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Patent GB-2160860-A (GB)
Title: Urea derivatives, their preparation and their use as fungicides
Inventor: TEN HAKEN PIETER
IPC: C07D213/40
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: The invention provides pyridylalkyl urea derivatives of formula   <IMAGE> and acid-addition salts thereof, wherein n is 0 or 1, R is a halogen, C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy moiety, R<1> represents a phenyl group substituted by at least one halogen atom, R<2> represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group, and R<3> represents an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group, or R<2> and R<3> together with the interjacent nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered ring optionally containing a second heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen, the ring being optionally substituted by one or two C1-4 alkyl groups; processes for their preparation; and their use as fungicides.
Patent GB-2161416-A (GB)
Title: New pre-stressed cattle slat production system
Inventor: FINLAY JOHN
IPC: A01K1/015
Filed: 1984-07-07
Abstract: A production system using the extrusion method to produce Pre-Stressed cattle slats with an improved quality finish on the top surface. This is achieved by casting the slat upside down in a specially profiled bed. Self spacing heads can then be added, or cross bridges, to produce gangs without affecting the quality of the top of the slat. Figure 8 illustrates the finished product as single slats. They have a level non slip 12 surface of either chequered or indented pattern. They have rounded edges 13 on the top surface and a fixed spacing 14 between slats. The height of slats can be maintained constant 11 which makes matching of slats in double rows a simple operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152488-A (GB)
Title: Noble metal extraction
Inventor: SCHULZE DR REINHOLD
IPC: C22B3/16
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: Extraction of noble metals, for example from their ores, using acidic solutions of cyclic thiourea derivatives, e.g., ethylenethiourea, at concentrations for example, of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight.
Patent GB-2154486-A (GB)
Title: Producing or machining straight or helically toothed gearwheels
Inventor: LUHMER UDO
IPC: B23F19/05
Filed: 1985-01-28
Abstract: In producing or machining straight- or helically toothed, externally or internally toothed gearwheels 2 a plurality of hyperboloidal or globoidal or similarly shaped toothed tools 503, 504 are used which tools have an abrasive or similar surface and which engage the workpiece over the entire width of the teeth, the axes of the workpiece and the tools being crossed (as viewed from above in figure 1) the tools each being connected to a guide wheel 507, 508, the guide wheels being in engagement. The tools may have crossed or parallel axes. It is stated that by using a plurality of tools, tool wear and machine operating speed can be improved. The tools may be grinding tools or tools for electrolytic, electro-erasive or electrochemical removal of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170739-A (GB)
Title: Grinding lawn mower bed knives
Inventor: BERNHARD STEPHEN G
IPC: B24B3/36
Filed: 1985-02-07
Abstract: A grinding machine (10) for grinding a bed knife of a cylindrical blade lawn mower comprises an elongate bed plate (20) on which a bed knife (134) can be supported, a grinding head assembly (56) adapted to receive a grinding wheel (70) and drive means (73) being provided for rotating the wheel, the grinding head assembly being mounted on a carriage (58) movable parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bed plate alternately in opposite directions. The grinding head assembly is mounted in an upright attitude relative to the bed plate, the grinding head assembly and/or the bed plate being adjustable relative to one another so that the grinding wheel can be moved towards or away from a bed knife located on the bed plate. The carriage is suspended above the bed plate by a guide assembly (92) having rails (94,96) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bed plate, drive means being provided to drive the carriage to and fro along said guide rails so that the bed knife can be ground in both directions along its length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159566-A (GB)
Title: A lock
Inventor: YAMASHITA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1985-04-23
Abstract: The lock has a lock bolt connected to a shaft rotatable by a bolt actuator (3), a lever 2 rotatable by a handle, an actuator operating member (8) and a lock control system (9-19), the actuator operating member (8) operating the bolt actuator (3) upon movement of the handle and under the control of the lock control system (9-19), the lock control system (9-19) including a control member (11), a solenoid (15) and a solenoid energization circuit (17-19) which includes a switch circuit (18) which operates to energize the solenoid (15) upon verification of an input code with a preset code, the control member (11) being held against movement by the solenoid (15) when energised, whereby the control member (11) permits the actuator operating member (8) to operate the bolt actuator (3) to move the lock bolt with the control member (11) disabling the actuator operating member (8) from operating the bolt actuator (3) when the solenoid (1 5) is not energized. This enables a reduction of solenoid energisation current and an associated increase in battery life together with a more reliable action over and above prior art arrangements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161656-A (GB)
Title: Cable ducting
Inventor: SMEE ANTHONY CHARLES
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1985-07-10
Abstract: A cable sub-duct comprises an integral extrudate of plastics material having at least one longitudinally- extending web 3 dividing the interior of the sub-duct into two or more channels 4. In another embodiment (Figure 2) there is access to each channel 4 by a longitudinal slit (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163214-A (GB)
Title: Controlling i.c. engine throttle valve
Inventor: GREEN PETER GORDON
IPC: F02D11/06
Filed: 1985-08-16
Abstract: A control means for a throttle valve of an induction system of an internal combustion engine comprising a manually operable member (29), a control device (23) operable to interconnect the manually operable member (29) and the throttle valve, the control device (23) having an input means (26) connected to the manually operable member, an output means (25) connected to the throttle valve, first fluid pressure means operable to interconnect said output and input means, means responsive to the pressure, of a second fluid separate from the first fluid, in the induction system of the engine to control said first fluid pressure means to move the throttle valve in a direction to close the throttle valve to oppose increase in pressure in the induction system.
Patent GB-2163770-A (GB)
Title: Hot water wash cycle detergent-softener compositions
Inventor: SOMERS ANDREAS JAN
IPC: C11D1/94
Filed: 1985-09-02
Abstract: Softening performance of water-insoluble cationic quaternary ammonium compound fabric softeners, such as dimethyl distearyl ammonium chloride, is improved in a surfactant system based on a nonionic detergent having a cloud point below the wash water temperature and an amphoteric surfactant in an amount sufficient to raise the cloud point to above the wash water temperature, especially elevated washing temperatures of from about 60 DEG C to about 100 DEG C (boiling temperature).
Patent GB-2180180-A (GB)
Title: Collar splitters for lock bolt fastening systems
Inventor: LOCKEY JOSEPH
IPC: B23D29/00
Filed: 1985-09-13
Abstract: The collar splitter comprises a body (1) having a partly tapered passage (2,3), a draw rod component (5,10,11) slidable within the passage, and a cutter blade arrangement (13,14,15,18) pivotally mounted on the draw rod component. A toggle link arrangement (15,18) ensures that when the collar splitter is activated to split the relatively soft locking collar (26) the cutter blades (13,14) do not contact the relatively hard lock bolt (27). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a scaffold fitting
Inventor: PARKER DUNCAN JOHN
IPC: E04G5/04
Filed: 1985-11-13
Abstract: A scaffold tube (1 1) is attached to the flange (14) of a beam (10) by a fitting comprising a body (15), a lever (20) and a screw and nut mechanism (24) for driving the lever towards the body. The flange is gripped between an end portion (21) of the lever (10) and a seat (17) of the body (15). An opposite end portion (22) of the lever bears on a bearing surface (25) of the body which is inclined to the axis (27) of curvature of a part-cylindrical seat (16) of body (15) which engages tube (11). Seat (16) extends the entire length of body (15) and seat (17) faces away from seat (16). To clamp tube (11) to seat (16) the clamping means includes a curved element (18) pivotally connected to body (15) and a screw and nut mechanism (19). The screw and nut mechanism (24) acts on intermediate portion (23) of lever (20). The body (15) may have a further bearing surface spaced from surface (25) with recess (28) therebetween - projection (29) of end portion (22) extends into recess (28) to control lateral displacement of end portion (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-856825-A (GB)
Abstract: 856,825. Rotary pumps. BORG-WARNER CORPORATION. Sept. 2, 1957 [Sept. 12, 1956], No. 27635/57. Class 110 (2). In a variable displacement, multiple, internally-meshing gear pumps assembly comprising two gear pumps P1, P2 arranged in parallel with one another and in series with a booster pump B, each gear pump is provided with an axially-slidable confining ring 24 adjacent its outlet 23 together with a control slide 31 therefor. The slide is connected by a universal ball-joint to a spring-loaded piston 42 subjected on one side 47 to the output pressure of the pump through a conduit 54 and on the other side to the pressure of fluid fed through conduits 56, 57 from an external source, movement of the slide varying the amount of fluid discharged by the gear teeth pockets. Each pump discharges through a one-way valve into a common outlet having a valve controlled by-pass conduit leading to the inlet 11 of the pump assembly (see Fig. 6, not shown). The pumps P1, P2 are driven by a quill shaft 77 through a coupling 83 having shear portions 86, 87 whilst the pump B is driven by said shaft 77 through a second quill shaft 96. Specifications 621,913, 661,875, 674,576, 783,468 and 800,330 are referred to.
Patent GB-2170337-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for enhancing speed of operation of microprocessor systems
Inventor: ROBERTSON JOHN ANGUS
IPC: G06F1/08
Filed: 1986-01-24
Abstract: In a microprocessor system where a processor unit (10) and a system memory (12) are under control from a common clock signal (22, 32) to work in synchronism, a monitor (16) is operative to detect when the processor (10) is in the course of performing an action wherein synchronism with the system memory (12) is not required and to provide an auxiliary clock signal (38 via 36) at a higher frequency operative to cause the processor (10) to pass rapidly to the next part of the operation without waiting for repetition of the common clock signal (22, 32). The monitor (16) is operative to detect when a command is present on a data bus (16) for the processor (10) to perform an operational sequence extending over many periods of the common clock signal (22, 32) and is operative, by calling up from a memory (16) having the command as an address input, an ordered set of control characters indicative for each period of said common clock signal (22, 32) in said operational sequence whether or not synchronism is required with said system memory (12). The ordered set of control characters forms parallel input to a shift register (28) which shifts out the control characters one by one for each subsequent period of said common clock signal (22, 32) in said operational sequence to provide, or not, as necessary, said auxiliary clock signal to the processor (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170930-A (GB)
Title: Quadrupole mass spectrometers
Inventor: MEDDINGS BASIL
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 1986-01-31
Abstract: In a quadrupole mass spectrometer of the kind in which a housing (12) containing pole rods (28) defines a passage through which ions can pass when the housing is evacuated and RF voltage (32) is supplied to the pole rods to cause ions only of a predetermined mass/charge ratio to pass through the passage, such ions being detected (36) and their rate of receipt being inducted, the temperature of the RF supply is controlled to enable more consistent analytical results to be attained. The RF supply 32 is cooled by a stream of air provided by a fan 40 and maintained at constant temperature by a sensor (50) controlly a conditioner (48) providing both heating and cooling. Other electronic components 38,39 are kept at constant temperature by a second fan 44 and conditioning system (54,56), independant of the first. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176789-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing dilute polymer solutions
Inventor: LUETZELSCHWAB WAYNE EDGAR
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 1986-03-17
Abstract: A method for preparing dilute aqueous polymer solutions, especially dilute aqueous partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide solutions, for use in secondary and tertiary oil recovery processes, comprises producing a concentrated polymer solution in a polymerization reactor and diluting the resulting gel-like polymer solution of relatively high concentration to obtain a free-flowing polymer solution of relatively low concentration by means of a staged dilution process. In each stage, an aqueous diluent is combined with the polymer solution to produce a nonuniform mixture which is maintained in a vessel in a quiescent state until the mixture becomes uniform. The stages are repeated as many times as necessary until the free- flowing polymer solution of relatively low concentration is obtained.
Patent GB-2189086-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft drive
Inventor: MA DR THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 1986-04-09
Abstract: A camshaft comprises a rotatable cam 10 member carrying an eccentric cam 12, a rotatable drive member 14 coaxial with the cam member 10 and defining with the cam member a space 16 filled with an ER fluid, this being a fluid of which the viscosity can be controlled by the application of an electric field. Means are also provided for applying an electric field to the ER fluid to control the viscosity of the fluid during rotation of the drive member so as to selectively couple and decouple the drive between the drive member and the cam member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178142-A (GB)
Title: A foam insulated water heater and method of making same
Inventor: WEST EUGENE L
IPC: B29C33/12
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: A water heater 10 comprising a water tank 11 having a component 16a,b 17 intended to be kept substantially free from contact with an expandable foam insulating material, and a method of making same, is provided. The water heater has a jacket 12 surrounding the tank and providing an insulating space 13 therebetween. Positioned within this space is a pair of flexible sheets 21,22 forming an apron 20. The sheets are joined to form a seal 18, 19, 26 protecting the component from contact with the foam. The apron is positioned over a part of the tank surface so that the seal surrounds the component. The sheets of the apron are substantially unsealed along their top and sides. Foam having an initial viscosity of <300 cps, a flow index >/= about 0.7 and a gel index >/= about 0.8 is introduced between the sheets of the apron and flows out of the unsealed sides of the apron to fill the space between the tank and the jacket. Also described, (Fig. 5 not shown) is a method in which a flexible lining tube (130) is placed inside the outer jacket, and the foam is introduced between the lining tube and the water tank. Also described is a method of introducing the foam in which a plurality of consecutive injections rather than a single injection are used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186271-A (GB)
Title: A machine for unwinding and automatically connecting sheet material
Inventor: BALLET JEAN FRANCOIS
IPC: B65H19/18
Filed: 1986-06-09
Abstract: A machine for unwinding and automatically connecting sheet material such as polyethylene film, non- woven or cellular sheets and the like comprising two frames 19A, 19B mounted to rock between an operative position and a stand-by position, reels of sheet material 20A, 20B being driven at the periphery thereof by devices 5A, 5B at a speed which is controlled by the unwinding speed required at the downstream end of the machine. The sheet passes through a first of the said rockable frames and passes around a discharging roller 21. When the end of the reel is detected, the second reel is driven at the periphery thereof, the second rockable frame is brought into operation, a driving roller 22 is brought into cooperation with the discharging roller, and the front end of the second sheet, which has been previously supplied with an adhesive 38, is connected to the first sheet. A photoelectric cell 23 then initiates the cutting of the first sheet when the connecting region is detected. A pulley block tensioning device 3 imparts constant tension to the web being fed onward therefrom and the positive drive afforded by driving roller 22 is effected to relieve the tension on the web while splicing is taking place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in locking systems for gates or the like
Inventor: FERNS DEREK
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 1986-07-10
Abstract: A remotely operated locking system for a gate, and particularly an emergency exit gate for sports stadiums, comprises vertically spaced lugs 29 mounted on the edge of the gate and formed with holes 30, and an elongate operating rod 33 reciprocable vertically in guide blocks 31 mounted in a fixed gate post. The guide blocks are formed with slots 37 in which the lugs 29 are received when the gate is closed, and there are coupled to the operating rod 33 locking devices which move vertically in bores in the guide blocks 31 and each of which comprises a ball 43 which is pushed vertically into the hole 30 in the lug so as to retain the lug in the guide block. The use of the separate balls 43 to retain the lugs 29 enables the operating rod 33 to be moved independently of the balls so that the locking mechanism may be unlocked even when lateral pressure is applied to the gate. The operating rod 33 is moved by solenoids 34, 35 which are actuated by radio transmission from a remote operating device, thus allowing the gate to be readily opened from a remote location in an emergency.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182096-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine fuel injection control
Inventor: MCKAY MICHAEL LEONARD
IPC: F02M69/10
Filed: 1986-10-07
Abstract: In order to produce an ignitable mixture in the vicinity of a spark plug in an i.c. engine combustion chamber the fuel-air ratio of fuel and air cylically delivered through a valve 43 into the combustion chamber or air intake is controlled during the delivery at least under low load engine operating conditions. The valve 43 controls delivery from a chamber 32 connected to a supply of air under pressure and receiving fuel metered by a device 30. Control of fuel delivery into the chamber 32 when the valve 43 is open provides for variation of the fuel-air ratio of the mixture being discharged by the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-863079-A (GB)
IPC: C06F1/08
Abstract: 863,079. Making matches. INLAND N.V. July 2, 1957, No. 20936/57. Class 50. In a splint-carrier for a match-making machine comprising two rigid plates 1, 2, Fig. 2, between which a resilient member 4 is fixed, the plates 1, 2, and member 4 having splint-receiving holes 5, 6, 3, respectively, so that match splints may be inserted into the holes in the carrier and pressed inwardly to hold them firmly, the member 4 has its holes of varying cross-section. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the member 4 of nylon or other resilient material has each hole 3 formed with a portion 7 of larger cross-section than any intended splint, a conical portion 8 leading to a cylindrical section 9 and another conical portion 10 leading to a cylindrical section 11. A tapering section 12 connects the hole 3 to that 6. In another form, Fig. 4, two members are fixed between plates 1, 2, the thicker one, 17, having tapering holes 15, being formed of wood, ebonite, or aluminium, and the other member 18 having holes 16 of greater taper, being formed of nylon or other resilient material. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 769,624.
Patent GB-2185457-A (GB)
Title: Material handling apparatus
Inventor: BERGH JOHN MAURICE VAN DEN
IPC: B65G25/02
Filed: 1987-01-16
Abstract: Conveying apparatus, e.g. for conveying foodstuff packages 10 through a cold store 1, comprises several floors arranged one above the other, with each floor being defined by parallel walking beam or multiple-pusher conveyors for conveying the packages in mutually spaced relationship and in stepwise manner. The conveyors in each floor are operated in unison so that transverse rows of packages are advanced together along the conveyors. The conveyors also serve to take packages from a loading beam 14 and to deliver packages to a discharge beam (not shown), the loading and discharge beams being movable vertically to co-operate with the conveyors of each flow. The conveyors may be powered by means carried on the loading and/or discharge beams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204333-A (GB)
Title: A feed roller lifting means for sewing machine
Inventor: HSIAU TSAO-HSING
IPC: D05B27/12
Filed: 1987-05-05
Abstract: A feed roller lifting means for a sewing machine, lifts the feed roller by a driving arm 12 supported on a frame. A first and second guiding element 20a and 20b respectively provided at the upper and lower end of the frame 11 and a first and second sliding element 19a and 19b respectively provided at the upper and lower end of the driving arm 12 cooperate for the driving arm 12 to ascend and descend. The curvature defined by the second guiding element 20b is similar or identical to that defined by the heel A, of the pressor foot A whereby the driving arm 12 may be lifted along a curved course. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206880-A (GB)
Title: Optical isomers of an imidazole derivative
Inventor: KARJALAINEN ARTO JOHANNES
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 1987-07-16
Abstract: The separated d and l enantiomers of medetomidine and their salts are selective and potent  alpha 2-receptor agonists.
Patent GB-2211245-A (GB)
Title: Forced induction I.C. engine control system
Inventor: KINGSCOTT MARK JONATHAN
IPC: F02B37/16
Filed: 1987-10-19
Abstract: A waste gate control valve 6 is operated in response to the pulse width of the pulses from a pulse generator7 to switch between air at atmospheric pressure and compressed air. The pulse width may be controlled by a manually operable potentiometer 8 to provide a desired boost pressure and/or in response to signals from an engine ignition and fuel injection control 10 and maximum speed or boost or boost range signals. <IMAGE>