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Patent GB-2240292-A (GB)
Title: Wire shaping tool
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B21F1/00
Filed: 1990-01-30
Abstract: A tool for use in a press which comprises a table (6) and a reciprocating head (2), for shaping a pre-cut length of wire (20) into a flat spiral section at right angles to a straight section of wire at each side of the spiral, comprises a base part (8), a collar piece (10) and an upper part (14). The base part (8) is adapted to be mounted on the table (6) of the press (1) and to retain rigidly one end of the length of wire (20) within an axial bore (22) with a diameter equal to the wire in the base part (8), and the upper part (14) is adapted to be mounted on the reciprocating head (2) of the press and to retain rigidly the other end of the length of wire (20) within an axial bore (24) with a diameter equal to the wire in the upper part (14). The collar piece (10) has an internal diameter corresponding to the diameter required for the spiral, and is adapted to be located between the base part (8) and the upper part (14). One of the upper or base parts has an external diameter equal to the internal diameter of the collar piece (10), so that it can engage within the collar piece (10), allowing relative sliding motion between the collar piece (10) and the upper or base part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232765-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for scanning an object
Inventor: FORSSBLAD JOHAN
IPC: G01G11/00
Filed: 1989-01-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for contactless scanning of an object (1). Light is conducted by distributing means (11, 12, 13) to the object and neighbouring surfaces (2, 16). A detecting means (9) detects light which is reflected by the object and the surfaces. The reflectivity of the surfaces is excellent, and the detecting means receives reflected light of high intensity from the surfaces. Light hitting the edge portion of the object will be spread when reflected, which implies that the detecting means receives light of low intensity. Consequently, the intensity will be high for the surfaces but will be at its lowest at the contour of the object. Therefore, signals depending on the detected intensity can be processed in a computer. The computer calculates a reproduction of the object, which can be used for e.g. calculating the length, width, height or volume of the object.
Patent GB-2247071-A (GB)
Title: A heat shielding device
Inventor: WEY JUIN-DAR
IPC: F24S10/50
Filed: 1990-08-14
Abstract: A heat shielding device comprises a pair of glass sheets (1) the edges of which are stuck on a packing member to separate the two glass shoots by a distance of 2 to 3mm thus forming a reservoir therebetween. A pump is connected to the inlet of the reservoir. A cooling radiator is connected to the outlet of the reservoir. In use, water in the reservoir is circulated to remove heat from the sunshine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241959-A (GB)
Title: Martempering machine element blanks
Inventor: HENGERER FRANK
IPC: C21D9/40
Filed: 1990-12-18
Abstract: In a method of producing machine elements from steel with at least a surface carbon content of 0.3 to 1.1%. blanks are heated to austenitising temperature austenitised, quenched to produce martensitisation, heated from room temperature to a tempering temperature of 250 DEG -700 DEG C cooled to room temperature in order to achieve a hardness of 45 to 65 HRC, and we finished to produce machine elements. So that the tempering or quenching treatment can be carried out continuously and in a relatively short time using a continuous process. each blank is steadily heated for a relative heating-up time (t/d) of 50 to 210 from room temperature to a tempering temperature of 250 to 700 DEG C and, directly this tempering temperature is reached, is cooled to room temperature, t representing the heating-up time in seconds and d the wall thickness of the blank in mm.
Patent GB-2251800-A (GB)
Title: Golf training apparatus
Inventor: GOGGINS FRANCIS GERARD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: Golf training apparatus comprises a golf ball target 1 made from a single sheet of non absorbent self-adhesive material that will stick to the driving face of a golf club and which has relevant indicia on its surface. The other part of the apparatus comprises a modified golf ball 4 which can supply ink or other marking medium from the absorbent substance 6 to the surface of the target, thereby producing marks 3 each time the target strikes such a golf ball. Said marks can be removed with a damp cloth allowing the same target to be used many times. Furthermore, golf ball 4 can supply to the target a very large number of marks 3 before re-inking is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245065-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the depth of a recess
Inventor: PERKS ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G01B11/22
Filed: 1991-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus for determining the depth of a recess formed in the end of articles such as headed fasteners 18, having a first indexable article carrier 28 with a plurality of article holders for supporting articles; a second indexable carrier mounted for synchronized motion with the first carrier having a plurality of reciprocable probes 56 aligned with the article holders for engaging a recess of the articles; means for relatively moving the carriers between a retracted position (a) and an engaged position (b) wherein a probe end can engage with a said recess; a positioning mechanism 94, 96 for assuring registration of the probe free end and a recess on an article as the carriers are relatively moved to said engaged position; means 62, 63 for sequentially deploying the reciprocable probes into engagement with the articles; and a sensor for determining the degree of engagement of the reciprocable probes with the articles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245290-A (GB)
Title: Expansion joint cover.
Inventor: CLEMENTS MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: E04B1/68
Filed: 1991-06-19
Abstract: An expansion joint cover (10) includes base members (18, 22) secured to the adjacent structural sections and a leaf spring cover member (26) fixed to one of the base members (22) at one end and bridging the expansion joint or space (12) between the structural sections in a cantilever manner such that it lies in the plane of the floor section(s) and is interconnected with the other base member (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of cutting structures for rotary drill bits
Inventor: GRIFFIN NIGEL DENNIS
IPC: B23K31/02
Filed: 1991-09-10
Abstract: In a cutting structure, for a rotary drill bit, comprising a two-layer or multi-layer element 10 brazed to a carrier 11, the brazing composition 22 has a thickness which upon solidification, is within the range of about 20 mu -150 mu  across its whole area. The thicker brazing composition allows bi-metallic distortion of the cutting element to reduce during cooling, thereby reducing residual stresses in the cutting element and hence reducing the incidence of cutting element failure caused by such residual stresses. Solid separation elements, such as sheets (28), rods (32), wires or particles (35), may be incorporated in the brazing composition, and the rear surface of the substrate and/or the surface of the carrier may be formed with a recess (39) to provide the additional thickness of brazing composition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252805-A (GB)
Title: "Misalignment compensating washer"
Inventor: CHIPPENDALE AIDAN MARK THOMAS
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: The washer 20 has a frusto-conical portion which fits within an aperture in a bracket 3 and the washer 20 also has an aperture which is eccentric in relation to its flange which engages the bracket around its aperture, so that the nut 26 and bolt 7 clamp the bracket 3 adjustably to the beam 4 to compensate for any misalignment of the bracket 3 and the beam 4. The aperture in the bracket 3 comprises two (or more) intersecting circles (or trapeziums), and the frusto-conical portion of the washer fits into a selected circle. The flange is of hexagonal form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250261-A (GB)
Title: Skip loading apparatus
Inventor: NEEDHAM DAVID MARK
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 1991-11-01
Abstract: A skip loading apparatus including a bucket (24) capable of being raised to tip its contents into the skip (12). For the sake of safety, the bucket (24) is pivotally connected to a frame (14) capable of being hooked over the side wall of the skip (12) and power operable means (28) are connected to the frame and to the bucket in order to raise the bucket and tip its contents into the skip. The lower part of the frame has an adjustable screw threaded connection (18, 20, 22) with the skip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251937-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor chip position detector
Inventor: NAEMURA JUNICHI
IPC: G01D5/34
Filed: 1991-12-27
Abstract: A position detector for semiconductor chips 2 placed on a transparent film 1 comprises a film table, a light source 6, optical fiber cables 5 provided in the vicinity of the film table, by which light beams from the light source are radiated onto the semiconductor chips through the film, and a position recognition device such as a camera 7 provided above the film for recognizing the positions of the semiconductor chips based on their shadow shapes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257629-A (GB)
Title: Udder or teat care substance with mastitis-preventing effect
Inventor: AAMANN-CHRISTENSEN NIELS ERIK
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1992-07-20
Abstract: For the prevention of mastitis a demonstrated insect repulsing effect of the so-called tea-tree-oil is exploited, this oil being won from the Australian tea-tree or Melaleucha Alternifolia. The oil can be used with a quite low concentration in a teat dip (teat spray) or an ointment.
Patent GB-2257337-A (GB)
Title: Conserving power in hand held mobile telephones during a receiving mode of operation
Inventor: LINDOFF MATS E G
IPC: H04M1/73
Filed: 1992-01-13
Abstract: In a radio communication system such as a cellular telephone system having battery powered mobile stations (9) which receive radio frequency signals, an amplifier (24) in the receiver (20) of the mobile station (9) is operated in a plurality of different modes in order to reduce power consumption. The modes of the amplifier (24) depend upon the strength of the incoming signal (Rx) and whether the transmitter (10) is transmitting. The receiver (20) is also periodically disconnected from the battery (19) in order to further reduce power consumption. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271068-A (GB)
Title: Liquid spray device
Inventor: PORTER JOHN
IPC: B05B15/65
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: The liquid spray device 2 camp rises a fluid outlet nozzle 4 which is releasably fixed towards its upper end to a fluid delivery tube 6. The outlet nozzle 4 includes a diametrically extending support bridge 8. A pin 10 of a securing bolt 12 is releasably secured to the support bridge 8. A liquid distribution disc 14 is rotatably mounted on the pin 10 between the bridge 8 and a head 16 of the bolt 12. The device 2 is arranged such that, in use, liquid may flow from delivery tube 6 through openings 18 in the support bridge 8 so as to exit from nozzle 4 and impinge upon liquid distribution teeth 24 of the liquid distribution disc 14. Also, liquid may flow through an axially extending bore 20 and lateral openings 22 in the pin 10 so as to impinge upon liquid distribution teeth 24 of the disc 14. The device 2 produces a liquid spray which extends substantially over 360 DEG in all planes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273263-A (GB)
Title: Electrographic process cartridge with demountable toner cartridge
Inventor: LINSLEY BERNARD DAVID
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1992-12-12
Abstract: An electrographic process cartridge 1 includes a demountable toner cartridge 2 with seal which may be removed while positioned within the process cartridge using tab 4. The toner cartridge may be refilled and replaced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263610-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the reliability of a communication link
Inventor: RIDGWAY ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F02D41/26
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: An electronic fuel injection system has an electronic engine control module, connected to engine-position-responsive sensors, which generates a cylinder identification waveform (D) which is synchronized with a fuel demand control waveform (G). The two waveforms (C, D) are transmitted to an electronic driver module which distributes high-level actuating signals to the individual fuel injectors based on the two waveforms received from the engine control module. To assure the reliability of the communication link connecting the two modules, synchronized signal excursions on the two waveforms are displaced in time one from another by a preset delay interval T. At the driver module, the delay interval between corresponding excursions on the two received waveforms is measured and, if the measured interval deviates substantially from the preset interval as transmitted, an indication is given or the generation of actuating pulses is inhibited to prevent potentially dangerous engine surging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262709-A (GB)
Title: Epoxy/polyolefin coating process
Inventor: COX JAMES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 1993-02-09
Abstract: A method of coating metallic pipe is disclosed. The method comprises heating the pipe to a temperature of at least 200  DEG C and applying an epoxy resin composition having a thickness of at least 300 microns to the outer surface of the heated pipe. Before the epoxy resin composition has completely cured, but preferably after it has gelled, a coating of a modified polyolefin is applied in a thickness of up to 500 microns. The modified polyolefin is a homopolymer or copolymer of hydrocarbon alpha-olefins having 2-10 carbon atoms that has been modified by grafting with ethylenically unsaturated organic carboxylic acid or anhydride. An outer coating of a polyolefin is then applied in a thickness of at least 300 microns, the polyolefin being a homopolymer or copolymer of hydrocarbon alpha-olefins having 2-10 carbon atoms and preferably a homopolymer of ethylene or propylene, or a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C10 hydrocarbon alpha-olefin. The resultant coating is resistant to impact damage and cathodic disbondment. The coated pipe may be used in buried pipelines in the petroleum industry.
Patent GB-2266318-A (GB)
Title: Electroless plating solution containing thiodiglycolic acid and arylsulphonic acid condensate with formalin
Inventor: INOUE MANABU
IPC: C23C18/34
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: An electroless plating solution comprises nickel ion, a chelating agent for nickel ion, a reducing agent eg dimethylamine borane, one or more soluble salts of a condensate of an arylsulphonic acid with formalin, and thiodiglycolic acid. The solution may further contain a propynesulphonate. The arylsulphonic acid used in the condensate is preferably a naphtholenesulphonic acid. The nickel film formed may have a thickness of 5-200 mu m. The substrate to be coated may be immersed while it is rocking or while barrel processing is carried out. Alternatively the immersion is conducted while the electroless plating solution is subjected to continuous filtration. The substrate may be a substrate which has previously been subjected to an electroless plating with Ni-P alloy. The electroless plating solution has a high bath stability and is capable of forming an excellent thick deposit free from pits and cracks.
Patent GB-2277828-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear reactors
Inventor: LAMBERT BRIAN
IPC: G01N1/20
Filed: 1993-05-05
Abstract: A fluid sampling device for detecting failed fuel elements in a nuclear reactor comprises a cylinder (27), having a bore (31) parallel to its axis, the cylinder having a plurality of fluid ducts (29) within its wall, each duct having an inlet port in one end face of the cylinder and an outlet port (33 - 43) in the surface of said bore, the outlet ports being located around the bore (31) at least two different distances from said end face; and a selector valve (47) for coupling each outlet port in sequence to a fluid outlet path (63), the selector valve (47) is rotatable within the bore (31), and movable axially of the bore, to align a sampling nozzle (57) with each outlet port (33 - 43), in sequence so that fluid from each outlet port may be sequentially sampled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268148-A (GB)
Title: Insertion of items into envelopes
Inventor: WOODFORD DAVID M
IPC: B43M3/04
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: Apparatus for inserting items into envelopes, comprises means for advancing the envelopes individually from a stock along a path through the apparatus with their opening transverse to that path and means for receiving each envelope advanced along the path and holding the envelope in an open condition while an item is inserted thereinto by means of a pusher 70, said means comprising a holder or receiver 50 pivotable between a position in which it can receive open envelopes, a position in which items can be inserted thereinto and a position in which envelopes, containing the items, can continue from the holder along said path. There may be a kicker 115 provided to eject the envelopes from the holder. The envelope path maybe in two sections, one below the other. The invention also provides apparatus for opening flaps of envelopes by means of a bar movable to a position under said flaps and apparatus for opening up the mouths of envelopes using a flexible blade. The various operations of the apparatus may be controlled by a camshaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-936042-A (GB)
Abstract: 936,042. Explosive compositions. DOW CHEMICAL CO. Sept. 13, 1960, No. 31552/60. Drawings to Specification. Class 9 (2). An explosive composition comprises an inorganic oxidizing salt and as a light metal component, both particulated magnesium and particulated aluminium in a proportion of between 35% magnesium and 65% aluminium, and 60% magnesium and 20% aluminium. The mixture of metals may comprise 5-75% of the composition by weight and preferably comprises 20 to 50%. Preferably the magnesium and aluminium are present in equal weights. The metals may be present as alloys with other metals and may be in the form of a fine powder, continuous foils, atomized pellets, band saw dust, coarse machine chips, metal shavings from billet scalping operations, rotary filings, screens, grids and perforated foils. The oxidizer may be ammonium nitrate, an alkali metal nitrate, an alkaline earth metal nitrate, ammonium chlorate, an alkali metal chlorate, an alkaline earth metal chlorate, ammonium perchlorate, an alkali metal perchlorate or an alkaline earth metal perchlorate. The composition may be placed directly in a borehole or encased in a plastic bag. Alternatively the mixture of metals may be placed in situ and the oxidizer added either wetted with or in solution in fuel oil, water, anhydrous ammonia, aqueous ammonia, kerosene, alcohols, or ethers.
Patent GB-2275588-A (GB)
Title: Registering the location of a mobile terminal for communication via non- geosynchronous satellites
Inventor: ARAKI NORIYUKI
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A system for determining and registering the location of mobile terminals (1) in a mobile communication system using non-geosynchronous satellites (30), in which each land earth station (20) transmits its identification information via spot beams of satellites (30 - 1 T 30 - 7) together with identification of the spot beam and satellite. Mobile terminal (1) receives the (ID) information and transmits the received ID information together with information on time of reception and a terminal ID via satellite (30) to a terrestrial network (6) which registers the latest location information. The mobile (1) may only transmit ID information when it recognises a change in eg. land earth station, satellite or spot beam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280642-A (GB)
Title: Pen cap or the like with sound producer
Inventor: MAIER STEVEN EDWARD
IPC: B43K29/00
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: A novelty pen cap (42) incorporates a sound producer, which emits voice/music or beep-tunes. The battery (70), loudspeaker (46), etc., are mounted inside the pen cap, in the dark when the cap is on; a light sensor (67) is exposed to ambient light when the cap is open, whereby sound is emitted automatically upon the cap being removed from the pen. The electronic components are fixed firmly together to form a self-contained, physically integrated, assembly unit (73), which is operational independently of its installation in the cap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288024-A (GB)
Title: Diode-type NMR RF transmitter decoupling circuit
Inventor: MCGREGOR ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G01R33/36
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: The junction capacitance of inverse parallel decoupling diodes 17, 18 in an NMR RF transmitter circuit 21, 16 is reduced by applying reverse bias by means of batteries (19, 20 in figure 3) or control potentials 44, 45. The diodes may be switched by FET 24, 25 or bipolar transistors. At the end of a transmitted pulse, coil energy is rapidly dissipated in the transistors under the control of clamping Zener diodes 26, 27. Resistors may be placed in parallel with the transistors to assist in coil energy dissipation. The circuit may be used in an NMR well-logging tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289866-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming curable decal
Inventor: WITHINGTON STEVEN CHARLES
IPC: C04B41/45
Filed: 1994-06-03
Abstract: The method is suitable for decorating a ceramic article, and comprises printing a liquid material on to a backing paper by an ink jet printer to form a required pattern of adhesive material, supplying particulate decorative material such as pigment on to the adhesive pattern, and subsequently removing excess particulate material. The liquid material may be an adhesive, or alternatively the liquid material may comprise a solvent which activates an adhesive material on the backing paper.
Patent GB-2291103-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette fastening
Inventor: COLLINS PAUL
IPC: E05C9/12
Filed: 1994-07-06
Abstract: An espagnolette fastening (20) for a window or door member, and which comprises a pinion housing (1) for securement in a closing face of said window or door member, a primary pinion (2) rotatably mounted in said housing (1) and adapted to be operated by an actuating handle (not shown) to rotate between fastening and release positions, a pair of oppositely slidably movable elongate elements (4, 5) fastening elements (8) provided on said elongate elements (4, 5) to cooperate with respective keeper elements (not shown), and a mechanism operative to move the elements (4, 5) in relatively opposite directions upon rotation of said primary pin ion (2); characterised in that said mechanism comprises: a secondary pinion (3) rotatably mounted in said housing (1) and in mesh with said primary pinion (2) and links (6, 6a) pivotally interconnected between the primary and secondary pinions (2, 3) and said elongate elements (4, 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281651-A (GB)
Title: Gaming or amusement with prizes machines
Inventor: WATTS RONALD ARTHUR
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: A gaming or amusement with prizes machine can be played both by using coins or tokens and a portable storage device, e.g. a card. With a card inserted, the machine has different characteristics from when coins or tokens are used. The prizes may be greater or the odds on winning may be shortened. To avoid over-payment by the machine, greater prizes may be awarded at less frequency and vice versa. The card, which may initially have to be primed by playing and winning with coins or tokens, will have one account debited for each play and another account credited for each win. Transfer from the second to the first account may require the card to be physically adjusted, such as by being partially withdrawn and then pushed in again.
Patent GB-2283030-A (GB)
Title: Dual flush W.C. cistern
Inventor: MUKHERJEE SUDHIR KUMAR
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 1994-09-27
Abstract: A dual-flush valve-discharge W.C. cistern comprises a water tank with a water inlet controlled by a float arrangement and two water outlet chambers, each chamber having its own outlet valve, control of said valves being by means of a handle assembly comprising concentric shafts, one shaft being connected to each outlet valve. <IMAGE>