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Patent GB-2166940-A (GB)
Title: De-pulper for coffee
Inventor: TAYLOR FREDERICK ROBERT
IPC: A23N5/00
Filed: 1984-11-12
Abstract: In order to provide an improved drum for a coffee de-pulper, there is provided a drum 5 comprising a pair of die cast end parts 15 with journals 16 co-operable with a drive shaft 5a. The end parts 15 also have inwardly directed integral flanges 17 for location and securing of a cylindrical drum body 18 formed from a sheet of galvanised iron formed into a cylinder with its ends butted. Around the outside of the body there is rivetted a cladding 19 or outer skin of sheet stainless steel having upset asperities 21. This cladding 19 is formed from sheet stock into cylindrical form, and the ends are butted and both rivetted to the body 18 and to the flanges 17. The drum 5 may be keyed onto the shaft 5 or it may be drivably secured thereto by other means, such as set screws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152645-A (GB)
Title: Target trainer
Inventor: HENDRY DENNIS JAMES
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 1985-01-03
Abstract: A target trainer comprises a screen 2 on which is depicted a scene, a target projector 3 for projecting the image of a moving target 4 on the screen, and a combination of an infrared target beam projection 6 with an infrared sensitive television camera carried by a simulated weapon 9. When the trainee 8 squeezes the weapon trigger, the camera produces a video signal which represents the position of an infrared spot projected by a projector 6 into the centre of the target 4, and which therefore represents the accuracy of the shot. The video signal is processed and a fall-of-shot signal is produced which controls a projector 7 to produce a visible spot of light on the screen representing the position of the shot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170147-A (GB)
Title: Automatic laminator
Inventor: OBAYASHI TOSHIO
IPC: B32B37/22
Filed: 1985-01-25
Abstract: In an automatic laminator for depositing a layer 4 of photoresist film on each side of a substrate 1 in which movement of the substrate during the laminating operation is continuous and overheating of the photoresist layers is prevented, there is provided, on each side of the inlet to a nip between a pair of heated rolls 5a main vacuum bail 10 for holding the leading end of a web of film, and a secondary vacuum bail 17 for pulling the leading end of the web around arcuate end of the main vacuum bail. A first air cylinder 11 which moves the main vacuum bail in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the base panel is itself movable in the same direction by a second air cylinder 15 which also carries a third air cylinder 18, the latter moving the secondary vacuum bail in a direction parallel to the plane of the substrate. A nozzle plate 19 is disposed opposed to the inlet of the heated rolls 5 to deposit the leading end of the web smoothly onto the base panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169528-A (GB)
Title: Turret indexing
Inventor: REUSCH WALTER
IPC: B23Q16/10
Filed: 1985-02-11
Abstract: A tool turret has a housing (1) and a revolving tool head (5) which can be locked relative to the housing (1) by means of gear teeth including annular toothed rings (32, 37, 38) with axially extending teeth which can be interlocked in different rotational positions. A device having a cam drive controls the selective locking and unlocking of the teeth of the rings (32, 37, 38) the cam drive being arranged coaxial with a shaft (20), and acted upon by a spring (14) which tends to maintain the teeth on engagement. The cam drive has an annular groove (having walls 33,34) in which rides a cam follower (35) which is mounted on an axially movable, annular locking element (36) which carries one set of teeth on a ring (37). The set of teeth can be removed axially to concurrently engage rings of teeth on the head (5) and the fixed housing (1) locking the head (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172766-A (GB)
Title: Optical receiver
Inventor: WRIGHT STEPHEN
IPC: H04B10/148
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A receiver for modulated optical signals including a multiport optical fibre coupler arrangement - (10) to one input port of which the modulated optical signals are applied and to another input port of which a local oscillator optical signal of substantially the same optical frequency as the modulated optical signal is applied whereby the output ports of the coupler give separate output signals that are differentially related to the optical frequency phase difference between the modulated input signal and the local oscillator signal, means for individually demodulating (12a-12c) the output signals and means for summing the demodulated output signals.
Patent GB-2158753-A (GB)
Title: Die clamping arrangement
Inventor: WALLIS BERNARD JOSEPH
IPC: B30B15/02
Filed: 1985-05-16
Abstract: A press has a base plate (12) and a die (16), the die being clamped to the base by means of clamps (22,24) around the sides of the die. Each clamp has a clamp lever (46) and a displaceable cam (32, Fig. 4) for rocking the clamp lever to clamping and releasing positions. The cam is displaceable by means of a rotatable shaft (36) disposed below the die, which shaft is provided with means (42) at its front end for rotating it manually. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181214-A (GB)
Title: Fluid operated valve
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: F16K7/07
Filed: 1985-10-01
Abstract: A fluid operated valve 1 includes a housing 2 with an inlet 10 and an outlet 12 interconnected by a flexible tube 14 encased within a rigid pipe 8 of the housing. Two diametrically opposed ports 18 are provided in the pipe 8 and in use upon application of fluid pressure the flexible tube 14 is constricted thereby controlling flow therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166400-A (GB)
Title: Steering arrangement of vessel
Inventor: EFREMOVA GALINA VLADIMIROVNA
IPC: B63H25/40
Filed: 1984-03-07
Abstract: The steering arrangement of a vessel comprises a rudder (4), of which the blade (5) is rigidly connected to a lower end of a rudder stock (3) kinematically connected with an actuating member of a steering engine (1), and a rotor (6) which is so mounted in front of the leading edge of the blade (5) that it can reversibly rotate. The rudder (4) is provided with an additional rotor (8), which is arranged close to the trailing edge of the blade (5) and which can also reversibly rotate.
Patent GB-2167954-A (GB)
Title: Emergency escape arrangement
Inventor: YARDLEY ALAN JOHN
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 1985-11-19
Abstract: An emergency escape arrangement comprises a plate 10 for mounting on a wall close to a window 15, carrying an eye 11 to which a spring clip or latched hook 12 on an end of a rope 13 can be attached. Rope 13 is knotted at intervals with knots 13a, and may be looped on a hook 14 also carried on plate 10, and the rope may have a further spring clip or latched hook 12 at its free end for attachment thereto of a rescue harness, or a sling for infants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167528-A (GB)
Title: Spindle
Inventor: MANDER MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: E05B63/16
Filed: 1985-11-28
Abstract: A spindle for a door handle assembly is formed in two parts 2, 3 which are secured together against longitudinal displacement while allowing relative rotation therebetween. This is achieved by providing the part 2 with a bore 4 in which is located a cylindrical extension 5 of the part 3. The extension is provided with a groove 6 into which locate pins 10 located in radial bores 9 in the part 2, the pins conveniently being secured in position by a circlip 12. The parts 2, 3 when in their operative position allow operation of different parts of a lock mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172543-A (GB)
Title: Pin-barrel extruder having adjustable pins
Inventor: CAPELLE GERD
IPC: B29C48/64
Filed: 1985-12-13
Abstract: A pin-barrel extruder (1, 3, 4) suitable for processing rubber and thermoplastic plastics materials having pin adjustment means (5,7) is disclosed. The extruder comprises a barrel (1) having a screw rotating therein. Pins (4) project radially inwardly into the hollow interior (3) of the barrel (1). These pins (4) are distributed both uniformly around the periphery of the barrel and in axial alignment with one another. Axially aligned pins (4) are made adjustable, with regard to their depth of penetration into the barrel (1) by being connected to a bar or rail (5). This bar or rail (5) is disposed radially outwardly of the barrel but extends parallel to the axis thereof. Actuating means (7) are provided for displacing the bar or rail (5), and hence the pins (4), relative to the barrel (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169966-A (GB)
Title: Rotary vane pump
Inventor: ROSSEL HELMUT
IPC: F04C2/44
Filed: 1986-01-07
Abstract: The pump is provided with pivoted vanes 3 which swing into recesses 5 in the rotor. Each vane and/or each recess has ribs 8 which, when the vane is fully retraced into recess, form channels 9 which are intended to minimise adhesion between the vane and the rotor when the gap between the surfaces is filled with oil. The ribs may be parallel (Fig. 2) or criss-cross (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171131-A (GB)
Title: Erosion control matting
Inventor: ALSOP PETER
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 1986-02-18
Abstract: Erosion control matting for deploying over a river or sea bed includes an array of frond lines (10), each line containing a mass of buoyant frond filaments or strands (15). While anchoring the matting, at least some of the frond filaments or strands are temporarily retained in a generally flattened condition by a safe net (21) overlying the matting. The safe net is subsequently removed by pulling on a release line (50) so that the frond strands or filaments can assume their natural upright buoyant condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188652-A (GB)
Title: Connection of a support rope to a net
Inventor: BAN TATSUZO
IPC: A01K75/00
Filed: 1986-04-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of effectively connecting a fishing net to a support rope without any necessity for tying each net mesh to the support rope, as well as reducing the risk of the fishing net breaking off from the support rope in use. During the connecting operation, a number of depending main loop portions 2, 4 spaced along the support rope are successively threaded a smaller loop formed by the free end of the preceding main loop and through edge meshes of the net and are then inserted through the rope at 3, 5 to form said smaller loops for engagement with the next main loops. This method can be achieved safely and easily with reducing required manhours remarkably. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189981-A (GB)
Title: Two-part baking tin
Inventor: CRAWFORD DONALD EDWARD
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 1986-05-10
Abstract: The tin comprises a four-sided outer part 1 having an open base, and an inner part 2. Each side 3-6 of the outer part is provided with an inwardly directed flange 9 along its lower edge, and each flange is rigidly connected to the adjacent flanges by spot welds 10 making the outer part a relatively rigid structure. The inner part comprises a base 14 and two opposed upstanding side walls 15, 16 provided with gripping flanges 17, 18 for lifting out the inner part together with the baked contents of the tin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179318-A (GB)
Title: Load handling
Inventor: ROWLEY ROBIN
IPC: B65G67/20
Filed: 1986-07-23
Abstract: Method and apparatus for facilitating load handling including provisions for locating the rear end 14R of a trailer 14 as close as possible to a desired registration with a load carrying structure 20 and for lifting of such trailer rear end, and if necessary further swinging the end sideways, to achieve relationships of level and axial alignments satisfying said desired registration, preferably with further provision for the load carrying structure 20 to have its distal end raised, possibly even sideways shifted, so as further to improve said axial alignment relationship and matching of inclinations of floors of the load carrying structure platform and trailer. Trailer rear end engaging apparatus being provided having upwardly extensible and downwardly retractable means comprising a lift frame and carrying sliding tube assembly 40 and two jacks for engaging said trailer rear end to lift same for alignment with the end of said load carrying structure. The distal end of the load carrying structure may also be provided with jacks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198745-A (GB)
Title: Prestressing steel bar and prestressed concrete pile
Inventor: KOZUMA HIROYUKI
IPC: C22C38/00
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A high strength prestressing steel bar has excellent delayed failure property and contains alloy steel elements including, by weight, 0.25-0.45% C, 1.0-2.0% Si, not less than 1.0% Mn with the ratio of [Si]/[Mn] being 1.20+/-0.50 when the weights of Si and Mn are represented by [Si] and [Mn] respectively. The alloy steel is subjected to being or drawing of not less than 0.8% strain rate during tempering after hot rolling and subsequent quenching to provide a tensile strength of at least 160 kgf/mm<2>. Also, a high strength prestressed concrete pile including the aforementioned prestressing steel bars and a stirrup fixed around the steel bars is disclosed. The prestressing steel bar and stirrup is embedded in concrete and pretensioned to a stress of not less than 0.7 times the tensile strength of the bar before hardening of the concrete. The prestressed concrete pile has an effective prestress of at least 50 kgf/cm<2> after steam curing.
Patent GB-2190813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in predictors for video signals
Inventor: WELLS NICHOLAS DOMINIC
IPC: H04N11/04
Filed: 1987-05-07
Abstract: A prediction signal is substracted 14 from a video input signal to form a differential signal for transmission via a coder 46. The differential signal quantized 16 is added 20 to the prediction signal to form a predictor input signal from which the prediction signal is formed by means of pixel and line delays 24, 32, 36, 34; multipliers 26, 42, 44 which multiply by weighing coefficients C1, C2 etc. and adders 40, 38, 28 which sum the partial products. The various delays enable the prediction signal to be formed, with enhanced accuracy, from a cluster of samples (at least six and preferably more) taken from a plurality of adjacent lines and, optionally, from more than one consecutive field or picture. Limiters 22 and 30 ensure that neither the predictor input signal nor the prediction signal can go out of range. Advantageous sets of weighing coefficients are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194447-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight rescue stretcher
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: A61G1/013
Filed: 1987-08-10
Abstract: A lightweight rescue stretcher comprises two parts 10, 11 pivoted on the axis of a shaft 16 below and parallel to a support surface of the stretcher. The parts 10, 11 can be folded from a flat aligned position to a back to back parallel position. The shaft 16 is carried rigidly on skids 17, 18 of one stretcher part 11, with a limb 19 at each end entering an open end of the shaft, and skids 20, 21 of the stretcher part 10 are welded to sleeves rotatable on the shaft 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-879534-A (GB)
Abstract: 879,534. Cartons. REED CORRUGATED CASES Ltd. May 22, 1958 [May 23, 1957], No. 16428/57. Class 18. A cardboard box having identical body and lid portions 1, 2 hinged together integrally so that the lid can be used for storage is folded up from the blank shown is Fig. 1. Securing flaps 9 are disposed in the interior of each portion, and the box is held erected by e.g. gummed strip 12 applied at the corners. The two portions may be sealed when closed by adhesive strip. The box may be opened as shown for display of the contents.
Patent GB-2219281-A (GB)
Title: Printing apparatus; collecting & feed devices
Inventor: IWATANI MITSUO
IPC: B65H1/24
Filed: 1989-03-20
Abstract: In a printing apparatus eg a three-colour printer, printed sheets 8 are discharged onto a first retaining means eg upper step 35, fig 2 and ejected therefrom by means, eg a pair of paper pushers 38a, onto a second retaining means eg lower step 36 carrying a receiving tray 45. …<??>As described, paper is fed from tray 17 by feed rollers 10 to the printing device and lifting means e.g. lever 21 is provided to raise a receiving plate 18 carrying a stack of paper sheets on its upper surface toward the feeding rollers 10 so as to keep the uppermost paper sheet in contact with the feeding rollers; the receiving plate 18 is moved slightly downwardly to separate the printing paper sheet from the feeding roller to avoid shock when the rear edge of the sheet passes under the feeding rollers. …<??>The general organisation and operation of a multicolour thermal printer having a replaceable ink ribbon cartridge is described. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2218974-A (GB)
Title: Filter device
Inventor: SIMPSON JAMES ROXBY
IPC: B01D24/00
Filed: 1989-03-22
Abstract: A filter device for use in the treatment of water to render it potable, which is of particular value in emergency situations, comprises exo-polysaccharide producing, gram-negative bacteria supported upon a water-permeable material which is non-toxic to microorganisms and to human beings, is resistant to temperatures within the range from -15 DEG C to +65 DEG C, and is not readily biodegradable. The device may be freeze-dried to enable it to be stored until it is required for use and may then be reactivated by the addition of water. It may be used as the surface layer in a slow-sand filter.
Patent GB-2219275-A (GB)
Title: Robot arm with plurality of holding devices
Inventor: NERGER KLAUS KLEMENS
IPC: B25J15/00
Filed: 1989-06-01
Abstract: A gripping device for industrial robots has at least two arms each bearing one or more holding devices 3. Each holding device can be rotated or pivoted relative to its supporting arm to locate it in a gripping position for a workpiece between the arms. At least one of the devices can be extendable from its supporting arm towards the or another arm to grip a workpiece, and one or both of the arms can be capable of translational movement for approximate positioning. A star wheel having a plurality of different gripping devices 3 is rotatable about shaft 10a and lockable by pin 14 extendable into recesses 12a. Arms 2, 2a can be brought together by rack and pinion arrangement 7, 8. Plate 18 rotates about shaft 16 and has holding devices 3a, 3A thereon which are also translatable by block 22 sliding on rods 21. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2220787-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer block for a disc drive unit
Inventor: KANADA TOKIO
IPC: G11B21/21
Filed: 1989-06-14
Abstract: A disc drive unit includes a disc stabilizer block (1) supporting a reading and/or writing head (2). The disc stabilizer block (1) has a surface sealingly to contact a mating surface of a disc. At least one void is formed in the disc stabilizer block to define a chamber (1c'') around the reading and/or writing head (2), in which a Bernoulli drawing force is generated to draw the flexible storage medium disc theretowards. The void reduces the contact area between the stabilizer block (1) and the disc to avoid influence of tolerance in production of the stabilizer block and influence of waving of the disc during rotation. 
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Patent GB-2225634-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring textile slivers
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01G23/06
Filed: 1989-10-06
Abstract: In a method for detecting the movement of textile slivers, for example card slivers and the like, one or more sensors (10a, 14) is associated with the sliver. The thickness or shape of the sliver is measured and it is established by comparison with at least one previous measurement whether there have been variations in the thickness or shape with time. The sensor(s) may be optical, inductive or mechanical and detects breakage of the sliver and whether the sliver is moving or stationary. 
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Patent GB-2234373-A (GB)
Title: Storage back-up system
Inventor: MALCOLM PETER BRYAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1989-11-14
Abstract: A method of operating a data processing system, in particular a micro-computer, comprises a backup process in which a copy of every change made to a storage medium is recorded as the change occurs. Write operations for writing data to the storage medium are each preceded by a backup write operation to backup storage means, successive backup write operations being controlled so as to be stored as a sequential list in the backups storage means in the form of location blocks and data blocks to avoid the overwriting occurring in the storage medium. These backup write operations are executed at the level of the basic input/output system (BIOS) of the microcomputer in such a manner that normal use of the computer is unaffected. The method also includes a restore process in which bad sectors of a destination storage device are avoided by translating the file allocation table (FAT) and directories of the original data.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226162-A (GB)
Title: Engine idling control apparatus
Inventor: FURUYAMA MASAAKI
IPC: F02D41/16
Filed: 1989-11-28
Abstract: The state of an idle switch 10 is judged by a unit 30. When it is judged as the idle state, the value of an output from a sensor (9) for detecting the opening degree of the throttle valve is detected by a unit (32). An updating unit (33) compares the detected value with already stored max/min values, and updates the stored max/min values if appropriate. In accordance with the updated max/min values, a unit (34) sets an idle judgement comparison reference value which is compared by a unit (35) with an output from the throttle valve sensor to judge if the engine is in an idle state or not. The idle switch is arranged to be turned on/off at the point where the throttle valve is opened slightly from its fully closed state. If an idle state is detected, then idle speed control may begin. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2228503-A (GB)
Title: Space frame structure with layer embedded in concrete
Inventor: KUBIK MARIAN LESZEK
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 1990-01-09
Abstract: A space frame structure primarily for use as a floor comprises a steel space frame made up of an upper layer (11) of structural members (15), a lower layer (12) of structural members (16) and upright members (14) joining the upper and lower members. An upper concrete layer (50) is poured on to shuttering (41) so that the upper parts of upper structural members (15) are embedded in the concrete.
Patent GB-2228504-A (GB)
Title: Curtain wall panel
Inventor: MAKOTO SAITO
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 1990-01-29
Abstract: A curtain wall panel (1) comprises a metal sheet (3) attached to a metal frame body (2) on the outdoor side, a plurality of furring strips (8) made of steel and mounted to said metal sheet (3) on the outdoor side, and a plurality of exterior finish panels (4) made of stone, tile, glass or the like and mounted to said furring strips (8) on the outdoor side. The panel is attached top and bottom to a building framework 11 by brackets 15, 26 which permit adjustment. Fasteners 23, 27, 18, engage in over-size holes with resilient washers to allow for possible seismic movement. The brackets are also deformable. Sheet 3 may be coated with a fire-proof material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231201-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device
Inventor: TAKIMOTO KIYOSHI
IPC: H01G4/14
Filed: 1990-03-27
Abstract: An electronic device is provided which has a function of an organic film condensor. The device comprises a plural number of electroconductive layers each comprising a monomolecular film of an organic molecule having both of an electroconductive site and a hydrophobic site in combination or a built-up film thereof, and a dielectric layer of a monomolecular film of an organic molecule having both of a hydrophobic site in combination or a built-up film thereof between the electroconductive layers laminated on a substrate.
Patent GB-2240702-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing fatty fodder additives for producing meat with high content omega-3-fatty acids
Inventor: LEE NAM-MYUNG
IPC: A23D9/05
Filed: 1990-05-23
Abstract: A process for preparing a fatty fodder additive for domestic animals which additive increases the content of omega-3-fatty acids within the meats when the fodder additive is fed to the animal comprises mixing an emulsifier, a carrier material and a vegetable oil, animal fat or fatty acid to obtain an emulsion, drying and atomizing the emulsion in a drier, coating the resulting powdered fat with an enteric coating material and drying it.