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Patent GB-2153914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cryogenerator pumps
Inventor: AMOS RICHARD DEREK
IPC: F04B37/08
Filed: 1985-01-07
Abstract: A cryogenerator pump has at least two cryopanels (8, 10) maintained within an enclosure (4) which has an open end (6) adapted for attachment to the chamber to be pumped, the cryopanels being effective to operate at relatively higher and lower temperatures respectively with the higher temperature panel (8) being spaced from and adjacent the enclosure and circumscribing the lower temperature panel (10), the lower temperature panel being capable of communicating with the chamber through the opening in the enclosure and also to the space (16) between the enclosure and the high temperature panel (8). Louvres (14) in the base of the higher temperature panel (8) may provide the flow path between the space (16) and the lower temperature panel (10). In operation the pressure within the space (16) is reduced by gas flow through the louvres (14), flow into the space (16) from the chamber to be pumped being restricted e.g. by the close spacing between the enclosure (4) and the panel (8) in the region of the end (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169795-A (GB)
Title: Theft-proof selectively positionable outdoor chair
Inventor: GREEN LAWRENCE ELDREDGE
IPC: A47C11/00
Filed: 1985-01-23
Abstract: A chair which is fixed in a single location but may be selectively positioned to face any direction includes a seat member 15, a back member 16, and three legs, a first leg 10 being structured to provide an approximately vertical pivot axis disposed at the rear of the chair midway between its sides. A cross member 28 secured perpendicular to the first leg defines a horizontal axis about which the chair can be pivoted. Arm rests 34 provide grip means which allow the user to effect simultaneous pivotal movement about the horizontal and vertical pivot axes. Leg 10 comprises member 21 fixed in the ground and a pivotally mounted member 22. Member 21 has a sphere cap 26 and member 22 an annular rim (27), which cooperate to prevent removal of member 22. In a modification, the chair has a single central front leg. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164713-A (GB)
Title: Infinitely adjustable load adjusting valve
Inventor: MUCHEYER NORBERT
IPC: B60T8/18
Filed: 1985-08-07
Abstract: A load-adjusting valve (1) is disclosed which effects infinite adjustability and consequently an infinite variation in the ratio between an input pressure (p1) and an output pressure (p2). This infinite variation is achieved because the forces resulting from the input pressure and output pressure are supported on a lever (10) having an infinitely variable mechanical advantage. This variation in the mechanical advantage is effected by way of an eccentric roller (11) which is displayed by an adjusting arm (12) which, in turn, is connected through a control rod (13) to the body of a vehicle, for example a trailer, and which detects the spring deflection thereon, whereby, since this spring deflection is due to the loading of the trailer, an automatic control of the brake power is provided dependent on the weight of the load. The output pressure is applied in an advantageous manner to the lever via the counterforce of a slidably mounted brake cylinder (2), as a result of which the whole load-adjusting valve is compact and space-saving. In addition, a mechanical advance or return of the brake cylinder together with the brake linkage can be effected by this arrangement whereby variations in brake power are possible without the quantity of hydraulic fluid present in the brake cylinder having to be altered for this purpose. This can be used particularly advantageously to compensate for the changes occurring in the mechanical advantage resulting from dynamic variations in wheel loads during a braking operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168240-A (GB)
Title: Pull-out guide assembly for drawers
Inventor: ROCK ERICH
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 1985-11-29
Abstract: A pull-out guide assembly for drawers of plastics material comprises two pull-out rails (1) of metal to be fastened to the drawer (2), each of said rails having a horizontal running flange (11), a vertical flange (12) and a horizontal fastening flange (13) mounted to the underside of the drawer by flaps (3) engaging into apertures of the drawer (2) and associated with at least one oppositely directed stop flap (4). Between the flaps (3), at least one supporting cam (5) is arranged at the fastening flange (13) and rests against the lower side of the drawer (2) so that the drawer is held under tension between the flaps (3) and the cam (5). The firm fit between the pull-out rail and the drawer is further improved by a cam (6) resting against the side wall of the drawer (2) and compensating a lateral clearance between the drawer (2) and the pull-out rail (1).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171016-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent sanitary article
Inventor: SAKURAI AKIRA
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1986-02-13
Abstract: In an absorbent sanitary article comprising an absorbent layer sandwiched between a liquid- impermeable backing sheet and a liquid-permeable surface sheet, a porous aggregate of hydrophobic fibers is integrated onto at least one of said sheets or is melted and fixed to the absorbent layer.
Patent GB-2179780-A (GB)
Title: Electricity and short wavelength radiation generator
Inventor: GEORGE EDWARD VICTOR
IPC: G21B1/03
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: Neutron radiation n reacts with Li<6> in wall 13a to produce energetic ions which interact with inert gas 17 to produce a UV emitting plasma. The UV interacts with wall 13a to produce photo-electrons captured by an anode 15 to produce an electrical output voltage. There may also be an exit for UV radiation. In an alternative electrical generator, fusion is induced in a pellet at the centre of a sphere by means of laser radiation, the neutrons emitted induce a UV emitting plasma in an inert gas within the sphere, and the UV either causes emission of photo-electrons at the sphere wall to be collected by an anode adjacent the walls to produce an output voltage, or produces an output voltage by means of photo- voltaic arrays adjacent the sphere wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184068-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for clearing explosive bodies
Inventor: KRUSSMANN PETER
IPC: F41H11/16
Filed: 1986-09-17
Abstract: In the clearance of explosive bodies (5), particularly mines, in order to improve the safety of the operating personnel and protection of the clearing device, it is proposed to use a laser beam (4) to clear the bodies. The laser beam make it possible for clearance to be carried out for a distance corresponding to visibility range, so affording substantial safeguards for clearance vehicle (1) and crew alike. By pin-pointed action of the laser beam (4), it is possible in a very short time to initiate the explosive substance, which is followed by detonation, or should it be desired, to avoid an explosion, then as an alternative it is possible to destroy just the sensor part and/or the detonator part of the mine. The laser device has a focussing system (3) pivotable about three axes, and lies within the range 5-10 KW. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196357-A (GB)
Title: Construction of vaults
Inventor: MALCOLM JAMES GRAHAM
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1986-09-30
Abstract: The floor, roof and/or walls of a vault are constructed of reinforced concrete, Fig. 2, wherein spaced parallel arrays of rods 15, 18 are separated by generally sinusoidally shaped tie members 20. An alternative wall construction is also disclosed (Fig. 4) in which the reinforcement consists of a first set of spaced mutually parallel rods (34) running upwardly at an angle from the vertical and a second similar set 35 running crosswise of the first set at the opposite angle to the vertical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187786-A (GB)
Title: Double door handle system
Inventor: OWEN COLIN ROBERT HARRY
IPC: E05C7/02
Filed: 1986-11-05
Abstract: In a double-door system e.g. for an oven, in which both doors pivot about a common axis, the outer door 1 has a handle or knob 3 which can be actuated to connect or disconnect the outer door 1 from the inner door 12. As shown, the doors are connectible by a pivoted hook-bolt 9 engaging a stud 16 which also forms the catch for the inner door 12. Thus in one position of knob 3 the outer door may be opened independently of the inner door, and in a second position both doors can be opened together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198039-A (GB)
Title: Fire dampers
Inventor: BAINES BERNARD DERYCK
IPC: A62C2/14
Filed: 1986-12-04
Abstract: A fire damper 10 comprises a damper body 12 and a damper element 14 angularly movable through 90 degrees under the control of an actuation system based upon temperature sensing by thermocouple 30. The damper element 14 comprises a fire retardant resin envelope containing a multi-layer laminar assembly of temperature-resistant material separated by air or other gas layers whereby a high thermal resistance is achieved and a low downstream temperature maintained even under fire conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184537-A (GB)
Title: Gas hobs
Inventor: RATCLIFFE ROY JOHN
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1986-12-15
Abstract: A gas hob comprises a casing 2 in the form of a shallow tray with a spill plate 4 extending across the top, the latter carrying one or more pan supports 15 and having openings through which two or more burners 6 project, and pipes 12, for conveying gas to the burners, located between the spill plate 4 and the base of the casing 2 and extending into the sides of the burners 6. A hob of this construction can be made with an overall height of less than 65mm so as to be suitable for mounting on a work surface of standard height without raising the pan supports to a level which makes them inconvenient to use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200198-A (GB)
Title: Gas cylinder filling apparatus
Inventor: HIRST KEITH ALLAN
IPC: F17C5/06
Filed: 1987-01-23
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for filling cylinders 14 with a product gas e.g. oxygen enriched air, from a pressure swing adsorption plant includes cylinder filling hose assemblies 12 each connected to a manifold 6,7. The product gas is supplied under pressure to the manifold 6, 7 by a pressure booster 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191025-A (GB)
Title: Computer system
Inventor: WALSH JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1987-05-20
Abstract: A computer system for providing self-service access to job vacancy information has a central control computer in which such information is stored under job category. The job categories fall under job headings which are indexed at remote terminals (14). The latter have coin- freed mechanism and, upon insertion of money or money's worth, display a selected heading and the job categories thereunder. The user can then select a desired category to obtain a display of the job vacancy information in that category. A print- out of the job vacancy information may be obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199191-A (GB)
Title: Loop aerial
Inventor: RIX CLIFFORD
IPC: H01Q1/38
Filed: 1987-11-23
Abstract: A closed loop aerial for communications is formed substantially of plastics material coated with copper so as to reduce weight and magnetic signature. A half-loop mould is used to make a semi-circular section hybrid layer of plastics reinforced with successive woven sheets 22-24. The remaining semi-circular channel inside the plastics layer is then filled with foamed polyurethane 25. A second identical half-loop is then adhered to the first. Solid GRP (glass reinforced plastics) discs 41 are machined to produce attachment flanges which are provided with an insert portion D for insertion within the tubular section plastics loop: the polyurethane foam filling being limited at the loop ends for these flanges. A layer of GRP 44 is provided around the loop and flanges. A brass disc 43 is placed adjacent to each flange for good ohmic contact and the brass discs and plastics loop are sprayed with successive thin layers of copper 45 to a final thickness of about 1mm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2444543-A (GB)
Title: Ultrahigh frequency transparent polymeric coating material and shaped products thereof
Inventor: PACREAU FRANCOIS
IPC: C08K3/10
Filed: 1988-06-17
Abstract: An ultrahigh frequency transparent coating material capable of withstanding high temperatures, comprises a homogeneous mixture of a fluoro polymer such as polytetrafluoroethylene and less than approximately 10% (e.g. 0.6 to 6%) by weight of molybdenum disuiphide and optionally another fluoro polymer or copolymer. The powdered mixture is converted into a coating by single or double compression moulding or isotactic moulding, e.g. to make a coating for a radome in a mould as in the drawing; a heated die (10) and a punch (16) form the powder therebetween into a nose cone shape under heat and pressure. This coating material is particularly resistant to rain-erosion and can be employed especially for the manufacture of radomes for flying devices such as missiles.
Patent GB-2230092-A (GB)
Title: Vibration sensor
Inventor: GREENWOOD JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1989-04-04
Abstract: A vibration sensor for sensing vibrations of small amplitude includes a seismic body (19) coupled hydraulically or pneumatically to a piston (16) of significantly smaller cross-sectional area whereby to provide amplification of the body movement. Movement of the piston (16) is detected interferometically via an optical fibre (21) coupled to a remote sensor. Both the piston (16) and a stator (15) are preferably formed as an etched unitary single crystal silicon structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2465210-A (GB)
Title: Diode phase-shifting panel and application to a microwave lens and a phased-array antenna
Inventor: CHEKROUN CLAUDE
IPC: H01Q3/38
Filed: 1989-04-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a phase-shifting panel (1) with improved impedance match. A plurality of such panels (1) disposed in the path of a microwave beam forms an active lens allowing to electronically control the scanning of said beam. The panel is composed of a dielectric substrate (4) on which the diode-carrying wires (2) are disposed. The ON or OFF state of said diodes (3) is controlled through conducting strips (51, 52) forming an iris.The geometry of said panel (1) and iris i.e. dimensions D0, D1, a is such that the panel (1) is matched to the incident wave for one of the states of said diodes (3).
Patent GB-2219226-A (GB)
Title: Coating method and apparatus
Inventor: ISHIBASHI ICHIRO
IPC: B05B15/12
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: At first and third stations respectively of a coating line, eg for vehicle bodies, a plurality of paint spray guns 198, 198b, 198c, on each side of the line, are directed substantially perpendicularly toward respective vertically displaced horizontal zones, of a body side panel. The paint spray guns are spaced in a direction in which the workpiece is delivered and are disposed at different heights, respectively. Simultaneously with the delivery of paint sprays from the spray guns, they are displaced back and forth perpendicularly to the delivery direction and substantially parallel to the surfaces of the side panel to coat the respective zones with the overall result of coating the side panel. The position of the spray guns 198, 198b, 198c may be horizontally, vertically and angularly adjusted to correspond to the shape of the side panels to be painted. At a second station of the coating line overhead spray guns serve to paint upper surfaces of vehicle bodies. The spacing between these guns is variable to suit the width of the surface being painted. A cover for a support for the overhead spray guns has a slanted surface so as not to disturb a downward draught of air within a coating booth which encloses the line. The spray guns are moved back and forth at a constant speed to ensure even painting by a crank driven by a rotatable member whose angular velocity is varied. 
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Patent GB-2220526-A (GB)
Title: Strip line resonator
Inventor: MAKIMOTO MITSUO
IPC: H01P7/08
Filed: 1989-06-27
Abstract: A strip line resonator includes a dielectric substrate 101 having a grounding conductor 105 on its lower surface and further a ring-like strip line 102 on its upper surface. The dielectric substrate has a through-hole 104 at a center portion of the ring-like strip line and the ring-like strip line is slit at a portion 115 thereof so as to form two open end portions. Also included in the resonator is a rotatable disc 300 having on its upper surface an electrode 107 which is formed along a portion of the circumference thereof so as to have a tapered configuration. The rotatable disc similarly has a through-hole at its center portion. The dielectric substrate and the rotatable disc are combined with each other by inserting a connecting member thereinto with the through-holes thereof being aligned with each other so that the rotatable disc is rotatable with respect to the dielectric substrate and a capacitance is developed between the electrode of the rotatable disc and the two open end portions of the strip line. A plurality of resonators may form a filter (Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222944-A (GB)
Title: Shower apparatus with drying means
Inventor: GRANVILLE WILLIAM
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 1989-08-02
Abstract: Shower apparatus includes a cabinet and a water spray nozzle (38) connected to a pump. A plurality of vents (36) are provided in the walls of the cabinet connected via ducting to fans for provision of jets of air for drying a parson after showering, the vents being closable and directionally adjustable. A one-way vent (26) is provided in the cabinet ceiling (24) to allow exhaustion of air therefrom. The cabinet is constructed such that the streams of air through the vents create above ambient pressure in the cabinet to provide automatic exhaustion through the vent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224967-A (GB)
Title: "Die-cutting presses"
Inventor: GARDINER RICHARD
IPC: B26F1/42
Filed: 1989-08-21
Abstract: A die-cutting press comprises a movable bed 7 for supporting a die for cutting and/or creasing a sheet, a pressing roller 5 for applying pressure to the combination of the die and the sheet supported on the bed 7 to form the required cuts and/or creases in the sheet, drive means for rotating the pressing roller and for moving the bed relative to the pressing roller so that the combination of the die and the sheet is roll pressed between the pressing roller and the bed, and a support roller 6 for supporting the bed during movement of the bed relative to the pressing roller. Preferably, the speed of rotation of each of the rollers 5 and 6 and the speed at which the bed 7 is moved between the rollers e.g. by a rack (17, Fig. 3) are synchronised so that no slip occurs between each roller and the bed. Mechanisms e.g. suction grippers 29 for loading and discharging sheets from the bed may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237291-A (GB)
Title: Method of bridging gaps in a substrate by electrodeposited film, for use in gas sensor manufacture
Inventor: CROSS ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1989-09-22
Abstract: A film of material is formed on a substrate 1 having an aperture 2 by electrochemically depositing from an electrolyte a film 12 of material onto an electrode 3a, 3b on the substrate and onto an adjoining electrode which extends over the aperture on one side of the substrate such that the film adheres to, and bridges the aperture in, the substrate. The deposited film is then separated from the adjoining electrode in the region of the aperture to leave the film substantially intact, adhering to the substrate and bridging the aperture. The method of film formation may be employed to deposit polymeric gas sensing films on substrates for use in gas sensors by floating the substrate on a mercury anode 6 on which floats electrolyte 7 comprising potassium chloride and pyrrole monomer and passing current between the mercury anode and cathode 7. The resulting sensor has a larger area film and is more sensitive than conventional sensors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224235-A (GB)
Title: Means for locating within a mould, the covering skin of a foamy plastic moulding
Inventor: KATAGIRI HIROYUKI
IPC: B29C39/10
Filed: 1989-10-18
Abstract: The skin cover (31) is placed at a desired position, such that the skin covered foamed plastics article of a desired shape without any deficiencies such as wrinkles and dents of the cover, can easily be manufactured. The mold includes an upper mold; and a lower mold (22), to be assembled with the upper mold in order to form a cavity in which a liquid foam resin (35) undergoes foaming to become the pad member within the skin cover (31), the lower mold including at least one window (36) at which the skin cover is restrained against displacement within the mold, by being pushed outward by pressure of the liquid foam resin. The windows (36) may be located at the corners of the mold, to obtain smoothly curved corners of the skin at the edges of the molded article, which may comprise a car seat cushion or seat back. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2238718-A (GB)
Title: Detachable safety support rail
Inventor: HARRIS RUPERT NEILL
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1989-12-09
Abstract: A safety rail for detachable mounting across a bath is of spring-loaded telescopic construction, has suction cups 2 at each end and a non-slip handle 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236453-A (GB)
Title: Electronic still camera with optical view-finder
Inventor: AOKI HARUMI
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: In an electronic still camera in which the image signal from a pickup element such as CCD 14 is recorded e.g. on a magnetic disk 29, a drive mechanism is provided for shifting the pickup element between a first position where the image light is incident to the pickup element and a second position which differs from the first position and enables the image light to be viewed via an optical view-finder 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251301-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation with heating and heat exchange
Inventor: HRYNISZAK WALDEMAR
IPC: F24F7/08
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: An electrically operated heating or cooling unit with forced ventilation incorporating waste heat recovery consisting of a drum type rotary regenerative heat exchanger 1 with a multi layer wound wire gauze matrix two axial flow fans 4, 8 driven by integrated DC motors 12, 13, these fans being parallel to the axis of the drum and an electric heater/cooler device 9 at the outlet of the fresh air fan 8 as well as a duct and valve 10 linking the outlet of the stale air fan with that of the heater/cooler. The heating unit 9 may be a ceramic foam resistance unit providing a high surface/volume ratio. The unit may serve several rooms, each having an augmenting unit with an auxiliary fan (37, fig 6) as well as heater/cooler (9) together with a valve system (32) which permits adjustment to the demands of a particular room as well as operation when the central appliance is shut off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247538-A (GB)
Title: Lens system for myopic correction
Inventor: TANG CHURK YAN
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 1990-09-03
Abstract: An ophthalmic laminated lens system, which has an overall negative refractive power for the correction of myopia, is comprised of a spherical rear component (21) and an aspheric front plastic cover lens (22). The front surface of the cover lens (23) is rotation ally symmetrical about the optical axis and has progressively increasing positive powers towards the ions periphery. Additional corrective supplements such as bifocal, multifocal or radiation filtering characteristics can also be incorporated on the cover lens. Production of commercial negative lens series in these laminated forms is simplified by the fact that a single design of cover lens can be applied on to a rear component of various types of ophthalmic materials and correcting powers. Such a lens system enables the making of thinner lenses and gives better imaging properties according to the position of the ions sitting in front of the eye. <IMAGE>