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Patent GB-2106330-A (GB)
Title: Piezo electric crystal power supply
Inventor: PAYNE JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: H01L41/113
Filed: 1982-08-17
Abstract: A high voltage source comprises a lever (12) producing a squeezing action on a piezo electric crystal (42) in which the squeezing force is partly balanced by the restoring force exerted by a second crystal (40) acting through a second lever (12') and which is allowed to relax as the first mentioned crystal (42) is squeezed. The two levers (12, 12') each act on one of the crystals and are separated by a rolling member (38; 58) which transmits drive from one lever to the next, and a rotating cam acts on one of the levers. In another embodiment, a rotatable cam is located between the two levers and is shaped so that with rotation each lever is deflected in turn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111096-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional adjustable modular structures
Inventor: WOOLLCOMBE GRAHAM DOUGLAS
IPC: E04B1/32
Filed: 1982-10-20
Abstract: A dome shaped modular structure 1 has triangular pentagonal and hexagonal facets 2, 3 and 4 respectively. The pentagonal and hexagonal facets 3, 4 are made up from parts of five and six sided modules 5 respectively joined to form a point 6. Each six sided module 5 is joined to a mirror image 5 for strength. The spaces between the pentagonal and hexagonal facets 3 and 4 form the triangular facets which are covered by the centre of the six sided module. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129082-A (GB)
Title: Pipe couplings-cable supports
Inventor: GLOVER JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 1982-10-27
Abstract: Cleats or eyes 7, 8, provided at pipe joints for supporting cables, can be integral extensions of conventional pipe coupling components for example plastics coupling sleeves 2. Alternatively a cable eye can be integral with an L-shaped arm or hook designed to be inserted into the L- section space which normally exists between the spigot and socket in a spigot and socket pipe joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111372-A (GB)
Title: Necklaces, bracelets and like ornamentation
Inventor: VEEN FIONA MARIA
IPC: A44C11/00
Filed: 1982-11-18
Abstract: A bead 10 has a blind bore 12 and a protuberance 14. The bore 12 has a zone constriction 16 formed midway along the length of the bore for receiving in frictional engagement a bulbous terminal 18 formed on the protuberance 14. The letters and numerals on the beads 10 may be formed during the moulding process. In use a plurality of beads 10 are assembled to constitute a necklace, bracelet or the like and arranged with the indicia to convey a message or sign. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134859-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle suspensions
Inventor: BLOOMFIELD WILLIAM PETER
IPC: B60G5/047
Filed: 1983-02-08
Abstract: A joint for use in the suspension of a road vehicle comprises a bolt (44) which passes through both a hole (see 50) in a bracket (40) and the end of a radius rod (30,32). An inner liner/spacer sleeve (46) surrounds the bolt and a resilient sleeve (52) is interposed between the liner (46) and radius rod (30,32). The bolt (44) is splined (48) at one end such that on tightening, it cuts into the wall (50) of the hole in the bracket (40) and into the lining sleeve (46) such that they are both held immovably relative one another to eliminate or reduce wear and tear therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135962-A (GB)
Title: Box tipper
Inventor: ABRAM JOHN HENRY
IPC: B66F9/19
Filed: 1983-02-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a forward tip, box tipping device for mounting on the carriage of a fork lift truck. The box 'b' is constrained within an inner frame 'a' which is pivotable about an outer frame 'c' by means of hydraulic/or pneumatic rams 'd'. Spring loaded arms mounted on the inner frame restrain the box during tipping but are made to lift when the inner frame is in the down position through a plunger rod which engages the outer frame. This allows the device to be driven under a box for loading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129368-A (GB)
Title: Insulation sandwich
Inventor: OLIVER TREVOR ALFRED
IPC: E04B1/78
Filed: 1983-04-05
Abstract: An insulation sandwich, usually in the form of a pad for use by a plumber instead of asbestos, comprises an envelope 1 of glass fibre cloth which is tear resistant and a ceramic blanket 2 as core. The core has a relatively small thickness of about 6 mm and is capable of continuously withstanding gas torch flame temperature of 1260 DEG C. The envelope material normally has a lesser flame resistance, however, their combination in the sandwich withstanding 1000 DEG C temperatures over substantial periods during a long use life before the mechanical properties of the envelope become impaired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120244-A (GB)
Title: Aminoalkadiene derivative
Inventor: CASARA PATRICK JACQUES
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1983-04-25
Abstract: <CHEM>
     (R,S)- and (S)-4-amino-hepta-5,6-dienoic acid of the formula (III) are novel inhibitors of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T).
Patent GB-2114931-A (GB)
Title: Surgical stapler apparatus with curved shaft
Inventor: NOILES DOUGLAS G
IPC: A61B17/10
Filed: 1982-06-25
Abstract: A surgical stapler including a stapling assembly, an actuator assembly remote from the stapling assembly, and a longitudinal shaft assembly having a longitudinally curved section for connecting the actuator assembly to the stapling assembly and for transmitting the forces and motions required to operate the stapling assembly from the actuator assembly to the stapling assembly.
Patent GB-2123128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to metal processing
Inventor: SPENCELEY GENE DONALD
IPC: C21C7/00
Filed: 1983-06-16
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for processing molten metal comprising a containing vessel including two separate chambers in side by side disposition provided with interconnection with each other, the interconnection being located such as to be, in operation of the apparatus, below the metal surface in both chambers; and means for moving the metal within at least one chamber such as to ensure transfer of metal between the two chambers.
Patent GB-2124944-A (GB)
Title: Abrading device
Inventor: FITZJOHN ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: B24C3/06
Filed: 1983-08-02
Abstract: An abrading device for marking surfaces, e.g. for marking car windows with the registration number of the car, includes a gun (1) connectible to a source of compressed air via coupling (9), the gun having a barrel (2) and a nozzle (2a) at the end of the barrel. The barrel (2) is connected to a reservoir (6) of an abrasive material by a dip-pipe (7) so that the reduced pressure caused by the flow of air through the barrel (2) causes abrasive material to be drawn into the barrel where it is entrained in the airflow and so propelled onto the surface to be marked (22), optionally through a stencil (21). Spent material is removed under vacuum through coupling (5). The barrel (2) is located in a housing (3) and is surrounded by a perforated shield (11) which prevents the suction applied through coupling (5) from deflecting the material as it leaves the nozzle (2a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125988-A (GB)
Title: X-ray film cassette
Inventor: SCHMIDT MANFRED
IPC: G03C5/17
Filed: 1983-08-04
Abstract: A cassette for X-ray film 11 comprises a top part 2 and a bottom part 1 which can be opened and closed. The top part 2 carries a flexible magnetic plate 12 and a first intensifying screen 9, while the bottom part 1 carries a magnetic or magnetisable counterfoil 10 and a further intensifying screen 9, the X-ray film 11 being received between the two intensifying screens 9 in use. In order to prevent the magnetic plate 12 from warping under the effects of differential thermal expansion, the plate 12 is made of laminated construction and comprises an elastic plate 8' made of magnetic material having secured to at least one of its sides a plastics foil 14 whose thermal expansion coefficient is substantially the same as that of the substrate of the intensifying screen 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134882-A (GB)
Title: Latching device in hose nozzles
Inventor: NIELSEN AKE
IPC: B67D7/50
Filed: 1983-10-17
Abstract: A latching device in hose nozzles for dispensing fluids, particularly engine fluid, is adapted to lock the trigger (6) of the hose nozzle in a position in which nozzle is kept open, said locking action being realized by a portion (6c) of the trigger engaging a catch means (9) which is disposed on the body (1) of the hose nozzle and has an entrance for the trigger portion. The latching device has a safety device (10) which is under a bias such that it occupies a position blocking said entrance. As the trigger (6) rises, the end (6c) lifts the spring-loaded device (10) to the Fig. 2 position, thus leaving a gap (9) into which end (6c) falls, thus locking the trigger, which may be freed again by finger pressure on member (6d), which lifts end (6c) from gap (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126454-A (GB)
Title: Signal generator for television testing
Inventor: WESTON MARTIN
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 1983-10-27
Abstract: A test pattern defined in terms of position co-ordinates, x, y, and possibly changing with time t, is produced by a signal generator which generates a test signal comprised of varying sinusoidal components each of which has a phase defined by the equation:   <IMAGE>   The frequency variation in the horizontal (x) direction is given by:   <IMAGE> and the variations in the vertical (y) direction and with time (t) are similarly derived. The coefficient k can be independently adjusted to provide a variety of test patterns. Adjustment means are also provided to move the origin of the generated pattern from the top left-hand corner of the picture to another desired position.
Patent GB-2130478-A (GB)
Title: Door sealing in a dishwashing machine
Inventor: STICKEL ERNST
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1983-11-10
Abstract: A dishwashing machine comprises a rinsing container (8) with a skirt portion (2) bounding the lower edge of a side access opening of the container and a door pivotable about an axis (6) to open and close the access opening, the door comprising an inner door element (5) having a lower portion (16) and a lip portion (13) depending therefrom. For sealing of the door relative to the skirt portion and avoidance of a dirt accumulation at the latter, a sealing strip (22) is provided at the lower portion (16) of the inner door element (5) and a skirt seal (10) at the skirt portion (2), the sealing strip (22) in the closed setting of the door being disposed to sealingly engage the skirt seal (10). In this setting, the lip portion (13) engages over the skirt portion (2) but leaves a gap (17) between the lower rim (18) of the lip portion and the rinsing container base (1), while in the open setting the lip portion covers the skirt seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130648-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator fuel injection device
Inventor: FUNADA TAKEO
IPC: F02M59/02
Filed: 1983-11-21
Abstract: The pressure in an accumulator chamber 28, supplied with a metered fuel quantity by a pump and discharging through an engine nozzle 30 when an electromagnetic valve 16 is energised, is controlled by adjustment of the abutment 52 of the accumulator plunger biasing springs 24. The abutment position is detected by a sensor 60 providing a feed back signal to a controller providing an engine speed and load dependent accumulator pressure. The abutment piston 52 may be adjusted by fuel or engine oil supplied to the chamber 58 or the abutment (54, Fig. 2) may be adjusted by a screw (70) rotated by a stepping motor via a gear mechanism (72) or by a lever (74) linked to an accelerator pedal. Accumulator plunger movement may be detected, and provide a feed back signal to control metering by the fuel pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134422-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for terminating an electrical conductor to an electrical connector
Inventor: SERRANO PEDRO
IPC: H01R43/01
Filed: 1984-01-11
Abstract: The apparatus mates an electrical connector housing (4) with an internal connector and a cover (16) therefor to terminate an electrical conductor (C) with the connector. A cover support (38) and a connector support (36) are movable on a carriage (34) between a terminating position beneath a press ram (40) and a loading position displaced from the terminating position, to enable the operator easily to load a cover (16) and a connector (4) into the respective supports. In the loading position a cover receptacle (66) opens towards the operator. During movement to the terminating position, the receptacle is pivotable to face the connector support (36) by a roller (64) engaging a cam surface (72). The ram presses on the cover support against a spring action to press the conductor (C) into the housing. Upon ram retraction the spring returns the cover support for the operator to remove the assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137162-A (GB)
Title: A security sack
Inventor: SHARP GRAHAM DAVID FRANCIS
IPC: A45C1/00
Filed: 1984-03-16
Abstract: A security sack (2) has a body portion (4), an opening (6) in the body portion (4) for enabling valuables to be inserted into the body portion (4), a fold-over flap (8) for closing the opening (6), a first set of eyelets (10) in the body portion (4), a second set of eyelets (12) in the flap (8), and a security seal passing through the two sets of eyelets (10, 12) when the flap (8) is folded over the body portion (4) and the two sets of eyelets (10, 12) are in registry. The eyelets (10, 12) are elongate eyelets having their longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the sack (2) whereby the security seal is caused to extend transversely of the sack (2) from side to side when the security seal is passed through both sets of eyelets (10, 12) and pulled tight and sealed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161906-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulators
Inventor: BUCKLEY DAVID NOEL
IPC: C04B30/00
Filed: 1984-06-05
Abstract: A thermal insulating panel (1) consisting of an opacified microporous refractory insulating material (2) housed in a rigid refractory fibre casing (3); the insulating material may be in the form of a board of reinforced, opacified microporous silica aerogel and the casing may be of a vacuum cast ceramic fibre or of an impregnated blanket of ceramic fibre. The panel may be made by placing a layer (1) of an opacified microporous refractory insulating material on a vacuum formed sheet (4) of wet refractory fibre, covering the microporous insulating layer with a second vacuum-formed sheet (6), joining the edges (5) and (7) of the first and second sheets one to the other and then drying the thus- formed composite to produce a rigid casing (3) housing the microporous insulating material. In an alternative method a container (8) is vacuum-formed from wet refractory fibre, the hollow space (9) in the container is filled with opacified microporous refractory material, the open end (10) of the container is closed, and the container dried to form a rigid casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143696-A (GB)
Title: Operating coil control system
Inventor: MIN YOUNG KEE
IPC: G05F1/56
Filed: 1984-07-12
Abstract: A quick response control circuit for selectively energizing and de-energizing a DC operating coil (15) of a direct acting electromechanical brake or clutch is disclosed, wherein an AC power circuit includes a switch (14) that controls operation of a DC electronic control circuit in which the DC operating coil (15) is operatively responsive to the conducting and non-conducting state of a metal oxide field effect transistor (25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161788-A (GB)
Title: A cosmetics case
Inventor: KATADA HIROFUMI
IPC: A45D40/10
Filed: 1984-07-19
Abstract: A cosmetics case holds one or more cosmetic pencils 6/9 in a flat hollow container body having a plurality of openings 2 on one-side to receive the cosmetic pencils, lipsticks or the like. A holding body 7 is slidable in the container body and releasably holds (at 20) the cosmetic pencils or the like. The holding body slides between a retracted position and a projected position (shown) which projects a portion of the cosmetic pencils or the like from the opening. Spring means 41 to urge the holding body to the projected position and retainer means 8/28 to releasably retain the holding body in the retracted position are used to control the desired position. A plurality of separately controllable holding bodies may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168304-A (GB)
Title: Swingable conveyor
Inventor: FRANKLIN KENNETH WINSTON
IPC: B65G47/91
Filed: 1984-11-22
Abstract: The invention relates to package handling apparatus for transferring elongate packages such as potato crisp packages onto a conveyor from a transfer station at which a package is supported generally vertically in a pocket adjacent to the end of the conveyor. The apparatus comprises three transfer arms 46 each having a suction head 16 for holding the package. Each arm is swingable about a horizontal axis 17 transverse to the conveyor between a position with its head in engagement with the package at the transfer station and a position where the package can be deposited on the conveyor. Each head is rotatable about the axis of its arm as the arm swings from the transfer station to the conveyor in order to deposit the package on the conveyor transversely thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159070-A (GB)
Title: Photosensitive member processing apparatus
Inventor: SAITO KANEO
IPC: G03D9/02
Filed: 1985-03-19
Abstract: A photosensitive member processing apparatus wherein a web (W) coated with a processing agent (D) for photosensitive material is wound together with an exposed photosensitive member (F) so that the processing agent coated surface of the former is brought into contact with the latter. After a lapse of a time, which is dependant on the type of material being processed, the web and member are separated and rewound. The type of material is detected by a sensor which is preferably optical and senses information markings on the film cassette. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158856-A (GB)
Title: Drill pipe elevator
Inventor: HANEY KEITH M
IPC: B25J15/02
Filed: 1985-04-15
Abstract: An elevator 10 for drill pipe 30 which includes at least two jaws 40 for supporting a length of pipe and structure for maintaining the jaws in clamping engagement with the pipe. The structure includes linkage means 60, 80 coupled to the jaws for maintaining the jaws clamped to the pipe when the elevator and pipe are urged apart by gravity due to the weight of the pipe as when the pipe is raised or otherwise supported by the elevator. Additionally, the elevator includes a pressure actuator assembly 110 connected to the jaws for applying a positive force against the jaws for maintaining the jaws clamped to the pipe independent of the effect of gravity and, thus, independent of the orientation of the elevator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162539-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of copper beryllium alloys
Inventor: CHURCH NATHAN L
IPC: C22F1/08
Filed: 1985-05-29
Abstract: An alloy containing about 0.05% to about 0.5% beryllium and about 0.05% to about 2% cobalt is finished by solution treating, cold working at least about 50% and age hardening to improve in combination stress relaxation resistance, formability, ductility, conductivity and strength.
Patent GB-2181283-A (GB)
Title: Electronically reconfigurable keyboard
Inventor: BRAENDE JANET
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1985-09-19
Abstract: A keyboard (1) having keys (2) through which are visible electronically displayed legends (3) produced by electronic display panels (4). Standard keyboard mechanisms detect the operation of any key. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188748-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal mask for semiconductor circuit manufacture
Inventor: SCOVELL PETER DENIS
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 1986-04-05
Abstract: A photolithographic mask, particularly for VLSI application, is comprised by a patterned liquid crystal panel. A pattern is written on a smectic liquid crystal panel by a laser beam, or by electrical switching. The pattern may be of scattering lines on an optically clear background or of optically clear lines on a scattering background. To write a pattern the laser beam from a source (11) is deflected in a deflection means (13) under the control of a control means (14) and focussed onto a liquid crystal panel (16) for localised heating thereof. The pattern may be subsequently erased, for example by heating the whole panel. Any required pattern may be produced by suitably programming the control means. Such a panel and pattern writing means may comprise a part of a reduction stepper, for example, so that instead of inserting different masks thereinto, different mask patterns are produced therein directly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174722-A (GB)
Title: Spinner assembly
Inventor: LLEWELLIN ALAN FRANK
IPC: D01H3/00
Filed: 1986-04-15
Abstract: A spinner is particularly intended for individual use by handicapped people. A reversible electric motor (1) drives a shaft (11) to which a spinner arm (19) is attached and on which a bobbin (16) is rotatable, checked by a band brake running in a groove (26) in its end plate (17). The shaft is supported in a cantilevered manner on a post (3) rising from a casing base in which the motor (5) is contained. The shaft (11) may be split (35) to allow other attachments to be fitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174752-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hinge
Inventor: SCOWCROFT HARRY
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 1986-04-18
Abstract: This invention comprises an adjustable hinge for a gate which is secured to a gate post and comprises two hinge members 3, 6 which can be made to move relative to one another by sliding and rotational movement. The hinge members incorporate means such as a bolt 7 for preventing relative movement when the correct position of the hinge has been determined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174957-A (GB)
Title: Marker device with adjustable character carriers
Inventor: SECKINGER ERICH
IPC: B41K3/10
Filed: 1986-04-21
Abstract: In a marker device with which character groups, generally numbers, are transferred on to an article to be marked, for example in the form of an embossing or print, endless character carriers, preferably printing or embossing wheels are assembled in a printing or embossing head (2), the character carriers are individually adjustable, namely directly with the aid of separate setting devices which preferably contain stepping motors and with which the character carriers are slip-freely connected for drive, the setting devices are connected to a common control apparatus and settable to pre-determined values, and a coordinate control system connected to the control apparatus is provided for controlling displacement of the workpiece relative to the embossing or printing head. In a first marking action for example only every second character in the desired combination is embossed or printed, while the characters lying therebetween are filled in a further marking action after displacement of the workpiece relative to the embossing or printing head. It is therefore possible to use heads with a greatly reduced number of character carriers, enabling simpler marking devices. Series multiple markings are also possible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178467-A (GB)
Title: Draught proofing windows
Inventor: WOLAHAN CANICE
IPC: E06B7/16
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: To draught proof windows, a bead of a room temperature curing resilient material is applied in liquid form around the window framework and a release agent to prevent the resilient material sticking to the window is applied to the window (25). The window is then closed and the bead is squeezed and allowed to cure. Any excess resilient material is then trimmed off. Details of the method as applied to hinged, pivoted and sash windows are described.