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Patent GB-2178060-A (GB)
Title: Method of coating micro-depressions
Inventor: LARDON MARCEL
IPC: H01L21/302
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: In the case of the coating of substrate surfaces which exhibit so-called micro-depressions (pitting, holes) having a width of less than 5  mu m, in particular those which are deeper than they are wide, the risk exists of the formation of cavities in the depressions underneath a vapour-deposited layer. In order to avoid this the coating is performed in accordance with the invention as illustrated in Figure 1 by molecular beams 4 of the coating material, which must exhibit a divergence of at most 10 DEG  caused by deflection by a magnetic field and the coating material in the depressions of the substrate 5 is partially re-sputtered through ion bombardment and thereby better distributed on their sidewalls. The coating and re-sputtering may be performed sequentially or simultaneously and both may be performed by means of an ion beam. The coating material may be aluminium. …<??>The invention finds particular application in the field of microelectronics. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2190745-A (GB)
Title: Inclination measuring device
Inventor: GOODE NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: An inclination measuring device is disclosed which includes first and second clamp members 15 which are extendable from the device and arranged to engage a member, the inclination of which is to be measured and support the device relative to the member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175514-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for filtering radioactive slurry
Inventor: ROHLEDER NORBERT
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 1986-05-19
Abstract: Apparatus for filtering radioactive slurry comprises a pressure housing with an upper inlet 61 and a lower outlet 101 for filtrate, divided by a removable filter in the form of a stack of filter discs clamped between support plates. The stack defines a central axial passage, closed at the lower end, from which slurry flows into spaces defined above each filter disc, the filtrate passing down through the discs and radially outwards through protective grid 97. After filtering, compressed gas is fed to inlet 61 to expel residual liquid, and housing cover 43 is withdrawn after unscrewing spindle 48 and pivotting yoke 49 sideways. The filter is then lifted from the housing by remote handling equipment, retaining all the solids within the spaces above the filter discs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177069-A (GB)
Title: Feed unit for feeding paper or other record medium
Inventor: YASUOKA TADASHI
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1986-05-30
Abstract: A feed unit (1) for feeding paper or other record medium to a record producing apparatus (2), has a hole (6) to receive an anchoring shaft (18) of the record producing apparatus and a rotatably mounted hook bolt (10) the bolt (10) being movable between a position in which the hook (11) extends transversely of the hole (6) so as to prevent withdrawal of the anchoring shaft (18) therefrom and position allowing such withdrawal and a release arm (12) which extends from the lock lever (10) and which has a manually engageable portion (13) to move the bolt (10) into its releasing position,the portion (13) being manually engageable from the exterior of the feed unit (1), through recesses (14) in the sides of cover (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192640-A (GB)
Title: Chemically enhanced dewatering of fuel peat
Inventor: JONSSON BENGT
IPC: C10F5/00
Filed: 1986-07-11
Abstract: A process of chemically enhanced peat dewatering comprises treating peat with an acid and a cationic polyelectrolyte (e.g. a polyimine or polyamide derivative) before mechanical dewatering.
Patent GB-2179828-A (GB)
Title: Selectable raster size for video display
Inventor: OSMAN PETER DANIEL
IPC: H04N3/23
Filed: 1986-08-08
Abstract: Size control circuitry (41) allows the selection of a number of different combinations of raster heights and widths for a video display apparatus. A two-bit raster size selection signal at A,B is decoded to determine one of a number of possible height and width combinations. Raster height is determined by varying the vertical size feedback signal 48 to the vertical deflection circuits 11. In response to the signal at A,B feedback signal input pin 3 is connected to one of output pins 1,2,4,5 to insert different value resistors into the feedback loop. Raster width is determined by varying the operation of a side pincushion correcting diode modulator circuit, 26,27,30,31,32,33. In response to the signal at A,B earth pin 13 is connected to either pin 15 or one of pins 11,12,14. Connection to pin 15 places resistor 62 in the bias circuit of transistor 32. Connection to pins 11,12 or 14 places different resistor 63 in the bias circuit to produce a different raster width. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195806-A (GB)
Title: Constant display unit
Inventor: GILDERDALE ANDREW
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: This display unit is used to display a badge or emblem where, in motion, it may not be recognisable. For example, it may be a badge on the moving wheel of a car. This is achieved by attaching the badge to a nonrevolving weighted disc that is fixed to a spindle which runs in a hub: the hub is attached to, and moves with, the moving body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183124-A (GB)
Title: Electro-mechanical vibrator
Inventor: TAMURA YASUJI
IPC: H04R1/00
Filed: 1986-10-30
Abstract: An audio sound reproducing apparatus includes an electro- mechanical vibrator (13) e.g. in a seat S, coupled to audio signal reproducing apparatus (10), for converting the electrical audio signal to mechanical vibration. The vibrator (13) is connected to a speaker device (14) for reproducing the audio signal input to the vibrator (13) to harmonize the mechanical vibration and sound heard, particularly the sound which is in the frequency region input to the vibrator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205001-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet rotor for a dynamo-electric machine
Inventor: TURNER ALAN BURROWS
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 1987-05-08
Abstract: A rotating part for a dynamo-electric machine comprises an outer circumferential portion 13 made of permanent magnetic material. The portion 13 includes a magnet portion 14 and outer circumferential recesses 15 filled with reinforced plastics material. A core 11 is made of magnetic material, and the side walls 12 of non-magnetic material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204930-A (GB)
Title: Pipe couplings
Inventor: BRADBURY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16L27/12
Filed: 1987-05-21
Abstract: A collar 16 is passed over the end of an outlet 12 to the required distance and a disc 22 loosely mounted on the outlet is brought towards a flange 18 on the end of the collar. A series of boils 24 are passed through aligned openings in the disc and flange around the outlet and a nut 28 on each bolt is tightened to bring the flange 18 and the disc 22 together. As the flange and disc approach each other a flexible annular seal 30 is compressed by angled surfaces 32 and 34 on the flange and disc respectively to deform the normally circular seal 30 into the configuration shown and hold the seal tight against the outlet 12. The nuts 28 continue to be tightened until the flange and disc abut each other and the collar 16 is held securely on, and sealed with the outlet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212463-A (GB)
Title: Power-assisted steering gear
Inventor: HAJIHOSSEINLOO MOHAMMED ALI
IPC: B62D5/083
Filed: 1988-11-07
Abstract: A power-assisted vehicle steering gear comprises an hydraulically actuated means which is controlled by a main valve having a pair of relatively rotatable parts such as parts 12 and 13, and includes means for resisting such relative rotation between parts 12 and 13. The resisting means comprising a plurality of bails 22 which are each located in one of a series of axially extending circumferentially spaced bores or recesses 21 formed in a ring 19 which is connected to said part 12 so as to be rotatable therewith, each of said balls 22 projecting axially outwardly into an opposed pocket formed in a flange 23 which is connected to said part 13 so as to be rotatable therewith. The strength of said resisting means is variable in strength in dependence upon a chosen parameter or parameters, for example, vehicle speed. In the aforesaid example pressurised oil is applied to said bores or recesses, the pressure of such pressurised oil being variable by means of a pressure control valve in dependence upon the aforesaid chosen parameter or parameters. In an alternative example said ring and said flange are urged towards each other by adjustable resilient means such as a coiled compression spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210673-A (GB)
Title: Straightening and tensioning device
Inventor: RECALDE CARLOS EDUARDO
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 1988-12-09
Abstract: A straightening and tensioning device Fig 8 or 27 is described for use on a reel pipelaying vessel. A pipeline laying device is mounted at the stern of the vessel 12 in order to draw, support and layout a pipeline 22 or 35. The pipeline laying device includes a drum 26 and structure 30 which moves arcuately about the drum 26 and enables the angle at which the pipeline 22 or 35 enters the water to be adjusted. The straightening and tensioning device may comprise a straightening device 102 and a pair of tensioning devices 104, 106 Fig 8 or a combined straightening/tensioning device 1024, Fig 27. The curvature of the endless track 322 of device 102 and that of the tracks of devices 104, 106 may be altered by individual adjustment of track rollers by jactuators (e.g. 329, Fig 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-887795-A (GB)
Abstract: 887,795. Ticket-printing machines. LICENTIA PATENT - VERWALTUNGS - G.m.b.H. Aug. 8, 1958 [Aug. 9, 1957], No. 25505/58. Class 106 (3). A ticket-printing machine has a carriage 1 which can travel over a printing-plate container 2 to any required station. Mounted on a shaft 6 on the carriage 1 are an eccentric 7 and a lever 8. The eccentric runs between rollers 11 and 12 secured to a frame 3 which is displaceable in carriage 1, so that, when shaft 6 is rotated by an electric motor, the frame 3 is reciprocated horizontally in the carriage; after the selected printing-plate 19 has been lifted from the container 2 in known manner into printing position by mechanism actuated by lever 8. Movement of the frame 3 to the left finally brings blank 21, supported in printing-table 3<SP>1</SP>, into contact with printing-block 20 of the selected plate 19, and simultaneously pins 22 on the plate press against resilient punches 23, which punch a record on strip 26..
Patent GB-2216838-A (GB)
Title: Mold assembly for molding frame-installed and skin-covered seat cushion structure
Inventor: YANAGISHITA NORIO
IPC: B29C39/26
Filed: 1989-01-19
Abstract: A retainer jig 2 to be put on a mold 1 has clamps 5 for clamping a frame 10 of the seat cushion structure to be produced. A lid 3 is to be put on the mold 1 with interposal of the jig 2. Sealing means 12 achieve sealing between the mold and the lid. 
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Patent GB-2217930-A (GB)
Title: Low permittivity electrical connector and flat cable
Inventor: SUZUKI HIROSUKE
IPC: H01B7/08
Filed: 1989-02-14
Abstract: A low-permittivity connector (figs 1, 2) comprises a low-permittivity dielectric sheet (21), eg stretched, porous PTFE sandwiched between outer plastics layers (51), eg PTFE, which form a housing (61). Parallel ribbon-type conductors (31) are fixed by adhesive to the dielectric layer (21) and are overlaid over part of their length by wires (41) running in channels formed by corrugations in a plastics layer (51) and extending from the housing as contact pins. Sockets (71) are formed by said corrugations allowing access to contact portions of said conductors (31). A cable (fig 4) comprises wires (104) sandwiched between PTFE sheets. The connector can be formed from a cable-like strip, cut to length, in which the wires (41) are displaced longitudinally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222388-A (GB)
Title: Lithographic printing plate processing and correction
Inventor: PARKINSON JOHN
IPC: G03F7/40
Filed: 1989-07-13
Abstract: A lithographic printing plate treatment process and line in which development (12) and rinsing (13), and preferably also gumming (14), takes place in a processing unit (10), any required correction being applied to treated plates issuing successively from the processing unit (10). A heating oven (16), which may be incorporated downstream in the processing unit (10), or arranged separately as a "stand alone" oven, Fig. 3, applies a heating action to the plates prior to the correction e.g. on a deletion table. This heating action is less fierce than that of a conventional baking oven, so that the plates are still capable of being corrected on the deletion table whilst conferring resistance to subsequent mechanical and / or chemical attack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235065-A (GB)
Title: Production line management system
Inventor: OHTA YOSHIMASA
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1989-07-25
Abstract: Carriages 14a to 14e carry workpieces such as automobile bodies through a plurality of work stations So to Sn for processing, e.g. installation of parts or machining. A controller 31 for controlling the work stations has a memory M for storing carriage identification data and automobile body type data. As the carriages move from station to station, carriage identification data are transmitted to the memory M and corresponding body type data are retrieved from a CPU 30 and stored in memory M. As the carriages progress, these data are moved between corresponding storage areas in memory M so that when any carriage arrives at a particular station its transmitted identification data can be compared at 27 with its identification data already stored in memory M and, if agreement is established, corresponding body type data can be transmitted from memory M to the workstation - both for that carriage and the next. In this way, the body in the work station can be processed according to the transmitted body type data and then the work station can be prepared for the next body in accordance with the next body type data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235168-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle suspension system having an adjustable anti-roll bar
Inventor: BLOOR PAUL
IPC: B60G21/10
Filed: 1989-08-24
Abstract: An hydraulic system for adjusting springing means, such as an anti-roll torsion bar, in a vehicle suspension system comprises two valves (12, 13) each with three ports, arranged and connected to one another to supply fluid under pressure from a source (P) thereof to either side of an actuator (10, 11) for the springing means or to return fluid to a reservoir by way of a relief valve (14). Separate front and rear anti-roll bars are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225496-A (GB)
Title: Termination of mineral insulated electric cable
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
IPC: H02G15/04
Filed: 1989-10-19
Abstract: In a mineral insulated electric cable termination suitable for use in locations where the cable termination is likely to be subjected to exceptionally high temperatures, the sealing pot 4 is made of the same metal or metal alloy as the cable sheath 3, which metal or metal alloy has a melting point of at least 1000 DEG C, and the closure disc 6 of the sealing pot is made of a ceramic or vitreous material. Preferably, the sealing pot 4 comprises a sleeve or open ended tube formed from a hollow or solid bar or rod. The metal is preferably copper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225260-A (GB)
Title: Additive compositions for recovering coal fines by froth flotation
Inventor: BROOKES GERALD FREDERICK
IPC: B03D1/006
Filed: 1989-10-25
Abstract: An additive composition for use in recovering coal fines in a froth flotation process comprises a hydrophobic polyvinylether, a frother and a liquid organic carrier. The polyvinylether may be for example polyvinylethylether or polyvinylisobutylether, the frother may be for example methyl isobutyl carbinol or a mixture of polypropylene glycol ethers, and the organic carrier may be for example gas oil, diesel oil, kerosene or another petroleum- or coal-based distillate. Preferred ranges and examples are described.
Patent GB-2233607-A (GB)
Title: Safety cap for writing instrument
Inventor: ISODA TAKASHI
IPC: B43K23/12
Filed: 1989-12-07
Abstract: A cap for a writing instrument has an inner cap (6) within the main cap (16) and air holes (7) provided in the bottom plate (9) of the main cap, between the main cap and the inner cap. The holes provide an air passage to allow respiration to continue should the cap be swallowed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228773-A (GB)
Title: Shift lever lock releasable by depression of brake pedal and interlocked with ignition
Inventor: AMAGASA YOSHINORI
IPC: E05B83/36
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: A lock lever (13) is provided for locking a shift lever (12) at a parking range position of the transmission. The lock lever is urged by a spring to the parking range position. The lock lever is arranged to be moved to a release position when a brake pedal of the vehicle is depressed. 
<??>The lock lever (13) is preferably actuated by a solenoid (18) controlled by a circuit which includes a brake pedal switch (26) and an ignition switch (28). 
<??>There is also an ignition key interlock which stops the ignition key from being removed if the gear lever is not in the parking range position. 
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Patent GB-2241055-A (GB)
Title: Structures for mounting lamp fittings
Inventor: STANWAY PETER JAMES BINNEY
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 1989-12-28
Abstract: A ceiling tile (2) has an aperture (9) for receiving a light housing (1). The ceiling tile (2), when not supporting the light housing (1) may be fitted with a "blank" or replaced by a standard tile. The tile (2) and light housing (1) arrangement thereby enables a light to be relocated in open-plan offices which have been sub-divided by temporary walls. Because the positions of lights are interchangeable the avoidance of very light or dark lighting extremes is possible and an even background luminance may be more easily achieved than in the past. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229414-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable balloon distress marker
Inventor: WINER PAUL GEORGE
IPC: B64B1/50
Filed: 1990-03-07
Abstract: A distress beacon 10 includes a housing 11 which contains a balloon 16, a line 20 which can be used to connect the balloon 16 to the line, means (17) (18) (19) for inflating the balloon 16 with a lighter-than-air gas which, upon opening of the housing 11 allows the balloon to rise to form an active and/or passive location marker. The balloon may have part of its surface highly reflective, e.g. of aluminium foil, and/or part coated with a fluorescent pigment. It can also be radar reflective. It may carry a lamp, and the line 20 may form an aerial for a radio transmitter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233788-A (GB)
Title: A composite mineral insulated electric and optical cable
Inventor: MCNEIL WILLIAM
IPC: H05B3/56
Filed: 1990-07-11
Abstract: A composite mineral insulated 2 electric 1 and optical cable, especially suitable for use as a heating cable, has an overall protective layer 9 surrounding the metal cable sheath 3 and, radially outwardly of the metal sheath and directly or indirectly bounded at least in part by the overall protective layer 9, at least one passage 5 which extends lengthwise of the cable and in which is loosely housed at least one optical fibre 6. Preferably, the passage 5 extends helically around the axis of the cable and, preferably, also, the optical fibre 6 has a length greater than that of the passage. The passage may be a bore in a single layer of plastics material surrounding the sheath and constituting the overall protective layer (Fig. 2) or it may be the bore of a separately formed tube disposed radially outwardly of the metal cable sheath and wholly or partially encapsulated in the overall protective layer (Fig. 3). The cable may be used as a heating cable, to measure temperature or as an optical thermostat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248139-A (GB)
Title: High temperature battery terminal provided with heat dissipator to prevent damage to cable insulation
Inventor: MOLYNEUX JOHN
IPC: H01M50/50
Filed: 1990-08-07
Abstract: A battery terminal comprises a thermally and electrically conductive bar. Means are provided to connect one end of the bar to an electrical cable and the other end of the bar to cells of the battery. The bar leads out through a battery casing and heat dissipating means fastened to the battery casing. The heat dissipating means are in good thermal contact with and electrically insulated from the lead out bar.
Patent GB-2235477-A (GB)
Title: Fan-shaped openable roof
Inventor: SUGIZAKI KENICHI
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: An openable roof comprises a plurality of roof sections 24, 25 displaceably mounted on concentric arcuate tracks having a single focus 30, the sections being actuable to individually or jointly fan out to open or close the roof as desired, such a roof being easy to assemble and able to provide a wide aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251089-A (GB)
Title: Microscope having visual display unit viewed through the eyepiece
Inventor: PRIME BRIAN
IPC: G02B21/18
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: A microscope 2 for viewing electric circuits comprises an eye piece 12, means for forming an image at the eye piece 12 from an object 8, a visual display unit 22 for providing a display image, and means 32 for combining the display image with the image provided by the microscope so that both images may be simultaneously viewed through the eye piece 12, and means for coupling the visual display unit 22 to instrument means 14 which provides an electrical representation of a desired parameter of an electrical circuit which is provided as an object 8 for the microscope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239813-A (GB)
Title: A device for slalom training
Inventor: PIISPANEN TERO
IPC: A63B69/18
Filed: 1991-01-07
Abstract: A device for slalom training comprises a frame structure 1, an arm portion 2 journalled on a shaft 3 provided in the frame structure a spring member 4 arranged to resist the turning of the arm portion 2 around the shaft 3; and a foot-board structure 6 for supporting the user on the device. To provide a simple and safe device, the device comprises, in addition to the spring member 4, a braking means 5 arranged to brake the movement of the arm portion 2 with respect to the frame structure 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242946-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle disc brake assemblies
Inventor: BROWN BRIAN KENNETH
IPC: F16D55/00
Filed: 1991-02-06
Abstract: A disc brake assembly for a front wheel of a vehicle comprises a support plate for location about the hub of the respective vehicle axle and for securement to a stub axle of the vehicle. Means are provided for securing a disc brake pad caliper rigidly to the support plate. A brake disc includes a disc-shaped braking surface which extends radially outwardly from an axially extending tubular portion to distance the braking surface from the stub axle of the vehicle such that the braking surface can, on assembly, pass between brake pads of the caliper. The dimensions of the caliper and the disc brake are such that they are capable of being located substantially or entirely within the concave rim of a wheel fitted on the respective vehicle axle.
Patent GB-2252833-A (GB)
Title: Spectrum analysers
Inventor: STEVENS RODERICK LEONARD WALLA
IPC: G01R23/165
Filed: 1991-02-15
Abstract: A spectrum analyser comprises a first mixer (14A) fed with signals for analysis (11, 12) (the wanted signal), together with reference signals (14) in a different frequency band to the wanted signal, and with a synthesised local oscillator signal (15), thereby (16) to produce an intermediate frequency (IF) wanted signal channel (17, 19, 23) and an IF reference signal channel (16, 20, 26), means being provided for digitising (19, 20) and combining (27, 24) these two channels whereby to provide an output signal (28) in which unwanted sidebands of the synthesised local oscillator signal are reduced by cancellation. As described, a local oscillator model generator (27) produces a local oscillator digital signal which includes components in anti-phase to unwanted sideband signals present in the signal from the phase-lock loop (15), so that the unwanted sidebands are cancelled in the digital mixer (24). <IMAGE>