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Patent GB-2231613-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus comprising three separable parts; fish feeder
Inventor: MATSUDA TAKUMI
IPC: A01K61/02
Filed: 1990-03-05
Abstract: Apparatus comprising first (1), second (4) and third parts (3) the first part (1) having first connector means (51) resiliently engageable with a first engagement portion (31b) of the third part (3) so as to interconnect the first and third parts (1, 3), the first and third parts (1, 3) being disconnectable on a predetermined degree of movement of the first connector means (51) away from the first engagement portion (31b); the second part (4) having second connector means (41) resiliently engageable with a second engagement portion (31a) of the third part (3) so as to interconnect the second and third parts (4, 3), the second and third parts (4, 3) being disconnectable on a predetermined degree of movement of the second connector means (41) away from the second engagement portion (31a); the arrangement being such that, when the first, second and third parts (1, 4, 3) are all connected together, the second connector means (41) is prevented by the first connector moans (51) from undergoing the said predetermined degree of movement until the first connector means (51) has been withdrawn from the first engagement portion (31b) so that relative separation of the first and third parts (1, 3) must occur before relative separation of the second and third parts (4, 3) can be effected. …<??>In the preferred embodiment, the third part is a container which in a dispenser has fish food, the second part is a lid therefor and the first part is a drive means for rotating the container to dispense food at intervals. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2228867-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable seats
Inventor: MUSSELWHITE JAMES
IPC: A47C4/54
Filed: 1990-03-07
Abstract: A seat 10 for protecting an occupant against high vertical decelerations when an aircraft in which it is fitted impacts the ground, has restraining means 40 extending between side walls, 14, 15 of an inflatable base member 11. The restraining means limit the width dimension of the base member when it is inflated to a normal supporting pressure and restrain the side walls against substantial outward distension as supporting pressure rises above normal under application of vertical loads resulting from high vertical deceleration of the seat occupant. Pressure relief valves 49 provided in the base member are set to commence opening to vent inflation gas from the base member when the pressure internal thereof exceeds a predetermined value as the vertical deceleration on the seat occupant reaches the lower end of an acceptable band and operate to maintain deceleration with the acceptable band. The restraining means 40 preferably comprises a rope having its cords unwoven over end lengths thereof which are splayed and attached to support panels which are attached to the internal surfaces of the base member side walls. Alternatively the restraining means 40 may comprise a plurality of diaphragms extending between attachment with the said internal surfaces of the side walls. Additional restraining means may be provided extending between attachment to the internal surfaces of the top and bottom walls of the base member 11. The seat may comprise an adjustable back rest 19 comprising a woven fabric sheet. The base member 11 may be restrained against movement by a webbing strap secured to each side thereof and to the structural wall of the aircraft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234707-A (GB)
Title: Rotary printing press with cylinder regulation apparatus
Inventor: JAHN HANS-GEORG
IPC: B41F13/24
Filed: 1990-08-02
Abstract: A rotary printing press has apparatus for the tripping of a rubber-covered cylinder (2) with respect to an impression cylinder (3) and/or plate cylinder (1). The shaft (2') of the rubbercovered cylinder (2) is set in a rotatable ring (4) which is spring-urged towards an intermediate position between two circumferentially rounded support stops (10,11), and has a circumferential section (5) indented from the outer circular periphery of the ring. On rotation of the ring, the indented section allows movement of the shaft (2') towards the stop (10). The other of the said support stops (11) remains always in contact with the outer circular periphery of the ring (4), and is displaceable by cylinder (14) in such a manner that it not only serves, without rotation of the ring, for the disengaging displacement of the rubber-covered cylinder (2) from the plate cylinder (1), but also, with the rubber-covered cylinder (2) in its position of disengagement from the impression cylinder (3) or from both of the other two cylinders (1,3), forms a support point for the entry of the support stop (10) into the entry throat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235495-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with combustion inspection window
Inventor: SCHREIBER ERICH
IPC: F02B77/04
Filed: 1990-08-22
Abstract: Oil from a lubricated piston 4 is prevented from collecting in the interior of the rod 7 of a non-lubricated piston 13 with a glass combustion inspection window 14 by the application of fan suction to draw air through apertures 27, 28 in the rod and cylinder 2. An annular chamber 29 subject to suction communicates with the rod interior through the rod apertures 27 when during piston reciprocation the apertures are below the sealing ring 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248088-A (GB)
Title: I.C. Engine fuel injection nozzle
Inventor: SEAMAN ROBERT BRIAN
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 1990-09-18
Abstract: A nozzle valve member 16 comprises a metallic elongated core member 30 shaped at one end for engagement with a seating and having a flange 33 adjacent its other end. A layer 35 of electrically insulating material is applied to the core member between the flange and the shaped end and on the adjacent face of the flange. A metallic sleeve 36 is located about the layer and engages the portion of the layer on the flange. The layer together with an insulating washer 34 act to insulate the core member from the body of the nozzle except when the shaped end engages with the seating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236489-A (GB)
Title: An adaptable play structure
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 1990-09-28
Abstract: An adaptable play structure for internal or external use, comprising a base (11) having a playing surface (13) and a plurality of upstanding panel fixing members 12, distributed over the base in a fixed regular grid extending in two dimensions over the base, and a plurality of panels 20-27 releasably connectable to selected pairs of panel fixing members 12 whereby to form a selectively changeable arrangement of panels to define a children's play area. Preferably the panel fixing members 12 comprise posts with up to 4 vertical slots into each of which the end of a panel may be inserted. Alternatively the posts may have spigots or sockets and the panels complementary members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246192-A (GB)
Title: Drying biological specimens
Inventor: MEEKS WARREN
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: A solvent-containing biological material specimen is dried in a vacuum chamber (112) with solvent evolving during the drying cycle being condensed in a refrigerated cold trap (128, 130). Communication of the drying chamber (112) with the vacuum pump (140) is established or interdicted in response to raising or lowering of the vacuum condition in the chamber with respect to an initially set condition. Evolving of solvent from the specimen proceeds during interdiction by way of "cryopumping" due to the differential in pressure between the chamber (112) and the refrigerated trap (128, 130). Two-way valves (126, 144) effect and maintain vacuum control and control bleeding of a gas to the chamber (112) and pump (140) at the end of the drying cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251131-A (GB)
Title: Balancing armature of an electric motor
Inventor: STROBL GEORG
IPC: H02K7/04
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: An armature is provided with balancing material, usually lead rods, inserted in apertures in the radial arms of the armature and arranged to extend beyond the rotor core surface. To compensate any out-of-balance following assembly of the armature, the ends of the rods 25 are machine trimmed to selectively adjust their protruding lengths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241892-A (GB)
Title: Weed controlling composition containing acionifen and a second herbicide
Inventor: MILLET JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: A01N47/30
Filed: 1991-01-11
Abstract: Method for controlling weeds in maize fields, which comprises applying, before emergence of the maize, aclonifen and at least one herbicide chosen from acetochlor, methazochlor, alachlor, metholachlor and pendimethalin, to the locality where the seeds of maize have been sown, before their emergence. (Full chemical names for the above herbicides are given in claim 1.)
Patent GB-2244175-A (GB)
Title: Radiation sensor
Inventor: STOESSEL ZENO
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 1991-04-12
Abstract: A radiation sensor (9) comprises a diode (1) which is radiation sensitive in respect of ultraviolet light and on which the radiation to be detected impinges through a lens (3) and a filter (4). An interference filter (2) is disposed on the surface of the diode (1). An integral component of the radiation sensor (9) which is disposed in a housing (10) in an amplifier circuit (5) for amplifying the photoelectric current produced. Such a radiation sensor (9) is suitable for monitoring blue-burning flames of oil and gas burners in heating installations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245884-A (GB)
Title: Tray for food products
Inventor: BERTOZZI FAUSTO
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: A tray for packaging food products is formed from cloth (3) woven with biodegradable fibers (4) of vegetable origin. An outer wrapper (8) may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257169-A (GB)
Title: Portable stepped staging.
Inventor: HARRIS BENJAMIN JAMES
IPC: E04H3/12
Filed: 1991-06-27
Abstract: Pairs of mutually spaced support assemblies 1 each include a truss member 2, a pair of legs 3, 4 arranged in an inverted V configuration to support the truss member with a rearward and upward inclination, and bracing means 5 joining the legs 4, 5. The legs 3, 4 are joined to the front end of said truss member 2 by first and second tie elements 9, 10 joined to a releasable common coupling 11, and a third tie element 12 joins the common coupling 11 to the front end of the truss member. The truss members 2 are bridged by decking members supported on brackets 7. The truss members 2 are releasably coupled to upper truss extension members which can be removed and supported by further leg, bracing bar and tie bar assemblies to form smaller support assemblies coupled by decking members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246732-A (GB)
Title: Structural assembly method
Inventor: CORSI ARMANDO
IPC: B21J15/28
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: In a method for assembling structures by automatic rivetting, a pair of machine tools position themselves on opposite sides of a workpiece; pressure devices P, P' mounted on said machines are moved forward to clamp the piece; the different tools 6-10 for carrying out the various operations including rivetting are aligned without releasing the grip on the piece; on termination of the work cycle the piece is released and the machines are moved to the next point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258872-A (GB)
Title: Cast-in-place manhole liner apparatus and method.
Inventor: SHAW DAVID JONATHAN
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1991-08-22
Abstract: A manhole is constructed by securing a series of vertical elongate cage-like spacers 2 in spaced circumferential positions around a precast concrete liner 1 by means of bands 9. A plastics mesh former 10 is then placed around the spacers and the resulting gap between the liner 1 and the former 10 is filled with concrete. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259990-A (GB)
Title: Testing printed circuit boards
Inventor: KING DANIEL
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1991-09-25
Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with additional means enabling automatic recognition of the kind of circuit board present. Between a terminal (a) and a base of a transistor (T1) a resistor (R2) is provided. If the output port terminal (a) of a control circuit (C) is connected to said terminal (a) a HIGH level can be detected (B) at said terminal providing R2 is much larger than a pull-up resistor R1. If R2 is not provided, as with a second kind of DPCB (Figure 1 not shown), a LOW level is detected. A control circuit C allows terminal (a) to be connected (P) to ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251024-A (GB)
Title: Pivotal door strike with locking pins
Inventor: LUKER GRAHAM JAMES
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: A strike mechanism for a door lock comprising a recessed strike plate (9) which in use is fitted into a door jamb to receive a latch bolt (14) and a strike (10) which is pivotal between a first position in which the bolt (14) is hold within the recess and the door is locked shut and a second position in which the bolt (14) is released so the door may be opened. The strike (10) is lockable in the first position by pins (19, 20, 21) which are remotely operable by a solenoid (26) to extend or retract across adjoining surfaces of the strike (10) and plate (9) and prevent relative movement therebetween. In the preferred arrangement, the pins extend through aligned holes (18), (18A) in the plate and (16) in the strike. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264114-A (GB)
Title: Gypsum products
Inventor: BROWN JONATHAN LINCOLN
IPC: C04B28/14
Filed: 1991-12-27
Abstract: A method of producing a gypsum product, comprises the steps of:   (1) mixing together calcium sulphate hemi-hydrate or other gypsum precursor, water and polymer binders, wherein the polymer binders comprise, per 100 parts by weight of the final gypsum, the following components:-     (A) 1 to 50 parts by weight of an acrylic polymer, (B) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a fluorine resin, preferably polytetrafluoroethylene, (C) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a melamine formaldehyde polymer, and    (D) 1 to 10 parts by weight of an urea formaldehyde polymer; and   (2) allowing the mixture to cure. du
Patent GB-2264590-A (GB)
Title: Cable grip of plug
Inventor: VAUSE MARK FRANCIS
IPC: H01R13/585
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: An electrical plug (10) has wire gripping flaps (11, 12) which retain a cable (13) in the plug securely. The flaps (11, 12) are formed from a resilient plastics material and each has a toothed end (16). The flaps prevent both rotation of the cable and pulling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267034-A (GB)
Title: Laryngeal airway clamp
Inventor: BRAIN ARCHIBALD IAN JEREMY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1992-05-21
Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway device is clamped in position by a clamping member engaging the neck of a patient in opposition to the laryngeal mask 10 of the device. The clamping member may comprise a single piece compliant structure (Figure 5 not shown) or an adjustable two piece 23, 24 compliant structure. These structures are connected to the mask 10 at one end and carry an inflatable neck engaging cushion 27 at an opposite end. The airway tube of the device may itself comprise part of the clamping member and be extended externally of the patient by a structure having a neck engaging cushion at one end (Figure 7 not shown). Existing devices can be modified by attaching a clamping kit. When clamped in position the seal between the mask 10 and the larynx is sufficiently secure to overcome the danger of regurgitated or vomited matter being aspirated into the lungs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261412-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for taking up slack in chain- or belt-driven equipment
Inventor: ANDERSON ROGER C
IPC: F16H7/10
Filed: 1992-08-26
Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the operable position of a roller means adapted to engage endless driven elements such as chains, belts, and the like, eg the endless crawler or chain for propelling mining machines, conveyors or haulage vehicles, includes a sprocket carrying assembly 50 that is operably connected to the chain engaging sprocket 56. A hollow piston 20, having one end rigidly attached to the chain driven equipment. is slidably and non-rotatably received within a cylinder 70 formed in the sprocket carrying assembly 50 which has a pressure receiving port 73 and cavity 74 therein to receive pressurized grease. Seals 78, 80 are provided between the piston 20 and cylinder 70 to achieve a fluid-tight seal therebetween. The hollow piston 20 has a screw member 30 threadedly received therein that is adapted to be axially advanced into and out of the piston by rotating a shaft 40 that extends through the fixed end of the piston. A locking mechanism 90 is removably fastened to the machinery for selectively restricting the rotation of the shaft member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274746-A (GB)
Title: Shielded conduit
Inventor: ROLFE JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: A conduit length or a conduit fitting has a coating which provides electromagnetic shielding. A steel conduit comprising a channel and a cover is coated externally or internally with a point loaded with an electrically conductive material. The coating may be continuous or a mesh, and may be applied before or after assembly of the conduit parts. The joints between parts are sealed with gaskets of rubber filled with aluminium. The conduit is used for cables carrying data signals.
Patent GB-2276136-A (GB)
Title: Roller type rack.
Inventor: LEE ADOLFO
IPC: B65G13/12
Filed: 1993-03-13
Abstract: A rack (10) for holding process materials comprises a base frame 12 and two pivoted roller mounts 16 for rollers 18 which support the material. The roller mounts 16 are symmetrically arranged on the base frame 12 and independently adjustable to suitable angular positions relative to one another and to the base frame to support materials of various shapes and sizes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269217-A (GB)
Title: Controlling vibrations
Inventor: WEST JOHN PHILIP
IPC: F16F13/26
Filed: 1993-07-27
Abstract: A device for controlling vibrations, such as a hydraulically damped mounting device, has a gas pocket (22) which is partially bounded by a diaphragm (20) which is subject to vibrations. In a hydraulically damped mounting device, the vibrations are transmitted to the diaphragm (20) by hydraulic fluid in a chamber (13) partially bounded by a deformable wall (9) interconnecting first and second anchor parts (1, 3). The gas pocket (22) has a valved outlet (30, 31, 32, 33) and is also bounded by a movable member (21) which is movable in response to changes in pressure in the gas pocket (20). Thus, by controlling the valve the transmission of vibrations from the diaphragm (20) to the movable member (21) by the air spring formed by the gas pocket can be controlled. The movable member may be a diaphragm (as shown), a pellet, a flap, or a volume of liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289830-A (GB)
Title: Instant induction heating liquid heaters
Inventor: LIN HSIAO-CHIH
IPC: F24H1/12
Filed: 1994-05-16
Abstract: A heater, for use in heating a liquid whilst the liquid is flowing therethrough, comprising a heat transfer unit including at least one tortuous passageway 423; 424 for directing flow of a liquid in a tortuous path past at least one metal plate 43, and further comprising a heat production unit including an electromagnetic device 41 for inducing an electromagnetic force in and heating said at least one metal plate 43, which is sandwiched between a pair of heat-resisting plastics plates 42; 42'. Electrical components 3a act as a preheater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283201-A (GB)
Title: Continuous trailer tubular box body production method,particularly for cardboard boxes
Inventor: FRANCI FRANCOIS-MARIE
IPC: B31B50/42
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A continuous tubular box body production method, particularly for cardboard boxes, using a number of stacked longitudinal strips. After sizing the continuously moving strips (2, 3, 4), they are applied lengthwise against a stationary guide (8) ending in a mandrel (10) with a circumference defining the cross-sectional shape of the tubular body (1, 17), whereby each strip has a side flap on either side of the guide which is then folded down around the circumference of the mandrel (1) as the strips move therealong. The method is characterized in that the side flaps (2a, 2b; 3a, 3b; 4a, 4b) are at least partially asymmetrically folded down so that one of the flaps on each strip is folded down before the other, whereby various longitudinal joint configurations and arrangements may be achieved, wherein the joints are arranged above one another or offset in alternate directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284741-A (GB)
Title: Garment,eg training pants,with elastically suspended absorbent assembly
Inventor: CESCO-CANCIAN ANNAMARIA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1994-12-14
Abstract: The garment 20 includes an outer cover 22 defining opposite waist regions 30, 32 and an elastically suspended absorbent assembly 24. The garment also includes a tummy band 54 formed of an elastic material and operatively joined to the outer cover adjacent at least a portion of one of the waist regions. The tummy band is capable of stretching in first and second substantially perpendicular directions and elastically connects an end of the absorbent assembly and the outer cover. In an alternative embodiment, a tummy band (92, Figs. 8 and 9) elasticizes a portion of one waist region and a suspension member (94) elastically connects an end of the absorbent assembly and the outer cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286053-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a marker in an engine position sensing system
Inventor: ALLEN MURRAY
IPC: G01P3/481
Filed: 1995-01-27
Abstract: An engine position sensing system is of the type in which a toothed wheel 18 having circumferentially spaced marks 24 is mounted on an engine crankshaft 20 with a sensor 12 located adjacent the toothed wheel to detect passing marks 24. A particular engine rotational position is indicated by a marker 26 on the toothed wheel 18, defined by a missing tooth 24A. The marker 26 is detected by taking the previous, current and subsequent intervals A, B and C respectively between marks 24 and performing an operation thereon in which the current interval B and the previous and subsequent intervals A and C are processed and compared with a constant K according to the formula B<2>/(AxC)>K. Upon detection of the marker 26 an appropriate signal can be generated and sent to an engine management system. K is preferably between 2.6 and 3.5 and typically 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286174-A (GB)
Title: Container for wood filler
Inventor: PERNICK KENNETH
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1995-02-07
Abstract: A container with wood filler in it, the container including a tub 12 and a lid 14 which fits in an airtight manner on the tub, the tub and the lid, or one of the tub and lid, being of transparent material so that the colour of the wood filler can be seen without opening the container. In the preferred form it is the tub that is transparent, the lid being of transparent, translucent or opaque material. The tub can be injection moulded or deep drawn, and the lid is injection moulded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288971-A (GB)
Title: Control unit housing with gripping means
Inventor: NEUHOF MARKUS
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a movable control unit having a housing (50), which accommodates an electric or electronic circuit and comprises vertical and horizontal lateral walls (54) and a front wall (52), one or more laterally outwardly protruding gripping means (10) being mounted on said housing for the positioning of the control unit. A gripping means, which can be mountable on the housing with minimal assembly work and also permit the housing to be positioned in a user-friendly manner, is characterised in that the gripping means (10) are configured as profiled portions, which extend at least over part of the height (or respectively of the width) of the lateral walls (54, 58), in that the profiled portions are mounted on the housing in the region of the front edges, which are formed by means of the front wall (52) and the lateral wall (54), and in that the profiled portions partially protrude beyond the front wall and the lateral walls in the region of the front edges. <IMAGE>