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Patent GB-2252060-A (GB)
Title: Lead mounting apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA KENJI
IPC: H01R43/048
Filed: 1991-11-26
Abstract: A lead mounting apparatus is used for mounting leads to an electronic component A e.g. a liquid crystal display by utilizing a leadframe which comprises a side band B2 formed integrally with leads B1 each having a clip end portion B3. The apparatus comprises a transfer mechanism for transferring the leadframe with the respective clip end portions directed upward and located above the component which is supported on one side of the leadframe transfer path; a cutter 6 for cutting the leadframe to provide a frame segment which contains a predetermined number of leads; an operating head 14 arranged ahead of the cutter means on the other side of the leadframe transfer path in opposition to the electronic component to move toward and away from the electronic component; and a row of lead resting tooth 17 provided on the operating head for supporting the frame segment with the clip end portions thereof vertically aligned with the electronic component. The frame segment is then lowered level with the component A and pressed into engagement therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249525-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the power consumption of copier fuser lamps
Inventor: OBARA TSUNEO
IPC: G03G15/04
Filed: 1992-01-07
Abstract: A copper fuser heat roll 710 contains two halogen lamps 713, 714. The 500 watt lamp 714 is operated only at stand-by copier state and the 800 watt lamp 713 is on during copying except for periods when the copier scanning system is being returned to its initial position after scanning and when a document to be scanned is replaced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258324-A (GB)
Title: Method and equipment for monitoring lamda probe operation
Inventor: JUNGINGER ERICH
IPC: G01N27/409
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: A method for monitoring the aging of a lambda probe in a two-probe lambda regulation system is proposed, wherein the signal of a lambda probe 11 upstream of a catalytic converter 10 serves for the actual regulation by a lambda regulator 14 and the signal of a lambda probe 12 downstream of the converter influences the regulator by way of a setting magnitude. The degree of the influencing serves for the monitoring of the upstream probe 11, as a result of which the quality and state of aging of the upstream probe 11 can be detected and, when appropriate, a warning signal can be generated. Regulator operation may be influenced by adjusting any of: a delay time of the regulator, the "p-step" of the regulator, a detection threshold for the upstream probe signal or the integration slope of the regulator. The aging of the downstream probe may also be monitored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266850-A (GB)
Title: Making a filter sleeve
Inventor: BENNETT ROY
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: A filter sleeve is made by winding a strip of filter fabric helically and overlapping and securing the edges of adjacent together turns by welding or adhesive. A helical reinforcing wire of metal or plastics is incorporated between the overlapping sections as they are secured together. The sleeve may comprise a single strip of filter fabric or two strips wound side by side (Figs. 1, 6).
Patent GB-931330-A (GB)
IPC: A61F13/06
Abstract: 931,330. Corn pads. SCHOLL MFG. CO. Ltd. April 3, 1962 [April 3, 1961], No. 12827/62. Class 81 (2). A surgical or like pad is made from a unitary blank of pliable material having two body parts 1 and 2 interconnected by an elongated strap extending diagonally across the medial line through the centres of the body parts which are secured together in superposed relationship to form a digit loop p upstanding obliquely from the planes of the body parts. The material is stretchable and elastic, consisting of a sheet of foam cushioning material covered with a smooth thin sheet of rubber. Affliction-receiving apertures 3 and 4 are cut in the body parts. A pad made from a blank as in Fig. 2 is suitable for a corn on the outside of the fifth toe of the human foot as in Fig. 1. For alleviation of a soft corn between the toes, the body parts 15 and 16 may each have a notched end to form an assembly as in Fig. 8 with a curved part 18 which is accommodated by the web between adjacent toes.
Patent GB-2266356-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic spring for a vehicle seat
Inventor: SMITH RODNEY F
IPC: B60N2/52
Filed: 1992-11-17
Abstract: A pneumatic spring (18) for damping the relative motion between a vehicle seat (22) and a base (24) upon which the seat (22) is mounted utilizes a rolling lobe sleeve (72), a plug (74) secured within one end of the sleeve (72) and a piston (70) secured within the other end of the sleeve (72) for movement toward and away from the plug (74) as the sleeve (72) rolls along the outside surface of the piston (70). The piston (70), sleeve (72) and plug (74) provide the surfaces of a variable-volume chamber (108) and the piston (70) includes an internal piston cavity (92) of a fixed size and shape. The variable-volume chamber (108) and piston cavity (92) contain a pneumatic fluid, and an orifice (110) is provided within the piston (70) which permits flow communication between the variable-volume chamber (108) and the piston cavity (92). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277908-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air-bag arrangement
Inventor: LINDSTROM MARTIN
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 1993-07-28
Abstract: An air-bag 3 is mounted beneath a laminated instrument panel 10. The laminate comprises a relatively stiff carrier layer 7 formed of polypropylene or other cheap plastic material, to which is bonded a layer 8 of foamed plastic. The outer foil or skin (9) is formed of thermoplastic elastomer, such as thermoplastic olefin. A cover 12 between the bag and the foamed layer has a line 15 of mechanical weakness which cleaves when the bag inflates to provide doors 16, 17 which hinge outwardly. The choice of materials for the dashboard ensures that the laminate retains its integrity on deployment of the doors, and the arrangement avoids the need for tear lines on the outside of the instrument panel. In an alternative arrangement (Fig 3) the line of mechanical weakness is provided in the carrier layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271047-A (GB)
Title: Implement for removing soil plugs
Inventor: BURDETT ROY GEOFFREY
IPC: A01B1/24
Filed: 1993-08-02
Abstract: An implement (10) for removing a plug of soil from the ground comprises an elongate hollow handle (12) having a hollow cutter (14) at one end communicating with the hollow handle so that cut plugs can be stored in succession in the handle to be emptied out later. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272885-A (GB)
Title: Thin film dispenser
Inventor: MABBOTT ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 1993-11-23
Abstract: A dispenser for thin film, e.g. a decorative metal-coated polymer film, comprises a one-piece, possibly transparent, moulding 10 mounted on a card base 12. The moulding houses film roll 14 in first portion 13 whose concavities 24 enter and rotatably mount the wound film core. A second moulding portion has depressions 38, 40, 42, 48, 50, 52 whose planar floors form a narrow gap with base 12 through which film can be withdrawn from the roll to an outlet provided at straight edge 53. The base has an aperture below the floor of depression 42 to enable a finger to draw film from the roll. Optional cutting bed 54 has strips 56, 58 enabling film to be cut transversely using a knife housed in depression 32. The moulding and bed may be integral and hinged together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273493-A (GB)
Title: Snap on, twist off closure
Inventor: HIGGINSON ROBERT
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: A closure (9) for the neck (2) of a container (1) is adapted for automated assembly by a direct press fitting action but is removed by a twisting action for refilling. It may also be fitted by a twisting action. The neck (2) has two L-shaped channels (6, 7) defined by lands (3, 8) which are engaged by two diametrically opposed projections (10) on the closure (9). This provides a push and twist bayonet locking action, the closure (9) being optionally also restrained rotationally by cooperating notches (13, 14) between the closure skirt and container neck. Ramp surfaces (4, 11) are provided respectively on the lands (3) and projections (10) and the closure deforms during assembly to allow the projections (10) to ride over the lands (3), and snap into an engaged position with shoulders (5, 12) abutting. The closure may carry a manually operated spray pump to discharge the liquid contents of the container. The closure may be a cap or may engage within the container neck. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273102-A (GB)
Title: Polymer coating
Inventor: LUTHRA AJAY KUMAR
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 1993-12-16
Abstract: A method of coating polymeric substrates, especially contact lenses, by reacting functional groups at the substrate polymer surface with complementary functional groups on a hydrophilic coating polymer in an aqueous medium to form covalent linkages between the two polymers. Both polymers are preferably hydrogels. Suitable functional groups include hydroxyl, carboxyl, amino and sulphonate groups. The coating enhances the hydrophilic character of the lens for a longer time relative to an untreated surface, and reduces the tendency for tear proteins to adhere to the lens surface. The coating polymers especially include, among others, polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide polymers with pendant functionalities, polydimethylsiloxane graft copolymers with polyethylene oxide, polypropylene oxide, glycidyl acrylate, glycidyl methacylate, epoxypropyl acrylate, or epoxypropyl methacrylate copolymer moieties, and graft copolymers of chitin and chitosan with polyethylene and polypropylene oxide polymers.
Patent GB-939133-A (GB)
IPC: B27G17/02
Abstract: 939,133. Planes. F. PARRAMORE & SONS (1924) Ltd. Sept. 3, 1962 [Sept. 15, 1961; Dec. 13, 1961], Nos. 33097/61 and 44657/61. Class 61. A wood-working plane comprises a clamping member 12 capable of rocking about the axis of a screw 10 securing the member 12 to a shoulder 6 and of moving lengthwise of the shoulder with respect to the screw, the lower end of the member 12 having means for engagement with a replaceable blade 34 such that the blade partakes of both endwise and rocking movements of the member 12, and an adjusting screw 14 passing through a tapped hole 19 in a thrust block 20 carried by the shoulder 6, the screw 14 having a ball end 15 engaging in an opensided hole 16 in the member 12 and the block 20 having a stem 21 rotatable in a pivot hole in the shoulder 6. A head 26 on the stem is engageable by an eccentric groove 25 in a cam spindle 24 which is rotatable by a lever 27 to lift the block 22 for clamping the member 12. The blade 34 is clamped in a rebate 29 in the end of the member 12 by means of a spring plate 31 pinned at 32 to the member 12. The blade may be double-edged. Instead of being held frictionally, the blade may have a lengthwise slot or rib to be engaged by a corresponding rib or slot in the clamping member or have one or more holes to be engaged by one or more pegs on the clamping member.
Patent GB-2275004-A (GB)
Title: Colour powder coating system
Inventor: BRITTON ROGER WALTER
IPC: B05B16/40
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: A powder coating system comprises an enclosure (3) with an opening in a base portion thereof. The opening provides communication between the enclosure (3) and an excess powder collection receptacle positioned, in use, below the enclosure. The opening is closed by a vibrating sieve member (7). Excess powder accumulates in the base of the enclosure (3) and is sieved through the sieve member (7) into the collection receptacle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276487-A (GB)
Title: Sleeveless rotatable beryllium/aluminum actuator arm for a magnetic disk drive
Inventor: BASEHORE DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 1992-10-12
Abstract: A sleeveless rotatable beryllium/aluminum alloy actuator arm for a disk drive for a computer. A rotatable actuator for a magnetic disk drive for a computer is also described. The rotatable actuator includes a sleeveless beryllium/aluminum alloy arm (24), a suspension (26) attached to a first end of the arm, a transducer (28) attached to the suspension, and a voice coil (55) attached to a second end of the arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278112-A (GB)
Title: A plug for insertion into an opening
Inventor: POPSYS ROBERT STEVEN
IPC: B65D39/16
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: A plug 10 for insertion into an opening, for example for use as a closure in a screw-threaded hole, comprises a body 18 and two projections 22 extending outwardly from the body 18. The outer extent of the projections 22 is circular about the axis of the body 18 except for two gaps 24 which are oppositely disposed. The body 18 is tapered towards an outer flange 12 to enable the projections 22 to fold backwards in a compact fashion so that the article can fit large and small diameter openings, (Figures 3 and 4). A further, small diameter circular projection 20 beneath the projections 22 may be provided. A laterally extending handle 14, 16 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279547-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for burying netting
Inventor: SUTHERLAND JAMES MACKENZIE
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: Apparatus for burying netting 9/3 to prevent access by burrowing animals is provided with a means for forming a trough in the ground in the form of a plough head 4, means carrying netting 7 and means for supplying the netting to the trough 11/12. The netting is then buried in the trough by the apparatus. The plough removes a furrow slice from the ground and replaces it once the netting has been placed in the trough. The apparatus can be trailed behind or formed as part of a tractor which can drive along a fence line burying the netting at the foot of the fence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280845-A (GB)
Title: Hand brush
Inventor: MONTABAUR WERNER
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: A hand brush for cleaning carpets, automobile upholstery, upholstered furniture comprises a brush body (2) and a handle (3), wherein the brush body (2) is occupied by bristles. The brush body (2) is formed from at least one flexurally resilient bristle strip (2) with bristles (8) projecting on one or both sides, and the bristle strip (2) extends as a prolongation of the handle (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281271-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling the position of a suction nozzle
Inventor: MOURITZEN DIGBY HALL
IPC: B65G43/10
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: A materials handling system is disclosed which includes a pneumatic conveyor P which feeds material onto a series of belt conveyors C1, C2, C3, C4. The pneumatic conveyor P includes a vertically movable nozzle N for sucking up the material to be conveyed M. Power is supplied to one of the belt conveyors from a power source and through that conveyor to the conveyors upstream of it. The pneumatic conveyor is connected to the first of the belt conveyors C1 the series so that it receives a signal indicating whether the first belt conveyor is powered. In the event that the signal received by the pneumatic conveyor indicates that the first belt conveyor is not powered, and the pneumatic conveyor is set for automatic operation, the nozzle is automatically lifted. Lifting continues for a predetermined period so that the nozzle is lifted clear of the material. Only when power is restored to the first belt conveyor, and this is signalled to the pneumatic conveyor, can the nozzle be lowered again. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284825-A (GB)
Title: Body with dense outer shell and porous core
Inventor: ROSSMANN AXEL
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 1994-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a component made of metal or ceramics and having a dense outer shell and porous core, the outer shell consisting of densely sintered powder material and the core comprising sintered hollow spheres in order to absorb high pressures, which hollow spheres are arranged in layers and form spherical or polygonal cavities which increase in size towards the centre of the core. Furthermore, a method for producing components of this type is indicated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296356-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security coding
Inventor: RICKETTS GEORGE WILLIAM MILDMA
IPC: G08G1/017
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: A trip computer 10 of a vehicle is provided with a first six digit display 14 and a second three digit display 16, a microprocessor 18 and a memory 20. An input panel 22 includes a trip reset button 24. The memory 20 stores the vehicle identification number (VIN). The microprocessor 18 is arranged such that, if the trip reset button 24 is pressed and held down for a predetermined time (or pressed a predetermined number of times in a predetermined period) the VIN is displayed on the six digit display 14. This identifies the trip computer 10 with the vehicle in which it is installed, and prevents its replacement by a trip computer from another vehicle. A vehicle radio may be used in place of the trip computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296181-A (GB)
Title: Chopping board holder
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG-JUNG
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: A holding device (10) for a culinary chopping board (20), has a base member (11) bounded by a peripheral wall (16) and abutments (17) spaced from said wall and positioned inwardly thereof. The base includes strips (12) thereon defining convexities on the upper surface with posts (13) and concavities on the lower surface and the strips being resiliently deformable. The arrangement is such that a chopping board (20) may be located superposed on the upper surface of the base and resting on the posts (13) with the said board being laterally restrained by the edges thereof contacting the abutments 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285731-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for crop spraying
Inventor: BENEST ROGER SYDNEY
IPC: A01M/
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: A dropleg row crop sprayer senses boom height and tilt from ground-contacting drop legs (46, Fig 4) signalling through potentiometers to a boom control mechanism. The droplegs 46 follow crop row wandering by sensing same and centralising their position through a driven carriage. Dropleg attitude is assisted by a cam control system 138. The boom floats through a spring suspension system and is damped by frictional abutment of the boom portions 130, 132 which transmit motion between them, thereby permitting a single actuator to control attitude. A lost motion linkage 128 protects the actuator from snatch loads. Spray control is effected by use of microdroplets discharged from the droplegs below the row crop leaf canopy which protects the droplets from wind turbulence, while electrostatic charges and a droplet-energising air flow act to assist crop coating. Where conventional spray droplets are used, the spray direction is fore/aft of the row to minimise ground speed effects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285657-A (GB)
Title: A latching system
Inventor: HASSEMER BRIAN J
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: The latching system of the present invention uses a ribbed (301, 302) latch (300) molded into the battery housing, a depression latch (504) molded into the radiotelephone housing, and rail connectors (220, 320) molded into the radiotelephone housing to connect a battery (350) to a radiotelephone (200). The battery housing slides along the rail connectors until the battery housing latch (300) engages into the radiotelephone latch (210). The battery housing (350) is removed from the radiotelephone housing (200) by depressing the upper portion (300) of the battery housing latch, thus rotating it out of the depression latch (200) and allowing the battery housing to be slid off the radiotelephone housing (200). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299157-A (GB)
Title: A handle for a confectionery item
Inventor: HURLEY JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: A handle or stick 20 for a confectionery item such as a lollipop is formed by a moulding operation, preferably from a food safe material such as a synthetic plastics material. Polypropylene is preferred. A raised border 28 around the edge of the stick provides a better key between the stick 20 and the body 22 of the lolly, and more secure and more comfortable grip for the user's fingers. The choice of a moulding technique to form the stick allows a wide variety of shapes either 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional to be used for a variety of purposes.
Patent GB-2304447-A (GB)
Title: Model ocean wave reproduction
Inventor: EDMUNDS GEORGE
IPC: G09F19/12
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: A watertight wave tank 2 with a translucent viewing side or sides contains dyed water 1 and a clear colourless liquid 3 which is a chemical composition of cyclic branched and straight chain saturated hydrocarbons or aromatic hydrocarbons. When one end of the pivoted tank is raised and lowered by a predetermined amount and at a frequency determined by the length of tank, the water, being heavier than the colourless liquid is induced to move as a disturbed mass to the lowest end. The colourless liquid has the 'oil on troubled water' effect slowing down and dampening down the water movement. A model ocean wave is thus created in slow motion. This wave interacts with and is an essential part of a maritime diorama. The tank, or individual objects in the diorama, may be illuminated. A laser beam may be directed into the tank. The diorama or objects within, may be maintained in a horizontal plane with respect to tank movements, by the use of suitable flotation devices. The tank may be divided into a number of water-tight compartments, each containing water coloured with different dyes.
Patent GB-2291596-A (GB)
Title: Steering arrangement for wheeled conveyance
Inventor: HICKMAN ALAN TREVOR
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: A wheeled conveyance for use in leisure or sporting activities having a steerable front wheel (7) and two rear wheels (11). A user of the conveyance stands astride the conveyance on two spaced foot plates (10, 12) mounted respectively near the front wheel (7) and rear wheels (11). The front foot plate (12) is connected by cables (15) to the fork (6) of the conveyance carrying the front wheel (7). Because of the provision of the pivotal foot plate (12), as well as steering the conveyance, it allows the user to execute additional bodily movements during movement over the ground such as those experienced when surfing in contrast to an ordinary skate board. In addition the construction allows the use of larger diameter wheels so that the conveyance can be deployed over rough terrain in contrast to known skate boards and can execute tighter turning circles than heretofore possible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293107-A (GB)
Title: Male Incontinence Bag
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: An incontinence bag 2 designed to fit males has an internal diaphragm 12, which divides the bag into upper 14 and lower 16 compartments, with a hole 18 therethrough. Preferably the hole is provided with a one-way valve. The neck of the upper compartment is sealed snugly, preferably with drawstrings 22, around the scrotum and root of the penis which are contained in that compartment. Urine passed into the upper compartment 14 passes through the one-way valve 18 into the lower compartment 16, so that the genitals of the user are kept dry and comfortable. The lower compartment has an exit port provided with an exhaust tube 20 whereby it may be emptied when convenient. <IMAGE>