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Patent FR-2259218-A1 (FR)
Title: Door or window frame for concrete panel wall - has sheet metal sub-frame clamped to wall substructure
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1974-01-24
Abstract: The sub-frame or linear (8) is generally of a square 'J' section (11, 13) with square stub returns (14, 12) internally and externally on short and long legs respectively, and is positioned to sheath the outer edges of the wall opening, the latter return (12) thus forming a vertical flange for the fixation of frames by screwing, nailing or welding. Fixation of liner to wall is by hook (16, 17, 18) bolt with slotted anchor plate (19, 21) fitting over the wall end and wedging the shorter return (14) of the 'J' section to the wall; a weather seal (15) is incorporated between this latter return and the wall and sill sections are angled as water-sheds.
Patent FR-2266872-A1 (FR)
Title: Direct reading of values of a parameter - uses counters operated from cams sensing parameter values
IPC: G01F7/00
Filed: 1974-04-08
Abstract: A curve of values of the magnitude of a parameter is detected and recorded on counters so that the curve may be obtained by direct reading from the counters. This method can be used to indicate the level of flow of a river or effluent. Variations (1-3) of the level (N) of the flow of a liquid (4) are detected by a float (5) connected to a cable (6) which passes over a pulley (8) to a counterweight (7). The pulley drives a shaft (9) which in turn drives three cams (C1, C2, C3) each with a set of switch contacts (D1, D2, D3). The cams are arranged to operate the switches at the given flow heights. The switch contacts operate time counters indicating the time a particular level was maintained.
Patent FR-2282526-A1 (FR)
Title: Sealed window for rolling stock - has main seal receiving clip-on seal over screws of removable frame part
IPC: E06B1/64
Filed: 1974-08-23
Abstract: The window consists of a window-frame (4) in which is mounted a pane of glass (4), the frame being surrounded by a plastic joint (11, 12) which is held tightly between the frame and the opening into which it fits. A second joint (15) which is detachable, can be clipped onto the first joint, covering the outer detachable element (6) of the frame and mounting screws (9, 19). The window can therefore be easily dismantled by removing the second joint and undoing the fixing screws to release the outer element of the frame and, with it, the window pane.
Patent FR-2329508-A1 (FR)
Inventor: HIERSIG HEINZ M
IPC: F16H57/025
Filed: 1974-09-20
Abstract: 1483294 Marine transmission systems MANNESMANN AG 27 Sept 1974 [2 Oct 1973] 42140/74 Heading B7V A gear-box 4 which transmits power from ships' main engines 9 to drive shafting 6, 7 is supported on two bearings 12, 13 which do not take axial loads, and a third bearing 3 which does take axial loads. The bearing 3 is on the output shaft so that the gearbox casing is not subjected to axial loads, and the alignment of gears is not affected. The bearings 12, 13, are resilient in the fore-and-aft direction; for example they may be elastomeric blocks or as shown they may be leaf springs formed by the webs of supporting members 11.
Patent FR-2292931-A1 (FR)
Title: Prefabricated chimney for open fire - has intake cone assembly with air intake and outlet ducts
IPC: F24B1/188
Filed: 1974-11-28
Abstract: The chimney is prefabricated so that it can be installed in one piece and consists of an air intake cone assembly (4) mounted directly over the hearth. The assembly is fitted at the rear with an air duct which acts as a back plate for the hearth. THe air is circulated through passages in the cone wihouth encountering the flue gases. The air may be discharged after heating through air outlet ducts (10) which are fitted with damper controls. The main flue gas damper control (8) is fitted to the cone and operates ont he deflector plate (6) which is fitted inside the flue.
Patent FR-2253630-A1 (FR)
Title: Wire matrix printing head with electromagnetically actuated wires - has attachment points between wires and actuators formed in oval
IPC: B41J2/26
Filed: 1974-12-11
Abstract: The main axis of the oval lies parallel to the line formed through the neighbouring wire ends. More specifically the oval lies in a plane at right angles to the average angle of the wires. The wire actuators comprise elongated parts each forming an armature to an associated electromagnet. The parts extend radially inwards towards a central point and have the wire ends joined to them near this point by e.g. threaded nuts or rivets. At this point of connection the various contact parts between wires and armatures lie on the oval. The design is intended to reduce the angular displacement between the drive forces and the printing forces and to equalise operational characteristics over the total point matrix.
Patent FR-2293983-A1 (FR)
Title: Sepn of light and heavy fluid fractions - by centrifugal decantation between fluid coupled synchronous rotors
Inventor: BOADWAY JOHN D
IPC: B04B5/12
Filed: 1974-12-09
Abstract: Separation of light and heavy fractions of a fluid by centrifugal decantation of the heavy fraction in an imposed vortex motion. An inlet volute gravity feeds an annular sepg. space between a motor driven, rotary, hollow, vertical cylindrical outer rotor, and a coaxial, freely rotatable inner rotor, the incoming fluid being put into rotation by inwardly projecting, radial blades fixed to the top end of the outer rotor. The inner rotor is put into synchronous rotating with the outer by torque of rotating fluid in the sepg. space acting on radial blades fixed on the inner rotor. Separating fractions of a fluid by density differentiation, i.e. gases, liquids, free-flowing solid particles and mixtures of these, e.g. mineral sludges. The blades on the inner rotor serve as anti-turbulence baffles and improve the sepg. efficiency by ensuring that sediment does not remix.
Patent FR-2300289-A1 (FR)
Title: Prevention of convection currents to reduce heat losses - in narrow space between two parallel surfaces
Inventor: COSTES DIDIER
IPC: G21C13/073
Filed: 1975-02-05
Abstract: A means of preventing the formation of convection currents in a narrow space between two parallel surfaces where there is a temp. gradient across a fluid in the space is to put in a porous material which is elastic in the direction of its thickness. The material may be in the form of threads, fibres, knitted material or leaves, the distance between them being less than the critical stagnation thickness at the temp. of the space. Partic. the leaves are thin and flexible, extending across the spaced, joined at one endge and free at the other, giving a spiral profile in transverse section, covering one another, and fitted in the annular space between two coaxial cylinders. There are means of holding the leaves in place while the cylinders are fitted one inside the other, and freeing them afterwards. Partic, applicable to the space between the plug closing the top of a nuclear reactor and the wall of the reactor. The invention prevents the heat losses that can arise and be significant even when the space is very narrow and partic, in annular spaces. The critical thickness for DELTAt = 250 degrees C height 1 m, press. 80 bars is 1.2 mm for steam, 1.4 mm for N2 and 3.5 mm for helium. Above these values, convection becomes important.
Patent FR-2303430-A1 (FR)
Title: Disinfecting device for telephone handset - has disinfecting wicks and cleaning and drying pads which are designet to act on moving handset
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 1975-03-07
Abstract: The disinfecting device, for a telephone handset, has a movable support for the handset and a device to clean and dry the handset. The distribution system fro the disinfectant has four wetting wicks projecting beyond the body in front of the microphone and loudspeaker. The handset support consists of a cap with two openings - one for the microphone cup and the other for the loudspeaker cup. The cap can slide on a container body and is returned to the same end position by a set of restoring springs. The cleaning and drying device consists of pads passing over the handset as the latter moves.
Patent FR-2304700-A1 (FR)
Title: Multicomponent fancy yarn has two intermingled core components - with a third component wrapped around them
IPC: D02G3/32
Filed: 1975-03-21
Abstract: A multi-component fancy yarn is produced by feeding two core yarn components into a twist bush. One of the compartments (a) is under min. tension and the other component (b) is under controlled tension. In passing through the twist bush they intermingle. A third yarn component (c) is fed off from a supply package surrounding the twist bush pref. in the form of a balloon so that it is wrapped spirally around the two core components (a,b) at pref. a guide above the twist bush. The method is cheap and simple. A high bulk lightly twisted yarn having soft touch characteristics is produced. The yarn is suitable for knitting a textured fabric and is resistant to breakage.
Patent FR-2308756-A1 (FR)
Title: Rigid construction for shuttering panels - has I-section walings tied together by prestressing rods and framing
Inventor: MUNOZ HENRIQUE
IPC: E04G9/02
Filed: 1975-04-23
Abstract: The shuttering panel is completely rigid and consists of a skin forming the external face of the shuttering, longitudinal I-section walings and a large number of framing pieces arranged perpendicular to and spanning between the longitudinal walings. The panel also has prestressing rods which tie together the longitudinal sections. Wedges are placed in between the framing pieces and the flanges of the longitudinal walings so that the possibility of any play on the inside of the panel is eliminated. The skin may be of wooden planks, sheet metal or metal-coated laminates.
Patent FR-2271479-A1 (FR)
Title: Path valve for hydraulic systems - contains stops to control actuator lever movement
IPC: F16K11/16
Filed: 1975-05-16
Abstract: The path valve has a drive element, which turns in a valve housing, and connected to a switch lever, for two parallel valve cones which are spring-loaded in direction of closing, and act as a return unit for the actuator lever, and control the connection between pump and consumer, and between consumer and return conduit. A stop element fastened to the actuator lever, can move between two stop positions. A slot for the lever has a widened section, in which the stop element engages in one of its positions. The slot has stops, to limit the movement of the switch lever, both sides. The lever (29) has a third stop position (43) for the stop element (33), and the valve housing (22), has a second stop, associated with the stop element. The switch lever is retained, when in contact with the first stop (35) but may be returned automatically, when in contact with the second stop.
Patent FR-2312129-A1 (FR)
Title: Power distribution conductor and connection - has basic busbar and side fitting power take off connections
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 1975-05-22
Abstract: A bus bar arrangement for power distribution within a building or factory, provides tap- off points which may be rapidly attached or removed. The complete installation would normally be made up of there phase lines, a neutral and an earth line running in parallel. The basic conductor or bus bar is rectangular in section and stood off from an insulating mounting. Tapping points are approximately 'U' shaped insulating frames having internal and external profiles serving to trap the connector to th bus bar and to trap the outgoing cable connector. Connection within this shell is made by mating 'U' shaped metal elements into which the slid the cable connector itself. Fitting of the connectors is from one side, in the same plane as the bus bar.
Patent FR-2315484-A1 (FR)
Title: Improving tensile strength of boron filaments - by maintaining the filaments under tension in nitrogen
Inventor: WATERMAN DWIGHT R
IPC: C22C49/00
Filed: 1975-06-25
Abstract: The tensile strength of B filaments is increased by maintaining the filaments under tesion at 200-350 degrees F in a pure N2 atmosphere for a time insufficient to form a nitride. Used in the production of B filament composite impregnated with a resin or metal matrix. The process stress-relieves the filaments and the N2 heals any surface defects.
Patent FR-2319987-A1 (FR)
Title: Jack type plug assembly - has injection moulded synthetic resin housing enclosing non:contact ends of spring arm contacts and leaf contacts
IPC: H01R13/71
Filed: 1975-07-30
Abstract: The non-contact ends of the two leaf-spring contact arms that contact the barrel of the plug and the non-contact ends of leaf spring contacts associated with these two contact arms are all held inside a housing made of injection-moulded synthetic resin. All the contacts have contact legs projecting out through the housing for locating in holes in e.g. a circuit board. The jacks may be mounted in pairs connected by connecting surfaces at their non contact ends. The plates can be welded ultrasonically to the jacks, and have holes cooperating with projections on the jacks.
Patent FR-2324725-A1 (FR)
Title: Powder for removing hydrocarbons, greases and lubricants - contg. absorbent powder, degreasing organic solvent and surfactant
IPC: C11D3/43
Filed: 1975-09-18
Abstract: A powdered absorbent for removing hydrocarbons, greases and lubricants contains (as) 20-90 (50-80) wt. % of an absorbent powder, (b) 5-40 wt. % of a degreasing organic solvent, and (c) 0.5-30 wt. % of a surfactant. The powder has high absorbent power, even for viscous or solid materials. The ground recovers its original appearance, and the absorbent powder does not become bonded to the ground or other substrate. The powder is not slippery when loaded with oils or greases. The compsn. is effective in presence of a mixt. of water and oil or fatty materials, and the powder can be washed away in the drainage sytem. Pref. (a) is SiO2 and/or a silicate; (b) is a light petroleum distillate, or halogenated or oxygenated solvent; and (c) is anionic, nonionic, cationic or amphoteric.
Patent FR-2313235-A1 (FR)
Title: Vehicle indicator flasher unit - has two independent power lines each monitored by dashboard lights, to detect individual lamp failure
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 1975-10-08
Abstract: The flasher unit uses an electronic oscillating circuit to generate an interrupted current to the indicator lamps. The oscillator components are a power transistor, an electrolytic capacitor and a coil operated relay switch. The output passes through two independent parallel lines, each containing a coil, transistor and resistor. A dashboard repeater lamp is connected to the emitter of each transistor, which remains on so long as current flows through the main bulbs. If one bulb becomes defective, the corresponding repeater lamp will extinguish, indicating the fault. The second line continues to supply current to the remaining bulbs.
Patent FR-2289786-A1 (FR)
Title: Tongued and grooved cladding panel to substructure fixture - with L-shaped edge gripping section and U-shaped suspension section (NL040576)
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1975-10-31
Abstract: The fixing element is for connecting tongued and grooved cladding elements to a substructure with battens running across their length, and it comprises one section for partial gripping of the element edge, and another section designed for hanging on the substructure, the two sections being turned through 90 deg. relative to each other, with reference to their lengthways extension. The first section (2) is L-shaped, and the second (1) is U-shaped; the open arm of the L-shaped section and the two arms (4) of the U-shaped section lie in parallel planes, the other arm of the former (9) adjoining a face of one of theU arms at right angles. The length of the L-shaped section pref. equals the sum of the breadth of the two arms and the cross-stem (10) of the U-shaped section. Fixture can be effected without recourse to nails, screws or staples, and with no special tools.
Patent FR-2334162-A1 (FR)
Title: Alphanumeric display system using several endless bands - has selection of symbols on each band and strip window through which symbols are read
IPC: G09F11/26
Filed: 1975-12-01
Abstract: There are several bands arranged on bobbins side by side and the symbols appearing in the window may be chosen to make up a short message or tear. The bobbins holding the endless bands or loops of tape may be supported on springs to accommodate short changes in length of the tape loops. The bobbins may have removable cheeks to allow the tapes to be arranged. There is a row of buttons, one for each tape. The buttons are linked to the bobbins to allow choosing of the symbol to appear in the window.
Patent FR-2303192-A1 (FR)
Title: Nut clipped into panel opening - has hooked fixed and deformable arms insertable through panel opening
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 1976-01-20
Abstract: A nut clipping into a panel opening has a middle portion (2) with projecting sides (3) providing the thread. A clip arm (4) is bent up to form a semicircular loop (8) directed outwards. At the opposite end is another arm (5) formed using a longer tab bent down and returned (6) upwards to form a spring bow (7). The end of this leg also has a semicircular loop (9) directed upwards. The loops hold the nut in a prepared hole (11) in a panel, the spring bow being deformed by hand to allow fitting.
Patent FR-2340560-A1 (FR)
Title: Flexible contact lens for correction of long sightedness - has lunula for correction of near vision and two thinned down sections between which long vision correction is provided
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 1976-02-06
Abstract: The contact lens for correcting long sightedness comprises elements for two different correction ranges, i.e. a lunule (1) for near vision correction which is situated in the lower part of the lens and over the rest of the surface, (2) and element for long vision. The lower extremity of the lens has a part (3) of low thickness which can be engaged behind the lower eyelid. This part is limited by a shoulder on the external faces which is placed against the edge of the eyelid. The upper part of the lens has a region (5) relieved by thinning down and which makes it easy for the lower eyelid to push the lens upwards for near vision. The height (e) of the thin lower part and the height (h) of the longsight correction lunule are determined as a function of the distances (a, b) separating the centre of the cornea from the edge of the lower eyelid: e = R-a and h = R+100+b-a) where R is the radius of the lens.
Patent FR-2341457-A1 (FR)
Title: Auxiliary switch for temporary operation of vehicle lights - is used during daytime to switch off after preset time to avoid discharge of battery
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 1976-02-17
Abstract: The electronic circuit, which is independent of the normal lighting switch of the vehicle and can therefore be fitted to any vehicle, has components which limit automatically the time for which the vehicle lights remain on and this could be fixed or varied by the driver. The circuit is operated by a push button and has a signal light indicating the circuit is in operation. It can also be incorporated with the normal lighting switch of a vehicle to form a new switch mechanism which has this temporary lighting facility. The circuit is intended to prevent drivers unwittingly leaving the vehicle lights on during the day after encountering bad visibility conditions or tunnels.
Patent FR-2345751-A1 (FR)
Title: Contrast control for electrostatic image of X:ray equipment - has corona ion source to remove high density charge level from image
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN H
IPC: G03G15/054
Filed: 1976-03-22
Abstract: The X-ray analysis system has a source to protect X-rays through a subject and onto a dielectric plate where an electrostatic image is produced. In order to eliminate the otherwise dense background charge pattern, the plate is passed through a special corona discharge station where the dense parts of the image are modulated, while the weaker parts are retained by a suitable bias. The system reduces the amount of toner which clings to the copy sheet after processing and produces sharper copies. An electrically conducting plate (30) is mounted against the open side of a housing (25) with the central electrode wire (27) connected to a high voltage source, typically 6000V.
Patent FR-2346656-A1 (FR)
Title: Large electric vacuum furnace for melting reactive metals - where crucible is cooled by molten metal, e.g. sodium-potassium alloy
IPC: F27B3/08
Filed: 1976-03-31
Abstract: Crucible furnace for melting highly reactive metals in vacuo or neutral atmos., has the crucible surrounded by a casing with a hinged cover through which a consumable electrode can be lowered vertically into the crucible, which can be tilted to fill an ingot mould. The crucible is surrounded by a jacket filled with molten metal employed as a coolant, and the jacket has an expansion chamber for the coolant, the chamber being filled with inert gas. Inside the jacket is a cooling coil through which water flows. The expansion chamber is pref. fitted with pressure gauges which can also actuate a warning light or siren. The wager cooling coil is pref. located in an outer tube contg. a neutral gas and a detector which can also operate the warning light or siren if there is any leakage of the molten metal used as a coolant. Used for example, for melting Ti or Zr, or their alloys, in vacuo or Ar, using a 1000 kW furnace.
Patent FR-2313158-A1 (FR)
Title: Metal castings with cellular structure - where metal is cast in mould filled with carbon grains, then heated to remove carbon (NO030177)
IPC: C22C1/08
Filed: 1976-06-01
Abstract: Castings are made in aluminium, copper, their alloys, steel, cast iron, or any other metal, using a sand mould with a cavity at least partly occupied with grains or spheroids of carbon or graphite. The novelty is the use of a runner system in the mould which is employed to apply pressure on the molten metal via a zone which is air-tight or relatively impermeable to gas. Pref. the mould uses a downgate made of a steel, cast iron, or cardboard tube coated with water glass, or a refractory, e.g. clay, graphite, or SiC. Mfr. of cellular metal components is facilitated using this method.
Patent FR-2318587-A1 (FR)
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 1976-06-18
Abstract: The process is intended to make possible the mechanical separation of skin from salted, spiced or otherwise pretreated fish without, or with only slight, losses of flesh. For this purpose, the skin of the fish is denatured by bringing it into contact with acetic or citric acid having a temperature of 14 to 20 DEG C, after which, the fish for separating off the denatured skin, is washed with a liquid fed under pressure. The apparatus for carrying out the process includes a conveyor belt which has in part a number of elongated, endless conveyor means (31) and in part a number of solid guide means (32), each of which are directed towards a rotating knife (38) furnished with a double blade (40). A subsequent conveyor belt (3) extends in part beneath a denaturing station (9) having distributor nozzles (11) for delivering acid and in part beneath a rinsing station (16) having flushing nozzles (17, 18) for a washing medium. A nozzle (48) is assigned to each knife (38), which nozzle directs a flushing jet between the blades (40) of the knife (38), in order to wash off fin residues, which have been sliced off by the knife (38).