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Patent GB-2171752-A (GB)
Title: A fastening tie and fastening device using the tie
Inventor: BUDD GEORGE VICTOR
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 1986-04-14
Abstract: A fastening tie comprises first and second fastening members (8'8'') having one end (9) shaped so as to be releasably received in a receiving member (5', 5'') attached to a device (1) with which the tie is to be used, the other ends of the first and second fastening members being adjustably connectable to one another by a worm drive clip body (14). The tie finds particular application in the repair of motor vehicle exhausts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178507-A (GB)
Title: Speed reducing mechanism
Inventor: HAAGE DIETER
IPC: F16H13/04
Filed: 1986-07-28
Abstract: In a ceiling fan having a central drive hub 11 within which there is located an electric motor 15 including a stator 16 and rotor 17, drivingly connecting the rotor 17 and hub 11 is a speed reduction assembly 21 comprising a drive member 22 attached to the rotor, a driven member 26, and rotatable elements 25 contacting both members 22, 26. A stationary cage 24 is provided with apertures for receiving the rotatable elements 25. The elements 25 are in frictional engagement with surfaces 23 and 27 or the drive and driven members, with the diameters of said surfaces 23, 27 being different from one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195048-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor packages and connection techniques for use therewith
Inventor: MANSEY SIMON
IPC: H01L23/49
Filed: 1986-09-02
Abstract: A lead 10 extends through the wall 11 of a housing for a semiconductor device 21, and an aluminium wire is bonded ultrasonically to the end of the lead while that end is supported by support 15 against the lateral bonding load. The wire is then bonded to the device 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195733-A (GB)
Title: Spindle locator
Inventor: YOUREN DOUG
IPC: B65G39/12
Filed: 1986-10-11
Abstract: A locator for retaining the end 11 of the spindle 10 of a conveyor roller 30 in a conveyor frame 20 to allow easy removal and replacement of the spindle 10, comprises a U-shaped member 2-8 formed of a plastics material and having a first C-shaped element 3-6 that is received in a groove formed in the end of the spindle 10 on one side of a conveyor frame 20 and a parallel element 8 extending alongside the face of the spindle 10 on the other side of the frame 20. A further arm may extend from the top of the parallel element 8 in a direction generally parallel to the spindle 10 to a point near the rear wall of the frame 20 to prevent transverse movement of the spindle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199837-A (GB)
Title: Producing foam articles
Inventor: SANCHIS GARCIA DON JOSE
IPC: B29C44/38
Filed: 1987-01-15
Abstract: A method for producing flexible synthetic sponge products comprising mixing isocyanate and polyol in a polyurethane skimmer (1), subjecting the mixture to a froth removal process, and passing it to a dispensing head (9) for introduction into a mould. The dispensing head (9) includes an agitator and a funnel (3) for directing the flow of the mixture. A rotatable arm (4) supports the dispensing head so that it can be moved in a circular path to follow a line of moulds (6) moving in a corresponding path beneath the head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201142-A (GB)
Title: Boxes providing foot-rests
Inventor: ALDRIDGE THOMAS JOHN
IPC: A47L23/16
Filed: 1987-02-18
Abstract: A moulded plastics box for shoe-cleaning equipment has a generally rectangular base, trapezoidal side walls 4 and a hinged lid 8 providing an inclined platform to serve as a footrest. The platform has a raised section 12 which helps locate a shoe. The box has a handle 5 and can be suspended by engaging an aperture (7, fig 3) in the base with a projection in a wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190857-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in stone crushers
Inventor: KJERNSBEKK HAKON
IPC: B02C21/02
Filed: 1987-05-19
Abstract: A stone crusher (7) is provided with attachment means which are complementary to the attachment means for support of the excavated jib (2), (3), (4) of an excavator (1), and has provisions for connecting the hydraulic equipment on the stone crusher (7) to the hydraulic system of the excavator. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2195216-A (GB)
Title: Video transmission system
Inventor: MOORE TIMOTHY ANTHONY
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 1987-08-28
Abstract: At a television transmitter, a sequence of television fields is generated and every second or third field is extracted for transmission unaltered. A motion analysis is performed at the transmitter on each field not extracted, relative to the previous or the nearest extracted field. Supplementary information is also derived to enable each field not extracted to be predicted from the previous or nearest extracted field. Each field not extracted is low pass filtered and transmitted together with the supplementary information and the extracted fields. The extracted and low pass filtered fields are produced by an arrangement of a single field delay 13 supplying a strobed multiplexer 16 and a low pass filter 12 supplying the multiplexer 16 directly and through a series pair of field delays 14 and 15. The supplementary information is obtained from the high frequency content of the fields which is obtained by a subtractor 17 bridging the filter 12. The high density content is stored for three consecutive fields in field stores 18, 19 and 20 supplied directly, with one field delay 21, and with two field delays 21 and 22 respectively. Processing machines 26 and 27 produce two streams SI(1) and SI(2) of supplementary information for transmission; eg relating to shifts between corresponding elements in adjacent fields. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212312-A (GB)
Title: Warning indicator
Inventor: SMITH IAN SIDNEY GIBSON
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 1987-11-12
Abstract: The indicator comprises a temperature or humidity sensitive switch 2; signalling means 3 connected to a power source 1 so that, at a predetermined temperature or humidity, the switch activates the signalling means to produce a visual and/or audible signal; the indicator being characterised by the feature that the indicator either incorporates its own power source and/or is readily portable. One indicator embodying the invention Fig. 3 (not shown) is adapted to be installed adjacent a road, and so arranged as to provide motorists with a warning that the ambient temperature is low enough for ice to form on the road surface. Another indicator embodying the invention Fig. 2 (not shown) is adapted to be installed in a house, and is so arranged as to provide a warning when the temperature in the house drops below predetermined level. This latter indicator may be mounted in a plug housing for insertion into a mains socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201493-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable flow regulating device
Inventor: CAROUGE JEAN
IPC: G05D23/02
Filed: 1988-02-26
Abstract: An interchangeable regulating device, making it possible to adapt the hydraulic characteristics, i.e. the coefficient of flow, of a thermostatic valve to the nominal heating-power of a radiator on which it is fitted, comprises a one-piece sleeve (10) closed at one of its ends by a gland (15), provided in the wall of which is at least one aperture (20) and whereof the other end is provided with a hole (29) whereof the diameter is chosen in order to provide a pre-determined coefficient of flow. A valve closure (12) is supported within the sleeve 10 on a stem (11) which is controlled through a rod (37) by a thermostat (not shown). An internal flange (27) on the sleeve (10) provides a back seat for the closure (12) when the gland (15) is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209306-A (GB)
Title: Ink ribbon lifting and forwarding in selective printers
Inventor: SCHMEYKAL RUDOLF
IPC: B41J35/22
Filed: 1988-08-01
Abstract: The subject of the invention is the driving arrangement in a typewriter or similar machine having an ink ribbon (and possibly a correction ribbon) which can be raised and lowered on a pivotable receiver (6), the ribbon or the ribbons being able to be incremented lengthwise step by step. Both motions are driven by the same metal (11) which is of the kind whose output shaft is capable of rotation and axial shift. The rotary motion is transmitted to one or the other of the ribbons, preferably through gear-wheels (17, 19 or 18, 20). Thus the ink ribbon (8) can be incremented so that a fresh area of ribbon is available for each use. The same may also be effected for the correction ribbon (10). According to whether typing or correction is to be effected, the receiver (6) is pivoted through a specific angular distance by means of the axially displaceable motor shaft (12) so that either the ink ribbon or the correction ribbon lies at the height of the line being typed. Freewheel clutches may be provided to ensure that only the one ribbon or the other is moved at a time, depending on the direction of rotation of the motor. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2217959-A (GB)
Title: Reducing stray magnetic fields from display devices
Inventor: ROBINSON ROGER NEIL
IPC: H01J29/00
Filed: 1989-03-14
Abstract: A display device 1 such as a cathode ray tube emits stray magnetic fields in use which can interfere with the operation of adjacent display devices. A number of coils 3 are arranged and driven as to reduce the stray magnetic fields. Preferably the coils are provided with a signal based upon the scanning signal of the display device (see figs 2-5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216994-A (GB)
Title: Manual joystick
Inventor: MUNNION DEREK
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 1989-03-29
Abstract: A manual joystick in which a thumb-cap (12) extends from a housing (10) by only a few millimetres to facilitate movement by an operations thumb. The opposite end of the stick pivots about a pivot plate (22) having the shape of a regular octagon. The pivot plate pivots along its edges with greater ease than at its corner therefore eight predetermined, evenly spaced movements are more readily selected by the operator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217471-A (GB)
Title: Combination telescopes and microscopes
Inventor: OMI SHOICHI
IPC: G02B23/00
Filed: 1989-04-07
Abstract: A combination telescope and microscope is used as a microscope or as a telescope with or without a supporting stand. The combination includes two objective lens barrels 3, 112 and an ocular lens barrel 31 all with appropriate lenses (7a, 7b, 8, 4, 5, Fig 3). All three barrels are used when the combination is acting as a microscope and only one of the objective lens barrels 3 and the ocular lens barrel 31 are used when the combination is acting as a telescope. In addition the combination may include a rotatable sample stage 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254295-A (GB)
Title: Tubular container and method of manufacture
Inventor: THOMAS HOWELL GRIFFITHS
IPC: B29C70/30
Filed: 1989-04-19
Abstract: A tubular container 1 suitable for use as a thermal insulating jacket for a flexible fuel bag is formed of glass fibre reinforced elastomeric material. At least one of the glass fibre layers is of knitted tubular construction which enhances manufacture of the container and enables the internal shape of the container to accurately reproduce the external shape of the fuel bag. A method of manufacturing the container by laying up knitted tubular glass fibre layers and elastomeric layers on a frangible former is disclosed. After consolidation and curing of the assembled layers the frangible former is broken up and removed through apertures 5, 6, 7 in the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232065-A (GB)
Title: Shelving assembly
Inventor: LUTOSLAWSKI BOLESLAW
IPC: A47B57/20
Filed: 1989-05-31
Abstract: A shelving assembly in which upright supports penetrate the individual shelf thickness through apertures therein, with the shelf itself bearing upon transverse pegs through apertures in the uprights.
Patent GB-2223780-A (GB)
Title: A mining extraction plant
Inventor: BRAUN GERT
IPC: E21C29/16
Filed: 1989-08-23
Abstract: A mining extraction plant for the extraction of coal comprises an endless chain (1) circulating on chain wheels, in which a main drive (3) is associated with one chain wheel and an auxiliary drive (4) is associated with the other chain wheel. A gear stage (6) of the auxiliary drive (4) is constructed as a superimposed gear on the superimposed input of which a controllable superimposed motor (10), with a worm gear operates. The worm gear (11) consists of two driving worms (12a, 12b) located 180 DEG  apart. As a result of this the support and torque loading or power distribution is halved, whereby liability to breakdown is practically eliminated. 
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Patent GB-2224171-A (GB)
Title: Operating AC motors
Inventor: COTTRELL RONALD ALEX
IPC: H02P3/24
Filed: 1989-09-07
Abstract: An AC motor operating circuit comprises a first circuit 6 for connection to an AC supply 7 to apply an AC potential to stator windings 3, 4 of the motor 1 to cause the rotor 2 to rotate. A second, braking circuit 8, 9, 10 can be selectively connected to at least one of the stator windings 3, 4 to apply a DC potential to the stator winding in place of the AC potential. Circuit 6 is a zero voltage switching element that switches off when the applied voltage is zero (12, 13 Fig 2). The motor 1 is a single phase induction motor but could be a polyphase motor. The braking circuit includes a rectifier 8, a capacitor 9 and a switching element 10. A control system 11 controls the switching elements 6 and 8. On receiving a stop command signal from 11 switching element 6 is caused to open and a set period after the stop command, eg 75ms, the switching element 10 is closed so as to discharge the capacitor 9 through the motor windings 3, 4 causing the motor to brake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236863-A (GB)
Title: Wheel tracking
Inventor: HARDY JUSTIN FREDERICK DEVERAU
IPC: G01B5/255
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: Wheel tracking checking apparatus includes a pair of structures, (11) one being used on each side of the vehicle. Each structure includes a pair of pointers (21, 22) which are arranged to be vertically movable and horizontally adjustable so as to be placable at the foremost and rearmost ends of a vehicle wheel rims. A scale (34) is provided on each structure for indicating the separation of the two pointers, and a further corresponding scale (35) is provided being larger than the scale (34) by a factor such as 2. With the two structures (11 and 12) arranged one at each side of the motor vehicle and the pointers touching the appropriate parts of the vehicle wheel rims, the tracking is obtained by measuring the distance separating the two scales (35) at two predetermined positions along the scales (35) and dividing the difference therebetween by the factor by which the scale (35) is greater than the scale (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228055-A (GB)
Title: A valve mounting assembly preventing unscrewing of the valve
Inventor: AUGUSTINUS PER
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 1990-02-09
Abstract: A valve mounting assembly serves to irreversibly mount a valve (1) on a pressure container (3) or a pressure conduit. The assembly comprises a screw spring (6) which is placed coaxially with a threaded pipe stub (2) on the pressure container or the conduit. One wire end of the screw spring (6) is formed as a hook (8) which engages an eye (11) in a breakable ring (10). Normally, the spring is clamped slightly against one of the sides of the pipe stub and is coiled so as to be locked to the flange when it is attempted to unscrew the valve. If the unscrewing moment exceeds a predetermined size, the breakable impressions (16) provided in the breakable ring, thereby revealing the unscrewing attempt. The assembly is particularly advantageous for mounting of valves in containers or conduits for beverages which are pressurized by a preserving gas, as well as for toxic, inflammable and explosive fluids. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242012-A (GB)
Title: Support rod
Inventor: PALKOVICH ALEX
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 1990-02-20
Abstract: The invention provides a rod (21) for supporting structures in a cryostat of a magnetic resonance system. The support rod (21) has oppositely disposed stainless steel heads (22) mounted on a glass reinforced plastic rod (25). The heads (22) have threads (23) on the main body thereof to minimise the length of the heads (22) and thereby minimize heat conduction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244058-A (GB)
Title: Heat sealable polyolefin films
Inventor: YOUNG DANIEL JAMES
IPC: C09J7/35
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A heat sealable polymeric film, heat sealing being provided by a blend of (a) from 25 to 75 percent of propylene/ethylene copolymer containing from 2 to 8 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene, (b) from 1 to 60 percent of but-1-ene/ethylene copolymer containing up to 1 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene, and (c) from 1 to 60 percent of but-1-ene/ethylene copolymer containing from 3 to 10 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene, the percentages of the various copolymers being based on the total weight of the blend. Films of the invention have low heat seal threshold temperatures combined with broad ranges of continuous hot tack.
Patent GB-2238661-A (GB)
Title: An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles
Inventor: MITTELHAEUSER BERNHARD
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1990-10-05
Abstract: An external rear-view mirror 13 for motor vehicles pivotable by an electric motor 1 about an axis 14 between two end positions a, b. A sliding coupling 4 is positioned between the electric motor 1 and the pivotable mirror 13. In order to ensure movement of the mirror 13 to an end position a, b, the current for the electric motor 1 is supplied through the intermediary of contact paths 6, 7. the effective lengths of which are greater than the pivotal movement of the pivotable mirror 13 so that current is still supplied to the motor 1 when the end position a, b of the mirror 13 is reached. The motor 1 is supplied with current via a wiper 5 through one contact path 6 in one position of a reversing switch 17 and through another contact path 7 in another position of the switch 17. The motor 1 continues to be supplied with current after an end position a, b of the mirror 13 has been reached until the wiper 5 reaches an end position 8, 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248909-A (GB)
Title: A valve for a shower-fitting and a shower-fitting incorporating the valve
Inventor: VICKERS ROGER KEITH
IPC: F16K11/085
Filed: 1990-10-19
Abstract: A valve for use in a shower-fitting comprises a valve body 9 having an axially extending bore 10 and a valve member in the form of a rotatable substantially cylindrical plug 17 received within the bore. The valve body defines a plurality of substantially radially extending ports communicating with the axial bore whilst the plug has a recess 19 formed in its outer periphery such that the plug can be rotated between a first position in which the recess is aligned with and establishes fluid communication between at least two of the ports and a position in which at least one of the ports is blocked by the plug. Also disclosed is a shower-fitting having a mixer valve connected to a pair of taps and to a shower head such that the relative quantity of water from each tap can be adjusted to control the temperature of water at the shower head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249455-A (GB)
Title: Transaction processing
Inventor: BLINKHORN STEPHEN FREDERICK
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 1990-10-29
Abstract: A terminal for processing transactions (e.g. a telephone operator terminal) has separate data and instruction keys, and can accept either data or instructions. The data entry routine is recursive, and when an instruction is entered it can call the data entry routine (from within the routine) to obtain data. Calls are represented graphically on the screen with an indication of connection state.
Patent GB-2251396-A (GB)
Title: Application of reactive materials
Inventor: FINDLATER DAVID
IPC: B05D1/04
Filed: 1990-12-28
Abstract: A method of applying reactive material comprising a plurality of component parts to a surface which comprises atomizing the component parts separately and discharging the atomized particles (20) simultaneously onto the surface (21) so that the component parts can mix and react to provide a layer on the surface. Each component part may be electrostatically charged in its atomised form with a charge opposite to that of a charge on the surface (21) to which it is to be applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244732-A (GB)
Title: Verge fascia for flat roof
Inventor: KIRBY RALPH
IPC: E04D13/15
Filed: 1991-02-12
Abstract: A generally L-sectional fascia 410, 710 has formations on each limb which resiliently engage complementary formations on the horizontal and vertical limbs of a clamping member 416, 716 which secures the roofing membrane 20. The arrangement is such that the vertical and horizontal limbs of the fascia and clamping member are spaced, but a formation on the clamping member projects across the space to resiliently bias the fascia outwardly. The formation may be a V-bend 434, a flange or a flange 734 on a separate member, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253339-A (GB)
Title: Anti-icing device for road vehicles
Inventor: FEENEY JAMES PATRICK
IPC: B60S1/48
Filed: 1991-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preventing the formation of ice in a vehicle reservoir especially for screen wash liquid for front or rear screens, and comprising a heating means at a position in the reservoir (2) including at least the lower portion thereof. The heating means may be in the form of a heat-exchange device (4) adapted to receive heated water from the engine cooling system or may be an electrical heater. The heating means may be controlled by a timer device and/or a temperature-responsive automatic sensor device (14). If desired, auxiliary heating means may be provided to heat the vehicle screens to which the screen wash liquid is to be directed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242863-A (GB)
Title: Fixing method and device
Inventor: SHOJI YOSHIO
IPC: C08L83/08
Filed: 1991-04-12
Abstract: In a fixing device a copying medium 10 carrying a non-fixed toner image 11 thereon is passed between a pair of fixing rolls 1, 2 kept in direct contact with each other under pressure so as to fix the non-fixed toner image on the copying medium. A toner release 14 at least containing, as an active ingredient, a functional group-containing organopolysiloxane of a general formula (I):   <IMAGE> the organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of from 10 to 1000,000 cs at 25 DEG C, is supplied to at least the fixing roll 1 so that copying medium releasability from the fixing roll to which the toner release is applied is good and the heat-resistance of the fixing roll is also good. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255088-A (GB)
Title: Removal of contaminants from water
Inventor: GILLHAM ROBERT WINSTON
IPC: C02F1/70
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: In a water treatment plant, contaminants such as CTC are adsorbed onto activated carbon: the contaminants are removed by mixing granules of a metal, e.g. iron fillings, into the contaminant-laden activated carbon. The presence of the metal leads to the chemical breakdown of the contaminant. The cleansed activated carbon may be re-used, with or without separating the iron from the mixture.
Patent GB-2255586-A (GB)
Title: Security catch for windows and doors.
Inventor: MURTON CLIVE ALFRED GEORGE
IPC: E05C17/16
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: A Security Catch 10 which is comprised of two principal components a side carrier bracket 11 which is fixedly secured to the frame of a window of the frame of a door and a latch bar 12 which is pivotal about an angle bracket 19 fixedly attached to the sash of a window or the end or face of a door. The latch bar 12 has an elongate slot 20 running almost the entire length of the bar 12. The latch bar 12 may be "parked" in a vertical position within the angle bracket 19 when the window or door is fully opened. When the central spindle 15 is at the outer extremity of the elongate slot 20 the window or door would be open to a limited extent. The spindle 15 may be turned when in either end slot portion 21, 22 to either align flats 23 with the main slot portion to allow movement therealong or to prevent such movement. <IMAGE>