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Patent GB-2149488-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating heat insulation housing for a refrigerator
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIDEO
IPC: F25D23/08
Filed: 1984-08-30
Abstract: A method of fabricating a heat insulation housing (1) comprises a step of relatively moving a plastic inner casing (4) having a rectangular opening (5) on the front surface thereof, a left-side steel plate (22), a right-side steel plate (28), a rear plate (35), a bottom plate (50), and a ceiling plate (54) to press-fit the engaging parts formed at the edges of the inner casing and these plates to fasten them, and then foaming and filling thermal insulators in a space formed among the inner casing, the left-side plate, the right-side plate, the rear plate, the bottom plate and the ceiling plate. The engaging portion of the inner casing comprises left and right flanges (6c, 6d) respectively formed at the left and right ends of the front surface thereof, and lower and upper flanges (6b, 6a) formed at the lower and upper ends thereof, and the engaging portions of the left side plate, the right side plate, the rear plate, the bottom plate and the ceiling plate respectively comprise engaging recesses to be press-fitted with the corresponding flanges at the front end thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167985-A (GB)
Title: Device for heating and filling a mould
Inventor: BAROS LUBOMIR
IPC: B22D35/04
Filed: 1984-12-07
Abstract: In an ingot casting process, a mould (22) is partially filled, the metal in the upper region of the mould being then heated by an electric arc. The mould is thereafter filled up with metal through a dipping funnel (5, Fig 3). The invention provides apparatus to perform the latter two functions comprising an arm (1) mounted rotatably on a base (6), on which arm (1) is provided a horizontally displaceable platform (2). The platform (2) has carriers for heating electrodes (8), and, at its free end, a bracket (4) for holding the dipping funnel (5, Fig 3). Rotational and translational position transducers (16, 18, Fig 3) are provided for the arm and platform. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162303-A (GB)
Title: Burner for coal and/or oil
Inventor: STOLARSKI EBERHARD
IPC: F23D17/00
Filed: 1985-06-04
Abstract: A burner for use with oil only, pulverised coal only, or both oil and pulverised coal, consists of a burner tube 2 which receives a coal dust supply entrained in primary air. Oil is burnt from a lance 9. A secondary air supply 4 is provided around fuel emitted from the burner tube 2. When a mixture of coal and oil is burnt, an air guide 8 produces a swirling secondary air supply, the lance 9 is inserted into the burner tube 2, and swirler plates 11 are omitted. When oil only is burnt, the air guide 8 is moved to produce a non-swirling supply but swirler plates 11 are utilised. When coal only is burnt, the lance 9 is removed from the tube 2 together with the swirler plates 11, and a baffle grid 14 is provided in the tube 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179416-A (GB)
Title: Decorative nut, bolt or screw
Inventor: EDGE ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 1985-08-16
Abstract: A nut, bolt or screw, e.g. a steel wheel nut (2) is fitted with a decorative, e.g. stainless steel, cap 4. The cap has an internal polygonal profile to match that of the nut and is retained by deforming the cap 4 inwardly by staking (8) at each apex. of the nut. The metal of the nut (2) is deformed by the staking. Staking is accomplished by means of semi- circular dies in a press. The captive washer (3) is still free to rotate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166678-A (GB)
Title: Multi turret lathe
Inventor: GARDNER ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: B23B3/16
Filed: 1985-11-07
Abstract: The lathe comprises two turrets 20, 22 adjacent the headstock, one to the rear and one to the front of the workpiece W. The two turrets may be displaceable independently of each other both lengthwise and across the lathe. Each turret may be turned around its vertical axis and hold two oppositely-directed tools 21, 21a, so that either tool is brought into use by a 180 DEG  turn and the other tool is directed away from the workpiece and cannot interfere. The two turrets may be carried in an extended support across the axis, the support being movable along the lathe. A rear turret 24 is movable along the lathe. The lathe has a gripper and a parting-off slide 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171164-A (GB)
Title: Fastening adjustable front plates
Inventor: ROCK ERICH
IPC: F16B2/04
Filed: 1986-01-27
Abstract: A fastening assembly for an adjustable front plate (1), eg of a drawer, comprises two side parts (5) having fastening flanges (9) aligned vertically to the front plate (1) and a holding flanges (10) (which may be punched out of the fastening flanges (9)) aligned parallel to the front plate (1). Holding parts (2) are fastened to the front plate (1) by means of screws (3). The holding parts (2) have spreadable clamps (7) comprising prongs (8) engageable in openings within the holding flanges (10). The prongs (8) of the clamps (7) are spreadable by means of rotatable camming means (4). The openings within the holding flanges (10) are configured so as to permit lateral adjustment of the front plate (1) relative to the side parts (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173570-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reinforced metal pistons
Inventor: DAY R A
IPC: F02F7/00
Filed: 1986-03-20
Abstract: A piston having fibre reinforcement is made by a method comprising placing in the crown region of one part of a squeeze casting piston mould a porous composite insert of fibres of whiskers or both, the insert having at least two components 32-35 and comprising a first insert component 32 of relatively high density fibres or whiskers this first insert component forming at least part of the crown area of the resulting piston, a second insert component 33 having a lower density than that of the first component and being substantially inwardly of the crown and the first component, introducing a quantity of molten metal into the mould, closing the mould and applying a pressure by a second part of the squeeze casting piston mould to the molten metal to impregnate the pores in the composite insert with the molten metal and maintaining pressure until solidification of the molten metal. Other configurations of the insert components are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174704-A (GB)
Title: Compounds having antibacterial activity, their preparation and use
Inventor: VITA GIUSEPPE
IPC: C07D215/56
Filed: 1986-05-06
Abstract: Novel compounds of general formula (I> <IMAGE>  wherein R is a C1-C4 alkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group; R' and R'', which may be the same or different, are selected from hydrogen, halogen atoms, methyl, trifluoromethyl or methoxy groups; X and Y, which may be the same or different, are selected from a nitrogen atom,   <IMAGE> and pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts thereof, have a strong antibacterial activity.
Patent GB-2191672-A (GB)
Title: Seed sowing or distribution service
Inventor: HALEY CHRISTOPHER PARTINGTON
IPC: A01C7/02
Filed: 1986-06-21
Abstract: Actuation of trigger (45) brings about rearward movement of apertured central plate (20) so that seeds or the like located in reservoirs (12, 13) in upper plate (10) are caused to be deposited via apertures in lower plate (30). This is preferably accomplished by apertures (22) in the central plate (20) being moved from alignment with apertures (12) in the upper plate (10) to alignment with similarly configured but rearwardly positioned apertures (32) in the lower plate (30). Quick, efficient, evenly spaced and economical seed-sowing is achieved by this device without any subsequent pricking out procedure being required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178511-A (GB)
Title: Fluid medium control valve
Inventor: WARLICH LUTZ P
IPC: F16K41/00
Filed: 1986-06-23
Abstract: To protect fluid media, in particular those with a high degree of purity, against bacterial pollution, a valve 1 of the disc or butterfly type having a disc 3 in a housing 2 is provided with a control spindle 4 which extends through the valve and is surrounded by fluid flow ducts 14 and is provided with inner and outer seal systems 9, 10. Sterile steam is distributed via an inlet valve 11 from an annular duct 12 to the steam ducts 14 disposed around the spindle and the steam exits from the control spindle cavity via an exit valve 17. The steam flow keeps the internal interstices of the valve sterile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179802-A (GB)
Title: A piezo-electric drive for a shaping tool
Inventor: ERCKMANN BERNHARD
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 1986-08-06
Abstract: The shaping device, particularly for an extruder tool or calibrator unit, for an extruder for thermoplastic material comprises at least one outlet defining an adjustably positionable unit lip, an opposing lip and at least one positioning member acting on the unit lip which is a part of a control and/or regulating mechanism for the thickness of the extruded product. The positioning member is a piezoelectric translator connected to a voltage source having a plurality of piezoelectric disks positioned opposing each other which are combined in a plurality of groups according to operation and according to electrical circuitry considerations. The groups of the piezoelectric disks individually and the sum total of several of the groups including the group containing all of the piezoelectric disks are connectable to the voltage source.
Patent GB-2194872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for ground rolling
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID W
IPC: A01B73/00
Filed: 1986-09-12
Abstract: Ground rolling apparatus comprises a roller 2 which is rotatably connected beneath a roller frame 3, a main frame 5 to which the roller frame is pivotally connected, carriage means 12 for the main frame and means for selectively moving the carriage means relative to the main frame between the ground engaging position in which the main frame is supported by a carriage means and a raised position in which the carriage means is raised out of contact with the ground. When the carriage means is raised the roller engages the ground for use in ground rolling, and with the carriage means in a ground engaging position the roller is raised out of contact with the ground, whereby the apparatus may travel without ground rolling action of the roller means. The apparatus avoids the need for loading a roller onto a trailer when transporting the roller from one site to another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186311-A (GB)
Title: Decorative panels for domestic appliances
Inventor: GOSTICK GRAHAM ARTHUR
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 1987-02-03
Abstract: A decor panel 7 is held to the front of the door 1 of a domestic appliance, e.g. a freezer by channel section strips 10, 12 and urged therein by resilient spacers 16, 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193181-A (GB)
Title: Lidding apparatus
Inventor: BOREHAM PETER ANTHONY
IPC: B65B7/28
Filed: 1987-06-17
Abstract: Lidding apparatus for applying lids 30, 32 to baking tins 36, 38 comprises a conveyor 34 for the tins and roller decking 10 which is above the conveyor along which the lids are fed. Each lid reaches the end of the decking from which it is removed by a tin moving with the conveyor. The feed of the lids to the decking is controlled by a series of lid engaging latches 50, 54 and tin presence detectors 51, 52, 53 such that the pressure of tins in certain positions eg for engagement with the lid, causes the withdrawal of a latch eg 50. The latches engage the tracking inside edges of skirts on the lids. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207393-A (GB)
Title: Document file
Inventor: WHALEY JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B42F15/00
Filed: 1988-06-27
Abstract: A file for supporting documents comprising a folder (1) having a pair of covers (2) which extends from a lowermost fold (3) to define a pocket capable of receiving documents, the upper edge (4) of each cover rigidly secured to a support member (5, 5b) for supporting the file in a filing system, the upper and/or side edges of the covers capable of opening apart to receive documents in said pocket, either or both support members having an integrally formed extending part which depends continuously from an outer edge part of said support member and is secured to a side edge of said cover, an extending part having index means (7, 10) which can display information concerning documents held or to be held in said pocket. Such an arrangement can improve strength, durability and versatility.
Patent GB-2212155-A (GB)
Title: Purification of nitriles
Inventor: HANSON CHARLES BARRIE
IPC: C07C255/04
Filed: 1988-11-01
Abstract: Trivalent phosphorus compounds are removed from nitriles by contact with a cation exchange resin which contains at most 10% by weight of water.
Patent GB-2217352-A (GB)
Title: Steam irons
Inventor: RAWLE STEPHEN LEONARD
IPC: D06F75/16
Filed: 1989-04-10
Abstract: A steam iron, especially a cordless iron comprises a steam chamber (5) provided with its own independent heating means. Preferably sole plate 2 has a separate heating means. Steam chambers may be part of an aluminium heat store 4 heated by a PTC heating element or a mica laminate heating element and associated thermostat. The provision of independent heating means for the sole plate and the steam chamber substantially eliminates heat loss from the sole plate due to steam generation and additionally enables steam to be generated even when the sole plate is operating on a relatively low temperature setting; this may be advantageous when ironing certain kinds of delicate fabrics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230930-A (GB)
Title: Weight-activated animal traps
Inventor: VINCENT ANTHONY
IPC: A01M23/16
Filed: 1989-05-03
Abstract: An animal trap, more especially a rodent trap, comprises an enclosure 10, and entrapment member 16 mounted for vertical movement relative to the enclosure, said member having a platform 20 and means defining an entrapment zone above the platform, spring means 2b biasing the entrapment member upwardly into an open position in which an animal can enter an entrapment zone, whereupon the weight of the animal on the platform will cause the entrapment member to descend into the enclosure to a closed position of the entrapment zone, at least in part defined by the wall of the enclosure, so as to trap the animal, and a resettable latch means 28 which is released when the entrapment member so descends thereby to maintain the entrapment zone in its closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226997-A (GB)
Title: Ramp for wheeled vehicles
Inventor: KENNEDY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 1989-05-16
Abstract: A ramp for wheeled vehicles, comprises a base frame (1, 2, 3). A platform (6, 7) is constrained to be raised and lowered by a jack perpendicularly to the base frame (1, 2, 3). This may be done by means of strut frames (15, 16) articulated to the base frame (1, 2, 3) and respective ramp members (9, 10) hinged to the ends of the platform (6, 7), and intermeshing toothed segments (18, 19). Stop bars (12) may be engaged in selected notches (4) in the base frame (1, 2, 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228542-A (GB)
Title: Compressor blade-tip shroud arrangement
Inventor: KRUEGER WOLFGANG
IPC: F01D11/08
Filed: 1989-12-18
Abstract: The arrangement comprises an annular shroud 7 which is mounted on the blade tips 4, each blade tip being slidingly engaged with the shroud in a radial direction by a guide block 6 mounted on the shroud. Thus, it is possible to have a smaller sealing gap and thus lesser aerodynamic losses than with conventional compressor, with an opportunity to compensate for the different expansions of the blades and of the shroud by reason of temperature and/or centrifugal force. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2237932-A (GB)
Title: Production method for a compound semiconductor device
Inventor: SAKAI MASAYUKI
IPC: H01L29/08
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: The method includes steps of completely covering a semiconductor substrate (2) where not covered by an electrode (1) with an insulating film (3), producing a photoresist (5) which completely covers the insulating film (3b) at one side and the electrode (1) and which leaves exposed at least a part of the insulating film (3) at the other side, etching to remove the insulating film (3c) and removing the photoresist. ion implantation may be carried out using the insulating film (3b) and the electrode (1) as a mask. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245182-A (GB)
Title: Baseball batting practice device
Inventor: BOYER RALPH
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1990-06-20
Abstract: A batting practice or baseball pitching device has a ball 12 tethered by a cord with an elastic section 18. The cord is anchored by a primary anchor 16 midway between the pitcher and the batter. An auxiliary anchor 20 is coupled proximate the primary anchor to prevent the primary anchor from being propelled toward the pitcher. The ball is lighter in weight, and preferably softer, than a regulation baseball, and the elastic section of the cord is sufficiently short to permit pitching or propelling the ball by using a lean forward, lean backward pitching technique. A weight (22) may replace the auxiliary anchor 20. The auxiliary anchor may be tethered to the primary anchor or the elastic cord section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252743-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a rotary cutting die
Inventor: HOLFELD HELMUT
IPC: B26F1/44
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: A rotary cutting die 1 for use in a label cutting apparatus has an array of shaped cutters 10 on an outer surface 12 of the die 1. The method comprises preparing numerical control data for defining a sequence of milling and engraving operations required to form an individual cutter 10, and carrying out the machining operations in sequence about a number of defined operations axes (30, Fig. 9) to form the cutters on the outer surface of the die. The die is preferably chrome plated after formation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255173-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner with oxygen generator
Inventor: SHYU JIA-MING
IPC: F24F3/12
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: An oxygen generator for an air conditioner comprises a reservoir (1) for collecting condensed water from the evaporator (7), an electrolyzer (2) for electrolizing the water from the reservoir to produce oxygen and hydrogen, and a controller (3) for controlling the operation of the electrolyzer and providing suitable amount of oxygen into a room. The controller (3) is dependent upon oxygen content detectors (31 and 36). The hydrogen is removed in a burner (231). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257929-A (GB)
Title: Distressed paint finishes
Inventor: TUDOR-HART GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 1991-06-19
Abstract: A method of producing decorative and/or protective distressed finishes on a variety of suitable substrates includes the steps of applying to the substrate by a powder coating process an initial opaque self-coloured base coat of polyester, epoxy or other suitable resin; baking the coated substrate to cause the base coat to melt and bond to the substrate; applying to the base coat an alcohol or water based stain or a powdered pearl suspension, to create a distressed effect and when to distress coat is dry applying thereto by a powder coating process a clear top coat of epoxy or polyester resin and baking the sprayed product to cause the top coat to melt and adhere to the distressed base coat.
Patent GB-2247862-A (GB)
Title: Multicolour screen or stencil printing
Inventor: HAYAMA NOBORO
IPC: B41M1/18
Filed: 1991-08-20
Abstract: A multi-layered stencil printing is applied onto an article such as a print sheet in succession in respectively predetermined positions relative thereto by a plurality of stencil printing plates in such a manner that a second stencil printing plate is pressed onto the article bearing a print image provided by a first stencil printing plate regardless whether the former print image has dried or not. It is stated that colour offset from an earlier undried print on to a later stencil has no detrimental effect as it is only liable to be re-applied in exactly the same location on any later prints. Examples of printing using planar screens and rotary screens are given. In the latter case (see eg Fig 11) the printing couples are arranged so that the leading edge is printed by a subsequent colour before the trailing edge has left a previous colour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248637-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for separating foreign bodies from a fibre flock stream
Inventor: LEIFELD FERDINAND
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1991-09-16
Abstract: An apparatus for separating foreign bodies from cotton fibre flocks in spinning preparation comprises a pneumatic conduit 9 which leads through an inlet conduit 10 to a separating zone providing a deflection of the air stream, an outlet conduit 11 removing the cleaned fibre material and the foreign bodies being deposited at 13a.   The airflow in the inlet conduit 10 and separating zone is regulated, for example, using an air branch line 14, the quantity of air in the line 14 being adjusted as by an adjustable throttle 15 in dependence upon the quantity of air flowing through the inlet conduit 10 detected at 17 to provide compensation for fluctuating air flow conditions. The line 14 may lead back to the main conduit as shown or to a fan. An arrangement is described without a by pass wherein the separation zone is followed by a further separator comprising a sieve associated with a suction fan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251224-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system for vehicle
Inventor: UCHIYAMA MASAAKI
IPC: B60G17/018
Filed: 1991-11-26
Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle which has a hydraulic cylinder (5) that extends and contracts in accordance with a change in the distance between a vehicle body (1) and an axle (2) to vary the volumetric capacity of a working chamber defined therein, an accumulator (13) connected to the working chamber in the hydraulic cylinder, a control valve (9) controlling the flow rate of oil charged into and discharged from the accumulator and the hydraulic cylinder, and a vehicle level sensor (10) detecting a change in the above-described distance. The suspension system further has a control unit (12) that controls the control valve on the basis of a flow control signal obtained by multiplying the detected signal from the vehicle level sensor by an amplification factor so as to cancel a change in the above-described distance and restore it to a neutral state. The control unit is arranged to increase the amplification factor when the amount of the extension or contraction of the hydraulic cylinder is close to the extent of the full stroke thereof. When the vehicle is running on a normal road surface, the suspension system absorbs any changes in the road surface, thereby stably maintaining the attitude of the vehicle body, and in the case of large irregularities, it is possible to prevent full rebound or full bump which would otherwise occur when the hydraulic cylinder performs a full-stroke operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249618-A (GB)
Title: Handling device for a distribution chute of a shaft furnace
Inventor: CIMENTI GIOVANNI
IPC: C21B7/20
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: The device is designed for the easy and rapid mounting and dismounting of a pivoting chute (12) suspended in a rotary cage (14) which is mounted by means of bearings (16) in a housing (18). For this purpose, the cage (14) and the housing (18) possess removable parts (26) allowing the chute (12) to pass through for the purpose of mounting or dismounting it by means of a ramp (30) which is mounted on a platform (24) surrounding the head of the furnace (10) and supported by the latter and which has a carriage (34) which can slide along the said ramp (30) and which is equipped with means for fastening it to the chute (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253211-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic oncogene-protein peptides
Inventor: GAUDERNACK GUSTAV
IPC: A61P37/04
Filed: 1992-02-26
Abstract: Synthetic peptides and fragments of oncogene protein products which elicit T cellular immunity, for use in cancer vaccines and compositions for anti-cancer treatment.