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Patent GB-2240527-A (GB)
Title: Support device with movable foot element
Inventor: MUELLER GERALD
IPC: B60S9/04
Filed: 1991-02-01
Abstract: A support device for a semitrailer comprises a roller segment (1), which is pivotably mounted on a support leg and a foot element (2) comprising a foot plate (12) and vertically projecting side walls (13). The roller segment (1) can roll along on the foot plate (12). A spring arrangement effects resetting of the pivotable roller segment (1) relative to the foot plate (12). A rod (15) passes through side walls (19) of the roller segment (1) and openings (14) in the side walls (13). The roller segment (1) forms a hollow cylindrical sector with part-cylindrical envelope (8), which has a slot (18) extending in its circumferential direction. Two coil springs (19) serve as the spring arrangement and extend through the slot (18). The springs are respectively fastened to the front and the rear of the support leg and of the foot plate (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254334-A (GB)
Title: Brake pad friction linings
Inventor: LOTFIPOUR MAHMOUD
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 1991-04-06
Abstract: A brake pad friction lining having, as required by UIC regulations for use on railways in Europe, a coefficient of friction under wet conditions not less than 85 % of that under dry conditions, comprises a fibre-reinforced matrix of organic polymeric material which includes non-fibrous particulate material serving as friction or wear modifier or filler. The organic polymeric material employed according to the invention comprises cured high-hysteresis elastomeric material, for example a high-styrene/butadiene rubber, in a proportion by volume of the lining which is high enough to ensure a loss angle of at least 13 DEG  therein.
Patent GB-911496-A (GB)
IPC: F25J5/00
Abstract: 911,496. Cold separation of gas mixtures. LINDES' EISENMASCHINEN A.G., GES. FUR. July 8, 1959 [Aug. 9, 1958], No. 23461/59. Class 8(2). Cooling of a compressed gas mixture e.g., nitrogen and hydrogen and condensation of high boiling point impurities prior to separation in a conventional column (not shown) is effected in at least one group of periodically reversible regenerators comprising at least two regenerators A, B and an additional regenerator C of dimensions equal to those of A and B whereby during each of three operating phases warm high pressure crude gas is passed through one of the regenerators A, B or C whilst a cold low pressure separated component or a mixture thereof traverses the other two regenerators in parallel to effect cooling thereof and sublimation of condensed impurities; the system being such that the heat exchange is carried out at a pressure ratio of at least 6 : 1. During the first operating phase I the mixture at 20 atmospheres pressure traverses regenerator A whilst cold separation products of 1.2 atmospheres traverse regenerators B and C in the reverse direction. During the second phase II the mixture traverses regenerator B whilst the components traverse regenerators A and C and during the third phase III crude gas is cooled in regenerator C whilst separated components serve to warm regenerators A and B. The additional regenerator may comprise tubes embedded in the filling of regenerators A and B. In a modification the regenerators are arranged in two groups of three. Furthermore reversible heat exchangers may be substituted for regenerators in which case these must be provided with three flow paths which are equivalent value and in heat exchange with each other.
Patent GB-2246794-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing barrier packaging materials
Inventor: KELLY ROGER SIDNEY ARTHUR
IPC: C23C14/10
Filed: 1991-08-16
Abstract: Metallic oxide or non-metallic oxide coatings are formed on plastics films (Y) by evaporating the metal or non-metal (E) in vacuo, reacting it with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas or vapour, and then condensing the product in the continuously passing film (see Fig. 1). Vaporised metal from the heater F, supplied by wire feed E flows in a zone of evaporation towards drum B, the reactive gas being supplied by nozzle 10. The coated films so produced have barrier properties for use as packaging materials. Specific oxides deposited are SiO2 and Al2O3 and may have a weight of .03-0.5 gm/m<2>. The film may be formed of polyester such as polyethylene glycol terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide such as nylon, regenerated cellulose, polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polysulphone or certain papers or boards. Lamination of two oxide surface coated films with the two oxide coated surfaces adjacent can be carried out by any conventional lamination technique. A typical laminate is an oxide coated poly(ethylene glycol) terephthalate adhesive bound to an oxide coated polyethylene film. The coated material or laminates therefrom may be used as a container or component of a container for microwaveable foodstuffs. Such a component may be a sealing strip for cartons. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250895-A (GB)
Title: System monitoring
Inventor: SMITH ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 1991-10-15
Abstract: Method and apparatus for enabling unique identification of any mobile telephone unit (7) arranged for operation with a communications system involving a plurality of control locations/nodes/beacons/base stations or the like (3); be uniquely identifiable from such a control location/node/beacon/base station or the like whilst the mobile unit is in operation within the communication system.
Patent GB-2261446-A (GB)
Title: Water closet cistern condensation collection device
Inventor: LANE DOUGLAS FRANK
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 1991-11-15
Abstract: A condensation trap for attachment to the outlet pipe (12) of a toilet cistern comprises two plastic components (10 and 11) which are clamped together around the pipe (12) to form a tray. The two components (10 and 11) are relatively inclined so that water which collects on the tray will drain towards the central portion of the tray for discharge through a discharge pipe (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256978-A (GB)
Title: Insulating shield for an electrical connector
Inventor: SHIMIZU CHUJI
IPC: A61B5/274
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: A shield for a pin (2) of a connector (1) fitted to the end of an electrical lead (C) comprises an insulating sleeve (3) surrounding the connector (2). The sleeve (3) has access slots (4, 5) for receiving a connecting portion (31A) of an electrode (31) engaged with the connector (2). The sleeve may be made in two halves sonically welded together and may be formed with holes (6, 7) extending parallel to the slots (4, 5). The connector is for use with a contact pad (31) for example for taking an electrocardiogram. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252989-A (GB)
Title: Portable building modules
Inventor: TINKLER DAVID
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: A portable building module comprising a floor structure 20, a roof structure 50 and at least one first wall structure 12 in the form of a knocked down pack wherein the floor structure is provided with a first connecting means 24, the roof structure is provided with a second connecting means 48 and the or each first wall structure is provided with a third and fourth connecting means, the roof structure being supported above the floor structure in the pack by releasable inter-engagement of the first and second connecting means 24, 48 and the third and fourth connecting means being inter-engageable with the first and second connecting means respectively when the pack is erected whereby the roof structure may be supported above the floor structure with the or each first wall structure erected therebetween. Wall 12 may be connected by a flexible link to roof 30, so that when this is lifted, e.g. by a crane, the wall assumes a generally vertical orientation. The module may be for a multi-storey building, in which case the roof will also have a first connector in addition to the second connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255670-A (GB)
Title: Battery assembly e.g. of metal/air cells
Inventor: MCARTHUR WILLIAM J
IPC: H01M50/528
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: In a battery structure e.g. using cylindrically shaped zinc/air cells electrically connected in series, the cells are assembled so that a first number 31 thereof are stacked in a first orientation in an in-line stack and a second number thereof 29 are positioned adjacent the in-line stack in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation. The coils at the end of its series are connected to the anode 36 and cathode 37 terminals of a terminal board 35. The cell/terminal board assembly is inserted in a housing 11 having nesting cavities 15 into which portions of the cells are securely nested and a cover 12, affixed to the housing to form a battery container, has corresponding nesting cavities into which oppositely disposed portions of the cells are securely nested. Openings 24, 42 having blocking means eg. tabs 39 of cover 12 associated therewith are provided at each end of the container to permit air to enter for interaction with the zinc in the cells but to prevent other objects from entering and making contact with the cells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276641-A (GB)
Title: Skirting, e.g. for use as a stable bank
Inventor: JONES PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: A skirting, such as a stable bank (1) for incorporation at the lower portion of a stable wall adjacent to the stable floor, comprises a load deflecting member (3), for example to be secured to the stable wall and/or the stable floor by means of flanges (7, 9) such that the load deflecting member is inclined over at least a substantial portion of its extent in a direction generally perpendicular to the supporting surface to both the supporting surface, for example the stable wall, and to a plane generally perpendicular to the supporting surface, for example the stable floor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269229-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchangers
Inventor: TODD MARTYN JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F28D7/08
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A heat exchanger has a fabrication (10) defining two intertwined serpentine passages (12, 14). Each passage (12/14) is for counterflow passage of a gaseous medium. The fabrication (10) is in the form of an upright stack with one flow passage (12) from bottom to top of the stack and the other flow passage (14) from top to bottom of the stack. The fabrication (10) for each flow passage (12/14) includes an upright aligned series of horizontal portions connected together by reflexive bend portions.
Patent GB-2271664-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing software
Inventor: LATEMORE ANTHONY JON
IPC: G11B7/28
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing software has a servo drive controller (19) for receiving a user disc onto which software is to he copied. The controller (19) transfers the user disc to a servo drive 17. Software is copied to the user disc from a storage medium (20 or 21) once a selection is made and after coins are deposited in mechanism (25). A computer (11) controls the operation of the apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285231-A (GB)
Title: Coating steel strips
Inventor: CAREY JAY F
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 1993-12-29
Abstract: A coated steel sheet member having high resistance to corrosion and having accelerated terne patina formation when exposed to the atmosphere to produce a dull, iron oxide corrosion resisting finish, the sheet member having thereon a layer of a lead/tin alloy (a terne coating) (10) coated with a translucent layer comprising asphalt. The coating layer comprises:      Asphalt 60 - 80%      Titanium oxide 1 - 25%      Inert silicate or clay 8 - 11%      Carbon black 0.5 - 2%      Anti-settling agent 0.4 - 0.7%. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286973-A (GB)
Title: Amusement device
Inventor: RAE DONALD DAVID
IPC: A63G1/22
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: A roundabout comprises a circular track B, a central post C, and, coupled thereto through a bar E and joint, a pedal operated monocycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277732-A (GB)
Title: Cassette for storing disk-like elements
Inventor: NIEHAUS RALF
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A cassette for storing a plurality of disk-like data carriers 21 comprises two housings 1, 12. An external housing 1 has attached to one side wall a rib 11 with a stepped edge which projects into the interior of this housing 1. The steps rise from the bottom of the external housing 1 towards the open top. An internal housing 12 which holds the disks 21 has an open top and a slot cut in one side wall and the bottom to receive the rib 11 when the internal housing 12 is nested in the external housing 1 with the open tops upward so that the steps on the rib serve to raise successive disks 21 in the internal housing 12 for access. To close the internal housing 12, the external housing 1 is inverted and then telescoped with the external housing. The internal housing 12 has a recess 20 open towards the top of the internal housing which receives the rib 11 in the closed condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276026-A (GB)
Title: Coin sorting device
Inventor: ABE HIROSHI
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: A coin sorting device determines whether or not a coin has a degree of paramagnetism within a certain range. As described a coin entering the device via inlet 1 is retained by a magnet 14 if its degree of ferromagnetism is above a predetermined limit. Acceptable coins are assessed for weight and diameter in a sorting cradle 6 before running down a rail 12 past a braking magnet 13. Coins of too low a degree of paramagnetism follow trajectory E on leaving rail 12, whilst acceptable coins are constrained by a magnet 17 to follow path B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291352-A (GB)
Title: Mounting for artificial limb
Inventor: JAMES ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: A61F2/80
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: A mounting for an artificial limb includes a sleeve (1) made of flexible material to fit around and over an amputated stump. The sleeve has an air escape valve (19) provided at its lower end which enables air to be vented from within the sleeve when fitted. A connection (2) is provided on the sleeve for connecting the sleeve to an artificial limb (3). The valve ensures that there is a close fit between the sleeve and stump. To maintain the suction fit between the sleeve and stump, the value may be a one-way non-return value. In order to custom fit the sleeve to a particular stump, the duct 7 with value 19 removed can be used to allow a gap fitting moulding material to be injected into the sleeve when fitted on the stump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279641-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer sack or bag bottom
Inventor: FELDKAEMPER RICHARD
IPC: B65D30/08
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: The bottom of a multilayer sack or bag which consists of several tubular webs with side folds is closed by providing with a projecting flap that extends over its width and inserting at least one inner tubular web with side folds into this outer tubular web in such a way that it terminates in register with the distal edge of the flap. The projecting strip extending parallel to the flap of the at least one inner tubular web is folded over onto the outer side of the outer tubular web and the tubular webs are folded together round the distal edge of this folded over strip and are fixed in this position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279064-A (GB)
Title: Meters
Inventor: VINER DAVID
IPC: B67D1/02
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: A beer meter formed of shells 21 produced by injection moulding. Each shell having an inlet/drain 24 with a grate (27, figure 2) to prevent ballooning of a sweeping diaphragm. Furthermore, the shell has a groove matrix 26 to facilitate final evacuation of fluid as the diaphragm approaches the shell wall. The diaphragm also includes a thickened area (82 figure 8) to enhance final evacuation of liquid by stimulating a ripple effect. The thickened area also providing resistance to fraying and puncture of the diaphragm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292194-A (GB)
Title: Handbrake activated hydraulic braking to vehicle wheels
Inventor: BOYD ALFRED JAMES
IPC: B60T11/10
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: Application of a hand brake lever 5 causes the rear drum brakes 4 of a vehicle to be operated mechanically via a cable 3 and yoke 8 and hydraulic fluid to be supplied under pressure from a dual or twin hydraulic cylinder 18 to the front and rear wheel hydraulic braking circuits. If one of the circuits loses hydraulic fluid, application of the handbrake lever will still operate the rear drum brakes mechanically and supply hydraulic fluid under pressure to the other circuit. The mechanical/hydraulic braking upon handbrake operation will improve braking of a vehicle e.g. on hills, and will prevent vehicle movement should the starter motor be activated when the clutch and a gear are engaged and the handbrake lever has been applied by a driver with reduced physical ability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284170-A (GB)
Title: Punch and die set
Inventor: PROBERT WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B26F1/46
Filed: 1994-09-07
Abstract: A punch 10 comprises a shaped length of cutting rule 26 having a cutting edge 28. This rule is supported by or attached to a cup-like member 24 having a complimentary shape as the cutting edge. Protruding radially from the cup is a shoe member 20. The punch acts through a guide 12 having an inner edge shaped to that of the cutting edge. The guide 12 locates on a ring 38 which is attached to a sheet 34 to make up a die. The sheet to be cut (16 Fig. 2) is placed beneath the die and the punch is pushed manually allowing the cutting edge to penetrate the sheet and cut out the required shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284282-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling the application of counter-vibration to a structure
Inventor: GARNJOST KENNETH D
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A method of controlling the application of counter-vibration to a structure (20) so as to reduce the effect of externally-created sinusoidal vibration thereon includes the steps of: mounting a vibratory force generator (18) on the structure; mounting an accelerometer (21) on the structure at a point at which vibration is to be measured; providing a tunable filter (16) capable of resonating at a electrically-controllable frequency providing an adaptive frequency estimator (22) arranged to produce a tuning signal ( theta ) as a function of the accelerometer output signal ( alpha ); supplying the tuning signal and accelerometer output signal to the filter; continuously adjusting the resonant frequency of the filter so as to dual the frequency of the accelerometer output signal so that the accelerometer output signal will be greatly amplified at the filter output; and supplying the filter output signal as an electrical command signal ( gamma ) to the force generator; thereby to cause the vibratory force generator to apply counter-vibrations to the structure to reduce the effect of the externally-created vibrations at the measurement point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295257-A (GB)
Title: Signalling network system
Inventor: KOTLICKI YAACOV
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 1995-03-01
Abstract: A signalling network system includes a plurality of receivers distributed in a protected region comprising multiple protected enclosures and including at least one RF receiver 16, as well as a plurality of non-RF receivers 18, located within said multiple protected enclosures, for receiving non-RF signals emanating from within the enclosure within which the receiver is located, said non-RF signals (e.g. ultrasonic or IR) generally not capable of being received by a receiver located outside the enclosure from which they are transmitted, and at least one portable emergency indicating signal transmitter 14 which is selectably locatable in an enclosure and which is operative to transmit, when actuated, both RF and non-RF signals. The RF signal identifies the transmitter, and the location of the transmitter is identified from which receiver 18 receives the non-RF signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301150-A (GB)
Title: External combustion engine with rotary displacer
Inventor: HOLLOWAY DAVID JOHN
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 1995-05-20
Abstract: An external combustion engine, where a contained mass of gas has its mean pressure cyclically increased and decreased by passing it through heat exchangers 22 and 23. The pressure difference drives an output assembly, such as crankshaft 11. Item 40 represents a heat source, item 24 an automotive type radiator and fan assembly. The gas is driven around the engine by a non-reciprocating displacer 25, and is routed by a rotary valve 30 with skirt 31 and port 32. Displacer 25 and rotary valve 30 are driven by gearing from crankshaft 11. 17 is a second gas chamber; 36 a gas top-up pump; and 39 is a safety valve. By adjustment of the valve timing, and reversal of the displacer, the engine may be driven through the crankshaft by an external power source, to act as a heat pump.
Patent GB-2292200-A (GB)
Title: A 4WD vehicle having an electromagnetic clutch controlled by hydrostatic system pressure
Inventor: BETZ MICHAEL A
IPC: B60K23/08
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: The torque transmitted via an electromagnetic clutch 52 to a steerable rear axle (60, 62, fig 9) of a four wheel drive vehicle, eg a powered mower, is controlled according to the system pressure of a hydrostatic transmission connected to a power source. A system pressure transducer 98 placed between the high and low pressure sides of a closed hydrostatic transmission system senses the pressure differential and sends a signal to microprocessor 64 which sends current to energize clutch 52. The hydrostatic transmission comprises a hydraulic pump 30 having a charge pump 31 connected to hydraulic motor 32 and check valves 94, 96. Torque may also be varied by sensing the steering angle of the wheels. A steer sensor (106, fig 9), eg a linear or rotary transducer, outputs a signal representative of the turning angle of the vehicle to the microprocessor 64. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306326-A (GB)
Title: Sanitising composition
Inventor: ROONEY VINCENT JOSEPH
IPC: A01N59/02
Filed: 1995-10-30
Abstract: A solid animal husbandry sanitising composition is described which, in aqueous solution, provides a powerful oxidising and acidic medium which contains an organic chlorine donor in the form of a chlorinated isocyanurate, eg. an alkali metal dichloroisocyanurate, and a chlorine acceptor in the form of sulphamic acid, and where the powerful oxidising effect in solution is derived from the use of an alkali metal persulphate as its triple salt (eg. Caro's Acid Triple Salt), and where the working sanitising solution has wetting and sequestering properties endowed upon it by the use of a surfactant and an alkali metal phosphate respectively.
Patent GB-2307693-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions containing soil release polymers
Inventor: BLOKZIJL WILFRIED
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: A laundry detergent composition comprises surfactant, builder, sodium percarbonate bleach, and a soil release polymer which is a defined water-soluble or water-dispersible sulphonated non-end-capped polyester, for example, of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, sulphoisophthalic acid and ethylene glycol.
Patent GB-2295993-A (GB)
Title: Thin walled metal foam filled tubular structure with front cross member for absorbing energy.
Inventor: MASUDA TOSHIO
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: A front frame structure of a cab over type vehicle comprises a side member 2 in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, an aluminium alloy frame section 5 connected with the front end of the side member, a front cross member 3 connected with the front end of the frame section, a front bumper (6) provided adjacent to the front cross member, an aluminium foam 52 and a supporting plate 21 inserted in the frame section. When a head-on impact is applied to the vehicle body, impact energy is transmitted to the aluminium frame section 5 through the bumper (6) and the front cross member 3 and frame section are subjected to a buckling deformation together with the aluminium foam 52. The impact energy can be effectively absorbed within a small crush space of the vehicle. In other embodiments the supporting plate 21 may be omitted or have 8 collision sensor attached. <IMAGE>