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Patent GB-2127100-A (GB)
Title: Handbrake with ignition stop start switch
Inventor: SELLEY COLIN REGINALD
IPC: F02N11/06
Filed: 1982-07-26
Abstract: The handbrake of a motor vehicle is fitted with a switch which can stop and start the vehicle engine each time the handbrake is applied and released respectively. By keeping the thumb on the handbrake release button the handbrake can be applied without stopping the engine.
Patent GB-2136842-A (GB)
Title: Expansion joint sealing structures
Inventor: BROWN DELMOUNT DANIEL
IPC: E01C11/12
Filed: 1983-03-18
Abstract: An expansion joint between pavement sections 12, 13 includes a pair of frames 15, 16 for seating an elastomer sealing strip 10 spanning the joint. Each frame 15, 16 has a rear wall 21 and a front wall of each frame has a downwardly and rearwardly sloping upper segment 23 and a hook-shaped segment 24. Each frame forms a slot between the longitudinal free edge 38 of its lower segment and the facing surface of its upper segment 23 and triangular beads 33 are forced along the slots so that longitudinal lips 34, 35 of each bead seal respectively against the edge and said facing surface of one of the frames 15, 16.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123661-A (GB)
Title: Drag for spinning reel
Inventor: COUNCILMAN RICHARD R
IPC: A01K89/027
Filed: 1983-04-05
Abstract: Skirted style and conventional style spinning reels are provided with a positive drag applying mechanism that operates directly on both sides of the line spool. The drag mechanism includes friction means 104 acting on one axial surface of the spool and a second friction means 114 acting on the other axial surface of the spool to apply uniform and effective drag to the spool. A unique clicker member is included that audibly indicates that the drag force is exceeded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120591-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for parting-off continuously advancing pipe
Inventor: GURR ROLF
IPC: B23D25/04
Filed: 1983-05-20
Abstract: A mechanism for parting-off pipe 1, preferably of plastics material and advancing continuously from an extruder, comprises tools which effect the cutting-off and also the chamfering and advance with the pipe. The tools are carried by a rotor 19 driven from a motor 20 so as to be carried around the pipe, the rotor being mounted on a carriage 7 which can be secured to the moving pipe by a clamp 11, 14 and is guided along guides 15, 17 on the frame. The tools are operated so that a first tool cuts a groove in the pipe and a second tool then effects a parting-off of the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122980-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleansing containers
Inventor: COOMBS JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: Apparatus for cleansing a container 13 e.g. a metal beer keg arranged with its aperture facing downwards comprises a U-tube 17 disposed in a tank 10 of cleansing liquid, and a platform 14 in the form of a grid on which the container is located and which is lowered into the liquid so that the inner limb of the U- tube 17 projects into the container through the aperture and enables the air within the container to pass to atmosphere so that the container fills with the cleansing liquid. The liquid is then subjected to ultrasonic vibration by vibrators 11 attached to the tank to loosen deposits within the container. Compressed air is then passed through the U-tube into the container to displace the liquid, and the platform 14 and container are raised out of the liquid. The container is then passed to a water spray cleansing apparatus in which the container is placed on a rotating turntable 23 under a hood 24 while cleansing water is sprayed over the interior of the container through a spray nozzle 27 which is reciprocated lengthwise of the container, and onto the container end via a radially movable nozzle 31. Rinse water is sprayed into the container through a fixed angled nozzle 33 and over the exterior of the container by a vertical array of nozzles 35. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145071-A (GB)
Title: Cup and like dispenser
Inventor: JONES PETER DIXON
IPC: B65G59/10
Filed: 1983-08-18
Abstract: A cup dispenser comprises a retainer (6) for receiving a stack of cups, a number of first levers constituting a first retaining means (30) pivotally mounted on an inner ring for retaining the lowermost cup (40) of the stack, a number of second levers (31) constituting a second retaining means pivotally mounted on the inner ring for retaining the next lowest cup in the stack, a number of ejection levers pivotally mounted on an outer ring (8) which concentrically surrounds the inner ring and a drive mechanism for actuating the levers. The drive mechanism includes an electromagnet which is arranged to act on the outer ring (8) via a lever linkaged to move the outer ring downwards. Movement of the outer ring (8) in this direction is effective first to engage cam surfaces on the second levers (31) to move said levers to a position in which they engage the next lowermost cup (41) in the stack, then to engage cam surfaces on the first levers (30) to move said levers to a position in which they release the lowest cup (40) and then to allow the ejection levers to act on the lowest cup and to eject the cup (40) from the dispenser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128566-A (GB)
Title: A trolley
Inventor: NUTTALL JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B61B13/04
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: An adjustable trolley comprises a pair of jaws 2a, 2b carrying respective wheels 8a, 8b or sliders for running along a girder, and a telescopic member 6 which is pivotally connected at opposite ends to respective jaws and which is extended or retracted by screw-threaded means to enable the distance between the jaws to be varied to accommodate different girder sizes. A device 50 for locking the member 6 in adjusted position may be provided, and wheel supports 7a, 7b may carry hardened, serrated metal pads for clamping against a girder to hold the trolley at a desired position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152900-A (GB)
Title: A frame for supporting coiled welding wire or cable
Inventor: GARRETT PAUL HIORNS
IPC: B65H51/06
Filed: 1983-12-15
Abstract: A frame 10 for supporting coiled cable or wire in rotation comprises a base 12 and two sides 13,14 extending from the base. Each side has a recess 16 for receiving an end of a shaft 19 extending through the bore of the boil. The recess may take the form of an inclined slot and a pulley 25 and motor 26 may be provided to feed the wire or cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133130-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for the monitoring and control of the defrosting of an evaporator
Inventor: BOUSSICAULT CHRISTIAN
IPC: B01D1/00
Filed: 1983-12-19
Abstract: Process and device for the monitoring and control of an evaporator (1) in particular the evaporator of a heat pump according to which is compared, at predetermined instants, the variation between the upstream (9) and downstream (10) temperatures or pressures of the air current crossing the evaporator, defrosting of the evaporator being initiated when said difference exceeds a reference value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136956-A (GB)
Title: Optical Fibre Interferometers
Inventor: KASHYAP RAMAN
IPC: G01J9/02
Filed: 1984-02-20
Abstract: An optical fibre Michelson interferometer has mirrors 16, 17 of highly reflective coatings deposited on the ends of the fibres 13, 14 forming the free arms of the interferometer and a directional optical waveguide coupling 5 between the fibres. The interferometer preferably comprises single mode fibres, 11, 12 and is operated by a frequency swept laser 2. To sense a physical property the sensing arm 14 includes a transducer eg a piezo-electric transducer 18. The interference can be observed at the coupler 5 or by means of a further coupler 7 and a detector 8. In order to eliminate random phase fluctuations the output of a detector 3 is required with a reference voltage VREF to produce an error signal which is applied to the piezo-electric driver 23 of the rear mirror 22 of the laser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138765-A (GB)
Title: Bale loading devices
Inventor: MUNRO JAMES ANDREW
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1984-04-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a device for loading bales in which there is a structure which includes a plurality of compartments 22, 23, 24 and 25 which are each adapted to receive a bale. Each compartment has an open top and an open bottom and the structure is indexable about a vertical axis by means of a drive mechanism which is preferably connectible to the power take-off shaft of a tractor. Beneath said structure is a stationary plate 10 having an opening through which a bale can pass when the compartment holding said bale is aligned, on indexing of said structure, with the opening in the plate 10. A bale release mechanism may be provided for releasing a bale when so aligned with said opening and a chopping device may be provided in the vicinity of said opening for chopping up the material in a bale as it falls from its compartment through the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159049-A (GB)
Title: Quilts
Inventor: ACTON DAVID
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A quilt comprising two outer pieces of material 1, 2 between which a layer of synthetic fibre insulating material 3 is sandwiched. A heat sensitive web 4, 5 is positioned between the layer of synthetic insulating material and one or both outer pieces of material, the quilt having been subjected to heat so as to cause the or each heat sensitive web to bond the adjacent outer piece of material to the layer of synthetic insulating material. Although the heat sensitive web contacts only the surface fibres of the insulating material, the mass of insulating material is stabilized to prevent it bunching in normal use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145587-A (GB)
Title: Gas discharging lamp dimming system
Inventor: LUCHACO DAVID G
IPC: H05B41/36
Filed: 1984-08-03
Abstract: A gas discharge lamp dimmer 10 has an analog proportional input 17 which receives a control signal from a digital-to-analog converter 28. Switches 20,21,22 provide a 3-bit digital signal to converter 28, and the various combination of switch states are dependent on the time of day, ambient light level, temperature, total energy demand on the late supply 11, 12 and manual input. A fader circuit 29 controls the rate of change of the analog signal at input 17 when the output of converter 28 changes stepwise in response to a change in state of the switches 20,21,22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145989-A (GB)
Title: Covered goods wagon
Inventor: SCHMIDT WALTER
IPC: B61D19/00
Filed: 1984-08-29
Abstract: Each of the wagon's side walls comprises a plurality of slidable portions (2) which when in a closed position lie in a common plane. Each portion (2) can be shifted outwardly to a position that is parallel with the closed one and wherein the portion can be slid longitudinally along a lower rail. The portion (2) is shifted from one position to the other by a claw (6) engaging with the upper part of the portion and mounted on an axle (7) secured to a horizontally sliding rod (8). The claw is displaced outwardly when a shaft (3) is turned about its longitudinal axis, the claw being coupled to the shaft by a lever(s) (4) and a pivotally connected link(s) (5), which links may be attached to each other by a bridge plate (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159622-A (GB)
Title: Print inspecting method
Inventor: HORIGUCHI SATORU
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1984-10-26
Abstract: Variations in running speed are taken into account in a method of inspecting prints while running in which a memory 14 is provided for image data derived from a reference print, and image data derived from a print under inspection is compared with the reference data read out of the memory for every picture element or group of picture elements, to determine whether the print is acceptable. Print running speed data is loaded from 5 at the same time as the reference data and is compared with print speed data loaded at the same time as the inspection data. When the speed difference exceeds a predetermined value, the reference data is re-written in memory 14 to take account of the print speed, so that comparison of inspection data with reference data is not falsified by variations in print run speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169705-A (GB)
Title: Measuring separation between two bodies
Inventor: FOTHERGILL IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01B5/30
Filed: 1985-01-11
Abstract: A method of obtaining such a measure, particularly for the purpose of making strain measurements on specimens to which the bodies are spot welded, involves inserting a blade (24) between the bodies (20) and effecting tangential contact therewith in two different angular orientations by rotating the blade (24) about its longitudinal axis (26). Measurement of the angle 2A between the two angular orientations provides a measure of the separation between the bodies and may be used to determine the strain induced in the specimen by an applied load, measurements of the angle 2A in this event being taken before and after the application of the load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152875-A (GB)
Title: Carpet underlay and its manufacture
Inventor: TOUGH WILLIAM HAMISH
IPC: B32B3/28
Filed: 1985-01-18
Abstract: In a method of making a carpet underlay having a backing material formed from a creped paper reinforced by weft threads laid in parallel rows on the paper in the general direction of the crimp therein,the weft threads being secured to the paper by a series of side by side rows of stitches in a direction transverse to the direction of the crimps, a film of a thermoplastic adhesive is adhered to the surface of the creped paper of which the weft threads are laid, the resultant product then being fed with its adhesive coated surface (8) in contact a foamed or sponge rubber sheet (5) emerging from a curing oven (1) in the nip of pressure rolls (9, 10) such that the adhesive is softened and bonds the rubber sheet and backing together. The resultant composite material is then cooled to complete the bond. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157386-A (GB)
Title: Multiple fluid circuit connector
Inventor: DUARTE LUIS PUYUELO
IPC: F16L31/02
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A multiple connection system for fluid circuit conduits, particularly applicable to heat exchange circuits in motor vehicles, comprises a rigid tubular insert 4 having a plurality of nozzles, 6, 7 the end portions of which are a press fit into the conduits 2a, 2b, 3 to be connected, the insert and an end portion of the conduits, being covered at least in part by a moulded rubber or synthetic resin casing 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173515-A (GB)
Title: Dye compositions
Inventor: HOUIELLEBECQ TERRY FRANCIS
IPC: A61K8/895
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: A dye composition for treating hair comprises a direct dye, a cationic silicone surfactant, a hydroxy functional silicone derivative and a liquid vehicle. Preferred silicone surfactants are amine functional silicones and quaternary ammonium functional silicones and further surfactants, which are cationic or non-ionic, may be included in the composition. The hydroxy functional silicone derivative is preferably present together with a long chain fatty alcohol, ester or ketone as suspending or solubilising agent.
Patent GB-2159631-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow measurement
Inventor: WEBER GUNTHER
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: In a flow monitor for measuring the rate of flow of a fluid medium (5) past a wall (e.g. the wall of a pipe through which it flows), by providing a heat-conducting element of which one face is exposed to the medium and another face to a heater (or cooler), with a temperature-measuring device for sensing the temperature of the element, the wall (3) itself forms the heat-conducting element, thereby eliminating problems of turbulence and of sealing the element into the wall. The measuring device (2) is close to the heater or cooler (1) and downstream of it, both being on the outer face of the wall (3), which could be of metal or ceramic. Alternatively, as shown, the heater overlies the measuring device. There could be a second measuring device to correct for externally induced temperature changes in the medium, and also a second heating element to improve sensitivity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162304-A (GB)
Title: Solid fuel burner ignition system
Inventor: JUDSON D J
IPC: F23Q13/00
Filed: 1985-06-24
Abstract: An ignition system for a solid fuel burner in which a gas-fuelled ignition torch (25) extends within a shroud (27) into the burner. An ignition flame is produced at the end (32) of the torch and an overhanging portion (35) of the shroud creates a cavity (38) in the solid fuel into which the ignition flame is directed, providing a large area of contact with the flame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177157-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector fastening to an i.c. engine cylinder head
Inventor: CLARKE GRAHAM
IPC: F02M61/14
Filed: 1985-06-28
Abstract: An injector clamp (12) for fastening a fuel injector (1) in place in a cylinder head (16) is more resilient than the cylinder head so that the clamp (12) is resiliently loaded in bending when secured to the head by a pair of fasteners (14), one on each side of the injector (1). The clamp (12) is designed so that a predetermined degree of bending thereof applies the required load to the injector, thereby allowing the correct loading to be judged in terms of the axial adjustment of fasteners such as bolts (14), used to secure the clamp (12) to the cylinder head (16). A central elongate aperture (10) in the clamp engages over the head of the injector and receives the fasteners (14) at its ends. The aperture (10) effectively forms a pair of leaf-spring elements between the injector and each fastener. The clamp (12) is preferably curved along its length passing through the injector and fasteners so that it is curved away from the bearing surfaces associated with the injector and fasteners. A washer (9) engages over the head of the injector and abuts shoulders (8) on the injector, thereby to form a wider bearing surface for the clamp when the latter is subsequently fitted over the head of the injector.
Patent GB-2165850-A (GB)
Title: Precolored polyamide molding composition
Inventor: OGAWA SHUJI
IPC: C08K5/20
Filed: 1985-08-08
Abstract: Precolored polyamide molding composition contains a polyamide resin, a dye or a pigment, and additionally a compound represented by the following general formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R is an alkylene group of one to four carbon atoms, and R' and R'' are fatty acid residues of nine to eighteen carbon atoms. The molded parts prepared from this composition show excellent tensile elongation and impact strength.
Patent GB-2181502-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle traction control device
Inventor: PERRY ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: B60T8/00
Filed: 1985-10-10
Abstract: A traction control device which prevents wheel spin (or track spin) and which may be easily fitted to a vehicle after manufacture is intended for use with a vehicle having at least one pair of wheels (or endless tracks) driven through a differential gear. It comprises independent braking means associated with each or all of the differential driven wheels, rotational speed sensing means associated with each or all of the differential driven wheels, and a central control system adapted to receive rotational speed information from the speed sensing means and optionally the steering mechanism. The central control system supplies brake actuating signals to the braking means whenever the rotational speed of one wheel in a pair exceeds that of the other by a predetermined amount, the brake actuating signal is supplied to the wheel having the higher rotational speed. Where the vehicle has more than one pair of differential driven wheels, e.g. four driven wheels, the control system uses the slowest wheel as its datum point and matches the other wheel speeds to it by means of their individual braking means. The central control system is preferably electrical and may use a microprocessor to compute the necessary brake actuating signals to each wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192758-A (GB)
Title: Package for wafer scale integrated circuits
Inventor: MACDONALD NEAL HUGH
IPC: H01L25/065
Filed: 1986-07-18
Abstract: Two wafer integrated circuits (5) are attached to respective p.c.b. substrates (4) held apart by a spacer (6) to form a sealed module. The wafers may be arranged so that the bond wires (1) overlap to reduce the thickness of the module. A plurality of modules may be combined to form a stack provided with an external housing or side cheeks. Heat is dissipated through the spacer (6) and through copper heat spreaders formed on the p.c.b. substrates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193389-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamp
Inventor: VETQUOY PETER LYNDON VICKERY
IPC: H01R13/56
Filed: 1985-07-24
Abstract: A three-pin plug includes a cable clamp in which the cable is clamped by two clamping members (10) each having lateral serrations 11 interrupted by a sharply defined longitudinal line of discontinuity 14 in the form of a rectangular cross- section channel whose sharp edges engage the insulating sheath of the flex to prevent the flex from being rotated in the clamp during the application of torsion to the flex. The serrations themselves engage the sheath to resist tension on the flex. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196910-A (GB)
Title: Actuator system for a control surface on an aircraft wing
Inventor: HUDSON PHILIP
IPC: B64C13/40
Filed: 1986-09-30
Abstract: A control surface 11 on a aircraft wing 10 is movable by at least two double-acting piston and cylinder units 13, 14 each of which has different effective areas on opposite sides of its piston. Each of the units 13, 14 is controlled by an associated valve device 20 having a reversing valve 21 for applying a apply pressure P to one of two ports 30, 31, and a control valve 22 for applying the pressure at port 30 to one or to both sides of the piston. In the latter mode of operation the output force is reduced and the speed of operation is increased. The valve device also provides an hydraulic lock for the piston-and- cylinder unit in the event of loss of supply pressure P. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181515-A (GB)
Title: A torque-transmitting coupling arrangement
Inventor: DEHNER ERWIN
IPC: F16D13/72
Filed: 1986-10-02
Abstract: A torque-transmitting coupling arrangement for connecting at least approximately aligned shafts [12,18], comprises at least one diaphragm coupling assembly (22) and at least one gear coupling assembly (24), connected in series with one another and axially spaced along the transmission path whereby to accommodate axial and/or angular variations in the positions of the shafts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197456-A (GB)
Title: Dampers
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: F23L13/02
Filed: 1986-11-11
Abstract: A damper for use in a constant velocity mode within a duct 2 includes a pivotally mounted asymmetric blade 4 carrying externally of the duct a permanently magnetic counterbalance arm sector 8. An electromagnet 9 is energised to vary the position of the blade 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185129-A (GB)
Title: Flow control device for fine particle stream
Inventor: KURIHARA NORIKO
IPC: H05H1/18
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A flow control device for a fine particle stream having a gas exciting means is provided. The device comprises a nozzle which is provided in the flow pathway of the fine particle stream, and a magnetic field forming means for forming a magnetic field is provided in the vicinity of the nozzle. The nozzle may be a convergent-divergent nozzle, and it may be formed of a magnet. The device is used in a thin film forming apparatus to send an excited beam onto a target 6. <IMAGE>