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Patent GB-2070022-A (GB)
Title: Immobilized enzymes a process for their preparation and their use in converting substrates to products
IPC: C12N11/00
Filed: 1981-02-20
Abstract: Immobilized enzyme products wherein active immobilized enzyme is part of an external gel or other layer on the support material can be made by a process which comprises forming a gellable, external, enzyme-containing coating on support material by contacting the inert support material with an aqueous solution of the enzyme to be immobilized and with a water-miscible organic solvent, and contacting the externally coated support material with a cross-linking agent to gel the coating.
Patent GB-2074669-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle gearbox
IPC: F16H57/02
Filed: 1981-04-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle gearbox for transverse engines, especially a five-speed gearbox. The input shaft (2) of the gearbox has non-rotatable gears (11-16), which engage gears (17, 18, 19, 23, 24) on two intermediate shafts (3, 4) which are parallel to the input shaft. The gears on the intermediate shafts are freely rotatably mounted and can be coupled to the shafts by means of engaging sleeves (21, 22, 25). The intermediate shafts each has a non- rotatably fixed gear (7, 8) which engages the crown wheel (9) of the differential and functions as a pinion drive, the gears (7, 8) being fixed on the ends of the intermediate shafts directed towards the input end of the input shaft. Gears (13, 28) and an additional sliding gear (not shown) provide for reverse drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2076129-A (GB)
Title: Store for belt-fed ammunition
IPC: F41A9/29
Filed: 1981-04-24
Abstract: In a device for containing ammunition in belt form for feeding to a weapon of high firing rate, a container comprises adjacent sectors 11, separated by walls 12, in which the belt 15 is laid in a festoon arrangement, the container being driven at 14 so as to move the various sectors successively into a position corresponding with the zones of withdrawal of the belt for its feeding to the weapon. The container may be annular or rectangular. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2074973-A (GB)
Title: Bale stacking
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1981-05-01
Abstract: A bale stacking apparatus for attachment to an agricultural tractor has movable gripping arms (not shown) for gripping a "flat eight" of bales. A cantilever arrangement 41 carries a gripping head 62 with tines 66. The head 62 can be lowered and the tines operated to grip two adjacent central bales of the flat eight, which are then lifted and turned through 90 DEG  by a torsion spring arrangement 67. The bales are then replaced in the flat eight in their new orientation. Such modified flat eights are stacked as layers with each successive layer oriented at 90 DEG  to the previous layer in one angular direction to provide a stable stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077700-A (GB)
Title: A tamper proof holder for paper rolls or the like
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 1981-06-01
Abstract: A holder comprising an elongated housing (2) for holding a plurality of rolls in end to end relationship allows the paper of one roll (1) to be dispensed at an opening (16) of a dispensing location whilst providing inaccessible storage capacity of a roll or rolls (1) in reserve, thereby overcoming the problem of pilfering of spare rolls (1). An aperture (6) at a closed end (5) of the holder housing (2) allows a tubular core (7), on which the paper is wound, to be ejected when a roll (1) is expanded. A displaceable abutment member (13) prevents the reserve rolls (1) from entering the dispensing location, and, when actuated after core (7) ejection allows a reserve roll (1) to occupy the dispensing location. The rolls (1) are loaded onto a central tube (12) which extends at least partially across opening (16), is removable with a lockable housing closure (8) and, preferably, includes an arrangement (22, 23) urging the rolls (1) to the dispensing location. Opening (16) may have a serrated edge. Observation openings 24 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108292-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control
Inventor: GRAY LARRY O
IPC: B60K31/10
Filed: 1981-10-22
Abstract: A control circuit for automatically maintaining the speed of a vehicle at a desired speed as selected by the vehicle operator includes one feedback loop for monitoring the actual vehicle speed and another feedback loop for monitoring the engine load. The engine load feedback loop enables the speed control to anticipate the effects of changes in engine load so as to minimize or eliminate undershoot or overshoot of the control system. A signal representing the actual vehicle speed (17) is combined with a signal representing the engine load (25) to generate a composite feedback signal to a comparator circuit. The comparator circuit (22, 23) compares the feedback signal with a signal representing the desired vehicle speed and generates control signals for maintaining the speed of the vehicle at the desired speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113430-A (GB)
Title: Current control circuits
Inventor: CONNOR ROBERT MCLEAN
IPC: H02H3/087
Filed: 1982-01-14
Abstract: A circuit for controlling the supply of current through the torquer coils 1, 2 of a gyroscope comprises two window detectors 5, 6 and an OR gate 7 which together produce a logic signal VD having a logic high value whenever the current positively or negatively exceeds upper and lower boundary values. The logic signal VD is fed to an averaging circuit 8 which obtains, as a signal VE, a time-based average of the signal VD. Signal VE is fed to a Schmitt trigger circuit 13 having hysteresis, the output signal VF of the trigger circuit 13 being fed to a switch 14 which interrupts and restores the supply of current to the coils 1, 2 as VE reaches an upper threshold and drops to a lower threshold, respectively. As a result, current magnitudes in excess of the nominal tolerable maximum can be supplied for short durations of time, such as during start-up of a gyroscope and during high rates of turn of a gyroscope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093787-A (GB)
Title: Transport and distribution system for pulverised fuel
IPC: F23K3/00
Filed: 1982-02-03
Abstract: A transport and distribution system for pulverised fuel comprises a storage tank 30, a ring conduit 40 which connects several receivers with the storage tank and which has one turbo-separator 10 per receiver, and a receiving tank 23 for the pulverised fuel arranged in the ring conduit and incorporating a filter 23'. The storage tank 30 and the receiving tank 23 are connected with each other at the outlet ends thereof by the ring conduit 40 and at the loading ends by a turbo- separator 43, in such manner that the storage tank 30 is connected to the outlet of the turbo-separator 43 and the pulverised fuel receiving filter tank 23 is connected to the overflow of the turbo-separator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094779-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic matrix material
Inventor: DAVIDGE ROGER W
IPC: C04B35/119
Filed: 1982-03-05
Abstract: Sintered materials comprising a ceramic matrix (e.g. of Al2O3) and, distributed therein, a refractory material in a metastable, high temperature enantiotropic form of higher density than its room temperature enantiotropic form such as ZrO2 which has a metastable tetragonal form and a room temperature monoclinic form, are prepared from a mixture where the refractory material and optionally the ceramic material are in the form of a sol. The mixture is dried and subsequently sintered to give a product where the refractory material is distributed very uniformly and in its metastable form. Improved properties have been obtained by including a stabilising agent (e.g. Y2O3) in the final product.
Patent GB-2119272-A (GB)
Title: Filter
Inventor: VERITY DENNIS BOWES
IPC: B01D37/00
Filed: 1982-03-16
Abstract: A filter for lubricating oil comprises an axial-flow, spirally wound filter element of annular cross-section formed from a microporous sheet of resin bonded cellulosic fibres derived from sulphated wood pulp, preferably a mixture of soft and hard woods with the fibres preferentially oriented in one direction and with the sheet having pores of 5 to 100 microns diameter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101734-A (GB)
Title: Pilot burner
Inventor: MOORE RICHARD DOUGLAS
IPC: F23D14/66
Filed: 1982-05-10
Abstract: A pilot gas burner has a cylindrical body 1 with a gas inlet port 2 at one end, a jet 3 feeding air mixing chamber 4 with air inlet ports 5. The air/gas mixture passes through aperture 7 in baffle 6 into combustion chamber 8 having further air inlet ports 9 and an open end from which the flame emerges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126870-A (GB)
Title: Side lasting machines
Inventor: FLANDERS J R
IPC: A43D25/047
Filed: 1982-09-11
Abstract: In a side (or combined side and seat) lasting machine, two side lasting assemblies (16) each comprise a plurality of lasting fingers (46), a plurality of clamp pads (72), disposed each beneath a pair of fingers (46), and a plurality of lasting straps (128), depending one from each finger (46) and interposed between the pads (72) and shoe upper. The pads (72) have a substantially flat strap-engaging surface and serve to clamp the upper against the so-called "high wood" of the last. The machine also comprises adhesive-applying means in the form of nozzles (100) arranged to track to apply adhesive progressively along lasting marginal portions of the shoe upper from the heel breast line towardly thereof. The heightwise position of the nozzles (100) is determined by a skid (110) and the widthwise position by engagement with the lasting marginal portions. In the inside waist region of the shoe, after clamping of the upper the lasting straps (128) are bulged inwardly to urge the portion of the upper projecting above the clamp pads (72) inwardly towards the last and to support the lasting marginal portion during the application of adhesive. A left/right switching arrangement (112) is provided to enable the machine to operate thus on left and right shoes, as selected by the operator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108435-A (GB)
Title: Floating seat
Inventor: MAERTIN KLAUS PAUL HELMUT
IPC: B63B35/76
Filed: 1982-10-21
Abstract: A floatation support comprises a plurality of ring-like support members 1, 2 of differing dimensions flexibly connected by connecting members 4. A body support 6 is connected by cords 7 to lugs 8 on the inner support member 2 and hangs therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109002-A (GB)
Title: Freeze conditioning agent for coal
Inventor: CARGLE VIRGIL HENRY
IPC: C10L9/10
Filed: 1982-10-29
Abstract: A method for treating particulate solids such as coal to reduce the cohesive strength of such solids when frozen which consists of spraying said solids with a hydrocarbon liquid solution of a mixture of surfactants having an HLB of greater than 12 and containing an anionic surfactant such as the monoethanol amine salt of dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid and a nonionic surfactant such as dinonylphenol reacted with 9 moles of ethylene oxide.
Patent GB-830175-A (GB)
Abstract: 830,175. Printing surfaces. LICENTIA PATENT-VERWALTUNGS-G.m.b.H. July 20, 1956 [July 23, 1955], No..22526/56. Class 100(2) In a ticket printer including a printing roller and an adding mechanism the fare value segments in the printing roller have both teeth for operating the adding mechanism and for value types for printing the fare value on a check strip. The machine comprises a ticket supply drum 2, a printing-mechanism slot 4, check strip device 5 and printing mechanism including a printer roller 9, feed rollers 12, cam disc 14, and a wheel 13 driven by a motor. The roller 9 comprises a handle member 20 bearing details of the ticket to be printed, a casing 21 and a core 23 rotatable relative to the casing. The machine is actuated in known manner by insertion and initial turning of the roller 9 appropriate to the ticket to be printed. The printing block for the tickets and also fare value segments 24, for operating an adding mechanism 6, and types 25 for printing on the check strip 11 are exchangeably mounted on the core 23. The fare value types 26 are fixedly mounted on the segments 24, angularly spaced from the teeth 27 on the segments which represent the fare value, and the number of which corresponds to the digit to be introduced into the adding mechanism. The segments 24 are preferably made from synthetic thermoplastic material. A wide check strip may thus be employed on which is printed the fare value by the types 26, a code number characterizing the roller 9 by the types 25 and a serial number by types carried by a counting mechanism 17 mounted in the printer. The check strip device is mounted in a pivoted frame and is controlled by the cam 14 so that the strip contacts the roller 9 when the type 26 are adjacent the strip. The adding mechanism 6 is mounted behind the check strip device 5 and is operated by the segments 24 through hollow shafts 10 the ends of which are provided with suitably formed toothed discs 18, 19 co-acting with the teeth 27 of the segments 24 and the mechanism 6 respectively.
Patent GB-2132174-A (GB)
Title: Device for delivering folding box blanks to a cartoning machine
Inventor: BAUR WALTER
IPC: B65H1/30
Filed: 1983-03-25
Abstract: Stacks (S3, S4, S5) are stored on a long delivery belt (3). A transfer belt conveyor (2) is arranged downstream of the delivery belt (3), removes individual folding box blanks from the underside of a stack (S2) and delivers them to a store (1), the filling height of which is sensed by means of sensors 12, 13 which turn the transfer belt conveyor (2) on or off by way of a control member (14). When a sensor (23) at the transfer belt conveyor signals the need for a new stack, the delivery belt (3) is set in motion by way of a control member (26) and a stack (S3) is moved onto the empty transfer belt conveyor (2). The device enables the stack height in the store (1) to be maintained at a certain minimum height, so that the stack pressure only varies slightly and the conditions for the removal of blanks from the store essentially remain the same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122456-A (GB)
Title: Method of an apparatus for duplex communications
Inventor: WHITE RONALD R
IPC: H04W84/10
Filed: 1983-05-19
Abstract: Method and apparatus for a duplex communication system wherein a local station transmits a modulated signal at a nominal, fixed frequency (f1) to a remote station which transmits, simultaneously, to the local station, a modulated signal at a nominal, fixed frequency (f2), which frequency (f2) is displaced from frequency (f1), by a frequency (f2-f1) being the intermediate frequency of the receivers at both the first and second stations. A portion of the transmitter output at each station is fed to the receiver of that station to act as a local oscillator for the i.f. stage.
Patent GB-2118531-A (GB)
Title: Pill dispenser
Inventor: MOULDING THOMAS S
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 1982-10-27
Abstract: A pill dispenser mechanism is provided in which a multilayered compartment is releasably attachable to a receptacle for pills in such a way that pills may be selectively advanced into one compartment, then by selective advancement of one of the compartment layers transfer the pill from the first compartment into a discharge compartment to permit sequential recovery of pills therefrom. In order to accommodate different sized pills, the compartments may be provided with different sized openings to conform to the substantial size and configuration of the pill. Electrical contact switches may be associated with the compartments to sense for the purpose of recording the movement of a pill between one or more, or a combination of both, compartments.
Patent GB-2140096-A (GB)
Title: Marine propeller pitch control system
Inventor: BELLEW WILFRED THOMAS
IPC: B63H3/08
Filed: 1983-07-28
Abstract: In the relaxed/unstressed condition spring means 26 bias piston 20 towards the outboard end of actuator 17 so that propeller blades 12 which are acted upon via piston rod 21 and yoke 33 take up a fine-pitch angle (low-gear position). When an increase in speed is required, pressure fluid is pumped down channel 30 and acts upon the outboard side of the piston 20 to move the blades 12 to a coarse- pitch angle (high-gear position). This system is much easier and less expensive to construct and fit then previous systems as no high- precision control shaft is required to extend through propeller hub 11. A further advantage is that the unstressed condition (which would occur if the pressure fluid system failed) results in fine-pitch blade angle, which is the "natural" position taken up by the blades 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164140-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: ADAMCZYK RYSZARD
IPC: F24F7/06
Filed: 1984-01-28
Abstract: A decorative column is positioned in a room and includes a fan for circulating air through the column. The column may also include filters, a bacteria destroying UV lamp, a drier, a smell additive, a humidifier, a heater and an insect trap. A microprocessor for monitoring and controlling temperature, humidity, fire and intruder alarms, &c., is also provided.
Patent GB-2155724-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexed analog-to-digital converter
Inventor: BALABAN ALVIN REUBEN
IPC: H04N5/60
Filed: 1984-03-07
Abstract: A multiplexed analog-to-digital converter for video and sound signals is provided. Apparatus employing the invention comprises sources of analog video signals (10, 12, 14, 16) and sound signals (10, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30), an analog-to-digital converter (34), and digital video and sound signal processors (50, 54). The analog video signals include successive horizontal line intervals. Coupling means (18, 20, 36, 40) couple the analog-to-digital converter between the analog video signal source and the digital video signal processor during first predetermined portions of the horizontal line intervals and between the analog sound signal source and the digital sound signal processor during second predetermined portions of the horizontal line intervals which are different from the first predetermined portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150592-A (GB)
Title: Method and plant for reducing oxidic material
Inventor: SANTEN SVEN
IPC: C21B13/12
Filed: 1984-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a plant for reducing oxide-containing material while simultaneously generating a gas suitable as fuel gas. In this regard, there is produced from carbonaceous and/or hydrocarbon material a reduction gas (16) containing mainly carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas, obtained by partial combustion (at 12) and further treatment with carbon in a separate gas generating shaft (14). The temperature of said thus prepared reduction gas is then regulated (20) and said gas introduced into a reduction shaft (1) containing the oxidic material optionally subsequent to desulphurizing (17) said gas. Thereafter the partially spent reduction gas withdrawn from said reduction shaft is freed from water and solids (5), whereafter a part-flow of said spent gas may be used as fuel gas (6), while optionally a further part-flow is returned to the process (via 7 and 23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150609-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM BRIAN RONALD
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1984-11-20
Abstract: The tie (1) (constructed as an integrally moulded component made of polypropylene) has a laminar stem portion (2) in the form of a rectangular strip formed with an anchor portion (3) at each end and formed centrally with a moisture barrier (4). Each anchor portion (3) of the tie is triangular in shape and tapers in the width direction of the strips from the end of the strip to a cylindrical boss (5) formed at the extremity of the anchor portion. The two free edges of the anchor portion are formed with a peripheral wall (6) which projects from both surfaces of the end portion. The moisture barrier (4) includes a hollow protruberance which has a roof-shaped portion formed by a pair of inclined surfaces (7) which meet at a longitudinally ridge (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150843-A (GB)
Title: Indoor bowls game apparatus
Inventor: HOWE NORMAN WILLIAM
IPC: A63D3/02
Filed: 1984-12-06
Abstract: The apparatus may comprise a table having a playing surface, gulleys, cushions and spirit level means for use with height-adjustable legs. Biased bowls are delivered to the playing surface by a chute assembly 42 which is adjustable both vertically and horizontally. The chute assembly comprises a base 52, having a folded flange 54 to raise the rear end of the assembly, and a pivot and hinge assembly 48 carrying a main chute member 56 in which an inner chute 58 is slidably received. Details of biased bowls and the preferred table are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173496-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing epichlorohydrin
Inventor: BRZEZICKI ANDRZEJ
IPC: C07D301/26
Filed: 1985-04-04
Abstract: Epichlorohydrin is produced by the epoxidation of a mixture composed of 70% 1,2-dichloropropanols and 30% 1, 3-dichloropropanols in an aqueous solution in a concentration of 1,8-4 wt% with milk of lime at a temperature of 38-45 DEG C at a pH up to 10-12. The process is effected in a plate column, and the epoxidation reaction is conducted simultaneously with rectifying distillation of the epichlorohydrin formed using live steam. The process is conducted in the plate column provided with at least 19 plates and the dichloropropanol solution is introduced onto the second or third plate counting from the top. The time of reaction in the liquid phase is 25-35 s, and epichlorohydrin contained in the steam mixture is received from the column top at a pressure of 47-57 kPa and a temperature of 80-85 DEG C. Live steam is fed into the column bottom so as to maintain the evaporation degree within a range of 0.045-0.080.
Patent GB-2182457-A (GB)
Title: Compensated optical mounting
Inventor: DEMAINE DAVID GEORGE ANTHONY
IPC: G02B27/64
Filed: 1985-07-24
Abstract: In an optical system producing an image, lateral displacement of the image relative to the means for detecting it is compensated for by positioning a movable optical element, for example a mirror, in the system and arranging for it to move so as to provide the necessary compensation. This may be achieved by mounting the movable element on, or coupling it to, a thermally responsive material which changes shape or size in response to temperature variation. Fig. 2 shows an anamorphatic system where radiation incident on skewed prisms (8) and (10) is focussed by lens (12) and reflected by mirror (14) on to detector (4) to achieve thermal compensation, mirror (14) forms part of a flanged mounting (18) which is positioned by PTFE collar (24) secured to both flange and casing. The expansion of the collar is such as to achieve the necessary compensation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164768-A (GB)
Title: Physical modelling device for use with computer-aided design
Inventor: STOLL PETER A
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1985-08-21
Abstract: A device for the modelling of physical components as part (25) of a logic simulation includes a logic simulation computer (17) for implementing an event driven algorithm which is used in conjunction with a static card (23) and a dynamic card (24). Both cards include channels for driving the components as well as detecting the output of the components. Data vectors from the computer are driven through the part and its output is sensed. The dynamic card includes a memory for storing the data vectors and presenting them in a continuous stream to parts which must be operated at a minimum speed, and presenting them in a continuing cycle to parts which are uninitializable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to power saws
Inventor: STONES KEVIN
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 1985-09-27
Abstract: A hand-held power saw includes a housing (1) accommodating a drive motor (2) and a drive mechanism for reciprocating a saw blade (6) along the lower edge of a tapering saw blade support (5) that extends from the housing (1). The drive mechanism includes a counterbalance device for counterbalancing linear out-of-balance faces created during use by the saw blade and its drive mechanism. An additional bearing means (46) for the saw blade is located in the tapering support (5). <IMAGE>