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Patent GB-2115106-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting hydraulic dampers
Inventor: EMA SUMIO
IPC: F16F9/44
Filed: 1982-12-13
Abstract: A hydraulic damper of adjustable damping force type comprises a cylinder 1, a piston 12 working in the cylinder and partitioning the interior of the cylinder into two liquid chambers, 13,14, a piston rod 7 connected to the piston and extending to the outside through one end of the cylinder, a liquid passage 38,36,46 connecting the two liquid chambers, a coaxial bore 36 formed in the piston rod and constituting a part of the liquid passage and a rotatable valve member 41 controlling the effective area of the liquid passage. A connecting rod 37 is secured to the valve member and extends through the bore in the piston rod to the outside, a pinion 52, Figure 2, is secured to the outer end of the connecting rod and engages with a rack member 59, Figure 2, and an actuator is mounted on the outer end of the piston rod to reciprocatingly move the rack member, and so adjust the valve member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119107-A (GB)
Title: Slidable cover-equipped camera
Inventor: KANDO TORU
IPC: G03B17/04
Filed: 1983-04-15
Abstract: A cover-equipped camera includes a cover movable right and left at the front of a camera body to shield or expose its lens 2 and view finder 3, and a fixed cover 4a with and from which the movable cover 4 is contacted or released. The opening and closing cover includes a sliding guide member 5 integral to the cover, and sliders 6 projected from the camera body. The movable cover is guided and slided with the sliders fitted into slits formed in the sliding guide member. When the movable cover is to be opened for exposure, a lock lever 11 is released by the action of an operating lever to quickly open the movable cover. The movable cover is also left open by magnetic force (by means of a piece of iron 10 attached to 5d and permanent magnet 10a) at the same time. The cover-equipped camera can achieve protection and dust-free effects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126851-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive filter
Inventor: GRAUPE DANIEL
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 1983-07-12
Abstract: An adaptive filter 100 for adaptively filtering near stationary, relatively long duration noise in an input signal containing information such as speech whose parameters change more rapidly than the noise parameters comprises a noise analysis circuit 102 which detects the presence of noise in the input signal and identifies the parameters representing the characteristics of at least the noise independently of whether information is present in the input signal. A noise reduction circuit 104 having gain elements controlled by the identified parameters minimises noise in the output of the circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127236-A (GB)
Title: Electric cable gripping device
Inventor: BEALE MICHAEL DAND
IPC: H01R13/58
Filed: 1983-08-31
Abstract: A device for gripping an electric cable, e.g. in a plug, socket or other appliance, comprises a U-shaped member (10) of resilient plastics with parallel limbs (11 )which are deflected apart on insertion of the cable and are then pressed and held together to grip tightly the cable (C). The member (10) is received in a socket (21) which may have side walls which converge inwardly for pressing together the free ends of the limbs (11), or alternatively a separate clip or integral gate may be applied to interconnect the free ends of the limbs (11) before the member (10) is inserted into the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147860-A (GB)
Title: Mounting bracket for a roof rack
Inventor: RAUTHMANN AXEL
IPC: B60R9/058
Filed: 1983-09-05
Abstract: A mounting bracket, for mounting a roof rack on a motor vehicle which does not have a drip moulding is formed of pressed sheet metal and has at its upper end a shoulder 8 for supporting a foot 9 of the roof rack and a slot 10 for engaging a clamping device 11 of the roof rack. The lower part of the mounting bracket 1 is adapted to fit closely against the roof strut 2 in the door opening and is formed with a hole 5 for receiving a bolt 3 engaged in a threaded socket 4 in the roof strut 2. The projecting part of the bracket has smooth rounded edges so that it should not present a serious safety hazard when the roof rack is not fitted to the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146400-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: DEASON WILLIAM SYDNEY
IPC: F16L37/091
Filed: 1983-09-09
Abstract: A pipe coupling device comprises a hollow body member (1) having at least one terminal portion (2) for receiving an end portion of a pipe to be coupled to the device, an 0-ring seal (5) housed within the terminal portion (2) for sealingly engaging the external surface of the pipe, a grab washer (14) having a number of tube-gripping teeth (15) which normally prevent withdrawal of the pipe and axially movable release sleeve (16) for releasing the grip of the teeth (15) on the pipe when it is desired to withdraw the pipe from the device. The grab washer (14) and the release sleeve (16) are located by means of an annular cap member (10) that engages, as a snap fit, the external surface of the terminal portion (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128261-A (GB)
Title: Honeycomb structure, e.g. for a turbine shroud
Inventor: PLAUTZ JOHN R
IPC: F01D11/12
Filed: 1983-09-29
Abstract: Means are provided for mechanically locking an abradable matrix material in the honeycomb structure. The mechanical lock may comprise split and deformed portions 18 of the honeycomb structure extending into adjacent honeycomb cells to engage the abrasive matrix material. The splitting and deforming may be accomplished during the manufacture of the honeycomb structure so that it engages the abradable matrix material prior to setting thereof in the honeycomb material. Alternatively, longitudinally extending members forming the honeycomb structure may be transversely deformed along part or all of their length, nested and secured together to provide mechanical locking for abradable matrix material placed in the honeycomb structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149083-A (GB)
Title: Thermal storage system for heating and cooling
Inventor: STEVENSON ROBERT HOUSTON
IPC: F24D11/00
Filed: 1983-11-04
Abstract: A thermal storage system for heating and cooling includes a container (12) defining a reservoir of a thermal storage fluid (e.g. a water/glycol mixture), at least one electric resistance heating element (14) immersed in the thermal storage fluid in the container for heating the fluid, and a heat exchanger (46) in fluid communication with the container for passing the thermal storage fluid in heat exchange relationship with a water line (48) for carrying the heat or cold to the point of use. Conduits (30,32,34,38,40,42) connect the heat exchanger to the container, and pumps (26,28) are provided in the conduits to circulate the thermal storage fluid from the container to the heat exchanger and back. A refrigeration unit is selectively in communication with the pumps for receiving the thermal storage fluid from the container in the cooling mode of operation, and for returning chilled fluid in the form of slush to the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154140-A (GB)
Title: Health aid
Inventor: GILMAN BERNARD THOMAS
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 1984-02-14
Abstract: This is simply a means for bringing down high blood pressure by wearing 10 sink disks & LO copper disks at the same time under the feet as shown in the drawing Fig. 1 & 2. Persons using this aid, must leave off all copper bands & chains. The total area of metal, against the skin, should NOT be more than 1 cmx17 cm copper & zink together. Night & day for at least 1 month. Packs will be of 5 pairs, plus micropore tape, enough for 4-5 months. Have blood pressure recorded every 6-8 weeks by the docter & keep own record card. The electrolis, takes a small extra amount of zink into the blood stream and makes good health even better, on a regular even rythum as required. Dont try to add more. Pads made for 70-75 kilo. Cut off 1 disk each for every 6.5 kilo below 75 kilo. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158171-A (GB)
Title: Hose unions
Inventor: KOMORIZONO JUNICHI
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 1984-05-03
Abstract: A hose union for a port 13 of a cylinder 10 comprises a tubular member 15 and an anchor member 16. The tubular member has a first portion 15a for insertion in the port 13 and a second portion 15b for attachment of a hose. The second portion 15b extends radially with respect to the axis of the first portion 15a. Means 17 are provided for connecting the anchor member 16 to the cylinder 10. The tubular member 15 and anchor member 16 are connected together in a manner preventing relative rotation, for example by thermoplastic welding. In a preferred embodiment the anchor member has a hole 16a which the tubular member 15 is passed through until a larger diameter portion 15c thereof abuts the rim of the hole. The outer part of the portion 15c then provides the welding area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147744-A (GB)
Title: A radiating device with an improved microstrip structure and its application to an adaptable antenna
Inventor: CLERC FABRICE
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 1984-10-04
Abstract: The invention concerns radiating elements of the microstrip type. Dielectrics (not shown) separate a lower metal coating or earth plane (PM), an intermediate metal slab (P11) and an upper metal slab (P12). Slab (P12) is connected to slab (P11) via short circuit pins (CC12), and slab (P11) is connected to the ground plane via short circuit pins (CC11). A coaxial cable has a screening (CB12) electrically connected to the ground plane (PM), whilst its core (CA12) passes through the dielectrics and without contact with either the ground plane or with the intermediate slab (P11), comes to be connected to the upper slab (P12). Of reduced size, and with a wide angular spread, such an element is capable of operating simultaneously on two frequencies with a very narrow band. It readily facilitates impedance matching at the power level. It is particularly worthwhile for the making of adaptable antennae, with a hemispherical cover, and capable of working in circular polarisation. In a further embodiment (Figs 11 and 12) individual coaxial feeds are connected to the top and intermediate slabs. Four units successively displaced by 90 DEG provide circular polarisation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150608-A (GB)
Title: Fence bracket
Inventor: RABBITTS GEORGE
IPC: E04H17/06
Filed: 1984-11-05
Abstract: A fence bracket for a stringer (8) comprises a pair of elongate member (1,5) each having a pair of longitudinally spaced holes (2). One member (1) is deformable or has deformable tongues (3) adjacent the holes (2). A pair of hook bolts (6) extend through the holes (2) and the hook portion engages the tongues (3) and deforms them during tightening from an initial position in the fence post (7) to a tightened position gripping the stringer (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166594-A (GB)
Title: High sensitivity miniature electro-magnetic relay
Inventor: ELDRIDGE PETER GORDON
IPC: H01H50/18
Filed: 1984-11-07
Abstract: A miniature highly sensitive low power electro-magnetic relay has a 1-piece yoke (9) having a first limb (9B) extending through the energising winding and a second limb (9A) extending around the winding and parallel to the first limb, and an armature (11) extending within the winding. Energisation of the winding causes attraction of the armature towards the pole face (9C) on the limb (9A) and the attractive force is enhanced by a repelling force from the pole face (9D) of the limb (9B) which extends through the energising winding. This results in a more sensitive, low-power miniature relay, also having a particularly low profile (7.5 mm). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150361-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board
Inventor: HIGAKI TAIZO
IPC: H05K3/36
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: In a circuit board, a wiring pattern (2) is formed on an insulating plastic film (1), and connecting terminals (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) are formed at end portions of the wiring pattern (2). Connecting material layers (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) are uniformly formed on the connecting terminals to connect the circuit board to electronic components (6, 7, 8, 9). The connecting material layers are kept in a dry state at room temperature, have a substantially insulating property in every direction, and have conductivity along the direction of thickness thereof when they have been heated, compressed and melted. Connecting terminals (6a, 7a, 8a, 9a) of the electronic components are positioned on the connecting material layers and the layers are then partially bonded by thermocompression, so that the electronic components are electrically connected to the circuit board. The connecting material is a thermoplastic adhesive (4) containing conductive particles (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151766-A (GB)
Title: Tube supports
Inventor: WALKER FRANK
IPC: F28F9/013
Filed: 1984-12-27
Abstract: A heat exchanger, condenser or other apparatus comprises a tube bundle wherein the tubes 4 are supported at least partly by the resilience of interposed runs of flexible resilient tubing 1 extending generally transverse to and in contact with the tubes. The tubing at least partly embraces the external surface of each tube, and each run of tubing is connected to a wall of the apparatus by plug means 2 secured in the wall and extending into one end of the run of tubing. A hole is associated with said one end of the run of tubing to permit the latter to be evacuated to permit its threading between the tubes after which the tubing reverts into its original shape to embrace adjacent tubes. The hole is provided by axially boring the plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158635-A (GB)
Title: High-speed axial flow type gas laser oscillator
Inventor: OSADA HIDENORI
IPC: H01S3/036
Filed: 1984-12-28
Abstract: A high speed axial flow type gas laser oscillator comprises a heat exchanger for cooling laser gas, gas circulation drive means connected to the heat exchanger, a plurality of parallel laser tubes connected to the gas circulation drive means, and a plurality of gas recirculation paths for connecting the plurality of laser tubes to the heat exchanger, the plurality of gas recirculation paths having substantially the same length. A catalyst to neutralise ionized gas from the laser tubes may be included in the paths. The tubes may be connected to the circulation drive means by flexible joints, and the laser tube supports may be movable to accommodate expansions. Electrodes may be removably clamped to the laser tubes.
Patent GB-2155332-A (GB)
Title: A fast-starting sustained release tablet
Inventor: GLASSMAN JACOB A
IPC: A61K9/24
Filed: 1985-01-10
Abstract: A fast-starting, sustained release medicinal tablet, comprises two layers (12,13) of compressed matrix that are fused together by means of a readily dissolvable layer (18). One of the layers (12) is a lightly compressed top layer containing uncoated active drug and which may have one or more radial grooves (14) in its outer surface to enhance rapid breakdown of the tablet. The other layer (13) has a strongly compressed portion comprising a medically inert or inactive matrix having embedded therein a number of pellets (17), each containing pharmaceutically active ingredient and having an enteric coating of such thickness as to extend the disintegration of the pellets over a period of time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153922-A (GB)
Title: Compressor capacity control
Inventor: HIRAGA MASAHARU
IPC: F04B27/18
Filed: 1985-01-30
Abstract: The capacity of a refrigerant compressor comprising a wobble plate assembly (15, 16, 17) for reciprocating pistons 22 in cylinders (32) is varied by adjusting the slant angle of the wobble plate. The slant angle is controlled by variation of the pressure level in a chamber (13) in which the wobble plate is disposed. The chamber pressure is controlled by an intermittently operated electromagnetic valve (41) which controls communication between the chamber (13) and a suction chamber 35. The valve operates in response to pulsatory signals having a variable duty ratio. A comparator emits the signals in response to input signals from a delta wave oscillator and a micro computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171369-A (GB)
Title: Pivot mounted cycle seat with spring cradle
Inventor: HOLCOMB STEPHEN ALLEN
IPC: B62J1/04
Filed: 1985-02-22
Abstract: A cycle seat 11A is fixed to a conventional seat post by means of a seat post clamp 29. The base 71 of the seat is pivotally mounted on a spring cradle 28 which is secured to the seat post clamp 29. The cradle 28 extends rearwardly from the seat post to support the bottom of a spring 47 which bears against the underside of the seat base 71, urging the seat base 71 to abut stops 69A mounted on the spring cradle 28 forward of the pivot 31. The longitudinal position of the seat 11A may be adjusted by locating the seat 11A at a selection of pivot points along the seat base 71. A rigid shell 79 is fixed to the underside of the seat base 71 to strengthen the overall structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157030-A (GB)
Title: Electronic timepiece with analogue display
Inventor: MAIRE ROBERT
IPC: G04F8/00
Filed: 1985-03-25
Abstract: A chronograph watch comprises a first motor controlled by a quartz resonator coupled to a first simple integrated circuit. This motor drives, through gearing, the time indicating members of the watch. A second motor controlled by a second quartz resonator coupled to a second simple integrated circuit, identical to said first integrated circuit, can be operated at a higher frequency when a switch, which is operable manually by means of a pushbutton and interposed between electrical ground and a terminal of the second integrated circuit, is open. The second motor drives, through further gearing, a chronograph hand coupled to a minute counter and to an hour counter. Thus the chronograph indicates fractions of seconds without the timepiece requiring expensive circuits or having an excessive electrical power consumption.
Patent GB-2160810-A (GB)
Title: Hammer drill
Inventor: BLEICHER MANFRED
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: In a hammer drill having an air-cushion percussive mechanism 6 driven by a motor 4 the drive member of the percussive mechanism is moved by a wobble plate 16, the drive shaft 9 of the drive motor 4 is arranged at an angle to the percussive mechanism axis, an intermediate shaft 15 which carries the wobble plate 16 is arranged parallel to the percussive mechanism axis and a bevel gear 14 which effects the drive of the intermediate shaft 15 and/or the plate 16 is arranged on that side of the intermediate shaft 15 which runs from the plate 16 in the direction pointing towards the tool head 38. The toothing of the bevel gear 14 is turned away from the plate 16 and meshes with a bevel pinion 13 which is arranged on the drive shaft 9 of the drive motor 4. This arrangement also ensures simple assembly and also makes it possible for worn parts to be exchanged in an especially simple manner <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181389-A (GB)
Title: Laminate material
Inventor: GOODACRE STANLEY ALEX
IPC: B32B15/12
Filed: 1985-10-15
Abstract: A laminate material 10 suitable for use in place of a safety mesh in construction of roofing. The laminate has at least one inner layer 22 comprising fibrous material, such as a woven material, adhesively 20, 26 bonded to each of the next 16, 24 adjacent layer. Each next adjacent layer is selected from paper and metal foil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181986-A (GB)
Title: Cable stripper
Inventor: BIEGANSKI ZDZISLAW
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1985-10-26
Abstract: A pair of jaws are provided with semi-cylindrical recesses 22 to accept a cable therein. A pair of cutters 24 is provided at one or both ends of the recesses and the cutters have shaped edges so that with relative rotation of closed jaws upon the cable located between them, a peripheral cut in the cable is made. A second cutter 26 is provided for making the longitudinal slit in the cable for example to join the peripheral cuts, so that the insulation can be peeled off and bare the core or sheath. In a second embodiment, one of the jaws is provided with a recess extending perpendicularly to the recess 22 for receiving a cable when making a longitudinal slit. A rotatable cam is provided for adjusting the extent of closing of the jaws. In a third embodiment a pair of wheel cutters projecting into further recesses may be provided. The further recesses are disposed at an angle to a line extending perpendicularly to the recesses 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167629-A (GB)
Title: Distribution apparatus
Inventor: SEACOMBE RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1985-10-29
Abstract: A hybrid cabled T.V. distribution system has features of switched star and "tree and branch" systems. Basic fare subscribers may receive simultaneously a basic group of channels fed at U.H.F. Premium subscribers can additionally control a switch at a star-point to select premium channels. The switches have superhet converters to convert channels supplied at V.H.F. to a predetermined U.H.F. channel, using a programmable local oscillator. The frequency plan has all V.H.F. frequencies and a pilot reference frequency supplied to the switch phase-locked to multiples of the nominal U.H.F. channel spacing. The local oscillator is phase-locked to the pilot so the U.H.F. signals are all synchronised and intermodulation products minimised. In an alternative arrangement, channels supplied at V.H.F. are simultaneously converted to a common I.F. on separate signal paths. A switch matrix controlled by the subscriber selects one of the I.F. signals which is then converted to a predetermined U.H.F. channel for supply to the subscriber.
Patent GB-2166502-A (GB)
Title: Multi-speed change speed gear hub for bicycles
Inventor: BERGLES EDUARD
IPC: B62M11/16
Filed: 1985-11-01
Abstract: A planet carrier (3) is axially fixed on a hub shaft (6). A sun wheel (6) and an internal ring gear (13) can displace axially between first and second positions under the action of a driver sleeve (11) moved by the rider. There are four ratchet clutches (1a,4), (16,14), (116,19) and (11a,15) controlling the engagement of the planet carrier (3) on the ring gear (13) with the wheel hub sleeve (1) and of the driver sleeve (11) with the ring gear (13) or planet carrier (3). The gearing shown has three ratios. In another embodiment (Fig. 5 (not shown)) there are five ratios, the gearing having stepped planet gears, a single ring gear and two suns. Means are provided in both embodiments for back pedal braking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168364-A (GB)
Title: Sulphates of oxyalkylated amines and their use as dyeing assistants
Inventor: BAUMANN HANS-PETER
IPC: D06P3/24
Filed: 1985-12-11
Abstract: In a process for dyeing or printing a polyamide-containing textile substrate, the substrate is contacted either before or during dyeing or printing, with one or more compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which R1 is C18-22alkyl or C18-22 alkenyl each R2, independently, is hydrogen, sodium, potassium, ammonium or substituted ammonium R3 is hydrogen or -SO3R2 in each (CmH2mO &rparstr&  unit, independently, m is 2, 3 or 4 and n + p is a number from 17 to 23 in free base or in protonated or quaternary salt form.
Patent GB-2173357-A (GB)
Title: Crimp connector electrically connecting cable screen to terminal
Inventor: GROSSE-DUNKER JOERG
IPC: H01R11/12
Filed: 1986-03-05
Abstract: A crimp connector comprises an inner sleeve (16) placed between a bared part of screen (12) and the or each core of the cable, and an outer sleeve (17) placed on the screen (12) and crimped onto the inner sleeve (16) and the screen (12). The inner sleeve (16) has a diameter which widens the bared part of the screen (12) to approximately the diameter of external insulation (11), and the outer sleeve (17) is longer than the bared part of the screen (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188716-A (GB)
Title: Blowdown device for boilers
Inventor: WILKINSON GORDON
IPC: F22B37/54
Filed: 1986-04-04
Abstract: In order to reduce the danger inherent in cleaning a small boiler-such as is used in the clothing industry-by releasing steam and for hot water therefrom via a blowdown nozzle, apparatus comprising a pipe coil 6 of many turns, which may be surrounded by a liquid coolant, is provided for attachment to the boiler in place of the nozzle. <IMAGE>