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Patent GB-2153955-A (GB)
Title: Assembly system
Inventor: KING LIONEL WILLIAM
IPC: F16B12/36
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: A shelf system comprises structural rods 1 with hollow ends, coupling elements 2, 3 each consisting of a body 4 and a plurality of spigots 5, 6 for interconnecting the ends of the structural members, and shelf brackets 10 designed to fit the ends of the structural members and to be held thereon by the inserted coupling spigots. On each coupling element one spigot 5 is tubular or rod-like and each other spigot 6 consists of a plurality of flat blades 7, 8, 9 of which the edges define an envelope corresponding to the internal cross sections of the rod ends. Each shelf bracket 10 has at least one arm 11 extending from a socket 15 which fits over an end of a structural member and receives a spigot of a coupling element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161552-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch presser plate mounting
Inventor: KOLB DIETER
IPC: F16D13/71
Filed: 1985-07-04
Abstract: In a friction clutch, the presser plate (3), when the plate and cover are not installed, is situated in a stable position which is achieved by the equilibrium of the leaf spring elements (10) and the clutch diaphragm spring (11). The pressure plate (3) in this stable position assumes a distance from the clutch cover (2) which is greater than in the installed condition with interposition of a clutch disc with completely worn friction linings. Stops (17) are provided and come into use when the presser plate is moved, in transit, out of this stable position to prevent additional movement of the plate away from the cover in the direction of engagement. Alternative forms of stops are provided in Figs. 3 and 4 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175832-A (GB)
Title: Extrusion wheel member
Inventor: EAST JOHN
IPC: B21C35/02
Filed: 1986-05-06
Abstract: A rotary wheel member for use in a friction type, conform extrusion apparatus is made by producing a rotary wheel 10 having formed in its peripheral parts a continuous radially-extending groove, and securing in that groove an annular metal mass 76;  rotating the wheel about its axis; and applying to the periphery of the annular metal mass an abutment members (36, Fig. 1) of predetermined end shape, and progressively advancing the abutment member in a radial direction as the wheel rotates whereby to machine in the peripheral parts of the metal mass a working groove 12 of predetermined cross-section, the peripheral parts of the annular metal mass being a composition which is substantially the same as that of a feedstock metal that is to be extruded in a said apparatus when equipped with the wheel member so produced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177854-A (GB)
Title: Spark suppressed commutator
Inventor: MABUCHI TAKAICHI
IPC: H02K13/10
Filed: 1986-06-18
Abstract: A commutator 1 for an electric motor has a plurality of commutator segments 4 disposed in angularly spaced relation about a rotor shaft 7, each segment including a radial extension which serves as a terminal portion 6 for connection to a respective rotor winding lead wire. A resistor 2 is circumlocated about the commutator with an electrically conductive adhesive applied to areas 3 where the resistor comes into contact with respective terminal portions 6. The resistor may be made of an electrically conductive rubber or like elastomeric material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202389-A (GB)
Title: Safety socket device for ornamental lights
Inventor: TONG GEORGE
IPC: H01R33/06
Filed: 1987-03-18
Abstract: A socket for an ornamental light comprises contacts (4) each attached to a conductor (41), a central body part (2) on which the contacts are located and an outer body part (3) into which the central body part (2) latches so as to clamp the conductors in a sinuous patch and retain the contacts. The conductors are also clamped between latches (225) and a latch orifice (32). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189090-A (GB)
Title: An electrical tab receptacle
Inventor: MOREN LESLIE JOHN
IPC: H01R13/115
Filed: 1987-03-26
Abstract: An electrical tab receptacle has a forward portion for receiving the male tab and comprising a base 16 and upstanding side walls, at least one of which is turned over in its edge region to provide an elongate contact strip for engaging the tab; a spring tongue 15 extends rearwardly from the forward end of the forward portion, has a dimple 23 for resilient engagement in a hole in the tab, and has a bendable neck 22 connecting the tongue to the base whereby pulling on the tab causes the tongue to deflect as the neck bends and the dimple releases from the hole. The base has a corresponding contact portion extending along at least one marginal region of the tongue, whereby electrical connection occurs by the tab being engaged between the contact portion of the base and the elongate contact strip of the or each turned-in side wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194074-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable workpiece supports
Inventor: GALPIN JOHN DAVID
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1987-08-05
Abstract: A support for angular rotation of a workpiece, such as a chuck supporting a bundle of optical fibres, comprises a fixed member 20, a movable member 14, and a pair of links 16, 18 inclined towards each other. The movable member 14 carries a chuck 10 on an arm 12 at a position in space where the straight line projections of the links intersect, such that movement of the member 14 by means of a threaded screw 22 causes the chuck 10 to rotate through a small angle. By having three such support arrangements, the chuck 10 may be moved about three mutually perpendicular axes. The links may be re- entrant (Figs. 4 and 5), in which case they are preferably connected by a rigid control arm (130, Figs. 4 and 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197325-A (GB)
Title: Acrylic polymer curing composition
Inventor: PALLUEL AUGUST LOUIS LUCIENE
IPC: C09D183/04
Filed: 1987-10-16
Abstract: A curing composition comprising a silane functional acrylic polymer component and a silane functional oligomer component. The polymer component is a co-polymer of functional silyl group-containing units derived from monomers of Formula:-      CH2=CR<1>CO2(CH2)aL  The oligomer component is of formula      E(GKL)6 in which E is derived from a multifunctional isocyanate oligomer, G is of general formula:-      -[0(CH2)5CO]c[O(CH2)dOCO(CH2)2]-  and K is of general formula:-      -[NR<5>(CH2)m]-  and where L is a group of Formula <CHEM> o
Patent GB-2197513-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system
Inventor: JACKSON NORMAN JOHN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1987-11-13
Abstract: A data processing system involving visual comparison of an object 1 such as a building with information contained in a diagnostic manual 3 or similar printed material. The comparison is a visual one and will usually be a step-by-step comparison between individual aspects of the object and corresponding information given in the diagnostic manual. The diagnostic manual contains bar-codes 7, each of which is unique to a particular aspect involved in the inspection and comparison previously referred to. The person conducting the inspection selects codes 7 as appropriate during the course of the inspection and causes the code information to be transmitted to a data processor 20. Pre-established information 4 from another source is also received by the data processor and the two groups of received information are related so as to produce an output 6 comprising useful data, representing the cost and/or time required for replacement or repair of part(s) of the building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215409-A (GB)
Title: Seals for bearings in baling machines
Inventor: LABERHEIM RENE
IPC: F16C33/76
Filed: 1988-02-29
Abstract: A roll (26) for supporting belts (24) defining the baling chamber of a machine for forming large cylindrical bales of crop is mounted by bearings (36) on an axial hexagonal shaft (34). In order to protect each bearing (36) against ingress of foreign material, e.g. stray crop and dirt, an annular deflector (38) is provided on the outward vulnerable side of the bearing (36). This deflector (38) is made of plastics material. It is mounted on the shaft (34) and has a clearance of only about 0.2 mm from the inner face of the roll (26). The deflector (38) has a pair of side-by-side grooves (40) at its periphery opening toward the roll (26). Foreign material tends, in due course, to accumulate in these grooves (40) and then to act in a self-sealing manner against further ingress.
Patent GB-2217770-A (GB)
Title: Anti-burglar lock
Inventor: YU TSENG TSAI
IPC: E05B63/12
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: An anti-burglar lock in which the latch is designed to engage in an L-shaped slot in a door frame. The lock comprises a base plate 56 with a fowardly facing section with two apertures 2, 2', a latch 9, 9', movable forwardly through each aperture into a locking condition, each latch at its forward end having a laterally-protruding element, and guide slots to constrain each latch first to move forwardly through each aperture and then to move both forwardly and laterally. The lock may also include a conventional latch, which can be manually operated from outside the door only with a key. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210695-A (GB)
Title: Temperature correction of transducer outputs
Inventor: KELLETT MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: G01D18/00
Filed: 1988-10-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00822 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 3, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 3, 1990 PCT Filed Oct. 5, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/03019 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 6, 1989.An electronic controller unit particularly intended for use with intelligent suspension systems for motor vehicles incorporates a microprocessor for enabling operational calibration of each of a plurality of transducers associated therewith in such a manner as to take into account zero output level influencing factors to establish a compound calibration relationship for each transducer. A non-volatile memory stores each such calibration relationship and the microprocessor compares the instantaneous output of each transducer with its stored associated calibration relationship value for the ambient temperature prevailing at the time of the instantaneous output to produce a temperature corrected output value for each transducer.
Patent GB-2227024-A (GB)
Title: Coal briquetting process
Inventor: TAYLOR RODNEY
IPC: C10L5/10
Filed: 1989-01-12
Abstract: Fine coal is briquetted using a binder and an ammonium compound in the mix. The briquettes can show a significant increase in curing rate and improved water resistance.
Patent GB-2213794-A (GB)
Title: Carrying bag for bottles
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN SALMOND
IPC: A45C13/02
Filed: 1989-01-12
Abstract: A plastic carrying bag comprises a sleeve closed at its base, and handles at or adjacent the top of the sleeve. Within the sleeve are a plurality of compartments 14, 42 for receiving wine bottles in an upright manner, one in each compartment. The compartments may be provided in a separate liner of cellular material for fitting in the bag (Fig 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224426-A (GB)
Title: Footwear
Inventor: DUFOUR PIERRE
IPC: A43B7/08
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: A device for protecting a shoe closure, such as a shoe lace, is held in place over the closure (1) by a two-part holding means (10, 11) of which one part (10) is recessed into the vamp (4) of the shoe or of the protective element (8). Preferably, the holding means comprises one part having filamentary loops and a second part having filamentary hooks, the latter part being recessed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225311-A (GB)
Title: Envelope having tamper-evident seal
Inventor: MAKOWKA KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: B65D27/30
Filed: 1989-11-01
Abstract: A plastics envelope 10 with a closing flap 36 has first adhesive sealing means 30a sealing the flap to the envelope and a second, tamper-evident sealing means 40a adhering to and extending beyond the end of the flap which also adheres to the envelope after the flap is closed and sealed by the first sealing means 30a. The first and second sealing means 30a, 40a may initially include peelable liners (30b, 40b, Fig 2, not shown) or a peelable liner (31, Fig 2A, not shown) on their exposed adhesive faces. The flap may be attached to both the front and roar of the envelope by respective sealing means (Figs 5, 6 not shown). The tamper-evident sealing means (440a, Fig 10A, not shown) may be initially located on the envelope. A method is disclosed of adhering the tamper-evident sealing means and its liner to the flap (see Figs 8, 8A-8E, 9 and 8', 8A'-8D', not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237980-A (GB)
Title: Tea, coffee and herb infuser
Inventor: PADUCH WITOLD ZYGMUNT
IPC: A47J31/18
Filed: 1989-11-14
Abstract: An infuser for tea, coffee and herbs has a basket 1 with perforations, attached to a handle 2. The basket has a cover 3 attached to a 'spring' strip 4. The substance for infusion is scooped into the basket and is trapped in it by assembling the two parts as shown on Figure 3. During infusion the trapped substance is squeezed repeatedly in the basket by pressing the basket cover strip against the basket handle and finally squeezed 'dry' outside the infusion container before opening the basket and rejecting the spent substance. The infuser is assembled by sliding the cover 3 into the basket 1, ensuring that a ferrule 5 is engaged over the handle 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226774-A (GB)
Title: A web guidance mechanism
Inventor: PIERSON HENRI GERHART WILLEM
IPC: B01D33/056
Filed: 1989-12-19
Abstract: A web such as an endless filter band is guided by two pairs of rollers 12, 14 which are inclined to the web travel. A single sensor (58) monitors deviations of one edge of the web to left or right and controls pneumatic valves to cause the appropriate pair of rollers to grip one or other edge portion of the web to correct the deviation. Each lower roller 14 is pivotally mounted to be lifted towards a fixed roller 12 by inflating a bellows 28, to grip the web edge between the rollers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231508-A (GB)
Title: Air separator in or for a fluid flow system
Inventor: WARD ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: F24D19/08
Filed: 1990-04-26
Abstract: An air separator 40 in or for a fluid flow system has a hollow body 41 which includes an inlet port 42 and an exit port 43 for connection in a system for flow of fluid through the body and an exit 44a for air such that any air in the fluid flowing through the body 41 is trapped in the body adjacent the top thereof and is vented away through the exit 44a. An additional aperture 44 receives a long boss 53 which reaches below the liquid level, in use. Topping up liquid may be introduced through this. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233656-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing particles of high water-absorbent resin
Inventor: MORIYA TETSUO
IPC: B01J20/22
Filed: 1990-05-15
Abstract: A process for preparing particles of a high water-absorbent resin comprises mixing a powder of a high water-absorbent resin having a water content of 10 to 60 % by weight with a powder of a water-soluble high molecular weight compound and drying the mixture. The obtained particles according to the present invention are suitable for use of sanitary goods. water- retaining agents or soil conditioner in the fields of agriculture and horticulture and other various uses. The water-absorbent resin powder is preferably a cross linked polyacrylic acid salt and the water-soluble high molecular weight compound is preferably polyvinyl alcohol.
Patent GB-2233439-A (GB)
Title: Oil burner apparatus
Inventor: HIBBARD TERRY
IPC: F23N5/26
Filed: 1990-06-26
Abstract: Oil burner apparatus (2) comprises a pump motor (4), a fan (6), a burner head (8), and conduit means (10) forming an air flow path (12) between the fan (6) and the burner head (8), the burner head (8) being mounted over the fan (6) so that the conduit means (10) extends in a vertical direction to form the air flow path (12) between the fan (6) and the burner head (8). The conduit means is preferably telescopic and the apparatus may be used to convert a solid fuel burner to oil burning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235527-A (GB)
Title: Measuring rotary movements
Inventor: BERRESHEIM ALEXANDER
IPC: G01P3/486
Filed: 1990-08-09
Abstract: Relative rotary motion between two members (not shown) is determined using the transit-time difference of two light spots rotating in opposite directions around concentric circles (U1 and U2) in a measuring plane. A source (13) directs a light beam to two tiltable mirrors attached to one of the members. The beam is partly reflected by a portion (10a) of mirror 10 and partly transmitted to mirror (11). The outer portion of mirror 10 is transparent so that two beams are reflected back to the measuring plane. The mirrors (10, 11) are moved around their X and Y axes sinusoidally, their X rotations being in phase and their Y rotations out of phase so that the light spots rotate in opposite directions. Two detectors (14 and 15) attached to the other member produce pulses on passage of the light spots. The phase and frequency of the pulses are used to determine the rotational speed and angular disposition of the members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234771-A (GB)
Title: Risers for subsea well servicing
Inventor: PEARCE JOSEPH L
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 1990-10-01
Abstract: The invention provides a flexible riser (40) and lower riser package (100) for servicing subsea wells in which the lower riser package is attached to one end of the flexible riser adjacent a position buoyancy portion (40a) of the flexible riser. Adjacent the positive buoyancy portion the flexible riser has a neutral buoyancy portion (40b) while the remainder (40c) of the flexible riser has negative buoyancy. The lower riser package has means (101) for releasably engaging the wellhead and means for establishing communication between the flexible riser means and the wellhead. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239198-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic gas purification
Inventor: JUNKER ERWIN
IPC: B03C3/74
Filed: 1990-11-22
Abstract: An apparatus for gas purification comprises an ionisation electrode 21 e.g. a wire, and channels (Fig 7) for receiving the gas, the channels being formed between charged plates 4 and earthed rotatable discs 2, 3, the plates having an opening 5 in which is located a scraper (6 Figs 2 & 3) acting on discs 2, 3. The scraper may include a washer (37 Figs 11 & 12). The apparatus may incorporate a fan (Figs 13 & 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243361-A (GB)
Title: Microwave-resistant folding box pack for foodstuffs
Inventor: OSTERMANN ALBERT
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 1991-02-22
Abstract: A liquid-tight, vapour-tight folding box pack, more particularly for foodstuffs, is in the shape of a prism, more particularly a parallelipiped. It is folded from a blank of microwave-resistant cardboard/plastics multi-layer composite material having a bottom and a head zone 2 produced by the folding. Holding covers 7 of a thermally insulating material, more particularly foamed plastics, are affixed externally on opposite sides 3 or corners of the pack body between the bottom and the head zone 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hot water storage vessels
Inventor: GRIFFITHS RICHARD MARTYN
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 1991-03-15
Abstract: A hot water storage vessel, for example a copper cylinder, is thermally insulated by a non-CFC-blown foam material having in intimate contact with most or all of its external surface a separately formed, substantially non-permeable membrane. The foam may be a polyurethane foam and the membrane may comprise a plastics or metallic sheet or film secured to the foam surface by adhesive or strapping. Alternative the membrane may comprise a dried varnish or lacquer coating.
Patent GB-2242612-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diaper having reusable elasticized belt
Inventor: FAHRENKRUG ANNE M
IPC: A61F13/64
Filed: 1991-04-02
Abstract: A diaper 10 comprises a rectangular disposable assembly 12 capable of absorbing and containing bodily wastes, including front, crotch and rear portions 20, 22, 24 and a liquid-pervious liner 14 and liquid-impermeable barrier 16 formed together about a liquid-absorbing core 18. A reusable elasticized belt 34 is removably retained by the assembly 12, holding the diaper in place against the body during use. When fastened about a wearer, the belt 34 provides a line of support extending transversely across the body of the core in the front portion 20 of the assembly 12 corresponding to the lower abdominal region of the wearer. The belt cinches to snugly position the chassis assembly for absorbing discharged wastes. Preferably, the core contains a lower pledget with hydrogel that swells outwardly against the belt. Breathable elasticized leg cuffs 28 preferably extend along the side margins of the assembly 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256042-A (GB)
Title: Radio-activity sensor apparatus and system.
Inventor: TAYLOR KEITH
IPC: G01T1/18
Filed: 1991-05-18
Abstract: A radio-active sensor unit comprising a plurality of Geiger-Muller tubes (GMT)s each of the said tubes being arranged to cover a different part of a predetermined range of radiation levels, counter means, one for each tube responsive to pulses derived from each tube, and transceiver means operable for transmitting from the sensor unit, data which can be identified by means of a predetermined address, and further operable for receiving control signals addressed to the sensor unit of which the transceiver forms a part. A system can be built up using several sensor units to provide an indication of radiation levels throughout a region of interest, each unit communicating with a central control unit by modem, radio etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249004-A (GB)
Title: Current averaging data separator
Inventor: WAHLER RICHARD
IPC: H03L7/199
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: A data separator for use in synchronizing data derived from a floppy disk or similar data source provides a variable net gain or loss of charge to vary the frequency of a voltage-controlled oscillator in accordance with the relative position of the data with respect to the clock until data centering or synchronization is achieved. The net charge is derived from a charge pump circuit that is controlled by a charge pump-up signal whose duration is proportional to the detected phase difference between the data and the clock, and a charge pump-down signal whose duration is one clock cycle. The magnitude of the current supplied for a pump-up signal is twice that supplied for a pump-down signal. When the data pulse is centered within a clock cycle, the duration of a pump-up signal is one half that of a pump-down signal. The circuit provides reliable data separation at data rates which are too high to feasibly use conventional separation techniques using analog or digital delays. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258918-A (GB)
Title: Temperature indicators
Inventor: HALL GAVIN SEIGMUND
IPC: G01K3/04
Filed: 1991-08-19
Abstract: A thermal indicator for verifying whether a substance e.g. timber, rubber, cork or food has properly been heat-sterilised, comprises a pin, nail, plug or staple having a rigid member for insertion into a piece of timber. A head of the indicator carries or incorporates a thermally sensitive pigment which is arranged to change colour if the thermal sterilisation has been carried out properly. A pile of timber can be checked rapidly by looking at indicators which have been inserted into each individual piece.
Patent GB-2247467-A (GB)
Title: Bearing alloy
Inventor: TANAKA TADASHI
IPC: C22C21/00
Filed: 1991-08-30
Abstract: An aluminium-based alloy is disclosed which comprises from 3 to 40% Sn, from 0.1 to 10% Pb. from 0.1 to 5% Cu, from 0.1 to 3% Sb, and a total of 0.05 to 1% of Ti and B such that the ratio B/(Ti+B) is preferably from 0.1 to 0.35, the balance being essentially Al. This bearing demonstrates improved fatigue resistance and anti-seizure properties. <IMAGE>