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Patent GB-2241684-A (GB)
Title: Device for conveying articles between angularly disposed input and output positions
Inventor: FRANCIONI RENZO
IPC: B65G47/86
Filed: 1991-01-24
Abstract: The device comprises a rotary carousel structure with entrainment elements 19 which can move the articles (P) over a slide surface between an input position (2) and at least one angularly disposed output position (3, 4). The entrainment elements (19) can be raised above the plane of the slide surface at positions corresponding to the output positions (3) or (4) to enable the article(s) to be conveyed to the selected machine (M1) or (M2). The raising and lowering of the elements (19) is achieved by cam followers on the elements (19) and a cam rail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241512-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming dual metal structures
Inventor: SAWYER THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: A method for forming a structure having an inner portion of a first metal and an outer portion of a second metal involves employing a spray forming processing. The beginning stages of the spray forming is performed with a first metal (22) in a dispensing crucible (24) which supplies a stream of the first metal to an atomization zone (14) where the stream is broken up into many droplets which are driven by an atomizing gas onto a receiving surface (10). The second stage of the processing (Fig. 2) involves adding small quantities of a second metal (28) to the dispensing crucible before the first metal is completely drained therefrom to permit a blend of the two metals to be formed on the preform between an inner and an outer portion thereof. The third phase of the method is the addition of the second metal to the dispensing crucible so that the latter stages of the spray forming is performed with the second metal and accordingly that the outer portions of the preform are formed of the second metal. A desirable good metallurgical bond is formed between the inner and the outer portions of the preform. The first and second metals may both be nickel base superalloys. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248744-A (GB)
Title: Image processing method and apparatus
Inventor: KAWATA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: G06K15/12
Filed: 1991-04-04
Abstract: In a picture processing system for an electrophotographic printer, a density selection circuit (44) selects density data of a pixel to be corrected in response to the black-and-white patterns of surrounding pixels in a line matrix. A density correction operation circuit (41) supplies a picture signal with corrected density data corrected by the selected density and other density correction coefficients. Thus, the toner adhesion amount, and therefore the printing density, is made uniform and a clear printed picture without density unevenness can be obtained irrespective of the content of the picture signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245748-A (GB)
Title: Flexible disk drive
Inventor: SAITO SHOICHIRO
IPC: G11B21/21
Filed: 1991-04-22
Abstract: A flexible disk drive having magnetic heads which write data to and/or read data from a flexible disk comprises a flexible disk (1), rotative magnetic disk driving means (2) for supporting and rotating the flexible disk, two magnetic heads (3) for reading data from and/or writing data to recording tracks formed in the opposite surfaces of the flexible disk, magnetic head support means (21) which supports the magnetic heads so that the magnetic heads float over the corresponding surfaces of the flexible disk, magnetic head positioning means (6) for positioning the magnetic heads respectively at desired positions on the flexible disk and a sealed casing accommodating those components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255609-A (GB)
Title: Groundworks service kit
Inventor: STEVENSON PAUL PHILPIN REES
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 1991-05-08
Abstract: A groundworks service kit has a number of inflatable pipe seals 1 and a number of by-pass pipes 2. The kit allows work to be carried out on manholes and inspection chambers without interrupting the flow through them. The inflatable pipe seals 1 are loosely assembled on the by-pass pipe 2 and the ends of the by-pass pipe 2 are inserted into the inlet(s) and outlet of the manhole. The inflatable pipe seals 1 are then inserted into the manhole pipework and pressurised. All flow through the manhole will now pass through the by-pass pipe 2. On completion of maintenance work the inflatable pipe seals 1 are deflated and the kit removed from the manhole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262562-A (GB)
Title: Shoring system ledger frame;stud connectors
Inventor: PAPADOPOULOS DEMETRIOS GEORGIO
IPC: E04G11/48
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A shoring system consists of a number of vertical legs 1 with a ledger frame 20 between each pair of adjacent legs. The ledger frame comprises an upper horizontally extending member 21 and a lower horizontally extending member 22 There are vertical side members 23, 24 adjacent the sides of the frame. The horizontal members extend beyond the vertical side members and each horizontal member is provided with terminal connectors 25 adapted to connect the horizontal members to the vertical legs. Consequently the vertical members on the ledger frame are spaced away from the vertical legs. The connectors preferably comprise headed studs 38 shaped so as to be insertable in a channel in the legs 1 and then rotated (see fig. 8) so that the head engages overhanging walls of the channel. A wedge member 53 with an oblique slot 52 engages in pin 33 in the stud and is used to draw the stud inwardly to tighten the connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264344-A (GB)
Title: Valve stem protector
Inventor: LANGFORD RONALD JOHN
IPC: F16K27/08
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: A valve stem protector (2) for the protection of personnel from a valve stem (4) comprises a hollow generally outwardly concave and preferably dome-shaped body having an outer dome-shaped portion (8) closed by a base portion (10) which defines a cylindrical recess (12) at which the protector (2) is fitted over the end of a valve stem (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266490-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing fibre drums
Inventor: LEE MICHAEL
IPC: B31C1/04
Filed: 1992-06-23
Abstract: A fibre drum is manufactured by firstly forming a tubular drum sidewall 30 by leading a paper web from a supply roll, applying glue to the web and winding the web about a mandrel, secondly picking up the drum by a hanger of an overhead conveyor and carrying it above the factory floor for drying (72, 83 Figure 12), thirdly preparing circular steel bands 34 and applying them by a band setting apparatus to each end of the drum sidewall (Figure 14) and then beading them onto the drum sidewall by contoured rollers forming grooves 37 (96, Figure 17), and fourthly rolling the outer ends of each band inwardly together with the drum sidewall to form a top rim at an upper end of the drum sidewall and to secure a bottom panel at a lower end of the drum sidewall. A lid may be releasably secured to the top rim of the drum sidewall by an expandable clamping band closable on the rim by means of a toggle clamp (Fig 6). The drum is finally rotatably mounted in an inclined position on an inspection device which allows an operator to check the base of the drum whilst simultaneously printing a quality test mark on the drum exterior by means of a roller (103, Figure 20). The band may be cut by a guillotine from a web of material led from a reel against an end stop (65, Figure 8), a position sensor slowing the band feed as it approaches the end stop. After forming, the band may be held in a clamp, comprising a pair of jaws (83, 82, Figure 14), and a pusher above the jaws pushes the drum into engagement with the band. A resilient arm may limit the lateral movement of the drum during rotation while the band is being beaded to the drum, (Figure 17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258321-A (GB)
Title: Inspection systems for vehicles using linescan camera and reflector
Inventor: HOPPER ALAN INGLEDEW
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: An inspection system, for inspecting a vehicle's under surface, comprises a light reflector 4 positioned to receive and redirect light images of an object to the lens of a line scan CCD camera 1. In one embodiment the light reflector comprises a prism 4 or a mirror or system of such prisms and/or mirrors and the line scan camera is a single line scan camera 1. A wide angle adapter 2, compact housing 3, window 5 and fluorescent light tubes 6 are shown. The housing may be positioned in a trench, on a road surface or be wheel mounted to be movable beneath a vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260288-A (GB)
Title: Welded pressure vessel for a metal oxide-hydrogen battery utilizing a flexible weld ring
Inventor: JONES KENNETH R
IPC: B23K33/00
Filed: 1992-10-05
Abstract: A metal oxide-hydrogen battery having an outer metal pressure vessel that contains a plurality of cell modules is composed of a cylindrical shell and the open ends of the shells are enclosed by dome-shaped heads. In producing the vessel, a weld ring 7 is positioned between each end of the shell 3 and the respective head 4 and each weld ring includes a base 8 which is engaged with the inner surfaces of the shell and head and a radial fin 9 which extends outwardly from the base and is located between the opposed ends of the shell 8 and head 4. A weld is made interconnecting the weld ring with the head and shell. The weld ring is free of internal spokes and the radial thickness of the weld ring is from one to six times the thickness of the vessel wall. With this construction, the weld ring will flex with the shell during cycling of the battery to prevent undue stress at the welded joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261028-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with combustion in communicating cylinders
Inventor: MERRITT DAN
IPC: F02B19/06
Filed: 1992-10-29
Abstract: The cylinder 12 has a larger swept volume than the cylinder 14, and respective pistons 16, 18 are coupled together such that they are movable in the cylinders in a cyclic manner at the same frequency. An air inlet and an exhaust outlet open into the first cylinder and a fuel injector 34 provides fuel to the second cylinder. A combustion space 20 is defined between the piston crown and body portion and a side wall 14a of the second cylinder. The gap 128 between the crown edge 37 and the cylinder wall 14a serves 10 inhibit ingression of fuel into the space 20 until towards the end of the compression stroke. A valve 31 and a throttle valve 32 control charge intake into the cylinder 14. The specification discloses many constructional variations to inhibit mixture flow into the space 20 and variations in the supply of fuel and air to the cylinders 12 and 14 and in the form of ignition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261984-A (GB)
Title: Device for simulating electrical characteristics of components.
Inventor: RUSSELL STEPHEN RONALD
IPC: G09B23/18
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: A device for simulating electrical characteristics of an electrical, electronic or electromechanical component comprising means 21 adapted to reproduce electrical characteristics which are produced by, or may be sensed in, the component, the device 1 being configured so as to substantially resemble the component in appearance and/or size. The device may have two substantially flat opposed surfaces 3,27, one of which carries a picture 5 of the component and the other a sectional view through the component to illustrate its technical construction or operation, and/or other data relating to the component. A kit may be provided comprising a number of such devices each to simulate a component forming part of an equipment or system so as to simulate the electrical characteristics and/or performance of the equipment or system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270915-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic elastomeric composition
Inventor: TODO SUMIO
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: The thermoplastic elastomer composition is obtained by the steps of:(A) mixing (a) 10 to 70% by weight of a peroxide-degradable polyolefine; (b) 20 to 90% by weight of a peroxide-degradable polyolefine elastomer; (c) 0 to 60% by weight of a block copolymer having a structure of A-(B-A)n, wherein A is a block essentially consisting of a polymer of an aromatic vinyl compound; B is a block essentially consisting of a diene polymer; and (d) 0 to 50 parts by weight of a plasticizer, per 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the components (a), (b), and (c);(B) pelletizing the mixture;(C) melting and kneading the pellet with a peroxide at a temperature ranging from about 160 DEG C to about 250 DEG C for a sufficient time for a uniform composition. The composition gives a shaped article with excellent appearance upon a shaping step such as injection molding or extruding.
Patent GB-2271170-A (GB)
Title: Resafing an armed mine
Inventor: BJELVERT SVEN
IPC: F42C15/44
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: A device for resafing an armed mine (3) comprizes a resafing means (2) for performing a resafing movement in the mine, an electric motor (1) for providing said resafing movement, and a battery (5) for powering the electric motor. An artificial load (8) is connected across the battery (5) and is by means of a timer circuit (4) intermittently transformable from a normally non-conductive state to a conductive state. The artificial load is dimensioned to draw, in its conductive state, substantially as high electric current from the battery as the electric motor (1) draws during the resafing movement. A comparator (12) is provided to compare the battery voltage to a reference voltage (Vref), and to deliver a resafing signal to the electric motor when the battery voltage falls below the reference voltage in order to initiate the resafing movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275462-A (GB)
Title: Operating range limiting apparatus of working machine
Inventor: KUROMOTO KAZUNORI
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 1993-05-19
Abstract: When any obstacle exists above, below or in front of a hydraulic excavator, the speed of the working machine can be automatically decreased gradually and the working machine can be stopped in front of the obstacle. A danger zone and a speed-down zone are each set above, below and in front of the hydraulic excavator, and a working machine speed-down pattern (V2) for reducing gradually the speed of the working machine from 100 % to 0 % in the speed-down zone is stored in a controller. When the working machine speed (V1) by the operation of working machine levers (1, 2) is within the speed-down zone and crosses the working machine speed-down pattern (V2), the speed is changed thereafter to the speed (V2) and the working machine stops just in front of the danger zone. The return of the working machine from just in front of the danger zone to a safety zone is attained by storing working machine speed-up pattern (V4) in which the speed gradually increases from a predetermined speed immediately before the danger zone in the controller. The speed of the working machine is increased in accordance with the working machine speed-up pattern (V4), and after crossing the working machine speed (V3) due to the operation of the working machine levers (1, 2), the speed of the working machine is changed to this speed (V3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287066-A (GB)
Title: Trap door security system for detaining thieves
Inventor: ROSEBY ANDREW
IPC: E05G5/02
Filed: 1994-02-10
Abstract: A security system for detaining thieves in banks comprises an opening in the floor fitted with a frame 2 containing two doors 1. The doors are normally held closed by solenoid actuated latches but may be opened by means of a press button switch located for use by a member of the bank staff. When the press button is actuated the solenoid latches are retracted allowing the doors to open downwards. A thief standing on the doors falls in to the opening and is trapped. A safety net may be located beneath the doors to catch the thief. The doors have return springs to ensure that they close once the thief has been caught. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276069-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of milking an animal
Inventor: CLARE ALAN
IPC: A01G27/04
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: Transcuders (114) are acted upon by milk flowing respectively from each teat of the animal into a milking claw which has an upper chamber (118) and a lower chamber (120). The transducers respond to a condition of the milk and control valves (128). If the transducer indicates normal milk, valve (128) is set to direct flow into the lower chamber (120) from which it passes via pipe (122) to a collection tank. If abnormal milk is indicated, valve (128) is set to direct flow into the upper chamber (118), from which it passes via pipe (124) to a dump bucket or drain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292097-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Treatment Apparatus
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: A fluid treatment apparatus comprises a plurality of filter elements (12, 22) connected across a flow passage. Each filter (12, 22) is irradiated by UV light from respective lamps (13a, 13b, 23a, 23b), so as to kill any micro-organisms trapped on the filters. Backwashing means (18, 19, 28, 19) are provided for backwashing each filter in succession whilst fluid flowing along the passage is filtered by the other filter. In this manner micro-organisms are unable to pass through the apparatus untreated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299385-A (GB)
Title: A Fluid Coupling
Inventor: GOODALL PETER FRANK
IPC: F16L37/373
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A fluid coupling for coupling refrigeration apparatus to sources of cryogenic gas or liquid includes a coupler 10 and receptor portion 52 which can be locked together by a rotatable locking ring 40 having locking claws which engage keepers 50 provided on the receptor 52. The receptor 52 is provided with valves which can be actuated by handles 16. Locking ring 40 prevents movement of the valve handles 16 until the coupler 10 and receptor 52 are securely coupled together. The coupler 10 and receptor 52 can only be uncoupled when the valve handles 16 are in the position to close their respective valves. Electric heating elements can be provided in the coupler 10 to heat the mating surfaces of the coupler 10 and receptor 52.
Patent GB-2298856-A (GB)
Title: On-vehicle storage of an adaptor for a load handling system
Inventor: HOLROYD CARL JUSTIN
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: An adaptor (11) is used to enable a load handling system (2) to load and unload an ISO container. The adaptor (11) is not needed when the load handling system (2) is loading and unloading a pallet-type load or an open-top container. Instead of storing the unused adaptor (11) on the ground, it is moved by the load handling system (2) to a storage position beyond the load handling system in the loading direction (D). Whilst the adaptor (11) is stored on the vehicle at the storage position, the load handling system (2) may be used to load and unload the pallet-type load or open-top container. By storing the adaptor (11) on the vehicle, it is easily to hand when needed and is less likely to be lost.
Patent GB-2303789-A (GB)
Title: Perfumed compositions containing formaldehyde generating preservatives
Inventor: DAVISON GORDON ROBERT
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 1995-07-29
Abstract: Cosmetic, personal care and liquid detergent compositions contain i) a formaldehyde generating preservative, e.g. DMDM Hydantoin and; ii) at least 0.1 % perfume which comprises less than 50 x 10 -5 moles enolisable aldehyde, e.g. octanal, heptanal or hydroxycitronellal, per gram of perfume. This low enolisable aldehyde content improves the stability of the perfume and thus the storage stability of the inventive compositions.
Patent GB-2293246-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus
Inventor: LIKEN PETER ALLEN
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: There is disclosed is a load carrier 10 for use with a an environmental test chamber (11). Such carrier includes an insertion portion 43 having a length about equal to the thickness of a chamber wall 17, a carrier portion 41 extending away from the chamber and a flange 45 interposed between the portions for sealing contact with the wall 17. The insertion portion 43 extends through an opening 25 in a chamber wall 17 to connect to a rack 77 holding printed circuit boards 53. The carrier portion 41 holds a test device connected to the circuit boards 53 through the load carrier 53. The load carrier 10 is removable and can operate in "standalone" fashion or be tested at a location remote from the chamber while another load carrier is substituted therefor. Chamber backplane wiring is eliminated or substantially eliminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306825-A (GB)
Title: Laser ranging using time correlated single photon counting
Inventor: WALLACE ANDREW M
IPC: G01S7/486
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A pulse laser rangefinder, adapted for very accurate measurement of short distances, uses time correlated single photon counting to measure the time of flight of the pulses. The return light is attenuated so that the probability of a reflected photon reaching the detector is <5% for each pulse. The laser is pulsed repeatedly at a high repetition rate, and accurate measurements are made of the time of arrival of the photons, from which measurements a histogram of the backscatter signal is obtained. The overall timing of the histogram (80fs) is more accurate than the individual measurements (40ps), giving an accuracy of 30 microns in practice. The results are enhanced by also measuring the distance to a reference surface.
Patent GB-2295814-A (GB)
Title: Elevator Apparatus
Inventor: FUKE TSUYOSHI
IPC: B66B13/16
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to offer an elevator apparatus having an unlocking mechanism operable e.g. for maintenance use not generating noises in opening and closing of a hall door. The elevator apparatus comprises hooks (9A, 9B) provided at leaves (1A, 1B) of a double-leaf door arranged at the entrance and exit of an elevator stop, respectively, a locking mechanism having a latch (10) fixed to a fixed member of a hanger case (5), with which the hooks (9A, 9B) are releasably engaged, the unlocking mechanism having a movable part (20) for releasing the engagement of the latch 10 and the hooks (9A, 9B) of the locking mechanism by operating the hooks from the side of the elevator stop, and holding means for holding the movable part (20) at its inactive position. The holding means can be a magnet (permanent or electro-magnet), a spring (compression or extension), a hydraulic damper or an electric motor device (Figs 3 - 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2315537-A (GB)
Title: Equipment used for the air conditioning of habitable enclosures
Inventor: FITT PETER WILLIAM
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 1996-07-20
Abstract: An intercooler, 3, is for use in an air conditioning system which uses air as the primary refrigerant. Hot high pressure air produced by a compressor, 2, is cooled by a flow of cold low pressure refrigerant air which leaves a load heat exchanger, 8. Any water which condenses in the high pressure circuit is collected at the high pressure outlet to pass through a duct, 14, and enter the low pressure inlet, 13. Air from the atmosphere, 1, is entrained by the flow of low pressure refrigerant air and enters the intercooler, 3, through an inlet duct, 15, to supplement the cooling effect provided by the low pressure refrigerant air. The heat exchanger 8 may be used in cooling the passenger compartment 9 of a car.
Patent GB-2303092-A (GB)
Title: Ridge removing broach
Inventor: YERA HARVEY J
IPC: B23D43/02
Filed: 1995-01-12
Abstract: A broach 80 has a front pilot section 82 for guidance on arcuate sectors of a part finished bore and cutting teeth 94, 89 which cut away ridges to finish broach the bore. The broach is used in the second stage of a broaching opperation in the first stage of which the bore is broached in arcuate segments leaving unbroached ridges.
Patent GB-2306336-A (GB)
Title: Stick for playing a game
Inventor: CURRAN PETER
IPC: A63B59/12
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: A stick (10) for playing a game comprises a shaft (11). The shaft has at one end a grip portion (12) and its opposite end (13) is adapted to engage a surface (15) for striking a ball. The surface is formed of a plastics material such as polyurethane.