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Patent GB-2137655-A (GB)
Title: Kiln operation
Inventor: KELLEY DR GRAHAM ROGER
IPC: F26B21/06
Filed: 1983-12-02
Abstract: In a method of kiln operation, measurement of variations in at least one physical parameter of input to said kiln is correlated with one or more theoretical operational parameters for the kiln. The kiln may be a malting kiln in which case variations in the temperature and the humidity of the ambient air may be measured and correlated with a theoretical temperature programme of operation for the kilning air.
Patent GB-2136162-A (GB)
Title: Digital Recording and Reproducing Apparatus
Inventor: LEMOINE MAURICE G
IPC: H04N5/92
Filed: 1983-12-19
Abstract: The video data of an analog television signal is sampled and converted into a digital signal for recording on a tape, digital synchronization words being inserted in place of each horizontal blanking interval which are coherent with the video data digital signals and which identify the beginning of each video data line interval. The resulting digital television signal is processed through memory means during recording to enable recording on two channels at a slower than real time rate. The recording apparatus includes a capstan servo system 3020 controlling longitudinal tape transport, and a head wheel servo system 3022. During reproduction from the tape the digital synchronization words are extracted 3046 from the composite digital signals and compared with a reference signal on line 3054 e.g. a reference multiple field sequence signal, to thereby identify a selected field in a multiple field sequence. This comparison is effected in capstan and head wheel coincidence gates 3050 and 3052, and any resulting lack of correspondence detected is applied to the respective servo systems to thereby adjust the speeds of the tape and head wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-840370-A (GB)
Abstract: 840,370. Indicating apparatus. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. Ltd. March 24,1955 [March 26, 1954; April 23, 1954], Nos. 8929/54 and 11794/54. Drawings to Specification. Class 106 (4). [Also in Group XX] A gyroscope is supported by a filament and four ligaments from an external frame. Servomotors (not shown) may move the frame into alignment with the gyroscope in response to signals from pick-offs. Two sources of error may be introduced by the filament, first, a movement of the gyroscope centre of gravity due to the extension of the filament and secondly, the application of a couple to the gyroscope due to bending of the filament at the point of gyroscope suspension. The former is counteracted by causing the four ligaments to move in correspondence with filament extensions. The second effect is neutralized by securing the ligaments so that their tensions reduce as the gyroscope casing is rotated from the neutral setting while the centralizing torque of the filament increases so that the result is a state of neutral angular equilibrium.
Patent GB-2137341-A (GB)
Title: Procedure for assuring the identification of samples when sample containers are transferred
Inventor: KAYHKO KIMMO
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1984-03-19
Abstract: In a procedure for assuring the identification of samples when transferring samples into a sample support (1) of an analysis apparatus, a sample container is insertable into the sample support at one desired location only. The computer of the analysis apparatus has stored the address of each sample in its memory and moves the sample support (1) to make the appropriate location accessible through the aperture (4) in cover 6. When this takes place in the order in which the samples were presented, all confusion of samples will be avoided. The sample locations (2) may be in a series of nested rings, when the cover (6) has only one aperture for each ring.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150360-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a small electronic device
Inventor: ENDOH KENJI
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1984-04-17
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a small electronic device, e.g. a pocket calculator, comprises the steps of: intermittently feeding a base film 13A in predetermined lengths to form a film strip; arranging electronic elements, e.g., a film-like liquid crystal display cell 30A, a film-like solar cell 40A and a printed circuit board 20A, on the predetermined region of the film strip; arranging a frame on the film strip, so that the frame surrounds the electronic elements; dribbling an adhesive 16A onto the film strip; placing a back panel 15 on the film strip; moving press means on the panel from one end of the panel to the other end thereof, thereby pressing the panel and bonding the same to the film strip; cutting the film; detecting the position of the periphery of the film; and trimming the film with a laser beam, thereby forming a finished product of a prescribed shape and size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141690-A (GB)
Title: Frame-mounted flexible container
Inventor: AID JAMES D
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 1984-07-18
Abstract: A flexible container 100, Fig. 2, in which a liquid may be stored or through which a liquid may be circulated is received by a frame 80, Fig. 10 having a cross member 81 from which extends a pair of substantially parallel arm elements 82a 82b. The container comprises a pair of walls including two relative thin, generally flexible sheets of a polymeric material, a top edge, 110, a bottom edge 112, a centrally located compartment for containing said liquid, an elongated sleeve adjoining each side edge of said compartment, an inlet, 121, for introducing said liquid into said compartment and an outlet 122 for withdrawing said liquid from said compartment, each of said sleeves having an inner edge 133, 134 and an outer edge 131, 132, the straight-line distance between the outer edges of said sleeves being greater along the top edge of the container than the straight-line distance between the outer edges of said sleeves along the bottom edge of said container, so that the bottom edge is under tension when the arms 80a 80b are inserted in the sleeves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148094-A (GB)
Title: Plastic gloves and form for making same
Inventor: IIOKA TAKAYUKI
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1984-10-08
Abstract: Plastic gloves are made by dipping a hand-shaped form (10) which comprises an index finger portion (1), a middle finger portion (2), a third finger portion and a little finger portion (4), each defining a curved line extending from the knuckle portion to the fingertip portion with an angle of curvature  alpha  of from 35 DEG  to 90 DEG . Preferably there is an included angle  phi 1 of less than 90 DEG between the tangent A1-A1' touching the curved line at the fingertip portion and the tangent B1-B1' touching on the back side surface of the hand portion. The gloves do not disturb the natural behaviour of human fingers and so do not make a human hand tired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hydraulic brake systems
Inventor: KIRSTEIN LOTHAR
IPC: B60T8/48
Filed: 1984-10-12
Abstract: A hydraulic brake system is disclosed which includes the combination of an anti-skid brake pressure regulating system and an anti-drive-slip means. A high-pressure pump (16) has the dual function of returning brake fluid from a skidding wheel and charging an accumulator (26), and a low-pressure pump (33) is used to produce an inlet pressure in order to avoid the occurrence of a vacuum and gas bubbles in the suction line of the high-pressure pump (16). The low-pressure pump is located at a topping-up reservoir (28) of a master cylinder (1) and is constructed such that brake fluid can flow therethrough in either direction in a non-pressurised manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152821-A (GB)
Title: Tennis practice wall
Inventor: HACKETT JOSEPH D
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1985-01-04
Abstract: A tennis practice wall comprises a first flat wall portion 10 which is vertical and a second flat wall portion 16 immediately above the first wall portion. The second wall portion 16 is tiltable rearwardly about its lower edge 17 to permit adjustment of the angle thereof relative to the vertical first wall portion 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153885-A (GB)
Title: Stabilised floating platform
Inventor: COMPAGNON JEAN-PIERRE JACQUES
IPC: B63B39/00
Filed: 1985-01-18
Abstract: A stabilised floating platform for oil and, gas exploration in deep water is disclosed, the platform having a superstructure supported on at least one floatation column 3 having a counterweight 9 at its lower end. A stabilising envelope 1 having a width considerably in excess of its depth is located between the ends of the column so that in use it is at a depth below the water surface such that waves have little effect on the platform. The stabilising envelope has a volume which is at least half of the total submerged volume of the platform and may incorporate internal water-tight compartments. Similar compartments may also be provided in the column or counterweight. Machinery may also or alternatively be located in the envelope. It is preferred that the column be surrounded by a plurality of columns which can be used either for storing oil or for water ballast. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153688-A (GB)
Title: Devices for implantation of deformable intraocular lens
Inventor: MAZZOCCO THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 1985-02-14
Abstract: Surgical devices are disclosed for deforming intraocular lens so that they may be implanted in the eye through an incision which is smaller than the diameter of the underformed lens. One device has a shaft 59 having at one end a hook 55 engageable with a distal portion of the lens and sleeve member 56 having another hook 57 engageable with a proximal portion of the lens. The two members are movable one relative to the other to effect deformation of the optical zone of the lens during insertion of the lens into the eye. Syringe and forceps- like devices for deforming the intraocular lens and implanting it through a narrow incision are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156901-A (GB)
Title: Continuously variable adjustable hinge
Inventor: NITHAMMER EGON
IPC: B60N2/235
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a continuously adjustable hinge, such as employed for automotive vehicle recliner seat back, wherein a toothed sector (13) on one hinge element (10) is retained by a toothed paw (16) on the other (11) which has freedom of mounting connection at least equal to the pitch of one tooth in order to accommodate full tooth engagement for any continuously variable relative position of the sector (13). A pair of pivotally anchored cam elements (19, 20) engage angularly related cam surfaces (25, 24) on the paw (16) after its full tooth engagement with the sector (13). Variable travel of cam surface to accommodate fully engaged prepositioned pawl, with self-locking angle resisting pawl displacement in either angular direction from sector tooth pressure, is sufficient to accommodate at least one tooth displacement of the paw in order to lock the paw in any position of initial full tooth engagement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158839-A (GB)
Title: Anhydrous composition for cleansing the skin
Inventor: ZABOTTO ARLETTE
IPC: A61Q1/14
Filed: 1985-05-15
Abstract: An anhydrous cosmetic cleansing composition comprises a fatty phase, at least one emulsifying agent and at least one particulate abrasive substance which is suspended in the fatty phase, is strongly water-soluble and has an average particle size of from 50 to 1,000 microns. This composition permits deep cleansing of the skin through an exfoliating action.
Patent GB-2180512-A (GB)
Title: Tubular steering column assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ARNOLD HANS
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1985-09-20
Abstract: The steering column assembly is formed from two tubular portions (1 and 2) having different moment of resistance to torsion and which are connected together in end-to-end aligned relationship. The contact surfaces of the tubular portions (1,2) lie at an angle of 45 DEG to the longitudinal centre line of the steering column. Two half shell members (3 and 4) which engage over the contact surfaces or a sleeve (12) with a longitudinal slot are provided for making the connection between the tubular portions (1,2)s. The longitudinal edges of the half shell members (3 and 4) or of the sleeve (12) are connected together by two weld seams (5) or by a weld seam (5) respectively. The welding additionally prevents displacement in the longitudinal direction and rotary movement. The half shells (3 and 4) or sleeve (12) include slots (6,7) for the bolt of a steering lock when the vehicle is stopped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164229-A (GB)
Title: Communications system
Inventor: GARGINI ERIC JOHN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1985-09-23
Abstract: A communications system comprising a plurality of subscriber units each connected to a communications network capable of delivering any one of a plurality of different signals on respective television channels. Subscriber units are provided with a teletext receiver and teletext signals are supplied on one television channel of the system which channel is dedicated to full field teletext signals. Each subscriber unit is allocated exclusive use of one teletext sub-page, the content of that one sub-page being responsive only to data signals supplied by the respective subscriber unit. A second channel is dedicated to provide interactive services, and the system responds to data transmitted over the system by one subscriber unit in response to information on the second channel by transmitting response data on the sub-page of teletext dedicated to that subscriber unit, the system automatically momentarily connecting the subscribers teletext receiver to the teletext channel such that the data transmitted on the dedicated sub-page is acquired and inlaid on the picture received from the second channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181825-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for charging furnaces
Inventor: SHELTON PAUL JONATHAN
IPC: F27D3/12
Filed: 1985-10-22
Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a charge 6 into a furnace 8, particularly a coffin into a cremator, comprises a base (4) supporting a longitudinal extending carriage (5) which is horizontally reciprocable between a retracted (full line) position, and an extended (broken line) position in which it extends beyond the base (4) and into the furnace (8). The carriage (5) incorporates a charge-advancing device (9) which moves simultaneously with the carriage, the device (9) engaging the rear of the charge and, as the carriage is extended, advancing the charge on the carriage to a position in which the charge overhangs the projecting end of the carriage within the furnace. The base is preferably mounted on a wheeled trolley (2), and may incorporate a turntable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186148-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft surveillance system
Inventor: HALE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G08B13/196
Filed: 1986-02-03
Abstract: The system 2 comprises at least one closed circuit slow scan television camera 6 positioned in the aircraft 4 and which is for surveying a predetermined area either inside or outside the aircraft. A first transducer means 8 positioned in the aircraft converts video signals from the camera 6 into audio signals and a first transceiver means 10 transmits the audio signals from the first transducer means 8 to, and camera command signals from, a remote command base 14. A second transceiver means 12 at the command base 14 receives the audio signals from the first transceiver means 10 and sends the command signals and a second transducer means 16 converts the received audio signals into video signals for at least one television monitor 18. The cameras 6 may be tilted, panned or zoomed by an operator at the command base 14 using the camera control signals. The system is particularly useful during hijacks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174728-A (GB)
Title: Animal blanket and material
Inventor: DAVIS FRANK BURTON
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: The material, e.g. for a horse blanket which comprises a warp and a weft, the weft comprising a face layer 10 of face weft threads 11, a back layer 12 of back weft threads 13, and an intermediate layer 14 of filler weft threads 15, held by warp threads. The warp comprises a series of face warp threads 16 woven with the face weft 11 to provide a face cloth; a series of back warp threads 17 woven with the back weft 13 to provide a back cloth; and a series of further warp threads 18 woven through all three layers to unite the layers into an integrally quilted three layer material in which the filler weft 15 is sandwiched lightly between the internal runs of the face and back warps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175005-A (GB)
Title: Skin cleansing composition
Inventor: SMALL LEONARD EDWIN
IPC: A61K8/44
Filed: 1986-05-12
Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra mild skin cleansing composition comprising: mild synthetic surfactants, moisturizers, polymeric skin feel and mildness aids and selected levels of soap. An ultra mild skin cleansing bar is provided which is clinically milder on the skin than water.
Patent GB-2176042-A (GB)
Title: Solid state color display system and light emitting diode pixels therefore
Inventor: BROWN BRENT W
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: A solid state color display system comprises a display matrix (154) consisting of sets of light emitting diodes. Each set comprises groups of red, green and blue light emitting diodes which groups can be variably illuminated by means of driver circuits (173,174,175) using pulse width modulation of an electrical source (176) to display an overall composite color. The pulse width modulation is conducted in response to signals received from picture processing means, such as a video camera (162), off-air receiver (168) or video digitizer (158). The outputs of the driver circuits (173,174,175) are fed to each of a series of eight-row panels (156) of diode sets in the matrix display (154) for illumination thereof. The invention is utilised in a large scale colour display system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195485-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic car rear number plate
Inventor: LEE JACK CRONEY
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 1986-09-26
Abstract: A vehicle number plate contains a warning buzzer and electro-magnets which are energised to hold a movable cover plate in position through a keyswitch set from within the vehicle. When set on "low hold" and the car is driven by an unauthorised person, the vibrations set up by the road and suspension cause the cover plate to drop and reveal the word STOLEN.
Patent GB-2182383-A (GB)
Title: Fastening means for a lavatory cover
Inventor: OAKES JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A47K13/26
Filed: 1986-10-24
Abstract: The fastening means comprise a pivotable handle 20 movable between a fastening position, in which the handle 20 projects forward from the rear of the lavatory bowl to prevent the cover being lifted, and a release position in which the handle 20 is swung aside to allow the lavatory seat and cover 2 to be lifted. The handle is retained in its fastening position by a spring-loaded detent 22 which can be withdrawn to release the handle for movement. Detent 22 is engagable with a selected one of five notches 26 in spindle 18 of handle 20-the outer end of detent 22 forms a release member 28 carrying a pull knob. Spindle 18 is received in a vertical bore 16 of a bracket 10 retained in position by the bolts or screws which retain the seat and cover 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197703-A (GB)
Title: Rope tensioning
Inventor: DAVIES EDGAR ATHELING
IPC: F16G11/12
Filed: 1986-11-04
Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a rope, such as a mine shaft guide rope, includes a frame (1) with two pairs of elongate members (2) interconnected by end plates (4, 6) and a link member received in the frame and having a socket (10) attached to the rope and a yoke link (20) connected to the socket and having portions provided with holes (26) and projecting between the pairs of frame members for the holes to align with holes (24) in the frame members. Two fluid actuators (30, 32) are arranged to act between the frame and the link member to put the rope under a desired tension, the link member is adjusted to align the holes (24, 26), and pins (28) are inserted into the aligned holes to fix the position of the link member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188798-A (GB)
Title: Electrical apparatus with rush current controlling function
Inventor: HORINOUCHI ATSUSHI
IPC: H03K17/16
Filed: 1987-03-13
Abstract: In a microwave oven supply circuit, a thyristor 13 is connected between a commercial power supply 10 and a primary winding 14a of a high-voltage transformer 14, on-off operation of the thyristor 13 being controlled by a microcomputer 18. A synchronizing signal generator 26 generates a signal SA1 in synchronism with the supply 10 and applies it to the computer 18 which turns the thyristor 13 on in response to the signal SA1 for each half-wave period of the supply 10 and further controls the thyristor 13 so that an "on" period in a given cycle is longer than that in the preceding cycle. Before on-control of the thyristor 13 is started, a predetermined period for verifying stable operation is provided, so that accuracy of the synchronizing signal SA1 is ensured. In addition, an instantaneous disconnection detector 29 checks for disconnection of the supply 10, and computer 18 is then reset to the beginning of the starting sequence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189016-A (GB)
Title: Ice-maker
Inventor: BROWN JOHN JAMES
IPC: F25C1/20
Filed: 1987-04-03
Abstract: An ice maker produces high clarity individual ice pieces by forming ice on the fingers 7 of an evaporator 5 whilst a paddle (12) disturbs the surface of the body of water in which the fingers are immersed. The paddle blade (12) penetrates the water surface at a low rate of penetration typically of less than 10 penetrations per minute so as efficiently to remove entrained air and produce the desired high degree of ice clarity. A separate temperature sensing probe (not shown) senses temperature in the suction line 10 and is calibrated to actuate commutation means (not shown) to shift to a defrost cycle upon sensing a temperature (eg 20 DEG ) predetermined as indicative of adequate ice formation. A timer may alternatively be used to cause operation of the defrost cycle. The orientation of fingers 7 allows ice formations on release from fingers 7 to 9 elevate to the water surface as a result of their buoyancy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203768-A (GB)
Title: Constructional system for glazed frame buildings
Inventor: GALSWORTHY PAUL JOHN
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 1987-04-13
Abstract: There is disclosed a kit of parts for constructing frame buildings and in particular glazed structures. Means for constructing a box ridge cap section comprise a ridge member 20 interfitting with a pair of side members 32 apertured at intervals and secured at low side of the box by cross members 100. Glazing forks 90 are fitted to lower ends of side members 32. Ridge extensions 50 may be fitted to the ridge member 20 and to which ventilator flaps 40 may be pivotally supported for operation by levers 101 extending through apertures in the side members 32. The forks 90 are adapted to support double glazing in bars (1 Fig 6) having stiffening means (122, 6 Fig 6). Glazing bar supports, panel jointers, beams, valley members, are also provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189775-A (GB)
Title: Rotary valve for,e.g., granular material
Inventor: BYE LEONARD JAMES
IPC: B65G53/46
Filed: 1987-04-28
Abstract: A rotary valve for granular or particulate material comprises a rotor which comprises a shaft (1) mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis, a plurality of vanes (2) carried by the shaft around said axis and parallel thereto and a pair of discs (3,4) carried by the shaft concentrically therewith at opposite ends of the vanes, which discs close at these ends the spaces between the vanes. There are housing means (8) in which the rotor rotates about said axis and a pair of sealing rings (10,11) concentric with the discs, each of which rings is interposed between the housing means and a respective one of the discs and provides a surface against which the respective disc runs. Each ring (10,11) may be of a low-friction material, e.g. glass-loaded polytetrafluoroethylene, and may be held against the disc, which may have a chamfered edge (6), either by resilient rings (12,13) or by an annular metal plate (14). <IMAGE>