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Patent GB-2263735-A (GB)
Title: Blade adjustment/control of a e.g. wind turbine
Inventor: GOODDEN JOHN JASON PAUL
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: A vane assembly for use in a tubular or impeller rotor of the type comprising a plurality of vane assemblies 31 mounted in at least one circumferential array around a common axis of rotation (8) of the rotor and including a vane turnable about an individual axis 35, 34a spaced radially from the said common axis and controlled by a linkage mechanism (11), 12, (13, 14 Fig 3) which constrains each vane to turn through an angle into its individual axis 35, 34a which is one half of the angle turned by the vane about the common axis of the rotor and in the opposite sense, in which the vane assembly includes at least two rigid vane parts 33 pivotable along a hinge axis 34c which is substantially parallel to, but offset from the individual vane axis and which by means of a control mechanism 35, 38, 37, 38, 39 driven by the linkage mechanism of the rotor, permits the vane parts to vary their relative configuration in coordination with the rotation of the rotor in such a way as to enhance the fluid-dynamically generated thrust or torque of the rotor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264684-A (GB)
Title: Storage vessels.
Inventor: BALLINGER IAN ANDREW
IPC: F02K9/60
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: A storage vessel for at least two mutually reactive fluids comprises an outer envelope (2) having arranged therein first and second membranes (8, 9) for defining, at least in part, respective first and second chambers (5, 7), means (10, 14) communicating with said first and second chambers through which stored fluid flows, and a third chamber (2) separating said first and second chambers (5, 7). The third chamber (6) is monitored for the presence of stored fluid from the first and second chambers. The second membrane (9) is flexible and may completely define the second volume or be a diaphragm extending across the inner surface of the outer envelope (2). Intended to store fuel or fuel components for rocket motors of a satellite or space craft. A gas monitor (13) detects fuel substance in the third chamber and hence leakage of either membrane. Nitrogen supplied at port (12) to the third chamber pressurizes the second chamber (7) via membrane (9), and is supplied at port (15) to first chamber (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254307-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing package for solder paste.
Inventor: BARNES ROBERT E
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 1992-03-25
Abstract: A dispensing package for solder paste comprises a tube 10, manufactured from a material which is a constituent element of solder e.g. tin or tin alloyed with lead, copper or antimony, solder within the tube, and a movable plug 20 manufactured from the same material as that of the tube. Solder paste is dispensed from the tube through orifice 18 by applying pressure to the plug 20 e.g. by means of a dispenser gun piston, to push the plug through the body of the tube, thereby causing solder paste to be squeezed out of the orifice. After use the tube and its plug may be disposed of by melting in a solder pot so that the melted material of the tube may form one of the constituent elements of new solder being manufactured. The plug may have a conical depression in its face which contacts the solder for mixing the paste and may have a depression in its rear face to provide positive seating for the piston (Figure 1a). An outer sleeve may contain the tube 10. The tube may be inserted into the body of a syringe (38, Figure 4), or be used in a barrel of a gun of a trigger actuated dispenser gun (Figure 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266127-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling with in situ applied adhesive
Inventor: PARKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F16L13/10
Filed: 1992-04-14
Abstract: To avoid manual application of adhesive in a pipe coupling comprising a socket (1) there is provided a collar (10) supporting a ring or pod (13) of adhesive encapsulated by a film (14). The arrangement is such that, during insertion of a pipe end (8) into the socket (1), the film (14) is ruptured to release adhesive (13) onto and around the pipe end (8). Preferably, the collar (10) is of resilient or elastomeric material and is loosely retained in its recess with a ring of teeth (11A), whereby insertion of the pipe end (8) causes the collar (10) to extrude the adhesive (13) through the teeth (11A) as circumferentially-spaced ridges, the latter being distributed evenly around the joint upon rotation of the pipe end (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257987-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron sputter coating of shaped parts
Inventor: DAUBE CHRISTOPH
IPC: C23C14/35
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: An apparatus for coating structural parts or shaped parts by cathodic sputtering of target material has a first cathode arrangement with concentration of a first discharge space (plasma cloud) in the region of the target surface by a magnetic field (plasma trap) produced by permanent magnets disposed behind the cathode plate is characterised by the cathode plate having its ends angled over inwardly in a substantially V-shape (29') to accommodate a further permanent magnet on the angled over part in order to reduce the field strength in front of the target surface. The magnet system preferably comprises two opposed magnets. so characterised, to accommodate substrates between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-928914-A (GB)
Abstract: 928,914. Gas burners. A. C. J. DIECKHAUS. May 16, 1960 [May 20, 1959], No. 17121/60. Class 75 (3). A device for igniting candles comprises a conduit 3 extending from a reservoir 2 for liquefied gas to a burner nozzle 8, the nozzle end 7 of the conduit being flexible so that the nozzle can be set in any direction. The component parts of the end 7 of the conduit are pivotally connected to one another. The outlet of the nozzle is adjustable by turning the nozzle. The gas flow is controlled by a valve 4. The reservoir has a filling valve 5. In another embodiment the reservoir consists of a replaceable gas ampoule housed in a case on the end of the conduit. A closure cap on the case presses the ampoule so that its seal is opened and a tight connection made with the conduit. In another embodiment the conduit is secured to a rod and a replaceable ampoule is disposed between the end of the conduit and a plate on the end of a spring-urged peg slidable in a bracket extending from the rod. In still another embodiment the conduit is surrounded by a tube and a bellows surrounds the tube at a perforated part thereof. On pressing the bellows air passes along the tube to a funnel connected to the tube by a ball joint and serves to blow out a candle to which the funnel is applied. In still another embodiment the burner nozzle is clamped on the end of the conduit by a funnel screwed on to the conduit and provided with holes in its periphery. The discharge end of the nozzle is disposed between the holes and the open end of the funnel.
Patent GB-2268584-A (GB)
Title: Detecting hydrides
Inventor: NAKANO NOBUO
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 1993-06-21
Abstract: A tape for detecting hydride gases comprises cellulose impregnated with a gas absorbent, humectant, paratoluene sulphonic acid as a light resistance enhances and silver perchlorate or silver paratoluene sulphonate as colorimetric reagent.
Patent GB-2269125-A (GB)
Title: Precision-grinding of the cams on camshafts
Inventor: SCHUNN INGO
IPC: B24B33/04
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: A process for precision-grinding the cams (1) of a camshaft (2), has the camshaft driven about its axis at a predetermined frequency of rotation, and at least one grindstone (4) is pressed orthogonally in relation to the camshaft axis against the cam (1) to be ground. The grindstone (4) forms a grinding contact line at the cam over the width of the grindstone, which grinding contact line runs parallel to the camshaft axis. The grindstone (4) executes a profile-following-movement in accordance with the cam profile under the effect of the grinding pressure. During the rotating movement of the camshaft (2) the grindstone (4) is subjected, in addition to its profile-following movement, to a further movement (9) whereby the grinding contact line is displaced in the direction of rotation of the camshaft (2) or opposite to the direction of rotation of the camshaft. Camshaft precision-grinding machines are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280105-A (GB)
Title: Back support
Inventor: GLASER ALAN EDMOND
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: A back support, in the form of a separate cushion or chair back, comprises an outer cover (4) enclosing a foam pad (5) at the front, behind which is a semi-rigid backing member (8) and a lumbar support element (9) mounted to the rear of the backing member (8). The lumbar support element comprises a framework of resilient members whose shape is variable by means of a cam mechanism. The element is enclosed in a fabric pocket (12) which is detachably fastened to the rear of the backing member (8) by means of VELCRO (trade mark) strips, whereby the height of the support element may be varied within the back support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271092-A (GB)
Title: Driving and steering a self-propelled robot.
Inventor: KIM TAE-SIG
IPC: B62D15/00
Filed: 1993-09-29
Abstract: A base plate (13) is mounted the body of the robot and a cover member (14) is rotatably mounted to a lower portion of the base plate (13). A ring gear (19) is disposed above the base plate (13) and fixedly mounted on the cover member (14) to rotate with the cover member (14). A drive wheel (11) is rotatably mounted to a lower portion of the cover plate (14) by a shaft (11a) rotatably mounted in the cover plate (14). A steering motor (151) is provided for rotating the ring gear (19) to turn the drive wheel, and a drive motor (161) for driving the drive wheel forwards and backwards. Overloads such as an external impacts are prevented from being directly transmitted to the drive motor and the apparatus has a simple construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271712-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen washing system with heated reservoir
Inventor: HURST CHRISTOPHER JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B60S1/48
Filed: 1993-10-06
Abstract: A motor vehicle windscreen washing system comprises a reservoir (16) for washing water and heat exchanger, preferably a copper coil (20), in the reservoir and connected in series to the engine block coolant system of the motor vehicle. The supply to the heat exchanger may be through the cap or the wall of the reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283087-A (GB)
Title: Tubular heat exchanger made from stacked sheets
Inventor: BELCHER CHARLES DAVID
IPC: F28F21/06
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: A heat exchanger is made by joining a plurality of substantially identical elements (1). Each element (1) comprises a sheet (2) of material having a plurality of wells (3) formed therein. Each well (3) is of open tubular form. A pair of elements (1,1') are joined with the wells (3) of one sheet (1) in registry with corresponding wells (3') of the other sheet (1') to form tubular air paths through the wells. The sheets are preferably made of plastics and the elements are vacuum formed. Location lugs and recesses 4', 5, may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272722-A (GB)
Title: Inwardly displaceable soundproof sash window
Inventor: NAMBO HIROKI
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: An exterior sash (6) has first and second slide blocks (7, 8) mounted on a bottom rail (64) at positions aligned with an abutment stile (61) and a meeting stile (62), respectively, and slidably movable along a bottom guide rail (25) of a sill (2). Each of the slide blocks has a slide portion (71, 81) projecting toward the interior side of the sash window. The sill has a horizontal guide plate 24 projecting toward the slide portions of the slide blocks. The slide blocks are slidable along an interior side surface of the bottom guide rail 25 and the guide plate to limit the displacement the exterior sash in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the sash window. The guide plate has first and second cutout recesses (241, 241) formed at positions corresponding to the closed positions of the abutment and meeting stiles so as to receive the slide portions of the slide blocks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287046-A (GB)
Title: Jointing system for gutter
Inventor: RICHES DAVID GEORGE
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: A method of sealing the space between adjoining lengths of guttering, comprises the steps of bonding a sheet of flexible liquid impermeable material (6) to a strip (4) of such material secured or adhered to the adjoining end region of one of each length of guttering (1, 2). Bonding may be achieved by hot air or hot plate welding or by solvent welding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278570-A (GB)
Title: A process for coating a component
Inventor: SCHUMACHER ROLF
IPC: B05D3/12
Filed: 1994-05-10
Abstract: In the visible-side coating of an interior component, esp. of an automobile, with a cross-linking hardenable resin or lacquer, the novelty is that (a) the component (1) is located in a die set (21) similar to that used in pressure die casting or injection moulding; (b) the resin (3) or lacquer is applied to the requisite thickness onto the component surface (4) in the closed die set (21) in a single step similar to an injection moulding or pressure die casting operation; and (c), during the entire hardening time of the resin or lacquer, a constant pressure is applied irrespective of any curing shrinkage, the pressure being chosen such that any air in the resin or lacquer is dissolved.       Pref. the resin or lacquer is a two-component polyester resin.       ADVANTAGE - The process allows low cost coating of interior fittings with a highly transparent visible surface coating which is free of visible bubbles.
Patent GB-2279414-A (GB)
Title: Machine fluid collector
Inventor: PERCIVAL FRANK JOHN HOPSON
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: An absorbent mat (80) is adapted for location beneath a vehicle or machine to catch oil which may drip down from the machine. The mat comprises an absorbent pad (102) enclosed within an envelope (101). Apertures (82, 83) are provided in the upper surface of the envelope to allow oil to fall directly onto the pad. Strengthening members (95, 96, 99, 100) are enclosed within the envelope and run along adjacent to the pad. The mat is flexible and may be rolled up into a more compact arrangement. The pad may be of polypropylene. The mat may have flaps which can be positioned under the vehicle's wheels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279387-A (GB)
Title: Framework for a bridge or truss
Inventor: STRONG MALCOLM MARTIN
IPC: E04C3/16
Filed: 1994-06-21
Abstract: A framework for a bridge or a truss having two two dimensional lattices formed of a plurality of elongate members joined at a number of vertices and a jointed brace member having selected joints connected to selected vertices of the two lattices. The two lattices are disposed substantially parallel to each other and are connected by means of the brace member which is orthogonal to the two lattices. The framework can be supplied in a pack for construction on site by applying a force to opposing ends of the framework to decompress the members of the lattice and brace member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293905-A (GB)
Title: Addressing a liquid crystal display
Inventor: RAYNES EDWARD PETER
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 1994-10-03
Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal display comprises data electrodes connected to a data signal generator and strobe electrodes connected to a strobe signal generator. The strobe signal generator supplies strobe signals Vs1 to Vs4 in sequence to the strobe electrodes and the data signal generator supplies data signals Vd1 to Vd4 simultaneously and in synchronism with the strobe signals so as to refresh sequentially the rows of pixels formed at the intersections of the data electrodes and the strobe electrodes. Each data signal is selected from a plurality of different data signals so as to address a respective one of at least three different grey levels of a pixel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294767-A (GB)
Title: Hot-wire flow rate measurement
Inventor: GOW KENNETH S
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: Hot-wire flow rate apparatus for measuring a flow characteristic of a fluid, for example the velocity of moving air or other gas or gases, comprises a transducer including at least one hot-wire element which in use is positioned in a flow path of the fluid under measurement, supply means for supplying electrical current pulses to the hot-wire element to heat the latter, and sensing means for sensing the resistance of the hot-wire element when heated by the supply means for use in measuring the flow characteristic of the fluid. As described the pulses are of constant amplitude and have a duration of a few milliseconds, determined by a computer clock source. The time tstp taken for the element to reach a set value of resistance Rstp (corresponding to a set temperature) is a function of the fluid velocity U. An arrangement using a number of hot-wire elements on the surface of a body to map the the fluid flow over the body is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283861-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetically actuable valve for a hydraulic brake system
Inventor: STAIB HELMUT
IPC: B60T8/36
Filed: 1994-10-31
Abstract: The valve comprises, a guide sleeve 19 which projects into a valve block 11 and inside which an armature (23) having a closure member 22 is movable relative to a valve seat 21. The guide sleeve 19 extends through a mounting flange 30 which is inserted in a receiving bore 15 situated in the valve block 11 and fixed therein. To secure the guide sleeve 19 against movement out of the valve block 11 and the mounting flange 30, the guide sleeve has a bead 36 directed radially outwards. The bead 36 extends into an annular recess 35 the mounting flange to lock the sleeve in the flange. The electromagnetically actuable valve can be built into a slip-regulated brake system of a motor vehicle for the purpose of altering braking pressures in the anti-locking mode and/or drive slip-regulation mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285317-A (GB)
Title: Determining the capacity of a battery
Inventor: YOSHIDA TOSHIO
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1994-12-29
Abstract: A controller of a card radio modem connectable to a data terminal measures two kinds of a battery voltage under a different load condition of the card radio modem. The controller determines the kind of battery and detects the remaining time of accuracy, based on the kind of the battery. In addition, the controller calculates an available capacity of a file data to be transmitted and received during the remaining time. When the available capacity is smaller than a capacity which is necessary to transmit and receive, the controller generates an alarm to inform an operator. The controller displays the available capacity or remaining time on a display. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299461-A (GB)
Title: Cord grip
Inventor: THOMAS TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/585
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A cord grip for locking an electrical cable into an electrical accessory such as a switched flex outlet, the grip comprising a resiliently flexible arm 38 extending from a wall 4 toward an opposite wall 5 and to a free end 7. The arm 38 has at least one tooth 36 on it which acts with the opposite wall 5 to grip the sheath of a cable. One or more stops 34 extends in a space between the walls so that the cable when pushed into the grip is stopped so that it is in tooth engaging position yet not inserted too far into the grip. The arm has an extension 32 to the free end for lifting the arm in direction P off the cable for disconnection from the grip or to assist in inserting the cable. Cable rotation is discouraged by ribs 42 having sharp inner ends. A blanking plug 66 is retained by an extension 70. The grip is trapped in the accessory by means of a grip lug (54, figure 5).
Patent GB-2288635-A (GB)
Title: Barrier locking device
Inventor: WIXEY MICHAEL
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1995-04-21
Abstract: One end of a barrier, such as a gate, is conventionally hingedly mounted at a first post so that it can be swung over a wide arc towards or away from a second post to which it would normally he locked. The means of locking comprise a plate (11) secured to the gate at its other end, and a housing (13) within said second post. The plate carries a pair of spaced upper and lower pins (9, 10) which in the closed position of the gate pass through respective holes (7, 8) in the second post and are disposed respectively above and below the housing (13), the pins having respective notches (12A, 12B) therein. The housing contains a key operated barrel lock (15) arranged to be operated to extend or retract in opposite directions respective plungers (19A, 19B), which move into or out of engagement with a respective one of the notches (12A, 12B) to lock the gate to the second post. The lower pin (10) prevents lifting of the gate to cause release of the upper pin (19) from its associated notch (12A) and thus unauthorised unlocking of the gate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290144-A (GB)
Title: Angular rotation rate detector
Inventor: IGUCHI YUTAKA
IPC: G01C19/5691
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: The detector comprises an oscillator 2, which may be a piezoelectric cylinder and means for driving resonant oscillations of the oscillator 2. At a terminal 6 on the oscillator a signal occurs having a phase that varies with the angular rate of rotation of the oscillator and from it is derived a signal SH having a duty cycle that varies with the angular rate. A clock pulse SI is derived from the oscillation frequency SA of the oscillator 2 using frequency multiplier means 30 and the pulse width of the signal SH is determined by counting clock pulses SI. Deriving the clock pulse SI from the oscillation frequency SA reduces errors arising from changes in the oscillation frequency due to variations in temperature or circuit elements. By including a demultiplier 56 such that the frequency of the clock pulse SI is not an integer multiple of the oscillation frequency SA and by averaging the count over several oscillation periods, the accuracy can be improved without using an excessively high clock pulse frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290667-A (GB)
Title: Resetting timer device for a power source
Inventor: MAEDA KOJI
IPC: H03K17/28
Filed: 1995-06-22
Abstract: A timer device for controlling the ON/OFF of a power source 12 generates a long delay from the time when the power source is turned on to the time when the power source timer outputs an enabling signal 56. When the power source is turned off and then turned on at a short interval, the device is re-initialized 22a and prevents equipment incorporating the device from being used over a long period of time. The device obviates the illicit use of the equipment, such as a TV or video. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292387-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: YAMADA MIKIO
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: A golfball which exhibits a soft hit feeling and high impact resilience comprises a core made of an elastomer and a layer covering said core wherein said layer is made of a thermoplastic material comprising a rubber powder and a thermoplastic elastomer, said rubber powder being present in an amount of 5 to 40 parts by wt based on 100 parts by wt of said thermoplastc elastomer. The layer may be covered with a thermoplastic material. The elastomer may be ionomer, polyamide, polyester, polyvinyl acetate or polyethylene.
Patent GB-2307263-A (GB)
Title: Panel sealing structure
Inventor: BOYCE PETER ANTHONY
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1995-11-15
Abstract: A panel sealing structure 10 has first and second sealing ships 12, 14 at the edges of cappings or decorative profiles 24, 42, the sealing strips forming a pressed seal against opposite faces 16, 18 of one or more panels 20. The cappings or profiles are connected by an inverted T-shaped member 28, preferably an extruded plastics or aluminium profile incorporating a box section 30 for structural strength. Capping 24 is snap-fitted to the cross-pieces 32 of the T-shape, and capping 42 is mounted within a channel 34, formed on one side of the box section, by means of barbed divergent members 40 in the form of legs 44 with enlarged heads 38, engaging complementary formations 36 within the channel.