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Patent GB-2121759-A (GB)
Title: Low-level pallet or stillage mover
Inventor: LITTLEWOOD FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 1983-03-31
Abstract: To enable the mover to accommodate multiple loads, in front of one another, tines 20 with ground-engaging rollers 28 are provided with extensions 30 whose side flanges 34 have inwardly- directed lips 36 to define channels whereby the extensions 30 are slidable along the tines. A spring-loaded plunger 44 in each tine 20 is engageable in a hole 70 to lock the extension 30 in its extended condition (left hand side of Figure 1) or in hole 68 to lock the extension 30 in its non-extended condition (right hand side of Figure 1), and the plungers 44 can be retracted by means of a lever 62 by way of cables.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119626-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for production of sweets
Inventor: RUTTENBERG ALBERT
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1983-04-29
Abstract: In a process for the production of gum-like sweets a pasty mixture is introduced into or formed in a worm extrusion press (1) and gelatinised into a syrup by pressure and heat applied in a first section (3), while in a second section (4) the pressure is released, so that evaporation takes place, the syrup being cooled in this second section or a further section following it, and the resulting plastic mass being extruded to form continuous strands of sweets. The extrusion press cylinder has a valve seating flange (9) between the two sections (3, 4), with which is associated a valve cone formation (10) on the (or each) wormshaft (2), a valve seating (11) and the valve cone (10) functioning together as an automatic pressure control valve for the pressure in the first section of the worm extrusion press, thereby ensuring gelatinisation, for which purpose the wormshaft (2) and the cylinder (3, 4) are mutually displaceable in the axial direction against a pressure regulator (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121356-A (GB)
Title: Solvents for use in the fixing of toner images
Inventor: HAUSEMANN GERHARD
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 1983-05-04
Abstract: A solvent for use in the fixing of toner images on a fixing station of a non-mechanical printer or copier, includes an addition of an active substance, which masks and/or neutralises the characteristic and usually unpleasant odour of the solvent, should it escape from the fixing station into the ambient surroundings of the printer or copier. The additive is preferably a perfume and may be added in an amount of as little as less than one part per thousand of the solvent.
Patent GB-2139254-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming a mitred corner in overlapping fabric layers
Inventor: BENNISON MICHAEL NEWSTEAD
IPC: D05B39/00
Filed: 1983-05-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus are for joining together overlying fabric layers and forming a mitred corner therein using a sewing machine. The fabric layers are arranged in a jig to overlie stitching lines (24) converging towards the corner and with an upstanding pleat (12) formed in the uppermost fabric layer and extending towards the corner. The jig is moved relative to the needle as stitching is effected. As the needle approaches the corner the pleat is deflected from the needle path by a deflector (15). At the corner, stitching stops, the jig and fabric are turned and the deflector moved from one side of the pleat to the other. Compressed air from a nozzle opening (21) in the deflector holds the pleat away from the needle as stitching recommences. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143071-A (GB)
Title: Magnetoresistive transducers
Inventor: MAPPS DESMOND JAMES
IPC: G11B5/39
Filed: 1983-07-09
Abstract: A transducer head for reading information recorded magnetically on a track of a magnetic storage medium comprises a plurality of magnetoresistive sensor elements (1,3,5,7,9) spanning the track and connected to form a continuous folded structure extending in the direction of relative motion between the elements and the storage medium. An external bias field (Hb) may be provided. In other embodiments the sensor elements are not all equally spaced (Fig. 3); magnetic screens are provided between the sensor elements (Fig. 4); two or more such folded structures are electrically connected in succession (Fig. 5); and two such folded structures are interdigitated and electrically connected (Fig. 6). The head has high sensitivity and a good signal-to-noise ratio. Barkhausen and Johnson noise are reduced. A linear response is achieved without the need for a large auxiliary field. The head may be obliquely orientated, and may be combined with an inductive write head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131569-A (GB)
Title: Astigmatism compensated optical scanning refractive polygon
Inventor: MENKE J F
IPC: G02B5/09
Filed: 1983-08-16
Abstract: An optical scanning device for the production of cartesian images with the aid of heat rays, comprising an optional entry lens 1, an optional deflecting mirror (7), a rotatable refractive polygon (2) with plane parallel surfaces (2a, 2b), an optional optical transformation system (5) and optionally a detector (4) is compensated for astigmatism in image production by the polygon using an aspherical mirror (8) in the ray path from the polygon (2). The mirror (8) has curvature so matched to the optical characteristics of the polygon as to compensate for the astigmatism. The mirror (8) may be formed by mechanically having a planar mirror (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128858-A (GB)
Title: Digital storage oscilloscope
Inventor: JALOVEC LEE JOHN
IPC: G01R13/20
Filed: 1983-10-03
Abstract: A storage oscilloscope samples differential signals (10), loads the samples into CCD analogue registers (22), converts some or all outgoing samples to digital (26) and stores them in memory (32) whence they are read, converted to analogue (37) and displayed (42). According to the timebase period selected, one of four modes is adopted, termed Roll, Realtime digitizing (RD), Extended realtime digitizing (ERD) and Equivalent time digitizing (ETD), for successively shorter timebase periods. Roll The memory when full overwrites      earlier records. In successive display scans the      starting point moves on in memory to give a slow 'roll'. RD   Continuous sample stream passes along CCD, a fraction being stored in double buffer memory. Trigger causes sampling to stop after further selected number, allowing display while the second buffer is     filled.  ERD  As RD but CCD samples much faster than memory write. ETD  For repetitive waveforms only. Samples come from different cycles; for each the time to the next sample after the trigger event is measured by time base so that waveform can be built up in memory. The two channels may be shown against time (XvT, VvT) or against each other (YvX). Cursors in several modes may be provided.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141962-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable jig
Inventor: LEPOIRE ROBERT A
IPC: B01J27/043
Filed: 1983-11-02
Abstract: An adjustable jig (10) incorporates both magnetic means and mechanical means (84) for adjustably mounting the jig on a workpiece support (14) whereby the jig may be utilized to locate and maintain the correct positional relationship between components of work, for example a roof truss, during assembly and manufacture thereof. The mechanical means comprises a pin receivable in any one of a plurality of apertures (30,32,34) in the support. An actuating handle (22) and release member (26) may be provided for operating a work engaging member carried by the jig. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135313-A (GB)
Title: Continuous phosphorylation process
Inventor: HALL TAWNY RENE
IPC: C07F9/09
Filed: 1984-02-16
Abstract: A continuous process for producing aliphatic phosphates in a non-oxidizing atmosphere which comprises:   a. continuously introducing a 20 to 30 weight percent solution of an alkali metal alkoxide into a reactor at a rate of 2 to 30 gallons per minute; b. continuously introducing phosphorus oxychloride into the reactor under ratio control; c. reacting the alkali metal alkoxide with the phosphorus oxychloride while maintaining the reaction mixture at 40 DEG C to 60 DEG C;   d. continuously removing reaction products from the reactor; and e. washing the crude phosphate reaction product with water to stop the reaction and remove sodium chlorides. a
Patent GB-2156715-A (GB)
Title: Abrading machine
Inventor: TANAKA KIKUO
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1984-03-14
Abstract: An abrading machine (1) comprises upper and low lower abrasive belts (9U, 9L) trained on respective upper and lower contact wheels (11U, 11L), a carrier (49) which is vertically movable between the upper and lower contact wheels, means (33L, 33R) pivotally mounted on the carrier for gripping an elongate workpiece (W) such as a bandsaw blade to be abraded and means (85, 87) rotatably mounted on the carrier for contacting and supporting one face of the workpiece during abrasion of the opposite face thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138779-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dispensing beer
Inventor: WATERWORTH NORMAN EDWARD
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1984-04-30
Abstract: Barrel bottoms beer in a container 20 can be dispensed by hand pump 13 with fresh beer from barrel 10. A filter 21 and sealed lid 27 are provided for container 20 and preferably a pressure control unit. A flow control valve 25 can be closed or opened to vary the relative proportions of fresh and bottoms beer and a level sensor 40 may close valve 30 in line 24 when container 20 is empty. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140681-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary outflow
Inventor: GROHE KLAUS
IPC: E03C1/22
Filed: 1984-06-01
Abstract: This outflow is intended in particular for sinks and bathtubs and comprises an upper part (1) and a lower part (2) to be screwed to the upper part. The flow opening of the upper part (1) is interrupted by at least one web (8) situated in the bottom region of the upper part (1) and extending transversely to the direction of flow, in particular radially, to form at least two flow openings (7). The upper part (1) has at least one web (18) which is U-shaped in cross-section at least in parts thereof, with arms (10) extending downwards, at least one of which arms (10) is preferably of such dimensions in the axial direction that it can be brought into operative connection laterally with a web (14) of the lower part (2). Alternatively the web (18) may have at least one downwardly directed arm which may cooperate with the web (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143710-A (GB)
Title: Process and appliance for testing moving strip material
Inventor: TENBUSCH THEODOR
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 1984-06-27
Abstract: Continuous, non-destructive materials testing of strip material (7), moving continuously at a velocity vB, particularly of continuously-running conveyor belts, is effected by directing a beam (8) of penetrating radiation from a source (1) of radiation at the moving strip material and the picture produced by the penetrating radiation material is made visible on a fluorescent screen (2), the beam of penetrating radiation forming a radiation cone possessing on the strip material a width b in the direction of movement of the strip material, the radiation source being operated by an impulse drive (6) with pulses of radiation of impulse duration tI with a period duration T and a thereby specified pulse frequency f, the impulse duration tI being so chosen that vBtI is small compared with a desired picture resolution, and vB/f being small compared with the width b of the cone of radiation on the strip material in its direction of movement and, in accordance with the pulse frequency of, a continuous succession of penetrating radiation pictures on the fluorescent screen being recorded by means of a video camera (4) and stored by recording equipment (5) the video camera also being impulse-driven synchronously with the impulse drive of the radiation source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146144-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function analogue watch
Inventor: SASE MASAHIRO
IPC: G04C3/14
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-function analogue type watch using upcounters only for performing a variety of functions. In operation the counts of these upcounters are so adjusted that the differences therebetween represent the exact time relation between corrected or reset time and present time. As shown in Fig. 1 a switch assembly on the winding stem acting through a switch signal generator 5 and in conjunction with signals from a time reference source 1 controls a normal time drive circuit 6, a function switching control 7 and a time correction control 8. By movement of the watch stem to close appropriate combinations of switches the counts in the up counters 14-16 can be compared by comparison circuits 18a, 18b and indications made of present time, reset time, alarm time and reset alarm time and the motor can be driven richly to vary these as required. When the winder is returned to its normal position the upcounters remain set in their new positions as required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167479-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding frame panel
Inventor: LAYHER EBERHARD
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 1984-11-24
Abstract: To increase the strength and loading capacity of a scaffolding frame panel without significant weight increase, the longitudinal spars 2 of the frame are formed of polygonal hollow bodies, preferably of sheet steel, which are bounded by flat wall surfaces arranged at right angles to one another. The longitudinal spars 2 are of course connected at their respective ends by transverse metallic strips 4 which may be V-profiled or tubes of rectangular cross-section and wooden planking 3 is fixed into the frame as a walking and working surface. Fastening claws 5 are located on the transverse strips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168786-A (GB)
Title: An air distribution valve for an air heater
Inventor: BROWN DAVID GEOFFREY
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1984-12-20
Abstract: An air distribution valve 1, for an air heater of for example a motor vehicle, is rotatable between four positions to control distribution of air by means of vanes 3,4 from a cold air inlet 7 and a hot air inlet 6 to an outlet 8 which leads to fresh air vents, an outlet 9 which leads to windscreen vents and an outlet 10 which leads to footwell vents. In the preferred embodiment, selection of the different settings of the heater is achieved by simply rotating the valve member 1. Preferably the valve also includes a third vane 5 to assist in the air distribution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152968-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking building blocks
Inventor: WOOD DONALD
IPC: E04B2/08
Filed: 1985-01-09
Abstract: The block has a rib 6 or a groove 8 on one end, and a rib 2 or groove 3 on the top or bottom. It may have a rib 6 on one end and a groove 8 at the other, and a rib 2 on the top and a groove 3 on the bottom or vice versa. Interlocking tiles and panels are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154056-A (GB)
Title: Proportional counter
Inventor: DIXON ALBERT POTTER
IPC: H01J47/06
Filed: 1985-01-28
Abstract: A large-area proportional counter comprises a plurality of discrete, individually removable counter units 1 located closely side- by-side. Each unit comprises a cathode member 3 having a channel of semi-circular cross- section and an anode wire 7 stretched between insulators 6 at each end of the channel. Short bridging portions 4 complete the circularity of each channel at intervals along it, these portions being staggered as between channels, to define the electric field. Tubes 9 projecting from the insulators 6 and surrounding wire 7 also have a field-defining function. A foil window 13 overlies the whole. In use, the anode wires and cathode members are respectively connected in parallel. As compared with counters using a continuous anode wire wound to-and-fro between rows of insulators, the present counter enables a broken wire to be quickly repaired by replacing the unit concerned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156546-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor based motor control
Inventor: BRADUS ROBERT
IPC: H02P23/00
Filed: 1985-03-12
Abstract: A microprocessor based motor controller which provides open loop speed control at low conduction angles (area 46), closed loop speed control at high conduction angles (area 50), and a smooth transition between open loop and closed loop zones (area 48). In open loop, the conduction angle is selected and speed is permitted to vary with applied load. In closed loop, the motor speed is selected and held constant, substantially irrespective of load. In the transition zone, the motor is operated in a hybrid open loop, closed loop fashion. Anti-kickback protection is also provided based on a percentage change in the motor's rotational period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249688-A (GB)
Title: Infrared thermography system.
Inventor: DUVENT JEAN-LOUIS MICHEL
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 1985-07-24
Abstract: The system includes an infrared camera (1) in which frame scanning takes place in parallel by means of an oscillating mirror and of m detectors in the frame direction, a signal processing module (2) and visual display means (3). According to the invention, the system includes control means (15), sequencing means (Ft, Fb, F1, Fe), a buffer memory (24, 25) and means of resetting the lines (31) in order, by which the frame scanning movement is slowed down in the ratio of the magnification factor g and the output signals of the camera are stored in and read from the buffer memory in such a way that the chronological succession of the visually displayed lines is the same as the spatial succession of the analysed lines of the field of view. Application: signal processing in infrared thermography. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183133-A (GB)
Title: Liquid spraying apparatus
Inventor: CHENTSOV VALERY VLADIMIROVICH
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1985-11-21
Abstract: A liquid sprayer 1 is enclosed in a case 4 with at least one window 5. A screen 7 overlaps a portion of the flow area of the window 5 and its edge 8 restricts the flow area. The edge 8 has a curvilinear configuration determining the liquid distribution density on the surface being treated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183347-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant testing apparatus
Inventor: PLINT MICHAEL ALEXANDER
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 1985-11-25
Abstract: A lubricant testing apparatus (2) comprising a housing (6) having a chamber (36) which in use contains a lubricant to be tested and in which a plurality of balls (4) are mounted, the housing (6) being mounted at one end of a loading shaft (20), a drive shaft (34) which is positioned coaxially with the loading shaft (20) and has a further ball (30) fixed at one end thereof so that the further ball (30) engages the plurality of balls (4) within the housing (6), a motor for rotating the drive shaft (34) thereby to cause relative motion between the further ball (30) and the plurality of balls (4) within the lubricant to be tested, and an electromagnetic clutch (42) which is disposed between the motor and the drive shaft (34). The clutch enables the motor to be driven at a constant speed, thereby reducing the delay due to its inertia in accelerating to and decelerating from the test speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170486-A (GB)
Title: Stretch control for web materials being joined or laminated
Inventor: ELMORE DENNIS CLARK
IPC: G05D15/01
Filed: 1985-12-24
Abstract: A stretch control device for use with two web materials being laminated comprising a supply roll of a first web material. Feed rolls deliver the master material past a dancer arm and set of feed rolls with an encoder or tach generator before delivering the master material at a constant tension to a laminating roll where a second material has been delivered of greater elasticity than the master material and having a different modulus of elasticity. The second material is fed over a dancer arm for adjusting the tension on the second material, so that both materials will be equally stretched when they are joined or laminated as in a disposable diaper assembly line.
Patent GB-2173026-A (GB)
Title: Real time video pattern recognition
Inventor: SCHLICHTIG ROGER J
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 1986-03-10
Abstract: Apparatus comprising an array of static RAM 14 and shift registers 16, 17 receives a video signal fed through an interlace eliminator 13. A comparator 18-21 for each pixel analyzed is also fed by template and mask registers 22, 23 set by a computer 11, and the comparators 18-21 send their outputs to an analog to digital converter 24 and a voltage comparator 25. The voltage comparator 25 receives a threshold voltage from a digital to analog converter 26 set by the computer 11, and an AND gate 27 passes a clock pulse from 28 when the output of the voltage comparator 25 is true. If the output of the comparator 25 is true when the next video pixel is clocked in, the X-Y coordinates of the previous pixel from 29 and the number of matches from the analog to digital converter 24 are stored in the main RAM 12 where the information can be read by the computer 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188417-A (GB)
Title: Molten metal gas analysis
Inventor: HARVEY DAVID SPENCER
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 1986-03-19
Abstract: This invention provides apparatus for determining the concentration of a selected gas, e.g. hydrogen, nitrogen or oxygen, in molten metal of known temperature and composition (other than dissolved gases). A tubular probe is provided having an outer sheath impermeable to the metal, constructed from a gas permeable refractory or cermet (1) for immersion in the melt, means (3) for passing a gas of known composition through the probe such as to realise an equilibrium condition, via the sheath, with the gas dissolved in the melt and means for analysing the equilibrated gas collected from the probe whereby to determine the concentration of the selected gas in said melt.
Patent GB-2182508-A (GB)
Title: Electrical conductor arrangements
Inventor: RIDGWAY PETER CHARLES
IPC: H01R35/02
Filed: 1986-10-31
Abstract: In order to provide electrical connecting paths between equipment mounted on a gimballed platform stabilised in space and a housing in which the platform is housed, bundles of wires extending from the platform to the gimbal have been used. This causes undesirable stiffness and gives rise to a torque resisting pivotal movement of the platform relative to the gimbal. The electrical conductor arrangement described herein provides electrical connecting paths (20) between fixed connectors (21) on the housing and the equipment via flexible elongate ligaments (20) having a connector (23) at each end, the ligaments allowing pivotal movement between the fixed connectors (21) and a platform (14) about an axis E due to their flexibility. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to printing
Inventor: HILL GEORGE ROLAND
IPC: H05K3/24
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: A method of printing a number of superimposed or otherwise geometrically related layers on a substrate with exact registration which comprises printing said layers over one or more areas on said substrate so as to overlap the boundary of said one or more areas and then removing the layers outside said areas. The product produced by the method and the intermediate product prior to removal of layers outside the areas can be used for security purposes.
Patent GB-2187540-A (GB)
Title: Insulative panel lamina
Inventor: FALK RICHARD ARDEN
IPC: C04B28/06
Filed: 1987-01-21
Abstract: An insulative panel prevents heat transfer from a molten metal melt 3. The panel comprises a reinforced refractory slab 9 supported along its edges. An insulation layer 11 is placed on top of the refractory slab, thereby creating a hot zone between the molten metal and the insulation layer and a cold zone in and above the insulation layer. Reinforcing members 17 are placed in the cold zone on top or within the insulation layer vertically above reinforcing rods 13 in the refractory slab. Hangers 21 extending downwardly from the reinforcing members through the insulation layer and refractory slab are joined to the reinforcing rods for supporting the reinforcing rods in the hot zone by the reinforcing or support members in the cold zone. <IMAGE>