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Patent GB-2116368-A (GB)
Title: Enclosed switchboard door interlock
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TOSHITARO
IPC: H01H21/06
Filed: 1983-03-02
Abstract: An interlock device for an enclosed switchboard whereby the operation handle 8 can be locked automatically when the switchboard door 4 is left opened but is unlocked when the door is kept closed. The interlock device 7 is made up of only mechanical elements without use of any electrical elements such as relays or magnets, it is easy to repair, thus enhancing the safety. The device 7 comprises a pivoted disk 24, a disk latch 30 arranged so as to lock or unlock the disk 24 in relation to the closing or opening of the switchboard door 4, a door latch 32 to lock or unlock the switchboard door in relation of the angular position of the disk 24 (on or off position of a switching device). Further, a mechanically fragile portion is intentionally formed in the operation handle 8 to prevent the interlock device from being damaged and the switching device from being closed carelessly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124954-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for making drawn holes in workpieces on a piercing press
Inventor: BREDOW WALTER
IPC: B21D22/04
Filed: 1983-03-30
Abstract: An apparatus for forming flanges around holes in workpieces (13) on a piercing press having a numerically- controlled co-ordinate table comprises a die (12) and a lower tool incorporating a punch (10). The punch is movable by an actuating bolt (24) forced upwards against spring pressure. The punch (10) is also guided within a workpiece support (8). The workpiece support (8) is movable in the lower tool between stops, and the underside (31) of the workpiece support (8) bears against a piston (2) guided for sliding movement in a cylindrical chamber (1a). This piston (2) is spring-loaded (7) and its movement is limited by a stop (4). Within the annular piston (2), a driving piston (3) carrying the actuating bolt (24) for the punch (10) is guided. The cylindrical chamber (5) is filled with an incompressible medium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125969-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Wiegand effect pulse generator
Inventor: GROSS ERWIN
IPC: G01P3/481
Filed: 1983-06-24
Abstract: A rotary pulse generator for use in ignition or fuel injection control of an i.c. engine, has a driven hollow rotor 2 on the internal surface of which are disposed a closely spaced series 9 of equidistant Wiegand wires 10 and also reference indicia (such as gaps in said series 9 or an axially separate series of Wiegand wires), which are scanned by a stationary magnetic reading head 4 within the rotor and in which Wiegand pulses are induced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142841-A (GB)
Title: Protective material
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM E
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1983-07-05
Abstract: A sheet of material for use as a protective cover is formed from an absorbent sheet of recycled or straw paper having a minimum weight of 160 grams per square metre with a plastics material coating on one side having a minimum weight of 20 grams per square metre, the material being embossed on both sides.
Patent GB-2149828-A (GB)
Title: Wall block
Inventor: KOBAYASHI SOSUKE
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1983-11-18
Abstract: Blocks adapted to be piled in tiers without the need for jointing mortar have upper and lower surfaces one of which is provided with at least one projection 11 extending therealong and the other of which is provided with a corresponding at least one groove (2) extending parallel to the at least one projection. The projections have a height and width each less than the corresponding depth and width of the grooves so that when the blocks are piled in tiers the projections and grooves are interengaged but without contact therebetween. The upper and lower surfaces of the blocks have respective flat surfaces (4) and (5) alongside the projections and grooves. These flat surfaces are adapted to be placed in direct and intimate contact without jointing mortar when the blocks are piled in tiers to form a wall or other structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132737-A (GB)
Title: Paper sheet takeout apparatus
Inventor: ARIGA YOSHIO
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: A paper sheet takeout device is provided with a roller (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c) including a cylindrical core member (51a, 51b, 53a, 53b) and a friction member (52, 54) attached to the core member so as to constitute at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the core member, a shaft for rotatably supporting the roller, and a drive mechanism (12 and 13) for rotating the roller supported by the shaft. Paper sheets (P) in frictional engagement with roller are taken out one by one as the roller rotates. The friction member may be in two or more parts secured to a core split along radial lines and detachably secured to a shaft or may be detachably secured to a core which is permanently secured to a shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135042-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus
Inventor: HEATH DENNIS JOHN
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1984-01-30
Abstract: A cooker hob 1 has a chamber 2 which opens out on a metal hob top surface 3. A number of gas burner nozzles 4 are located on the chamber periphery. The nozzles 4 are disposed inwardly and away from the central axis of the chamber 2, as well as being upwardly inclined towards a conventional open pan support 11. Air is drawn through inlet 6 to mix with gas supplied from injector 7 and the gas/air mixture passes to annular space 9 prior to combustion at nozzles 4. The disposition of the nozzles 4 causes a vortex of hot combustion products to rise up chamber 2, impinge on the underside of cooking pan 10, and exhaust through gap 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159269-A (GB)
Title: Optical score identifier for target games
Inventor: HALBERN JOHN WOLFGANG
IPC: F41J5/02
Filed: 1984-05-21
Abstract: The position of a projectile e.g. a dart in a board 1 is detected by two closely-spaced planes of scanning beams just above and parallel to the board surface and by linear detectors 7 on which the shadow of a projectile is cast in x and y directions in each scanning plane. The data recorded from one scanning plane is processed to determine the sector in which the projectile lies. Close to boundaries between sectors the data from the other plane is also used to calculate the exact point of impact of inclined projectiles. Two pairs of parallel beams from sources 4 may be directed onto scanned CCD arrays by shallow lenses 8. Alternatively single narrow beams are scanned in x and y directions across the board onto a strip detector comprising a series of photosensitive regions to produce pulses which are connected until the shadow of a projectile is detected by a continuous photosensitive stripe extend along the strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160492-A (GB)
Title: Identity band
Inventor: SMITH PAUL EDWARD
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1984-06-21
Abstract: An identity band for hospital use comprises two sheets of e.g. soft PVC (2, 3) joined by a peripheral weld (4) to form a strap (13) and a pocket (6) for an identity card (9). The ends of the sheets form flaps (7, 8) which can be separated to insert the card (9). One flap is coated with adhesive which is covered by two cover strips (10, 11). After the card (9) is inserted the cover strip (10) is removed and the flaps (7, 8) are sealed together by the exposed adhesive to close the pocket in a watertight manner. The strap is then put around the wrist or ankle of a patient and the end inserted between the flaps (7, 8) and out through an aperture (12) in the flap (7). The cover strip (11) is then removed and the exposed adhesive used to secure the strap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161591-A (GB)
Title: Coreless induction furnace
Inventor: ELLIS ROBERT STANLEY
IPC: H05B6/24
Filed: 1984-07-14
Abstract: The furnace has an outer jacket 1 including a power input winding 3 and flux guides 4 and containing a separate and removable crucible 2. The crucible includes a non- magnetic metal, e.g. stainless steel, casing 5 and an inner layer of refractory material 10. The casing 5 is longitudinally divided into hemi- cylindrical parts 5a, 5b, and a disc- shaped base 5c, which are all electrically insulated from one another to prevent circulation of appreciable heating currents in the casing. An expansion-absorbing layer 8 is interposed between the walls of the casing and the refractory lining 10, and the base 5c is covered by heat-insulating bricks 9 and has an electrically insulated central hole through which an earthing spider can be inserted into the crucible chamber 11. The casing 5 is provided with pipework 6a, 6b, through which coolant can be pumped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165080-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument
Inventor: HARLOW FRANK
IPC: G10D13/08
Filed: 1984-09-25
Abstract: In a musical instrument of the type comprising a number of vibratory bars, such as a glockenspiel, bell-lyre, marching bell or xylophone, the bars (12) are loosely mounted on supporting rails (11), a respective suspension cord (13) overlying each rail (11) and on which one set of ends of the bars (12) is mounted by passage therethrough of the suspension cord (13). Inverted U-shaped cord guides (16) are arranged one between each pair of adjacent bar ends through which a respective cord (13) extends, first damping means is arranged between each end of a bar and the respective rail, and second damping means (14) is arranged between each bar end and the adjacent cord guide (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150792-A (GB)
Title: Radio transmission system
Inventor: ROBERTON BRUCE ANDREWS
IPC: H04B1/034
Filed: 1984-10-15
Abstract: A radio transmission system for transmitting sounds from the centre of a cricket field includes a wicket stump containing a microphone, battery, radio transmitter and aerial. The transmission from the stump is received by a receiver located beyond the boundary of the cricket field. Preferably the leg and off side stumps at each end of the cricket pitch are so equipped making a total of four microphones and transmitters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166661-A (GB)
Title: Methanation catalysts
Inventor: BANKS REGINALD GEORGE SINCLAIR
IPC: B01J23/74
Filed: 1984-11-12
Abstract: Catalysts, suitable for methanating synthesis gas e.g. those obtained by the ash slagging gasification of coal, are prepared by a process which includes the steps of (a) admixing an aqueous solution of water soluble salts of at least one divalent Group VIII metal and at least one trivalent metal in which is suspended at least one kandite mineral, the weight ratio of Group VIII and trivalent metals (calculated as oxides in the calcined precursor form) being not less than 3:1, and an aqueous solution of an alkaline compound which when reacted with said water soluble salts produces a water insoluble compound of said metals, thereby to precipitate a water insoluble complex of said metals in admixture with said kandite, (b) calcining said complex and (c) reducing the thus formed calcined precursor.
Patent GB-2155659-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus for an engine test stand
Inventor: STUBS ALBERT
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 1985-02-12
Abstract: A test-stand control apparatus permits the measurement of dynamic characteristic curves in a reproducible manner on a stationary test stand. The apparatus includes an engine rotational speed setter 105-122 a throttle valve setter 5-22 and/or a torque setter (not shown). A clock generator 3 delivers a clock pulse sequence divided by reducer stage 1 at a rate set by an operator. The output of stage 1 acts upon address counters 5, 105 which count off an address line. Address stores 8, 108 connected to the address counters 5, 105 comprise digital setting values for indicating a characteristic curve. The values called up from the address stores 8, 108 act upon D/A converters 11, 111 whose output signals represent the nominal signals for the rotational speed figure and the throttle valve figures respectively. Recorder 58 records the set values and the braking moment of the engine 51. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171292-A (GB)
Title: Crash helmet with visor wiper
Inventor: TAYLOR EUGENE ANTONY
IPC: A42B3/26
Filed: 1985-02-24
Abstract: A crash helmet having a visor 4 is provided with a visor wiper assembly comprising a wiper arm and blade 3 arranged to be reciprocated to and fro across the visor by means of a rack and pinion drive. The pinion 1B may be rotated by an electric motor 1A. Reversing switches 6 may be located at the limits of the wiper arm travel. Water may be sprayed onto the visor via nozzle 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158696-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable rack of shelves
Inventor: OLSON RALPH
IPC: A47B57/54
Filed: 1985-05-10
Abstract: A rack of adjustable shelves has a simple and economical shelf assembly mechanism. A shelf is attached to its supporting vertical posts by placing each of the posts through an individually associated corner shelf socket 24. The shelf is kept in position by a nylon keeper 30 which can be moved up and down the post to the desired height of the shelving. The keeper has a generally truncated pyramidal shape and at least one internal projection 40 which fits into a dimple, recess, or notch formed in the post at the desired shelf height. The keeper has vertical slots 36 that enable it to be squeezed together and to tightly wedge into the shelf socket and support the shelf on the corner post. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159273-A (GB)
Title: Measuring plutonium concentration in process liquid streams
Inventor: FOX GEORGE HENRY
IPC: G01N23/222
Filed: 1985-05-13
Abstract: Apparatus and method for measuring the concentration of plutonium in a process liquid stream at the plutonium product stage in irradiated fuel reprocessing plant. The method consists of neutron coincidence counting to measure the inherent neutron emission from spontaneous fission of 'even' mass Pu isotopes, measuring the additional neutrons from fissions induced in the fissile 'odd' mass isotopes by the presence of an external neutron source, and employing a conversion factor determined from the ratio of these measurements to convert either one of them into total Pu concentration. Apparatus for performing the said method comprises an annular container for liquid from said process liquid stream, neutron counters 5 arranged around the container 1, and a neutron source 4 withdrawable from and movable into an axial position relative to the container 1 by a ram or cable 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160427-A (GB)
Title: Electrotherapeutic apparatus
Inventor: MASAKI KAZUMI
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1985-05-30
Abstract: An electrotherapeutic apparatus comprises a chain formed from a plurality of electrodes (1', 1'', 1''') each having an electrode plate (2). A stretchable belt (5) is attached to both ends of said chain, and a low-frequency generator (6, 7) is carried on the outer side of one or more of said electrodes. The low-frequency generator (6, 7) is electrically coupled to the electrodes (1',1'', 1''') such that the negative electrode (1', 1''') is larger in area than the positive electrode (1'').The electrotherapeutic apparatus is suitable to promote the metabolism of the scalp and restoration of fatigue. Use of the apparatus with an aminovinyl photosensitizing dye effectively accelerates the growth and regeneration of hair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162526-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic elastomer blends
Inventor: WHITTLE IAN
IPC: C08L65/00
Filed: 1985-07-23
Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer blends of low hardness comprise a polynorbornene and polyolefin resin, the polynorbornene having been cured during blending by the addition to the blend of a curative. The compositions may also comprise selectively hydrogenated styrene/diene block copolymers.
Patent GB-2180802-A (GB)
Title: Box structure
Inventor: HANCOCK JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B62D27/06
Filed: 1985-09-26
Abstract: A box structure having at least three walls and a roof comprising an extruded edging member 8 secured to and extending around the upper edges of the walls, the member having a wall portion 14, 15 above the walls and a roof panel supporting platform 17 extending inwardly of the portion, a separate extruded clamping member 9 pivotable externally of the edging member and having a lip 20 to engage over the edge of a roof panel 5 supported on the platform 17, releasable fastening means being provided to secure the member to the wall portion and urge the lip towards the platform to clamp the edge of the roof panel therebetween. The structure may be used as a vehicle body caravan, building shell, or storage container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165843-A (GB)
Title: Complex sulphonamides
Inventor: ROSS BARRY CLIVE
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 1985-09-30
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula R<12>SC(B) = NSO2NHCOR<4> (B=R3 DIVIDED aNH or R<12>S; R<3> = CN or an organic substituent; R<4> = H or a substituent; R<12>= optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, aralkyl) are intermediates for thiatriazine histamine antagonists.
Patent GB-2165267-A (GB)
Title: Detergent dispenser for washing machine
Inventor: BABUIN PIERO
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1985-10-04
Abstract: In a detergent distributor for a washing machine, between feed and discharge openings of a basin the body portion of the basin (12) is of an asymmetric cross-section and in association therewith a vertical baffle (15) whose cross-section is the same as that of the basin (12) can be inserted removably by means of guide elements (17) within the basic (12) in a first operative position Fig. 2 for liquid detergent in which it closes off at least the lower part of the flow section of the basin (12) and constitutes a skimming wall for the fluids overflowing from the container defined between same and the feed opening of the basin (12), and in a second operative position, Figs. 3, 4, for solid detergent in which it is rotated through 180 DEG  about its vertical axis and, by geometrical interference between its cross-section and that of the basin (12), its lower edge remains raised from the bottom of the basin and together therewith defines a flow aperture (18) for the fluids from the region between the baffle (15) and the feed opening of the basin (12). A siphon (16), included in the separation baffle has a suction intake aperture (19) and a discharge aperture (20) which are disposed in a plane that is almost parallel to the bottom of the basin (12) in each operative position of the baffle (15). The guide elements comprise two parallel ribs (17) which project from the bottom and from the sides of the compartment (12) for guiding therebetween the baffle and cooperating with the baffle, to form a seal when the baffle is in said first operative position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170175-A (GB)
Title: Self-loading vehicle
Inventor: SIMCOX ANDREW PAUL
IPC: B60P1/54
Filed: 1985-12-13
Abstract: An open-sided van body, especially a curtainsided van body, has a trolley movably supported under its roof for to and fro movement there along. The trolley mounts a boom pivotal in a plane parallel with the roof and floor for movement outboard of the van body and supports a winch for handling loads and moving them into and out of the van body for deposit on the van body floor or a location, e.g. the ground, external of the van body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187092-A (GB)
Title: Flower bases
Inventor: JAMES BARRY DAVID
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 1986-01-09
Abstract: A flower base comprises a plurality of containers (10, 11, 12) each comprising a trough carrying a block of water-absorbent material, and each shaped as a letter, numeral or emblem. The containers are arranged in a row by being secured to a longitudinal supporting member (20) comprising spaced parallel bars (21, 22) which extend between end pieces (23, 24) that also serve as stands whereby the containers are held in a generally upright or somewhat inclined position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171650-A (GB)
Title: Engraving tool holder
Inventor: GREEN FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: B44B3/06
Filed: 1986-02-13
Abstract: A holder for an engraving tool includes a body (1) or (11) having a shank (2) or (12) for attachment to the rotatable chuck of an engraving machine and a tool holding member (4) or (14) slideable or rotatable in a bore (3) or (13) along or about an axis transverse to the axis of rotation of the tool holder. The tool holding member (4) or (14) has a location (5) or (15) for receiving the shank (6a) or (16a) of an engraving tool (6) or (16) locked by set screw (7) or (17) and the member (4) or (14) is slideable or rotatable such that the tool can be moved translationally or rotationally from a position in which it lies along the axis of rotation of the tool holder to a position to one side of said axis, or at an angle normal to the axis. Set screws (9) or (19) entering offset recess (8) or (18) are provided for retaining the tool (6) or (16) in an adjusted position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171161-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle skid control system
Inventor: EVERY PETER
IPC: B60T8/46
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: A normally open isolation valve 22 is connected between a master cylinder 14 and selected wheel brake(s) (as shown, rear brakes 20a, 20b), and a normally-closed dump valve 26 is connected between the selected wheel brake(s) and a fluid accumulator 28 or master cylinder reservoir 14b. When a slip condition of the controlled wheel(s) is detected, a computer control module 30 closes the isolation valve 22 to hold fluid pressure to the controlled brake(s) at a constant level. If after valve 22 has been closed the deceleration of the controlled wheel(s) exceeds a predetermined amount, the control module will selectively open the dump valve 26 to enable fluid to flow into the accumulator 28 (reservoir) thereby reducing the fluid pressure to the controlled wheel brake(s) and reducing the deceleration of the associated wheel(s). The control module monitors changes in wheel deceleration to detect when the vehicle travels from a relatively-low-friction surface such as wet asphalt to a relatively-high-friction surface such as a dry concrete and vice versa. The control module is responsive to selectively open the isolation valve 22 after the valve has been closed to increase pressure to the controlled wheel brake(s) 20. The module also responds to a pressure differential switch 44. Computer program is described in detail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in land vehicle propulsions
Inventor: SULLIVAN PETER JOHN
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 1986-04-02
Abstract: An assembly wheel can be mounted onto a land vehicle wheel hub or onto or alongside the wheel has an endless track (13) driven by the drive shaft of the vehicle wheel via a crown wheel (10) for example. The track (13) is made to run along a triangular path with a base along which the track (13) contacts the ground. The track (13) runs over a pair of adjustable idler wheels (12) at the ends of the base of the triangular path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191510-A (GB)
Title: Depositing doped polysilicon films
Inventor: MEAKIN DOUGLAS BOYD
IPC: H01L21/205
Filed: 1986-04-16
Abstract: A deposition process for depositing doped polysilicon films using low pressure chemical vapour deposition techniques comprises passing a mixture of a higher order silane gas, eg disilane, and a hydride gas of the dopant material for the films through a heated deposition vessel containing the substrates on which the doped polysilicon films are to be deposited. The disilane decomposes in the vessel into a gas mixture including silylene (SiH2), the growth rate of the films being substantially increased over films grown by conventional processes. A specific example employs a reactive mixture of Si2H6 and PH3 other dopants such as dibovine or arsine may be used and trisilane may alternatively be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175337-A (GB)
Title: Basement to be located on the sea bed and method for establishing such a basement
Inventor: KARAL KAREL
IPC: E02D23/02
Filed: 1985-08-30
Abstract: A basement (1) for locating on the sea bed (11) comprises a floatable and submersible structure having tanks subjected to the ambient hydrostatic pressure acting as buoancy/ballast compartments. The basement (1) can preferably be constructed as a hybride structure consisting of an upper (2) and a lower (3) plate of concrete with the tanks (6) of steel located between the plates.