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Patent GB-2244274-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic composite material
Inventor: ARTHUR DAVID J
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 1991-05-01
Abstract: A thermoplastic composite material comprises an extrudable thermoplastic matrix which is highly filled with a ceramic filler material. The ceramic filler has been coated with a rubbery polymer that bonds to the filler. The thermoplastic matrix preferably comprises a fluoropolymer, preferably a chlorofluoropolymer and the ceramic filler is preferably a fused amorphous silica coated with a rubbery polymeric material, preferably silicone rubber. Other ceramic fillers include glass spheres and microcrystalline silica. Suitable thermoplastic matrix materials include a poly(ethylene-co- chlorotrifluorothylene), polychlorotrifluoroethylene, poly (4-methyl-pentene) and polyolefins. The composite may further include an acid scavenger, such as a metal oxide, e.g. CaO, ZnO, Mg or Sb2O3 to reduce filler-induced degradation of the matrix. The composite material may be used as a single layer printed wiring board substrate having conductive traces thereon, or as an adhesive layer sandwiched between first and second layers of a multi-layer circuit beard.
Patent GB-2250120-A (GB)
Title: Printer having a backed up memory for storing optional emulation program
Inventor: MURAKAMI MASAHIRO
IPC: B41J5/30
Filed: 1991-11-21
Abstract: A printer has a backed-up memory unit (33) for storing an optional emulation program loaded from an emulation cartridge (8) inserted in an expansion slot (4) (or from a host computer (9)). The optional emulation program thus loaded can be used to interpret control codes relayed to the printer (1) from the host computer (9). Another emulation program is fixed in a ROM (31), the host computer selecting one for use (when both are present). The backed-up memory unit (33) may have space for plural emulation programs, with erasure of the oldest when space runs out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257661-A (GB)
Title: Sound muffling device for yachts
Inventor: ROBINSON OLIVER PATRICK WARING
IPC: B63B39/10
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: A Sound Muffling Device for application against the hull of a yacht in the region of wave impact when the yacht is moored or anchored, comprises an elongated resilient cushion preferably in the form of an inflatable airtight tube P having means, such as a cord R, at each end by which the tube is suspendable from the yacht against the region of wave impact, the tube preferably also having a plurality of holes for allowing air trapped between the tube and the hull to escape into the adjacent water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-916859-A (GB)
IPC: H01B13/30
Abstract: 916,859. Cables. LEYBOLD-HOCHVAKUUM-ANLAGEN G.m.b.H. June 7, 1961 [June 7, 1960], No. 20642/61. Class 36. [Also in Group XXII] In a method of producing oil impregnated cables the insulation-free end of the conductor or conductors is connected to a holder, the holder is secured in the mouth of an impregnating tank by means of a flexible membrane closure, the cable core is then impregnated under vacuum, a sealing plug in the mouth of a sheathing press is connected to the holder through an air-lock which is then evacuated, and the membrane seal is then cut and the cable core drawn through the sheathing press, the cut membrane being shaped to form a bearing surface cooperating with the sheath. A cable core comprising insulation 11 surrounding a hollow conductor 12, is connected to a holder 15 having a collar 16. A flexible membrane 6 is clamped between the collar 16 and a nut 17 and is held in the mouth of the tank 1 by means of flanges 3 and 8, fixed to the tank 1 and an air-lock 7 respectively. The holder 15 is screwed to a shackle 25 connected by a hauling cable 27 to a cylindrical plug 33, having the same diameter as the inside of the sheath, which seals the mouth 32 of the sheathing press. The end of the hollow conductor 20 communicates with a bore 19 in the holder which is closed by a cap 21. After the process of impregnating the cable core, the membrane 6 is cut by a tubular cutter 40 manipulated e.g. hydraulically via a lever 42, after which the cable is hauled through the oil-filled airlock 7 and the sheathing press 32, a moulded member 49 inside the cutter shaping the cut membrane 6 over the collar 16 in the form of a cup, the combined diameter of the cupped collar 16 being equal to the inside of the sheath. When the desired length of the cable has been sheathed, the sheath, of e.g. aluminium or lead, is cut in the region of the sealing membrane 6 and the two, viz., the sheath and the membrane, are soldered together.
Patent GB-2252047-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article
Inventor: NAKANISHI MINORU
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1992-01-24
Abstract: The article has an absorbent element which at least partially comprises an absorbent sheet A prepared by applying a pressure-sensitive or hot melt adhesive 3 to an absorbent material 1 in a pattern of dots, lines or curves, spreading an absorbent polymer 2 thereon, placing another sheet of absorbent material 1 thereon, and compressing the assemblage into a composite structure. In the course of liquid absorption, the liquid is first stocked in the absorbent material which has a high initial absorption velocity and is then gradually transferred to the absorbent polymer by capillary power and absorbed therein, the absorbent polymer being prevented from falling off from the absorbent material by the adhesive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265649-A (GB)
Title: Temporary manhole cover
Inventor: STAGGS COLIN EDWARD
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1992-04-02
Abstract: The cover 10, preferably of plastics material, has a plate-like body 11 with adjustable struts 21 on the underside for location of the cover relative to holes of different sizes and configurations. The cover 10 has apertures 16, 23, 29, for lightening the cover and for access through the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255222-A (GB)
Title: Recording medium contained in a housing with displaceable closure part
Inventor: FEHRENBACH HUBERT
IPC: G11B23/03
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A recording medium within a housing, the housing has a scanning entry opening 10 and a moveable closure part 7 with a window opening 9 therein. At least one transverse edge of the window opening or of the entry opening is designed with an angled straight-line or curve shape in plan view in order to reduce edge contact when the edges pass each other. In addition, the contact points can be made even smaller by beveling of the edges. The invention can be applied to any type of recording media with housing and closure part for audio, video and data recording. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267190-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker with current range indicator
Inventor: HSIEN CHIEN-HSING
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A circuit breaker 14 is coupled to a power line delivering electric current from a power source to a load such as a motor. When the power line is disconnected by the circuit breaker, a set of LEDs 17 indicate whether the disconnection is caused by a short-circuit current, a severe overload current, or a slight overload current flowing to the load. In addition, under the condition of a low overload current, a buzzer 19 generates an alerting sound and an LED 18 generates a blinking light before the power line is disconnected. The circuit breaker responds to the magnitude of the highest phase current, and time delay circuits are included so that tripping occurs more quickly for larger overcurrents. The LEDs 17 are energised by optically triggered triacs. A selector switch is used to set the threshold for severe overload response. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in construction and partitioning system.
Inventor: MAFESSANTI LUCIA
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: A construction and partitioning system includes hangable panels which hand on mullions (2) of adjacent sub-frames. The mullions (2) have apertures (5) with tongues (7) inclined upwardly from the bottom of each aperture to engage hooking means (8) extending from the edges of the panels. Sub-frames can be made up, each with two mullions interconnected by horizontal members (Fig. 7, not shown), adjacent sub-frames forming in effect rectangular mullions from the adjacent mullions (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256882-A (GB)
Title: Pegs and kits including them
Inventor: PRYCE ALAN
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 1992-06-10
Abstract: A peg 2 for use in attachment, for example of a tent or boat mooring, to the ground and comprising an elongate plate tapered at least at one longitudinal end region 10 to facilitate insertion into the ground has at least one aperture 14 through the plate disposed towards the tapered end, the plate being in the form of webs 4 which together define an internal obtuse angle, whereby maximum resistance to pulling is achieved. A plurality of apertures may be present (14, 16, 18), and a tie member (31, 33, 35) having a nipple at the peg end and a ring 50 at the tent end (for attachment, e.g. to a guy rope) is inserted as shown. The webs 4 may be barbed at their distal edges and/or on their common apex. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260524-A (GB)
Title: Pole pushed cycle
Inventor: HOWIE ANDREW
IPC: B62K5/023
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: A pole pushed cycle for use by the disabled, having a main frame with two wheels at the front and at least one at the rear of the frame. and with a plurality of detachable elongate members for controlling the cycle from a remote position. At least one elongate member is connected to the steering control, and at least one other may be connected to the frame adjacent to the rear wheel for propulsion Stabilisers may also be located on the rear wheel, and the pedals may be provided with means for retaining the feet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269644-A (GB)
Title: Security nuts and bolts
Inventor: MORGAN JACK LEONARD
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 1992-08-14
Abstract: A security nut, which can be tightened on to a bolt but not slackened, has a body (10) which is dome shaped and through which a threaded bore (14) passes. The external dome-shaped surface (13) of the body is provided with grooves (15) which have diverging walls (17 and 18) which can be engaged by driving faces of a socket tool to tighten the nut but not to slacken it. The dome-shape of the body makes it virtually impossible to grip it to slacken the nut. The invention also includes a bolt or screw having a dome-shaped head similar in configuration to the nut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266957-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining driving behaviour of a vehicle
Inventor: AMMON DIETER
IPC: G05D1/08
Filed: 1993-04-20
Abstract: In a method for determining quantities which characterise the driving behaviour of a vehicle, signals which represent the steering angle ( delta ), the longitudinal speed of the vehicle (v) and transverse accelerations (aqv, aqh) at two points located one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, are fed to a computing device. Further quantities are derived in the computing device by the use of vehicle-specific quantities and of a vehicle model, and then at least yaw-angle velocity and preferably also sideslip angle is/are determined and outputted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268526-A (GB)
Title: Anchor bolt drilling and setting devices
Inventor: FROSCHL HERMANN
IPC: E21D20/00
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: For inserting anchor bolts in the region of a tunnel side wall up to near to a face, in addition to anchor bolt drilling and setting devices 12 for the roof in the front region of a road-driving machine 2 additional anchor bolt and setting devices 18' are mounted displaceably guided in a vertical direction 20. The additional anchor bolt drilling and setting devices 18' are swivellable around an axis 26 which is parallel to the running surface plane of the drive mechanism 1 of the road-driving machine 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273333-A (GB)
Title: A torsion damper for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ROHRLE DIETER
IPC: F16F15/134
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: A torsion damper for a motor vehicle, comprises a primary coaxial part (11A) and a secondary coaxial part (11B) which are mounted coaxially with each other for relative rotation of one with respect to the other, together with circumferentially acting resilient means (13) which act between the two coaxial parts through a torque limiter (12). The circumferential resilient means (13) are mounted within a cavity (36) which is at least partly defined by a sealing means (37). The torque limiter (12) comprises a damper plate (26) which is fixed to one of the two coaxial parts (11A, 11B), together with two counter plates (27) which are secured together by suitable fastening means (28). The two counter plates frictionally embrace the damper plate (26), and the sealing means (37) are secured to the counter plates (27) by the same fastening means (28) which secure the counter plates together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275045-A (GB)
Title: Detecting perforations in webs
Inventor: HATCHELL PETER
IPC: B65H43/00
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: To facilitate detection of a perforation in a web, the perforation is opened up by spreading the web apart. As shown, perforations 26 of a line 24 between adjacent bags are opened by enlarged sections 23 of a roller 12. Device 28, operating in a reduced diameter section 20, detects the opened perforations. The device can be a photoswitch, a mechanical contact switch or a pneumatic switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292181-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly for the door of a domestic appliance
Inventor: STOKES KEITH JONATHAN
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 1994-08-09
Abstract: A hinge assembly for the door of a domestic appliance, such as an oven, comprises an upper hinge 2a, 4 and a lower hinge 3a, 5. The upper hinge comprises a first part 2a attached to the body of the appliance and a second part 4 attached to the door 1. The second part 4 is mounted so that it is capable of sliding movement relative to the door 1 against the action of a spring 8. The arrangement is such that if the extreme end of the door 1 is depressed when the door is fully open the door will tilt relative to the body without the body of the appliance being tilted. The resilience of the spring 8 returns the door to its normal position when the force acting on the end of the door has been removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281096-A (GB)
Title: Driving device
Inventor: BURRING COLIN STANLEY
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 1994-08-16
Abstract: A device is operable to move a member against bias using a first force and to retain the member using a reduced force. In particular a locking element 26 mounted on a door is attracted against the bias of springs 30 by the action of a magnetic coil 48 located in an assembly 42 mounted on the door surround. A reed switch/magnet arrangement is used to sense when the door is closed and to actuate means supplying power to the coil to attract the element 26 so that pins 46 engage formations 34 to lock the door - reduced power then being supplied to the coil to maintain locking. A flux sensor indicates when the door is locked. An oscillating power supply is used to set the power levels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284295-A (GB)
Title: Skew correction for video tape playback
Inventor: HAN HONG-GYU
IPC: G11B15/12
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A helical-scan video tape playback apparatus compensates for the skew generated during special reproduction operations (e.g., search functions) in the long-play mode. Video reproducing circuitry 40 generates a first video signal; and delay line 70 supplies a second video signal in delayed response to the first video signal, the delay being one-half a horizontal scan line. During special reproduction operations in the long-play mode, a skew compensating device supplies an output video signal responsive to the first video signal when a first condition of a skew jump indication signal is present and responsive to the second video signal when a second condition of the skew jump indication signal is present A frequency divider 31 divides an envelope comparison signal generated as a result of a comparison between a prescribed level and signals picked up by long-play heads and generates a skew jump signal the fundamental frequency of which is half that of the envelope comparison signal. The prescribed level for such a comparison can be furnished from signals picked up by standard-play heads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285964-A (GB)
Title: Interruption of labelling
Inventor: BUCKLEY WILLIAM MACLEAN
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 1995-01-25
Abstract: Label applying apparatus (e.g. revenue stamps on cigarette packets) includes a system for advancing articles (18B) with labels applied to them to a stabilising region (32) following a signal to interrupt operation of the apparatus. This, together with means for inhibiting further feed of labels (2A) to the adhesive applicator (16), prevents unnecessary waste of labels and/or articles. The apparatus includes a pinch roller (42) carried by a knife drum (12) arranged to sever successive leading ends of a web of label material to form individual labels, the roller cooperating with a suction drum (14) to ensure reliable separation and transfer of successive labels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297826-A (GB)
Title: A lamp for a bicycle
Inventor: DEAR STEPHEN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B62J6/08
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A lamp 1 for a bicycle comprises a housing 2. The housing contains a bulb 4 and a generator 5. A bracket 11 is provided on the housing for securing the lamp to a bicycle to enable the generator 5 to generate power for the bulb for when a wheel of the bicycle is rotated.
Patent GB-2297904-A (GB)
Title: Shower tray
Inventor: READ IAN ROSS
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 1995-02-15
Abstract: A shower tray 10 comprises a recessed standing area 11 with a drainage hole 13, and a raised surround portion 15. In portion 15 is a circular access aperture 18 having an upstanding side wall 19. The aperture is closed off by a removable closure cap 20 and annular seal member 24. The aperture 18 allows access to below the shower tray for installation and maintenance.
Patent GB-2288316-A (GB)
Title: Pants-type diaper or sanitary panty
Inventor: LARSSON BJOERN
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A pants-type diaper or sanitary panty, which includes an elongated absorbent body (1) enclosed between two casing sheets (2, 3) include side parts (7 - 10) which at opposing front and rear end parts of the absorbent body extend laterally beyond the body on both sides thereof, opposing front and rear side parts (7, 9 and 8, 10 respectively) being joined together by a fastener element (11) which is attached to one of the mutually opposing side parts by a first, strong join (12) and releasably and refastenably joined to the other side part by means of a second join (13) which is weaker than the first join. The second join may be stronger in its non-released state than when in a refastened state after being released for the first time. For example the second join may include a first fastening (17, 22) much is destroyed when opening the second join for the first time and also includes a second refastenable join (15, 19, 23, 25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299458-A (GB)
Title: Lamp receiver
Inventor: CHANG SHOU-JEN
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: A lamp receiver 10 comprises a base and two sockets 20. Each socket 20 has a projecting plate 24 with two projecting arc tabs 21, 22 suitable for engaging a flat electrode. The base comprises two walls 11, with grooves 15 for receiving the edges of said plates 24, and two holes 13 for receiving the sockets 20. The sockets 20 may have funnel-shaped upper portions to guide the lamp leads 31 and the walls 11 may include upper and lower protrusions 16, 12 for gripping the lamp 30. The lower protrusions 12 may be larger than the upper protrusions 16.
Patent GB-2287576-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack retention apparatus
Inventor: SHABABY MICHAEL L
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1994-08-15
Abstract: The battery pack retention apparatus, described herein, is an injection molded part. The injection molded part includes a rear housing (200) for a radiotelephone (100), two rails (201, 203) for a battery pack (101) to slide along and six guide bars (207, 209, 211, 213, 215, 217) for retaining the battery pack (101) on the radiotelephone (100). Four of the six guide bars are the compliance type. The compliance-type guide bars (207, 211, 213, 217) have a U-shape and are coupled to the rails. A channel (401) is cored out from the rails under the compliance-type guide bars to allow for deflection of the guide bars. Deflection is caused by the bullets (409) of the battery pack (101) when the battery pack (101) is fully inserted. The deflection (y) of the guide bars provides a calculated force upon the battery pack (101). This calculated force ensures a high quality electrical connection between the contacts of the battery pack and the contacts of the radiotelephone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290312-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for feeding fibre material to a spinning preparation machine
Inventor: LEIFELD FERDINAND
IPC: D01G15/20
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: Apparatus for feeding fibre material (e.g. callon, synthetic fibre material) which is in flock form, to a spinning preparation machine (e.g. a carding machine, cleaner), in which the fibre material passes through a take-in device, for example a take-in roller 1 cooperating with a tray 2a, and taken through at least one opener device, for example an opener roller, and the tray 2a consists of an extruded section, for example of aluminium or an aluminium alloy, and that surface 2", 2' of the tray 2a which faces the fibre material is made wear-resistant. The tray may have a sheet of wear-resistant material, e.g. steel. The surface may be plated. A wear-resistant layer, e.g. enamel, ceramics, titanium nitride, may be alternatively applied. The layer may be of hardened steel. Ceramic materials include sintered ceramics such as aluminium oxide, silicon nitride or zirconium oxide, and ceramic coatings. Tungsten carbide in a cobalt matrix may be hardened metals.   The take-in device incorporates pre biased fibre sensing elements 14a displaceable in response to variations in the thickness of the fibre material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295536-A (GB)
Title: Windshield washer control system
Inventor: FRIGON RICHARD J
IPC: F15B15/06
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: The system for a vehicle having an air pressure source includes an electrically actuated control valve (12 Fig. 1) for controlling communication via an inlet port 24 and an outlet port 26 between the air pressure source (14 Fig. 1) and a bladder pump (16 Fig. 1) which squirts windshield washer fluid up to the windshield (20 Fig. 1) of the vehicle. A fluid restricting orifice 48 across inlet port 24 of valve is opened and closed by a solenoid actuator 34 such that the pressure communicated to the bladder pump is limited to be below that of the air pressure reservoir. A second orifice 70 in a vent port 28 controls communication from the pump to ambient atmosphere. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297106-A (GB)
Title: Shifting tool
Inventor: CONSTANTINE JESSE J JR
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 1996-01-17
Abstract: A shifting tool is provided which is preferably hydraulically actuated. A built-up hydraulic force overcomes a retaining piston 28, which, in turn, frees up a pivoting linkage 62, 66 whose movements are opposed by a coil spring 50. The coil spring 50 urges the pivoting linkage 62, 66 outwardly where contact can be made with the internal groove 72 on a shifting sleeve 74. The shifting tool can be run in with the linkage in the expanded position since the parts are configured to allow the linkage to retract to clear any internal obstructions before reaching the shifting groove 72 in the shifting sleeve 74. The pivoting action of the grip on the groove in the shifting sleeve increases the gripping force when jarring occurs. The parts are configured so that there is a minimum of movement of shifting parts which have seals to further reduce potential wear on pressure seals. A compact design is provided which can be useful on sleeves with a range of internal bores. The coil springs 36, 50 used in the preferred embodiment, which act against the linkage, can be easily replaced to adjust the force of engagement with the internal groove on the shifting sleeve.