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Patent GB-2128947-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering system
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B62D7/15
Filed: 1982-10-22
Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes first steerable ground wheels 1 (in side view) displaceable by a steering gear 3 from a first neutral condition for effecting a steering manoeuvre in response to a steering input, and second steerable ground wheels 2 (in plan view) displaceable by a ram 13. An electrical control system for the ram 13 is responsive through a sensor 22 to the displacement of the wheels 1 and through a sensor 23 to the displacement of the wheels 2 and includes a processor 20. The processor 20 co-relates signals from the sensors 22 and 23 to provide a control signal to an electrical control valve 16 for the ram 13 whereby during a steering manoeuvre of the wheels 1 through a predetermined steering angle from a neutral condition, the wheels 2 are retained by the ram 13 in a neutral condition, and when the wheels 1 are displaced beyond said predetermined steering angle, the ram 13 displaces the wheels 2 into a steering position which, together with the steering position of the wheels 1, facilitates manoeuvring of the vehicle. The control system may include a sensor 37 responsive to vehicle speed whereby when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined value the valve 16 is actuated and the ram 13 controls displacement of the wheels 2 to position and retain those wheels in their neutral condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132077-A (GB)
Title: Brush attachment for windscreen wiper
Inventor: HOLDING DAVID
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1982-11-12
Abstract: A brush attachment for a windscreen wiper comprising a wiper arm 13 and wiper blade 11 comprises at least one bristle strip 27 and clips 35 for securing it to the wiper. The clips 35 may project from a backing member 31, may be resiliently deformable or malleable, and may be formed of metal or polymeric material, or both. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128914-A (GB)
Title: A cast bar of an aluminum alloy for wrought products, having improved mechanical properties and workability
Inventor: SEKIGUCHI TUNEHISA
IPC: C22C21/12
Filed: 1982-11-30
Abstract: The continuously cast bar of aluminum base alloy for wrought product according to the present invention: is of homogeneous structure; is free of defects; exhibits excellent mechanical properties, and; can be subjected, as cast or after a heat, treatment, to a working operation such as forging. The critical value of the secondary dendrite arm spacing (DAS) is 13 mu m; critical value of the size of second phase particles is 10 mu m and the critical value of grain diameter is 80 mu m for the following composition:- AA 5000 series alloy: 2.0-6.0% Mg; 0.03-0.3% Cr, and balance Al.
Patent GB-2110319-A (GB)
Title: Regulation of pressure applied to actuating piston of multi-disc clutch
Inventor: SOMMER GORDON MAURICE
IPC: F16D48/04
Filed: 1982-11-30
Abstract: A variable speed drive unit having a clutch disc stack for connecting input and output shafts (12, 14) comprises a first series of drive plates (84) located in a fluid reservoir (58) and supported for rotation by one (14) of said shafts, a second series of driven discs (86) supported for rotation with the other (12) of said shafts, a piston (98) operative compressively to engage the interleaved plates and discs, and a control for the piston providing a gradually increasing rated profile without the need for electronic backup or extraneous controls. The control includes a two position input flow control and a fixed output flow control (106), which output control can be selectively varied between operations of the unit (by exchange of orificed plugs) to provide alternative rate profiles for engagement and disengagement of the input and output shafts of the unit. The system is maintained at above atmospheric pressure by injecting pressurised air into the oil reservoir (58) via air inlets (190, 191). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-827858-A (GB)
Abstract: 827,858. Stoves. TAKAHASHI, T. March 13, 1956 [March 19, 1955; March 24, 1955], No. 7870/56. Class 126 [Also in Group XII] In a heating stove 1, Fig. 1-which may be used for annealing metals &c.-the combustion air is drawn from the atmosphere through a valve 21 into a preheating chamber A located between a magazine K and an outlet chamber I from whence it passes down through the magazine and a chamber D formed between a magazine wall 27 and the stove casing, the proportioning of the air in the two paths being determined by the setting of a slide valve 51, 52, Fig. 2, covering the magazine. The air flowing down the chamber D re- , ceives further heat-from the magazine -and mixes with .partially burnt gas issuing therefrom through a vertical grating before sweeping up through the fuel grate 25. Air may also be admitted through a valve 30, through which, in a modified stove, all the air enters, the chamber A being omitted. In a further modification, a truncated-shaped fuel basket 128, Figs. 7, 11, having spaced bars 148, rests on a shaking grate comprising a reciprocable grate member 126, Fig. 10, mounted upon a fixed member 125 which has rows of studs r upstanding therefrom to engage the member 126. A vertical grating 129, Fig. 16, is supported by the basket 128. Cleaning doors 109, 113 are provided, the former allowing access for the use of a grate shaking tool.
Patent GB-2113531-A (GB)
Title: Safety belt retractor tensionless means override for automobile passenger restraint systems
Inventor: TANAKA AKIRA
IPC: B60R22/04
Filed: 1983-01-11
Abstract: A passive safety belt restraint system in an automotive vehicle employing an emergency locking belt retractor having a tensionless mode producing means provided with a tensionless mode override means operable in response to protractive movement of the safety belt beyond a position of use, as when the vehicle door is opened pulling portions of the passive restraint system beyond a normal position of use, so that a tensionless mode is not experienced when the vehicle door is opened.
Patent GB-2115754-A (GB)
Title: A member for lining a vehicle luggage area
Inventor: PARRY DAVID KENNETH
IPC: B60N3/04
Filed: 1983-02-16
Abstract: The member 1 is of sheet plastics and has impressed fold or crease lines 3 which comprise a continuous impression on a major surface of the material. The crease lines enable the member to be folded in itself for storage. The member 1 may include releasable fastening means such as "Velcro" (Registered Trade Mark) for securing the member in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136707-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispersing finely divided solid particles in a liquid vehicle with a mechanism for reducing screen clogging
Inventor: SCHOLD GEORGE RENOLD
IPC: B02C17/16
Filed: 1983-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus for dispersing solid particles in a liquid vehicle utilizing a separator surrounding an agitating shaft and having a filter screen 78 surrounding the separator and agitator means disposed in close association with the separator said agitator means comprising a pair of axially spaced radially extending slinger agitator members 74, 76 and further including agitator bars 90 which extend between the slinger agitator members whereby to prevent dispersing media from clogging the filter screen which forms part of the rotor separator. The apparatus is also provided with a frusto conical construction 50 on the inside of the mixing vessel which is adjacent the rotor separator so that dispersing media coming in contact therewith will be directed back toward the middle of the mixing vessel. An adjusting ring 98 controls the position of the rotor separator on the shaft to adjust the gap in the gap seal, which is always less than the spacing between the coils of the screen 78. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123513-A (GB)
Title: Frame sleeve
Inventor: ANDERSSON SOREN
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1983-07-04
Abstract: A frame sleeve (1) for attaching window and door frames in openings comprises an externally threaded portion (2) and is characterized in that it is provided with a portion (3) with an external wrench grip and the externally threaded portion (2) has an internal wrench grip receiving socket in its tree end, into which the external wrench grip (3) of another frame sleeve can fit in a form-locking way. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124821-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cells having low vapor pressure complexed SO2 electrolytes
Inventor: FOSTER DONALD LEE
IPC: H01M6/14
Filed: 1983-07-26
Abstract: A non-aqueous electrochemical cell having a solid active cathode, an active metal anode and a low vapor pressure highly conductive electrolyte comprising a liquid solvate-complex of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt soluble therein such as those having a Group 3 element halide anion, with the equivalent ratio of salt to SO2 in said electrolyte ranging from about 1:1 to 1:7.
Patent GB-2127447-A (GB)
Title: A tenter frame having web inlet and outlet slots and covering elements therefor
Inventor: BOSCH ALFRED
IPC: B29C55/00
Filed: 1983-07-26
Abstract: A covering device (Figure 1) for the inlet and outlet slots for the web of material in a tentering frame has at least one row of closely arranged individual covering elements (3) extending towards the web (W) above and below the web. When lateral displacement of a tenter chain guide (K) takes place, the elements (3) are deflected by means (2) on the guide (K) and can close up again behind the guide. The elements 3 are restored to their original position either by their own weight or by restoring springs. The elements may be in the form of hollow hoses or spiral springs. Also, a double or multiple row of individual elements may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145531-A (GB)
Title: Microwave phased array optical feed
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G02F2/00
Filed: 1983-08-23
Abstract: A microwave signal is produced by superposing two optical waveforms omega 1,  omega 2 which have frequencies spaced apart by the desired microwave frequency and by detecting the superposed waveform in an optical detector such as a PIN detector 22, 30, 36. A phase shift in the microwave output may be produced by introducing a phase shift into one of the optical waveforms prior to superimposition on the other waveform. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sealing pipe and like flanged joints
Inventor: LAINE ALAIN
IPC: F16L55/175
Filed: 1984-01-13
Abstract: A clamp is made up of two generally semi-circular parts 12, 14 to constitute an enclosing ring. Each part 12, 14 has a plurality of holes 28 extending radially inwardly from an outer surface 30 of the respective part. Each hole is tapped and, in use, capped by an injection nut to allow injection of a sealant compound into the space between confronting flanges 34 and the space between each flange bolt 32 and also each bolt clearance hole. The clamp ring is located relative to the confronting flanges by locating, as a close tolerance sliding fit, a rib 38 between the flanges. The rib is formed from the stepping of each generally T-section part 13, 14. Bridges 40 are positioned to bridge between the confronting flanges and the clamp ring to prevent relative movement of the flanges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157322-A (GB)
Title: Removal of iron oxide deposits
Inventor: SUTTON JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: C23G1/02
Filed: 1984-03-29
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the removal of iron oxide deposits from a surface which comprises treating the surface with an aqueous solution of a sequestering agent at a pH of from 1 to 7.5 in the presence of at least a catalytic amount of ferrous ions. The process can be operated under relatively mild conditions and is suitable for use on mild steel, cast iron, aluminium, stainless steel, painted metals, plastics or fabrics. The invention also provides a composition for use in the process comprising a sequestering agent and a source of ferrous ions, which composition may optionally be presented in two parts with the sequestering agent and the source of ferrous ions separated.
Patent GB-2138832-A (GB)
Title: Anaerobic adhesives containing polymerizable activators
Inventor: ROSSI ROBERT D
IPC: C09J4/00
Filed: 1984-04-25
Abstract: Anaerobic compositions are prepared which contain polymerizable (meth)acrylate monomer(s), a free radical initiator (e.g. cumene hydroperoxide) and, as a polymerizable activator therefor, a monomeric disulfonimide having the general formula   <IMAGE> wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R' is alkyl, aryl, or substituted aryl.
Patent GB-2158321-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for rotating television pictures
Inventor: HEERAH ATMA
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 1984-04-26
Abstract: An arrangement for rotating a television picture about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the picture and/or one or both of two axes in the plane of the picture comprises a control unit (1), which may contain selection switches, control potentiometer and analogue to digital converters, which produces control signals which are fed to a computer 2. The control unit (1) produces signals to specify the positions of the axes of rotation and the speed of rotation about those axes. The computer (2) together with a hardware calculator (3) produce control signals for a store write control unit (4) and a video signal interpolator (5). The interpolator (5) receives video signals from a picture source (6) and feeds interpolated signal samples to a field store (7) where the samples are inserted in the desired location by the write control unit (4). The output of the field store (7) is fed to an output (8) which may be connected to other units in an effects generator or signal routing system. The control unit (1) provides signals to the computer (2) which specify the point about which rotation is to take place (centre of rotation) and the point about which perspective is to take place (centre of perspective). Further the angles of rotation and perspective may be set by means of a conventional cursor control while the angles of rotation and perspective may be set by switches or, if continuous resolution is desired potentiometer control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142306-A (GB)
Title: A glass cutting or scoring device for opening phials
Inventor: EPIFANI ORESTE
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 1984-06-04
Abstract: A cutting device for opening of phials comprising an elongate body member (2) defining an internal channel (3) which is open-ended (4, 5). The channel (3) is also open along a longitudinal gap (6) and the device, in use, is located around the neck (11) of a phial (10). The body member (2) is deformable so that the shape of the channel (3) is altered. At one end (4) of the member (2) a cutting or scoring member (9) projects into the channel so as to score the surface of the neck (11) of the phials (10). A circumferential scoring of the neck (11) is effected by applying manual pressure to the exterior of the body member (2) whilst simultaneously rotating the phial (10) about its longitudinal axis. The removal of the head (11) of the phial (10) is effected by applying leverage on the device (1) with respect to the phial (10). The cutting/scoring member (9) may be eiter a wheel with a cutting edge located in a plane at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body member or a blade located in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (Fig. 5) or a pair of blades disposed one on each of two semi cylindrical members hinged together along a common generator, (Fig. 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166196-A (GB)
Title: Fluid operated actuator
Inventor: REBBETTES PETER
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1984-10-26
Abstract: An animal marking device has a needle carrier which is reciprocated by an actuator device comprising an actuator piston (10) reciprocable within a cylinder (11) against the force of a spring (12), the flow of fluid under pressure to one end of the piston being controlled by valve means (19) which includes two spool valves (24, 26) which in one position also rapidly exhaust the high pressure fluid from the device to allow the piston (10) to move rapidly back to its starting position under the force of the spring (12). A trigger lever (28) is depressed to cause the power stroke, on compressed air inlet (21) being connected by displacement of the spool (36) to a cylinder port (18). At the end of the power stroke a further cylinder port (17) is uncovered by the piston (10) whereby the spool (24) is moved to a position connecting the port (18) to a discharge port (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152378-A (GB)
Title: Autoclave
Inventor: SANTASALO LAURI
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 1984-12-05
Abstract: A sterilizing autoclave (10) comprises a chamber (11) for infected material, an input connection (22) for sterilizing steam, a condensate- collecting vessel (14) and a tubular connection (26) by which the waste condensate solution flows from the chamber (11) into the condensate collecting vessel (14), the sterilizing steam feed line (13, 17) runs in the form of a coil-like member (15) through the condensate-collecting vessel (14) before conducting the sterilizing steam into the chamber (11). The autoclave 10 can be maintained as an entirely closed system for a period of time such that complete annihilation of any microorganisms contained in the initial portions of waste solution formed from the infected material is assured before the valve means (24) in the outlet line (27) leading from the condensate collecting tank (14) to the sewage system is opened. In the sterilizing steam feed line (13, 17) there are provided condensate separators (26, 21) (for condensing any water that may be present or arise in the heating steam) and an air filter for bacteria (18) for heating to a temperature to kill microorganisms in the outflow of air needed to create and/or maintain a partial vacuum in the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170906-A (GB)
Title: Sound modification for scanning purposes
Inventor: COLLINS RODERICK JEFFERY WATER
IPC: G10K11/26
Filed: 1985-02-13
Abstract: The invention provides a method of acoustic antenna beam steering without the physical movement of the antenna itself using an acoustic is cell the transmission characteristics of which can be modified by an applied electric field. The invention proposes the construction and use of such a cell using an Electro-Rheological (ER) fluid. The essence of the cell is a film of ER fluid 12 through which the sound is to be passed. It is arranged that an electrical voltage 14 can be applied across the fluid film. As this voltage is varied the transmission of sound through the ER fluid is modified such that, for a constant source of sound impinging upon the cell, the characteristics of the output sound wave 16 are altered - specifically, in both phase and amplitude - compared with the input wave 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154924-A (GB)
Title: Cutting mechanism
Inventor: KLISCH LEO MICHAEL
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 1985-02-26
Abstract: A cutting mechanism adapted for paper can be formed from sheet metal and cooperate with an anvil having a straight edge wherein the blade 5 has the cutting edge 10 which tapers toward the opposite edge 6 of the blade and the metal is bent from the plane of the blade along the tapered edge 10 at a progressively greater angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161283-A (GB)
Title: Controlled light emission
Inventor: KIRA TAKEHIRO
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1985-03-08
Abstract: In a step-and-repeat process for exposing a wafer 2 to light through a mask 11, using light from a short-arc mercury-vapour lamp 1 in a continuously lit state, exposure being effected while the power consumption of the lamp is at a high level with shutter 4 open and shifting of wafer 2 being effected while the power consumption of the lamp is at a low level with shutter 4 closed, the high level power consumption of the lamp is gradually increased to compensate for a gradually reducing light output. The increase may be effected on the basis of experience or by using a photosensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155108-A (GB)
Title: Gerotor hydraulic device with fluid control passageways through the rotor
Inventor: WHITE HOLLIS NEWCOMBE
IPC: F04C2/10
Filed: 1985-03-15
Abstract: The device may be a pump or a motor, e.g. for power steering, and is provided with a number of fluid passageways 35, 37, 37a in the rotor 27. The rotor passageways are in communication with the inlet 30 and outlet 31 of the device via passages in a stator plate 21 and are in selective communication with the working chambers (29, Fig. 4) of the device via passages in a stator plate 23. In alternative embodiments the inlet and outlet are on opposite sides of the rotor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156873-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement for concrete structures
Inventor: FRENZEL DIETER
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A reinforcement unit capable of transmitting transverse forces in reinforced concrete structures and having a plurality of steel reinforcement rod lengths (1) and at least one longitudinal connecting member (2) for the reinforcement rod lengths, in which the reinforcement rod lengths (1) run substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal direction of the connecting member (2) and are secured thereto, has the connecting member (2) formed as a flexible component so that the reinforcement rod lengths (1) can be laid close together, for example coiled on each other (as in Fig. 4) or on a drum, and can be used in a zigzag, circular, rectangular or other array. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172984-A (GB)
Title: Gaseous hydrocarbon fuel storage system
Inventor: ENGEL LARRY JOHN
IPC: B60K15/03
Filed: 1985-03-26
Abstract: A low pressure gaseous hydrocarbon fuel storage system and power plant is described which generally comprises on-board means for storing a self-contained supply of a gaseous hydrocarbon fuel, a prime mover, means for conveying the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel to and from the storing means, and means for controlling the flow of the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel from the storing means to the prime mover. The on-board storing means, which may include one or more vessels or cylinders, contains a predetermined sorbent material for reducing the pressure at which the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel is stored. The conveying means is adapted to convey the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel to the on-board storing means from a stationary source of the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel, and also to convey the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel from the storing means to the combining means of the prime mover during the operation of the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the maximum pressure at which the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel is stored in the on-board storing means is in the range of approximately 100 psig (689 kPa) to approximately 400 psig (2760kPa). The apparatus generally includes one or more gas compressors for compressing the gaseous fuel to a predetermined pressure, preferably approximately 400 psig (2760 kPa). Sorbent filtering and storage means are also preferably provided for maximizing the amount of fuel to be stored in the apparatus in order to supply a quick initial charge of the gaseous fuel to the vehicle or other gaseous fuel consuming device.
Patent GB-2160639-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating paint spraying booths
Inventor: MORIOKA KOJI
IPC: B05B15/12
Filed: 1985-04-11
Abstract: Ventilating gas is supplied to the booth 1 from a fan 9 via openings S1 in the ceiling and via openings S2,S3 in the side walls 20A,20B. The gas passes through filters 19,22 and leaves the booth through an outlet 23 in the floor so that the gas flows converge on an object A to be painted. Paint spray mist removing devices 14,16 trap paint spray mist particles in water and the system prevents paint spray adhering to spraying machines 8. <IMAGE>