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Patent GB-2150990-A (GB)
Title: Switching and control device for a drive assembly for driving a motor vehicle
Inventor: RAUNEKER JOSEF
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1984-11-09
Abstract: A drive assembly for a motor vehicle is provided with a driving motor having an adjusting element 2 for power control; a continuously variable drive transmission 3 and a reversing gear 6. There is a link 23 including a detachable coupling 24 between the adjusting element 2 for the power control and the ratio control device. A manually operable selection element 13 is movable via an N position with interruption of the drive into a V position, for forward motion, and out of the V position directly into an additional position which holds the reversing gear in the gear position for forward motion, and controls a motor braking operation. During the transition of the selection 13 into the additional position use for achieving motor braking operation, the coupling part 24 connected to the control device is coupled to a control linkage 26, which comes from the selector 13 with the coupling 24 being detached. 
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Patent GB-2167099-A (GB)
Title: Water drainage in curtain walling
Inventor: ROWE NORMAN
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 1984-11-17
Abstract: Curtain walling frame members 12,11 define cells in which panels 16 are retained between forward 22,21 and rear 12a,11a portions of the frame members 12,11. Vertical forward portions 21 comprise continuous vertical water drainage channels 41 between fin-like portions 51. Horizontal forward positions 22 comprise vertically-communicating horizontal drainage channels/regions 42/40 defined by fin-like portions 52,52'. Primary sealing strips 25, received between edge portions of forward portions 21,22 and the panels 16, extend around the edge portions and overlie front surfaces of the members 11,12. Cover strips 30,30' interengage with recesses between such front surfaces, and bear upon the primary strips 25. Secondary strips 14,15 seal between the rear of the panels and rear portions 12a,11a. Inclined sills 50 on horizontal members 12 direct water, e.g. from passages 15' in certain secondary strips 15, into horizontal regions/channels 40,42 and thence through outlet holes 26. Forward and rear portions of the frame members may be aluminium extrusions bolted together with thermal insulation 20' therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169205-A (GB)
Title: Culdoscopy operating table
Inventor: SUKHBIR DR PERCIVAL ALLAN RONA
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 1985-01-02
Abstract: A culdoscopy operating table is hinged in the middle so that with the patient lying in the prone position the front portion of the table supporting the upper body is tilted downwards, the rear portion supporting the patients legs is tilted downwards and split longitudinally giving access to the operator as well as balance and stability to the patient. A removable panel beneath the abdomen allows downward bulging thus establishing the conditions for successful culdoscopy. The front and rear portions are accordingly hinged, pivoted and supported and the entire unit adjustable in height. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155492-A (GB)
Title: Processing barrel
Inventor: PLUMMER CLIFFORD ARTHUR
IPC: C25D17/20
Filed: 1985-02-07
Abstract: A processing barrel such as an electroplating barrel (1) for containing work to be immersed in a processing bath has an access opening in a side wall for the loading and unloading of the barrel covered by a lid (22), preferably part-cylindrical, which is movable circumferentially to give access to the opening. A transmission (13, 14, 15) which effects opening and closing movement of the lid (22) is coupled to the barrel (1) through a lost motion (24, 25) so that, upon opening or closing of the lid the lid is first moved relative to the opening before any rotation is imparted to the barrel itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156687-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball surfaces
Inventor: GOBUSH WILLIAM
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1985-03-05
Abstract: A British size golf ball has 384 +/- 3% dimples and the dimples have a particular diameter and depth. The dimple diameter is preferably 0.140 inches to 0.150 inches and the dimple depth is preferably from 0.0095 inches to 0.0110 inches. The ball has a low flight trajectory and long total distance.
Patent GB-2156386-A (GB)
Title: Production of infra-red reflecting fluorine-containing tin oxide coating on glass
Inventor: HARGREAVES EDWARD
IPC: C03C17/22
Filed: 1985-03-22
Abstract: A process for production of infra red reflecting fluorine containing tin oxide coatings on flat glass comprises directing on to a hot glass surface a suspension in a carrier gas of a finely divided solid volatile inorganic tin (IV) compound, free from carbon-tin bonds, containing both chlorine and fluorine. Especially preferred tin compounds are ammonium hexahalostannates of the formula
 (NH4)2SnHal6
 wherein Hal represents halogen, and a minor atomic proportion of the halogen present is fluorine and the balance chlorine. Use of solid tin (IV) compounds in accordance with the invention gives coatings of a higher light transmission per unit thickness when compared with coatings obtained using solid organo-metallic thin compounds referred to in the prior art.
Patent GB-2175921-A (GB)
Title: Electroformed tool
Inventor: ALLDREAD MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1985-05-14
Abstract: A method of making a hollow working tool for the treatment of a predetermined shaped portion of a workpiece, and particularly a hollow inductor for use in inductive heat treatment of a workpiece. The method comprises casting a solid blank (B) which has an external profile which corresponds with the required external profile of the inductor e.g, the tooth space (11) between two adjacent gear teeth (10), the blank being made of an electrically conductive material having a relatively low melting point and being (a) cast in a shape having an external profile which is undersized in a predetermined manner relative to the required external profile of the inductor or (b) subsequently reduced in size so as to provide this undersized external profile. A thick metallic coating is applied to the undersized external profile of the blank so as to provide a composite structure having an external profile which corresponds with the required external profile of the inductor (or which is worked subsequently to provide this profile). The coating is made of a material having a significantly higher melting point than that of the cast material forming the blank, and is of sufficient thickness to provide a rigid structure upon subsequent removal, by heating, of the material forming the cast blank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161629-A (GB)
Title: Tournament data system
Inventor: THACHER KERRY E
IPC: A63F13/30
Filed: 1985-06-25
Abstract: A tournament system for electronic games in which scores achieved on the games are transmitted to one or a hierarchy of computers in which a winner is determined. At least one computer stores a player code associated with player credits. The players insert credit cards into the games which read the player codes, send the codes to a computer, obtain verification signals from the computer and are thereby enabled. The computer also stores handicap values associated with players and/or the games, and modifies the scores by the handicap values. The computer can also download advertising, winner or other messages to specific ones or all the games for display, and can cause the games played to be modified or changed.
Patent GB-2182328-A (GB)
Title: Diphenyl ether derivatives
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: C07C65/24
Filed: 1985-10-29
Abstract: Diphenyl ether derivatives having the general formula I,   <IMAGE> in which R1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, or an alkyl or haloalkyl group; R2 and R3 which may be the same or different, each independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro or cyano group; A and B, which may be the same or different, each independently represents a carbonyl or thiocarbonyl group or ethylenical group of the formula @C=C(R4)2,wherein each R4 which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a cyano group or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, acyl, carboxyl, carboxamido, alkoxycarbonyl, heterocyclic group or an amino group of formula N(R5)2 wherein R5 is an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl group; provided that at least one of A and B is an ethylenical group of the formula @C=C(R4)2.
Patent GB-2167379-A (GB)
Title: Jib system for cranes, particularly for railway cranes
Inventor: BENDIX HORST
IPC: B66C23/82
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A jib system can be used in a horizontal or slightly tilted mode (Fig. 1) and in a steeply inclined position (Fig. 4): conversion of the jib system from one mode to the other being achieved with means present on the lifting equipment. The jib system comprises a telescopic upper jib portion 1 pivotally connected at 15 to a non-telescopic lower jib portion 2 which is pivoted to the crane structure 7 at 14. Differential traction means provides for conversion of the jib into a steeply inclined jib. In the Fig. 1 position the upper telescopic jib portion 1 is luffed about the pivot 15 by cylinders 4. The jib is extended to the Fig. 4 position by extension of cylinders 9 the upper and lower jib portions 1 and 2 being aligned about the pivot 15 by a traction element 10, a support 3 enabling a cable block arrangement 6 to luff the jib, (locked in the straightened position by securing elements 18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169201-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable oil adducts as emollients in skin and hair care products
Inventor: FORCE CARLTON G
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1985-04-19
Abstract: Certain vegetable oil lipid adducts, either alone or in combination with vegetable oils and/or modified vegetable oils, which provide persistent softening effects upon incorporation in skin and hair care preparations. The emollients of the invention include both the water-soluble and water-insoluble salts of the vegetable oil adducts. The certain vegetable oil adducts of the invention are the adducts prepared from vegetable oils containing nonconjugated polyunsaturated fatty acid esters which are conjugated and then modified via Diels-Alder addition with acrylic acid, fumaric acid, or maleic anhydride.
Patent GB-859190-A (GB)
Abstract: 859,190. Albums ; loose-leaf binders. WENTGES, P. May 29, 1959 [June 18, 1958], No. 18314/59. Classes 11 and 146(1). In a photographic album, photographic prints 2 forming the leaves thereof, each have a stub 3 on one side formed with notches 7, and covers 9 each have corresponding notches 10 connected by a groove 11, the covers and leaves being held in book form by a resilient band 8 passing around the notches and grooves, a scored line or weakened portion 4, 12 being provided in the leaves and covers respectively, about which they may be turned. The prints 2 and stubs 3 may be formed separately and connected by an adhesvie strip, a gap being left between the parts 2, 3 to provide the weakened portion, Fig. 2 (not shown);
Patent GB-2171282-A (GB)
Title: Improved ledgering weight
Inventor: ROCHE ARTHUR THOMAS
IPC: A01K95/00
Filed: 1986-04-28
Abstract: A weight comprises a head portion (10) having a means (11) for attachment of the head portion (10) to a fishing line (12) in use, and one or more secondary members (13) either of identical or of a range of different weights and suitably attachable to said head portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191738-A (GB)
Title: Convertible, foldable, trailers
Inventor: STEVENSON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 1986-06-21
Abstract: A trailer comprising several parts 2 which may be pivoted about axes 3 from a folded position for transport to an opened out position for use e.g. as a trailer tent, or for agricultural or industrial applications has a wheel axle 1 which is divided to permit unfolding but is locked for transport. Adjustable legs 6 stabilise the opened out segments, and jockey wheels (not shown) facilitate movement of the segments. Pole sockets 8 permit erection of a tarpaulin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179115-A (GB)
Title: Construction system
Inventor: POUSI OSMO
IPC: E04B1/21
Filed: 1986-07-28
Abstract: A construction system consists of a beam (2) fixed to the side face of a concrete column (1) with the aid of a carrying member (3). The carrying member (3) has three vertical abutment faces (5) engaged against the side plate (11) of the column (1) and a horizontal carrying surface (6) for the beam (2) above the lower margin of the abutment face (5). The vertical abutment faces (5) are provided with three hooks (8) extending upward (and/or to the side, or sides) and projecting towards the concrete column. The side plate (11) of the concrete column is provided with three recesses (12) extending upward (or to the side, or sides) into which the hooks (8) of the carrying member (3) are inserted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179351-A (GB)
Title: Amino acid derivatives suitable for use in ferroelectric liquid crystal materials
Inventor: GRAY GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C07C239/00
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: Compounds suitable for use in ferroelectric smectic liquid crystal materials are  alpha -amino-carboxylic acid compounds of general formula:   <IMAGE> where A represents a residue of a naturally occurring  alpha -amino acid in which hydrogen atoms in functional groups are replaced by a blocking group, e.g. alkyl, and X and represent mesogenic linked chains of cyclic groups; and similar compounds in which linking of a mesogenic group is made to a functional group in the residue, and one or other of the  alpha -amino or carboxylic acid groups is blocked.
Patent GB-2197357-A (GB)
Title: Staging comprising framing partly nestable within a similar frame
Inventor: DODSON GORDON BRAMWELL
IPC: E04H3/24
Filed: 1986-11-07
Abstract: A frame is provided for supporting staging. The frame comprises two parallel spaced apart aligned elongate side members 2, with two end leg assemblies 3 being provided adjacent the ends of the side members. The dimension of at least one end leg assembly in a direction transverse to the axis of parallism of the side members is less than the distance between the parallel side members. Thus a plurality of the support frames may be readily stacked, in a manner in which one frame is partly nestable within another (Fig. 6). Each support frame is provided with means for releasably mounting a platform member on the support frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199116-A (GB)
Title: A valve for a pressurised flowing medium
Inventor: NISKANEN ERKKI PIETARI
IPC: F16K39/02
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: A valve for a pressurized flowing medium, comprises a body (1) having a valve chamber (2) and at least two connections (3,4). A counter piece (8) positioned within the valve chamber is attached to a spindle (5) provided with a valve disc (6). In order to make the body hermetically closed, the counter piece (8) forms a moveable piston of an actuator (9) positioned within the valve chamber (2), and a returning member (14) of the actuator is mounted within the body and separated from the valve chamber in a medium-proof manner. In order to balance the valve disc against pressure impacts, an area of the counter piece, on which area the pressure of the flowing medium acts in an axial direction of the spindle, equals in size a corresponding area (6a) of the valve disc. When a third connection (4') is provided, this area of the counter piece (8) is defined by a further valve disc (6') formed on the actuator (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191062-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting television signals
Inventor: STOREY RICHARD
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 1987-06-29
Abstract: Transmitting television signals in sequential format within a restricted transmission bandwidth from an input 2:1 interlaced video signal at a source line rate and a source field rate is achieved by deriving a transmission signal with a line rate which is half the source line rate and a field rate which is half the source field rate. The signal is transmitted in sequential form. At a receiver, the transmitted signal is up-converted to at least the source line rate and field rate. The source are at least 800 lines per picture and at least 75 fields per second, and are preferably 1125/80/2:1. The preferred transmission rate is therefore 562/40/1:1 and the upconverted rate at the receiver 1125/ 80/2:1 or 1125/80/1:1.
Patent GB-2207786-A (GB)
Title: Implantable homing device
Inventor: MAN DANIEL
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1987-07-27
Abstract: An implantable homing device having a transmitter, and a source of power connected to apply operating current to said transmitter; wherein said source of power comprises oscillator means 26, a battery 20 connected to energize said oscillator means, means applying the output of said oscillator means to said transmitter as a source of operating current therefor whereby said transmitter is intermittently operated, said transmitter comprising an oscillator 44 and a programmable signal generator 29 connected to provide a programmable output coded signal for modulating 41 said oscillator, and means 59 responsive to the voltage of said battery for controlling said programmable generator, whereby the output of said transmitter is modulated as a function of the voltage of said battery. The transmitted signal can identify the person in whom it is implanted, and he can be located by triangulation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197780-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic panties
Inventor: TOSI LIVIO
IPC: A41B13/04
Filed: 1987-11-26
Abstract: Hygienic panties (1) made of cotton incorporate a watertight element (3), covered by a knitted cotton fabric (4). The element (3) is made of natural rubber, which is atoxic and retains softness even after repeated washings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to door operators
Inventor: CARR RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1988-06-03
Abstract: A powered door operator 10 for use with an up-and-over door 13 installed in a garage doorway 11, comprises a reversible electric motor 14 projecting a drive shaft 17, a carrier plate 15 supporting the motor 14 from structure 16 of the garage 12, a toothed driving pulley wheel 18 mounted on the drive shaft for rotation therewith, and an idler pulley wheel 19 rotatably on a fixed bracket 21. A toothed drive belt 22 extends around the toothed wheels 18, 19 so as to form a closed loop. A link bracket 23 is attached to the back of the door 13 and secures the belt 22. The belt 22 is tensioned by jockey pulleys, 25, 26, which permit extension of the closed loop formed by the belt on initial opening of the door. In a modification (Figure 4), only part of the belt 22 is toothed and plate (15) is sprung mounted to permit extension of the closed loop. In Figs 5-8 (not shown) an arrangement having a carriage driven along a gear rack is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211818-A (GB)
Title: Friction reduction sheet in tape cassette
Inventor: INABA KAZUO
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: In a magnetic tape cassette having upper and lower shells enclosing two tape winding hubs, a ribbed friction reduction sheet is inserted between the tape and a shell. The ribs 18 are continuous, Fig. 2, and have two longitudinal top projections, or apices and contact the hubs. Or, Fig 4 ,the ribs are shorter, in a pattern (see also Fig. 6) and support the hubs at the rib ends. These ribs may have a section in Figs 7 a or c. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227657-A (GB)
Title: A safety device for shutting off a floor of a building and safety apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN TERRANCE
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 1988-11-05
Abstract: A safety device for shutting off a floor of a building comprises barrier means in the form of a door. The barrier means is mounted in two vertical guide tracks arranged on either side of a staircase 13 so as to be movable by vertical translation between a use position in which it blocks the staircase 13 and a storage position. The safety device may be arranged to prevent spread of fire or may be arranged to prevent entry by a person. The barrier means is preferably made from polycarbonate as this material is light and tough and has good fire resistance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216011-A (GB)
Title: Activity sensing pacemaker
Inventor: WEBB STUART CHARLES
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 1989-02-16
Abstract: A pacemaker has means for producing a first signal which rapidly responds to changes in exercise level but may inaccurately represent the required pacing rate, e.g. from a vibration sensor, and a second signal which accurately represents the rate by changes only slowly in response to exercise level and represents a physiological variable, such as respiratory rate. The signals may be derived from the same or separate sensors. A control circuit provides a pacing rate appropriate to resting conditions if the first signal has a value less than a threshold regardless of the value of the second signal. The pacing rate is raised incrementally towards a predetermined level, such as 95 beats/min, while the first signal exceeds the threshold but the second signal has a value indicative of a pacing rate less than the predetermined level. The pacing rate is further raised to substantially equal that indicated by the value of the second signal when the first signal exceeds the threshold and the second signal indicates a rate higher than the predetermined rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2317953-A (GB)
Title: Sensor array dynamic position and orientation determination system
Inventor: BANBROOK HAL W
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 1989-04-19
Abstract: A system, which uses inertial measurement units 42 to 50, is shown for determining the position and orientation of a towed array of sensors used for target detection. The system uses an onboard master inertial navigation system and a relative position determination mechanism to generate a first estimated position for each inertial measurement unit within the array. Each inertial measurement unit measures force and angular change information used by an onboard computer to create a second estimated position by known methods for each inertial sensor. An error signal represented by the difference between the two estimated positions for each inertial unit is processed over time by a Kalman filter to reduce the error in the heading and attitude determined for each inertial unit to establish an accurate location for each inertial unit and, thus, the towed array of such units.
Patent GB-2236111-A (GB)
Title: Increasing the area yield of chrome tanned leathers
Inventor: HORVATH LASZLO
IPC: C14B1/26
Filed: 1989-09-22
Abstract: Leather in the wet blue state having excellent pliability is treated by means of two simultaneous power effects:     -stretching with tongs and   -rolling on a level surface.   The area yield can be increased up to 10%, and at the same time the thickness of the unrolled wet blue surface will decrease proportionately. The quality of the finished leather remains unchanged compared to that of the unrolled finished leather.
Patent GB-2225710-A (GB)
Title: Shelf assembly
Inventor: CARROLL FRANCIS ALFRED
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1989-12-11
Abstract: A merchandising shelf assembly comprises a shelf 4 for mounting on an upright support surface 1 so as to project from the upright support surface. The short 4 comprises a front wall 4a, a base 4b, a rear wall 4c and load bearing elements 5 for supporting the shelf. Each load bearing element 5 comprises a single flat sheet of material for orientation in a non- horizontal plane so as to be engageable between the base of the shelf and the upright support surface whereby in use weight on the shelf is transferred on to the upright support surface. The shelf 4 and the load bearing elements 5 are provided with complementary engageable slots 6 & 7 for mutual engagement of the shelf and load bearing elements to form an elongate cruciform connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240032-A (GB)
Title: Applicator for liquids
Inventor: HARRISON DONALD
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: An applicator for liquids suitable for application to hard or soft surfaces, particularly parts of the human body, comprises a solid head (1) interconnected to a liquid reservoir (4). The head (1) comprises low density, porous, homogeneous cross-linked polymeric block material. The applicator is most suited for application of deodorants or antiperspirants to the underarm. <IMAGE>