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Patent GB-1449209-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection board
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 1973-12-27
Abstract: 1449209 Printed circuits COMPAGNIE HONEYWELL BULL 27 Dec 1973 [28 Dec 1972] 59877/73 Heading H1R [Also in Division H2] A circuit assembly comprises conductors and 11 lying on opposite faces of insulating board 12 and metallized holes 17 for interconnecting selected conductors arranged in a regular array of rows R and columns C, each conductor extending in the direction of the rows and being confined to an area defined by two adjacent rows, each conductor 10 comprising portions S 1 , S 2 , S 3 , &c. adjacent ones of which are angled with respect to one another, portions S 1 , S 5 , S 9 , &c. being arranged along the median line M of said two rows of holes, as shown R 0  and R 1 , and coinciding with the parts of this line lying between alternate pairs of columns, the portions S 3 , S 7 , S 11 , &c. lying along one or other of said adjacent rows between the other alternate pairs of columns, conductors 11 being identically formed with portions I 1 , I 2 , I 3 , &c. but positioned so that portions I 1 , I 5 , I 9 , &c. lying along a line M alternate with portions S 1 , S 5 , S 9 , &c. As shown in Fig. 4, the arrangement is such that S 3 , S 7  &c. and I 3 , I 7 , &c. lie along the same row of holes R 1 . Alternatively (Fig. 5, not shown), S 3 , S 7 , &c. may be along one row R 1  and I 3 , I 7 , &c. lie along adjacent row R 0 , or (Fig. 6, not shown) S 3 , S 11 , &c. may lie along row R 1 , S 7 , S 15 , &c. along row R 0  and similarly with I 3 , I 11 , I 7 , I 15  with the proviso that none of these sets of portions overlap. As shown the metallized holes are connected to the conductors by junction conductors J lying along the columns. The assembly may comprise a plurality of insulating boards carrying the conductors. As shown in Fig. 1, the conductors are separated from conductive sheets 13, 14 on the outside of the assembly by insulating layers 15, 16 and selected ones are connected to sheets 13, 14 through the metallized holes. The arrangement is stated to minimize parasitic voltages in a data processing assembly.
Patent GB-1255185-A (GB)
Title: Production of artificial leather
IPC: B29C41/26
Filed: 1968-12-19
Abstract: 1,255,185. Coated sheet material. DEUTSCHE GOLD-UND SILBER-SCHEIDEANSTALT. 19 Dec., 1968 [19 Dec., 1967]; No. 60350/68. Heading B2E. [Also in Divisions H3 and H5] In a process for the production of artificial leather, which includes the H.F. gelation of polyvinylchloride (P.V.C.) coated on a fabric, the dielectric heating electrode 1 is coated with a polytetrafluoroethylene. layer 2 to prevent high voltage breakdowns and scorching in the gelled material and to reduce the loss of heat therefrom to the electrode 1, which comprises a metal roller. The co-operating electrode 10 is arc-shaped. Current is fed to the roller electrode 1 through a carbon brush 11 sliding on a brass ring 12 on the roller. Alternatively, the electrode 10 is in two parts fed on the pushpull principle. Polyvinychloride (P.V.C.) to be gelled is applied as a paste from a vessel 5 to the roller 1 in front of a cooled coating knife 4. Behind the knife 4 is a guide roller 7 for the fabric to be coated, which is delivered from a roller 8. The pressure of roller 7 is varied through a weight 9. Any heat given off to roller 1 during cooling of the gelled material is used to preheat the new paste, the cooled coated fabric being taken off via rollers 13, 14. Tempering brine fills roller 1 and is kept at about 90‹C. Gelation of the P.V.C. between electrodes 1, 10 takes place at about 180‹C. The artificial leather may be given a smooth, embossed or perforated coating.
Patent GB-1294306-A (GB)
Title: A display device for use with a telephone instrument
Inventor: GABR SAAD ZAGHLOUL MOHAMED
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1968-12-31
Abstract: 1294306 Substation apparatus S Z M GABR 24 Oct 1969 [31 Dec 1968] 61990/68 Divided out of 1294305 Heading H4K A substation is provided with a multi-digit display and is arranged to display and print the digits of a dialled telephone number. In the substation instrument shown the display units 14 are electrically or mechanically driven and may be reset electrically or mechanically either automatically on replacement of the handset or on actuation of a clearing arrangement. A ring of auxiliary switch buttons 12 is concentric with the telephone dial 10.
Patent GB-664384-A (GB)
IPC: F21V21/14
Abstract: 664,384. Mounting lamps. CANFIELD, E. L. Dec. 20, 1949, No. 32634/49. Class 75(iii) [Also in Group XV] Formations on the base of a desk lamp interengage with a track secured to a desk pad so that the lamp can slide but cannot tilt relative thereto. A hollow metal track 16, Fig. 3, which has a groove 18 in each longer side, the ends of both the track and grooves being closed by 'blocks 30, is secured to one end of a desk pad 12 and extends the entire width thereof. Inturned edges 48 of a sheet-metal plate 44 secured to the bottom of a lamp base 40, or alternatively reinforced inturned edges of the base itself, are slidably received in the grooves 18. A post 52, which supports a horizontal lamp-carrying arm 54, is held rotatably in a socket 56 in the base 40 by a screw 58, one end of which is slidable in a slot 60 in the post 52 to limit rotation thereof and hence twisting of the wire 66 passing therethrough. Alternatively the arm 54 may be rotatable in relation to the post 52. A second lamp-supporting track may be secured to the other end of the pad. To avoid carrying a cord 66 direct to the base 40, conductor rails 94, Fig. 11, may be fixed in recesses in the edges of a non- conducting track 90, and be connected by wires 98 at one end of the track to a flexible cord 100 connected to a supply plug. Strips 114 of insulating material fixed to the sides of the base 40 extend under guide flanges 96 of the track 90 and carry resilient contact strips 116 which bear against the rails 94 and from which wires 118 lead to the lamp.
Patent GB-745113-A (GB)
Abstract: 745,113. Stoves. GLOW-WORM BOILERS, Ltd. Aug. 23, 1954 [Nov. 18, 1953], No. 31937/53. Class 126. In a boiler stove, other stove or the like solid fuel burning appliance the lower part of the firebox immediately above grate level is provided with a series of solid metal blocks forming a surround to the combustion zone at this level. In the boiler stove shown solid metal blocks 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 shaped such that when assembled they form an annular ring line the firebox immediately above grate level each block being placed against the inclined wall of a circular well 11 formed in a plate 10 and supported there by a ledge 17 protruding from the wall. Each block is recessed at 27 on its top and outer faces such that air for secondary combustion may flow from the space below the grate to the space above it. Blocks 23 and 24 are cut away to accommodate a firebar 31 having openings 32 to permit raking of the fire. The grate is circular and is hinged to permit dumping. A boiler 28 is mounted directly upon the blocks. Provision may be made for shaking the grate.
Patent GB-2000187-A (GB)
Title: Bacteria growing device and media
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 1978-06-20
Abstract: A device for growing bacteria from an initial population to an ending population comprising: a vessel 1 containing e.g. in a frangible ampoule 2a supply of growth medium 3 capable of growing said bacteria from said beginning population to said ending population, said vessel containing an opening 10; means 4, 5 within said vessel for obtaining a known quantity of bacteria from at least one growth colony of said bacteria external of said vessel and for inoculating said growth medium; and removable means 11 for covering said opening in said vessel, for permitting said means for obtaining said bacteria to be removed to obtain said known quantity of bacteria from said colony of said bacteria external of said vessel, which bacteria are used to inoculate said medium, and for closing said vessel during the incubation of said inoculated medium. The sampling means 4, 5 consists of a wand 4 bearing a tapered groove 5. The covering means 11 may be pressure sensitive adhesive tape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2026735-A (GB)
Title: Time controlled recording of radio/TV programmes
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 1978-07-28
Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a recording apparatus for recording video and/or audio signals received in a television and/or radio receiver wherein a data carrier 1 (Fig. 1) having one or more command tracks 10, 11, 12 associated with a time of day track 16 and preferably one or more information tracks 13, 14, 15, is marked by the user in the command tracks e.g. at 18, 19 to identify programmes to be recorded, and the data carrier is scanned to detect said marks along the or each command track and in conformity with elapse of time and consequently to generate signals for switching on the receiver and recorder and selecting the appropriate receiver channel. In Fig. 2, a data carrier 1 is transported by a synchronous motor driven endless belt 20 at a rate whereby the time of day track thereon is synchronized to time signals from a digital clock 28 by means of a time control circuit 26. A plurality of photo- electric sensors in a scanner head 21 detect the command tracks marks. In response to the detection of respective marks an exciter or driver circuit 23 signals the time control circuit 26 which produces signals in a line 31, 32 or 33 according to the command track scanned, which signals control switches 34 to select the appropriate receiver channel and to start and stop the receiver and recorder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2002443-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft lock for vehicles
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 1978-08-03
Abstract: The invention provides an anti- theft lock for mounting on a vehicle steering column and having a bolt member (42) which, on removal of the key from the lock, shoots to lock the steering mechanism. The bolt member is attached to, to be movable with, a bolt-retracting slider (38), a cam surface (48) integrally formed on said slider being engaged by a radial projection (58) rotatable with the lock barrel whereby retraction of said slider and bolt member is effected by rotation of the barrel. A locking member (14) ensures that the bolt member does not move to its locking position until the key is completely withdrawn from the barrel and also serves to prevent the barrel rotating when the key is absent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2004847-A (GB)
Title: Flanged closure device for a container
IPC: B65D39/08
Filed: 1978-08-31
Abstract: The top (26a) of a metal container has a boss with a passageway through it. The boss is formed with internal serrations around the passageway and is crimped over a cylindrical flange member (12) which has external serrations, the flange member being thus retained in the top of the container. The flange member (12) has a lip (36) which seals against the underside (47) of the top of the container. The flange member (12) is internally threaded to receive an externally threaded plug (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2004374-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting the presence of discontinuities in the flow of fluid flow-lines
IPC: G01N15/10
Filed: 1978-09-18
Abstract: Particle detector apparatus for counting the number of ferromagnetic particles passing along an oil- or fuel- flow line 3 of an aircraft engine includes inductance coils 1, 2 wound around the flow line 3, which are supplied with an alternating input signal from an oscillator 4. An output signal from the coils 1, 2, is supplied to a demodulator 6 which is controlled to pass preferentially those signals having a predetermined phase relationship set by phase shift unit 7 with respect to the input signal so as to distinguish between ferromagnetic particles and other discontinuities. Signals from the demodulator 6 are passed to an amplitude detector 9 which in turn passes only those signals over a predetermined amplitude to a counter 10. The amplitude detector 9 may have more than one output, passing signals of different amplitudes to different counters 10, 101, 102 so as to provide a count of particles having different characteristics. The coils 1, 2 may form part of the frequency determining circuit of oscillator 4 or connected in a bridge circuit. A plurality of channels may be tested each being provided with a respective coil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2008259-A (GB)
Title: Detection of Surface Defects in Elongate Metallic Members
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1978-11-22
Abstract: Inspection equipment for detecting defects in the surface of steel billets or other elongate members 2 Fig. 1 includes a high- frequency energised eddy-current surface scanning probe 1 which transmits signals having a frequency representative of the surface condition and an amplitude chiefly dependent upon the probe surface spacing, to a dual-channel receiver 4-13. The signals from both channels 5, 6 of the receiver are combined 13 to provide outputs representative of the surface condition compensated for changes in sensitivity resulting from changes in the probe spacing during scanning. Probes 31 Fig. 5, 44 Fig. 6 may be positioned above the plane surfaces and/or the corners of the billet, the latter being positively located through rollers 48 which bear against the two sides of the billet 2 which flank the edge under inspection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2013781-A (GB)
Title: Axial-flow pump
IPC: F04D3/00
Filed: 1979-01-22
Abstract: The pump comprises a first feed inlet 1 to a flow channel 2, a second feed inlet to a flow channel 6, a first feed outlet 3, a second feed outlet and an impeller 5 mounted on a rotatable shaft 4. The blades of the impeller extend over both outlets so that energy is imparted to both feedstocks. The pump is particularly useful in imparting energy to a small stream of liquid which is on the point of joining a larger stream and at the same time, imparting further energy to the larger stream. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2015478-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 1979-01-30
Abstract: A device for dispensing a measured volume of liquid such as hot water for a coffee making machine in which the liquid is delivered to and dispensed from a cylinder CI having a double-acting piston PI the stroke of which is limited and controlled by an external microswitch MI which is remotely operated by the piston without physical contact, e.g. magnetically, at a predetermined point in its stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018196-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing profiled upholstery webs
IPC: B68G7/04
Filed: 1979-02-23
Abstract: A process wherein flat boundary surfaces of profiled core strips 60 are engaged with a first covering web 51-52, core strips, and free surfaces of said profiled core strips and of the covering web are covered with a second covering 81-82, is characterised in that core strips having the desired core profile are placed on the first covering web at spaced apart locations and preferably so as to be parallel to each other, loops of the second covering web are introduced into the spaces between the core strips so as to conform to said spaces and to cover mutually opposite boundary surfaces of the core strips and preferably also free boundary surfaces of the first covering web, and said first and second covering webs are joined to said core strips on mutually contacting surfaces. As shown, the loops are formed by ribs 71 on a conveyor 70 as the gap between the strips widens on passage around the pulley 25; in an alternative apparatus a retractable finger forms loops in a vertically moving web. Parts of the apparatus may actuate needles for needling fibrous layers contained in the covering webs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018846-A (GB)
Title: Joining yarns
IPC: B65H69/06
Filed: 1979-03-15
Abstract: Yarn portions, particularly yarn ends, are joined together without using a knotting technique by positioning the yarn portions alongside each other and introducing such portions through an inlet (29) of apparatus having two passages (9, 10) extending separately away from the inlet (29). Fluid flow is directed alternately along one then the other of the passages (9, 10) so as to move the yarn portions backwards and forwards between the two passages so as to cause the yarn portions to be joined or spliced together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2018532-A (GB)
Title: Dimming systems for discharge lamps
IPC: H02M5/257
Filed: 1979-03-22
Abstract: A high intensity discharge lamp control system includes a dimming circuit 14 in which each lamp 10 is connected in series with a pair of reactive elements 42, 44, one of which may be electrically bypassed. A programmable digital microprocessor 16, synchronized with the phase of the AC supply by a zero crossing detector 18, controls the instant of firing a triac 50 which bypasses the reactor 42 thereby providing individual control of the brightness of each lamp. The microprocessor will accept multiple control inputs. Using such inputs, the system may be programmed to optimize lighting conditions at each point in an area to be illuminated while minimizing the electrical energy consumed by the lighting system. The microprocessor may be easily reprogrammed to compensate for changing lighting requirements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2046345-A (GB)
Title: Combination lock for baggage
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 1979-04-11
Abstract: A combination lock with a variable unlocking combination has a spindle (22) carrying blocking sleeves (21) which are urged by a spring into engagement with respective number selection discs (28). In the locked condition the blocking sleeves engage tongues (25) projecting inwards from the side of a locking bolt (4) to prevent longitudinal unlocking displacement of the bolt. The sleeves can be rotated by manipulation of the discs into an unlocking configuration in which opposed pairs of separate notches (24) in each sleeve are in alignment with the tongues (25), thereby allowing the locking bolt to be displaced as the tongues are free to move through the notches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2021541-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of Ferric Chloride
IPC: C01B17/45
Filed: 1979-05-09
Abstract: Ferric chloride is reduced to ferrous chloride by gaseous sulphur or a gaseous sulphur chloride under conditions in which the atomic ratio of sulphur to chlorine is more than 1:1 The reaction is conveniently performed in a fluidised bed. The ferric chloride reduction may form part of a process for the recovery of chlorine values from iron chlorides produced in the chlorination of a titaniferous or aluminous material.
Patent GB-2025528-A (GB)
Title: Rotary positive-displacement pumps
IPC: F04C14/10
Filed: 1979-05-21
Abstract: A sliding-vane pump comprises a rotor 21 carrying vanes 22 and which is rotatable clockwise (as shown) about an axis 31 in a housing 1 providing a portion of a vane running path along which the radially outer edges of the vanes slide, a body 32 providing the remainder of said path, this remainder being of non-constant radius relative to said axis, an inlet port 4, and an outlet port 5, the body 32 being movable circumferentially of the housing and the rotor so as to vary the output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2050996-A (GB)
Title: Winding building elements from paper
IPC: B31C1/00
Filed: 1979-06-06
Abstract: To manufacture building elements, which elements may be joined together to form bigger units, kraft paper 2 glued at 7 is wound to form a box-like body 11 on former 6 and the body 11 is divided by sawing or by another cutting method. The body is divided so that each building element includes at least one portion wherein two adjacent walls meet an angle so that building elements having L-, U- and V-shaped cross-sections will result. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2050641-A (GB)
Title: Raising and Lowering Flexible Sheets e.g. Roller Blinds, Projection Screens
IPC: E06B9/64
Filed: 1979-06-14
Abstract: A roller mechanism for raising or lowering a flexible sheet such as window blinds, theatre scenery or a projection screen 2 includes a roller 6 around which the screen is rolled. Support cables 7 are wound around the roller and a winding drum 8 coupled by a shaft 9 to an electric motor. A further drum 12 of half the diameter is attached to the winding drum 8 and pays out a safety cable 13 as the roller is lowered. The end of the safety cable is retained in an anchor member (19, 20, 21), attached to the roller 6. In the event of support cable failure, the safety cable prevents the roller from falling and permits it to be lowered in a controlled manner. Alternative methods of paying out the safety cable at half the rate of the support cable are described. E.g. the cables are taken up on drums of equal size, one being rotated at twice the speed of the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2028167-A (GB)
Title: Foam plastics sheet material
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1979-07-18
Abstract: A foam plastics sheet material, such as a wallcovering, comprises a substrate web (10, 20) a printed pattern, or overall coating, (11, 21) and a foamable coating (12a, 12b, 22). The print composition includes an organic pigment and the foamable coating is selected to provide a migration path for the pigment. The degree of migration is dependent upon the foam thickness and hence graduated colour tones (30, 31, 32) can be derived from a single printing by control of foam thickness. In a preferred process, the foam thickness control is obtained by pre- embossing the substrate web. The print pattern or overall coating can include a foaming agent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2053835-A (GB)
Title: Sweet Wrapping apparatus
IPC: B65B11/44
Filed: 1979-07-25
Abstract: Apparatus for wrapping sweets or similar pieces comprises delivery means (T,M) for the pieces (B), a feeding device (Z) having carriers (15) for picking up pieces delivered by the delivery means, a packing head (P) having gripping means (31, 32) for the pieces and folding means for folding wrapping material (41) about pieces held in the gripping means (31, 32), and means (H) for feeding wrapping material (41) to the packing head (P), the carriers (15) being movable along a first closed path and the gripping means (31, 32) and folding means being movable along a second closed path, portions of said first and second paths coinciding whereby each carrier (15) meets a corresponding gripping means (31, 32) and moves therewith for a given distance with the carrier (15) located between jaws (31, 32) of the gripping means, each carrier (15) also comprising gripping jaws (16, 17) Figures 2-5 (not shown) which operate perpendicularly to the directions of operation of the gripping means (31, 32), whereby the gripping means (31, 32) can grip a piece whilst the piece is released by the corresponding carrier (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2057977-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic composing machine
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 1979-09-04
Abstract: An electrographic photocomposing machine comprises a rotary ink type carrier (1) provided with a flashtube (2), a photographic unit (5) and a line forming mechanism (7) having a drive which is a start- stop mechanism comprising a series arrangement including an electric pulse generator, a switch, and a step motor (30). The machine also comprises an electrophotographic section including an intermediate image carrier (9) and a unit for fixing the powder image on the paper. The fixing unit is provided with means for contact heating of a paper web (55), a means for air cooling of the powder image, and a unit for pulsed actuation of the heaters. In addition, the machine comprises a computer unit connected to the control input of the switch of the drive of the line forming mechanism (7), to the control unit of the flashtube (2), and to the control input of a switch of the drive of the intermediate image carrier (9). <IMAGE>