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Patent GB-2213689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to containers
Inventor: GRIFFIN CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 1987-12-08
Abstract: A microwave container which comprises a tray and a cover adapted to fit over the tray, the said cover having a multitude of holes 4 of a diameter of up to about 1 mm formed therein. To allow the escape of steam without sputtering and splashing. The cover may be of rigid plastics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214095-A (GB)
Title: Exercise machine with video tape player
Inventor: DORRELL PETER
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 1988-01-08
Abstract: An exercise machine such as an exercise cycle, or a rowing machine or a jogging machine (Figs 2, 3) includes a video tape player and a viewing screen 12 mounted in such a position that it can be viewed by the user of the machine. Headphones 14 permit the user to listen to the soundtrack of the video tape. The machine may include a coin or token receiving unit arranged such that the video tape player is freed to play a video tape and/or the machine is freed for exercising, preferably for a fixed period, on receipt of a coin or token (Fig 5). In another embodiment the machine may be freed for exercising by loading a video tape into the player (Fig 6) and can preferably only be used whilst a video tape is playing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204153-A (GB)
Title: Automatic water supplying device
Inventor: SHINKO YASUSHI
IPC: F04B49/02
Filed: 1988-04-05
Abstract: The device comprises a plurality of parallel-connected pumps (1). each having a motor (1a), pressure detecting means consisting of a high pressure tank (8) and a pressure switch (7), disposed on one of the pumps (1) on the discharging side thereof; a controlling section (9), which controls the drive of the pumps, receiving signals coming from this pressure detecting means (7, 8), and motor rotation detecting means (10), which detects the drive state of the motors (1a); and in which section (9) comprises a calculating portion (11a), which uses signals from means (10) immediately after the beginning of the single drive of the pumps (1) to form a parallel drive controlling value to obtain a constant quantity of supplied water; and a comparing portion (11b), which compares the signals from means (10) with the parallel drive controlling value to control the parallel drive of the pumps (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to mark applicators
Inventor: HARVEY JOHN GWYN
IPC: H05K3/20
Filed: 1988-08-08
Abstract: A strip comprising a backing material 4 carrying a pressure-releasable ink design 5 is removed from a coil within a cartridge 3 of an applicator pen. The projecting tip 2 of the pen is pressed down onto the face of the backing sheet 4 opposite to that face which carries the ink design 5. As the tip 2 of the applicator is moved in the direction of the arrow 8, the ink is transferred, under pressure, to a substrate whilst the free end of the backing sheet 4 peels away. The design may be a continuous or an interrupted line, alphanumerics, geometric shapes; two parallel lines can provide a mask for paint on the substrate. The design can be in conductive material, e.g. copper, for printed circuit boards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227820-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust boiler
Inventor: MOTAI TOSHIKI
IPC: F01K23/10
Filed: 1989-02-02
Abstract: The known exhaust boiler of the type that a high-pressure superheater, a high-pressure steam generator, a high-pressure economizer, a low-pressure steam generator and a low-pressure economizer are disposed sequentially from the upstream side within an exhaust gas flow passageway, and a denitrification apparatus is disposed upstream of the high-pressure economizer, is improved so as to achieve maximum heat recovery regardless of whether or not sulfur oxides are contained in the exhaust gas, in that a bypass duct is connected to the exhaust gas passageway at a position downstream of the high-pressure economizer and upstream of the low-pressure steam generator, and dampers are disposed respectively within the bypass duct and at a position within the exhaust gas passageway downstream of the connecting point of the bypass duct and upstream of the low-pressure steam generator.
Patent GB-2216200-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: SUMITA YUICHI
IPC: F16C33/58
Filed: 1989-02-28
Abstract: At least one of the contacting surfaces of an outer ring, an inner ring and surfaces of rolling elements of a rolling bearing are formed with a plurality of groove-shaped recess portions having a depth of 0.0005 to 0.008 mm, and with smooth surface portions having a roughness of 0.08  mu mRa partitioned by the groove-shaped recess portions. The groove-shaped recess portions do not disappear completely during rotation. In manufacturing the rolling bearing, a multi-process superfinishing operation is used in which firstly, the groove-shaped recess portions, having a depth of 0.0005 to 0.008 mm, are formed in at least the raceway surface of the outer ring of the rolling members by using a rough particle whetstone having an average particle size of 20 to 40  mu m, and subsequently, the smooth surface portions having the roughness equal to or smaller than 0.08  mu mRa and partitioned by the many groove-shaped recess portions are formed by using a minute particle whetstone for finishing work having an average particle size of 0 to 8  mu m.
Patent GB-2232505-A (GB)
Title: Robot control system
Inventor: NOSE HIDETAKA
IPC: G05B19/425
Filed: 1989-05-23
Abstract: A robot control system eg for welding includes a robot 14, a robot controller 20 for controlling operation of the robot, and a teaching box 18 for teaching the robot through the robot controller. The teaching box 18 comprises an input means 90 separate from the robot controller 20 for entering a command signal to teach the robot its operation to be effected; and a control means 92 for controlling the input means 90 and processing and applying the command signal to the robot controller 20. The controller 20 has an input/output unit 52, a main processing unit 56 and a servo unit 54 each comprising a respective CPU interconnected by dual-port RAMs 64, 66 to increase operating speed. The teaching box also includes a CPU 94 to relieve the burden on the controller 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232022-A (GB)
Title: Analogue-to-digital converter
Inventor: THURSTON ANDREW MARK
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: Analogue signals at input i/p are converted to digital data at output o/p by means of a Sigma-Delta modulator comprising a pair of bandpass filters consisting of an inductor L and a capacitor C in parallel and a feedback loop by means of which pulses generated by current generator I1 are dependent on the output of comparator Q. A correction feedback loop is provided by means of which correction pulses from current generator I2 are fed to the intermediate filter in response to the comparator output. The tendency of the analogue-to-digital converter to instability and the crosstalk between quadrature components of the input i/p are reduced or eliminated by the correction feedback loop. Further corrections may be provided via the correction feedback loop (fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219526-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the preparation of scrap
Inventor: PIPER KARL-ERICK
IPC: B07C5/344
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the recovery of a non-magnetic metal e.g. Ti which has particles of ferromagnetic cutting material entrained therewith, the mixture is comminuted, graded, degreased, dried and separated magnetically before being guided through an additional magnetic field constituted by magnets (31,32) whereby any residues of particles of ferromagnetic cutting material are magnetized. Then the magnetised residue runs through a testing system (20) which comprises magnetic probes (35,35') and responds to ferromagnetic particles passing through. The response of the testing system is used to govern the speed of the conveyor 18 and the position of the guide (38 Fig.3) in the grader 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235036-A (GB)
Title: Valve in or for a fluid flow system
Inventor: WATKINS GRAHAM DENNIS
IPC: F16K35/10
Filed: 1989-08-08
Abstract: A valve in or for a fluid flow system comprises a rotary closure member 20' which in one position connects a first port 18' with a second port 19' in the flow system while in a second position it connects the first port 18' to a drainage port 28'. A projection 65 on the closure member 20' engages a groove 66 in the valve body, the ends of the groove acting as stops to limit movement of the closure member. An operating member 27' may be pivoted about an axis 59 and padlocked to prevent valve actuation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224814-A (GB)
Title: Flow-rate regulator
Inventor: BOTTOSSET ROBERT
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 1989-10-09
Abstract: A support element for a liquid flow-rate regulator, particularly for washing machines, is adapted to enable the quick and easy fitting or possible replacement of the flow-rate regulator of the machine in question. In particular, a support element for a liquid flow-rate regulator in a washing machine includes at least one solenoid valve 2 for admitting the water to the machine and connectible to the water mains 7 by means of a flexible pipe 8 the respective ends of which are provided with first and second ring nuts 9, 10 engageable on a corresponding threaded pipe union of the solenoid valve and on a corresponding threaded portion 11 of a tap connected to the water mains, characterised in that it is constituted by the second ring nut 10 in the internal cavity of which at least one flow-rate regulator 14 is removably housed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226486-A (GB)
Title: Neckwear-retaining brooch
Inventor: TAIT OLA MARY
IPC: A44B6/00
Filed: 1990-01-03
Abstract: A neckwear-retaining brooch, for anchoring the free ends of a necktie or scarf to an underlying garment to which the brooch is pinned, comprises an elongate basal member (10) with a pivotally-attached spring-biassed pin and catch, and gripper wings (14 and 15) extending and spaced apart one to each side of that basal member, the garment-facing gripper surfaces (16) of the wings being disposed in substantially the same plane as the garment-remote surface (17) of the basal member so that in use the ends of the neckwear are threaded under one wing, over the basal member and back under the other wing in a serpentine fashion, thus restraining the neckwear from unthreading itself from the brooch, and anchoring it in place by the frictional interlock between the neckwear and the underlying garment at the points at which the garment-facing gripper surface(s) of the wings bear down on the neckwear material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243661-A (GB)
Title: Swing arm chain tensioner for bicycles
Inventor: FLETCHER PAUL ANTONY
IPC: B62M9/16
Filed: 1990-05-04
Abstract: A bicycle chain tensioner comprises a swing arm 9 attached to the cycle chain stay 1 via a fixing bracket 2 the arm 9 carrying a jockey wheel assembly 3 which is allowed side ways movement to maintain chain alignment when changing from one chain wheel 7 to another. The jockey wheels 3 are adjustably mounted and the swing arm assembly is spring biassed about pivot spring 6. Side shields provided with holes are attached to the jockey wheels to guide the chain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236220-A (GB)
Title: Shuttered plug shroud and heat-operated socket switch of cordless appliance
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 1990-08-23
Abstract: A cordless electrical appliance, such as a water boiling vessel, has male terminal pins 1, 2 concealed in a shuttered displaceable cover 24 in its base connector and has terminal springs 3, 4 in the appliance connector which mate with the terminal pins when the appliance connector is seated onto the base connector. The shutter 26 is moved when an earth pin 5 of the appliance connector engages a cam 27. Shutter movement releases latch keeper 28. A latch 30 on the cover 24 is released by the appliance connector to allow movement of the cover. A snap-action bimetallic strip 9 moves terminal springs 3, 4 on overheating of the appliance, thereby preventing contact of the springs 3, 4 with the pins 1, 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250018-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing disk-shaped objects
Inventor: MAKI TADANORI
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1990-11-20
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing disk-shaped objects, comprises a hopper (not shown) for storing a multiplicity of disk-shaped objects, a rotatable member 3 mounted on the bottom of the hopper and defining a plurality of perforations or cutouts arranged peripherally thereof for receiving the disk- shaped objects, a support member 14 rotatable with the rotatable member for supporting parts of the disk-shaped objects lodged in the perforations or cutouts, and a guide device 15 provided on the bottom of the hopper for radially outwardly guiding the disk-shaped objects lodged in the perforations or cutouts and transported with rotation of the rotatable member. The support member is disposed at a radially intermediate position in the perforations or cutouts defined in the rotatable member. The guide device 15 includes a plurality of guide pins 15A, 15B arranged radially of the rotatable member, and within the annular moving range of the perforations or cutouts and at opposite positions across the support member 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242717-A (GB)
Title: Anti-locking hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles
Inventor: OCVIRK NORBERT
IPC: B60T8/42
Filed: 1990-12-11
Abstract: An anti-locking hydraulic brake system comprises a master cylinder (4) which supplies at least one wheel brake (5) through a master pressure conduit (7), the brake through a return conduit (12), being in communication with a fluid collector (14) and an auxiliary pressure pump (8), an electromagnetically-actuated outlet valve (13) being inserted into the return conduit (12), and a hydraulically controlled inlet valve (6) into the master pressure conduit (7) and a diaphragm valve (3) hydraulically re-switchable through a first control conduit (1) and a second control conduit (2) is provided between the inlet valve (6) and the master cylinder (4) so as to permit a substantially hydraulic decoupling of the brake pedal during the anti- locking control with a conventional non-modified master cylinder. Switching of the diaphragm valve (3) to a throttling or closed position is effected automatically by the pressure differential occurring when the outlet valve (13) and pump (8) are activated for anti-locking control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245435-A (GB)
Title: Plug holder for retaining unmated plug near socket
Inventor: FOREY TREVOR WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/60
Filed: 1991-03-13
Abstract: A plug holder for electrical plugs has a cavity at the front 10 shown which is smaller in width than the plug pins and therefore grips the pins when they are inserted and prevents them from moving. The length of the holder will accommodate one or numbers of plugs. Holes (not shown) are provided for mounting the holder either on a vertical or horizontal surface. When mounted on a wall it can be used vertically or horizontally. The holder may be a solid or hollow section, or a folded or extruded section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254658-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuator
Inventor: CALVERT MICHAEL ARNOLD
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 1991-04-10
Abstract: A linear actuator comprises a rod (10) slidable in a housing (6), the rod being biased to a rest position by spring means (20) provided within the housing (6) and movable from the rest position by the application of hydraulic pressure via associated means for supplying hydraulic fluid. A portion of the rod (10) defines a pot (18), which provides the reaction surface against which hydraulic pressure is applied. The means for applying hydraulic pressure includes a hydraulic fluid inlet spigot (19) penetrating the pot (18), and having seals arranged between the outer side of the spigot (19) and the inner side of the pot whereby sediment from the hydraulic fluid is confined within the pot (18) assuming the actuator is mounted in a vertical position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257673-A (GB)
Title: Battery clamp with electrical connectors, eg. for vehicles.
Inventor: KETCHEN LYNDON
IPC: H01M50/264
Filed: 1991-07-13
Abstract: A clamp for a battery 2 of secondary cells eg for vehicle starting or traction had a pair of pivoted clamp members 16 and 18 each supporting a battery connector 24, 26. Each clamp member 16, 18 is coupled to a piston 44, 46 of a double ended ram cylinder 48, to which fluid can be supplied under pressure from a master cylinder. The battery 2 is supported on a tray and the clamp mom born 16, 18 serve to restrain movement of the battery in normal use, and also to effect the electrical connections thereto. Battery replacement is thus facilitated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261442-A (GB)
Title: Process for freeze-concentrating beer
Inventor: POLLARD DAVID GEORGE
IPC: C12H6/04
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: Beer is stored and transported in the form of a concentrate which is subsequently reconstituted into potable beer, typically of normal strength, e.g. 1030 DEG  gravity. The concentrate is made by brewing a high gravity beer, typically 1090 DEG  gravity, lowering its temperature until its water content freezes, and removing the unfrozen liquor which consists of the alcohol content and substantially all of the soluble matter in the beer.
Patent GB-2251539-A (GB)
Inventor: BUDAI ZOLTAN
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: The subject matter of the invention are compositions which contain 1 or more substituted N-[phenyl-(thioxomethyl)]-morpholine derivative(s) of the general formula <CHEM>  wherein   R1   represents methoxy or hydrogen and R   stands for methyl or R and R1   each denotes hydrogen or R1   stands for hydrogen and R   represents ethyl, and/or acid addition salt(s) thereof as active ingredient(s) in admixture with 1 or more inert solid and/or liquid carriers(s) and/or diluent(s) and optionally 1 or more additive(s) generally used in the production of fodder additives and fodders. A further aspect of the invention is concerned with the use of the above compounds and compositions. These exhibit useful weight-gain increasing and fodder-utilization improving effects.
Patent GB-2251251-A (GB)
Title: Discharge of rinsing solutions used in industrial processes such as electroplating
Inventor: HU DEZHONG
IPC: C25D21/08
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: If a series of rinsing tanks 3-8 is used and periodically rinse solution from each tank is transferred to a preceding tank, the rinsing solution of the first tank being transferred either to a storage tank 11 at a higher level or to the working tank 1 and the last rinse tank is replenished by clean rinsing solution, the rinsing water overflowed from the last rinse tank can be discharged directly, the cleaning quality of workpieces accords with requirement, the recovery of the working solution eg the plating solution is maximized, and the water consumption is greatly reduced. Other processes mentioned are in printing-dyeing industry and butcher business. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255370-A (GB)
Title: Door assembly including swivel latch
Inventor: DANCS IMRE JOHN
IPC: E05B17/04
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A door assembly having a cylinder plug tail piece (3) including a swivel latch (10) with passageways (34a, 34b), the swivel (9) being offset from the centre of the latch and the passageways being located in one half of the swivel so that the lock tailpieces cannot be assembled out of phase. The passageways (34a, 34b) have frangible ends (44) to assist in assembly and permit installation of the assembly on a narrow door. The assembly has temporary assembly means and spring clip-groove assembly attachment means (16, 48a, 48b, 48c).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256333-A (GB)
Title: Autoprogrammed channel mapping for a videocassette recorder.
Inventor: HAILEY JAMES EDWIN
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: In a videocassette recorder including VCR PLUS TM  capability and autoprogramming capability, the channel-mapping procedure is simplified by using the autoprogramming feature to locate and program all active channels, and then by mapping only those channels which are active, instead of requiring the user to select all 125 possible channel-programming positions. The channel mapping is between expected transmission channel and actual channel when, for example, the programme is transferred to cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259713-A (GB)
Title: Process for mineral tanning, re-tanning or leather after-treatment using polymers of alpha-hydroxy acrylic acid
Inventor: DANNER BERNARD
IPC: C14C3/04
Filed: 1992-08-20
Abstract: A process for the production of mineral tanned or/and re-tanned or/and after-treated leather or pelt, wherein before the mineral tanning, directly after the mineral tanning, directly before the mineral re-tanning, after the mineral re-tanning or/and with the after-treatment of a fat-liquoring with a polyvalent metal cation, the substrate is treated with   (A) a polymeric carboxylic acid containing  alpha -hydroxyacrylic acid units, optionally in salt form, as constituent units of the polymer, by which a high exhaustion of mineral (re)tanning agent, an excellent distribution of the tanning agent and very pleasant soft handle of the (re)tanned leather resp. an outstanding water resistance of mineral after-treated fat-liquored leather can be achieved.
Patent GB-2270932-A (GB)
Title: Automatic flushing apparatus for a urinal
Inventor: LIAO SU-LAN
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 1992-09-29
Abstract: An automatic flushing apparatus includes an electromagnetic valve (22), an electrical controlling apparatus (20) in conjunction with the electromagnetic valve (22) for effecting an automatic flushing operation. A first closed tank (31) communicates to the outlet tube (222) of the electromagnetic valve (22). An upright cylindrical tank (34) is connected to the first closed tank (31) and has a tube member (348) extending inwardly from a central opening (341) at the top end (3401) of the cylindrical tank (34). A piston member (345) is slidably received in the tube member (348) and is biased by a coil spring (344). A second closed tank (10) contains an antiseptic solution and communicates to the tube member (348) of the cylindrical tank (34) by means of a connecting pipe (35). The connecting pipe (35) has a branch pipe (352) with an elastic rubber nipple member (357) connected to the first closed tank (31). A check valve assembly (30) is provided in the connecting pipe (35), which permits the antiseptic solution to flow from the second closed tank (10) into the connecting pipe (35) when the piston member (345) is moved downward. The antiseptic solution in the connecting pipe (35) is squeezed into the first closed tank (31) through the nipple member (357) when the piston member (345) is forced upward against the biasing force of the coil spring (344). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262966-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine blade made of composite material
Inventor: LAUZEILLE GERARD
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A turbomachine blade 1 made of a fibre-reinforced composite material comprises an aerodynamic portion 2 and a fixing root portion 3, the latter being formed by at least two distinct arms 6 which branch and spread without discontinuity from the aerodynamic portion and which are each formed into a loop 7 which completely surrounds a separation core 11. A third separation core 11 separates the two loops. An outer shell 12, which may be metallic, surrounds the root portion; the space between root and cover is filled with elastomeric material 13. This construction is intended to increase the resistance to centrifugal stresses of the blade, and enables such blades to be used in large diameter rotors. <IMAGE>