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Patent GB-2134644-A (GB)
Title: Condensate collection in steam heated equipment
Inventor: HARTMAN BARRY JOHN
IPC: F27B7/06
Filed: 1983-01-12
Abstract: Steam heated equipment such as a cooker for animal waste products has a central shaft (17) with a plurality of arms (18, 19, 20) extending in diametrically opposite pairs from the shaft (17) to respective beaters (21) in the form of hollow box section members permeated by steam from the hollow arms during operation of the equipment. Condensate collection passages are formed in the arms by asymmetrically positioning their ends or openings into the arms (38, 39) to cause the condensate to flow into one chamber (35) of one beater (21) from which it flows radially into a collection chamber (33) to escape by an annular passage (13). A spiral baffle may be provided in the collection chamber to raise the level of condensate from the bottom of the chamber to the level of the annular passage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122776-A (GB)
Title: Power supplies with parallel supply modules
Inventor: GILBERT WAYNE
IPC: G05F1/59
Filed: 1983-06-08
Abstract: A power supply system includes at least two power supply modules 1, 2 connectable in parallel to a load 7. The system also includes means 9/1, 9/2 responsive to the magnitude of the currents supplied by each module to generate signals to control each of the modules so as to share the demand for current between the modules in a predetermined manner. The control signals adjust the respective output voltages of the modules, and the overall output voltage UN is stabilised either by a feedback amplifier 15 or by a microprocessor 12 which may also provide protection and sequencing control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123293-A (GB)
Title: Antihypertensive composition containing indapamide and a thiachroman
Inventor: LABEYRIE ETIENNE
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1983-07-08
Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and preparations comprising a combination of indapamide and certain thiachromans, especially 8-(3-tert.-butylamino-2- hydroxypropoxy)-thiachroman, or a physiologically tolerable acid addition salt thereof. Each of the two components may be in the racemic form or in the form of an optical isomer. The components in combination have unexpected synergistic properties and can be used for treating hypertension.
Patent GB-2126031-A (GB)
Title: Cascode amplifier
Inventor: KOGA TAKASHI
IPC: H03F1/22
Filed: 1983-07-12
Abstract: A cascode amplifier comprises a first cascode amplifying circuit (20), a second cascode amplifying circuit (30) and a voltage divider (40). The voltage divider (40) provides bias, which need not be the same, to both common-base connected transistors such that fluctuations in the level of d.c. output due to bias resistor tolerances are cancelled between stages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125153-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing cooling plates for metallurgical furnaces and cooling plate obtained thereby
Inventor: IOSHPA VLADIMIR GRIGORIEVICH
IPC: F27D1/12
Filed: 1982-02-02
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SU82/00003 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 16, 1983 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 16, 1983 PCT Filed Feb. 2, 1982 PCT Pub. No. WO83/02578 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 4, 1983.A cooling plate made up of three sections with expansion gaskets set at the boundaries thereof is produced by separate casting of molten metal into a foundry mold. Prior to pouring molten metal into the mold, partitions with the expansion gaskets are set in the mold to form molding cavities required to produce three sections, namely: an intermediate section and sections with protruded portions of the cooling pipes. The intermediate section may be likewise divided into several portions.
Patent GB-2148145-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for applying temporary separating coatings to vitreous sheets
Inventor: GERARD RENE
IPC: B65G49/06
Filed: 1983-10-19
Abstract: In a method of forming temporary coatings 26, 27 of discrete separating material on surfaces of vitreous sheets 1,2,3 during conveyance thereof along a given path 4 preparatory to stacking the sheets in order that they may readily be separated, water 17,18 is applied to the bottom faces of the sheets during their conveyance, and the discrete separating material is projected upwardly against the wet sheet faces. Apparatus for use in such a method comprises wetting means 6,7 located beneath the path of conveyance of the sheets for wetting their bottom faces, and means 8,9 for subsequently applying discrete material by projecting such material upwardly against the wetted bottom faces of the sheets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129874-A (GB)
Title: Fuel system for internal combustion engine
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID KEITH
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 1983-11-08
Abstract: A fuel system, particularly for use as a secondary system to enable, for example, a petrol engine vehicle to be run on liquified petroleum gas or other fuel alternatively with petrol, includes a switching valve assembly 24 to which the alternative fuel, e.g. LPG, is fed either as a liquid or as a gas by the use of an evaporator 22. A main duct 30 of the assembly is operatively connected to the engine inlet manifold 13 downstream of the carburettor throttle 15 while a slow running duct 31 is connected to the air intake 14 upstream of the throttle. The assembly also includes a rotary or other movable valve member 32 or two valves which is/are mechanically linked for movement in synchronization with the throttle whereby for slow running of the engine the alternative fuel is fed through the duct 31 only while at full throttle the latter port is closed and said fuel is fed through duct 30 into the manifold. The valve (62, Fig. 5) of the assembly may comprise a plastics member with flexible portions (66, 67) having 3 apertures which register with outlets (58, 59) in a valve body (55) surrounded by a heating chamber (74). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150642-A (GB)
Title: Gas burning devices
Inventor: YANG WEN-YIH
IPC: F23D14/28
Filed: 1983-12-02
Abstract: Fuel storage and supply apparatus for a gas burning device, such apparatus comprising a first storage space 3 for pressurised gaseous fuel, a second storage space 2 for unpressurised liquid fuel, means 48, 49 for separately feeding said gaseous fuel and said liquid fuel to a gas burning device, and means 48 for directing said pressurised gaseous fuel into said liquid fuel storage space to cause said liquid fuel to be fed under pressure to said gas burning device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140665-A (GB)
Title: Gate device
Inventor: DREW MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 1984-01-04
Abstract: A rear gate device for an animal enclosure, such as a passage or stall or cattle crush, comprises a closure such as a bar 6 which in the closed position extends across the entrance and moves from an open position by hinging about an axis 6a such that it is not moved appreciably into the length of the passage or stall and can fall by gravity immediately behind the rump of an animal that has raised the bar and passed beyond it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152850-A (GB)
Title: Self-cleaning jet or spray
Inventor: DENMAN DENNIS
IPC: B05B15/522
Filed: 1984-01-20
Abstract: A jet or spray employing a moving element 14 which contains the orifice. If mud or dirt impinges on the outside of the jet, this element is caused to move over a static pin 11 which unblocks the jet. When water under pressure is applied through the jet, the moving element tends to dislodge the dirt leaving the orifice clear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134688-A (GB)
Title: Assembling transparent articles, eg solar cell covers, by use of markings
Inventor: TAYLOR HYLTON
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: To facilitate correct orientation of a solar cell cover 2 to locate its coated face 3 away from the solar cell member 1 with which it is assembled, its other face is provided with an orientation indicative surface relief mark 6 which becomes invisible when the cover 2 is secured to the member 1 by an adhesive 4 of matching refractive index. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135067-A (GB)
Title: Computer system performance monitor
Inventor: CORBIN MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 1984-02-06
Abstract: In a computer system (10) signals in output channels (such as channels (11, 12)) to control plant (14) (eg to operate actuators) are provided in response to demand signals in input channels, (such as channels (15, 16)). The computer system (10) includes all computer processors and peripherals. The signals in output channels (11, 12) are functions of the inputs (15, 16) and of the feedbacks from various sensors (107, 108 (eg measuring aircraft motions, actuator positions)). In a computer system monitor (110) these inputs and feedbacks are sampled and band-limited by filters (101, 102). Signals derived from the inputs and feedbacks via these filters are combined by summation or differencing (103) and compared (106) with a signal (104) derived from the output (12) by a band-limiting filter (100) to obtain a failure flag (109). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144717-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dosing bulk materials
Inventor: KRAMBROCK WOLFGANG
IPC: B65G53/46
Filed: 1984-07-26
Abstract: An apparatus for dosing bulk materials into at least one pneumatic conveying pipe comprises a cellular wheel (2) rotatable about a vertical axis, in a cylindrical housing (3) with an outlet pipe (9) from the housing for the conveying pipe, an air inlet pipe (7) entering the housing (3) from below and the top of the housing having an aperture for charging by gravity with the bulk material to be conveyed. The charging aperture takes up substantially the whole cross-section of the exposed end surface of the housing (3). The outlet pipe (9) for the conveying pipe extends radially from the housing (3) above the entry point of the pure air inlet pipe (7). The charging aperture is covered by a plate (5) above the entry point of the pure air inlet pipe (7); the plate covering at least the volume of one chamber of the cellular wheel (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153212-A (GB)
Title: Detachable underslung- bearing load-spreading handle
Inventor: GARVEY PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1984-07-31
Abstract: A detachable underslung- bearing load-spreading handle comprises a manually grippable elongate body 10, having attached externally thereto one or more holding means 11, wherein the or each holding means, which includes an opening, is capable of supporting at least one elongate element, there being provision 12 to reduce the likihood of accidental removal of an elongate element from within the holding means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to the stop mechanism of a dispenser for material
Inventor: BARNARD BRIAN RICHARD
IPC: A47K10/36
Filed: 1984-09-28
Abstract: A stop mechanism for a material dispenser such as a towel cabinet comprises a movable stop 3 which engages an element 1 mounted on a shaft 2 so as to be driven in rotation when material is pulled out of the cabinet. A coil spring 4 surrounding the shaft 2 causes the element to be driven a small distance in the reverse direction when the material is released to prevent jamming of the stop 3 on the element 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165156-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic apparatus
Inventor: JAMES BRUCE INGRAM
IPC: A61N1/14
Filed: 1984-10-02
Abstract: Apparatus is provided which effectively allows static electricity to escape to earth, so that discomforts can largely be prevented or relieved, according to the time at which the apparatus is used. The apparatus comprises a terminal (11), sized and shaped to make good contact with a part of the wearer's body and made of a material having a high electrical conductivity; an elongate bar (13) or tube also made of material having a high electrical conductivity; and a length of wire (12), connecting the body terminal (11) to the bar (13), the wire (12) being sufficiently flexible and sufficiently long to allow the bar (13) to be driven into the ground and the terminal to be led through a suitably adjacent open window and thence to the user's body when the user is, for example, sitting in a chair or lying in bed in the room from which the window looks out. The terminals 11 shown may be inserted between fingers or toes; or copper bracelets or conductive bed sheets may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168260-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle
Inventor: LEE MAN KWAI
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 1984-11-26
Abstract: A wheeled and powered toy vehicle incorporating a bump and go mechanism comprising an auxiliary ground-engaging wheel 4 mounted to the vehicle body and operative to automatically change the direction of movement of the vehicle during its operation, including means for selectably adjusting the operational position of the vehicle body relative to the ground between a lower position (Fig. 1) in which the said auxiliary wheel engages the ground for normal operation and an upper position (Fig. 2) in which the said auxiliary wheel is out of contact with the ground and is thereby ineffective. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150321-A (GB)
Title: A process and a device for optimising the efficiency of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ABTHOFF DR JORG
IPC: F02D41/18
Filed: 1984-11-26
Abstract: In a process for optimising the efficiency of a mixture-compressing fuel-injection internal combustion engine, the quantity of air fuel supplied to the individual cylinders 1a to 1f in each work cycle and the gas pressure in the cylinders (detected by sensors 16-18) derived from the power of the internal combustion engine are determined. A control unit 12 determines the instantaneous efficiency for each cylinder and for the engine as a whole. The connected fuel quantity for the next cycle is determined from the overall efficiency and the instantaneous air supply; the connected fuel quantity for the individual cylinders is determined from the overall corrected fuel quantity and the cylinder efficiency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-843039-A (GB)
Abstract: 843,039. Grates. RADIATION Ltd. Feb. 20, 1959 [Feb. 28, 1958], No. 6500/58. Class 126. A stove or fire grate front comprises a fixed part a of a height which renders the grate suitable for the burning of coal and a vertically adjustable part e which in its raised position renders the grate suitable for the burning of coke. Legs g on the part e move in guides on the part a and rest on stops i on the part a when the part e is in the raised position. In the lowered position, the legs g rest on a shoulder h on the part a, the stops i being pivoted to the dotted line position. An outer front portion j may enclose the part a and carry the stops i on its rear side.
Patent GB-2153199-A (GB)
Title: Feed additive composition
Inventor: ANDO SHINJI
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1985-01-21
Abstract: A feed additive having a high utilization efficiency obtained by mixing and granulating one or more substances effective for a ruminant together with at least 20 wt. % of a water-insoluble salt of an acid, which is less acidic than hydrochloric acid and is acceptable to the ruminant and at least 10 wt % of at least one material selected from straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having at least 14 carbon atoms and salts thereof, animal fats having melting points of at least 40 DEG C, vegetable fats having melting points of at least 40 DEG C and waxes having melting points of at least 40 DEG C.
Patent GB-2153801-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the quick handling of items in a storage system
Inventor: CANZIANI FRANCESCO
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 1985-01-31
Abstract: Articles stored in a storage system formed by compartments arranged in rows and columns are removed by a travelling device (2) which extracts articles from an entire pre-selected column or row simultaneously. The articles may be engaged by tongs (7) which have an advancing and retracting movement, either on, or relative to a column (6) on which the tongs are rotatably mounted, to deposit the extracted articles on an endless belt lift (11) with supports (10). The lift then deposits the articles one at a time on to a slide (12) leading to a conveyor (14). In an arrangement for extracting articles from all the compartments in a single row, arms (17) can extend into the compartments, withdraw the articles, and deposit them on a belt 15, which has notches to receive the arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170759-A (GB)
Title: Boat
Inventor: TAYLOR ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: B63C13/00
Filed: 1985-02-13
Abstract: A boat (10) which can self-launch from a sloping beach (19) comprises a hull (11) and wheels (12, 13). Front wheels (12) are mounted on legs (14) secured at pivot (15) to the hull (11). Rear wheel (13) is mounted on a parallelogram support structure (22) secured by a bracket to the stern wall of the boat (10). For launching, the boat (10) is supported by the wheels (12, 13) and rear wheel (13) is driven by an engine driven pump (31) and hydraulic motor. When the boat (10) is in sufficiently deep water the legs (14) are pivoted upwardly and rearwardly and the rear wheel (13) is raised so that substantially all of wheels (12, 13), legs (14) and support structure (22) are out of the water and do not contribute to the drag of the boat (10) in the water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173000-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric well logging system with electrostatically shielded coils
Inventor: MEADOR RICHARD ALLEN
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: The transmitting coil (12) and the receiving coil (32) in a dielectric radio frequency well logging system are each shielded in metal enclosures to substantially remove unwanted electrostatic or capacitive signals introduced by the presence of conductive fluids in the well bore. The transmitter coil shield (10) is toroidal and has a gap (between surfaces 14, 16) to reduce eddy current flow. The receiver coil shield (30) is tubular with end plates (38, 40) and has a longitudinal gap to reduce eddy current flow, which gap is in alignment with radially extending slots in the end plates. More consistent logs result in well bores of different diameter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166240-A (GB)
Title: Fetal anatomic sex assignment by ultrasonography during early pregnancy
Inventor: STEPHENS JOHN D
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 1985-10-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for fetal anatomic sex assignment by ultrasound during early pregnancy based on pattern recognition that allows identification of external genitalia during the gestational age range of 12 to 14 weeks. The pattern recognition derives from knowledge of the embryology of the developing external genitalia of the fetus and the relationship between embryologic events and recognizing patterns specific for male and female obtained by ultrasonic imaging - See Figures 3, 4 (not shown). Imaging of the external genitalia can be included as part of a complete fetal anatomic survey, which includes gestational age dating and inspection for gross abnormalities. Sex assignment requires between 30 seconds and 10 minutes. Two scan planes of orientation are used, Figure 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181951-A (GB)
Title: Drainage bag arrangements
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH PETER
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1985-10-29
Abstract: A drainage bag arrangement (10) comprises an elongate connecting tube (12) having a drip chamber (16) in which a non-return valve (17) is located. The connecting tube (12) is connected at one end (14) to a catheter (13), and the other end (15) of the tube (12), adjacent which is the drip chamber (16), is detachably connected to a drainage bag (11). A used drainage bag (11) may be discarded and replaced by a new one which is inexpensive since it does not incorporate a drip chamber and non- return valve and need not be sterilised since the connecting tube (12) has the non-return valve (17) therein. In addition the patient is fully protected by the non-return valve (17) during the bag changeover period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182851-A (GB)
Title: Neck support
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A61F5/055
Filed: 1985-11-15
Abstract: A neck support comprises a flexible band 12 supporting a pad 14 over substantially one half of the length thereof. The band 12 and pad 14 are enclosed in a shroud 16. Engageable strips 20 of velcro or other fastening material are provided at each end of the support for retaining the band 12 in a substantially circular configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185072-A (GB)
Title: Rotary vane internal combustion engine
Inventor: GITTINS ROBERT
IPC: F02B53/12
Filed: 1986-01-04
Abstract: The engine has a carburettor 2 in the inlet 1 or is provided with fuel injection, and has means of ignition 6 in the stator wall. Ignition does not take place until a vane has sealed off the inlet port from the relevant combustion chamber 5 between adjacent vanes. However, the rotor 4 may instead be provided with one, two or three vanes, in which case a non-return valve is fitted in the inlet to prevent ignition in the combustion chamber from igniting the vapour in the inlet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189014-A (GB)
Title: Segmented ceramic furnace baffle
Inventor: GUSTAVSSON STIG
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1986-04-09
Abstract: An adjustable baffle 14 consists of a number of interengaging baffle elements 15 which can be freely moved relatively to one another in order to facilitate servicing. The elements 15 may interengage by tongue and groove joints. They may be hollow and may contain radiant heaters, or serve as a flue or heat exchanger. The baffle may extend longitudinally of a continuous furnace or may serve as a door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175052-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines
Inventor: KATO YUSHI
IPC: F02M41/12
Filed: 1986-05-07
Abstract: A fuel injection pump for an internal combustion engine comprises a cam disc (7) having a camming surface which, when the cam disc is rotatively driven, causes a plunger (6) to be rotated and reciprocated to allow drawn fuel to be pressurized and distributed to the engine. The camming surface is profiled such that the plunger is moved substantially at a constant velocity in a fuel injection region for engine idling, and thereafter the velocity of movement of the plunger is increased to a value higher than for engine idling. Delivery valves (20), through which fuel pressurized by the plunger is supplied to the engine, are each adapted to maintain a residual pressure within a corresponding injection pipe at a value that enables the injection initiating pressure to be attained within an extent of rotation of the cam disc corresponding to the fuel injection region for the engine idling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200232-A (GB)
Title: Battery powered temperature alarm
Inventor: ALLSOP BRYAN
IPC: G01K3/00
Filed: 1986-05-13
Abstract: The temperature alarm comprises a battery powered electronic device which is capable of monitoring temperature conditions for long periods of time, with a sounder which emits an alarm signal to advise of temperature changes outside preset limits and to advise of a low battery state. There is provided an audible warning controlled by an integrated circuit which causes an intermittent sounding to advise when the battery has fallen below a safe working voltage, Fig 4, not shown. A light emitting diode (Q1) indicates a normal working condition by flashing in a regular period of time. Thus power wastage by having to illuminate the light emmitting diode permanently is eliminated, Fig 2, not shown. Temperature is sensed by a thermistor circuit balanced to utilise practically zero amperage, Fig 3, not shown. A jack plug socket provides for connection to a separate sounder/alarm box where a remote alarm is required. This separate alarm box would have a separate battery which is inert until switched to the alarm state by the primary unit. The invention provides a means to use small batteries as a reliable power source to monitor a temperature for a long period of time with an audible warning of battery exhaustion. <IMAGE>