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Patent GB-2259407-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnetic work holders
Inventor: HSU PEI JUI
IPC: B23Q3/154
Filed: 1991-09-05
Abstract: The work holder comprises an aluminium alloy base 1, a lower plate 2 including magnets 22, an upper plate 3 including magnets 34 and a lever 5 for moving the lower plate with respect to the upper plate. The plates 2, 3 are formed by fusion welding the magnets 22 with magnetically permeable plates 21 and by fusion welding copper plates 31 with magnetically permeable plates 32. The lever 5 rotates a cam 6 mounted in a sleeve 14 to prevent the cam seizing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-919691-A (GB)
Abstract: 919,691. Ticket-printing machines. BELL PUNCH CO. Ltd. June 26, 1959 [July 16, 1958], No. 22815/58. Class 106 (3). A machine for issuing tickets or other printed forms also prints on a continuous strip a record of each ticket issued, the arrangement being that the record is printed first and the ticket subsequently. The machine is arranged to print individual tickets as required, a ticket being initially accommodated in a slide 90 which is then inserted within the casing of the machine to position the ticket above three pressure-plates 103, 104, 105, and retained there by a catch. Prior to the insertion of the slide a matrix 170, embossed with suitable data, is inserted through an opening 169 in the casing and is accommodated in grooves in a printing carriage 67. Also mounted on the carriage 67 are a roller 70, for printing the number of the ticket on the record strip, and a roller 80, for printing the number on the ticket. Wheels are provided associated with the roller 80 to print the date on the ticket and also a drum 89 controlled by a knob 83 outside the casing is intended to print the type of ticket issued. When the slide 90 is inserted a switch is tripped to start a motor 7 of the machine which through gearing oscillates a lever 64 coupled to the carriage 67. The first movement of the carriage causes the various printing components to be inked by passing them over an inking roller 168. At the end of its traverse in the one direction the carriage is stationary with the roller 70 and part of the matrix positioned over a pressure-plate 124 over which two record strips 150, 160 pass. A Geneva mechanism driven from the motor at this stage causes a cam 147 to operate the plate 124 and a record is taken on the strips 180, 160 of the ticket about to be issued. On completion of the printing of the record, the carriage is moved back to its original position whereupon a cam 146 similarly operates the pressure-plates 103, 104, 105 to print the ticket. On completion of the ticket printing the slide is released and the ticket can then be removed. U.S.A. Specification 2,773,647 is referred to.
Patent GB-2251556-A (GB)
Title: Iron clubhead structure for golf club
Inventor: OOKUBO YASUO
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1992-01-07
Abstract: An iron clubhead structure comprises a clubface part (A) having a given shape and a predetermined loft angle and a rear part (B) integrally connected to said clubface part. Clubface parts of clubheads of the same identification number have the same shape and size, and the same loft angle whereas rear parts are of different shapes according to the desired characteristics of the club, such as position of centre of gravity. A variety of iron clubheads of same clubface parts and different rear pads can thus be made without the expense of test molds. Parts A and B are connected by welding or soldering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252900-A (GB)
Title: A nozzle mechanism for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: WORWAG PETER
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: The mechanism has a base with an intake opening 19, and a suction conduit connector 9 for a vacuum cleaner. Disposed between the intake opening and the connector is an air feed channel 30, in the path of which is disposed a turbine chamber 17 having a turbine 11 that can be driven by intake air. The turbine serves for driving a brush roller 4. A second intake opening 20 is provided that is connected to the turbine chamber via an intake channel 23 that is independent of the first intake opening. A movable wall 31 closes/opens one or the other of the channels 23, 30. A second turbine may drive an electric generator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253099-A (GB)
Title: Inverter control system
Inventor: ENDO TSUNEHIRO
IPC: H02M7/5387
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: An inventor control system is described which is immune to the influence of load disturbance and detection noise and permits stable minimization control of motor current, in order to attain high efficiency of an AC motor 5 and of an inventor 4 which drives the motor. A memory group (12, Fig. 6) in a control unit 8 is provided having a set of memories for storage of data representative of exciting current commands standing for manipulated variables derived from motor currents iu, iv and data representative of motor currents standing for controlled variables. Upper and lower limit values defining a fluctuation region of the exciting current command are so determined that an exciting current command data corresponding to a motor current data which is the smallest of all the current data in the memory group falls within the fluctuation region. The fluctuation region is so determined as to minimize the motor current while the exciting current command being fluctuated within the fluctuation region. In a further embodiment (Fig. 27) the input current to the inverter is used to feed a current detector 7 instead of using the motor load current. The motor may drive an airconditioner, refrigerator, a fan or a pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254765-A (GB)
Title: Garden tool for collecting leaves
Inventor: ALLSOP DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: A01D51/00
Filed: 1992-02-25
Abstract: A tool for collecting leaves from a lawn comprises a spikes 10 and a stripper plate 18 which can be displaced over the spikes to remove an accumulation of leaves from the spikes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258221-A (GB)
Title: Separating sheets from a pile.
Inventor: TAKAHASHI YASUHIRO
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: A restraining member 3, acting on the reverse surfaces of sheets separated from a pile 5 is adjustable to present a region having a selected coefficient of friction towards the nip with separating roller 1. The illustrated member 3 has triangular surface regions 9a and 9b having different friction coefficients, so that by indexing the member, a band S having a selected overall friction characteristic is caused to face the nip. Member 3 can be arcuate (figures 4 and 5) rather than cylindrical. The selection of the friction characteristic may be made automatically in dependence upon the friction characteristics of the paper sheets to be separated and fed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258577-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle navigation system
Inventor: TAYLOR KEVIN BRENDAN
IPC: G01S13/75
Filed: 1992-08-06
Abstract: FMCW Radiation of two polarizations (e.g. circular or plane) is transmitted simultaneously. Beacons 3 may be arranged around the area of interest. They each comprise a double cone surrounded by vertical wires 9, so that horizontally polarized radiation is retroreflected whilst vertically polarized radiation is specularly (i.e. more weakly) reflected. The amplitudes of returns of the two polarizations are then compared to determine whether they are from a beacon or not. The transmitted radiation is in the form of a vertical fan beam; the direction of targets may be used to yield vehicle position, or changes in target position may be used to determine vehicle movement.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260329-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for transforming a raw material containing at least two different thermoplastic materials into a novel homogeneous thermoplastic material
Inventor: MARIANI GIORDANO
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: The device comprises a cylindrical chamber (2) fitted with a loading hopper (4) and with a discharging well (5). A rotor (6) fitted with blades (31, 32) is driven in rotation by an electric motor (7) via a clutch (18). The chamber (2) and the bearings (22) of the rotor (6) are surrounded by a protective shroud (26). In the chamber (2), a mixture containing at least two different thermoplastic polymers is subjected to stirring (agitation) by the blades (31, 32) of the rotor (6), and this treatment is stopped after the appearance of a rapid increase in the energy consumed. A homogeneous thermoplastic is thus obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-925432-A (GB)
IPC: F16L1/20
Abstract: 925,432. Pipe-laying devices. COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'ELECTRICITE. July 10, 1961 [July 19, 1960], No. 24961/61. Class 99(2). [Also in Group XXXVI] A device for laying or raising a submarine pipe comprises a floating drum 1 in which a pipe 4 is coiled and rotatable around a vertical axis, and a dome 7 supported by the drum in such a manner that the drum may rotate in relation to the dome. There are means for towing the dome to prevent the dome from rotating, and members, such as propellers or fins 12, placed on the periphery of the drum cause or check rotation thereof in relation to the dome. As shown, the cable 4 is coiled on a platform 3 within the drum and the upper edge of the drum carries a rail 5 on which run rollers 6 mounted on the dome and integral with which are toothed rollers 10 engaging a circular rack 9 and driven by a mechanical or electrical device 11. A track 16 through which the cable passes co-operates with the rollers 10, and the cable passes over an articulated track 19 fixed to the dome and carrying floats 23 of variable buoyancy; the curvature of the track is variable.
Patent GB-2274974-A (GB)
Title: Shelving assemblies
Inventor: FIELDER MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 1993-02-10
Abstract: A shelving assembly comprises a stanchion 10, upper and lower brackets 12 (and 14) a cable 16 between the free ends of the brackets and a support 40 mounted on the cable. The shelf is located on a dowel 32 projecting from the stanchion and rests on the support 40 on the cable. The stanchion is wall mountable, supported on a foot or is suspended from the ceiling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276395-A (GB)
Title: Treating viscose filaments
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW ALAN JOHN
IPC: D02J1/18
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: The absorbency of regenerated viscose filaments (3) is improved by overfeeding a continuous tow (4) of partially regenerated filaments onto a moving foraminous support (8) so that regeneration occurs prior to and after the filament tow is overfed onto the moving support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266855-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool for turning.
Inventor: MUNRO ROLAND EDWARD
IPC: B27G15/00
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: A cutting bit for a tool assembly comprising a body with a holding portion 1a and a blade like portion 2 having a returning curved portion 4b of non-constant radius, an edge of this blade which includes said returning curved portion 4b of non-constant radius, an edge of this blade which includes said returning curved portion being a cutting edge 3. Typically the curved portion resembles a parabola. The bit is primarily for use as a wood turning tools in the forming of large internal cavities in a piece of wood e.g. in making a vase or urn. A safety guard assembly may be used in conjunction with a cutting bit (1, Fig. 2) the safety guard (15, Fig. 2) approximating the cutting edge of a bit and being positionable in proximity thereto to limit the depth of cutting by the bit. Also a method for reducing the susceptibility of a cutting bit to dig into a work piece comprising the provision of a safety guard configured to approximate the shape of the cutting bit and be positionable in close proximity to it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278735-A (GB)
Title: A Voltage divider and a method of setting a voltage therefor for operating      power amplifier
Inventor: TIERNEY CATHAL
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 1993-06-03
Abstract: To mitigate the problem of over-trimming a laser trimmed resistor in an assembled electrical circuit that sets a desired voltage at an output from the circuit, a potential divider (30) contains a first arm having a first laser trimmed resistor (44) and a second arm, coupled to the output and serially coupled to the first arm, having a second laser trimmed resistor (40). The second laser trimmed resistor (40) is trimmed, using a relatively high resolution, subsequent to the trimming of the first laser trimmed resistor (44), thereby providing correct biasing for the potential divider such that the desired voltage is provided at the output. The output may be coupled to a gate electrode of an amplifying transistor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278772-A (GB)
Title: Lever actuated seat recliner
Inventor: HYDE MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: A seat reclining mechanism comprising a longitudinally moveable actuating rod 23 slidably mounted on a support 18, arresting means 30, 31 mounted on the support for locking the actuating rod against longitudinal movement, drive means 50 mounted on the support for moving the actuating rod in one or other longitudinal direction and operating means 61 operably connected to both the arresting and drive means, the operating means when activated causing the drive means to drive the rod in one longitudinal direction and causing the arresting means to release the rod to enable movement in said direction. The arresting means comprises a pair of apertured plates 30, 31 through which the rod 23 passes. When these are inclined in opposite directions they grip the rod. The drive means is also an apertured plate 51 which grips and moves the rod when caused to tilt by the pins 58. The rod 23 is connected to the base of the seat back 14, which is pivoted at 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267813-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt tightening device
Inventor: ONO KATSUYASU
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: The device includes means which assures that intensity of webbing tightening power and quantity can easily be increased. A driving unit 4 for a pre-tensioner disposed on one side wall of a retractor base 18 includes a pair of gas generators 8, 9 which are arranged on a cylinder 5. At the time of vehicle collision, a piston 6 slidably received in the cylinder 5 is driven by the pressure derived from explosion in both gas generators 8, 9, whereby a webbing winding shaft is rotated in such a direction that the loosened state of a seat belt can be eliminated. The ignition signals to the gas generators 8, 9 may have a time delay therebetween. Alternatively, one gas generator may be ignited by the operation of the other (Fig. 3). The gas generators may be spaced axially relative to the cylinder 5 and be supplied with staggered ignition signals (Fig. 4). There may be two gas- driven piston/cylinder driving units (Figs. 5 & 6), or one gas- driven piston/cylinder driving unit associated with a retractor and one spring-driven driving unit associated with the buckle end of the belt (Figs. 7, 8, 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270190-A (GB)
Title: Compact array imager with integral electronics
Inventor: LEBBY MICHAEL S
IPC: G09F9/00
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A compact array imager (50) including image generation apparatus (54) providing a real image at an inlet (61) of an optical image waveguide (52). The real image being reflected a plurality of times within the optical image waveguide (52) by diffractive optical elements that magnify and filter the real image and produce a virtual image at a viewing aperture (62) The imager further includes electronics (56, 58) mounted on the sides of the optical image waveguide (52) and coupled to the image generation apparatus (54) by embedded molded signal waveguides (210) for receiving signals representative of an image and controlling the apparatus (54) to generate the image. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268787-A (GB)
Title: A fluid operated oscillation damper
Inventor: HANDKE GUNTHER
IPC: F16F9/32
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: A fluid oscillation damper is provided with an electromagnetic control valve (3) for varying the damping force. The valve (3) is housed within a compartment (C) confined by two housing parts (31,71). A first housing part (31) of the compartment (C) is fastened to a container (23) of the oscillation damper and a second housing part (71) is non-releasably fastened to the first housing part (31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274644-A (GB)
Title: Display package
Inventor: BASE TERENCE DONALD
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1994-01-28
Abstract: A display package (1) comprises a loop of sheet like package material folded into a box structure including a recessed display area (4). On opposite sides of the display area (4) structural supports (6a, 6b) are provided comprising rectangular prismatic members of folded package material. Extensions (14) of top and bottom panels (28, 30) of the package wrap around the end of the package and are interengaged by means of complementary slots. Display area end panel extensions (18) and package end panels (20) fold around the interengaged extensions (14) and engage the package by means of a flap (24) adjacent the rear panel (10) of the package. A plastics blister member (42) may protect the contents of the package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290110-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic fuel treatment
Inventor: EASTER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F02M27/04
Filed: 1994-06-11
Abstract: A variable frequency electromagnetic field is generated in a copper wire around a fuel pipe. The output of a square wave oscillator may be modulated by a triangle wave oscillator to produce the variable frequency. The apparatus may be integrated with a fuel pump, carburettor or injector of a petrol or diesel engine or associated with oil central heating.
Patent GB-2291461-A (GB)
Title: Cupboard door latch
Inventor: CLARK MARTIN
IPC: E05C3/30
Filed: 1994-06-25
Abstract: A cupboard door latch assembly 1 is disposed within the lower part of a kitchen cupboard 2, having a door 3 and base 4. The latch assembly 1 comprises a mounting plate 5 placed on the rear surface 6 of the door 3 and secured thereto by screws (not shown). A latch member 8 is carried by, and is pivotable relative to, the mounting plate 5, a keeper 9 is placed on the upper surface 10 of the cupboard base 4, spring means 15 are provided for urging the latch member 8 into door-locking engagement with the keeper 9, and actuating means 16 operable from outside the door 3 are provided for overcoming the effect of the spring means 15 and for pivoting the latch member 8 out of door-locking engagement with the keeper 9. The latch member 8 and mounting plate 5 comprise a one-piece component of plastics material. The member 8 and the plate 5 are joined by a thin web 17 which can flex to allow pivotable movement of the member 8 relative to the plate 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291924-A (GB)
Title: Roof tile reservoir
Inventor: MYLAND THOMAS BERNARD
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A roof like reservoir comprises a roof tile having an integral chamber and openings on the upper surface to allow rainwater to pass into said chamber, means being provided for said rainwater to pass from said chamber to a collecting tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281445-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable thermostatic switch
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01H37/12
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: An adjustable snap-acting thermostatic switch, exhibiting a small temperature differential between its switch-on and switch-off conditions throughout its adjustment range, consists of a snap-acting switch actuator blade (7) which is controlled in its movement by the action of a pair of opposed creep bimetals (19, 20). A spindle (18) carrying a cam (26) engaged with one (19) of the creep bimetals is rotatable for adjusting the temperature setting of the thermostat. The other (20) creep bimetal is coupled to the switch actuator blade (7) by a coupling member (27) which transmits switch actuating movements of the bimetals (19, 20) to projections (13) provided in a cut-out (8) in the switch actuator blade (7) for causing the blade (7) to snap to its opposite condition, and this determines the condition of a pair of switch contacts (14, 6). The actuator blade (7) includes a pair of legs (9) bridged at their ends, one of the bridging portions (11) being crimped (12) to render the blade snap acting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289324-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal unit
Inventor: CLARK HOWARD MORGAN
IPC: F23G5/08
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A waste disposal unit comprises a destruction chamber 2. A movable top wall 10 is arranged in the chamber to traverse at least part of the chamber's internal space for compression of waste material introduced into the chamber. A plasma arc for destruction of the waste material is produced by electrodes 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302414-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing photographic material
Inventor: EARLE ANTHONY
IPC: G03D5/06
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: A method for processing photographic material comprises forming the photographic sheet (2) to be processed into a generally tubular configuration and inserted between the nip of a pair of drive rollers (4, 6). Processing solution is applied to one or both surfaces of the sheet (2) via hoppers (20, 22) formed in association with drive rollers (4, 6) and/or by applicator rollers (40, 42) having associated hoppers (44, 46) which are spaced from the drive rollers (4, 6). Squeegee rollers (30, 32) are also provided for removing excess processing solution.
Patent GB-2292037-A (GB)
Title: VCR clock controller
Inventor: LANDIS MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A television receiver e.g. VCR includes a decoder (145) for decoding a data component of a television signal (RD IN), such as extended data services (EDS) data. The data component includes data representative of time of day information. A controller (110) in the receiver processes (200 - 280) the time of day information to set the time of day stored in the television receiver to a time value that is accurate to seconds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302977-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust injection security system
Inventor: GEORGE LESLIE PONSFORD
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 1995-07-04
Abstract: When activated the security system introduces a liquid 1 into the hot exhaust gasses of an internal combustion engine for the purpose of making a vapour appear out of the exhaust outlet. The object of this is, when a colouring agent has been introduced into the liquid, to attract attention to the vapour, and so indicating unauthorised running of the motor. This procedure could then be followed by the activating of an engine immobiliser in order to prevent the engine's use, if so desired. It could also be possible to vary the amount of liquid that is introduced. This would allow the coloured vapours emitted from the exhaust to be used as a panic alarm, or a smoke screen, should the need arise.
Patent GB-2294432-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle collapsible roof with flexible window panel
Inventor: MEISTER JAN JUST
IPC: B60J1/18
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: A collapsible top (2) for a vehicle (1), in particular a passenger car, has a frame and a top covering (3) with a flexible window panel (4). The top (2) is fixable to a tensioning bar (5) at the rear, lower edge area thereof. The collapsible top (2) is provided with a device (7) for folding the flexible window panel (4) in a predetermined manner. The device (7) is formed by resilient members (6) eg of plastics or spring steel which are mounted on the tensioning bar (5) or on the adjacent bodywork and which, when the collapsible top (2) is folded back, provide local tensioning outwards and upwards preferably for the two areas (9) of the top covering (3) extending adjacent to the longitudinal edges (8) of the flexible window panel (4) and hold the flexible window panel (4) in a stretched position which permits a predetermined folding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306296-A (GB)
Title: Electric window switch housing with a cup holder
Inventor: CONDON ALAN RICHARD
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: A housing (2) for a vehicle electric window switch (4) is provided with a hinged flap (6) that has cup holding means (8, 12) on its inner surface. When the flap (6) is closed the housing (2) is substantially similar in appearance to a conventional window switch housing.