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Patent GB-2252777-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for deploying submersible pump using reeled tubing
Inventor: COX DON C
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: An electric submersible pump (20) is deployed in an oil well using reeled tubing (10) to one end of which the pump is connected. An electric cable (22) is also connected at one end to the pump. The cable is aligned with the tubing as the pump is inserted into the wellbore and is attached to the tubing by clamps (28) at intervals along its length in the course of lowering the pump to a desired depth in the wellbore. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251052-A (GB)
Title: Clutch disc with friction damping
Inventor: AMENT NORBERT
IPC: F16F15/129
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: The clutch disc for a friction clutch comprises substantially disc-shaped input parts (7, 8) provided with friction linings (9), a substantially disc-shaped output part (12) provided with a hub (11) and adapted for limited rotation in relation to the input parts (7, 8) and a plurality of damper springs (10) coupling the output part (12) in torsionally elastic manner to the input part (7, 8). Friction means (14, 18, 25) are disposed in the area radially between the damper springs (10) and the axis of rotation (6) and comprise a control disc part (14) coupled to at least one of the damper springs (10) and which together with a friction ring (25) is disposed in the path of force of an axially acting annular spring (18) which is concentric with the axis of rotation (6). The annular spring (18) is disposed axially between the control disc part (14) on the one hand and the input part (7, 8) or output part on the other and forms with one of these parts a metal-on-metal friction element of the friction means. The friction ring (25) is disposed on the side of the control disc part (14) remote from the spring (18) and has a low coefficient of friction. The spring (18) has a mean friction radius (R) greater than the mean friction radius (r) of the friction ring (25). The disc may include an idling damper (Figs 4 and 5) and the input parts (7, 8) and the output part (12) may be reversed (Fig 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256980-A (GB)
Title: Plug provided with a fuse.
Inventor: CARIS JAN
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A plug provided with a fuse comprises a plate (1) with an electrically insulating bridge piece (2). Fuse clips (17", 24") pass through slots (19, 19') in the bridge piece to a fuse receiving compartment, and support metal strips or wires (17', 24') for connection to cable wires (8', 10'). A strip or wire (21) provides for connection between a cable wire (9') and the earth pin (4). The wires (8' - 10') are guided by projections (16) into separate bridge piece compartments for connection in a single plane. The connections are positioned so that a pull on the cable breaks connection to wire (8') first. An insulating cover (25) is, for example, snap-fitted to hooks (26, 16') and moulding then effected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257539-A (GB)
Title: Testing device for electrophotographic imaging apparatus
Inventor: KIKUCHI SHINJI
IPC: B41J29/46
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: An electrophotographic imaging apparatus 1 has an engine driver board 2 and a printer controller 3 connectable to the engine driver board 2. A testing and monitoring device 4 may be connected to the engine driver board 2 in order to test and/ or monitor the operational function of the imaging apparatus 1 by communicating with the engine driver board 2. In the imaging apparatus 1, the printer controller 3 is disconnected from the engine driver board 2 when the testing and monitoring device 4 is connected to the engine driver board 2 and when a testing operation is performed. On the other hand, the connection between the engine driver board 2 and the printer controller 3 is maintained when the testing and monitoring device 4 is connected to the engine driver board 2 merely to display the operational condition of the imaging apparatus 1 when a monitoring operation is performed without performing a testing operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258859-A (GB)
Title: Boxes and other containers
Inventor: CAVENEY THOMAS MATTHEW
IPC: B65D5/28
Filed: 1992-08-12
Abstract: A box or other container has component parts (11, 12, 13, 113) releasably secured in a pre-determined disposition by means of hook and loop fasteners (11.1, 14.2, etc.). The component parts of the container are conveniently all constituted by a single precursor sheet of rigid material having formed therein fold lines to facilitate folding of the components with respect to each other and having secured thereto respective members of the hook and loop fasteners. Dividers may also be secured in the box by hook and loop fasteners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269533-A (GB)
Title: Leg rest for a reclining chair
Inventor: LAPOINTE LARRY PATRICK
IPC: A47C1/0355
Filed: 1992-08-13
Abstract: A recliner mechanism for a chair, incorporating a push-button operated apparatus for initiating movement of a leg rest assembly (18) from a retracted position to an extended position incorporates a pair of C-shaped toggle links 142 are fixedly coupled to the drive rod 220 and each include coil springs 214, the coil springs further being coupled to an adjustable tensioning mechanism to thereby enable the tension of both coil springs to be adjusted. A pair of tracks 316, 318 are provided for enabling a portion of the recliner mechanism to move forwardly upon actuation of the push-button 386 assist apparatus. An adjustable stop bracket is provided for limiting the forward travel of the recliner mechanism along the tracks to thereby adjustably control the height and inclination angle of the leg rest member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258822-A (GB)
Title: Radio-controlled car
Inventor: KAKIZAKI KATSUMI
IPC: A63H17/39
Filed: 1992-08-24
Abstract: A radio-controlled car (1) capable of making a high-speed turn on the spot by changing the direction of rotation of a motor (12) comprises a driving wheel 10a fixedly mounted on one end of a driving shaft 30 of the car and an idly rotatable second driving wheel 10b mounted on the other end of the driving shaft 30. A gear mechanism 22 for driving the second driving wheel includes a sun gear 23 mounted on a shaft and planetary gears 26 rotatable around the sun gear on the centre of the shaft of the sun gear. The planetary gears 26 are designed to alternately mesh with two gears 27, 28a which rotate in different directions, by movement of arm 31 which carries gears 26. in accordance with a change in the direction of rotation of the motor 12 thus changing the direction of rotation of second driving wheel 10b and consequently turning the car. A controller (2 Figure 1) is provided in the radio controlled car and includes a charging circuit for recharging rechargeable batteries therein without requiring a separate charger or having to remove the batteries. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272557-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel display system
Inventor: O'ROURKE THOMAS HUGH
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: An underground train motion picture advertising/entertainment system comprises of an underground train 11, glass viewing windows 1(6 per train carriage), fluorescent luminar tubes 3 (2 per glass viewing window) positioned above and below the said windows 1 and a film display panel with film reel pinned to it, fixed to the walls/roof of the underground tunnel, which when used in conjunction with an underground train moving at a speed of 30 m.p.h (48 Km/Hr) will produce a motion picture to a passenger in a sitting/standing position opposite the glass viewing window 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277201-A (GB)
Title: Rail-mountable enclosure for electrical device
Inventor: CLARKE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: H02B1/052
Filed: 1993-04-17
Abstract: An enclosure for an electrical device such as a fuse module or a circuit breaker module, has an integral formation 26, 27 on one of its edges for removable mounting of the device on a mounting rail 300 or 400, the enclosure being formed exclusively of an electrically conductive material, preferably metal such as aluminium or an aluminium allow which has good electrically conductive properties and is readily workable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277553-A (GB)
Title: Lock for sliding doors and windows
Inventor: BEARE CHARLES AUGUSTINE
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: A lock for effecting the locking together of two members (11, 12) which are relatively movable in a plane together and apart, characterised in that the lock (10) comprises a first part (13) adapted to be mounted on a surface of one of the members (11) and comprising a bolt (23) extendable in a direction transverse to the plane of relative movement from a retracted position to an extended position, and a second part (30) adapted to be mounted on the surface of the other of the two members (12), the second part (30) comprising a keeper opening (39) into which the bolt (23) of the first part (13) is received when the first and second members (11, 12) are closed together and the bolt (23) is extended. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268960-A (GB)
Title: Double-hung tilting sash window
Inventor: SCHMIDT MELVIN J
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1993-06-23
Abstract: A jamb liner 22 having a front face and at least one jamb channel 24 is connected to each frame side member 28 of the window frame. Within each jamb channel 24 is a locking slide block (Figs 14-20) for slidably and rotatably mounting the sash to the frame. A plough extends from the face of each jamb liner in the direction of the opposite frame side member. Each side of the sash has a sash groove for slidably mounting the sash in the frame by receiving adjacent ploughs. The plough and sash grooves have interlocking edges which engage to resist unintentional tilting of the sash. The jamb liner is mounted for lateral displacement from a first position wherein the plough is engaged with a sash groove to a second position wherein the plough is at least partially retracted from the groove so that the window can be tilted. There is a counterbalance operatively connected to the frame which has a counterbalance tab with an elongated portion having a flange proximate one end for connecting the counterbalance to the locking slide block. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268897-A (GB)
Title: Shot blasting apparatus for polishing and cleaning a wheel
Inventor: IKEDA SUSUM
IPC: B24C3/32
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: An aluminum wheel having a side on which an annular groove is formed is stably led to a polishing and cleaning station in a compact shot blasting apparatus in which the aluminum wheel is uniformly polished and cleaned, and in which an inlet guide way (2) and an outlet guide way (3) on which the aluminum wheel rolls are provided upstream and downstream of a pair of eccentric rollers (5, 5). A stopper (25) is provided above the inlet guide way (2) while a kick-out bracket (19) which can ascend and descend passing through a gap (30) between the eccentric rollers (5, 5) is provided so that the aluminum wheel is led onto the eccentric rollers (5, 5) with its rolling speed being controlled by the stopper (25) and the kick-out bracket (19). Further, the shot blasting zone on the aluminum wheel is arranged to extend in a horizontal band. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281136-A (GB)
Title: Bit error-rate testing.
Inventor: MACISAAC WILLIAM ROSS
IPC: H04L1/24
Filed: 1993-08-11
Abstract: A bit error-rate tester (10) has an XOR comparator (14) for comparing an input bit stream (12) with a reference bit stream (16) and for locating error bits in the input stream which differ from corresponding bits in the reference stream, and a display (26, 32) for displaying a result of the comparison. The display (32) has: a first section displaying a sequence of bits of the input stream occurring prior to an error bit; a second section displaying the error bit; and a third section displaying a sequence of bits of the input stream occurring after the error bit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272580-A (GB)
Title: Shield structure for use in microwave circuit device
Inventor: TANIKOSHI SADAO
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: A shield case e.g. for shielding a microwave amplifier from external radio noise comprises a main body (24), a top plate (25), and a bottom plate (26), and encloses a circuit substrate (11) having microwave components (121, 122) and ground patterns formed on the peripheries of its upper and lower surfaces (114, 11b). The bottom plate (26) is screwed to the main body (24) with the circuit substrate (11) interposed therebetween, with reliable electrical contact ensured by a shield line (27), which consists of an elastic conductor and which fills a peripheral groove (265) in the bottom plate (26). Alternatively (Fig. 7A, not shown) a sheet of elastic conductor is received in the bottom plate (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287454-A (GB)
Title: Container for lobsters and the like
Inventor: MCMATH GRAHAM
IPC: B65D21/04
Filed: 1994-03-14
Abstract: A container which is suitable for retaining lobsters and similar catches in a live condition comprises a container body and a lid (12) which can be secured in place to close the container body, both the body and lid being of synthetic polymeric material(s). The lid has one or more sealed chambers (14, 15) in it which are of sufficient total capacity to render the lidded container buoyant when full. Thus the catch of lobsters or the like may be retained in a live condition and secure against escape while the container is floated, for example alongside a fishing boat or fish quay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289532-A (GB)
Title: An oven cavity
Inventor: WILKINSON THOMAS
IPC: F24C15/08
Filed: 1994-05-21
Abstract: An oven cavity (2) comprises a two piece casing (4, 6), the first piece forming the top (7) and rear (9) of the cavity and the second piece forming the sides (10, 12) and base (14) of the cavity. A two piece insulation wrap (32, 34) is designed to be close fitting with the assembled casing (4, 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278464-A (GB)
Title: Reverse rolling control system of pair cross rolling mill
Inventor: OGAWA TETSUYA
IPC: B21B13/02
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: In a pair cross rolling mill, a true rolling load free from influences of a thrust load occurring during rolling and an actual difference in load between roll ends are calculated, and sheet thickness control and wedge control are carried out through learning on the basis of detection values and calculated values. To accomplish a predetermined sheet crown, an actual sheet crown is estimated and calculated on a real time basis and is used for feedback control so that an actual roll bending quantity of a previous pass is reflected on a cross angle set value of next and subsequent passes at the time of completion of a given pass, and the cross angle set value is updated through learning. Further, the range of a mechanical crown for satisfying the roll shape in each pass and setup capacity is calculated, and a pass schedule is decided so as to attain the smallest number of passes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279620-A (GB)
Title: Sailing vessel
Inventor: GUITON JEREMY DAVID LE HARDY
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1994-06-29
Abstract: A sailing vessel has a hull comprising twin bows 2, 4 merging into a monohull stern section 6 and anti-heel stabiliser means comprising a ballast weight 10 attached to an end of an arm 12 attached to the hull and means (Figure 4) for varying the distance of the centre of mass of the balance weight below the hull. In small vessels (e.g dinghies), the stabiliser means may alternatively comprise a trapeze, sliding seat, pipeframe or other means permitting the centre of mass of a crewman to be located outside the hull. The rig may include a forestay 24 for carrying a foresail, 26 and a second stay 28 for carrying an aft sail 30, the head of each said stay being attached to the mast, there being means 32, 34 permitting the foot of each stay to be moved transversely from one side to the other of the centre line of the craft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281452-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection of components to foil keyboards
Inventor: FARNBAUER-SCHMIDT KONRAD
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: In a foil keyboard with at least one flexible circuit foil 4, on which at least one passive component 1 and at least one conductor track 5 are disposed, the passive components are constructed as encased components with lead wires 2, 3, each lead wire 2,3 of the passive components 1 is passed through at least one opening 6, 7, 8, 9 in the circuit foil 4 and a part of each lead wire 2, 3 is applied by pressure to the at least one conductor track 5 to connect electroconductively with the latter, the pressure being supplied by the flexing of the circuit foil. The lead wires may pass through openings at opposite or the same ends of the component. The interconnection may be improved by the application of a conductive adhesive paste (13, Figure 6 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292300-A (GB)
Title: Plant growing aid
Inventor: MOUNTFORD ALAN REGINALD
IPC: A01G7/00
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: A plant growing aid comprises a rigid or folding unit 1 having reflective properties to reflect light and heat onto the shadow side of a plant placed in front of the reflector. The plant growing aid may be folded flat for ease of transport and storage. A drip tray may be incorporated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281977-A (GB)
Title: Orientation film for a liquid crystal display
Inventor: KANG DAE SUNG
IPC: C08F8/18
Filed: 1994-09-19
Abstract: A substrate 16 of a liquid crystal display coated with a film 15 of polyvinyl-4-fluorocinnamate polymer. The film 15 is irradiated with linearly polarized ultra-violet light from lamp 11 to effect cross-linking in the polymer. The degree of cross-linking produced is dependent on the total amount of ultra-violet light energy incident on the film, and can be measured by determining the increase in birefringence of the film. Cross-linking of the polymer gives rise to pretilt. An LCD cell with two orientation films can be made with an overall A-pretilt value by irradiating the films with different amounts of ultra-violet light energy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285575-A (GB)
Title: Castor assembly
Inventor: LONSDALE DAVID NIGEL
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1995-01-06
Abstract: A low-height castor assembly comprises an inverted generally cup-shaped body part 10, an inverted generally cup-shaped carrier 11 mounted on a spigot 16 within the body part for rotation relatively thereto about a central vertical axis, and a wheel assembly 27 mounted on the carrier for rotation about a horizontal axis displaced laterally with respect to said vertical axis. The wheel assembly partly projects below the body part 10 and carrier 11 for engagement with the floor, in use. The upper surface of the upper wall 17 of the carrier 11 is formed with a part-conical plain hearing surface 21 which cooperates with a mating part-conical plain bearing surface 22 formed on the lower surface of the upper wall 15 of the body part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289378-A (GB)
Title: Device for testing a connector
Inventor: VIVES JORDI BIGORRA
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 1995-01-09
Abstract: A device for testing a connector comprises test contacts (23) mounted in a contact holder (17) located in a casing (14) screwed to a two-layer support (11, 12). An arm (26) controlled pneumatically by a valve (20) may retain the connector to be tested. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300100-A (GB)
Title: Seed sowing device
Inventor: HUNT JEREMY NICHOLAS
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A seed planting device shown generally at 10 comprises a structure which provides an array of locations at which seeds 16 may be secured to the structure. The structure is formed from a plurality of flexible strips such as biodegradable cardboard. The device can therefore be sold in compact form with seeds attached, and stretched across a seed tray (as shown) to space the seeds by a desired distance. Handling of individual seeds is not necessary.
Patent GB-2301057-A (GB)
Title: Metal-working press
Inventor: GREEN STANLEY ROBERT
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A fluid press particularly for the jewellery industry comprises a frame comprising two side frame members 6 a , 6 b of C-shape secured together in spaced parallel relationship by cross braces. Mounted on a head 8 of the frame is a power-operated ram comprising a hydro/pneumatic cylinder 9, and secured to an underside of the head is the upper part 10 a of a die-set, said upper part 10 a being slidable on tie bars 12, comprising a punch 14. The lower part 10 b of the die-set is mounted coaxial with the upper part, and is provided with an aperture into which the upper die part 10 a may pass in a punching operation. The machine has a footprint of less than 0.5m 2 , and a weight in the order of 2 tonnes, enabling the machine to be bench-mounted.
Patent GB-2301880-A (GB)
Title: Portable screen
Inventor: DENBY ALAN WHITFORD
IPC: A47G5/00
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: A screen (10) that can be set up to improve the comfort of a person in a room, by directing heat toward the person, protecting them from draught and reflecting sound thereby making it easier to communicate with other persons present, comprises a reflective coating which may be of a metallised polyester. Joints (14) enable the screen to be folded into different configurations. The screen may be cut from a single blank of material. The screen may be made from a laminar combination of two-ply chipboard sandwiched between folding box board, with the reflective coating provided on the box board on one side of the screen.
Patent GB-2302261-A (GB)
Title: Dog restrainer for vehicle
Inventor: WINKLE HEATHER PATRICIA
IPC: B60R22/10
Filed: 1995-06-15
Abstract: A seatbelt or restrainer for dogs comprises two straps. 1, 2 which are fastened together within one or two padded pieces 5 on the dog's chest and underbelly. One end of each strap is sewn onto the inside of the padded piece/s with heavy duty stiching (Fig. 5.). The padded piece/s being made of foam and covered in material are both comfortable for the dog and pleasing to the eye. The restrainer is fixed by a strap 3 to a seat or a safety belt of a vehicle. The straps of the seatbelt or restainer are made of strong ridged woven material, these ridges work in conjuction with the buckles in preventing the belts from slipping out of position once adjusted.
Patent GB-2299057-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of an orifice plate with self-assembled monolayers
Inventor: HALKO DAVID J
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: An outer surface (24) of an orifice plate (10) is treated with self-assembled monolayers to control the wettability of the surface (24) in order to reduce the accumulation of residual ink. An inner surface (14) of said orifice plate (10) is treated with self-assembled monolayers to improve and control ink drop ejection. Various monolayers can be used on the inner surface (14) allowing for greater flexibility in controlling the steady state firing rate and uniformity of ink drops. In addition, treatment of orifice plate surfaces (14, 24) with self-assembled monolayers inhibits corrosion and contamination of the plate (10) while presenting a uniform surface for the ink. Self-assembled monolayers suitable for use include thiols, disulphides, and sulphinates, having terminal functional groups which determine the wettability of the surface.
Patent GB-2296425-A (GB)
Title: Support for a bag
Inventor: FRADLEY BARRIE JOHN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: A support for a bag (eg. a bin liner) comprises a framework having pivotally associated members (11, 12), and a lever (13), the lever being movable to a position in which a mouth of the rubbish bag is maintained in an open position. The frame may comprise a base portion (15) which maintains the frame in an upright position. The rubbish bag may be clipped to upper portions of the frame. <IMAGE>