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Patent GB-2245508-A (GB)
Title: Spray type flux applying device
Inventor: OTANI HIROSHI
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: A device for applying flux to the rear of a printed circuit board (30) loaded with electronic parts on the front thereof and which is moved while flux is sprayed on it has a single nozzle which is movable in a reciprocating motion in a direction perpendicular to the direction (A) of movement of the circuit board, thereby applying flux to the entire rear surface of the circuit board in a uniform distribution. The range of reciprocation of the nozzle is controlled on the basis of data generated by one or more sensors which are responsive to the width of the circuit board. A flux feeding device capable of adjusting the amount of flux to be sprayed from the nozzle and a device for preventing the nozzle from being stopped up are associated with the flux applying device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245551-A (GB)
Title: Method for utilizing the copper-arsenic precipitate created in the electrolytic refining of copper in the production of anti-rot agents for wood
Inventor: VIRTANEN HENRI KALERVO
IPC: C22B7/00
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: The copper-arsenic precipitate obtained in the purification of the electrolyte of copper electrolysis is oxidatively leached (e.g. with H2SO4 and oxygen) at elevated temperature to produce a wood anti-rot agent.
Patent GB-2260520-A (GB)
Title: A foldable bicycle
Inventor: MALMBERG GORAN
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1991-10-16
Abstract: The bicycle comprises a saddle member (1), a pedal unit incorporating two pedals (8) and appropriate gearing, at least one saddle supporting member (5) extending upwardly from the pedal unit, two wheel supporting members (9,10) extending outwardly from the pedal unit and having wheels (11) attached thereto, and a steering column (15) extending upwardly from either the pedal unit or one of the wheel supporting members (9, 10) and incorporating handlebars (16), wherein in the folded position the pedal unit, the supporting members (5, 9, 10) and the steering column (15) are all positioned inside the saddle member (1). The bicycle preferably resembles a briefcase or attaché case in the folded position and can also preferably be used as a luggage carrier. Advantageously, the saddle supporting members (5) incorporate suspension means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266359-A (GB)
Title: Differential pressure control valve
Inventor: JENNINS WILLIAM STUART
IPC: F16H61/662
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: A differential pressure control valve, comprises a valve body having at least two service ports (4, 5), a spool (9) movably axially within the valve body and recessed to provide at least two cavities (24, 26) between the spool (9) and the inner wall of the valve body and each being in fluid connection with one of the ports (4, 5) respectively. The cavity (24) is constructed to generate an axial force on the spool related to the pressure within the cavity (24), while the cavity (26) is connected by an orifice (27) to a chamber (25) so as to generate a second, oppositely directed, axial force. A pressure differential between the service ports (4, 5) thus generates a resultant axial force on the spool (9). An actuator is mechanically coupled to the spool (9) for moving the spool (9) axially in opposite directions so as to generate a pressure differential between the service ports (4, 5). The valve is used in a vehicle CVT system or an anti-roll suspension system. Excessive movement of a ram controlled by the valve causes the ends of the spool to be exposed to the pressure in the ram, which in turn results in adjustment of the spool and the flow to and from the ram. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257259-A (GB)
Title: Instant photographic copier
Inventor: ODA HAJIME
IPC: G03B27/52
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a rod lens array 6 which is held to a carrier 5 and is moved parallel to an original picture G by a motor. Limit switches SW1 and SW2 sense whether the array is in either of stop positions at both ends of the range of movement During movement, if the array is found to reach either stop position, then a control circuit 15 stops the operation of the motor. When the rod lens array 6 is started, if the limit switches SW1 and SW2 sense that the rod lens array 6 is not in either stop position, then the control circuit 15 operates the motor to return the array 6 to a stop position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269755-A (GB)
Title: A golf aid.
Inventor: WALLACE ALAN GEORGE KEVIN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1992-08-18
Abstract: A golf aid designed to assist a golfer to keep his head still during a golf swing comprises a plate placeable on the ground. The plate displays an image which disappears, moves, or changes should the head of the player move during the swing. The image can be a hologram or an image created by an interference pattern. In a further embodiment, the plate is formed with a plurality of parallel prismatic ridges and incorporates an image which changes with the angle at which the plate is viewed. The plate may be provided with an integrally formed hole or a hole through which a tee may pass.
Patent GB-2270093-A (GB)
Title: Trim components, e.g. for tile corners
Inventor: BRUCE AIDAN SIMON
IPC: E04F19/06
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: A component (10) for forming a corner between two trim strips (1) such as are used to finish the edge of a tiled surface. The component (10) comprises an external corner piece portion (12) and an internal corner piece portion (11) formed integrally and separable for use as, respectively, external and internal corner pieces. A frangible web (13) interconnects the internal and external corner piece portions (11, 12), being readily frangible for use but strong enough to remain intact during normal handling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261318-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser pumped solid state laser
Inventor: ISHIMORI AKIRA
IPC: H01S3/0941
Filed: 1992-10-26
Abstract: A semiconductor laser pumped solid state laser apparatus comprises a semiconductor laser device (11), a solid state laser medium (13), and laser resonators. The semiconductor laser device (11) has a plurality of emission points (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d) which are arranged on a straight line and from which pump light is generated. The laser resonators are disposed in correspondence with the emission points (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d). A plurality of solid state laser beams (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) can be generated by using one solid state laser medium (13). The apparatus may include micro lenses and non-linear optical elements and may be constructed into a one or two dimensional array arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262926-A (GB)
Title: Axle retainer structure in a railway wagon.
Inventor: KAUHANEN AKI
IPC: B61F5/32
Filed: 1992-12-16
Abstract: An axle retainer (7) in railway wagons for limiting transverse movement in the axial direction of a wheel-and- axle set (6) comprises a resilient plate section (7) which has guide edges which engage in grooves (23a) in the journal box (3) so as to guide its vertical movement. The axle retainer (7) is L-shaped having in its first branch (9a) the guide edges for guiding the movement of the journal boxes (3). The axle retainer (7) is attached by its second branch (9b) at the level of the floor (11) to the wagon. A stop member can be provided to limit the movement of the first branch (9a) in the axial direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262498-A (GB)
Title: Sack holder
Inventor: ACTON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A hand-held and or operator carry-able device for retaining and holding the open end of a bag/sack in an open position comprises an annular support frame 1 with a groove/channel around the complete or partial circumference for receiving the open top and a flexible annular retainer 2 of solid or tubular cross section that fits into the groove thus trapping the bag. The frame 1 may be provided with a hand grip 6, and a loop 5 for suspending the device from a belt may also be provided. A sweep plate, see Figure 3, may be held in place by or made integral with the retainer 2. The device may be carried by an operator or hooked over a support bracket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274334-A (GB)
Title: Thermometer for use in a microwave
Inventor: FOGARTY MARGARET JOSEPHINE
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 1993-01-13
Abstract: A thermometer (10) for use in determining the temperature of food cooking in a microwave oven includes a metal probe (11) having a projecting plastics collar (17) located at the surface of the food. The probe (11) has a projecting portion (12) above the surface of the food, carrying a liquid crystal member or members (13, 14, 15) which exhibit colour change at predetermined temperatures. The thermometer enables the cook to determine whether a satisfactory temperature has been reached without opening the microwave oven by viewing the colour change of the liquid crystal display or displays (13, 14, 15) through the oven door. The probe (11) may be of stainless steel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271708-A (GB)
Title: Horse feed
Inventor: ROBERTS SARAH GILLIAN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: A softenable nugget for use as a horse feed, which includes at least about 35% by weight in total of cereal, having an aperture extending through from one side to its opposite side. The nugget is generally rounded in cross-section when viewed along the axis defined by the aperture. The nugget can be made extruding a mix, which comprises at least about 35% by weight barley and at least about 50% by weight in total of cereal, through a die around a member which is located relative to the die such that the extrudate has a bore extending along its length.
Patent GB-2272041-A (GB)
Title: Propeller shaft with balancing weight
Inventor: BEAGLEY RUSSELL JAMES
IPC: F16F15/32
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: A propeller shaft has a stud 4 welded to a cylindrical outer surface of tubular body so as to project outwardly from that surface, a balance weight 5 having a hole 8 therethrough is located over the stud 4 so that the stud 4 extends into the hole 8 and a terminal end portion (10 Fig. 4) of the stud 4 coacts with the weight 5 so as to thereby prevent separation of the weight 5 from the stud 4. A balance weight anchor perse is also provided. The shaft may be a vehicle drive shaft and may be of aluminium. Stud 4 may have a welding pip (6, Fig. 2) and may be resistance or capacitor discharge welded to the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273767-A (GB)
Title: Plate-type heat exchangers
Inventor: ROSE DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A plate-type heat exchanger 5 comprises a close-packed stack of metal plates which may be of identical form, alternate plates in the stack being turned through 180 DEG . The major parts of the longitudinal edges of the plates may be formed with upright flanges 18a with inwardly-extending extensions 18b. One end of each plate may be formed with an upright flange 18c and inward extension 18d. The flanges and extensions 18 - d serve as plate stack spacers. Gaps 19, 20 and the non-flanged ends define openings for air flows 6 and 7. Some of the gaps may be blanked off and further gaps (for example 41, Figure 4) provided. The heat exchanger 5, (and modifications thereof) have particular use in air ventilating units, a number of which are described and illustrated in the accompanying disclosure. Strips of material may be provided instead of flanges 18a - d. The inlet and outlet for flow 6 also flow 7 are spaced from each other so that the heat exchanger can be located in the wall of a building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275015-A (GB)
Title: Destructible hollow formers for manufacture of hollow composite articles
Inventor: TOMKINSON RICHARD BRIAN
IPC: B29C33/44
Filed: 1994-02-08
Abstract: A destructible hollow former for use in the manufacture of a hollow article from composite materials is produced by rotational moulding a hot melt/cold set compound which is frangible and/or water soluble in a solid state. After lay-up and cure of the hollow article the former may be destroyed by breaking it into pieces sufficiently small for removal through an aperture in the article. Alternatively it may be destroyed by dissolution in water.
Patent GB-2278232-A (GB)
Title: Ejection of ions from ion traps by combined electrical dipole and quadrupole fields
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: Mass-sequential ejection of ions from an RF quadrupole ion trap is achieved by dipole and quadrupole electrical alternating fields which are generated in addition to the quadrupolar RF storage field and with different frequencies to it. The ions are essentially elected by the quadrupole field. A weak dipole field undertakes only excitation of the secular oscillation at the center of the trap. The more intense quadrupole field undertakes further widening of the oscillations with exponential growth in amplitudes. The dipole field is generated by an alternating voltage between the two end caps of the trap, while the quadrupole field is generated by an alternating voltage between the end caps on the one hand and the ring electrode on the other. The method is of particular use for the ions of very high masses ranging from approximately 5,000 u to 50,000 u. With the same mass resolution, it permits mass spectra to be recorded considerably quicker than the hitherto conventional use of pure dipole fields. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290373-A (GB)
Title: Wall ducts for wall-mountable fan assemblies
Inventor: HINSLEY GERALD VINCENT
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 1994-06-10
Abstract: A fan assembly suitable for being fitted to a wall is supplied as a kit consisting of a motor-driven fan 1 and a duct 2 which extends through a passage which has been cut through a wall 3. Usually a grille 4 covers one end of the duct and a shuttered cowl 7 the other end of the duct. To overcome a packaging problem caused by the size of the tube needed for the duct 2, the tube is made up of a number of part tubular sections 12 which interlock together along edges parallel to the length of the duct. Each section may be made of two or more individual pieces to reduce the length of the tube parts, and hence the overall bulk still further. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291094-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant glazed screen
Inventor: WILSON ANTHONY
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1995-07-05
Abstract: A fire screen comprises a number of fire resistant glazing panels 5, 6 mounted in fixed frames 2, 3 and in opening frame 4. Each frame has first and second extruded alloy elements 7 and 8 respectively which are interconnected by insulating webs 9 to limit the conduction of heat from one side to the other. The hollow core of each frame member receives a number of bar lengths of monolithic calcium silicate to form an articulated insulating core which can help to maintain fire integrity when the frame distorts when exposed to fire. Intumescent seals are provided at the facet joints. The insulating bars 10 are profiled to engage channel formations on the alloy frame elements. In the event of the elements on one side melting in the fire, the bars remain attached to the surviving elements on the side remote from the fire and afford a measure of protection thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305094-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of solutions in a printing process
Inventor: KENNETT STEVEN LIONEL
IPC: C02F1/30
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: A fountain solution for a lithographic press is treated by applying a succession of doses of electromagnetic radiation at increasing frequencies from audio to radio frequencies, via an antenna (20) which is immersed in the solution; its conductive elements (40, 46) are sealed within an insulating sheath (48) so as to be out of contact with the solution. Treatment with electromagnetic radiation produces a significant reduction in the amount of wetting agent (e.g. water) needed as well as a reduction in mineral contamination. Furthermore, many organisms such as algae and fungi are rendered inactive in the treated solution, thus reducing the probability of blockages in the circulation system and downtime for cleaning.
Patent GB-2306371-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool
Inventor: GERMANEY PHILLIP LEONARD
IPC: A47L13/08
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: A cutting tool for the removal of sealant c from between first and second abutting surfaces a, b comprises a handle member 1 attached to a cutter 2. The cutter 2 is essentially in the form of a "V" in section. The handle is attached to a mounting portion (5, fig.1) which is in turn attached to two blade carriers (4, fig.1). The blade 2 may be removably attached to the blade carriers by means of screws (6, fig.2).
Patent GB-2308327-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of reinforced concrete slats by moulding,drying and stacking
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID
IPC: B28B13/04
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: An upwardly open slat mould (20) is mounted on a support bed (21) at a moulding station (12), a steel reinforcement frame is mounted within the mould concrete is discharged from pourer (15) into the mould (20) and settled in the mould (20), the settling assisted by vibrating the mould (20) on the support bed (21), a slat drying bed (32) is laid in an inverted position on the mould (20), and the mould (20) is clamped with the bed (32) on the handling device (26), the mould (20) and bed (32) are inverted and then delivered to a finishing station (40) at which the bed (32) is released and the mould (20) then raised by the device (26) to leave a cast slat (42) on the bed (32) at the finishing station (40), after surface dressing the cast slat (42) the device (26) stacks the bed (32) with the slat (42) at a drying station (50), and after drying the slat (42) for a preset time period e.g. by air-drying each bed (32) is lifted in turn by the device (26) and inverted to deposit the slat (42) in a stack (55) of slats (42). Ideally each slat (42) is formed with spacer feet on an underside of the slat (42) to allow stacking with spacing between adjacent slats (42) to facilitate engagement and lifting of the slats (42).
Patent GB-2309849-A (GB)
Title: Reducing delays and bandwidth requirements in a point-to-multipoint packet communication system
Inventor: CHATER-LEA DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: A number of multiplexer units 40, 50 and 62 are connected via a circuit switch 44. When multiplexer A receives an information packet intended for at least two other destinations 50, 62, it elicits the address information and information bits from the information packet. Based on this address information, a communications channel is selected for transmission of the information packet from the first multiplexer unit to the circuit switch. At the circuit switch the information packet is duplicated to provide at least two information packets for transmission on at least two outputs of the circuit switch 48. The at least two information packets are transmitted from the circuit switch to second and third multiplexer units respectively on the at least two outputs. This arrangement reduces the delays incurred if the same packet was repeatedly sent to the different destinations. It also reduces the bandwidth penalties that would be incurred if a "true" multicast approach was adopted whereby each packet would be transmitted to all destinations.
Patent GB-960645-A (GB)
IPC: C22C38/54
Abstract: 960,645. Alloy steel. HITACHI KINZOKU KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA. July 21, 1961, No. 26561/61. Heading C7A. A heat-resistant austenitic steel, particularly suitable for steam and gas turbines contains in percentage by weight C 0À01-0À15 Cr 12-20 Ni 15-30 Mo 0À5-3 W 0-3 Ti 3À6-5 B 0À005-0À15 Zr 0-0À15 Nb 0-1 Mn 0À1-2 Si 0À1-2 Fe balance.
Patent GB-2304211-A (GB)
Title: User-level process-scheduler
Inventor: KAMADA JUN
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: A computer-system user-level process scheduler 10 is supported by an operating system (OS) and establishes priorities respectively corresponding to user processes 12-1,12-2 to be scheduled. Further, the priorities can be changed by designation from the user processes. The scheduler itself belongs to a user process and allocates a central processing unit (CPU) to executable ones of the processes in descending order of their priorities. Moreover, the scheduler 10 is provided in a fixed-priority process scheduler space, namely in a real-time class process scheduler space, and is given the top level of priority that would generally be assigned to a class of programs requiring real time operation. Furthermore, the scheduler performs the scheduling of a group of other user processes, which have priorities lower than the first priority, and causes such user processes to operate or run. Namely, the scheduler 10 requests the OS to execute such user processes. In alternative embodiments there is a plurality of schedulers, which may be hierarchically arranged (Figs 3, 5).
Patent GB-2313071-A (GB)
Title: Material separating system
Inventor: MOREHEAD GORDON
IPC: B07B13/11
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: In a material separating system for mechanically separating individual components of a co-mingled waste stream in which the constituents of the waste stream are made available for further processing, reclamation or re-use. A suitably constructed feed chute system 2, a motion which may be oscillatory and a table member 1, comprising several integrated angled surfaces, are employed to create the conditions necessary for separation. The materials are passed onto a carrier surface which is driven in a motion.
Patent GB-2302492-A (GB)
Title: X-ray system with laser targetting
Inventor: ROCKSEISEN ARMIN
IPC: A61B6/08
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: An x-ray system 2 is comprised of a source 4 and image amplifier 6. Two lasers 8 and 10 with linear beams 17 and 17' are located on the image amplifier, displaced by a 90{ circumferential angle, such that they generate an aiming cross on the skin of the patient.
Patent GB-2314015-A (GB)
Title: Combined footbath, washbasin and dryer
Inventor: STEPHAN ALPHONSE JABBAR
IPC: A47K1/04
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: A foot washing and air drying machine comprises a body (1) divided by a partition (18) The front washing tub (4) is provided with a hinged lid (7) through which the user pushes a foot and rests it on the bottom base (6) . A sensor (52) in the tub detects the users foot and sends a signal to the control unit (14) to operate the washing and air drying system automatically. The rear compartment (12) contains all the operating equipment. A hand wash basin (30) with a tap (32) and sensor (46) is mounted on the top of the foot washing and air drying machine body (1) connecting pipes, and is provided with drain pipe (34) water pipe (36) air dryer pipe (40) and a sensor (44). The sensors (44) and (46) detect the users hand and send a signal to the control unit (14) to operate the system automatically.
Patent GB-2300443-A (GB)
Title: Compliant tower
Inventor: SMOLINSKI SUSAN LYON
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1994-12-29
Abstract: A compliant tower is disclosed having a foundation (16) connected to a wide-bodied compliant framework (12) with a plurality of vertically extending legs (20) and a minimum of horizontal bracing. The compliant framework is configured to maintain a substantially wide, open riser suspension corridor. A topside facility is supported by the compliant framework and a plurality of freely suspended production risers extend through the riser suspension corridor from the vicinity of the topside facility to communicate with the reservoir. These production risers are spaced to provide clearance to prevent riser interference in response to normal flexure of the compliant tower and normal environment loads on the risers. A riser support assembly is configured to accommodate relative motion between the risers and the topside facility, supporting the production risers in tension near their upper ends to provide the principal load transfer between the riser and the compliant framework.