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Patent GB-2122132-A (GB)
Title: Plastic transmission brake band
Inventor: PIKE RONALD J
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1983-03-07
Abstract: A transmission brake band is disclosed in which the strap 10 is made of a filament-reinforced plastic material. The filament-reinforced plastic material consists of a matrix of plastic in which are embedded a multiplicity of filaments 20. The plastic material is preferably a thermosetting epoxy which when cured provides a strap which is exceptionally flexible and resilient for compliance with a braking surface. The reinforcing filaments enhance the strength of the strap and may be formed from glass, boron, graphite, polyamide or a combination of these materials. The strap has lugs 11, 12 of metal adjacent its ends for receiving the actuating force, and a strip 13 of friction lining material secured to its radially inner surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137333-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for developing electrical energy utilizing solar heat
Inventor: MCKAY WILLIAM R
IPC: F03G6/06
Filed: 1983-03-31
Abstract: The apparatus has a platform (2) pivotally supported on a mounting (4) at the centre of gravity of the platform (2). Liquid can be supplied to the top of the platform through a valve (12) alternately to opposite sides of the pivot.The sun's rays are concentrated by a mirror (16) on to the platform to heat the platform (2). An electrical generator (28) is associated with each side of the platform (2) and is operable to generate electricity by movement of the platform. This electricity may be utilized to drive a further pivoting platform which forms part of a desalination plant (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119372-A (GB)
Title: Indoles
Inventor: BRAND LEONARD JAY
IPC: C07D209/14
Filed: 1983-04-11
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula   <IMAGE> (R1 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy, R2 and R3 represent C1-4 alkyl or, together with the adjacent nitrogen, pyrrolidino, piperidino, hexamethylenimino or morpholino,  R represents a group of formula   <IMAGE> X represents hydrogen and  m represents 2, 3 or 4; or R represents biphenyl, naphthyl, benzylphenyl, indanyl, fluorenyl or a group of formula   <IMAGE> X represents hydrogen or hydroxy and  m represents 1, 2, 3 or 4, R4 represents hydrogen of C1-4 alkyl, R5 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by halogen, C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy) and their salts are antidiabetics.
Patent GB-2119484-A (GB)
Title: Fuze safety mechanism
Inventor: NYGARDS OLOF
IPC: F42C15/31
Filed: 1983-04-29
Abstract: The invention provides safety means for a safety device (3) in an ammunition unit which safety device (3) is arranged to lock against relative movement a first part (2) with respect to a second part (1) in the safe position. The safety device (3) comprises a sliding member (5) which is arranged to be pushed into a corresponding recess (7) so that when it is completely pushed into the recess it is out of engagement with one of the parts (1, 2) so that the parts are free to move with respect to each other. When the sliding member (5) is pushed into the recess (7) it prevents a further safety device (8) from being released in an improper order with respect to the safety device (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123643-A (GB)
Title: Cable detection from aircraft
Inventor: TIPPEN JOHN FRANK
IPC: G01S17/933
Filed: 1983-07-14
Abstract: A cable detector assembly for a helicopter or other aircraft for providing a warning of the presence of cables which might constitute a low flying hazard, includes a laser (7), optical means, such as for example a lens system (10) which shapes the the output beam of the laser into an oval or other elongate section, a detector (13) for detecting reflected laser light, and mounting means (21) for mounting the optical means in an aircraft such that the major cross sectional axis of the output beam is generally horizontal. The flattening of the beam shape is intended to increase the proportion of the laser beam that illuminates the cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129394-A (GB)
Title: Carousel magazine comprising a balance conveyor-lifting device, particularly for the clothing manufacturing industry
Inventor: GIACHETTI FRANCO
IPC: B65G1/127
Filed: 1983-10-05
Abstract: A magazine for use in the clothing industry, comprises a balance conveyor lifting device and comprises two parallel vertical walls of given size, each provided, at corresponding positions and on horizontal suitably spaced planes, with a plurality of ring gear pairs (4, 4') at least one of which is a driving ring gear. The ring gears entrain two chains (5) carrying, as suitably spaced, balance members (6), the rotation of the ring gears being controlled by a processor (7) depending on predetermined operative sequences. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129959-A (GB)
Title: Transfer lens system for infrared radiation detecting system
Inventor: NEIL IAIN ALEXANDER
IPC: G02B13/14
Filed: 1983-10-06
Abstract: An infrared radiation detecting system comprises an optical imaging system (25) for receiving radiation from a field of view (23) and delivering that radiation to an image surface (16). A background limited detector unit (26) having a detecting surface (o) located in a cold shield housing having a cooled aperture (13) is spaced from image surface (16) and a transfer lens system (24) is interposed to transfer infrared radiation therebetween. Lens system (24) is arranged to focus the radiation at the detecting surface (o) of the detector unit (26) such that the focussed radiation field curvature coincides with the physical curvature of detecting surface (o), to form a pupil which is coincident in space with the position of the cooled aperture (13) and to dimension the pupil to match the dimension of the cooled aperture (13). To achieve these effects the transfer lens system (24) is formed by four lens elements (A, B, C, D) of selected power, axial spacing, and refractive surface curvature. A, B and C are positive and D is negative. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136684-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger
Inventor: KODET JOHN
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1983-11-01
Abstract: A garment hanger for ladies' garments comprises a support engaging hook 2 extending upwardly from a central body portion 3 which has a clip assembly 5, and a pair of outwardly extending lateral arms 6 one from each side thereof, and each of said arms terminating in at least one hook 11, 26 located substantially level with or above said clip assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156158-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid assembly
Inventor: NEFF JAMES A
IPC: H01F7/16
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: A solenoid assembly includes a C-Shaped support frame 12 having a transverse member and a pair of leg members 12a. A solenoid coil 13 is mounted within the support frame. A flux plate 17 is releasably mounted between the support frame leg members 12a for retaining the solenoid coil 13 in the support frame 12. A pole piece 38 is movably mounted in an axial bore 23 through the solenoid coil 13. and through the flux plate 17. A solenoid armature 35 is movably mounted in the other end of the bore 23 and said solenoid coil 13. First 27 and second 30 bushings are operatively mounted in the axial bore 23 in the solenoid coil 13. Each of the guide bushings 27,30 has a circular flange 29,32 and an integral tubular body 28,31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155896-A (GB)
Title: Ticket
Inventor: HEINS DUNCAN RUSSEL CAREY
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 1984-03-15
Abstract: A ticket of the "pay and display" type, which is dispensed from a machine for application to the inside of a car window, has a paper layer (12) one surface of which is for bearing printed information (14) and has laminated to said one surface of said paper layer a layer of PVC having a polished exposed surface. The PVC is applied as two strips (16A, 16B) extending across the ticket at the top and bottom thereof and is applied to the car window by pressing it thereagainst in a manner which causes its attachment by exclusion of air between the PVC and the window glass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142845-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic screen for electrostatic precipitators
Inventor: ENHOLM PETER
IPC: B03C3/019
Filed: 1984-04-13
Abstract: In a method of operating an electrostatic screen, which comprises an electrode system positioned at the gas exit end of an electrostatic precipitator, the electrode system consisting of a number of dust collecting electrodes 5 positioned substantially in a plane perpendicular to the direction of gas flow and connected to the positive pole of a voltage source 6, and a number of emission electrodes 4 positioned immediately upstream of the dust collecting electrodes and connected to the negative pole of the same voltage source, the voltage supplied across the electrodes is smaller than the corona-extinction voltage and has superimposed on it high voltage pulses which transiently cause the voltage difference between the electrodes to exceed the corona- inception voltage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157496-A (GB)
Title: Conductive foam switch
Inventor: SCIAMMA JOEL MATTHEW
IPC: H01H13/785
Filed: 1984-04-14
Abstract: An electrical switch that uses a synthetic, conductive foam 14 to bridge metallic contacts 16a & 16b so that an electrical circuit is formed between the pins 17a & 17b when a slight pressure is applied to the actuating surface (12), (Figure 2). A flexible suspension (13), (Figure 2) supports the actuating surface which itself retains the foam at the correct operating angle. Mechanical stops 18 arrest the motion of the actuating surface. A step 19 prevents the foam from touching all contacts but one, until pressure is applied to the actuating surface. When pressure is removed from the actuating surface, the suspension returns it and the foam to the original position and the electrical circuit is broken. This action may be used to control electronic devices such as computers, using multiple switches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140914-A (GB)
Title: Regeneration ovens
Inventor: PERRY BRIAN ROGER
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: The regeneration oven (1) is used for heating precooked foods from a chilled state. The oven includes a central food heating region (4) and an outer air heating region (5) including heating elements, the regions being separated from each other by partitions (6). The oven includes a fan (12) which circulates air through the air heating region (5) and into the food heating region (4). Cold courses of the meal may be kept in ambient section (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159789-A (GB)
Title: Assemblies of staples
Inventor: MONACELLI UMBERTO
IPC: F16B15/00
Filed: 1984-06-05
Abstract: Only one limb, e.g. a leg 19, of each staple in an assembly of staples 15 is connected to the corresponding limb of adjacent staples by means of a breakable but flexible element, e.g. a strip or wire, so that the assembly may coiled to form a compact package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145119-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating a programme-controlled drum-type washing machine
Inventor: ZINKANN PETER
IPC: D06F35/00
Filed: 1984-07-05
Abstract: A method of operating a programme-controlled drum-type washing machine, in which the drum is caused to rotate at a first, lower speed (n1) at the beginning of the pre-wash cycle. After a predetermined period of time, the drum speed is increased to a second, higher speed (n2). In an alternative method, the drum speed is stepwisely increased from a first, lower speed (n1) to a second, higher speed (n2) each time the drive motor is started-up during a washing cycle. Either of these measures permits an item of washing to be soaked more satisfactorily and more rapidly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147362-A (GB)
Title: Igniters for gas turbine engines
Inventor: BURLAND GREGORY NEIL
IPC: H01T13/52
Filed: 1984-09-28
Abstract: The electrical igniter (40) has a cavity (46) formed by a tubular semiconductive pellet (51) which is contacted by an electrode (53) at one end, and by the outer shell of the igniter at its other end, forming the other electrode. The cavity (46) opens into combustion chamber (30) through a bore (50) in a tubular nose portion (42) of reduced diameter. When the electrodes are energised, discharge is produced in the cavity (46), and a plasma jet (60) is projected through the bore (50) into the engine combustion chamber (30). The narrow nose portion (42) enables a smaller aperture (25) to be used in the inner wall (21) of the combustion chamber. The semiconductive pellet may be omitted and a high voltage used to produce the plasma jet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154583-A (GB)
Title: pyrimidobenzthiazoles
Inventor: ROWLANDS DAVID ALUN
IPC: C07D277/82
Filed: 1985-02-12
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE> [wherein R and R3,which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched C1-6 alkyl group or together with the intervening carbon atom represent a C3-6 cycloalkyl group; R1 represents a hydroxy group, a straight or branched C1-6 alkoxy group or a group of formula   <IMAGE> (wherein R5 and R6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group or together with the intervening nitrogen atom represent a piperidino or morpholino group); and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched C1-16 alkyl group, a C2-7 alkoxycarbonyl group, a C3-6 cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group (unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms or C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups), or a heteroaryl group] and salts thereof are antiallergic agents.
Patent GB-2157390-A (GB)
Title: Stopping a flow passage
Inventor: VICK STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: F16K7/10
Filed: 1985-04-09
Abstract: A flow passage e.g. in a gas main G is stopped by insertion of a porous bag 16 which is then inflated with a sealant composition (e.g. polyurethane foam), some of which seeps out and seals to the passage wall. A standpipe 18 having a reduced diameter extension 22 and an upper sealing ring 24 may be used. A supply pipe 12 is releasably connected to a bag 16 and passed up the standpipe 18. A guide 26 is attached to the extension 22. The standpipe 18 is connected to the main G, and the bag 16 is pushed into place. Sealant is passed through the supply pipe 12 to inflate the bag 16. When this has set, the supply pipe 12 and standpipe 18 are withdrawn, leaving the guide 26 behind. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159510-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate and/or anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate
Inventor: GLASER VLADIMIR
IPC: C01B25/32
Filed: 1985-05-17
Abstract: Phosphoric acid, a water-soluble calcium salt and ammonia are brought into reaction, from the obtained suspension a precipitate is separated, which precipitate is processed into the product. Ammonia and a water-soluble calcium salt solution is recovered from the remaining solution by means of calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, which ammonia and water-soluble calcium salt solution can be partly or totally returned into the process. A waste calcium chloride solution, which solution issues in the production of soda by the Solvay process, can be employed, either directly or after having been concentrated, as a water-soluble calcium salt, it being economical to interconnect a plant for manufacturing calcium hydrogen phosphate with a plant for manufacturing soda. Instead of starting from a water-soluble calcium salt and ammonia, one can also start from an ammoniacal calcium salt solution formed by the reaction of calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide with an ammonium salt solution. A part or the whole of the phosphoric acid and a part or the whole of the ammonia can be replaced by ammonium hydrogen phosphate and/or ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. In order to slow down the dehydration of the calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate and the hydrolysis of the anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate, it is useful to add stabilizers during the manufacture.
Patent GB-2165323-A (GB)
Title: Lining carrier for a clutch disc
Inventor: SCHRAUT ALFRED
IPC: F16D13/64
Filed: 1985-09-27
Abstract: A lining carrier for a friction clutch disc comprises an annular member 1 provided with a reinforcing member 2 stuck on each side thereof, all of the members having aligned windows 6 for torsion spring and the carrier surface between the windows being free from holes etc. within the radial height of the reinforcing members. In alternative embodiments the annular member is secured concentrically around a single reinforcing member which may be generally polygonal, toothed, or welded to the annular member. Torque introduction over a large area or on a large radius renders possible an overall weight reduction of the lining carrier. The lowering of the inertia moment leads to a lower loading of the synchronising devices of the gearings and to greater long- term strength in the connection regions of the annular member and reinforcing part(s). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166019-A (GB)
Title: Merged nonvolatile memory cell matrix writing method
Inventor: RAVAGLIA ANDREA
IPC: H01L21/8247
Filed: 1985-09-30
Abstract: Writing of a selected cell for example (C1) takes place by applying a high positive drain voltage to the entire row (FD 1) of cells having a common drain (D) including said selected cell and a zero gate voltage to the entire row (FG1) of cells having a common gate (G) including said selected cell. The other rows 61 (FD2) of cells having common drains have zero drain voltage. To prevent writing of the selected cell causing changes in the unselected cells of the other rows (FG2) of cells with common gates the latter (C2-C4) are subjected to a gate voltage intermediate between said positive voltage and said zero voltage. Said intermediate voltage slows the passage of charges from and to the floating gate (F) of said cells (C2-C4), preventing change of state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178616-A (GB)
Title: Impedance matching arrangement for an antenna
Inventor: DEACON MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: H03H7/40
Filed: 1985-12-06
Abstract: An impedance matching arrangement is suitable for use with a frequency hopping radio communications system which is operable over a wide frequency band, so as to match the operating impedance of the antenna 5 at each of the frequencies used. As the frequency of the radio system hops from one frequency to another, a note of any impedance mismatch is noted and data derived therefrom is stored at 7 for future use when that frequency is next selected so as to reduce any impedance mismatch. To preserve impedance matching values over long periods when the system is not used or when another antenna is used they are periodically entered into a memory 8 and can be down loaded back into memory 7 when required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185118-A (GB)
Title: Automatic focusing
Inventor: BENTINCK VAN SCHOONHETEN BARON
IPC: G03B13/36
Filed: 1985-12-16
Abstract: A camera has two or more alternative focusing devices. As shown, one of three focusing devices (14, 16 and 18) is selected by positioning a toggle switch (20) in one of three respective positions I, II and III, switch (20) being biased to position II. A single IR beam is emitted at aperture (28) and a bounced beam is received (a) at apertures (30) and (32) from distant subject (22) using device (14, (b) at apertures (30) and (34) from near subject (24) using device (16) and (c) at apertures (32) and (34) from intermediate subject (26) using device (18). Two or three emitted beams may be employed instead of a single emitted beam.
Patent GB-2192420-A (GB)
Title: Gate
Inventor: WONG KWAN-YU
IPC: E06B9/06
Filed: 1986-06-23
Abstract: A gate has a surround (10) and at least one openable closure (11), comprising bars (13) slidable between contracted and extended conditions, and a foldable blind (15) connected to the bars. The foldable blind comprises a plurality of vertically extending slats (18, Figs. 5,6 not shown) and slat connectors (19), alternate ones of which are connected to the bars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178005-A (GB)
Title: Livestock shipping container
Inventor: LEWIS DAVID GEORGE
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: A livestock shipping container of rigid box-shaped structure comprises a roof 2, a floor 3, sidewalls 4a-4d and at least one doorway 5, there being provided a number of partitions 18 which are adjustable in position and re-locatable, as desired. The partitions are engageable with holes 17 in a pair of rails 16 extending along opposite sidewalls 4b, 4d so as to define animal compartments. Windows 14 and drainage,venting and air extraction means may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181998-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing a foamed mass in a hollow vehicle section
Inventor: JONES GARETH MATTHEW
IPC: B29C39/10
Filed: 1986-08-13
Abstract: A foamed mass is provided in a cavity of a hollow section of a vehicle body using a room temperature curable foam forming silicone composition. Flow of the composition as it foams and cures is restricted by a bag. The bag is inserted in the cavity and the composition introduced to the bag in liquid form. The composition is held in the bag and the composition expands therein and the bag is urged into conformity with the shape of the cavity. By this means inhibition of the cure of the silicone composition by materials in the section is prevented, and the composition is held in place until it has cured so that even heightwise disposed sections with open ended cavities may be satisfactorily treated. The bag remains as a sheath for the cured foam and serves to isolate the mass from its environment.
Patent GB-2189728-A (GB)
Title: Coated wire manufacturing method
Inventor: CHOI WON YOUNG
IPC: B21C23/24
Filed: 1986-08-29
Abstract: A method for continuously manufacturing an aluminium-coated wire involves unwinding a core wire a and two aluminium coating wires b and b' from respective pay-off reels 1, 2 and 2'; straightening and cleaning the wires during the unwinding step; extruding the wires through an extruding chamber 7 to apply the coating wires b, b' on the surface of the core wire a; the coating wires, prior to the extruding step being passed over a rotating wheel and a narrow channel disposed within the extruding chamber 7 where they are softened by the frictional heat generated between the coating wires and the rotating wheel; cooling the extruded product wire ab; and winding the coated wire ab on a take-up reel 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194917-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag sheet material
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1986-09-12
Abstract: An ostomy bag is made of sheet material impermeable to those liquids in which water is the major liquid constituent. The sheet material is a chalk filled polymer sheet. The sheet is such a to allow gas to escape from within the bag over its whole surface area. Moreover it carries substantially evenly distributed over it such as present in a gas porous paper or fibrous material laminated to the polymer or within it an odour removing agent or an odour-masking or modifying agent. Chalk-filled polyethylene sheet is preferred.
Patent GB-2183500-A (GB)
Title: Electrohydrodynamic formation of thin semiconductor film
Inventor: ROBILLARD JEAN JULES ACHILLE
IPC: C23C26/02
Filed: 1986-10-03
Abstract: A method of preparing a thin film of a semiconductor material on a substrate, in which charged microdroplets of the semiconductor material 12 or a constituent thereof are generated by electrohydrodynamic (END) extraction of the droplets from a meniscus 16 formed at an elongate tip 14 of a nozzle 11 containing the material in a molten state, the EHD extraction occurring under the influence of a high electric field produced by an extractor electrode 17 adjacent the tip 14 of the nozzle 11. The microdroplets are then accelerated away from the elongate tip 14 of the nozzle 11 to form a two-dimensional ribbon-like beam or blanket 19 of the charged microdroplets. The two- dimensional beam 19 is directed onto the trailing edge of a target 26 carried on a moving substrate 27 such that a film of the semiconductor material is formed on the substrate by deposition of the microdroplets on the trailing edge of the moving target. <IMAGE>