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Patent GB-2124917-A (GB)
Title: Tank assembly for storing and/or transporting suspensions
Inventor: AASE MAGNUS
IPC: F16J15/40
Filed: 1983-05-26
Abstract: The tank assembly which is of particular use in the transportation of drilling mud on board a seagoing vessel comprises in the interior space (1) of the tank, a rotary stirrer (8, 10) which is driven by a motor (3) (e.g. a hydraulic motor) which is also disposed within the tank. The motor (3) may be provided with an extra stuffing box to prevent ingress of the mud into the motor bearings, the stuffing box consisting of a sleeve (21) coupled to the stirrer shaft (8) and driven by the motor shaft (6). A second, stationary sleeve (17) secured to the motor casing (15) coaxially surrounds the sleeve (21) with an annular gap (22) therebetween. At least two annular lip gaskets (23, 24) are provided within the gap (22), the sealing lips thereof facing away from the motor, and an inlet (28) a lubricant under pressure is provided in the stationary sleeve (17) between the two gaskets (23, 24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145035-A (GB)
Title: Decorative mirror assemblies
Inventor: BILLIET FRANK
IPC: A47G1/04
Filed: 1983-08-13
Abstract: A decorative mirror assembly comprises a vitreous backing sheet 2 at least part of whose area is provided with a reflective coating 30 (hereinafter referred to as the 'backing mirror 2') two or more front mirrors 33, 34 secured to the front of the backing mirror 2 to leave at least part of its reflective coating 30 visible from the front, and each of at least two of the mirrors 2, 33, 34 has a periphery of which at least part is bevelled and exposed to the front of the assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129130-A (GB)
Title: Fluid temperature change detector
Inventor: TOLCHARD ADRIAN CAREY
IPC: G01K13/02
Filed: 1983-08-26
Abstract: A fluid temperature change detector 44 incorporates a transducer 30 coupled to the outside of a wall of a fluid container 12. The transducer 30 is adapted to operate in a pulse/echo mode, so as to generate a pulse and to receive ultrasonic echo pulses reverberating between the inside and outside surfaces of the wall. Amplified return signals from the transducer 30 are supplied to a gated peak detector (54, Fig. 2) which is gated to operate during a predetermined time interval which occurs between consecutive reverberating echoes at one temperature of the wall. A change in temperature of the wall 12 due to a change in fluid temperature causes a change in the time between consecutive reverberating echoes, so that an echo is then received during the time interval when the peak detector (54) is operating, and a large output signal is then given to a visual display (56, Fig. 2). The output signal may be used to control a valve used to control or divert fluid flow. The detector may be used in the brewing industry to determine the interface between beer at 0 DEG C and sterilizing water at 100 DEG C.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145754-A (GB)
Title: Gutter assembly
Inventor: PARKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E04D13/072
Filed: 1983-09-01
Abstract: A length of guttering 3 is supported by a lower arm 7 and an upper arm 10. The free end of the arm 10 has a downturned portion 20 which engages the upper edge of the outer side of the guttering such that the guttering can be supported in position by the arms 7 and 10 in an unfixed condition. The downturned portion 20 has a snap-fitting arrangement with the upper edge of the outer side of the guttering 3 such that the upper edge can be snap-fitted from said unfixed condition to a fixed condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to heat transfer apparatus and plates therefor
Inventor: WRIGHT FELIX WILLIAM
IPC: F28F3/10
Filed: 1983-10-12
Abstract: For many years gaskets for heat transfer plates have been secured by adhesive. This entails a great deal of preparation work. Recently, e.g., see GB. 2028996-A, mechanical retention has been suggested as an alternative. It has now been found that adequate retention may also be achieved by locally applied adhesive in the gasket recess (4), thus greatly reducing the preparation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151219-A (GB)
Title: Organoclay materials
Inventor: TATUM JOHN P
IPC: C01B33/44
Filed: 1983-11-05
Abstract: Organoclay materials formed by reacting Smectite clays with a quaternary ammonium compounds are improved by including in the reaction mixture a further substance, such as urea or sulphamic acid, having an unsubstituted or substituted amino oramido group. Useful as paint additives and in coating compositions.
Patent GB-2130408-A (GB)
Title: Computer programmed for changing its natural language
Inventor: ZAKHARIA GEORGES
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1983-11-14
Abstract: A computer has an interpreter which replaces key words expressed in a first natural language (e.g. English) by a code in machine language. The key words are recorded in a given order in a first memory region. In order to enable the computer to operate in a second natural language (e.g. French), the key words in the second language are recorded corded in the same order in a second memory region, which is then substituted for the first memory region.
Patent GB-2156671-A (GB)
Title: Shower fitting
Inventor: GRIFFITHS PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 1984-01-24
Abstract: One end (13) of elongate body (11) has a clamp 19 to enable the fitting to be secured to a mounting e.g. a rail which is, in use, attached to a support surface. The other end of the body (11) has a complementary shower head mounting to enable a shower head to be secured either to the mounting on the support surface, or to the fitting which is in turn attached to the mounting instead of a clamp and rail arrangement shown the two ends of the fitting may have a spigot and socket respectively to suit a complementary shower head and mounting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156647-A (GB)
Title: The process for the generation of cyclones
Inventor: FURZE EDWARD DAVID
IPC: F42D1/00
Filed: 1984-04-04
Abstract: A process for the generation of cyclones comprises, the regular disposition of explosive devices in regular lines which devices are exploded sequentially, in such a manner as to amplify in one direction the blast effects of succeeding lines, in order to create high pressure fronts, and in order to create low pressure areas behind these high pressure fronts, and including the radial disposition of the lines of explosives, and thus the high pressure fronts within a circular area, the fronts being caused by the timing of the explosions and the spacing between the lines to rotate around the centre of the circular area in such a manner as to cause air masses within and without the area to rotate centripetally and in a clockwise direction, whereby a cyclone of great destructive power may be generated for military advantage. Further, the explosives may be positioned so as to create rectilinear or curved disposition of the high pressure fronts, arranged singly or in combination at convenient angles the one to the other, such that the fronts may drive and guide nearby anti- cyclones into any desired geographical position for military advantage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140356-A (GB)
Title: Modular decorative arch for garden or interior use
Inventor: SANDERS WILLIAM NICHOLS
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A decorative arch for garden or interior use comprises a plurality of panels 10 joined together, each panel being cast in metal or moulded of plastics material and comprising a peripheral frame portion 12 surrounding a filigree ornamental structure 14. The edges of the arch are finished by the application of strip elements 18 which serve to impart structural rigidity to the arch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161759-A (GB)
Title: Folding push-chair
Inventor: GROSSI ALDO
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 1984-07-16
Abstract: A folding metal frame (2) has two foldable first rods (3), supporting at least one respective front wheel (13), and two second rods (17) hinged, at the top, to the top ends of the said first rods (3) and, at the bottom, to the bottom ends (8) of the said first rods (3) by means of two first bars (27) arranged in crosswise manner; the said second rods (17) being hinged to two fourth bars (51) hinged together in crosswise manner and having their respective top ends hinged to respective fourth couplings (53) sliding respectively along one of the said second rods (17) each of which supports at least one rear wheel (24). Bars 34, 42 support a seat, the bar 42 being slidable with respect to rods 17 by means of 58, 55. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144309-A (GB)
Title: Method of linear radio transmission of communications
Inventor: EICHLER PETER
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1984-07-26
Abstract: Fixed stations (A, B, C) arranged linearly are keyed in groups one after the other in time and the radio ranges of the fixed stations of one group do not overlap. An exchange sends a superordinate activation signal for time- staggered keying through a modulation line to the fixed stations, the group identification of which is transmitted to a mobile station (BS) to be called. The mobile station on correct reception transmits a fixed number of call confirmations in time slots, which it determines from the received group identifications, while stating the respective time slot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150603-A (GB)
Title: Method for the surface treatment of articles of titanium and a bath therefor
Inventor: MATZ DR CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C23G1/20
Filed: 1984-11-29
Abstract: Workpieces of titanium or titanium alloys are surface treated in an alkaline bath comprising an alkali hydroxide (preferably 7.5m NaOH) and a titanium complexing agent (preferably 0.33m hydroxy carboxylic acid). An impurity ion complexing agent, preferably a complex ion such as ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, and/or a builder, such as sodium silicate, may also be provided. The treatment may be anodisation.
Patent GB-2150805-A (GB)
Title: Tractor with power-operated hitch linkage
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBERT TREVOR
IPC: A01B63/112
Filed: 1984-12-03
Abstract: Tractor power lift mechanisms normally actuate laterally-spaced hitch links 12 through lift rods 24 pivotally attached to points 25 between the ends of the links 12 and inclined at an appreciably acute angle to those parts of the links 12 inboard of the attachment points 25. The lifting force therefore has a significant component which exerts a compressive force along the inboard parts of the links 12. Where the mechanism involves automatic draft control by means of devices sensing the force in the links 12 and disposed at the inboard ends of the links 12, the compressive force may exceed the tensile increase above a preset value in the force in the links 12 caused by an increase in draft force, misleading the sensing devices and resulting in unstable operation of the mechanism. This instability is avoided by siting the sensing devices 26 outboard of the attachment points 25 so that they are not affected by the previously mentioned compressive force. The sensing devices 26 are electrical and are disposed on the respective neutral axes of the links 12. Each link 12 comprises a tube 28 which protects wiring 27 leading from the associated sensing device 26 to the mechanism or a bar with a groove or cover to protect the wiring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151795-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for determining rotational speed
Inventor: KERSTEN PETER
IPC: G01P3/488
Filed: 1984-12-18
Abstract: To determine rotational speeds, an arrangement is used in which the magnetic field distribution of a permanent magnet 4 is changed by a part 3 moving in this field. A component of the magnetic field which reverses its direction when the magnetic field is changed is sensed at 1. This gives a nearly digital output signal which can hardly be affected by interfering fields. The sensor 1 preferably has an active layer made of ferromagnetic amorphous metal and makes use of the planar Hall effect i.e. responds to a magnetic field component in the plane of the layer. Can be used for measuring the rotational speed of the starter ring gear in automobiles, for example. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169522-A (GB)
Title: Fluid filter
Inventor: HART RALPH WATKER
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 1985-01-11
Abstract: An air filter for fitting inside a tube or duct comprises a tubular casing (10) which encloses a flat, pleated filter element (12) which extends lengthwise of the casing and divides it into two semi-cylindrical compartments (14 and 16), which are respectively open at (18) and (20) at opposite ends of the casing. The filtering area presented by the filter element (12) can be increased to any desired extent simply by increasing the lengths of the cylindrical wall (30) of the casing and the filter element (12). The casing has external annular seals (36) which engage the walls of the enclosing tube or duct (not shown). The filter element is moulded into the casing end walls and sealed to the side wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154071-A (GB)
Title: Actuating device
Inventor: SEILLY ALEC HARRY
IPC: H01F7/16
Filed: 1985-01-24
Abstract: An actuating device for moving a member 10 through a range of movement includes a further member 16 also movable through said range of movement, a double acting solenoid device 27 positioned between the two members and brake means 17 operable to hold the further member 16 relative to a support. In use with the brake means locked the solenoid device is energised in one direction following which the brake is released and the solenoid device energised in the opposite direction following which the brake means is applied and the process repeated until the member has moved to the required position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155991-A (GB)
Title: A mechanism for opening and closing a door
Inventor: MORLEY ROBERT ERIC
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1985-02-11
Abstract: To open and close a door, e.g. an up-an-over garage door (12), a track assembly (27) comprising two parallel rods (28, 30) is attached to the door. A connecting member (26) having pivotally mounted wheels or rollers (32, 34) is engaged via said wheels or rollers to the track assembly. As one end (38) of the connecting member is moved along a track (24) in a horizontal direction the member (26) moves along the track assembly 27 causing the door 12 to be raised or lowered depending upon the direction of movement of the end (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174578-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaking telephone
Inventor: ODHAMS DAVID CRAWFORD
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 1985-05-04
Abstract: In a loudspeaking telephone the transmit channel and the receive channel include respective attenuators (AT3, AT7) which are controlled by a microprocessor (M11) in accordance with the relative AC signal strength in those channels. This is done by tapping off these signals via analogue-digital converters (C10, C12) whose outputs go to the microprocessor (M11). This assesses which is the active channel and adjust the attenuators (AT2, AT7) accordingly. In the idle or standby state, both attenuators are set at their mid-points, and when the attenuator settings have to be altered, the attenuation is decreased step-wise in the active channel and increased step-wise in the passive channel. The increases and decreases are so done that the sum of the attenuations provided by the two attenuators is substantially constant and the switching threshold is adjusted according to the coupling between the channels.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178268-A (GB)
Title: Portable communications unit
Inventor: ALDRIDGE CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1985-07-22
Abstract: A transmitter is responsive to information received by a control unit to transmit data to be displayed on a selected one of a number of paging receivers. The received information can be constituted by an entry code characteristic of the selected receiver and the data to be sent. Control unit status information can additionally be obtained and displayed on the receivers by sending a status monitor entry code to the control unit. This status monitor entry code is indicative of the nature of the status information which is required, and also the particular receiver to which the required information is to be transmitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180419-A (GB)
Title: Direct conversion receiver
Inventor: FRENCH RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: H04L27/16
Filed: 1985-09-16
Abstract: In direct conversion receivers, particularly receivers in which d.c. block capacitors 20,22 connected to the outputs of quadrature-related mixers 12,14 are integrated on-chip, it is important to maintain the local oscillator 16 coupled to the mixers on-tune. An a.f.c. circuit is provided which is able to sense if mistuning is identified. The a.f.c. circuit comprises a phase detector 30,32,34 coupled to the outputs of the quadrature related mixers, a frequency discriminator 36 coupled to a point in a low frequency path from one of the mixers, and a multiplier 38 for multiplying together the outputs of the phase detector and frequency discriminator to produce a control signal which has one polarity if mistuning is high and the opposite polarity if mistuning is low. Modifications for extending the control range of the a.f.c. circuit are disclosed. The receiver is for paging and receives digital signals coded by frequency-shift keying, the local oscillator 16 being locked to the carrier frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to branched hose
Inventor: BUNYAGA SEMAMBO
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 1985-12-16
Abstract: A branched hose is constructed using a substantially rigid connection device (10) having at one end a flange (12) for insertion through an opening in a main pipe (16) to bear against the internal surface of the main pipe, a tubular body portion (11) over which a branch hose (15) may be force fitted, and an annular region (13) of the flange between the distal end of the flange and the tubular body being of a thickness greater than the wall thickness of the distal end and tubular body. The assembly preferably is constructed such that the outwardly facing surface of said annular region (13) directs the margin defining the opening of the main pipe outwardly from the normal curvature of the main pipe. The assembly so formed is surrounded by mouldable material (20) which is caused to occupy any spaces between the main and branch pipes, and then cured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176044-A (GB)
Title: Self-orientating display device
Inventor: FLETCHER COLIN FREDERICK
IPC: B60B7/20
Filed: 1986-05-30
Abstract: A device for displaying a badge or the like on a vehicle wheel, especially a road wheel, comprises a first member (3) adapted to be secured to the vehicle wheel and a second member (5) freely rotatably mounted in the first member so that the axis of rotation of the second member substantially coincides with the axis of rotation of the vehicle wheel. The second member (5) has a display surface (6) for displaying the badge or the like, and includes an eccentric weight (7) to keep the badge upright, at least when the vehicle wheel is stationary.
Patent GB-2178883-A (GB)
Title: A coin introducer for a coin-operated machine
Inventor: BOSCH RAMON PERICAS
IPC: G07F1/02
Filed: 1986-07-25
Abstract: In order to arrange the coin introducer and the pusher 7 for unblocking the coin selector in a single, compact assembly, the introducer has a shield or escutcheon 2 to which is pivoted a pusher plate 1 which has a slot 4 for the coins. The pusher plate 1 is in front of the pusher 7 and engages the pusher 7 when it is pushed and rocked, moving the pusher 7 rectilinearly. The descending coin conduit 6 is pivotally mounted on a frame 3 behind the escutcheon 2 so as to have limited sideways movement, the movement being limited by two flexible arms 8 mounted on the frame 3. The coin slot 4 in the pusher plate 1 is aligned with the mouth of the conduit 6 by a rearwards projection or tongue 12 on the plate 1 which enters the mouth of the conduit 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181532-A (GB)
Title: Pilot burner
Inventor: HOFHEINZ KLAUS
IPC: F23Q9/04
Filed: 1986-09-30
Abstract: A pilot burner for a gas-fired heat source comprises a tube (4), which has an outlet opening at one end (9) and an inlet for connection to a gas nozzle at the other end (10). The tube (4) consists of one piece and has an injector (11) and at least one air intake opening (12), adjacent the inlet. The tube is carried by two supports (15, 16) mounted on a holder (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301483-A (GB)
Title: Processing radar signals
Inventor: CHEKROUN CLAUDE
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 1987-01-19
Abstract: On the transmitted and/or received signal there is interposed a microwave spatial filter (L), which is electrically controlled and which is composed of at least two panels (P 1 , P 2 ) which are disposed one behind the other. These panels are divided into channels (X, Y) which may be controlled separately and arranged in such a manner that a selected channel (X) in one panel (P 1 ) crosses a selected channel (Y) of the other panel (P 2 ) according to a small "punctiform" overlap surface, and the said channels are controlled individually and sequentially in each panel in the absorption or in the transmission mode. The invention is applicable, in particular, to the implementation of novel radar techniques and to the construction of simulators and analyzers of antennas.
Patent GB-2189752-A (GB)
Title: Weight-shift aircraft
Inventor: IEVERS JOHN
IPC: B64C31/024
Filed: 1987-05-05
Abstract: A weight-shift aircraft is provided with steering means operated by a joystick-type control assembly 19 which is mounted on a pilot support airframe 2. The airframe 2 is suspended below a wing airframe 1 of the aircraft and movable relatively thereto, about a joint 20, for steering purposes. For roll control the steering means comprise flying wires 32 which brace the wing and the effective lengths of which vary in complementary fashion according to the position of the joystick 21 of the assembly 19. For pitch control the steering means comprise a push/pull rod and bell-crank system 26,27,29 which connects the control assembly 19 to the wing airframe 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192829-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff portioning apparatus
Inventor: CRAIG ALISTAIR MILLAR
IPC: A23B4/06
Filed: 1987-07-01
Abstract: Apparatus for portioning foodstuffs has a unit and a power pack umbilically connected wherein the unit is mounted to be located over a conveyor belt of a blast freezer tunnel with an apron tray (31) provided below the unit, and the power pack is located remote from the entry to the tunnel. The unit comprises a hopper (10), suitably having a bifurcated outlet, a compression chamber (12) for each part of the outlet in communication with the hopper (10) to receive foodstuffs therefrom, a pusher (13) in each chamber (12) to close off the communication entry and to compress foodstuffs therein towards an outlet in the bottom thereof closed off by a forming plate (14) which has portioning apertures (16) therein for receiving foodstuffs from the chamber (12), and ejector means (18) to knock-out portions of foodstuffs formed in said apertures (16). The forming plate (14) is slidably movable for the apertures (16) to be in registry with the chamber (12) and thereafter with the ejector means (18). The power pack is for activating means to operate said pusher (13), the forming plate (14) and the ejector means (18). <IMAGE>