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Patent GB-2046708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Relating to Fuel Dispensing Apparatus
IPC: B67D7/74
Filed: 1980-03-27
Abstract: An electronic fuel blending and dispensing head for forecourt fuel dispensing equipment including a first microprocessor unit (PR2) responsive to a plurality of trains of pulses (TXL1, TXL2; TXH1, TXH2) representative of low and high grade fuels to provide a selected blend ratio of the fuels, the first microprocessor unit (PR2) continuously checking the pulses to detect any faulty pulse and checking the blend ratio such as to produce error signals if any fault or variation in the selected blend ratio is detected. The error signals are supplied to a second microprocessor unit (PR1) to terminate the transaction and the error signals are also supplied to a visual display device to identify the error or variation. After the pulses have been checked, the pulses are summed and supplied to a counter of the second microprocessor unit (PR1) where the pulses are combined with signals indicative of the price per unit volume of the fuel to be dispensed, and to produce output signals for the control of circuits of peripheral devices of the equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046975-A (GB)
Title: Cash dispensing apparatus
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 1980-04-02
Abstract: An automatic cash dispensing apparatus which affords a high degree of security to banknotes includes means to feed banknotes along a flowline from a storage station to a delivery station with customer access. The banknote storage station (SS) is contained in a security casing 7 of safe-like construction with an access door 8 to permit withdrawal of supply modules 1, 2, 3, 4 which include detachable magazines 5 with banknotes of different denominations. The flowline FL for banknotes extends through an aperture 9 in the wall of the storage station SS. The banknote conveying means is all driven by a common motor M outside the storage station. Gears 35A, 35B which are part of a gear train 35, are disengageable so that gear 35B is withdrawn with the supply station which is on runners 37. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2074019-A (GB)
Title: Attachable armrest for a vehicle seat
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 1980-04-11
Abstract: A vehicle seat with an upholstered armrest (26) that can be attached in a pivotable manner to an upholstered seat back (18) such that the mounting elements will be concealed. The armrest (26) pivots on one support pin (30) anchored to a seat frame (12) with a second support pin (32) on the seat frame being received in an arcuate slot (56) and controlling the angle through which the armrest can turn. A generally U-shaped tubular support frame member 22 provides a very rigid mounting for the armrest and since it receives the pins (30, 32) it functions somewhat as a torque tube to transmit loads to the opposite side of the seat frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054384-A (GB)
Title: Clip applicator
IPC: A61F6/20
Filed: 1980-07-23
Abstract: A tubal ligation device for actuating a clip adapted to be positioned in a relatively inaccessible position such as in a human body, said clip including a body and a hinged member biased to an open position by a spring movable between two positions on said body, one position basing said hinge member to an open position and a closed position in which it may clamp an object, said device including an elongated tube housing at least two actuating devices adapted to engage a clip mounted on said tube at or near one end thereof, a handle on the tube at or near the other end of said elongated tube, each of said actuating devices including devices engageable and operational by a person holding the handle in the manner of a pistol grip such that an inserted clip hinge member can be opened or closed and said biasing spring can be moved to said second clamping position by said actuating device, the arrangement being such that the ligation device can be operated solely by the fingers of the hand holding the device by the handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084876-A (GB)
Title: Connector permitting discontinuous injections into a perfusion line
IPC: A61M39/02
Filed: 1980-07-25
Abstract: A connector for discontinuous injection into a perfusion channel, consists of a block 1 through which a main perfusion channel 2 passes, and which comprises a secondary channel 3, the secondary channel possessing an injection inlet 4 and an outlet 5 which emerges into the main channel 2 and is controlled by a seal 7 which is elastically deformable under pressure. The seal 7 is a hollow member of ogival shape, which is housed in the secondary channel 3 and which closely fits the internal surface thereof, thus blocking the said outlet 5 by means of its lateral wall, the top of the ogive pointing in the upstream direction of the secondary channel 3.
Patent GB-2058024-A (GB)
Title: Method for piling sheets
IPC: B65H29/32
Filed: 1978-11-06
Abstract: A method for stacking sheets in a stack or in several consecutively arranged stacks. Each sheet is gripped by means of a number of suction cups (10) and are carried, hanging therefrom, to the place where the stacking is to be carried out. At this place the sheet is released by the vacuum being broken in all suction cups holding the sheet.
Patent GB-2066787-A (GB)
Title: Rotary collating machines and method of collating sheet material
IPC: B65H3/10
Filed: 1980-12-23
Abstract: A rotary collating machine, and method of collating, utilises the principle of peeling individual sheets of paper, card or like material from the bottom of a number of stacks of sheets (23) arranged around a flat segmented table (22a to 22f) which preferably supports the stacks by air pressure issuing through holes (30). Perforated suction wheels (32) equispaced around the table between the segments draw down a corner of each bottom sheet as the wheels rotate beneath the stacks. The withdrawn sheets are held by suction on the wheels (32), guided down through slots between the table segments (22a to 22f), inverted as they are peeled away, and deposited in catching trays (36) beneath the table to build up collated sets which can be removed by a stripper bar (38). In an alternative embodiment, the sheets are not inverted, and reciprocated suction cups hold a corner whilst a slot in the table detaches the bottom sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2069659-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory rammer
IPC: B06B1/16
Filed: 1981-02-12
Abstract: In a vibratory rammer having rotary vibrators (5, 6) for driving in or withdrawing an object (11), a weight (13) is arranged to strike a holding anvil (21) attached to the housing (4) to amplify the movements of the object (11). The weight (13) is suspended by a spring (25) from a draw body (3) which is attached to the housing (4) and closes a space (12) containing the weight (13). This is useful particularly when driving in or withdrawing objects in clay- or loam- containing ground. The weight (13) can be locked to the housing (4) to disable the weight when operating in other types of ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071671-A (GB)
Title: Polypeptide production
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1981-03-16
Abstract: Compositions and methods featuring, in one aspect, a method of providing a fused gene having a promoter located an optimal distance from the translation start site, the method including providing a fused gene having a region of a gene coding for a eukaryotic or prokaryotic polypeptide fused to a region of a gene coding for an assayable polypeptide, inserting a portable promotor at varying distances in front of the translation start site, cloning the fused genes into microorganisms, selecting those producing the greatest amount of assayable polypeptide, and reconstituting the gene for the eukaryotic or prokaryotic protein.
Patent GB-2100829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in flexible tubes
Inventor: HUSSEY ROY JOHN
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1981-06-22
Abstract: A flexible tube comprises a wall (10) in which is embedded a helical reinforcement core (11). The wall (10) of the tube is of a material that is softer and more plastic than that of the core (11). The core (11) is fused in the wall (10) of the tube and thus forms an integral part of the tube itself. The core (11) has an oval cross- section, which has associated with it an axis (12) about which the core cross-section offers least resistance to bending. The core (11) is arranged in the wall (10) of the tube such that the axis of least resistance (12) of the core cross-section lies obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088977-A (GB)
Title: Automatic adjuster for a shoe drum brake
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 1981-11-26
Abstract: The adjuster has an automatically adjustable length strut (8) for maintaining a predetermined maximum shoe to drum clearance and a thermally responsive body (18) of shape memory effect material (as defined in the Specification) is arranged to move the brake shoes (1, 2) outwardly by extending the strut to compensate for drum expansion during excessive temperature conditions, or is arranged to disable the adjuster during excessive temperature conditions. In Figure 2, the body is in the form of a coil (18) which expands to move male and female elements (9, 11) of strut (8) apart. In Figure 4, body (40) expands and urges a braking plate (34) to mesh with head (27) of pin (24) and prevent pivoting adjusting movement of a bell-crank lever (21). Further modifications are disclosed e.g. the material may be included in an adjuster pawl, or pawl spring (16) may be made of, or incorporate, the material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110260-A (GB)
Title: Dual purpose cisterns
Inventor: DUDLEY THOMAS IVOR
IPC: E03D1/012
Filed: 1981-11-27
Abstract: A W.C. cistern (10) has one main wall (14) adapted for mounting the cistern on a wall surface. Both main walls (14, 18) of the cistern are provided with apertures or knock-out portions for providing apertures (30, 40) through which a lever handle (16) can be coupled to the flushing syphon by means of a spindle (26) from either side of the cistern depending on whether the cistern is to be exposed to view or concealed from view. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089864-A (GB)
Title: Overcladding Structure for a Roof
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1981-12-15
Abstract: Fresh sheeting 3 is supported by elements 4 which pass through the existing roof-sheeting 1 and transmit the full load of the fresh sheeting to purlins or rafters 2 of the existing roof. Elements 4 may be drill-ended self- tapping bolts, securing short channel- sections 6. Top-hat section 8, fitting over and secured to section 6, fits against and is secured to original roof- sheeting 1, thus providing support for the original roof. Alternatively new cleats 23 are inserted through existing cladding 24 from the outside, and bolted to existing cleats 21 through existing purlins 22 the original bolts securing cleats 21 to purlins 22 having been removed. Fresh purlins 25 are secured to cleats 23 by further cleats 26 and fresh cladding 27 is secured to purlins 25. Various profiles of cleats 23 and 26 and purlins 25 are depicted in Figures 4-8 (not shown). Existing gulley gutter 10 may be overlaid by new gutter 12 having side sections extending over and locating a top-hat section 8. New gutter 12 is laid on leaver- members 12 of top-hat section. Thermal insulation material is disposed between old and new gutters 10 and 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091820-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a rolling bearing on a shaft or a bracket
IPC: B65G39/02
Filed: 1981-12-15
Abstract: The invention provides a roller bearing in combination with an insert 30 for the roller bearing. The bearing can be mounted on a shaft 26 passing through the inner race 10 of the bearing, or the insert can be inserted in the said inner race, the insert having reduced diameter ends 36 so that it can be supported by said ends in the mounting bracket 38. A rubber tyre 24 is mounted on the outer race 14 of the bearing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091498-A (GB)
Title: A device for holding cables
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 1981-12-16
Abstract: The device has two component parts, namely a hollow cylindrical assembly nipple (18) for leading a cable (14) or the like through an orifice (12) and a pressure part (20) which can be attached to the assembly nipple (18) and by means of which the cable is fixed axially in this pressure part. To ensure that the cable cannot be bent or kinked harmfully the rear end of the pressure part (20) has a hollow and flexible extension piece (46), preferably a spiral, which extends in the axial direction of the pressure part and through which the cable emerging from the pressure part is threaded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113182-A (GB)
Title: Metering device
Inventor: TRISTRAM DAVID RALPH
IPC: A01C15/02
Filed: 1982-01-12
Abstract: A metering device for granular materials uses opposed chambers (C, D) which alternately fill and empty by gravity as the device is rotated about an inclined axis. The granular material is prevented from entering the chamber in the upper (discharging) position or leaving the chamber in the lower (filling) position by means of weirs. A hand-held fertiliser dispenser consists of a tubular reservoir (A) from which granular fertiliser flows into the lower chamber C. When the whole is rotated about its axis through 180 DEG  the fertiliser in the newly upper chamber will flow out via the discharge tube (E), and the newly lower chamber will be filled as before. The volume dispensed each time depends upon the size of the chambers which may be varied by unscrewing threaded caps on the chambers or by selecting appropriate chamber pairs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097609-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle propulsion motor control apparatus
IPC: H02P7/28
Filed: 1982-04-29
Abstract: The apparatus includes a plurality of D.C. motors with armatures and fields connected as shown in a bridge configuration, a power mode switch TP and diode DP, together with a chopper C, being operative during a power mode, and a braking mode switch TB and diode DB, together with the chopper, being operative in a braking mode. This arrangement provides the desired balancing of motor currents in both the power and braking modes and the desired cross coupling of motor currents in the braking mode to prevent an overload condition for operation of any motor. Both switches TP and TB may be made conducting simultaneously after a coast operation to energize the fields F3 and F4 in preparation for a braking mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102624-A (GB)
Title: Photodetector devices
Inventor: WHITE ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: H01L31/0216
Filed: 1982-06-16
Abstract: A photo detector comprising a piece of detector material (1) and electrodes (2, 3, 4) for connecting the detector into a circuit is characterised by a double passivating layer (6, 7) over a radiation collecting surface. This double layer comprises a first layer (6) less than 250 ANGSTROM  thick next to the detector material and a second thicker layer (7). One layer is an accumulating layer whilst the other is a depleting layer. The amount of conduction and valency band bending at the detector material passivation layer interface can be tailored by varying the thickness of the first passivating layer. For n-type CdxHg1-xTe detector material the first layer of anodic oxide typically 80 ANGSTROM  thick and the second layer may be ZnS typically of 1,000 ANGSTROM  thickness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110564-A (GB)
Title: Blood treatment system
Inventor: LIVNI AVINOAM
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 1982-10-06
Abstract: An extra-corporeal blood treatment system, particularly a haemodialysis system, is provided, the system comprising a machine (12) having a blood treatment device, tube means (24, 26) removable from said machine for connecting a patient's cardiovascular system to the treatment device, characterised in that said tube means (24, 26) comprise tube sections within cassette means (18, 19) and means are provided for coupling the cassette means (18, 19) to the machine (12) and thereby automatically connecting the tube means (24, 26) to the proper places for connection to and operation of the blood treatment device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128065-A (GB)
Title: Milking system
Inventor: JONES ROBERT REES STEPHEN
IPC: A01J5/04
Filed: 1982-10-13
Abstract: A Milking System using a Servo- Regulator which produces a number of different vacuum levels while using only one vacuum pump. The vacuum level is controlled at each stage in separate chambers which can be in one cylindrical unit or can be individual chambers connected in series. The first chamber has a cap on its outer end and has an outlet at the side which is connected to the vacuum pump and also to the milk transfer line. At the other end of the chamber is a flexible diaphragm with a centre orifice which seats over a fixed boss. The diaphragm is pressured against the boss by a spring fitted inside the chamber. In operation vacuum applied to the outlet flexes the diaphragm against the spring and lifts the centre orifice away from the boss, allowing air to be drawn from the subsequent chamber or from the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2112653-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in knee therapy
Inventor: GOLD DAVID ALFRED
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 1982-11-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a base (30) and a seat (32), which is supported and retained by the base (30) to permit the seat (32) to tilt relative to the base (30) in at least two vertical planes. The seat may also rotate about a vertical axis. Preferably, the seat (32) has a hemispherical support member and elastic cords (50) are used to couple the seat (32) to the base (30). A foot platform (46) has means (52) securing the feet of a patient and is adjustable relative to the base (30) to vary preset bending of the patient's knee. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119861-A (GB)
Title: Cooling high pressure turbine blade tips in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: WEINSTEIN BARRY
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 1982-12-01
Abstract: Inlet air holes 36 are provided in a radially outer wall section of the combustor 16, just upstream of a turbine nozzle. Cooling air flows through these inlet air holes, into annulus regions protected from combustion gases, and then downstream along a radially outer wall 34 of the turbine 18. The cooling air forms a film that cools the turbine blade tips in a localized manner that adds to total engine power output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117141-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle, particularly industrial truck, which is steered along a guide wire without a driver
Inventor: KLINGER GOTTFRIED
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1982-12-08
Abstract: An industrial truck is described in which an additional third sensor remote from the usual two tracking sensors is provided. This is said to improve cornering and reduce swerving during straight line travel. Four modes of travel may be provided i) straight passage between racks ii) straight passage away from racks iii) straight paths where the vehicle is not centred on the track iv) cornering, the operation of the control signal depending on the mode.
Patent GB-2133378-A (GB)
Title: Hoist
Inventor: ILLINGWORTH P S
IPC: B63C3/12
Filed: 1983-01-11
Abstract: A boat hoist comprises a base 10 of generally U-shaped configuration in plan having wheels 12 at or near the free ends of the U section and traction means 16, 18 at or adapted to be attached to the bight of the U section. Attached to the base 10 are vertical frame members 20 and horizontal frame members 22, the latter carrying lifting means 24. The base 10 includes two parallelogram linkages 32 whereby the width of the U section can be adjusted and locking means 36 associated with the linkages 32 whereby the width of the base can be adjusted to a desired value and then be locked thereat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118386-A (GB)
Title: High resolution digital-to-analog converter
Inventor: TUTHILL MICHAEL G
IPC: H03M1/76
Filed: 1983-03-25
Abstract: A digital-to-analog converter, e.g. for converting 16-bit digital signals, comprises a cascaded two-stage device wherein the first stage consists of a segment converter (10) with a series- connected string (14) of resistors and switches (16) operable by a set of higher-order input bits for selecting the voltage across any one of the resistors. Buffer amplifiers (A1, A2) direct the selected voltage to the input of a second-stage converter (12) comprising a CMOS DAC with an R/2R ladder controlled by a set of lower order bits to interpolate between the limits of the selected voltage from the first stage. The switches (16) for the first stage function to interchange the roles of the buffer amplifiers (A1, A2) for each step up (or down) the resistor string (14) so as to eliminate or minimize differential non-linearity errors due to offset mismatch between the buffer amplifiers (A1, A2). The polarity reversals arising from role changing are compensated by switches 30, which alternate the connections between supply leads 32, 34 and the corresponding ladder elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145257-A (GB)
Title: Display systems for operation by persons of limited controllable mobility
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES GEORGE
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1983-07-15
Abstract: An operator-controlled display system, particularly for disabled persons, comprises a plurality of electrical switches, the actuating elements of which are closely grouped in a pattern so that the switches may be operated, e.g. by the user's tongue, either singly or in selected combinations. The switches control a visual display through an interface and a microcomputer, operation of a particular switch or combination of switches producing an effect in a portion of the visual display, the position of which effect is related to the position of the switch or switches in the aforesaid pattern. The user may thus select a particular area or point on the display by operating the appropriate switches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130546-A (GB)
Title: Confectionary product package
Inventor: CILLARIO LORENZO
IPC: B65D85/60
Filed: 1983-10-20
Abstract: A package of confectionary products (B) comprises a tubular wrapper (1) heat-sealed along a longitudinal join (2) in the region of the wrapper (1) defining the base of the package. In order to securely locate the products (B) within the package, a drop of adhesive (4) is interposed between each product (B), or its immediate packing, and the base of the wrapper (1). The adhesive drops (4) are aligned along the median line of the base while the longitudinal heat-sealed join (2) lies to one side of this median line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132462-A (GB)
Title: Crop engaging device
Inventor: KLINNER WILFRED ERWIN
IPC: A01D82/00
Filed: 1983-11-21
Abstract: A crop engaging rotor for conveying and/or conditioning crop comprises a number of support members 12,14,14A, and a plurality of outwardly extending crop engaging elements 11. Each crop engaging element 11 comprises an elongate strip 20 of stiff resilient synthetic plastics material folded to form two outwardly extending arms 21 and 22 generally in a V-shape. The folded strip 20 is secured to a support flange 14A by a bolt 23 and a bracket 50 which encloses a base portion of the element 11. The bolts 23 passes through a rubber cone 24A which urges the element 11 against the flange 14A, but allows yielding of the element 11 by a pivoting movement away from the flange 14A. An extension 50A protrudes from the floor of the bracket 50. During yielding of the conditioning element 11, the bracket 50 pivots by contact of the extension 50A with the underside of the flange 14, and the bolt 23 tilts relative to the flange 14A. <IMAGE>