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Patent GB-2139289-A (GB)
Title: Stop/start engine control for a road vehicle
Inventor: BOWCOTT ROY PRICE
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 1984-05-01
Abstract: A stop/start engine control for a road vehicle has a relay 12 with its winding in series with a driver operable stop switch 14 and an accelerator pedal operated switch 16. The relay contact is connected to provide latching action which can be broken (reset) by opening the accelerator pedal switch 16. In the reset position of this relay contact, a clutch pedal operated switch 22 controls another relay 20 operation of which is inhibited when the engine is running. This other relay 20 controls the engine starter motor control system. Thus, when required the engine can be stopped by closing the driver operable switch 14 while the accelerator pedal is closed. The engine can be restarted by first pressing the accelerator pedal to reset the first-mentioned relay, and then pressing the clutch pedal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137528-A (GB)
Title: Membrane pack
Inventor: MICHAELS JOHN MARK
IPC: B29C63/00
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A membrane pack (18) for a fluid purification apparatus comprises a porous carrier (74) on the faces of which are located membranes (70,72). The carrier is sealed at the edge of holes (22) formed in the pack by inserting a non-porous polymer ring (76) in a hole (78) in the carrier (74) and ultrasonically welding the membranes (70,72) to the ring (76). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152797-A (GB)
Title: Footwear
Inventor: GUSTAVSEN BJORN MATHIAS
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A shoe has oblique, elastic ribs (1) between the binding sole (3) and the wearing sole (2) so that a bending of the ribs takes place when the foot touches the ground, by means of which energy is accumulated, which energy is released during the take-off by the straightening out of the ribs so that this energy can be utilized as a contribution to the energy of the foot. The ribs (1) are cast together with the wearing sole (2) and form an angle ( alpha ) of approx. 40 DEG  to the horizontal plane, and are oblique from the binding sole (3) forward against the wearing sole (2). The ribs (1) are dimensioned according to the required yielding and elasticity, the dimensions, number, and angle ( alpha ) of the ribs corresponding to this. The ribs (1) are preferably made of polyurethane and ventilating apertures (11) can be arranged between the binding sole and the space (9) between the ribs, so that air is pressed from the airspace upwards to the sole of the foot while walking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147989-A (GB)
Title: Insulated milk bottle container
Inventor: COLE ALAN CHARLES
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 1984-06-11
Abstract: A container 100 for enclosing and providing heat insulation for two milk bottles in side-by-side relationship comprises a lower portion 12 and an upper portion 14 which fits on the lower portion. Each portion 12, 14 is formed of a wall comprising inner 30, 38 and outer 28, 36 skins of a rigid plastics material with a foamed plastics material 44 therebetween to provide heat insulation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162830-A (GB)
Title: Ammonia reduction-denitration process
Inventor: KATO YASUYOSHI
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: The process comprises treating exhaust gases containing NOx, consisting mainly of NO2, with ammonia using a catalyst which is active to both a reaction of (NO2 + NH3 -> N2 + N2O + H2O) and a reaction of (N2O + NH3 -> N2 + H2O) at an area velocity of 5 m/h or less and in a concentration ratio of NH3/NO2 of 1.3 or more. According to this process, it is possible to reduce NO2 contained in the exhaust gases with ammonia at one stage without by-producing N2O. The catalysts disclosed are H and/or Fe exchanged forms of zeolite.
Patent GB-2145232-A (GB)
Title: Mounting transducers in an open channel flow path
Inventor: GAVRILOVIC ALEXANDER
IPC: G01P5/00
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: A measurement system for collecting data relating to the total, partial or distributed flow of a river or like course is disclosed. A generally planar array of flow velocity sensors is erected transversely with respect to the general direction of flow. The array comprises a number of vertically extending strings of sensors which are anchored at one end of the bed of the course and the free end of the string is supported by a buoyant float. The sensors in a string are attached at fixed intervals along the string so that each always resides at the corresponding fixed proportion of total depth up to the maximum which can be accommodated by the length of the string. Alternative sensor designs are also discussed.
Patent GB-2160544-A (GB)
Title: Monoclonal Antibody to HLI and its use for purifying HLI
Inventor: STAEHLIN THEOPHIL
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1985-02-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a monoclonal antibody which is directed against natural or recombinant human leukocyte interferon (HLI), characterised in that the antibody is of IgG isotype, it has a gamma 1, heavy chain, and it binds to recombinant HLI A and D but not to recombinant HLI B and F, which is suitable for use in purifying HLI, particularly by affinity chromatography.
Patent GB-2158390-A (GB)
Title: Producing mouldings of a thermosetting material having a finishing layer
Inventor: VERWER ANDREAS NICOLAAS JACOBU
IPC: C08J5/00
Filed: 1985-03-20
Abstract: In the compression moulding of thermosetting material a finishing layer containing melamine resin is applied to at least part of the surface of the mould. The layer, which contains a water-binding agent is hardened, and then a thermosetting material is compression moulded in the mould to produce a moulding having the finishing layer attached thereto. The thermosetting material may be an unsatured polyester.
Patent GB-2157373-A (GB)
Title: A closure end cap labyrinth type seal assembly
Inventor: CZESCHKA ALOIS
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: A closure end cap assembly (10) for a conveyor roller has a hollow inner cylindrical member (14) adapted to fit onto a roller shaft; a hollow outer cylindrical member (12) adapted to be fitted into a conveyor roller shell or cylinder; a number of outer annular projections (26) provided spaced apart axially on the outside of the inner cylindrical member (14); and a number of inner annular projections (18) provided spaced apart axially on the inside of the outer cylindrical member (12) and interleaved with the outer annular projections (26) of the inner cylindrical member so as to define a labyrinth path for inhibiting ingress of dirt and moisture from outside into a conveyor roller. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165404-A (GB)
Title: Powered disconnection of connector apparatus
Inventor: SAVILL IAN CHARLES
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1985-04-15
Abstract: A connector apparatus capable of connecting with a complementary connector (30) for the supply of energy, signals or a commodity has a connector part (4) (e.g. an electrical connector) which can be retracted into the apparatus in response to a control signal to disengage the complementary connector. The retraction movement may be caused by a piston and cylinder arrangement (19, 1) or by an electromagnet. The connector may be used in a power supply to a garaged vehicle or grounded aircraft and be arranged to release upon release of the vehicle or aircraft brakes with port 2 being connected to the brake circuit. It may be used in a discharge or filling hose from or to a tanker vehicle and be arranged to release upon starting of the vehicle. It may furthermore be connected in a gas or water supply and be arranged to release in response to a signal from a gas or moisture detector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161029-A (GB)
Title: Motor
Inventor: MAYUMI ETUO
IPC: F16C35/02
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: A generally cylindrical motor case is generally closed at the axial end thereof. A first bearing retainer 1 is provided at this axial end and has a generally cylindrical shape protruding from the axial end of the case. A portion 19 of the protruding generally cylindrical shape is tapered at a predetermined angle into a frusto-conical shape. A first bearing 2 is held in position in the first bearing retainer by press- fitting into the generally cylindrical shape and into the frusto-conical portion. A motor case cover (4 Fig. 2 not shown) closes the opposite open axial end of the cylindrical motor case. A second bearing retainer (5) is provided on the motor case cover. A second bearing (6) is mounted in the second bearing retainer, the rotary shaft (8) of the motor being rotatably supported in the first and second bearings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164342-A (GB)
Title: Mouldable compositions
Inventor: COONEY PETER LEO
IPC: C08L77/00
Filed: 1985-07-18
Abstract: A mouldable composition comprising a blend of a resilient thermoplastics material and either (i) a potentially-ionisable copolymer of ethylene and an alpha ,  beta -unsaturated carboxylic acid which is ionised subsequent to the formation of the blend; or (ii) an ionic copolymer of ethylene and an  alpha , beta -unsaturated carboxylic acid which is further ionised subsequent to the formation of the blend; or (iii) an ionic copolymer of ethylene and an  alpha , beta -unsaturated carboxylic acid which is substantially ionised and which is powdered prior to the formation of the blend, in which the powdered copolymer (iii) has a maximum particle size of 200 microns and the total neutralisation level in said copolymer (i), (ii) or (iii) is at least 60%. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the total neutralisation level in said copolymer (i), (ii) or (iii) is at least 70%, preferably at least 80% and especially at least 90%. The preferred size of the powdered copolymer (iii) is a maximum of 100 microns for at least 85% of the copolymer. Suitably, the copolymer (iii) may have a modal particle size of 40 microns. The mouldable composition can be used to make a homogeneous solid one-piece golf ball, a homogenous solid core for a two-piece golf ball or a core component for a multi-component golf ball.
Patent GB-2163882-A (GB)
Title: Controlling penetration bead width in one-side welding
Inventor: NOMURA HIROKAZU
IPC: B23K9/18
Filed: 1985-08-07
Abstract: In a method for welding a pair of base metals 1 to be welded from only one side without turning over the base metals, thereby forming a penetration bead, the width of the penetation bead is maintained at a predetermined value. The welding is effected by holding an inorganic material such as a flux 2 in close contact with the back of the base metals by a metal plate 3. A part of the arc struck between the base metals 1 reaches the metal plate 3 through the flux 2. The voltage or current generated by the arc has a correlation with the width of the penetration bead, and thus the bead width is maintained uniform by maintaining constant the voltage 6 or current generated between the base metals and the metal plate during the welding, by controlling welding current, arc voltage or welding speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166987-A (GB)
Title: Bending roll with lateral work restraining means
Inventor: MACLEOD COLIN JOHN
IPC: B21D7/08
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A strip metal bending machine for bending formed strip material 4 having for example an "I" section or a "U" section, comprises a plurality of rolls arranged to act on the strip along a roll path so as to bend the strip, a first roll being provided with a pair of restraining means, e.g. flanges 14, 16, each located either side of the roll path so that the strip is enclosed at a bending point between them and a contact surface 34 of said first roll, said restraining means acting on the strip in a direction substantially at right angles to the direction of action of said contact surface of said first roll. The restraining means are continuously mutually adjusted laterally during rolling action by control means, e.g. by a brake 54 or torque motor on a planetary gear input shaft 44 rotating with the roll drive shaft 30. Such a machine enables material to be bent in a single pass with minimal or no twisting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167284-A (GB)
Title: Carcass treatment
Inventor: TURNER COLIN JAMES
IPC: A22B5/08
Filed: 1985-11-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in dehairing a carcass wherein, in addition to any hot water and/or scraping treatment, the carcasses are subjected to flames at least during the scraping operation. The apparatus comprises a carcass support frame with open spaced supports 24 having a recess 28 defining a carcass cradle, and a retractable gate defined by spaced bars 30 which register with said spaced supports. Burners 72 are disposed above said cradle to play into said carcasses. A ribbon pilot or spark ignition is employed to ignite the burners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183319-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating rubber tree wood
Inventor: MORI ICHIRO
IPC: F26B7/00
Filed: 1985-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to treating rubber tree wood to prevent oxidation and bacterial derived discolouration of rubber tree wood, and to avoiding warping of the wood. A method of treating rubber tree wood is described in which newly lumbered rubber tree wood is dried in a forced air blowing tunnel to reduce surface percentage water content to 10-15% and, subsequently further dried to reduce the overall percentage water content to 15-30%. Thereafter, the rubber wood is heated above 130 DEG C at a pressure above 10 kg/cm<2> until the water content reduces to 3-5%. The wood can then be advantageously aired until the percentage water content attains 6-7%.
Patent GB-2169641-A (GB)
Title: An erection aid for scaffolding
Inventor: LANGER RUTH
IPC: E04G5/06
Filed: 1985-12-20
Abstract: To facilitate lateral erection of suspended scaffolding parts under a supporting structure 10 an erection aid comprises a jib-supporting element 22 having a tread surface 22.1, the outer ends of the element 22 bearing hinges 25 for diagonal bars 26, which are suspended with the aid of couplings 27 from horizontal scaffolding tubes 29, whilst the element 22 is suspended with similar couplings 23 from a further horizontal scaffolding tube 24. The erection aid serves for erecting, at the nearest retaining point, the first scaffolding parts of the next scaffolding bay and is easily dismantled for use at another location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169939-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1986-01-14
Abstract: A cavity wall tie for use in a multiple skin masonry cavity wall has an outer end portion 15, an inner end portion 16 and a cavity bridging portion 14 which is upwardly inclined throughout the width of the cavity 13 from the outer leaf 10 to the inner leaf 11. This inclination is preferably at least equal to the height (H) of one standard brick. In use, the outer leaf 10 is built slightly ahead of the inner leaf 11 and the inner end portion 16 of the tie can be pulled downwardly by hand to lie in a coursing joint 12 of the inner leaf, irrespective of any unevenness between the coursing joints 12 of the inner and outer leaves. In a modification (Figure 2) a vertical portion 19 is provided adjacent the inner leaf 11 so that the inner and outer end portions 15, 16 are initially coplanar. The vertical portion 19 links the inner end portion 16 to the main cavity bridging portion 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176493-A (GB)
Title: Composition for restoring the colour of grass
Inventor: ROBINSON ERIC
IPC: C09B63/00
Filed: 1986-03-11
Abstract: A composition for the restoration of the colour of scorched grass which simulates the natural grass chloroplasts and comprises a colour element attached to a finely divided support with a particle size less than 100  mu m which is substantially insoluble in water and an adhesive. This composition which is suitably obtained by blending appropriate dyes with starch and glycerol and then hydrothermally treating prior to pasting with water may be applied to scorched grass by spraying or watering after appropriate dilution.
Patent GB-2177846-A (GB)
Title: Transversely excited pulsed gas laser
Inventor: SCHOLZ MATTHIAS
IPC: H01S3/0971
Filed: 1986-06-19
Abstract: A laser arrangement having a plurality of electrode couples wherein all the electrode couples have a common fixed electrode (3) extending throughout the length of the laser cavity to which at least two transversely adjustable counterelectrodes (4, 5, 6) are allocated. By adjusting the gaps between the counterelectrodes (4, 5, 6) and the continuous common electrode (3), the emission point can be varied relative to triggering between the individual electrode couples. It is thus possible to adjust individual electrode couples to function as transmitters, amplifiers or absorbers as required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178342-A (GB)
Title: A high pressure liquid spray nozzle
Inventor: HOTGER KARL
IPC: B05B1/00
Filed: 1986-07-11
Abstract: A high pressure nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle member (1) formed of wear-resistant material, e.g. ceramic, having a low transverse expansion coefficient. The nozzle has a cylindrical shank (2) positioned with clearance within a bore (3) in a nozzle holder (4). A collar (5) is formed at the delivery end of the nozzle (1), and the collar (5) has a tapered shoulder (10) engaging a sharp edge on the nozzle holder (4) and providing a fluid tight seal. The nozzle (1) is clamped and secured by means of a screw-threaded closure member (7) which is screwed to the nozzle holder (4) and which is formed with a bore (8) extending along the nozzle axis. The closure member may be an annular member (7) with an external screw-thread fitting into an internally screw-threaded part of the bore (6) of the nozzle holder (4, or it may be a cap nut, Figure 2 (not shown), screwed onto an external screw-thread on the nozzle holder (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194803-A (GB)
Title: Tapestry stretching rack
Inventor: ADDERSON PETER
IPC: B44D3/18
Filed: 1986-09-04
Abstract: A tapestry straightening and stretching rack by which a tapestry 9 mounted along two of its opposite edges by rows of pins 7 and 8 in two cross-members 4 and 5 may be straightened and stretched by drawing a movable cross-member 5 away from a stationary cross member 4 by rotating a screw 6. The screw 6 attaches the movable cross-member 5 to a front cross-member 3 by passing through the member 3 and into a threaded hole in the member 5. The member 4 may be mounted across side members 1 and 2 in any one of a number of positions along members 1 and 2 according to the size of the tapestry. The tapestry may then be steamed to fix its shape before being released and removed from the rack ready for mounting and framing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183521-A (GB)
Title: Solder preform and methods employing the same
Inventor: SOCOLOWSKI NORBERT J
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 1986-11-03
Abstract: A solder preform comprises a body of solder material having at least three legs extending outwardly from a generally central base portion. In a method of use, the preform is disposed between two solderable surfaces (such as the metalized undersurface of a semiconductor die and a support surface therefor), heated above the solder melting point to cause the solder to flow between the surfaces, and then cooled to solidify the solder and effect the bond. The preform configuration is such that the melting solder flows generally outward from the central base portion to expel gases from between the surfaces to be bonded.
Patent GB-2195005-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic or pneumatic pipeline control arrangement
Inventor: IRVING MICHAEL
IPC: B60T11/10
Filed: 1986-12-24
Abstract: A first fluid passageway (A) can be opened or closed by movement of a shut-off valve (10), e.g. a spool, whilst a by-pass channel (40) is provided with a one-way valve, e.g. a spring loaded ball (41), which permits flow of fluid in one direction only (indicated by arrows). When the shut-off valve (10) is closed, application of hydraulic or pneumatic pressure via the second passageway (40) is possible, whereas release of such pressure is prevented. In this way, when the arrangement is applied to vehicle hydraulic or pneumatic systems, e.g. a tandem braking system, brakes can be applied but not released, or clutches or automatic transmissions can be disengaged yet not re-engaged, whenever the shut-off valve (10) is closed, and this prevents unauthorized use. The invention can be applied to the braking system of a hydraulic press. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185576-A (GB)
Title: Instrument pointer assembly
Inventor: MORRIS KEITH ANTHONY
IPC: G01D11/28
Filed: 1987-01-15
Abstract: An instrument pointer assembly comprises a light conductive boss member 23 attached to a spindle 22 for rotation about an axis and a light conductive needle member 24 comprising a pointer portion 32 and a co-extensive root portion 31 attached to said boss member 23 so that the needle member 24 extends radially at right angles to said axis with the root portion 31 intersecting said axis, said boss member 23 having first and second spaced and parallel reflecting surfaces 25, 27 at 45 DEG  to said axis whereby light travelling parallel to said axis and incident upon said surfaces is reflected within the boss member at right angles to said axis and in a direction opposite to that in which said pointer portion 32 extends. A 90 DEG  prism 28 deflects said light reflected from said first and second surfaces 25, 27 along the length of said needle member 24 from the end of the root portion which is remote from the pointer portion so that said light can illuminate the whole of the lower face of the needle member 24 including that region of the lower face defined by the root portion 31,which region intersects said axis. The pointer is mounted to extend through a light conducting sheet provided with an opaque apertured surface to provide indicia. A plurality of light sources secured below the sheet in saddles illuminate the inside of the sheet via 45 DEG  facets provided in the outer surface of the sheet. Light from two or more light sources is directed through the sheets towards a hole in the sheet through which the spindle extends 45 DEG  facets, parallel to facets associated with the saddles diverting the light parallel to the spindle to the pointer assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185598-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pump for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HOFER GERALD
IPC: F02M41/12
Filed: 1987-01-15
Abstract: A fuel injection pump for an internal combustion engine has a delivery quantity adjusting device (25) actuated by a hydraulic adjusting mechanism (30). The position of the adjusting piston (31) of the adjusting mechanism is dependent on a control pressure which is set by a pressure control valve which is actuated in dependence upon an electronic control device (65). The pressure control valve is in the form of a baffle plate valve (50) having an inlet nozzle (55) supplied from the control pressure chamber (33) of the adjusting mechanism, and a baffle plate (52) which can be deflected by an electromagnetic field. The control pressure chamber (33) is supplied with fuel from the pump suction chamber (11) by way of a throttle (44). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185867-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for starting hot restarting, and operating an HID lamp
Inventor: NUCKOLLS JOE ALLEN
IPC: H05B41/04
Filed: 1987-01-19
Abstract: A circuit 16, (76) (119), (Figs, 3 to 7), responsive to voltage across a ballast reactor 14 or to current through the lamp 10, causes a first switch 18 to be opened to deactivate a pulse generator 12 in response to starting of lamp 10. Pulse generator 12 produces high voltage pulses suitable for starting and hot restarting of the lamp. If the lamp does not start within a predetermined interval a second switch 20, (115) (Figs. 6,7), is latched open to inhibit pulse generator 12. The second switch may be opened in response to closure of a thermally operated switch (135), (Figs. 6,7), heated by a resistor (140) associated with the starting pulse generator. In alternative arrangements, Fig. 1 (Figs. 2 to 5), timing circuits 22,28 cause the second switch 20 to be repeatedly opened and closed to establish alternating active and inactive periods for generator 12 (eg. 0.67 secs and 1.5 secs), until timer 28 causes switch 20 to be latched open in response to heating of a NTC resistor 26, or a switch, by a resistor 25. <IMAGE>