the unit and are supported in close proximity to the ground. Conveniently three in-line arrays of detectors are employed with the two outer arrays being hingedly connected to the centre array. The arrays can be moved into and out of their operative positions by hydraulically operable means 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133010-A (GB)
Title: Penem Esters
Inventor: FOGLIO MAURIZIO
IPC: C07D499/04
Filed: 1984-01-03
Abstract: Acetoxymethyl, pivaloyloxymethyl, methoxymethyl, methoxyethoxymethyl, phthalidyl,  alpha -ethoxy- carbonyloxyethyl, acetamidomethyl and benzamidomethyl esters of (5R, 6S)-carbamoyloxymethyl-6-(1R-hydroxyethyl)- 2-penem-carboxylic acid of formula below are useful as orally adsorbed antibiotics.
 
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Patent GB-2153696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mixing machines
Inventor: STEELE MICHAEL GORDON
IPC: B28C5/16
Filed: 1984-02-10
Abstract: A mixing machine comprises a stationary mixing pan (10), means rigidly mounting a sun gear (18) above the mixing pan, a driven shaft (33) that extends through the sun gear means to a rotatory gearbox (19) enveloping the sun gear means (18) and supported for rotation thereby. The gearbox includes a casing carrying a pair of rotary paddle-carrying arms diametrically situated one on either side of the sun gear means (18) and having epicyclic gear train means (39, 46, 50, 65, 50') operable by rotation of the driven shaft (33) to cause the paddle-carrying arms (20, 21) to rotate and to cause the gearbox (19) to rotate about the sun gear means (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137070-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation and heat treatment of food products and apparatus for performing said process
Inventor: TORTEROTOT ROLAND
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 1984-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation and heat treatment of food products and to the apparatus for performing said process. In the process according to the invention, the mixing and heat treatment operations are carried out simultaneously by the injection, under pressure, of the concentrate and at least part of the constituting liquid, superheated to a temperature above about 100 DEG  C., into a tubular chamber which is closed so as to prevent any vaporization of the constituting liquid; the apparatus for performing the process according to the invention contains a tubular mixing chamber (20) connected on the one hand to a metering pump (16) delivering the concentrate withdrawn from at least one storage tank (10), and on the other hand to a generator (24) of superheated constituting liquid.
Patent GB-2137098-A (GB)
Title: Endoprosthetic Bone Joint Devices
Inventor: SCALES JOHN TRACEY
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1984-03-16
Abstract: A passively extensible long bone component in an endoprosthetic bone joint device for a child includes two parts, of which one (10, 20) has a bearing portion (22) to serve the articulatory function at one end of the bone, a seat portion (11) to engage the bone proximally of the growth plate therein and a stem (21) to pass longitudinally into the bone, and of which the other part (30) is a generally tubular socket adapted to receive the stem in sliding engagement and for securement with the bone distally of the growth plate. The bearing part can be cushioned against shock, at least partially separable, and extend as a further socket between the first socket and the stem. The component can allow rotation of the bearing and stem about the bone long axis or inhibit such rotation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139812-A (GB)
Title: Thin film transistors with vertical channel
Inventor: SHIMBO MASAFUMI
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 1984-05-10
Abstract: A thin film transistor comprises a basic plate (1) at least a surface of which is composed of insulating material, a base plate (1) at least a surface of which thin film first main electrode (3) on the base plate (1), an insulating film (17) formed on the first main electrode, a thin film second main electrode (2) on the insulating film and a relatively high resistance semiconductor thin film (5) on at least a side surface of the insulating film and in contact with the first and second main electrodes (2, 3). A gate insulator film (6) and a gate electrode (4) are formed on the semiconductor thin film (5). 
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Patent GB-2162743-A (GB)
Title: Fingerstall toothbrush
Inventor: YUEH WEI-YI
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: A fingerstall-style toothbrush made of rubber, plastics or other materials of equivalent efficacy has integrated projected formation; and is characterized by its including the base of the finger sheath that can be put on the forefinger and the mane extending and protruding outward from the circumference of the whole base and having considerable softness so that when put in the mouth it can not only brush the teeth but also cause no harm to the inner wall of the oral cavity or to the gums, completely eliminating any dead angle in the oral cavity through the agile operation and turning of the forefinger joint to achieve the goal and effect of ensuring cleanliness and health. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163838-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for simulated shooting
Inventor: GILBERTSON PETER
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: Equipment for simulated shooting comprises a hand held gun 11 (16-19) designed to project a beam 15 of electromagnetic radiation towards a retroreflective target 28 in response to the pulling of a trigger. The reflected beam is detected by a receiver 31-34 mounted on or in the gun and the signal operates a light emitter 40, the light from which illuminates the retroreflective target 28 indicating a "hit". <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146490-A (GB)
Title: Electrical components incorporating a temperature responsive device
Inventor: JAMES KENNETH SAMUEL
IPC: H01H37/74
Filed: 1984-08-31
Abstract: An electrical component has at least two electrodes (4,5) which become short-circuited or open circuited when a temperature responsive device formed by a resilient wire (1) covered by a plastics sleeve (2) of heat shrinkable material responds to an increase in temperature. The heat shrinkable sleeve (2) is formed so as to shrink longitudinally on the application of heat to thereby cause connection or disconnection of the electrodes (4,5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165326-A (GB)
Title: Parking brake system for trailers
Inventor: HANSON PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: B60T11/04
Filed: 1984-10-08
Abstract: The system comprises a pin 9 which is slidably mounted in a housing 8, so as to be engageable with holes 6 in or abutments 7 on a wheel hub 4 to prevent rotation thereof. A handbrake lever 16 is connected to the pin via brake wires 11, 15 and in its OFF position withdraws pin 9 when lever 16 is moved to its ON position, a compression spring 10 urges the pin 9 towards the wheel hub 4, whereby it engages in one of the holes 6 or one of abutments 7. The housing 8 is mounted on the lever edge of a suspension arm 3. Lever 16 also operates via a further brake wire 11 on a pin of as identical wheel hub arrangement opposite the arrangement illustrated or there may be a respective lever for each arrangement to allow trailer to be manhandled. Securing means incorporating a key may be provided for securing lever 16 in the ON position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165724-A (GB)
Title: Remote meter reading
Inventor: SCARR ROBERT WALTER ALISTER
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 1984-10-13
Abstract: The readings of electricity meters are conveyed to a substation from a customer's premises over the mains wiring. The data is transmitted on the circuit between the mains neutral wire and ground, the transceivers at the two ends being transformer-coupled to the neutral image. Transmission uses frequency-hopping spread-spectrum techniques, with each customer allocated a band of frequencies, in which for each bit the whole band is sent sequentially starting with a particular first frequency the order of frequencies differing according to whether the bit is 0 or 1. At each data transmission samples are made for voltage (once) and current (three times), with the samples digitized, and then modulated on to the spread spectrum frequency hopping system.
Patent GB-2148305-A (GB)
Title: Glycopeptide bioconversion products
Inventor: CLEM GLADYS MARIE
IPC: C12P21/04
Filed: 1984-10-17
Abstract: Glycopeptide antibiotics of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein W is the remaining portion of a glycopeptide antibiotic selected from actaplanin factors B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, D1, D2, E1, G, K, L, M, N, O and actaplanin  psi glycone, and salts thereof, particularly the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful new antibiotics are active against gram-positive bacteria and increase feed-efficiency utilization and enhance milk production in ruminants.
Patent GB-2156602-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet stepper motor apparatus
Inventor: KALLOS JOSEPH
IPC: H02K37/14
Filed: 1985-03-08
Abstract: A permanent magnetic stepper motor (10) apparatus which provides high constant torque and constant speed through a large stepping angle under varying output shaft load conditions. The apparatus includes a rotor (12), a plurality of stators (14) and an electronic control device (100) for providing a constant torque and speed. The rotor is constructed of a cylindrical homogeneous core (18) having an outer, segmented ring formed from a plurality of permanent magnets. The magnets are of alternating polarity and are divided into groups. There is a stator apparatus (14) surrounding the rotor which is composed of cylindrically spaced rows of electrically conductive coils (24) radially spaced apart. A timing disk (84) concentric with and rotating with the rotor (12) senses the speed of the rotor (12) and feeds back periodic timing pulses to an electronic switching system (100) to control the current through the stator. The stators are electromagnetically coupled to the permanent magnet rotor surface. The current through the stators thereby control the magnitude of the electromagnetic flux and cause the rotor to maintain a constant speed as output shaft loads vary.
Patent GB-2156082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tachogenerators
Inventor: WILSON PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: G01P3/48
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A tachogenerator for a rotary machine such as an electric motor has a stator carrying at least one transmit coil 28 generating a radio-frequency flux field coupling through an air space 32 with at least one receive coil 34. With a plurality of angularly spaced receive coils, each is preferably coupled to a respective transmit coil (rather than using a single transmit coil), radially or axially spaced therefrom; or each transmit coil may be associated with a respective pair of receive coils, one radially spaced and one axially spaced. When the motor is operational, the flux field is cut by a shade ring 38 which rotates with the rotor and has one or more cut-outs, whereby the receive coil cyclically generates digital signals representing the interruptions of the flux field from which may be deduced the speed and/or position of the rotor. These output signals can be used to produce signals controlling energisation of the stator coils or signals which enable speed control. The coils are located within the motor casing, and the radio frequency is at least 50 times as high as the maximum frequency of the flux fields generated by the motor windings, to avoid interference with the sensor by the latter flux fields. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159618-A (GB)
Title: Built-in hob unit
Inventor: SCHEUERING WERNER
IPC: A47B77/08
Filed: 1985-05-09
Abstract: A built-in hob unit 2 which is connected to a surrounding edge- protection element or frame 3 is inserted in an opening in a work top 1 of a line of kitchen furniture in such a manner that the edge- protection frame 3 engages over the edge of the opening in the work top 1 and the hob unit 2 is secured in this position against lifting out, at least two spaced apart claws or detent springs 6 being secured to the bottom 5 of the built-in hob unit 2 and detent members 8 corresponding to the detent springs 6 being fitted to the boundary edge 7 of the opening in the work top 1. <IMAGE>