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Patent GB-2252068-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic laser marking
Inventor: CLEMENT ROBERT MARC
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 1991-11-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for marking a moving body of material (26). The method comprises the steps of directing at the moving body (26) a high energy density beam, concentrating the beam so as to produce an illuminated spot at a location on or within the moving body (26), and moving the spot in accordance with the resultant of two components of movement, the first being equal to the velocity of the moving body (26) and the second being relative to the moving body (26) so as to create a mark of a predetermined shape. In a preferred embodiment the apparatus includes at least one movable galvanometer mirror capable of moving the spot in accordance with the resultant of the two components according to a computer program. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262489-A (GB)
Title: Colour coded vehicle tyre for tread wear indication
Inventor: QUIBELL WILFRED JAMES VICTOR
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: Vehicle tyre has inner layers of a colour contrasting with the outer layer so as to provide an indication of tread wear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253388-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: MCNALLY BRYAN DENNIS
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1992-01-20
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus (1) for dispensing a liquid into a bottle comprises a housing (2). An impeller pump (10) mounted on the housing (2) dispenses the liquid through a nozzle (15) into a bottle mounted on a platform (20). An electric motor (27) Figure 2, in the housing (2) drives the pump (10), and is controlled by a motor controller (32), Figure 2, to dispense the liquid at two dispensing rates. The liquid is dispensed at a first relatively fast dispensing rate for a first dispensing period -until the bottle is nearly full, and then the remainder of the liquid is dispensed into the bottle at a slower rate to avoid splashing. Counters (38) and (39) mounted on the housing (2) control the volume of liquid dispensed during the first and second dispensing periods. Knobs (35) and (36) on the housing (2) operate potentiometers for controlling the motor (27) which determines the dispensing rates of the pump (10) during the first and second dispensing periods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266706-A (GB)
Title: Load restraining means
Inventor: MCCANN PATRICK
IPC: B60P7/15
Filed: 1992-05-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a container having restraining means to restrain a load of goods from moving within the container. It aims to provide a restraining means that can be usefully employed with varying positions of the load within the container. The invention provides therefore, a container having opposite side walls (W), track means (H, V) being present on the inner surface of each side wall (W), the track means comprising at least one track portion (H) extending horizontally along the length of the side wall and at least one track portion (V) extending vertically along the height of the side wall and intersecting a horizontal track portion (H), beam means (B) extending between the opposite side walls (W), connecting means (10, 12) being present at each end of the beam means (B) to connect the beam means to a track portion on each side wall (W), the beam means (B) being movable along both the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) track portions wherein rotary means (T) are present at the intersection of a horizontal track portion (H) and vertical track portion (V), the rotary means (T) being adapted to engage the beam means (B) and being movable from one position in alignment with the vertical track portion (V) and another position in alignment with a horizontal track portion (H) to enable the beam means (B) to move between a vertical track portion (V) and a horizontal track portion (H).
Patent GB-2259986-A (GB)
Title: Mobile MRI RF coil with extended sensing volume
Inventor: GILDERDALE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: A small RF probe for inspection of, e.g, the uterine cervix, comprises a cylindrical coil 25 and two saddle coils 29 conforming to the shape of this coil 25 on former 27. The saddle coils are sensitive to volumes above and below the cylindrical coil 25 to which this coil 25 is not sensitive given a main magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to its axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273766-A (GB)
Title: Perimetral convection heater with air flow damper at bottom of housing
Inventor: EELE WILLIAM J
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: Heating apparatus comprises a housing 1 through which at least one tube 18 connected to a source of heated fluid passes. The housing defines a through passageway for the flow of air whose outlet 8 is unrestricted and whose inlet can be partially or fully closed by a displaceable damper 11. Movement of the damper is effected by operation of a control member 15 positioned at or towards the upper end of the housing and physically connected to the damper. In the preferred embodiment the damper 11 pivots about a spindle 12 and is connected to the control member 15 by a rod 14. The control member maybe thermostatically controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274109-A (GB)
Title: Moulding compositions containing nylon
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD STUART
IPC: C08K5/3432
Filed: 1993-01-08
Abstract: A moulding composition containing nylon and magnesium hydroxide which acts as a flame-retardant. In order to reduce surface defects in the moulding, the composition also contains caprolactam.
Patent GB-2266410-A (GB)
Title: Circuit parts including conductor patterns on moulded bases
Inventor: AMANO HIROSHI
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A circuit part e.g. a multipole connector comprises an integral member (A) obtained by fitting together a first (1) and a second (5) injection molded member, member (1) being capable of being plated., The first injection molded member has protuberances (3) for a conductor pattern formed on its fitted surface. The second injection molded member has substantially the same shape and sectional profile as the first injection molded member except complementary portions to the protuberances. The integral member is completed by conductor pattern formed by the top surface (3a) of the protuberance or protuberances of the first injection molded member by subjecting the integral member to a plating process. A circuit pattern can be formed on a circuit part constituting a comparatively simple circuit easily and at a low cost. Through holes (4) may be formed through the protuberances (3) and plated during the plating process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276877-A (GB)
Title: Method of breaking up hydrocarbon material floating on a liquid surface
Inventor: HART ALAN DAVID
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: Hydrocarbon material, such as oil, floating on a liquid surface, such as fresh or sea water, is broken up by passing a plurality of pellets through the layer into the liquid from above. The pellets are made of compacted particulate material which on contact with the liquid release gas bubbles and a surfactant which is carried by the bubbles and coats hydrocarbon material at the region of the interface between the layer and the liquid to promote, with the bubbles, break-up and dispersion of the hydrocarbon material. The pellets may additionally contain a material which acts as a ballast to modify the weight of the pellet and a material which acts as a binder for the constituent materials.
Patent GB-2277952-A (GB)
Title: Catch mechanism
Inventor: WESTON RICHARD
IPC: E06C1/12
Filed: 1993-05-14
Abstract: A catch mechanism is described for mounting on the underside of a rung 12 of a collapsible ladder, comprising a bolt 18, a spring 28 acting to urge the bolt in a direction to lock two sections of one stile of the ladder to one another in the extended position of the sections and a release lever 22 mounted pivotably on the rung for retracting the bolt 18 against the action of the spring 28. The release lever 22 is pivotably connected to the bolt 18 and the spring 28 for urging the bolt 18 in its locking direction acts between the bolt 18 and the release lever 22 via a plastics bearing block 30 slidable on the bolt 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278814-A (GB)
Title: A bicycle frame
Inventor: DRAKE CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: B62J17/00
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: The bicycle frame has an inner, structural frame portion 1 and an outer, casing portion 2, 3 located extemally of the frame portion. The casing portion preferably substantially surrounds at least part of the frame portion. The casing portion can easily be styled to a desired shape without the structural frame portion being altered. The casing may provide some of the structural strength of the frame, and also may be provided with a variety of finishes to enhance safety. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281028-A (GB)
Title: Rear screen wiper for saloon cars
Inventor: CHOU LIAO-TER
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 1993-08-18
Abstract: A rear screen wiper unit, which may be combined with a centre brake light for installation on the boot lid of a saloon car, includes means such as a solenoid (13) connected via a cable (14) and pulleys (21) to the wiper arm (16), to move the wiper arm away from the screen when the boot lid is opened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282298-A (GB)
Title: A cell enhancer for simulcast radio transmission
Inventor: STURM ARMIN
IPC: H04H20/67
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: A cell enhancer for simulcast radio transmission comprises a receiver (11), a first intermediate frequency mixer (14), a second intermediate frequency mixer (16) and a transmitter (18) for retransmission of the signal at substantially the same frequency as that at which it is received. The first and second intermediate frequency mixers comprise first (20) and second (21) controllable oscillators and a control circuit (22 - 28) for maintaining a controlled frequency separation within said channel between the frequencies of signals generated by said oscillators so that areas of signal cancellation in cell overlap regions are rapidly moved backwards and forwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283378-A (GB)
Title: Thermal protection for electric motor
Inventor: SHAW DAVID MARTIN
IPC: H02H7/085
Filed: 1993-10-26
Abstract: An electric motor 20 such as an A.C. motor with an integral fan blade 28, used in a power appliance (e.g. a drill), is protected should its temperature exceed a predetermined safety threshold. A first diode 36 inhibits conduction of negative half cycles of the A.C. power while permitting conduction of positive half cycles; this reduces the power to prevent further overwork, while permitting limited operation of the motor to continue fan cooling. A thermally operated bypass switch 46 bypasses the first diode when the temperature is below the threshold. A series connection of a second, opposite polarity, light emitting diode 42 and a current limiting/voltage dropping resistance 44, is connected in parallel with the first diode to provide a visual indication of status. The speed of the motor may be controlled by a triac (54, Fig. 4). The motor may be a D.C. motor driven by continuous D.C. or pulse modulated D.C.. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283555-A (GB)
Title: Piston ring seal
Inventor: JOSEY GEOFFREY ERNEST
IPC: F16J9/24
Filed: 1993-11-04
Abstract: A method of making a seal between a piston 14 and a cylinder bore 8 involves matching the external profile of a piston ring 10a to the profile of the cylinder wall. The piston ring 10a is fixed to the piston 14 to prevent rotation of the ring 10a, and the piston 14 is located within the cylinder bore 8 so that the complementary surfaces of the piston ring 10a and the cylinder bore 8 are mated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283688-A (GB)
Title: Vertical cascade deodoriser
Inventor: COOK RAYMOND
IPC: C11B3/14
Filed: 1993-11-04
Abstract: An edible oil deodorising plant which combines the efficiency and low steam consumption of a horizontal deodoriser comprises an arrangement of two or more shallow trays vertically one above the other, edible oil being continually transferred with the trays and sprayed with steam. The deodorising section itself may be separated from the main column and equipped with split level deodorising trays, which are continually filling and cascading over, providing a large surface area within a limited circular vessel. The oil is continually circulated using an internal steam lift pump, which can be stopped at any time, in order to allow the shallow trays to drain and return the oil to the main column. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275568-A (GB)
Title: A jettisonable device with a travelling-wave tube
Inventor: MORAND JEAN
IPC: H01J23/34
Filed: 1994-02-25
Abstract: A jettisonable device such as a decoy comprises a travelling-wave tube for emitting electromagnetic waves. It forms part of an assembly having external power supply means (AX) for supplying the filament (F) of the travelling-wave tube. The external power supply means (AX) temporarily supplies the filament (F) of the travelling-wave tube to heat it to its nominal temperature before jettisoning, whilst, at the moment of jettisoning, the external power supply means (AX) are disconnected. This enables a temperature appropriate to the operation of the travelling-wave tube to be provided temporarily, after the jettisoning, and enables use of a tube with high thermal inertia. An internal power supply (BAT) may be used to supply the tube after it has been jettisoned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290039-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal chute for multi-storey building
Inventor: KANG SUNG-KYU
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: Apparatus for automatically sorting, removing and measuring waste materials in a multi-storey building in which selection buttons (3) are installed near the refuse throw-away openings (1) and (1'). On activation of the selection buttons (3), the normally closed openings (1) and (1') are opened. At the same time, a rotary duct (2') installed at the end of a hopper discharge conduit (2) is moved to discharge into one of collection containers (5, 5') by a motor (7). A separate discarding entrance (4) near each opening (1) for valuable waste materials such as empty bottles, cans or milk boxes, is located which leads to collecting container (8). A weight (or volume) measuring instrument (12) can be installed on the lower end portion of the rotary duct (2') and this instrument (12) is connected to a meter (13) located in a residents dwelling in the building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284952-A (GB)
Title: Remote control and monitoring of lighting
Inventor: PAYNE KENNETH
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: Control and monitoring of lamps 1 in a lighting system is provided. The lamps are remotely connected and disconnected to an electrical supply 8 as required. Current consumed by a lamp or group of lamps is measured 3, 4 locally. Remote interrogation of each current measuring means and comparison with the expected current use allows identification of the operation of each lamp or groups of lamps. Significant drops in the current indicate failure or malfunction. Each current measuring means may be provided with a unique address for individual polling by an interrogation signal. Interrogation is performed by signals transmitted by a remote management centre 10, 12 over a mains signalling interface 7A. Master unit 10 pulls each lamp continually at a predetermined rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291438-A (GB)
Title: Forming garment waistband
Inventor: DAGG ROBERT WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1995-03-20
Abstract: A waistband is applied to a garment by means of a folder 10, having a trumpet shaped guide, for folding a single elongate length of waistband material 40 onto an edge of garment material body fabric and a guide 20 feeds a length of elastic or other interlining material vertically upwards or downwards and turns it into the plane of travel of the material 40, which is parallel to the sewing direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301658-A (GB)
Title: Hot water cylinder:insulation jacket
Inventor: ANGELL PHILLIP JAMES
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 1995-06-03
Abstract: A hot water jacket has a body constructed of two or more sections, which, when constructed together, completely or partially envelop a hot water cylinder leaving tree access for plumbing and an airtight gap between the hot water jacket and the hot water cylinder. The gap is vacated of all air to provide a vacuum, thus providing insulation by cutting heat loss via conduction convention and radiation.
Patent GB-2292530-A (GB)
Title: Coloured light pattern generator
Inventor: ZIEGLER BYRON J
IPC: F21V9/12
Filed: 1995-08-21
Abstract: A coloured light pattern generator includes a pair of transparent plates (12) maintained in spaced relationship in a sealed container (11) for defining a fluid-filled cavity (16). The container includes a receiver (30) and a twist-on-and-off cap ring 32. The fluid produces random, floating coloured images in response to a beam of light being passed through the plates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294595-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor for extended travel
Inventor: KELLY HUGH-PETER GRANVILLE
IPC: H02K41/03
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: In a linear motor, the drive coils (5a,5b) on the armature are formed by a number of sub-coils (6a1,6a2,6a3,6b1,6b2,6b3) oriented laterally of the motor axis subject to lateral magnetic fields generated by pairs of magnets (3a,3b) on the stator. The sub-coils are so arranged that the fields produced by the adjacent winding portions (8 and 9, 10 and 11) of an adjacent pair of sub-coils are of the same polarity.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305961-A (GB)
Title: A releasable clip or rivet having a segmented leg expandable by an insertion   pin
Inventor: HASADA HIROSHI
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 1995-10-06
Abstract: A clip or rivet for releasably fastening plates i and j together, including a body 1 comprising a flange 3 and a hollow cylindrical leg 5 for receiving a pin 2, the leg being divided by slits 8 into segments 9 which expand outwardly when the pin is inserted into the body, each segment being formed with a projection 12 which engages with a catch 18 on the pin shaft 14, is modified in that each slit 8 has wider portions 10 at the end near the flange 3. Also the shaft is provided with axial ribs 19 widened at their upper ends for insertion into the wide portions 10 of the slits. The clip is able to withstand a shearing force in the direction F in the mounting of a bumper on a vehicle.
Patent GB-959908-A (GB)
IPC: B29C51/26
Abstract: 959,908. Moulding machines. J. E. KOSTUR. June 6, 1962 [Sept. 8, 1961], No. 21945/62. Heading B5A. A machine for moulding articles from sheets of plastics material &c. comprises a fixed base 24, supporting a rotatable shaft 78, on which is mounted a table 76. Welded to the table are three frames 38, 40, 42 to which the plastics sheets to be moulded may be clamped by clamping devices 52 (Fig. 11, not shown). The shaft 78 is intermittently rotated, through 120 degrees, by air-actuated pistons 202, 206 and a linking device 226, so that each sheet may be brought in sequence to the stations 10, 12, 14 which are radially situated about the shaft. The upper portions of the stations are welded to a non-rotatable shaft 36 and the lower portions to the base-plate 24. The sheet to be moulded is clamped in the frame 38 at the loading and unloading station 10, and the shaft rotated through 120 degrees to bring the sheet to an oven 84, 94 at station 12, the bottom half 94 of which oven is pivotable downwards to facilitate easy removal of the sheet from the oven. After a sufficient heating period the shaft is rotated by a further 120 degrees to station 14 and the required articles are formed by platens 128 and 130 the frame being held accurately during moulding by the device in Figs. 3-5 (not shown). After moulding, the sheet is brought back to station 10 by further rotating the shaft 120 degrees whence the sheet is removed, a new sheet substituted, and the cycle repeated. The pneumatic system is seen in Fig. 10 (not shown), and the drive mechanism for the table in Figs. 6-9 (not shown).
Patent GB-2296887-A (GB)
Title: Drop loop garment hanger with moulded loop segment
Inventor: ISENGA GORDON DALE
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: An injection molded plastic hanger including an upper hanger member 1 and a lower hanger member 2 having a loop segment 7 by which to hang from the upper hanger member 1. The loop segment 7 is "closed" by the overlapping placement of two fingerlike segments 8, 9 extending from opposite ends of the loop. The two segments 8, 9 are held together in the proper position by a thin film 10 of plastic which is located between them. The overlapping design of the fingerlike segments alleviates the formation of any weld lines within the loop segment 7 which are substantially perpendicular to the tensile forces which are imposed upon the loop segment as the hanger is used as intended. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309417-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for attaching U-shaped channels to stationery covers
Inventor: KELLY FRANK
IPC: B42C7/00
Filed: 1996-01-27
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a conveyor (3, Fig 1) which feeds covers 12 between upper arid lower rollers 20,21 which form lines of indentations 24 and ridges 25 in the spine region. A multi-line nozzle head 30 applies continuous beads 31 of adhesive onto the spine. The extremities of the cover on each side of the spine are held down by brushes 8 whilst a channel 17 is pushed downwardly against the spine and a pair of clamps 40 move inwardly to press the cover against the sides of the channel, thereby bonding the cover to the channel.
Patent GB-2297543-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable dispensing opening
Inventor: TOMIOKA AKIRA
IPC: G07F11/00
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: A dispensing opening is adjustable in area to dispense plastic capsules 3 of different sizes. Openings 72a in regulating plate 72, and 70a in drum 70 are either aligned (fig 19) or overlap so the area is reduced (fig 20). The plate and drum can be fixed in the two positions by pegs and holes (75 & 70b fig 18).
Patent GB-2298796-A (GB)
Title: Tubular airway introducer
Inventor: PAGAN ERIC
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: An introducer 1 along which a laryngeal mask airway (40) can be slid into position has an open, curved channel portion 12 shaped to extend from the mouth of the patient to the region of the pharynx. At its machine end, the introducer is bifurcated into two arms 22 and 24 extending along opposite sides of the airway, the thickness of the arms being sufficient to protect the airway from damage by the patient's teeth. The arms 22 and 24 are curved in an opposite sense from the curvature of the channel portion so that they extend over the upper lip of the patient. A curved bridge piece 26 extends between the two arms 22 and 24 and lies against the skin between the patient's nose and mouth.
Patent GB-2302620-A (GB)
Title: Arc welder with high frequency inverter
Inventor: KARINO KUNIO
IPC: B23K9/095
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: An arc welder has a high frequency inverter 41 for converting a DC supply voltage into AC, rectifying means 6 for rectifying the AC output of the inverter, and a reactor 71 for smoothing the output of rectifier 6. The frequency of the inverter 41 (16 to 100 KHz) is higher than that (10KHz) used in the prior art (Fig. 1) and the inductance (3 to 20 microH) of reactor 71 is lower than that (50 to 300 microH) of a reactor (7) used in the prior art, such that the output current from the reactor 71 can attain a value required for establishing and sustaining steady-state arcing within a time period during which arc initiating means 11,12 are effective, thus obviating the prior art requirement for use of an additional circuit (16, Fig. 1) which establishes steady-state arcing by providing a direct current source bypassing the reactor (7). The arc is initiated by an RF generator 11,12 in non-consumable electrode arc welding (eg. TIG), or by touching a main electrode 10 to workpiece 9 for consumable electrode arc welding (Fig.4). The DC output from the reactor 71 may be applied to the welder load 8 via an inverter (100, Figs.5,6) operating at low frequency (eg. 50 to 200Hz).