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Patent GB-2103404-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: BURTON ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: G08C15/12
Filed: 1982-07-06
Abstract: The system comprises a master station, which generates and transmits a waveform (Figure 2) including synchronising pulses followed by a stream of alternate clock and data pulses, and a number of sender and receiver stations. Each sender station (Figure 3) counts the clock pulses from a synchronising pulse and can modify the waveform by suppressing the data pulse following a clock pulse associated with at least one operator-selected or predetermined address count of clock pulses. The receiver stations (Figure 8) also count the clock pulses and can recognise a suppressed data pulse associated with one or more address counts and produce an appropriate indication. The system is powered solely by power supplied to the master station, the receiver and sender stations being powered by power derived from the transmitted waveform. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125672-A (GB)
Title: Drawbar
Inventor: GREATBATCH ROBERT JOHNSON
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1982-08-27
Abstract: A connecting arrangement for connecting a trailer to a tractor. The connecting arrangement has first and second connectors connectible to the tractor and to the trailer respectively. In one embodiment, a drawbar D' constitutes the connecting arrangement, the drawbar having a beam (15), the first connector at one end of the beam, and a third connector at the other end of the beam. The third connector is attached to a weight transfer hitch W attached to the tractor. In another embodiment, the connecting arrangement is used to connect the tractor and trailer of an articulated semi-trailer. In this case, the first connector is a fifth wheel (30) and the second connector is a king pin (40). The fifth wheel (30) is fixed to the end of an arm (33) pivotally mounted on the chassis (36) of the tractor. The king pin is fixed to the front of the trailer. In both embodiments means (such as a hydraulic ram 17 or 37) is provided for moving the first connector laterally with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the tractor.
Patent GB-2106817-A (GB)
Title: Method of joining together metal pipes by explosion and device for carrying out said method
Inventor: PERSSON BENGT
IPC: B23K20/08
Filed: 1982-09-21
Abstract: Method and device for explosive joining of pipes (1, 2) in which an outer ring (3) is placed over the pipe joint and an inner ring (8) with a convex V- shaped outer surface is placed inside the pipes directly opposite the outer ring. The detonation of an explosive charge (16) inside the inner ring expands the same, deforming the pipe ends at the same time as the material in the inner ring is welded to the material in the pipe ends. A foldable spacer means 12 may be disposed between the inner and outer rings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2110952-A (GB)
Title: Gas scrubbing and demisting
Inventor: HAMADA EIICHI
IPC: B05B14/468
Filed: 1982-09-29
Abstract: A purifier for purifying spray mist containing air through contact with purifying water comprises one or more concave guide surfaces (5) extending downwardly from one or more purifying water flowdown walls and one or more inlet passage (22) defined along an upper portion or portions of the guide surface or surfaces to provide passage for the spray mist containing air. The arrangement may be installed in the floor (13) of a paint spray booth. 2 concave surfaces back to back may be used as shown; Fig. 9 shows them in facing arrangement and Figs. 10, 11 show a single such surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134643-A (GB)
Title: Thermal storage heater system
Inventor: MCKENNEY JAMES LEE
IPC: F24D11/00
Filed: 1982-10-21
Abstract: A system for heating fluid includes a storage tank 10 for accumulating and storing energy in the form of high temperature liquid, an electrical immersion heater 12, and pilot and primary heat exchangers 16, 18 immersed in the tank. A first fluid circuit is in fluid communication with the primary heat exchanger. A mixing valve 46 is in fluid communication with the pilot and primary heat exchangers. A flow sensitive spring loaded check valve 66 is located in the second fluid circuit for adjusting fluid flow from the primary heat exchanger 18 to the mixing valve 46 as flow through the pilot exchanger 16 increases owing to heating demand. The system also includes an additional heat exchanger 70 immersed in the storage tank having a plurality of parallel U-shaped heating coils 72. The system also includes a second condenser 82 in fluid communication with the heating coils defined by a spray tube 84 and an outer concentric shell 96. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130568-A (GB)
Title: Vanadium-amine corrosion inhibitor system for sour gas conditioning solutions
Inventor: NIEH EDWARD CHUNG YIT
IPC: C23F11/06
Filed: 1982-11-23
Abstract: The corrosion of ferrous metal surfaces by an aqueous alkanolamine solution employed in acid gas removal service can be inhibited by adding to said aqueous alkanolamine solution  an anion containing vanadium in the +4 or +5 valence state, and an amine co-inhibitor selected from N-aminoethylethanolamine, ethylenediamine, propylenediamine, piperazine, N-aminoethylpiperazine, methylimino- bispropylamine and alkyl and N- hydroxyalkyl substituted derivatives thereof.
Patent GB-2134704-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor mounting arrangements
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: H01L25/11
Filed: 1983-01-24
Abstract: An electrical isolation assembly for mounting one or more discrete semiconductor devices 13, 14 in thermal contact with, but electrically isolated from, means 15 for cooling the device(s), comprises a metal conductor plate 2 arranged to make electrical and thermal contact with the semiconductor device(s), the conductor plate 2 being bonded by a fused glass and ceramic compound to a baseplate 3 arranged to make thermal contact with the cooling means 15. The conductor plate 2 may be provided with a terminal 6 for making an electrical connection between the semiconductor devices and an external circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139596-A (GB)
Title: Raisable stand
Inventor: EDWARDS COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: B66F7/08
Filed: 1983-05-13
Abstract: A trailer-borne structure for a microwave antenna has four folding sides comprising hinged frames 11 and providing an operational state in which the antenna, supported on a base 12, is raised high above the ground, and a retracted or folded state in which the base is nested away between the hinged frames, and at a lower level than the hinges 16 so as to provide a low centre of gravity suitable for towing the trailer from place to place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143977-A (GB)
Title: Burglar alarm system for a vehicle or the like
Inventor: CHANG CHIN CHUAN
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 1983-07-15
Abstract: In a burglar alarm the circuitry is energised in response to the turning off of the ignition switch, whereupon a first timer is started and a quiet annunciator sounded. If the ignition switch is operated before expiry of the timer, the vehicle can be driven; otherwise the ignition circuit is disabled and the circuit 'armed' simultaneously with the cessation of the quiet annunciator. Upon reentry into the vehicle, a second timer is started to allow sufficient time for an initiated person to disable the alarm, but if no disablement has been effected by the expiry of the second timer, a loud annunciator is sounded. A radio signal may also be emitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131172-A (GB)
Title: Transducer arrangement for ultrasonic obstacle detector
Inventor: GREGSON JOHN DAVID
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 1983-11-17
Abstract: A vehicle mounted ultrasonic obstacle detector e.g. for use as a reversing aid, protects an ultrasound transmitting/ receiving transducer 29 from direct contamination by providing a reflector 25 to direct sound to the transducer from a predetermined direction. The reflector may provide a broad horizontal four-shaped beam for better detection of vertical obstacles such as posts. The detector may (Figures 2-4, not shown) be withdrawn into a housing when not in use to provide greater protection. Warning means may alert the driver to the pressure of an obstacle or apply the brakes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137092-A (GB)
Title: Phenoxypropionic Acid Derivatives for Selective Herbicides in Rice Crops
Inventor: HEADFORD DONALD WILLIAM RONALD
IPC: A01N43/78
Filed: 1984-02-03
Abstract: Weeds in rice crops are controlled by the application of an aryloxy- or arylimino-phenoxypropionic acid or a salt, ester or amide thereof in association with hormone weed killers known under the designations MCPA; 2,4-D; 2,4-DB; MCPB; 2,4,5-T; mecoprop; and dichloroprop or the salts, esters and amides thereof.
Patent GB-2136382-A (GB)
Title: Taking up slack in cables or belts
Inventor: ORWIN JOHN REGINALD DOUGLAS
IPC: B65H51/20
Filed: 1984-02-14
Abstract: A carrier for a flexible elongate member, for example a cable or belt comprises a first assembly supporting a plurality of rotatable guide members 30 for the elongate member which is fixedly mounted on a framework 10 and a second assembly having similar rotatable guide members 26 and which is movable on the framework towards and away from the first assembly such that this movement pays off or takes up flexible member wound over and between the rotatable members of the first and second assemblies. Means, for example a winch 36, is provided for moving the second assembly on the framework and for applying a constant tension in the cable or belt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154577-A (GB)
Title: 1,5-benzothiazepines
Inventor: TAKEDA MIKIO
IPC: C07D281/10
Filed: 1984-02-18
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula:   <IMAGE> (wherein R<1> is hydrogen or C2-4 alkanoyl, each of R<2> and R<3> is C1-4 alkyl, and each of R<4> and R<5> is C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy or halogen) and their acid addition salts are hypotensive agents and/or cerebral or coronary vasodilators.
Patent GB-2140501-A (GB)
Title: A servo-controlled closing device
Inventor: HEISS WERNER
IPC: E05B81/20
Filed: 1984-05-23
Abstract: A servo-controlled device for closing members, such as doors, lids or the like, particularly of motor vehicles, which device can be activated through a switch (3, 3a) when in a position which is closely adjacent to the closed position of the member (1) for example a vehicle door, and which has actuating elements (7, 8), cooperating positively and provided on the door (1) or the like and on an adjacent component of the vehicle body (4), one of the said actuating elements (8) being of fixed design and one (7) being designed to be movable by way of the power-assisted drive. In order to achieve a particularly simple and functionally reliable construction, the movable actuating element is in the form of a closing finger (7) which is pivotable about an axis (6) and the fixed actuating element which cooperates therewith is in the form of a driving buffer (8), and the cooperating faces of the two actuating elements (7, 8) are designed in such a manner that actuation only takes place over a limited pivot angle range of the closing finger (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143428-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: PULIDO GASPAR INACIO CRUZ
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 1984-05-25
Abstract: A tooth brush includes a holder 1 carrying bundles 2 of bristles and having a duct 5 for conveying toothpaste from a tube 4 to the brush head. The holder and tube are enclosed in a case including a body portion 6 and a cap 7 both detachably connected to the holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144014-A (GB)
Title: Seed planting machine
Inventor: POTTER GEORGE SAMUEL
IPC: A01C7/04
Filed: 1984-07-27
Abstract: A seed planting machine (1) comprises means for advancing compartmented seed trays in a series of steps corresponding to the compartment spacing, and an automatic seed delivery device for plating one or more seeds in each compartment of a row of compartments as that row reaches a predetermined location. An electric motor (6) provides power, and the tray advance and seeding operations are synchronised by a belt or chain drive system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145103-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent vegetable material and process for making same
Inventor: RICH FLOYD THOMAS
IPC: D21C9/10
Filed: 1984-08-03
Abstract: Highly absorbent, pectin-containing materials from vegetable origin are disclosed. A process for preparing such materials from pectin-containing agricultural by-products is also disclosed. The material comprises 15-60% of pectin having a degree of esterification of 1-45%, less than 50% of the pectin being in the form of a divalent metal salt, 15-80% of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin or mixtures. Other ingredients which may be included are chloroform soluble lipids, non-lipid materials extractable in CHCl3(CH3OH)H2O mixtures (20:40:1) and water-soluble salts.
Patent GB-2165485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sealing heads for bags
Inventor: CROOKHAM ROBERT
IPC: B29C65/18
Filed: 1984-09-25
Abstract: Bags to be sealed are passed in the direction of the arrow (X) between heating jaws (10, 12) and then between cooling jaws (14, 16). A fan (46) blows cooling air over fins (32, 30) on the cooling jaws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166186-A (GB)
Title: Security switch
Inventor: RILEY JOSEPH ALLAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1984-10-27
Abstract: A security switch for enabling electrical apparatus has selectively operable input means and the input of a code (PB1-PB4) and means for connecting the electrical apparatus to its supply only upon the predetermined code being received by the input means. The apparatus may be connected with or incorporated in electrical apparatus which cannot be used until the correct code is entered into the input means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151637-A (GB)
Title: Branched type acrylic resin
Inventor: TSUTSUI KOICHI
IPC: C08F8/14
Filed: 1984-11-19
Abstract: A branched type acrylic resin having the formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R is aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic or heterocyclic hydrocarbon residue; X is acrylic prepolymer chain and n is a real number of 2 to 6, and having a weight average molecular weight of 2000 to 200000 and a glass transition point of -20 DEG C to 100 DEG C. The resin is prepared by reacting a carboxy- terminated acrylic resin with a polyglycidyl compound. e.g. a polyglycidyl ether of diglycerol, trimethylolpropane or pentaerythritol. The resin may be further modified. e.g. by reaction at the hydroxyl group with succinic or phthalic anhydride or with propane sulfone. The products are used in coating compositions.
Patent GB-2150842-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic game apparatus
Inventor: DAVIDSON-GREEN MICHAEL
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 1984-12-03
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a board 10 and playing pieces 11, both of which may be formed of paper pulp 12, 16 coated with layers of china clay 13, 14 & 17, 18. The board carries a layer 19 of magnetisable material, which may be an ink or paint containing metallic magnetisable particles applied e.g. by screen printing, and the playing pieces 11 each carry a layer 15 of magnetisable material, which may be a plastics or rubber sheet material containing metallic magnetisable particles, one of the said magnetisable layers being magnetised. Alternative combinations of ink or paint and plastics or rubber sheet material on the board and on the pieces respectively, are described. The sheet material may be secured by adhesive and the ink or paint layer may be coated in varnish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to holograms
Inventor: BAZARGAN KAVEH
IPC: G03H1/24
Filed: 1984-12-03
Abstract: This invention provides an integral direct viewing hologram device comprising a venetian blind film (10) having a hologram (11) embossed on or bonded onto one surface and a plane grating (28) embossed or bonded onto the other surface. The device can be direct viewed in white light and a multi-coloured image can be produced by the provision of a plurality of holograms (11, 12) which are made using different coloured light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151847-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device with metal silicide layer and fabrication process thereof.
Inventor: MURATA JUN
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 1984-12-17
Abstract: In a semiconductor device, e.g. two MOSFETS (QA, QB) in a semiconductor substrate 11, a metal silicide layer 19,20 connects the polysilicon gate 14 of one MOSFET (QA) to the drain or source region (17) of the other MOSFET (QB). The metal silicide layer is formed by converting part of a deposited metal layer, eg Mo, to the silicide in/situ. Other devices where the silicide can be used as an interconnection are a single MOSFET, bipolar transistors and resistors or capacitors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171672-A (GB)
Title: Wrap-around packages
Inventor: MULLER ROLF
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1985-03-01
Abstract: A package (p) comprises a tray-like base (S) in which for example bottles (B) are accommodated and a separately formed top cover (c) having side wall panels and base panels located in overlapping relationship with the sides and base of the tray-like base. Cut lines define tear strips (38,44) to detach upper portions of the top cover from the tray-like base to open the package such that portions of the side wall panels of the top cover and its base panels remain attached to the tray-like base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174541-A (GB)
Title: DIL package adaptor
Inventor: NEWBERY MELVYN PAUL
IPC: H01L23/32
Filed: 1985-05-04
Abstract: An adaptor for converting a flangeless DIL package into a flanged package has a springy cover (9) which clips around the lower edge (5) of a base member (1) provided with a flange (2). The two rows of terminal pins (7) protrude freely through a pair of slots (4) in the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159729-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling diffusion of selected fluid components
Inventor: LILLO ERIC
IPC: C12M3/06
Filed: 1985-06-04
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the diffusion and/or separation of fluids comprises a porous ceramic structure 20, generally in tubular shape, that has a central channel 22 and a plurality of parallel channels 24. At least one of said ceramic structures can be embodied into a suitable manifold 40a providing means for proper fluid management. The said ceramic structure contains of plurality of pore sizes providing an asymmetric monolithic structure especially well suited for performing the controlled diffusion and/or separation of fluids. In a suitable configuration this invention represents a significantly improved asymmetric ceramic filter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176089-A (GB)
Title: Feed product and process for producing same
Inventor: VINCENT MAURICE WILLIAM
IPC: A23L1/164
Filed: 1985-06-12
Abstract: A food product is provided, such as crouton, which will withstand hot or cold liquids for a prolonged period without losing its crispness. Croutons are produced by mixing ingredients such as flour, bran, starch, fat and flavourings, feeding the mix to cooker extruder (2), extruding cooked mix via nozzles (9), aperture (13), expansion chamber (14), apertured plate (18), expansive chamber (17) and nozzle (16) to a cutter and then cooling the cut croutons. Apertures (19) in plate (18) are preferably 1-1.5mm diameter and the nozzle is preferably 15mm diameter and the cooker produces croutons of uniform structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171156-A (GB)
Title: An elastic sealing ring and a bearing outer race ring
Inventor: HALLERBACK STIG
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1986-02-11
Abstract: The most favourable operating temperature for a rolling bearing is obtained when the minimum of lubricant necessary to ensure reliable lubrication is used. Leakage is a major problem with small flow rates of lubricant. To reduce the rate of leakage of lubricant, an elastic sealing ring 18 for use with a bearing is of open channel section with the side portions 20 of the channel extending radially inwardly. A bearing outer race ring 15 has an annular groove 16 and at least one radial through bore 17. The elastic sealing 18 is disposed in the groove 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188314-A (GB)
Title: Refractory materials
Inventor: HIRANO KENKITI
IPC: C04B35/043
Filed: 1986-03-25
Abstract: A refractory material suitable for lining furnace walls at elevated temperature by spraying is provided. The main ingredient as a binder is an amorphous calcium aluminate of the formula aluminate of the formula CaO+Al2O3, 3CaO+Al2O3, 3CaO+3Al2O3+CaF2, 11CaO+7Al2O3+CaF2, 12CaO+7Al2O3, 3CaO+3Al2O3+CaSO4 or a crystalline calcium aluminate of the formula 3CaO+3Al2O3+CaSO4. Calcium aluminate having a glass content of not less than 50 wt% and a specific surface area (Blaine value) of not less than 2000 cm<2>/g is preferred in an amount of not less than 50 wt%. Quicksetting after spraying, and low peeling are achieved by such materials.
Patent GB-2174524-A (GB)
Title: Alarms associated with fire extinguishers
Inventor: JOHNSON KEITH
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 1986-03-26
Abstract: The system comprises at least one fire alarm unit comprising an alarm housing (1) having an audible warning device (5), which housing is adapted to support an associated fire extinguisher (9), the extinguisher being removably fitted to the housing in such a manner that its removal automatically activates the audible warning device. For a wall mounted unit, the extinguisher is fitted to the alarm housing by releasable fastening means, such as hook end loop strips (19, 20) spring clips (16), or the like, which act to hold the extinguisher body in such a manner that it preloads an alarm push break switch (7) to its off position. For floor mounting, the alarm housing is conveniently in the form of a box adapted to rest on the floor and to provide a support seat (3), the weight of said extinguisher acting to preload a push-break switch to its off position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175033-A (GB)
Title: In-situ casting of concrete piles
Inventor: MAKELA ILARI
IPC: E02D9/02
Filed: 1986-04-29
Abstract: A steel pipe 1 used for the in- situ casting of concrete piles is withdrawn from the ground after casting by means of wires 9 fastened to the ends of steel springs 10 of which the other ends are fastened to a traction bushing 11 which is fixed to the pipe 2. During withdrawal of the pipe, a cap 4 on the end of the pipe is struck repeatedly by a drop hammer 5 in a succession of short strokes. The combination of the action of the drop hammer 5 and the springs 10 causes the tube 2 to vibrate and thus facilitates the lifting action. The drop hammer 5 is operated by a lifting cylinder 7 fixed to a frame 6 which is raised progressively as the tube 2 is lifted, by the provision of a recess 12 into which the cap 4 fits. This enables the same drop hammer to be used both for driving the pipe into the earth initially and for subsequently producing vibration during withdrawal, thus obviating the need for separate vibration equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177005-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming prostheses or orthoses
Inventor: SMITH DAVID MARTIN
IPC: A61F2/50
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: A method for forming prostheses or orthoses, wherein from data on the dimensions of the relevant portion of patient a plurality of individual slices are carved, the slices subsequently being brought into registration to form a positive and/or negative model of the relevant portion. In the case of a leg prostheses, for example, the model can be used as a mould around which to form the stump socket, optionally by vacuum moulding. Also the remaining parts of the blanks can be registered to form a container for the relevant portion, the container being subsequently used as a temporary prosthesis or orthosis. The remaining parts can be further carved to give a cosmetic shape to the container. Carving may involve a hot wire cutter under computer control.
Patent GB-2179627-A (GB)
Title: Pool cover roller assembly
Inventor: SOVERNIGO ILARIO
IPC: B65H75/24
Filed: 1986-07-01
Abstract: A pool cover roller assembly (10), adjustable for use with pools of various widths (figure 1), comprises an outer reel (26) with telescopically mated inner reels (24) at each of its ends. The telescoping reels are supported between a pair of support brackets (12) to which the inner reels are rotatably mounted. When rotated, the outer ridges (36) of the inner reels (24) impinge upon the interior surface of the outer reel so that all three reels rotate as a unit. Set screws (44) are used to hold the reels in this position. <IMAGE>