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Patent GB-2166572-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system
Inventor: SADLEIR KIMBERLEY VERE
IPC: G06F7/22
Filed: 1985-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus for data storage and data retrieval comprises a system bus (14), a bus controller (20), a memory means (16), an operating system (22), a central processing unit (CPU) (12) and an input/output means (I/O) (18), the system bus (14) being arranged to provide electrical communication between the components of the apparatus subject to the bus controller (20) and the operating system (22). In use the memory means contains a plurality of command instructions comprising command components (32, Fig. 2) and connection components (58, Fig. 2) each of the command components and each of the connection components having one or more parameter components, the command components controlling operation of the apparatus subject to one or more parameter components related by one or more of the connection components such that the structure of the command instruction is independent of the order of the parameter components and their corresponding connection components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180996-A (GB)
Title: Mounting LED on printed circuit board
Inventor: HINDLEY WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: H05K7/12
Filed: 1985-08-28
Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an LED 6 is provided in which a mount has a base 1 from which extends upwardly two flexible arms 2, 3 which are recessed to locate and hold the LED by means of a flange 5 provided at the base of the LED. The base also has an upstanding abutment 7 which is provided to abut the base of the LED with side portions 9 formed as anvils over which the leads 10, 11 of the LED may be formed before insertion through lead holes in a printed circuit board. The base also has two downwardly extending tapered pegs 13, 14 which are provided to be pressed into locating holes in the printed circuit board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167427-A (GB)
Title: Monoazo dyestuffs
Inventor: HIMENO KIYOSHI
IPC: C09B29/50
Filed: 1985-10-30
Abstract: Novel monoazo dyestuffs (I) impart yellow hues to polyester fabrics, and the dyed fabrics are suitable for alkaline discharge or alkaline resist printing.   <IMAGE>  wherein A represents:   <IMAGE> R is alkyl, allyloxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenoxyalkyl or benzyl; R<1> is hydrogen, alkyl, allyloxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenoxyalkyl, benzyl, cyanomethyl, allyloxycarbonylmethyl, alkoxycarbonylmethyl, phenoxyalkoxycarbonylmethyl, or benzyloxycarbonylmethyl; and in which the total number of carbons in R and R' is 6-16.
Patent GB-2168884-A (GB)
Title: Follower for a cheese mould
Inventor: BAAS HENDRIK BERNARDUS
IPC: A01J25/15
Filed: 1985-11-01
Abstract: A follower for a cheese mould has a top flange (1) to which in use the force to press a cheese is applied downwardly, a tubular body portion (2) extending downwardly from the flange and a bottom (3) at the lower end of the body. So that the followers can accommodate cheeses of varying heights, the follower itself is a spring element deformable resiliently under the cheese-pressing force. The body portion (2) may be of a concertina shape, or may have staggered pairs of circumferential slits. Alternatively a rubber ring is mounted on the top flange (1) to provide a spring action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-854391-A (GB)
Abstract: 854,391. Workmen's time recorders. HALLER, E., BENZING, K., HALLER, M., and GRAF, U., [trading as BENZING, F. E. [Firm of]]. Dec. 15, 1958 [Sept. 26, 1958], No. 40384/58. Class 106 (4). A clocking-on token having individual particulars coded by symbols thereon to be scanned by recording-apparatus has the symbols interchangeably mounted. The token comprises two transparent plates 1, 2 of synthetic resin and twelve tongues 3 insertable in recesses 4 in the back-plate 2, which has another recess 5 to receive a coloured card bearing the holder's photograph and other information. Each plate 1, 2 has an array of holes 13 which come into register when the front plate 1 is slid into the U-section rim 6 provided on three sides of the back-plate 2. Each of the tongues 3 has a different disposition of one or more holes 14 and when inserted in a recess 4 of the plate 2 will blank off certain holes 13, leaving others free. The tongues are inserted according to a code to represent the holder's number, the plates 1, 2 are assembled together, and a U-shaped section flange 7, 8 of the plate 1 closes over the free end of the plate 2 with holes 10, 11 in register, which then receive a rivet or other fastening. Unsymmetrically-arranged notches 15, 16 corresponding with safety devices in the recorder ensure that the token cannot be wrongly inserted. The tongues 3 may be provided with raised or projecting parts instead of holes for co-operation with scanning mechanism in the recorder.
Patent GB-2172252-A (GB)
Title: Coupling apparatus for coupling one vehicle wheel to another
Inventor: CLARKE CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B60B11/02
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: A coupling apparatus for coupling to a vehicle wheel 2 comprises a connector assembly 1 including a connector ring 3 which may be permanently attached to an extension wheel 4, Three wedge ramps 5 equi-spaced circumferentially around the ring 3 interengage with complementary cleats 10 welded to the wheel 2 on rotation of the connector ring 3 relative to the wheel 2. Locking means for locking the ring 3 to the wheel comprises a locking bar 20 which is pivotally mounted on a pivot pin 21 in a channel section support 22. The support 22 is in turn pivotally mounted on a pivot pin 27. A ring 30 on the locking bar 20 engages over a stud 31 on one of the cleats 10 and a handle 36 is used to draw the ramps 5 into the cleats 10 and these are locked together by a toggle action. The coupling apparatus is used to add additional wheels to the wheels of a tractor to spread the load allowing the tractor to be used on wet ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172301-A (GB)
Title: Laundry detergent bars comprising alkali metal sulphite
Inventor: FINCH TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: C11D3/10
Filed: 1986-03-12
Abstract: A laundry bar for use in the handwashing of fabrics comprises from 15% to 45% by weight of anionic detergent material, from 5% to 60% by weight of detergency builder material, and from 5% to 25% by weight of an alkali metal sulphite. Preferred builder material is a mixture comprising sodium carbonate. Preferred alkali metal sulphite is sodium sulphite. The laundry bar shows bleach stability on storage and during use.
Patent GB-2172528-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic drill leg for roof bolter
Inventor: BLOOMFIELD RAYMOND THOMAS
IPC: E21B19/086
Filed: 1986-03-24
Abstract: The leg has a base and telescopic legs, 7, 8, 14, 15 of a laminated plastics material. The telescopic legs of the invention are made to desired tolerances whereby machining by conventional methods is avoided. The device of the invention avoids ignition problems and is less hazardous. Furthermore, the device has good strength and low water absorbence and thus does not swell and seize in use. A detachable head piece is fitted around the base leg 7 and sealed by O-rings, an end plug 3 being sealed and held in the base leg by a gearbox adaptor plate bolted to the head piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191453-A (GB)
Title: A wheel having a rim and tyre spacer means
Inventor: SAVAGE BERNARD JOHN
IPC: B29C73/22
Filed: 1986-06-16
Abstract: A wheel (2) has a rim (4) and a tyre spacer (12), the tyre spacer (12) being formed of a flexible material that is provided with one or more apertures (14), the spacer (12) then being such that it is able to create an air seal and also absorb shock. Sealant and/or lubricant is provided in pots (18) and a pressure monitoring system (16) may include read out means within the associated vehicle. The wheel may include means for replacing air lost from the tyre through migration or punctures. Hollow metal spheres may be included in spacer (12). The wheel rim may be in two or three parts (Figs. 2, 3, 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181080-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reinstating outworn ingot moulds
Inventor: VARADI JOZSEF
IPC: B23C3/00
Filed: 1986-09-29
Abstract: A method for reinstating outworn ingot moulds is characterized in a predetermined removal of stock from the inner mould surfaces affected by surface decarburization and/or having crater-like recesses. The removal of stock is performed by means of a suitable machining, especially a cutting process, preferably by face milling. The apparatus comprises a turning and height adjusting device 3 and a clamping device 2 for the ingot 9 to be treated. Both the turning and height adjusting device 3 and the clamping device 2 are, together with a slide guide 4, arranged within a rigid frame stand 1. The slide guide 4 is reciprocatably movable along the inner surface of the ingot mould 9 to be treated by means of a lead screw 13, and it is further equipped with at least one tool holder 14 for at least one rotary cutting tool, especially circular cutter 8. The apparatus also comprises a power unit 5 suitable for rotatably driving at least the cutting tool 8, and a control unit 7 by means of which the stock removing process of ingot mould reinstatement is duly operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182900-A (GB)
Title: Water spray suppression
Inventor: GUTTERIDGE KENNETH JAMES
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A water spray suppression system for a motor vehicle wheel (10) comprises a flexible wire mesh belt (14) suspended rearward of the wheel and surrounded by a frame (16). Rearward of the frame is a mud flap (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198766-A (GB)
Title: Electrically controlled valve
Inventor: FREEMAN ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 1986-12-20
Abstract: An electrically-operated valve actuator comprises an electric motor (14), low-friction screw means (60, 106) coupled to the motor whereby to convert rotary to linear motion, means (16) for transmitting the linear motion to a valve to be actuated, energy store means (12, 70) operative to bias the transmission means in a fail safe direction of the associated valve and means (212, 228) serving to lock the transmission means when the associated valve is in the configuration to which it is positively driven so long as the transmission means remains effective, failure of the transmission means serving to disable the locking means thus permitting the energy store means to move the transmission and hence the associated valve to the fail sale configuration. An all-electric subsea valve control system is also described which includes a valve, (204), an electrical actuator (201), a subsea electronic module or pod (212) an above sea surface power supply unit (226), a surface control unit (228) and electrical connections between the pod (212) and the actuator (201) and between the pod and the two surface units (226, 228). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187778-A (GB)
Title: Offshore platform with two jacket portions
Inventor: HILL NIGEL
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1987-03-03
Abstract: A support structure to form part of an offshore platform, and comprising a template (23) on the seabed, having a portion (24) through which subsea wells may be drilled, and sequentially installed first and second jacket portions (21 and 22 respectively), each fixed to the template (23) at their respective bases, and arranged to be joined by a further portion (25) at or above the height of the highest expected wave. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205858-A (GB)
Title: Generating a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen electrolytically
Inventor: WILLIAMS DOUGLAS DIEPA
IPC: C25B1/04
Filed: 1987-06-11
Abstract: An oxygen/hydrogen gas generator includes an electrolytic cell, the electrical supply circuit of which includes a transformer 20 Fig. 2 and a pair of rectifier diodes 21, 22, wherein the electrolytic cell has a fin or flange 29 on which the rectifier diodes are mounted. By mounting the diodes onto the cell, heat generated in the diodes is conducted to the cell to increase the temperature of the electrolyte.   An oxygen/hydrogen gas generator includes an electrolytic cell and means whereby the mixture of gases issuing from the electrolytic cell is caused to pass through a condensation trap 37 prior to its passage to a container within which a volatile inflammable liquid (e.g. methylethylketone) is contained. The inflammable liquid is entrained in the mixture of oxygen and hydrogen and results in the risk of "burn-back" being avoided when the flow of the gas mixture is interrupted e.g. when used in a welding process. An oxygen/hydrogen gas generator includes an electrolytic cell and a pipe connecting the cell to a chamber 41 having an inlet 40 and an outlet 45. A flexible diaphragm 43 prevents the flow of fluid from the inlet 41 to the outlet 45, the inlet 41 communicating with the interior of the cell and the outlet being 45 connected to a pressure switch controlling operation of the electrical circuit of the cell. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199167-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drive for a data storage medium
Inventor: HANS HELMUT
IPC: G11B19/20
Filed: 1987-11-30
Abstract: A data medium 10 driven by a brushless direct current motor 1 possesses control signals on a track 15 which can be picked up by a sensing device 16 and supplied to a switch arrangement 13 for activation of the motor winding. The control signals on the track 15 characterize at least those angular positions of the rotor 7 with respect to the stator 2 in which commutation is to be initiated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213762-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of ceramic shell moulds
Inventor: ASHTON MICHAEL CORNELIUS
IPC: B28B7/34
Filed: 1987-12-22
Abstract: A ceramic shell is made by applying layers of water-based composition comprising refactory material and a binder, and a stucco to a pattern made of a cellular plastics material and drying each layer under controlled conditions, and then removing the pattern.
Patent GB-2200311-A (GB)
Title: Molten metal discharging device
Inventor: ARAKAWA KAZUMI
IPC: B22D41/42
Filed: 1988-03-21
Abstract: The device, for discharging a ladle or tundish, comprises a stationary plate (21) having a molten metal passage bore (21a) for permitting molten metal from the container to be discharged therethrough, and a slide plate (22) slidable along a lower face of the stationary plate and adapted to open or close the passage bore by being slidably displaced. The stationary plate includes a gas supply member (28b or 28d) made of a refractory material and constituting a part of a circumferential wall of the passage bore; the gas supply member is disposed only on one side of the circumferential wall, in the sliding direction of the sliding plate, and is located over a predetermined portion of the circumference of the passage bore; a main body of the stationary plate is made of a dense refractory material and the gas supply member includes a plurality of gas supply hole means for permitting the supply of the gas into the passage bore, and the stationary plate has a chamber (24c) communicating with the gas supply hole means and a gas introduction hole (26) for introducing the gas from outside. The gas supply member (28b) is of dense refractory formed with holes (27b); but the alternative gas supply member (28d) is made of porous refractory the pores of which conduct gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204553-A (GB)
Title: Microencapsulation
Inventor: CHILVERS GRAHAM ROBERT
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 1988-05-12
Abstract: Microcapsules of a polymeric material comprising gelatin and the polysaccharide XM6 obtainable from the bacterium NCIB 11870 can be prepared by complex coacervation of these polymers over a wide range of pH and concentration.
Patent GB-2222369-A (GB)
Title: A reaction-time tester
Inventor: SIGSWORTH JAN
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 1988-09-05
Abstract: A reaction-time tester has a release mechanism which when activated allows the success indicator 4 to descend the conduit 2. The speed at which the distance indicator is operated is shown as a reaction speed on the success indicator. Should reactions be so slow that the speed needed to operate the distance indicator is insufficient to stop the success indicator then the success indicator triggers off an alarm device 3. A distance indicator 5 is provided to ensure that a uniform distance from success indicator 4 is kept by each participant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222942-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella
Inventor: YEH JOHN
IPC: A45B3/04
Filed: 1988-09-22
Abstract: An umbrella 10 includes a shaft 11, a handle 13, ribs 12, stretchers (not shown), a canoe 14, at least two light sources 21 respectively mounted on the tip of the shaft 11 and at least one of the free ends of the ribs 12, a flash control device 22 and a battery 23, mounted in the handle 13. The umbrella 10 further includes a rain shield 30 connected to the canopy 14 for shielding the user from rain falling at an inclined angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210712-A (GB)
Title: Current-mirror-biased pre-charged logic circuit
Inventor: SUNTER STEPHEN KENNETH
IPC: G05F3/24
Filed: 1988-10-01
Abstract: Current-mirror circuitry is utilized on a MOS integrated circuit for regulating the amount of current entering the pre-charged nodes of a pre-charged logic circuit. The current-mirror circuitry involves a series of bias transistors 50, each extending in parallel with a respective one of the pre-charge transistors 51, and a bias current circuit 53. The bias current circuit is formed by a transistor 52 and a resistance element 54 which are serially connected across the power supply of the logic circuit. The gate of the bias circuit transistor 52 is connected to the gates of the bias transistors 50, and the current passing through each bias transistor depends upon the relative dimensions between that transistor and the respective bias circuit transistor. The value of the resistance element determines the amount of current passing through the bias circuit transistor and therefore through the bias transistors. The resistance element 54 may be a resistor, a diode, or a series connection of a p-channel transistor and an n-channel transistor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215416-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling braking hydraulic pressure for a vehicle
Inventor: SATO MAKOTO
IPC: B60T8/44
Filed: 1989-01-09
Abstract: A method of braking a vehicle wherein a desired reference deceleration is set, a standard braking hydraulic pressure is determined corresponding thereto and an electric signal corresponding to the standard pressure is applied to an actuator 11, to supply hydraulic pressure to a braking unit B1 in dependence on the desired braking operation. The apparatus comprises a value spool 10 adapted to selectively communicate a braking pressure output port 8 with supply pressure input ports 6a, 6b and a release port 7 and slidable in a housing 5. The actuator 11, generates a thrust force in dependence on the electric signal on one spool end and hydraulic pressure in a chamber 15 in the passage to the output port 8 generates an opposed hydraulic force on the other spool end to balance the thrust force. The separate actuators 11, to 114 may control the vehicle braker individually and may provide anti-skid control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229041-A (GB)
Title: Electrical circuit heat sink
Inventor: VERISSIMO ANTONIO
IPC: H01L23/373
Filed: 1989-01-31
Abstract: A metal oxide-filled fluid resin which cures on exposure to ambient air, for example an RTV (room temperature vulcanisable) silicone elastomer, is used to form a heat transfer layer electrical circuit heat sink material. The resin may be applied to preformed heat sink material by screen printing.
Patent GB-2216802-A (GB)
Title: Device for assisting dispensing
Inventor: PREBBLE ERNEST PORTER
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 1989-03-06
Abstract: A device (200) for assisting dispensing eye-drops from an eye solution container (202) having a nozzle (204) comprises a pair of handles (206) hingedly connected at one end to a member (208) in which the container (202) is retained, whereby pulling the handles together exerts pressue on that part of the container exposed below the member (208) to dispense eye solution from the container (202) in the form of drops.
Patent GB-2236719-A (GB)
Title: Roll cage
Inventor: O FARRELL EAMON
IPC: B62B3/00
Filed: 1989-12-07
Abstract: A roll cage 1 comprises a wheeled chassis and a base 12 hingedly mounted on the chassis for movement from a raised storage position to a lowered in-use position. Three side walls 20, 21, 22 extend upwardly from the base and are interconnected to form an open-mesh framework. An access opening 25 to the cage is covered by a door 26, 27 which is movable about a horizontal axis from a raised in-use position to a lowered storage position in which the door is stored within the base. The door is in two sections 26, 27 the upper section 26 being collapsible onto the lower section 27. The base section with the door sections collapsed thereon may be raised to allow resting of the roll cages (Fig 8). A manually operable braking 50, 51, 52, 53 means is described for the rear wheels 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239380-A (GB)
Title: Plant growth and display system
Inventor: GILBERT DONALD
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1989-12-28
Abstract: The invention is in the field of plant growth and display apparatus whereby flowering plants may be grown from bulbs or corms and displayed. The invention comprises a container 11 having an opening and at least one water permeable wall (14), containing a plant bulb or corm in an at least germinated state of growth, the container being adapted to be mounted removably in a display unit, the bulb or corm being positioned in the container so that further growth of the plant through the opening in the container is permitted. The invention also provides a display unit 31 with receptacles 33 to receive the container and bulb or corm combination, the unit being also adapted to contain either water or water-wetted material in contact with the water permeable wall of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227758-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic scale prevention in washing machines
Inventor: CIMETTA SILVANO
IPC: D06F39/00
Filed: 1990-01-29
Abstract: A clothes or dish washing machine recirculates the water over bar magnet(s) in a housing 17 to reduce the deposition of carbonate scale. The clothes washing machine comprises a washing tub (2), a rotary drum (3) accommodated in the tub (2), and a collector (8) for collecting the washing bath and connected to the tub (2) in its lower part by way of a flexible conduit (10) and in its upper part by way of a pump (13) and a recirculation conduit (14); is provided with at least one magnet device (17), magnetic treatment of liquids. The results of washing and softening fabrics are thereby improved. In a dishwasher with upper and lower rotary spray arms (22, 23) the device(s) 17 are disposed upstream of the arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231148-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring biopermeability
Inventor: UEMATSU KAZUMA
IPC: A61B5/0295
Filed: 1990-03-08
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring biopermeability comprises a frame 4, a light source 1, a light detector 3, a pre-amplifier 5, an amplifier 7 and a DC meter 9. The light source 1 and the light detector 3 are secured to the frame 4 and face each other across a gap 6 into which an organism 31 e.g. a finger being measured can be received without applying any pressure. The gain of pre-amplifier 5 may be switched between unity and 100. The amplifier 7 is provided with zero and sensitivity adjustments and has a DC output terminal 8 from which DC output data representing biopermeability is provided. An AC amplifier circuit 13 may also be provided, as may a data processing unit 300 for automatic data processing of the DC and AC output data. <IMAGE>