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Patent GB-2164046-A (GB)
Title: Resin compositions for electroplating
Inventor: NISHIUCHI KIHACHIRO
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 1985-07-26
Abstract: A resin composition for electroplating capable of giving moldings having smooth surface, good durability in a heating/cooling cycle and a high dimensional stability comprises a thermoplastic resin and a conductive alkali metal titanate.
Patent GB-2162781-A (GB)
Title: An electro-spark machining device for large diameter rotating workpieces
Inventor: KUNC JOZEF
IPC: B23H9/04
Filed: 1985-08-05
Abstract: In an electro-spark machining device supports 6 for electrode tools 5 are fixed to independent self-contained feed units. The supports are seated pivotably in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the workpiece and slidingly in a plane parallel to the axis of the workpiece. The gap 2 between tool electrodes 5 on a support 6 is the same as or larger than the thickness of the tool electrodes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181587-A (GB)
Title: Motion sensor and alarm system
Inventor: TODD ROLAND
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 1985-10-12
Abstract: The motion sensor comprises a vessel 31 containing a partially-conductive liquid, with at least one electrode A, B partially immersed in the liquid. Means are provided to respond to a change in current e.g. through the two electrodes A, B via the liquid, caused by motion or disturbance of the sensor. The sensor may be used in an alarm system, in which a preferably normally passive transmitter is triggered by the sensor to transmit a signal to a central monitor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169327-A (GB)
Title: Paving assembly
Inventor: SOUTHORN JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: A paving assembly incorporates slab-like elements 10 connected together by flexible elongate connection means 11, 12 The assembly may be made by moulding the slab-like elements 10 in individual closely packed moulds with slotted walls to take the elongate connection elements 11 or moulding in a single mould to produce an array in which the slab-like elements 10 are integrally connected by thin frangible webs 16 of the moulded material which are cracked apart after manufacture and before use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168780-A (GB)
Title: Divided fly-wheel
Inventor: CASPAR MANFRED
IPC: F16F15/315
Filed: 1985-12-16
Abstract: The divided fly-wheel comprises a first fly-wheel (7) for securing through first screws (5) to the crank-shaft (3) of an internal combustion engine and a second fly wheel (17) mounted rotatably through a bearing (15) on a bearing extension (9). The bearing extension (9), independently of the screws (5) holding the first fly-wheel (7) on the crank-shaft (3), is screwed through additional screws (11) either on the fly-wheel (7) or on the crank-shaft (3). A torsional vibration damper (19) couples the second fly-wheel (17) rotationally elastically with the first fly-wheel (7). The torsional vibration damper (19) forms a construction unit separate from the first fly-wheel (7) which can be subjected to an operational test with or without the bearing extension (9). The first fly-wheel (7) separate from the torsional vibration damper (19) renders possible a test run of the internal combustion engine before the fitting of the torsional vibration damper (19) and the second fly-wheel (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170204-A (GB)
Title: Novel organic thio 32 compounds and their pharmaceutical use
Inventor: BAKER STEPHEN RICHARD
IPC: C07C233/00
Filed: 1986-01-29
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds are described of the formulain which R' is (i) R<sup>4</sup>O(CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>n</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>m</sub>- where R<sup>4</sup> is hydrogen or C, <sub>5</sub> alkyl, n is 0 or 1 to 5 and m is 1 to 7, or (ii) R<sup>5-</sup>X- where R<sup>5</sup> is a polar group and X is a C<sub>6</sub> 20 alkylene or a C<sub>6 20</sub> alkenylene radical containing from 1 to 3 double bonds, R<sup>2</sup> is a group of the formula A-B-where A is -COOH orwhere R<sup>6 </sup>is hydrogen or a protecting group, and B is C<sub>1-6</sub> alkylene, and R<sup>3</sup> is -COOH orwhere R<sup>7</sup> is hydrogen or a protecting group; or a salt or ester thereof.
Patent GB-2175702-A (GB)
Title: Testing printed circuit boards
Inventor: THOMPSON GORDON LESLIE
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: A method of testing conductive power planes of a printed circuit component (1) in which the power plane has a plurality of areas (7) required to be free of conductive material (such as at 8) consists in fabricating a test board (9) from a dimensionally stable rigid conductive sheet (10) by etching the sheet to leave test pads (12), e.g. coated with gold (14), having a configuration corresponding to the areas (7) free of conductive material with a clearance region around each pad and covering the remainder of the sheet with insulating material (13). The test is carried out by placing the circuit component (1) and test board (9) in face to face alignment and testing for current flow between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174132-A (GB)
Title: Device for raising and lowering bridge structures
Inventor: SCHARDEY KARL
IPC: E01D19/00
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: A device for the raising and lowering of bridges (1) having at least two attachment points (4, 5) at the end to be moved for the flexurally rigid attachment of a bridge extension means supportable outside the bridge, said device comprising a bearing piece (12) to which there are pivotably articulated, about horizontal spindles (10, 11), two links (8, 9) arranged one above the other and provided with a joint at both ends, the other ends of these links each being attachable pivotably about horizontal axes (6, 7) to the bridge (1), two of the joints (7, 10) of the links (8, 9) lying diagonally oppositely being connected with one another by an actuating element (e.g. a hydraulic cylinder (15) of variable length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189772-A (GB)
Title: A liquid pack having an opening strip
Inventor: RAUSING DR HANS
IPC: B65D77/34
Filed: 1986-04-28
Abstract: Described is a liquid pack made at least partially of cardboard, having a longitudinal weld seam (1) and two transverse weld seams (3) which are disposed in a doubled cardboard strip (2) at the top and underside of the pack, wherein disposed in the upper transverse weld seam (3) is an opening means (6) in the form of a double-ply opening strip (7) which is liquid-tight on one side and whose outward sides are connected to the inward sides of the doubled cardboard strip (2). The opening strip (7) is made of a laminated plastics material in which one layer (21) is oriented in one direction (22). In order to permit such a pack to be produced from a tubular portion, and yet have a tearing-open action which the final consumer can readily understand, in an economical fashion and with good hygenic properties, the opening strip (7) is of a U-shaped cross-section and is so arranged that the free ends of the limb portions (10, 10') of the U-shape are directed towards the interior of the pack, the limb portions of the U-shape are welded together only at the beginning and the end to provide a beginning sealing region (12) and an end sealing region (13), the beginning sealing region (12) provides a gripping tongue portion behind which it is sealed in the longitudinal sealing seam in the doubled cardboard strip, and the end sealing region (13) is also sealed in the cardboard strip in the pouring-out region of the opening means.
Patent GB-2175075-A (GB)
Title: Flame lighter
Inventor: LOWENTHAL HANS J
IPC: F23Q2/28
Filed: 1986-05-12
Abstract: A gas burning flame lighter has an actuating member (17) forming the hinged lid of a box insert (16), which provides a secret compartment. A burner valve (13) is opened and a piezoelectric ignition unit (10) is operated by depressing the actuating member (17) and insert (16). The insert (16) may be removed from the lighter casing (8), by pulling upwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193982-A (GB)
Title: Gutter joint
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN ROLAND
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 1986-08-08
Abstract: An end portion (11) of a length of guttering (10) is offset outwardly from an adjacent part of the guttering by a step (14). An outwardly projecting rib (17) is provided on an adjacent length of guttering to rest inside the end portion (11) and maintain a space between the end portions. This space is occupied by a resilient seal (20,21,22) carrying a quantity of a flowable composition (23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197044-A (GB)
Title: Branch coupling-lined pipe
Inventor: WEAVER RAYMOND
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 1986-10-02
Abstract: An end portion of a second pipe or pipe connector is joined to the circumferential surface of a first pipe 1 having an outer casing 2 and a polyolefine lining 3 by drilling a first aperture 5 in the outer casing of such diameter that it is formed without the drill impinging on the lining. A probe 11 is inserted through the first aperture 5 to ensure a clearance between the lining 3 and its casing 2 such as to enable the drilling of a second aperture 7 in the casing without impinging on the lining. The second aperture 7 is large enough to accommodate one end portion of the second pipe or pipe connector, which is secured to the lining. Within the second pipe or pipe connector, an opening is formed in the lining 3 to allow communication between the interior of the first pipe 1 and that of the second pipe or pipe connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198614-A (GB)
Title: Emergency stop system
Inventor: SHEPHERD IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: F16P3/12
Filed: 1986-11-28
Abstract: An emergency stop system comprises a remotely controllable primary actuator 18 operable, for example, to open a cut-off switch 17 in a power supply to a machine or to close a valve in response to a remotely transmitted radio, sonic or ultrasonic signal. A remote transmitter 20 is arranged to be carried about the person. Each individual person carries a respective portable transmitter 20 whereby each individual is always in reach of a means of cutting off power, or the supply of a fluid medium, for example, in the event of an accident or of a hazardous situation arising. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric horns
Inventor: MALLETT ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: G10K9/15
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: An electric horn comprises a diaphragm 11 secured at its periphery to a housing 13. An electromagnet with a coil 15 is secured in the housing 13. A movable armature 18 is secured to the middle of the diaphragm 11. A pair of contacts 21 are connected in circuit with the electromagnet. When the horn is energised the armature 18 is drawn towards the coil 15. As the armature moves, an abutment flange 26 carried by the armature 18 engages an abutment surface 25 on a spring 24 which carries the movable contact 23 of the pair of contacts 21, to open the contacts 21. The current to the coil 15 is thus interrupted and the coil 14 is deenergised. As the armature 18 returns under the spring action of the diaphragm 11, the contacts 21 close and the cycle is repeated as current is restored to the coil 15. The diaphragm 11 is thus caused to vibrate. The fixed contact 22 of the pair of contacts 21 is carried by an adjustable support 40 which can pivot about its middle axis 41. The contact 22 is on one side of the axis and an adjusting screw 45 engages the support 40 on the other side of the axis 41. The adjusting screw 45 may be self-tapping so that a convoluted spiral passage is formed around the screw threads, via which the space within the housing 13 can breathe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188182-A (GB)
Title: Amusement-with-prizes machines
Inventor: PARKER ALAN GEOFFREY
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1987-03-18
Abstract: A coin operated quiz machine presents a series of questions on a video screen and offers the player a number of possible answers, selectable by pressing an associated button. Successive correct answers build up a score, which may be based on snooker scoring with easy one point questions corresponding to red balls and two to seven point questions of graded difficulty to the coloured balls. "Breaks" greater than certain set values generate prizes, but the prizes vary according to what is in a prize fund accumulated from coins paid in at least before any pay-in to trigger that particular game. The time to answer questions may also vary according to the level of the prize fund.
Patent GB-2208634-A (GB)
Title: A transport system in which the vehicle travels in a vacated (vacuum) tube, orientated and propelled magnetically
Inventor: GAUNT WILFRED
IPC: B61B13/08
Filed: 1987-08-18
Abstract: In order to enable the full potential of linear motor speeds to be applied to surface transport by curing the instability of magnetic levitation and overcoming all the problems of aerodynamic phenomena and sonic boom, the vehicle (5) is stabilised in a ring of magnetic levitation elements (2) and propelled inside a tube (1) the interior of which is maintained under a vacuum and which is accessed through a condensation lock (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196534-A (GB)
Title: Drench gun
Inventor: FRETWELL DONALD WILLIAM
IPC: A61D7/00
Filed: 1987-10-23
Abstract: A drench gun has a cylinder mounted on a handle and communicating by way of a front check valve with a nozzle for insertion into an animal's gullet; a plunger in the cylinder; means for feeding liquid through the plunger by way of a rear check valve to enter the cylinder; and means operable from the handle to advance the plunger to eject liquid from the cylinder through the nozzle; wherein the means for feeding the liquid include a releasably engaged bottle-like cartridge, the neck of the cartridge serving as the plunger.
Patent GB-2197473-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for vibration testing equipment
Inventor: TRIGG NOEL E
IPC: G01M7/00
Filed: 1987-10-30
Abstract: A vibration test is performed on equipment such as a helicopter (11), while it is standing on the ground or is suspended from a crane or beam, by mounting an out-of-balance motor (12) at a position on the helicopter, and running the motor at a set rate corresponding to a frequency (fo) at which vibrations are expected to occur; accelerometers (21) mounted at selected positions on the helicopter sense vibrations occurring at those positions for analysis, e.g. by a device 22 at some distance from the helicopter, coupled to the sensors through an optical or radio link. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2317768-A (GB)
Title: A detector of pulses of electromagnetic radiation, more particularly laser pulses
Inventor: MORAND JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: G01S3/781
Filed: 1987-12-22
Abstract: Sensor means comprise three cylindrical bodies having sensing windows of constant width for all the bodies, or varying according to an exponential law as a function of the bearing angle in the case of the third body (C1). One of the first two bodies (C2) has a skirt masking part of the window, to make this body responsive to the elevation. The light signals available in the three bodies are carried by optical fibres (L11 to L31) of different lengths to a photodetector (PD) connected by a capacitor (CL) to a logarithmic amplifier (AL) followed by an analog/digital coder (CAN) and processing means (DT). It is then possible to measure the elevation and bearing of an incident laser pulse, its duration and possibly its repetition period.
Patent GB-2246367-A (GB)
Title: Age hardenable beta titanium alloy
Inventor: BERCZIK DOUGLAS MICHAEL
IPC: C22C14/00
Filed: 1988-03-10
Abstract: Alloys comprising titanium, vanadium, chromium and silicon are age hardenable and have good high temperature properties. A typical composition is 35%V, 15% Cr, 1% Si, balance Ti. The silicon is present as a separate dispersed silicide phase which is produced by a controlled recrystallisation process. The separate phase improves the strength of the alloy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to carpet weaving looms
Inventor: THORNTON TERENCE
IPC: D03D33/00
Filed: 1988-04-14
Abstract: A carpet weaving broadloom is converted to have a plurality of weft insert rapiers 12, 14, 16, being arranged so that each produces a separate length of carpet. One of the weft insert means 12 moves in the opposite direction to the others 14, 16 so that two of the guides for the weft insert means can be positioned at the sides of the broadloom to save space and maximise the number of carpet lengths which can be provided on one loom. A single drive means comprising a flexible drive employed for all the weft insert means. Separately controlled warp let-off and fabric take-up is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204464-A (GB)
Title: Telephone system
Inventor: PARKER BERNARD DOLLMAN
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 1987-10-13
Abstract: In a telephone system a calling extension includes means to transmit an identifying signal characteristic of the calling extension, to a called extension which has a display responsive to receipt of the identifying signal to indicate the identity of the calling extension. On receipt of an identifying signal the called extension transmits a return signal to the calling extension, which return signal serves to terminate transmission of the identifying signal.
Patent GB-2223829-A (GB)
Title: Barrier valve
Inventor: THOMSON JACK GALL
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 1988-10-15
Abstract: A barrier valve comprises a valve body 22 having an inlet 23, an outlet 24 and a fluid passageway extending therebetween, valve means located within the valve body for controlling fluid flow along the passageway, the valve means including cone elements 42 movable between an open position and a closed position whereat the cone elements engage one another to collectively form a cone extending across the passageway and pointing axially upstream of the flow of fluid in order to stop flow of fluid along the passageway, actuation means 50 located within the valve body and movable between a retention position whereat the actuation means maintains the cone elements at their valve open position and a release position whereat the actuation means permits formation of said cone. The actuation means comprises a piston-operated sleeve 51 which, on release of pressure from a control chamber, is withdrawn from between the cone elements. The assembly may include a rotary shut-off valve 80. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212710-A (GB)
Title: Neckwear for infants
Inventor: PITT BRENDA ELIZABETH
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 1988-11-24
Abstract: A collar 10 comprises adhesive means 12 for attaching the collar 10 to an item of clothing being worn by an infant. The material of the collar 10, in use, protects the clothing from liquid and comprises an outer layer of paper through which liquid may penetrate but not return, a layer of absorbent paper, a layer of cotton wool and a backing layer of liquid-impermeable material such as plastics. The outline is generally eliptical in shape, having a re-entrant portion 18 which, in use, fits around the throat of the infant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225950-A (GB)
Title: Syringe needle mount
Inventor: GRIFFITHS STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 1988-11-28
Abstract: A fitting for use with a hypodermic syringe includes a first portion for mounting on an outlet of a hypodermic syringe and a second terminal portion having its longitudinal axis off-set from the axis of the first portion. The second terminal portion is provided with a distal end on which a hypodermic needle can be mounted.
Patent GB-2228962-A (GB)
Title: Device for maintaining security of a window in a ventilation position
Inventor: MUTTRAM RONALD WILFRED
IPC: E05C17/24
Filed: 1989-03-10
Abstract: A device for maintaining security when the sash (1) of a casement window is in a partly open ventilation position comprising a first component (7) for securing to an inwardly facing portion of the sash (1) and a second component (8) for securing to an inwardly facing portion of the window frame (4), the first and second components (7, 8) being arranged to engage with each other to prevent the sash (1) being opened beyond the ventilation position and so that they can only be disengaged from each when the sash (1) is in a closed position. The first component (7) may comprise a T-bar (12) pivotably connected to the frame (2) of the sash (1) and the second component (8) a clasp (14) movable between an open and closed position which defines a slot (16) in which the T-bar (12) may be entrapped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229626-A (GB)
Title: Equipment practice
Inventor: CLARK KENNETH ARTHUR
IPC: H02B1/30
Filed: 1989-03-31
Abstract: A telecommunications cabinet/rack which facilitates in situ removal of portions of the cabinet for the coupling of inter-cabinet cable ducting by a technique including successive bending in alternate directions, preferably about a reduced thickness crease line (12) which is not visible from the cabinet exterior. In the case of a corner element (21) it is necessary to bisect a flange face portion (15) which closes a slot (5) prior to said bending. The portion (14) can thus be removed without dismantling the cabinet and without specialist cutting tools. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218642-A (GB)
Title: Tennis racket
Inventor: JANES RICHARD
IPC: A63B49/00
Filed: 1989-05-15
Abstract: A tennis racket has a graphite fiber containing frame 16 with an opening at the head end constituting a bow 18 and 5 a handle pallet 14 at the handle end. The handle pallet 14 is formed of a soft, dense, indexable urethane. The bow is formed with a common cross-section configuration enlarged in the direction of the axis of the opening and located around the majority of the opening. The racket also includes a grommet strip 56 formed of a soft, durable, wear resistant polyurethane- polycarbonate blend secured to the radially exterior edge of the bow around the majority of the opening. The handle has flat sections in an octagon cross section and may be leather covered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225525-A (GB)
Title: Curtain rod assembly
Inventor: FORD JAMES A
IPC: A47H1/04
Filed: 1989-06-14
Abstract: An improved curtain rod assembly includes a track 10 having a decorative fascia means 23 attached thereto. The track and fascia cooperate to permit the fascia to be easily attached thereto. A return plate 33 is configured for attachment to the track and cooperates with a bracket assembly 43 to support the track from a wall the appropriate distance. A side fascia 31 is configured for attachment with the return plate and an elbow 26 connects the fascia on the track and the return plate to provide an esthetically pleasing system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221539-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a plate-like-thin-film electrical resistor
Inventor: LOESING R KARL-HEINRICH
IPC: G01F1/692
Filed: 1989-07-14
Abstract: A holder 1 e.g. of ceramics is described for mounting at least two flat thin-film electrical resistors acting as sensors, for location in an airstream 5 to be measured e.g. the intake airflow of an i.c. engine, the surfaces of the two sensors being so disposed that they experience substantially the same flow of air when in use. The resistors shown are on supports 3, 4 with the upstream support 3 carrying a resistive film acting as a temperature sensor while the downstream support 4 carries a flow sensing film. The two sensors may be on one common support (6, Fig. 3 not shown). The supports 3, 4 are adhesive bonded to studs 2 which project from the holder to minimise heat transfer. The holder is thicker than the supports in the direction transverse to the airstream. As shown the holder is generally L-shaped but U-shaped and closed frame designs are described. …<IMAGE>…