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Patent GB-2046691-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating jib for handling articles
IPC: B65G47/90
Filed: 1980-04-17
Abstract: A handling apparatus 1 for effecting load-transferring manoeuvres comprises a stand 3 which is connected to a base 2 and carries a pivotal drive 8 having a horizontal pivoting axis. A jib 11 is pivotable by means of the drive 8 about the pivoting axis and has a gripper arm 13 at its free end with a gripper 18. A support means 7 is arranged between the supporting base 2 and the gripper arm 13 and is drivable by a rectilinear drive 9 transversely of the pivoting direction of the jib 11. The support means 7 is arranged in front of the jib 11 as viewed in the gripping direction and is attached to a cantilever support 6 connected to the stand 3. The pivotal drive 8 is combined with the support means 7 and with a pivoting angle control device 10 to form one unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070919-A (GB)
Title: A height-adjustable seat
IPC: B60N2/16
Filed: 1980-06-02
Abstract: This invention provides a height-adjustable seat (e.g. for vehicles) comprising a fixed or fixable base (1) and a sitting portion frame (8) mounted thereon by four parallel links in pairs (9, 10), two at the front and two at the back, themselves pivotably mounted about respective transverse axes (6, 7) on the base and (11, 12) on the frame, and a device for adjusting the height of the frame comprising a control hand lever (M) angularly movable about a transverse axis through at most 180 DEG  and a mechanism for irreversibly transforming angular movements of the hand lever into angular movements of at least one of the links, this mechanism comprising a plate (13) integral with the hand lever and revolving in a complementary housing (14) of transverse axis (O) in the base or frame, a bearing surface (15) (axis O') integral with and offset (e) relative to the plate, an eccentric (16) of revolution revolving in or on said bearing surface, and at least one rigid member (19) (20) connecting this eccentric to at least one point (17, 18) of the said one link (9, 10) so that rotation of the eccentric about the axis (O) of the flat plate (13) due to the angular movement of the hand lever (M) causes irreversible angular movement of the said one link (9, 10). In one modification, the front and rear links are not parallel. In a further modification, the eccentric is mounted directly on one of the links. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2059948-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium-gluconic acid complex corrosion inhibitor
IPC: C23F11/08
Filed: 1980-07-08
Abstract: A novel complex of aluminium chloride and gluconic acid is disclosed for use in the control of corrosion of iron and steel surfaces in aqueous systems.
Patent GB-2082446-A (GB)
Title: Devices for the slicing or shredding of food
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 1980-08-13
Abstract: In a vegetable slicer and shredder of the kind in which the vegetables are placed by hand into a hopper 5 which communicates with the slicing and shredding mechanism 2, a rotatable plate 7 is provided to selectively blank off a communicating passage between the hopper and the mechanism while the hopper is being loaded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091622-A (GB)
Title: Gardening aid
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 1981-01-23
Abstract: A gardening aid 1 for attachment to a blade 8 of lawn edging shears 9 for catching grass trimmed from a lawn edge by the shears 9. The aid 1 is in the form of a grass-box structure as defined by its base and walls and has a channel defined by the wall 4 and a parallel wall 7, which channel is a push fit over blade 8 so that the aid 1 may be mounted on the shears 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2068037-A (GB)
Title: Fixing support for rotary clothes driers
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1981-01-28
Abstract: A fixing support for a rotary clothes drier which consists of a tube shaped at one (lower) end portion (11) to facilitate its being driven into the ground (12) and having at the other end a portion (13) of reduced diameter thus forming a generally upwardly facing shoulder (15) at the lower end of the portion (13) of reduced diameter, the arrangement being such that in use the portion (13) of reduced diameter serves as a spigot to fit in the open lower end portion (14) of the central post of a rotary clothes drier and the shoulder (15) forms an end support by engagement with the lower end of the central post, an outer tubular shield (18) being fitted on the tube to surround the portion (13) of reduced diameter with a clearance for receiving the lower end portion (14) of the central post when in use.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092053-A (GB)
Title: Moulding articles with reinforcements
IPC: B29C70/48
Filed: 1981-02-03
Abstract: A thermally insulating component preferably for use as an automotive heat shield, has a body formed by injection moulding with a heat resistant mesh-like reinforcement. The body comprises a rigid cured resinous mixture of a phenolic resin in aqueous solution and a catalyst hardener, preferably of sulphonic acid and phosphoric acid. The reinforcement may be in the form of a weave, tissue or mat and is preferably of asbestos or glass fibre with the resinous mixture being injected to penetrate the interstices of the reinforcement mesh so that the latter is inextricable from the body.
Patent GB-2072888-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling Revolution Speed of Internal Combustion Engine
IPC: F02D41/34
Filed: 1981-03-23
Abstract: An apparatus controls rotation speed of an internal combustion engine 1 to a predetermined constant value by utilizing a signal (49) which represents the revolution speed of the engine and is detected over a period T3 (cycle period) required for completing four strokes of suction, compression, explosion and exhaust or during a period corresponding to an integral multiple of the period T3. The apparatus consists of means 5-9 for generating a digital count indicating the actual speed, means ROM for producing a count indicating the desired speed and comparison means 13 from which a (speed) correction signal is derived. This corrects the engine speed by adjusting the quantity of fuel injected by actuator 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076794-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Use in Adsorbing Gaseous Fluorine on Particles of Alumina
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 1981-05-28
Abstract: The apparatus comprises means for preventing the alumina particles suspended in the adsorption column from moving by gravity in counter- current to the gaseous fluoride beyond a predetermined threshold is a rectilinear duct (16) at the bottom of the adsorption column mounting internally an orifice plate (17), and an alumina delivery arrangement (18, 19) for delivering alumina particles into the column above the orifice plate. The orifice of the orifice plate may be variable in size (e.g. a motorised iris diaphragm), or there may be a number of orifice plates with differently-sized orifices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079321-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic stripping bath and process
IPC: C25D1/22
Filed: 1981-07-01
Abstract: An improved electrolytic bath composition and process for stripping metal deposits from a different basis metal comprising an aqueous solution containing activating halogen compounds, an amine or nitro and/or nitrate stripping component, an inhibiting agent to inhibit attack of the basis metal comprising glucoheptonic acid, malic acid, and mixtures thereof, as well as the Group IA, IIA and ammonium salts thereof, and at least one bath soluble thiocyanate or oxalate, or mixtures thereof. The stripping of the metal deposit is effected by immersion of the object in the bath while anodically charged and passing electric current through the bath to a cathode for a period of time sufficient to achieve the desired magnitude of stripping of the metal deposit.
Patent GB-2117399-A (GB)
Title: Low thermal expansion alloys
Inventor: MARUHASHI SHIGEAKI
IPC: C22C38/08
Filed: 1982-01-25
Abstract: Low thermal expansion coefficient alloys are disclosed which contain 34.5 to 37.5% Ni, not more than 1.2% Mn, 0.005 to 0.12% Ti, the balance being Fe apart from impurities and incidental ingredients and optionally contain up to 0.035% C, up to 0.025% P, up to 0.015% S, up to 0.02% Al, up to 0.025% O and up to 0.015% N. When both the S content and the Al content are not more than 0.005%, the Mn content may be less than 0.5%, but when either the S content or the Al content is in excess of 0.005%, the Mn content will generally be in excess of 0.5%. The alloys have good thermal expansion stability, good weldability, good stress corrosion cracking resistance as well as ease of preparation.
Patent GB-2091546-A (GB)
Title: Deodorant device for use in vacuum cleaners
IPC: A47L7/04
Filed: 1982-01-27
Abstract: An article 10 for use in a vacuum cleaner comprises a pad 12 of absorbent material impregnated with a perfume, disinfectant, or the like having affixed thereto a piece 14 of double-sided sticky tape, for temporarily securing the article within the air flow path in the vacuum cleaner. The article 10 may be releasably mounted on a barrier sheet 16. In a modification, the article may comprise a perforated container 22, which houses a pad 24, and a piece 26 of double-sided sticky tape. Instead of using double-sided sticky tape, pieces of adhesive magnetic tape may be used to affix the article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116781-A (GB)
Title: Cable support
Inventor: PALMAER TORE GEORG
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1982-03-09
Abstract: A cable support for a cable or lead (1) connected to movable apparatus, headsets or the like, is of the type comprising a body having a central passage (6,) for the cable (1), the passage gradually widening towards the end from which the movable part of the cable (1) extends. In the cable support disclosed, which may take the form of a lead- through mounted in a wall or panel, a circumferentially continuous clamping ring (5) is located externally around a tubular part of the body and exerts a radially directed clamping force on the cable and passage to effect load-relieving clamping of the cable or lead (1). Another embodiment is suitable for securing to an article of clothing e.g. by means of a clip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109773-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing label strip
Inventor: SANG BIN CHANG
IPC: B65C11/02
Filed: 1982-06-10
Abstract: A labelling machine including a transfer roller 6 and a guide member 3 in the form of a tunnel guide member which guides the tape from the roll 1 over the transfer roller. The guide member is movable away from the transfer roller under the action of spring 5 when the labelling machine has its bottom cover 4 opened to facilitate insertion of the label tape. The guide member 3 includes a tunnel 31 formed between a lower part 32, a cover 33, and sidewalls 38. Long slots in the sides of the lower part allow teeth 62 at the axial sides of roller 6 to engage notches at the sides of the label tape, and rails 36 engage in grooves 61 in the roller 6. Printing pad 39 is connected to the lower end of the tunnel member 3 the pad being pushed up as bottom cover 4 is closed, so pivoting member 3 clockwise about pins 37 so that upper part of member 3 contacts roller 6. A roller 35 carried by member 3 and a hand operated roller 2 allow label tape to be fed down through tunnel 31 during insertion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122003-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gas water heater
Inventor: LONG FUND LIN
IPC: F23N5/02
Filed: 1982-06-11
Abstract: Gas is supplied to the burner of a water heater through three valves 50, 26, 66 in series. When the water is turned on water pressure acts to open valve 26 and the valve stem 20 thereof operates a switch 40. Electromagnetic valve 50 is controlled by the switch and is opened to allow gas to flow to a pilot light, the ignition circuit of which is also energised by the closing of switch 40. When the pilot light is lit and detected the electromagnetic valve 66 is opened and gas flows to the burner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical controls for lifts, hoists and the like
Inventor: CLEARY COLIN
IPC: B66B5/00
Filed: 1982-10-29
Abstract: A diagnostic device (24) is connected to lift gate interlock switches (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) for indicating whether any one or more of these switches is open and for identifying that switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110581-A (GB)
Title: Sheet metal stamping
Inventor: LANG DR KLAUS E
IPC: B30B15/34
Filed: 1982-10-29
Abstract: A press 1 comprises an upper part 2 with a slide 8 for a stamping tool 13, and a lower part 3 with a platen 6 for a counterpart tool 7. The up-and-down movement of the slide 8 is guided by columns 14. Metal components such as cans or can lids are fed from a device 4. A wheel 12 adjusts a V-belt 10 from a cone 11 to a flywheel 9. Heating cartridges 15 bring the upper part 2 up to operating temperature before the press 1 is brought into operation so as to reduce registration error. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111321-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic circuit of electric machine
Inventor: STEPANIANTS EMILEN ARAKELOVICH
IPC: H02K1/12
Filed: 1981-05-26
Abstract: A magnetic circuit (1) of an electric machine comprises a toothed section (2) and a yoke (3) magnetically interconnected with it. The yoke (3) is shaped as at least one band (8) corrugated along the geometrical axis (7).
Patent GB-2137006-A (GB)
Title: Traffic light
Inventor: SHUO-FU KAO
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 1983-02-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a traffic light, particularly to one utilising a single lantern into which a number of bulbs of different colours can be installed instead of utilising three lanterns required by the known traffic light, thereby decreasing the weight needed to be supported by the lamp- post and enhancing the light intensity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136570-A (GB)
Title: Measuring rule
Inventor: DREW SHIRLEY MAY
IPC: G01B3/02
Filed: 1983-03-11
Abstract: A rule having marked thereon first linear scale (C), the graduations of which correspond to the pitch or line spacing of a typewriter, at least some of the graduations having a numeral indication (2-138) as to the number of graduations from one (15) end towards the other end (16) of the scale (C) whereby the number of characters, or lines of type between two limits can be ascertained by a direct comparison between the two limits and the scale (C). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117953-A (GB)
Title: Sorting and other selection of articles
Inventor: STEELE LEONARD
IPC: G07D3/14
Filed: 1983-03-29
Abstract: Coin to be sorted is discharged onto a rotating horizontal disc (1) to be urged, after passage through a separation slot (13) of a wear strip (12), against the upstanding rim (16) of the disc (1). In one machine (Figures 1 to 6) an annular ferromagnetic element (14), providing the peripheral margin of the disc (1) within the rim (16), has flexural freedom so that transitory energization of a solenoid (18, 21) below the disc (1) from a coin sensor (19, 22) above, attracts a localized region of the element (14) downwardly. Any coin lying in the deflected region is lifted free of the obstructing rim (16) upon the return, upward overswing of the element (14) to pass from the disc (1) into an outlet port (20). The lifting of the coin above the rim (16) is alternatively achieved in a second machine (Figures 9 to 15) by ferromagnetic finger-elements (64) which are pivotally mounted side-by- side beneath the peripheral margin of the disc (41) and around its entire circumference. Energization of the solenoid (58) in this case causes the finger-elements (64) which are passing over, to pivot and thereby project through a gap between the peripheral margin and the rim (52) so as to tip the overlying coin over the rim (52). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123191-A (GB)
Title: Random sequence generators
Inventor: JENNER PETER MICHAEL
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 1983-05-11
Abstract: A pseudo-random sequence generator has two oscillators, the first of which controls the rate of stepping through the pseudo-random sequence and the second of which controls selection of the sequence and the inverse of the sequence. By replacing the second oscillator with a voltage controlled oscillator and deriving the control voltage from a decaying integration of at least one output of the random sequence generator (or another pseudo-random sequence generator) a near-true digital noise is produced.
Patent GB-2121249-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit high voltage clamping system
Inventor: SEMKO RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: G11C16/10
Filed: 1983-05-26
Abstract: Integrated high voltage clamping methods and devices which provide a controllable "soft" clamping action. The systems are particularly useful for "on-chip" EEPROM high voltage power supplies. The voltage at Vo is clamped by establishing a voltage across a capacitor C so that T1 turns on if Vo attempts to exceed a voltage determined by the capacitor voltage. T2 is held conductive while voltage Vo rises from zero and is made non- conductive in response to a voltage detector (not shown) which senses when Vo has reached a desired level, Vo being thereafter clamped by the circuit shown. The circuit can be used to protect a voltage reference element which performs the actual voltage detection such as a gated diode (not shown) which deteriorates if it passes heavy currents for appreciable times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142947-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated roof abutment curb
Inventor: LONGWORTH JOHN
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 1983-06-27
Abstract: The curb 3, between flat or pitched roof 1 and abutment wall 2, for ventilating the roof void 28, comprises a curb member 4 projecting up from the roof adjacent the abutment wall and spaced therefrom so as to leave a ventilation gap 9. Fixed to the head 8 of the curb member is a curb top 10 with supports 16 for a cover capping 17. The latter extends from abutment wall 2 over curb head 8 and has a front wall portion 24 overhanging the front of curb head 8, forming a passageway between ventilation gap 9 and the front of curb member 4. A grill 25 is formed from an inwardly bent portion along the lower edge of the overhanging wall and the flange 14 of the curb top to allow free flow of air whilst denying access to birds, small animals, etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142349-A (GB)
Title: Yarn spinning or twisting frames
Inventor: RAMSEY THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: D01H1/02
Filed: 1983-06-28
Abstract: A yarn spinning or twisting frame (10) comprises a fixed base member (11) which is circularly symmetric about axis (12) and is formed with a central column (11A) and a collar (11B) of substantially greater radius than column (11A). A circular support (15) is mounted for rotation on column (11A) and collar (11B) and comprises a central hub portion functioning as a rotatable bearing for a drum-like cam member (18) the outer periphery (18A) of which is provided with a continuous helical groove (18B). A series of brackets (19) are mounted in groove (18B) and are individually constrained to slide axially along posts (20) extending parallel to the axis (12) of the column (11A). Brackets (19) are in the form of planar segments (19A) which together form a circular ring rail, each segment having a pair of apertures (19B) through which extend respective spindles (22), each aperture (19B) being surrounded by a circular ring (19C) carrying a conventional bobbin traveller (19B). The spindles (22) are mounted on a continuous circular spindle rail (23) forming part of the support (15) and are rotatably driven in common by belt (26) from swing arms (24) from a single spindle drive wheel (25). The posts (20) extend between and are secured to the bottom of spindle rail (23) and a top rail (30) which is circular and on which are rotatably mounted haul-off drums (31). The haul-off drums (31) are rotatably driven in common by belt (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145070-A (GB)
Title: Improved cap cover
Inventor: ROBB WILLIAM MAIR
IPC: B65D59/06
Filed: 1983-08-18
Abstract: A cap cover (1) is provided for closing the end of a pipe or pipe coupling (2) or other conduit device. The cover (1) which is made of a resilient material such as plastics so as to be pressable onto the pipe end comprises an annular wall (4) and a closure end wall (5), the annular wall (4) having on its inner surface annular arrays of part- spherical bobs (6). The arrangement is such that when the cap (1) is pressed onto the pipe end with the caps annular wall (4) surrounding the outer periphery of the pipe, the bobs (6) can engage between the convolutions of thread (3) at the pipe end for securement of the cap cover. The cap can also be fitted to a pipe end having an annular bead for cooperation with said bobs 6 (Fig. 4). in this embodiment the annular wall is of frusto-conical form. The present cap cover can be easily fitted to the pipe end and prevents entry or discharge of foreign matter via the pipe end, and additionally serves to protect the pipe thread. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126208-A (GB)
Title: Production of synthesis gas
Inventor: WINTER CHRISTOPHER LESLIE
IPC: C01B3/02
Filed: 1983-08-31
Abstract: A process for the production of ammonia synthesis gas, comprises dividing a hydrocarbon feedstock into two parts, steam reforming one in a primary reformer and then adding to the effluent the other part of the feed, reforming the mixture with an oxygen- containing gas in a secondary reformer, cooling the resultant gases and subjecting them to a carbon monoxide shift process, methanating the gases and removing carbon dioxide, and then separating the resultant gases cryogenically into:-   a) a synthesis gas suitable for compressing and feeding directly to an ammonia synthesis process; b) a methane-rich stream (i.e. methane-rich relative to (c) below) suitable for fuelling the primary reformer; and   c) a nitrogen-rich stream   In an alternative process, methanation can be eliminated and stream (c) then contains carbon monoxide. The process can also be used to produce hydrogen by using a molecular sieve adsorption process in place of the cryogenic-separation step.
Patent GB-2128283-A (GB)
Title: Safety locking devices for doors of washing machines and the like
Inventor: NOTARO GIUSEPPE
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1983-10-04
Abstract: A safety locking device with delayed re-opening for doors of washing machines and the like, including an apertured slide (11) to be locked in position and comprising a casing (6) closed by a cover (12) and containing a first terminal (1), a second terminal (2) and a third terminal (3), wherein the electric connection between the first terminal (1) and the third terminal (3) is made through a movable arm (7) mounted upon the first terminal (1) and bearing a slide locking paw (14) firmly attached thereto; an actuation assembly for the movable arm (14) is interposed between the first terminal (1) and the second terminal (2), said actuation assembly consisting of a bimetal strip (5) and of a heating tablet (4), the stroke of the movable arm (7) being determined by a stop tooth element (D) provided in the casing and by a stationary contact element (9) attached to the third terminal (3). The assembling and mounting and the position interrelationship of the actuation assembly (5, 4) in the casing, are effected by means of a first tooth (A) and optionally a second tooth (B) provided on the first terminal and a third tooth (C) provided on said movable arm (7) as well as by means of either a deformed portion of the second terminal (2) or a spring supported by the second terminal (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131953-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the viscosity and elasticity of fluids, particularly polymers
Inventor: HAN CHANG DAE
IPC: G01N33/44
Filed: 1980-06-05
Abstract: A high precision continuous flow rheometer utilizes an elongated restriction such as a slit or capillary tube 144 that is supplied with fluid from a microprocessor controlled metering pump at various flow rates. An inlet chamber 160 having a longitudinal axis that is skewed with respect to the longitudinal axis of the restriction 144 is used to convey fluid from the metering pump to the restriction. Three pressure transducers 146, 148, 150 are disposed along the slit or capillary tube and supply signals to the microprocessor from which the viscosity and elasticity, or first normal stress difference, of the fluid may be continuously calculated at various flow rates. <IMAGE>