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Patent GB-2231615-A (GB)
Title: Mounting energy regulators
Inventor: DOUGAN ROBERT STEWART
IPC: H02B1/044
Filed: 1990-03-23
Abstract: An energy regulator (30) has a central shaft (32) attached to the casing (34). Fixed to the front end of the casing are four hook-shaped leaf members (40) each having a square C-shaped engaging part (42). A leaf spring (44) is provided to urge the regulator away from the fascia panel (38). The fascia panel is provided with four boot-shaped apertures (48) and four circular apertures (50). The size of the C-shaped engaging parts is such that they will fit through the tops of the boot- shaped apertures. Final fixing involves turning the mounting so that the circular apertures (50) are engaged by the ends of the engaging parts (42). Alternatively an insert and slide action could be employed for the parts (42). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242920-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic bar of drill rig
Inventor: TREVISANI GIAN LUIGI
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 1990-04-09
Abstract: A telescopic bar for a drill rig includes telescopic sections (10, 11, 12) which consist of concentric, substantially cylindrical pipes, each of them equipped with longitudinal internal (16, 17) and external (13, 14, 15) toothed ribs arranged in such a way that the external rib of each pipe and the internal one of adjacent outer pipe are engaged when the bar is being rotated to lock the telescopic sections in position, and released when the bar is being rotated in the opposite direction to lift and withdraw the bar sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245550-A (GB)
Title: A process for accelerating the crystallization of mordenite
Inventor: NANNE JOHANNES MARTINUS
IPC: C01B39/26
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: A process for accelerating the crystallization of mordenite comprises forming an aqueous alkaline mixture comprising a source of silica, a source of alumina and/or a source of silica/alumina, heating the obtained mixture to at least 140 DEG C, adding as seeds mordenite crystals to the mixture and crystallizing the mordenite from the mother liquor.
Patent GB-2236561-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch assembly
Inventor: SHIRLEY GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: F16D13/50
Filed: 1990-10-01
Abstract: A friction clutch assembly for an internal combustion engine and which includes a flywheel (12); a driven plate (13) adjacent the flywheel; a coaxial annular clutch cover assembly (14) mounted on the flywheel to clamp the driven plate to the flywheel. The flywheel (12) has means (42) for making it rotationally fast with the crankshaft (35) of said engine, including a coaxial center bolt (37) located in an aperture (40) at the axis of rotation of the flywheel. The bolt (37) being accessible by a tool insertable through both the clutch cover assembly (14) and driven plate (13) for attachment and removal of the flywheel (12) to and from the crankshaft (35) and the bolt head (38) incorporates a bearing race (39) to support the end portion of a gearbox input shaft (31).
Patent GB-2245387-A (GB)
Title: Automated serial number generation for vehicle assembly
Inventor: IIDA KOUJI
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: The system comprises a first computer which creates frame number groups according to an assigned production schedule comprising production ratios of various model cars to be produced. A second computer takes these frame numbers and organizes them according to the production ratio and serialized numbers to be stamped; and a stamping machine displays and stamps the serialized frame numbers automatically on frame components. Accordingly, the operator is able to check the frame numbers easily with minimum human errors so as to preserve data integrity and avoid stamping errors. This system is also applicable to mixed production of large numbers of models using a common assembly line. Separate groups of frame number data can be integrated by operator intervention, including the possibility of "shelving" (deleting) certain groups of numbers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245874-A (GB)
Title: Damping arrangements for railway vehicles
Inventor: REECE MICHAEL PETER
IPC: B61F5/24
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: A damping arrangement for use on a train of railway vehicles (1, 2, 3) for damping unwanted motion of a vehicle body (8) transmitted by a supporting bogie (5), the bogie being subject to shock movement resulting from track irregularity. Hydraulic dampers (7) fitted between the bogie (5) and body (8) are adapted (12, 14, 15, 16, 17 - Figure 2; 12, 18, 19, 20, 21 - Figure 3) to provide a number of discrete values of damping resistance. Shock movement is detected by accelerometers (23) fitted on one or more bogies ahead in the train. With a knowledge of the train speed (22) and the bogie spacing, the occurrence of jerks, etc. is 'predicted' for the following bogies and their dampers (7) controlled (12, 24) to provide the optimum resistance value for a smooth ride. No stored record of the track profile is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247224-A (GB)
Title: Packaging method and apparatus
Inventor: BATE FREDERICK DOUGLAS C
IPC: B65B11/02
Filed: 1991-08-13
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/00266 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 9, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 9, 1991 PCT Filed Feb. 16, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/09316 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 23, 1990.Packaging of articles or sets of articles (31) uses both of helical wrapping material (17) and incorporated longitudinal material (18). Helical wrapping station (14) in a gap (16) between infeed (12) and outfeed (13) conveyors passes helical wrapping material (17) transversely of the direction of travel of the article (31). The longitudinal band(s) of material (18) can serve for positively transporting the articles (31) across the gap (16).
Patent GB-2251070-A (GB)
Title: A detector for monitoring low molecular weight compounds
Inventor: WOODS STEPHEN CLIFFORD
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A detector for monitoring low molecular weight compounds and especially the alcohols ethanol and methanol in environments where higher molecular weight contaminants may also be present. Samples of gas are passed through a porous adsorber which has relatively low retention for low molecular weight compounds such as methanol and ethanol and relatively high retention for higher molecular weight species. The portion of the sample not retained by the adsorber is then passed through a reagent which undergoes a colour change with low molecular weight compounds the extent of colour change being indicative of the amount of low molecular weight compound present. The invention is particularly useful for monitoring the concentration of low molecular weight organic alcohols such as methanol and ethanol. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263487-A (GB)
Title: Board making machine
Inventor: JONES KARL EDWARD
IPC: D21F1/60
Filed: 1992-01-23
Abstract: A board-making machine having cylindrical moulds in the form of mesh-covered rollers for the transfer of pulp is characterised by the provision of bands (20) fitting over the axial ends of the cylindrical surfaces of the moulds to cover the mesh and provide deckle edges thereto. The bands may be of a stretchable material such as nylon and are stretched before being applied to the mould so as to grip the latter when relaxed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254082-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of emulsions of synthetic resin composites
Inventor: ASHIHARA TERUAKI
IPC: C09D4/02
Filed: 1992-03-12
Abstract: To manufacture non-organic solvent containing, non-polluting and stable emulsions of modified chlorinated polyolefin, chlorinated polyolefins containing 5-30 weight % chlorine and oligomers of (meth)acrylate are dissolved uniformly in a (meth)acrylate monomer and suspension co-polymerized in an aqueous medium optionally in the presence of a catalyst or chain transfer moderator. The obtained suspensions are stable for more than 3 months at room temperature and these emulsions give one coat coating films and primer coating films which have the good properties such as good adhesion, waterproof and weatherproof properties.
Patent GB-2268014-A (GB)
Title: A differential amplifier using a diamond differential stage
Inventor: STRIDE TREVOR WILLIAM
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 1992-04-09
Abstract: A differential amplifier has an input differential pair and following diamond differential and complementary differential amplifying stages, allowing truly symmetrical feedback paths to the emitters of the input differential pair, giving low distortion, a high CMRR and high slew rate. Use as a preamplifier, a transformer coupled output amplifier and a differential summing amplifier is described (Figures 1, 2, 3 respectively). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262423-A (GB)
Title: Tank for aquatic life.
Inventor: ICHIKAWA MINORU
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: The body 2 of an aquatic tank has its interior divided by a partitioning member 5 into a display zone 3 and a functional zone 4. A bottom member 6 is provided on the bottom of the tank body in the display zone. Pebbles 27 are laid on the bottom member. A water supply pump 29 is provided in the functional zone and has its outlet connected to a water supply duct 31 which is led through a space between the bottom member and the bottom of the tank body to the display zone. The free end of the water supply duct is provided with a nozzle 33 with an upwardly directed water jet orifice 34 through which water is jotted to propel up the pebbles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257369-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: NESBITT PETER EVERARD
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: A board has a base (1) with an upstanding surround (2) and pockets (5, 21) to receive target discs. A striker disc (19) of larger size incapable of entering any pocket is propelled by finger or thumb flick to knock the target discs into the pockets (5, 21). This striker disc (19) and the target discs have starting zones (7, 8, 9, 10, 18; 22, 23) marked on the board, and some pockets may be identified with particular target discs, by colour for example. It is also preferred that the initial placing of the target disc does not permit its direct striking into a pocket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255956-A (GB)
Title: Processing apparatus for baled materials.
Inventor: SALMON LESLIE STEPHEN HARRY
IPC: A01F29/00
Filed: 1992-07-22
Abstract: Apparatus for shredding large bales of straw comprises a shredding mechanism (14) surrounded in part by a part-cylindrical vertical wall (16) and in part by a movable loading chute (18). The loading chute (18) is movable from a lowered position in which it slopes to the ground to a feeding position in which it slopes in towards the shredding mechanism (14). The apparatus can be driven towards a bale with its chute (18) lowered so that the chute slides under the bale, and the chute then raised to lift the bale and cause it to slide towards the shredding mechanism (14). The bale is fed into the shredder inclined at an angle, and may break into pieces before entering the shredder. This places less strain on the shredding mechanism (14) since it does not support the full weight of the bale. The loading chute is provided with a one-way device (28) e.g. a rotating spiked roller to prevent the bale slipping off the chute. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270452-A (GB)
Title: Fish bite indicator.
Inventor: SPRING PAUL
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: The fish bite indicator comprises a self contained battery powered unit which clips onto a fishing rod tip by way of a rod attachment fitting 6. The indicator circuitry comprises, a manually operated ON/OFF switch 5 which controls the operational state of the indicator, a vibration activated switch 3 with normally open contacts which in response to rod tip movement oscillate from an open to closed state. The oscillating contacts intermittently complete an electrical circuit (figure 4) which connects two mercury cell batteries 4 to the terminals of a light emitting diode 2. The light emitting diode 2 transmits a flashing red light until such time as rod tip movement ceases, after which it reverts to an OFF state thus promoting battery life. An additional wiring connection (figure 5) will provide an additional permanently displayed green light which identifies the position of the rod tip and bite indicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263810-A (GB)
Title: Battery housing comprising lid for urging battery into connection with contactswithin housing
Inventor: MALLORY JOHN
IPC: H01M50/202
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: A battery housing for eg. smoke alarm comprises a main body portion 3, a socket in the main body portion shaped to receive a battery 7, contacts disposed at one end of the socket adapted to connect with correspondingly disposed electrodes on the battery, and a lid adapted to open and close over the socket, the lid 13 including means for urging the battery electrodes into close connection with the contacts eg. latch 19 when closed over the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263208-A (GB)
Title: Radar watch alarm system
Inventor: KIYA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: G01S13/93
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A radar vigilance-alarm system wherein operational modes can be set automatically. When a vigilance range is set within a radar coverage and no target exists within the vigilance range, a target intrusion alarm mode is set. On the contrary, when a vigilance range is set and a target exists within the vigilance range, then, a target leaving alarm mode is automatically set. In a target intrusion alarm mode, an alarm is given when a target intrudes into the vigilance range; and, in a target leaving alarm mode, an alarm is given when the target leaves the vigilance range. With the above-described arrangement, a two-stage operation including setting of a vigilance range and setting of an alarm mode can be dispensed with, so that erroneous mode setting can be eliminated and surveillance as intended by an operator can be performed.
Patent GB-2266152-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensor and a method for the manufacture thereof
Inventor: VOGLER JES VALDEMAR
IPC: G01L19/00
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: A pressure sensor (1) has a housing (6), a plate (2) having a diaphragm region (3), and an intermediate support (4) on which the plate (2) is mounted and which is joined to the housing (6) by means of an adhesive (5). Despite its simple construction, it is desirable to be able to use such a pressure sensor with large static and pulsating pressure loads. For that purpose the adhesive (5), which may be of silicone rubber, is arranged in a joint between the housing (6) and the intermediate support (4), in which joint movement of the adhesive (5) at least in one direction transverse to the direction of pressure is restricted. During manufacture, a means bounding the adhesive area is created prior to applying the adhesive. Fig. 4 shows the use of a boss (17) on the housing for this purpose and also forming a stop to limit compression of the adhesive (5). Alternatively a separate element (14, Fig 1) in the form of a steel washer may be used. The plate (2) is of silicon and incorporates strain gauge resistors, while the support (4) is of glass and the housing (6) of metal. A chamber (9) surrounding the plate and support is closed by an auxiliary diaphragm (10) and filled with silicone oil (11). A counter-pressure duct (12) allows the device to be used as a differential pressure transducer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265056-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger having variable-magnitude charging current source
Inventor: GOEDKEN TERRANCE JOHN
IPC: H02J7/10
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A battery charger (84) for charging a nickel metal hydride battery (88, 92) with a fast charging current (120). The battery charger is operative to step-down, or constantly reduce, the magnitude of a charging current applied to a nickel metal hydride battery as the temperature level of the battery increases during charging thereof. As the temperature levels of the battery exceeds preset values, the magnitude of the charging current is reduced. When the temperature levels of the battery exceeds a maximum value, application of a fast charging current is terminated, and a trickle charging current (120) is applied to the battery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266489-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing perforated and/or punched cut snacks
Inventor: CONSELVAN PIERLUIGI
IPC: A21C11/10
Filed: 1993-04-30
Abstract: Perforated and/or punched cut snacks (115), which start with the extruding and successive rolling of a layer of dough of cereals or other flour substances, the layer of dough being fed continuously, are obtained by cutting their outer profile with a plurality of hollow outlining punches (125) arranged peripherally in an organized manner on a cutter roll (29) cooperating with opposing means (27), the snacks (15) being retained momentarily within the respective hollow outlining punches (125) and then being discharged in a desired position from the specific hollow outlining punches (125). The retaining action is determined by a stationary aspiration sector (29a) included within the cutter roll (29). In the preferred embodiment a negative pressure is applied to the zone 29a and thus the hollow outlining punches (125) adjacent the zone 29a to provide the retaining action. The snacks may be discharged from the punches by the action of a positive pressure applied to the discharge zone 29b of the cutter roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267436-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory composition
Inventor: FUTAMI SHUNICHI
IPC: A61K8/84
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: The composition is made up of Paste A comprising 55 to 85% (by weight) of a liquid polysulfide rubber polymer of molecular weight of 1,000 to 7,500,1 to 10% of a liquid component and 10 to 40% of a filler, and a Paste B comprising 30 to 60% metal oxide or peroxide, 2 to 10% of a vulcanization accelerator, 2 to 30% of a filler and 20 to 50% of a liquid component. Pastes A and B are mixed together at room temperature for setting and application.
Patent GB-931209-A (GB)
Abstract: 931,209. Moulding-machines. BAKER PERKINS HOLDINGS Ltd. May 8, 1962 [May 8, 1961; Oct. 31, 1961], Nos. 16657/61 and 38945/61. Class 83 (1). In a pressure moulding machine means are provided for engaging and supporting opposite side walls of the moulding box as the sand pressure internally thereof rises, the said means being displaceable so as to enable the external pressure on the side walls to be increased in proportion to the developed sand pressure. The means may comprise abutment members 14, Fig. 1, carried by the piston-rods of fluidpressure operated cylinders 13 pivoted on trunnions 15. The cylinders are connected in circuit with the main hydraulic pressure ram 2 so that the pressure exerted by the abutment pads 14 is proportional to the pressure in the ram cylinder and therefore to the pressure in the sand. Alternatively, in a diaphragm type machine the cylinders 13 are connected in circuit with the diaphragm pressure chamber. The upset frame 7 is supported by cylinders 8 which are loaded during upward movement of the flask against the pressure head 9, and react during downward movement of the flask to press the upset frame downwardly with the main ram. In another embodiment, Fig. 7, abutments 23 are carried on a frame 21a, 21b pivoted at the top and moved by cylinders 26. In another embodiment, Fig. 10, the pressure on the flask side walls is exerted by wedging surfaces 35, 36. Other embodiments described involve the use of bell-crank levers and cams.
Patent GB-2269355-A (GB)
Title: Base stacking method
Inventor: FORD WAYNE ATHOL
IPC: B65D85/64
Filed: 1992-05-05
Abstract: A method of packaging a number of furniture support bases (10) in a carton (26) is disclosed, said bases having a plurality of arms disposed about a central axis which comprises: placing a first set (27) of bases in said carton one by another in a substantially ordered stack; placing a second set (28) of bases in said carton one by another in a substantially ordered stack in a plane substantially parallel to and generally co-axially disposed in the same direction as the first set of bases; placing a third set (29) of bases in said carton one by another in a substantially ordered stack in a plane at right angles to the plane of the first set of bases; and placing a fourth set (30) of bases in said carton one by another in a substantially ordered stack in a plane at right angles to the plane of the first set of bases and generally co-axially disposed in the same direction as the third set of bases. A package of bases packed by the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2283099-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and displaying geophysical electrochemical potential and/or ground    resistance
Inventor: SCOTT ROY
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: Simultaneous measurements from a plurality of positions are made of ground potential. The measurements are made with and without the introduction into the ground at a base reference sensor electrode 16, 17 of a known current so that ground resistance can be determined. The apparatus comprises microprocessor 12 connected by cable means 13 to a plurality of potential measuring sensors 15, each sensor being capable of measuring a ground potential at a position in the array at which it is located relative to a reference potential located at a base reference sensor 16, 17. The processor is programmed to control and record substantially simultaneous measurements from all the sensors, to use the data from said measurements to produce contour and/or graphic profile displays of the variation of the ground resistance and/or electrochemical potential over the target area. Contaminants such as oil or chemicals, and leakage in under-surface sealing walls can be detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-932302-A (GB)
IPC: B63B35/04
Abstract: 932,302. Laying cables. G. W. KITCHING. July 17, 1961 [July 22, 1960], No. 25559/60. Class 36. [Also in Group XXX] Two sets of cable-laying apparatus 76, 77, Fig. 5 (see Group XXX) are mounted on the deck of a ship and pay out a cable 74 over the stern. Repeaters 64 are connected between adjacent lengths of cable and as the repeaters are heavy they are carried along a raised track 67 on trollies. The repeaters pass above the cable hauling devices but the cable itself is always engaged by one or other of the devices 76, 77. This arrangement also allows cables of different diameters to be joined together and paid out, the belts 8 on the hauling devices 76, 77 being changed one at a time at appropriate intervals.
Patent GB-2284005-A (GB)
Title: A glazing clip and glazed unit
Inventor: TAYLOR GRAHAM CHARLES
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1993-11-20
Abstract: A glazing clip 14 is formed of resilient material and has first and second limbs 14a, 14b arranged in L-shaped configuration. The first limb 14a has an aperture 17 with a nose 17b extending towards the edge of the first limb remote from the second limb 14b to enable the clip to engage with a headed member (15, figure 1) or formation on a frame of a unit to be glazed and to hold a glazed panel with its second limb. A glazed unit incorporating a plurality of such glazing clips is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276063-A (GB)
Title: In-vehicle display of locally relevant information
Inventor: ARTAL JOAQUIN OLIETE
IPC: G08G1/0967
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: Roadside transmitters (1) transmit coded signals to vehicles (3) provided with a receiver (4). The received signals are passed to a multimedia computer system (6) which retrieves from memory (7) (e.g. CD-ROM) a message corresponding to the coded signal for display on a monitor (9), with sound provided by loudspeakers (12). The messages provide information pertinent to the location of the transmitters (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277182-A (GB)
Title: Sea-going vessel warning system
Inventor: GRAY ELLIOT JOSEPH
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: A warning system for a fishing vessel comprises a sonar transmitter 2 mounted on the hull of the vessel; a control unit 1 for energising the transmitter; and a compass 4 for applying heading signals to the control unit. The control unit includes an automatic encoding device 5 which, when the vessel is fishing, encodes energising signals applied to the transmitter with information concerning the length and the direction of the fishing nets, the encoded sonar signals being thus available to submarines. <IMAGE>