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Patent FR-2244097-A1 (FR)
Title: Adjustable hinge for e.g. screens - slide has spring loaded locking pin blocked by a sprung slide
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 1974-03-20
Abstract: Hinge forming a pivoting joint between two parts has an opening angle which can be set to remain locked. After releasing, closing can be done freely. The hinge is suitable for folding screens, trestles and similar. Pressing one central button (26) allows another (20) to disengage two short pins (22). Under pressure of a spring (19), a stop disc (14) rotates to obstruct the movement of the pins (22). An axial spring (17) holds these against the stop disc (14). Opening out the angle locates the pins in a new pair of seatings (13) in a housing (12) which forms one hinge arm (10). The other (10') arm is integral with an intermediate ring (11) which acts as a locator.
Patent FR-2263834-A1 (FR)
Title: Machine for mfg reinforced concrete beams - has rams moving, holding and folding bars to box form
IPC: B21D11/12
Filed: 1974-03-15
Abstract: The machine comprises identical stations placed side by side to produce the complete frame in one setup. On each station bar for the transverse frame (ET) is fed to a stop and a longitudinal bar (EL) placed in a clamp (21). A hydraulic cylinder (19) strokes upwards and a head (14) forms the transversal bar over the longitudinal, the two being welded or tied together. The cylinder retracts, the clamp opens and the assembly fed to a stop (25, 28, 38). After clamping a longitudinal bar in place, the cylinder bends the transversal bar up, forming one side. The cycle is repeated to complete the frame.
Patent FR-2265960-A1 (FR)
Title: Door or frame assembly - has two metal half-frames leaving gap between them after wall mounting
IPC: E06B1/18
Filed: 1974-03-29
Abstract: The door or window assembly is for mounting in the opening in a partition or wall, and comprises two metal half-frames (1, 2) on mounting feet fixed to the wall etc., one of them carrying the hinged door or window. Each half-frame leaves, right round the outside of its periphery, a gap in the metal profile section which it forms with the other half-frame. The mounting feet can be sized to suit the wall thickness, and they can be angular pieces (5, 6, 7) some secured to the wall and the others to the inner faces of the two half-frames, and secured to the wall by screws. Elongated holes can be provided for the screws, allowing adjustment in order to fit precisely the opening in the wall.
Patent FR-2270142-A1 (FR)
Title: Hollow U-section yacht mast and boom - have inner transverse walls with rails receiving edges of sail
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 1974-05-07
Abstract: The boom and mast are hollow each with a U-section having outwardly diverging walls. The web of the U faces forwards into the wind on the mast and downwards on the boom. The U in each case is closed by a transverse wall (2) which is thicker than the walls of the U. On the external face of the transverse wall is a rail which receives a line (4) on the edge of a sail. The section curves such that the ratio R:r where R is the radius of curvature of the wall of the U and r is the radius of curvature of the web of the U is typically between 10 and 20.
Patent FR-2271119-A1 (FR)
Title: Small boat propellor system - has hinged propeller with drive taken through dog clutch
IPC: B63H5/16
Filed: 1974-05-14
Abstract: The marine drive is for inboard motor installations with a connected outboard propeller and rudder, mounted on an assembly which is connected as a unit to the stern of the boat. By hinging the assembly at one point it is possible to retract the propeller in shallow water. The assembly also includes a fin (20) to protect the rudder. This fin protrudes below the keek, so that the boat is still afloat when the fin grounds. The rudder is also in the assembly, together with a lifting handle (11). The drive between the engine and propeller is taken through a dog clutch which allows the propeller shaft to become horizontal. In this position the drive is of course dis-engaged.
Patent FR-2273620-A1 (FR)
Title: Submerged arc welding head - for transversely welding two tubes together, e.g. for radiators and ladders
IPC: B23K9/032
Filed: 1974-06-05
Abstract: Submerged arc welding head comprises two welding torches arranged symmetrically relative to the axis of one of the tubes to be welded, and means for rotating the tube relative to each torch half a turn about this axis. Cams are provided for displacing the torches parallel to the axis, allowing them to follow the line of intersection of the two tubes. The two torches are positioned by a control lock, then a turntable capable of rotation in both directions rotates the tube by half a turn, at the end of which the torches pivot slightly to cover each weld seam, the control lock moves the two torches apart, the tubes are advanced, and the cycle begins again.
Patent FR-2233286-A1 (FR)
Title: Decomposition or compositing of toilet waste - with parallel but separate decomposition or urine and faeces in the same vessel
Inventor: HELLQVIST A O V
IPC: C05F3/06
Filed: 1974-06-11
Abstract: In a process for the simultaneous decompsn. or composting of faeces and urine, the faeces and urine are decomposed in parallel but independently of each other at different temps. in the same appts., which comprises a decompsn. chamber at the upper end of which is provided a toilet seat, the decompsn. chamber contg. a faeces-decompsn. bed and a urine-decompsn. bed. The process is intended for the treatment of toilet waste, but it is also applicable to the composting of other waste matls. By effecting separate decompsn. of faeces and urine, the two matls. can be subjected to conditions most suited to their rapid decompsn., and useful compost is produced rapidly using relatively compact equipment.
Patent FR-2281559-A1 (FR)
Title: Concrete or steel pile strain gauge - is fitted in bore hole and has flexible strip and gripping device with press actuated membrane
Inventor: JEZEQUEL JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 1974-08-09
Abstract: An instrument for strain measurement is used in axially loaded steel or concrete piles. It consists of a strain gauge fixed to a strip and connected to a recorder or an indicating meter situated remotely from the gauge. The strip (11), onto which is fixed the strain gauge, may be a length of copper-beryllium alloy. The strip is installed inside a bore hole within the pile and it is subjected to a tractive load such that when it is finally installed any reduction in strain measured corresponds to a compressive load on the pile. The strip (11) is mechanically connected to a gripping device (1). This gripping device (1) comprises a tubular case and has flexible grips (5). These grips (5) can be deflected radially by means of air pressure which actuates an internal tubular membrane.
Patent FR-2281195-A1 (FR)
Title: Fixing of plastic handle to steel trowel blade - by pressing handle bores over threaded studs on blade
IPC: E04F21/06
Filed: 1974-08-07
Abstract: Threaded or barbed studs (2) on the blade are fitted into handle bores (3) of lesser dia. than the studs (2) by a hot or cold pressing process. The studs may be welded to the blade, are threaded or toothed and bear pointed projections; these latter are contoured 'shark tooth' fashion and slope so as to resist 'pull out' forces. Studs are used in pairs at the end of a blade, the use of two preventing handle rotation; and one of the studs can be of lesser height than its partner to accommodate reductions in handle section.
Patent FR-2292531-A1 (FR)
Title: Mechanical handling device for press tools - has vertically adjustable support on reciprocal frame
IPC: B21D43/10
Filed: 1974-11-29
Abstract: The machinery consists of a support mounted on the frame of the press, carrying an oscillating gripping device. The support can be adjusted for height, and the movement of the oscillating part can also be adjusted. Motorised screws are used for the adjustments, and there are suitable locking devices. Shock absorbers are fitted to affect the end of the stroke of the oscillating part in each direction. The oscillation is driven by a pneumatic ram.
Patent FR-2294011-A1 (FR)
Title: Circular saw blade - has notches in main stripping surfaces of teeth on alternate sides of successive teeth
IPC: B23D61/02
Filed: 1974-12-10
Abstract: The circular saw blade has on each tooth, a leading surface having one or more facets, a main stripping surface and side stripping surfaces on opposite sides of the tooth. A notch (5) is formed in the main stripping surface (4) and is on alternate sides of the centre line of the basic blade (10) on successive teeth. The distance between notch and centre line can be the same in each case, and the side stripping surface nearest to the notch can be at a distance from it equal to one-third of the toothe width. Apart from the positioning of the notch, all teeth can have the same geometrical shape.
Patent FR-2291428-A1 (FR)
Title: Industrial type non return valve - has flexible membrane mounted in cylindrical housing and co-operating with perforated outlet channel
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 1974-11-15
Abstract: Consists of a body (1) with an internal housing, one end of which is equipped to join up to pipework. The valve itself is a deformable and generally flat membrane (5). This is maintained near a perforated channel. The membrane has on its periphery a supple lip (5c) from the side opposite the face in contact with the perforated channel. The membrane is generally trunk shaped with a smaller base which contacts the perforated channel (2a). Opposite this flat area is a concave one, ended by the peripheral lips. The membrane is fixed to the perforated channel, by a fixing screw (6) into the perforated channel.
Patent FR-2255597-A1 (FR)
Title: Determn. of alcohol and sugar content of drinks - by rapid distn. of alcohol into chromate soln. with simultaneous reaction of sugars with a complex-forming copper soln.
IPC: G01N25/14
Filed: 1974-12-20
Abstract: Combined alcohol- and sugar determination in drinks such as wine, must, etc., is carried out by (1) adding a measured amt. of the drink in diluted form to a distillation flask, (2) adding an alkaline Cu-II soln. contg. Komplexon (RTM) as complex-forming agent (3) heating the reaction mixt. very rapidly to a relatively high temp. (4) passing the distilled alcohol via an air cooled condenser into a measured amt. of chromate soln. in a receiving flask, (5) after the distillation, back titrating the unused chromate, and (6) cooling the reaction flask and determining the amount of sugar in the mixt. by thiosulphate titration, e.g. using iodide-iodate for end point determination. Process allows simple and rapid determination of alcohol and sugar content of drinks using a unitary appts. and the minimum number of reagents.
Patent FR-2259954-A1 (FR)
Title: Prefabricated concrete sandwich slab - has lightweight layer between two heavy layers poured successively
IPC: B28B1/16
Filed: 1975-02-03
Abstract: A prefabricated concrete sandwich slab of lighter weight than conventional concrete slabs, and of equal strength, consists of an upper layer (21) and a lower layer (3) of normal concrete, enclosing between them a layer (4) of light weight concrete. During casting, the bottom layer is first deposited in the mould, then the lightweight layer is placed on the wet bottom layer, then the top layer added. Metal reinforcement can then be introduced into one or both outer layers. This method ensures good bonding between the layers. Due to the saving a weight, larger floor areas can be supported. Improved heat and sound insulation is obtained.
Patent FR-2264672-A1 (FR)
IPC: F16N7/14
Filed: 1975-03-19
Abstract: 1448079 Differential gear CLARK EQUIPMENT CO 20 March 1975 [20 March 1974] 11723/75 Heading F2D An axle driving bevel differential 72, driven directly, or, as shown, through a similar interaxle differential 18, is driven by a bevel pinion 48 and ring gear 82, the paths of rotation of which extend below the level 112 of lubricant in the sump 108 of the axle housing, and both differentials 72, 18 are lubricated by lubricant in a sealed reservoir 86, cast in the housing, located entirely above the sump level 112, and maintained filled by lubricant scraped off the ring gear and pinion 48, 82 by proximate fixed surfaces 124, 134 in the housing, gravityfeeding into the reservoir 86 through channels 126, 136, the reservoir gravity-feeding the differentials through cylindrical spaces 77, 97 between shafts 12L, 88 and surrounding members. A proximate scraper rib 40 returns lubricant from the interaxle differential 18 to the sump 108. In Fig. 2 an interaxle drive shaft 88 is driven differentially with the axle drive pinion 48 through the interaxle differential 18 by an aligned input shaft 32, and lies below the axle shafts 12L, 12R, the bevel drive 48, 82 being hypoid.
Patent FR-2310895-A1 (FR)
Title: Gear wheel and pinion synchroniser - has expanding frictional ring and straight and bevel edged slider driven by fixed pinion stub
IPC: F16D23/04
Filed: 1975-05-13
Abstract: The rotating gear change wheel (1) moves laterally to engage with a rotating pinion (2). In doing so it comes into contact with a ring (3) with a frictional outside surface. Frictional forces press the leading edge (11) of the broken ring against the straight shoulder of a slider (5). The lower edge (8) of the slider exerts a force against a force along a ring (9) to a stub fixed to the pinion. The slider is consequently forced outwards and its bevelled shoulder (6) presses the trailing edge (12) of the split ring further outwards, braking the gear wheel (1) with respect to the pinion.
Patent FR-2315448-A1 (FR)
Title: Aerosol container guarantee cap - has tear open tongue running round external and internal skirts
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1975-06-25
Abstract: The cap protects the opening of an aerosol container and forms a guarantee seal. It has a top face joined onto an external skirt of the same section as the container, and an internal face fitting round the opening, which has a flanged lip. A tear-open sealing tongue (7) runs virtually right round the external skirt (2) and then passes over to the internal one (3), running virtually right round this also. It is fixed to the lip flange by means of one or more protrusions (12), and the join between tongue and skirts is weaker than the skirts themselves. The height of the tongue can be the same on both external and internal skirt.
Patent FR-2315858-A1 (FR)
Title: Food protein from vegetable seed or oil cake extract - by coagulating using alkaline earth metal salt
Inventor: HAU HWEI MING
IPC: A23J1/14
Filed: 1975-07-04
Abstract: The oil cake or seed is first pretreated to give an extract from which the protein is coagulated using an alkaline earth metal salt. The coagulate is treated under pressure to form a protein cheese, which is then solidified at is not >-5 degrees C. The cheese is then decongealed at ambient temp. or higher. Process for obtaining a heat stable protein fraction comprises soaking oil cake or seed of vegetable origin for 3-8 hrs. at 10-60 degrees C in the presence of Na2CO3, heating to 100-120 degrees C over 10-20 mins. and then coagulating the protein using an alkaline earth metal salt followed by isolating the protein by decantation and filtration. Protein food obtained from the above vegetable materials contains >=60% (Nx6.25) protein, 3-10% glucides, and 4-6% ash and has organoleptic properties resembling meat. The product is used as a food or as an additive in the food industry. Compared with previous vegetable protein products. The above contain less anti-nutrional factors than previous products, e.g. antitrysine, saponins etc. an and less fermentable sugars and also the protein is not denatured.
Patent FR-2289079-A1 (FR)
Title: Multi-station communication system - uses diode gates between combined microphone and loudspeaker units
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1975-07-11
Abstract: This communication system has each station equipped with a repeater loudspeaker amplifier, microphone amplifier, call keys and tally-lamps. These stations are connected to a central unit that contains the matrix and gates. Each gate consists of a pair of back-to-back diodes in each of the two communication lines. The centre points of the diode pairs are connected together by a centre-tapped inductance so that the gates may be biased on or off. Transistor amplifiers are used to unlatch called-stations and initiate engaged-tally indications to other stations. Flashing call tallies are provided for alerting the called station.
Patent FR-2283654-A1 (FR)
Title: Projector for rotary test signs for eye test - allows precise indication of angular position of signs
IPC: G02B27/18
Filed: 1975-09-04
Abstract: Projector for test signs for eye test comprises a control apparatus (3) for electronically controlling rotation of at least one sign about the axis (12) of projection by means of a rotary prism (11), and providing a digital indication (4) of the angular position of the sign. Pref. a coding plate (14) cooperating with sliding contacts (15) is non-rotatably connected to the prism, and is coded so as to produce electrical signals required for the digital indication. The projector also includes a light source (7), a condenser assembly (8), and a rotary test plate (9) containing test signs and switched from one sign to the next by a drive motor (10).
Patent FR-2304496-A1 (FR)
Title: Plastic housing for vehicle wing mirror - comprises two halves clipped together about mirror for water proof fitting
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1975-12-15
Abstract: The wing mirror housing comprises two plastic moulded halves (1, 2) clipped together over moulded grooves to fit about the mirror. The upper half has a groove (6) directed downwards to clip over a lip (4) on the lower half. This forms a watertight fitting, with the seam hidden by the fitted mirror. the inside of the housing is secured by moulded, tubular fittings (10, 11) which slide over each other. The mirror is gripped tightly and the whole assembly is simpler than an injection moulded housing in which the mirror gripping lips have to be prised back, and possibly damaged, to fit the mirror.
Patent FR-2334972-A1 (FR)
Title: Mfr. technique for spectacle frames - includes sealing parts of hinge in cavities in frame using resin or glue
IPC: G02C5/22
Filed: 1975-12-11
Abstract: The method of manufacturing spectacle frames includes fixing one or both of the two loops (4, 5) forming each hinge on the frame and engaging it inside a cavity made in the thickness of the frame. The loop is sealed within the frame using a hardenable resin or a glue so that only the part of the loop near to the articulation axis (6) emerges from the body of the frames (2). The detailed fabrication procedure is outlined. When the arms of the frames are completely folded or open, the hinge is practically invisible of the face (2) and arms (3) of the frame are made from an opaque material.
Patent FR-2339517-A1 (FR)
Title: Brake pressure control valve for vehicles - has pressure reducing valve connected mechanically to compensating piston
Inventor: LEVY JOSE
IPC: B60T8/26
Filed: 1976-01-27
Abstract: The brake control valve can be used on vehicles with brakes fitted to one or to several axles. The system includes a compensator to allow for changes in vehicle load and the control valve incorporates a pressure reducing valve. The particular feature is that the pressure reducing valve operating element is connected mechanically to a compensating piston. This is subject to the compensating pressure applied during brake operation, which allows for the difference in load on different axles. The mechanical connection is a ram with a central ventilating borehole. The piston has a return spring which operates in the same direction as the control pressure and therefore against the brake pressure. The design is extended for use with articulated vehicles.
Patent FR-2340178-A1 (FR)
Title: Wire staple installation tool - has grooved jaws with concavely curved ends which locate side by side at closure
IPC: B25B27/14
Filed: 1976-02-03
Abstract: The pincers are for installing wire staple binders e.g. fastening chain link fence panels to a wire stringer and can be used with staples of the 'U' or curved 'W' shape. The opposed jaws (3) incorporate grooves (19, 21) which locate the curved sectors of the staple forms, and comprise an upper concavely curved length (21) with a lower inclined length (19). The tangent to the curved length subtends an obtuse angle (23) with the inclined length. A greater depth of groove may be provided in the curved jaw length (21), and these lengths may be relatively narrow with edge lips defining the grooves. When viewed in the plane normal to their motion, the jaws (3) are counter inclined so that the tips locate side by side at closure.
Patent FR-2349351-A1 (FR)
Title: Desublimation of solids from vapour-gas mixture - using seed crystals in cold inert gas to accelerate process
Inventor: BELOPOLSKY ANATOLY OVSEEVICH
IPC: B01D7/02
Filed: 1976-04-29
Abstract: Method comprises mixing the flow of the vapour-gas mixt. with a cold inert gas stream and cooling the mixt. together with the inert gas to a temp. below the m.pt. of the prod, Sepn. of the solid phase of the prod. of differing dispersivity takes place accompanied by pptn. of coarsely dispersed fraction of the prod. under gravity and removal of the finely dispersed fraction through the gas stream consisting of uncondensed vapours and gases. Seeding crystals, which constitute crystallisation centres, are introduced into the inert gas stream before it is mixed with the vapour-gas mixt. to be desulbimated. Pref. the seeding crystals are introduced uniformly across the flow crossection of the cold gas. Pref. also, finely dispersed fractions of solids removal by the stream of uncondensed vapours and gases are used as seeding crystals. Used typically, for the prodn. of cyanic chloride, for use in the mfr. of synthetic dyes; for producing AlCl3 for use as catalyst; prodn. of salysilic acid and other chemical, pharmaceutical, foodstuffs and similar prods. The method is considerably more effective per unti vol. than previous systems and enables the process to be economically carried out on an industrial scale.
Patent FR-2310984-A1 (FR)
Title: Thermal insulating board - comprising a moisture permeable layer, has a refractory metal layer and opt. an impermeable insulating layer on heat source side
IPC: F24H9/02
Filed: 1976-05-13
Abstract: Board for thermal insulation of heating plant such as furnaces, collection planks etc. comprises >=1 thermally insulating layer made from hygroscopic moisture-permeable bulk materials, with a sheet of refractory metal stuck onto that surface of the insulating layer facing the heat source. The surface of the insulating material immediately beneath the metal remains dry, hence on heating, the moisture deposited in the material is driven out away from the heat source, and the metal layer opposes diffusion.
Patent FR-2315875-A1 (FR)
Title: Bicycle pedal shoe fixture - with projections on shoe fitting into hollow in pedal
IPC: A43B5/14
Filed: 1976-06-17
Abstract: The device is for fixing the shoes of a cyclist to the bicycle pedals, consisting of a catch fitted to the sole of the shoe. This has two projections (3, 4) opposite each other which fit into a hollow (7) in the pedal (5). The hollow has a groove on each side into which the projections can penetrate. The shoe is engaged in the pedal by pivoting the foot with regard to the pedal and can be removed from the pedal by pivoting in the opposite direction. The removal operation is carried out without the necessity for any manual intervention.