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Patent GB-2155178-A (GB)
Title: Gas-measuring device including an indicator strip
Inventor: MARCOLL JOACHIM
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 1985-02-27
Abstract: An impregnated indicator strip or band used in gas-measuring devices in which a gas to be determined is passed through the indicator strip or band has the necessary reagents accommodated in microcapsules (6), which are contained on the indicator strip (2) so that they are separate from each other and are storage stable. The reagents are brought together immediately before exposure to the test gas (3) by destruction of the microcapsules on the indicator strip (2) by means of a pair of squeeze rollers (7) pressed against the strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155900-A (GB)
Title: Industrial robots
Inventor: GOODING TREVOR F
IPC: B25J17/02
Filed: 1985-03-08
Abstract: To enable an industrial robot to change air-operated tools, such as a drill 13, without human intervention, a manifold 14 is mounted on the tool body to be seized by a gripper 16 on the robot arm. The manifold has internal fluid passages, connecting with the normal fluid supply connections on the tool, and a ported face to mate with a co-operating ported fluid supply block 18 on the gripper. Both radial and axial compliances are provided in the mounting of the tool body on the robot arm, to enable the tool to be accurately centred in relation to the work by entry of a pilot on the tool into a centring bush on a workpiece jig. The centring bush serves both to centre the tool and clamp the work to the worktable by being extendable and retractable on the jig by reason of screw-threaded engagement with an associated nut that can be spun by a nut runner on the tool. The axial compliance is locked when the tool is in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156796-A (GB)
Title: Chlorine dioxide generator
Inventor: MEYER RAYMOND M
IPC: C01B11/02
Filed: 1985-04-04
Abstract: In the production of chlorine dioxide from concentrated solutions of sodium chlorate and hydrogen chloride, plugging of the generator is prevented by initially mixing the solutions under vigorous agitation conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178098-A (GB)
Title: Protective covering bracket
Inventor: BARRETT JOHN
IPC: E04G21/28
Filed: 1985-04-09
Abstract: A bracket is provided with a clamp 1 for attachment to guttering and a steadying arm 7. Protective sheeting is draped over two or more spaced brackets to provide weather protection for work on the building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158757-A (GB)
Title: Hot press welding process
Inventor: GAL PAL
IPC: B23K20/00
Filed: 1985-05-10
Abstract: A coherent bond is formed for thin metallic sheets by hot press welding an auxiliary deformable material to the sheets to be bonded together. During application of a force to the deformable material, the oxide layer on the metallic structural elements is physically moved by the deformation of the auxiliary deformable material. In this manner, the auxiliary deformable material is directly bonded to clean metal and is built into the crystalline lattice structure of the thin metallic elements to thereby produce a coherent bond.
Patent GB-2159166-A (GB)
Title: Combustion inhibitor compositions for coating solid propellants
Inventor: LELU ANDRE ERNEST
IPC: C06B45/12
Filed: 1985-05-17
Abstract: A combustion inhibitor composition for coating solid propellants comprises an aliphatic polyurethane formed by the reaction of     (a) at least on polyisocyanate with   (b) a mixture comprising   (i) at least one polyetherpolyol (A) containing at least three hydroxy groups per molecule, and (ii) at least one lactone polymer and/or tetrahydrofuran polymer (B) containing two hydroxy groups per molecule, the mole ratio of A:B ( gamma A: gamma B) being such that   <IMAGE> where MWA,  gamma A, and fA denote molecular weight, mole fraction, and a number of hydroxy groups respectively of the polymer A, and MWB,  gamma B, and fB denote molecular weight, mole fraction, and number of hydroxy groups respectively of the polymer B.
Patent GB-2160685-A (GB)
Title: Data reorganisation apparatus
Inventor: BADDILEY ERIC
IPC: G09G5/39
Filed: 1985-05-21
Abstract: Data reorganisation apparatus comprises a double buffer arrangement (20,21) in which data is written into each buffer by rows and is read out by columns. The inputs and outputs of the buffers are time-division multiplexed, which reduces the required width of each buffer by the product of the input and output multiplexing factors. The apparatus can be used for corner turning of image data e.g. receiving data in sub-frame order and reorganising it into scan-line order for display. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178400-A (GB)
Title: Support for packaging a taco
Inventor: CORTOPASSI JEFFREY J
IPC: B65D75/54
Filed: 1985-07-31
Abstract: A support for protecting a taco when packaged in an overwrap, and also serving as a taco stand to maintain an unwrapped taco in an upright position, comprises an elongated paperboard blank 10 formed into an interlocked structural support with a flat base member 34 and a forwardly projecting front 32. The front 32 projects forwardly in a substantially semicircular shape such that a taco can be laid on its side on top of the flat base member 34 and within the semicircular front 32. A pair of upwardly facing cutouts 36 may provide support for an unwrapped taco, which can be placed in and supported upright across the cutouts 36, or a partially eaten taco can be supported upright by only a single cutout 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165430-A (GB)
Title: Sample holder jig
Inventor: MCMORRAN HOWARD FRANCIS
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 1985-09-27
Abstract: A jig for use in the preparation of samples for analysis by X-ray diffraction comprises a support block comprising a fixed section and a moveable section 2 connected to the fixed section by means of a screw 3. The fixed section includes a recess 1 for a sample holder 5 which the moveable section 2 locks in position. An optically flat disc 4 fits into the recess and a guide ring 6 fits on top of the sample holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166317-A (GB)
Title: Slow scan solid state television camera
Inventor: KITCHEN DAVID GEOFFREY
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 1985-10-08
Abstract: A television apparatus comprises a video camera 1 having a lens 4 for forming a light image upon a charge coupled solid state frame transfer device 6 having a store to which an image signal corresponding to the light image thereon can be transferred for electronic scanning to form a video image signal. Means are provided for causing the charge pattern formed in the image storage area of the frame transfer device 6 to be retained in a stable condition independently of the light image formed by the camera lens 4 to enable scanning of the image storage area at a slower rate than the conventional television image frame repetition rate, in order to derive a signal capable of being transmitted over a transmission medium having a narrow band width. Such means may include a shutter 7 located between the camera lens 4 and the frame transfer device 6 and a cooling device 8 for reducing the temperature of the frame transfer device 6. The shutter may be a pulsed proximity focussed image intensifier, allowing the device to be used at low light levels. The frame period may be between 20 and 110 seconds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180167-A (GB)
Title: Acid gas removal from gaseous mixtures
Inventor: LAM CHI WAI
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 1985-10-24
Abstract: Acid gases, e.g. carbon dioxide are removed from gaseous mixtures, e.g. methane containing fuel gases by absorption into amine promoted alkali metal carbonate solutions. The promoter is a mixture of at least one secondary alkanolamine e.g. diethyl 2,2<1> dihydroxyamine and an N-alkyl-2-aminoethanol said alkyl radical containing up to 3 carbon atoms, e.g. N-methyl-2-aminoethanol (MAE).
Patent GB-2185043-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment of peroxyacids
Inventor: KETTLESS ROBERT RAYMOND FREDER
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1985-12-20
Abstract: Under conditions of misuse, water-soluble peroxyacids when they are left in direct contact with dyed fabrics can cause spotting and dye damage. The problem can be ameliorated by surface-treating the peroxyacid with an effective amount, e.g. 1 to 25% w/w based on the peroxyacid, of a saturated fatty acid ester of C3-C6 aliphatic polyols which melt or soften at 35 to 70 DEG C. Preferred agents include glycerol monostearate, sorbitan tristearate and penta-erythrtol distearate. The agent can be applied in molten fashion or in inert solvent such as a chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon onto agitated particles of the peroxyacid.
Patent GB-2173052-A (GB)
Title: Heat shielded shrink fit sleeving for cables
Inventor: ROBINSON JOSEPH GORDON
IPC: B29C61/06
Filed: 1986-02-18
Abstract: A cable 1 has metal fabric 5 wrapped around it before a heat shrink sleeve 2 is shrunk onto the cable (for example, to protect a cable repair). The fabric may have perforations 7 in addition to its inherent porosity or mesh. The member is more flexible and provides more reliable sealing than foil or film. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175354-A (GB)
Title: A multilayer plain bearing
Inventor: LASCHIMKE RALF
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 1986-05-23
Abstract: A multilayer plain bearing comprises a steel support body, preferably a steel support shell, an intermediate layer (1) of lead bronze, i.e. a copper alloy with a lead content of from 8 to 30%, a barrier layer (3) of electrochemically deposited iron or nickel and a bearing layer (4) cast or electrochemically applied to this barrier layer (3), the bearing layer (4) having a tin content of from 8 to 93%. The lead inclusions (2) at the surface of the intermediate layer (1) are removed by treatment with, eg, a solution of acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide whereafter the surface is ultrasonically cleaned before the barrier layer (3) is applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180216-A (GB)
Title: Sachet
Inventor: SHAW ROBERT
IPC: B65D75/48
Filed: 1986-09-11
Abstract: A substantially rectangular plastic film sachet is sealed along its edges 1 and comprises a second seal 3 parallel to and a short distance from one of the edges, 4, the seal 3 extending only part way across the sachet so that liquid can leave the sachet when the portion of the sachet above the seal 3 is torn off but can be contained within the sachet by gripping that portion of the sachet between the seal 3 and the edge 4. Tearing may be facilitated by a notch 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180432-A (GB)
Title: Material spreaders
Inventor: VAN DER LELY ARY
IPC: A01C17/00
Filed: 1986-09-19
Abstract: Material spreaders, in particular fertilizer dispensers are disclosed that comprise a frame, a hopper (1) and distribution members (4,5 or 84,85) at least one of which is movable about an upwardly extending rotary axis with respect to the frame and/or the hopper, which can be set askew transversely of the normal direction of travel of the device over a surface on which material is to be spread, and which is fixable optionally in one of at least two different positions. This spreader can be readily set for acting on the distribution pattern (27,117) of the material as spread by the spreader and, in particular, a peripheral strip of a surface to be covered, within the distribution pattern, can be arranged to have material spread uniformly over its entire width (17) with a boundary edge that is sharply defined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199729-A (GB)
Title: Display and storage arrangement
Inventor: THOMSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47F7/22
Filed: 1986-12-02
Abstract: A retail display and storage arrangement for display-packaged garments such as shirts comprising a storage compartment accessible by a hinged door which has a lower ledge on which packaged garments can be displayed vertically or substantially so. The storage compartment may comprise shelves, drawers or racks. Back-illumination for advertising panels may be provided.
Patent GB-2209559-A (GB)
Title: Safe deposit drawer
Inventor: SKITT PAUL STUART
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1987-06-02
Abstract: A safe has an opening in a wall (10) thereof and a drawer (13) slidably mounted in a guideway (12) fitted to said opening, said drawer having a hinged floor (17) which drops open when the drawer is in a closed position. A hinged scoop member (18) is hingedly mounted within the safe, said scoop member coacting with the drawer so that when the drawer is closed the scoop member is caused to take up an access blocking position beneath the drawer and when the drawer is open the scoop member can swing to an open position, such that an item to be deposited falls, in use, from the drawer on to the scoop member when the drawer is closed, and then falls from the scoop member when the drawer is next opened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211659-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensor
Inventor: CRICK AUBREY MICHAEL
IPC: G01L23/18
Filed: 1987-10-24
Abstract: A high pressure sensor for a motor vehicle combustion chamber comprises a transducer chip (3), a diaphragm (5) and a thermally resistive push-rod (7) transferring force from the diaphragm (9) to the chip (3). The sensor housing (1) is a hollow tube and the chip is carried at one end (2C) an insulator (2) which also forms a connector plug at its other end. The insulator has channels (2A) in which the connector pins (4) are held. The housing and the insulation are locked together by deformation of the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201019-A (GB)
Title: A control mechanism for domestic devices
Inventor: GARCIA SANTAMARIA SALVADOR
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 1988-01-14
Abstract: A control mechanism has a manual control 1 for selecting refrigerator temperature and shows the selected coldness level by a series of luminous indicators 2; and has a manual control 3 for selecting the freezing unit temperature, shown by another series of luminous indicators 4 and by a digital thermometer 5. It also includes a freezing and alarm control 7 with an indicator 6. An alarm indicator 8 is continuously connected when the freezing unit temperature is higher than the selected one and automatically disconnected when recovered. It is also discontinuously connected when carrying out the first connection or after a cut in the electric supply, provided that the temperature overpasses the selected limit, it being manually disconnected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fertiliser
Inventor: FINEGAN JOHN
IPC: C05F3/00
Filed: 1988-01-21
Abstract: A fertiliser comprises a mixture of pressed slurry and milled peat with the slurry comprising a major proportion by weight. The invention also provides a process for the production of a fertiliser comprising the steps of (a) providing dried slurry by pressing the slurry to remove a substantial proportion of liquid and moisture, and; (b) mixing the dried slurry with a proportion of milled peat. The fertiliser may also comprise a proportion of seaweed.
Patent GB-2213119-A (GB)
Title: A rowing aid for bow-facing rowing
Inventor: DEUTSCHMANN STANLEY CLEMENS
IPC: B63H16/10
Filed: 1988-07-13
Abstract: A rowing aid 10 for bow-facing rowing includes a first hand-manipulative component 28, as well as a second oar component 30 to which is attachable an oar blade. The components are connected to transmission means 24, 26, 32 and 34 which are adapted, on movement of the first component in a first direction, to urge the second component in the same direction. The transmission means is mounted or mountable to a boat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209982-A (GB)
Title: Bonding metal components
Inventor: HARDWICK ROY
IPC: C22F1/04
Filed: 1988-08-10
Abstract: A process is described for explosive bonding together of metal components and the resulting composite is treated at elevated temperature to enhance the bond strength over weaker bonded areas and the bond strength is rendered more uniform over the total bonded area. The process is especially advantageous for bonding high strength aluminum alloys such as aluminium/lithium alloys, and is particularly useful in the fabrication of composites bonded at selected areas for subsequent expansion to form hollow structures for use in aircraft components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223841-A (GB)
Title: Parameter measurement using refractive index change
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01L11/02
Filed: 1988-08-31
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a receptacle for holding a quantity of reference material having known variation of refractive index with changes in the test parameter (which may be temperature, pressure or the like); an elongate optical waveguide in contact with the reference material which is itself in thermal contact (in the case of temperature measurement) or under the same pressure (in the case of pressure measurement); and means for measuring the transmission of light passed along the optical waveguide, so as to provide a measurement depending on the value of the parameter of the reference material and thus of the test material.
Patent GB-2209686-A (GB)
Title: Water repurification method and apparatus
Inventor: SHIN KYONG SHICK
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 1988-09-12
Abstract: Water is drawn from a public supply continuously and at a substantially constant rate via an inlet valve and fed via a flow meter 24 to an upward-flow sand filter 5, and the filtered water is collected in a container 15 and drawn off when required using an outflow valve 18. By performing slow, continuous filtration rather than rapid intermittent filtration on demand, contamination of the filtered water by bacterial growth is prevented. Provision is made for backwashing the filter material periodically to remove trapped solids and for disinfecting the apparatus in the event that filtration is interrupted. If filtered water is not drawn from container 15, overflow 41 allows the flow through the filter to continue so that water in container 15 remains fresh. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224587-A (GB)
Title: Oil supply shut-off valve
Inventor: COLEMAN CYRIL
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 1988-09-15
Abstract: A shut-off valve for use at sub-sea levels is operated by a piston and cylinder via a beam link in response to a signal from sensors, a command from a control room on manual operation by divers. A mechanical lock may hold the valve in its closed position. The valve is provided with a waterproof housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208673-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drag drill bit
Inventor: FREAR LAWRENCE
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 1988-09-21
Abstract: A rotary drag drill bit (10) is seen wherein cutter bodies (22) are rotatively connected to a main body structure (12) at a fully offset position. The fully offset position is defined by a rotational axis of each cutter body (22), a longitudinal axis (17) of the drill bit (10) and end support points or positions of the cutter bodies (22). The rotational axes of the cutter bodies (22) are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (17) of the drill bit (10). In a primary rotational direction (19) of the drill string and drill bit (10) rows (25) of cutting elements on the cutter body abrade the bottom and side walls of a well bore as the cutter body (22) attacks the earth formation as the drill bit (10) is rotated. The impingement of the cutting elements of the cutter body (22) on the earth formation imparts a secondary rotation to the cutter bodies (22), which secondary rotation is induced by the primary rotation. The secondary rotation allows the rows (25) of cutting elements to engage the side wall of the bore (13) and gauge the hole as well as abrading away material from the bottom of the well bore (13). A lubrication system is included in the main body structure (12) of the drill (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215364-A (GB)
Title: Process for treatment of drilling mud
Inventor: WILWERDING CARL MICHAEL
IPC: F26B25/00
Filed: 1988-10-25
Abstract: Used drilling muds containing substantial quantities or organic liquids and water-soluble salts are treated to render them environmentally acceptable for disposal purposes, by drying the muds to evaporate all liquids, aqueous and non-aqueous, preferably in a drying section (14) comprising drying tubes (20, 21, 22, 23) through which they are conveyed and held in suspension by screw conveyors (27, 28, 20, 30), and preferably with the vapors thus generated flowing in a direction counter-current to the mud. Water-soluble salts are removed from the dried mud components by dissolving with water, and the vapors are condensed and phase separated for further purification and re-use if desired.
Patent GB-2224837-A (GB)
Title: Immunoassay of body fluids
Inventor: COLOVER JACK
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1988-11-04
Abstract: A method of detecting and/or monitoring a demyelination process comprises testing a body fluid to assay for P2 protein and/or fragments thereof. The method uses preferably a polyclonal antibody raised against P2 protein. The method may be particularly useful in monitoring demyelination processes liable to occur in multiple sclerosis and viral diseases of the nervous system.
Patent GB-2229566-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle information-displaying disc
Inventor: MANBY MALCOLM
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 1989-03-18
Abstract: A vehicle disc which is adapted to be displayed on the vehicle to which it relates is characterised by the incorporation of light-reflecting elements which reflect light, shone onto the display face of the disc, either preferentially in one direction and/or in an array of contrasting colours, from the display face. The disc may be displayed on a windscreen or may be displayed externally of the vehicle, in which case it may form part of the number plate.
Patent GB-2232390-A (GB)
Title: Foldable multipurpose bicycle/amphibian
Inventor: WANG FU-CHAO
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1989-05-31
Abstract: A foldable multipurpose bicycle wherein the main frame 10 thereof can be folded up, and the saddle 80 and both wheels 80 can be disassembled whereby the disassembled two wheels 180 can be replaced with a float assembly and a propeller assembly see Fig. 59 to form a hydro-bicycle whereby the propeller is driven by the pedals and the direction is controlled by rotation handlebars 131, 132 which steer in turn the propeller/rudder assembly 250. When used on the land, a wheel support can be mounted on the rear portion of the main frame 10, permitting the rear wheels to be attached, forming a tricycle (not shown) or two leg supports can be mounted respectively on the front and rear ends of the main frame 10 to form an exercise bicycle (not shown). In the folded mode, the two wheels 180 are detached from the main frame and are rotatably mounted either side of the folded assembly on a bar passing therethrough to form a relatively small wheel like unit capable of being easily rolled on the ground Fig. 57 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222344-A (GB)
Title: Sound generation in picture-in-picture system
Inventor: KANG KU-KO
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1989-08-08
Abstract: In a PIP (Picture-In-Picture) system the sound signals for both the main picture and sub-picture are separately and simultaneously processed whereby for example the main picture sound is fed to the monitor speaker and the sub-picture sound signal is provided at a headphone jack terminal 1 (or vice versa if a switch is provided). As shown, signals are derived from a VTR 17, 55 and a second source 5, 6, 57. A mode selection signal 9 controls switching logic 20, 30 coupled to control inputs of noise eliminators 11, 14, modems 12, 15 and amplifiers 13, 16 of a hi-fi sound receiving means 10 for amplifying and demodulating a hi-fi regenerating signal, and linear sound receiving means 50 for receiving a linear regenerating signal 55, 57. Sound outputs are provided at 1-4 and 81. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222886-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for measuring a surface contour eg. roughness
Inventor: SUZUKI TORU
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 1989-09-19
Abstract: Errors in gauging the roughness of a curved surface are corrected by using a least squares analysis of measurement signals to obtain a cubic equation describing the curve of the surface and then removing from the measurement signals a component corresponding to this equation to leave a signal indicative of roughness only. …<IMAGE>…