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Patent GB-2271302-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a tubular body having a deformable internal skirt
Inventor: DENHAM KEITH
IPC: F16B9/00
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: A tubular body (74, 102) having a deformable internal annular skirt is made from a blank (10, 80) having a stopped bore (20) which terminates at an end wall (24). First, an aperture (40) is formed in the end wall (24) to provided a through bore, of which a main region is provided by the formerly stopped bore (20). The aperture (40) is made to taper towards the main region and to a diameter substantially smaller than that of the main region. Material peripherally of the aperture (40) is then swaged towards and into the main region, and radially outwardly in the main region, thereby forming the swaged material into a skirt. The tapering aperture (40) can be formed by use of a punch (30) and a die (32) having a die aperture (36) larger than the punch diameter. By making the aperture (40) not radially symmetrical, the resulting skirt (70, 98) can be made of unequal lengths on opposite radii. The aperture (114) can be made non-symmetrical by using a punch slightly offset from the axis of the die aperture (36) or by making the end wall of different thickness on different radii. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264731-A (GB)
Title: Service access devices
Inventor: SCOTT PETER
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1993-03-03
Abstract: An access device (Figs. 1A-1C) for cabling out of floors has internal inward formation (16) to support and locate a gripping insert (20) for cabling through the access device. An alternative insert (Fig 1D) can co-operate for its location and support with said internal inward formation (16). The alternative insert presents accommodation (62) for carpet or other floor covering over substantially the whole area otherwise to be occupied by the gripping insert (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277081-A (GB)
Title: Glassware forming machine
Inventor: KUZ ZDENKO
IPC: C03B9/40
Filed: 1993-04-15
Abstract: An individual section glassware forming machine comprising a plurality of similar sections arranged side by side at section stations, the machine comprising a base and a manifold positioned in the base and which extends across all the section stations and comprises a series of transverse supply passages carrying operating air supplies for the sections, each section station comprising a connecting assembly which comprises,      a series of pipes each connected to a supply passage, a shut off valve block mounted on the base for limited movement with respect thereto, and comprising a series of passages each associated with the air supply from an appropriate supply passage, each passage of the shut off valve block leading from an entry port past a valve member to an exit port, each entry port being connected to one of the series of pipes by supply pipes capable of accommodating limited relative movement between the shut off valve block and the manifold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265201-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorber
Inventor: KABIZAKI SHINOBU
IPC: B60G17/018
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A variable damping force shock absorber has primary (eg. 22h, 22k, 22j) and auxiliary (eg. 22h, 22k, 22s1, 25b1, 26b, 25b2, 22t) fluid path means through the piston, the auxiliary path means comprising first and second paths active during rebound and bound respectively. First and second variable orifices (at 26c and 26b) are provided in the respective first and second paths and comprise a single rotary valve 26 to be driven between hard and soft modes. As shown, the bound and rebound orifices (at 26b and 26c) are angularly offset. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274320-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic clutch driven steerable drive axle for a four wheel drive vehicle
Inventor: BETZ MICHAEL
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: The torque transmitted via an electromagnetic clutch 52 to a steerable rear axle 60, 62 of a four wheel vehicle, eg a powered mower, is controlled according to the steering angle of the wheels 10, 12, so as to minimise mismatched wheel speeds etc. A steer sensor 106, eg a linear or rotary transducer, outputs a signal representative of the turning angle of the vehicle to a microprocessor 64 which controls the electrical current to the clutch 52 so as to vary the torque transmitted to the axle 60, 62. Clutch 52 may have preloaded disks which transmit a nominal four wheel driving power, the power being intensified when the microprocessor 64 supplies current to the clutch 52. The torque may also be varied when using a hydrostatic transmission connected to the power source, by sensing the system pressure using a pressure transducer which outputs a signal to the microprocessor 64. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276577-A (GB)
Title: Multi-spindle automatic lathe
Inventor: HARTLEY DAVID RICHARD HOWLETT
IPC: B23Q17/22
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A multi-spindle automatic lathe has a swinging bar stop (14) serving as an abutment for the longitudinal feed of bar stock into the lathe. A detector (16) is mounted on the upper surface of the stop (14) so that a component correctly machined from the bar stock is sensed by the detector (16). Contact of a correctly machined component with an adjustable spring in the detector completes an electrical circuit which counts correctly machined components or produces a warning in the absence of a correctly machined component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277036-A (GB)
Title: Wound Dressings
Inventor: TUCKER CHRISTOPHER ROBEY
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: A dressing for a wound comprising a pliable and resilient containment member (10) having an under surface (14) and a top surface (12) for surrounding and covering a wound (16) wherein the under surface may match the contours of the surrounds of the wound and the top surface may match the contours of a patient's body. The under surface may define a void (20) for location immediately above the wound and an aperture (23) may extend down from the top surface and communicate with the void. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281889-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security device
Inventor: EWART ALFRED THOMAS
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: A vehicle security device comprises a rigid container 10 with an opening 11 adapted to enclose at least a part of a vehicle pedal and thereby to inhibit movement of the pedal, and a movable member 12 for securing said pedal within the container. The pedal is thereby rendered inaccessible whilst the device is in use, to prevent theft of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283039-A (GB)
Title: Piling
Inventor: JACKSON CHARLES
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 1994-09-19
Abstract: A plastics piling 10 is used in conjunction with a waling bar 12 to support a bank of a river or canal. The piling can also be used to provide a sealing apron in contaminated land application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288144-A (GB)
Title: Extrusion & forming of vehicle trim strips
Inventor: MALM DOUGLAS N
IPC: B29C48/12
Filed: 1995-04-05
Abstract: An elongated trim strip is formed by extruding a strip of thermoplastic material 12 from a die having an outlet with a x-sectional area at least substantially as great as that desired for the strip product and, while the extruded strip is still in a plastic state, passing it between cooperating rolls 16, 18 to shape the strip to the desired cross section. While passing between the rolls a logo or lettering may be formed on the strip. A backing strip 20 of foil or thin metal is also directed between the rolls, 16, 18 in alignment with the extruded strip to bond to that strip. Alternatively one or more cables of high strength flexible material, such as metal wire, may be joined to or embedded in the extruded strip during the extrusion process. The backing strip or cable(s) may function as means for drawing the extruded strip through a cooling bath without stretching or deforming the extruded strip. The cables can be severed from the cooled strip if desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292987-A (GB)
Title: Pig launcher
Inventor: HORAN KEVIN MICHAEL
IPC: F16L55/26
Filed: 1995-05-03
Abstract: A method for guiding a device 9, such as a television camera in a required direction along the interior of a pipe, the method comprising removably mounting the device on a curved guide 17, lowering the device and the guide through a hole bored in the wall of the pipe to gain access to the interior of the pipe with the guide arranged to curve in the required direction in which the device is to move along the pipe and moving the device off the guide in the required direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287369-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring apparatus
Inventor: GUNTON BRUCE STANLEY
IPC: H02H7/085
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: Apparatus is described for monitoring variations in a parameter such as a varying voltage level. Two signals (30, 40) are created from the varying voltage level. The signal (30) may track the varying voltage with negligible delay, but the signal (40) is created with a larger time constant. Consequently, if the voltage rises suddenly, the voltage (30) will rise more rapidly than the voltage (40) until the two profiles cross. Monitoring the difference between the signals (30, 40) thus allows sudden changes in the voltage to be detected. The technique has many applications such as detecting rises in motor current for an automatic door, arising from the presence of an obstruction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291171-A (GB)
Title: Furnace and method for forming gate oxide films for semiconductors
Inventor: PARK MI RA
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: A furnace comprises a main furnace portion 6 having a first gas inlet 9A and a source furnace portion 8 having a second gas inlet 9. A connection pipe 10 connects the source furnace portion with the main furnace portion. A gate oxide film for semi conductor devices is formed by loading wafers 5 into the main portion 6 and at the same time injecting N2O gas into the source portion 8. The main portion is stabilised under N2 gas and then N2O gas resolved in the source portion flows into the main portion through pipe 10. Oxidisation takes place in an environment of the resolved N2O gas and NH3 gas injected through first inlet 9A. The main portion is then purged under an environment of resolved N2O followed by heat treating under N2 gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295880-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric joint and articulated coupling and progressive cavity device using the same
Inventor: IDE RUSSELL D
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: An elastomeric joint (70) is disclosed. The joint (70) can be used as part of an articulated coupling that can be used as part of a progressive cavity device (12, 16) including using the articulate coupling (30, 40, 50, 70) for converting the complex motion of the rotor into simple rotation. The coupling includes two shafts (30, 40) coupled to one another by joint assemblies (70) connected to opposite ends of an intermediate shaft (50). The joint assemblies include interlocked threaded portions (71, 73) and an elastomer (75) filling the spaces between the threaded portions. Under loading the male (71) and female (73) portions move relative to one another so that the elastomer (75) is subject to both compression and shear. Should the elastomer (75) fail, the threaded portions simply lock together thereby allowing fail safe operation. The moving components within the coupling are preferably isolated from the surrounding environment. The joint and coupling can also be used for other applications, especially those involving high torque. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298458-A (GB)
Title: Cooling electromechanical apparatus
Inventor: DRLIK MARTIN F
IPC: H02K5/20
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: In electromechanical apparatus such as a starter or generator 10 having a cooling fan 20 to blow cooling air into the air inlet 22 of the apparatus, a diffuser 40 is provided having a plurality of aerodynamic vanes (60, figs 2,3) to direct air from the fan axially into the apparatus. The vanes may be of aerofoil shape (fig.3) and may be radially disposed in the diffuser, connecting the hub 42 and rim 44 thereof.
Patent GB-2299555-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel retention system and method for producing the same
Inventor: MALONEY MICHAEL V
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove (40) is defined by a generally axially extending first surface (41) and a second surface (42) angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover (13) includes an outer annular lip (52) which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove (40) and the lip (52) have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc. The method for producing the vehicle wheel includes the steps of: a) providing a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange, the outboard bead seat retaining flange including an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein, the groove defining an inner diameter; b) providing a wheel cover (13) including an outer annular lip which defines an outer diameter which generally corresponds to the inner diameter of the groove; and c) moving the disc and the cover toward one another whereby the wheel cover initials deflects inwardly and then expands outwardly into the groove to secure the wheel cover to the disc.
Patent GB-2307535-A (GB)
Title: Joints for metal sections
Inventor: BILLING MARK
IPC: E06B3/96
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: A joint-comprising a first metal L-section frame member (10) and a second metal L-section frame member (12), the first and second members each including an angled end wall (14) arranged to abut the angled end wall (14) of the other member, and wherein the end wall of the first member is provided with a projection (16) arranged to be received in a respective recess (18) provided in the end wall of the second member to correctly position the members with respect to one another. The projection (16) and the recess (18) are remote from the junction between web and flange. The first and second members (10, 12) are formed with angled end walls (14) simultaneously by a single cut from a continuous length.
Patent GB-2320451-A (GB)
Title: Friction welding apparatus
Inventor: SEARLE JOHN GILBERT
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: A linear friction welding oscillator consists of a plurality of individual linear oscillators 50,52,54 which are ganged together so as to operate in unison. The total force exerted by the composite oscillator is thus the sum of the output forces of the individual oscillators. The individual oscillators produce variable amplitude, linear reciprocation of an output ram 72 by converting rotary motion into linear motion using conversion/coupling means such as a swash plate connected by a bending elements to drive a crank. All of the individual oscillators are mounted in a common frame in which they can be swung in unison so as to vary and control their individual movements in synchronism.
Patent GB-2322184-A (GB)
Title: Heating and cooling units
Inventor: MOORE ROGER BARRY
IPC: A47J36/24
Filed: 1997-02-15
Abstract: A heating and cooling unit for use for example as a baby bottle cooler, warmer and/or steriliser, comprises a cooling chamber with associated cooling means and a heating cell (31) with associated heating means (33) eg a silicone matt heater. The heating cell (31) is removably receivable within at least part of the cooling chamber (1), to perform its heating function. The cooling chamber may be in the form of two sub-chambers each shaped to receive a bottle or a food container. The cooling chamber includes an external rear wall to which a Peltier cooling device is mounted. Cooling air is forced through slotted vents (23) in the rear wall. The heating cell (31) may be used to heat water to generate steam for warming or sterilising a bottle or food container.
Patent GB-2311975-A (GB)
Title: Parking trolley for motorcycles
Inventor: NORRIS PETER GEOFFREY
IPC: B60S13/00
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: A convenient means of parking a motorcycle for storage or maintenance is provided by a trolley which comprises a generally horizontal frame comprising a front transverse member (4) and a rear transverse member (5), right and left longitudinal side members (6, 7), continuous with or fastened to said transverse front and rear member (8, 9), a pair of longitudinal central members, parallel to one another and connected to said transverse front and rear members, at least one transverse reinforcing member (10, 12, 13), one or more decking units (14) supported on said longitudinal and transverse members and providing a trough (15) between said longitudinal central members and extending between said transverse front and rear members, a pair of upright members (16, 17) extending upwards from said frame, each upright member being adjustable in height and provided with a clamping member (18), adapted to engage and hold a portion of a motorcycle, said frame being supported on a plurality of lockable castors (20).
Patent GB-2313632-A (GB)
Title: Sliding thrust bearing
Inventor: KATO EIJI
IPC: C08L73/00
Filed: 1997-04-14
Abstract: A thrust bearing has a sliding surface composed of a resin composition which comprises 10 to 45% by weight of a carbon fiber, 0.1 to 30% by weight of a fluorocarbon polymer (eg PTFE), and 0.1 to 20% by weight of a graphite having an oil absorption of 70 to 500 ml/100 g. The total content of the above three components is not more than 65% by weight. The balance is an aromatic polyetherketone resin such as PEEK. A solid lubricant such as MoS 2 , or a graphite having a lower oil absorption may also be present. The composition may be moulded into a single layer bearing, or impregnation-coated onto a porous sintered layer backed with a metal.
Patent GB-2311818-A (GB)
Title: Method and systems for injection valve controller
Inventor: NORTH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: The present invention is a fuel injection system having one or more fuel injectors (50) and an electronic control system therefore. The preferred fuel injector (50) has a double magnetic latching solenoid (24) three-way or four-way spool valve (120) that controls the flow of a working fluid that is used to control the discharge of fuel into the combustion chamber or intake manifold of an engine through the nozzle (72) of the injector (50). The control system provides actuating current pulses to each of the solenoids to actuate and latch the solenoids to effect initiation and termination of the injection. Disclosed are control systems that provide a snap action in one or both actuating directions of the valve.
Patent GB-2325683-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for collecting cones
Inventor: JORDAN ALAN LESLIE
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 1997-05-28
Abstract: Apparatus for collecting cones from a surface onto or into a moving vehicle constituting an elongate conveyor and a bar detachably connected to the vehicle, having a loading end near the surface with a catching device comprising a conveyor or rotating drums and a discharging end with a further conveyor to facilitate loading onto or into the vehicle. Said bar is located to engage an upper part of the cone upon movement of the vehicle causing the cone to tilt and an edge of the base of the cone to rise, which edge is located onto the catching device at the loading end of the conveyor, and the cone is conveyed on the conveyor to its discharging end for collection onto or into the vehicle.
Patent GB-2326354-A (GB)
Title: A whisk for domestic food mixers
Inventor: NICHOLSON MARTIN
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: The whisk has a plurality of elongate wires 1 - 4 intended for rotation about a common axis 6, the wires being carried by a collar 5 which surrounds and is coaxial with the axis. The ends of each wire (eg 11,12; 21,22) are secured to the collar at points around the collar which are not diametrically opposite one another. For example, the ends 11 and 12 of wire 1 are secured to the collar such that in moving circumferentially in a clockwise direction from end 11 to end 12 it is only necessary to move through an angle of 135 degrees while the angle between the ends of wire 2 is reversed compared to that of wire 1, that is, an anti-clockwise movement from end 21 to end 22 requires 135 degrees or a clockwise movement requires 225 degrees. In a region 7 on or adjacent to the axis each wire has a kink that permits the wires to be interlaced giving the whisk structural integrity in the area furthest from the wires' mountings on the collar. As seen in Figure 4, the wires are secured to the collar by the insertion of each end in a grooved holder portion (51) into which is pressed a centre boss (52) and a dowel (53).
Patent GB-2327616-A (GB)
Title: Cover for golf bag
Inventor: SHIODA YOSHIHIKO
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A golf bag cover (20) is disposable about the neck (24) of a golf bag (26) and extendable above the neck (24) of the golf bag (26) to define a sufficient space thereabove to enclose completely and protect any golf clubs contained in the golf bag (26). A zipper (40) is provided in the cover (20) for opening of the cover (20) when in the extended position. When unzipped, the cover (20) is collapsible from its extended position to wrap around the neck (24) of the golf bag (26) without impeding access to golf clubs in or pockets (74) on the golf bag (26). Straps (62) with fasteners (54) are attached to the cover (20) for tightly securing the cover (20) when disposed in its collapsed condition around the neck (24) of the golf bag (26). The cover (20) is provided with fold-lines (78, 80, 82) for controllably and predeterminedly collapsing the cover (20) into an out-of-the-way position.
Patent GB-2317061-A (GB)
Title: Opto-electrical connectors
Inventor: LAUNHARDT BERND-ERNST
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1997-09-08
Abstract: Connecting cable (10), in particular for control units of powered support controllers in underground mining, having at least one optical waveguide (22a,b) with connecting elements (23) which are arranged at the ends and are connected to optoelectric transducers (20a,b) for transmitting data between the control units. The optoelectric transducers are potted in plug housings (13) at the cable ends and the housings are provided with electrical couplings (15) for connection to control units. Since the connection to the control units is effected only using electric contacts, the cable can be used instead of the previously known electric cables without re-equipping the control units.
Patent GB-2329410-A (GB)
Title: Hand-driven embossing device for road markings
Inventor: BANTICK GLENN
IPC: E01C23/16
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: A hand-driven apparatus for applying reflective beads and a profile to a road marking comprises a frame (1), a profiled roller (2) rotatably mounted at the base of the frame (1), a reflective bead dispenser (3) mounted on the frame (1) forwards of the roller (2) and a reflective bead reservoir (4) connected to the reflective bead dispenser (3). In use, reflective beads are distributed onto a freshly-laid road marking by the bead dispenser (3), and the roller (2) then pushes the beads into the road marking and applies a profile to the road marking so as to assist water drainage and hence night visibility of the road marking. A shutter (6) is connected to a lever 7 to control the feed of the bends. A water spray bar (10) is connected to a reservoir 11 via a valve (12) and is used to cool the wheel during operation.