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Patent GB-2267669-A (GB)
Title: Safety-tap for horseshoes
Inventor: CARDRICK ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: B21K1/56
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: A safety-tap which is of similar size to a horseshoe stud and to which torque is applied using a hand-held tool will disengage should there be a sudden movement of the foot. A threaded-and-fluted portion is counter-bored to accommodate residual debris which may be present when the tap is inserted into a blind hole; the counter-bore is tapered in order to 'buttress' the leading threads and the intersection between the flutes and the counter-bore is sculpted to allow the transfer of debris. The thread is undercut beneath the head and a shoulder is provided to prevent the tap from being screwed-in too far.
Patent GB-2259411-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial resonator
Inventor: JARI MUURINEN
IPC: H01P7/04
Filed: 1992-08-26
Abstract: A tunable coaxial resonator comprises tuning means for tuning the resonator to the required frequency. The tuning means is provided at one end of the resonator and acts to provide a short circuit between the central conductor 3 and outer sheath 2 of the resonator at a selected point along the length of the resonator. By selecting the appropriate point, the resonator can be tuned to the required resonance frequency. The short circuit is provided by a pair of contacts 4, by a bushing, or a coaxial cable. The short circuit may be provided by contacts (7, fig 2) which contact the sheath on its outer surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273065-A (GB)
Title: Air brush
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: B05B11/06
Filed: 1992-12-02
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a fine spray of liquid particles, eg an air brush, comprises a hand operated pump 1 directed to supply air under pressure directly to a nozzle 2 so positioned that air leaving the nozzle is directed onto and over the nib 9 of a pen-like container 8 releasably supported within a holder 6 with the nib of the pen-like container in close proximity to the nozzle outlet to cause liquid from the container to be dispensed as a fine particulate spray in air. The pump comprises a flexible bulb secured to the inlet end of a nozzle and includes an internal inwardly extending rib which on assembly of the bulb to the nozzle seats behind an outwardly extending annular step formed on the external surface of the nozzle structure.
Patent GB-2319022-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of substantially polycrystalline silicon carbide fibres
Inventor: BUJALSKI DUANE RAY
IPC: C01B31/36
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: Thermally stable, substantially polycrystalline silicon carbide ceramic fibers are prepared using borosilazane resins. The method comprises spinning fibers from the resin, infusibilizing the spun fibers and pyrolyzing the spun fibers at a temperature greater than about 1700‹C. The high temperature pyrolysis reduces oxygen and nitrogen content of the fibres and compacts and re-strengthens the fibres.
Patent GB-2264719-A (GB)
Title: Spraying onto rotating substrates; coating internal tubular surfaces using exothermic mixture; centrifugal force
Inventor: THOMAS WAYNE MORRIS
IPC: B22F3/23
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: A method of providing a coating on a substrate comprises spraying particulate material via spraying means onto the substrate while rotating the substrate at a sufficiently high speed that the particulate material is initially held on the substrate by centrifugal force. The substrate may be planar but is preferably tubular. As illustrated in Fig 4 thermal spray nozzles along a support 9 deposit metal and ceramic powder onto the internal surface of the rotating tube 7. In a modification, a planar substrate and spray nozzles are rotated at substantially the same angular velocity (20, 15, respectively Fig 8). The coating material may be an exothermic reaction mixture which is subsequently ignited. Holes may be provided in the substrate so that portions of the sprayed material extend therein to provide a mechanical lock with the substrate. A number of individual planar substrates (29, Fig 10) may be mounted about the circumference of a support with a nozzle fixed at the centre (30, Fig 10). Centrifugal force is also used to i) coat internal surfaces by packing an exothermic medium mixture in a tube, rotating and subsequently igniting (Fig 11); ii) weld components together using a ceramic/metal powder deposited in a V-shaped joint (Figs 12a, 12b); and iii) to form a moulded product by rotating a mould containing a thermally softened material (Figs 1 to 3b). In addition centrifugal force is used in a number of different applications using a variety of materials including forming glass articles; manufacturing bread; removing fat from meat products; impregnating wood products; and forcing lubricants into bearings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270929-A (GB)
Title: Continuous automatic steel making method and facility
Inventor: TAKASHIMA KOICHI
IPC: C21B13/12
Filed: 1993-03-09
Abstract: A continuous automatic steel making method and a facility are provided which make it possible to perform all steel making processes continuously and automatically. The process comprises the steps of tapping steel from an electric furnace (1) while continuously charging steel making materials into the electric furnace (1), transferring tapped molten steel into a ladle (5), loading it onto a conveying car (4), moving the conveying car (4) into position for the ladle refining furnace (2) for refining the molten steel, moving the ladle containing the molten steel to the upper position of the tundish from the conveying car and moving the conveying car (4) into position for the continuous casting machine (3), moving the ladle (5) to the upper position of the tundish (35) and returning the conveying car (4) into position for the electric furnace (1), pouring the molten steel into the tundish (35) and controlling these steps both continuously and integrally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268158-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassette: melt-bonding halves together
Inventor: KANEDA HIROSHI
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1993-06-17
Abstract: A tape cassette, e.g. containing video or audio tape, has half 2, Fig. 38 with projection 4 whose hollows 41, 42 are separated by wall 43. Cassette half 1 has boss 3 whose ribs 161 are inserted in hollow 42, and whose radial ribs 16 define surfaces 62 which abut surface 63 of projection 4. Gap 5 is formed between the melt bonding surfaces 6, 61 of the boss and projection. Melt bonding is effected, Fig. 5, by inserting horn 8 into hollow 41. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267701-A (GB)
Title: A device for heating items
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1993-07-05
Abstract: The invention provides a simple and compact device for heating items. The device comprises an item guide such as a cup for engaging an item in a first position and drive means for moving the item guide through an arc thereby to convey the item to and from a heating source. The heating source is preferably a microwave source. The invention also provides a vending machine including the above device.
Patent GB-2279554-A (GB)
Title: Tiered display systems
Inventor: GLAZER ANTHONY HOWARD
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 1993-07-08
Abstract: A demountable display system comprises a plurality of elongate members 1 e.g. of moulded plastics, releasably attached to one to another to form a tiered display, each member being of generally stepped formation, and fastening means e.g. headed studs 5, operable releasable to fasten one member to another e.g. via keyhole slots (8, Fig. 1). The uppermost member 1 is adapted for attachment to a mounting surface, and the lower members have support tubes 14 of suitable length mounted on spigots 13 on the member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268462-A (GB)
Title: Materials handling conveyor system.
Inventor: MOURITZEN DIGBY HALL
IPC: B65G43/10
Filed: 1993-07-08
Abstract: A conveyor system including first and second conveyor belts and electric motors for driving the belts, said first conveyor having a power inlet 102 and a power outlet 118, power connecting means 116, 104 for connecting said motor 114 of said first conveyor and said power outlet 118 of the first conveyor to said power inlet 102 said first conveyor further comprising a timer 108 which commences a timing sequence when power is supplied to said power inlet 102 said power connecting means 116, 104 being closed at the end of said timing sequence to supply power to said motor 114 and power outlet 118 of said first conveyor, the second conveyor having a motor, a power inlet and a power outlet, whereby power reaches the power inlet of the second conveyor through the power outlet of the first conveyor after a delay determined by said timer, and said second conveyor further comprising a timer which commences a further timing sequence when power is supplied to said power inlet of said second conveyor and power connecting means which closes at the end of said further timing sequence to connect said motor of said second conveyor and said power outlet of said second conveyor to the power inlet of the second conveyor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270110-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for locking components
Inventor: DREIFERT KARL-HEINZ
IPC: E05C9/22
Filed: 1993-08-04
Abstract: A door- or window sash (10) which is pivotable relative to a door- or window frame (20) between open and closed positions can be releasably affixed to the frame (20) in the closed position in response to turning of a handle (50) which can shift an elongate carrier (21) relative to the frame (20) between two spaced-apart end positions. The carrier (21) supports a series of longitudinally spaced-apart projections (40) each of which fully engages a complementary retainer (12) on the sash (10) during different stages of movement of the handle (50) from one end position to the other end position. The arrangement may be such that the projection (40a) nearest to the handle (50) is first to engage the complementary retainer (12a) on the sash (10), that the projection (40b) which is adjacent the nearest projection is next to engage the corresponding retainer (12b), and soon. A safety device can be provided releasably to lock the carrier (21) in the other end position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-937395-A (GB)
Abstract: 937,395. Capacitors. K. BUTTNER, and H. POENSGEN, [trading as STETTNER & CO.]. May 1, 1962 [May 2, 1961], No. 16718/62. Class 37. A variable capacitor comprises a cylindrical insulating flat stator with a conductive plate mounted on the surface thereof an insulating rotor disc rotatable coaxially to the stator having a conductive plate mounted on the side remote from the stator plate; the plates being shaped for capacitance variation with mutual rotation; resilient means maintaining one side of the rotor plate in close contact with the stator plate and a connector contacting either the rotor or the stator plate comprising at least a portion of a sheet-metal cylinder coaxial with and surrounding the stator and fixed axially in relation thereto by projections engaging recesses of the stator In Figs. 1, 2 a cylindrical ceramic stator disc 1 is bored centrally for spindle 3 carrying ceramic rotor disc 2 formed on its outer face with a conductive layer 7 contacting the spindle head. A similar conductive layer is formed on the upper surface of the stator adjacent the rotor disc, and the layers are shaped so that mutual rotation of the discs effects capacity variation. Connection to the stator layer is by annular sheet metal member 4 (Fig. 5) having projections 4b, 4c which is fitted over a shoulder of the underside of the stator disc with projections 4b bent into opposed recesses 9 of the stator to contact its conductive layer and projection 4c bent downwards as a connection tag. A silicon rubber disc 5 abuts resiliently on the stator and is retained by annular disc 6a having downward projections 6b, centrally held by the flanged end of the rotor spindle 3. The disc 5 is replaceable by a steel or bronze cup spring and insulating disc. In a modification (Figs. 6 to 10, not shown) stator connection is by a sheet-metal cylinder surrounding the stator body and engaging a shoulder thereof with upwardly-extending connecting projections bent over into recesses of the stator body and a downwardly extending connection tag. In a further modification (Fig. 11) rotor disc 22 overlies cupped stator 21 whose conductive coating is connected to flanged tube 24 passing through a central bore. A part-cylindrical bridging yoke 26 contains the rotor and stator, and is secured to the latter by tags 26c bent into recesses of the underside. A laminated spring 25 between the bridge member of the yoke and a flange 23a of the spindle of the rotor holds the latter in position and connects its coating to the yoke body, while the slotted shank 23 of the spindle passes through a guide bearing of the yoke.
Patent GB-2285687-A (GB)
Title: Weight detecting apparatus for elevator
Inventor: KIM JEONG O
IPC: G01G23/01
Filed: 1994-01-04
Abstract: A weight detecting apparatus for an elevator is capable of correcting an error in a signal indicative of passenger weight, occurring due to variations in characteristics of an anti-vibration rubber and a differential transformer, thereby achieving a correct weight detection. The apparatus includes a load detection data unit for outputting load detection data, a maximum/minimum value detection unit for recording a maximum value and a minimum value of the load detection data, an idle detection unit for outputting load detection data indicative of the idle state, a first comparator (40) for outputting an error (ENL) in load detection data generated at the idle state and a variation (CENL) in the error, an error correcting processing unit (50) for determining a first correction value for correcting the error and the error variation from the output signal of the first comparator, a slope operation unit (60) for providing a characteristic slope from the load detection data outputted from the load detection unit, a second comparator (70) for outputting an error (E theta ) in slope of the characteristic of the differential transformer and a variation (CE theta ) in the slope error, and a slope correcting processing unit (80) for determining a second correction value for correcting the slope error and the slope error variation from the output signal of the second comparator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280184-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal spiroheterocyclic compounds having a tetrahydropyrimidylamino substituent
Inventor: PFRENGLE WALDEMAR FRANZ AUGUST
IPC: C07D239/14
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: New plant fungicidal compounds have the formula I   <IMAGE>  or are acid addition salts thereof, in which R<1> or each R<1> independently represents an             optionally substituted I           alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl,             aryl, arakyl or aryloxy group or R<1> or each             R<1>, together with the ring to which they are attached, represents an optionally substituted polycyclic hydrocarbyl group, R<2> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted             alkyl, or aralkyl group or represents together with             R<4> an alkylene group, R<3> or each R<3> independently represents an             optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group, R<4> represents a hydrogen atom or represents together with             R<2> an alkylene group, m represents zero or an integer from 1 to 6, n           represents an integer from 1 to 3, o           represents zero or an integer from 1 to 4, and p           represents zero or one.   New intermediates have the formula III <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280831-A (GB)
Title: System for quickly attaching and detaching floats and torpilla weights on fishing lines
Inventor: FINOCCHIOLI MARIANO
IPC: A01K91/03
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: System for quickly attaching and detaching floats and torpilla weights on fishing lines, characterized in that, in both fixed and sliding floats, the conventional eyelet is replaced with the spirals (1) and (2), said spirals being made preferably from steel piano wire of proportional cross section depending on the size and shape of the floats (3) and (4) and being attached to the float by conventional methods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282676-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine
Inventor: KAU ROBERT
IPC: F02D11/10
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: A method and a device for controlling an internal combustion engine, wherein an electrical adjustment of an output adjusting element is carried out for the purpose of influencing the air supply, the adjustment of this output adjusting element as well as a value representing the load of the internal combustion engine is ascertained. For monitoring purposes, the variable representing the load and the adjustment value of the output adjusting element are compared with each other. The maximum position of the output adjusting element is limited dependent upon the load and/or the engine rotational speed, in such a manner that the range of the higher loads is not achieved. This limitation of the position of the output adjusting element improves the accuracy of monitoring by (for example) avoiding the pulsation and return-flow regions in the intake pipe which can occur for large openings of the adjusting element.
Patent GB-2298795-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for aligning a prosthesis
Inventor: DIX COLIN
IPC: A61F2/76
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: Apparatus for fabricating a lower limb prosthesis and optimising the settings and angles associated therewith comprising; a socket for strapping to a residual limb having an end-cup onto which is bolted support-plate 23 which has an underlying anchor-block with four faces movable horizontally within alignment device 40 by adjusting four bolts in bores 47,49,(48,50). Alignment device 40 is angularly displaceable via a ball-joint with connecter 60 which also has an under-mounted tubular clamp holding a shin pylon which is releasably coupled to a prosthetic foot. To fabricate a prosthetic device; 1) attach the above apparatus to a residual limb; 2) displace the anchor-block setting and ball-joint angle and fix; 3) walk-test alignment of the apparatus; 4) repeat steps 2-4 until alignment is optimal when the apparatus is laminated; 5) withdraw the apparatus from the newly formed prosthesis leaving the prosthetic foot coupling which remains incorporated in the fabricated device.
Patent GB-2289735-A (GB)
Title: A set of parts for connecting a pipe to a fitting
Inventor: MCLELLAN CAMERON ALEXANDER
IPC: F16L19/12
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: A set of parts 1 for connecting a pipe 2 to a fitting 3 comprises a nut 4 which can be screwed onto the fitting 3, a planar gripping ring 5 located between two thrust washers 7, a sleeve-like seal member 8 and a grab ring. Axial compression on drawing the nut 4 and fitting 3 together effects gripping of the pipe 2 by the gripping ring 5 and grab ring 9 and sealing by the seal member 8. The gripping ring 5 is provided with teeth for biting into the pipe 2. The thrust washers 7 can be made from stainless steel or from a thermoplastic material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290826-A (GB)
Title: Ball joint
Inventor: TERADA MAKOTO
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: In a ball joint comprising a socket 21 of synthetic resin having a through-hole 26 that accommodates a ball 12, a rod-insertion hole 13 at right-angles to the through-hole and an accommodation portion 24 that communicates with the rod insertion hole, a ball stud 11 having at one end a ball 12 which is accommodated in the through-hole, and a C-ring 31 mounted in the through-hole to maintain the ball in place, a cap 41 closes the open end of the through-hole and has a holder portion 45 that locates in the accommodation portion of the socket and holds the end of the inserted rod 1. Preferably the holder portion 45 is a forked engagement member that engages an annular groove 3 in the rod 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292140-A (GB)
Title: Application of sulphur or metals in agriculture
Inventor: WHALLEY MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: C05D9/02
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: In a method of producing granular or pulverulent materials containing sulphur, particles of sulphur are mixed with an inert or filler material, preferably bentonite, to form said granular or pulverulent materials. The method of producing such materials may be by including an aqueous solution of a binding material therein, mixing being effected at ambient temperature, preferably in a granulating mixer suitably having an inclined granulating surface. Alternatively, the granular or pulverulent material may be produced by feeding the mixture of sulphur particles and inert or filler material between counter-rotating synchronous rollers where pressure is applied to form material of suitable size. In such method, it is possible to add a metallic soap to the mixture to act as a release agent. The material so produced can then be applied to the land. The method is also applicable to producing granular or pulverulent mixtures containing particles of magnesium, copper, zinc or iron.
Patent GB-2294162-A (GB)
Title: Wire stripping tools
Inventor: WALL JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: A wire stripping tool has outer jaws 12, 18 which can be closed together by levers 10, 16 acting via a link 24. Inner jaws 34, 36 are so closed to cut the wire sheath, and then actuator 32 is displaced left to right to move the inner cutting jaws and displace the cut sheath along the wire core. The actuator has a solely linear movement, being guided by roller 14 and pin 42, whilst jaw closing and subsequent re-opening to complete the cycle of operations is carried out by cam plate 28 which is pivoted on the actuator and to the link. Lost motion is provided at two places in the actuator by pin 38 in slot 39 and pin 26 in slot 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305892-A (GB)
Title: Image printer
Inventor: SAVVA KONSTANTINE GEORGE
IPC: B41F15/36
Filed: 1995-10-09
Abstract: An image printing apparatus (10) comprises a frame (11) to be fixed by suction cups (15) upon a surface (25) to receive an image. The frame (11) defines a space to receive a screen print frame (16). The position of screen print frame (16) may be adjusted by manipulation of the adjustable positioning cams (12, 13). Once accurately positioned, positioning cams (12, 13) are fixed by rotation of tightening knobs (18). An image of a selected colour may then be printed upon the surface (25) using screen print frame (16). For overlaid prints in other colours, frame (16) may be removed, leaving at least some of the adjustable positioning cams (12, 13) in place such that a further screen print frame (16) of identical size and shape may be positioned accurately with respect to the previously printed image by contact with the positioning cams. Images of multiple colour may be printed in this manner. The frame (11) may alternatively be fixed to the surface magnetically or using adhesive tape.
Patent GB-2291669-A (GB)
Title: Means in a downhole cement plug system
Inventor: UNDERHAUG NJAL
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: A device for remote release of separation plugs for separating two or more liquid mixtures in connection with, e.g., cementing casings in petroleum, steam or deposition wells, consists of a bottom plug (21), a top plug (22) and possibly several separation plugs which are attached to a pipe-like installation tool (20) equipped with ports (24 and 25) for controlling the flow of liquid to the bottom and top plug respectively, thus allowing the separation plugs to be discharged in turn. In order to be able to cover several alternatives when cementing casings with the use of only one plug set, it has been ensured that the drill pipe plugs (8 and 10) do not land and accompany the separation plugs, but land in and are pulled out together with the installation tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306971-A (GB)
Title: Superplastic dual-phase stainless steel
Inventor: OKATO NOBUYOSHI
IPC: C22C38/44
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: The steel comprises C: not more than 0.05 wt%, Si: not more than 1.5 wt%, Mn: not more than 3.0 wt%, Cr: 17.0-26.0 wt%, Ni: 3.0-10.0 wt%, Mo: 0.1-2.0 wt%, N: 0.08-020 wt%, S: not more than 0.002 wt%, B: 0.0005-0.01 wt% and the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities and has a low deformation resistance and an excellent elongation.