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Patent GB-2127297-A (GB)
Title: Massage device
Inventor: DECHACHART TANTIP
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1983-09-28
Abstract: A therapeutic massage device in which an elastic, relatively stiff axle 10 is provided with hand grips 12 at either end, which hand grips hold a series of individual and separate ball elements 17 to 21 in closely spaced position. Each ball element is freely rotatable on the axle and there is sufficient clearance between the balls to allow the axle to be deformed arcuately partially around the massage recipient's body or body member without contacting the balls in such fashion as prevents their individual free rotation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129176-A (GB)
Title: Identification system
Inventor: ROBINSON ALAN W
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1983-10-12
Abstract: A personnel identification system for controlling access to restricted equipment or restricted areas comprises a portable device such as a wrist watch (10) in which a unique digital identification code is stored, and a static control unit having a conductive touch element (12) and a code signal receiver (14) for comparing the identification code with a stored access code. The watch (10) includes a transmitter for transmitting the identification code as a modulated alternating signal by electrical conduction through the wearer's body to the touch element (12), so as to provide resistance to interfering radiated signals. The receiver includes a separate touch sensing circuit for sensing physical contact on the element (12) so that decoding circuitry in the receiver is activated only when contact is sensed thereby enhancing resistance to radiated signals and substantially ensuring that the identification code signal is received at sufficient strength, given the power restrictions of a battery operated portable device, for reliable detection and validation of the identification code. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131681-A (GB)
Title: Waffle baking utensil
Inventor: RICHTER BERND
IPC: A21B5/02
Filed: 1983-10-17
Abstract: Lateral closure strips (4) are attached to an upper baking plate (2) of a waffle baking utensil, which closure strips overlap a lower baking plate (1). Vapour channels (5) in the closure strips (4) extend from a waffle baking chamber (3) between the two baking plates (1, 2) up to a baking channel (7) which is parallel to the rim and which is formed between the inner side (8) of the closure strip (4) and an inwardly extending rim zone of the lower baking plate (1). The inner surface of the closure strip (4) lies in the plane of the outer rim edge (6) of the lower baking plate (1). Upon swinging open the waffle baking utensil, the baking waste baked in the baking channel (7) and in the vapour channels (5) is sheared off from the waffle itself. Various modifications of the shape etc. of the various channels are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130694-A (GB)
Title: Improved domestic hot water circulation system
Inventor: FIRMAN HENRY JOHN
IPC: F24D12/02
Filed: 1983-11-16
Abstract: An improved domestic hot water circulation system comprises a conventional circulation system having a series of room heating radiators connected to a gas fired boiler 20. Connected to the circulation system is a heat exchanger 16 to collect otherwise wasted heat from the boiler 20 and deliver it directly to the circulation system. Heat exchanger 16 is mounted remotely from the boiler to receive hot spent gas from it and is connected by pipes 30, 32 to the cold feed of the boiler. A thermostatically controlled hot feed through line 100 to the heat exchanger provides for rapid warm-up to reduce condensation on the heat exchanger. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133319-A (GB)
Title: Development of electrostatic images
Inventor: FORGO DR GABOR
IPC: G03G15/09
Filed: 1983-11-22
Abstract: Electrostatic latent images on a photoconductive carrier (9) are developed by means of a magnetic brush (3) consisting of a rotating magnetic core (4) surrounded by a non-magnetizable sheath (5). The amplitude and frequency of a bias voltage applied to the brush is determined such that as a result of the co-operation between the magnetic and electrical alternating fields, a cloud of toner is obtained which is limited in its dimensions, consists of vibrating particles and whose thickness is smaller in a radial direction than a spacing (d1) between the carrier (9) and the magnetic brush (3), and, further the transport of the toner particles which takes place exclusively to the image regions of the carrier, is caused by the electrostatic field arising from the charge image on the carrier. The frequency of the alternating field may be 5-12 kHz. The metering gap (d2) is approx. half the spacing (d1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150945-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of reaction product gas & apparatus therefor
Inventor: WILSON HENRY THOMAS
IPC: C10K3/00
Filed: 1983-11-25
Abstract: The flow of the product gases in output ducting from a primary reactor is modulated secondary treatment fluids are injected to chemically react with the modulated flow gases. To achieve this a modulating device (24) is fitted to the output ducting (4) from the primary reactor. Turbulence caused by the device ensures that the secondary treatment fluids chemically react with the product gases. The product gases may be generated in the thermal treatment of a carbonaceous feedstock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152572-A (GB)
Title: Door handle and latch assembly
Inventor: PEARSON ARTHUR
IPC: E05C1/14
Filed: 1984-01-07
Abstract: A door and handle assembly (1) has a door (2) hinged about axis (3) on a door frame (4). A bar (8) is arranged across the door (2) and passes through a spring loaded latch member (5) retractable from recess (7) in the door frame (4) by cam means (8a, 8b, 8c) cooperating with detent means (5b). The bar (8) is moved longitudinally to retract the latch member (5) by actuation of either curved actuating plate (9b, 10b) in the direction of the arrows as shown in (Fig. 1). The plates (9b, 10b) are hinged to the bar (at 11 and 12) and hinged to flat plates (9a, 10a at 15, 16); the flat plates are screwed to the door. In one modification the plates (9a, 10a) are interconnected by a U-shaped bridge piece which extends around the edge of the door (2) and through which the latch member (5) passes. In a second modification the latch member (5) is hollow and the spring is located inside the latch member.
Patent GB-2134820-A (GB)
Title: Application of liquor to warp threads
Inventor: VOSWINCKEL GERHARD
IPC: B05D1/26
Filed: 1984-02-13
Abstract: Liquid or foamed concentrated viscous liquor is applied to warp threads 1 from a transverse nozzle 9 of a tank 10 to which liquor is supplied at a rate proportional to the speed of the threads. The driving motor 24 of a dosing pump 11 can be controlled, for example, by a control device 23 having an operative connection 22 with a rotating roller 3 embraced by the threads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138861-A (GB)
Title: Purlin for a sloping roof membrane
Inventor: KRAMER KARL-GERD
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 1984-04-12
Abstract: A purlin section has a web (2) and flanges (3, 4) on the latter for a sloping roof membrane, the flanges (3, 4) of the purlin section (1) form with the web (2) an angle which deviates from 90 DEG . The size of the angle is determined by the fact that the main axis for the smaller moment of inertia of the cross section of the section coincides, at least approximately, to the direction of the load of the roof membrane which is to be sustained by the purlin. The web (2) is thereby provided at the two end regions with a portion (5, 6), which extends rebounding to the flange (3, 4), at an angle relative to the flange which is smaller than 90 DEG . A lip (7, 8), which is bent off inwards, is arranged at the end of the flanges (3, 4). The buckling resistance of the section is thereby substantially increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158011-A (GB)
Title: Ink detecting device for rotary printer
Inventor: MATSUSHITA KEN
IPC: B41F33/10
Filed: 1984-05-03
Abstract: A rotary printing machine has two printing drums (1, 2) receiving ink from an applicator roll (13), which in turn receives ink from a distributer (10) coupled to a pumping unit (11). A sensor roll (15) is mounted in rotatable contact with the printing drums (1, 2) and the number of revolutions of the sensor roll (15) are detected by a generator (18). Similarly a detector (20) detects the number of revolutions of a printing drum (2). The detectors (18, 20) are connected by a comparing circuit to a solenoid (25), which is connected via a link mechanism to the pumping unit (11). The comparing circuit compares the number of revolutions of the sensor roll (15) and printing drum (2) and triggers the solenoid when the result of this comparison falls outside a predetermined range. Thus slip of the sensor roll (15) and printing drum (2), due to the ink between them, may be detected and the amount of ink adjusted accordingly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159431-A (GB)
Title: Reactor for non-isothermic reactions and process for the preparation of hydrocarbons using such a reactor
Inventor: GOUDRIAAN JOHAN CORNELIS
IPC: B01J8/06
Filed: 1984-05-29
Abstract: Reactor comprising a verically extending vessel (2) provided with a plurality of parallel tubes (8) adapted for being filled with catalyst material and substantially vertically extending between an upper tube plate (10) and a lower tube plate (9), means (12, 13) for circulating a heat transfer medium between the tube plates (9, 10) along the tubes (8). inlet means (3, 17, 18) above the tubes (8) for distributing liquid in the form of one or more sprays and gas over the plurality of tubes (8) and outlet means (4, 20) below the plurality of tubes (8) for removal of liquid and gas from the vessel (2), wherein the plurality of tubes (8) are arranged in rows such that the tubes of adjacent rows are staggered, and wherein the upper tube plate (10) is provided with holes (15), having a lower part in which the tubes (8) are closely fitted and having a substantially concentric upper part diverging in upward direction, the upper ends of adjacent holes having edges in common in such a manner that the upper end of the upper tube plate (10) is formed by edges (16) arranged in a hexagonal configuration. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of hydrocarbons using such reactor.
Patent GB-2159830-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of oilseeds
Inventor: RUBIN LEON J
IPC: A23J1/14
Filed: 1984-06-09
Abstract: The extraction of oilseeds and oilseed materials, in particular rapeseed, is carried out with two mutually immiscible solvents, one solvent comprising a lower alkanol containing dissolved ammonia, and the other solvent comprising a lower alkane or halogenated lower alkane. The solvents may be contacted with the seeds in either order or simultaneously. Two products are obtained, namely a proteinaceous meal of reduced glucosinolate content as a solid material insoluble in both solvents and a triglyceride oil from solution in the alkane or halogenated alkane, these products being acceptable as food ingredients.
Patent GB-2143183-A (GB)
Title: Double hulled vessel
Inventor: MURATA SEIICHIRO
IPC: B63B3/20
Filed: 1984-06-29
Abstract: A ship has a double shell structure comprising an inner hull plating 3 and an outer hull plating 4 connected together only by a plurality of connecting longitudinals 5 fixed to transverse bulkheads spaced apart longitudinally of the ship except by the transverse bulkheads, the bottom portion having a space defined by two longitudinals and divided by a partition 6 into upper chamber means 7 and a lower chamber 8, the upper chamber means 7 being adapted to pass a fluid therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146108-A (GB)
Title: Evaporator for a refrigerator circuit
Inventor: CAVALLI ALFREDO
IPC: F25B39/02
Filed: 1984-07-24
Abstract: An evaporator coil for an ice cream machine comprises a number of tubular portions (1), side by side and in substantial longitudinal contact with one another, a pair of members (3, 4) abutting the opposite ends of the tubular portions, and a number of cavities (5) in each of the two members, each cavity (5) receiving the ends of two adjacent tubular portions; in this manner each cavity forms a connection for the two portions. Since the various portions are in substantial contact with one another, the coil according to the invention has high refrigerating power with greatly reduced bulk. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148369-A (GB)
Title: A slidable strip curtain
Inventor: TULLY SEAMUS BLAISE
IPC: E06B3/80
Filed: 1984-10-23
Abstract: A strip curtain 1 e.g. for use in warehouses consisting of a number of semi-transparent strips 2 is movable transversely to open or close a wall opening A. Adjacent strips generally overlap and are mounted by a nut 10 and belt 11 mechanism to a channel-section support rail 3. Each rail section is carried by trollies 16 which run along a channel support track 17 mounted to the wall 5 above the opening 4. The trollies 16 may be moved by a chain and sprocket mechanism. Control means for operating the motor may be provided by a manual switch, a radio controlled switch, an induction loop sensor, a radar operated switch, a photoelectric switch or a pressure pad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154102-A (GB)
Title: Digital transmission systems
Inventor: THOMAS A R
IPC: H04J3/12
Filed: 1985-01-14
Abstract: To facilitate the transfer of channel associated signalling (2 kbit/s) across an interface with 64 kbit/s TDM Channel data, a modification of the CCITT codirectional interface coding rules is used in which the octet timing signal (normally provided by level violation on every eighth bit) may or may not be present. A frame is constructed whereby the level violations of the octet timing signal are coded into a sequence of twelve known states (a frame word), followed by four further states containing the signalling information. If "0" is to be transmitted, the octet timing signal violation will not be present: if "1" is to be transmitted, the octet timing signal violation will be present. Thus the additional 2 kbit/s of signalling may be transmitted across the interface without increasing the basic channel rate and without providing a separate wired interface for the 'Time Slot 16' signalling information.
Patent GB-2160459-A (GB)
Title: Diecasting machine installation
Inventor: PLUME ALAN WALTER
IPC: B22D17/00
Filed: 1985-06-24
Abstract: A diecasting machine installation which includes a furnace (11) and a diecasting machine mounted in a pit (12) below ground or floor level, wherein the diecasting machine has a horizontally movable carriage (13) for transporting a die or mould between a forward position in which the die or mould is located over the furnace (11) to receive molten metal and a retracted rear position (16) in which the die or mould is clear of the furnace (11), the carriage (11) being mounted for movement upon tracks (14) located in the pit (12) below ground or floor level and wherein a front working platform (26) is provided across the pit (42) at or near ground or floor level in front of the furnace (11) and a rear working platform (27) is provided across the pit at or near ground or floor level to the rear of the carriage (13), the depth and width of the pit (12) in relation to the dimensions of the furnace (11) and diecasting machine being such that unobstructed access at a convenient working height is provided on all four sides of the furnace (11) and diecasting machine both when the carriage (13) is in its forward position and when it is in its retracted position (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175391-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing apparatus for drive up machines
Inventor: KENYON ANTHONY
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1985-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus for use from an open window of a stationary vehicle, such as an automatic bank teller or an automatic sales machine, the apparatus having detection means (6) capable of determining the position of the open window, carriage means (17) activated by detection means capable of providing horizontal and vertical movement of a data input (4) and dispensing component, the data input and dispensing component (17) being capable of moving from a rest position to a position adjacent the open window such that the apparatus can be operated by a person in the vehicle. In the case of the automatic teller the input of data causes cash to be dispensed, and in the case of the automatic sales machine causes the component to return to the rest position to collect the item to be dispensed and to return to the position adjacent the open window to allow collection of the item dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165715-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and search system
Inventor: WELZEL GEROLD
IPC: G01S13/86
Filed: 1985-09-10
Abstract: A multifunctional measuring and search system monitors the intrusion of objects, in particular fishing vessels (20), into a safety zone (18), and additionally monitors the impact of projectiles within an impact zone (16) by means of a radar device (26) which is put into a splash spotting mode at triggering of a shot so that the location of the column of water and spray may be detected. By means of memorizing a recovery or salvage cadastre, i.e. the topography and nature of the ocean floor, and taking into consideration the variable water level it is possible to compute and to display the location of impact and the penetration depth of said projectiles on the ocean floor when taking into account the impact angle resulting from the projectile ballistics and the velocity of said projectiles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166757-A (GB)
Title: Alkaline cleaning process
Inventor: KING PETER F
IPC: C23G1/24
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: An aqueous alkaline cleaning composition and process for cleaning aluminum container surfaces in a manner to inhibit objectionable white-etch staining during prolonged cleaning cycles and brown oxide discoloration during prolonged rinse cycles in which the cleaning solution contains an alkalinity agent or agents present in an amount sufficient to remove aluminum fines from the surfaces thereof, a complexing agent present in an amount to complex at least some of the metal ions in the cleaning solution which tend to form insoluble precipitates and at least one surfactant present in an amount sufficient to remove organic soils from the surfaces being cleaned and to suppress the formation of white-etch staining of the surfaces during prolonged cleaning cycles. The surfactant or blend of surfactants employed are further characterized by at least one having a Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance (HLB ratio) of at least about 12. The aqueous cleaning composition can optionally further contain an antifoaming agent to suppress objectionable foaming.
Patent GB-2186221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to adjustable spanners
Inventor: EVANS LEIGHTON DAVID
IPC: B25B13/28
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: The spanner has a main body portion from which projects a first jaw 2. A second jaw 3 is located within the body 1 about a pivot. A lever arm 5 is mounted about a further pivot 6 within the body 1. The engaging ends of the jaw 3 and the lever arm 5 incorporate gearing teeth which interact so as to cause the jaw 3 to be moved towards or away from the jaw 2 as the lever 5 is rotated about the pivot 6. A light pressure is provided by a leaf spring 8 to bias the jaw 3 towards the jaw 2. In use the tip of the spanner is moved against the side of a nut and the reaction of the tip 9 of the jaw 3 against the nut causes the jaws to open so that the nut will be surrounded by the jaws and gripped by teeth 10. Movement of the lever 5 in the direction of the arrow 12 causes the nut to be gripped tightly by the jaws 2 and 3 and further movement of the lever will cause the nut to be rotated. In a further embodiment, the first jaw 2 may be pivotally connected (21, Fig. 8) to the body 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198183-A (GB)
Title: Letter box attachments
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL LLEWELYN
IPC: A47G29/124
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: Letter Box Attachments comprises an open top container with a can be an additional deflection plate 3 to allow items to ride over into the container. Side walls are higher than Letter Box opening then slope up towards the other end wall 4, which has a portion 5 will be turned inwardly to deflect large items back into the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191626-A (GB)
Title: Turntable subchassis
Inventor: SMITH BRUCE ANDREW
IPC: G11B19/20
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: A turntable chassis has a cylindrical subchassis 10, having a radius equal to that of the turntable platter, that is to mount it, the subchassis having a projection 15 for mounting the tone arm and three radially symmetric projections 12, 13, 14 for suspension units by which the subchassis is suspended from base 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180985-A (GB)
Title: Laser device with stabilised power output
Inventor: MOZER ALBRECHT
IPC: H01S5/024
Filed: 1986-09-19
Abstract: A laser device with stabilised power output comprises a control resistor (1) and a laser diode (2) which are thermally-coupled. The pump current is controlled via the control resistor (1). The resistance of the control resistor (1) has a temperature dependence suitable for regulating the power output at the respective operating temperature via the pump current (Ip). The control resistor may be connected in series with the diode (2) to a constant voltage source or alternatively connected in parallel with the diode to a constant current source. The resistor may be formed from a semiconductor material and connected to the diode to form an integrated circuit. Alternatively, discrete components may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183274-A (GB)
Title: Multiple line work performing apparatus
Inventor: MORRIS ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 1986-11-10
Abstract: A multiple line work performing apparatus for use in a well conduit 18 comprises a tool 30 connected to a plurality of control lines 34 for operating a plurality of functions. A plurality of propulsion devices 32 are connected to the control lines 34 for moving the lines and the tool 30 through the conduit. An anchor on the tool actuated by the control lines releasably holds the tool 30 to the conduit 18. A work actuator connected to the tool and operated from the control lines 34 performs work in the conduit. The work may involve longitudinal or rotational movements. The apparatus performs various types of subsurface well operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183809-A (GB)
Title: Heating control in a washing machine
Inventor: KIRMES GEORG
IPC: D06F58/50
Filed: 1986-11-13
Abstract: An automatic drum washing machine, equipped for washing and drying operation, comprises a motor safety device (11, 12) to switch off a drive motor (M) of the washing machine drum in the event of a fault affecting the motor. In order to protect the drum against overheating if the motor is switched off during a spin-drying operation, i.e. to avoid the drum being stationary in a heat flow, an electrical switching element (27) controls a protective switch (28) arranged in the current circuit of the drying heater is provided. An actuating signal for the switching element (27) is provided in dependence on a changed or changing operational magnitude of the drive motor (M) which results when the motor safety device (11) has responded or is responding. The signal is a change in the voltages at point 13 in the motor winding, the speed of rotation of the motor shaft or the magnetic field of the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200290-A (GB)
Title: Table tennis bat
Inventor: WU KWONG MING
IPC: A63B59/04
Filed: 1986-11-21
Abstract: A Table Tennis bat consists of a blade 6 and a handle 5 which is thicker than the blade 6 and is shaped to fit snugly into the palm of the hand. A recess 7 is provided for the placement of the thumb and grooves guide the fingers for insertion into holes 9 and another recess 8 for the little finger. <IMAGE>