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Patent GB-2108416-A (GB)
Title: Improved steel container stock, methods of forming drawn and ironed containers therefrom, and containers formed thereby
Inventor: SAUNDERS WILLIAM T
IPC: B21D22/28
Filed: 1982-02-11
Abstract: Drawn and ironed can bodies (32) are formed from cold rolled steel sheet having a thin coating of a nickel-zinc alloy electroplated on at least one side. The coated steel sheet is drawn into a cup (31) having a nickel-zinc coating on at least its outer surface and the sidewall of the cup is ironed on a mandrel (42) to reduce its thickness and increase its height. Ironing of the alloy coated steel (11, 92) is improved by use of a toolpack (50) comprising a plurality of ironing ring dies (44, 46, 48) each including a generally conical lead-in surface having an angle relative to the draw axis within the range of about 6` to about 8.5` and a substantially cylindrical land (80) having a length of no more than about 0.063 centimeters. The length of the land (80) on the final ironing ring die (48) is no greater and may be less than that of any preceding ironing ring die in the toolpack and preferably is within the range of about 0.0075 to about 0.018 centimeters. The diameter of the land portion of successive ironing ring dies is progressively smaller in the direction of movement of a can through the toolpack, with the diameter of the final ironing ring die preferably being such as to reduce the sidewall of the cup entering this ironing die by about one half.
Patent GB-2114770-A (GB)
Title: Telemetry device
Inventor: BALDACCHINI MARCELLO
IPC: G01C3/00
Filed: 1982-12-01
Abstract: A telemetry device for measuring the distance of an object comprises a telescopic arm (2) having at one end a first emitter (3) and at the other end a second emitter (9). The two emitters (2, 9) transmit beams (6 and 10) towards an object T and means (15, 16, 18) are provided for adjusting and measuring the angular position of the second emitter (9). The distance of the object T is read from the display 18 when the beams (6 and 10) are seen to intersect at the object. The two beams may originate from a single laser beam, which is split in a beam splitter 5 (Fig. 2, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121441-A (GB)
Title: Process for upgrading metal powder
Inventor: DOWN MICHAEL GRAHAM
IPC: C22B34/14
Filed: 1983-02-07
Abstract: A method for upgrading commercially available titanium, zirconium or hafnium powder containing chloride contaminant is characterized by the step of contacting the metal powder with an inert gaseous plasma (such as the arc heated stream of an arc heater) for a sufficient time to effect physical separation of metal and contaminant salt. By operating the arc heater at temperatures in excess of the boiling point of the contaminant salt (e.g. above 1686 DEG K for NaCl) the purification can be assisted by vaporization of the salt. After quenching and cooling the upgraded metal powder, any residual contaminant salt on the surface of the metal can be removed by water washing. The upgraded metal powder produced is useful in fabricating high density metal alloy parts by the blended elemental powder metallurgical process.
Patent GB-2117853-A (GB)
Title: Pipe joint structure
Inventor: BELL MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: F16L23/16
Filed: 1983-02-10
Abstract: A pipe joint structure comprises lips (16, 17) on respective pipes (10, 13) held in mutual engagement by a clamp (18). The lips are hollow and present towards each other respective convex faces (22, 25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119283-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of a hydrophilic coating
Inventor: LAMBERT HANS RAYMOND
IPC: C08J7/056
Filed: 1983-04-20
Abstract: A process for coating a polymer surface with a hydrophilic coating with low friction in wet condition. The process comprises applying to the polymer surface a solution containing between 0.05 to 40 % of a compound which comprises at least two unreacted isocyanate groups per molecule, evaporating the solvent, applying a solution containing between 0.5 to 50 % of polyethylene oxide to the thus treated polymer surface and then evaporating the solvent of the last mentioned solution, and curing the coating at elevated temperature. The process is preferably carried out in the presence of a catalyst for the curing of isocyanate.
Patent GB-2119718-A (GB)
Title: Article support used in filing cabinet drawer
Inventor: DAVIS MAURICE
IPC: B42F17/08
Filed: 1983-05-10
Abstract: Flat articles are supported in an upright position in a filing cabinet drawer by a divider comprising a planar upright portion (11) provided with a base extending laterally in opposite directions from the bottom of the upright portion. The portion (12) of the base extending laterally in one direction comprises two superposed layers spaced apart by a distance equal to the thickness of the lower layer. The other portion (13) of the base extends laterally in the other direction and is an extension of the lower of the two layers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141649-A (GB)
Title: Riser sleeve for metal-casting moulds
Inventor: KAYWORTH PETER MICHAEL
IPC: B22C9/08
Filed: 1983-06-20
Abstract: A riser sleeve (1) for use in the automatic production of moulds used in metal casting. In order that the sleeve may be fitted accurately and easily into a preformed recess in the upper part of the mould and firmly retained therein, the sleeve is provided with a ribbed outside surface. A circumference defined by the outer ends of the ribs is greater than a circumference of the recess. The ribs (2) may be longitudinal (Fig. II) and vary in height along the sleeve so that they form the frustrum of a cone which may be wedged into the recess. Alternatively the ribs (11, 12) may be lateral (Fig. V) so that they form collars. The top (3) of the riser sleeve is preferably domed (Fig. II) so that contact is made with the base of the recess in the moulding and only at the point (4). In this way, space is left for crumbled moulding sand and an adequate air supply provided at the recess to support combustion of exothermic sleeves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123668-A (GB)
Title: Watering cup
Inventor: DUBE MAURICE T
IPC: A01K39/02
Filed: 1983-07-21
Abstract: A watering cup is provided with a ledge 62 to direct water downwardly. A triggering arm 36 is pivotably mounted to operate a valve disposed in the cup. On the rear wall of the triggering arm 36 hooded portions are provided for directing the water from the valve in a swirling movement along the rear wall of the cup to clean the rear wall. A clamping member 22 is coupled to a pipe 12 for supplying water and at the other end engages the cup. A pivot pin 50 extends through the clamping member 22 and supports the triggering arm 36 for pivotal movement. A rocker arm at one end of the pin 50 limits pivotal movement of the triggering arms 36. A gutter extends from the top of the cup to direct overflowing water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146394-A (GB)
Title: Steplessly-variable friction drive
Inventor: LEE GEORGE
IPC: F16H15/08
Filed: 1983-09-10
Abstract: It is well known in rolling bearing applications that where there is little or no relative movement between the inner race, the rollable elements, and the outer race, the possibility of brinelling or fretting is a hazard to successful operation. In a continuously-variable friction drive having a rotating body 12,13 movable between input and output discs 8,16 to vary ratio and having a torque-responsive cam and roller device 19, 18 to give a torque-responsive loading, this brinelling or fretting between the cam 19 and roller 18 is prevented by a further cam and roller device 7,6 of which the cam and roller are driven at slightly different speeds by gears 3,2 from the input shaft 1 to oscillate the input disc 8 axially and so move the roller 18 along the cam 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133431-A (GB)
Title: A sound-proofing building element
Inventor: SCHMITT HANS JULIUS
IPC: E04B1/84
Filed: 1983-11-11
Abstract: The element is formed from an apertured or slotted panel (1) having a non-woven fabric (2) applied to the panel (1) in such a manner that the non-woven fabric (2) lies on the panel (1) in a non-detachable manner at all locations and is stretched over the apertures (4) in the panel (1). The non-woven fabric, stretched like a drum skin, produces in the region of the apertures in the panel an increased resistance to flow which defines the desired sound absorbability of the building element. The panel (1) may be of metal, wood, cardboard or plastics and the fabric (2) of paper or fleeces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156099-A (GB)
Title: Height control for elevating apparatus
Inventor: MANUEL J GILMOUR
IPC: G05B19/425
Filed: 1984-03-15
Abstract: Elevating apparatus, such as a stacking truck, has manual raise and lower controls 14,16 operating in the normal way. A transducer 18 provides positional information to a counter 26, which information can be loaded, by operation of pushbutton 30, into memory 34. Thereafter in an automatic mode each operation of the raise control 14 causes the apparatus to return to a memorised height. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141820-A (GB)
Title: Method of transporting hydrocarbons particularly petroleum and natural gas and pressure station for piping hydrocarbons
Inventor: GOZON KAROLY
IPC: F17D3/01
Filed: 1984-04-16
Abstract: A pressure station for piping hydrocarbons through a pipe line F has pressure-intensifying devices C1-C5 of which C1-C3 are driven by machines G1-G3 using hydrocarbon fuel of the pipe line and C4,C5 are driven by electric motors E4,E5 taking power from a public electric distribution network. In a method of operating the pressure station, the load levels of the public electric network are sensed and during peak periods the pressure-intensifying devices driven by hydrocarbon fuel are utilised, and during lower load levels of the public electric system the pressure-intensifying devices driven by electric motors are partially or wholly utilised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140594-A (GB)
Title: Bubble memory controller
Inventor: CHIBA SHINSAKU
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 1984-04-30
Abstract: A controller for a magnetic bubble memory (3), from which reading of data or into which writing of data is carried out page-wise, comprises a control circuit (4') for controlling the sequence of operations of the magnetic bubble memory, an error detection circuit (6') for detecting the occurrence of an error in the read and/or write operation, and a register file (5') including a command register (5c) for receiving a read or write command issued from a host computer (1) and an error status register (5e) for receiving the output of the error detection circuit. In response to a once-per-page check signal from the control circuit (4') the content of the error status register is sent to the control circuit through an internal signal line (8') to halt the execution of the command held in the command register if an error has been detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166825-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: MCCABE ALBERT GEORGE
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 1984-06-15
Abstract: Two lengths of hose or pipe can be connected by securing them between two halves of a hollow threaded tapered tube, and held down with one or more nuts secured over the taper. Typically, a tubular insert within the ends of hose is also clamped into place, so that the hose ends are securely held between the insert and the tapered tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147064-A (GB)
Title: Change-speed gearbox
Inventor: SABEL GUSTAV
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 1984-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a reduction change-speed gearbox for a motor vehicle having a sump which is fitted with a partition (15) lying close to the gear rings on the layshaft (4) in order to prevent viscous drag on the gear rings when the lubricant is cold and thereby improve gear changes when the vehicle is started from cold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145614-A (GB)
Title: Athletic shoe
Inventor: BATRA VIJAY K
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 1984-09-19
Abstract: An athletic shoe designed for use in court play and the like, where sideward loading is encountered, is described. It has an outsole and a resilient intermediate layer adhered to the outsole, the resilient intermediate layer including a plurality of horizontal transversely extending channels. An upper is bonded to both the intermediate layer and the outsole, the outsole being made from rubber and extending upward around the periphery of the shoe, covering the resilient intermediate layer, and being bonded to the upper, except at the instep of shoe. Thus, only at the instep is the resilient intermediate layer left exposed to the ambient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166779-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutter heads for mine winning machines
Inventor: LOCKEY JOSEPH
IPC: E21C25/14
Filed: 1984-11-13
Abstract: A rotary cutter head for a mining machine is provided with cut mineral guide components (3) defining at least two cut mineral guide paths associated with opposite directions of rotation of the cutter head, respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151762-A (GB)
Title: Reactors and industrial furnaces
Inventor: BOEGE HANS-GEORG
IPC: F27D1/00
Filed: 1984-12-17
Abstract: Reactors and industrial furnaces, e.g. rotary kilns, shaft furnaces and heat exchangers, subject in use to thermal stress are made from prefabricated refractory concrete components (1, 2, 3). The structural strength and refractory requirements are simultaneously satisfied by the prefabricated concrete components, obviating the need for an outer steel casing. The concrete components may be provided with internal steel reinforcement 4, and an outer layer 5 of insulating concrete may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154261-A (GB)
Title: Floor shuttering
Inventor: LECLAIRE HEINZ
IPC: E04B5/43
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: Lost shuttering, for use in producing a hollow flooring system, comprises plates 1 whose corners 2 are bent downwards and project into hollow profiles 3 which form feet of the shuttering. At each foot, one corner each of the several plates meeting at such foot are held in one hollow profile 3. Juxtaposed edges 4 of adjacent plates 1 are bent perpendicularly upwards and have edge margins 5 aligned parallel to the plane of the plates 1. The edges 4 and the edge margins 5 are held together by clamp profiles 6. Arranged at the lower ends of the hollow profiles 3 by way of angle brackets, are adjusting screws which permit vertical alignment and height adjustment of the hollow profiles 3. Leveling substance is applied over the shuttering, and this also fills the hollow profiles 3 and thus establishes a secure connection between the flooring which is formed by such substance and the carcass work or structure whilst leaving an underfloor cavity for services. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in catalysts
Inventor: ROBINSON JOSEPH GORDON
IPC: C07C15/02
Filed: 1985-01-11
Abstract: It has been found that synthetic microporous catalysts which are active in converting oxygen- containing aliphatics into hydrocarbons can lose activity; deactivation of the catalyst can be reduced significantly by mixing an organic additive which contains ethylenic unsaturation or a precursor therefor with the feedstock.
Patent GB-2153875-A (GB)
Title: Building bracket
Inventor: POUSI OSMA
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1985-02-01
Abstract: A beam 2 is supported on a column 1 by a bracket 3 comprising a vertical fastening part (5) and a horizontal carrier part (6) having a rear edge provided with a hook portion (8) projecting downwards over the upper edge of a support part (11) attached to the side face of the column. The bracket is attached to support parts (11, 15) by bolts (9, 10). Support part (11) is secured in the column with the aid of rods (13, 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175329-A (GB)
Title: Excavating machines for forming tunnels and underground mine roadways
Inventor: JONES RAYMOND
IPC: E21D9/10
Filed: 1985-05-21
Abstract: An excavating machine (1) for forming tunnels or underground mine roadways includes a mobile base unit (4) and a cutter unit (6) comprising a rotary cutter head (7) and an articulated boom (10, 11) supporting the cutter head and supported by the base unit for movement about a first pivot axis (13). The articulated boom comprising two boom sections (10, 11) connected for movement about a second pivot axis (14), the first and second pivot axes being parallel. The axis of rotation (9) of the rotary cutter head is inclined to said first and second pivot axes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175693-A (GB)
Title: Air temperature instrument
Inventor: MOORE DAVID MARTIN
IPC: G01K1/08
Filed: 1985-05-30
Abstract: In an instrument for measuring ambient air temperature a thermometer (1) and a radiation shield (4) are mounted within a vertical duct (7). Air is drawn upwardly over the thermometer (1) by a fan (12). The instrument is protected from solar and ground radiation by shields (18) and (10). An extended annular plate (9) reduces the ingestion of air from around the duct (7). Instruments in accordance with the invention will function over a wide range of wind speeds such as 0 to 50 ms <1> and air temperature ranges of -15 DEG C to 35 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162789-A (GB)
Title: Process for making expandable polystyrene
Inventor: SCHWARZ RICHARD A
IPC: C08J9/16
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making polystyrene pellets, and more particularly for making expandable polystyrene beads, by forming a styrene polymer melt and extruding such through a die to form continuous strands thereof. After exiting the die but prior to substantial cooling, the strands are cut into pellets. Such plano-convex pellets are optionally screened to remove undesirable sizes and subsequently introduced into a heated reactor wherein a blowing agent is added. The expandable polystyrene beads produced are substantially spherical and have a desirably narrow range of sizes.
Patent GB-2177691-A (GB)
Title: Cephalosporin antibiotics
Inventor: BELL RICHARD
IPC: C07D501/22
Filed: 1985-07-18
Abstract: Cephalosporin antibiotics of general formula (I) are disclosed   <IMAGE> (wherein Y represents a carbon-linked 5- or 6-membered unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing at least one nitrogen atom, which ring may also contain one or more sulphur atoms and/or may be substituted by one or more C1-4 alkyl, oxo, hydroxy or carbamoylmethyl groups) and non-toxic salts and non-toxic metabolically labile esters thereof.
Patent GB-2163026-A (GB)
Title: Still picture transmission
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE CHARLES
IPC: H04N1/41
Filed: 1985-08-06
Abstract: Before transmitting the full luminance data from store 1, coarse luminance data representing an image consisting only of lines and/or areas of constant luminance is generated 2 and transmitted to provide a fast display at the receiver whilst the full data is being received for subsequent display. Chrominance information may be similarly handled. The invention is suitable for use in photovideotex systems. The line data is obtained by a method of edge detection which involves for each of the two orthogonal directions calculating for each element of the image values representing the luminance gradient in that direction, identifying those elements at which a local maximum of the luminance gradient occurs, and comparing the value of luminance gradient at the local maxima with a threshold value. Those elements at which the threshold is exceeded are designated as edges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180193-A (GB)
Title: A print drum for a postage meter
Inventor: BANNISTER RAY L
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1985-09-16
Abstract: A print drum for a postage meter has a drum structure (20) provided with a plurality of recesses (28,30,32,34,36) in its periphery. One of these recesses (28) accomodates a print wheel assembly (38) and at least some of the other recesses (30,32,34,36) are provided with axially extending means (52) whereby imprinting dies (40,42,44,46) can be slid in and out. The movement in and out of the recesses is in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis (22) of the print drum.
Patent GB-2166224-A (GB)
Title: Brake valve assembly
Inventor: SCHNAKER ALOYS
IPC: G05G5/06
Filed: 1985-10-23
Abstract: A parking-brake valve assembly has a release sleeve (18a) provided with a release ring (18) and a latching sleeve (20) axially movably mounted on the brake lever (5). The latching sleeve (20) or the release sleeve (18a) slides in a guideway (23) of the brake valve assembly, and the release sleeve is subjected to the action of springs (12 and 17). At position B, a latching collar (21) on sleeve (20) drops into a trap (25) in the guideway (23). Depressing handle (16) allows the collar (21) to be engaged below a retaining edge (32) of the guideway (23) when the lever is moved to position C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166538-A (GB)
Title: Accessory device for an inflatable gas balloon
Inventor: NEUMEIER ROBERT
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1985-10-29
Abstract: An accessory device for an inflatable gas balloon (1) has for inflation of the balloon (1) an elastically expansible tube-shaped balloon neck (1a), with a sealing head (2) for the balloon neck (1a) and an electric lamp (14) for internal illumination of the balloon (1). According to the invention, the sealing head (2) is constructed as a cup-shaped housing (7) having an open end and an end closed by a bottom (7'), the open end being adapted to be inserted in sealing- tight fashion into and elastically expanding the balloon neck (1a). Disposed in the open end of the housing (7) is a light reflector, (15) which surrounds the electric bulb (14), which is electrically connected to an electromechanical coupling in the form of a screw type bulb cap (8), which is provided for simultaneous establishment of an electrical connection of the lamp (14) to an external power source and for mechanical supporting of the sealing head (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168402-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant safes
Inventor: SALTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05G1/024
Filed: 1985-12-16
Abstract: A fire resistant safe comprising a container 10 and a lid 11, each having an outer casing 12, 21, an inner lining 14, 15 and 23, 24 and an intermediate insulating layer 13, 22 of high heat resistant material and the inner lining having a filling 20, 25 of phase change material, such as paraffin wax which thus has high heat absorbing properties and the lid 11 engaging the container through a tortuous path sealing arrangement, including surface portions 18, 27 of the intermediate layer 13, 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170999-A (GB)
Title: Brush-like writing instrument
Inventor: SAKURAI KIYOKAZU
IPC: B43K5/18
Filed: 1985-12-23
Abstract: A writing or painting instrument having a brush or brush-like member 9 to receive a liquid material from a liquid reservoir 45 incorporated into the instrument, wherein an elongated liquid guide conduit 7 is provided from base portion of the brush member to a depth within the brush member. A liquid flow path being provided from the liquid reservoir 45 to the liquid guide conduit; by ink passage 37, ink inlets 17 and ink conduit 16. The liquid flow path being opened and closed by reciprocal movement of the valve body/ piston 42 actuated by manual pressure on cap 49. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-1158383-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Container Provided with a Lid
Inventor: TORGERSON LARS BERTIL
IPC: B65D21/032
Filed: 1967-02-23
Abstract: 1,158,383. Stackable containers; caps for containers. FENOM A.B. 23 Feb., 1967, No. 8665/67. Headings B8D and B8T. A cylindrical container having an inset base 2 glued to its side wall has a detachable lid 5 with annular skirt 6 and an upstanding cylindrical wall insertable within the base of a similar container to form a stack. An outer wall 13 may be provided to form a groove 11. The container may be made of coated or waxed pasteboard and the lid, which has fluting 14, may be of synthetic resin or pasteboard. Alternatively, the lid may be formed of a ring of synthetic resin to which a pasteboard disc is glued. The lids are themselves stackable, Fig. 2 (not shown).