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Patent GB-2164711-A (GB)
Title: Brake linings and lined brake shoes for drum brakes, in particular for the drum brakes of vehicles
Inventor: JANOSDEAK EGON
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 1984-09-18
Abstract: A brake lining is provided in which reinforcing fibres/elements (4, 5) are embedded in a base material (9). At least 60% of the fibres/ elements (based on the length of such), in a projection onto a plane lying normal to the axis of the frictional surface (8) of the lining (as shown), form an angle ( alpha ,  beta ) between 20 DEG  and 70 DEG  with a normal (n) to the frictional surface (8). The fibres (4, 5) e.g. of copper alloy diverse materials have a modulus of elasticity at least an order of magnitude greater than the base material (9) which is a synthetic base mixed with fillers. Various arrangement of fibres' elements are described and shown e.g. in Fig. 2 fibres (4) and (5) form on angle of  alpha  +  beta  = 120 DEG  with each other. The fibres may form web-sheets (Fig. 3); and may be folded in various ways (Figs. 4, 5, 6). Perforated sheet may be used. In Fig. 7 reinforcing fibres (20) in a disordered state and straight reinforcing fibres (21) to form angle of approximately 2=45 DEG with (n) are utilised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165449-A (GB)
Title: Emergency escape system
Inventor: MILNE WILLIAM G
IPC: A62B1/12
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: A gravity operated emergency system (10) for a multi-story building is disclosed including an elongate track (14) having a central rack which is disposed along an outside wall (16) of the building. A traveller (12) is provided which moves along the track (14) and has a pinion which rotatably engages the rack. A pair of bearing members engage opposite sides of the track (14) and these bearing members are pivotally attached to the traveller (12) so that as the pinion is brought into contact with the rack the bearing members clear the respective sides of the track (14) and when the pinion is fully engaged in the rack the bearing members are resiliently urged into contact with an inside face of the track (14). A velocity control mechanism is provided to control the rotational speed of the pinion in the rack, and hence the speed of the traveller relative to the track (14). During an emergency, the user is received in a harness (24) which is connected to the traveller (12) and the traveller (12) slowly lowers the user to safety along the track (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151982-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric product having a fabric layer means, and method of making the same
Inventor: LONG DELMAR D
IPC: B29D/
Filed: 1984-04-03
Abstract: The fabric layer (21) is provided with opposed sides (22, 23) and at least one polymeric part (24, 25, 72 75) secured to the fabric layer. The fabric layer (21) comprises a first substantially planar layer (26) of threads (27) disposed in superimposed relation with a second substantially planar layer (28) of threads (29), whereby the threads (27) of the first layer (26) are not woven with the threads (29) of the second layer (28). The polymeric part (24, 25, 72, 75) is effectively the sole securement that secures the threads (27) of the first layer (26) to the threads (29) of the second layer (28), and thereby imparts its flexible characteristic to the securement between the threads of the first and second layers.
Patent GB-2153644-A (GB)
Title: Preventing birds perching on buildings
Inventor: L HERMITE PHILIPPE
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1984-12-20
Abstract: A device for preventing winged creatures, particularly pigeons, from perching on building elements, comprising evenly spaced apart barbs 3, disposed perpendicularly to the surface to be protected, having a flat semi-rigid support 1 one face of which is smooth and the opposite face of which is provided with evenly spaced apart locating pegs 2 cooperating with movable snap fit barbs each comprising two legs forming spikes 5 disposed perpendicularly to the plane of a support plate and a bent leg forming a fixing eyelet 4 adapted to the shape of said locating pegs. Further barbs can be attached by sliding loops 8 thereon over the spikes 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-843446-A (GB)
Abstract: 843,446. Gyroscopic apparatus. FERRANTI Ltd. Aug. 26, 1957 [Sept. 5, 1956], No. 27088/56. Class 97(3) In a gyro-vertical, the outer gimbal 12 is centralised by a cam 13 thereon engaged by a roller 16, and the roller is disengaged when the gyro rotor is spinning. The roller 16 is mounted on a projection 14 which is carried by a ring 14, which surrounds a projection 101 of the instrument frame 10, and is pivoted to the frame at 15. Another lever 1411 connected to ring 141 is connected to a spring 17, whereby the roller is urged against cam 13 to centralise the gimbal 12. When the gyroscope rotor driving motor is started, an electromagnet 21 is simultaneously energized and rocks the parts 14, 141, 1411 to move roller 16 clear of the cam. The gimbal 12 is damped to prevent mutations, so that centralising of the inner gimbal is unnecessary. A balance weight 20 compensates acceleration effects on the parts. A cam 24, engaged by roller 16 when moved clear of cam 13, is connected by a linkage 221, 22 to an indicator showing whether the gimbal is free or not. The indicator also shows a failure of the rotor driving motor after starting. When the gyroscope is air-driven, electromagnet 21 is replaced by a pneumatic device which operates lever 1411 when the air supply is turned. on.
Patent GB-2237904-A (GB)
Title: Digital control system
Inventor: FARMAN BRIAN FREDERICK
IPC: G05B9/03
Filed: 1985-01-19
Abstract: A digital control system for a gas turbine engine (10) comprises two identical control lanes (11, 12) each of which includes a digital computer (13), two data buses (16, 17), input circuits (14), output circuits (15) and an interface unit (40). Each interface unit (40) is arranged to multiplex data on the buses (16, 17) and transmit this data serially through a connection (79). Each interface unit (40) is responsive to receipt of data from the other unit to generate control signals (read, write and valid address) for the received data, so that, in addition to timing signals on a further connection (83) data only is transferred between the lanes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to landing nets for fish
Inventor: GREEN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01K77/00
Filed: 1985-03-14
Abstract: A fish landing net support 8 of frame-like construction is carried by an elongate handling pole 11 having an internal threaded bore 6 which can engage with one end of an externally threaded stem 13 forming part of the support 8. The stern 13 extends through the base 14 of a generally "V"-shaped mounting 15 which has divergent arms 16. The mounting 15 comprises means for mounting a pair of arms 28, for movement towards and away from each other, the mans including a generally "V"-shaped block 20 having divergent side faces 21 cooperable with the inner surfaces of divergent arms 16 of the mounting 15. When it is desired to transport the landing net, the pole 11 is rotated relative to the stem 13 so that the block 20 can first be moved axially away from the mounting 15 and then turned through 90 DEG , (Figure 3), so as to permit the arms 28 to pivot on their pegs 32, towards each other, to a collapsed condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172515-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a beak of a toy animal
Inventor: REDMONDS PATRICIA ANN
IPC: A63H3/02
Filed: 1985-03-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a beak of a soft toy or glove puppet comprises providing a fabric pattern 10 having a central portion of diamond shape 16 and at least one pair, preferably two pair, of beak portions 12, 14 attached thereto along adjacent sides of the diamond. The diamond 16 is fixed to the toy, for example by stitching, and infolding of the beak portions until their edges meet followed by adhering the edges together produces the beak. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158919-A (GB)
Title: A valve assembly
Inventor: NORMAN GEOFFREY BERTRAND
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 1985-04-17
Abstract: A valve assembly for use in for example a stirrup pump has a body defining a bore into which a carrier 16 is inserted. The carrier defines a tubular passageway with a pair of O-rings 20, 21 spaced apart along the length of that passageway. The passageway is of substantially uniform internal diameter and the O-rings are received in annular grooves formed in the inside surface of the passageway. Two balls 22, 23 are provided each associated with one of the O-rings and an inlet port 15 is provided which communicates with the space in the passageway between the O- rings. The application of an excess pressure to the port drives fluid from the port through one of the O- rings whereas the application of a reduced pressure to the port draws fluid through the other O-ring to the port. The means of connecting a tubular leg 4 to a cylindrical spigot 10 is also disclosed. A block 13 is movable towards and away from engagement with the spigot 10 on rotation of a lever 12 which is supported on the leg 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176271-A (GB)
Title: Weapon training systems
Inventor: LACINY RICHARD WENCESLAS
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 1985-06-13
Abstract: On a simulated battlefield 10 a simulated direct fire engagement between tanks 11 and 12 is underway. The simulation proceeds by virtue of direct fire weapons simulation, and is subject to the additional simulation of indirect fire. For this purpose the battlefield 10 is notionally divided into an orthogonal grid such that a zone of the battlefield may be identified by a co- ordinate pair. Any zone of the battlefield may be designated as being under attack by indirect fire weaponry, such as zones (B, 2), (E, 3) and (E, 5) which are under artillery fire, zones (0, 1) and (F2) which are under mortar fire, and zones (B, 4) and (D, 6) which are mined. Tanks on the battlefield are arranged to receive battlefield information e.g. the areas, type and severity of attack, from transmitter T0, and further transmissions from transmitters T1, T2 so that location may be computed. If a tank is in an area under indirect fire, a kill probability for that fire is computed and a signal given indicating whether simulated damage has been sustained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177583-A (GB)
Title: Applying chemicals
Inventor: EAVIS BRIAN WYNDHAM
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 1985-07-11
Abstract: A chemical, eg weedkiller or disinfectant, is applied from the underside of a workman's footwear. Liquid may be supplied from a container 20 through valved tubes 24 to absorbent pads 14 underneath overshoes 12, Figures 1 and 2. Alternatively, a body 32 of wax containing dispersed weedkiller may be strapped to the underside of boots 34, Figure 3.
Patent GB-2180781-A (GB)
Title: Product assurance module-PAM
Inventor: TURNER BRIAN JAMES
IPC: G01D7/00
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: The module is attached to a discrete manufacturing process, operated electrically, which will indicate to an Operator both if the initial setting of the process is capable of producing conforming items, and, having sampled such items being produced at prescribed intervals, the action to take subsequently. The Operator keys in the results of inspections made by initiating appropriate switches (typically push buttons with lights) when the PAM will switch on the appropriate sign to continue, or adjust, or stop the process. A printer (for a permanent record) and/or an output to a central area (for monitoring several such PAM's) is also available. The module includes a timer to indicate the prescribed interval, e.g. when an inspection sample is due, and an attachable scale in the form of a self-adhesive label pre-printed with data relating to a particular component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189062-A (GB)
Title: Electronic call system
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT ALWYN
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 1985-09-26
Abstract: Coded numbers are sent by cable from call stations to display stations in e.g. a restaurant. At a display station, received numbers relevant to that station are displayed in a column of display areas, previous numbers being moved up.
Patent GB-2169025-A (GB)
Title: A releasable self-locking spring clip
Inventor: ANDRE GUY
IPC: F16B21/20
Filed: 1985-12-12
Abstract: The clip comprises two spreader tongues (4) which bear at their free ends against a peripheral surface (7) of a pin or bolt (2) at an acute angle ( alpha ) with respect to the radial plane (R) and which are provided at their other ends that face away from the bolt (2) with support surfaces (8) which in turn are integrally connected together by flat web portions (10). So that the spring clip can be easily opened if necessary, the web portions (10) are passed around the bolt (2) in a coaxial arc and are set on edge relative to the radial plane (R) so that when the web portions (10) are pressed towards one another, the spreader tongues (4) are urged away from the bolt (2). To prevent permanent deformation from occurring when the web portions (10) are pressed towards one another, the tongues (4) are provided at their free ends with ears (11) which project towards both sides and which are directed towards the inside surface of the shallow web portions (10) and which are intended to limit the movement of the web portions (10) towards each other, to within their elastic bending limit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188134-A (GB)
Title: Controlling drying
Inventor: WILKINSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: F26B3/02
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: A gaseous component of hot air used for drying a product is monitored and controlled to obtain a predetermined residual moisture content in the product after drying. Preferably the component monitored is oxygen, and the hot air used is a mixture of recycled drying air, fresh hot air and atmospheric air.
Patent GB-2177215-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensors and methods of their fabrication
Inventor: COLES GARY STEPHEN VAUGHAN
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1986-06-26
Abstract: A gas sensor has a detector element of tin(IV) oxide and either aluminium silicate or bismuth oxide. Palladium(II) chloride may be included with the aluminium silicate. Where aluminium silicate is included the sensor is selectively sensitive to methane. Where bismuth oxide is included the sensor is selectively sensitive to carbon monoxide. The constituents of the detector element may be mixed in powdered form with distilled water to form a paste which is applied across a pair of platinum electrode pads on an alumina substrate and sintered. A separate heater element may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179088-A (GB)
Title: Support for building reference line
Inventor: REEVES RAYMOND ARTHUR
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1986-08-05
Abstract: A support for a builders reference line for use between line end supports, consists of a plate having; a straight edge 3 which is placed across and normal to the top course of a wall; an arm 4 extending downwardly and normal to one end of the straight edge providing a surface for engagement with one face of the wall; and a second arm 20 extending downwardly from the other end of the straight edge and pivotally mounted on the plate for engagement with the other face of the wall, the arm being urged into contact with the face by resilient means acting between the plate and the arm. A vertically adjustable reference line supporting element 10 extends upwardly of the straight edge along a line parallel to and in the same vertical plane as the surface of first mentioned arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193097-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy coupling
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1986-08-13
Abstract: An ostomy coupling has two inter-engaging elements 10, 12, one of which carries a seal 14 and the other of which has a cooperating sealing surface. The body side coupling element 12 has a chute 16 encircled by an array of arcuate walls 34 having inwardly projecting portions 36 which are positioned to be capable of over-lapping an outwardly projecting portion 37 of a circular member. The latter is on the bag- side coupling element 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197959-A (GB)
Title: Function generators
Inventor: LILLEY RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1986-11-21
Abstract: A function generator includes a capacitor (1) charged to high voltage and connected to high power outputs (2,3); complimentary cascade control elements (Q1,Q2) connected across the capacitor, selectable for positive and negative voltage outputs respectively; an analog current input circuit (11) connected via the cascade control elements to the high power outputs and to a current measuring circuit (13) connected in turn to a low power return (18); and an analog voltage input circuit (12) connected via the cascade control elements to the high power outputs and to a voltage measuring circuit (15) connected in turn across a high sense output (16) and a low sense output (17); whereby in use discharge of the capacitor, on initiation of the generator through the voltage and current input circuits, is provided through a test load connected between appropriate high and low outputs at input determined voltage and current levels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186298-A (GB)
Title: Alkaline treatment of cellulose/polyacrylonitrile fibre blends
Inventor: POPPENWIMMER KURT
IPC: D06M11/00
Filed: 1987-01-09
Abstract: Cellulosic/polyacrylonitrile fibre blends are subjected to an alkali treatment with a composition comprising potassium hydroxide and optionally an alkali metal silicate, a wetting agent and a cation- sequestering agent. The treated fibres have improved dimensional stability, and the cellulosic portion thereof has improved dyestuff affinity, e.g. for reactive dyes.
Patent GB-2191899-A (GB)
Title: Moulded connector and cable entry seal
Inventor: BAKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/504
Filed: 1987-05-18
Abstract: A rigid electrical connector housing (1) has an opening (4) surrounded by a collar (8) to which is bonded a flexible elastomeric sealing grommet (10) projecting away from the housing (1) and terminating in a constricted wire gripping portion (16) having a stepped, external wire gripping surface (18). The grommet (10) is collapsed inwardly of the collar (8) into an inverted position in which the wire gripping surface (18) becomes an internal surface of the grommet (10), for gripping a wire (W) inserted through the grommet (10). After injection moulding of the connector housing (1), a mould part (52, Fig. 4) is withdrawn slightly from its body moulding position (Fig. 4) to uncover an injection path (44) for forming the grommet (10) between mould parts (50) and (52), Fig. 5 (not shown). Mould part (52) is eventually withdrawn by pulling it through the grommet, with the resilience of the grommet allowing such withdrawal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192886-A (GB)
Title: Pesticides
Inventor: ELLIOTT MICHAEL
IPC: A01N35/02
Filed: 1987-07-28
Abstract: A compound of formula II  RACH2COCHDRB  in which formula:- RA represents a group ArCR1R2-in which Ar represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, methylenedioxy or C1-C6 alkyl or haloalkyl groups; R1 and R2 together with the carbon to which they are attached jointly represent a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or C1-C6 cycloalkyl groups and RB represents the residue of an alcohol RBCHDOH in which D is hydrogen or cyano and of which the [IR, cis]2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)cyclopropane carboxylic ester is significantly insecticidal. Intermediates of formulae RACH2COX (X=halogen) and RACH2CHOHCHDRB are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2213322-A (GB)
Title: Terminating a flat wound capacitor used in a discharge circuit
Inventor: HAMMOND HAROLD
IPC: H01G4/228
Filed: 1987-08-21
Abstract: A capacitor (40) comprises a flat wound capacitor made on a flat winding mandrel from successive windings of a pair of electrically conductive strips interleaved with a pair of electrically insulating strips and a pair of terminals each secured between a respective one of said conductive strips and an insulating strip and projecting laterally from the strips. In a preferred embodiment one terminal (20) is one foil strip conductor of a foil strip transmission line (29) which comprises two conductors separated by a layer of insulation (24), the other terminal being soldered to the second foil strip conductor (26). The terminal (20) contacts one conductive layer (54) of a further transmission line (50), the other terminal being connected to line layer (56) via a trigger switch (e.g. spark gap) (70) mounted in holes of the transmission lines. On capacitor discharge, a bridgewire or foil initiator (42) explodes to trigger a chemical explosion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209796-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine fuel supply
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02M31/16
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: Fractioning apparatus 14, 16, 20, 22 connected to the fuel tank 10 separates the fuel into fractions of different quality which are stored in reservoirs 14, 22, connected by separate lines 26, 28 to the engine. The reservoir 14 is heated by the exhaust gases via the heat pipe 16. Valves 30, 32 in the lines 26, 28 control the quality of fuel suppled to the engine in dependence upon engine operating conditions and/or the level in the reservoirs 14, 22. A computer may control a fuel injection system, the fuel quality supplied and spark ignition timing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210970-A (GB)
Title: Detecting apertures
Inventor: MOOR GARY VERNON
IPC: G01N21/956
Filed: 1987-10-14
Abstract: To detect the presence or absence of apertures 10-20 occurring in a predetermined two dimensional pattern in a surface (e.g. gas burner) oriented relative to a predetermined direction such that the surface may be notionally divided by a series of lines 21-24 extending parallel to the predetermined direction into linear segments each of which includes one or more apertures spaced apart along its length, the surface is advanced 7 in the predetermined direction between aligned pairs of radiation emitters and detectors 25-29. The outputs of the detectors are monitored and compared with the outputs expected if the surface has the predetermined two dimensional pattern of apertures, and a fault indicating output is generated if the compared outputs differ. The comparison is by comparison of counts, or comparison of patterns. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214993-A (GB)
Title: Fluid seals and bearings
Inventor: SCOTT PETER ANDREW JAMES
IPC: F16J15/44
Filed: 1988-02-20
Abstract: A shaft seal or bearing comprises an annular reaction member 16 and a co-operating deflectable member 18 wherein the deflectable member 18 deflects under the influence of fluid pressure in order to develop a convergent surface slope adjacent the shaft. The seal or bearing may be used in a pressure range from 10 to 10,000 p.s.i. depending upon the material from which the reaction member and annular member are made. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216073-A (GB)
Title: A table convertible into a trolley
Inventor: HORWOOD RONALD ALBERT
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 1988-03-28
Abstract: A table usable as an ironing board comprises a board (1) and a foldable framework, the framework being formed of two pivotally connected leg members (2, 3) which may be arranged in an erect position to support the board (1). The leg members (2, 3) may alternately be collapsed into a substantially flat position and a support (22) pivotally connected to one of said leg members (2) swung outwardly to extend substantially at right angles to said collapsed leg members. The support (22), on which luggage (30) can be carried, is pivotally mounted on an axle (6) on which two wheels (7) are journalled. In this position the apparatus forms a luggage trolley. <IMAGE>