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Patent GB-2219647-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for damping vibrations
Inventor: GMBH LUK LAMELLEN UND KUPPLUNG
IPC: F16F15/133
Filed: 1988-12-29
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for damping vibrations, more particularly in the drive train of a vehicle, which has a damping device with energy accumulators. The apparatus is basically a flywheel 2 which has two flywheel elements 3, 4 which are rotatable relative to one another but are limited in their rotation by energy accumulators 24 which act between the two elements. The energy accumulators are mounted in a chamber 15 which also contains a viscous medium, and a bearing or bearings which journal the one flywheel element relative to the other are also located within this chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219775-A (GB)
Title: Control systems for aircraft
Inventor: PRESTON BRIAN E
IPC: B64C13/16
Filed: 1989-03-21
Abstract: An automatic rudder booster and bias system for a propeller aircraft includes booster means 36 which is responsive to any output pressure differential between the engines 13 to urge the rudder 16 in a compensating direction in the event of an engine failure. Rudder bias means 37 modify this pressure differential in the case of high symmetric power and rudder starboard so as to use the booster means to provide a force to increase the pedal force required from the pilot which would otherwise drop. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239453-A (GB)
Title: Omeprazole
Inventor: BRAUN ANDRE M
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 1989-11-27
Abstract: Omeprazole is prepared by irradiating a solution containing a compound of the formula:   <IMAGE> and sensitising agent having a light absorption spectrum showing a main light absorption band covering wavelengths emitted by the light source.
Patent GB-2242397-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming indicia on a substrate
Inventor: MCALLISTER JOHN
IPC: B44C3/00
Filed: 1990-03-28
Abstract: A method of forming indicia on a substrate 1 e.g. packaging material, comprising the steps of:-   (a) applying a layer 4 of a first ink to the substrate 1, the first ink having a relatively high adhesion to the substrate 1; (b) applying a layer 5 of a second ink over at least a part of the layer 4 of the first ink, the first and second inks being such that they interact to increase the heat resistance of the second ink and have relatively high adhesion for each other; (c) applying a layer 6 of a third ink over at least a part of the layer 5 of the second ink, the third ink adhering to the second ink with relatively low adhesion; and (d) selectively removing portions of the layer 6 of the third ink by the use of heat or abrasion whereby the second ink is exposed and left adhered to the substrate and the indicia are formed thereby.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232828-A (GB)
Title: Connection providing earth continuity for junction box
Inventor: HAMBLIN BRIAN DAVID
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 1990-05-30
Abstract: An earthing connection particularly for earth continuity of cables received in non-metallic junction boxes, comprising an apertured body (10, 12) which fits around a part to be earthed (24), for example a cable gland, and means (18, 20, 22) for tightening the apertured body onto the part to be earthed. Teeth (40) may improve the connection. Other connections (figs. 3 to 5) having different configurations are disclosed. A series of connections connected by links (30, 36) provide for earth continuity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232779-A (GB)
Title: Photo-driven deflecting apparatus
Inventor: HIKITA KAZUYASU
IPC: G02F1/29
Filed: 1990-05-30
Abstract: There is provided a photo-driven deflecting apparatus in which a light beam is deflected by using only a light beam or beams. The apparatus comprises (a) a dielectric substrate 6 exhibiting the "photovoltaic effect"; (b) one or more electrodes 21, 22 formed in or on portions of the surface of said substrate so as to electrically polarize such portion(s); (c) one or more photo-receiving elements 8, 9 provided at the polarized portion(s); (d) a dielectric and transparent prism 25 exhibiting "electrooptic effect" through which a light beam 16 to be deflected passes, provided on the surface of said substrate and having further electrodes 10, 11 provided on two surfaces of the prism, which surfaces are parallel with the optic axis; and an optical polarizer provided on the surface through which said beam enters; (e) connecting leads connecting electrically said first electrodes of said photo-driving element(s) respectively to said further electrodes of said prism; said prism being operated directly by the photovoltage generated by said photo-driving element(s). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2246021-A (GB)
Title: Actuating mechanisms
Inventor: COUSSINS ADRIAN
IPC: F16P3/00
Filed: 1990-06-18
Abstract: An actuating mechanism transmits motion in a first direction from an operating lever (13) to an actuating button (12) of a switch unit (11). The mechanism includes a resilient strip (20) which must be selectively interposed between the lever (13) and the button (12) before the switch unit (11) can be actuated, the strip (20) being constrained for movement in a second direction transverse to the first direction whereby a free end of the strip (20) is deflected to transmit the necessary load from the lever (13) to the actuating button (12). The resilient strip (20) permits overtravel of the operating lever (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235957-A (GB)
Title: Constant mesh gearbox using friction clutches controlled by ball and groove rotary actuators
Inventor: BOTTERILL JOHN REDVERS
IPC: F16H3/089
Filed: 1990-08-28
Abstract: A constant mesh gearbox comprises gear wheels (45) connectable to the shaft by friction clutches, and actuating disposed between adjacent friction clutches to selectively engage one or other of them; the actuating means comprising two pressure rings (2) and an adjusting ring (1) disposed between them, adjusting means for causing relative angular movement between the adjusting ring and pressure rings, and opposed pairs of grooves (21, 22) in the facing surfaces of the adjusting ring and pressure rings. Angular movement of the adjusting ring in one direction relative to the pressure rings causes axial movement of one pressure ring to operate on its adjacent friction clutch, while angular movement of the adjusting ring in the other direction causes axial movement of the other pressure ring to operate on the other friction coupling. The adjusting ring (5) is preferably rotated by an electric piezo wandering wave motor with a brake operating on the adjusting ring when the motor is not operating. Selection of reverse gear in undesirable circumstances may be prevented by a controllable stop acting on the adjusting ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239696-A (GB)
Title: Compressed gas firearm
Inventor: GOEPFERT PETER
IPC: F41A21/16
Filed: 1990-12-31
Abstract: In compressed gas firearms, an extension with a coaxial bore is provided at the end of the barrel bore, the discharge diameter e of the coaxial bore being approximately 3-5 times the diameter d of the barrel bore. The extension can be incorporated in the barrel or can be fitted in the form of a sleeve on the barrel in coaxial relationship. With suitable dimensioning of the extension, the hit pattern of compressed gas firearms of any technical design configuration is changed for the better. Various internal shapes for the coaxial bore are specified: it may include a cylindrical section 70b and/or a section 71 which enlarges conically towards the discharge mouth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2438261-A (GB)
Title: Microwave antenna with a cross-polarization feed built in a multimode monopulse feed
Inventor: BOUKO JEAN
IPC: H01Q13/02
Filed: 1991-01-31
Abstract: A multimode monopulse feed has an E-plane multimode structure comprised of a section (1) of rectangular waveguide fed at its input by an array of excitation waveguides (2,3), and extended at its output by a rectangular horn (6). The cross-polarization feed comprises at least one dipole (9) disposed in the aperture of the horn (6) of the multimode monopulse feed with an orientation such that its electric field is orthogonal to that of the multimode monopulse feed, and a grid made up of metal bars (13) parallel to each other and to the electric field of the dipole (9), disposed at the rear of the dipole (9) in the aperture of the horn (6) of the multimode monopulse feed.
Patent GB-2242683-A (GB)
Title: Binder for foundry sand
Inventor: YOSHIDA AKIRA
IPC: C08L61/08
Filed: 1991-03-05
Abstract: A foundry sand mold is produced by molding a granular refractory material with the use of (1) a binder comprising a silane coupling agent, a water-soluble phenolic resin and a silane compound selected from an alkyl silicate having 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, its lower condensate, a silicone oil and a modified silicone oil and (2) a hardening agent comprising an organic ester.
Patent GB-2242969-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for drying a moisture-containing layer at one side of a running substrate
Inventor: HEBELS ALBERT
IPC: F26B13/10
Filed: 1991-04-08
Abstract: The uncoated side of a running web-shaped substrate 1, the other side of which carries a layer 2 containing an evaporable solvent, is contacted by at least one idler guide roller 3 which is rotated by the substrate. The arc of contact between the uncoated side of the substrate and the peripheral surface of the guide roller is increased by streams of compressed conditioning gas discharged by the orifices of two venturis 7, 8 one of which is located immediately upstream of the guide roller and directs gas counter to the direction of advancement of the substrate. The other venturi is located immediately downstream of the guide roller and its orifice discharges gas in the direction of advancement of the substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256208-A (GB)
Title: Cill former.
Inventor: MARCHANT PETER
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: A former for use in forming a cill for a window or door, comprises a first portion (11, 12) for engaging the top of a wall (26) on which the cill is to be formed, and a second portion (14) for supporting one or more bricks, tiles or other elements (20) at an angle inclined to the horizontal. The former also includes a support (15), preferably including a thermal break (17), for resting against the inner skin (27) of a cavity wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256806-A (GB)
Title: Scoring system for athletic events.
Inventor: SWEENY EDWARD J
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1991-06-21
Abstract: A scoring system for sporting contests includes positioning an appropriate number of judges about the site 15 of the contest and providing each with a signalling device 311-313 which is connected to a display 10 which superimposes the points awarded on a picture of the contest. The picture is generated by television cameras 111-113 positioned so as to present a view of the contest comparable to that of each judge. The signalling device for each judge is also connected to a computer which records and totals the scores thus provided and produces a total score. Variations of the system provide differential scores for the contestants for each increment of the contest. The judges are monitored by second cameras 211-213 which record their personal display means and this picture is superimposed on the recorded view from the judges position. The system may be used to calculate pari-mutual odds for wagering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247887-A (GB)
Title: N-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)azetidine derivatives
Inventor: CLIFFE IAN ANTHONY
IPC: C07D205/04
Filed: 1991-08-13
Abstract: Azetidine derivatives of formula   <IMAGE> and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are disclosed. In the formula R is hydrogen or one or more specified substituents. The compounds have hypotensive activity. Some are also 5-HT1A agonists.
Patent GB-2251168-A (GB)
Title: A baker's deck oven
Inventor: WILLETT PAUL EATON
IPC: A21B1/22
Filed: 1991-11-29
Abstract: In the baker's oven with shelves, the heating means located in each compartment comprise floor and roof heating members. The floor heating member includes a bottom plate 21 equipped with a series of element supports 24 in which electrical heating elements 22 are accommodated, and a corrugated upper plate equipped with alternating channels and ribs and which is placed above the heating elements 22 which are held in the supports 24 by removable retention members 25. Application to baker's ovens produced as two assemblies articulated about a vertical axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-914915-A (GB)
IPC: H01T21/02
Abstract: 914,915. Making sparking plugs; jointing by stamping. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. Oct. 27, 1961 [Nov. 17, 1960], No. 38519/61. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). A method of sealing an insulator in a metal shell, e.g. in the manufacture of igniter plugs for internal combustion engines and turbines comprises inserting the ceramic insulator 20 in the metal shell 10, cold crimping the upper portion of the shell by means of a die 28, Fig. 2, to obtain a partial seal between the insulator and the shell, heating only the upper portion of the shell from a source of electric power 32, Fig. 3, and hot crimping said upper portion using a die 30 to obtain a positive seal between the insulator and the shell. The insulator seats on a sealing gasket 22 and an upper gasket 24 is fitted between the tapered upper end of the insulator and the shell. During the crimping operation the shell is held in a work-holder 26. Finally, the crimped portion 34 of the shell is machined so that its upper surface is parallel to the lower surface of the shell and a metal shielding barrel 36, Fig. 4, is welded to said machined surface.
Patent GB-2251776-A (GB)
Title: Swimfeeder
Inventor: ELLIOTT HOWARD
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: In a swimfeeder, a weighted hinged end-cap 3 is held in the closed position by a pivoted collar 6 which contacts the water bed and releases the end cap only when the feeder is pulled a short distance along the bed to release bait. This means that no bait is lost during the casting or sinking process or even when the swimfeeder first contacts the bottom. The collar may be sprung to hold the hinged end-cap and collar in the closed position prior to casting and to ensure that the collar automatically returns to this same position once free of the bottom, ready for re-filling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252486-A (GB)
Title: Bread crumbs
Inventor: GRIFFITHS SYBIL MAY
IPC: A23L7/157
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and process for making foods coated in bread crumbs; the apparatus has a crumbing apparatus for converting loaves of bread into breadcrumbs; a coating location whereto fresh crumbs are delivered from the crumbing apparatus; and a conveyor for transporting substrate food to the coating location for coating with the crumbs and for transporting coated food away from the coating location.
Patent GB-2264192-A (GB)
Title: Reduced surface area idler wheel for tape transport
Inventor: CHU WAN
IPC: G11B15/29
Filed: 1992-02-12
Abstract: An idler wheel 1 in a tape transport system comprises at least two axially spaced co-axial roller surfaces 4. A planar cover 7 extends at least around the roller surface 4, and preferably, between them in the form of a filament 10, and is dimensioned to be so spaced therefrom as to allow free rotation of the wheel 1. The cover 7 is located to extend along a plane coincident with a chord of the wheel 1 close to tangential surfaces of the wheel which are adapted to contact a tape. Preferably the wheel 1 comprises a single roller having two surfaces separated by a groove of such depth as to accommodate a filament 10 of the cover 7. This reduces the surface area of the wheel in contact with the tape and prevents the tape from sticking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264826-A (GB)
Title: Voltage-controlled oscillator with output matching circuit
Inventor: TAMAKOSHI OSAMU
IPC: H03B5/36
Filed: 1992-02-26
Abstract: A voltage-controlled oscillator oscillates and operates normally even in the mismatching condition in which a level of a reflected wave is high by improving a load characteristic of the voltage-controlled oscillator. For this purpose, a resistance 33 is connected between an output line and an earth more closely to an output side than a series capacitance 31 of an output matching circuit 30 provided on an output side of an oscillation circuit 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256553-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for driving valves
Inventor: WINTERHALTER PETER
IPC: H04B10/11
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: In a method and an arrangement for selective driving of valves 4 of small drive power by means of light, a control 1 generates control signals which are modulated onto a light source 2 which emits said control signals which are received by all the valves via solar cells 3. However, only the addressed valve is switched. No cabling is necessary between the control and the valves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256337-A (GB)
Title: Thermally stabilised optical devices
Inventor: READ MARTIN
IPC: H04B10/278
Filed: 1992-05-28
Abstract: An optical data communications system, wherein optical apparatus in the form of optical transceivers 14 are thermally stabilised by mounting the same on a thermally conductive wall 20 of a plenum chamber wherethrough a temperature regulated air flow may be passed. The transceivers are part of an optical communications system comprising a fly-by-fibre control for an aircraft. The transceivers 14 connect to processing circuitry 26 via coaxial inner conductors 34 and connectors 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256800-A (GB)
Title: Wood preserving pad and method of installing same
Inventor: OSTBY DAVID J
IPC: E01B9/04
Filed: 1992-06-03
Abstract: A preservative-bearing pad (21) and a method of using same to treat the interface between a railroad cross tie and tie plate. A sandwich of water-soluble active ingredient (eg fungicide) and binder, disposed between two layers of biodegradable hydrophilic backing (eg paper), is simply placed on the adzed portion (23) of a cross tie (13) prior to installation of the tie plate (15) and rail (11) during a rail laying or relaying operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267962-A (GB)
Title: Energy store capsules and heat exchange systems
Inventor: LAWNER HARRY KEITH
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 1992-06-16
Abstract: An energy store capsule for a heat exchange vessel is of substantially rounded, preferably substantially spherical shape, and has a through passage (23) to increase its surface to volume area and decrease the distance from any internal point to a surface. The capsule contains phase change material (21) preferably so that it is at least 96% full of such material. Many such capsules are located in a vessel preferably so that their passages are substantially parallel to the flow of heat exchange fluid through the vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269891-A (GB)
Title: Flue gas terminal.
Inventor: FIFIELD JOHN ALFRED
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1992-08-21
Abstract: An exhaust gas terminal such as a gas flue terminal 1a, comprises a bottom part 4 having an exhaust gas aperture 5 therein for receiving an exhaust gas duct, a cap 2 overlying the exhaust gas aperture 5, an exhaust gas opening 9 laterally offset from, and in communication with the exhaust gas aperture 5, and a baffle 30 arranged substantially to prevent air flowing, in use, across the terminal 1a from entering the exhaust gas opening 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260286-A (GB)
Title: Lost foam casting apparatus
Inventor: BAILEY FRANCIS V
IPC: B22C15/24
Filed: 1992-10-26
Abstract: Lost foam casting apparatus 10 incorporates a batch hopper 20 including a bottom wall 28 having therein a plurality of openings 32 and a plurality of walls 36, 38 dividing the batch hopper 20 into a plurality of compartments 34 each communicating with a respective one of the openings 32 and each adapted to receive sand from a main hopper 12. A sliding gate 42 is provided for simultaneously opening and closing the openings 32 in the bottom wall 28 of the batch hopper 20. With this arrangement the relative rates of sand through the openings 32 can be controlled by controlling the relative volumes of sand in the compartments 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261546-A (GB)
Title: Cathode ray tube
Inventor: IGUCHI YUKINOBU
IPC: H01J29/48
Filed: 1992-11-11
Abstract: A cathode-ray tube has an electron gun disposed in its neck in confronting relationship to a phosphor screen through a deflection yoke DY mounted on the funnel. The electron gun has a cathode assembly K for emitting three electron beams, and a main lens ML for passing the electron beams therethrough. The main lens includes a quadruple lens system responsive to focusing voltages for cancelling an astigmatic effect produced on the electron beams when the electron beams are deflected by the deflection yoke. at a peripheral edge of the phosphor screen. The cathode-ray tube also has a first quadruple convergence yoke lens system SM1 disposed between the main lens and the deflection yoke for generating an astigmatic effect which is opposite to the deflection-induced astigmatic effect, and a second quadruple convergence yoke lens system SM2 disposed between the emitting means and the main lens means for generating an astigmatic effect which is in the same direction as the astigmatic effect generated by the first quadruple convergence yoke lens system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261521-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for contact printing offset printing plates
Inventor: NIELSEN STEEN JUEL
IPC: G03B27/14
Filed: 1992-11-12
Abstract: A method of contact printing offset printing plates (5), by which method an original (6) is arranged flat against the light sensitive surface of the offset printing plate (5), whereafter said surface is exposed through the original (6) by means of a light source (10). During or in immediate connection with the exposure of the offset printing plate (5), data about the plate and/or the image thereon or on the original are recorded by means of a camera (12). As the exposure of the offset printing plate is a necessary pant of the processing of the plate, it is thus possible to collect data about the exposed plate or the image thereon without an expensive and time-consuming separate working process. The recorded data may be information about the density of the band-shaped areas extending along the intended printing direction and used to control the ink duct of the offset press in the corresponding area to obtain an optimum printing result. Further, an apparatus for carrying out the method is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265948-A (GB)
Title: Fuel-injection device ,such as a pump nozzle for internal combustion engines.
Inventor: STRAUBEL MAX
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1993-04-02
Abstract: A fuel-injection device, in particular a pump nozzle, for an internal combustion engine has a pump piston (1) which is reciprocated in a cylinder bore (3) to pump fuel from a working chamber (13) to a fuel-injection valve (17) by way of a pressure duct (15), the working chamber being supplied with and relieved of fuel by way of a fuel line (31). A delivery pump (35) and a solenoid valve (37) are disposed in this fuel line (31), which is connected to a fuel tank (33), and the commencement and termination of delivery by the delivery pump (35) is controlled by a solenoid valve (37). For relieving the pressure in the high pressure region (13, 15, 31), in particular at high rotational speeds of the internal combustion engine, a fuel removal device (45) is installed in a fuel removal line (43) which branches off from the fuel line (31). This fuel removal device (45) can be formed as a pressure limiting valve, a solenoid valve, a spring-loaded device or a valve arrangement with a pressure compensating chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266642-A (GB)
Title: Data collection network apparatus and method
Inventor: KUJAWA KIM
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a system that provides a ubiquitous telemetry or data network utilizing existing telephone outside plant comprising twisted pair copper without adversely impacting or otherwise affecting the plain old telephone service provided on the existing outside plant of a telephone system.