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Patent GB-2129096-A (GB)
Title: Wheel drive mounting
Inventor: BALKEN JOCHEN
IPC: F16D1/072
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: A bearing assembly for a wheel hub driven from a universal joint including an outer race attached to the wheel carrier of a motor vehicle having first and second outer bearing tracks thereon and an inner race having first and second inner bearing tracks thereon, the first bearing tracks being formed by a tubular projection of the universal joint and the second bearing tracks being formed by a tubular projection of the wheel hub. First and second bearing elements are interposed respectively betwen the first inner and outer tracks and the second inner and outer tracks and a sleeve extending within inner juxtaposed surfaces formed by the first and second tubular projections operates to place the universal joint in torque-transmitting engagement with the wheel hub and to restrain the tubular projections against relative axial displacement.
Patent GB-2125862-A (GB)
Title: Pipe handling machine
Inventor: BUCKNER JAMES ELBERT
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 1982-03-02
Abstract: An apparatus for transferring pipe between pipe racks (R,R) and the drilling rig floor including a stationary trough (34) located below and extending towards the drilling rig (D) and a movable, inclined trough (40) aligned with the stationary trough having one end supported on the drilling floor and the other end powered to move between a lower position for transferring pipe to and from the stationary trough and an upper position for transferring pipe to and from the drilling floor. Two pair of racking legs (110) extending between the pipe racks and the fixed trough are provided. Each leg has a cradling lug (124) which moves up and down the leg powered by a hydraulic cylinder (112), thereby lifting the pipe along the leg. Further, each leg is able to pivot in two directions about a pivoting structure. The pipe when moving in the troughs is held at one end by a shovel member (52) which is engageable by the buggy (50) which travels along the stationary trough and is also engageable by the carriage (53) in the inclined trough. The carriage in the inclined trough may comprise either a chain driven carriage having a latch portion (196) engageable with a latch portion (194) of the shovel member or may comprise two pair of arms (184) which close around the shovel member and subsequently move the shovel member, and thus the pipe, along the inclined trough. Two pair of dumping arms (56) are positioned beneath the fixed trough at a location adjacent the racking arms (54). These arms powered by fluid actuated cylinders (90) pivot about a point on the stationary trough so that their outer end extends through openings in the stationary trough thereby engaging a pipe and moving the pipe out of the stationary trough to the racking arms. An operator's station (58) is pivotally mounted on top of the stationary trough.
Patent GB-2131496-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing infusate to a mammal body
Inventor: CUMMINS RICHARD D
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 1983-11-11
Abstract: An implantable infusate dispenser (10) includes a reservoir (12), a pump (13) an inlet valve arranged between the reservoir (12) and pump (13), an outlet valve arranged between the pump (13) and the body of the mammal, a battery (16), and an electrical circuit (18). The pump (13) and the two valves are selectively operable by solenoids in response to signals provided by the circuit (18). The pump (13) employs the return spring rate of an extended bellows to pressurize infusate for dispensation to the mammal body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131050-A (GB)
Title: Production of nodular or modified graphite cast iron
Inventor: ELSE GEORGE EDWIN
IPC: C21C1/10
Filed: 1983-11-28
Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of adding magnesium containing material to molten iron in the production of nodular or modified graphite irons comprise a block of magnesium-containing material, and a plunging arm, the block and the arm being shaped such that the block is securely mountable on the arm with the arm projecting into the block substantially to its centre of mass. The block may form a symmetrical annulus about the shaft and may contain ferrosilicon, ferrosilicon-magnesium, and up to 40% by wt. of magnesium.
Patent GB-2151504-A (GB)
Title: Moisture extractor and air purifier
Inventor: WILLS BRIAN JAMES
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 1983-12-20
Abstract: Adiabatic expansion of air is used to cool the air and condense out water vapour. The water vapour is extracted, together with other impurities, such as dust and bacteria. Devices which embody the principle of adiabatic expansion as a means for purification are described. As shown, air from fan N is blown through chamber A, valves E and F being open. Lever C is operated to move diaphragm B, and valves E and F are closed. Water condenses in the chamber. Lever C is released followed by the opening of valve E and then valve F to prevent recompression of the air in chamber C. Water collects in exit pipe R and is drained through valve V. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141127-A (GB)
Title: Coating compositions
Inventor: BROMLEY CHARLES WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: C09D133/06
Filed: 1984-05-24
Abstract: A washcoat composition suitable for application to tin-plated mild steel consists of an aqueous carrier medium and a binder comprises (A) 70 to 98% of a thermosetting acrylic polymer in the form of a sterically stabilised dispersion in the aqueous medium and (B) 2 to 30% of an epoxy resin, the composition additionally containing an acid catalyst, in particular phosphoric acid or chromic acid or an ammonium or amine salt thereof.
Patent GB-2144650-A (GB)
Title: Gas scrubber
Inventor: SALEEM ABDUS
IPC: B01D53/50
Filed: 1984-07-09
Abstract: Apparatus for effecting intimate contact of gases and liquids comprises a housing containing a liquid in its lower portion and having disc-shaped impellers (24) for spraying liquid into the gas-liquid contact space, which impellers rotate on parallel shafts (23) axially disposed in the housing and supported above the liquid so that the lower portions of the impellers are immersed in it. Fresh liquid may be introduced (17) beneath the point where the gas is removed (32), and spent liquid removed (18) from the reservoir beneath the point where the gas is introduced (30), to provide countercurrent flow. In one embodiment the apparatus is used to remove sulphur dioxide and fly ash from the flue gas generated by burning coal by employing pulverized limestone or lime in water as the liquid spray in the gas-liquid contact space. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161925-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic sensor
Inventor: JONES ROGER EDWARD
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: A fibre optic sensor in which the sensing element is a Fabry-Perot etalon formed by a length of optical fibre with its ends silvered to act as mirrors. The light source is a semiconductor laser diode (1) the light from which is applied to one end of the etalon (6) by a lens arrangement (4). At the other end the light falls on a photo-diode (7) the output from which is applied to a phase comparator (3). The light source is modulated by superimposing an alternating current from a source (2) on the laser drive, and then AC is also applied to the comparator (3). Hence the comparator detects both the amplitude and the sign of the parameter to be monitored, which parameter influences the length of the etalon (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150164-A (GB)
Title: Joints or terminals for synthetic cables
Inventor: BIRKS CEDRIC GWILLIAM
IPC: F16G11/02
Filed: 1984-11-19
Abstract: A joint or terminal in a sheathed cable is made by swaging at spaced locations onto the sheathed cable or cables a sleeve (4, Fig. 2) the distance between the swaging locations being sufficient to accommodate sheath material displaced by the swaging. Swaging is performed preferably at three locations (B1, B2, B3) along the sleeve each between 20 mm-100 mm long and separated from one another by intervals corresponding to about one fifth their lengths. The sleeve may be originally of oval or circular shape, may be of ductile metal, and may be swaged to have flared ends (6). The cable may comprise aromatic polyamide fibres, an electrically conductive core, and a sheath protective against abrasion and ultraviolet light. A ductile metal or polymeric insert member (11, Fig. 4) may be placed between two cable lengths within the same sleeve. The insert member has concavely curved opposite faces (12, 13) and is formed with slots spaced along its length to receive sheath material during swaging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170593-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measurement
Inventor: BIBBY GEOFFREY WALTON
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 1985-02-01
Abstract: A method of measuring temperature, comprises launching input pulses of light into a temperature sensing element and deriving the temperature at a position in the element from the intensity of light scattered at said position, a part of the element being maintained at a known temperature in order to provide a reference for deriving temperature measurements at other positions in the element, thereby to avoid difficulties with calibration of the apparatus used to carry out the method.
Patent GB-2156594-A (GB)
Title: Housing for cooling electrical equipment
Inventor: BARLOW ALAN
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1985-03-13
Abstract: A housing for containing electrical circuit boards 10 has three faces 3, 21 and 24 formed integrally by folding a single metal sheet 26. A fourth face 20 is provided by a separate plate welded to opposite ends of the sheet 26. Each face 3, 21, 24 and 20 has flanges 33, 34, 35, 43, 44, 45 to which side plates 40, 50 are secured. The circuit boards 10 are held in guides 63 on the surfaces of respective plates 60 and 61 which are supported by ledges 56 on unitary frames 50 and 51 secured to respective opposite outer faces 20 and 21 of the housing. Each ledge 56 defines a central aperture 55 that extends across most of the outer face. The opposite outer faces 20 and 21 and the plates 60 and 61 supporting the boards 10 have venting apertures 22, 23, 62 through which cooling gas is supplied to the housing and flows over the circuit boards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157856-A (GB)
Title: Control unit for automotive vehicles
Inventor: KAHRS MANFRED
IPC: A01B63/112
Filed: 1985-03-26
Abstract: A control unit for an automotive vehicle, in particular for a tractor (1) used in agriculture, whereby, in use, the drawing resistance of a cultivating device (9) coupled to the tractor (1) is variable, the cultivating device (9) being influencable such as to bring about a roughly constant traction. Measuring devices (4, 5) for ascertaining the wheel speeds are arranged in use at the vehicle axles (2, 3) and, when a predefinable wheel speed difference is exceeded, the cultivating device (9) can be influenced with a view to reducing the drawing resistance. Thus the tractor (1) can be permanently operated in a relatively favourable slip range, whereby a considerably improved efficiency and, respectively, a more favourable energy consumption will be accomplished. Furthermore, there will be attained higher working speed and hence, per time unit, a greater unit of area when ploughing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158022-A (GB)
Title: Automatic or manual power assisted steering
Inventor: MEHREN HERBERT
IPC: B62D1/28
Filed: 1985-04-16
Abstract: A power assisted steering system incorporating a working piston (4) for actuating the steering linkage can be optionally switched between manually controlled power steering using mechanical adjustment of the spool valve (11) and automatically controlled steering utilising an electric signal generated in response to deviation from a desired position. The electric signal is used to control an electrohydraulic control valve (33, 34) which in turn controls the spool valve (11) and the working piston (4), eg by control of the fluid pressure on the end faces (26, 27) of the spool valve (11). The electric signals are generated by an antenna (100) monitoring a field, generated by a buried cable (104) and sensor (110) monitoring the angle of lock of the steering linkage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173706-A (GB)
Title: Powered billiard cue
Inventor: DIPPLE EDWARD WHISTON
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 1985-04-17
Abstract: The cue has a powered rotating tip 6 which may be set by means of a switch (3) and potentiometer slide (4) to rotate at different speeds in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. The body of the cue contains a battery 7, potentiometer 8, electric motor with stroboscope 9, drive shaft 10 with shaft bearings 11, and a balanced fly-wheel 12. A stroboscope revolution counter (15) is provided on the cue. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158558-A (GB)
Title: High pressure valve having liner wear indicator
Inventor: SEGER FRITZ OSKAR
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 1985-05-02
Abstract: A durable wear liner 54 is disposed downstream of the plug closure 48 and is spaced from and sealed (66, 74) within the body 12 to define a closed chamber 82 surrounding the liner. To give an indication in the event of failure of the liner resulting in fluid breaching the liner and entering the chamber 82 to wear upon the valve body, a wear indicator is provided. The wear indicator includes a cylinder (108) which communicates with the closed chamber 82 surrounding the liner 54 and slidably houses a piston 110. Upon failure of the liner, fluid enters and pressurizes the chamber 82 and cylinder (108) to displace the piston 110 to signify liner failure. A vent means (126) is provided in the cylinder to vent small quantities of fluid. Accordingly, expansion of the fluid or small leaks of fluid into the chamber not indicative of liner failure are vented to prevent the wear indicator from giving a false indication of wear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251526-A (GB)
Title: Processor for separating coherent signals from noise in doppler radar
Inventor: POINSARD HENRI
IPC: G01S13/524
Filed: 1985-05-13
Abstract: A signal processor for detecting a coherent signal superimposed on noise signals, particularly non-stationary noise signals. The input signals S(t) are applied to a bank of adjacent filters 1, and the signal Sq filtered by one of the filters Fq is supplied to a first measuring channel 3 - 5 and to a second measuring channel 6 - 9; the outputs Sq<1)<t) and Sq<2)<t) are connected to a coincidence circuit 2; the first measuring channel is sensitive to the amplitude of the filtered signal and the second measuring channel is sensitive to the phase of the filtered signal. The coincidence circuit 2 delivers an output signal Sq<*)<t) if the amplitude of the filtered signal is greater than a threshold value Vd depending on the mean level of the noise signals and if the absolute value of the second derivative of the phase of the filtered signal is less than a threshold value V alpha determined by the acceptable probability of a false alarm. Application to automatic detecting devices, particularly in airborne Doppler radar systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176234-A (GB)
Title: A portable locking system
Inventor: CROSS BRIAN VICTOR
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1985-06-14
Abstract: The portable lock for a container (12) having a closure member (11) with a hole (7) for accommodating the lock (1); has actuating means e.g. a key (2) for actuating the lock (1) between a locked mode and a unlocked mode; the arrangement being such that, with the key (2) in the lock (1), the lock (1) may be introduced into the hole (7) whereupon, with the closure member (11) closing the aperture, suitable operation of the key (2) not only causes the lock (1) to secure itself with respect to the container (12) or the closure member (11) or to an element associated with either thereof, but also causes the closure member (11) to be locked with respect to the container (12). A plurality of similar locks, operated by different keys can be interchangeable, and can be used with a plurality of containers, on a random basis, such as for safes in a hotel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161763-A (GB)
Title: Wheel unit for a vehicle trailer
Inventor: RICHTER REINHARD
IPC: B62D13/00
Filed: 1985-06-27
Abstract: A trailer wheel unit comprises two pivotably mounted swinging arms (3) and four wheel pairs (5, 5a), the wheels of which are arranged on either side of the arms at each end thereof. Each arm (3) has a respective vertical pivot (6) between its pivot mounting and the respective trailing wheel pair (5a). A locking device is provided for the locking of at least one of the vertical pivots (6) during reverse travel, and parallelism of the trailing wheel pairs (5a) is secured by means of a track rod (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165088-A (GB)
Title: Image intensifier tube
Inventor: DRINKWINE MONTE JOHN
IPC: H01J29/89
Filed: 1985-08-30
Abstract: To reduce veiling glare caused by the amplification of off-axis light, the tube face-plate 12 has a non-reflective first layer 21 which absorbs light at least in the near infra red spectrum and a conductive second layer 22 formed on top of the first layer to provide electrical connection to a photoemissive layer 19. The coatings 21, 22 are preferably formed by sputter deposition. Coating 22 may be chromium and coating 21 chromium oxide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165453-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive antipsoriasis skin patches
Inventor: MULLER JOSEF
IPC: A61K45/08
Filed: 1985-10-17
Abstract: Glucocorticoid-free pharmaceutical agents for local therapy of psoriasis, containing anti-psoriatic active substances known per se consist of a self-adhesive non-permeable film the adhesive layer of which contains the glucocorticoid-free anti-psoriatic active substance and preferably urea in a uniform fine distribution.
Patent GB-2169310-A (GB)
Title: Gas production
Inventor: BENTELL LARS
IPC: C10J1/207
Filed: 1985-12-16
Abstract: Gas mainly comprising CO and H2 is produced from finely divided carbonaceous starting material: Reactive coke is obtained from lumpy carbonaceous starting material, e.g. peat briquettes, in a carbonisation furnace (21); the coke produced is introduced into a carburation furnace (2) intended for the carburation of a gas mixture produced in a vaporization chamber (1) from the finely divided carbonaceous starting material; the volatile part of the carbonaceous material is introduced into said chamber (1) for cracking and reforming of its components. Hereby, a reactive coke is produced at the same rate as it is being consumed in the carburation, and no by-products from the coke production arise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171734-A (GB)
Title: Resilient connexion between two perpendicular surfaces with ridid coverings
Inventor: SCHLUTER WERNER
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 1986-01-23
Abstract: The connexion comprises F-section profile 7 and Z section profile 6. Resilient bridge 65 accommodates stresses. Floor 1 and wall 5 are shown covered with tiles 4. Profile 6 is of plastics material, and bridge 65 is of the same material, and has hollowed-out portion 651. Clamping members 66 of the same material are moulded on the inner surface of shank 64, and seal shank in cavity 74 of profile 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187277-A (GB)
Title: Automatic surface colour grading of eggs
Inventor: LONG PETER GRAHAM
IPC: B07C5/342
Filed: 1986-02-08
Abstract: Eggs are carried on a conveyor 14 past an illumination location in which electromagnetic radiation is directed at each egg. Reflected diffuse radiation is analysed and the amplitude compared with a selected value, The destination of each egg at the end of the conveyor is determined depending on whether the amplitude is greater or less than the selected value and the chosen destination for each egg on a row is stored in a memory until that row reaches the stage of the process at which the colour lanes diverge. In a preferred embodiment a plurality of sensors samples the reflected radiation received from different areas of each egg shell and the detected amplitudes are averaged before the average signal is compared with the selected value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-860533-A (GB)
Abstract: 860,533. Capacitors. PLESSEY CO. Ltd. Feb. 25, 1958 [Feb. 25, 1957], No. 6210/57. Class 37. In a multiple unit capacity assembly having an elongated electrode and at least two further elongated electrodes and a separator, one of the further electrodes lies against one part of said first electrode, and the other against another part, the separator being interposed. The assembly of strips described in Specification 836,392 is cut as shown in Fig. 1 and folded in zig-zag fashion. A practical embodiment is of U- shape, Fig. 2, the assembly being located in a rectangular container. Specification 833,984 also is referred to.
Patent GB-2170524-A (GB)
Title: Unit type curtain wall assembly
Inventor: GARTNER KARL
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 1986-03-06
Abstract: A unit type curtain wall assembly has an array of standardized horizontally adjoining curtain wall units Aa, Ab, each having a fluid flow passageways 140, 16 extending through its side frame members 1a, 1b. For sealing a gap between the opposed side frame members 1a, 1b of the or each pair of horizontally adjoining curtain wall units Aa, Ab so as to minimize the loss of heat energy, an indoor sealing band (41) and a first outdoor sealing band 30 are connected between the opposed side frame members 1a, 1b to close the indoor and outdoor sides of the gap therebetween. A second outdoor sealing band 39 is connected exteriorly of the first outdoor sealing band 30 to provide another closed space therebetween so as to prevent heat transmission from the outside. The three sealing bands 30, 39, 41 with the two intervening closed spaces constitute in combination an effective heat insulator. The first hollow portion 140 is used as a passage through which air flows, while the second hollow portion 16 is used as a passage through which heat transfer medium flows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190055-A (GB)
Title: Mooring system
Inventor: PEARSON ROBERT COLIN
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 1986-04-01
Abstract: A mooring system comprises a mooring means (7) for mooring a mooring line (9) to a structure (1) and a resilient retrieval line (12) attached between the mooring means (7) and the structure (1). The mooring means (7) has a first portion (6) attached to the structure (1) and a second portion (8) spaced from the first portion (6) to which the mooring line (9) is attached. The system is such that if the mooring line (9) breaks when connected between a vessel (11) and the second portion (8) of the mooring means (7) the retrieval line (12) pulls the mooring means (7) and that part of the broken mooring line (9) attached to the mooring means (7) towards the structure (1).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176495-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher detergent compositions
Inventor: DRAPIER JULIEN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1986-06-16
Abstract: The physical stability of liquid gel-like automatic dishwasher detergent compositions based on montmorillonite, attapulgite, hectorite or other inorganic colloid-forming clay or other thixotropic thickener is improved by incorporating in the composition small amounts, such as 0.1 or 0.2 weight percent, of aluminium or zinc stearate or other polyvalent metal salt of long chain fatty acid. The aqueous compositions may contain inorganic builder salts and other functional inorganic salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent, and foam depressant.
Patent GB-2199195-A (GB)
Title: A disc-type armature having insulating cutting correctors
Inventor: STROBL GEOGE
IPC: H01R39/32
Filed: 1986-12-11
Abstract: The armature has a commutator in which the commutator segments (34) are supported on a flat commutator support (14) in a single plane perpendicular to the axis of the armature so as to present a flat axially directed face to brush gear, and in which the commutator segments have integral terminals (36) which make a mechanical connection with insulated connector portions of the armature winding. Electrical contact is made between the connector portion and the terminal by the edges of a slot (48) which cuts through insulation of the connector portion as the slot is moved over the connector portion and which straddles and grips the connector portion to maintain the electrical contact. Alternatively, (Fig. 7) the connector portion is drawn into the slot. In this arrangement housing 18 may be omitted. <IMAGE>