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Patent GB-2042839-A (GB)
Title: A device for adjusting analogue values
IPC: H03J1/04
Filed: 1979-12-07
Abstract: There is described a device for adjusting analogue values in a circuit arrangement 16 which is controlled in analogue manner, a digital electronic system being connected in advance of the circuit arrangement 16, and the device being of such a nature that an operator can adjust, by way of a rotary actuating element 5, analogue values in an apparatus which contains the digital electronic system, for example a radio receiver, e.g. for volume or tone control purposes. Provided for this purpose is a pulse generator 1 which is operated by means of the rotary actuating element 5 and the pulses of which are, according to the direction of rotation of the rotary actuating element 5, counted into the forwards or the backwards input of a forwards/backwards counter 9. The counter state in digital form at output 10 is converted by a digital/analogue converter 11 into a corresponding analogue value at an output 14 which controls the analogue circuit arrangement 16 which in turn is operatively connected with indication or reproduction means 19. 16 may be e.g. a radio-receiver final stage and 19 may be e.g. a loudspeaker. 19 may be a lamp directly connected to output 14. In another embodiment a microprocessor is provided which, by writing in and subsequently reading out the pulses into and from a store, performs the function of the counter 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2070929-A (GB)
Title: Synergistic cardiovascular pharmaceutical compositions
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 1980-03-11
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions with synergistic anti-anginal, revascularizing effects contain 3-(1-benzyl- cycloheptyloxy)-N,N-dimethylpropylamine benzycyclan or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof in combination with either   a) N-(3,3-diphenylpropyl)- alpha -methyl- phenethylamine prenylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, or b) N-(3,3-diphenylpropyl)- alpha -methyl- benzylamine fendiline or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof in a weight ratio of (75-225):(40-120), together with conventional pharmaceutical carriers, additives and/or auxiliary agents. c
Patent GB-2073776-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic Production of Ammonium Metatungstate
IPC: C25B1/00
Filed: 1980-04-09
Abstract: Ammonium metatungstate is produced by contacting the anolyte side of a cation exchange membrane with an aqueous solution of ammonium tungstate and applying an electrical potential across the membrane such as to effect the transport of ammonium ions from said solution through the membrane to lower the pH of the solution to a level at which ammonium metatungstate is formed.
Patent GB-2048088-A (GB)
Title: Pipe Construction Set
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 1980-04-29
Abstract: Plastics pipes (1), elbows (21), T- pieces (25), shut-off valves (16, 16a-d) vessels (28, 30) and hand pumps (33, 34) form a construction set for assembling fluid-conducting systems. The pipes (1) are supported on holders (32) and carry in grooves at their ends O-rings (2, figure 1, not shown) whereby they are retained and sealed in members to which they are coupled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2075238-A (GB)
Title: Drum
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 1980-05-01
Abstract: The drum has a shell (12) and a head (13) and a plurality of clamping members (16). The clamping members, preferably toggle clamps, are adjustable in length so that the drum can be correctly tensioned. After release the clamps can be pivoted away from the head about axes tangential to the shell to release the head. Preferably hook-shaped ends (18) of the clamps engage directly with the hoop (15) of the head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2050556-A (GB)
Title: Filling Pipe
IPC: B65D25/42
Filed: 1980-05-07
Abstract: A motor vehicle reservoir filling pipe 1 is of the type not having a welded semi-toric end-piece, the upper end of the tube forming the pipe being itself bent inwardly to form a semi-toric part. The pipe 1 is formed by a tube whose end is bent inwardly to form a semi-toric part 4 and, in this semi- toric part 4, is housed and fixed a ring 5 of an insert whose lower face has the profile of the cut out edge of conventional semi-toric end-pieces, with ramps 11 and stops 13 for ensuring the sealing closure of a cap comprising two diametrically opposed studs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2078120-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle track supports
IPC: A63H18/02
Filed: 1980-06-20
Abstract: Toy vehicle tracks are assembled from sections joined end to end and for elevated sections the assembled track is supported by spaced pillars or the like. To enable an elevated portion to be banked, there is a support comprising a base 12 pivotally joined to the top of which is a brace 14 which has upstanding lugs 36 to engage the underside of a pair of track sections along the line on which they are joined to hold them together. The brace is pivotable relative the base about an axis extending lengthwise of the joined track sections.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2058241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in covers for rolling-element bearing assemblies
IPC: F16C33/72
Filed: 1980-06-30
Abstract: A rolling-element bearing assembly has a cover 10 fitted to one of the races 17. The cover 10 is in the form of a cap provided with lugs or projections 14 which extend axially and radially outwards from the peripheral edge of the open end of the cap. The lugs or projections 14 have lips 16 which engage in a groove 18 in the bearing race 17. The cap 10 is resiliently deformable to an extent which permits the easy release of the lips 16 from the groove 18 by manual squeezing of the cap 10. Conversely, the cap 10 can be urged manually against the bearing race 17 to cause the lips 16 of the lugs or projections 14 to engage in the groove 18 in a snap-fitting action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054465-A (GB)
Title: Scraper blade assembly for pressure fixing rollers
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 1980-07-16
Abstract: A pair of cooperating, pressure fixing rollers 12, 14 for an electrophotocopying machine and a scraping device 38, 40 associated with each of the rollers for removing toner accumulated on the rollers. At least one, and preferably each, scraping device includes a blade 42 tangent to one of the rollers and contacting the roller at the leading edge of the blade, and a reinforcement 46 for the blade. The reinforcement has a greater thickness than the thickness of the blade and is contiguous to most of one surface area of the blade but does not extend to the leading edge of the blade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2085843-A (GB)
Title: Sampling and separating device
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 1980-10-02
Abstract: The device enables qualitative and quantitative sampling of the particulate content of fluid suspensions over extended periods using a 'settling chamber' within the ambient suspension, and allowing a slow flow of the particle- laden fluid into its lower part. The particles settle out within the still conditions afforded by the chamber, and there is an exhalation of particle-free fluid from the upper part of the chamber. The exchange of fluid between the chamber and the ambient environment is regulated, flow being induced by peristaltically pumping the exhalent particle-free fluid, thus producing a compensating inflow of the ambient suspension through an always open but narrow diameter inlet pipe. Operation of the pump is controlled by an electronic timing circuit, enabling presetting of sampling times. Pump on-off time ratios and settling chamber dimensions are varied to permit efficient settling out of the desired particle populations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2086535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manifolding of differential pressure transmitters
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 1980-10-16
Abstract: A valved manifold assembly comprises a manifold block (3), containing an equalizing valve (9), and two connectors (5) which include in-line valves (7), the manifold block thereby being simplified. A five valve assembly comprising a three valve manifold block is also disclosed (Figure 4, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2086537-A (GB)
Title: A valve body for a gas burner
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 1980-10-30
Abstract: A valve body for a gas burner comprises a one piece casting 1 defining a gas conduit 2 therethrough with a gas inlet port 2 at one end and a gas outlet port 4 at the other end arranged at right angles to one another, first and second valve seating arrangements 11 and 12 being provided along the length of the conduit 2 for e.g. safety valves 16 & 17 and a manually actuated coil 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2065965-A (GB)
Title: Tuning fork-shaped quartz oscillator
IPC: H03H9/215
Filed: 1980-11-21
Abstract: A tuning fork-shaped quartz oscillator comprises a U-shaped quartz oscillator body which comprises of a pair of vibration arms having a rectangular cross section and a base connecting the vibration arms at one end. Four excitation electrodes are provided respectively on the four sides of each vibration arm, each electrode having a portion laid on two adjacent sides. The oscillator further comprises connecting means including a first input terminal and a second input terminal which supply drive voltage to the excitation electrodes so that the vibration arms keep vibrating in opposite phase relation in both a bending mode and a twisting mode.
Patent GB-2063810-A (GB)
Title: Erecting flat die-cut blanks into rectangular section tubular elements
IPC: B31B5/80
Filed: 1980-11-21
Abstract: The apparatus erects flat die-cut blanks having longitudinal (2a-d) and transverse (3) creases and longitudinal slots (4) into rectangular section tubular box elements. Suckers 14 on a pivoted member 15 pick a blank (1) from the bottom of an overhead pile held in a vertical store 9, and pull it downwardly causing a wire brush 25 or rubber flaps to pull the top of the tube upwardly as the member 15 descends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088414-A (GB)
Title: Sintering Stainless Steel Powder
IPC: C22C33/02
Filed: 1980-11-24
Abstract: A method of sintering stainless steel powder comprises mixing the stainless steel powder with a powder containing Ni-Mn alloy powder and Ni-Cr alloy powder, forming the powder mixture by loose packing or under pressure into a required shape and then sintering the mixture in a non-oxidising atmosphere at a temperature at or above the melting point of the Ni-Mn powder but below the melting point of the stainless steel powder to obtain a porous body. Copper or copper alloy powder may be included in the composition. A lubricant such as zinc stearate may also be included.
Patent GB-2091779-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing gas from landfill
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 1981-01-23
Abstract: Apparatus for the recovery of useful fuel gas from landfill comprises a gas permeable standpipe (1) which is located in the landfill (9) and a seal (2 to 8) which is movable axially of the standpipe (1) to seal the standpipe (1) above the bottom of the seal. The bottom of the seal is located below the level of the landfill (9) and above the water level thereof so that gas can be pumped out of the landfill, into the standpipe (1) and to a storage or utilisation area. Preferably the standpipe (1) can be extended upwards to keep above the level of the landfill by adding sections onto fittings (16) on the top of sections already in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2068802-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning of moulds
IPC: B22D45/00
Filed: 1981-02-05
Abstract: The invention provides a method of cleaning of moulds, particularly closed moulds, and/or gating systems, by the drawing of air through the mould and/or gating system at high volume flow rates whereby there is removed from the mould and/or gating system all loose foreign material contained therein. Compressed air may, additionally, be blown into the mould to assist. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094421-A (GB)
Title: Gearing arrangement or a lathe
IPC: B23Q1/00
Filed: 1981-03-07
Abstract: A lathe is provided with a gearing arrangement between its headstock and lead screw. A drive shaft 2 is connected to the headstock, whilst the lead screw is driven via a gear box, which has an input shaft 1. A first gear wheel 3 is mounted on the input shaft 1 to the gear box, whilst a second gear wheel 4 is mounted on the drive shaft 2. Intermediate the first and second gear wheels, there is disposed an intermediate shaft 6, upon which third and fourth gear wheels 5 and 7 are mounted. A plurality of first and second gear wheels such as 3 and 4 are provided, and these are interchangeably mounted on their respective shafts 1 and 2, to engage with the third and/or fourth gear wheels 5 and 7. By varying the first and second gear wheels 3 and 4, there may be available a relatively large number of incremental gear ratios, which multiply the relatively large gear ratios available in the gear box. In a particularly advantageous arrangement, the difference in toothing between the third and fourth gear wheels 5 and 7 is representative of a conversion between metric and imperial units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electronic timepieces
IPC: G04G19/04
Filed: 1981-04-29
Abstract: Energy is conserved and the life of a lithium battery is extended in a timepiece by using a voltage reduction circuit for normal operation and a voltage regulating circuit during periods of heavy current drain, e.g., alarm or lamp function. A no-clock detector indicates the functional status of the timekeeping standard signal generator and voltage is raised to enable self-starting when oscillator signals are absent. A timer holds the regulated voltage on-line until operations stabilize after a period of heavy load and capacitors used in the voltage reduction circuit bolster the regulated voltage output during high load periods.
Patent GB-2101523-A (GB)
Title: Laminar objects and method of construction
Inventor: LAWRENCE PETER
IPC: B27L5/00
Filed: 1981-07-14
Abstract: A plurality of elongate members 10 to 17 are secured to each other to form a log and individual laminar articles are separated from the log along a line at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the log. Each laminar article may include further material of a functional or decorative nature and a plurality of the laminar articles may be juxtaposed to form a surface covering. The laminar article can be used for floor or wall tiles or for table mats. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090987-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of multicore cables
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 1982-01-11
Abstract: A method for applying an outer covering 8 to cores having splices 'X' so made that at least one area of uninsulated conductor is formed. The cores 1 and 2 are passed through a spark tester 5 during assembly and before covering. A marker 10 acts on the covered product before it is reeled. A detector 11 responsive to the advance of the product generates a digital signal representing the distance gone. A counter 16 receives from the spark tester 5 a signal indicating the passage through it of a bare portion of conductor 14 and combines it with the digital signal to produce an output signal delayed until the product has advanced a set distance. This signal starts the marker 10 before the bare portion 14 has advanced from the position of the spark tester 5 to the position of the marker 10 and stops the marker after it has done so. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094145-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized insulin preparations and method for their production
IPC: A61K38/28
Filed: 1982-03-09
Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical preparations of dissolved zinc insulin having improved physical stability are prepared by incorporating therein a calcium or magnesium salt so as to provide a solution containing essentially ionised calcuim or magnesium.The novel insulin preparations are particularly adapted for use in continuous insulin delivery equipment.
Patent GB-2117412-A (GB)
Title: Making an alloy by remelting powder of selected particle size
Inventor: MEETHAM GEOFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: C22B9/20
Filed: 1982-03-31
Abstract: Powder produced superalloys have a sensitivity to small inclusions which vitiates to some extent their otherwise good properties. Cast materials on the other hand appear to be able to tolerate these small inclusions. In the present invention a molten alloy is atomised, preferably by inert gas or hydrogen, and the product classified to provide powder having a selected range of particle sizes. That powder is compacted into an ingot which is then remelted, possibly by vacuum arc or electron beam.
Patent GB-2124548-A (GB)
Title: Process of forming a curved glass-plastics laminate
Inventor: RASE JEAN
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 1982-04-30
Abstract: A process of forming a curved glass-plastics laminate 1, 2 having an outer ply 2 formed by a sheet of plastics material, by subjecting a sheet of plastics 2 on the one hand and one or more curved glass plies 1 on the other hand to bonding conditions including external laminating pressure which is distributed over the outside of the plastics sheet by a glass moulding plate 3 having a natural curvature substantially corresponding with that of the curved glass ply or plies 1, is characterised in that the moulding plate 3 is a sheet of tempered glass which has a thickness not more than 75% of the thickness or the aggregate thickness of the curved glass ply or plies 1.
Patent GB-2121276-A (GB)
Title: A baby's bath
Inventor: BOTES HENDRIK PETRUS
IPC: A47K3/034
Filed: 1982-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a baby's bath which includes a tub portion 12 and flanges 16, 18 projecting from the tub portion whereby the bath can be supported on the opposite side walls of a conventional bath 24. The baby's bath, when so supported, can slide along the walls of the conventional bath to facilitate filling the bath with water from the taps of the conventional bath and then sliding it away from the taps. The baby's bath also includes a water outlet to facilitate discharge of water from the baby's bath into the conventional bath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104543-A (GB)
Title: Producing solvent-grade methyl-naphthalene from coal tar
Inventor: MATHEW CHEMPOLIL THOMAS
IPC: C07C7/00
Filed: 1982-06-30
Abstract: A methylnaphthalene-containing coal tar distillation fraction which has already been extracted with base to remove tar acids is treated by three extractions to remove tar bases and impurities which have or form color or odor. No final distillation is required. The first extraction is with about 70-85% sulfuric acid, the second with about 90-100% sulfuric acid and the third with aqueous base such as about 2-25% sodium hydroxide. The resultant methyl-naphthalene is suitable for dye-carrier and other solvent applications.
Patent GB-2125721-A (GB)
Title: A hand tool
Inventor: LODGE KEITH
IPC: E04F21/32
Filed: 1982-07-14
Abstract: A hand tool for clearing a glazing rebate of debris in preparation for reglazing comprises a cutting element 1 with mutually inclined cutting edges 4, 5 adapted to fit into the angle of the rebate. Guide means 11, 12 engage the glazing frame laterally of the rebate so as to limit penetration of the cutting element into the rebate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123787-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle for transporting articles such as pallets
Inventor: NEUMANN HEINZ
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1982-07-15
Abstract: A driverless vehicle for transporting articles such as pallets comprises a vehicle body forked with a platform mounted on the body for upward and downward movement for engaging into a pallet (10) to lift the pallet with any articles thereon upwardly or downwardly. The platform has an outwardly extending non-magnetic portion (6) terminating in a free end (3) which is engageable with the article for lifting it. Sensing elements (4, etc.) are carried by the free end (3) for facilitating the operation and positioning of the vehicle. The platform carries load rollers (5) which are mounted so that their surfaces are adapted to run over a support (14) for the vehicle. At least one auxiliary roller (11) is mounted on the platform between the free end (3) and the load rollers (5) and it has a rolling surface at a level which is below the free end (3) but higher than the level of the load rollers (5). As shown an additional roller (15) provides a further, intermediate level, while a further auxiliary roller (12) is provided behind the load rollers (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128084-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguisher
Inventor: MESSULAM ALEC MOSES
IPC: A62C3/07
Filed: 1982-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a fire extinguisher which comprises a pressurised container such as a aerosol canister filled with a fire extinguishing gas such as BCF gas and connected to a length of plastics tubing which is designed to act as a flame sensor. The pipe burns or softens when exposed to a flame and automatically releases the fire extinguishing gas in the direction of the source of the flame. The fire extinguisher is particularly designed for use in engine compartments for example in a motor vehicle or in a boat.
Patent GB-2110968-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing metal and metal glass microfilaments
Inventor: TOROBIN LEONARD B
IPC: B22F9/08
Filed: 1982-11-26
Abstract: Relatively long metal microfilaments made from film forming metal material are described. The microfilaments can be used to make superior high strength structural materials and/or can be used as reinforcing materials in plastic and rubber compositions. The microfilaments are made by forming a liquid film of molten film forming metal material across a coaxial blowing nozzle 5, applying a blowing gas 10 at a positive pressure on the inner surface of the metal film to blow the film and form an elongated hollow tube or cylinder 12 of molten metal. Protrusion 20 forms a thinned wall portion of the cylinder. A jet 13 directs fluid 14 at an angle to the axis of the blowing nozzle which breaks the tube or cylinder to form a multiplicity of metal microfilaments, and detaches the metal microfilaments from the elongated tube or cylinder and from the coaxial blowing nozzle and the detached microfilaments are carried away from the blowing nozzle.   Quench nozzles 18 can be disposed below and on either side of the blowing nozzle 5 to direct cooling fluid 19 at and into contact with the molten metal microfilaments 17 to rapidly cool and solidify the molten metal to form hardened metal microfilaments 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114249-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: STANLEY KENNETH ERNEST
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1983-01-27
Abstract: A fastener comprises a member 1 consisting of a shank 2 and a spiral head 3 and formed from one piece of. wire. Pushed onto the shank 2 and gripping it may be a plate 4 whereof a middle ratchet part 5 is depressed relative to the remainder of the plate 4. The head 3 can be adhered to a supporting surface, insulant impaled upon the shank 2 and then the plate 4 engaged on the shank to retain the insulant. In an alternative version, the plate 4 is omitted, and the free end zone of the shank 2 is of jobbled form for embedding in a supporting wall.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116267-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch testing
Inventor: BISHOP JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1983-03-07
Abstract: A machine for testing clutches comprises three or more probes (44) mounted on a plate (32) arranged for limited axial and tilting movement by means of a semi-universal joint (28, 30). The probes project through a table (10) so as to contact and support the pressure plate (62) of a clutch to be tested, and the clutch diaphragm (64) is then depressed by ram (12) to displace the probes. If they are moved truly axially, the presser plate will contact the table around its entire periphery when the probes are moved to be flush with the table. If the presser plate tilts, the probes will also tilt and if the angles of tilt are the same, the probes will remain in contact with the presser plate although the plate does not contact the table except possibly at one point. If the tilt of the presser plate exceeds that of the probes, one or more of the probes will separate from the plate and an electrical signal can be generated to give an indication of this condition and unacceptability of the clutch. <IMAGE>