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Patent GB-2117156-A (GB)
Title: Sign holder for display or planning board
Inventor: BAERMANN MAX
IPC: G09F7/04
Filed: 1983-02-25
Abstract: A sign holder 3 for a display or planning board 1 of ferromagnetic material having guiding elements 2 is profiled with an open or overhanging profile 7 to locate information plaques 8 which may be interchanged. The sign holder 3 is made of plastics bonded permanent magnetic material and is slidable along the guiding elements 2. The signs 8 may be made of iron, plastics with magnetised particles or cardboard coated with iron powder paint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135667-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal N-phenylcarbamates
Inventor: HIRATA NAONORI
IPC: C07D211/20
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE> are new and act as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, particularly their strains resistant to benzimidazole thiophanate fungicides and/or cyclic imide fungicides. X and Y are selected from various hydrocarbon, heterocyclic or functional groups; Z is H, F or an (optionally substituted) alkyloxy, alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy group; R<1> and R<2> are selected from a wide variety of hydrocarbon, heterocyclic or functional groups; and A and B represent, independently, an O or S atom.
Patent GB-2141387-A (GB)
Title: Pontoons
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN WILLIAM RANDALL
IPC: B63B35/38
Filed: 1983-03-16
Abstract: A pontoon section having at least one coupling member in the form of a hook wherein the or each hook is formed by a forging operation. Each hook comprises a pair of opposed lateral sides 8 and a pair of opposed sides forming upper and lower sides 14, 16, one of which is provided with an indentation forming a throat a boundary surface of which forms an engaging surface 20 which mates which a corresponding engaging surface on the other member when the members are coupled and in tension, the lateral sides being chamfered at the upper and lower edges 10, 6 so that the upper and lower sides are of a width less than the overall width between the lateral sides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199927-A (GB)
Title: Direction indicating apparatus
Inventor: JAMES FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: F41G3/00
Filed: 1983-06-01
Abstract: Direction indicating apparatus for indicating the angular movement of a target comprises horizontal angle measuring means which includes a spindle (3) with vanes (4,5) on its ends. In use of the apparatus on a sighting device, the spindle rotates about a substantially vertical axis, and the vanes are subjected to continuously changing flux linkages with the earth's magnetic field. A coil (2) encircling the spindle (3) thereby produces an alternating output signal. A digitiser disc (12) with associated sensor (14) produces clock pulses which are counted to produce a count representing the horizontal angle between a reference direction related to the earth's magnetic field and a sighting line of the sighting device. A pair of pendulums (20, 21) produce signals dependent upon the attitude of the sighting line relative to a vertical reference. A microcomputer (28) is responsive to the horizontal angle signal and the attitude signals, when the sighting line is kept aimed at the target, to compute the angular movement of the target. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2122760-A (GB)
Title: Measuring torque on cassette player spindles
Inventor: KOMMOSS KLAUS
IPC: G11B15/43
Filed: 1983-06-01
Abstract: A test cassette for measuring torque on the winding spindles of a cassette player comprises two reels (3) each comprising a hub portion (11) which is engageable with one of the winding spindles and an outer portion (13) on which a test tape (5) is wound and which is rotationally coupled to the hub portion by a spring (17) which permits limited rotational displacement of the outer reel portion relative to the hub portion due to torque between the two portions. For measuring the displacement, and therefore the torque, the hub portion is formed with an annular disc (19) provided on one side with a ring of indicating marks (23) and the outer reel portion has a flat annular section (21) which overlies the annular disc and is formed with a ring of windows (25) which correspond to the indicating marks and through which an opto-electronic device (27) can detect relative displacement between the windows and the marks and transmit a reading of this displacement to a location which may be remote from the cassette. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146571-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for heating the end of a plastic pipe
Inventor: HSIUNG YEN WEI
IPC: B29C57/00
Filed: 1983-09-12
Abstract: Apparatus for heating a plastic pipe (18) or the like comprises a body portion having inner and outer parts (1,2) defining therebetween an annular cavity (3) which receives the end of the pipe. In use of the apparatus, hot fluid is pumped through the cavity (3) via flow passages (7-11) whereby to heat the pipe (18) sufficiently e.g. for moulding purposes. The fluid is prevented from escaping from the open end of the cavity (3) by means of compressed air supplied via ports (15).
Patent GB-2128741-A (GB)
Title: Sensing liquid/solid interface
Inventor: HAMMOND DAVID JAMES
IPC: G01F23/68
Filed: 1983-10-06
Abstract: To determine the location of the interface between settling solids and supernatant liquid the specific gravity of a float (17) is greater than that of the liquid and less than that of the solids. The position of the float is sensed electrically or photoelectrically: the rate of movement of the interface may be determined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133603-A (GB)
Title: Training simulator
Inventor: SUZUKI MAMORU
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 1983-11-16
Abstract: A simulator, particularly for training an operator of an electric power plant, comprises instructor input-output means (3a) having push buttons for manual selection of a training routine to be performed, trainee input-output means (3b) for entering a response to the simulated conditions of the routine, and processing means connected to both said input-output means for storing current time and training status information in response to a first command from the instructor and for reviewing the training from a designated time in response to a second command. Each input-output means is provided with CRT displays (4a, 4b) for displaying data to be selectively indicated by means of a light pen. The processing means may comprise units 1a, 1b and 1c, the third unit being connected to a main memory for storing the program of the routines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134253-A (GB)
Title: Source for infrared gas analysis
Inventor: KRIEG DR GUNTHER
IPC: G01N21/3504
Filed: 1983-12-15
Abstract: A source of radiation pulses composed of: a cylinder 10 defining a sealed cylinder chamber and provided at one end with a radiation permeable window 15; a mass of gas 14 disposed in the cylinder chamber, the composition of the gas being such as to be adiabatically heated and excited to emit radiation in a rotation-vibration spectrum upon being compressed; and a piston 11 disposed in the chamber to be freely movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis 12 of the cylinder 10 for periodically compressing the gas. Preferably, the piston 11 is driven by magnetic forces acting in the direction of the longitudinal axis 12 of the cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-841036-A (GB)
Abstract: 841,036. Re-igniting miners' lamps. PROTECTOR LAMP & LIGHTING CO. Ltd. Oct. 30, 1958 [Nov. 28, 1957], No. 37084/57. Class 75(3). A safety lamp for use in the presence of inflammable gas is made in two parts, the bottom part containing the fuel and the lower part of the wick and the top part which is provided with a closed translucent cylinder for the flame, containing an electric battery and a glowable resistance carried by a turnable member which moves the resistance over the wick and closes the circuit of the battery. The base of the top part 11 carries a pivoted member 15a supporting but insulated from an arm 15, a resistance wire 16 extending between the parts 15, 15a. The member 15a can be swung to bring the resistance over the wick tube by a toothed plunger 18 operated from outside the casing, the movement bringing the arm 15 into contact with an insulated contact 23 connected to one side of the battery, the other side of which is connected to the casing. A spring is provided to return the member 15a to the "off" position and its forward movement may be limited by a stop.
Patent GB-2136897-A (GB)
Title: Automatic transmission brake neutral control circuit
Inventor: ROSEN STANLEY G
IPC: F16D48/02
Filed: 1982-09-20
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US82/01301 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 20, 1982 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 20, 1982 PCT Filed Sep. 20, 1982 PCT Pub. No. WO84/01131 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 29, 1984.An automatic transmission control circuit having a hydrokinetic torque converter and planetary gearing in a torque delivery driveline wherein provision is made for interrupting the torque delivery and interrupting a driving connection between the engine and the gearing where the vehicle is operated at a speed less than a minimum value and the vehicle brakes are applied thereby improving exhaust emissions from the engine and improving fuel economy during idling and eliminating the tendency for the vehicle to creep when the vehicle is standing.
Patent GB-2140014-A (GB)
Title: Separating hydrogen chloride from an allyl chloride reaction mixture
Inventor: MADEJ WLADYSLAW
IPC: C07C17/10
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A method of separating HCl from a mixture obtained by chlorinating propylene to produce allyl chloride comprises fractionating the said mixture in a column in which the reflux is produced by compression until the concentration of hydrogen chloride in the gas is at least 98% by volume; withdrawing from the said liquid reflux 0.05 to 2% of the liquid mixture and degassing it, the degassed liquid being removed from the distillation system and the gas being returned to the said reflux. This method reduces formation of solid precipitates and isopropyl chloride.
Patent GB-2140313-A (GB)
Title: Target for playing a game
Inventor: BYRNE PHILIP
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 1984-05-25
Abstract: A target (10), e.g. for darts, for use in playing a game resembling snooker. The target includes "red", "colour" and "snooker" areas (12, 13, 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142326-A (GB)
Title: Growth medium for mushrooms comprising fatty acids derived from tall oil or animal fat
Inventor: PERRY FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: A01G1/04
Filed: 1984-06-27
Abstract: A growth medium for mushrooms contains from 0.01 to 10% wt of one or more fatty acids, eg tall oil fatty acids or fatty acids derived from animal fat. The fatty acids may be used in combination with other nutrients, eg aldehyde-treated protein, in which case they act as promoters for the other nutrient and are preferably present in minor proportion with respect to the other nutrient.
Patent GB-2142522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shirts
Inventor: DONNER ISAAK
IPC: A41B3/00
Filed: 1984-06-29
Abstract: A shirt (10) having a collar (16) and neckband (14), the neckband provided with a piece of "Velcro" on each side of the top button/hole (18,20) of the shirt to engage a tie and help to prevent slipping of the tie knot from the front of the collar and neckband. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152837-A (GB)
Title: Extractive separation method
Inventor: OHGAKI KAZUNARI
IPC: B01D11/04
Filed: 1984-07-04
Abstract: Medium containing solute consisting or organic substances is brought into contact with a solvent consisting of substances that have a critical temperature in the range 5 to 152 DEG C and are gaseous at atmospheric temperature and atmospheric pressure to extract the solute from the medium, and the solute is separated from a mixture of extracts. The solute and solvent form a mixture having an additional gas-liquid coexistence region, the extraction is carried out by bringing the medium into contact with the solvent in the sub-critical phase of the solvent, and the subsequent separation is carried out by heating the mixture of extracts to temperatures higher than the critical temperature of the solvent and higher than the contact temperature by 5 to 30 DEG C. The method is particularly suitable for extracting tocopherol from vegetable fats and oils, in which case carbon dioxide may be the solvent.
Patent GB-2165647-A (GB)
Title: Method of conducting measurement using an electro-mechanical transducer
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC JOHN
IPC: G01R17/00
Filed: 1984-08-07
Abstract: A method of conducting measurement of a physical parameter using a transducer whose electrical properties are modified by the parameter, comprising the steps of: subjecting the transducer to a DC excitation voltage at two different levels; detecting output signals from the transducer representative of the parameter; and combining the output signals to derive a composite signal as a measurement of the parameter so as to substantially eliminate the effect of system off-set voltages. As shown, power MOSFETS 3-6 apply equal amplitude opposite polarity voltages in turn to a strain gauge bridge 1 used for sensing load or pressure, and the output signals are subtracted to eliminate offset. Filters 12 in negative feedback loops maintain high frequency stability for the MOSFET switching. Resistors 14A, 14F in the current supply to the bridge monitor the resistance and thus temperature thereof; the latter is used with a look-up table to correct the output signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155391-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a chemical heater
Inventor: WARDLAW LOUIS J
IPC: B23K37/00
Filed: 1984-09-27
Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, the chemical heater incorporates an encircling bottom support (24) having a centralized upstanding neck (28) extending therefrom. A combustible solid fuel compound (42) is molded about the upstanding neck. A deflector plate (44) is provided to deflect hot gases jetting outwardly from combustion of the sold fuel compound against the wall of a pipe (12) to be heated. The heater is prepared from a cement by casting in an appropriately shaped mould, curing the mixture in the mould under water, removing the casting from the mould, air drying and then curing at approx 300 DEG F. After cooling, the casting is packed with a solid fuel compound and then heated again at approx. 300 DEG F. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156903-A (GB)
Title: Cover sheet joining and fast-release device
Inventor: LOVATO ATTILIO
IPC: E04H15/64
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: Device 1 for joining, in fast-release manner, camouflage sheets and similar, said device 1 consisting of a pair of first members 5, secured facing one another in a spatially symmetrical manner along mating edges 2 of two cover sheets (not shown), and a second member 6 secured to sliding rope release means 8 between the mating edges 2 and designed to connect the first members 5 together until they are released by exerting a pull on said rope release means 8. In the embodiment shown the member 6 is in the general form of a shoe which surrounds the interengaged first members 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158602-A (GB)
Title: Optical processing apparatus
Inventor: MCCALL MARTIN WILLIAM
IPC: G02F1/35
Filed: 1985-04-17
Abstract: An optical image processing apparatus in which first (B2) and second (B3) coherent light beams are directed into a quantity of an optically non-linear material (7) so as to form an effective grating (13) in the quantity (7), one of the beams being spatially modulated with a representation of an image. A read-out beam (B1) is directed onto the grating so as to produce an output beam (B4), fifth beam (B5) also being directed onto the grating (13) so as to modify the output beam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182372-A (GB)
Title: Drilling machines
Inventor: GIEN BERNARD LIONEL
IPC: E21B19/087
Filed: 1986-01-28
Abstract: A drilling machine is mounted on the flat deck of a vehicle and a lazy-tongs linkage (16) and (18) supports a motor (14) for movement in a vertical plane. An hydraulic ram (26) connected to one link 18 by a U-shaped arm 24 raises and lowers the motor 14. Drill rods are stored in a magazine 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188342-A (GB)
Title: Flag staff flag extender
Inventor: WONG SINGER
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 1986-03-10
Abstract: A flag staff comprises a top or truck to extend the raised flag, banner, or pennon in light airs. The truck having a set of two tubes 3, 4 which can extend or contract. The sustaining function may derive from providing the truck Fig 1. with a string of vertebra-like joints 5 which are delicately arranged in a manner that the up and down direction is unbendable however in the side to side direction the flag can wave freely. Furthermore, the said vertebra-like joints have an effect to prevent the flag, banner, or pennon from twisted around the flag staff. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180816-A (GB)
Title: Bushes for bung holes
Inventor: BAUGHMAN GARY M
IPC: B65D39/08
Filed: 1986-03-20
Abstract: A closure (20) and boss (41) combination for providing an internally threaded outlet (21) in a drum end includes a raised metal boss (41) formed in the drum end and configured with a pair of concentric axially extending annular walls (43, 44) connected by an annular ring-shaped top surface. Securely crimped within the raised metal boss is a synthetic material closure (20) which includes an internal series of threads (23) surrounded by a crimping flange (24) which includes on its outer diameter surface a series of serrations configured with alternating recesses (26) and protruding portions (27). The flange includes an interior support surface (30) which is substantially concentric with the outer surface of the serrations and the inner, axially extending wall portion (44) of the boss is contiguous with this inner support surface in order to provide back-up support and preclude close-in of the closure and distortion of the closure threads during the crimping operation and during subsequent stress-inducing operations such as exposure to high-temperature sources.
Patent GB-2175177-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for interfacing a contention device to a token passing network
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM J
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 1986-04-14
Abstract: A method is provided for interfacing a carrier sense, multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) device 158 or 162 such as an Ethernet terminal to a node 116 in a token passing network or other deterministic network. The method comprises passing incoming data to the CSMA/CD device when present and allowing the CSMA/CD device to transmit when the node is in possession of the token. A carrier signal is generated by a generator 168 and transmitted by a switch 170 to the CSMA/CD device when the node is not in possession of the token and when no data is entering the node, as determined by a token detector 172 and a controller 174, so that a busy channel will be simulated if the CSMA/CD device tries to initiate transmission. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197418-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding elements and joints thereof
Inventor: HANNAY DAVID JAMES
IPC: E04G7/30
Filed: 1986-11-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a first scaffolding element 6, comprising an elongate member provided at each end thereof with an end fitting 5, the latter being provided with at least one through hole 17 extending transversely of the elongate member, with a spring device 18 carried by the end fitting 5 and associated with the or each through hole 17 and with a latching portion 21 of the spring device 18 being biassed into a location within its associated through hole 17 and also being displaceable from such location. The invention also includes a second scaffolding element 8, comprising an elongate member provided at each end thereof with an end fitting 9, the latter being provided with a transversely extending pin 10, the pin having a latching recess 12. The invention also includes a scaffolding joint between first and second scaffolding elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199472-A (GB)
Title: Planting tool for gardeners and growers
Inventor: PICKERING GABRIEL
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 1986-12-09
Abstract: A planting tool has a tubular body and handle and is designed and shaped 4 so that numbers of planting holes can be made quickly and easily while standing and without compacting the soil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189940-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a multiple-electromagnet arrangement
Inventor: HOLZGREFE VOLKER
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 1987-03-30
Abstract: A method of operating a multiple-electromagnet arrangement (eg for a fuel-injection valve) is proposed in which, to shift the armature(s) from one position to another, exclusively switch-off operations of the electromagnet(s) are used. In a device for implementing the method, circuit elements (106, 105; Figs. 6; 7) are provided which produce a current-fall time shorter than the current-rise time of the electromagnets. With a single armature (17, Fig. 1) between two electromagnets (11, 12) - both are switched on, then one is switched off to move the armature towards the other. With two coupled armatures (59, 66; Fig. 4), each between a respective pair of electromagnets (53,54 and 60,61), the energising sequence of Fig. 5 (top two traces) is used to produce reciprocation of the armature (bottom trace). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190733-A (GB)
Title: Clayware pipe manufacture
Inventor: MOULDING PETER LINDOP
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1987-04-15
Abstract: Clayware pipes to be fired are conveyed longitudinally through the kiln on a series of driven rollers (12) extending transversely of the kiln, there being an induced draught passing through the kiln from the pipe outlet end to an extractor duct near its inlet end. The pipes are located by spacers 14 on the rollers. The spacers 14 may be angled or mutually offset on adjacent rollers to cause the pipes to rotate. Alternatively the axis of rotation of the rollers can be shown to make the pipes rotate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203807-A (GB)
Title: Epicyclic split-torque transmission
Inventor: CORONEL PAUL KAY
IPC: F16H37/08
Filed: 1987-06-08
Abstract: An input shaft (1) drives a ring gear (16) of a first epicyclic train whose sun gear (29) drives the output shaft (32) and whose carrier (24) is common with that of a second epicyclic train whose sun gear (70) also drives the output shaft through spur gearing (44, 42, 36, 34) and a disconnecting device (50). The disconnecting device may alternatively be on a shaft driven by the ring gear (16) driving the sun gear of the second train. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194001-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pump
Inventor: BEST CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
IPC: F02M59/38
Filed: 1987-07-22
Abstract: A fuel injection pump includes a sleeve 12 loosely mounted within an aperture 11 in a housing 10. A plunger 14 is slidable in the sleeve and during inward movement fuel is displaced from the sleeve to an outlet 15. the flow of fuel through the outlet can be terminated by opening a spill passage 16 or by the opening of a further spill path including a port 22 in the sleeve and a groove 26 on the plunger. The port 22 connects with a passage 23 in the housing which incorporates a valve 24 which can be closed for engine starting purposes. In order to prevent damage to a seal member 28 positioned between the sleeve and the aperture due to high pressure pulsations, the clearance between the sleeve and aperture is reduced so as to damp the pulsations before they reach the seal member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204032-A (GB)
Title: Sulfonated starch compositions
Inventor: YONG RAYMOND N
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1987-11-11
Abstract: Sulfonated starch compositions and their use for flocculating mineral waste residues, particularly the red mud from bauxite residues. Use of the modified starch comprises the addition to an alumina liquor from a bauxite process of a flocculating amount of the sulfonated starch which, optionally, may be hydrolyzed, or a sulfonated starch which is also methylated and, optionally, may be hydrolyzed. Preferably, the sulfonated starch compositions are potato and dasheen starch derivatives prepared at temperatures of about 50 DEG to about 150 DEG C and, if further methylated, prepared at about 50 DEG  to about 85 DEG C.