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Patent GB-2112893-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive pin and method of installation thereof
Inventor: LACEY RAYMOND DENNIS
IPC: F16B37/06
Filed: 1981-12-11
Abstract: A pin for use as an earthing stud on a panel 11 comprises a head 14, a knurled portion 15 separated from the head by a groove 23, a threaded portion 16, a breakneck 17 and a gripping portion 18. The pin is inserted through a preformed hole in the panel and the gripping portion 18 is gripped and pulled by the jaws 27 of an installation tool. The knurled portion 15 is pulled into the panel and bites into it, the reaction to the pull being applied to the panel around the hole by the end face of a narrow annular nose tip rim 30. This reaction forces material of the panel to enter the groove 23 to assist in locking the pin to the panel. The gripping portion 18 is then broken off, to leave the threaded portion 16 projecting from the panel, and mechanically and electrically connected to it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091190-A (GB)
Title: Securing device
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 1981-12-17
Abstract: A device for detachably securing flexible sheet material to a support, especially for detachably securing a sail of a sailing vessel to a mast thereof, has first and second interengageable members (halyard 15, sail 13) which are progressively movable along a guide member (17) in order to engage and disengage a plurality of first locating means (16) on the first member and a plurality of second locating means (25) on the second member, the progressive engagement/disengagement thus preventing distortion of the flexible sheet material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097583-A (GB)
Title: Semi-insulating indium phosphide material
IPC: C30B27/02
Filed: 1982-04-19
Abstract: A semi-insulating material having a resistivity of between 10<4> and 10<9> ohm-cm comprises indium phosphide and cobalt dopant in solid solution. Czochralski-grown single crystal material is produced, a crystal being pulled from a liquid encapsulated melt of indium phosphide material containing between 1.0 and 2.0 mg.g<-1> melt of cobalt dopant. This dopant is preferably introduced by using spectrographically standardised sponge cobalt material. Single crystal material as above, serves as substrate material for epitaxial growth of semiconducting material in device manufacture, and, as matrix material for ion implant structures.
Patent GB-2101410-A (GB)
Title: Antennas
Inventor: GEARS TREVOR
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 1982-06-11
Abstract: A microwave antenna has three rectangular conductive elements (23, 24, 25) on the surface of an insulative board (20). The elements are arranged side-by-side and are separated from one another by longitudinal slots (26, 27) formed of non-conductive regions. Each element has a lateral slot (36, 37, 38) that divides the element into two identical pads (30 and 31, 32 and 33, 34 and 35). The central element (24) is fed at its slot (37) with microwave energy, either by electrical contact with the periphery of the slot or capacitively from behind the slot. Microwave energy is supplied to the side elements (23, 25) from the central element (24) by means of the longitudinal slots. In operation, microwave energy is propagated or received by the lateral slots to reinforce energy propagated or received by the conductive elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105642-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sizing a blast furnace runner
Inventor: ROSTOWSKI TEJA
IPC: F27D25/00
Filed: 1982-09-10
Abstract: Apparatus 14 for sizing a refractory-lined blast furnace runner 10 comprises a rotatable milling head 34 mounted on a milling arm 19 which is pivotally mounted on a chassis 15 for movement in a vertical plane. The chassis 15 is mounted on rotary support means such as endless drivable tracks 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106497-A (GB)
Title: ThiO2- and CdO-free, optical glass with refractive indices 1.73- 1.88 and Abbe numbers 35-52
Inventor: MENNEMANN KARL
IPC: C03C3/23
Filed: 1982-09-23
Abstract: The glass has the following composition:   <IMAGE> in which from 1 to 4% of the total quantity of O<2>-ions are replaced by F- ions.
Patent GB-2131176-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a capacitance distance measuring probe
Inventor: CHIVERS JOHN WILLIAM HENDER
IPC: G01B7/02
Filed: 1982-10-07
Abstract: A capacitance distance measuring probe (23) is manufactured by adhesively bonding together first and second sheets (10, 13), each comprising a thermoplastic polymer film having a copper coating deposited on one side thereof, so that the copper coated face (12) of one sheet (10) is bonded to the uncoated face of the other sheet (13). The exposed copper coating (15) is divided into a first area (16) which constitutes a sensing electrode and a second area (17) which at least partially surrounds the sensing electrode (16). The second area (17) and the copper coating (12) on the first sheet (10) are electrically interconnected to define a guard electrode for the sensing electrode (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111248-A (GB)
Title: Method of control of NC machine tools
Inventor: MORITA EIICHI
IPC: G05B19/4093
Filed: 1982-11-09
Abstract: In an NC machine tool all control data necessary for preparing machining data is inputted into a control device by key switches provided on an operating board. The data necessary for machining a workpiece stored in a microcomputer contained in the NC machine is reduced to the lowest minimum, while various data, such as the paths of movement of tools during rough machining, rough finish machining and finish machining, actually needed for machining the workpiece are successively computed on the basis of the data stored in said microcomputer in advance. Thus, data associated with a variety of workpieces can be processed with a minimum of memory capacity, and complicated shapes having concaves and convexes can accurately be machined in a simple operation. The machining shape pattern is divided into the so-called open type and on-the-way concave type, each type being further divided into a straight line, a taper, a convex circle and a concave circle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133497-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sealing a leak in the wall of a pipe
Inventor: CLOUGH DR PETER SPENCE
IPC: F16L55/1645
Filed: 1983-01-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for sealing a leak in the wall of a pipe, typically a gas main, comprising a vehicle 1 for movement along the internal bore of the pipe incorporating means for applying to the internal surface of the pipe a hardenable fluid sealant and means for smoothing the fluid coating so applied.
Patent GB-2122734-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration circuit of the motor-driven compressor type
Inventor: DUMONT CLAUDE
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 1983-06-24
Abstract: In order to reduce the high static torque, which is the reason for the excessive sizing of the electric drive motor of a refrigeration circuit compressor, a refrigerant fluid accumulator 5 is provided to accumulate said fluid during the compressor halt periods, and to release it when the compressor has been started. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123032-A (GB)
Title: Copper-base alloys
Inventor: BUCHAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C22C9/02
Filed: 1983-06-27
Abstract: Alloys, suitable for replacing cadmium copper and not requiring solution/precipitation heat treatment and which when hard drawn direct from the as-cast condition to the extent of 99.94% reduction in area, have a conductivity of at least 75% IACS and a product of conductivity expressed as % IACS and tensile strength expressed in MN/m<2> not less than 49,000 comprise:    0.05 to 0.2% tin;    0.05 to 0.25% magnesium;    optionally up to 0.4% silver;    optionally up to 0.01% phosphorus balance copper and impurities. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142307-A (GB)
Title: Tipping trailer
Inventor: HOLT JOHN BRIGGS
IPC: B60P1/34
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: A trailer comprises a scow- ended body 10 which is pivotally attached to a chassis 12 by links 14, 16. These are arranged so that when the body is tipped to its final discharge inclination by the ram 18, the centre of gravity of the body and its contents, if any, will be in front of or substantially above the axle of ground wheel 22. The links 14 are about twice the length of the links 16 and the spacing of their pivots on the chassis 12 is about twice the spacing on the body 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129509-A (GB)
Title: Gearchange arrangement
Inventor: MAKITA FUJIO
IPC: F16H63/04
Filed: 1983-08-26
Abstract: A gearshift system for an automobile with an electromagnetic powder clutch and a transmission having four forward-gear sets. The system comprises a first synchronizing device for selectively engaging a second speed gear and a fourth speed gear with an output shaft of the transmission, a second synchronizing device for selectively engaging a first speed gear and a third speed gear with the output shaft, a first shifter arm for operating the first synchronizing device, and a second shifter arm for operating the second synchronizing device. A select lever is provided to engage one of the first and second shifter arms. The select lever is operated by a manual shift lever for shifting one of the shifter arms. Further, the select lever is moved by an electric actuator so as to engage with one of the shifter arms for the selection of the synchronizing device. Switches are provided for producing signals representing a selection of one of the synchronizing device, and a control circuit is responsive to the signals for operating the electric actuator to select one of the synchronizing devices.
Patent GB-2145960-A (GB)
Title: Moulding graphitized sealing gasket
Inventor: BATE CECIL ALBERT
IPC: F16J15/12
Filed: 1983-09-03
Abstract: A method of making a gasket by pressing particles of expanded graphite in a mould onto the opposed faces of an apertured reinforcement plate to compact the particles and unite them with the plate makes use of a mould assembly comprising a base plate, first and second moulding rings, and a moulding punch which is apertured to conform with the apertures of the reinforcement plate. The first and second moulding rings are positionable above the base plate to form lower and upper mould recesses, into which expanded graphite is successively charged, so enclosing the apertured reinforcement plate. The punch is then operated to compact the graphite particles and unite them with the reinforcement plate. Compaction in the mould assembly can produce either the finished gasket or at least a composite whose graphite layers are firm enough to be handled outside the mould assembly to permit further compaction. The method is specially applicable to the manufacture of cylinder head gaskets for internal combustion engines.
Patent GB-2156440-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for meltable materials
Inventor: EVANS DAVID MARTIN
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 1984-02-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser, particularly for hot melt adhesive, which is heated by catalytic combustion of a fuel. In one embodiment the dispenser comprises a barrel (1) accommodating the adhesive and provided with a nozzle (2). A combustion chamber (8) in heat exchange relationship with the barrel is supplied with fuel, e.g. isobutane, from a fuel chamber (5). A catalyst (11) is provided in the combustion chamber. Ignition means (14, 15, 16) are provided and the supply of fuel is controlled by a thermostat linked to a valve (10). In an alternative embodiment the combustion chamber (8) surrounds the barrel (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136373-A (GB)
Title: A transmission unit for a vehicle with a transverse engine and half-shafts of equal length
Inventor: VEGLIA BARTOLOMEO
IPC: B60K17/24
Filed: 1984-03-12
Abstract: A transmission unit for a vehicle with a transverse engine and gearbox, beneath the gearbox there being carried a differential to which are connected half-shafts of equal length; a first half-shaft is connected to the differential by means of an intermediate shaft supported by a fixed support beneath the motor provided with a rolling element bearing housed in a casing, constituted by at least one sheet of pressed steel, and a resilient sleeve which connects together the outer ring of the bearing and the casing, having been directly adhered in a vulcanization phase onto both these.
Patent GB-2151167-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for processing the marginal zones of laminar elements
Inventor: LISEC PETER
IPC: B24B7/12
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: Apparatus for processing the marginal zones of the surface of a laminar element, especially for removing a metal coating from the marginal zone of a metallised sheet of glass, comprises a lateral support means (1) for supporting the laminar element (2) in a substantially vertical position, endless conveying units (4, 5, 6) carrying abutments 7 engaging with the bottom edge of the element (2), and a polishing wheel (20) for processing the marginal edges of the element (2), the conveying unit (4) disposed on the side of the element (2) opposite the wheel (20) being of continuous form and the conveying unit arranged on the same side as the wheel (20) being divided into two spaced apart sections (5, 6) with the wheel (20) therebetween, the wheel (20) being mounted on a carriage (24) for slidable up and down movement on a substantially vertical guide rail. The polishing wheel (20) is preferably arranged for rotation through an angle of 90 DEG  to present its processing surface to both the vertical and horizontal marginal zones of the laminar element (2). Instead of the polishing wheel (20) a burner having one or more nozzles directed against the element (2) may be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139609-A (GB)
Title: Plant growing media
Inventor: COOKE ALLAN
IPC: C09K17/16
Filed: 1984-05-10
Abstract: A growing medium for plants is prepared by mixing a particulate growing material derived from palm nuts, such as coir fibres, with a highly water absorbent polymer.
Patent GB-2142098-A (GB)
Title: Linear bearing
Inventor: TERAMACHI HIROSHI
IPC: F16C29/12
Filed: 1984-05-23
Abstract: A linear bearing for use in, for example, a machining centre has a main body (1) constituted by a ceiling portion (2) and skirt portions (4,5) defining a central cavity (3) therebetween. Each skirt portion is provided in its inner surface with a race-receiving groove (6,7) having an abutment (8,9) projecting at its lower edge and with a non-loaded ball passage (10,11) bored therethrough. A pair of bearing races (12,13) each constituted by an arcuate member of semicircular cross-section having a part barrel-like outer peripheral surface is rockably mounted within a corresponding race-receiving groove, the arcuate member being provided in its inner surface centre with a loaded ball groove (14,15) having a curvature centre which is coincident with that of the race-receiving groove. A race-pressing member (29) is constituted by a wedge member adjustably screwed to the ceiling portion and presses the bearing races toward the abutments with its wedge surfaces. A track bar (16) is fitted in the central cavity of the main body and is provided on its right and left side surfaces with loaded ball grooves (19,20). A pair of front and rear end covers are secured to the ends of the main body, and are provided in their inner surfaces with ball turning grooves providing communication between loaded ball passages, which are defined by the loaded ball grooves on the bearing races and track bar, and non-loaded ball passages formed through the main body, as well as race retaining grooves for supporting one of the ends of the bearing races. Balls (B) are recirculated through the loaded ball passages and non-loaded ball passages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143129-A (GB)
Title: Stable antiplaque dentrifrice with improved foaming and fluoride stability
Inventor: CURTIS JOHN P
IPC: A61K8/21
Filed: 1984-07-13
Abstract: A stable antiplaque dentifrice with improved foaming and fluoride chemical stability containing an antiplaque quaternary ammonium compound, a betaine surfactant to improve foaming without inactivating the antibacterial and antiplaque activity of the quaternary ammonium compound, a humectant selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, sorbitol and mixtures thereof, a nonionic gelling agent, such as hydroxyethylcellulose, and preferably a fluorine-containing compound capable of providing a fluoride ion, in an aqueous vehicle containing a dental abrasive. The sorbitol component, which stabilises the betaine quaternary ammonium system, also improves long term fluoride chemical stability of the dentifrice. In a sole polyethylene glycol humectant, a small amount of glycerin, as low as 1%, may be utilised to improve long term fluoride stability, without adversely affecting the cosmetic stability of the dentifrice.
Patent GB-2156641-A (GB)
Title: A spade/fork digging aid attachment
Inventor: COOK FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1984-09-20
Abstract: An attachment for a spade or fork which allows an operator to stand in an upright position when digging comprises a hand grip at one end of a steel cable which is adjustably attached at its other end to a bracket connectable to the lower end of the spade or fork handle, and a tension spring attached to the hand grip and connectible to the upper end of the handle. The tension spring is restricted in overstretching by a cord passing down the centre of the spring and connected in use with the handle and hand grip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148546-A (GB)
Title: Concealed type head lamp device
Inventor: OSAKI HICHIRO
IPC: B60Q1/05
Filed: 1984-10-17
Abstract: A vehicle body has headlamps (15, 16) capable of being exposed to and concealed therefrom, said headlamps being driven by means of respective driving motors (M1, M2) and a manual switching device (22) is provided which is capable of driving a light switch (T6) for turning on and off the headlamps and a retractor switch (19, 20) for turning on and off the respective driving motor. In the present construction, a temperature sensitive switch (25) is provided in parallel with the switching device so as to expose the headlamps when the ambient temperatures drop below a predetermined level and before they become frozen in their concealed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151577-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping articles
Inventor: WILLETT PETER ERNEST
IPC: B65B11/42
Filed: 1984-12-14
Abstract: A machine for wrapping a group of articles G (e.g. cigarette packets) in a parcel blank B includes an oscillating transfer arm 52 having an end pocket 56 which receives a partly wrapped group and transfers it past further folding elements 62, 64, 66 to an ejector 60 for ejecting the wrapped group passed fixed folders to complete the wrapping. The group, in two layers, is pushed into a blank fed in a rectilinear vertical path across the direction of group advance and then onto a support 50 to fold the blank into U-shape. The leading edge of the blank at the end of said vertical feed path is coated with adhesive by a traversing nozzle 70. The transfer arm pocket 56, pusher 60 and support 50 are of complementary combed configuration to facilitate delivery to and removal from the pocket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171395-A (GB)
Title: Bidirectional document track
Inventor: STEELE DAVID
IPC: G06K13/063
Filed: 1985-02-23
Abstract: Documents 10 moving either way along the track 12 are registered by self-castoring idler wheel 52 on a castor arm 50, mounted on a castoring bearing 48 in a support member 46 adjacent track 12. Maximum angular excursion of the castor arm 50 is prevented stops 60 and 62. The self-castoring idler wheel 52 is urged against a drive roller 16, so that, as a document proceeds along the track 12 urged by the drive roller 16, the castor arm 50 moves to one or other of its angular extremes and the idler wheel 52 registers the document 10 against the track 12 regardlessly of the direction of movement of the document 10 along the track 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172553-A (GB)
Title: Removable cockpit liners for kayaks, canoes and other craft
Inventor: GOODMAN FRANK ROBERT
IPC: B63B35/71
Filed: 1985-03-20
Abstract: A removable cockpit liner for a canoe or kayak which forms a watertight seal at the cockpit coaming, preventing ingress of water into the craft. The surface shape of the liner provides a recessed seat for the occupant together with adjustable hip supports. The forward end of the liner provides a shock-absorbing platform footrest a together with a flexible concertina-shaped section b which can be adjusted and locked to the occupants required leg length by means of lines h accessible through a small waterproof hatch e located in the wall of the liner, behind the seat recess.
Patent GB-2170691-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the production of mash feed
Inventor: JOHANNING HERMANN
IPC: A23K30/00
Filed: 1985-09-19
Abstract: A method for producing mash feed from CCM granulate (1) stored in track silos (2) wherein a liquid is fed into the lower part of the track silo along its length or along a longitudinal section up to the absorptive capacity of a predetermined CCM granulate quantity, whereby a semiliquid material is produced which is fed to a storage container via suction pipes (9-12) by means of a pump (13) is disclosed. For implementation of the method, closable water branch pipes (4-7) and closable suction pipes (9-12) lead into the bottom of the stored CCM granulate, opening at spaced positions along the length of the track silo, so that by supply of liquid along the length of along a longitudinal section of the track silo, it is possible to produce semiliquid material which is drawn off by means of a semiliquid material pump (13) and conveyed to a storage container (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167381-A (GB)
Title: A security bag
Inventor: WENDON PETER JOHN
IPC: B65D33/34
Filed: 1985-11-21
Abstract: A security bag (10) comprises front and rear panels (12, 13) in which the front panel (12) is extended to provide a flap (27) adjacent an opening of the bag (10) and the rear panel (13) is provided with a lip (20) also adjacent the opening which preferably unites with the rear panel (13) by means of adhesive (21). The flap (27) is provided with adhesive (22) and preferably a line of weakening (17). When the flap (27) is folded onto the rear panel (13) and is united therewith by the adhesive (22), the flap (27) also unites with the lip (20) by means of the adhesive (22). Any attempt to open the bag (10) by lifting the flap (27) from the rear panel (13) results in raising of the lip and severing of the material of the flap (27) along the line of weakening (17), when present. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168389-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for knitting intarsia design fabric on circular knitting machines
Inventor: PHILIP MORRIS
IPC: D04B9/36
Filed: 1985-12-13
Abstract: Intarsia design fabric is knitted on a single jersey circular knitting machine by the steps of raising groups of contiguous needles simultaneously by associated pushers 1, 2 etc mounted for axial movement on the needle cylinder, drawing down the raised needles one after the other to knit by means of cams 130 of a cam assembly which has a reciprocatory motion relative to the needle cylinder. The pushers are controlled by cams 154, 156 acting on followers 150, the cams being entrained in rotation by the cam assembly. To ensure that the respective intarsia areas are joined together the pushers may overlap or the cylinder may be racked relative to the pushers by a pinion or worm. The needles have recesses engageable by springs to retain them in the raised position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170100-A (GB)
Title: Baby soothing apparatus
Inventor: THODY SHEILA DIANE
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1986-01-20
Abstract: Baby soothing apparatus comprising a mattress and vibrator means responsive to electric power for producing gentle vibration of the mattress and an audible sound which in combination produce a soothing effect on a baby supported on the mattress. The apparatus may include a breathing sensing monitor and visual or alarm means responsive thereto, and a heating element. The mattress may be inclined.