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Patent GB-2084911-A (GB)
Title: A withdrawing and straightening machine for an installation for the continuous casting of steel
IPC: B22D11/128
Filed: 1981-09-10
Abstract: A withdrawing and straightening machine which is arranged for the straightening of at least three billet or bloom strands (30, 31, 32) and for driving them independently of each other and comprises, for each strand, a bending roller, a bending counter-roller, a reaction roller and at least one driving roller, the bending rollers for the outer and the bending rollers for the inner strands being offset from each other in the direction of travel of the strands, is adapted for the alternative of straightening a slab strand (29) in that the upper bending rollers (10, 12, 14) and reaction rollers (2, 2', 4) which are associated with the individual billet or bloom strands (30, 31, 32) are adjustable relatively to the strand path and are reduced in diameter by an amount 2s in the zone of one or more billet or bloom strands, and the lower rollers (1, 1', 5, 5', 9, 11) which are each associated with an outer billet or bloom strand (30, 32) are reduced in diameter in the zone of at least one other billet or bloom strand (31) and can be raised in unison to an extent that falls within the degree of the roller barrel stepping s. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093021-A (GB)
Title: 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenylacetic acid
IPC: C07C51/367
Filed: 1981-12-30
Abstract: Process for the preparation of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenylacetic acid in which the potassium salts of 2-chlorophenylacetic acid and 2,4-dichlorophenol are reacted in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents at elevated temperatures in the presence of a copper chloride catalyst, followed thereafter by acidification.
Patent GB-2095455-A (GB)
Title: Destination sign of the curtain type
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1982-02-02
Abstract: A destination sign of the curtain type for display on a bus or other vehicle has a helical driver gear 21 rotatable on a shaft 20 driven by an electric reversing motor 16. The gear 21 meshes with a pair of helical gear followers 25,26 attached to a rocker arm freely movable about the driver gear shaft 20. The rocker arm moves automatically to alternately engage and disengage its rotating followers 25,26 with helical gears 22,23 on curtain roll shafts 13,14 as soon as the direction of rotation of the motor is reversed. The route indicator curtain 12 can be controlled electrically and driven at high speeds without damage as each roll becomes a driver at the same instant the other becomes a free follower. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118589-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced steel sections
Inventor: KING GRAEME NEVILLE
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 1982-04-13
Abstract: Steel sections (of lipped channel and Zed-sections) are provided with reinforcing struts which interconnect the junction of the web and a first flange with the second flange, and may connect the junction of the web and the second flange with the first flange to triangulate the section. The struts may be formed from wires, rods, straps or strips or may be pressed from the web and the struts may be provided in inclined pairs along the section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121728-A (GB)
Title: Compasses
Inventor: CHING-CHIANG LIU
IPC: B43L9/02
Filed: 1982-05-26
Abstract: Compasses comprise a pin leg (31) having an angular open conduit at the upper portion; a coupling member (37) disposed in the open conduit of the pin leg (31); a marking leg (32) formed as an automatic compression-type ball- pen or pencil with marking filler (321) contained therein being movably linked to the pin leg (31) through the coupling member (37) within the open conduit of the pin leg (31); and a hollow operating grip (33) having a push cap (36) matched with a compression member (34) and an elastic recovery element (35) installed therein with respect to the marking leg (32), being bridged over the top end of the pin leg (31). With manual compression applied either on the push cap (36) or on the top end of the marking leg (32), the marking filler (321) contained therein will automatically protrude out of the free end of the marking leg (32) for desired describing operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104141-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt buckle
Inventor: KAWAHARAZAKI TAKASHI
IPC: B60R22/12
Filed: 1982-06-22
Abstract: A seat belt buckle has a buckle body (1) and a manually operable member (13) for disengaging a tongue (16) from the buckle body (1). The manually operable member (13) includes a stop member (17) which engages in a recess (21) of the buckle body (11) to lock the manually operable member (13) in a predetermined position: the manually operable member (13) further includes a releasing member (14), movably mounted thereto, for disengaging the stop member (17) from the recess (21), thereby to unlock the manually operable member (13). This operation prevents accidental disengagement of the tongue (6) from the buckle body (1) in the event of the seat belt buckle being struck by an object with a high impact force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101948-A (GB)
Title: Air combat simulator
Inventor: MURRAY PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: G09B9/30
Filed: 1982-07-13
Abstract: A simulator comprising a simulator pilot's cockpit, a steerable image projector (6) adjacent the cockpit, means for supplying image generating signals to the projector, a display screen (5), and means for steering the image projector. The image projector comprises a first wide angle projection device and a second narrow angle projection device mounted on a common steerable support, the image field of the second device lying within the image field of the first. The support is steered in dependence upon orientation of the pilot's field of view relative to the screen such that the image field of the second projection device is substantially centred relative to the centre of the pilot's field of view. Image signals are supplied to the first projection device representative of all images including for example aircraft targets which are to be displayed at least outside the image field of the second projection device, and image signals and supplied to the second project device representative of details of images such as targets within the image field of the second project device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102243-A (GB)
Title: Television receiver for stereophonic sound reproduction
Inventor: HOMMEL THOMAS
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 1982-07-15
Abstract: A television receiver designed for effecting a stereophonic sound reproduction in which, apart from the speakers (4) radiating in the forward direction for reproducing the high and mid-range frequencies, a bass-reflex speaker enclosure (6) is arranged inside the television receiver cabinet on both the right and the left of the screen. The base reflex speaker enclosures (6) consist of a closed plastics housing (11, 12-Fig. 3) which, with the aid of rails (25), are detachably mounted to the interior surfaces of the side panels (7) of the television receiver cabinet (2). Inside the bass reflex speaker enclosures (6), the diaphragms of the woofers radiate sideways, and the bass reflex ports (9) open out on the front panel of the television receiver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to underwater mining
Inventor: SNYDER CHARLES MCCLELLAN
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 1982-07-15
Abstract: A buffer 69 for receiving nodule slurry from a self-propelled miner vehicle moving over the ocean floor comprises a slurry storage compartment 273 from which slurry is fed, e.g. by a star-vane feeder, to a lift system for raising the slurry to a surface ship. An equipment section 275 is located below the storage compartment and contains power units and electric controls for powering and controlling the vehicle. The buffer is suspended from a pipe string 67 connected to the ship by a clevis block and gimbal ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126964-A (GB)
Title: Air powered and supported motor vehicle
Inventor: LLOYD JOHN
IPC: B60V1/14
Filed: 1982-09-15
Abstract: An air cushion vehicle generally resembling a motor car is supported by an air cushion confined by air jets from a peripheral series of downward, and downwardly and outwardly inclined nozzles 7, is propelled by an air jet from a rearward facing nozzle 5, and is steered by air jets from sideways facing nozzles 8, 9. Rubber shod skids support the vehicle when at rest. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128445-A (GB)
Title: Multi-exchange telecommunication networks
Inventor: FLOOD JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1982-09-24
Abstract: A telecommunications network including a plurality of exchanges connected by links in a configuration such that calls may be routed directly between exchanges (A and B) serving respective groups of subscribers if a free link is available or indirectly through a tandem exchange (G) of the network. Central processors (such as 10a) are provided to serve the exchanges fed with data from scanners (14a, 15a, 16a) as to the state (free or busy) of links between exchange (A), subscribers, and other exchanges (B and G) as well as data, preferably via a common channel signalling system (17a) and high speed data links, from other processors associated with these exchanges (B and G). The data is stored in memories (11a, 12a, 13a). When a directly routed call clears down, the processor (10a) interrogates the memories (11a, 12a, 13a) to determine whether there is a subsisting indirectly routed call which could be re-routed along a direct path between exchanges (A, B) serving the respective groups of subscribers concerned to reduce the blocking probability in respect of other calls which have to be routed through the tandem exchange (G). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129219-A (GB)
Title: Switching apparatus
Inventor: TAKEDA GORO
IPC: H01H19/58
Filed: 1982-10-08
Abstract: A switch comprises a printed circuit board 1 having a central contact 2 and two concentric rings of radially aligned outer contacts 3, 4. A slide contact 10 for bridging the contacts 2, 3, 4 is mounted in a spring biased rotor 11 which is rotatable in one direction only by means of a ratchet arrangement 8, 8a. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109393-A (GB)
Title: Water dispersed rust inhibitive coating compositions
Inventor: QUINN ROBERT EDWIN
IPC: C09D133/04
Filed: 1982-11-12
Abstract: This invention relates to water dispersed rust inhibitive coating compositions comprising in admixture a film forming organic polymer and a non-Newtonian colloidal disperse system comprising (1) solid metal containing (e.g. metal salt) colloidal particles, (2) a liquid dispersing medium and (3) and organic compound the molecules of which contain a hydrophobic portion and at least one polar substituent (e.g. an alkaline earth metal petrosulphonate).
Patent GB-2110542-A (GB)
Title: Spine board system
Inventor: THORNE THOMAS HAMILTON
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 1982-12-07
Abstract: A spine board system 10 comprises a elongate spine board 12 a vest 14 having a pocket 16 in which the lower part 12.1 of the spine board is received, and a head pad 18 for location between the upper part 12.2 of the spine board and a patient's head. The vest 14 has various straps 22.1, 22.2, 24.1, 24.2, 26.1, 26.2 for securing the spine board to the patient's torso. The head pad 18 has a resiliently stretchable pad strap 20 for keeping the head pad in position on the spine board. Loops 30 for use in manipulating the spine board system before or after it has been fastened to the patient are attached to the vest 14. Each longitudinal edge of the upper part 12.2 of the spine board has a number of longitudinally spaced notches 34.1, 34.2, 34.3 therein for longitudinally locating a bandage or strap 40 used to strap the patient's head to the spine board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114207-A (GB)
Title: Fastening devices
Inventor: SPITALE JOHN M
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 1982-12-09
Abstract: A fastening device for performing two different fastening functions in a domestic appliance such as a suction cleaner, comprising a base portion (23) fixed to a rigid casing (10) of the appliance, a first catch portion (24) to resiliently engage and disengage a cover (17) of the appliance during forcible opening and closing movements of the cover, and a second catch portion (25) to resiliently engage a bag collar (37) or the like to secure the bag in place and manually operable to release the bag collar for removal of the bag. The device is preferably a one-piece resilient moulding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112643-A (GB)
Title: Strongly antigenic tumor specific substances and methods for detecting cancer using said substances
Inventor: SUGAAR STEPHEN
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1981-05-19
Abstract: The present invention provides strongly antigenic tumor-specific substances (and also cellular material containing said strongly antigenic tumor-specific substances) prepared by high speed, oscillating power preferably radio-frequency or microwave electromagnetic radiation, acting on cancer tissue of known histologic character. Said substances and also cellular material containing said substances are characterized by such antigenic qualities that when they are contacted with a composition of naturally tumor-sensitized lymphocytes taken from a host having a histologically related cancer, then in the presence of macrophages, aggregation of macrophages and macrophage fusions occur. The invention also provides said substances in encapsulated form. The invention further provides diagnostic tests for the determination of cancer which utilize said strongly antigenic tumor-specific substances as reagents.
Patent GB-2123841-A (GB)
Title: Abrasion resistant thin polyurethane coating
Inventor: COLEMAN CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: C08G18/32
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: A thin, abrasion resistant polyurethane coating which is hydrolytically and oxidatively stable is prepared by reacting a polycarbonate diol having a molecular weight less than 500 with an aliphatic, preferably cycloaliphatic, diisocyanate, and curing with a trifunctional cross linking agent. A method for applying a thin abrasion resistant polyurethane coating while minimizing exposure to volatile free isocyanate is also disclosed. The method involves forming a hydroxy-terminated prepolymer which is subsequently crosslinked using a relatively non- volatile triisocyanate having a molecular weight greater than 500, and applying the material by flow coating or dip coating techniques, rather than spraying, in order to minimize volatilization. An abrasion resistant coated article comprising a rigid transparent substrate and a crosslinked polycarbonate urethane coating is also disclosed. The substrate may be selected from acrylic, polycarbonate and polyurethane sheets, or may be a laminate comprising a glass sheet and a layer of thermoplastic polymer, e.g. a polyurethane.
Patent GB-2122931-A (GB)
Title: Forming workpiece location holes on centreless grinding machines
Inventor: PIETERS LEONARDUS ANDRIES
IPC: B23B49/04
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: To enable the formation of location holes in the ends of a workpiece while undergoing or subsequent to a centreless grinding operation, such grinding machine including location hole cutters (38) movable into engagement with the end faces of a workpiece (14), the cutters (38) being mounted on slides to enable movement into engagement with the workpiece (14). Adjustment means (31, 34) may be provided to move the axis of rotation of the cutting tools (38) in a plane substantially at right angles to the axis of the ground workpiece. Each cutter (38) may be in the form of a grinding wheel or a drill. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144566-A (GB)
Title: Remote metering system
Inventor: ANDERSON ALAN FYFE
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1983-08-05
Abstract: A metering system for utilities such as gas, electricity or water for heating comprises a controller 10 and a meter 11 which are physically separated and the meter is remotely located adjacent the outside of the building where the main supply enters the building. The meter has associated with it a contactor 12 arranged to interrupt the supply of utility when the prepaid credit runs out. Control signals from the controller to the meter and/or contactor are sent by means of low current cables 14 or means of ripple signals in the mains supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127982-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotocopying
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN NIGEL
IPC: G03G15/04
Filed: 1983-09-21
Abstract: In a line-by-line photocopier using full and half rate scanning mirrors, rotary photoconductive drum and magnetic brush developer, contamination of the optical system is prevented by means of a substantially closed optical compartment 48 having a vertical window 54 separating lens 18 from deflecting mirror 19, filtered air being directed from a duct 43 in two directions: (a) into compartment 48 towards lamp 14 (thereby effecting cooling as well as preventing ingress of toner) and (b) downwards over the outside of window 54 (to prevent deposition of toner thereon). Suction created by a vacuum transport belt draws the downward stream of air in three paths: (a) directly, (b) via the drum and (c) via the developer housing, and also draws air from the fuser housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128898-A (GB)
Title: Surface covering material
Inventor: MILLER JESSE DELBERT
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1983-09-28
Abstract: A decorative floor covering in tile form has a design printed on its upper surface. Particles are positioned on the upper surface of the tile with at least some of the particles being placed on the tile surface in register with the design printed on the tile surface. A cured wear layer overlies both the particles and the plastic base, whereby the wear layer surface in the areas containing particles and in the areas not containing particles will be of different gloss characteristics. The process requires the sprinkling of particles over an adhesive coated surface to retain the particles in registration with a printed design on the tile surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130076-A (GB)
Title: Soil-limiting underpants
Inventor: CANTOR DR HAROLD
IPC: A41B9/12
Filed: 1983-11-02
Abstract: A pair of underpants, for example of double-front-gusset construction, has a substantially water-impervious layer 25 (dashed outline 26) at and adjacent to the vulnerable portion of the underpants. The layer is an interlining material between elements (i.e. an inner and outer gusset) of a two-layer crutch part 15 of the underpants. Thus, the risk is avoided of minor urine staining of the interior of the underpants passing through to the exterior, where it may be visible through lightweight and light coloured outer garments, and even extend as staining into same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131387-A (GB)
Title: Method for labelling objects with labels bearing a stamp imprint
Inventor: ZODROW RUDOLF
IPC: B65C9/46
Filed: 1983-11-29
Abstract: In a method for labelling objects with labels bearing a stamp imprint which can be read from the front side, the stamp imprint is applied to the rear side of the label using a printing ink and a label material which ensure penetration of the ink to the front side of the label. The labels are stamped in a glue-free area before or after glueing.
Patent GB-2473415-A (GB)
Title: Detecting direct sequence spread spectrum signals
Inventor: BAGLEY GEOFFREY CHARLES
IPC: G01R23/14
Filed: 1983-12-30
Abstract: A detector is provided for determining the suppressed carrier frequency of symmetrical, direct sequence, spread spectrum (DSSS) signals. The DSSS signal is divided between two signal paths, one path containing a frequency band inverter 3 which inverts the frequency spectrum of the signal and the other a time delay unit 4 which compensates for any delay in inverter 4. The outputs of the inverter 3 and delay unit 4 are connected to a multiplier 7 and thence to a filter 9 isolating the difference frequency of the inverted and non-inverted DSSS signals, The frequency inver10 ter 3 comprises an input band pass filter, a local oscillator a second multiplier and a band pass filter. frequency inversion is carried out by the multiplier and filter providing the difference signal between the local oscillator signal and the DSSS signal. The difference frequency provided by the filter 9 is the 15 known local oscillator frequency minus twice the DSSS carrier frequency.
Patent GB-2152390-A (GB)
Title: Aiming device for a table ball game
Inventor: WATERHOUSE JOHN DAVID
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1984-01-10
Abstract: An aiming device for gauging the direction of aim of a cue ball in a table ball game to direct the object ball in a desired direction comprises a plate 12 having scale markings diverging from a centre in the manner of a protractor. The plate is radiused at one edge to assist in positioning said centre at a predetermined distance from the centre of the object ball with said centre and the centre of the object ball lying on the desired direction of movement of the object ball after impact. The predetermined distance is equal to the sum of the radii of the two balls. The diverging scale markings are calibrated such that the marking pointing at the centre of the cue ball provides an indication of a linear distance from the centre of the object ball at which the cue ball should be aimed. A pointer 14 is provided for aiming at the centre of the cue ball and alignment with an appropriate one of said markings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in non-return valves for liquids or gases
Inventor: BROWN JAMES EDWARD
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 1984-02-02
Abstract: A non-return valve for liquids or gases comprises a flexible tubular member (2) of elastic material having one closed end but formed with a curved slit (10) the walls of which are normally pressed closely upon each other under the action of the elasticity. The slit (10) is located longitudinally of and centrally of the width of a thin curved edge constituted by the junction of curved walls (11 and 12). In order to prevent inner wall (12) from becoming lodged behind outer wall (11) when the inner wall recovers from depressed position attained by a substantial back pressure applied to the valve, the outerwall (11) at said thin edge is raked towards the open end of the valve away from the slit, through an angle which may be about 45 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136100-A (GB)
Title: Firing carriage including a rack structure of refractory material for the ceramics industry
Inventor: ROSSNER ROLAND
IPC: F27B9/26
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: A firing carriage (kiln car) includes a rack structure of refractory material, especially of cordierite material, which is composed of at least four upright continuous hollow posts (2) having transversely extending holes. Continuous transverse beams (15) are inserted into corresponding opposed holes. On top of the transverse beams are placed further continuous, longitudinal, beams (16). The longitudinal beams receive firing batts (12) for supporting articles such as plates, cups and similar articles during firing. The posts may be reinforced internally by a central wall or two opposed fins which are interrupted in the area of the holes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137296-A (GB)
Title: Rail vehicle brake release valve assembly
Inventor: COLEMAN JOHN DALE
IPC: B60T15/52
Filed: 1984-03-26
Abstract: A modified distributor valve for graduated air brakes including a secondary release ensuring valve assembly 5 which ensures that the main pile valve assembly 4 will allow full brake release. In response to a predetermined pressure drop occurring in brake cylinder pressure, a proportion of the pressured air in the control reservoir 3 is "dumped" by valve 15 into an additional fixed volume 8 thereby reducing the remaining control reservoir pressure to less than the lowest possible brake pipe pressure on full brake release. Thus, a limited brake application cannot be sustained as a result of mismatched reference and control pressures. Subsequently the control reservoir 3 is charged again at train pipe pressure and the chamber 8 is vented through 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157206-A (GB)
Title: Hole cutter
Inventor: OMI TAKASHI
IPC: B23B51/04
Filed: 1984-04-02
Abstract: The hole cutter has a generally cylindrical cutter body 21 provided around its lower end with a plurality of first cutting teeth 23 each having a plurality of cutting edges 25, 26, and a plurality of second cutting teeth 24 adapted to scrape a surface cut by the first cutting teeth 23. <IMAGE>