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Patent GB-2266853-A (GB)
Title: Trimming tool for trimming drawn parts
Inventor: WEISSER KARL
IPC: B21D28/00
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: A trimming tool for trimming drawn parts 20 over their complete periphery and for the simultaneous transverse cutting of the waste strip 21 which has been out off, in which the transverse cutting takes place by rectilinear further motion of a transverse cutter 13 integrated in a fixed location in the upper tool 10, its shear edge being freed in good time by a controlled escape motion of a make-up cutter 14. The make-up cutter 14 permits, on the one hand, a complete and clean trim out to be carried out on the workpiece and, on the other, permits the shear edge of the transverse cutter 13 to extend right up to the trim shear edge. Because of the rectilinear downward motion of the transverse cutter 13, the waste strip is also sheared off cleanly and without cracks as far as the innermost trim cut edge.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277506-A (GB)
Title: Spacer for protecting wheels
Inventor: MURPHY WILLIAM
IPC: B65D57/00
Filed: 1993-04-30
Abstract: A locking spacer 14 which fits between the rims of adjacent wheels 11, 12, 17 and 18, as they are built up on a pallet for transporting protects individual wheels from impingement damage. The spacer, either double (Figure 1) or single (Figure 2), clips over the rim horns 11, 12, 17 and 18 of the wheel, (Figures 3 and 4) and prevents movement. When the wheels are unloaded the spacers can be re-used in building up other pallet loads. Figure 3 shows a spacer between four adjacent wheel rims, see also 15 figure 5, rims 17 and 18 being vertically above above 11 and 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267574-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric accelerometer for automobiles
Inventor: WADA SHUNICHI
IPC: G01P1/02
Filed: 1993-07-26
Abstract: The specification describes a piezoelectric accelerometer as in GB 2231965A but the claims relate to the use of a conductive casing 1 formed by a box-shaped portion 22 and cover 21, the latter having a recess 21 and through-type capacitors 10a, b which pass through a side wall of the recess and thus do not project beyond the casing outline. The capacitors provide connections between the internal circuitry on circuit board 9 and a connector 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281141-A (GB)
Title: Traffic control
Inventor: CHABERNY WALTER
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: Fig. 2 shows a system for the control of a vehicle travelling along a predetermined route. Control equipment, located in a vehicle 45, receives position and timetable information and thereby ascertains whether the vehicle is running to schedule. In the event that the schedule has been broken, the control equipment generates a correction signal 64 that is broadcast to a traffic control device 38 positioned on the predetermined route. The traffic control device, in response to the correction signal, re-schedules the vehicle to the timetabled information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271701-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the inductive cross-field heating of flat material
Inventor: MAUVE HANS WERNER
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1993-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus for the inductive cross-field heating of flat material (1) comprises at least one pair of induction modules (C, D) adjustable independently of one another in their position widthways relative to the flat material, is provided. Each induction module (C, D,) has two mutually opposite U-shaped induction loops (2,8), the geometry and dimensions of which are invariable and the base legs (5, 11, 14, 16) of which can be positioned in such a way that they terminate at least a predeterminable distance (c) in front of one edge (6, 7) of the flat material (1) and within the width of the flat material and the two side legs (3, 4, 9, 10, 13, 15) of which can be positioned in such a way that they project at least a predeterminable distance (d) beyond the other edge (7, 6) of the flat material, the side legs of only one induction loop project beyond each edge (6, 7) of the flat material (1). Arrangements for controlling the position of the induction loops is disclosed in response to a temperature profile sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283414-A (GB)
Title: Headrest with sunshade
Inventor: LINKSON JACQUELINE MARY
IPC: A47C9/10
Filed: 1993-11-04
Abstract: A headrest or cushion has a foldable sunshade attached. The head rest may be extended to provide a full length mattress. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284843-A (GB)
Title: Cast in situ piles
Inventor: KING ROY HENRY
IPC: E02D5/38
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: Cast insitu piles are formed by driving a capped conventional hollow steel tube 5 into the ground, filling the internal space with wet concrete and metal reinforcement 12 and then withdrawing the tube 5 (leaving the cap or shoe 8 behind) so that the concrete slumps to fill the driven hole, sets, and hardens. A surrounding member 6, orificed at 7 and preferably conical, is placed at ground level around the tube 5 and forced into the ground by the weight of the leaders so that when the tube 5 is removed the upper end of the cast pile is (e.g.) conically formed. This gives an installation of piles over a given area better support characteristics for an overlying concrete raft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273556-A (GB)
Title: Afterburner unit for a gas turbine
Inventor: AUFFRET DIDIER LOUIS CHRISTIAN
IPC: F23R3/20
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: An afterburner unit for a gas turbine is made of composite materials in the form of a monobloc unit comprising an annular outer casing (1), an annular inner casing (3). Main arms (4) secure the inner casing to the outer casing (1) and a ring (5) coaxial with the casings contains additional fuel injection devices (8 - 9). Secondary arms (10) secure the ring (5) to the inner casing (3), and at least one main fuel duct extends from the outer casing to the injection devices. There may be fuel injection means 14 along the length of the main arms and additionally there may be fuel injection means in the secondary arms. The outer casing may be made of one composite material with the inner casing being made of a second composite material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284229-A (GB)
Title: Strap locking device
Inventor: CHOU AN-CHUAN
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: A strap locking device for binding freight loaded on a truck comprises a plurality of buckles 1 pivottaly combined by pin 4, each buckle includes a bar 13 loosely fitting in a slot 12 on a buckle frame 11, and a plurality of straps 2 with one end bound on a hook 3 and the other end fitting around the bar 13 so that the length of the strap can be adjustably controlled by the buckle 1. The sliding-bar type buckles (Figure 3) may be replaced by push-plate type buckles (Figure 6, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273679-A (GB)
Title: Joining sheet plastics
Inventor: SHORT MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: B29C70/68
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: Method of welding together plastic materials, such as two or more panels (1, 2) of plastics foam material, or plastics sheets e.g. for use in making load-bearing inflatable structures, lining of tanks etc, comprises locating a resistive heating element (5), which may be in the form of a flexible tape, in the region (3, 4) of a welded joint to be formed therebetween, resistively heating the element (5) by direct application of current or inductively to melt the plastic materials in the region thereof, and subsequent cooling. A profiled jointing strip (11, 21) may be used in the welding methods. To improve joint integrity, a power supply arrangement may be used whereby the heating current is controlled in a cycle according to the nature of the materials used in the joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275951-A (GB)
Title: Plug or lock for use in oil field tubular members and on operating system therefor
Inventor: KILGORE MARION DEWEY
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: A retrievable well lock for use within a subterranean tubular member has a packing assembly having a substantially elastomeric sleeve (44) which may be axially compressed into an expanded diameter condition against the interior surface of a surrounding tubing string. Axial ends (46, 48) of the sleeve (44) are configured to engage generally matching notched members (50, 52) on either side of the sleeve which, by divergent axial movement, axially draw the sleeve to a reduced diameter condition and maintain the sleeve under divergent axial tension. A barrel slip assembly (14) of the lock has a radially variable body (16) with a continuous circumference. The body's axial ends are adapted to fixedly engage portions of the lock such that the body is capable of transmitting an axial tensile load across its length. The body contains substantially lengthwise slotted portions (20) which permit radial expansion of the radially variable body. The lock may be emplaced and set at substantially any point within the tubing string and is operable between an expanded diameter condition and a reduced diameter condition. A downhole power tool is described which may be adapted, to emplace ("run") or remove ("pull") the lock from the tubing string. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288856-A (GB)
Title: Air engines
Inventor: HUTCHINGS MERVYN A
IPC: F02B75/16
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: Air-driven engines for various uses are described. Two single-cylinder reciprocating piston type engine designs are described wherein the air is supplied to the working cylinder through a rotary or one-way valve and exhausted through a rotary or poppet valve, respectively. By providing the piston with a hollow for receiving a coiled pipe through which air is exhausted, heat can be absorbed by water in heat exchange therewith. The engine may also comprise a cylindrical housing and an eccentrically mounted hexagonal rotor with sliding vanes. Alternatively air may enter and leave through a fixed spindle to drive a cylinder with inwardly directed vanes. The engine may be in the form of a turbine comprising several different diameter, externally toothed rotors each fed with air through a venturi. In another embodiment a vertical axis bladed wheel covered by a canopy is rotated by solar heated air induced to flow upwardly through the wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287975-A (GB)
Title: A reflector
Inventor: PICTON PETER ROBERT ERIC
IPC: E01F9/619
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A reflecting device for a road cone or for mounting on a bicycle comprises a vaned rotatable reflecting member provided within a housing. The reflecting member is preferably rotated by incident air flow but may be electrically driven. The member may be a multi-vaned rotor or an S-cross-section disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278298-A (GB)
Title: Filtering device
Inventor: SCHLOR GEORG
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: A filtering device for removing pollutant particles from air during laser or high-frequency surgery comprises a transparent tubular housing 6 connected into pipe fittings at each end and enclosing a tubular pleated filter 10 closed at the upstream end 30 and arranged for radially inward flow. The end 30 may capture some particles by impact and may have a peripheral rim to assist retention thereof (Fig. 3). The filter may push on to a separate support tube 26 or may have integral internal supports. Housing 6 may be held in the hand and is detachably connected to fittings 8 and 5 leading respectively to a suction nozzle (4) and a suction fan (1). The transparent wall allows the state of the filter to be seen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287638-A (GB)
Title: Insole
Inventor: MARTIN JACK L
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: An insole for a sport shoe eg a riding shoe includes foam footbed 16 having disposed on the underside thereof a first resilient pad 18 at the forward portion of the insole and a second resilient pad 20 at the heel portion of the insole and including frusto-conical primary nubs 30 formed integrally on each of the pads and a secondary nub 32 formed on each of said primary nubs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297829-A (GB)
Title: Annular combustion chamber
Inventor: MILLENER PHILIP JAMES
IPC: F23R3/10
Filed: 1995-02-07
Abstract: An annular combustion chamber assembly, especially a tiled combustor, has an annular end wall 8 which defines the upstream extremity of the combustion zone and is subject to conditions eg temperatures, pressures and forces which can cause plastic deformation even though the wall may be protected by a heatshield. The inherent strength of the end wall is reduced by the multiplicity of apertures (18) (Fig 2) formed in the wall to accept the fuel burners and for the passage of air into the combustion zone. The wall is strengthened by selective thickening in regions of intermediate radius, preferably tapering from narrow inner and outer edges to an intermediate plateau. The wall is flanged 10, 12 at its inner and outer circumferences on both its upstream and downstream sides for joining to an upstream head assembly 2 and a downstream barrel assembly.
Patent GB-2287172-A (GB)
Title: Medicine dispenser
Inventor: WHITTLE MARK ANTHONY
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: A medicine dispenser 2 includes a spherical receptacle 14 for liquid. The receptacle includes openings 30 for the passage of liquid into and out thereof. The openings are arranged to be closed by a hemispherical member 10 which is operatively connected to an end controller 39 which is arranged to pivot the closure member between a position wherein the openings 30 are "open" and a position wherein the member 10 functions to close the openings. A collecting device 40 for use with the dispenser is also described, the device having a container portion arranged to be filled with medicine from a bottle and in which the dispenser 2 can be positioned for filling the dispenser. The dispenser is suitably used for dispensing medicine to infants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300591-A (GB)
Title: Joinery processes
Inventor: LOUGHRAN BRIAN
IPC: B23Q17/09
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: Wood in stacks (1) where there is uniformity of origin, but different cross-sections dried with the final stage being effected at an essentially vertical position before machining for final natural drying with good air circulation. Longitudinal cuts are made by a multi rip-saw machine (10) which has rip-saw blades (13) with wiper blades (23), or by a band saw (30) with an integral band saw blade (33), the tips of which are regularly suaged and side-dressed. Cutters for profiling machines are cleaned in an ultrasonic tank and checked for balancing at a static balancing stand (40) which also checks for uniformity of cutting radii and precise dimensions are determined at an optical sensing device (70) which allows real-time upload to a profiling machine (80).
Patent GB-2301940-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for a circuit breaker
Inventor: COLE ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: H02B1/20
Filed: 1995-06-15
Abstract: An adaptor for converting a circuit breaker with screw terminals 14, 15 into one having a plug on or plug in facility comprises an electrically conductive support member attachable to a circuit breaker (16), having a portion (10b) to be electrically connectable within a cable entry (14) of the circuit breaker (16), and an electrically conductive connector member (11), carried by the support member and electrically connected thereto, or integrally formed therewith. An electrically insulative cover member (13) is engagable with the opposed sides of the circuit breaker (16) to cover the support member and cable entry (14).
Patent GB-2290763-A (GB)
Title: Servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system
Inventor: JORG WOLFGANG
IPC: B62D5/22
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: The pinion is capable of limited movement in the longitudinal direction of the rack in order to control the servo-motor. In one embodiment, fig. 2, one end of the pinion is provided with a bearing 6 in a rotatable eccentric disc 5 having a beak 5' which acts on the push rods 8 of the valves 9. Alternatively, fig. 4, the bearing 6 is mounted, via the eccentric disc or directly, in a rocking lever 12 which actuates the push rods 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306918-A (GB)
Title: A seal comprising a wire with hooks which lock together in a plastic housing
Inventor: WU KE-HSIAO
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: A seal comprises a wire 2 having two ends, one end being bent into a U-shaped hook 6, and the other into a V-shaped hook 7. A closed plastic housing 3 is formed with two apertures each for receiving one end of the wire and inside the housing there are two guides 9,10 to lead the hooks to lock together.
Patent GB-2313254-A (GB)
Title: Data packet transmission in a cellular radio communication system
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM NEIL
IPC: H04W76/04
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: The traffic load between a busy cell and adjacent cells with spare capacity is optimized by allocating the transmission of delay unconstrained packet data, such as e-mail, to an adjacent cell. To maintain C/I ratio for the call, the transmitting terminal increases the energy per bit by, for example, reducing modulation rate (ie data rate), using modulation with fewer levels (such as 16 QAM to QPSK), increasing FEC overhead and/or spectrum spreading factor (increased redundancy), or increasing the interleaving depth (spreading interference more widely). As the nominal edge of cell will have been effectively extended, the mobile terminals transmitting data may be closer than normal to a remote cell which is re-using the same frequency. The terminal transmitting data therefore maintains or reduces power to avoid co-channel interference. Reducing power requires the addition of still further reduction in data rate in order to maintain the required energy per bit/symbol at the serving base station.
Patent GB-2315120-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic powered light
Inventor: SUTTON-VANE MARK
IPC: F21S11/00
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: A self contained photovoltaic powered light unit has a photovoltaic panel, an electrical storage system, a light source and a number of electronic control devices all housed in a case with a transparent top which allows both the entry of daylight and sunlight and the exit of light from the light source. During the hours of daylight the photovoltaic panel automatically charges the electrical storage system under the regulation of the control devices. At night the storage system automatically provides power for the light source. The storage system has sufficient capacity to compensate for the seasonal variations in the length of day and night. The unit is suitable for setting into paving slabs.
Patent GB-2305717-A (GB)
Title: Ice shaving apparatus for a refrigerator
Inventor: YOO YEON-SIC
IPC: A23G9/04
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: Ice shaving apparatus for a household refrigerator includes a motor (220) having a drive shaft (230) coupled to a first clutch disc (250). A transfer section (100) comprising a handle (111) and links (110,120,130,140,150) is able to lower the motor in an axial direction. A container (320) which holds a supply of ice is able to be inverted by a second handle (352). Brackets (360) including splits with springs therein hold the rotatable rod (350) supporting the container (320). The base of the container (350) is shaped to form a second clutch disc. A cutter (430) for use in shaving the ice is located on a shaft (440). When shaved ice is required the motor is lowered to meet the base of the inverted container; the clutch discs meshing to allow rotation of the container. Rod (350) descends down along the splits in the brackets (360) against the resistance of the springs until the ice in the rotating container (320) contacts the cutter (430). Any ice shaved off falls into a bowl (60) located within the refrigerator.
Patent GB-2318720-A (GB)
Title: Safety belt buckle easily removable from anchor.
Inventor: TEMPLE JOHN
IPC: B60R22/26
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: A seat belt assembly comprises a belt anchored at two points and releasably connected to a connection unit, such as a buckle, via a connector. The connection unit is, in turn, latched to a striker that is firmly fixed to a third anchor point. The latch unit may be mounted to the seat (Fig. 2) to secure the seat in its normal position as well as removing the need to feed the buckles between the squab and the back of the rear seats when the seats are folded forward. The belt may be a three point belt or a two point belt with the other anchor point similarly latched.
Patent GB-2303855-A (GB)
Title: Helicobacter pylori antigenic protein preparation and immunoassays
Inventor: KELLEHER DERMOT
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1995-07-03
Abstract: A Helicobacter pylori protein preparation depleted of H. pylori antigens to which immunoreactivity is detected in H. pylori negative individuals and immunoassays using the protein preparation are described. The protein preparation is depleted of H. pylori antigens less than 30 kDa, especially 24 to 25 kDa and/or 18 to 19 kDa antigens.
Patent GB-2320520-A (GB)
Title: Operator for a closure
Inventor: TIPPIN ARTHUR DAVID
IPC: E05F11/16
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: A dual function window operator comprises a drive member (21) rotatable about a drive axis and a pair of substantially co-planar driven members (6,7) rotatable about separate axes offset from the drive axis for controlling respectively pivotal movement of a casement and actuation of a fastening mechanism (4) for releasably securing the casement when closed. The drive member (21) has a pin (23) and each driven member (6,7) has a respective slot (25,26) for reception of the pin (23) to couple and uncouple the drive member (21) in a predetermined sequence to unlock and open the casement in response to rotation of the drive member (21) in one direction, and to close and lock the casement in response to rotation of the drive member (21) in the opposite direction. The drive member (21) also has a stop (27) and each driven member (6,7) has a respective abutment (32,33) engaged by the stop (27) in a pre-determined sequence to block rotation of the driven member (6,7) when uncoupled from the drive member (21).
Patent GB-2320885-A (GB)
Title: Rigid polyurethane ear-muff's cup
Inventor: PARIKH PARIMAL
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: The Rigid polyurethane foam cup, for Ear Muff's cup A which is made with typical insert B by which it can be fitted to Ear Muff head band C, so that universal movement is obtained to fit the cup with insert securely to get optimum sound attenuation. The cup A can be made with insert B either on top or at the side in order to have the universal movement of cup and solid one piece construction. The cups are of cellular structure having large surface area but very light in weight which results in optimum sound barrier as well as comfort due to light weight/low overall pressure.
Patent GB-2325896-A (GB)
Title: Pretensioner
Inventor: SMITHSON ALAN GEORGE
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle safety restraint retractor comprises a pinion wheel 5 connected to a retractor spool and rotatable so as to wind seat belt webbing onto the spool, driving means 1 for rotating the pinion wheel and force generating means for moving the driving means, the driving means and pinion wheel having at least two sets of cooperating members, one set being more closely spaced than the other. The driving means may be flexible, eg a chain 1, and the first set of cooperating members may be teeth 6 on the pinion wheel engaging the links (11 fig 2) on a first section of chain 8. The second set of cooperating members may be additional teeth 7 on the pinion wheel, axially offset from the first set, engaging with a second of corresponding spaced links or teeth 10 on a second section of the chain. The force generating means may be a gas generator (14 fig 1). The driving member may be guided within a guide channel 2. The driving means may alternatively be a rack (fig 8) or a string of balls (figs 9 and 10) or a series of interlinked hooks (fig 11) or a frangible rack (fig 12) or a series of balls encased in a foam tube (fig 13).