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Patent GB-2146397-A (GB)
Title: Automatic brake mechanism
Inventor: WARRY REGINALD FRANK
IPC: B66D5/04
Filed: 1983-09-08
Abstract: The mechanism, primarily utilized in a mobile hoist, includes a boss 32 welded to a centrifugal lever(s) 12 mounted for pivotal movement on a rotating member, specifically hoist cable drum 10; an adjustable carrier 19 has rollers 20 set to contact boss 32 and is connected to a lever 21, which itself is connected to an oscillating lever 24 fitted at both ends with respective springs 26 and swivel links 27 operable on a brake lever 30 to apply a brake e.g. a band brake. When speed of rotating member 10 exceeds a predetermined maximum the centrifugal force acting on lever(s) 12 will move lever(s) 12 outwards to cause the boss 32 to run eccentric as in Figure 3 - this will move carrier 19 to move lever 21 to cause brake application. The lever 21 is moved up and down by up and down movement of carrier 19 and side to side carrier movement if required. Positioning rods 28 have nuts 29 adjustable to control length of time brake is applied per revolution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131218-A (GB)
Title: Variable display sign
Inventor: ATKINSON JOHN
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1983-09-26
Abstract: A display sign for petrol prices or messages comprises at least one unit with two display blinds 32,34 each wound on and extending between two rollers. The display blinds face in opposite directions, and one roller of one of the blinds is geared to a roller of the other of the blinds whereby the blinds will be moved simultaneously. The other roller of each blind and roller pair is spring loaded tending to assist unrolling of the blind from the geared roller. The sign may be illuminated and as the belt 44 is moved manually or remotely by a motor 66 tension springs 4,50 wind from one pulley to another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130347-A (GB)
Title: Heating installation
Inventor: HARVEY JOHN BARRY
IPC: F24H1/22
Filed: 1983-11-10
Abstract: Heating installation comprising a water tank 16, a cold water inlet 17 to the tank, a hot water outlet from the tank, a water heater for heating water in the tank, a hot pipe 23 connected to the outlet, a cold pipe 24 for supplying cold water direct to the hot pipe, a valve 26 and a thermostat 27 for controlling the rate of supply from the cold pipe to the hot pipe according to the temperature of the hot water passing through the outlet, and at least one baffle plate within the tank and partially separating a supply portion of the tank from heat exchange portion of the tank so that when water is heated in heat exchange portion of the tank a thermosyphonic flow is created in a circuit including down the supply portion and up the heat exchange portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132817-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and process of producing the same
Inventor: HIRAKI SHUNICHI
IPC: H01L21/314
Filed: 1983-12-20
Abstract: A semiconductor device has a surface protective film (18) having a high blocking capacity against contaminating ions and a high shielding effect against an external electric field, which film consists essentially of an amorphous or polycrystalline silicon carbide containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and a halogen. The semiconductor device may include a mesa, and the protective film may be formed on the inner surface of the mesa groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150044-A (GB)
Title: Coated glazing material
Inventor: TERNEU ROBERT
IPC: C03C17/25
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: Glazing material bears a pyrolytically-formed light-transmitting solar radiation screening metal oxide coating. In order to promote abrasion resistance in a coating which has an acceptable tint in reflection due to interference effects, at least 95% by weight of the metal ions in the coating consist of tin and titanium, and the relative proportions of tin and titanium ions in the coating are such as to impart to the coating a refractive index which is not greater than 2.2.
Patent GB-2139195-A (GB)
Title: Sheet sorting machine with travelling bin sorter
Inventor: HAMMA JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B42C1/10
Filed: 1984-04-11
Abstract: A sheet sorting machine has bin trays (11) adapted to receive sheets of paper or paper-like material from a source (T), such as an office copier, the trays being mounted one on the other and on a lower base for pivotal movement. A travelling sheet feed (I) and bin opening Geneva wheel mechanism (18) is supported for vertical movement past tray inlets and a sheet guide directs successive sheets to the trays. On rotation, the Geneva wheels, coupled through floating shaft (20), progressively engage tray ends and move to successive trays while holding adjacent tray ends spaced apart by engagement with the periphery of the Geneva wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162283-A (GB)
Title: Winding shaft for mine winders, hoists and lifts
Inventor: BLACK G A
IPC: B66B7/06
Filed: 1984-07-26
Abstract: A mine winder, hoist or lift is provided with a shaft forging formed with an integral rotor body 12 which is machined to form a plurality of grooves 13 suitable for receiving flat ropes of the kind defined and with a bearing surface 10, 11 on each side of the rotor body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145057-A (GB)
Title: Crane
Inventor: MORI KEI
IPC: B66C23/26
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: A crane is comprised a foundation, a supporting pole elongating vertically from the foundation, an arm capable of rotatably moving on a plane parallel with the supporting pole, and a winding drum mounted at the tip end portion of the arm, the arm consisting of two arms elongating in parallel with each other, the drum being mounted between two arms. The crane is installed on the rooftop of a building or the like and capable of effectively pulling up an object from a narrow road onto a narrow rooftop and setting it up on a rooftop.
Patent GB-2145991-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: FERGUSON PETER FREDERICK
IPC: B65D77/02
Filed: 1984-08-28
Abstract: A dispensing pack comprises a stack of articles, such as nested cups 10, wrapped in a tearable sheet material 11 provided with tear strips 12 located so as to release the articles one at a time. The sheet material may be in the form of a heat-shrunk wrap, a stretch-wrap or a blister pack. A plurality of such packs may be disposed in a dispensing box 24 having a dispinous aperture 27 at one end, monitoring window slots, and pressing and cutting members 26 spring urging the wrapped stacks towards the dispersing aperture. Each wrapper slack may be enclosed in an inner slotted carton 20. Figure 13 (not shown) discloses a chisel enclosed in a blister pack provided with a tearstrip in the blister. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164151-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic liquid level measuring apparatus
Inventor: LACY JAMES GERALD
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 1984-09-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for acoustically determining the level of liquid 3 in e.g. a tank or flume section 4, whereby a piezo transducer 5 is mounted on a tube 1 above the liquid, the other end 2 of the tube being immersed in the liquid. The section of tube between the transducer and the highest possible liquid level contains two or more target elements 8 the distance d between which is known and constant. The transducer produces source pulses which are partially reflected from the reference targets, the remaining pulse energy being reflected from the liquid surface, the echoes producing an electrical signal from the transducer. The apparatus is controlled by a microprocessor 7 which controls the transducer 5 and measures the time delay between the first and second reference echoes and the echo from the surface, computing from these intervals the liquid level or a parameter thereof. Other target elements 14 are used for setup and temperature gradient checking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149478-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve
Inventor: VISICK PETER GRAHAM
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 1984-10-08
Abstract: A gate valve or penstock has a shutter (1) of laminated construction consisting of outer walls (6, 7), of stainless steel or plastics, between which a plastics foam filling is bonded to form a rigid lightweight sandwich structure which is closed along three edges by rigid edge closure elements (12, 14) which also carry resilient sealing strips (13, 17) projecting from the outer edges of the shutter. The internal reinforcing framework (20) of the shutter is connected to a tubular outwardly projecting element (19) by means of which the valve is operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156396-A (GB)
Title: Filament reinforced plastics sheets
Inventor: LUNDQUIST ESKIL SIGFRID
IPC: B32B37/20
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A reinforced web or sheet of plastic is characterized in that the reinforcement consists of separate substantially parallel threads or filaments which extend in one direction in the web or sheet and are arranged with predetermined spacings. The web or sheet is produced in that the threads or filaments are stretched or placed over a mold surface in the above-mentioned arrangement, whereupon plastic material is applied thereto and gelatinized, fused or otherwise treated depending on the plastic material used, in intimate contact with the threads or filaments. Alternatively, the reinforcement may be produced as a separate unit by permanently or detachably fixing the threads or filaments of the above-mentioned arrangement on a carrier.
Patent GB-2157883-A (GB)
Title: Low-pressure mercury vapour discharge lamp
Inventor: VERHEIJ CORNELIS MACHIEK
IPC: H01J61/24
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: A low-pressure mercury vapour discharge lamp comprises a discharge vessel which is sealed in a vacuum-tight manner and has at least two parallel tube parts (1,2) arranged beside each other and connected to each other at or near their one ends (3). During operation a cool area (4,5) is present in the discharge vessel near the said connection (3). The discharge vessel contains an amalgam (13) for controlling the mercury vapour pressure in the discharge vessel during operation of the lamp in order to prevent condensation of mercury occuring at the cool area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158200-A (GB)
Title: High-speed protective check valve
Inventor: BENSON RICHARD A
IPC: G01L19/06
Filed: 1985-04-04
Abstract: Sudden increases in fluid pressure which could be injurious to the diaphragm and seals of a sensitive capacitive pressure transducers, nanometers, or the like, are blocked automatically by a valve having an elastomeric closure (7) which is immediately propelled into a closed position as an abrupt pressure surge commences. The closure comprises a truncated conical or part spherical middle portion 7A making line-contact with the seat 8, and tapered and cylindrical end guide portions 7D,7B trapped within and guided by surrounding inner surfaces of the valve body. Threadedly-united halves of the valve body may be adjustably telescoped to adjust the limits of travel of the closure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167659-A (GB)
Title: Hangers for clothing
Inventor: STIGLINGH JACOBUS ANTONIE
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A clothes hanger 10 comprises a horizontal beam or bar 12 and suspension means 14, 16 for suspending the beam 12 from a support, such as a display bar. Gripping members 18, 20 being integral parts of the beam 12, are provided at or near each end of said beam for releasably gripping an article of clothing. Biasing means for biasing each gripping member 18, 20 into a gripping condition may comprise a U- or V-shaped spring 39 having the end of one of its legs located against a stop 43. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175667-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI MORIO
IPC: F16L3/04
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: A support structure for a pipe (5) includes a plate (11) made of corrosion resistant material fitted to the outer surface of the pipe (5) with the interposition of a layer (9) of anti corrosive adhesive material which adheres the plate (11) to the pipe (5). Thereby, this plate (11) may be contacted against a support member (3) for the pipe (5), and protects the pipe (5) against corrosion caused by accumulation of water or other corrosive material such as saline solution thereagainst. Also, the plate (11) can slide to a certain degree against the support member (3), when the length of the pipe (5) alters somewhat as for example may be caused by change of ambient temperature, and this protects the pipe (5) itself from fretting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168373-A (GB)
Title: Method for refining glyceride oils using amorphous silica
Inventor: WELSH WILLIAM ALAN
IPC: C11B3/10
Filed: 1985-12-06
Abstract: Adsorbents comprising amorphous silicas with effective average pore diameters of about 60 to about 5000 Angstroms are useful in processes for the removal of trace contaminants, specifically phospholipids and associated metal ions, from glyceride oils.
Patent GB-2174188-A (GB)
Title: A heat transfer panel assembly
Inventor: SMITH IAN WILLIAM
IPC: F28D1/053
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: A heat transfer panel assembly 10 comprises a lengthwise extending panel 13 made from a metal having good heat conducting properties and attached to a wall 11 by means of two laterally spaced brackets 12. Pipes 60 for conveying hot water are located between the wall 11 and the panel 13 whereby the panel 13 radiates low temperature heat. Each bracket 12 has its upper end in the form of an upwardly projecting tongue 21 spaced from the wall 11, and at its lower end a horizontal shelf portion 26 formed with upstanding studs 31, a support portion 27 and a foot 28 secured to the floor 20. The panel is formed with an upper flange 36 for engaging the tongue 21, and a lower flange 37 having receiving holes 39 in which the studs 31 are received. The assembly is such that the weight of the panel is thus largely supported by the floor 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177027-A (GB)
Title: Repair of worn crankshafts
Inventor: LOMAS JOHN
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 1986-05-06
Abstract: The repair involves the steps of depositing material on the worn portion by a metal spraying operation, machining the material deposited by the metal spraying operation to a diameter less than that which is ultimately desired, and building up a surface coating on the machine portion by an electro-deposition process, to provide a hard, smooth surface, with optimal final machining or polishing. The electrodeposition can comprise 1 to 3 layers.
Patent GB-2175575-A (GB)
Title: Multilevel storehouse
Inventor: SUGIKI SHIRO
IPC: B65G1/00
Filed: 1986-05-23
Abstract: A multilevel storehouse e.g. a garage, comprises at least one pair of stacker cranes (1,2) which are arranged on one travelling path so as to be capable of running independently of each other, each serving one end of the garage, shelf groups which include large numbers of storage shelves along the travelling path, a first port (21) for input or output which is provided in the shelf group within a running range of only one of the two stacker cranes, and a conveyor line (27a to 27e) which is disposed in the shelf group to connect the first port to a point within the picking-up range of the other stacker crane, whereby a load put in through the first port is stored in a shelf by said one stacker crane, while another load put in through the first port may be transported by the conveyor line and thereafter stored in a shelf by said other stacker crane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194407-A (GB)
Title: Antenna pattern monitor
Inventor: COUSINS CHRISTMAS BERNARD
IPC: G01R29/10
Filed: 1986-08-27
Abstract: An antenna pattern monitor for use with a secondary surveillance radar system records the amplitude of the transmitted interrogation signals and uses this data to plot an azimuthal radiation pattern of the transmitting radar antenna over a full 360 DEG . The monitor also transmits secondary radar response pulses back to the interrogating secondary surveillance radar system and records the resulting display, and uses this data to check the operation of the secondary surveillance radar's receiver and data processing circuits.
Patent GB-2180583-A (GB)
Title: An improved collapsible scaffolding
Inventor: PERRY ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E04G1/34
Filed: 1986-09-15
Abstract: The scaffolding consists of a platform 10 of generous size articulated on its back edge to an upright front frame 116 of the same width as the length of the platform. Breakable or releasable supports 60 hold the platform projecting forward from the front face of the frame, while the height of the platform above ground level is adjustable, either by moving the points of its articulation to the frame or by raising or lowering an upper section of the frame relative to the lower, or both. A bifurcated back stay 126 has the outer ends of its arms articulated to the frame and its lower, single, section adjustable for length and single relative to the frame. An extensible rigid brace 130 ties the back stay to the front frame near their bottom ends. Side and back guard rails 62, 66 above the level of the platform carry a curtain which closes the gaps between them and the corresponding edges of the platform to catch articles accidentally dropped or kicked while working. The whole assembly can be folded flat for carrying and storing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192245-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic master cylinder switch
Inventor: LEIGH-MONSTEVENS KEITH V
IPC: H01H13/10
Filed: 1986-12-02
Abstract: An electric switch 10 is mounted on the linearly displaceable input member 14 of a hydraulic master cylinder 16 and is operable by displacement of the input member relative to the cylinder 16. An end 40 of the switch housing engages the end 42 of the cylinder through which the input member projects and the engaged surfaces 40, 42 are correspondingly spherically shaped to permit limited swiveling motion of the input member relative to the cylinder without affecting the operation of the switch. A blade contact 32, in a slider mounted on the input rod, is alternatively engageable with fixed contacts 34 and 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185751-A (GB)
Title: Low viscosity tile adhesive
Inventor: WORSLEY ALAN
IPC: C09D125/08
Filed: 1987-01-14
Abstract: A low-viscosity adhesive which can be applied by brush and which, without incorporation of calcareous filler, is effective to secure ceramic tiles to a substrate without slippage of said tiles consists of at least 40% water, at least 35% styrene acrylic polymer, an anti-foaming agent, a thickening agent, a substance which inhibits setting and a pH stabiliser, preferably calcium silicate.
Patent GB-2186299-A (GB)
Title: Textile softening composition
Inventor: FU YI-CHANG
IPC: C11D3/384
Filed: 1987-02-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to textile treating compositions which are especially useful for treating textiles in the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation to provide improved fabric softening and conditioning benefits. The textile treatment compositions comprise a substantially water-insoluble cationic fabric softening agent in combination with a substantially saturated lipid component containing one or more phosphoglycerides. The present invention further relates to a method for softening and conditioning textiles by treating the textiles, preferably during the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation, with a combination of the softening agent and substantially saturated lipid component.
Patent GB-2192008-A (GB)
Title: Metallic electrode for electrolysis
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YUKIEI
IPC: C25C7/02
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: The electrode comprises an electrode substrate made of a conductive metal having provided thereon an intermediate layer and a coating of an electrode active substance, the intermediate layer being formed by tin-plating and comprising at least one of tin and tin oxide. 
<??>The substrate may be Ti, Ta, Nb, Zr or alloys thereof, optionally surface treated or coated with an oxide of a conductive metal. 
<??>Tin may be formed by electroplating, electroless plating or hot dipping to a thickness of 0.5-200  mu m and and at least part of the tin may be converted to SnO. 
<??>The electrode active substance may be a metal and/or metal oxide, e.g. Pt, Pt-Ir, IrO2 or IrO2-Pt and may be formed by applying and thermally decomposing a solution thereof. 
<??>The electrode is useful for electrolysis where oxygen is evolved or for electrolysis of organic material, and it has high durability and does not easily become passivated by reaction with O2. 
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Patent GB-2193037-A (GB)
Title: Soldered component termination
Inventor: KATO TOSHIKAZU
IPC: H01G4/248
Filed: 1987-06-12
Abstract: An electronic component comprising a generally cylindrical body having a pair of terminal caps mounted on respective opposite ends of the body. Each of the terminal caps has layers of solder material formed on inner and outer surface areas thereof. The thickness of the layer of solder material on the outer surface area of each of the terminal caps is made smaller than that on the inner surface area of the same terminal cap.
Patent GB-2207204-A (GB)
Title: Braking system for a furrow press
Inventor: DAY NICHOLAS
IPC: A01B29/06
Filed: 1987-07-24
Abstract: An automatic braking system is provided for a furrow press or similar agricultural implement and which is designed to hold the furrow press on the headland of a ploughed field whilst the tractor and plough turn round for the next pass across the field. The braking system comprises two chock members (12, 13) supported on cables (14, 15) and suspended in the frame (1) of the press in front of the discs (2) of the press. The cables (14, 15) are connected to the draw bars (3a, 4a) which are telescopic, so that as the press is pulled across the field the chocks are lifted clear of the ground by the drawing force, but when the drawing force is removed e.g when the press is disconnected, the chocks, or at least the front one, drops onto the ground in front of the wheels to prevent the press running away. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195095-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dewaxing hydrocarbon oils comprising an agitated indirect heat exchanger
Inventor: BROADHURST THOMAS EDWIN
IPC: C10G73/06
Filed: 1987-09-17
Abstract: Apparatus for producing a high level of agitation in a mixture of waxy oil and dewaxing solvent comprises an articulated multi-section shaft (8A, 8B...8Y, 8Z), steady bearings (10) which each support each section (8) substantially coaxially with respect to an adjacent section (8B), and each section having multiple blades (7), such as propellers radially attached thereto. Adjacent shaft-sections are connected via universal joints (11). The shaft, blades and bearings are centrally mounted within a double-walled tube (3, 4) and connected to a powered means (9) to rotate the shaft at a speed producing a high level of agitation in fluid within the tube in the range of from 10,000 to 1,000,000 in terms of impeller Reynolds Number. A mixture of waxy oil and dewaxing solvent at a temperature above the wax-separation temperature is passed through the inner part (3) of the tube (3, 4) in counter-current flow with respect to a chilling liquid passing between the walls (3, 4). Additional solvent may be added to the mixture within the inner tube (3) via radial tubes (B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197653-A (GB)
Title: Gene fusion comprising  beta -glucuronidase
Inventor: JEFFERSON RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 1987-11-04
Abstract: A gene fusion product comprises a gene coding for beta-glucuronidase (GUS), eg the uidA gene of E. coli, and can be used in the introduction, monitoring and regulation of expression of a desired gene in hosts such as plants, animals, yeasts etc. Plasmids containing the beta-glucuronidase gene and N-terminal sites for insertion and fusion of desired gene are disclosed.