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Patent GB-2113113-A (GB)
Title: Vapour-solid contacting device
Inventor: DE VAUX GEORGE R
IPC: B01J8/28
Filed: 1983-01-17
Abstract: A fluidized bed reactor has upper and lower fluidized beds which are separated by an ordered array packing zone consisting of stationary, parallel members to provide controlled hindered mixing of particulate solids and a gas flowing therethrough. The ordered array may comprise multiple rows of stationary, parallel members, which can be varied in their size, shape, and spacing to provide a void volume of from 20 to 80% and may contain catalytic material. in one embodiment, the stationary members are oriented substantially horizontally and particulate solids descend through the array in countercurrent flow against an upflowing hot gas. The horizontal rows of the members (11,12, 13) of the ordered array may be arranged to have an angle of rotation between them ranging from 0 to 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121970-A (GB)
Title: Measuring friction of sheet or strip material
Inventor: KUMPULAINEN JARMO
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 1983-05-20
Abstract: In measuring the coefficient of friction of sheet and strip a single sample strip (11) is drawn over a friction bead (17) fixed to the corner piece (16) and the force required to bend the sample around the bead is measured whilst the bead 17 is free to rotate and the drawing and back tension loads (F1, F2) are measured whilst the bead is locked against rotation, the results of the measurements being fed to a computer (3, 4, 5) which calculates the friction coefficient. Alternatively, the sample strip is fed over to identical radiused beads, one fixed and one freely rotatable so that the bending, drawing and back tension forces may be measured simultaneously and fed to a computer to calculate the friction coefficent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123919-A (GB)
Title: Sealing within pipes
Inventor: VICK STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 1983-07-15
Abstract: A pipe is sealed by forming therein a resiliently deformable seal. In one application a, new service pipe 10 is passed inside an existing pipe 12. A branch pipe 14 is broken away, and an injection gun 23 is placed sealingly on the opening 18 so formed, and used to inject a sealant material to form a resiliently deformable annular seal 24 upstream of the branch 14, which can then be connected to the new pipe 10. Preferably the sealant material expands to a closed cell polyurethane foam, with a gelation time of 2-3 minutes. The gun may have a mixing chamber closed by a rupturable member which ruptures to allow injection when the material has expanded to a degree indicative of readiness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132029-A (GB)
Title: Insertion code arrangement for interchangeable circuit boards
Inventor: HEHL KARL
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1983-10-03
Abstract: An insertion code arrangement for a bank of interchangeable circuit boards in an electronic circuitry cabinet comprises a set of numbered pairs of code plates 16,16<1> with permanently arranged code elements in the form of an integral code prong 16a on each male code plate and a matching code slot 16a on each female code plate, the male plates being snap-attachable to the contact edge of a circuit board 12 between upper and lower contact bars 13 and the female plates being clamped to the inside of the back panel 10a of the circuitry cabinet. The laterally offset arrangement of the code elements on the code plates doubles the number of code patterns available from two identical sets of code plates, when one set of plates is rotated 180 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148108-A (GB)
Title: Door or like handle assembly
Inventor: TIERNEY JOHN HENRY
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 1983-10-25
Abstract: The handle 3 of a handle assembly is detachably mounted on and rotatable with a hub 2 which is rotatable relative to an attachment plate 1 of the assembly and engages with a spindle 13 for turning the spindle. Preferably the hub 2 is cylindrical and is received into an axial socket 16 in the handle 3 in which it is retained by a screw 17 in the handle tightened radially on to the hub in the socket. A shank 8 of the hub 2 is journalled in the attachment plate 1 and may be engaged by a spiral spring which urges the hub, and thereby the handle, to an initial angular position relative to the attachment plate. An inner end face 15 of the handle 3 closely overlies the attachment plate to conceal fixing screws of the plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128862-A (GB)
Title: Harrow tine
Inventor: SILK OSWALD ARTHUR
IPC: A01B23/02
Filed: 1983-10-26
Abstract: A tine (2) for a harrow frame is provided with a flanged head (20) of which in use one flange (21) is clamped between frame members of the frame section and bolted to them, the upper end of the tine (2) abutting the underside of one of the frame members for support against side deflecting movement of the tine. The head (20) is shown of inverted L-section with the depending flange (22) welded to a side of the upper end of the tine (2). If desired the head (20) maybe of T-section for supporting the tine (2) against side deflection in either direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135183-A (GB)
Title: Mobile chair with elevating seat
Inventor: BOOTH ERIC
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 1984-02-16
Abstract: An invalid carriage includes a chair (4) of pivotted construction with a connection (22) between the back of the chair and a mast (5) that is fixed to a chassis (1). There are means (7, 6) to raise the connection up the mast, so raising the chair seat (14) from horizontal to forwardly-sloping so as to help raise a user of the chair from a sitting to a standing position, and to lower the connection so that the reverse occurs so as to help a standing person to sit down in the chair. As the mast connection moves, so collapsing or expanding the chair framework, wheels (20) allow the feet of the front legs of the chair to move backwards and forwards over the chassis. In an alternative construction the feet of the front legs are anchored to the chassis, and the foot of the mast rolls backwards and forwards over the chassis as the mast connection moves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154872-A (GB)
Title: Pedicure apparatus
Inventor: BOWYER MARY
IPC: A45D29/00
Filed: 1984-02-28
Abstract: As an aid to poorly-sighted persons when treating their feet, e.g. trimming the nails, a magnifying lens is adapted for attachment to the foot or ankle.
Patent GB-2156651-A (GB)
Title: Wrap-around shoe
Inventor: ROUSSEAU JEAN LUC
IPC: A43B11/00
Filed: 1984-04-02
Abstract: A shoe has an upper part made of supple material consisting of two side pieces (3,4) attached to the two side edges of the sole (1), and a tongue (5) attached to the front edge of the sole, quick fastening means (7,8,9, 10, 12, 13) being provided to join the tongue (5) to the two side pieces (3,4) at the front and to join the two side pieces (3,4) together at the back in a detachable and adjustable manner. Application: particularly for people with deformed feet in a hospital environment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161327-A (GB)
Title: Laser trimmed plate resistor
Inventor: PERSON HERMAN R
IPC: H01C3/10
Filed: 1984-07-03
Abstract: An electrical resistor comprises a flat metal plate having a thickness from 8 mils to 50 mils. A pair of electrical leads are operatively attached to the ends of the metal plate and the side edges of the metal plate are provided with a plurality of notches extending inwardly in spaced apart relation to one another, with slots of one of the sides of the plate being staggered with respect to the slots of the other side of the plate. Each of the slots extend completely through the thickness of the plate and are formed by a laser beam cut from a computer controlled laser cutter 22 which anneals the metal of the plate and imparts stability to the electrical characteristics of the metal plate. Once formed, the metal plate may be bent into different shapes to achieve the desired geometric configuration. Furthermore, the plate can be imbedded in molded material so as to provide a protective covering for the plate.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158053-A (GB)
Title: Organo-clays
Inventor: GOODMAN HOWARD
IPC: C09K8/14
Filed: 1984-11-02
Abstract: An organo-clay is prepared by mixing a quaternary ammonium compound with an aqueous suspension of a smectite clay; thereafter subjecting the smectite clay/quaternary ammonium compound/water mixture to high shear mixing for a time sufficient to dissipate in the mixture at least 100 KJ of energy per kg. of dry solids in the mixture; and then dewatering the product thus obtained.
Patent GB-2150915-A (GB)
Title: Ink ribbon cassette
Inventor: NOZAKI MINEO
IPC: B41J32/00
Filed: 1984-11-06
Abstract: An ink ribbon cassette has a case housing an ink ribbon 2 inside. Holes 8, 9 for receiving positioning members are formed at the two ends of a front portion of the case, and an engaging member 12 is formed at the centre of a rear portion of the case. One of the positioning members may also serve as an ink ribbon end detector. A printing apparatus for printing using such an ink ribbon cassette has a carriage, projections and a spring, in which the ink ribbon will not be slackened in the printing mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166692-A (GB)
Title: Load retention means
Inventor: CARTER PETER
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 1984-11-10
Abstract: A load retention means in or for a vehicle, for example to prevent stacks of trays 50 of bread from moving or perhaps collapsing within the vehicle, comprises an assembly of a guide 16, 17, a slide 21 slidable longitudinally relative to the guide and a latch 24, movable as a result of relative movement between the guide and slide between a retracted, inoperative, position and an extended, latching, position for engagement with an article, e.g. a tray 50, to be secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168107-A (GB)
Title: Hinge
Inventor: TSUNEKI KEN
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 1985-08-28
Abstract: A hinge for pivotally connecting first (1) and second (3) members, which comprises a body (2) for connection to the member 1, a socket (4) for connection to the member 3, an outer arm (5) connected at one end thereof to the socket 4 and at the other end to the body 2, an inner arm (6) pivotally connected at one end to the socket 4 and at the other end to a floating pivot (O) movable in forward and rearward directions during opening and closing of the hinge, and guide means B between said one end of the arm 6 and the body 2 for guiding the movement of the floating pivot O. When a door (3) is opening, the means B guides the floating pivot O forwardly towards the door to move the latter away from the first member (1). Preferably a link (7) is pivoted to the body (2) and to the said other end of the arm (6). The guide may be a pivoted link 8, a pin slidable in a slot, a gear cooperating with a member etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181523-A (GB)
Title: Missile decoy systems
Inventor: BEDDOE STANLEY
IPC: H01F7/14
Filed: 1985-10-11
Abstract: An inductive coupling arrangement for use in missile decoy systems employing mortars or rockets, in which the inductive coupling arrangement comprises a primary part (2) including electric coil means and associated magnetic core structure which forms part of the launcher barrel structure for the mortar or rocket and a secondary part (4) which forms part of a rocket or mortar or multiple mortar pack and includes electric coil means (7) and associated magnetic core structure (8), the primary and secondary parts being mechanically separate parts but magnetically coupled with one another and the secondary part embodying an electro-magnetically operated device (13) operable by the magnetic flux produced in response to the electric pulse energy transmitted through the coupling arrangement for the operation of the rocket or mortar firing fuse means in response to an electrical output produced by the secondary coil means.
Patent GB-2189114-A (GB)
Title: Radio receivers
Inventor: LAWTON RODNEY JAMES
IPC: H04L27/152
Filed: 1986-02-12
Abstract: A radio receiver is arranged for receiving a frequency shift keyed (FSK) signal on a radio frequency carrier. The radio receiver comprises a demodulator 1 for receiving the FSK signal and for providing a pair of phase quadrature signals at A, B dependent upon the FSK signal, and a detector 10 for detecting which of the pair of signals first undergoes a change in condition (ie phase lead or lag) and for providing an output signal O/P indicative of information carried by the FSK signal in dependence upon which signal first undergoes the change. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174839-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensitive field effect transistor
Inventor: MIYOSHI SHUJI
IPC: G01P15/12
Filed: 1986-03-17
Abstract: In a pressure sensitive field effect transistor for detecting pressure fluctuation in terms of electric signal output a cavity (17) or an insulating layer which is contractable by pressure is formed on the field effect transistor gate insulating film (15), and the gate electrode (16) which is deformable by pressure is formed over the gate insulating film on the cavity or the insulating film, so that pressure is detected in terms of variation in the field effect transistor drain current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174040-A (GB)
Title: Animal tag
Inventor: BEGOUEN JEAN-PAUL
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1986-04-22
Abstract: A releasable animal identification tag (1) is comprised of resilient material infused with a pesticidal compound. The tag bears a tab (2) provided with an aperture (3) and a slot (8) which extends from the aperture along the tab. A pin (5) is also provided having at one end an enlarged tip which passes through the animal's ear lobe (13) and then through the aperture in the tab. The tab is retained on the ear lobe by means of a retaining flange (6) at the other end of the pin which traps the ear lobe of the animal between the tab and the flange. The tag can be removed by flexing the tab around the slot (8) which allows the enlarged tip of the pin to pass through the slot allowing the tags removal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178891-A (GB)
Title: Birefringence compensation in polarisation coupled lasers
Inventor: RICHARDS JAMES
IPC: H01S3/08
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A polarisation coupled laser having birefringence compensation in which a cavity defused between a pair of total reflectors (4-6) contains a circular laser rod (2), a polariser (1) and pockels cell (5), in which optical rotator means (3-4) (4-9) or (7-8) are formed at one end adjacent the laser rod (2) and include either an optical rotator (3) or a quarter (7) or half (9) wave plate.
Patent GB-2195421-A (GB)
Title: Weapon simulator
Inventor: DEADMAN TERENCE JOHN
IPC: F41A33/04
Filed: 1986-09-30
Abstract: High pressure is established in an annular reservoir 13 by feeding compressed air in through a port 30. The reservoir is closed off from a discharge chamber 16 by a sleeve piston 14 held closed by a spring 15 and the pressure of the air on a flange 22. When the pressure is high enough, compressed air is also admitted via a port 32 and lifts the piston 14 off a sealing ring 18 so that the air pressure in the reservoir 13 can act on the rear end of the piston 14 and shoot it forward very rapidly. The compressed air expands into the discharge chamber 16 and a bang is emitted through a horn 7. To simulate a complete weapon signature, the device may be operated in conjunction with an electronic flash unit and a smoke simulator with a venturi tube which sucks a puff of "smoke" from a vessel containing a powder. Air is also bled into the vessel to keep the powder loose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182944-A (GB)
Title: Laundry detergent composition
Inventor: CHOI SUNHEE
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A detergent composition, for removing in cold wash water oily soil from fibrous substrates includes: synthetic organic nonionic detergent, cationic surface active agent, and an amount, less than half of the detergents, of a water soluble C21 dicarboxylic salt, e.g., an ammonium salt. There may also be present an enzyme and/or a water soluble ionizable salt, which may be an inorganic builder for the detergent.
Patent GB-2187258-A (GB)
Title: Hold-down mechanism for a pivotally-mounted motor on an air compressor
Inventor: GRIME THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1987-02-09
Abstract: A portable air compressor has a ratchet or hold-down mechanism for a motor (13) which is pivotally connected to a base of a compressor (12) attached to an air receiving tank (11). The compressor is provided with a base (28) having a pair of legs at one end which terminate at resilient pads resting on the tank (11). The motor (13) is attached to the compressor base (28) adjacent the legs for limited pivotal movement toward and away from the compressor. A ratchet (78, 79) or hold-down mechanism is provided between the motor (13) and the compressor base (28) to restrict pivotal movement of the motor (13) toward the compressor (12) while allowing the motor to pivot away from the compressor to increase the tension on a belt (77) connected therebetween. The ratchet mechanism maintains tension on the belt (77) in the event that the portable air compressor is picked up by the motor (13) or is accidentally tipped on its side. In addition, the ratchet mechanism maintains a minimum tension on the belt (77) during operation of the motor (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204065-A (GB)
Title: Vapour deposited metal films for integrated circuit manufacture
Inventor: HUGGETT PAUL GIDEON
IPC: C23C16/52
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A process for forming a vapour deposited metal film of tungsten or molybdenum, the process comprising the steps of providing a substrate surface capable of supporting the required film, heating the substrate surface in a vapour deposition chamber, admitting a decomposable compound of the selected metal in vapour form to said chamber, decomposing said compound such that a film of the metal is deposited on said surface, interrupting said decomposition step when a predetermined thickness of said metal film has been formed, depositing a pseudoamorphous layer of the metal effective to provide new crystal nucleation centres on the previously deposited metal film, continuing the metal deposition until a further predetermined metal film thickness has been formed, interrupting the deposition process and removing the required substrate with metal film from said chamber. The pseudoamorphous layer may be produced by 1) deposition of silicon from a silicon-containing gas and contact with the metal compound vapour to replace the silicon layer with new metal deposition nuclei or 2) deposition from the metal carbonyl. Improves the surface roughness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187478-A (GB)
Title: Producing diffusion layers on metals by glow discharge
Inventor: WIERZCHON TADEUSZ
IPC: C23C8/36
Filed: 1987-03-02
Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for the production of a superficial diffusion layer, in which a gaseous medium is introduced into a generator (7) for generating reactive gaseous medium, mounted in a lower portion of a working chamber (3), the generator (7), after having been heated in a glow discharge, or by electric resistance, activates thermally the said medium, thus producing a reactive gaseous medium, which, in turn, after having passed close to the object (5) to be treated is activated electrically, thus producing a superficial diffusion layer on the object (5). In an alternative arrangement (Fig. 4) the working chamber is situated in a resistance furnace and is provided with a water cooled cover, a tube for feeding the gaseous medium being situated in the cover and having an outlet situated below the object being treated to provide an upward flow of the gaseous medium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202831-A (GB)
Title: Feeding crisps, or similar, through a conduit
Inventor: SUMMERS TERENCE KEITH
IPC: B65D88/64
Filed: 1987-04-02
Abstract: Feeding apparatus, specifically for use in the feeding of crisps or similar items from a delivery apparatus, comprises a conduit forming an enclosed feed passageway, and a funnel connected to an upper end of the conduit. A pusher member, in the form of a long narrow blade (26), extends through a guide member (28) afforded by a rockable element pivotally secured to a support plate (12). In this manner, the blade (26) is so guided that on rotation of a cam and crank mechamism Figs. 1, 2, not shown the blade (26) moves cyclically, feeding the crisps towards a bagging machine at a high rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200032-A (GB)
Title: Wrist watches
Inventor: LI TUNG WING
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1987-05-28
Abstract: A watch assembly consisting of a case 2, a removable bezel or jacket element 1 and a replaceable band element 14 is provided, the case 2 of the assembly being provided with a pair of brackets 11 depending from its rear face for receiving the band element 14 in the composite assembly. The bezel or jacket element 1 is constructed with a pair of retaining platforms 9 for supporting the case 2 when it is placed within the bezel. In assembly, the case 2 and bezel 1 are coupled together, with the platforms 9 holding the case in one direction, and then the band 14 is inserted through the depending brackets 11 of the case, lapping against the bezel 1 and the rear face of the case 2, thereby preventing movement of the case in an opposite direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191527-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible road hazard warning marker
Inventor: ABRAMS JACK
IPC: B60Q7/00
Filed: 1987-06-10
Abstract: A collapsible road hazard warning marker comprises a three- or four-sided hollow pyramidal structure with a base that can be folded flat on itself so that it occupies the area of one side panel of the structure. The side panels of the structure are foldably or hingably connected along their edges. Additionally one side panel, or two opposite side panels in the case of a four sided structure, is also hinged or folded along its centre line. The bottom edge of one side panel which is not hinged or folded along its centre line, is foldably or hingably connected to one edge of the base. The folding and erecting of the structure to a desired configuration is achieved by draw strings, stops, and the action of weights. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194084-A (GB)
Title: Translation system
Inventor: KUGIMIYA SYUZO
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 1987-06-24
Abstract: There is disclosed a translation system for translating a first language into a second language having at least one user's dictionary 7 in which individual words in the first language desired and equivalent words in the second language can be registered according to user's necessity. This translation system provides means for designating a postpositional word, functioning as an auxiliary to a main word such as a verb, upon registering the main word in the user's dictionary. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214050-A (GB)
Title: Cheese kamaboko
Inventor: SAKAYORI YUJI
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 1988-01-06
Abstract: A cheese kamaboko (shaped fish paste with cheese) is obtained by mixing a molten cheese with cut or crushed pieces of kamaboko, or mixing a heat meltable cheese with cut or crushed pieces of kamaboko followed by heating; the resulting mixture is cooled and solidified.
Patent GB-2201976-A (GB)
Title: Woven elasticated material
Inventor: DAGG ARTHUR
IPC: D03D15/56
Filed: 1988-03-04
Abstract: Woven material for waistbands are elasticated by inclusion of elastane in the weave, characterised in that bare elastane is used, and the slippiness of the bare surface of the elastane is counteracted by the use of a weaving pattern such that the elastane interlocks with the wefts of the woven material, thereby preventing or reducing slip back. Alternatively a flexible bonding agent may be added to lodge in the interstices and prevent slip back either by application to the warps or, after weaving, to the finished fabric. An aqueous solution of surfactants and polymeric material may be mixed with polyvinyl acetate resin (10 grams/litre), water and softener.