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Patent GB-2131298-A (GB)
Title: Urine specimen collection device
Inventor: WALLACE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1983-07-08
Abstract: A urine specimen collection device comprises a specimen container 11 and a funnel 12, with the funnel having its narrower end disposed to direct urine within the mouth of the container and the container and funnel being reversibly secured together. The device includes a closure 13 associated with the funnel or the container or both so that a fine-divided particulate solid bacteriostatic material such as boric acid crystals 23 can be retained within the device without spillage during movement. The closure is removable from outside the funnel to permit voiding of a urine specimen into the larger mouth of the funnel and collection of the specimen in the container without contamination of the funnel and the specimen. The device may form part of a sterile urine specimen collection set comprising the device, a disposable swab and a cap for the specimen container all within a sterile package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129114-A (GB)
Title: Storage of goods in a cabinet
Inventor: SIMPSON CHRISTOPHER HUGH JOSEP
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 1983-10-19
Abstract: A cabinet such as a deep freeze cabinet contains a framework including horizontal rails (12) at different levels on which baskets (8) are slidable. By appropriately positioning the basket (8), access can be gained to produce in baskets at lower levels or in a space beneath the lowest baskets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150487-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor cable
Inventor: PIROVANO CAMILLO
IPC: B29C70/74
Filed: 1984-02-29
Abstract: This invention relates to a conveyor cable 11 of synthetic material comprising moulded scraping discs 12 which is intended for use in handling material of fluid behaviour, particularly along tortous paths, comprising narrow bends. During the moulding operation the cable is tensioned and the areas of the cable on which the discs are to be moulded are compressed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186687-A (GB)
Title: Passive determination of target data of a vehicle
Inventor: BENDIG HORST
IPC: G01S3/808
Filed: 1984-05-08
Abstract: Without self-betrayal, the position, speed and course of a vehicle are determined by evaluation of its radiated wave energy eg sound. Dispersion properties of the transmission medium such as a shallow water channel are utilised in the measurement of the interference field produced by the vehicle's own waves propagating in the transmission medium and measured by at least two transducers. Received signals are subjected to a frequency analysis and their intensities are stored as intensity patterns in dependence upon measurement time and frequency. The pitch or time-spacing of interference lines within the intensity pattern, which consist of adjacent intensities of equal power, and the time shift of the intensity patterns in relation to one another are linked together with the bearing which is determined by measurement of the transit time shift of the reception signals, for ascertaining the target data. The use of this measurement method is especially effective in the art of water-borne sound. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145373-A (GB)
Title: Printing device with multiple margin setting
Inventor: KUMAGAI KAORU
IPC: B41J29/50
Filed: 1984-07-05
Abstract: A printer comprises a normal margin setting means, a second normal margin setting means and a provisional margin setting means having a particular key for setting a margin which is narrower than the width of the second normal margin, and a control unit which allows the printer to print characters and the like in accordance with the margins (RMPOS 1 & RMPOS 2) set by those two latter margin setting means. Under the control of the control unit, the margin is changed from the normal margin (RMPOS 1) to the provisional margin (RMPOS 2) due to depression of the particular key, while the margin is returned from the provision margin to the normal margin due to redepression of the particular key. The operation of the particular key is indicated by a lamp. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167436-A (GB)
Title: Nickel-maraging steels for blades of fencing weapons
Inventor: SARTORIUS KARL
IPC: C22C38/10
Filed: 1984-11-23
Abstract: The steels are used for the blades of weapons for fencing, such as fencing foils, épées and sabres, and for ceremonial swords, since they have a high resistance to breakage under service conditions. Preferred compositions are, in wt%:      1   2   3  C    0-0.03     0-0.03     0-0.03  Si   0-0.1      0-0.1      0-0.1  Mn   0-0.1      0-0.1      0-0.1  Al 0.05-0.15  0.05-0.15  0.05-0.15  Mo   4-5.5       1-3          -  Ni  17-19       17-22       17-22  Co   7-10        0-2          -  Ti 0.3-0.9     0.3-1.7     0.3-1.5  B  0-0.005     0-0.005        -  Zr 0-0.02      0-0.02         -  Fe balance     balance     balance
Patent GB-842994-A (GB)
Abstract: 842,994. Calculating-apparatus; transfer mechanism. MITSCHKE, P. Nov. 9, 1956, No. 34312/56. Class 106 (1). In a calculating-machine having mechanism for taking positive and negative totals and transfer mechanism actuated by a rotary camshaft, the transfer mechanism is adapted also to effect the entry of the fugitive-one whenever the total changes from positive to negative or vice versa and, to avoid an auxiliary cycle on such occasions, the transfer cam-shaft rotates through two revolutions in each machine cycle. Addition and subtraction.-The totalizer comprises intermeshing pairs of pinions 4, 6 mounted in a frame rockable about an axis 3 to engage one set of pinions or the other with racks 5 carried by differential actuator segments 1 for addition and subtraction respectively. Transfer mechanism.-At the transfer point, a widened tooth 4a or 6a engages a projection 7 or 8, respectively, of a slide 9 associated with the next higher order and moves that slide from the position shown in Fig. 1 to a " preparatory " position shown in Fig. 3, in which it is latched by the engagement of a pawl 26 on a step 24. Later in the machine cycle, a shaft 56 carrying staggered cams 57 is rotated and the cams rock levers 45 in sequence from the lowest order upwards. In each of those orders in which a transfer has been prepared a pawl 36 carried by the slide 9 has been rocked by engagement with a rod 40 so as to be in the path of the lever 45 which consequently engages it and withdraws the slide 9 still further. The pawl 26 then engages a step 25. A slot in the slide 9 engages a stud in a lever 20 pivoted on the segment 1 and having an arm 22 projecting into a notch in the rack 5 which is slidable by one tooth space upon the segment 1. Thus, the further movement of the slide 9 rocks the lever 20 and advances the rack 5 so as to enter the transfer unit. Finally, arms 34 on a rock-shaft 35 are restored counter-clockwise and disengage pawls 26 to release the slides 9. Fugitive-one mechanism.-On movement of a slide 9 adjacent the highest order from the preparatory to the fully-operated position at the end of the first revolution of the cam-shaft 56, a bail 69 is rocked so as to move a slide 9 for the lowest order to the preparatory position. The bail 69 may control a shutter for the totalizer and, in total-taking, a negative symbol type. The cam-shaft 56 then effects a second revolution during which the fugitive-one is entered into the lowest order by the consequent one-step advance of the rack 5 of that order. The camshaft 56 is driven through its two revolutions by gearing from a toothed segment 62 associated with a locking disc 65 which co-operates with a segment 66 fast with the driven gear.
Patent GB-2160115-A (GB)
Title: Sea water desalination apparatus
Inventor: NASSER GAMAL EL DIN
IPC: F28D3/00
Filed: 1984-12-19
Abstract: Process and apparatus for the distillation of fresh water from sea water by a combined film, vertical tube evaporation (VTE) and multiple stage flash (MSF) evaporation in a multiple stage process, in which after passing through a first VTE process stage and prior to entering the following VTE process stage, the salt water is distributed to form a seal between the VTE process stages. The fresh water distillate from a YTE process stage undergoes flash evaporation in at least one MSF process stage for each VTE process stage. The fresh water distillate and brine residue in each case pass together through all the following VTE and MSF process stages in such a way that the brine residue can be removed from the final VTE process stage and the fresh water distillate from the final MSF process stage. The steam used for heating the sea water is successively condensed and passed through all the evaporation stages, starting with the first VTE process stage. Inert gases produced during the stagewise evaporation are removed by suction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154192-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor mountings
Inventor: STORE ROLAND
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1985-02-14
Abstract: A one piece plastics moulding provides a mounting (19) for a sun visor. The end of a shaft (14), preferably having diametrically opposed flats, is inserted into a bore provided in the moulding. In one predetermined relative disposition of the moulding and the shaft, the flats are adjacent to and a close fit between parallel side walls of the bore so that the shaft and the mounting tend to maintain this disposition. The shaft can, however, be rotated relative to the mounting with the curved part of the shaft then flexing the side walls, which thus grip the shaft to hold the visor in intermediate positions. As the mounting and the shaft again approach a position in which the flats are aligned with the side walls, the inward force provided by the flexing of the side walls tends to snap the mounting into this position, so providing very positive location of the parts in this position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156767-A (GB)
Title: Package for slab shaped food
Inventor: BOLLI HANS-ULRICH
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 1985-04-02
Abstract: A package for slab-shaped food, e.g. chocolate, comprising a wrapping cover 1 having four flaps 2, 3, 4 and 5, folded on the underside of the package. The underside carries an extensive label 13 which is glued together with the wrapping cover 1 over several adhesion areas 25, 26, 27. The package is opened by pulling off a strip 17 of the label along two perforation lines 19, 20, one folding flap (reference 2) being torn open at the same time. The package fulfils the conditions for a safety or security closure and cannot be opened and re-closed unnoticed. Other embodiments (Figs. 3-11) disclose the strip extending lengthwise of the package and/or where the strip is not adhered to the wrapper or only at one end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158878-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust silencer
Inventor: DIXON DAVID JAMES
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 1985-05-02
Abstract: An engine exhaust gas silencer in which a conical baffle 2 is mounted within the silencer casing 3 with its apex directed towards the gas input end of the silencer and its base is spaced by a small amount from the walls of the casing, leaving an annular space 4 through which the exhaust gas expands into the silencer output chamber 5 and thence passes through a perforated output pipe 6. A second cone 8 (Fig. 2) having perforations (10) may be provided downstream of the conical baffle 2. Further baffles, perforated or imperforate, may be located in chambers 1 and 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176589-A (GB)
Title: Expansion tank
Inventor: ARMSTRONG VINCENT THOMAS
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 1985-06-01
Abstract: An expansion tank (10) for use with a liquid filled system such as a pressurised central heating system, includes a rigid closed vessel (11) which has a lower flow connection (13) for liquid to and from the system (not shown). The vessel (11) contains a flexible variable volume bag (27) having a neck (26) sealed to an upper air flow connection (23) through the vessel wall. Thus a liquid enters and leaves the vessel (11) the volume of air within the bag (27) falls and rises. The liquid (water) is thus isolated from atmospheric oxygen and contamination by foreign matter. The vessel (11) can have a replenishment connection (21) for fresh-liquid, an overflow (15) for excess liquid, and a vent arrangement (36, 37) for venting contained air upon commissioning or re-commissioning after servicing.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164134-A (GB)
Title: A refrigerator intermediate temperature storage chamber
Inventor: MCCARTY WILLIAM JONES
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 1985-08-29
Abstract: A refrigerator comprising side-by-side freezer and fresh food storage compartments cooled to their respective low and high operating temperatures by the circulation of streams of below-freezing air thereto includes a storage chamber in the fresh food compartment door maintained at an intermediate temperature by conducting air from the freezer compartment through the chamber.
Patent GB-2172476-A (GB)
Title: Receiving digital sound/data information
Inventor: BRENNAND PETER ROBERT
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1985-11-15
Abstract: A receiver for recovering sound/data information for a number of services transmitted digitally as a packet multiplex has the data, after demodulation, applied to a first unit (3) where it is resynchronised for application to a sync. and data extraction unit (19). In the extraction unit (19) the data packets are processed and applied, at a different clock rate, to a packet bus (25) to which a desired number of packet digital sound recovery devices (26) and packet encryption recovery devices (27) are connected. Instead of each recovery device (26, 27) interrogating all the packets of data those packets carrying a service indentification address are processed in the extraction unit (19) and service addresses for user selected services are applied from a microcomputer (23) over an I<2>c bus to the recovery devices (26, 27), control information also being received and interpreted by said extraction unit (19) and applied in similar manner to the recovery devices (26, 27). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186103-A (GB)
Title: A fault finding aid for a computer system
Inventor: SANSOME NEIL
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: An aid for diagnosing addressing errors in computer systems caused by a faulty peripheral interface failing to respond to a centrally generated handshake signal, comprises a selector 300, a signal generator 400 and a presentable store 200 on which a peripheral address may be set, a handshake signal being returned when that peripheral is addressed. The store stores one or more preset test bits forming at least part of a test address and provides at each store output a signal representing binary value of corresponding preset test bit. The selector is connected to the address bus to select one or more address bits from it and to signal the binary value of each selected bit of the corresponding selector output. The generator responds to receipt of a first control signal to provide a second control signal if, and only if, the binary value of each selected bit matches the binary value of a corresponding bit of the test address. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172105-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sampling the contents of pipes
Inventor: DEMISCH ULRICH
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 1986-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus for sampling the contents of pipes, for example, of waste gas pipes of heating installations, comprises an extraction pipe (32) for introduction into the pipe (10) whose contents are to be sampled. The extraction pipe (32) is connected by way of a connecting tube (30) to a probe housing (28). The probe housing (28) and extraction pipe (32) may be connected by cables (38, 44) to a measuring instrument such as a flue gas analysis instrument (not shown). The end of the extraction pipe (32) within the pipe (10) is arranged to be moved substantially over the entire cross-section of the pipe (10). In this respect, the extraction pipe (32) is connected to a fastening device (52) which is hingedly connected by means of a first joint (50) to the probe housing (28). The first joint (50) enables the extraction pipe (32) to be pivoted relative to the probe housing about a first axis (B-B) extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the extraction pipe (32). In addition, the probe housing (28) is pivotable relative to a retaining device (16) about a second axis (A-A) extending substantially perpendicular to said first axis. The retaining device (16) is arranged to be fastened on the pipe (10) and is connected to the probe housing (28) by way of a second hinge joint (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173615-A (GB)
Title: Distance measuring calculator
Inventor: CHIU HOWARD HAU WING
IPC: G01D1/16
Filed: 1986-05-14
Abstract: An electronic calculator incorporates a transducer 5 for measuring distance. The transducer measurement is processed by the calculator chip to provide displays of, for example, area or volume. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176852-A (GB)
Title: Transmission with a speed reducer and two-speed gear
Inventor: MCCABRIA JACK LEE
IPC: F16H3/54
Filed: 1986-06-04
Abstract: A plurality transmission for an electrically powered vehicle includes an output shaft having a central axis 12 and a carrier gear 14 mounted to rotate about that axis. The carrier gear is driven by at least one electric motor 40, 42 and is coupled to the output shaft by an over-running clutch 16. A plurality of planetary gears 22, 24 are mounted on shafts 18, 20 which are attached to the carrier gear and positioned to engage a sun gear 28 on the output shaft and a ring gear 30. A housing 38 surrounds the gear assembly and a brake mechanism is provided to inhibit rotation of the ring gear thereby increasing the speed of the output shaft relative to the speed of the carrier gear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196130-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing filled containers for leakage
Inventor: STOKES BERNARD CHARLES ILIFFE
IPC: G01M3/36
Filed: 1986-08-22
Abstract: A method for testing a filled sealed deformable container 9 for leakage comprises the steps of:   (i) placing the container (9) between a rigid back (1) plate and a movable ram (6); (ii) moving the ram under a predetermined pressure and for a predetermined period of time to deform a wall of the container, and then returning the ram to its original position; and (iii) comparing the distance by which the ram has moved at the end of the predetermined time with a standard to evaluate possible leakage of the container.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180271-A (GB)
Title: Apertured nonwoven web
Inventor: VAN ITEN THOMAS PETER
IPC: D04H1/72
Filed: 1986-09-09
Abstract: An apertured, autogenously bonded fibrous web substrate is disclosed which contains apertures with a consolidated or densified area (168) surrounding each of the apertures to attract fluid and allow easy passage thereofthrough the nonwoven web. The web is suitable as a cover for a sanitary napkin since the cover maintains a cloth-like texture and feel while remaining cleaner and drier during use. The apertured web is formed by feeding a web between two rolls (26, 28), one of which (28) carries a plurality of heated pins (152) which pierce the web, while the other roll (26) has a corresponding set of holes for receiving the pins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195484-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle number plate
Inventor: PEDERSEN JOHANNES TORP
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 1986-10-01
Abstract: A vehicle number plate has a main area 10 on which the registration number 12 is displayed and a smaller area 14 which is connected to the main area. A boundary separates the main and smaller areas from one another. An advertising message can be written on the smaller area. The plate may be made of plastics and the boundary may be a groove or perforations to permit the area 14 to be snapped off when not required. Alternatively, the area 14 may be manufactured separately and attached by adhesive when required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184473-A (GB)
Title: Window arrangements
Inventor: ANDERSSEN BJORN
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1986-11-19
Abstract: A window arrangement, provided with a guide rail (16) for a slide member (17) which forms a connection between frame and casement, which is secured by a readily releasable locking means (13) which at the same time forms a combined impact and sealing member between frame and casement. The guide rail and the locking means can be made in the form of extruded profiles and can be fastened together and secured in a self-locking engagement in a cavity (15) in the rabbet (12) of the window frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199169-A (GB)
Title: Machine editing of free-hand work
Inventor: HIGGINS COLIN ANTHONY
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 1986-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus for performing a free-hand work transformation into a machine edited form comprises a position-sensing membrane 12, a display panel 14, a module 16 including a control unit 18 connected to an output device or devices, and a stylus 29 extending from the module 16. Free-hand work being performed by the stylus, 29 on the position-sensing membrane 12 generates a signal which is transmitted to the control unit 18 and thence to the display panel 14 for displaying the free hand work. The control unit 18 then processes the generated signal whereby the relayed generated signal from the control unit 18 to the display panel 14 is transformed to a processed signal for displaying the machine edited form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185857-A (GB)
Title: Controls for vessels for heating liquids
Inventor: HADEN DENIS HOWARD
IPC: H01H37/00
Filed: 1987-01-22
Abstract: A thermal protective control for an electrical heater of a vessel for heating liquids includes two series connected contact sets 20,21 actuatable via actuating members 25,26 by thermally responsive members 23,24 set to respond to different temperatures of a heater hot spot 17. The higher set thermally responsive member is arranged to be non-resetting on cooling to hold open one of the contact sets. The thermally responsive members 23,24 and the contact sets 20,21 are located on opposite sides of a thermal and electrical insulating barrier 27 with the actuating members 25,26 extending through the barrier 27. The thermally responsive members 23,24 are retained in a socket 28 in the barrier 27 by a cap 44 and are spaced apart by a thermally conductive spacer 29. One of the contacts sets 20,21 is also actuated by a manually operable or steam responsive mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186371-A (GB)
Title: Measurement apparatus and methods
Inventor: WINTRIP WILLIAM
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 1987-01-30
Abstract: A dimension of an object is measured by using a video camera 18, 25 viewing the object via a mirror 20 on an arm 33. The camera and arm can be independently rotated about the camera axis 23 by motors 26, 35 so as to view each end of the object. Potentiometers 30, 38 provide an electric signal related to the angular movement and from which a measure of the dimension is devised. The mirror station also pivots the mirror about pivot 32 through cam follower 40 cooperable with fixed cam 41 so as to maintain an image of an elongate object horizontal. The object may be a nuclear fuel rod and the optical system may be mounted in a cell wall with an external visual monitor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208566-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board back plane assembly with electrical and optical connectors
Inventor: LONG CHRISTOPHER DUNCAN
IPC: G02B6/43
Filed: 1987-08-06
Abstract: A circuit board back plane assembly comprises a grooved transparent plate 1. The grooves 2, 3 have semi reflective facets 4 transmitting light signals corresponding to data signals along the plate 1 to transceivers 5 attached to circuit boards 6, 7, 8. The facets 4 are also arranged to receive light signals from the transceivers 5 for onward transmission to the transceiver associated with another circuit board of the backplane assembly. The back plane assembly is also provided with an electrical connector for connecting an electrical bus to the boards 6, 7, 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208153-A (GB)
Title: Conjurors' balancing devices
Inventor: PRIDEAUX ADRIAN HENRY
IPC: A63F9/26
Filed: 1987-09-18
Abstract: A balancing device comprises a stick made of wood or plastics which has a groove adjacent one end from which a ring or belt is suspended in use, the device can be balanced by placing the other end of the stick on a finger. <IMAGE>