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Patent GB-2181981-A (GB)
Title: Device for desoldering/ soldering
Inventor: COFFMAN BRADFORD W
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: Device for delivering heated fluid 20,30 to the sides of a component 22 to melt solder at terminals disposed at the periphery of the component. The device includes a nozzle 52 for delivering heated fluid generally in a first direction to the sides of the component, and a baffle 18 disposed within or above the nozzle for directing the heated fluid generally laterally with respect to the first direction prior to delivery of the heated fluid towards the sides of the component. The nozzle has downwardly extending sides 54, and the sides are dimensioned so that the component can be accommodated within the nozzle. The baffle produces good distribution and mixing of heated air above and about the terminals, and this avoids the generation of hot spots, and produces simultaneous or essentially simultaneous melting of the solder at all of the leads to facilitate quick and convenient attachment of the component to or removal of the component from a printed circuit board while the lower edges thereof are disposed at least below the body of the component such that heated fluid is forced through a constricted space as it passes the component terminals to thus optimize transfer of heat from the fluid to the solder at the terminals. A central suction part 46 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179257-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles
Inventor: KELLENBERGER STANLEY ROY
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1986-08-21
Abstract: An improved absorbent article includes a layer of absorbent material (10) which has a length, a width and a thickness (26). Particles of superabsorbent material (24) are distributed within the absorbent material layer, and these superabsorbent particles are disposed to form a substantially continuous, non-step-wise, positive concentration gradient of superabsorbent through at least a portion of the thickness (26) of the absorbent layer. The superabsorbent particles (24) may be of the same dimension or the average particle size may vary throughout the thickness (26) of the layer of absorbent material. The article provides for absorbent structures wherein the superabsorbent produced gel is adequately isolated away from body surfaces of a person using the article while gel blocking is also adequately reduced.
Patent GB-2201022-A (GB)
Title: A device for handling coins
Inventor: GROOM GERRARD MICHAEL
IPC: G07D9/02
Filed: 1987-02-11
Abstract: A device for use when "bagging up" coins has a hollow housing defining an open mouth 3 adapted to engage a table or the like. A tubular portion 5, of reduced cross-section, extends from the mouth. Coins introduced through the open mouth will emerge through the tubular portion which can be inserted into a bag 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204346-A (GB)
Title: Double glazing panels
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN RICHARD
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1987-04-16
Abstract: A twin glazing panel (11) for partitioning comprises a pair of glazed frame sub-units (110, 111) held together by a channel member 18 having hooks engaging slots in the ends of the frame uprights 90. An acoustic clamping member 114 is sandwiched between the frames. Panel 11 is joined to the channel edge 61 of an adjacent panel by a spring urged connecting member 30 cammed into engagement therewith. Panels are mounted between a top track and vertically adjustable bottom track 70. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192528-A (GB)
Title: Improved dairy spreads
Inventor: WHELTON THOMAS
IPC: A23C15/16
Filed: 1987-07-15
Abstract: A process for the production of a water-in-oil emulsion dairy spread comprises preparing a fat phase, preparing an aqueous phase, and emulsifying the fat phase and the aqueous phase together. The preparation of the aqueous phase includes the step of blending an intermediate cheese product with a milk based liquid, emulsifying salts and salt, to a total solids content of 10 to 14% by weight and a pH value of between 6 and 7. The intermediate cheese product used in the preparation of the aqueous phase may be cheese base or cheese curd.
Patent GB-2193456-A (GB)
Title: Restoring drill buttons
Inventor: BICE KEITH CHARLES
IPC: B24B3/33
Filed: 1987-07-22
Abstract: Apparatus for restoring drill buttons or like objects includes a support body (14) and structure (22) for positioning a drive shaft (19a) rotatable about its axis (20). Bearing means (50) secures the structure (22) to the support body (14) for rotation about a second axis (24) at an angle to the first axis (20). The two axes (20, 24) intersect at the location of a grinding burr (75) mounted to the shaft (19a) for restoring a button in engagement with the burr. A transmission (60, 58) is provided for imparting rotational drive to the shaft positioning structure (22) so that the first axis (20) revolves about the second axis (24). During restoration the drill bit carrying the buttons is mounted on a carriage which rests by wheels, castors or like means on a surface over which the carriage is freely movable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196401-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lock brake system with traction slip control
Inventor: OCVIRK NORBERT
IPC: B60T8/48
Filed: 1987-10-09
Abstract: An anti-lock brake system with traction slip control comprises a pedal-actuated, preferably auxiliary- force-assisted braking pressure generator (1) having a master cylinder (2), to which the wheel brakes (31,32,33,34) are connected via main brake lines (62,63), auxiliary-pressure hydraulic pumps (21,26), as well as wheel sensors (S1,S2,S3,S4) and electronic circuits (28) for determining the wheel rotational behaviour and for generating electric braking-pressure control signals. The latter, for the purpose of brake slip control, serve to control electromagnetically-actuatable pressure-fluid inlet valves (24,25,29,30) and outlet valves (22,23,35,36). The pistons (6,7) of the master cylinder (2) have central control valves (10,11) and the brake lines (62,63) communicate with the electrically-driven pumps (21,26) via supply lines (45,46) in which non-return valves (38,39) are arranged and respective valves (86,87), through which pressure fluid can be delivered into the brake circuits (62,63) for the purpose of traction slip control. The poration of the supply line (45,46) interconnecting the pumps (21,26) and the valve (86,87) each communicates via a short-circuit line (95,96) with the main brake lines (62,63), with a pressure-relief valve (82,83) being interposed into each short-circuit lines (95,96). This permits the delivery of pressure fluid into the main brake lines (62,63) after a nominal pressure is exceeded. A pressure-fluid accumulator (76,77) is in communication with each short-circuit line (95,96) into which fluid is supplied by the pump (21,26) until attainment of the nominal pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218176-A (GB)
Title: Fitments for trenching machines
Inventor: LEWIS ROGER WILLIAM
IPC: E02F5/14
Filed: 1988-04-21
Abstract: A trenching machine fitment 2, which is provided for laying a length of flexible drain 10 having a height substantially greater than its width within a narrow trench 9 cut by the machine, comprises an elongate support member 4 for attachment to the machine such that a lower portion of the support member 4 is located within the trench 9, and a guide assembly 11 mounted on the lower portion of the support member 4 for guiding the length of drain 10 from ground level to a position in which the drain 10 extends along the trench 9 with its major faces parallel to the side walls of the trench 9. The guide assembly 11 includes a fixed guide roll 14 defining a guiding edge which is inclined to the vertical and around which the length of drain 10 is wrapped in use so that, as the fitment 1 is moved along the trench 9 by the machine, the drain 10 runs over the guiding edge into the trench 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220917-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing bags
Inventor: HIGGINS TERENCE
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 1988-05-21
Abstract: A plastic bag dispenser pack (10) comprises a closed-ended sleeve (12) containing a roll of separable plastic bags (16). The sleeve (12) has a line of perforations (22) through which the roll of plastic bags (16) can be drawn after the sleeve is torn along the line of perforations (22) to create an opening for the plastic bags (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222616-A (GB)
Title: Heated building panel
Inventor: ARMSTRONG BRENDAN
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 1988-09-07
Abstract: A building panel designed to reduce condensation on the internal surfaces of buildings comprises, in sequence, a steel decking 10, an underlayer screed 11 of settable lightweight epoxy resin in which are embedded electrical surface heating cables 12, a layer of bitumen emulsion adhesive 15, a thermally insulating layer 16 of cellular glass insulation, a further layer 18 of bitumen emulsion adhesive, a load-spreading layer 19 of expanded metal and a surface deck screed 20. The heating cables 12 maintain the steel decking 10 a sufficient temperature to inhibit condensation. The panel can be used as a roof surface which can also be used for work and the storage of equipment. Versions of the panel without some of the strengthening layers may be used for walls and roofs where less structural strength is necessary.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210067-A (GB)
Title: Fabric guide for use with multi-needle sewing machine
Inventor: O'KEEFE MICHAEL
IPC: D05B3/02
Filed: 1988-09-19
Abstract: There is disclosed a fabric guide (13) for positioning upstream of a multi-needle stitching head (11) of a sewing machine (10), in which the guide comprises a plurality of parallel elongate pleat formers (14) laterally spaced apart from each other at predetermined spacings and arranged to receive a piece of fabric (15) which passes over the pleat formers (14). A co-operative former (16) is arranged above the pleat formers (14) and is relatively movable towards the pleat formers so as to engage the surface of the fabric (15) with the pleat formers (14) and thereby deform the surface of the fabric into parallel longitudinal troughs (18), prior to presentation of the formed surface of the fabric to the stitching head which applies stitching to the fabric so as to maintain the troughs in the fabric and thereby form relief lines in the surface thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210357-A (GB)
Title: Cassette for video tape
Inventor: KIM YONG SU
IPC: G11B23/04
Filed: 1988-09-28
Abstract: A label attachment plate of the cassette consists of a single piece 14 integrally formed with the lower cassette member 11. A portion of the upper cassette member 13 is provided with a supporting protrusion 17, a label attachment boundary step 15, and a plate accommodation area 16, in order to receive the attachment plate. The label attachment plate thus singly formed avoids the level difference produced by a joining boundary running through conventional plates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225283-A (GB)
Title: Laminated IC card
Inventor: CHATWIN CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1988-10-07
Abstract: A laminated, integrated circuit (IC) card comprises a number of plastics layers (1-7) laminated together and supporting an IC element (8). Some of the plastics layers (1-7) exhibit a grain structure and at least two of the layers (2, 3); (5, 6) are oriented with their grain directions transverse to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227404-A (GB)
Title: Removing eyes from pineapples
Inventor: CARPENTER MAY
IPC: A47J17/02
Filed: 1988-11-09
Abstract: Eyes may be removed from a pineapple by an implement comprising a cutting head 2 and a handle 1, the cutting head being in the form of a trough defined between integral side walls 6 and 7 cut away at the leading edge to form opposed cutting edges 8 and 9 convergent upon tip 10. A discharge opening 12 is formed in an upstanding surface 11 integral with both handle 1 and leading end 5, and also perforates the trough 4. In use, the implement is applied to the surface of the pineapple adjacent one eye intrusion, and then along within the flesh of the pineapple on a path determined to cut through the flesh beneath a predetermined sequence of eyes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213685-A (GB)
Title: Microcomputer circuit
Inventor: GRACEY PETER PEQUIGNOT
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 1988-12-07
Abstract: Handling of data by a microcomputer is improved by converting quasi-continuous data flows into higher frequency bursts to leave the microcomputer free for data processing. Data is sent over asynchronous lines 11, 12 in bursts, thereby tying up the processor in the microcomputer 10 for short periods only. External Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) 14, 15 are used to reconstruct either parallel or non-burst asynchronous data. In one particular application (Fig 5) the invention is applied to an intelligent T switch. Quasi-continuous input data (41) for connection to User A or User B includes transparent embedded codes signifying A or B data. The data and codes are connected to UART 1 which converts the data frequency (Fin) to a higher burst frequency (Fc) for parallel input 42 to the microcomputer 40. Burst data at the serial output 43 is connected first to UART 3 operating at frequency (Fc) and then the parallel output from this UART is connected to UART 4 operating at the frequency (Fin). Quasi-continuous serial data reconstructed at the output 45 of UART 4 is then connected to a changeover circuit 50 which connects the data to User A or User B depending on a signal (53) received from the microcomputer 40 in dependence on the embedded codes which are read from the incoming data during during quiescent periods of computer operation on data input and output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211205-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing Brassica oleracea by protoplast fusion
Inventor: HOEKSTRA SIETSKE
IPC: C12N15/02
Filed: 1988-12-14
Abstract: Brassica oleracea plants containing mitochondria of the Ogura CMS (male sterility) cytoplasm and chloroplasts of normal fertile Brassica oleracea. Method of production by protoplast fusion.
Patent GB-2215531-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug with folding pins
Inventor: BYFORD TREVOR KEITH
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 1989-01-18
Abstract: An electrical plug 2 has pins 10 which project from the front face 6 of the plug body 4 in an operative condition of the plug 2 and which are foldable towards the front face 6 of the body 4 in an inoperative condition of the plug 2. Pivoting of the pins may be controlled by a slide (24) on the body opposite to the pins (figs 4, 5, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232777-A (GB)
Title: Spring-balance
Inventor: FISHER DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: G01G23/20
Filed: 1989-10-05
Abstract: A spring-balance 1 of a two-revolution type has a plastics clip-on indicator element 2 of U-shape clipped to rods 5 screwed into spring restraints 7. Each limb 2a, 2b of element 2 co-operates with an associated dial viewing window 3a, 3b so that one is always unobscured by the pointer 4. Thus the particular revolution of the pointer 4 on the dial 3 is indicated immediately through either viewing window 3a, 3b. A zero setting knob is provided on the hanger H of the casing. A second spring-balance 101 has a rack and pinion assembly with an air damper 104 (preferably comprising a graphite piston 104a and brass cylinder 104b) mounted to casing it by a plain pin 105 which passes through rectangular block 104c at the closed end of cylinder 104b. Dial support plate 12 is used to captivate damper 104 on assembly of the balance 101. Damper 104 is directly coupled to rack 16 via linkage L in between rack 16 and piston 104a. Damper 104 acts to reduce oscillations of pointer 4 about the weight reading on the dial during the weighing process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227039-A (GB)
Title: Percussion drill
Inventor: JENNE DIETMAR
IPC: E21B4/14
Filed: 1989-11-28
Abstract: A percussion drill has a control device for controlling its travel forwards and/or backwards comprising an axially movable control sleeve (4). An adjusting and locking device for the control sleeve (4), locates it in alternative positions for the two travel directions. This adjustment reversal device comprises a double acting piston 10 which is adapted to be controllably operated with compressed air from a control station via a passage 12. A reliable reversal from forward to backward travel of the percussion drill is thus possible even in very long boreholes and even in the event of the collapse of the borehole. Fig 3 shows the control sleeve 4 in its forward travel position with passage 12 unpressurized. By supplying high pressure to passage 12 piston 10 is moved rearwardly into contact with connector 7, thus moving control sleeve 4 to a reverse travel position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240803-A (GB)
Title: Remedial wall tie and fixing tools
Inventor: MARSHALL CLIVE ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1990-01-26
Abstract: A remedial wall tie and fixing tools that is a wall tie which is able to be fixed into an existing wall with special fixing tools to replace wall ties which have failed due to various reasons, comprising a tie rod 1, inner plug 2, outer plug 3, wedge 4 and water drip 5. It is possible with the aid of fixing tool 10 to fix the inner plug 2 securely into the inner leaf of cavity walls and outer plug 3 and wedge 4 can then be fixed securely in position in the outer leaf of cavity walls by the aid the fixing tool Figure 11. Thus the whole assembly ties together the inner and outer leaf of a cavity wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241470-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card/gift container
Inventor: RYAN MELVIN JOHN
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 1990-01-30
Abstract: A three-dimensional greetings card is made up from a cardboard blank into a container of a rectangular box-like form open on one side to receive a gift such as a video cassette and having integral with one of its faces a flap (4, 13, 14) extending therefrom capable of closing the open side of the container and of being folded over one face of the container, so as to form a package for the gift. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240805-A (GB)
Title: Panel clamping system
Inventor: LEVERIDGE DEREK W
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 1990-02-09
Abstract: A member 12 contains a screw 11 which is rotatable to move the member along a serrated tongue 18 on a plate 19 adapted to be welded to a marine window frame (22, 24, Fig. 2). The member 12 serves to clamp a window pane (23, Fig. 2) against a seal (25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234019-A (GB)
Title: Liquid pumping and metering apparatus
Inventor: KIMURA TSUNEO
IPC: B29B7/16
Filed: 1990-05-29
Abstract: The apparatus includes a vertically disposed cylinder (18) attached to the base of a sealed tank (2) so that its upper end opens within the base of the tank. A piston (28) moves vertically in the cylinder from a position uncovering liquid entry ports (25) from the tank. The piston has a piston rod (33) which passes through a seal (34) in the top of the tank to a reciprocating drive mechanism (29), whereby operation of the latter expels liquid from the cylinder through a one-way valve (35). A number of stirring vanes (8) are located in the tank base area, such vanes being carried by a tubular shaft (6) which surrounds the piston rod and extends up through a seal (11) in the tank to a rotational drive device (9, 10) situated above the tank. The liquid level in the tank is maintained at a level which ensures that liquid adhering to the piston rod does not come into contact with piston rod seal (24). The tank may be evacuated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237106-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle light management system
Inventor: PRICE BRENDAN JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 1990-07-10
Abstract: A vehicle light management system comprises a control means which is operable in response to a signal from a light sensitive element [LDR 1] to switch a vehicle light [L] on when the intensity of the light sensed is below a first threshold value and to switch the vehicle light [L] off when the intensity of the light sensed is above a second threshold value. The second threshold value may be the same as, or different to, the first threshold value. The vehicle light may be headlights and/or sidelights. The light sensitive element may be mounted in a dashboard of the vehicle within a reflective housing, ambient light entering the housing through a diffuser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236556-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine cylinder head and die set for fabricating the head
Inventor: SHIMIZU YASUHIRO
IPC: B22D17/24
Filed: 1990-08-23
Abstract: An intake passage 12 and/or an exhaust passage 13 is defined by a helical passage having a constant radius of curvature around an axial center line of its helical shape. It is thus possible to form a three-dimensionally curved intake passage and/or an exhaust passage by using a core (23, Figs. 5 and 6) which can be pulled out while it is being turned around the axial center line of its helical shape by virtue of its connection to the main head forming die (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253763-A (GB)
Title: Audio arrangements for personal receivers
Inventor: TORSELLI JULIAN VITTORIO
IPC: H03F3/26
Filed: 1991-03-12
Abstract: An audio arrangement for a personal receiver (such as a radio pager) includes a class A audio power amplifier having an output transistor 16 connected in series with a loudspeaker 19 across a power supply B+. A DC feedback circuit, including resistors 21, 22 and a decoupling capacitor 23, is connected between the output and input of the amplifier, and sets the DC operating point of the output stage to half of the maximum voltage swing available, that is to half of the sum of the power supply voltage and the saturation voltage of the transistor. An AC feedback automatic gain control circuit (including components 24 to 33) is also connected between the output and input of the amplifier, thereby adjusting the amplifier's gain so that the output signal from the amplifier is kept below clipping. The loudspeaker 19 is used only for speech signals from the personal receiver, a separate beep transducer 67 being provided for beep signals generated by a circuit IC2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242219-A (GB)
Title: Surface boxes
Inventor: KNOWLES LESLIE HUGH
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: A surface box is designed to be mounted at the upper end of a bore or shaft such as may lead down to a water meter. The body (1) of the surface box has a cylindrical mouth (3) which receives an upper end part of a cylindrical liner in the shaft. A seal (7) on the liner seals against the mouth. Inwardly directed segmental portions (8) limit the entry of the liner into the mouth. An upper part of the body (1) is rectangular and has a rectangular lid (23) pivoted by pins which can be removed and replaced as desired. Both the body (1) and the lid (23) are made as plastic mouldings. A seal (28) on the lid prevents rain entering the body when the lid is closed. A peripheral gully (14) inside the body catches surface water leaking into the body through the holes (20, 22) for the pivot pins and has drain holes (15) leading to the outside of the body. The lid is held closed by a pair of catches (38) which are rotatable with a tool or by a pair of catches (51) which snap into engagement with the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246298-A (GB)
Title: A turbine-driven rotary sole-massaging device
Inventor: CHIOU CHYAN-SHENG
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A turbine-driven rotary sole-massaging device including a turbine 3 with a pair of main shafts 34, and a left and a right roller devices slowly driven by the turbine, the roller devices being composed of multiple fixing disks 41 and massage wheels 44 disposed on the circumference of the fixing disks, the fixing disks being fitted on the pair of main shafts of the turbine whereby the turbine drives the fixing disks, making the massage wheels rotate along with the fixing disks so that the massage wheels can stimulate the foot sole of a user to achieve physical therapy effect. <IMAGE>