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Patent GB-2081049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Thermal Image Simulators
IPC: G09B9/30
Filed: 1980-06-30
Abstract: This invention relates to thermal image simulators and particularly relates to visual simulators which employ television viewing of a terrain board. According to the invention a thermal image simulator includes a UV (ultraviolet) illumination source, 22, for illuminating a target, 21, on a terrain board, 20, and a television camera 23 for scanning the board and target, wherein the target is composed of, or coated with, a substance which fluoresces when excited by UV radiation so as to simulate on a television display an infrared emitting target. The target and terrain board may be scanned by visible light laser beams and/or UV laser beam. The radiation reflected (or fluoresced) by the terrain (or target) is detected by an R.G.B. photomultiplier triad, to control the modulation of three scanned R.G.B. laser beams, projecting onto a screen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2054887-A (GB)
Title: Film transport mechanism
IPC: G03B1/56
Filed: 1980-07-25
Abstract: In a cine camera or projector, loops 32 and 33, situated upstream and downstream of an intermittent film drive device at the exposure or projection position are manually adjusted with the aid of sprocket wheels 26 and 27 which are releasable from a common constant speed drive. Each sprocket wheel has a thrust plate (53, Figs. 3 and 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055689-A (GB)
Title: Face and hand cloth
IPC: B32B27/10
Filed: 1980-07-25
Abstract: A method of making a base material for a face or hand cloth comprises feeding at least two webs of absorbent paper (1), with a web of thermoplastic film (4) sandwiched face to face between them to rollers (3) where the webs are consolidated into a laminate (5) with the paper webs bonded to the thermoplastic film. The surfaces of the laminate are heated and embossed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2064394-A (GB)
Title: Oleodynamic torque wrench
IPC: B25B23/145
Filed: 1980-08-15
Abstract: An oleodynamic torque wrench, for fastening nuts of leaf spring clamps or U-bolts of a motor vehicle, comprises a hydraulic driving motor on a wheeled carriage which operates, through a transmission drive (10, 11, 12), a rotary head or wrench (16) to be coupled with a nut or a bolt head. Control means (28, 29) for the pressure of the power fluid is provided in the feeding system of the hydraulic motor, to control the torque applied to the nut. The wrench may be in the form of a gun with the hydraulic motor built in, the gun being connected to the wheeled carriage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083272-A (GB)
Title: Sodium-sulfur battery including thermally responsive valve and method
IPC: H01M10/39
Filed: 1980-08-29
Abstract: A sodium-sulfur battery (10) COMPRISES a housing (38) containing a supply of sodium out of contact with a beta-alumina tube (26) and a thermally responsive bimetallic valve (40,44,46) for passing sodium from its supply housing into contact with the beta-alumina tube (26) when the sodium is in a liquid state and so long as the average temperature along at least a section of the tube remains below a predetermined value. In the event that this average temperature reaches the predetermined value, the bimetallic valve (40,44,46) automatically prevents passage of liquid sodium from its supply housing to the beta-alumina tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2087292-A (GB)
Title: Surgical instrument for applying a staple suture
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 1980-11-19
Abstract: The surgical instrument for applying a staple suture comprises a body 1 with a split frame 2 having as @- shaped member 3, whose one leg 4 carries a die 7 with staple bending recesses. There is provided a detachable rod 6 which interlinks the free ends of the legs of the @-shaped member 3, said rod 6 having stops which embrace from outside the free ends of the legs 4, 5 of the @-shaped member 3 so as to form, together with said free ends, a lock joint featuring shoulder 37, 38 provided at the free end of each leg 4, 5. The free ends of the legs are capable of moving towards each other by virtue of resilience of the @-shaped member 3, the amount of the above said travel of the leg free ends depending upon the size of the retaining shoulder, while the detachable rod 6 and the free ends of the legs are adapted to enter each other along the legs so as to interact through the flat spots provided thereon. The instrument has also a staple head 8 carrying a staple magazine 17, an ejector 19 mounted slidably in the frame 2, and mechanical actuators of the staple head and ejector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2064100-A (GB)
Title: Fume cupboards
IPC: B08B15/02
Filed: 1980-11-28
Abstract: A fume cupboard for use in a heated or air-conditioned room has a fan for extracting air or gas from the operating chamber, and a blower for blowing air into a cowl 21 fitted to the front of the cupboard above the access opening 17 to the operating chamber, the cowl being arranged to discharge the additional air into the access opening and operating chamber from the outside thereof. Additional air is also blown into the operating chamber through a longitudinal slot 32 in a sill forming the front lower edge of the access opening. The additional air is drawn from outside the room in which the cupboard is situated. The rate of extraction of air by the fan from the operating chamber is only slightly greater than the rate of supply of additional air, so that the flow of air from the room into the cupboard during operation is insufficient to affect the heating or air-conditioning of the room to any appreciable extent. Air is also supplied to the interior of the operating chamber from a plenum chamber 12 which is closed off when the door 18 is raised as shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090711-A (GB)
Title: Hand/foot operated plough
IPC: A01B3/02
Filed: 1981-01-14
Abstract: This machine is designed to plough the soil and to break up the surface by hand and foot operations and without engine power of any kind. Propulsion is obtained by a hand lever action which develops a forward motion and cultivates the soil by the attached ploughshare or trailing rake attachments. Its advantages are:-     1. It requires no fuel. 2. It cultivates large or small areas many times faster than a spade or fork. 3. It is more convenient than an engine driven machine for smaller gardens or allotments where intermittent use is required. 4. Can be operated without danger by hand, at a pace to suit the individual, including some partially handicapped persons. 5. Is conveniently stored or carried by hand, by wheelbarrow, or in the car. 6. Once purchased there are little or no maintenance costs.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2103561-A (GB)
Title: A carrier for electrical pins, jacks or similar elements
Inventor: CROSBY RODERICK
IPC: H01R43/20
Filed: 1981-07-04
Abstract: An extruded strip (1) of resilient synthetic plastics material such as nylon or polythene comprises a thin base (2) from which three ridges (3, 4, and 5) extend. Jacks (6) are inserted through the strip (1) along a line extending longitudinally thereof and the strip is folded about that line. When so folded, ridge (3) becomes interengaged between the other two ridges (4 and 5) so that the strip is held in the folded condition. In this condition the jacks (6) are held in the strip but project therefrom thereby facilitating insertion of the jacks into, for example, a circuit board. After insertion is completed the strip (1) is pulled clear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079852-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator fans
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 1981-07-08
Abstract: A ventilator fan comprises an electric motor (10) and an axial flow impeller (14) for extracting hot smoke, mounted within a tubular ventilator housing (15) of sheet steel. The drive motor (10) and the impeller (14) are coaxially mounted in the housing (15) and the impeller (14) is driven directly by the drive motor (10). The motor is housed in a thermally insulated chamber (17) which contains at least one cooling air passage through (19) which air is drawn by a radial flow fan (28) via a passage (20). The cooling air leaves via a passage (21). The motor chamber (17) is formed by an inner cylinder (22) comprising a double jacket (23, 24) and an end cover (25), each of which is lined with thermally insulating material (26, 27). The ventilator can be used in a tubular smoke extraction passage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2079727-A (GB)
Title: Security container
IPC: A45C13/02
Filed: 1981-07-14
Abstract: A security container comprises a body having first (10) and second (11) relatively hinged rigid body parts, one and the other of which defines a lid. A member (34) e.g. for receiving bank notes is pressed against the mouths of the compartments when the container is closed to retain articles, e.g. coins, in the compartments and portions (19), (20) defining a handle are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095103-A (GB)
Title: Hair-dressing device combined with pressurized dispenser
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1981-10-21
Abstract: A hair-dressing device incorporating a pressurized dispenser 10, Fig 3 is disclosed which comprises a pressurized container 11 provided with a dispensing valve (not shown) having a nozzle 16 provided sideways at the top thereof and a refilling valve 20, Fig. 2 at the bottom thereof. The device is provided with a hair-dressing means on the front side and a holder for the pressurized dispenser on the reverse side, said holder receiving and holding the dispenser 11, whereby the contents of the dispenser may be released into the hair-dressing means when the dispensing valve is actuated. The pressurized dispenser 11 can be refilled repeatedly from refilling can 40 without being separated from the hair-dressing device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2113655-A (GB)
Title: Tissue dispensers
Inventor: MADISON DAVID
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 1981-11-16
Abstract: A tissue dispenser so dimensioned and arranged as to be firmly supported on and by a bracket of a toilet roll holder (20) whether or not a toilet roll (22) is present has one side of its base (4) concavely curved, the radius of curvature approximating to that of the full toilet roll. The width of the base (4) is less than or equal to the distance between the back plate and spindle of the holder (20). Shoulders (9) are provided on the body to engage the sides of the roll (22) to prevent the dispenser from traversing of the roll (22) during dispensing of the roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090081-A (GB)
Title: Plug-in and in-line electrical fuses
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 1981-12-08
Abstract: Fuse 10 comprises two flat parallel coplanar terminals 12, 14, each having a forward portion 38 intended for reception in a pressure clip terminal in a mounting panel, and a rear portion 28 secured in an insulating housing 24. Rear portions 28 are connected by fusible element 18 of a material different from that of terminals 12, 14. The fuse 10 may be used as an in-line fuse with conventional connectors if forward portions 38 are splayed or with right- angled slip-on terminals if forward portions 38 are unsplayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092911-A (GB)
Title: Method for catalytic purification of combustion exhaust gases
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 1982-02-10
Abstract: A method for purifying combustion exhaust gases provides for conducting the combustion operation, e.g., running a natural gas-fueled internal combustion engine, sufficiently rich of the stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratio to provide reducing values (carbon monoxide and hydrogen) in at least the stoichiometric quantity needed to reduce nitrogen oxides: the ratio air: fuel (as used) to air: fuel (stoichiometric) is in the range 0.89 to 1.0. The exhaust gas is contacted with a platinum group metal (platinum and rhodium) catalyst to effectuate reduction of NOx formed in the combustion or otherwise contained in the exhaust gas, to nitrogen and oxidation of carbon monoxide.
Patent GB-2116275-A (GB)
Title: Joint for pipes and fittings
Inventor: NOUSIAINEN LAURI
IPC: F16L19/03
Filed: 1982-02-26
Abstract: A joint for pipes and pipe fittings, comprises a first pipe end (2) and a second pipe end (3) fitting onto the first pipe end. The first pipe end (2) is provided with a peripheral groove (6) and the joint further comprises an abutment ring (7) situated in the groove (6), protruding out of the groove and a locking ring (9), one end (11) of which is locked behind the abutment ring (7) and the other end having means (10) for mechanically locking it to the second pipe end (3) having complementary locking means (12). A sealing ring (13) is provided to ensure that a fluid-tight joint is achieved. It is also possible to use the same first pipe end (2) for glued as well as mechanical joints. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124432-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board rack
Inventor: SAUNDERS D
IPC: H05K7/18
Filed: 1982-05-11
Abstract: The rack is made up of small single modules 1, comprising printed circuit cards (21, 22) mounted in a frame, adapted to co-operate with other modules to form a multi-module rack. Each rack consists of a base unit 2, housing a blower, power supply unit and mains distribution system etc., one or more single modules 1 stacked upon each other and on the base unit, and a cabinet top 3 providing a ventilation exit. The modules are adapted to interlock and the rack is completed with the incorporation of side panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100679-A (GB)
Title: Trolley
Inventor: NELZI GIAMPAOLO
IPC: B62B3/00
Filed: 1982-06-04
Abstract: A wheeled trolley has a base (1) and upright sides or shoulders (5) which have ends (4) engaged in sockets (3). The ends (4) are locked by gravity-operated or spring-biassed hook elements (8) and the lock is disabled by a foot-operated crank (10) which is connected to a rod (7) which carries said elements (8) preferably at its opposite ends. Foot-operation of the crank (10) leaves both hands free to manipulate the shoulder (5) and there is no bending down to be done. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2101962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to agricultural trailers
Inventor: GREEN JOHN CURTIS
IPC: A01D90/12
Filed: 1982-06-22
Abstract: A trailer adapted to contain a bulk load such as a harvesting crop in which the floor of the load-carrying compartment of the trailer is movable. A method of use is described in which the floor is moved in a direction away from the point at which the load is discharged into the trailer during a filling operation so that with appropriate adjustment of speed of the floor and discharge rate a generally constant crop height can be maintained at the loading point. A removable wall section in the compartment wall allows the crop to be discharged through the aperture left by the removal of the wall section by appropriate movement of the floor once again.
Patent GB-2123556-A (GB)
Title: Flowmeters using electric switches
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G01F15/06
Filed: 1982-07-06
Abstract: A flow meter, especially for remote use, has a metering device 13 including at least three switches, for example reed switches 6, 7, 8 and an element (14) carrying a magnet (15) rotated by the fluid flow. The rate and sequence of switching of the switches give the flow rate and direction respectively. Each switch is connected to one terminal of a respective impedance (1, 2, 3) and also to a common electrical link G. Faults may be detected by a control unit 11 which monitors the conditions at the terminals. In certain preset conditions an alarm may be generated. Arrangements may also provide to monitor the meter for mechanical and/or magnetic tampering. Instead of magnetic switches, optical switching may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125255-A (GB)
Title: Digital data coding
Inventor: CHAMBERS JOHN PHILIP
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 1982-07-28
Abstract: In a near-instantaneous companding system operating on a stream of 14-bit words in which blocks of 32 words are examined to determine the maximum word value in the block, and 32 10-bit words are formed for each block from the input words subject to a scaling factor dependent upon the value of the maximum sample in the block and these words are output with the scaling factor which takes one of five values, auxiliary digital data can be transmitted using the time period occupied by selected blocks which are discarded. The auxiliary data is transmitted with a dummy scaling factor to identify it. When the transmitted signal is an audio signal, the selected block can correspond to quiet or silent passages in the signal. At the receiver these blocks can be replaced in the audio signal by a repeated mid-range sample or a low- level synthetic noise signal, or by a selected one of several possible substitute signals identified by a code sent in the auxiliary data or by the use of a corresponding number of different dummy codes.
Patent GB-2129110-A (GB)
Title: Condenser
Inventor: BENYAK ISTVAN
IPC: F28B1/06
Filed: 1982-10-14
Abstract: In a condenser, particularly for superheated steam, having water spray means 3, a precooling section 2 of a pipe coil 1 carries baffles 8 for separating moisture from air flowing up over the coil, thereby reducing the height of the condenser as compared with known arrangements in which such baffles were provided on a separate support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118224-A (GB)
Title: Syphon units for W.C. cisterns
Inventor: KEIR DUNCAN JAMES
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 1982-10-25
Abstract: To facilitate maintenance, a two-part syphon unit for a toilet cistern 11 comprises (a) a straight pipe 12 sealingly upstanding in the cistern to above the water level with ports 16 in its domed top end, and (b) a detachable pump unit 18 which has a down-flow duct 23 which slides over the pipe 12 and is locked in place by a bolt sealingly penetrating the top wall of the down-flow duct and engaging a threaded boss 17. A groove 25 is provided in the wall of the pipe to ensure a water passage between the pipe and the down-flow duct. The root of the upper end of groove 25 may be broken away to extend the ports 16 down to the water level 14 so that the pipe 12 acts as an overflow. A dual-flush system can be provided of the kind comprising a siphon- breaking air inlet 29 held closed for a full flush by holding piston 20 raised. If dual flushing is not required the air inlet 29 can be permanently closed by fitting a plug 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114480-A (GB)
Title: Derusting systems
Inventor: MATSUNO SADAYUKI
IPC: B24C3/08
Filed: 1982-12-22
Abstract: A derusting system comprises a derusting machine 4 movable along a surface 1 of a wall and having a plurality of projecting heads 6 for projecting derusting matter onto the surface 1 to form derusting patterns 20 thereon, and control means for individually controlling supply and cut-off of derusting matter to the projecting heads. The control means comprises a video camera 13 disposed in advance of the heads 6, a light pen 18 that can be used in conjunction with a CRT 17 to ascertain the coordinates of rust patches 2, and a microcomputer 16 responsive to the light pen to cause selective operations of the heads 6 to derust the patches 2. A wide strip-like area of the surface 1 can thus be selectively derusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134396-A (GB)
Title: Children's story book and play items
Inventor: HANSLIP AVERIL JOSEPHINE
IPC: A63H33/38
Filed: 1983-01-29
Abstract: A story book together with items representing characters or equipment referred to in the story are packaged in a box which itself looks like a book.
Patent GB-2120431-A (GB)
Title: Well logging
Inventor: SCHERBATSKOY SERGE A
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1983-02-18
Abstract: A downhole parameter sensor controls a pulse generator and a valve interposed between zones of high pressure and low pressure in a drilling fluid flow circuit, and the generator is controlled to produce abrupt drilling fluid pressure pulses. These open and close the valve respectively, and the sharpness of their edges is significant in separating noise-free signals at the surface.
Patent GB-2116419-A (GB)
Title: Furniture handle
Inventor: POND ALAN ROBERT
IPC: A47B95/02
Filed: 1983-03-11
Abstract: The end of a furniture handle is retained in a mounting pommel 5 by providing the pommel with a bore 4 of dimensions sufficient to receive the spigot 2 with lug 3 thereon of the handle. In order to retain the spigot 2 within the pommel head 5 a disc shape backplate 7 is provided having a bore 8 therein through which part 6 of the pommel may pass. The backplate 7 includes an upstanding abutment 9 which fits the open side of the bore 4 and which has an arcuate cut out 10 forming a saddle which cooperates with an arcuate recess 11 in the pommel head to define a circular aperture through which spigot 2 may pass. The arrangement is such that when the spigot 2 is entered into the bore 4 the backplate may be assembled and the lug 9 serves to close the enlarged part of the bore 4 and to embrace the spigot 2 preventing lateral withdrawal by virtue of the lug 3 abutting part 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139999-A (GB)
Title: A parison transferring mechanism for a glassware container manufacturing machine
Inventor: NEBELUNG HERMANN HEINRICH
IPC: C03B9/16
Filed: 1983-05-21
Abstract: The parison transferring mechanism comprises parison gripping and releasing means, and driving means operable to swing the gripping and releasing means back and forth about a horizontal axis between a gripping and a releasing position. The driving means comprises a gear (12) on which the gripping and releasing means is mounted and a rack (16) meshed with the gear and movable to turn the gear. The mechanism also comprises adjusting means, to adjust the backlash between the gear and the rack, comprising a guide member (30) for the rack which is restrained against movement transversely of the rack but is movable by setting means (50) towards or away from the gear. The setting means acts between the guide member and a fixed frame (10) and locking means (70) locks the guide member in its adjusted position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125243-A (GB)
Title: Signal quantizer
Inventor: BUTZ MARK GERARD
IPC: H03M1/36
Filed: 1983-06-08
Abstract: A signal quantizer includes comparators (65) which compare an input signal on line 58 with a plurality of predetermined adjustable thresholds. Variable resistors (93) and amplifiers (96) associate with each threshold a potential output signal of predetermined adjustable magnitude. identification stages (53) identify the largest threshold exceeded by the input signal, and the corresponding output stage (50) produces as an output signal a signal representative of the potential output signal associated with the threshold identified.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142229-A (GB)
Title: Framework
Inventor: CLEGG JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: D06F57/08
Filed: 1983-07-01
Abstract: A framework, for example a clothes airer, comprises a first member (10) and a second member (11) connected together for relative angular movement about a pivot axis which lies between the ends of both members, the members (10 and 11) having the same length, and the spacing of the pivot axis from the corresponding ends of the members being the same, the pivot axis however being nearer to the upper ends of the frame members. Further frame members (15, 33) are provided, which are connected together for relative angular movement about a pivot axis which lies between the ends of both of the members (15, 33). The member (15) is connected to the member (11) for pivoting movement relative thereto about a pivot axis which is adjacent to feet (14) of the first member, and the member (33) is connected to the member (10) for pivoting relative thereto about a pivot axis which is adjacent to feet (13) of the member (10). In this manner, the frame can be moved between a compact configuration in which the feet (13, 14) are relatively close together, and an extended configuration in which the feet are spaced further apart. The members are preferably in the form of flat rectangular frames. <IMAGE>