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Patent GB-2175459-A (GB)
Title: Box for electrical wiring appliance
Inventor: DYMENT MICHAEL
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1985-05-21
Abstract: A box, for a wiring appliance such as a switch or socket, has a base, side walls (4) and two lugs (2) arranged to slide in and protrude outwardly from respective openings in the side walls (4), there being resilient means (8) (a) to draw the lugs towards the base of the holder and (b) to draw the lugs in a direction outwardly of the openings. When a wiring appliance such as a socket is screwed to members (7) joined to the lugs (2), the lugs are drawn away from the base of the holder against the resilient bias thereby to secure the box with the lugs pressing behind a partition and the wiring appliance pressing on the face of the partition. The resilient means may be formed as an elastic band, as shown, or as individual spring clips, one for each lug (Fig. 3, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171188-A (GB)
Title: Device for making ice cubes
Inventor: SIMKENS MARCELLUS CAROLUS PAUL
IPC: F25C1/12
Filed: 1985-05-21
Abstract: Water from the water tank (25) is sprayed through spraying openings (18) by means of pump (31) against the lower side of plate (13) and the ends projecting underneath said plate, of rods (15). Said rods (15) are clamped between pairs of evaporator tube portions (9 and 10) through which pairs cooling liquid flows in opposite directions. The excess water returns to the water tank (25) over a collecting tray (20). By means of a float (40) in the tank (25), a trough (36) hingedly mounted under an outlet (21,22,38) of tray (20) is pivoted in order to divert part of the water to a discharge pipe (29). Fresh water fed through line (34) flows along the plate 13, warming the rods 15 and thus freeing the ice cubes therefrom. The fresh water then passes into the water tank (25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162313-A (GB)
Title: Orientation-indicating instrument
Inventor: GRAVELLE DAVID EDMUND
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 1985-06-19
Abstract: The instrument consists of a combination tool (Fig. 1) incorporating a protractor, a cutting block, a tee-square, a try-square, a lidded compartment and other features. The instrument also has in a recess 29 an adjustable spirit level device 32 which is pivotable on pivots 33 between a plurality of positions relative to the instrument body 16, 18 defined by click stop formations 35, 37. The positions provide for registration between the bubble 32 of the spirit level with its target 34 when the lower surface of the instrument is horizontal or inclined. Alternatively, the spirit level device is transferable between locations with different orientations on the instrument. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165582-A (GB)
Title: Power generation arrangement
Inventor: SIDEBOTHAM ERIC
IPC: E05F13/00
Filed: 1985-08-21
Abstract: A device for powering a level crossing or other path selection or controlling means at remote locations where it is impractical to provide an electric main, and expensive to provide a local electricity source. The invention provides a hydraulic accumulator (6) energised by a pump (7) which is worked by the wheels of a train pressing a lever set into the rail (1a). The wheels may depress a ball bearing in the rail to press the lever. Alternatively, the wheels may compress a resilient, fluid-containing, pumping tube. The energy stored can be used to operate level crossing barriers (4), lights or points. The system could be used on other vehicle paths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164234-A (GB)
Title: Self-propelled implement carrier
Inventor: FREDRIKSEN NILS
IPC: A01D27/00
Filed: 1985-09-12
Abstract: A self-propelled implement carrier carries at its front a beet topping and lifting unit 3 to which a steeply inclined conveyor 4 is connected to form an assembly unit, by means of which the topped beets are conveyed upwardly. From there the topped beets go on to a cleaning belt 6 which opens into an intermediate bin 7 with which a transfer belt 8 is associated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178446-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant additive composition containing a neutralized mixture of phosphates
Inventor: SALENTINE CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: C10N30/06
Filed: 1985-12-05
Abstract: A lubricating oil additive composition suitable for use as an extreme pressure additive for a lubricating oil comprises a mixture of phosphates, said phosphates being substantially free of monothiophosphates and comprising:     (a) one or more dihydrocarbyl hydrogen dithiophosphates; and (b) a sulfur-free mixture of one or more hydrocarbyl dihydrogen phosphates and one or more dihydrocarbyl hydrogen phosphates, the composition being at least 50% neutralized by a hydrocarbyl amine having 10 to 30 carbons in the hydrocarbyl group. f
Patent GB-2183910-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive aerial isolation unit
Inventor: EBERHARDT RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H01Q19/30
Filed: 1985-12-06
Abstract: An aerial isolation unit comprises an inner moulding (10) of plastics insulating material which includes tubular parts (14) around which are fitted tinned, rolled connector tubes (16) to which are soldered the conductors of the coaxial lead cable (18), and the aforesaid assembly, including the adjacent end of the cable, is encapsulated in an outer moulding (24) of plastics insulating material. In use the tubular walls of the tubular parts of the inner moulding provide for a capacitive connection from an aerial to the aerial isolation unit, with isolation of at least 2000V rms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185244-A (GB)
Title: Pilfer-proof ring
Inventor: BROWNBILL THOMAS DUNCAN
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1986-01-09
Abstract: A pilfer-proof ring for use with a threaded container closure comprises an upper portion 25 having means 29 for engagement with the closure skirt, a lower portion 40 connected to said upper portion by a plurality of frangible nibs 33, dog elements 30,46 for the transmission of rotational torque between said upper and lower portions, and engagement means 42 on the lower portion for engaging with a cooperating portion on the container. On application to a closure, the means 29 is engaged with the closure skirt. When the closure is applied to the container, the upper ring is urged axially towards the lower, while rotational movement brings the dogs on the upper portion into torque transmitting engagement with those on the lower portion, thus urging the lower portion into engagement with the cooperating means on the container without breaking the frangible nibs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171557-A (GB)
Title: Forming semiconductor cells and layers by recrystallisation
Inventor: SCOVELL PETER DENIS
IPC: H01L21/205
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: A cell is formed on a silicon substrate 11 by depositing a silicon in a recess in the substrate, e.g. by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition, at a temperature below 550 DEG C. The  alpha -silicon is recrystallised to a single crystal layer by heating the structure to a temperature between 550 and 900 DEG C. The technique overcomes the problems of wafer distortion experienced in conventional high temperature epitaxial growth. The cells may be used in mixed CMOS/bipolar integrated circuits. Alternatively a layer may be formed on a silicon substrate by depositing a layer of  alpha -silicon on the substrate at a temperature below 550 DEG C and recrystallising by heating to a temperature of 530 to 900 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175954-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector for I.C. engines
Inventor: NEMOTO TOSHIKAZU
IPC: F02M51/08
Filed: 1986-05-27
Abstract: A solenoid coil 36 is mounted on a holder 20 formed with a fuel return passage 30 one end of which is in fluid communication with an outlet of a fuel pump 62 via a fuel supply port 50 and the other end of which is in fluid communication with a fuel tank 45 via a fuel return pipe 46 so that surplus of fuel flows in one direction in the fuel return passage 30 of the holder 20. The fuel flow provides injector cooling and removal of fuel vapour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181538-A (GB)
Title: SAW detector and PC microscope
Inventor: IRAVANI MEHDI VAEZ
IPC: G01B9/04
Filed: 1986-10-07
Abstract: A fibre optic radiation detector suitable for use in a SAW detector or a phase contrast microscope incorporates a pair of radiation guides, one of which is furnished with a delay device, e.g. including a transducer (13). A laser diode (1) launches light into both guides through a coupler (3). Radiation from the free ends (8, 9) of the light guides is focussed on a test sample. Reflected light is focussed and passes back through the light guides to a detector (5). A polarization controller may be used to adjust the polarization state of the radiation in the guides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188551-A (GB)
Title: Traction apparatus
Inventor: HENSHAW JOHN TRUEMAN
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 1987-03-12
Abstract: Traction apparatus which is readily portable and enables a patient to subject himself or herself to treatment in the home is provided. The traction apparatus (10, 50) comprises a frame (11) on which two body support members (18, 22) are mounted. One body support member (22), or both of them, is provided with tracks (24) which move on wheels (21) rotatably mounted in the frame (11) so that the body support member (22) can move towards or away from the other body support member (18) and relative to the frame (11). The movement is effected by a jack (26) connected between the body support members (18, 22) and operated by a handwheel (28) conveniently mounted at the side of the frame (11) adjacent the other body support member (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189854-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for a motor vehicle having separate output casing compartment with cover
Inventor: SVAB EUGEN
IPC: F16H47/06
Filed: 1987-04-06
Abstract: The casing 1 defines a main compartment 4 containing elements of a change speed transmission of which the output element is a hollow shaft 20 and having an output drive shaft 30 passing through the hollow shaft 20. The output drive shaft 30 is coupled to the hollow shaft 20 through a step down planetary gearing 23 disposed within a compartment 9 separate from the main compartment 4 and having an opening covered by a cover 26 which is separate from the casing of the main compartment 4. By alteration only of the cover 26 and the contents of the compartment 9 it is possible to use the same basic drive unit for front wheel drive, rear wheel drive or four wheel drive vehicles. The drive unit preferably comprises a torque converter (7), a V-belt expanding pulley CVT (5) driven via a forward/reverse planetary gearing (13), stepdown planetary gearing (23) and an output differential (27). The carrier of the stepdown planetary gearing may be connected directly to an output shaft for a rear wheel drive configuration, or may be connected to a planetary differential gearing viscous clutch arrangement for four wheel drive, one of the output shafts driving an output coaxial with the torque converter via a chain drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190349-A (GB)
Title: Drop-floor trailer
Inventor: CHOWN PETER ARTHUR CHARLES
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 1987-05-08
Abstract: A trailer comprising a body 13; a load-carrying floor 14 forming part of that body; and means 15 to hitch the trailer to a towing vehicle; characterised by the provision of means 17, 18 linking the trailer floor to the remainder of the trailer body such that the floor can be dropped from the body to the ground for loading and then raised with its load back into the body. Latches 27, 28 secure the trailer floor and its load in the raised position for transport of the load by the trailer. The floor may be raised and lowered by double acting rams operated by a hand pump 22 with the flow guided by telescoping slide bars 19, 21. Alternatively, the floor may be supported by a parallelogram linkage from the body, a hand operated winch being used to raise and lower the floor. A spring loaded plunger provides critical force to move the flow from its raised position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198738-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing multiple monolayers of polymeric linkages and devices comprising multiple monolayers
Inventor: PATTON JESSE CARL
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 1987-09-28
Abstract: An immobilized structure comprising multiple monolayers of effective sequential polymeric linkages can be built, monolayer by monolayer, from the surface of a solid phase, by an alternating reaction sequence conducted with multifunctional reagents. The solid phase has an attached reactive moiety and is reacted with a first multifunctional reagent having one functional group reactive with the moiety of the solid phase and one functional group reactive with the second multifunctional reagent, the resulting intermediate adduct is reacted with the second multifunctional reagent to produce a first monolayer. This sequence of alternating reactions with first and second multifunctional reagents is repeated as often as desired to produce an immobilized structure of multiple monolayers. The process makes it possible to form numerous immobilized multiple monolayer structures wherein the length of each structure extending from a substrate is substantially the same. Structures comprising multiple monolayers of polymeric linkages are useful for immobilizing macromolecules or biomolecules to produce chemical or biochemical sensors. Other uses extend to molecular electronic applications, such as the production of molecular conductive wires and molecular circuitry.
Patent GB-2200255-A (GB)
Title: Ferro-resonant constant voltage transformer
Inventor: SILBERMANN HERBERT
IPC: G05F3/06
Filed: 1988-01-15
Abstract: A ferro-resonant constant voltage transformer which includes first, second and third juxtaposed subcores (C1, C2, C3), a primary winding (L1) around one limb of the first subcore (C1) and one limb of the second subcore (C2), an output winding (18) around one limb of the third subcore (C3), and at least a first control winding (20) around one limb of the second subcore (C2) and one limb of the third subcore (C3) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210121-A (GB)
Title: Automatic adjuster for drum brakes
Inventor: CUCINOTTA LUIGI
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 1988-01-21
Abstract: An automatic adjuster for an internal shoe drum brake includes a strut (19) extending between the brake shoes (11, 12), said strut (19) including an adjustment element (22) movement of which will adjust the effective length of the strut (19) to maintain the appropriate clearance between the brake shoes (11, 12) and the brake drum. Movement of the adjustment element (22) is controlled by a pawl (38) and ratchet wheel (29) mechanism, a temperature sensitive element (60) being associated with the ratchet wheel (29) to prevent rotation thereof and movement of the adjustment element (22) when the temperature sensitive element (60) is subjected to a temperature in excess of a predetermined value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215170-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic inspection system
Inventor: STEWART PETER ANTONY EABRY
IPC: H05H7/16
Filed: 1988-02-20
Abstract: A stereoscopic x-ray inspection system has a binocular radiographic source 9L, 9R in which the binocular radiographic dimensions affecting presentation of the stereoscopic image are variable. The separation distance between x-ray sources and the convergence angle of the x-ray beams may be altered to change the individual perspective views comprising the final image. The acquired views are stored in video frame stores 14L, 14R ready for display in a manner appropriate to stereoscopic presentation and the lateral disparity between the images may also be altered to control the position in depth relative to the display screen in the perceived stereo image. The object 1 may be a cargo container. The x-ray sources may comprise accelerating waveguides 2L, 2R in which microwaves from magnetrons or klystrons 4L, 4R and waveguides 5L, 5R accelerate pulses of electrons form an electron gun (not shown) onto an anode (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222523-A (GB)
Title: Resilient panel edging strip
Inventor: DAVIS TIMOTHY DEREK
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1988-09-09
Abstract: A one piece strip for a panel (10) comprises a channel-shaped rail (11) having two side walls (13, 14) joined by a base (15). The side walls are adapted to receive and grip an edge of the panel. At least one of the side walls is inclined inwardly from the base towards the other side wall and has an inturned lip (16) at its outer end. A flap (17) has a hook (18) at one end which is interengaged with the inturned lip (16) so that the flap is rotatable between the closed position and an open position. The side wall is joined to the flap by a flexible web (23) which allows for rotation of the flap between the open and closed positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211859-A (GB)
Title: Continuous flow electrophoretic separator
Inventor: QUARINI DR GIUSEPPE LEONARDO
IPC: B01D57/02
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: The separator 10 includes a flow channel 18 defined between two horizontal semipermeable membranes 30, 40, the membranes separating the channel from an upper electrode chamber 70 and a lower electrode chamber 80 between which a potential difference is applied to bring about electrophoresis of a migrant material injected into a carrier liquid flowing along the channel 18, separated components emerging through a plurality of outlets 60, 61 and stable flow, without any buoyancy-induced disturbances, is ensured by maintaining the upper electrode chamber 70 warmer than the channel 18, and the lower electrode chamber 80 cooler than the channel 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227538-A (GB)
Title: Swageable tubular member
Inventor: LACEY RAYMOND DENNIS
IPC: F16B19/05
Filed: 1988-10-20
Abstract: A swageable tubular member 12 for a pin and swageable member fastener of the type which carries a plurality of combination lock and breakgrooves, is provided with a projecting skirt 32 at that end of the collar which, in use, is remote from the workpieces and is the first to be swaged towards the pin. The skirt 32 is of reduced wall thickness, having an internal diameter which is greater than that of the remainder of the bore of tubular member, which it meets at an annular shoulder 34 which is substantially at right-angles to the bore axis. When the tubular member is swaged on to the pin, the skirt 32 does not engage the pin but projects beyond the pin-break which occurs adjacent the shoulder 34.
Patent GB-2213973-A (GB)
Title: Automatic transaction apparatus for making a payment of public utility charges
Inventor: MORITO AKIRA
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1989-01-12
Abstract: Data read from a payment form (P) on which first data (A) containing a payment data and a check digit and second data (B, C, F, G, H, I) containing the payment data without the check digit, which is the same as the first data except for the check digit are recorded, is stored in an image data file (86). A character recognition unit (45) recognizes the first data (A) of the data stored in the image data file (86). A main controller (81) checks an authenticity of this recognition result using the check digit. If the check result is correct, a payment transaction is executed based on the recognized data. If the check result is negative, the character recognition unit (45) is caused to recognize the second data (B, C, F, G, H, I) of the data stored in the image data file (86). An authenticity of the recognition result is checked by matching check. If an affirmative result can be obtained, the recognized first data (A) is replaced with the recognized second data (B, C, F, G, H, I), and a payment transaction is continued based on this replaced data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229763-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable band hinge
Inventor: MCLENNAN DONALD CRAIG BRECK
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 1989-03-14
Abstract: A band hinge which is adjustable both horizontally and vertically has a main plate 1 with predrilled holes, a back plate 2 with a preformed crucifix hole arrangement and two side plate stiffeners 3. Standard crooks and two nut eye bolts are then used to attach the complete hinge assembly to the gate and post. They are usually used in pairs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219050-A (GB)
Title: Fluid-tight sealing assembly for axially slidable cylindrical coaxial parts
Inventor: TOVAGLIARO COSTANTINO
IPC: F16J15/00
Filed: 1989-05-18
Abstract: A fluid-tight sealing assembly for the rod (2) of a hydraulic actuator is axially slidable inside a passage of a fixed outer body (1) between a chamber (3) at high pressure and an external environment at low pressure, comprising a first composite seal (7) nearer the chamber at high pressure, with a sealing part (9) sliding on the external surface of the rod and consisting of a ring made of plastics material with a low coefficient of friction, forming a step (10) towards the chamber at high pressure, and surrounded by a toroidal seal (13) made of elastomeric material providing a static seal and radial clamping. The whole is housed in a corresponding seat (14) in the outer body (1), followed by a second composite seal (8), nearer the outside, with a sealing part sliding on the rod and consisting of a ring (16) made of an elastomeric material with an angled sealing lip (17) in contact with the surface of the rod, coupled to a ring (15) made of plastics material with a low coefficient of friction, housed in a corresponding seat (18) in the outer body, with the angled sealing lip (17) turned towards the first seal (7). The seals are axially spaced and an annular chamber (12) is formed between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222940-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with seatbelt buckle receiver
Inventor: MOURI TAKAYUKI
IPC: B60R22/26
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: Each of two seatbelt assemblies has a belt (2a, 2b), a tongue member (3a, 3b) and a buckle member (4a, 4b). The seatback 1a has a recess which tightly receives a receptacle member 51 having an opening which faces forward to receive the buckle members 4a, 4b in overlapped condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221862-A (GB)
Title: Joining of ceramic components to metal components
Inventor: BAKER DERRICK JOHN
IPC: B23K20/00
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: A surface of the ceramic component 26, 28, 30 is metallized with a metallizing metal to form a metallized layer 72, 74, 76, 78 thereon. The metal component 42, 44 is then thermocompression bonded to the metallized layer, optionally after the metallized layer is plated with a continuous metal layer. For electrochemical cell applications, the ceramic component is typically alpha-alumina, the metal of the metallized layer is typically selected from tantalum, titanium, vanadium, tungsten and molybdenum, and the metal component typically comprises, in metallic or alloy form, at least one of iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium, manganese or copper. 
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Patent GB-2221674-A (GB)
Title: Cement compositions
Inventor: MAJUMDAR AMALENDU JYOTI
IPC: C04B7/32
Filed: 1989-08-11
Abstract: The advantages of high alumina cement (early strength, resistance to sulphate attack) are preserved and its disadvantage (weakens with age) is solved by mixing it 50:50 with silica fume, gasifier slag, fly ash or other pozzolanic or latently hydraulic material, other than solely blast furnace slag. This encourages formation of gehlenite octahydrate in preference to the harmful 'conversion' (weakening) reaction. The composition may be used as a floor screed.
Patent GB-2231005-A (GB)
Title: Perambulator rocking apparatus
Inventor: OGILVY JAMES ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: B62B9/22
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: The apparatus consists of a housed motor 1, which remains stationary and a means 2 of holding the perambulator wheel 13, which is connected to the motor 3 yet allowed limited movement. When the motor 3 turns, the means 2 of holding the perambulator wheel is driven backwards and forwards, so moving the perambulator 12 with it, creating a steady rhythmic motion. A continuous and simultaneous low level of sound appears to enhance significantly the sedative effect of the motion. The hum produced by the motor 3 may be adapted acoustically to provide a convenient source of low frequency sound that may be made audible to an infant in the perambulator 12. <IMAGE>