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Patent GB-2261114-A (GB)
Title: Improved electrical load center
Inventor: SHARP JEFFREY OWEN
IPC: H02B1/056
Filed: 1992-01-21
Abstract: An electrical distribution load center (20) consists of a non-conductive enclosure (22) and a circuit breaker bus bar support panel (24) that are interconnected by interlock members (54, 58) that can be snap-fitted to secure the two panels to each other. The support panel (24) also has a latch member (194) so that the bus bars (114) can be mounted onto the panel in a heat-staking, insert-molded or snap-fit arrangement. The support panel (26) also has elements (170, 171) for locking the circuit breakers (172) onto the panels in conducting contact with the bus bars (114). The enclosure (22) and the support panel (24) are enclosed by a non-metallic trim panel (26) that has a non-metallic door (28) hinged thereto and which carries a latch for latching the door (28) to the trim panel (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265568-A (GB)
Title: Laminating metal sheet with printed resin film
Inventor: TONOOKA HIROSUKE
IPC: B29L9/00
Filed: 1992-03-25
Abstract: A method for continuously laminating a coiled metal sheet with a roll of a thin film of a synthetic resin, said film having at least two lanes of printed portions extending in the logitudinal direction of said film with an intermediate non-printed portion therebetween, whereby the leading end portion, by a pretermined length, of said film is bonded entirely to a portion of the metal sheet and only the printed portions of the rest of said film are bonded, immediately after removal of the non- printed portion therein, to the rest of said metal sheet.
Patent GB-2267782-A (GB)
Title: Timer
Inventor: STEKELENBURG ALBERT
IPC: H01H43/06
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A timer has a rotatable dial 1 and at least one "on" 2 and at least one "off" 3 time setting mechanism each of which is selectively movable about the dial 1 and settable at a selected angular position on the edge of the dial 1. Each such mechanism 2, 3 includes a pin or like member adapted to abut a switch member 7 as the dial 1 rotates with the mechanisms 2, 3 set thereon. The or each "on" time setting mechanism 2 is effective to move the switch member 7 if in its "off" condition to its "on" condition. The or each "off" time setting mechanism 3 is effective to move the switch member 7 to its "off" condition if in its "on" condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258727-A (GB)
Title: Signalling emergency braking
Inventor: WEBB COLIN
IPC: G01P15/093
Filed: 1992-08-10
Abstract: A device to detect and signal emergency braking comprises a pendulum and a plurality of light emitting means spaced one from another along and directed towards a locus travellable by the pendulum. A corresponding plurality of means (OPTO 1, 2...) to sense the presence or absence of a respective light beam are provided to detect pendulum position. A predetermined time delay is imposed so that an output hazard signal is provided only when a predetermined one or more of said sensing means signal for longer than the predetermined time delay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260238-A (GB)
Title: Data encoder
Inventor: STONE JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: A data encoder is described for carrying out runlength coding. A count of zero input data values is made by a run length counter 10. The input data values are simultaneously fed to an encoded word bit length indicator 6 and encoded word generator 8 which respectively produced outputs for each input data value. An encoder state machine 12 triggers the reading into an encoder data store 16 of the current run length, encoded word bit length and encoded word at appropriate times. The encoder state machine triggers storage when a non-zero input data value is received. The encoder state machine 12 also prompts the generation and storage of continuation codes (corresponding to a predetermined maximum of zero input data values) and end of block codes (corresponding to an indication that all the subsequent input data values within a current block are zero values and can therefore be ignored) when appropriate data streams are encountered. The data encoder enables the realisation of the JPEG standards of real time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270749-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen for producing a hot flame
Inventor: HUANG CHING-CHIANG
IPC: F23K5/00
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: Apparatus for generating a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen for producing a hot flame includes a housing, (Fig 1) not shown an electrolytic chamber 2 fixedly mounted within the housing and having two electrodes 22 extending out of the electrolytic chamber to connect with a rectifier 123, a first safety device 3 connected with an outlet of the electrolytic chamber, a control valve 4 connected with an outlet of the first safety device, a dryer 5 connected with an outlet of the first safety device, and a second safety device 6 connected with an outlet of the dryer and having a chamber 63 in which are mounted a spring-loaded ball 61 which will open an outlet of the second safety device when the pressure of hydrogen and oxygen in the electrolytic chamber exceeds a predetermined value. In the event of a backfire, the ball will be pushed upwardly to cut off the hydrogen and oxygen. The chamber 2 has an inlet to replenish the water therein. Valve 4 is designed so that when pressure in the chamber exceeds a predetermined value, it sends out a signal to cut off power to the metal electrodes 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257834-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatically controlled electrical apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H01H37/00
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: In appliances such as domestic irons, power is supplied cyclically to the heating means in response to a thermostatic control. A switch unit (100) placed in the power supply interrupts the power after a given number of cycles. As power passes cyclically through the unit a bimetal (106) sequentially deflects under the heating effect of the current and then returns to its original position as it cools. The movement of the bimetal as it cools is transmitted to an actuating member (117) via a rack (116) and pawl (114), whereby after a given number of cycles, the member (117) will act on snap action blade (110) to open contacts (112, 104). A rocker arm (120) is mounted on the member (117) so that in one orientation of the switch, it will operate the blade 110 in a much smaller number of cycles.
Patent GB-2260076-A (GB)
Title: Dismantling and assembly apparatus and method
Inventor: BOZEAT MILES ROLAND WILLIAM
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 1992-10-01
Abstract: An apparatus for the dismantling and assembly of mechanical or electrical equipment (e.g. an I.C. engine) comprises a plurality of trays 12 stacked one above the other. The trays 12 are provided with groups of compartments 16 for receiving associated components of the engine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261179-A (GB)
Title: Spray bar system
Inventor: OSBORNE DAVID JOHN
IPC: B05B1/32
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: A device for creating a spray of fluid made of an elastomeric material comprising an opening into which flows the fluid to be sprayed, and an outlet which, under a no-flow condition is normally closed, and which, under the pressure of the fluid as it starts to flow through the device, deforms so as to produce the outlet nozzle; the outlet being held normally closed by the mechanical strength of the elastomeric material.
Patent GB-2260806-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner with associated distributor
Inventor: BELLIS PETER
IPC: F23D14/64
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: A gas inlet or injector nozzle 18 for a gas burner 10, such as a living flame gas fire, has a piece of woven wire cloth 20 positioned in front of the nozzle in order to disturb the flow of gas from the nozzle. The wire member may be in the mouth of the nozzle being held in place by a ceramic tip (110) Fig 2 (not shown). In Fig 1 the wire cloth is in the form of a mesh preferably 2 mm from the nozzle. The mesh may be expanded metal having 40-50% free area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260721-A (GB)
Title: Sanding tool with dust collector
Inventor: STEVENS R J
IPC: B24B55/10
Filed: 1992-10-26
Abstract: A motor-driven sanding tool having a sanding disc 4 is provided with a shroud 7 which surrounds the disc to collect dust and exhaust it through a conduit to a collection bag. No external vacuum source is required by virtue of radial blades 22 provided on the tool shaft to enhance air flow to the conduit. A ball joint 18 and a spring 16 allow universal movement of the shroud relative to the tool body 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264471-A (GB)
Title: Industrial reach truck battery container location.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: H01M50/249
Filed: 1992-12-15
Abstract: The reach truck has a lift mast, movable along the straddle legs (11) by a conventional reach mechanism, and a battery (14) for operating the reach mechanism mounted in a container bridging the straddle legs and having end walls (17) which extend longitudinally of the straddle legs. The container is movable along the straddle legs between an open position and a stored position in which the battery is located beneath a cover (15) forming part of the body structure. For preventing movement of the battery container (13) transversely of the straddle legs (11) when in its stored position, track members (23) project downwardly from the cover means (15) internally of the end walls of the battery container and also serve to guide the battery container during its movement into its stored position. A standard DIN battery container can thus be used without the need for a mounting tray or feet on the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263903-A (GB)
Title: Spherical granules of porous silica or silicate, process for the production thereof, and applications thereof
Inventor: KIYOSHI ABE
IPC: C01B33/193
Filed: 1993-01-25
Abstract: A process for producing porous, spherical silica or silicate granules which comprises:   (i) forming a mixture A by mixing an aqueous solution of an alkali silicate and an acrylamide type polymer with an aqueous solution of an acid in an amount such as to partially neutralize the alkali silicate; (ii) allowing a granular material composed of a partially neutralized product of the alkali silicate to form in the mixture;   (iii) separating the granular material from the mixture; and (iv) neutralizing the granular material with an acid to obtain the silica granules; and/or (v) reacting the silica of step (iv) or the granular material of step (iii) with a hydroxide or a salt of a Group II metal in an aqueous medium to obtain the silicate granules; and porous, spherical silica or silicate granules which comprise a silica or a silicate having a composition SiO2:MO = 99:1 to 50:50, wherein M is a Group II metal as expressed by a weight ratio based on the oxide, which have the following characteristics:   (i) an amorphous or fine laminar crystalline property as observed by X-ray diffraction; (ii) independent and distinct spherical shapes with a true sphericality expressed by a ratio Ds:DL of a long diameter DL to a short diameter D5 of the granules of form 0.8:1 to 1.0:1;   (iii) a BET specific surface area of from 50 to 800 m<2>/g; (iv) a sharpness of granular size distribution defined by the relation: D25/D75 wherein D25 denotes a grain diameter of 25% of a volume-based cumulative grain size distribution curve as measured by the Coulter counter method, and D75 denotes a grain diameter of 75% thereof, of from 1.2 to 2.0; and (v) a refractive index of from 1.48 to 1.55 as measured by the solution immersion method.
Patent GB-2264397-A (GB)
Title: Low-profile multi-post magnetic core and gap arrangement
Inventor: ROSHEN WASEEM AHMED
IPC: H01F30/10
Filed: 1993-02-19
Abstract: A multi-pole magnetic component includes z-folded conductive film windings and a core having a plurality of pairs of spaced apart core posts (45-48, 55-58) extending between a base plate (14') and a top plate (12') of the core. The core includes air gaps (30') that are distributed along the flux path. Magnetic flux flows through the core posts in a manner so as to have an opposite flux direction in adjacent poles. Preferably, the air gap is determined such that the ratio of the distance between each adjacent core post and the distance between the base and top plates results in magnetic fields that are substantially tangential to the surface of the conductive film winding. Furthermore, the core posts are preferably shaped to have a larger cross sectional area at the base portion of the posts than at the top portion thereof. Alternatively, the core posts are attached to the bottom plate and are inserted into suitably shaped cut-out portions of the top plate. As a result, flux is concentrated near the center of the core posts, thereby reducing fringing fields which, in turn, minimizes high-frequency winding losses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264949-A (GB)
Title: Measles virus recombinant poxvirus vaccine
Inventor: PAOLETTI ENZO
IPC: C12N15/87
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: What is described is a recombinant poxvirus, such as vaccinia virus or canarypox virus, containing foreign DNA from Morbillivirus. In one embodiment, the foreign DNA is expressed in a host by the production of a measles virus glycoprotein. In another embodiment, the foreign DNA is expressed in a host by the production of at least two measles virus glycoproteins. What is also described is a vaccine containing the recombinant poxvirus for inducing an immunological response in a host animal inoculated with the vaccine. By the present invention, cross-protection of dogs against canine distemper is obtained by inoculating the dog with the recombinant poxvirus.
Patent GB-2268728-A (GB)
Title: Specific gravity indicators for alcoholic drinks
Inventor: SKUSE FRANK
IPC: G01N33/14
Filed: 1993-07-15
Abstract: A container for alcoholic drink is at least partially transparent or translucent and comprises a sinker or float 5, of specific gravity precisely selected in relation to the intended specific gravity of the drink to be contained so that it will adopt a predetermined position eg on the base if the contained drink is of the intended specific gravity. The sinker or float 5 may be prevented from being removed from the container by resilient arms 7 on the sinker 5 or by a screen 6 in the neck of the container. The container may be a bottle or optical measuring device (16, Fig 4) and the sinker or float may be enclosed in a sleeve (19, Fig 5) between two screens (20, Fig 5), the sleeve then being inserted in the neck of a bottle. The preferred sinker is of specific gravity minimally greater than the intended specific gravity of the drink to be contained, so that its predetermined position is at the bottom of or at the lowest possible position in the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279873-A (GB)
Title: Autoclave for sterilising hollow articles
Inventor: JENNINGS STANLEY CLIFFORD
IPC: A61C19/00
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: An autoclave (1) and associated method for sterilising generally hollow articles, such as, dental drill handpieces (21), comprises means (17, 20) for passing a sterilising fluid, for example dry saturated steam, through a generally hollow article (21) with opening (22) at remote ends thereof, to sterilise the interior thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272283-A (GB)
Title: Super-slim gas safety burner
Inventor: AYASTUY ARETXAGA INAKI
IPC: F23D14/06
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: A gas safety burner comprises a pan-support (2), a body (3) and a head (4) and incorporates a sparking plug (14) and a safety flame-detecting thermocouple (15). The head (4) has two concavities forming with the body (3) the respective precincts (20, 21) housing the lighting electrode (14) and the sensitive thermocouple (15) point, which precincts have particular flame holes (23, 26) for lighting and controlled heating of such sensitive point, respectively. The holes (26) to the thermocouple are of a greater diameter than the holes (23) to the lighting electrode. The side walls of the concavity associated with the thermocouple are straight and outwardly divergent to expedite cooling of the thermocouple. The head is adjustably positioned on the body which is itself adjustably positioned on the pan-support. The pieces have centering, guiding and fixing elements for a fast and easy assembly after each cleaning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272867-A (GB)
Title: Color image forming apparatus
Inventor: SASAKI EIICHI
IPC: G03G15/36
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: A color image forming apparatus of the type having a photoconductive belt (1) for forming a latent image thereon electrostatically. The latent image is developed to turn out a corresponding toner image. The toner image is transferred from the photoconductive belt to an intermediate transfer belt (10). Such a procedure is repeated to form a composite color image on the intermediate belt. The color image is transferred from the intermediate belt to a recording medium. A common motor (50) drives both belts via pulley belts (51, 52) such that successive colour images on the photoconductive belt are located in registry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276377-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for securing one body with respect to another
Inventor: CLEMENT ROBERT MARC
IPC: B29C65/16
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: There is described a method of securing one body (12) with respect to another (10) comprising the steps of providing a fusible material (14) at an interface of the two bodies (12, 10), directing a high energy density beam (16) through a first of the bodies (12) substantially without causing any detectable change to the bulk thereof, and irradiating the fusible material (14) with the high energy density beam (16) so as to cause the fusible material (14) to fuse and secure the two bodies (12, 10) with respect to each other. In particular there is described a method of affixing a glass fitment or closure with respect to a glass bottle. There is also described an apparatus for securing one body with respect to another comprising means for creating a high energy density beam to which at least one of the bodies is transparent and which is absorbed by fusible material provided at an interface therebetween, means for directing the high energy density beams through said at least one of the bodies so as to irradiate the fusible material and cause the fusible material to fuse and interconnect the two bodies, and means to control the rate at which the two bodies and the fused material are allowed to cool. There is also described an assembly comprising two bodies having a fusible material at an interface therebetween of which only a portion has been fused, the fused portion extending between the two bodies and securing each with respect to the other. In particular there is described a glass bottle having a fitment or closure also of glass, the glass fitment or closure being fixed in position with respect to the bottle by means of fused glass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279212-A (GB)
Title: Antenna switching circuit
Inventor: KATSUYAMA TSUTOMU
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: The circuit comprises first and second amplifiers including first and second FETs (T1, T2) respectively receiving a signal from first and second antennae (41 42) at a gate and outputting the amplified signal via a drain to a common output terminal (13). The first and second FETs are coupled to receive, at their sources (T11, T21), first and second control signals complementary to each other so that one of them is made active while the other is made inactive depending on values of the first and second control signals. The consumption current is reduced, and in addition, an amplifier in a receiver provided to receive the output of the antenna switching circuit may be omitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277578-A (GB)
Title: A boiler
Inventor: GRANT STEPHEN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: A gas or oil fired enclosed boiler (1) comprises a base (2), a top (3), a main rear tank (4), a main front tank (5) and a pair of main side tanks (6, 7) which define an enclosure through which flame and hot gases are led from a burner (12) to an exhaust flue (16). The top (3) includes a removable cover for cleaning access. Four baffle assemblies are provided in the boiler. Adjacent transverse baffle plates (30, 31, 32, 33) are longitudinally spaced-apart to define interconnected transverse passageways. Deflectors (50, 51, 52, 54) are welded to each baffle plate (30, 31, 32, 33) and direct flame and hot gases against the water-carrying surface of the boiler. The baffle plate assemblies are removable through the top of the boiler for cleaning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rotary atomisers
Inventor: POVEY GRAHAM STUART
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 1993-01-12
Abstract: An improved method of producing a rotary dispersion member comprises providing a frusto-conical form (23) with a cylindrical base (25), operating a cutting wheel (27) to out a groove (28) in the form (23) by moving the cutter along a line (29) parallel to the side of the frusto-conical form until the straight part of the groove is cut to full depth and then moving the cutter away from the form at 90 DEG to its central axis (34), the end of the groove thereby being formed as arcuate, grinding away the periphery of the base (25) until the outer generated curve (32) is at the required angle to a surface normal to said axis (34), mounting the worked form on a plate (36) to produce one part of a mould tool, fitting the one part in another mould tool to define a cavity therebetween, and injecting material into the cavity. The resultant dispersion member can be formed with known teeth by spark eroding said another mould tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298813-A (GB)
Title: Nail holding and driving tool
Inventor: MASON DAVID FAWCETT
IPC: B25C1/02
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A sliding punch/nail holder has a tube 1 in which a rod 2 can slide. A nail 6 can be accomodated in one end of the tube adjacent one end of the rod and the other end of the rod and the other end of the rod having an enlarged head 3 may be struck by a hammer to drive the nail into a workpiece 8. A metal stop 4 attached to the rod is slidable in a slot 5 of the tube. The rod may be magnetised in order to aid the holding of a nail. An additional tube (10, Fig 5) may be slidable between the rod and outer tube 1 with a spring (11, Fig 5), to keep it pushed forward, in order to accomodate differing sized nail heads.
Patent GB-2302409-A (GB)
Title: Power consumption meter
Inventor: GANTIMUROV JURY ILLARIONOVICH
IPC: G01R15/09
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: To expand the dynamic range of the meter, when the current level sensed by transformers 3,4 exceeds a threshold, comparator 7 reduces the gain of amplifier 6 by a specified factor. Simultaneously the ratio of frequency divider 18 is changed by the same factor, so that the output measured power on indicator 19 is correct. Multiplication of the current value and voltage sensed at 9, is effected by pulse width and amplitude modulation using width modulator 15 to operate switch 8. The switch output is low pass filtered 16 and converted 17 to a frequency proportional to power. Power consumption of the meter is kept low firstly by the use of air-cored transformers 3,4 with secondary windings connected in series to an integrator 5 to sense the load current. Secondly the power supply 11 is fed from a resistive connection 12 rather than a transformer.