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Patent GB-2158692-A (GB)
Title: Shoe with a preformed sole and upper attached together by sewing
Inventor: CARRADORI FAUSTO
IPC: A43B9/10
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: A shoe with a preformed sole and upper attached together by sewing, wherein the sole (1) has an upper peripheral edge (6) which is inclined downwardly and outwardly and wherein said edge is provided with a plurality of holes (10) and is associated peripherally, with an outwardly projecting embossed rim (8) through which the said holes (10) pass; wherein the upper (3) has through holes (11) in its peripheral edge region (14) which correspond with the holes (10) in the sole, and wherein a thread or twine (13) passes through the corresponding holes (10-11) in the sole (1) and upper (3) attaching the two components together so that the shoe is thus finished and immediately ready following the sewing together of the two components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147258-A (GB)
Title: Negative climb after take-off warning system
Inventor: PATERSON NOEL S
IPC: B64D45/04
Filed: 1984-11-14
Abstract: A warning system for aircraft compares the rate of descent of the aircraft with its altitude above ground after take-off, and generates a warning if the aircraft is on a flight path that, if allowed to continue, would result in an impact with the ground in a predetermined time, typically 0.8 minute. The relationship between radio altitude and descent rate required to generate such a warning is optimized for small, high performance aircraft such as fighter or attack aircraft. The warning system is operative when the aircraft is at an altitude between 20 feet (6.096 metres) and 100 feet (30.48 metres) and is inhibited if the airspeed exceeds 200 knots (370.5 kilometres/hour). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174566-A (GB)
Title: Analogue to digital conversion
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 1985-01-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB86/00029 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 14, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 14, 1986 PCT Filed Jan. 16, 1986 PCT Pub. No. WO86/04470 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 31, 1986.An interpolating converter for digitizing an analogue signal, the converter in which comprises combiner means for receiving an analogue signal, one step digital quantizer means for receiving an input signal dependent upon an output signal from the combiner means, means for identifying the quantization error of the digital quantizer means, and feedback means for affording a signal dependent upon the quantization error of the digital quantizer means to the combiner means.
Patent GB-2170195-A (GB)
Title: Sulphonation of substituted nitrobenzenes
Inventor: FUGER KARL
IPC: C07C309/40
Filed: 1985-01-28
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula   <IMAGE> (in which either R1 is hydrogen and R2 is chlorine or R2 is hydrogen and R1 is methyl or chlorine), comprises sulphonating a compound of formula II   <IMAGE> (where R1 and R2 are defined above) with sulphur trioxide in the presence of a sulphone-production inhibitor and in the absence of an inert gas or additional solvent for the sulphur trioxide. The sulphone-production inhibitor is selected from ammonium sulphate, ammonium bisulphate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and sodium and potassium salts of compounds of formula I.
Patent GB-2154081-A (GB)
Title: Fuse-link carrier
Inventor: WOOD BRIAN JOHN
IPC: H01H85/56
Filed: 1985-02-05
Abstract: A fuse-link carrier comprises an elongate outer body portion 2 and an inner body portion 3. A pair of legs 4, 5 project from the body portion 2. A pair of contact blades 6 are trapped between the outer and the inner body portions. The legs 4, 5 are spaced apart to receive a fuse-link of the bolt-on cartridge type which is fixed to the pair of contact blades 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170554-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine fuel injection nozzle lift sensors
Inventor: BUNGAY MICHAEL RONALD
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 1985-02-06
Abstract: A piezo electric crystal 28 mounted in the valve spring abutment 21 or supported from the spring housing within the spring 22 (Figs. 4 and 5) is subject to compression due to the inertia of a plunger 31 or sleeve (38, Fig. 3) when the fuel pressure actuated nozzle valve moves from or into engagement with the valve seat to provide voltage signals at an output terminal (35, Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166643-A (GB)
Title: Slicer
Inventor: ELLISON JAMES
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 1985-03-13
Abstract: A slicer for use on food, such as meat and bread, comprises a blade 15, a handle 12 and cutting guide 14 for the blade. The spacing between the guide and the blade is adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173277-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension arrangement
Inventor: NICOLAISEN JUCKER ZELO
IPC: B60G11/22
Filed: 1985-03-15
Abstract: In a vehicle suspension arrangement a resilient member 13 is located between the chassis 11 and the axle bearing 12. The resilient member is made of rubber and can either be spherical or cylindrical. In its undeformed state the resilient member has a circular cross-section in a plane which is other than perpendicular to the direction of loading. It is attached to the chassis and axle bearing by means of metal plates 14, 15 or strips. If cylindrical, the resilient member can have convex or concave axial faces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177116-A (GB)
Title: High density sintered article of silicon carbide
Inventor: FURUKAWA MITSUHIKO
IPC: C04B35/565
Filed: 1985-06-28
Abstract: A sintered article of silicon carbide containing 1 to 12% by weight of erbuim oxide, not more than 2% by weight of aluminium oxide, existing in the form of a composite oxide exhibits remarkable characteristics in resisting to oxidation, thermal shock and corrosion, and shows increased strength at elevated temperatures due to their effect to compaction of resulting structure of the sintered article due to retaining fineness of crystal grains. Those meritorious effects can be enhanced by adding to the aforementioned composition 0.5 to 6.0% by weight of at least one element selected from among titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, magnesium, yttrium, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, barium, lanthanum, cerium, gadolinium, hafnium, tantalum, tungsten, thorium, and cesium or a compound of this element.
Patent GB-2177172-A (GB)
Title: Emergency brake release
Inventor: SLACK IAN R
IPC: B60T13/38
Filed: 1985-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for releasing a vehicle braking system of the type releasable by compressed air comprises means for connecting the braking system to an infrared vehicle tyre which acts as a source of compressed air. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166690-A (GB)
Title: Embossed paper
Inventor: BAUERNFEIND ROBERT H
IPC: D21H27/02
Filed: 1985-11-26
Abstract: Embossed paper sheets particularly suitable for use as paper towels comprise embossments having a major and minor axis wherein the major axis of substantially all of the embossments is substantially aligned in the cross machine direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183740-A (GB)
Title: Ball cages
Inventor: OLDHAMS STEPHEN J
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 1985-12-05
Abstract: A drawer slide includes a moulded plastics ball cage (22) which includes a rectilinear row of apertures, each of which contacts an associated ball (21) at two diametrically opposite positions (25,26) only. The surfaces (25,26) which are part-spherical have a radius substantially equal to the radius of the ball. The boundary of each aperture is also partly defined by opposed party cylindrical surfaces (27,28). A clearance exists between each ball and each respective surface (27,28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185478-A (GB)
Title: Di and tetra-hydropyriderones as natural products
Inventor: YANG MING-HE
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1986-01-20
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula… …<IMAGE>… wherein R represents hydrogen or an acyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, have been isolated in small amounts from the leaves of Clausena lansium. …<??>The new compounds are to be used for the production of compositions for the use of treatment of acute and chronical viral hepatitis, liver intoxication, hypoxia or amnesia.
Patent GB-2170205-A (GB)
Title: Inhibition of photodegradation of plasticised pvc
Inventor: BIGGIN IAN STUART
IPC: C08K5/01
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: Photodehydrochlorination of PVC which contains plasticizers is inhibited by incorporating a free radical trap or a stabilizer for the plasticizer.
Patent GB-2188829-A (GB)
Title: Support bracket for shelving
Inventor: SMART PETER GEORGE REGINALD
IPC: A47B57/56
Filed: 1986-04-02
Abstract: A support bracket is provided which is adapted to be mounted on an upstanding bar or tube and capable of being readily vertically adjusted on said bar or tube. A pair of such support brackets may be used for the support of a shelf of a display stand. The support bracket comprises a flat elongated element (10) intended for use in a substantially vertical position, a first abutment member (11) at or towards the lower end of said elongated element (10) at one longitudinal edge thereof extending at right angles to said elongated element, a second abutment member (12) at or towards the upper end of said elongated element at the opposite longitudinal edge, said abutment members being thereby spaced apart in a substantially horizontal direction, said first abutment serving for the attachment of an article support member (15) for example, by welding. On application of the bracket to the upright bar or tube, weight applied to said article support member 15 tends to pivot said bracket thereby causing the two abutment members (11, 12) to engage said upright bar or tube on opposite sides thereof and grip the bar or tube. The upright bar or tube may be provided with stop members at intervals for engagement of the support bracket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179387-A (GB)
Title: Pulley locking devices
Inventor: SANDALL RONALD ERNEST
IPC: E06B9/90
Filed: 1986-03-19
Abstract: The pulley of a window blind, is locked when the operating cord A is jammed, upon self-rotation of the pulley B, against the edge of a pulley housing aperture D by means of a free jamming element eg ring E moved into position when the blind roller (c) to which the pulley is attached attempts to move. Whenever the cord is pulled it frees the jamming element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179418-A (GB)
Title: Device for automatically regulating abrasion of clutch facing in mechanism for operating friction disc type clutches
Inventor: IHARA OSAMU
IPC: F16D25/08
Filed: 1985-12-17
Abstract: A clutch actuator is provided between a release bearing (28) for a clutch (10) and a clutch operating means so that, even when a facing (20) of the clutch is worn, the stroke of a piston (60) in an air pressure responsive means (56) does not substantially vary. This clutch actuator is provided with first and second pistons (44), (48) which are set in a cylinder in such a manner that these pistons can be moved slidingly and reciprocatingly as they are spaced from each other. The first piston (44) is connected to the release bearing (28) for the clutch so that the clutch can be disengaged or engaged by the reciprocating displacement of the same piston. The second piston (48) is provided so as to be displaced reciprocatingly in accordance with the movement of the clutch operating means. A work oil chamber (46) defined by the first and second pistons (44), (48) and the circumferential wall of an oil cylinder (40) is filled with a work oil. The circumferential wall of the oil cylinder (40) is provided with a refueling port (52), which is communicated with the work oil chamber (46) while the clutch operating means is not in operation, and which stops being communicated therewith due to the reciprocating displacement of the second piston while the clutch operating means is in operation. An oil reservoir (54) used to store the work oil in the work oil chamber (46) via this refueling port and adapted to recover the work oil overflowing the work oil chamber (46) is joined to the oil cylinder (40).
Patent GB-2194476-A (GB)
Title: Screw or like driving tool
Inventor: YANG TAI-HER
IPC: B25F1/02
Filed: 1986-08-12
Abstract: A screw or like driving tool comprises a handle 1 having a plurality of limbs with multi-facetted sockets for removably receiving the bodies 21 of tool bits 2, which may each have a driver blade 22, a socket 24, or a pin 23 extending from one or both ends of the body, and one or two positioning grooves 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179937-A (GB)
Title: Method for obtaining 2-alkyl-or 2.2-dialkyl-1.3-propanediols
Inventor: TIMOTEUS KHEIKI ROMAN-JULIUSOV
IPC: C07C27/00
Filed: 1984-12-28
Abstract: A method of obtaining 2-alkyl- or 2.2-dialkyl-1.3-propanediols with the total number of carbon atoms not less than six consists in the reduction of alkyl- or dialkylmalonic ether by boron hydride of sodium in the presence of a metal halide in the medium of water-soluble ethers, at the boiling temperature of the reaction mix with the subsequent extraction of the desired product.
Patent GB-2194681-A (GB)
Title: Slotted waveguide antenna and array
Inventor: CHUA LYE WHATT
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 1986-08-29
Abstract: An antenna is formed with a hollow waveguide 1 having a narrow slot 2 in one face. A Vivaldi horn type radiator 5 is mounted with a coupling arrangement 3 to couple energy in the waveguide through the slot to the radiator. The slot can be a non-radiating longitudinal slot, parallel to the waveguide axis, and several radiators may be mounted in a non-resonant slot along the length of the waveguide to form a linear resonant array. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181438-A (GB)
Title: Biocompatible material
Inventor: HOURAHANE DONALD HENRY
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 1986-10-02
Abstract: Biocompatible materials 10 suitable for use in prosthetic devices such as bone plates, ligament fixation arrangements, nails, joints, or the like, comprise a composite of a polymeric plastics matrix 12, within which are embedded plastics reinforcing fibres 14. The matrix and fibres are both thermoplastic and have softening points at different temperatures. The fibres have a softening point at a higher temperature than the matrix. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182368-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating a water closet
Inventor: ASHCROFT GEOFFREY
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 1986-10-28
Abstract: A conventional siphon body 7 having an inlet leg 8 and an outlet leg 9 is connected to air passage 11 via oneway valve 10. The air passage 11 is provided with an air extractor 13 so that air can be drawn from the W.C. pan 1, through the flush pipe 2 connecting the pan to the cistern 3, then through the siphon body to the air passage 11 via valve 10, and then to an outlet outside the room in which the W.C. is located. The air passage 11 also has a downwardly extending branch pipe 15, which enables the passage 11 to function as an overflow; because the outlet is outside the room, the overflow functions as a conventional overflow warning pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196906-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for locating an object
Inventor: CAMPBELL ANDREW A
IPC: B63B22/00
Filed: 1986-11-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for locating an object. One preferred application is the location of the mooring for a boat in poor visibility. In this arrangement, the invention provides a light source (32) located at the mooring (10), a control unit (34) which provides activation of the light source (32) upon receipt of a control signal, and a transmitter (14) separate from the light source eg on the boat and operably transmitting the control signal to the control unit (34). Preferably, the control signal is encoded at the transmitter (14) and is decoded at the control unit (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184069-A (GB)
Title: A life belt
Inventor: BETTELL BARRY NEIL
IPC: B63C9/15
Filed: 1986-11-05
Abstract: A life belt (2) comprising a body portion (4) which is inflatable and which has at first and second ends (6, 8), fastener means (18, 24) for fastening the first and second ends (6, 8) about the waist of a person, and valve means (10) for connection to a container (12) of compressed gas whereby gas from the container (12) can pass into the body portion (4) to inflate it consequent upon the person being in an emergency situation in water. In the deflated position, the body portion is folded back on itself in the S-shape 32 and retained in the position by spaced apart rings 34, 34 which allow for unfolding of the belt on inflation. The gas container is automatically activated to release its contents after a predetermined period of immersion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184677-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reforming relatively imprecisely positioned members
Inventor: DACEY ERNEST ALFRED
IPC: B21D28/34
Filed: 1986-12-17
Abstract: Apparatus for reforming relatively imprecisely positioned members, particularly automotive body panels, comprises a pad forming device (10) for forming attachment pads (P) in an automotive inner body panel (IP) to provide for the attachment of an outer body panel to the inner body panel (IP). The outer body panel must be attached at a precise location and the inner body panel (IP) is not as precisely positioned. The apparatus has one or more fixed anvils (24, 26) which are positioned at a predetermined position adjacent to the inner body panel (IP). Movable floating support locators (30,32,34) are advanced toward the inner body panel (IP) until they make contact therewith, and then locked in a fixed position. A load is then imposed on the other side of the inner body panel (IP) by pad forming blocks (50, 52) to thereby form attachment pads (P). The fixed anvils (24,26) are configured to receive punching tools 58,60 which reciprocate to punch attachment holes (H) in the pads (P). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186180-A (GB)
Title: A machine for continuously popping cereals
Inventor: SACCHI LINO
IPC: A23L1/18
Filed: 1987-02-06
Abstract: A machine for continuously popping cereals comprises a rotatable baking drum (2) with hopper (1) and screw feeder (19) to continuously feed the cereals into this drum, means (21) for collecting the dehydrated cereals flowing from the drum, hopper (5), screw conveyor (6) and hopper (7) with ball valve (8) for transporting the dehydrated cereals to an ejector cylinder (9) which is heated under pressure with steam via ports (13) and when plug 10 is opened, the moisture-laden cereals pops. Control and enable means are provided for causing all the operations to occur in the exact working sequence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193550-A (GB)
Title: Fixing device
Inventor: WEBSTER GEORGE SAMUEL
IPC: F16B13/12
Filed: 1987-06-19
Abstract: A fixing device for retention in a hole (11) in material comprises a metal sleeve including a hollow cylindrical or tapered shank which may be slotted longitudinally, a head (4) at one end of the shank and a tapered portion at its other end, and an expander pin (5) retained between a pair of internal protrusions (6, 7). There is a further internal protrusion (8) towards the narrow end of the shank. In use, the shank is driven into the hole (11) which hole has a slightly smaller internal diameter than the external shank diameter. Matting, for example, is retained between the material and the head (4). The pin (5) is then driven along the shank into the part thereof in the masonry to maintain the interference fit of the sleeve in the hole. When the pin engages the protrusion (8) it can splay the shank and so that it bites into the material if it is relatively soft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207251-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to hospital beds incorporating a weighing device
Inventor: THOMPSON MARTIN STUART
IPC: G01G19/44
Filed: 1987-07-17
Abstract: A bed which incorporates a mattress platform 6 supported at or below the head and foot of the bed by a plurality of support members 2, 3, 4, 5 arranged between the mattress platform and a castered base frame 1 also includes weighing devices associated with the support members. Each weighing device has an output dependent upon the load thereupon and means are provided for computing from the outputs of each weighing device the load imposed upon the weighing devices and, consequently, the weight of a patient borne by the mattress platform. The mattress platform 6 may be raised and lowered and tilted about its longitudinal axis. At one end lifting arms 2 are pivotally connected to pivot bracket 3 through a transverse axle 20. The axle is of partially open section to house two strain gauges 22 of load cells. Similar provision is made in the axle between the lifting arm 2 and pivot bracket 5 at the other end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199121-A (GB)
Title: Viscous torque-transmitting device
Inventor: SHIMADA KAZUHIKO
IPC: F16H48/26
Filed: 1987-12-24
Abstract: A torque-transmitting device for transmitting torque by utilizing the viscosity of a fluid includes a casing 13 having a cylindrical barrel having closed opposite ends, shafts 3,5 rotatably supported in the casing in coaxial relationship with the cylindrical barrel, a fluid chamber defined by an inner surface of the casing 13 and outer peripheral surfaces of the shafts, a plurality of annular outer plates 29 disposed in the fluid chamber and rotatable with the casing, a plurality of annular inner plates 31 disposed in the fluid chamber alternately with the outer plates and rotatable with the shafts, and a fluid located in the chamber. Flow passages are defined in the fluid chamber and extend axially of the shafts for allowing the fluid to flow in the fluid chamber to avoid localized temperature increases. The passages may be formed in the inner or outer peripheries of the plates or in the surfaces of the casing or the shafts. A gear pump (FIGS 9 and 10) may additionally be provided within the casing to provide forced oil circulation. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2202925-A (GB)
Title: Open loop or closed-loop control system for a drive assembly
Inventor: DEININGER HORST
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 1988-01-21
Abstract: A drive assembly, consisting of an internal combustion engine (1) and an infinitely variable hydrostatic transmission, has an open-loop or a closed-loop control system which includes a compression control system which reduces the output speed of the transmission when the engine speed drops owing to severe loading. In order to provide the loop control system with high control quality, an electric speed sensor (40) fitted on the engine (1) passes a signal to an electronic control (42), which is in connection with an electromagnetic proportional valve (28) via a control magnet (29). The valve (28) is connected via a line (17) to an hydraulically controlled valve (15) connected to the setting element (9) of the adjustable transmission pump (3), and via line (52) to a pressure space of an operating cylinder (50) for the setting of the diesel engine (1) and to the brake pressure line of energy storage brakes (8). Each motor (6) in the transmission has an hydraulically releasable spring-loaded brake (8). The sensor (40) may be an inductive sensor. The proportional valve (28) may have a plurality of mutually separate current paths assigned in each case to a control or operating element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216559-A (GB)
Title: Angled tent peg
Inventor: SIMMONS TIMOTHY EDMUND
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 1988-02-09
Abstract: A tent peg has a shank 1, a ground penetrating spike 2, and a hook end 3, to take a guy line. An insertion technique is described to improve performance of such a peg. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202680-A (GB)
Title: Demagnetisation coils
Inventor: VALLON GERHARD
IPC: H01F13/00
Filed: 1988-02-24
Abstract: A portable demagnetisation device has a housing 1 with a passageway 2 through it. The housing 1 and a length of ducting 3 forming the passageway 2 define a sealed enclosure within which is a demagnetisation coil encircling the passageway. <IMAGE>