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Patent GB-2150882-A (GB)
Title: Portable work surface
Inventor: HEPWORTH JON VIVIAN HUNTER
IPC: B43L3/00
Filed: 1984-11-14
Abstract: A portable work surface, which may be configured as a clip board or tray is a rigid board 1 in which opposed edges 3, 4 have one or more pairs of notches 5. The notches 5 are positioned so that when they are engaged with the rim of a steering wheel 11 the intervening edge 6 of the board 1 is lodged against the underside of the steering column housing 12. When so engaged with the steering wheel 11 and the steering column housing 12, the work surface 1 is firmly supported without assistance from the user. For use as a clipboard, a clamp 2 for papers is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150540-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: CLARK KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: B65D43/04
Filed: 1984-11-21
Abstract: A lever lidded container (11) has a lever ring moulded from plastics material to comprise an annular flange (7) engaged with the container body, and a frustoconical portion (8) extending radially and axially in relation to the annular flange, towards the interior of the container, to support a cylindrical receiving portion (9) which engages with the plug portion (16) of a lever lid (14). The container body may be moulded from plastics material or formed from sheet metal.
Patent GB-2168044-A (GB)
Title: Cover with a pouring nose for closing cans and other containers
Inventor: FILLON ROGER
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1984-12-06
Abstract: A cover for closing a can comprises a pouring nose (8) and locking means typically of the ear button type for locking the cover on the can (2). The cover is provided with a recess (18) having substantially a V-shape with a bottom in which bears an arm (17a) of a trigger (17) connected to a pin spring (13) having one end bearing on the trigger and another end which is connected by at least one strand (14) to a sliding lid (10). The lid is guided by means of slide members (9) extending between retaining lugs of a rod (19) pushing on the strand (14) of the spring (13). The cover may carry a socket (6) for a stirrer (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155118-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly more especially for an axle of a garden tool
Inventor: TRELFORD ALAN
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 1985-01-18
Abstract: A bearing assembly is described, which is particularly suitable for mounting a rotatable axle of a garden tool, especially an axle which carries a working element such as a lawn scarifying tine assembly. With a view to simplifying removal of the axle and/or working element from the tool, the bearing assembly (70) is constructed so that it can be disengaged from the tool and removed before the axle is removed. To this end, the bearing assembly comprises a plastics bearing housing (71), a sintered metal bearing (72), a plastics plug (73) and a spring washer (74), the housing having a cylindrical portion (75) formed with locking formations (76) which engage corresponding locking formations at the outlet of a recess on that part of the tool in which the bearing assembly is mounted. A resilient arm (80) projects from a hemispherical portion (77) of the housing and includes longitudinal and transverse ribs defining a gap (83). Upon assembly, the housing (70) is introduced into the recess at the said part of the tool and is then rotated until a wall extending upwardly from the recess snap fits into the gap (83). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154518-A (GB)
Title: Handling sheet material e.g. in tyre manufacture
Inventor: GOODFELLOW ANTHONY GERALD
IPC: B29D30/30
Filed: 1985-01-25
Abstract: In the feeding of sheet material to a machine such as a tyre building former (56) a sheet (11) is first placed on a table (10) and one edge of the sheet is aligned with a first datum line, preferably by tilting the table and supplying floatation air under the sheet. The sheet (11) is then picked up and moved transversely through a predetermined distance by a gripping device (12) to align the edge with a second datum line so as to enable the sheet to be fed in appropriate alignment to the machine (56). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156021-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the control of a brake unit for automotive vehicles
Inventor: KIRCHER DIETER
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 1985-02-22
Abstract: Electric signals generated dependent on the operation of the brake pedal (5) are processed in an electronic circuit (8) and logically linked to sensor signals containing information on the brake power, the braking effect and/or on the rotational behaviour of the individual wheels. Electrically actuatable wheel brakes (1, 2, 3, 4, 32, 33), that is to say, wheel brakes (1, 2, 3, 4, 32, 33) equipped with an electric drive (M) are controlled by the signals generated in the aforesaid manner. Through a second brake system, brake power is transmitted by the brake pedal (5, 5') either simultaneously or upon overcoming a threshold value to the wheels of one axle, preferably to the front wheels, i.e. front right, front left wheels (VR, VL), said brake power becoming, however, effective exclusively in the event of a fault or a failure of the electrical brake system or of the electric power supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171792-A (GB)
Title: Component wear monitoring
Inventor: YOUNG JAMES JOHN
IPC: G01B15/02
Filed: 1985-02-22
Abstract: A sample (14, 16) of the material of the component (10) to be wear- monitored is surface activated using thin layer activation techniques and implanted in or adjacent the wearing surface (20) of the component. Decay in activity of the component indicates the wear taking place. Calculation of the wear is simplified if a similarly activated sample is kept as a reference. The calculation is also simplified if the surface of activation of the implant is at right angles to the wearing surface. The method finds particular application in the monitoring of mechanical seal element wear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173903-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for primary field compensation in a towed receiver for airborne electromagnetic survey systems
Inventor: ZANDEE ALEXANDER PETRUS LEONAR
IPC: G01V3/165
Filed: 1985-04-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for primary field compensation in towed receivers for airborne electromagnetic survey system is described. An airborne transmitter transmits a primary electromagnetic field to the towed airborne receiver and to the earth. A secondary electromagnetic field induced by eddy currents generated by the primary field in conductive parts of the subsurface, is received by the towed airborne receiver. Simultaneously with every transmission of the primary field a compensation field is applied to the receiver through a flexible tow cable. The magnitude of this compensation field is identical to the transmitted primary field at the position of the receiver but has an opposite sign, thus essentially cancelling the primary field received by the receiver. From the signal, thus obtained and representing the actual received secondard field, information concerning the conductive parts of the subsurface is derived. The tow cable may be a fibre optic cable,
Patent GB-2178518-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchangers
Inventor: LILLEYMAN DAVID
IPC: F28F13/12
Filed: 1985-05-21
Abstract: A heat exchanger, fluid conduit includes a tube 30 housing a first turbulator 41 extending along the tube, the first turbulator having a central support sleeve 42 which divides the tube into an outer fluid passageway 36 and an inner fluid passageway 37, and a second turbulator 50 extending along the inner fluid passageway. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165674-A (GB)
Title: Plotting of hydrocarbon indication using seismic and heat flow data
Inventor: GREENFIELD BILLY J
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 1985-06-14
Abstract: A computer-aided method for rapid delineation of the hydrocarbon generation window on a seismic section, and to make organic maturation maps for a given area. The method uses surface-acquired seismic data and heat flow data to define the vitrinite reflectance equivalent of the hydrocarbon window in relation to a seismic section or assembly of 3-D seismic data. Velocity processing of seismic section data is utilized (14) to determine selected interval velocities which, in turn, are converted (18) to a thermal conductivity value. The thermal conductivity data is then processed with heat flow data to calculate (38) geothermal gradient. The geothermal gradient and burial history are then used (42) to compute vitrinite reflectance value that is indicative of the stage of organic maturation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161445-A (GB)
Title: Folding strings of sausages
Inventor: DE VRIES CORNELIS LEONARDUS
IPC: A22C11/00
Filed: 1985-07-09
Abstract: A process and a device for transporting and folding strings of sausages in predetermined string lengths or desired numbers of interconnected units comprises the steps of continuously transporting the predetermined lengths between two sensors 5. As soon as the required length has passed the sensors, it is swept on to two endless strings 8 which run perpendicular to the transport direction. The predetermined length is then lifted off these transport strings 8 and brought in between two guiding means e.g. belts 12 which gradually fold the length together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161364-A (GB)
Title: Article of clothing
Inventor: CALDWELL KENNETH
IPC: A43B3/02
Filed: 1985-07-09
Abstract: A hose-like article of clothing 10 comprising a generally foot-shaped portion 11 and a generally leg-shaped portion 12, both such portions being formed of liquid impervious, flexible, sheet material. The article can additionally include a thigh portion 13 and to avoid damage to the underside of the foot-shaped portion 11 the article may be used in combination with a sandal 15. It is also possible for the article to be in the form of a pair of trousers 20 having a foot portion 22, 22' associated with each leg portion 23, 23', the trousers being fabricated from flexible sheet material and being rendered liquid impervious. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177764-A (GB)
Title: Control of forward/reverse ratio in vehicle power transmissions
Inventor: KNECHT EMIL HERMAN
IPC: F16H59/02
Filed: 1985-10-14
Abstract: A transmission for a vehicle which is frequently reversed comprises a torque convertor (12) to be driven by an internal combustion engine, and planetary change speed gearing (1, 2, 3, 4) having an input (10) driven by the output of the torque converter and an output (14) connected to the driving wheels (15) of the vehicle. In response to movement of a control lever (26) from a first position corresponding to the prevailing direction of drive to a second position corresponding to the opposite direction of drive, the following operations are caused to occur in sequence:- release of a friction element (BR3) determining the ratio engaged in the prevailing direction of drive, engagement of a friction element (K1, K2) associated with a high speed ratio in the opposite direction of drive and initiation of engagement of a friction element (BR2) associated with a lower speed ratio in the opposite direction of drive, followed by release of a friction element (K2) associated with the high ratio in the opposite direction after a period of retardation of the vehicle but preferably before its speed has been reduced to zero in the prevailing direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184229-A (GB)
Title: Optical temperature sensing apparatus for sensing liquid levels
Inventor: DAKIN JOHN PHILIP
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 1985-12-12
Abstract: An optical temperature sensing arrangement for sensing the level a body of liquid 3 comprising an optical fibre sensing element 1 which is immersed in said liquid over part or parts of its length, the temperature measuring arrangement being adapted to detect and/or measure a significant difference in temperature of the fibre at the point(s) where it becomes immersed in the liquid. The part or parts of the optical fibre not contacted by the liquid may be heated or cooled to a temperature significantly higher or lower than the remainder of the optical fibre immersed in the liquid. The temperature measuring arrangement uses optical tine domain reflectometry with Rayleigh or Raman back-scattered light or returned fluorescent light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240444-A (GB)
Title: Imaging array devices and staring array imaging systems
Inventor: HORNE RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04N3/15
Filed: 1985-12-20
Abstract: An imaging array device and staring array imaging system are described for generating signals in response to an image from a distant scene. The device comprises a plurality of discrete arrays 11 of photo-sensing elements 10, for example cadmium mercury teliuride infrared detector elements. The discrete arrays 11 are arranged side-by-side to provide a large composite array. A corresponding plurality of lenses 110, preferably formed in a common body, is arranged side-by-side to provide a substantially continuous optical transmission plane which is located in front of the arrangement of discrete arrays 11 and through which the image from the scene is transmitted to the composite array of the elements 10. In the composite virtual image (Figure 3) of the composite array as seen from in front of the arrangement of lenses 110, the centre-to-centre spacing D' of the elements adjacent one other from neighbouring discrete arrays 11 appears to be approximately equal to the magnified centre-to-centre spacing d' of the elements in these discrete arrays 11. By making various adjustments in the fabrication and arrangement of the lenses 110, the discrete arrays 11 and their elements 10, it is possible to compensate for various image distortions and other problems which can arise in such imaging systems. Other image transfer means may be used instead of lenses 110, for example wedge-shaped plates (Figure 8) and arrays of optical fibres (Figure 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of collecting data using seismic vibrators
Inventor: BAETEN GUIDO JOZEF MARIA
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 1986-03-24
Abstract: The signals provided by accelerometers 10, 11, 12 on the base plate 2 and reaction mass 4, and preferably also on the hold-down mass 1, of a seismic vibrator are recorded, irrespective of which signals are used by a servo system 6, 7, 8 to control the vibrator. The recorded signals can be processed, using equations relating to the dynamic mechanical performance of the vibrator, to determine the pressure under the base plate 2 which may then be differentiated with respect to time to give the far field signature of the vibrator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176390-A (GB)
Title: Brackets for shower heads
Inventor: CRANE MICHAEL LEWIS
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 1986-04-24
Abstract: A bracket (4) for use in supporting a portable shower head is adapted to be mounted upon a riser rail (6), and comprises a housing (8, 10) having a bifurcated end portion (12) adapted to receive a shower head (2). An intermediate portion (10) has two apertures (14) through which the riser rail passes. Means are provided for gripping the rail and the opposite end portion of the housing incorporates grip release means. The means for gripping the rail comprises an annular or substantially annular grip member (18) mounted to encircle the rail (6) in an eccentric manner, spring means biassing the annular member eccentrically of the rail so as to contact the rail firmly on a first side portion thereof and to force an opposite side portion thereof into the firm contact with edges of the housing apertures (14). The grip release means comprises at least one manually movable cam surface (30) co-operating with an external surface (32) of the annular grip member to cause the latter to move from its eccentric position to a position at least substantially co-axial with the riser rail (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177570-A (GB)
Title: Telephone apparatus
Inventor: MELLORS WALTER JOHN GEORGE
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1986-06-20
Abstract: A telephone installation in which a switch or relay is used selectively to connect a telephone set either to the public telephone system or to a separate private intercommunication system, while at no time interconnecting the two systems. Two or more telephone sets may be so arranged to have access to the public system or the intercommunication system, and the switch may be controlled by a processor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178821-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous drive system and method of making the same
Inventor: WETZEL ROBERT E
IPC: F16H7/04
Filed: 1985-10-28
Abstract: The combination of a toothed pulley (21, 21A) and a toothed belt (23, 23A), and the method of making the same. The toothed belt has teeth (31, 31A) that serially mesh with pulley cavities (25, 25A) that are respectively disposed between adjacent teeth (24, 24A) thereof. Each belt tooth (31, 31A) has a longitudinal cross-sectional configuration that defines a pair of spaced side faces (37, 37A) that respectively have free end portions (49, 49A) thereof that are remote from adjacent roots (39, 39A) thereof. The teeth (24, 24A) of the pulley (21, 21A) and the teeth (31, 31A) of the belt (23, 23A) are constructed and arranged in such a way that each belt tooth (31, 31A) would have the pair of free end portions (49, 49A) thereof compressed radially outwardly and inwardly toward each other by the respective adjacent pulley teeth (24, 24A) if that belt tooth (31, 31A) is fully received in the cavity (25, 25A) between those respective adjacent pulley teeth (24, 24A), and those respective adjacent pulley teeth are just making contact with the land areas (36) of the belt on each side of that belt tooth while being spaced from the respective roots (39, 39A) of that belt tooth.
Patent GB-2176995-A (GB)
Title: Shelving units
Inventor: CARVER THOMAS ARCHIBALD JOHN
IPC: A47B57/14
Filed: 1986-07-09
Abstract: A demountable storage unit comprising at least two ladder-like side frames 21 in face-to-face spaced apart relationship, connecting pieces 8 and 9 each engaging over a side rail of one of the frames and having a connecting projection opposed to the connecting projection on an adjacent frame, each such pair of opposed connecting projections being connected by a rail 3 and at least one shelf 5 supported on the rungs 7 of the side frames. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179056-A (GB)
Title: Production of synthesis gas
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOHN
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 1986-07-16
Abstract: A process for the production of synthesis gas preferably for alcohol or hydrocarbon synthesis is characterised by     a) the compression of air b) the separating of nitrogen and oxygen in the compressed air by means of a permeable membrane device   c) expansion of the non-permeate to gain power d) the oxidation of a hydrocarbon containing feedstock utilising the oxygen-containing permeate from b) to give a gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide. r
Patent GB-2198118-A (GB)
Title: A money box
Inventor: SHELLEY WILLIAM PETER
IPC: G07F9/08
Filed: 1986-11-07
Abstract: A money box comprises a receptacle (10) for coins, an electronics module (11) and a coin insertion module (12). The coin insertion module has at least one and preferably a plurality of coin slots (20) and sensors (21) for sensing coins inserted through the coin slots. The electronics module (11) includes a microprocessor responsive to the sensors (21) to provide a count of the aggregate value of coins inserted through the slots and a digital display (13) connected to the microprocessor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184751-A (GB)
Title: Circular knitting machine
Inventor: KOLLMANN JAN
IPC: D04B9/18
Filed: 1986-12-15
Abstract: A circular knitting machine for the production of hosiery and the like goods, is provided in at least one knitting feed with a reinforcing thread guide 1 whose throat in operating position is just below the hooks of the latch needles in track G1 and in the bridge 3 of the knitting feed there is a recess 32 into which fits the throat of the reinforcing thread guide in operating position. This prevents engagement of the throat, formed as a tube, with needle latches which are in closed position, e.g. owing to a broken thread. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199092-A (GB)
Title: Paint drain closure, attachment tool, and method
Inventor: SEYLER PETER G
IPC: F16B5/10
Filed: 1986-12-18
Abstract: This improved closure 14 intended to hermetically close the paint outflow openings 12 of a vehicle bodywork comprises a sheet metal plug 15 made in a single part in the shape of an inverted hat, comprising a peripheral collar 19 under which a thermoplastic sealing ring 16 is placed. The plug is positioned by means of an insertion tool 20 comprising a head 22 which retains the plug 15 by a magnetic attraction and which inserts the plug 15 into the outflow opening 12. The plug 15 is retained in the outflow opening possibly by stamping recesses, formed by means of punches 35 driven by a cam 28 provided in the head of the tool 22 and which forms external bosses. The plug 15 may also be fixed in place by partial rotation. Normal curing of the paint softens and dilates the sealing ring 16 and establishes a permanent adhesive link between the plug 15 and the bodywork 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194585-A (GB)
Title: Security apparatus
Inventor: KOLIOS DIMITRIOS
IPC: B60P3/03
Filed: 1987-06-08
Abstract: Security apparatus for transferring valuables from a security vehicle 6 to eg a bank comprises a trough 5 pivoted at one end 9 on the vehicle, the other end being raised by lifting mechanism 11. A cylindrical shute 1, releasably attached to the trough is projected into the bank basement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193870-A (GB)
Title: Removal of substances from containers
Inventor: ROBERTS PETER CLIVE BUCKLEY
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 1987-08-05
Abstract: A highly viscous (or solid) substance is removed from a packaging container (22) by heating the substance with microwaves to lower its viscosity. A field pattern of microwaves produced by a magnetron (27) is set up in the space (21) above the magnetron and in a part of the substance, thereby reducing the viscosity of that part of the substance. This part of reduced viscosity is then made to flow out of the microwave field pattern from the container (22). This flow may be by means of a pump (29) connected to a tube (25) having a head (24) connectable with an outlet of the container (22). A temperature sensing means in the form of a plate including a pyroelectric plastics material may be located beneath the container to allow monitoring of the temperature of the heated substance, so that the microwave input may be appropriately controlled. Air may be injected into the container during the removal process, and similarly a solvent for the substance may be provided by solvent inlet (50) for injection into the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214222-A (GB)
Title: Dead lock
Inventor: YIP WING LAP
IPC: E05B55/12
Filed: 1988-01-07
Abstract: A dead lock in which the bolt member 19, 20 is provided with a stop 23 which cooperates with a resiliently loaded plate 25 movable between a position in which a curved end 26 thereof lies in the path of the stop 23 to prevent inadvertent retraction of the bolt member 19, 20 (Fig 4) and a position in which the curved end 26 lies outside the path of the stop 23 (Fig 3), and a second resiliently loaded stop 27 movable between a position in which it projects from the lock casing 14 and engages a stop 24 on the bolt member 19, 20 to limit forward movement thereof to a position in which the plate 25 is held by the stop 23 and the curved end 26 lies outslde of the path of the stop 23 and a position in which is disengages the stop 24 to allow forward movement of the bolt member 19, 20 to the fully extended position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203037-A (GB)
Title: A cot mattress
Inventor: STONE RAYMOND DENNIS
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 1988-03-31
Abstract: A cot mattress 10 comprises a body portion 11 and a separate head portion 12 and means for releasably interengaging the two portions, such as VELCRO (RTM) strips, snap fasteners, hooks and eyes, straps, a zip or other releasable positive fastener, or a suitably dimensioned fitted sheet fitting over the whole mattress. The body portion may be enclosed by a waterproof cover 14 which extends beyond one end to define a recess 15 for receiving the head portion 12. The head portion is preferably in the form of a safety 'pillow' but other forms may be used. <IMAGE>