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Patent GB-2036372-A (GB)
Title: Currency Handling Machine
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1978-12-01
Abstract: A currency handling machine has a manual adjuster which sets a first means 11 to provide an electrical analogue setting signal, a second means 13 the setting of which provides an electrical analogue feedback signal corresponding to whichever one of several possible modes of operation the machine is set in, and an automatic control arrangement including a comparator 15 coupled to receive the analogue signals and which drives the second means so that its setting corresponds to that of the first means, the machine then being set in the mode of operation selected by the manual adjuster 11. The first and second means may be potentiometers with the comparator 15 disposed to detect the difference in potential between the potentiometer sliders 12, 14 and to issue a driving signal to a drive circuit 16 which actuates a motor 17 arranged to make mechanical adjustments to the machine in accordance with the manual setting of the first means 11. The potentiometers may be in a bridge circuit (Figure 2 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2035940-A (GB)
Title: Hinge connection between links of a conveyor
IPC: B65G17/06
Filed: 1978-12-09
Abstract: A conveyor is formed of links each comprising an elongate metal plate 11, a metal rod 12 secured to one longitudinal edge of the plate so as to project from each end of the plate, and a recess 16 at the other longitudinal edge of the plate, the recess 16 facing away from the rod 12 to accommodate the rod of an adjacent link. The projecting ends of the rods may be connected together to prevent each rod from moving away from adjacent rods. The recess 16 may be formed by lugs welded to the longitudinal edge of the plate. The arrangement provides hinge connection which do not present gaps in which the swarf may catch thereby jamming the conveyor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2011157-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator cell adapted for connection to a common liquid filling system
IPC: H01M50/618
Filed: 1978-12-14
Abstract: An accumulator cell adapted for connection to a liquid filling system common to several cells has a liquid inlet 15; a liquid outlet 14 and a float 6 within the cell which is positioned so that it follows the rise and fall of the liquid level in the cell. The float is connected to or combined with a bowl 7 or the like the position of which is controlled by the float, so that both the inlet and the outlet issue into the bowl when the desired liquid vessel is present in the cell. The cell may be filled automatically from a common liquid filling system and the danger of overfilling the cell is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2011729-A (GB)
Title: Carbon film resistors
IPC: H01C17/06
Filed: 1978-12-21
Abstract: Carbon resistor consisting of an electrically insulating substrate bearing a resistive film comprising carbon, an electrically insulating filler which is carbon fluoride (CF)n, and a polymeric binder. The resistive material is formed by mixing superiors of carbon and (CF)n in binder solution. A potentiometer is provided having a resistive track 1 which is wear-resistant and may be non-linear, e.g. logarithmic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of metal compacts
IPC: C21D3/02
Filed: 1979-01-17
Abstract: Carbon or carbon-containing material (e.g. powdered graphite or paraffin in liquid or wax form) is applied to the surface of a green metal compact e.g. a roll-compacted green strip prior to heat treating in a reducing atmosphere. The applied carbon or carbon- containing material enters the pores of the green strip and is dispersed uniformly around the boundaries of the powder particles which make up the strip.
Patent GB-2015245-A (GB)
Title: X-ray tubes
IPC: H01J35/08
Filed: 1979-02-20
Abstract: In order to reduce stray radiation from an X-ray tube, a first additional electrode (6) is disposed near the anode focal spot (3a) on rotating anode 3 and is supplied with a voltage 3-10 kV higher than that of the cathode (5) so as to capture the majority of electrons reflected and generated by secondary emission at the focal spot (3a). A second additional electrode (8), to which a voltage positive with respect to the cathode (5) is applied, may be disposed between the cathode (5) and the first additional electrode (6) to increase the electric field strength in the region of the cathode heater and thereby compensate for space-charge effects due to the first additional electrode 6). Aperture (7a) may be dispensed with for low At. No. materials, and may produce a pre-filtering. The tube current may be switched by grid 9 or grid 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2042153-A (GB)
Title: Burner assembly
IPC: E01C23/08
Filed: 1979-02-24
Abstract: A burner assembly for flame treatment apparatus comprises top and bottom manifolds 2, 3 with a combustion chamber 4 therebetween. Each manifold includes a rail 12, 19 with ducts 13, 14 or 20, 21 extending along the manifolds, and an inlet 6 or 7 is provided to each duct. The lower flanges of each rail, are pierced by arrays of bores 15, 22. The bottom manifold is also transpierced by bores 25 leading from the combustion chamber to nozzles 26. A control arrangement is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2035017-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus for the display of information
IPC: G06F3/153
Filed: 1979-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus for a user terminal station of a viewdata system has a short-code signalling arrangement. This enables the user to cause the apparatus to transmit signals to line characterising the telephone number of a data bank to which connection is required through the public telephone network or the identity of a "page" required for display by operation of a lesser number of keys than would otherwise be the case. A RAM 17 is loaded under control of microprocessor 5, over address/control bus 7 and data bus 6, by signals from keyboard 10 and/or the remote data bank. On further command by a selected short key sequence the RAM 17 is read, generating required signals which are passed via parallel to series converter 11 to line 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2015582-A (GB)
Title: Welding silicon steel
IPC: B23K9/23
Filed: 1979-03-09
Abstract: A process for improving the mechanical properties of welded lengths of silicon steel. The weld heat affected area of welded lengths of silicon steel is heat treated with the welded lengths clamped so as to restrain movement thereof.
Patent GB-2017314-A (GB)
Title: Measuring probe for the determination of oxygen potentials
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1979-03-21
Abstract: A measuring probe for the electrochemical determination of the oxygen potential of a furnace atmosphere comprises an oxygen-ion- conducting solid electrolyte (1) connected to two electrodes (2, 3). One electrolyte (2) is in contact with a reference gas, such as air, and the other electrode (3) is arranged to be alternately in contact with the furnace atmosphere and a non-carburizing, preferably carbonizing, scavenging gas, fed via tube 4. The potential across the electrolyte (1) is used to determine the oxygen potential of the furnace atmosphere. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2037391-A (GB)
Title: Gripper mechanism
IPC: B25J15/02
Filed: 1979-04-02
Abstract: A gripper which has a fixed jaw 17 formed as an extension of an elongate support 1 and a movable jaw 18 constrained by linkage 3, 4 to move without rotation towards and away from the fixed jaw 17. A pneumatic cylinder 14 is disposed along the support 1, being pivoted at one end thereto, and has a stroke directed along the support 1. The piston 15 is connected by way of a bell crank 3 of the linkage 3, 4 to effect movement of the movable jaw 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2045609-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler system control valve and actuator device
IPC: A62C35/64
Filed: 1979-04-03
Abstract: A sprinkler system control valve has a "wet" valve (7) which is maintained seated against a mains water inlet (4) by water pressure applied to a piston (11) of larger effective area than the wet valve. The sprinkler system downstream of the wet valve is charged with air at a relatively low pressure, this air pressure also being supplied to an actuator chamber so as to maintain a deadweight (37) in a lifted position. Upon operation of a sprinkler head the air pressure in the system drops rapidly, causing the deadweight to descend, operating a trip valve through a self-locking cam (27). Once operated, the trip valve (17, 18) vents the pressure on the piston to an exhaust port (35) allowing the wet valve to open, and at the same time cutting off the actuator chamber from the sprinkler system by the entry of a sealing O- ring (46) into an internal bore (47) in the wet valve housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2014836-A (GB)
Title: Stand of plants
IPC: A01G31/00
Filed: 1979-04-09
Abstract: In a method of producing a stand of plants, seeds are germinated or cuttings rooted in an inert base laid on a support member 12 which floats on water contained in a container 10 whereby the base is maintained moist. The inert base may comprise a sheet of material (13) capable of absorbing water from the container with or without a layer of particles of inert material (14). Alternatively, said inert base may comprise the layer of particles of inert material without said sheet of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2047123-A (GB)
Title: Matrix wiring system for use in electrostatic precipitators
IPC: B03C3/76
Filed: 1979-04-18
Abstract: A plurality of rappers which are periodically energized to clean the electrodes of an electrostatic precipitator are connected by a wiring system which requires less wiring than conventional wiring systems. The rapper coils 48, 76, ... 102 are each connected to one of a plurality of power feed wires 60, 62, ... 68 and one of a plurality of power return wires 70,72,74; means, e.g. distributor switches 132, 146, selectively connect one of the feed wires and one of the return wires to a power source 160, each coil having a rectifier 110 in series, whereby only one selected coil is energized. Each coil also has a rectifier 116 in parallel, for dissipation of current induced on de- energization of the coil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2032346-A (GB)
Title: Album
IPC: B42D1/08
Filed: 1979-07-25
Abstract: Attached to a backboard 11 are a plurality of transverse, parallel strips 16 each coated at its underside with adhesive 17 and adhered to the top face of the backboard, with a section or portion inclined away from the top face of the backboard. Adhered to each inclined portion is a bent-back transverse release ribbon 20. The ribbons have extending tab portions which may be grasped by fingers of a user to pull the release ribbon off and away from the strip to uncover the adhesive-coated inclined section or portion of the strip. A photographic snapshot may be adhered at its lower end to the uncovered portion of the strip, and can be folded 180 DEG  from a position exposing its picture to one in which the picture is hidden. An optional adhesive coating on the bottom face of the backboard permits it to be adhered to an album page. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2056933-A (GB)
Title: Curved conveyor equipment
IPC: B65G15/02
Filed: 1979-08-24
Abstract: Curved conveyor equipment (1) is installed intermediate on delivery conveyor (2) and a receiving conveyor (3) arranged at a transverse angle (90 DEG ) relatively to each other, the curved conveyor equipment having a curved movable working surface (8) having an angular extent (120 DEG ) greater than the transverse angle between the two conveyors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2033936-A (GB)
Title: Flats for carding machines
IPC: D01G15/24
Filed: 1979-08-30
Abstract: Flats as used in carding machines have a releasable component 30 at one or each end, this component has a surface for frictional engagement on the carding machine and is self-retaining on the flat. Spring clip type components are described and there is also a flat made as an extrusion with end parts machined off to adapt the flat to receive the releasable components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2032085-A (GB)
Title: Heat reclamation in refrigeration system
IPC: F25B6/00
Filed: 1979-09-19
Abstract: A heat exchange system incorporating a compression refrigeration system has a primary condenser 6 and one or more secondary condensers disposed in one or more spaces to be heated, and means associated with the secondary condenser(s) to enhance heat dissipation therefrom into said one or more spaces. Said means may (e.g. as shown) comprise a variable speed blower such as 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, associated with each condenser such that no heat is extracted from the condenser when the blower is switched off. Alternatively the or each secondary condenser may have heat dissipating fins thereon and a valve adapted to partially or totally by-pass the refrigerant flow through the condenser, said valve being controlled by a thermostat in said space. A blower 6A associated with the primary condenser may be controlled in dependence upon the degree of condensation effected in the secondary condensers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2035705-A (GB)
Title: A module for accommodating circuit boards and other electrical equipment
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1979-11-07
Abstract: A module for insertion into a rack for accommodating circuit boards has upper and lower rails 1 capable of being slid into the rack and having in their opposing faces two slots 8', 8'' for alternative reception of two circuit boards or of a circuit board 2 and a screening plate. The rails are joined by a front panel 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2039397-A (GB)
Title: Electronic random delay generator for game devices
IPC: A63F11/00
Filed: 1979-11-20
Abstract: In a game device of the type which can have one or more sets of symbols which are placed in motion in response to a player playing the game device and which also has means for stopping the motion, apparatus is disclosed for generating one or more random time delays for stopping the motion of the sets of symbols. The apparatus generates the time delay by gating and storing the number generated in a number sequencer 26 at a time randomly determined by a player operating the game enabling device 10. An adder 42 adds a predetermined constant to the gated and stored number from the memory 28 and loads this into a down counter 36 which is then clocked down to zero to indicate the stop time for the set of symbols. As applied to a fruit machine there may be three or more reels bearing sets of symbols in which case three respective predetermined constants are added to the gated and stored number in sequence to provide three successive random time intervals to stop the reels successively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2047510-A (GB)
Title: Fluid heating
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 1980-03-04
Abstract: A fluid heater (1) for liquids or gases comprises a heating element (5) constituted by a sheathed electrical resistance, housed within a tubular sheath (2) open at its ends and internally defining a space for the passage of the fluid in thermal communication with the heating element (5). In an alternative arrangement the fluid passes through one tube in thermal communication with a second tube containing an electrical heating element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072441-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring electrical earth leakage currents
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 1980-02-23
Abstract: A supply protected by an earth leakage circuit breaker 2 is provided with a further current transformer-based earth leakage detector 3 downstream of the breaker 2 which feeds a monitoring circuit comprising an amplifier and rectifier circuit 9 which is connected to a meter drive circuit. A meter M measures the earth leakage current and alarm circuitry 16, 17 is activated by a relay R connected to the meter drive circuit when a preset leakage current level is reached. In this way early warning of deterioration leading eventually to circuit breaker operation can be given. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071891-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for identifying production codes on articles
IPC: G06K7/016
Filed: 1980-03-13
Abstract: A glass container with a production code represented in binary form by the presence or absence of stippling marks on its base is rotated on its base and light refracted by the stippling is detected by a diode array to provide certain outputs when a stippling mark is detected ("1") or no output when a gap is detected ("0"). With the use of a reference clock generated from the motor employed to rotate the container, the "1"'s and "0"'s are sequentially stored in a shift register (70). A 7-bit binary production code is obtained from stages 19, 16, 13, 10, 7, 4, 1, of the register, decoded and displayed (96) but only when "010" appears in stages 22-24 and "1" in each other stage. The apparatus avoids clock errors accumulating arising from slippage between container and rotating means, since the reference clock is reset each time a stippling mark is detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2056316-A (GB)
Title: Bitumen coating of water supply pipes
IPC: B05D7/22
Filed: 1980-06-23
Abstract: A method of coating underground water pipes with a bituminous lining material. So that there is no danger of the lined pipes being a health hazard when carrying drinking water, the solvent for the bituminous material is a combination of chemical constituents at least one of which is insoluble in water and the others of which are non-toxic.
Patent GB-2084503-A (GB)
Title: Wire stripping pliers
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1980-10-02
Abstract: Stripping pliers for stripping the sheath from insulated electric wires and cables comprises a first lever (1) defining a handle (1d) and a jaw (2b), a body (5) articulated to the first lever (1) and forming the second pliers jaw (5b) and a second handle defining lever (7) pivoted on the body (5) and effective to oscillate with respect to the first lever (1) against the biasing of a spring (12). To the second lever (7) there are articulated a pair of knife edges (9, 10) extending between the jaws (2b, 5b) and having cutting edges adapted for engaging the wire sheath at a position determining the sheath length to be stripped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2062587-A (GB)
Title: Delivering copy sheets to collection station via registering means
IPC: B65H5/02
Filed: 1980-10-29
Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed wherein copy sheets leaving a reproduction station (11) are brought up to a high speed in successive steps on their way to a collection station (82). At least two and preferably three velocity increases are impressed upon the copy sheets leaving the station (11) as they are conveyed to the collection station (82) whereat stapling or stitching may also be undertaken. In this arrangement, the copy sheets are treated to gradual speed changes in stations which individually undertake other activities such as in sheet reversal station (55), registration transport (80) and conveying devices in the collection station (82). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2062979-A (GB)
Title: Housing elements for electrical connectors
IPC: H01R13/422
Filed: 1980-11-05
Abstract: A housing element adapted to receive female electrical contact elements of a particular type includes means (3) at one end for connection to an electrical conductor and a seating at the opposite end for a male element. The housing element has conduits each to receive a respective female element and a cover to conceal lateral openings to a plurality of conduits in the element. The conduits have catches (30) to co- operate with the female elements and inclined ramps (31) arranged to co- operate with hooks (14) on the female elements arranged so that displacement of the female element can liberate the male element. The cover has internal stops (32) which, when the cover is closed over correctly positioned contact elements, are positioned behind but spaced from the hooks, and are arranged to prevent the cover from closing over axially displaced contact elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2065265-A (GB)
Title: Chain tensioner
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1980-11-24
Abstract: In a wrapping connector driving apparatus for agricultural machines including a chain reeved around sprocket wheels on two shafts, a tension adjusting device is provided on the slack side of the chain. A tightener bearing against the chain tensions the chain. A piston 14 slidably fitting in an oil enclosing cylinder 18 is pressed against the tightener by a resilient member 19. An abnormal load, when acting on the chain, is absorbed by the resilient member and the oil enclosed in the cylinder 18, which is provided with a passageway 16 for releasing the increased internal pressure due to the abnormal load. When relieved of the load, the cylinder can be supplied with oil by way of a check valve 24. The tension on the chain is thus automatically adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2068208-A (GB)
Title: Dry dessert mix compositions
IPC: A23L9/10
Filed: 1980-12-30
Abstract: A dry dessert powdered mix composition comprising a pectin, a modified starch, a rapidly dissolving uncoated edible acid e.g. citric or lactic acid, and a slowly dissolving uncoated edible acid e.g. adipic or fumaric acid, the ingredients and their proportions being selected such that the composition when mixed with milk produces a dessert product with a smooth gel structure and having a pH at or below 4.8. The pectin is preferably high-methoxy pectin and the preferred modified starch is propoxylated starch.
Patent GB-2101385-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: WARNOCK D M
IPC: G09F1/06
Filed: 1981-05-01
Abstract: A display apparatus comprises cards 11, 12, 13 and 14 and a mounting board or sheet having pockets 1, 2, 3 and 4, the arrangement being such that the cards can be inserted into the pockets to vary a scene. A picture effect may be created to show different interior design schemes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077303-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a longitudinally slit knitwork and device for performing said method
IPC: D04B35/34
Filed: 1981-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming longitudinally slit knitwork in circular knitting machines, particularly two cylinder circular knitting machines with a slitting device arranged inside the needle cylinder. This method consists in that a loop formed in at least one wale of the knitwork formed during one revolution of the needle cylinder, 1, is upon reaching the slitting point, picked from the inner side in the direction of knitwork withdrawal, and slit. The slitting device is characterized in that inside the needle cylinder, 1, are arranged movable scissors 26, 28 in the knocking-over plane, which perform slitting in the direction of knitwork withdrawal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077102-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic compositions
IPC: A61K31/18
Filed: 1981-05-22
Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions and inserts of 4'-[1-hydroxy-2-(isopropylamino)- ethyl]methanesulfonanilide (sotalol) and process for treating glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure are disclosed.
Patent GB-2083607-A (GB)
Title: Fluid injector
IPC: F23D11/28
Filed: 1981-08-21
Abstract: A spill return type fluid injector comprises a valve housing 1, an injector assembly including discharging means for discharging fluid, ducting 29, 30 for conveying fluid between the valve housing and the discharging means, and a change-over valve in the housing comprising a valve member 31 adjustable into first and second positions to condition the injector for flow of fluid from an inlet passage 47 through the ducting 29, 30 in first and second directions, respectively, giving rise, in the first position (Fig. 6, not shown), to circulation of fluid through the injector and no discharge of fluid from the discharging means and, in the second position (shown in Fig. 8), to discharge of fluid from the discharging means and spill return of a proportion of the fluid from the discharging means back to the housing 1. A spill return valve comprising a valve member 78 is provided in the housing 1 for varying the resistances of passages 101, 29 and 100, 30 and so altering the proportion between the amount of fluid that is allowed to discharge from the discharging means and the amount that is returned from the discharging means to the housing 1 when the valve member 31 is in its said second position. <IMAGE>