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Patent GB-2157138-A (GB)
Title: Electric glass furnace
Inventor: HOLEJSOVSKY PAVEL
IPC: C03B5/03
Filed: 1985-03-20
Abstract: The furnace, e.g. for melting of borosilicates, comprises a melting chamber 2 and a working chamber 3. The melting chamber 2 is provided at opposite side walls 6 with the two rows of electrodes, viz plate electrodes 10 near the bottom and bar electrodes 11 above them. The ratio of the number of plate electrodes 10 to bar electrodes 11 is 1.1-3:1. All the said electrodes situated at the same side wall 6 of the melting chamber 2 are connected to the same phase of a regulatable two-phase electric power source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166836-A (GB)
Title: Springs
Inventor: TITLEY MARK CRAIG
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: An integral spring/latching mechanism operable to deploy a plurality of fins on board a projectile and then to latch them in their deployed positions, comprises a single piece of spring material which is formed such that a first portion 5 engages with the projectile body and a plurality of second portions 14 each exert a radially outward spring force on respective fins to deploy the fin and to latch it in its deployed position (fin 3 in Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160252-A (GB)
Title: Expansible stud for stud chain links
Inventor: JONSSON JAN-OLOF
IPC: F16G15/12
Filed: 1985-05-13
Abstract: A stud for stud chain links comprises two parts (5,6) movable from an initial position in which they are close to each other and in which the stud is insertable between the two longitudinal legs 3 of a non-yielding link 2, to a position of use in which said parts are spaced from each other and, by means of a pressing member (7), are clamped between said legs. Member 7 is preferably a double threaded stud which effects separation and clamping of the parts. Alternatively it may be a wedge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181970-A (GB)
Title: Disintegrating plant
Inventor: TJUMANOK ALEXEI NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: B02C13/20
Filed: 1984-11-11
Abstract: The disintegrating plant comprises a milling chamber (1) provided with rotors for the treatment of a material. A casing of the chamber (1) is comprised of a cylindrical part (7) with a sleeve arranged thereon for discharging the material, and two lateral walls (9, 10), on one of which (10) a sleeve (12) is mounted for charging the material. The cylindrical part (7) is so performed that it is rotatable in relation to the lateral walls (9, 10). Its desired position is secured by means of fixation units (11) which are arranged along the perimeter of said cylindrical part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162826-A (GB)
Title: Case for magnetic recording medium
Inventor: KAPLAN GARY M
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: A carrying case is comprised of opposed case sections 16a, 16b, each defining three-sided cavities 22a, 22b, that are interconnected for movement between an open position where the cavities are exposed and a closed position where the cavities overlie one another so as to form a single enclosed cavity. One of the case sections 16a is arranged to carry a standard audio cassette 12 or a floppy diskette and restrain it against movement and the other case section 16b includes J-shaped straps 38 arranged to support a flip card book 14 which contains printed matter intended for use with the cassette. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163215-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal fan inlet vanes
Inventor: OKSANEN ARI
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: The stationary vanes at the inlet of the electric motor driven fan impeller 5 may be replaced by a different set of sheet metal vanes in order to change the fan output. The blade mountings may take various forms (Figs. 3 to 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164637-A (GB)
Title: Metallic hydride hydrogen storage for balloon inflation
Inventor: STEINMAYER JR ALWIN GUSTAV
IPC: C01B3/04
Filed: 1985-08-29
Abstract: A low weight, small total volume, high volumetric capacity hydrogen storage system, as for the high altitude inflation of balloons launched from rockets, comprises a solid unitary matrix of an endothermically decomposable metallic hydride, such as magnesium hydride, enclosed within a spherical containment shell. The matrix has a plurality of uniformly distributed holes therein into each of which is inserted a high specific energy chemical heat source which reacts to provide exothermic energy to decompose the hydride. The chemical heat sources, which preferably comprise intermetallics, are disposed within ceramic tubes received in the holes along with an electrically operated reaction initiator for the chemical heat source. An electrical actuator is disposed on the exterior of the containment shell for actuating the reaction initiators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179919-A (GB)
Title: Medicament container with alarm
Inventor: RAVEN MALCOLM RICHARD
IPC: A61J7/04
Filed: 1985-09-09
Abstract: A medicament container, primarily intended for carrying on the person, has a tray portion and a hinged cover portion (2) which bound at least one compartment for medicament. A timer-operable alarm system (5) includes an alarm cancelling control which cannot be operated, to cancel the alarm function, other than as a result of opening of the container, or preparing for its opening by releasing a latching or locking means (4). Provision may be made for deferment temporarily of the alarm function, and for its repetition one or more times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166010-A (GB)
Title: Electrical fuse
Inventor: DE COGAN DONARD
IPC: G03G21/04
Filed: 1985-10-16
Abstract: In an electrical fuse, a metal fuse element is embedded or covered either in a filler consisting of a mixture of "sand'' and a thermite material or a thermite mixture alone. When the fuse is subjected to an overload current, molten and/or vapourised metal from the fuse element is deposited upon particles of the sand and thermite mixture to initiate an exothermic reaction within the mixture per se. The filler may comprise aluminium, magnesium, titanium, zirconium or hafnium with an oxide of iron, chromium or nickel.
Patent GB-2168176-A (GB)
Title: Addressing data stored on multiple discs
Inventor: FELDBRUGGE FREDERICUS HENRICUS
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: A method of addressing data in such a manner that the seek time is reduced in a storage device which includes at least two data carriers, corresponding data being stored in corresponding positions on the storage surfaces of the data carriers (shadow discs), and each data carrier being provided with a separate read member. According to this method, for each data carrier there is determined the actual difference value between the instantaneous position of the associated read member and a newly presented address at which data is to be read. Subsequently, it is determined which difference value has the smallest absolute value and the read member is activated for which the difference value is smallest. Thus, the selected read member need be displaced only over a comparatively small distance so that the seek time is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170385-A (GB)
Title: Cultivator disc assembly
Inventor: DOWDESWELL CHARLES VERNON ROGE
IPC: A01B21/08
Filed: 1986-02-03
Abstract: The discs (1) and tubular spacing members (3) about the shaft (2) are axially spring loaded by resilient means such as a Belleville washer (5) against an abutment (4) on the shaft (2) in order to take up any play tending to develop between the discs (1) and spacers (3). Thus the tendency of the discs (1) to work loose under operating conditions and cause possible damage to the shaft (2) is avoided or minimised. The axial spring loading provided by the Belleville washer (5) can be adjusted or set to a required degree by the nut (6). The spacers (3) are positioned with clearance about the shaft (2) and the abutment (4) provides a concave seating (40) for the convex face (10) of an adjacent disc (1). Corresponding ends of the spacers (3) are similarly formed at (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186653-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding
Inventor: COOKE ROBERT SEYMOUR
IPC: E04G5/16
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: A fixing device for scaffolding, eg for connecting conventional ladders to simple bracing struts, comprises a plate 16 to be fixed for example by screws or rivets to one of the ladders or like and having a headed boss spaced from a pair of lugs 64. Te other of the parts comprises a plate 34 to be fixed to the other of the struts or like, having a keyhole slot 42 for engagement with the headed boss and corners 62 for engagement with the lugs 64. When the headed boss is in the appropriate position in the keyhole slot 42, a fastener, eg over centre fastener 70, can be engaged to secure the parts in the fixed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177138-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant structural components
Inventor: THWAITES PETER JOHN
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1986-06-20
Abstract: Constructional components are described which are useful in the construction of fireproof or fire resistant enclosures using a modular construction system. In particular, the invention discloses components consisting of a framework of bars 1 with exterior cladding 8 and 9 and interior insulation 10-17 which may be assembled together or on a suitable framework, and which have gaskets 20 and 21 at their edges which, when the components are assembled, are compressed to provide an efficient seal resistant to fire. The components are of particular value in constructing enclosures in hazardous industries such as the oil and gas industry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178370-A (GB)
Title: Engraving machines
Inventor: GORDON DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B28D1/00
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: An engraving machine adapted to engrave an upstanding surface of a kerbstone has a main frame (11) with a channel section (27) for receiving stencils (18) with symbols to be replicated by an engraving tool (29). The tool (29) and a complementary stencil-engaging guide (15) are mounted on a carriage (12). The carriage (12) is displaceable along sets of tubular guides (21, 19) to enable an operator to follow the symbols defined by the stencils (18). The frame (11) is stabilized by rearwardly extending arms (39) which form beds for receiving weighted objects and the arms (39) are themselves supported on a rear suface for adjustment to vary the angular disposition of the main frame (11). Alternatively thrust means (80, 60, 50) can urge the frame towards the surface to be engraved.
Patent GB-2180281-A (GB)
Title: Extraction machine for minerals
Inventor: PAURAT FRIEDRICH WILHELM
IPC: E21C27/24
Filed: 1986-08-29
Abstract: An extraction machine for minerals, comprises a crawler traction mechanism with two separate power-driven crawler track units (1,2), connected together to form an articulated parallelogram by an extraction head (3) at one end and a rear crossbar (7) at the other end whereby a single- or multi-section extraction roll (4) extending across the breadth of the machine can be rocked horizontally to effect partial concentrated attack on the cutting face, so that it is possible to extract rock of virtually any hardness encountered in mineral deposits. At the same time the breadth of the cutting face is increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181925-A (GB)
Title: Television network
Inventor: MCQUE DAVID WALLACE
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1986-10-06
Abstract: Network 1 has a command centre 2, located at the headquarters of a bookmaker's organisation, the command centre 2 originating control information intended for the transmission to multiple sites namely bookmaker shops 3, 4 etc. via the use of telephone link 5. Additionally, audio signals are sent along the same path. At the shops 3, 4, the audio and control information is split at the interface unit 6. The audio information becomes an output which can be used as a sound source for output over the shop public address system 7. The FSK control signals are demodulated and fed to a processor which converts them to simulate the remote control or control information required to operate television receiving equipment 9 or 10, video recording equipment 11 and other equipment (e.g. solid-state store 12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181873-A (GB)
Title: Device for indicating the level in the fuel tank of a vehicle
Inventor: FLORUS DIPL ING HANS-JORG
IPC: G01F9/00
Filed: 1986-10-14
Abstract: A device for measuring and indicating the level in the fuel tank of a vehicle includes a level signal generator 2 the output signal from which is recorded and appropriately processed as a function of a distance-travelled signal from a distance-travelled signal generator 3 via a counter 5, and hence also as a function of the travelling speed, in order to generate an indication in a fuel gauge 15 corresponding to the level in the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183849-A (GB)
Title: Device for the detection of slag level in a molten metal bath
Inventor: HAGGLUND HANS
IPC: C21C1/06
Filed: 1986-12-08
Abstract: A device for detecting the slag level in a molten bath comprises a measurement probe (2) provided on the probe with an antenna (8) for picking up hum in particular mains hum, in the vicinity of the antenna. A hum detector is connected to the antenna (8). Antenna (8) may be an exposed metal rod (as shown) protruding from the end of the probe (2) or it may be constituted by the wires of a temperature measuring thermocouple. The hum detector is arranged to compare the signal picked up by the antenna as it is moved by stepping motor (3) with constant velocity towards molten bath (1) with an alternating voltage related to the mains frequency only at the zero crossings of the alternating voltage. If the antenna signal and alternating voltage correspond with each other during a predetermined number of zero crossings an output is produced indicating mechanical contact of antenna (8) with the slag layer and which causes stepping motor (3) to stop. The number of steps moved is indicative of the slag level. The probe may include an inductor for detecting conventionally slag/metal interface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191503-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of sucrose to ethanol using the bacterium zymomonas mobilis
Inventor: DOELLE HORST WERNER
IPC: C12P7/06
Filed: 1986-01-24
Abstract: A new single-stage fermentation process for the commercial production of ethanol from refined sucrose, raw sugar, sugar cane juice, sugar cane syrup, sucrose hydrolysates and invert sugars has been developed using Zymomonas mobilis. The process gives a 94-98% sucrose hydrolysis efficiency and a 95-98% ethanol conversion efficiency. Within 24-30 hours, 200 g/L sucrose is converted to produce 95.5 g/L ethanol. Reinoculation is carried out from the fermented broth without the need for centrifugation or membrane filtration.
Patent GB-2207188-A (GB)
Title: Inflation device
Inventor: CHENG HUAN-SUNG
IPC: F04B41/04
Filed: 1987-07-21
Abstract: An inflation device for inflating articles such as pneumatic tyres from an internal combustion engine comprises ducting means (12) connectable at one end to a threaded coupling member e.g. a sparking plug (2), the coupling member providing communication for gases from a cylinder of the engine to the ducting means which is connectible at its other end to the article to be inflated, the ducting means incorporating a non-return valve assembly (13) so as to permit monodirectional flow of gas from said engine to the article to be inflated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223956-A (GB)
Title: Mixing head
Inventor: TYSON RAYMOND
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 1988-03-02
Abstract: There is disclosed a mixing head (10) comprising an inlet block (11) having an inlet (12) for receiving the components which are to be mixed and then dispensed. There is also an outlet block (13) having an outlet (14) for dispensing the mixed components, after travel along a plurality of flow passages extending between the inlet block (11) and the outlet block (13). Elongate mixers in the form of styrators are arranged in at least some of the passages, and communicating ports (17) arranged in each block (11 and 12) communicate the passages with each other in such a way that a reversing path of travel is defined between the blocks (11, 13) for the components admitted via the inlet (12) prior to discharge via the outlet (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216025-A (GB)
Title: Driving mechanism for a toy
Inventor: YU KIN SANG
IPC: A63H11/20
Filed: 1988-03-30
Abstract: The toy comprises first toy driving members (11), which may be in the forms of arms of a toy octopus or wheels of a toy vehicle, on one side of the toy, second toy driving members (12) on an opposite side of the toy, and a motor connected to the driving members through a gear reduction and reversing unit (figure 2 - not shown) which operates both driving members (11 and 12) to move the toy forwards for a period of time or until the toy strikes an object. The unit then reverses and operates only members (11) in a reverse direction to cause the toy to make a rearwards turn, the second toy driving members (12) being connected to the unit via a one way clutch (23). After a further period of time the unit reverses to move the toy forwards again. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204320-A (GB)
Title: Shampoo compositions
Inventor: WETZEL THOMAS ANDREW
IPC: A61K8/23
Filed: 1988-05-04
Abstract: Shampoos comprise a synthetic surfactant, selenium sulfide, a suspending agent and water. The suspending agent is selected from C16-22 acyl derivatives, C16-22 amine oxides and xanthan gum. The shampoo also comprises a C8-14 fatty acid alkanolamide.
Patent GB-2222922-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle location system
Inventor: EWEN-SMITH BEV M
IPC: G01S5/10
Filed: 1988-06-16
Abstract: A system for position-finding of vehicles, based on trilateration using the line synchronising pulses of television broadcast signals. Each vehicle is equipped to receive the synchronising pulses from three or more separate transmitters. The phase shifts between the received pulses are used to derive hyperbolic coordinates which are transmitted to a control station where the geographical location of the vehicle may be plotted. Recovery of weak signals from distant sources is achieved by signal processing using a commutating filter (Fig. 1) to time average the received signal over several seconds. The transmitted pulse signals are monitored at the control station for discontinuities due to link failures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209573-A (GB)
Title: Thread protector
Inventor: BOOTH ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B65D59/06
Filed: 1988-09-06
Abstract: A protector for the thread of a bolt such as a bolt for use on under water structures, comprises a skirt 20 for locating over the nut 22, and a cap 16 for locating over the tip of the bolt 14. The cap 16 is internally threaded so that it may be tightened to press and seal against the upper wall 30 of the skirt 20, and press the skirt against the member 26 to form a seal between the member 26 and the flange 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232909-A (GB)
Title: Painting small details on an article and cleaning paint nozzles
Inventor: HEWIT JAMES ROBERT
IPC: B05B15/55
Filed: 1989-05-16
Abstract: A device for painting small details on an article includes a nozzle (7) having a work-contacting surface (9), an inlet port (5) adapted to receive a pressurised supply of paint, and a paint conduit (8) extending to the work-contacting surface 9. A valve (10) is interposed in the conduit (8) to control the flow of paint to the work-contacting surface (9) and an actuator (16) is provided for operating the valve. The nozzle may be cleaned by a rotatable brush which, in use, is partially immersed in cleaning fluid contained in a reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234344-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic pressure or temperature transducers
Inventor: JONES NORMAN BARRIE
IPC: G01K5/46
Filed: 1989-06-05
Abstract: A catheter tip transducer, capable of measuring temperature or pressure, suitable for biomedical applications comprises a fibre optic 10 and a substantially cylindrical sleeve 12 positioned over and extending beyond one end of the fibre optic. The sleeve is sealed to entrap a volume of gas at the end of the fibre optic, the seal 14 and/or the sleeve being flexible and capable of deformation upon changes in temperature or pressure so as to modulate an optical signal transmitted from the fibre optic 10 and reflected inside the sleeve back into the fibre optic. The sleeve 12 may be formed by cutting or deforming the protective cladding of the fibre and may be sealed by dipping in a rubber solution to form a seal 14 or by the sides of the end of the sleeve being compressed and bonded together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232576-A (GB)
Title: Toe protector
Inventor: PEARMAN PHILIP
IPC: A43B3/20
Filed: 1989-06-09
Abstract: A cap to protect or cover the toes whilst wearing a plaster cast, comprising a hollow interior into which the toes of the wearer are adapted to be inserted, and strap means, adapted in use to engage around the ankle of a wearer to retain the cap in position. the cap being of a washable and waterproof material. The material may be rubber with inner and outer fabric coatings.
Patent GB-2221304-A (GB)
Title: A method of feeding gas into a heated saline solution
Inventor: HABERLAND KARLHEINZ
IPC: G01N9/26
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: When feeding gas by a pipe (41) into a heated saline solution for liquid level measurement or in order to discharge the solution the gas is heated prior to being introduced and is charged with moisture from a distillate container (27) until the saturation of the gas comes close to or corresponds to the saturation conditions in the solution at the gas outlet orifice (58), thereby to minimise clogging by crystallisation on the feeder pipes (41/44) carrying the measuring or expulsion gas. The method is used with evaporation apparatus in which nitrous aqueous uranium solution is concentrated. 
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Patent GB-2235234-A (GB)
Title: Mine roof supports
Inventor: HARRIS ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: E21D23/26
Filed: 1989-12-13
Abstract: A mine roof support comprises a canopy, a shield section pivotally connected to the canopy at or adjacent to the rear end thereof, a base section, a link arrangement pivotally interconnecting the base section and the shield section, front hydraulic prop means (14) connected between the base section and the canopy, and rear hydraulic prop means (15) connected between the base section and one of the canopy and the shield section. The mine roof support also comprises means for detecting the attitude of the canopy, e.g. one or more tilt switches (28, 29) and means responsive to the attitude detecting means, e.g. one or more solenoid operated valves (26, 27) for controlling the operation of at least one of the front and rear hydraulic prop means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228332-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting metal objects
Inventor: AITTONIEMI KARI TIMO JOHANNES
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 1990-01-26
Abstract: In order to improve discrimination in a metal detector at least two responses are measured for metal objects passing through the metal detector, the correlation of the responses is examined within a determined time period in the metal detector, and at least one parameter is formed from these responses in order to define the group of objects that caused the response. The two responses may be measured at different frequencies or at different measuring delays when a pulse-operated metal detector is employed.