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Patent GB-2102443-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion resistant autodeposition coatings
Inventor: KNIGHTLEY JACK ALBURY
IPC: C09D127/08
Filed: 1982-07-09
Abstract: Compositions for autodeposition of a corrosion resistant coating on a metallic surface contain an acidic aqueous emulsion of a copolymer of vinylidene chloride with at least one other monomer copolymerizable therewith, from 70 to 95% inclusive of the weight of the copolymer being vinylidene chloride. The compositions may also include an oxidising agent such as hydrogen peroxide
Patent GB-2105516-A (GB)
Title: Heat sinks for semi-conductor devices
Inventor: BIRKS COLIN
IPC: H01L23/367
Filed: 1982-08-04
Abstract: A heat sink has an integral island portion 12 which has a mounting face 13 for heat transfer contact with the sole plate of a semi-conductor device case and clearance bores 16, 17 to receive the terminal pins of the semiconductor device. Grooves 19, 20 in the face 13 provide passages under the sole plate for wires connected to the terminal pins. Alternatively, cross passages within the island portion communicating with the clearance bores may be employed for this purpose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129161-A (GB)
Title: Automatic control of vehicles
Inventor: HAY ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1982-10-14
Abstract: Automatic transportation apparatus comprises a fleet of vehicles, each vehicle (1) having a control unit (4) governing its velocity and direction of travel, and an infrared transmitter (3). The position of each vehicle is detected by one or more cameras (11) adapted to detect the infra-red transmitters. A processing unit (13) receives signals from the cameras (11) and calculates the position, velocity, and direction of travel of each of the vehicles in turn. The processing unit then instructs a central transmitter (15) to send signals to the vehicles to control their movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135044-A (GB)
Title: Louvre and mullion system
Inventor: JORDAN JOHN SIDNEY
IPC: E06B9/28
Filed: 1983-02-08
Abstract: A louvre and mullion system comprises at least one mullion 3, a louvre 11 and a spring stainless steel clip 27 for attaching the louvre to the mullion. The clip 27 bears on a back surface of the mullion 3, extends across lips formed by the mullion 3 and the louvre 11 and grips a flange of the louvre. Use of the clip 27 avoids the need for the use of unsightly screws and enables ready on-site installation of the system. The clip 27 can be removed by gripping the free edge 35 thereof or an opening may be provided in the portion 31 of the clip for insertion of a tool to aid removal. The louvre flange may be curved and the clip correspondingly shaped to grip the flange. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114894-A (GB)
Title: A relief suture set for surgery
Inventor: SICHLER BENNO
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 1983-02-14
Abstract: The relief suture set comprises two composite plates (10) which each consist of a relatively firm support plate (12) and a relatively flexible cushion plate (11). These two plates are firmly and flatly joined together. They have slits into which a wire (21) may be laterally inserted. The slits open into holes (17) which are located along the longitudinal centre axis of the composite plate (10) and the slits of a pair of slits run towards each other under an acute angle, so that they open into the same opening region on the side edge (13) of the composite plate. Each end of the wire may be clamped in a respective needle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119683-A (GB)
Title: Method of securing a fastener to sheet material
Inventor: SAWDON EDWIN GEORGE
IPC: F16B35/04
Filed: 1983-04-15
Abstract: An assembly is disclosed having a simple, standard fastener 12 secured to sheet material 14 such as sheet metal. A support strap 16 is integrally formed in an offset relationship with the sheet material, and opposite sides of the fastener are deformed to interlockingly engage the remainder of the sheet material. The fastener 12 is pressed into the sheet 14 by a die 74 so that two opposite edges 18 of the fastener coact with die blades 88 to cause the sheet material to be sheared along said edges to form said strap 16. Once the strap contacts shoulder 85 on die member 84, both the fastener 12 and strap 16 are further deformed between shoulders 75 and 85 forming protrusions 22 which interlockingly engage edges 20 of the sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123038-A (GB)
Title: Process for the direct reduction of iron ores
Inventor: MARTINEZ-VERA ENRIQUE RAMON
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 1983-05-10
Abstract: The present invention permits operation at higher reducing temperatures with minimized problems of sinterization and agglomeration of iron ore particles. The process is carried out in a three- zone moving-bed reactor, reduction being effected in the upper zone by CO+H2. A stream of methane is circulated between the lower (cooling) zone, and a cooler, while additional methane (preferably amounting to 1-2% of the cooling stream) is added to that stream, whereby some methane passes upwardly from the cooling zone to the intermediate zone where it reacts endothermically with recycled gas from the reduction zone.
Patent GB-2122983-A (GB)
Title: Emulsion explosive composition
Inventor: MITCHELL KENNETH ANDREW WILLIA
IPC: C06B45/00
Filed: 1983-06-09
Abstract: This invention concerns a water-in-oil emulsion explosive composition which comprises a discontinuous aqueous phase containing one or more oxygen-releasing salts, a continuous water-immiscible organic phase comprising sump oil, and an emulsifying agent. The explosive compositions show improved sensitivity over conventional compositions made using paraffin oil as the organic phase.
Patent GB-2123392-A (GB)
Title: Container sealing devices and method of sealing oontainers
Inventor: REVILL TERENCE PETER
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: A cap (15) has screw-thread portions (18) for screw engagement with threads (14) on a jar (11). The inner surface of the top of the cap is formed with ribs (22) and an annular sealing member (21). A frangible membrane (20) is weakly adhered to the ribs and the sealing member and is more strongly adhered to the rim (13) of the jar. The cap can be unscrewed from the jar leaving the membrane in situ sealing the jar. After removal of the membrane, the sealing member seals with the jar rim. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126106-A (GB)
Title: Floor surface for fencing competitions
Inventor: PITTONI PIERLUIGI
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1983-07-07
Abstract: A piste for fencing competitions is made up of a number of rectangular parts arranged side-by-side in alignment, and interconnected by snap-interengagement of latch (27) and socket (29) components formed on two profile sections (11, 12) extending along the contact sides of adjacent aligned parts, these sections being also provided with components (19, 21) forming an articulated joint (17) between the two parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124543-A (GB)
Title: Parison for oriented plastic containers
Inventor: CHANG LONG FEI
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1983-07-11
Abstract: A parison for blow moulding oriented plastic containers comprises an elongated hollow body 24 of a strain-hardenable thermoplastic material having an open-ended threaded finish 20, an annular supporting ledge 21 positioned below on the finish and extending radially outwardly thereof, a neck 21 ring below the supporting ledge, a shoulder 23 below the ledge, and a main body portion 24 which extends to a bottom 25 closing the open end of the main body. The neck ring has a radial thickness less than that of the finish and less than that of the wall of the main body. The shoulder gradually increases in wall thickness radially outwardly from the neck ring to the main body. The wall of the main body has a uniform thickness and a minimal taper on the internal and external surfaces thereof and the bottom has a thickness less than the thickness of the wall of the main body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144365-A (GB)
Title: Power tool combination table
Inventor: COLLINS RAYMOND SIDNEY
IPC: B25H1/04
Filed: 1983-07-15
Abstract: A portable working height platform to which the popular range of power tools can be secured in such a way as to enable a wide range of accurate woodmachining operations to be carried out with the aid of sliding fences and scales G. Accommodation is provided for a circular saw, router, drum and disc sanders and a range of drill attachments with the facility of other power tool combinations as bolt on attachments. The power tools are spaced about the table (positions A,B,D,E) to allow each to work independently of another without crowding or interference and are connected through a main power strip with a single isolating switch enabling all power to be shut off at anytime. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132167-A (GB)
Title: Hand held labeler
Inventor: HAMISCH PAUL HELMUT
IPC: B65C11/00
Filed: 1983-08-11
Abstract: A hand-held labeler uses labels L releasably adhered to a carrier web W. The labeler has a body 11 formed by a pair of identical body sections 12, 13. The body mounts first, second and third feed rolls (28, 29, 30). The first and third feed rolls (28, 30) project beyond the body 11 and cooperate respectively with the second feed roll (29). The body 11 has a delaminator 20 and a guideway (16, 17, 18, 19,) for the carrier web W. The carrier web can be threaded through the guideway, between the first and second rolls, about the delaminator and between the second and third rolls in either direction. Depending on the direction of threading, either the first or the third feed roll is used to advance the carrier web by rolling that feed roll along the surface to be labeled. A label roll R is held captive in a holder 14 formed by two identical body sections. Also disclosed are winders incorporating gearing by which a web of labels can be wound into a roll for use in the labeler. A handle connects the holder and the labeler body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126302-A (GB)
Title: Dry break coupler
Inventor: GREYVENSTEIN DESMOND
IPC: F16L37/44
Filed: 1983-08-18
Abstract: A coupling member 12.1 for use in forming part of a dry break coupler comprises a casing 16 which defines a terminal mouth 18 at one end, a passage 20 leading from the terminal mouth, and a cylindrical valve seat 22 adjacent the mouth 18. In the passage 20 there is a valve member 28 which co-operates with the valve seat 22 in order to close the mouth. By depressing the valve member mechanically against the bias of a spring 44, the valve member can be unseated from the valve seat, thereby opening the mouth 18 and permitting the flow of fuel through the passage 20. A pneumatically operated plunger 50 is biased by means of a coil spring 52 into engagement with the valve member 28, thereby locking the valve member in its closed position. The coupling member could be mounted, for example, on a fuel transport vehicle. The plunger can be disengaged from the valve member pneumatically by means of a pneumatic line 60. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129518-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pressure control valve for a vehicle hydraulic braking system
Inventor: NAGASHIMA TAKASHI
IPC: B60T11/34
Filed: 1983-09-29
Abstract: The valve includes a differential piston (36) axially slidable in a housing (10) and cooperating with a seat (38) to form a proportioning valve (34) for controlling the braking pressure applied to rear wheel brake cylinders (28). A spring-loaded control plunger (50) is axially slidable to exert a variable bias on the piston to control the proportioning characteristics of the piston in dependence on the fluid pressure in a hydraulic chamber (72). An inertia- controlled valve (42) cuts off the flow of fluid to the hydraulic chamber (72) when subjected to a deceleration in excess of a predetermined value. To accommodate for varying rates of brake pedal depression a variable throttle member (84) of elastomeric material is secured in an axial bore (82), to throttle the flow of fluid to the hydraulic chamber (72). The elastomeric nature of the throttle member (84) ensures that its throttle aperture increases in size, and the throttling effect correspondingly decreases, as the rate of fluid flow through the throttle member increases. The resulting control valve can be designed with an operating characteristic that approaches the theoretical optimum for all rates of depression of the brake pedal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149108-A (GB)
Title: Goniometer
Inventor: ELLIS MALCOLM IRVING
IPC: G01B5/24
Filed: 1983-11-03
Abstract: This invention relates to goniometers and especially to medical goniometers for use in the measurement of range of movement of a joint. (see Fig. 4) According to this invention there is provided a goniometer (1) for measuring relative angular movement of an object comprising a rigid backing member (2) including means (4) to locate the goniometer on the object, and including an annular channel (5) partially filled with liquid (7), the annular channel (5) being closed by a transparent cover (6) to form an enclosed space the goniometer also including a calibrated circular dial (8) rotatably mounted on the backing member (2) at a point at the centre of the annular channel (5), the dial (8) being transparent so that the level of the liquid (7) in the channel (5) may be viewed through the dial. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136546-A (GB)
Title: High thrust propulsion unit
Inventor: CALZOLARI RINO
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 1984-01-30
Abstract: A propulsion unit for supplying very high thrusts with reduced thrust areas comprises inside a frame (3) a member (10) adapted to produce energy and to bring about an axial thrust action. The rotation of a platform (37) around a shaft extending transverse to the thrust axis causes a plurality of masses (79) to move radially under centrifugal reaction. The masses (79) travel one behind the other onto an active shoe area (25) of said energy producing member (10) to receive and oppose said thrust action. The platform (37) is moved in rotation by an independent engine (40) and the centrifugal masses (79) are returned towards the centre of the platform (37) by a fixed return cam (99) as they rotate away from said member (10) towards the diametrically opposite side of the frame (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139294-A (GB)
Title: Omni-directional rotor
Inventor: STORE ROLAND
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 1984-02-17
Abstract: A rotor arranged to convert fluid flow from any direction into omni-directional rotary motion of the rotor comprises a number of rotor blades extending from an axis, for rotation about that axis, each blade having an outer folded portion which is folded back to trail behind the blade in operation, the fold line between the outer portion and the blade being angled relative to the axis so that it traces out a cone of revolution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136665-A (GB)
Title: Handling eggs
Inventor: GAVAGHAN ALBERT
IPC: A01K41/06
Filed: 1984-03-19
Abstract: A liner for a hatching box is used instead of conventional particulate material, such as sawdust, to minimise the risk of egg breakage. The liner 2 covers the floor area of a box and comprises a dished receptacle of semi-rigid plastics sheet material with sloping wall portions 6 and a base portion 8 which has an uneven or roughened surface to restrict the eggs from rolling freely around the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161467-A (GB)
Title: Water/purifier/sterilizer/chiller
Inventor: LICKISS KENNETH GREENWOOD
IPC: C02F9/00
Filed: 1984-05-14
Abstract: The Water/Purifier/Sterilizer/Chiller can be used either as a separate unit or in conjunction with a fridge/freezer the storage vessel fitting within the refrigerator.
Patent GB-2141275-A (GB)
Title: Data display system
Inventor: BOUGHTON GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 1984-06-04
Abstract: A visual display system incorporates a main buffer store (1) having a storage capacity for data lines greater than the display line capacity of the display (2). Status signals from a control unit 14 are associated with each line of data as it is introduced into the display so that when the display is scrolled or racked to free data display lines for new data, the status signals associated with lines thus moved off the display effectively decide whether the lines are discarded from the store (1). If data is discarded, block move occurs in the store (1) and the position of the display window in the store (1) moves up (normally it moves down as data is entered). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163320-A (GB)
Title: Telephone circuit
Inventor: BLOMLEY PETER FRED
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 1984-08-14
Abstract: A telephone tone ringer chip, usable, inter alia, in the "chip set" of our Application No. 8317706 including tone generation circuitry (33-34), which can produce several different tone combinations under control of selection inputs (17, 18). The tone generation circuitry is powered by DC derived from a ringing signal on the telephone line via a diode bridge (32) and a DC-DC converter and anti-tinkle circuit (31). The chip includes an amplifier (30) which doubles as a speech amplifier when off-hook and when a loudspeaking facility is being used. When on-hook the amplifier (30) acts as a tone amplifier. To do this, its input stage includes two differential amplifiers, one for tone and one for speech, only one of which is enabled at any one time. The outputs from these two amplifiers go via a common amplifier to an output amplifier. The diode bridge is a complex arrangement in which each arm of the bridge includes a coupled pnp transistor and npn transistor which together act as a diode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148035-A (GB)
Title: An automatic parking machine
Inventor: ANDERSSON CARL-AXEL
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: The invention concerns an automatic parking machine. More specifically the invention concerns an automatic parking machine in which a vehicle is identified by its registration number 3, in addition to which outgoing time 6 for a specific vehicle is stored electronically. The automatic parking machine comprises a keyboard 8 having digits 0-9 as well as the alphabet with associated symbols, i.e. an alpha-numerical keyboard. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167290-A (GB)
Title: A convertible furniture item
Inventor: NOVAK DIANA HILDEGARDE
IPC: A47C11/00
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: The item has a stationary part 1 which includes a seat 2 supported by ground-engaging means 3. The stationary part may be provided with a container (21) located under the seat. The seat may be pivotally connected to the stationary part. The item further includes a movable part 4 which is pivotally connected to the stationary part 1 for the purpose of enabling the positioning of the movable part in either one of two alternative positions:-   (a) in the first position thereof, a device 5 carried by support means 6 acts as a back rest for the seat; and (b) in the second position thereof, (Fig. 2) the device 5 acts as a work surface for which the seat acts as a bench.   The device 5 is pivoted on the movable part 4. The device may be supported at varying angles by an adjustable bar 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153594-A (GB)
Title: Retainer for magnetic articles
Inventor: HILL GRAHAM
IPC: H01F7/02
Filed: 1985-01-31
Abstract: A retainer for magnetic articles comprises a laminar magnetic member (1) having a shelf (4) or pocket at the lower edge and preferably extending at least the full width thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159058-A (GB)
Title: A spinal support
Inventor: MCNAMARA DANIEL JOHN
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 1985-05-21
Abstract: A spinal support comprises a pelvic harness and a pair of shoulder straps 4 and 5. Each shoulder strap forms a loop extending in use from the lower back region of the user upwardly and forwardly around a respective side of the user to the front of a respective shoulder and then rearwardly over the shoulder to the upper back region. For applying a rearward force on the shoulders each shoulder strap at both the upper and lower back regions is attached to the pelvic harness. To maintain the pelvic harness in the correct position around the pelvic girdle straps which pass between the legs of the user may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178875-A (GB)
Title: Plant maintenance training
Inventor: HUNTER TREVOR JOHN
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 1985-08-10
Abstract: For electronically controlled plant 10 including e.g. an interface means 16 by which data from a controller 13 such as computer 14 is converted to signals to operate plant 10, maintenance is taught by simulating hardware faults on sub-assemblies (circuit cards) in the interface unit by setting the output levels via the control computer. Simulated hardware 23 e.g. for interface means 16 carries dummy replaceable sub-assemblies and circuit test points. The simulated hardware has test points linked to those on the real hardware and a monitor of dummy sub-assemblies detects removal which prompts the control computer to set the corresponding real sub-assembly outputs accordingly. A trainee can trace and correct faults with signals from, and having effect on, the real interface hardware without risking physical damage to the expensive circuitry. A simulated computer cabinet 46 and duplicate (real) computer operating console 45 create the illusion of working directly on the real apparatus and the computer may additionally generate specific simulated outputs to those to simulate faults and working on the computer hardware. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180875-A (GB)
Title: A structure for stabilising a ladder
Inventor: YOUNG RICHARD HENRY
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 1985-09-26
Abstract: A structure for stabilising a ladder has two telescopically extendible legs, each consisting of a short tube 16 with a swivel foot 17 attached, and a long tube 12. The short tube is a sliding fit inside the long tube, and each leg is held in position by use of a clamp 15. These legs are attached to the stiles of a ladder by means of a hinged swivel joint assembly which consists of a swivel bracket 10 and a tube retaining bracket 11, thus enabling the legs to pivot outwardly from the ladder to provide stability. On completion of work the legs are collapsed, and can be secured to the ladder by means of a spring retaining bracket 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166323-A (GB)
Title: Speech processing apparatus
Inventor: MARTIN MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: H04M1/64
Filed: 1985-10-25
Abstract: Speech processing apparatus consists of a number of speech handling units, such as a telephone line interface, a speech synthesis unit, a speech recognition unit, and a speech compression/decompression unit. The apparatus is controlled by a processor. The speech handling units are connected by a pulse-code-modulation (PCM) highway allowing the units to exchange speech signals in PCM form. The control processor is connected to the speech handling units by means of a control bus.
Patent GB-2273407-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of optical communications fibres
Inventor: HARRIS ALUN JAMES
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1986-01-10
Abstract: In a device for detecting the presence of a bend (5) used for the illicit tapping of communications through an optical fibre (1) a pilot beam of different frequency from the communications beam is generated by a source (8) and the relative attenuation of the two beams is measured at the receiving end. A change indicates the presence of a bend. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171157-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm spring clutch cover assembly
Inventor: TROTMAN STEVEN
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: In the clutch cover assembly 2, Figure 2, the pressure plate 10 has a fulcrum 22 for the diaphragm spring 8. The fulcrum consists of an annular array of lands 32, Figure 3, with arcuate grooves 34 containing a resilient wire fulcrum ring 42 spanning the spaces 38 and 40 between the lands 32. The spaces 38 are shorter than and alternate with the spaces 40. Over each longer space 40 the fulcrum ring 42 has a large external diameter sleeve 46 and over each shorter space the fulcrum ring has a small external diameter sleeve 48. During clutch re-engagements, as the diaphragm spring 8 applies increasing loading to the pressure plate 10, first the diaphragm 8 pushes on the larger diameter sleeves 46 to resiliently deform the more pliable portions of the fulcrum ring into the spaces 40 and then contacts the smaller diameter sleeves 48 causing the other fulcrum ring portions to deform resiliently into the spaces 38. This causes progressive cushioning during clutch reengagement. <IMAGE>