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Patent GB-2129589-A (GB)
Title: Array processor cell
Inventor: FOUNTAIN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 1983-10-20
Abstract: An 8-bit array processor cell is described having input registers (N1 to N8) and an output register (N0) for input/output connection to other cells in an array, arithmetic and Boolean processing means (P), control means (CR), and direction- indicating means (62). The control means may be capable of storing information and causing the cell to convert data in a plurality of different ways. The processing means may be connected to modify information stored by the control means allowing a cell to react according to inputs received from neighbouring cells. The direction-indicating means indicates which neighbouring cell provided data being processed so that a cell in a three-by-three array portion having a certain value in relation to the other cells in the portion can be identified. Processor arrays using such cells are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132674-A (GB)
Title: Barn door framing system
Inventor: JOHNSON LARRY
IPC: E06B3/72
Filed: 1983-12-19
Abstract: A door frame systems for sliding doors, e.g. barn doors comprises top and bottom horizontal frame members 66, 68 and vertical side frame members 70, 72, all of said frame members comprising elongate,substantially U- shaped channel members which are substantially identical in cross-section, joined by corner brackets 100. The door is suspended from hangers 183 running in blocks (180). The pair of doors 34, 36 are arrested at the centre of the opening by depending brackets (272) engaging a v-shaped stop (260) set in the ground, and locked by an upper latch 202-206. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134018-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for guiding workpieces
Inventor: MISTRY GULABBHAI CHHIBABHAI
IPC: B23Q3/00
Filed: 1984-01-09
Abstract: Workpieces 7 are guided to the tool 4 by a resiliently mounted support guide 6 which accommodates irregularities in the profiles of the workpieces to maintain the axes of the workpieces in alignment with the centre line of the tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153121-A (GB)
Title: Micro-computer controlled electrical devices
Inventor: HOOPER STEVEN GORDON EDMED
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1984-01-13
Abstract: A micro-computer, the memory of which contains switching details for some 2040 electrical circuits arranged in 255 groups, supplies a primary, binary signal which addresses an electronic circuit containing inverters 2 so arranged as to respond to one particular signal controlling one of the groups, to allow, after a delay 4,5, a secondary signal to pass 6 in order to alter the state of the individual circuits within that particular group. If required, a third signal can be delivered by means of an open circuit to clear the circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133223-A (GB)
Title: Tiered orthogonal related 3-d printed boards circuit
Inventor: HUGHES PETER FRANK
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 1982-06-07
Abstract: A three-dimensional circuit structure (1, 2, 3) suited for a routing type electronic switcher matrix, (Fig. 8) for analog or digital signals, in which internal wire interconnections are not required. Plural parallel-disposed zero-insertion-force connectors (7-7<n>, 27-27<n>, 17-17<n>, 23-23<n>) are orthogonally related on opposite sides of mother-boards (4, 5) that divide tiers (1, 2, 3) in the structure. Selected conductive pins (in areas 40, 57 to 60, 62 and 65) of the connectors are electrically connected to make necessary interconnections. Printed circuit cards (8-8<n>, 18-18<n>, 28-28<n>) are inserted in the zero-insertion-force connectors (7-7<n>, 27-27<n>, 17-17<n>, 23-23<n>n) for carrying a large plurality of solid-state, or equivalent, cross points (70) and are inter-connected by the selected conductive pins (70).
Patent GB-2137741-A (GB)
Title: Ash/Clinker Removal Arrangement for a Coal-Fired Boiler System
Inventor: HOLDEN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F23K3/14
Filed: 1984-03-09
Abstract: A coal-fired boiler system which has a pot type underfeed stoker, has a device (19) which encircles tuyere elements (16) atop a retort (15) and which is rotated about a vertical axis (20) by means of a drive which is transmitted to said device by a spoked wheel (24) which is, in turn, driven by a rotating conveyor screw (13) whose other or main function is to convey the ash/clinker to a discharge location. The device is provided with spaced cog-like paddles (21) which are engaged by the spokes of said wheel. The device may have apertures (25) therein through which ash can fall, and said device may be free to rotate about the tuyere elements (16) or said tuyere elements may be connected to said device for rotation therewith. Each spoke of the wheel may include a freely rotatable part in order to reduce friction between the spoke and the flight of the conveyor screw. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-840628-A (GB)
Abstract: 840,628. Measuring instruments. METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO. Ltd. May 20, 1958 [Feb. 26, 1957], No. 6449/57. Class 37. An electric measuring instrument is compensated for errors arising from positive temperature coefficient variation of its winding resistance due to the current flow therein, by connecting in series therewith a negative temperature coefficient thermistor shunted by an ohmic resistance. Formulae for calculation of the resistance values are given. A multiple range shunt may be connected across the instrument and its series compensating network.
Patent GB-2140034-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic oxidation of manganous ion
Inventor: MILLINGTON JAMES PETER
IPC: C07C45/28
Filed: 1984-04-04
Abstract: A method for the oxidation of manganous ion (Mn<2+>) to manganic ion (Mn<3+>) which method comprises electrolytically oxidising manganous sulphate in solution in sulphuric acid of a concentration no greater than 35% vol/vol H2SO4. The manganic ion solution produced by this method may be used directly to oxidise an oxidisable chemical species, such as an organic compound containing a methyl group attached to an aromatic nucleus. In this case the oxidation produces a corresponding aldehyde.
Patent GB-2142092-A (GB)
Title: Pump
Inventor: UMIDOFF ARIBERT
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 1984-05-03
Abstract: A pump comprises a filter chamber 2 which is upstream of and oriented axially to a pump impeller 4, and an annular disc 14 which separates the pumping chamber 1 from the filter chamber 2 and is connected by way of arms 13 with a cover 8 closing the filter chamber. To compensate for tolerances in the spacing of the annular disc 14 from the cover 8a sealing disc 16 of resilient material is integrally connected to the annular disc 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141555-A (GB)
Title: Colorimeter producing a curved spectrum
Inventor: DIAMOND PATIENCE WILLIAMS
IPC: G01J3/14
Filed: 1984-05-11
Abstract: A colorimeter, primarily for determining human colour vision and photometric characteristics, may have a pair of optical dispersion and recombination channels whereby a test spectrum (22) produced in one of the channels can be compared with a reference spectrum (34) produced in the other channel. Each channel may have a pair of dispersion prisms (18, 20 or 28, 30) located vertically above and in registry with an identical respective pair of recombination prisms (50, 52 or 54, 56), and an objective lens arranged to produce the spectra (22, 34) in respective cylindrical surfaces using a common source (10). Adjustable and fixed reflector units located coincident with or adjacent the surfaces select and individually invert predetermined portions of the spectra (22, 34) and reflect them back along paths exactly parallel to and below the respective incident dispersed beams for recombination and observation in common exit optics (58). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160429-A (GB)
Title: Universal anaesthetic circuit
Inventor: BERESFORD WEST TERENCE BENJAMI
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 1984-06-20
Abstract: A valve which may be mounted, directly or indirectly, on the gas outlet of an anaesthetic machine and to which may be attached, directly or indirectly, a reservoir bag, an expiratory valve and a pair of co-axial breathing tubes and which consists of a cylinder (whose axis is the same as that of the co-axial tubes) within which the rotation of a specifically shaped spool changes the characteristics of the whole assembly between those of Mapleson A and Mapleson D semi-closed anaesthetic breathing circuits without altering the direction of gas-flow through the circuit. The invention allows the most efficient use of fresh gas to provide for adequate elimination of carbon dioxide in both the spontaneously breathing and the artificially ventilated patient.
Patent GB-2147008-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment
Inventor: THOMPSON PETER JOHN
IPC: C25D11/04
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: A method for the in-situ treatment of a surface eg the anodisation of part of an aluminium or aluminium alloy component 1 to prepare it for adhesive bonding, in which method layers of gauze 2 or the like impregnated with a surface treatment liquid or gel, are applied to the component surface together with a mesh electrode 3 if required, and in which any trapped air or gaseous products of the treatment is drawn off through a gas-permeable sheet 4 forming part of a vacuum bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180981-A (GB)
Title: Record player sub-chassis
Inventor: MAS CONRAD
IPC: G11B33/08
Filed: 1984-07-31
Abstract: A record player turntable 4 and a pick-up arm 8 are supported on a sub-chassis 2 resiliently mounted on a main chassis I so as to isolate the turntable and pick-up from vibration. As a result of the phono-cartridge II tracking the record 5 acoustic energy in the form of vibration of many different frequencies is produced. This vibration is transmitted by the pick-up arm 8 into the sub-chassis main structure, IO. Attached to the main structure of the sub-chassis are extending weaker elements IOA, which are tuned to resonate at the various frequencies present in the main structure. The use of these weaker elements provides a method for acoustic energy, present in the sub-chassis, to dissipate very rapidly preventing energy increasing in magnitude, whilst allowing the main structure of the sub-chassis to remain rigid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146303-A (GB)
Title: Device for supporting web on a bed of air
Inventor: BOWDEN EDWIN VINCENT
IPC: B65H23/24
Filed: 1984-08-20
Abstract: An air cylinder for supporting a travelling web has a plurality of nozzle units disposed in a part- circular array. Each nozzle unit comprises a pair of first, Coanda-type nozzle orifices (35a,35b) arranged back-to-back whereby the air which passes over their respective transversely extending Coanda surfaces (32a,32b) flows in opposite circumferential directions towards respective radially inwardly directed air outlets (40). Each nozzle unit also comprises a pair of second nozzle orifices (36a,36b), each disposed in a respective one of said transversely extending Coanda surfaces (32a,32b) at a position spaced downstream from the adjacent Coanda nozzle orifice. Each second nozzle orifice (36a,36b) is adapted to establish an air flow which is normal, or substantially normal, to the flow of air over the transversely extending surface (32a,32b) from the respective Coanda nozzle orifice, such that the two air flows from the first and second nozzle orifices interact in the region of each second nozzle orifice (36a,36b) to provide additional support for the travelling web (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145339-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: BANNERJEE PAUL
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 1984-08-21
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a board 1 including at least six pockets 3, four elongate strips 4 lying parallel to and spaced from the edge of the board 1, and a central region 7 marking a storage area on the board. The apparatus also includes a plurality of playing discs of various colours. The board may be circular, elliptical or octagonal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164915-A (GB)
Title: Producing composite labels
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 1984-09-27
Abstract: 57 Apparatus for producing a succession of self-adhesive labels (6) carried on a backing of release material (11), the apparatus comprising means for conveying along a pathway a laminar material (10) comprising a web (16) coated on its reverse side with a pressure sensitive material and having a backing (11) of a release material; detecting means (24, 26) situated along the pathway for detecting a succession of particular locations which are spaced along the length of the laminar material (10); an adhesive applying station (28) situated along the pathway and including an adhesive applicator (30), which is operable in response to the means for detecting (24, 26), for applying a layer of adhesive to a succession of particular areas along the length of the web (16); a label applying station (27) situated along the pathway downstream of the adhesive applying station (28), the label applying station (22) including label applying means (52) for successively applying individual pre-printed labels (34) to respective successive areas of adhesive so that a pre-printed label (34) covers each area of the web (16) to which adhesive has been applied, the label applying means (52) being operable in response to the means for detecting (24,26); and a cutting station (12) which is situated along the pathway either upstream or downstream of the label applying station (22), the cutting station (12) including a cutter (14) for cutting through either all of the layers of the laminar material (10) other than the backing (11) or, when the cutting station (12) is downsteam of the label applying station (22), all of those said layers and the pre-printed labels (34), so as to cut, respectively, either a succession of spaced label portions to which respective pre-printed labels (34) are subsequently applied at the label applying station (22) or a succession of labels (6), on the backing (10).
Patent GB-2156547-A (GB)
Title: Electrically driven clock movement with a torsion pendulum
Inventor: HECHINGER HELMUT
IPC: G04B45/00
Filed: 1985-01-15
Abstract: A decorative torsion pendulum arrangement is driven intermittently by the electric movement of a clock by means of a driver pin (48) fastened on the torsion spring (28). On the rear wall (14) of the movement casing a pendulum casing (20) is detachably fastened. The pendulum casing (20) surrounds a star wheel (18) and a rotatable pendulum suspension (42) for the torsion pendulum is mounted in the casing (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158472-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the dry treatment of fabric
Inventor: ANGLADA VINAS JAIME
IPC: D06C19/00
Filed: 1985-02-07
Abstract: A method for the dry treatment of a fabric 1 in which a fabric reciprocates between an inlet fabric stack 2 and an outlet fabric stack 8 through a duct 4. Currents of air of an appropriate temperature directed through the duct 4 determine the alternate movements of the fabric, the fabric is supplied gradually to the inlet pile and withdrawn gradually from the outlet pile. The apparatus for carrying out the method comprises chambers for the fabric stacks connected by a duct and a fan 12 and injectors for the air currents. The fabrics may be aged, creped, softened and shrunk; woollen fabrics may be felted, softened and dimensionally stabilised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172675-A (GB)
Title: Overrun operated trailer brake with reversing capabilities
Inventor: CHOUINGS LESLIE CYRIL
IPC: B60T7/20
Filed: 1985-03-20
Abstract: An overrun operated trailer brake which reduces braking torque during reversing, comprises two brake shoes having between their first ends an expander and between their second ends a mechanism which permits the distance between the second ends to reduce during reversing. The mechanism includes a lever pivoted to the leading shoe (in forward braking), a strut extending between that lever and the other shoe, an abutment on the back plate engaged by the leading shoe and lever only during forward braking, and a stop on the leading shoe engaged by the lever during reversing when the clearance C has been taken up. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162379-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector for a spark plug stem
Inventor: JEFFERY A D
IPC: H01R13/20
Filed: 1985-05-28
Abstract: The connector comprises an insulating housing (4) and an electrical terminal (10) slidably received therein and having a crimping ferrule (22) for connection to an ignition cable (C), and a receptacle (24) for mating with a spark plug stem (S). A spring arm (36) projecting from the terminal (10) has a stem (S) engaging surface (44) which is pressed against the stem (S) by a ramp (56) in the housing (4) which acts against the arm (36) when the terminal (10) is pushed inwardly of the housing (4) by engagement with the ceramic insulator (1) of the spark plug, thereby to secure the terminal (10) to the stem (S). The surface (44) can be released from the stem (S) by pulling the housing (4) in a direction away from the spark plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177389-A (GB)
Title: Filling and solidifying grout slurry in coal pit
Inventor: HIGUCHI SHIGEO
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 1985-07-01
Abstract: A method of filling and solidifying a grout slurry in an underground coal pit includes preparing the grout slurry containing 30 to 70 wt% of fine washery tailing and/or fly ash, 1 to 15 wt% of cement and the balance of water; the grout slurry is fed and filled through a pipe line to an underground site and allowed to solidify in situ at the filled position.
Patent GB-2170856-A (GB)
Title: Sash lock assembly
Inventor: PAULSON GARY F
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1985-09-17
Abstract: A latch 42 which has a latch end 44 for engaging a keeper 22 is mounted within a case 32 for rotational and translational movement and a cam plate 40 is mounted within the case for pivotal movement about an axis defined by a shaft 38 and is pivotally connected to the latch by a rivet 46. The latch includes a generally L-shaped slot through which a stud 56 on the case extends and a handle is provided on the shaft 38 for rotating the cam plate. The longer leg 50 of the slot is located more closely to the latch end 44 than to the pivotal connection 46 and the pivotal connection 46 is adjacent to the end of the shorter leg and nominally aligned with such shorter leg extended. The stud 56 has an enlarged, swaged head capturing the latch within the case 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165378-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor storage device
Inventor: IWAI HIDETOSHI
IPC: G11C29/04
Filed: 1985-09-18
Abstract: In a semiconductor storage device having a spare memory, an input address signal is checked by an address comparator circuit. When the input address signal indicates an address which is to be relieved, the spare memory is selected instead of a memory array on the basis of the output of the address comparator circuit at that time. In conventional system, the access time of the semiconductor memory is restricted substantially by the operating time of the address comparator circuit during this operation. Accordingly, for enabling a quick access of the semiconductor memory, an address signal to be supplied to the address comparator circuit is output from a proceeding stage circuit of a plurality of amplification stages which form an address buffer circuit.
Patent GB-2184934-A (GB)
Title: Protective helmet
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL JOHN KNIGHT
IPC: A42B3/06
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: Protective head gear 10, especially a cricketers helmet, comprises a metal shell 12 of domed configuration together with resilient internal means 14 adapted to mount the shell on the head of a wearer. The metal shell is conveniently formed by pressing from a planar blank of perforated mild steel. Temple and face guards (16, 18) may be optionally added. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169802-A (GB)
Title: Oral hygiene compositions
Inventor: DUKE SUSAN ANN
IPC: A61K8/26
Filed: 1986-01-06
Abstract: A dentifrice in the form of a gel, cream, powder, mouthwash or toothpaste comprises an aqueous solution containing hydrogen citrate ions and fluoride ions in a weight ratio from 10:1 to 500:1 and     a carrier. The concentration of hydrogen citrate ions is from 10<3> to 10 <1>M in the mouthwash, or from 4 x 10 <3>M to 4 x 10 <1>M in the other forms. The pH of the composition is less than 7. Abrasives are optionally present.
Patent GB-2188783-A (GB)
Title: Radar reflector
Inventor: SMITH CLIVE MCKANE
IPC: H01Q15/20
Filed: 1986-04-04
Abstract: An inflatable frame for a radar reflector, eg for rescue or decoy uses, comprises a number, eg eight, of inflatable struts 4 made of lay-flat plastic tubing extending from a manifold 1 and having their remote ends closed. The struts are sealed to stubs 3 on the manifold so oriented that when made rigid by inflation their remote ends define the apexes of a geometrical figure, eg with eight struts, a cube. The manifold contains a compressed-gas bottle and associated valve gear. The lay-flat tubing is folded zig-zag fashion close to the manifold, and to promote orderly inflation a cord is interleaved between the folds of the struts, crossing itself between adjacent folds, with its two free ends at the near end of each strut. Portions of electrically-conducting sheet material are tied to the remote ends of the struts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193540-A (GB)
Title: Sealing between casing head and hanger
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAVID JAMES
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a fluid-tight seal 28, 29 between a surface casing head or spool 2 and a casing hanger or tubing hanger 3, employ a seal ring 16 which is preliminarily inserted into the annular space between concentrically opposed surface portions 10, 11 of the respective well members, which seal ring is forced into the annular space to an extent that the seal ring plastically deforms and sealingly engages with said concentrically opposed surfaces 10, 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178092-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for grouting
Inventor: EDWARDS JOSEPH
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1986-07-11
Abstract: The grouting by cement of cavities and/or fissures in structures is effected by apparatus consisting of a cylindrical duct 6 having a series of holes around its outer surface to allow liquid cement to be delivered through the holes at various levels to fill the fissures. A suitable bore-hole has to be drilled in the structure to receive the duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183612-A (GB)
Title: Material supply apparatus
Inventor: ANDERSON KEITH JAMES HUNTER
IPC: B65G53/36
Filed: 1986-08-01
Abstract: Material to be supplied e.g. for cavity wall insulation is loaded into a hopper (14) and enters a supply chamber (12) where it is agitated and advanced by a series of angled blades (40,42,44,46) towards outlet ports (16,18). Conduits may be coupled to the outlet ports to supply the material to pumps (20,22) for delivery under pressure to outlet nozzles (24,26). The blades are preferably such as to advance the material in two opposed directions towards the axially opposed ports (16,18), although they may also move the material in one direction to two adjacent outlet ports at one end of the hopper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179657-A (GB)
Title: Amino alcohol derivatives useful as levelling agents
Inventor: CLOUGH DONALD KEIGHLEY
IPC: D06P1/607
Filed: 1986-08-26
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which  R is C8-22alkyl;  Ra is CH3 or hydrogen;  R1 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl or C1-4alkoxy; a+b+c in total are an integer from 3 to 15 inclusive;and x and y, independently are 0 or 1, provided that x and y cannot both be 0 and each of a, b and c is at least 1, are useful as levelling agents in processes for dyeing acrylic substrates.