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Patent GB-2232193-A (GB)
Title: Method for connecting two parts along abutting edges and connection obtained thereby; band clamps
Inventor: OETIKER HANS
IPC: B65D63/02
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: A connection for connecting the edges of two parts (1, 5) which extend at least along one common section substantially parallel to one another, comprises at least one retaining element (9) which is arranged on one part which form-lockingly engages from behind, as viewed in the edge direction, in a recess (13) in the other part. At least one projection (17, 19) arranged laterally offset at the one edge in relation to the retaining element (9) in the direction of the engagement from behind, abuts form-lockingly at the part with the recess in the edge direction. In an embodiment for the connection of the terminal edges of open ends of a ring-shaped clamping band, a retaining tongue is provided, preferably in the centre of the one edge with lugs (10, 11) projecting on both sides from the tongue which form-lockingly engages from behind in a complementary recess in the other edge, also arranged centrally. One projection (17, 19) each is arranged in the one edge to both sides of the tongue, preferably arranged at the end of the one edge, whereby each projection form-lockingly abuts at the band-like part having the recess essentially parallel to the edge direction each in the direction toward the recess. 
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Patent GB-2233732-A (GB)
Title: Joining together the ends of bolting
Inventor: POLLARD ERNEST
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1990-06-13
Abstract: A method of joining together the ends 33, 34 of belting comprises providing a hinge member having first and second parts 35 and 36, attaching one hinge part to one end of the belting and attaching the other hinge part to another end of the belting. One hinge part 35 is of metal and the other 36 of plastics material e.g. glass filled acetal copolymer. The two parts are interconnected by means of a belt 40. The belt ends are trapped between plates 37, 38 which are secured together by screws 44 passing through reinforcing tape 45 and the belt material. A plurality of parallel cords (31 Fig 6 not shown) and an elongate woven tape (32) may be embedded in the belt. A jig for use in connecting together the ends of belting is disclosed (see Figs 3-5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240878-A (GB)
Title: Plug mounted switch cover
Inventor: BERRY MARTIN JOHN
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 1990-07-04
Abstract: A plug mounted switch cover comprises a plate 1 that can be attached to an electrical plug 4 by way of holes that fit over the pins of the plug. As shown it has a transparent flexible switch cover 2 that covers the switch of a socket when the plug is plugged into that socket. The switch cover makes the switch look and feel different to other switches of the same type, so that it is less likely to be switched inadvertantly, but it still allows the switch to be operated when required. In alternative arrangements, the switch cover 2 may be a hinged box, a box with a hinged lid or an open box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246779-A (GB)
Title: Antitumour molecules.
Inventor: BALLANCE DAVID JAMES
IPC: C07K14/81
Filed: 1990-08-03
Abstract: A molecule comprising a first region which binds to a tumour (preferably the receptor for uPA) and a second region which inhibits a (preferably tumour-associated) protease, for example uPA. The first and second regions may be respective antibodies or parts thereof specific for appropriate parts of uPAR and uPA. Preferably, the first region is a uPAR-binding part of uPA, e.g. the 12-32 region theeof, and the second region is PAI-2 or a uPA-inhibiting analogue or part thereof, and the first and second regions are combined to form a single polypeptide, expressible from a transformed host.
Patent GB-2238664-A (GB)
Title: Flow switch assembly
Inventor: MCMASTER-CHRISTIE COLIN
IPC: H01H35/40
Filed: 1990-12-03
Abstract: A flow switch assembly has a body with a passage 11. A flap 14 is pivotally mounted at 15 in a recess 12 in the body and, in one position, obscures the passage 11. The flap 14 carries a magnet 16 which acts on a reed switch 17 disposed externally of the passage 11. A fixed magnet 19 is disposed adjacent the reed switch 17. The magnets 16 and 19 act on the reeds of the reed switch so that, in said one position of the flap, the magnetic forces generated augment each other to maintain the reed switch closed, whilst upon movement of the flap 14 out of said one position, the magnetic forces causes a repulsion between the reeds, thereby leading to improved response with low hysteresis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240138-A (GB)
Title: Direct-injection engine fuel injector
Inventor: THOMA FRANK
IPC: F02M45/08
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: The stroke a of a first lift stage of a valve needle 12 against the bias of a first spring (8, Figs. 1 and 3) is limited by the base of a recess in a bush 15 through which a second spring 9 additionally acts for the remainder of the full stroke b which is limited by abutment of shoulders on the bush and its guide. To eliminate the effect of temperature changes on the stroke a the annular gap (20. Fig. 2) for fuel flow between the needle 12 and its bore is about 2mm, the needle has a central blind bore (12a) and the bush 15 may be formed in two parts 15a, 15b of different co-efficients of thermal expansion with the surface 15c of the pant 15b limiting the stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244060-A (GB)
Title: Powder coating compositions containing semi-crystalline polyesters
Inventor: O KEEFFE LUKE JAMES
IPC: C09D167/00
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition according to the present invention comprises as binder a co-reactable particulate mixture of a carboxylic acid-functional polyester component and a curing agent having groups reactive with carboxylic acid groups, characterized in that the carboxylic acid-functional component comprises a semi-crystalline polyester having an acid value of from 10 to 70 mg KOH/g and a hydroxy value of no more than 11 mg KOH/g. Generally the semi-crystalline polyester has one or more Tg values less than 55 DEG C, a sharp melting point of 50 to 200  DEG C and preferably a number average molecular weight of at least 1600. The composition may, if desired, include an amorphous polyester and the curing agent may be, for example, an epoxy resin or a bis(beta-hydroxyalkylamide). Coating compositions of the invention cure faster than in the absence of semi-crystalline polyesters and the thermoset coatings prepared therefrom have improved appearance and mechanical properties (especially flexibility).
Patent GB-2244516-A (GB)
Title: I.C. Engine misfire diagnosis apparatus
Inventor: SAKAMOTO MASANORI
IPC: G01M15/11
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: The detection of misfiring in engine cylinders in response to fluctuations in crankshaft rotation which is stored in a microprocessor memory and operates a warning light is suspended for a predetermined period after the beginning of acceleration.
Patent GB-2260308-A (GB)
Title: Labels for plant containers
Inventor: J RGENSEN KNUD ELMER
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1991-09-12
Abstract: A label 50 for a plant container 5 comprises a display portion 52, a penetrating portion 54 for penetrating the growing medium, and engagement means 55 to co-operate with engagement means 80 on the container 5 and so hold the label in place. The penetrating portion may be one or more spikes 54 adapted to slide between a wall of the container and the growing medium. The cooperating engagement means may be a barbed spike and an aperture, at least one of which is resilientiy deformable to allow the barb to pass through the aperture. The barb may be located on the lower end of the penetrating portion, and the aperture may be formed in a shoulder projecting into the interior of the container. The container may be subdivided into compartments (70, fig 3) by internal walls, which may act as guides, to guide the barb towards the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248613-A (GB)
Title: Isomerisation process
Inventor: CLOUGH JOHN MARTIN
IPC: C07C69/734
Filed: 1991-09-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I):   <IMAGE> wherein W is oxygen, sulphur, NR<1> or CR<1>R<2>; n is 0 or 1; R<1> and R<2> are independently hydrogen or alkyl; and X is a heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring having either a substituent in the 2-position relative to the Wn moiety when n is 0 or a substituent in the 3-position relative to the Wngroup when n is 1 and optionally carrying other substituents selected from the group comprising halogen, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy or C1-4 haloalkoxy; the process comprising isomerising a compound of formula (II):   <IMAGE> by treating it with an electrophile (including inorganic acids, Lewis acids and metal cations).
Patent GB-2250825-A (GB)
Title: A testing unit for crash barriers
Inventor: HALSTEAD GRAHAM
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 1991-10-25
Abstract: A test unit for testing barriers has an inclinometer (34) and an associated transducer (33) together with-sensors (21 and 31) for sensing movement between a foot and a head (12) of the test unit. The improved test unit overcomes the problem of existing test units, as it may take account of angular displacement of a barrier under test. The improved test unit also calculates component forces, by utilising information from the inclinometer (34). Furthermore the test unit includes means to measure any slippage occuring between the foot (6) and the head during set up and initial extension of the boom (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253839-A (GB)
Title: Particulate inorganic titanate with a double coating of oxides
Inventor: INCHLEY PAUL
IPC: H01B1/08
Filed: 1991-12-05
Abstract: An electroconductive powder comprises a particulate inorganic titanate having an inner coating on the particles of dense amorphous silica and a coating of tin oxide containing antimony oxide on said dense amorphous silica. Titanates of Mg, Zn, Ba, Sr and Ca are typical inorganic titanates and can have an average size of from 0.1 to 0.5 micron. Dense silica coatings in amounts of up to 50 weight per cent are typical but preferably from 12 to 25% by weight are applied. Amounts of the outer coating of tin oxide are typically 10 to 50% by weight of the titanate and can contain preferably 0.1 to 20% by weight of antimony oxide.
Patent GB-918210-A (GB)
IPC: H01M2/04
Abstract: 918,210. Batteries. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION. Feb. 24, 1961 [Feb. 25, 1960], No. 6781/61. Drawings to Specification. Class 53. A sealed battery (particularly one employing an alkaline electrolyte) has a gasket with a safety blow-out area distinct from the main body of the gasket, at least a portion of the gasket being gas permeable. The gasket may be made of nylon or other suitable plastics.
Patent GB-2254396-A (GB)
Title: Tripod universal joint
Inventor: IDE RUSSELL DOUGLAS
IPC: F16D3/205
Filed: 1992-03-18
Abstract: A tripod universal joint for coupling two shafts for use as the inboard plunging coupling for a front wheel drive vehicle includes bearing assemblies 70 which mount radial legs 33 for plunging and pivoting motion within a drive canister 10. Each bearing assembly includes a series of radially spaced bearing surfaces so as to distribute load about a greater area thereby increasing the torque carrying capacity of the assembly. Each bearing assembly is mounted on a part-spherical surface 37 of its associated leg 33, the inner member of the bearing being non-rotatable relative to the leg. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266831-A (GB)
Title: Bakery equipment
Inventor: JONES DEREK
IPC: A21B3/15
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: A baking tray is in the form of a baking not 20 and carrier therefor. The carrier comprises: a frame 11 of substantially rectangular plan with a peripheral member of substantially beam section. At least two longitudinal members 16 extend between first facing sides of the peripheral member. Each longitudinal member is of a beam section having first and second edges, the first edge locating a cusp region of a baking net extending over the frame 11; the second edge providing a recess whereby the longitudinal member can receive the first edge of a similar longitudinal member on a contiguously disposed baking tray. Each second side of the frame incorporates, or serves to locate, demountable means whereby a side of the baking net can be secured to the second side. The peripheral member or a longitudinal member may be of aluminium alloy or magnesium. The baking net or the carrier or both are coated with a non-stick material such as, or including, a silicone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257341-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer from resistance element to thermal switch.
Inventor: HUNT ANDREW
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1992-06-23
Abstract: An electric element assembly for liquid heating purposes, e.g. in an electric kettle has a reliable and simple connection of a resistance heating wire 14 to a pin 12. The wire 14 can extend through a tubular sheath 16 and be electrically insulated therefrom by a packing 18 of magnesium oxide or other suitable material. The pin 12 is made of copper coated with, for example, nickel or chrome so as to conduct heat from the wire 14 to a bimetallic strip 10 of a thermal switch. A sleeve 24, of a material having a good thermal conductivity, is mounted inside the end margin of the sheath 16 to enhance the rate of heat transfer from the pin 12 to the bimetallic strip 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264520-A (GB)
Title: A grout gun and method of filling a borehole
Inventor: GOUWS JOHANNES JACOBUS
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 1993-01-22
Abstract: A grout gun 10 for filling a rockbolt borehole 32 with measured doses of grout includes a grout breech 14 for accommodating a predetermined quantity of grout, which is usually in the form of a group capsule. An elongate tubular barrel 12 extends from the grout breech. Catalyst dosing means, comprising a catalyst dosing chamber 52 communicating with the grout breech and a catalyst inlet pipe 19A, provide a measured dose of catalyst. A compressed air inlet 17 communicates with the catalyst dosing chamber, and a manual trigger valve is provided for controlling the flow of compressed air through the inlet. The valve is operable to propel both the measured dose of the catalyst and the predetermined quantity of grout simultaneously through the barrel under influence of the propellant. An accumulator may be provided downstream of the compressed air inlet, for accommodating a predetermined quantity of compressed air each time the trigger valve is operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264895-A (GB)
Title: Membranous sound-absorbing materials
Inventor: MORIMOTO TORU
IPC: A47H23/08
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: A membranous-vibration sound absorbing material comprises a polymeric thin film (16) hold between sheets (72, 74) having a large number of openings (72a, 74a). The sheets may be expanded or perforated metal sheets or metal screens. The size of openings in one sheet of the sheets sandwiching the polymeric film may differ from the size of openings in the other sheet sandwiching the film. The polymeric film may comprise a continuous plane or have perforations. The membranous-vibration sound absorbing material can achieve not only good sound absorbing characteristics, workability and strength but also transparency. It can also achieve dust-proof and dust-free properties when necessary and can be suitably used for application in clean rooms and the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276437-A (GB)
Title: A device for insufflating gas into molten metal
Inventor: LABATE II MICHAEL D
IPC: B22D1/00
Filed: 1993-03-27
Abstract: A device for insufflating gas into a mass of molten metal in a vessel comprising a body member (12) having upper (16) and side (16A) surfaces positioned for engagement with said molten metal, a plurality of passageways (17, 17A) in the body member extending inwardly thereof from the upper surface and communicating with a gas supply manifold (24), the passageways being interconnected to one another at locations spaced from the manifold, so that gas flowing therethrough forms a plurality of streams of stirring gas and protective bubbles rising in said molten metal, so that swirling stirring motion is imparted to the molten metal and the bubbles move molten metal upwardly away from the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269733-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements to facilitate road transport of working members associated with    vehicles
Inventor: WITTROCK BERNHARD
IPC: A01B73/06
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: The arrangement comprises a working vehicle 1 with working members 4a, 4b for road use, of which at least one working member 4b, when in the operating position, is positioned substantially transversely to the direction of travel of the working vehicle and projects beyond the width (permissible in road traffic) of the working vehicle, and wherein a working member 4a mounted in front of the working vehicle in the direction of travel is firstly raised into a transportation position and the substantially transversely positioned working member 4b is subsequently or simultaneously pivoted into its transportation position under the working member 4a, the working member 4b then lying in the direction of travel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270511-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor drive unit.
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI YUKIHIRO
IPC: B65G23/22
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: A drive unit of a conveyer having a frame structure (1) extending from one place to another place, a step chain mounting thereon a plurality of step treads and arranged inside the frame structure and a step chain sprocket (12) for driving the step chain, comprises a reduction gear (3) and a motor (6) for driving and controlling the step chain sprocket (12) through the reduction gear. To improve ease of assembly, inspection and maintenance, the whole upper side of the reduction gear (3) is an opening covered with a base plate (4) and that the base plate is formed by unifying a top cover for the opening of the reduction gear and a motor base through reinforcing ribs disposed therebetween so as to be parallel to each other. The motor (6) is mounted on the base plate so as to be horizontally movable in a direction perpendicular to an output shaft of the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271413-A (GB)
Title: Improved seal system, particularly suitable for process valves
Inventor: BERGAMINI GIORGIO
IPC: F16K41/04
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: In a valve 1 having a valve member 3 moved by a stem 4, the stem is surrounded by two seals 7, 8 defining a chamber 9 therebetween. The chamber is filled with a sealing fluid, and is connected at 10 to one side of a deformable membrane 13. The other side of the membrane is in fluid communication 14 with the fluid passing through the valve. If the sealing fluid leaks, the pressure in the chamber falls, and the deformable membrane is deformed outwards by the fluid in the valve, as at 13'. This deformation is detected by a detector 17, 18. The connections between the deformable membrane, the valve and the chamber can be reversed (fig 2, not shown). The deformable membrane may be an elastic bag 13 inside a rigid chamber 11. The sealing fluid may be a biodegradable non-aggressive lubricant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285872-A (GB)
Title: Wheel alignment apparatus
Inventor: LOVESY KEITH
IPC: G01B11/275
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: Wheel alignment apparatus includes a measuring unit 1, 2 and a hanger for supporting the measuring unit on a wheel. The hanger comprises a pair of hooks 21, 22 which are the ends of a bar 23 bent to U shape with ends bent out of the plane of the U to provide the hooks. The base of the U, which is elongate, is welded to a generally invert T plate 25. Two bars 28, 29 extend up from behind a measuring unit carrier 30 and are adjustably clamped to the plate 25 by a channel member 33 and a nut, bolt and knob 37 arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274342-A (GB)
Title: Real image type view finder
Inventor: HASUSHITA SACHIO
IPC: G02B23/14
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: The view finder has a positive objective lens group 11, a positive condenser lens group 12, an image erecting optical system 14 which erects an inverted image formed by the objective and condenser lens groups, and an eyepiece lens group 15 through which the erected image can be observed. The condenser lens group is spaced towards the objective lens group at a predetermined distance 5 from the plane 13 of the inverted image. The objective may be of variable power. An aspheric field flattening lens may be present. The condenser may include aspheric components and be movable to transverse to the optic axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286532-A (GB)
Title: Sole massaging apparatus
Inventor: CHANG CHIEN-CHUNG
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: The apparatus comprises three support rods 10, three shafts 50, a plurality of rollers 20, and a locating frame 30, the rods being provided respectively with a plurality of retaining slots 11 for the shafts. Each of the rollers 15 provided respectively at both ends thereof with a support shaft dimensioned to fit securely into said slots. The rollers are arranged between the two support rods in a corrugated manner. The support rods are fastened securely by the three shafts and a plurality of fastening screws. The locating frame is movably fastened to the two outer support rods and can be folded or unfolded. The support rods are provided respectively at the bottom thereof with an anti-skidding pad for stabilizing the apparatus. The rollers are provided with small projections for stimulating the sole.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275574-A (GB)
Title: An electrical switch assembly
Inventor: JURY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01H3/00
Filed: 1992-09-01
Abstract: An electrical switch assembly e.g. a contactor comprises a main contact pair (3) connected in series with an auxiliary contact pair (17). Solenoids (70, 71) are arranged to simultaneously close the contact pairs (3, 17) respectively. A pair of arms e.g. (61) is arranged to mechanically hold the auxiliary contact pair (17) in the closed circuit position when the solenoid (70) opens the main contact pair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287812-A (GB)
Title: Clock divider
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY MARK
IPC: G06F1/08
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: A frequency divider receiving L(=4) phase clock signals has L counters 22 and counter controllers 24 connected in series. The output is provided by an OR gate 42. Each counter 22 counts an integer (N-D), D being a number which allows the counter to settle, and each counter controller 24 provides a delay of D to the output of the counter 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279135-A (GB)
Title: Ventillation valve
Inventor: SCHWARZ WILHELM
IPC: B21K1/24
Filed: 1994-06-02
Abstract: A ventilation valve for a thermostat has a cage formed from flat sheet metal by stamping, deep drawing and pressing. The cage comprises a pot shaped part (10) defining a valve aperture (11) with a protruding neck (12); integral arms (14) extend from the base and are bent inwardly to retain a valve ball (13). The height of the pot shaped part is approximately equal to the radius of the ball, and the arms are at least as long as the pot shaped part (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278110-A (GB)
Title: Separator/folder bag machine
Inventor: HATCHELL PETER
IPC: B65H45/14
Filed: 1991-11-07
Abstract: A separator/folder apparatus 10 for separating individual sheets such as bags 22 from a continuous web 12 having transverse perforations formed therein and for folding the separated bags 12 comprises a separator mechanism 32 and one or more fold stations 34, 36, 38. A belt assembly 96, 98, 100, 102 is used to convey the bags 12 from the separator mechanism 32 through the fold stations 34, 36, 38. The belts 96, 98 and 100, 102 define a conveying surface having a width in total greater than the width of the separated bags and include continuous side margins extending beyond the adjacent side margins of the bags whereby the bags do not readily become wrapped around the belts and jamming of the apparatus is avoided. Preferably the belts are timing belts and each belt preferably has a width greater than half the widths of the separated individual sheets. Preferably the sheets are transported between upper and lower belts. <IMAGE>