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Patent GB-2093903-A (GB)
Title: Connecting element for connecting two members
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 1982-01-27
Abstract: A connecting element is intended particularly for attaching an additional profiled member 10 to the frame or other part of a window. The element comprises a flat plate-shaped body (3) which is partly sub-divided at each end by elongate recesses (4) to define a pair of spring fingers (5, 7) at each end with an intermediate region (6) between each pair of fingers. These intermediate regions are provided with anchoring means, which may be simply screw holes or may comprise engagement heads (11) for snap-engaging into a hole in a hollow profiled part of the frame. The finger tips have engagement projections (9) which snap engage with formations on the additional profiled member to secure it in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2095404-A (GB)
Title: Method for supplying liquid samples to an analysis element
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 1982-03-25
Abstract: In a method of supplying a liquid sample to a dry type analysis element having a porous spreading layer as the outermost layer, a very small amount of liquid sample can be very uniformly supplied and spread on the porous spreading layer, even though the liquid sample is highly viscous, by impregnating a liquid-carrier such as an applicator having a cotton ball at the top thereof with the sample liquid and bringing the top of the liquid-carrier into contact with the porous spreading layer.
Patent GB-2097535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bases supporting gauges
IPC: G01B5/00
Filed: 1982-04-21
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring and checking workpieces 14 comprises a gantry (12) movable on a base (10) supported at points A, B, C from a factory floor, and a plurality of piston and cylinder assemblies (16) or air bags below the base (10) operable e.g. by switches (20) controlled by a cam (22) on the gantry 12. Movement of the latter selectively operates the assemblies (16) to apply an upwardly directed force on the base (10) equal and opposite to the force applied by the weight of the gantry and a carrier thereon with a machine element. The workpiece 14 and a supporting table may be supported by a piston and cylinder 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108663-A (GB)
Title: Automotive thermostatic fluid control device
Inventor: WONG BACKMAN
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 1982-10-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally responsive fluid control valve device for use in the coolant system of an automotive type engine. In one embodiment, thermally responsive fluid control valve device includes frame members (10) (20) which consist of two sheet metal members attached together. The frame members include integral engagement portions (60) (80) which are adapted to engage surfaces within the coolant system for positioning and sealing the fluid control valve device within the coolant system. A thermal actuator (38) carries a closure member (50) which cooperates with a valve seat portion (12) of frame member (10). The actuator (38) is attached to the frame member (10) at a bridge portion (14). The device is retained in the coolant system by foot portions (60) and a sealing ring (80). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118617-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle steering lock
Inventor: LOHWASSER GUNTHER
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1983-03-22
Abstract: A steering lock for motor vehicles comprises a locking bolt 7 which is axially displaceable in a direction substantially parallel to the spindle 3, to lock the steering column spindle 3 against rotation, by engagement of the locking bolt 7 with a locking recess 8 in the hub of the steering wheel 1. In order to prevent the steering wheel 1, when locked against rotation by the locking bolt 7, from being capable of being withdrawn from the spindle 3 after release of the connection between the steering wheel 1 and the spindle 3, there is provided a locking slide 9 which is movable, by means of and perpendicular to the locking bolt 7, on displacement of the bolt 7 into its locked position, into engagement with an annular groove in the hub of the steering wheel. Movement of slide 9 is produced by the camming action of the offset portion 7''' of the bolt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121793-A (GB)
Title: Dechlorination in the presence of zirconium-containing catalyst
Inventor: NEILSEN DONALD RICHARD
IPC: C07C15/44
Filed: 1983-05-27
Abstract: A process for dechlorinating at least one organic compound having vicinal chlorine atoms in the presence of a catalyst comprising alkali metal chloride, copper chloride and at least one dechlorinating-enhancing zirconium compound is disclosed. It is particularly applicable to the conversion of 1,1,2-trichloroethane to vinyl chloride.
Patent GB-2140974-A (GB)
Title: Microstrip planar feed lattice
Inventor: BANERJEE AMITAVA
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 1983-06-03
Abstract: A microstrip planar feed lattice feeds microwave energy to radiating elements in a two dimensional array. The lattice is formed of equal length microstrip line segments (21, 22) arranged in equi-angular axial symmetry about intersection points. The line segments may form equilateral triangles, squares or regular hexagons. Radiating elements may be formed by making some line segments thinner than others, or by providing stubs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121808-A (GB)
Title: Cloud-point-lowering copolymer additives for fuel compositions
Inventor: COHEN CHOUA
IPC: C08F8/32
Filed: 1983-06-07
Abstract: Novel polymeric compounds having a number-average molecular weight in the range 2000 to 10,000 are produced by the condensation of one or more primary amine compounds of formula R-Z[-(CH2)n-NH-]m-H   (I> and/or HO-CH2-R''-NH2   (II> where, in formula (I), R represents a univalent saturated C1-30 aliphatic radical, Z is an oxygen atom, an imino group or a bivalent group =NR', in which R' is a univalent C1-30 aliphatic radical, preferably straight chain and preferably containing from 12 to 24 carbon atoms; n is 2, 3 or 4 and m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, provided that m is not 0 unless Z is imino; and, in Formula II, R'' is a bivalent saturated C1-18 aliphatic radical, preferably straight-chain, on a copolymer formed between:     (A) vinyl acetate, and (B) at least one unsaturated  alpha , beta - dicarboxylic compound that may be a dicarboxylic acid, a diester of such an acid or an anhydride.   Alternatively, such copolymers may be prepared by pre-reacting (B) with the amino compound and then polymerising the product with vinyl acetate. Such compounds are added to middle hydrocarbon distillates, especially gas oils, to lower their cloud point. The compounds also have other effects on such distillates.
Patent GB-2126878-A (GB)
Title: Brackets for cylindrical articles
Inventor: REITH WALTER
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 1983-08-08
Abstract: A bracket for mounting a cylindrical article (e.g. deadshaft, plain or roller bearings, or the like) comprises an arrangement resembling a one piece integrally formed Plummer Block wherein the base and cap are united by flexible bridge portions of the material of the bracket. Upon tightening the bolts the flexure of said bridge portions allows the bore to be clamped onto the article with the desired force, which force may range from a tight grip (whereby a shaft is immovably held) to a light sliding fit. A plurality of embodiments are shown, in all of which the bridge portions are formed by slots extending incompletely through the material of the sides of the block. In Fig. 3, the slots are shown at 37, 38, 39, 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133699-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained breathing apparatus
Inventor: ARTEMENKO ANATOLY IVANOVICH
IPC: A62B9/00
Filed: 1983-11-03
Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus employing chemically-fixed oxygen and incorporating a resilient member (1) which can be affixed to the face is connected by way of an air- circulation system to a regenerative canister (5) filled with an oxygenic material. A breathing bag (6) connects to the regenerative canister (5) and the air-circulation system (7,8,9,10,11). In a part of this apparatus characterized by a shuttlewise pattern of air circulation there is provided a moisture exchanging packing (4) of an hydroscopic polymer material (such as polyamide or viscose fibre or degreased animal hair) with a developed contact surface and a moisture-absorptive capacity of 4-20% under normal ambient conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150497-A (GB)
Title: Franking machine
Inventor: HARRY ALAN JOHN
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1983-12-02
Abstract: A franking machine having a printing head and a platen between which mail can be located for impressing a franking mark thereon, by relative movement of the head and platen, is characterised by the printing head including a retentive pad porous rubber stamp which is either impregnated with ink for life or has a reservoir and filler into which ink can be poured from time to time and is adapted to supply ink to the retentive pad.
Patent GB-2136215-A (GB)
Title: Ionisation apparatus
Inventor: YAVNIELI MORDECHAI
IPC: H01T23/00
Filed: 1984-02-17
Abstract: Room ionization apparatus comprising a high voltage, low current power source and a carbon filament ion generator element 20 coupled to the power source for emitting negative ions in the air. The ion generator element is preferably a multi-filament string, rope, cord or yarn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138962-A (GB)
Title: Silver halide color photographic light-sensitive material
Inventor: YAMADA YOSHITAKA
IPC: G03C7/30
Filed: 1984-03-21
Abstract: Highly-sensitive silver halide color photographic material comprises a support having thereon a first blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer furthest from the support; a second blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having a lower speed than the first blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer and between the first and second blue-sensitive layers at least one green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a colored magenta coupler and at least one red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer, at least one of any of these emulsion layers containing monodispersed silver halide.
Patent GB-2137800-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for teaching musical instruments
Inventor: MORGANDO JOHN P
IPC: G09B15/08
Filed: 1983-08-01
Abstract: Teacher and student console keyboard units incorporating interchageable modular panels which can be shipped and stored unassembled, including identical side wall members (50), a central wall member (58), and a keybed (56). The basic unit can be adapted to form a teacher control console for use in simultaneous group teaching of musical instruction by use of an extended cover (68) which provides a support platform for two picture projectors (36) and a tape playback unit (20), and also a storage cabinet insertable in between the side wall members and under the keybed. Both teacher and student console units have room for control/display board located above the keybed and facing a person seated at the console, and also for circuitry components located in a back access housing behind the central wall member.
Patent GB-2139326-A (GB)
Title: Safety valve
Inventor: DEAN KENNETH IAN DUTFIELD
IPC: F16K17/26
Filed: 1984-04-19
Abstract: A safety valve comprises a housing 11 having an inlet 19 and an outlet 20. A valve member 12 within the housing is operable substantially to choose the inlet or the outlet. Two springs 13, 14 bias the valve member to a position in which a flow path from inlet to outlet is open. The valve member includes means 33 defining a restricted flow path. When flow through the valve in either direction exceeds a predetermined rate, the valve member moves to close off the inlet or outlet respectively but the restricted flow path allows a bleed from the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142529-A (GB)
Title: Modular system for the formation of structures of furniture and similar objects
Inventor: CASTILLO ERNESTO ALBERTO CASTA
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 1984-04-19
Abstract: A modular system for making furniture and similar structures has a plurality of main parts constituted by tube-shaped sections. The section of each main part defines a series of faces, including at least one of which has coupling means for connecting a corresponding accessory of a series of accessories. The accessories are laminated sections provided with coupling means which complement the coupling means of the main parts; and provided with support means for holding the accessories stationary, or for permitting relative sliding movement. The laminated sections make it possible to extend and form the desired structure. The system is completed by a series of locking pieces that are connectible by fitting in the ends of the main parts. This improves the finish of the main parts, and permits two main parts to be connected together in order to increase the length of a structure.
Patent GB-2140789-A (GB)
Title: Goods ejection device
Inventor: KASSNER WALDEMAR
IPC: G07F11/22
Filed: 1984-05-01
Abstract: In an automatic vending machine with goods stacked in goods shafts (1), wherein one package of goods at a time is pushed out and supplied to an extraction point, the package of goods is pushed out by means of an ejection element (6, 9) whose movement is initiated by means of a mechanically separated push- button (3), the push-button being able to be connected to the ejection element via a coupling element (4). When spring (28) senses an object (2) in the stack and switch (20) monitors receipt of due payment pressure on push-button (3) moves member (15) in direction b so that switch (20) is triggered and signals solenoid (13) to move stop-bar 14 to the dotted-line position. This enables pawl (5) to pivot in direction a dropping bar (8) into recess (7) to connect mechanically button (3) to lever (4) and ejector (6, 9) to remove the lowest object (2). If no object is present, spring (28) takes up its dotted-line position disabling switch (20); bar (14) then prevents movement of pawl (5) so that any stroke of button (3) is an idle stroke, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148074-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker circuit
Inventor: TELFORD-MILLER MICHAEL EMILE
IPC: H04R3/02
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: Feedback inhibition apparatus (3) suitable for equipment used in "live" performances is provided comprising a plurality of tweeters (5, 6, 7, and 8), each having differing capacitance ratings, at least one of such ratings being provided by a plurality of capacitors connected between an amplifier (2) and a tweeter, the arrangement being such that the capacitors inhibit feedback. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161139-A (GB)
Title: Jig for ceiling boards
Inventor: FORTUNE TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 1984-07-04
Abstract: A plasterboard jig has a base (10), a telescopic body (12), a lever arm and ratchet system (13), an H- shaped support (14) and a locking bolt (15). It can easily be maneoveured, dismantled, transported and re-assembled. When assembled, the operator can quickly and easily lift, position and nail, sheets of plasterboard to ceiling joists, single-handed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164340-A (GB)
Title: Resin-based building materials
Inventor: WALSH HENRY
IPC: C04B26/02
Filed: 1984-09-18
Abstract: A building material comprises a resin and three aggregates of different grain sizes. The building material may be manufactured closely to resemble natural stone and may be used for replacing natural stone or roofing slates, while at the same time being cheaper, lighter and stronger. A preferred embodiment comprises flint, silica sand, silica powder, methyl methacrylate resin and a catalyst in the form of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The invention includes a mould formed by allowing a mould material to come into contact with another building material, for example a natural roofing slate or stone roofing tile.
Patent GB-2153906-A (GB)
Title: A driving device employed in a window regulator
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TETUO
IPC: E05F11/50
Filed: 1984-11-08
Abstract: A mechanism for automatically regulating tension of wires employed in a window regulator comprises a drum (4) being provided for rotational movement within a housing (1,2), and having a first side surface provided with first ratchet teeth (7), a second side surface provided with a first engaging portion (10) for engaging a first wire end, and a peripheral surface as winding surface; a ratchet plate (5) being adjacent to said drum coaxially, and having a surface provided with second ratchet teeth (12) engaging said first ratchet teeth and a second engaging portion (14) engaging a second wire end; a spiral spring (19) having one end engaged with said ratchet plate and having the other end engaged with said housing, and urging said ratchet plate in such direction that said first ratchet teeth and said second ratchet teeth are moved idly; an elastic member (25) axially urging said drum toward said plate; an a shaft (3) for operating said drum to rotate by means of engaging with said drum. The mechanism of the present invention can employ a spiral spring having a larger diameter, and therefore, functions of regulating tension of wires and of balancing the force for raising a window glass with the force for lowering the window glass operate smoothly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151545-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing a backing for tufted carpets and backing produced by this process
Inventor: SCHMIDT NORWIN
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1984-11-12
Abstract: A process for producing a backing for tufted carpets proposes that a carrier layer (2) and a layer of non-woven fibrous material (4) be brought together and bonded under the effect of heat. The bonding is effected by means of an adhesive layer (6) consisting of a thermoplastic plastics material which has a lower melting point than the material of the two layers (2) and (4). The heat is adjusted accordingly so that only the adhesive layer (6) melts and partially surrounds and embeds the areas of the two layers which are to be bonded (2) and (4) which are closest to said adhesive layer. Any melting or fusion of the materials of the two layers themselves is thus avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176150-A (GB)
Title: Paper fastener
Inventor: HARDIMAN ANTHONY VICTOR
IPC: B42F13/10
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: An all-plastic paper fastener for insertion through standard punch holes (28) at 8 cm spacing (or other spacing of not more than 10 cm) utilises a base (4) with integral prongs (6) a compressor bar (10) and a slider (12) which engages yet is separate from the compressor bar (10). The slider (12) is elongate and can completely conceal the prongs (6) turned down onto the compressor bar (10). It can also slide right off the compressor bar (10) to which it is retained by engaging undercut hooks (14) along side edges of the compressor bar (10).
Patent GB-2156567-A (GB)
Title: A flat-panel display
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: G09G3/00
Filed: 1985-03-18
Abstract: A flat-panel display (1) comprises a panel (3) including intersecting row and column electrodes (11, 13) and uses selected unipolar isogonal waveform signals to address each set of row electrodes (11) and each set of column electrodes (13). This allows display of simple geometric structures-reference lines, grids, cross-wire features and reference symbols such as boxes and line markers, structures all requiring representation by two or more picture elements in some of the columns (13). The panel matrix may be of cartesian or polar format. For a cross-wire feature display two isogonal signals, a squarewave and its inverse, are generated using two shift and store registers (7 and 9). Signal and electrode selection is controlled in response to input co-ordinate address data, using comparators (27; 29) and exclusive-OR gates (15;17) to control the data inputs (D) of the registers (7; 9). The flat panel display (1) may be used as a graticule in an optical sight or image projection system. Alternatively it may be used as an overlay to printed, back projected, and other static images and pictures. It may be used as an accessory to a cathode ray tube or to another flat-panel electronic display. Also, it may take the form of a quasi-analogue meter display with an additional hand used to denote or record some particular value or values of the variable displayed by the main hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156128-A (GB)
Title: Electronic guard patrol systems
Inventor: HARDING ROBIN MICHAEL
IPC: G07C1/20
Filed: 1985-03-25
Abstract: An electronic guard patrol system and a portable clock unit for use in the electronic guard patrol system, the electronic clock unit including a single connector which co-operates both with the connection terminals of each key station and also on the central control apparatus. The electronic control unit is able to identify the presence of a key station or the central control apparatus for respective interrogation of each key station and for switching the state of the clock unit to receive or output data to the control apparatus on command.
Patent GB-2157260-A (GB)
Title: Applying stamps to packets
Inventor: HOWLETT THOMAS JOHN
IPC: B65C1/04
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: Stamps are applied against a face of hinged lid packets 2 located on a conveyor 6 by an applicator 7. The stamps extend beyond the face edge. Synchronised conveyor and folding bands convey the products and fold over the stamps respectively. The folding band has its run spaced from the packets and angled towards them to provide a component of movement perpendicular to the packet movement to enable folding. Folding members on the folding band may fold over the stamps at the leading or trailing side of the packets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160587-A (GB)
Title: Ignition system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ONOGI NOBUYOSHI
IPC: F02P3/04
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: The system comprises a counter 3 which supplies a BCD cylinder discriminating signal to a ROM 5 and a microcomputer 4 which supplies an engine speed dependent ignition timing signal to the ROM. The counter receives crankshaft position signals and a reference signal from sensors 1A, 1B and the ROM distributes the ignition timing signal to the appropriate cylinder. A fixed ignition timing signal is generated if the engine speed is below 500 r.p.m. or above 13000 r.p.m. or if the microcomputer encounters trouble. A switch may be provided to enable the system to operate with a six cylinder, CD ignition system or with a four cylinder, coil ignition system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177171-A (GB)
Title: Automatic adjusting; disc brakes; parking brake
Inventor: EVANS ANTHONY C
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 1985-06-28
Abstract: A parking brake actuator and adjuster mechanism 24 is mounted on a caliper (10) of a disc brake assembly and comprises a housing 32 with bores 34, 36 - bore 34 receives an adjusting nut 42 and an adjusting screw 58 threadingly engaging threaded bore 44 in nut 42. Nut 42 has ratchet teeth 47 engaged by adjusting leg 70 of a pivotally mounted pawl 66 while a tracking arm 68 of pawl 66 engages groove 48 on nut 42: pawl 66 is mounted on a plate 76 in bore 36. A lever 26 having tongs 28a, 28b received in holes 13a, 13b on housing 32 is fastened to a toggle pin 52 which communicates with nut 42 by an axial projection 49. Mechanical parking brake application is by means a cable 98 acting on lever 26. Translation of nut 42 occurs during mechanical and hydraulic brake actuation and if predetermined amount of translation occurs, leg 70 of pad 66 advances and rotates nut 42 upon release, arm 68 tracking in groove 48. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178470-A (GB)
Title: Glazing arrangement
Inventor: OHMANN WOLFGANG
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1985-07-29
Abstract: In a glazing arrangement a sheet of glass (8) is secured to a frame section (1) by a clip-in glazing strip (3). The glazing strip (3) has two retaining arms (4,5) which engage in a C-shaped groove (2) and, to prevent removal, after the glazing strip (3) has been clipped into place, a locking bar (6) is provided on one (5) of the retaining arms. The locking bar (6) has a T-configuration with an upright portion which engages the floor of the groove (2) and a portion which extends between the retaining arms (4, 5) and prevents the retaining arms moving towards one another. A glass seal (7) can be inserted between the glazing strip (3) and the glass (8) after the glazing strip (3) has been clipped into place. <IMAGE>