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Patent GB-2158153-A (GB)
Title: Heating i.c. engine crankcase blow-by gases
Inventor: OHTAKA SHOICHI
IPC: F02M25/06
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: The clean air supply passage 5 and/or the said blow-by gas return passage 8 is in heat exchange relationship over at least a substantial part of its length with a passage 11 connected to the cooling system of the engine. The gas and coolant passages may be side-by-side or concentric and surrounded by heat insulation (Figs. 4 to 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177531-A (GB)
Title: Improved matrix displays
Inventor: SALAM HASSAN PADDY ABDEL
IPC: G09F9/37
Filed: 1985-06-26
Abstract: A matrix display device includes an array of display elements each comprising a member rotatable between two states and an array of bearing elements manufactured as a single piece, such as a frame. This allows an improved method of manufacture of such display devices in that a matrix sheet (1) having display apertures (2) and bearing members (3) is produced with spacing such that the frame of display element members aligns with the matrix sheet and the respective bearing elements can interengage simultaneously, resulting in saving of time and simplification of the assembly procedure. Once interengaged, the residual parts of the frame are severed and discarded. Matrix sheet (1) is also made as a single piece, enabling a whole matrix of hinged display elements to be made from only two or three parts. The assembly may involve an intermediate transfer of the display elements to a mounting jig. The display element may include a permanent magnet formed integrally or separately. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178810-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support stem sleeve
Inventor: GUEST JOHN DEREK
IPC: F16L37/092
Filed: 1985-08-02
Abstract: A tube coupling (10) comprises a body (11) having a throughway (12) open atone end to receive a tube (14) to be secured in the body by a collet (24) having resilient arms (25) which are compressed into gripping engagement with the tube by a tapered cam surface (23) formed on a part of the body. In order to support the tube where it is compressed by the resilient arms of the collet, an insert sleeve (29) is provided extending into the tube (14) and having an integral cruciform (30) extending across the sleeve at the location where the collet bears on the tube to support the tube against collapse in that region. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171830-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: HIGGINS JOHN HERBERT DALE
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: A container (10) for coins (16) comprises a tube (11) having an opening (15) extending around half of the periphery of the tube (11) at one end thereof and a stop (17) at that end to prevent axial removal of coins (16) from the container (10). A piston (20) within the tube (11) is biassed by a spring (21) to keep the coins (16) in contact with the stop (17) so that the endmost coin (16) can be removed laterally through the opening (15). One or more sleeves (14,22) are slidably mounted on the tube (11) so as to be movable to expose any picture or information provided on the outer surface of the tube (11). A rim (13) prevents the sleeve (14) from being removed axially from the closed end (12) of the tube (11) and a key ring (19) is attached to the tube (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174946-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical machining
Inventor: GREEN TONY JAMES SIDNEY
IPC: B23H9/00
Filed: 1986-03-11
Abstract: In a method of forming a hole in a pipe 12 a hollow tool electrode 10 having an open end 11 profiled to conform with the shape and size of the required hole and to conform with the curvature of the pipe wall is disposed so that said end is spaced over its whole length (i.e. periphery) at a predetermined distance from the pipe wall, a liquid electrolyte is provided between the electrode and the pipe, an electric voltage is applied between the electrode and the pipe to cause electrochemical machining of the pipe wall, and the electrode is moved to maintain a predetermined gap between said end of the electrode and the pipe as machining proceeds. Preferably, the diameter or transverse dimension of the hole is at least one-third of the pipe's inside diameter. The method is suited to sub-aqueous application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177457-A (GB)
Title: Mobile storage tank
Inventor: ROSE TREVOR
IPC: F04D13/08
Filed: 1986-06-25
Abstract: A motor 2 for driving the roof-mounted submersible pump 1 of a mobile storage tank 4 for bitumen, depends from the rear overhung portion of a mounting plate 3 secured to the tank roof and apertured for the passage of the pump and motor shafts 8, 13 which are operatively connected above the mounting plate by a belt and pulley arrangement 10, 11, 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192057-A (GB)
Title: Electronic tilt-sensitive device
Inventor: MALE PHILIP
IPC: G01C9/06
Filed: 1987-03-04
Abstract: The device comprises a vial 1 containing a chamber 2 which is filled with an electrically conductive liquid 3 save for a tilt-sensitive bubble 4 which moves in contact with the upper surface 5 of the chamber. Two sensing electrodes S1, S2 are inserted in the top wall 7 of the chamber either side of and in close proximity to the ends of the bubble 4. These end flush with the internal surface 5 of the chamber, and a reference electrode A1 is also inserted through the wall of the vial to remain in contact with the liquid as the vial is tilted. When the device is in a level or other datum position a circuit exists between the reference electrode and both sensor electrodes, and an electronic circuit detects this and operates a green LED and a sounder. If however the device is tilted, one of the sensor electrodes is covered by the bubble to break the corresponding circuit, which causes a corresponding red LED to light up to indicate in which direction the device must be moved to restore it to the datum position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203180-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated grain floor structures
Inventor: BARTLETT DAVID IAN
IPC: B65D88/74
Filed: 1987-04-03
Abstract: A discontinuous floor structure for a crop storage unit e.g. grain, comprises overlapping elongate N-sectioned elements 12 arranged to support the grain 18 as shown and allow an upward (or downward) floor of ventilating air between the elements 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205772-A (GB)
Title: A badge press
Inventor: MUTTERS MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A44B1/12
Filed: 1987-05-08
Abstract: A badge facing plate (103, Fig. 1a) is placed with its convex face uppermost into a loading die assembly 46 of a composite die assembly 45 (inverted from the illustrated position). A design sheet (101) is placed over the facing plate (103). A holding die assembly 30 is lowered, engaging with the loading die assembly 46 against the action of a spring 68, forcing the badge facing plate (103) and sheet (101) up into the holding die assembly 30 and folding the edge portions of the sheet (101) over the lip (104) of the facing plate (103). The holding die assembly 30 is raised and the composite die assembly 45 turned over so that a crimping die assembly 47 is uppermost. A badge back (107) is placed in the crimping die assembly 47. A second lowering of the holding die assembly 30 into engagement with the crimping die assembly 47 crimps the edge portions of the facing plate (103) inwards against the badge back (107) gripping the edge portions of the sheet (101). The holding die assembly 30 is raised and the assembled badge removed. The holding die assembly 30 comprises a folding and gripping die 37 movable vertically and rotationally with respect to a holding die 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192866-A (GB)
Title: Application of a sheet to a cake of material
Inventor: CROSS MAURICE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B65B25/06
Filed: 1987-06-12
Abstract: A stack 27 of sheets is supported with one end exposed and facing a conveyor eg a rotary drum 13 having a cavity 17 containing cake of material such as a raw hamburger 22. The stack is urged towards the drum so as to bring the exposed sheet 36 into contact with the exposed surface of the raw hamburger 22. While they are in mutual contact, an impuse is applied to the stack 27 towards the drum 13, e.g. by an inertial mass 41 via a cranked arm 42 striking a pusher plate 37, so as to cause the exposed sheet 36 to adhere to the raw hamburger 22 and be carried away from the stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208057-A (GB)
Title: Telephone interface device
Inventor: EDGE ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1987-07-27
Abstract: A modular coupler device 10 converts dialing pulses from a telephone 30 into multi-frequency coded signals which it supplies to apparatus, such as a computer, at the other end of a telephone line 20. Speech communication is not affected. The device may be used for credit clearance on banking transactions. An encryption device (41, Fig.4 not shown) may also be included. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195853-A (GB)
Title: Colour radar display
Inventor: OKADA HIROSHI
IPC: G01S7/06
Filed: 1987-09-21
Abstract: In a system controlling the hue of a colour radar, video signals SVD are compared with a plurality of reference signals VR1, VR2, VR3 in a colour determining device 12. Control means 15 varies the relative values of the video signals SVD or the reference signals VR (Fig. 1) whilst maintaining the differences between the reference levels at predetermined values. A colour discrimination signal SCL corresponding to the video signal is output to a colour indicator 14.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196625-A (GB)
Title: Ultra violet transmitting means
Inventor: DOWNING N P D
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 1987-09-24
Abstract: The invention provides for the use of ultra violet light transmitting glass for example as glazing for bulidings and motor vehicles to allow the transmission of a greater amount of the ultra violet light into such buildings and motor cars to enhance the health promoting effects on humans in such buildings and motor cars.
Patent GB-2198091-A (GB)
Title: Roof raising mechanism for vehicle
Inventor: BROWNING DAVIS ROBERT CLIVE
IPC: B60J7/04
Filed: 1987-09-25
Abstract: A bag 50 which may be inflated with air is disposed between the wall 7 of the vehicle and a lever 52; inflation of the bag causes movement of the lever, which is pivoted at 54, and thus pulls a cables 56, 66 to operate a roof raising device. The bag may be supplied with air from a storage tank which also supplies the vehicle suspension and/or brake system. Instead of a cable operated device, the roof raising device may be a hydraulic cylinder operated by the expandible bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199095-A (GB)
Title: Speed-change and steering gear system for a full-track vehicle
Inventor: ZAUNBERGER FRANZ-XAVER
IPC: B62D11/10
Filed: 1987-10-22
Abstract: Between the two shaft parts (82, 84) of a divided zero shaft (60) there is located a differential reversing gear mechanism (140) having a reversing gear (141) a clutch (142) and a brake (144). If both the clutch and the brake are disengaged then the two zero shaft parts (82, 84) are drivable independently of each other. If the clutch (142) is engaged and the brake (144) is disengaged, then the two zero shaft parts (82, 84) are connected to each other and rotate in the same direction of rotation. If on the other hand the clutch (142) is disengaged and the other clutch (144) is engaged, then the two zero shaft parts (82, 84) are functionally connected to each others by way of the reversing gear (141), so that they rotate in each of the opposite directions of rotation. Thus, the differential reversing gear mechanism (140) functions as a blocking differential gear, so that the driving forces imparted to the two zero shaft parts are added to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197522-A (GB)
Title: A teaching aid
Inventor: HAYES CORNELIUS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1987-11-06
Abstract: A teaching aid (1) for teaching electrical or electronic circuit theory, comprises a board (2) on which a circuit representation (3) is screen printed. The circuit representation comprises symbols (4) to (8) joined by lines (9) representing components (10) to (14) which are joined by wires (16). The components are mounted and secured to the board on top of their symbol representation. The wires are secured by bonding on top of their line representation (9). Terminals (17) and (18) enable a power supply to be connected to the circuit. By virtue of the fact that the components (10) to (14) are secured to the board, the board can be held up vertically and the circuit demonstrated in front of a class. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197603-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a can end from metal
Inventor: SCHMIDT GUNTER
IPC: B21D51/44
Filed: 1987-11-13
Abstract: The method comprises the following steps:- 
 
  (a) Forming of a bulge 4 directed upwards, to form an opening tab. 
  (b) Partial punching of the opening tab 4 leaving a hinge area 6. 
  (c) Displacing of the opening tab 4 in relation to the edge area of the aperture towards the end inside 4a. 
  (d) Final reforming of the edge area 8 of the aperture and/or the opening tab 4a into the final form. 
  (e) Also, where appropriate, coining of the edge area 4a of the opening tab so that the edge area 8 of the aperture covers the edge area 4a of the opening tab on the end outside in the form of a ring. 
 
<??>During the complete final reforming and, also where appropriate, the coining operation, the two edge areas 4a, 8 are held at a mutual axial distance from each other. 
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Patent GB-2201488-A (GB)
Title: Stop tap
Inventor: PETTINAROLI GIUSEPPE
IPC: E03C1/10
Filed: 1987-12-24
Abstract: In a stop tap (10) for a water supply system and comprising a closure member 14 and a check valve (18) at least within inlet port 11 for avoiding pollution or contamination of the piping system upstream from the tap, a device for compensating the excess pressure which builds up at the closure within the tap (10) comprises a resiliently yielding member (21) defining a closed space within a chamber (20) connected to the inlet port (11). The member (21) may include a membrane, a hollow body, a bellows, or a piston. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200096-A (GB)
Title: Roll material handling arrangement
Inventor: USSHER WILLIAM RAYMOND
IPC: B65H19/12
Filed: 1988-01-19
Abstract: A roll material handling arrangement has a pair of arms 19 with endwise-disposed sockets 22, the arms being pivotable between a loading position (shown in broken line), in which an empty roll-carrying bar 23 can be removed from the sockets and a full roll 13 loaded into the sockets, and a transfer position (full line) in which sequentially an empty bar is accepted from a roll holder 12 and a full roll is transferred to the said roll holder. To this end hook means 24 attached to arms 19 pick the empty bar 23 from support reels 12 while support structure is held at position 16, arms 19 are then pivotted counter-clockwise slightly to drop the empty bar into cavity 24c of the hook means 24 before arms 19 are again pivoted clockwise to lay new roll 13 on bar 23 onto support rolls 12 now located at position 17. Finally the roll support is moved to position 15 for unwinding after the arms 19 have been returned counter-clockwise to the loading position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199915-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for flushing a piping system
Inventor: SUNDHOLM GORAN
IPC: B08B9/027
Filed: 1986-07-07
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI86/00078 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 26, 1987 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 26, 1987 PCT Filed Jul. 7, 1986 PCT Pub. No. WO87/00455 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 29, 1987.The present invention relates to a flushing apparatus for cleaning a piping system (2) internally. The object of the invention is to achieve efficient cleaning without the use of equipment heavily overdimensioned in relation to the nominal flow through the piping system. According to the invention, use is made of a pump (4) having an operational pressure essentially higher than the pressure fall of the piping system at a turbulent flow, in combination with at least one pressure liquid accumulator (21). The flushing circuit includes at least one blocking valve (15, 15a) which is opened upon reaching intended (maximal) pressure, thereby producing a powerful flow pulse through the piping system (2).
Patent GB-2216918-A (GB)
Title: Tongued and grooved cladding panels with attachment clips
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN ANTON ROBERT
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1988-04-05
Abstract: A building cladding system comprising a plurality of cladding panels 16 a, b, each comprising an outer skin 17 and an inner skin 18 with a filling of thermally insulating material 19 therebetween, one edge of each sheet having a tongue part 21 and the opposite edge of each sheet having a groove part 23, the tongue part of one sheet being receivable in the groove part of an adjacent sheet so as to be juxtaposed and clip means 30 for attaching adjacent parts to a support member of the building comprising a clip having an attachment part, for attachment to the support member, and a panel engagable part, for reception between a juxtaposed tongue and groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223531-A (GB)
Title: Security system; remote actuation of window locks
Inventor: SACKS MICHAEL
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 1988-10-07
Abstract: The locks of the windows of a premises are remotely controlled from a central location. The control centre has means for indicating the state of the windows eg whether open or closed, locked or unlocked, and the means for actuating the locks may be for example via an electrical circuit or via RF, ultrasonic or IR transmission. The windows may also have opening/closing actuators which may also be remotely operable from the remote station, and the system may also have an intruder alarm associated with sensors on each window. The system may also be applied to the doors of the premises.
Patent GB-2217592-A (GB)
Title: Air heated mirror
Inventor: CLARK JOSEPH
IPC: G02B7/18
Filed: 1989-02-01
Abstract: A mirror assembly 10 has a box-like structure 11 supporting a mirror 12. The interior of the structure 11 contains an electrically-operated fan unit 14 comprising a rotary impeller and a heating element 148 which is arranged to cause flow of heated air through the structure 11 and exiting to flow over the surface of the mirror 12 to free the mirror from condensation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227029-A (GB)
Title: Process for coating glass
Inventor: GRUNDY BARRY THOMAS
IPC: C03C17/245
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: A process for coating a moving ribbon of hot glass by chemical vapour deposition comprises establishing a first flow of a first reactant gas along the hot glass surface substantially parallel to the direction of movement of the glass, establishing a second flow of a second reactant gas as a turbulent flow at an angle to the glass surface, introducing said second flow into said first flow at said angle, while avoiding upstream flow of said second reactant gas in said first flow, directing the combined gas flow along the surface of the hot glass as a turbulent flow, and thereafter withdrawing the used coating gas away from the hot glass. The process enables a substantially uniform coating over 200 nm thick to be deposited in a short coating zone, and is useful for applying metal oxide coatings, for example fluorine doped tin oxide coatings, to hot glass.
Patent GB-2238035-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: DONACHIE JOHN
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 1989-11-11
Abstract: An excavator accessory coupling is in the form of a coupling body (10) which in use is secured to a dipper arm and ram arm of an excavator by means of apertures (14). The front surface of the coupling body is provided with a channel-section member (16), which in use is manoeuvred such that it receives an elongate bar (28) secured to an accessory such as a tool. An additional attachment member (18) having an elongate aperture (22) is movable and is securable in position by means of three bolts (26) passing through elongate apertures (24) in the coupling body. A retaining pin can be inserted through apertures in lugs on the accessory to be secured, and by suitable adjustment of the position of the lower member (18), the accessory can be secured to the arm. The adjustability of the lower member (18) permits the rapid securing of accessories of different manufacture. Further couplings in the form of open ended hooks adjustable in position by a screwed member (Fig 3) and a two part locking coupling (Fig 2) are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238709-A (GB)
Title: Mounting arrangement for a ceramic bathroom fitting
Inventor: PENNELL JOHN
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1989-11-18
Abstract: A mounting bracket has a mounting limb 2 for attachment to a wall and an upstanding support limb 4. The rear surface 9 of the fitting contains a recess having its upper edge provided with a depending wedge-shaped lip 13 which locates between the support limb 4 and the wall. The upper face 14 of the recess abuts the upper edge of the support limb 4 and the lower face 15 of the recess can be brought to positively locate against the lower edge of the mounting limb 2 by rotational movement of the fitting so that substantial vertical movement of the fitting is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245256-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic web guides
Inventor: BOWDEN EDWIN VINCENT
IPC: F26B13/20
Filed: 1990-06-02
Abstract: A pneumatic web guide having means to compensate for pressure differential across the web comprises transverse air bars (12) supported on a body (10) at spaced jacking points (16, 17). The air bars (12) lie in an arcuate path and have Coanda nozzles to create a web-supporting air cushion. The jacking points (16, 17) are individually adjustable to enable the air bars (12) to be bent slightly to a convex arcuate shape across the web feed path. Dampers (54) in inlets (48, 50, 52) control the air supply individually to zones (33, 35, 37) along the air bars. Baffles (58) Fig. 4 regulate the air flow to exhaust zones (56) between the air bars. These measures each reduce the risk of the web creasing or folding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233768-A (GB)
Title: Ion selective sensor with failure indication
Inventor: KAGANOV MARK DAVID
IPC: G08B21/00
Filed: 1990-07-10
Abstract: Failure of an ion selective sensor is indicated when the sensor output falls outside a predetermined range. A pH sensor is described. It comprises a pH selective glass bulb 18 with silver/silver chloride electrode 24 in potassium acid phthalate reference electrolyte 20, and a reference electrode of silver/silver chloride 36 in standard reference electrolyte 32 connected to the sensing volume 50 by liquid junction 30. Amplifier 44, connected to the sensor output is programmed to give a normal output for pH range 6.5-8.2. If a zero voltage output occurs, corresponding to a pH of 5.5 and probable rupture of tube 16, signal circuit 46 produces an output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236896-A (GB)
Title: Secondary electron multiplying apparatus
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: H01J43/04
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: A secondary electron multiplying apparatus comprises a multiplying channel for multiplying electrons incident into an entrance end thereof and transmitting the multiplied electrons to an outgoing end, and an entrance horn 2a having an enlarged entrance end and a tapered outgoing end, each of which are made of a semiconductive material for emitting secondary electron when primary electrons bombard there. The outgoing end of the entrance horn is connected to the entrance end of the multiplying channel, and there is formed on the entrance horn an electrically conductive layer 31 for equalizing electric potentials of respective portions of the entrance horn positioned in the range from the entrance end of the entrance horn to the outgoing end thereof. Further, a predetermined negative high voltage is applied by a voltage source between the conductive layer and the outgoing end of the multiplying channel. <IMAGE>