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Patent GB-2123614-A (GB)
Title: Module mounting apparatus
Inventor: MAYER HERBERT
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1983-06-01
Abstract: Disposed on a supporting rail (24) is a set of at least two modules each of which comprises a base plate (22) secured to the supporting rail (24) and a housing member (10) in which a printed circuit board (12) carrying the circuit elements (11) is secured. Disposed between the base plate (22) and the housing member (10) is a bus bar (30) which extends through at least some of the modules in order to establish internal connections between the modules secured to the same supporting rail. The contact elements of the terminal strips (62, 64) comprise contacts (60%) to the conductor paths (32, 34) of the bus bar (30) and contacts (56) to the equipped printed circuit board (12). The bus bar (30) serves to establish connections to the adjacent modules. The stripped ends (86) of connecting wires (66) are secured against pulling out by clip contacts (88). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149392-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment of glass
Inventor: BIBBY GEOFFREY WALTON
IPC: C03C25/607
Filed: 1983-11-11
Abstract: Silica glass, possibly containing dopant material, for conversion into or in the form of optical fibres, possibly with a primary coating, is treated by exposure to deuterium such as to form deuteroxyl groups therein prior to exposure to hydrogen, whereby the possibility of the formation of hydroxyl groups in the glass on subsequent exposure to hydrogen, is reduced.
Patent GB-2135718-A (GB)
Title: Mining apparatus
Inventor: MEIER WOLFGANG
IPC: E21C27/34
Filed: 1983-12-08
Abstract: Mining apparatus comprises a hydromechanically operating mining extraction machine (1) with a multi-part sword engaging below a conveyor, the machine being drawn by traction means (7) arranged at a backfilling side of the conveyor and being supplied, through trailing supply lines accommodated in a special channel at the backfilling side, with liquid media needed for cutting and for control purposes. The connection between the supply lines end the extraction machine is produced by way of duct means in two traction drive means connecting blocks (6, 6') arranged at the multi-part sword and in the sword itself. The connecting blocks (6, 6') are arranged on a centre portion (2) of the sword, while laterally outlying portions (3, 3'), which are hingedly connected to the centre portion, have guide projections (8, 8') guiding the traction means (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134041-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet recording apparatus
Inventor: SAITO AKIO
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: In a liquid injection recording apparatus provided with a plurality of discharge ports 206 for discharging liquid and forming flying drops of liquid, a plurality of liquid flow paths communicating with the discharge ports, and a plurality of liquid projection energy generating members corresponding to the discharge ports, a partition member 208 is provided on a surface in which the discharge ports are disposed, so as to divide the plurality of discharge ports into at least two rows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a panel assembly
Inventor: DEKKER THOMAS JOHN
IPC: E04D3/366
Filed: 1984-01-10
Abstract: A clip 20 for a panelling system which includes a support carrier 10, at least one first oblong panel 21, 22 having an upturned rim 23 on each longitudinal edge and at least one second oblong panel 24 having a downturned rim 25 on each longitudinal edge, said panels being mounted on said support carrier with longitudinal edges in overlapping relation, said clip comprising a body, said body comprising:-     a). A supporting part or parts 31, 32 for holding a second panel; b). a space 40, 41 on each of two opposite sides of the clip, each for accommodating an edge of a first panel 21 and at least one of said spaces being formed so as to allow said edge of said first panel to be brought into said space by relative displacement of said first panel and clip parallel to the carrier; and   c). means 35, 36, 39 for mounting the clip on a support carrier.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137981-A (GB)
Title: Optical Glass
Inventor: GRABOWSKI DANAU
IPC: C03C3/064
Filed: 1984-03-01
Abstract: Optical glass with nd>/=1 .70, vd>/=48, having good stability to devitrification and good chemical resistance, has the following composition (in wt%):   <IMAGE>  Wherein M=Li, Na, K:A=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba. The glass may also comprise:   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138935-A (GB)
Title: Electric hobs
Inventor: WELSH ALAN WILFRID
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1984-04-18
Abstract: A hob comprises a plurality of glass-ceramic plates 3 each supported across a respective opening in a support panel 1, with an electric heating element 2 beneath it. The individual hob-plates have the advantages of a smart appearance and of being easily cleanable but are less expensive and less liable to damage than a complete glass-ceramic hob. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148870-A (GB)
Title: Striking composition and surface for safety matches
Inventor: LANHAM ALBERT FRANK
IPC: C06F3/08
Filed: 1984-09-20
Abstract: According to the invention a particulate material is provided for forming a striking surface for matches on matchboxes and other match containers. The particulate material comprises solid amorphous phosphorus containing resin particles formed by grinding a blend of amorphous phosphorus and a resin binder.
Patent GB-2166704-A (GB)
Title: Winch mechanism
Inventor: HANCOCK JAMES JUSTINIAN
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 1984-11-02
Abstract: A winch mechanism for hauling a flexible elongate element comprises a first pulley 11, an inlet guide 15 for the elongate element which is spaced from the first pulley 11 to define a feed path from the guide to the pulley, a second pulley 12 arranged to cooperate with the first pulley 11 in such a way that the elongate element engages throughout an arc of the first pulley which subtends an angle of at least 180 DEG before passing to the second pulley, an outlet guide 18 which is arranged relative to the second pulley 12 in such away that the elongate element 16 engages throughout an arc of the second pulley which subtends an angle of at least 180 DEG  before passing to the outlet guide, a take-up drum 13 arranged to receive the elongate element from the outlet guide 18, first drive means 24 for driving at least one of the first and second pulleys, second drive means for driving the take-up drum 13, and a tension monitoring device 19 arranged along the feed path to monitor the tension in the elongate element 16, the device 19 being coupled with the first drive means 24 in such a way as to control the operation of the drive means and thereby maintain a predetermined tension in the elongate element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173865-A (GB)
Title: Sensing the operational conditions of bearings
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN
IPC: F16C41/00
Filed: 1985-04-19
Abstract: In a method of sensing the operational condition of a bearing (1), the bearing supports a moving component (2) eg a rotating shaft and retainer or accommodating means (3) which may be a recess are provided on the bearing, the means (3) supports a floating pad (6) slidably engageable with the moving member, and sensor means (8) are arranged to sense shock pulses induced in the floating pad, in normal operation, the floating pad is out of contact with the shaft. Should a fault develop, the pad tends to contact the shaft directly, generating a shock pulse which can be sensed by a transducer and an alarm activated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160733-A (GB)
Title: Monostable relay control
Inventor: POTTHOF ERWIN
IPC: H01H47/32
Filed: 1985-05-09
Abstract: The energy-saving control of a monostable relay (1) involves a first monostable circuit (7) feeding to the relay an attraction (pull up) impulse of defined, preferably supply-voltage-independent duration, which is adequate to switch the relay over. A second monostable circuit (10) driven by an oscillator (9) then feeds a train of holding impulses to the relay. The holding impulses are preferably varied in their energy content as a function of the supply voltage, in which respect the respective energy content ensures that the relay remains in the switched-over position. In addition, after expiry of specific timespans, additional attraction impulses may be generated to produce once more the correct switching state of the relay after disturbances or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292209-A (GB)
Title: Remote control system for guiding a moving object onto a target
Inventor: ALLEZARD ROLAND ALBERT
IPC: F41G7/26
Filed: 1985-07-24
Abstract: A transmitter (20) sending at least one beam of radiation (10) and a first coding circuit to modulate the transmitting device in order to transmit position data by varying the pulse separation of the radiation. A receiver 25 attached to the moving object demodulates at 100 the received guidance data intended for a fin control circuit. The demodulated data is compared at 172 with outboard generated coded signals from 170 to validate the received control data. The on board code generator 170 is initialised before launch by a connection 150, 155 between itself and the transmitter coding circuit 70. The system is thereby more resistant to jamming. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182536-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of foodstuffs
Inventor: PROSSER MARTIN ALAN
IPC: A23B4/052
Filed: 1985-10-17
Abstract: The treatment of foodstuffs, particularly portions of meat, involves subjecting the meat, preferably prior to cooking, with smoke obtained by the application of fat onto a heated member. The heated member may be of metal, or may be charcoal, or larva bricks. Preferably, the fat which is utilised is obtained other than from the animal being treated. Preferably apparatus is used comprising a treatment chamber, and a smoke-producing chamber in which a member (6) is heated to a temperature below the flaming temperature of the fat, and onto which the fat is sprayed in the form of a fine spray, preferably intermittently,the smoke produced being ducted (via duct 14) into the treatment chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183755-A (GB)
Title: Friction braking apparatus for a railway vehicle
Inventor: BELLIS JOSEPH PAUL
IPC: B61H5/00
Filed: 1985-12-03
Abstract: A railway vehicle chassis member includes friction braking apparatus for braking a flanged wheel (1) on the chassis member. The friction braking apparatus comprises a driven element (4) having a single annular plane rubbing surface, the driven element being secured to, or integral with, the wheel (1) so as to rotate coaxially with it with the rubbing surface exposed on one side of the wheel (1), and friction means (5) mounted on the chassis member and having a brake pad (6) which can be controllably pressed against the rubbing surface of the driven element (4) to effect braking. Application of the brake pad can be by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, in which case the piston is returned by spring 10, or by spring pressure with the piston being returned by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187600-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor brush mountings
Inventor: WANG PATRICK SHUI CHUNG
IPC: H01R39/39
Filed: 1986-03-05
Abstract: To avoid melt down of plastics end caps whilst retaining the advantages of insulated brush mounting structures, two metal posts (12) project from the inner surface of a metal end cap (11) and two insulating brush holder supports (13) are mounted on these posts (12). Each support (13) is preferably of thermoplastics material and has a tubular portion (14) and an arcuate wall portion (15) between which a respective brush leaf is supported. The tubular portion (14) is mounted as a press fit on the post (12) and the arcuate wall portion (15) is in contact with the casing (10) when the motor is assembled thus structure. Alternatively the supports providing support for the plastics are connected by a plastics annulus to simplify mounting on the end cap (see Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189373-A (GB)
Title: Ear-rings
Inventor: KNIGHTS JUDITH CAROLE
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1986-04-26
Abstract: An ear-ring comprising a shaft (11) adapted to pass through a hole in the wearer's ear, and a disc (12), or other means which fits frictionally and removably onto one end of the shaft to secure the shaft in positions characterised by the feature that the portion (15) of the ear-ring which, in use, faces outward from the ear, and is the part of the ear-ring designed primarily for visual attraction is joined if in use to the shaft by a sufficiently secure but readily separable connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177622-A (GB)
Title: Hydromassage nozzle unit with flow regulator
Inventor: SOISSONS EMANUELE VILLAFRANCA
IPC: B05B7/04
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: The combination of a flow regulator (Figure 1) and a hydromassage nozzle (Figure 3) enables accomplishment of a unit which can be mounted on a flexible water supply tube for application of local hydromassage with adjustable flow rate of water mixed with air. The regulator has a manually operated plunger 22 which lifts a spring-loaded ball 17 from its seat 15 to control the flow of water between an inlet nipple 13 and outlet 30. A handle or grip which is movable in slots in the body of the regulator acts on the plunger (Figure 2, not shown). The nozzle is mounted on the outlet, and incorporates a venturi in which an air inlet tube 35 is located. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180409-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming multilayer ceramic substrates
Inventor: WIECH JR RAYMOND E
IPC: H01L23/538
Filed: 1986-08-28
Abstract: A method of producing a multilayer ceramic substrate, comprising the steps of:   (a) providing a mold cavity in the shape of a substrate having regions forming grooves and holes through said substrate, (b) forming a "green" ceramic substrate in said mold containing said grooves and holes therein utilising a homogeneous composition containing a powdered ceramic material and a binder, (c) placing said "green" ceramic substrate in a second mold having a cavity defining said substrate and a pattern on said substrate, (d) forming a "green" pattern on said substrate and in said holes and grooves in said second mold utilising a homogeneous material containing a powder and a binder, (e) placing the molded "green" member obtained from the second mold in a third mold having a cavity defining said substrate, said pattern thereon and a further substrate having at least one of grooves therein and holes therethrough, (f) forming a second "green" ceramic substrate in said third mold in contact with said pattern and said first substrate to bury said pattern between said substrates with a homogeneous composition containing a powdered ceramic material and a binder, (g) removing the binder from the product formed in the third mold, and   (h) sintering the binderless product. u
Patent GB-2194437-A (GB)
Title: Hair setting device
Inventor: BURA MAUREEN ETHEL
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 1986-08-28
Abstract: A hair setting device comprises a flexible backing sheet (11) of textile material and a flexible fluid- retentive sheet (12) of cellular material, such as foam plastics, adhering at one side to one side of the sheet (11) of textile material thereby to provide a planar laminate element. A plurality of parallel copper wires (13) are fixed between the sheets and arranged to permit the element to be bent into and remain in non-planar shapes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200836-A (GB)
Title: Furniture component
Inventor: HANDS MICHAEL ALBERT
IPC: A47B95/04
Filed: 1987-02-11
Abstract: Corner post assembly of bed, divan or other upholstered box bases includes an upright load-bearing post (14) having end parts of side rails (12) attached to its outer faces as by brackets (18) at right angles and spaced from the outer corner of the post, with a filler plece (16) e.g. an expanded polystyrene moulding, mounted on said post outer corner having a radiused outer profile forming a smooth transition between the planes of the outer faces of the rails. The filler piece acts as a protection for the corner edge in use, or in storage or transit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vibratory machines
Inventor: ANDREWS ROBIN DESMOND RADCLIFF
IPC: B23Q5/04
Filed: 1987-03-12
Abstract: This invention relates to vibratory machines such as grinding machines. A machine 10 has a vibratory unit 13 which is connected to a separate motor 12 by a flexible drive 14. The drive rotates a shaft 23 carrying eccentric weights 25, 26 and the resultant gyratory movement is transmitted directly to a vibratory plate 16 through bearings 24. The amplitude vibration can be altered by adjusting the relative position of the weights (Figs. 3, 4). A chamber 19 for material to be ground is clamped to plate 16 by a toggle arrangement 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193798-A (GB)
Title: Combustion apparatus
Inventor: BERRY TREVOR DAVID
IPC: F23B20/00
Filed: 1987-08-17
Abstract: A coal burner comprises a stoker portion (2) which feeds coal to, and extracts ash from, a combustion portion (3). The combustion portion (3) comprises a succession of concave grate sections (51 to 56) which define steps between adjacent sections, such that the coal travels through the grate and falls progressively down the steps. Venturi ports (58) and tuyere air ports (60) provide an air flow through the combustion portion (3), to promote movement of the coal both in an axial direction and with a circulatory motion. Optionally, the concave grate sections can be provided with pawls (77) which may be caused to project through apertures in the grate sections, so as to dislodge any fuel or fuel residues within the grate sections (Figs. 7, 8).
Patent GB-2194315-A (GB)
Title: Rotary ball valves and ball joints
Inventor: NICHOLSON TERENCE PETER
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 1987-08-24
Abstract: A composite annular seal for a rotary ball valve or ball joint comprises a sealing ring (C) of low friction material, e.g. P.T.F.E., intended to engage the ball (2), a first metal ring (A) of which part of one face is adapted resiliently to engage and conform with part of the surface of the sealing ring (C) whilst a radially more inward part of the face is adapted to engage and conform with the curvature of the ball (2), a second metal ring (B) which radially outwardly supports the first metal ring (A), having a radially outer part which overlaps the radially outer part of the sealing ring (C) and the radially outer part of the first metal ring (A), and a layer (D) of soft non-metallic material, e.g. graphite, bonded to a diametric flat part of the second metal ring (B) for separating that part of the second metal ring (B) from the part of the housing (1) into which the seal is intended to be installed. Metal rings (A and B) may comprise nickel alloys and minimize fire hazard if sealing ring (C) disintegrates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210847-A (GB)
Title: A hand held bag or sack holder
Inventor: STEED PAUL ARTHUR
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1987-10-09
Abstract: A hand held device for supporting sacks and bags, such as plastic binliners, in an open position for collection of refuse comprises a hoop member 12 having a pivoted carrying handle 16 and a resilient ring 18 for clamping the sack or bag against the hoop member. Plastics bags are inserted into the hoop member. Their open ends are folded over the end of the latter and retained by the ring under a projecting flange. The handle can be moved from a working position to a flat transport position and to a bag loading position. A projecting tab on the resilient ring facilitates manipulation The device is formed as a plastic moulding comprising a cylindrical main body with end flanges and axial strengthening ribs plus a retaining device for the resilient ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210832-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable steering for cycles
Inventor: JONES ERNEST TREVOR
IPC: B62K21/00
Filed: 1987-10-10
Abstract: The handling characteristics of a cycle or similar vehicle can be varied by constructing the steering head so that the angle of inclination of the steering axis can be altered. This is facilitated for example by providing a spherical bearing at the top of the steering head and a threaded adjuster 5 at the bottom, so that the fork/head assembly 8 can be adjustably pivoted about the spherical bearing. This also means that the offset of the wheel axis from an imaginary extension of the steering axis downwards, is also adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196793-A (GB)
Title: Snap acting switches
Inventor: BURCH LYNDON W
IPC: H01H5/04
Filed: 1987-10-23
Abstract: A snap acting switch comprises an elongate cantilever mounted spring member 64 having a contact portion and an actuator 60 having surfaces 62 intersecting at an angle, one of the surfaces bearing in the closed position of the switch on the spring member 64 to cause the contact portion of the spring member 64 to be deflected into engagement with an electrically conductive element 82. The switch is opened by moving the actuator 60 and conductive element 82 relative to each other to cause the spring member 64 to snap away from the conductive element 82 when the spring member passes over the intersection 78 of the surfaces 62, the bearing pressure of the contact portion increasing before the snap action occurs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197994-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for effecting a tight bend in a coaxial cable
Inventor: YASUMOTO HIROMI
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 1987-11-10
Abstract: An adaptor for effecting a small radius-of-curvature bend in a relatively large diameter coaxial cable comprises a central, preferably plastics, bellows-type protective element 10, at opposite ends of which are attached respective connectors 2,3 for attachment externally to a relatively large diameter coaxial cable, each connector attached internally to a flexible, relatively small diameter coaxial cable 6 which extends from one connector to the other connector through the protective bellows-type element 10. Thus a tight bend can be achieved without significant transmission losses.
Patent GB-874912-A (GB)
IPC: B63B35/04
Abstract: 874,912. Laying submarine cabtes. TELEGRAPH CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE CO. Ltd. Nov. 28, 1957 [Dec. 3, 1956], No. 36942/56. Class 78 (5). Submarine cable from tank 1 on ship 2 is fed (or braked) on its way to the sea by unit 3 which includes sheaves 19, 17, 12, 18, 20, of which 19, 20 are guide sheaves and 17, 12, 18 are driven (or braked) sheaves which control the progress of the cable. Motor 7 and brakes 9 (hand and hydraulic) are transmitted through gearing 8 to shaft 10, the latter driving sheave 12 directly and also driving sheaves 17, 18 indirectly through drum 36, clutch devices 65, 66 and wheels 13, 14. Clutch device 66 (or 65) (Fig. 4).-The coupling between wheel 14 and drum 11 is by means of tyre 66 which is inflated via duct 28 by compressed air at 29. Valve 24 operated at 31 allows escape of air to vary the coupling factor and therefore the relative driving or braking power of the three driven sheaves. Sheave elevation 15 (Fig. 2).--Sheaves 13, 14 are carried in blocks 35, the blocks being carried by frame 15 and guided by uprights 16 so that operation of jack 36 raises the sheaves 13, 14 to permit the passage of a repeater incorporated in the cable. Specifications 837,615 and 847,085 are referred to.
Patent GB-2215240-A (GB)
Title: Paint spraying apparatus
Inventor: LAYLEY PETER DAVID
IPC: B05B13/04
Filed: 1988-02-25
Abstract: A paint spraying installation for use where the spraying is performed by a robot has the paint spray gun divided into two parts, i.e. an air feed unit 18 which incorporates all the air inlet connections and is permanently mounted on the robot arm, and a spray head 24 which incorporates the paint feed connections. The installation will include a number of spray heads, each dedicated to one paint colour and there is a quick-connection coupling so that the robot can pick up any one of the spray heads and couple it to the air feed unit to allow spraying to take place. <IMAGE>