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Patent GB-2193542-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm spring clutch cover assembly
Inventor: CURTIS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1986-08-06
Abstract: In the clutch cover assembly 2, Fig. 2, the pressure plate 10 has a fulcrum 22 for the diaphragm spring 8. The fulcrum consists of an annular array of lands 32 with arcuate grooves 34 containing a resilient wire fulcrum ring 40 spanning the spaces 38 between the lands 32. Over each space 38 the fulcrum ring 40 has a collar 50A or 50B, Fig. 8. Each collar is formed by looped wire. One collar 50A is at one end of a length of wire having a collar 50B at its other end, and between the two collars the wire is shaped to engage a land 32 so as to hold the collars centrally over the spaces 38. During clutch re-engagements, as the diaphragm spring 8 applies increasing loading to the pressure plate 10, first the diaphragm 8 pushes on the collars 50A and 50B to deform resiliently portions 40A of the fulcrum ring into the spaces 38, whilst the ring portions 40B over the lands tend to bow in the opposite direction. Then the diaphragm 8 starts to flatten the bows at portions 40B whilst continuing to deform the portions 40A. This causes progressive cushioning during the re- engagement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178967-A (GB)
Title: Roller skates
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 1986-08-11
Abstract: A roller skate, preferably forming part of a boot, comprises an elongated platform having a wheel in the shape of an asymetrical spheroid mounted at or towards each end of the platform for free rotation about a spindle 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to glass scoring apparatus
Inventor: WALKER RODERICK JAMES
IPC: C03B33/10
Filed: 1986-09-17
Abstract: Glass scoring apparatus for scoring flat glass in the form of a continuous ribbon or of individual plates comprises a scoring tool (10), means such as a fluid-pressure actuated diaphragm (26) for moving the scoring tool towards and away from flat glass to be scored, and an anti-bounce device (101) comprising two resilient elements of different hardnesses, e.g. two rings (105, 109) of high hysteresis butyl rubber and of polyurethane respectively, arranged so that, as the scoring tool (10) moves towards the glass the softer element (109) is first compressed to absorb energy and reduce the speed of movement of the scoring tool and then the harder element (105) is compressed to further retard and then arrest movement of the scoring tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198765-A (GB)
Title: A tool for in-situ subsurface stabilisation of soil
Inventor: GREENWOOD DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1986-11-18
Abstract: A tool comprising a mixing means (1) fixedly secured to an auger (2). The auger (2) has a hollow drill rod stem (3) with a continuous helical flight (4). The mixing means (1) is in the form of a screw having a root diameter the same as that of the drill rod stem (3), and having four helical flight portions (5a to 5d). The flight portions (5a, 5d) at the upper end of the head portion (1) of the tool are interrupted by respective cut-outs (11, 12) to form indentations in the helical flight surface. In use, the tool is screwed into the ground, held at a given depth and rotated. A stabilising agent is introduced into the ground. The movement of the soil over and through the interrupted helical flight portions causes a homogenous mixture to be obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198331-A (GB)
Title: Flexible curtain track
Inventor: JACOBS LEONARD CHARLES
IPC: A47H1/04
Filed: 1986-12-09
Abstract: A flexible curtain track consists of brackets 51 supports 3, end supports 4, rail 2 (Fig. 8) and optionally flexible connectors 6. The bracket 5 (1 in Fig. 3), fixed to the window by screws or adhesive pad, is connected to the support 3 or end support 4 (2 in Fig. 3) by a male/female joint, shown in Fig. 3. The rail 2 is slideable through the supports 3 or into the end supports 4. The flexible connectors provide a continuous track. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187488-A (GB)
Title: Cavity wall tie
Inventor: REILLY STEPHEN PATRICK
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1987-02-26
Abstract: A cavity wall tie (10, Fig. 1) comprises a rod 11 with an anchoring mechanism (12, Fig. 1) at one end and an anchoring mechanism 13 at the other end is entered into a bore with mechanism (12) leading. Mechanism 13 includes a sleeve 30 axially interposed between a stop 33 on the rod 11 and a member 32 running on a screw-threaded part of the rod 11 adjacent its free end. Sleeve 30 has a portion 30A secured to the rod 11 in abutment with the stop 33, the remainder of the sleeve 30 being radially expansible by movement of the member 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187688-A (GB)
Title: Parachute rapid inflation device
Inventor: TEESDALE KEITH JOHN
IPC: B64D17/62
Filed: 1987-03-09
Abstract: A rapid inflation device to assist in the rapid opening of parachute canopies, consisting of a plurality of extra panels 15, each attached to one of a number of selected gores on the outside of the canopy 10, the extra panels forming pockets 16 which are open at the mouth of the canopy and closed at their other ends. The extra panels forming the pockets extend from between 1 DIVIDED 4 and 3 DIVIDED 4 of the distance from the mouth to the apex of the canopy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192740-A (GB)
Title: Word processor
Inventor: MARUYAMA SATORU
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 1987-07-15
Abstract: A word processor wherein a memory device thereof can be made the most of to increase the volume of a document which can be created in the word processor. The word processor is provided with a memory device having a document area for storing document data created, and bounding means for selectively bounding document data in the document area of the memory device to designate a block of document data. The memory device further has a bounded data save area DS in which a block of document data last designated is saved. The processing device includes means for detecting a remaining capacity of the document area in the memory device in which document data can, be stored, and means operable when the remaining capacity detected is smaller than a predetermined amount for opening the bounded data save area as the document area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209592-A (GB)
Title: Radiant heater
Inventor: JONES DAVID MERVYN
IPC: F23L15/04
Filed: 1987-08-17
Abstract: A radiant heater comprises:-     a) a burner; b) ducting for supplying air to the burner, which air has been pre-heated by heat exchange with exhaust gases; and   c) a fan for assisting the supply of pre-heated air to the burner.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213806-A (GB)
Title: Article chute
Inventor: ELMAS CETIN BILAL
IPC: B65G11/06
Filed: 1987-12-23
Abstract: A spiral chute comprises a helical floor member 1 which itself comprises an inner floor part 2 which is horizontal or slopes slightly upwardly in the outward direction, in cross-section, and a more steeply sloping outer part 3. The floor member 1 extends inwardly to the centre of the chute. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221767-A (GB)
Title: Bi-level resist etch process
Inventor: JACKSON NORMAN FRANK
IPC: G03F7/09
Filed: 1988-08-09
Abstract: A subtstrate is coated with a planarising layer (3) of masking material and with a layer (5) of photo-resist. Each layer (3, 5) is spun-coated and is baked to remove solvent; the first layer being baked at a high temperature (150-200 DEG C) to render the masking material (3) insensitive to silylation treatment. The second layer is baked at a lower temperature (90-140 DEG C). Following resist patterning, the substrate 1 and coating layers (3, 5) are exposed to a silylation reagent - e.g. a silane vapour and the patterned resist silylated preferentially. The exposed areas of layer (3) are then oxygen plasma etched but the silylated areas of resist layer are oxidised (9) and not etched. Layer (3) may be a photoresist. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226289-A (GB)
Title: Helical conveyor belt with self-supporting tiers
Inventor: CAWLEY KEITH
IPC: B65G15/02
Filed: 1988-12-23
Abstract: In an endless conveyor having a belt which follows a helical conveying path over part of its length and comprises a plurally of self-supporting tiers, the lowermost tier of the stack is supported by a plurality of trolleys (36) running around a support rail (30), the trolleys being individually driven around the support rail by an internal drum (13) which is driven in rotation also to drive the belt. The rail (30) has a transition section (40) leading from the highest point (42) of the rail to the start of the rail, and above the transition section (40) the conveyor is supported on a fixed transition plate (44). The trolleys (36) are mounted for sliding movement on vertical guides (22) movable with the drum (13), or forming part of the drum (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215724-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing chromosome specific probes from repetitive DNA
Inventor: MOYZIS ROBERT KEITH
IPC: C12Q1/6841
Filed: 1989-02-09
Abstract: Chromosome preferential nucleotide sequences are first determined from a library of recombinant DNA clones having families of repetitive sequences. Library clones are identified with a low homology with a sequence of repetitive DNA families to which the first clones respectively belong and variant sequences are then identified by slecting clones having a pattern of hybridization with genomic DNA dissimilar to the hybridization pattern shown by the respective families. In one embodiment, variant sequences are selected from a sequence of a known repetitive DNA family. The selected variant sequence is classified as chromosome specific, chromosome preferential, or chromosome nonspecific. Sequences which are classified as chromosome preferential are further sequenced and regions are identified having a low homology with other regions of the chromosome preferential sequence or with known sequences of other family members and consensus sequences of the repetitive DNA families for the chromosome preferential sequences. The selected low homology regions are then hybridized with chromosomes to determine those low homology regions hybridized with a specific chromosome under normal stringency conditions.
Patent GB-2231308-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of laminated elements
Inventor: BEDFORD ANTHONY
IPC: B32B5/18
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: A method for preparing a laminated element comprising a thermoformable cellular core material and at least one pre-treated reinforcing web which comprises placing the thermoformable cellular core material on said reinforcing web to form an intermediate laminated product, and placing the intermediate product without substantial preheating in a heated mould to deform the materials to a desired final shape and to cure the adhesive, wherein said reinforcing web has been pretreated by applying an adhesive to the web in a separate preceding adhesive application operation.
Patent GB-2234664-A (GB)
Title: Controlled atmosphere container
Inventor: FIORENZANO R ALINTOR
IPC: B65D88/74
Filed: 1989-05-25
Abstract: A controlled atmosphere container wherein the interior atmosphere thereof has been processed to cause oxidation of any particles in suspension and neutralisation of the atmosphere. The sterilization system includes suction ducts 5 on floor a connected to the main duct 4 which is connected at 10 to the interior of the high pressure chamber 19 which communicates the ceramic block 15 and subsequently with the main duct 17 via the connecting duct and then to the ejection ducts 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236684-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: HUMPHREYS TERENCE
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 1989-10-10
Abstract: Exercise apparatus such as a weight bench has a swinging arm sub-assembly (14) including a lever (16) one arm of which includes a mounting (20) on which weights can be located and the other arm of which includes an operating rod (24). The lever is carried on a C or U shaped locating member (26), mounted on a frame member (12) of the bench, by being pivoted on its upper limb (28) with a lower limb (30) of the member serving as a stop to limit swinging movement of the lever. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223921-A (GB)
Title: Slug barrier
Inventor: RANKIN GORDON
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1989-10-17
Abstract: A barrier for preventing slugs and the like from damaging plants, vegetables and fruits utilises a harmless compound which slugs and the like will not cross. One embodiment of the barrier consists of a device comprising a series of sections which are connected together to define a protected area in which plants can be grown free from attack from slugs and the like. Each section of the device has a cross-section comprising a first substantially planar portion (23) and an arcuate portion (24). The inside surface of the arcuate portion (24) and the upper region of the planar portion down to a point (25) are coated with the compound and the planar portion is pushed into the ground (7) almost to the point (25). The arcuate portion (24) extends from the side of the planar portion (23) which faces away from the area which is to be protected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227382-A (GB)
Title: Analog-to-digital conversion system for an electronic control system of a motor vehicle
Inventor: ABE KUNIHIRO
IPC: F02D41/04
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter carries out each conversion at least twice. The difference between each converted digital value and a reference digital value obtained at the previous program cycle is calculated. The digital value which is closer to the reference value is selected and is set as the proper digital value, and as the reference value for the next cycle. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2228476-A (GB)
Title: Treating toxic waste.
Inventor: MCNEILL KEITH RUSSELL
IPC: C03B5/00
Filed: 1990-02-12
Abstract: Toxic waste material containing heavy metals and derived from precipitators and/or scrubbers in the flues of refuse incinerators is made into a batch with glass-forming materials, particularly silica, and fed to a cold top melter in which the batch is heated to form a molten vitreous mass. A sufficient depth of unmelted feed batch is maintained above the molten vitreous mass to prevent vaporized heavy metals and heavy metal compounds passing through the unmelted feed batch to the atmosphere. In consequence, all heavy metals and heavy metal compounds are incorporated in the molten vitreous mass.
Patent GB-2247742-A (GB)
Title: Panel/chassis mounted indicator lamps
Inventor: EDWARDS GEOFFREY STEPHEN
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 1990-09-08
Abstract: A panel/chassis mounting indicator lamp comprising a first part in the form of a bush (30) of resilient material for insertion lengthwise into a panel/chassis aperture (36), the bush having a shoulder (32) at one end for limiting the depth of insertion of the bush into the aperture, and a second part in the form of an LED which is adapted for insertion into an internal bore (34) extending lengthwise from the shouldered end of the bush (30). The LED has a solid plastics body (42) whose outer peripheral surface is formed with an integral, outwardly directed, annular detent (44) for expanding the bush (30), on the side of the panel/chassis opposite to that engaged by the shoulder (32), sufficiently to inhibit subsequent withdrawal of the bush (32) and the LED from the aperture (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241226-A (GB)
Title: Pile holders
Inventor: WORLEY A JUSTINE
IPC: B65H5/26
Filed: 1990-10-29
Abstract: A pile holder has a lower tray (20) with a pair of corner-pick separators (44, 46) for separating the top sheet from a pile and an upper tray (22) having a frame positioned over a rear portion of the lower tray leaving a front portion of the lower tray exposed, a pair of flexible sidekicks (66, 68) extending out over the exposed portion and having separators (70, 72) at the front tips of the sidekicks. A pair of D-rollers (84, 86 Fig. 4) mounted on a shaft pick the top sheet from the lower tray when no sheet is present at the upper tray, the D-rollers being adapted to pick the top sheet from the upper tray when at least one sheet is present thereat. The picked sheet media is then fed to a feed path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249484-A (GB)
Title: Mounting puzzle pictures
Inventor: SHILLITO DAVID DANIEL
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 1990-11-06
Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle picture having a backing sheet 10 and a support sheet 11 overlying the backing sheet and supporting an assembled jigsaw puzzle 12. A rectangular mount 13 is placed over the assembled jigsaw 12 and is overlaid by a transparent sheet 14. The assembled sandwich of backing sheet 10, support sheet 11, assembled jigsaw puzzle 12, rectangular mount 13 and transparent sheet 14 is secured together by a rectangular frame 15 to form a picture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250725-A (GB)
Title: Dimensionally adjustable cycle
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1990-12-11
Abstract: A motorised &/or manually powered cycle, the frame 10 of which is longitudinally adjustable with releasable locking and adjustable guide means, so that ergonomic dimensions may be expanded or contracted whilst retaining normal functions and overall the vehicle may be substantially contracted for stowage. The handlebars 12 are foldable without interfering with the steering of the front wheel. The stand 13 will support the structure throughout the frame's adjustment range including when retracted for stowage. The stand 13 is pivoted upwards to function as footrests. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242777-A (GB)
Title: Radioactive decontamination method using methylene chloride
Inventor: MORIKAWA KENJI
IPC: G21F9/30
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: A radioactive decontamination method for decontaminating a radioactive-contaminated object 3 by using methylene chloride in place of conventionally used hydrocarbon fluoride or perchloroethylene involves contact of the radioactive- contaminated object 3 by methylene chloride solution 7. Before the impacting, a preparatory step is executed as required in which radioactive contaminant 5, which is usually radioactive-contaminated epoxy-resin paint layer on a pan used in a nuclear facility, is impregnated with methylene chloride solution 7 so as to swell, thus facilitating exfoliation of the contaminant 5 from the object 3. The methylene chloride solution is filtered and distilled so as to be decontaminated and subjected to a repeated use. A chelate solution may also be used to assist in the decontamination process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254858-A (GB)
Title: Power generation system
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID PAUL
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 1991-04-08
Abstract: A method of power generation is disclosed using fuel derived from algae. The algae may be combined with other substances to form the fuel, which may be used for example in diesel engine or steam turbines. The fuel preferably comprises algae which are physically and chemically unaltered. The fuel and the method of power generation using the fuel are suitable for both stationary and mobile applications. A method of power generation comprising a series of steps to be performed cyclically is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2244316-A (GB)
Title: Brake pressure control apparatus
Inventor: BURGDORF JOCHEN
IPC: B60T8/50
Filed: 1991-04-19
Abstract: In a brake pressure control apparatus for automotive vehicles with anti-locking and/or traction slip control and with a pump (4) an inlet valve is provided which affords a change-over from an orifice function (6) into a flow limiting valve function (33, 34) through the section of the wheel cylinder pressure. The increasing pressure of the wheel cylinder (13) acts in a chamber (9) of the inlet valve and results in a sliding movement of a piston (27) against the force of a prestressing spring (23). As a result of this, a control slide valve which takes the form of a piston (20) is released and comes to assume an equilibrium position, and by means of its control edge (33) it so adjusts a flow cross-sectional area (34) which upon the filling of the wheel cylinder (13) results in a constant nominal flow rate within the line (11, 12) going to the wheel cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245261-A (GB)
Title: A closure device
Inventor: RUDLAND CHRISTOPHER NOEL
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: A closure device for closing an opened carbonated beverage can has a seal 18 which seals around the rim of the can 22. The seal is pulled down onto the rim of the can by a part of the device which engages under the bottom of the can. The device may comprise a cap 12 and a base 10 which together form an enclosure into which the can may be placed, and the walls of the enclosure may be insulated to keep the can and its contents cool. Alternatively. an upper frame (46, Fig. 11) may be held down by tensioning straps (52) to hold the seal against the rim of the can. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247570-A (GB)
Title: Cross-mesh shielded P.C.B.
Inventor: KAWAKAMI SHIN
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 1991-07-01
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board comprises forming conductive circuit patterns on one or both sides of insulating substrate 1, forming an insulating layer thereon, and adhering a cross-mesh shield layer 10 onto the whole or a required part of the insulating layer such that a margin 11 is placed both on the outer periphery of the insulating layer and around electric contacts such as lands 7, 8 and through-holes. Reduction of noise prevention at peripheral edges of the cross mesh layer is inhibited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259041-A (GB)
Title: Hammer with pivotable head
Inventor: LIOU MOU-TANG
IPC: B25D1/00
Filed: 1991-08-21
Abstract: A hammer includes a handle (10) having a head (50) pivotally connected through a pivot pin 70 to one end of the handle (10). A positioning device (40) received in a groove 14 in the handle is provided to position the head (50) at an angle with respect to the handle (10) by means of an end 41 of device 40 engaging one of three recesses 551, 552. 553 formed in portion 54 of head 50. The end 41 can be disengaged from a recess by pressing end 42 of device 40 into groove 14 against the bias of a spring 30. Head 50 can then be rotated to a new position and release of end 42 causes device 40 to pivot back and end 41 to engage a recess corresponding to the new position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252965-A (GB)
Title: Removal of effluents from combusted gases with sorbent nitrate
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ DOMINGO
IPC: B01D53/50
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: Removing effluents from off-gases generated by the combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel wherein an effluent sorbent nitrate is injected into the off-gas stream downstream of the combustion zone at a controlled off-gas stream temperature.
Patent GB-2251134-A (GB)
Title: Ejector-equipped card connector
Inventor: IKENAKA KAZUO
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 1991-11-13
Abstract: In an ejector-equipped card connector, when the eject button (21) which is linked to the metal lever (8, 32) is pushed, the metal lever is rotated and moves a movable plate (7, 7') which ejects the card (5). The lever (8, 22) has a hole (10) shaped like an hour-glass to accommodate a hinge claw (11) of the movable plate (7, 7'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252714-A (GB)
Title: Assemblying shoewear
Inventor: BARCELONA DE PEDRO MIGUEL
IPC: A43B9/02
Filed: 1992-02-11
Abstract: An upper 7 and a solo 1 are joined by hand stitching, the sole (1) having a rib (3) which together with a projection (4) of the sole forms a perimetric recess (5), in which holes (6) are positioned in inclined position to run into a recess (2), while the upper (7) near the free end has regularly spaced holes (9) and are brought into coincidence with the holes (6) of the sole to permit joining by hand stitching with thread (8). <IMAGE>