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Patent GB-2134315-A (GB)
Title: Interconnected battery grids
Inventor: PEARSON ERNEST JAMES
IPC: H01M10/04
Filed: 1983-07-14
Abstract: An array of grids for the manufacture of multi-cell batteries comprising a line of negative grids (11) and a line of positive grids (12) on the opposite side of a hypothetical median line (20). A grid in one line is opposite a space between grids in the opposite line, and each grid is connected to a grid in the opposite line to an interconnecting lug (14). Initially adjacent grids in a line are connected by links (15) which are severed to separate one cell from its neighbours during manufacture of the battery. An individual grid array is cut from a continuous length of elongate cast grid strip material by severing at (X) (six places). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124205-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating optical fiber preforms
Inventor: PRESBY HERMAN MELVIN
IPC: C03B37/018
Filed: 1983-07-20
Abstract: An improved method of forming a soot form (from which fiber preforms are made) involves focussing the stream of particulate precursor materials, and directing the focussed stream downward onto a rotating supporting member (11). Core (31) and cladding (33) may be deposited simultaneously. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149073-A (GB)
Title: Kilns and ware decks
Inventor: BOYLETT WILLIAM FREDERIC
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1983-11-04
Abstract: A kiln with steel framework (11) and thermal insulation (12) has a floor area smaller than associated ware decks (19). The kiln is raised by a hydraulic ram (21) so the kiln's bottom edges clear the decks and then when the kiln is over a deck the kiln is lowered onto the ware deck. The kiln can be movable over stationary ware decks or the ware decks can be movable under a stationary kiln. Ware on the decks enter the kiln through a door so the amount of lift required is small. High temperature seals (22) are provided on the bottom edges of the kiln to engage the ware decks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134464-A (GB)
Title: Preformed roof panel for an automobile roof
Inventor: GIAVAZZI CARLO
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1984-01-09
Abstract: A preformed roof panel for an automobile roof, incorporating a board carrying certain internal services and their controls, together with further controls for operating accessory devices installed in said automobile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154846-A (GB)
Title: Tree harvesting device
Inventor: KUUSILINNA OLAVI
IPC: A01G23/083
Filed: 1984-03-02
Abstract: A tree harvesting device is connected to a mobile vehicle by means of a jib (1) and comprises means for cutting, felling and debranching a tree. The device (2) has a general U-shaped frame comprising two side parts (3, 4), a rear part (5) and an open front (6). The cutting means (7, 8), the conveying means (11, 12) and debranching means (14, 15) are attached to the side parts (3, 4). The felling frame (19-23) is attached to the rear part (5) by a rotation means in order to turn the device (2) to a plane transverse to the vertical plane in the longitudinal direction of the jib (1). The felling frame (19-23) is connected to the jib (1) so as to be turnable in the vertical plane in the longitudinal direction of the jib (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160905-A (GB)
Title: Work station
Inventor: HARVEY RON
IPC: A47B83/00
Filed: 1984-03-27
Abstract: Demountable partition panels 1,2 are connected to one another with independent posts 3, to form a zig zag or "H" structure in a manner that provides stability to the station. The vertical adjustable post 3 enables the structure to be levelled on the office floor. The posts 3 have hooks 16, which engage in slots 13 in the trim 10 of the panels, and slots 21 for hanging worktop attachments, cupboards and shelves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145202-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical mine-triggering device actuated by a trip wire
Inventor: TADDEO VITO
IPC: F42C14/08
Filed: 1984-05-29
Abstract: A mechanical mine-triggering device comprising: a striker 6; an arm 22 movable from a first position, in which it retains the striker, to at least one second position, in which the striker is released; and a safety key 31 releasably introduced through a seat 12 in the arm and engaging with a seat 30 in a casing 1 to secure the arm in its first position, characterised in that the safety key has a shank 32 associated with a head 34 larger than the shank, a plane annular shoulder or step 24 which is perpendicular to the key axis being provided between the head and the shank, the head projecting in its entirety below the arm when the key is introduced. Only when a trip wire, connected to an adjusting screw 38, is under the correct tension can the safety key be removed to set the device. If the trip wire is then pulled or cut, the arm 22 will rotate to lift a pivoted member 13 out of blocking engagement with a locking ball 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146307-A (GB)
Title: Container for liquids
Inventor: KNUTAR ALF
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 1984-09-04
Abstract: A container for the transport of liquids, comprises an outer sack (4), an inner bag (5), and a fill and discharge arrangement (3) for the liquids. The outer sack (4) is manufactured of an air-pervious weave so as to permit the escape of air and thus the evacuation of the space between the outer sack (4) and inner bag (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147400-A (GB)
Title: Drying plant
Inventor: MCMILLAN GERALD VAUGHAN
IPC: F26B23/00
Filed: 1984-10-01
Abstract: A plant for drying materials such as timber comprises a refrigerating unit 11 coupled to a drying chamber 10. Fans exchange air between the refrigerating unit 11, the ambient environment, and the chamber 10. The refrigerating unit 11 includes a compressor 25, a condenser 12 located in the airstream entering the chamber 10, an evaporator 15, and valving means for controlling proportions of ambient air and air from the chamber passing through the condenser 12 and the evaporator 15. The refrigerating unit 11 operates primarily as a heat pump and can simultaneously function as a heat pump while venting moist air from the chamber 10 and recovering a substantial proportion of the energy contained within that moist air. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152515-A (GB)
Title: Blends of LLDPE, LDPE and PP for films having improved stiffness and good optical properties
Inventor: BAHL SURINDER KUMAN
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 1984-12-31
Abstract: The improved haze and gloss obtained by blending a minor proportion of low density polyethylene (LDPE) with a major proportion of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) are substantially retained, and the stiffness is significantly improved, by adding a small amount (5-15 weight percent) of polypropylene (PP). The blends are suitable for use in films.
Patent GB-2153467-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle braking from two positions
Inventor: AGGETT BARRY
IPC: B60T13/58
Filed: 1985-01-25
Abstract: A fluid pressure operable vehicle braking system includes a service brake circuit and a parking spring brake circuit operable by service and parking valves (1) and (5) respectively at a normal driving position as is a changeover device (17) operation of which closes a valve (13) in the spring brake circuit to prevent release thereof from the normal driving position and which changeover device at the same time enables both a valve (11) which actuates the service brake and a valve (15) via which an alternative release pressure can be applied to the spring brakes both the latter valves then being controllable from a remote position for off-road operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154719-A (GB)
Title: Mine-sowing device for aircraft
Inventor: TADDEO VITO
IPC: B64D1/02
Filed: 1985-02-25
Abstract: A mine-sowing device for aircraft, more particularly for helicopters, has a number of mine magazines (2) housed in a cage-like frame (1). In order to allow jettisoning of individual magazines (2) in the event of jamming of one or more mines (3) in one of them, the magazines (2) are hung, individually or in groups, in the frame on at least one support (9) of the retractable kind, carried by the frame; this support (9) is movable from a first position, in which it supports the magazine or magazines (2) hanging on it, to a second position in which it leaves the magazine or magazines (2) free to fall out of the frame (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in propellers
Inventor: DIAMANTOPOULOS PANAGHIOTIS J
IPC: B63H1/26
Filed: 1985-03-07
Abstract: A propeller for ship propulsion consists of trapezoidal helically shaped wings (3) which are arranged planetarily about its axis of rotation advancing axially in a screwing mode. The wings of the propeller, constituting a portion of a complete spiral of a screw, are disposed at a certain distance (radius) from their axis of rotation, on the same or on a different perpendicular or transverse plane to the axis of the hub (1) and at the same or a different radius, being mounted on the hub by means of arms (6). The wings (3) tend to momentarily (instantaneously) immobilize a mass of water in which the propeller is operating, thus attaining a support on a solid and steady (or almost solid and steady) body/mass and consequently causing axial advance in a screw-like manner like a worm screw. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174593-A (GB)
Title: Retractable brush
Inventor: CHOU FARGO
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1985-05-10
Abstract: A retractable brush includes a casing (1), a bristle means (2) having a plurality of bristles (231) on a bristle base (23) normally backed by the restored springs (24) and a bristle extender (3) having a U- shaped raising arm (31) capable of extending the bristle base (23) and bristles (231) outside the casing (1) for combing use, in which the bristle base (23) can be automatically retracted into the casing (1) by the restored spring (24) when depressing a button (343) to disengage the locking latch (34) with a positing disk (33) formed on the extender (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176822-A (GB)
Title: Post mounting
Inventor: SMITH RAYMOND DOUGLAS
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1985-06-24
Abstract: A post mounting assembly, for example, a staircase newel post mounting assembly, comprising a base portion 16 with a recessed bore 18 opening upwardly, an upper post section 12 with a spigot 14 at one end for reception in said recessed bore 18, said spigot 14 itself having a bore 15 open at its lower end and being slit 17 see Fig. 1 sectionally about said bore to allow outward splaying of peripheral spigot portions 18, a tapered pin (wedge) (20) receivable in said spigot bore 15 and driveable therein, by contact with the bottom end 30 of said base recessed bore 18, to expand/splay said spigot peripheral portions 19 and thereby to increase the spigot 14 cross-section locally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178667-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: CARSON GEOFFREY LEON
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a playing board (4) which is adapted to be secured in an upstanding position between two players, two sets of playing pieces (18, 20) one set for each player, the playing pieces being pointed so that they can be stuck into the faces (14, 16) of the playing board. The playing board is made of a material into which the playing pieces (18, 20) can be stuck and is not provided with predetermined holes for receiving the playing pieces. The playing board is also constructed to provide electrical circuits that operate indicator means (30), eg lights, when there is electrical contact between a playing piece (18) of the first player which has been inserted in the first face (14) of the playing board and a playing piece (20) of the second player which has been inserted in the second face (16) of the playing board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170310-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose lamp for motor vehicles
Inventor: SCHMITT HEINZ
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1986-01-20
Abstract: The invention provides a multipurpose lamp for motor vehicles, with a polygonal base plate having a raised rim all around, to which is attached an essentially box-like or rectangular lamp cover equipped, at one end, with a transparent window for illuminating the vehicle's number plate, the cover having, all the way around, a flange-like projecting rim which seats on the raised rim of the base plate, and wherein the lamp cover (3) has, projecting downwards from its two sides (8, 9), near its front end (4), which contains the transparent window (6), two parallel hook-noses (10), one on each side of the window (6), the forward edge of each hook-nose (10) curving forwards, the two hook-noses (10) engaging in internal catch- recesses (11) in the raised rim (2) of the base plate (1), the back end of the base plate (1), under the back end (5) of the cover (3), having a spring tang (12), which rises upwards from the base plate (1); a catch nose (14) of the cover (3) engaging with the spring tang (12) to lock the cover (3) in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175728-A (GB)
Title: Interactive teaching apparatus
Inventor: STRASHUN LEONID
IPC: G09B5/00
Filed: 1986-02-27
Abstract: An interactive teaching apparatus comprises an actual operative piece of equipment 1 or a breadboard which is the object of the teaching, an interface 4 coupled to the equipment 1 for deriving data from relevant points in the equipment 1 or breadboard, an interactive computer 2 including a program which provides the background to the teaching exercise, monitors the progress of the trainee being taught, monitors the data supplied from the interface 4 to the computer 2, and guides the trainee through the stages of the program, a reproduction medium 5, 6 with pre-recorded instructional sequences containing teaching information concerning the equipment 1 and sequences showing the possible consequences of action by the trainee, and a dual-channel digital storage oscilloscope 9 for displaying waveforms derived from the relevant points and comparing them with stored waveforms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174846-A (GB)
Title: Attenuation of microwave signals
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT NORMAN EDWIN
IPC: H01Q17/00
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: It is sometimes necessary to reduce the power of microwave transmissions, e.g. to avoid overloading a receiver or to reduce a transmitter's potential to cause interference. The invention reduces the power by inserting radiation absorbent material (14) into the aperture of the antenna (10). In the preferred embodiment a membrane of absorbent plastics is stretched across the aperture of the dish reflector.
Patent GB-2182949-A (GB)
Title: Monoclonal antibodies and antigens for human non-small cell lung carcinomas
Inventor: HELLSTROM INGEGERD
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1985-10-30
Abstract: Novel monoclonal antibodies which define antigens associated with human non-small cell lung carcinomas ("NSCLC"). The antibodies bind to normal human cells to a lesser degree than to tumor cells. The antibodies find use in diagnostic methods such as the detection of malignant cells associated with NSCLC and in therapeutic methods.
Patent GB-2183253-A (GB)
Title: Rfi shielded plastic articles and process for making same
Inventor: HAJDU JUAN B
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 1985-11-05
Abstract: An RFI shielded enclosure and a process for making same are disclosed. The process comprises coating at least one surface of the enclosure with a fluid organic binder having a substantial percentage of catalytic particles suspended therein. The particles used cause the electroless deposition of copper or nickel to produce an RFI shielded enclosure having in excess of 40 dB's shielding at frequencies above 10 kiloHertz.
Patent GB-2180466-A (GB)
Title: Technique for continuous performance of a reaction
Inventor: WINKLER MICHAEL
IPC: B01J19/18
Filed: 1986-08-07
Abstract: A technique for performing a selected reaction which comprises moving a continuous strip 2 having a substance which comprises a reactant or catalyst involved in the said reaction through a reactor vessel 1 in which the said reaction is effected, means 3 for moving the strip through the reactor vessel being enclosed therewithin. There is further provided a reactor comprising a reaction chamber containing a continuous strip having a substance comprising a reactant or catalyst immobilised thereon, and within the chamber means for moving the strip in a controlled manner through the chamber. In a modification (Fig. 2, not shown) the continuous strip is held fully within the reactor casing. Reagent solution may be passed through the reactor of either Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 via holes 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183054-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric liquid crystal device
Inventor: TSUBOYAMA AKIRA
IPC: G02F1/141
Filed: 1986-09-04
Abstract: A bistable liquid-crystal device employing a ferroelectric (particularly a chiral smectic) liquid crystal in a layer thin enough to unwind the spiral structure is subjected to an alternating electric field in order to promote parallel molecular alignment, which reduces the relaxation of the tile angle @ which takes place upon removal of a drive signal, viz. to  THETA a rather than  THETA ( THETA < THETA a</=@). The alternating field can be applied before before each drive signal, or can be applied during cooling from a higher temperature phase, and comprises pulses of between 10 and 500 V, frequency 20 Hz to 5 KHz, and application time 5 seconds to 5 minutes. The device is preferably a display with matrix electrodes addressed by a multiplexing scheme: suitable drive circuits are disclosed. The invention provides increased contrast between the two device states. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2185694-A (GB)
Title: Moving toys
Inventor: TANIMURA TOMIHISA
IPC: A63H3/26
Filed: 1987-01-29
Abstract: A moving toy 1 having a floatable body 2 is propelled in water or on land by a screw propellor 41 or wheels 42, 43 driven by an internal electric motor. The motor also rotates a ring-shaped member 5 around the periphery of the toy. If the moving toy encounters an obstacle the relative rotation of the member 5 and body 2 turns the body 2 away from the obstacle, and the toy moves off in a new direction. This action is assisted on land by fitting wheel 42 with an anti-slip rubber band 42a, while wheel 43 has just a milled edge. During rotation of the member 5, an eccentrically positioned ring 5b bears against lever tip 24a causing a pivoting movement of head member 22a.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186349-A (GB)
Title: Proportional solenoid valve
Inventor: YOUNG ALASTAIR JOHN
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1987-02-11
Abstract: A solenoid valve which provides an output pressure at a service port 13 proportional to the electrical current used to energise the solenoid, includes a solenoid plunger 27 which is arranged when energised to apply a force to one side of a slidable valve member (16), said force being opposed by a variable fluid pressure applied to the other side of the valve member so that at a balance position, as shown, the valve will provide an output pressure at 13 which is proportional to the force applied by the solenoid (26) and hence the current energising the solenoid (26). In the balance position, port 13 is isolated from input pressure port 12 and drain port 14. In order to apply the variable fluid pressure to the other side of the valve member, port 13 communicates with an axial bore 24 in the valve member through a radial bore 21. In the balance position a stepped portion 40 of plunger 27 is located in a recessed portion 25 of a pole piece 11, and as the stepped portion 40 begins to enter the recessed portion 25 the force acting on the plunger 27 decreases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187655-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning a gas filter
Inventor: HUMADI ABDOUL AMIR ALI
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 1987-03-04
Abstract: A gas filter element 18 is arranged for inward flow filtration and is cleaned by shaking and/or centrifugal force applied by a shaft 28 which is rotated to-and-fro. Figure 1c shows how a rotating eccentric cam (56) bears on a vertically movable assembly connected to shaft 28, and as shaft 28 reciprocates vertically a threaded shaft and collar also cause it to reciprocate rotationally. In Figure 1a the shaft 28 is connected only to the bottom end 26 of the element 18 and twists the element to shake off the dust. In Figure 2 shaft 28 is connected to both ends of element 18 and throws the dust off centrifugally. In Figures 3,4 the rotating eccentric cam bears on one end of a rack actuating a pinion,which imparts purely rotary reciprocating movement to shaft 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201900-A (GB)
Title: Captive flying toy
Inventor: WIT JAMES PETER DE
IPC: A63H27/04
Filed: 1987-03-10
Abstract: A toy comprises a motor (4) having a drive shaft (6), at least one arm (8, 10), and a toy device (12) mounted on the arm (8, 10) remote from the drive shaft (6), the drive shaft (6) being inclined with respect to the vertical and the arm (8, 10) being inclined with respect to the horizontal whereby the toy device (12) climbs and descends as it rotates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204540-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic power assisted vehicle steering system
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B62D6/02
Filed: 1987-05-13
Abstract: The system has a control valve which controls assistance pressure to a servo motor, the control valve having two valve elements which are rotationally displaceable relative to each other in response to a steering input and from a neutral condition to determine the power assistance which is provided. The two valve elements are biased to the neutral condition by a torque rod or spring. A vehicle speed responsive pump 26, the output from which increases in pressure as vehicle speed increases communicates by way of a non-return valve 30 with a ball clutch that reacts in response to an increase in hydraulic pressure to increase restraint to relative rotation between the valve elements. The non-return valve 30 communicates downstream thereof with an hydraulic accumulator 31, the accumulator 31 communicates with the ball clutch and maintains a source of hydraulic pressure for temporary actuation of the clutch in the event of the pump 26 failing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192663-A (GB)
Title: Trellis
Inventor: AMOS JEREMY
IPC: A01G17/06
Filed: 1987-07-14
Abstract: Trellis comprises a plurality of posts (1), the lower ends of which are fitted with feet which are secured to a surface or embedded in the ground at predetermined distances apart, a plurality of trelliswork panels at least one of which is located between each pair of posts and has at least one of its side edges formed to receive one end of a connecting and spacing member (22), the other end of which is similarly received in the side edge of an adjacent post or panel. The interior of each connecting and spacing member (22) is formed to receive a pair of removable securing elements (27) which, in their operative positions, project from opposite ends of the connecting and spacing member into securing engagement with the adjacent side edge of a post (1) or panel and can be locked in their operative positions by locking members provided with the interior of the connecting and spacing members and manually adjustable from outside between locking and release positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207633-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic barrier material
Inventor: POWELL RONALD
IPC: C09J127/06
Filed: 1987-07-29
Abstract: An acoustic barrier material for the sound insulation of aircraft bodies is formed as a laminate comprising two layers of fire retardent cloth bonded together by a substantially lead free tacky, flexible binder material. The binder material is one which comprises a synthetic thermoplastic resin, a plasticiser, a high density filter, a smoke and hydrochloric acid suppressant and an inorganic flame retarding agent.