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Patent GB-2232366-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for assembling vehicle body
Inventor: NISHIYAMA TOHRU
IPC: B62D65/02
Filed: 1990-04-23
Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system, for assembling various types of vehicle bodies, employs work piece carriers 25 mounting respective work piece positioning devices 26 each having a plurality of position-changeable work piece holders 30 grouped into a plurality of groups each having its own power input. When a carrier 25 comes to a type switching stage along a guideway, a power source in the type switching stage is connected with the power input of one of the groups thereby to change the positions of the corresponding work piece holders 30 in one or more orthogonal axes. Then, the power source is brought into connection with the power input of another group to change the holder positions for that group. After the switching stage, the carrier 25 picks-up a work piece and moves it to a subassembly stage which has a plurality of guideways for carriers converging. The subassembled work can progress to further stages to be assembled with further work pieces transported on further guideways. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2235210-A (GB)
Title: Fluid mixing and photobioreactor apparatus
Inventor: FALLOWFIELD HOWARD JOHN
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 1990-05-09
Abstract: Photobioreactor apparatus which comprises an internally partitioned laminarium (defined) to provide a fluid pathway with even turbulent flow along channels arranged so that fluid passing from one channel to an adjacent channel undergoes a change of direction of preferably 180 degrees, together with a light source which illuminates one face of said laminarium.
Patent GB-2244606-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure gauge and electrical connector
Inventor: WENG HSI KUANG
IPC: B60C29/06
Filed: 1990-06-02
Abstract: In addition to its tyre pressure testing function, the tubular head (11) of a tyre pressure gauge can be inserted in a socket on the instrument panel of a vehicle to make available for use the battery power of the vehicle. The tyre pressure gauge comprises an electrically insulated, tubular head (11) which has a transverse dividing wall (12) dividing its bore into upper and lower chambers (13, 14); an electrically conductive pressure probe (20) which is divided by a peripheral flange into an upper rod which extends through the transverse wall (12) into the upper chamber (13) and a lower rod which is received in the lower chamber (14); a conductive plunger (30) which has an axial hole therethrough and is secured to the orifice of the lower chamber (14); a first spiral spring (36) seated between the flange of the pressure probe (20) and the plunger (30); a conductive bush (40) mounted on the tubular head (11); and a pressure testing metal tube (50) which is vertically secured to the bottom end of the plunger (30) for holding a piston (51), a scale (52), a second spiral spring (54) and an insert (53). The tubular head (11) is fastened in a casing (60) at the top, which casing (60) is designed to hold a variety of electrical elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233406-A (GB)
Title: Static seal
Inventor: NICHOLSON TERENCE PETER
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 1990-06-28
Abstract: A static seal for a filter cup used in plastics manufacture with a right-angled seat surface 15, 19 and outside this, an undercut or sloping surface 21. A soft metal seal ring 25 has a profile matching this seat. This seat and ring configuration ensure that the ring cannot move axially or radially inwards when compressed in use, therefore enhancing seal performance and life. The seal ring may have a sealing profile comprising outer and inner peaks 33, 35 which further enhances seal performance particularly if the inner peak is higher than the outer peak. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237089-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism; mounting pyrometers
Inventor: DAWSON PETER GRAHAM
IPC: G05G5/12
Filed: 1990-09-27
Abstract: A pyrometer 1 has a lock nut 31 that engages a threaded sighting tube 5. The lock nut 31 encloses a ratchet mechanism formed by two coaxial collars 36 and 37 with inclined ratchet teeth (38 and 39) Fig 3 (not shown) at their ends. The teeth (38 and 39) are urged together by a helical spring 40, one of the collars 36 being prevented from rotation relative to the nut 31 by means of a pin 49 that engages a slot 48 in the collar. The other collar 37 has an annular face 54 which is urged by a disc spring 43 against a washer 51 locked with the body 18 of the pyrometer so as to form a friction clutch. The ratchet allows the nut to be tightened but it can only be untightened by overcoming the friction of the clutch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252390-A (GB)
Title: Flywheel for internal combustion engine
Inventor: HOLME HAROLD ROBERT
IPC: F16D13/70
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: The invention provides a flywheel for an internal combustion engine which flywheel comprises a hub portion 20, a peripheral portion 22 and an intermediate portion 25 interconnecting the hub portion and the peripheral portion, wherein the intermediate portion permits limited angular movement of the axis of the hub portion relative to the axis of the peripheral portion whilst inhibiting axial movement of the centre of gravity of the peripheral portion relative to the centre of gravity of the hub portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238941-A (GB)
Title: Rolling-up sods
Inventor: VAN VUUREN JOHANNES
IPC: A01B45/04
Filed: 1990-12-06
Abstract: A method for rolling up one or more sods, wherein: a sod is transported against blocking means 6 which extend beyond the transport path of the sod, after curling up, a leading portion of the sod causes the blocking means to move to a position beyond the sod, during continued transport the curled up sod is gripped by frictional means in order to cause the sod to roll up further, the blocking means then being held against that portion of the turf sod that is not yet rolled up. The blocking means 6 comprise teeth 11. The partially-rolled turf passes under resisting means 16 in the form of chains 17 or plastics belts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255538-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: STOKES GRAHAM
IPC: B60D1/60
Filed: 1991-05-10
Abstract: An anti-theft security device (11) for use in conjunction with a ball hitch coupling member (13) of a trailer, comprises a housing (15) open at one end to permit insertion of the coupling member longitudinally into the housing (15), a pin (24) carried by the housing (15) and slidable between a position in which the coupling member can be inserted into the housing (15) and a position in which the pin (24) passes behind a release lever (14) of the coupling member preventing withdrawal of the coupling member from the housing (15), a slot (18) and a re-entrant slot (31) extending from the open end of the housing (15) on opposite walls thereof permitting the coupling member to extend through the housing (15) transverse to its length, the pin (24) being arranged to be inserted behind the release lever (14) to prevent withdrawal of the coupling member from the housing (15) and a locking mechanism (19) to prevent withdrawal of the pin (24). The device can be used when the trailer is coupled or uncoupled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247201-A (GB)
Title: Rotating disk for floor maintenance
Inventor: HAMAGAKI TAKAYASU
IPC: A47L11/164
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: A rotating disk for floor maintenance has a reinforcing core (1) having opposite sides and being of a material having open spaces through which fibers can pass. A layer (2) of nonwoven fiber material bonded to each of the opposite sides of the reinforcing core (1). The reinforcing core (1) and nonwoven fiber material layers (2) are in the shape of a disk having a hole in the center. Fibers from the layer (2) of nonwoven fiber material bonded to one side of the reinforcing core (1) extend through the reinforcing core (1) and into the layer (2) of nonwoven fiber material bonded to the other side of the reinforcing core (1) and intersect with nonwoven fibers in the layer of nonwoven fiber material bonded to the other side of reinforcing core and are joined thereto at the intersection points for connecting the layers (2) of nonwoven fiber material to each other. Particles of abrasive material may be attached to the nonwoven fiber material layers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the production of anaglyphs
Inventor: ERSKINE STEPHEN PETER EHRMANN
IPC: G09C5/00
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: A method for producing an anaglyph includes the steps of producing a first image colour record having at least two primary colours per pixel and a second image colour record having at least one primary colour per pixel with the combining of the first image colour record with the second image colour record producing an anaglyph colour record. Having a non monochrome colour record provides a better quality stereoscope image. Also disclosed is a method of producing a 3D image to be viewed by a stereoscope.
Patent GB-914909-A (GB)
IPC: E01F9/535
Abstract: 914,909. Light-reflecting road-edging strips. KELLNER, H., [trading as DEUTSCHE CEMENT-INDUSTRIE H. KELLNER & CO.]. Jan. 20, 1959, No. 2010/59. Class 107. A road-edging strip, formed in concrete or the like, comprises plain portions 4 and profiled portions with an upper surface which includes a flat marginal section 2 and an area 3 which is inclined in both transverse and longitudinal directions of the strip. The area being bounded at least on one side by a face 1 which acts as a light-reflecting marker. The strip is positioned so that its upper surface lies flush with the road surface. The strip may be prefabricated from blocks as shown, or cast in situ using a mobile pressing ram arrangement, Fig. 4 (not shown).
Patent GB-2262968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for protective access
Inventor: O'REILLY SHANE ALEXANDER
IPC: B25J21/02
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: A flexible link is provided between a protective enclosure for an operator and an access port in process equipment which is normally closed by a door to accommodate opening of the door and to permit free access for loading and unloading the chamber. In one arrangement there is provided an enclosure 10 for sealing an access 6 to an isolation chamber 2 which is normally closed by a door 8 which opens outwardly. The enclosure is sealed to the chamber around the door opening and is provided with a pocket 14 to accommodate the protruding door when it is opened. An expansible region 16 in the enclosure permits movement of at least a membrane containing region towards and away from the chamber. The membrane includes integral shaped gloved sleeves and/or a half suit and the expansible region is typically in the form of bellows which extend around the door opening or may be a number of sealed telescopic sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251927-A (GB)
Title: Controlling gas pressure in an oven
Inventor: KURZEJA RAINER
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1992-01-07
Abstract: The gas pressure prevailing in the interior of an oven is controlled by introducing cold air into the flue gas channel of the oven and varying its quantity, position of delivery or temperature, so as to vary the rate at which flue gases escape from the oven interior, in response to measurements of the gas pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267759-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring pressure of rotating tyre
Inventor: MERRY MARTIN
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1992-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring tyre pressure comprises a piston 18 extending into a port 16 which is in communication with the air within a tyre. The upper end of the piston extends into a hydraulic fluid chamber 20. As the air pressure within the tyre increases, the piston is caused to move further into the chamber. This causes outward movement of one or both of a pair of opposed pistons 22 and 24 against the action of compression springs 26. A decrease in the tyre pressure causes the piston 18 to move outwardly with respect to the chamber, allowing the pistons 22 and 24 to move inwards. Thus the movement of the pistons is proportional to the tyre pressure. Each piston 22, 24 carries a magnetic pole 28, 30 which passes over a static magnetic road head (36, Fig. 2) as the wheel rotates. As the poles pass over the read head, electro-magnetic pulses are generated. The time between the pulses gives an indication of the tyre pressure after the speed of rotation of the wheel has been taken into account.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263943-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling fan.
Inventor: PEARCE RICHARD A
IPC: F04D29/38
Filed: 1992-07-21
Abstract: The ceiling fan includes an electric motor 16 in a motor housing 18, there being a switch housing 22 located underneath which is provided with a flared lip 52 which obscures the direct line of sight view of fastening means 70 which locate the blade irons 62, carrying the blades 20, to the lower part of the motor. The blade irons 62 include arcuate flanges (78, Fig. 4) which, collectively, form a substantially continuous ring (80, Fig. 3) around the upper portion of the switch housing 22, thereby further concealing from view the fastening devices used to secure the blade irons to the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259880-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for press forming of articles
Inventor: WATERWORTH DAVID
IPC: B21D22/21
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: In, for example, a transfer press a workpiece A is pressed at a workstation to form a cup and then at a further workstation is both pressed further to form a narrower and deeper cup 18 and is trimmed to remove a peripheral lip 17. A trimming device 24 is mounted on a press member 32 and an ejector 23 removes the finished cup or sheath 18 upwards out of die 21. The trim device 24 may have laterally inner and outer cutting edges 31, 33. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266795-A (GB)
Title: Column redundancy circuit.
Inventor: ROH JAE-GU
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1992-11-02
Abstract: A column redundancy circuit including a column redundant control circuit (100) for receiving a row address signal and a fuse box (200) for receiving the output signal of the column redundant control circuit. A block selection control circuit (401) has an input for receiving the output signal of the column redundant control circuit and an output connected with a plurality of fuse circuits of the fuse box. The block selection control circuit includes a plurality of fuse circuits, each having at least one fuse connected to a given reference voltage Vcc, whereby one of the memory columns connected with a normal column selection line that fails is replaced by one of the columns of a spare cell array. The given reference voltage Vcc is used to disable a specified address signal input to the fuse circuits, such that the column redundancy circuit has the advantages of a block replacement scheme without the redundancy overhead usually associated with block substitution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263665-A (GB)
Title: Printing machine with safety device for controlling its drive units
Inventor: UHRIG DIETER
IPC: B41F33/08
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: The safety device prevents any collision between mechanical grippers associated with rotating cylinders (1,2) if the control system of the cylinders fails or malfunctions. A clutch (18) is provided between the gear drives (12, 14) of the two cylinders (1, 2) of the printing machine which may be mechanically disconnected from each other. Motors (9, 13) controlled by servo loops drive said component parts in synchronism via gear drives (12, 14). A clutch half (19 or 20) is connected to a gearwheel of the respective gear drives (12, 14) during standard operation of the control system (17), said clutch halves (19, 20) being connected to each other for the purpose of torque transmission if exceeding a pre-set rotational-angle difference between said clutch halves (19, 20), due to a malfunction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278374-A (GB)
Title: Cover net structure for waste tip
Inventor: GRIMSON ANTHONY
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1993-05-25
Abstract: A cover net structure for a waste tipping bay comprises a plurality of supports to which a cover net (4) is attached, each support comprising a column (6) removably secured to a first base pad (8) and braced by a bracing member (10) removably secured to a second base pad (12). Where additional support is required, for instance at the corners of the cover net structure, a further bracing member may be provided which is releasably secured to a third base pad. The connection between each bracing member (10) and its respective base pad (12) is preferably adjustable in a substantially vertical and/or honzontal direction, so that variations in relative separation and height of the base pads (12, 16) can be easily compensated for. The cover net structure may comprise means for selectively raising all or part of a side of the net (4) to permit the passage of plant and/or waste. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278325-A (GB)
Title: Pedal box
Inventor: WARD ANDREW GRANT
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a Pedal Box made in two halves which are hinged together at 9. This enables the pedal box to be slid under the pedals 10, 11 in a vehicle and then closed, encasing a number of the pedals inside the pedal box. Any pedal 12 which is not encased is covered by a cover plate 5. A locking-pin 6 protrudes from the front of the box allowing a lock to be fitted. Once the pedal box is fitted and located, the vehicle pedals can no longer be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268933-A (GB)
Title: Hydroxysuccinyl hydroxyamines
Inventor: DICKENS JONATHON PHILIP
IPC: A61P19/10
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: Compounds compound of formula (I):   <IMAGE>   wherein R2 represents a group R6-A- wherein A @  represents a divalent straight or branched, saturated or @  unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of up to 6 C atoms which @  may be interrupted by an O or S atom, and R6 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted phenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group; R3 represents the characterising side chain of a natural alpha amino acid other than proline, and in which any polar substituents are optionally protected; R4 represents hydrogen or methyl; R5 represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or a group D-(C1-C6 alkyl) wherein D represents hydroxy, (C1-C6) alkoxy, (C1-C6) alkylthio, acylamino, optionally substituted phenyl, or a heterocyclic group, NH2, or a mono- or di-(C1-C6 alkyl) amine or a heterocyclic group; or R3 and R5 taken together represent a divalent, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of from 8-14 C atoms, which may be interrupted by an O, S or N heteroatom, or a salt, solvate or hydrate thereof, are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by metalloproteinases and/or tumour necrosis factor.
Patent GB-2273844-A (GB)
Title: Moire reducing image processing apparatus
Inventor: KANDA YOSHIMICHI
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 1993-12-07
Abstract: An image processing apparatus in which a moire occurring in a half tone area can be eliminated by a suitable filter. A plurality of data blocks comprising 8 x 8 pixel data are transformed by means of a DCT transform so as to obtain an 8 x 8 matrix transformation factor block. An evaluation block is prepared which comprises 8 x 8 transformation factors each of which is the mean value of the absolute values of corresponding factors from a data block being considered and data blocks surrounding the data block to be determined. Mean values A[i] and B[i] (i=0 to L-1) of predetermined transformation factors are calculated (see Figs 7a, b) and a filter selection signal is generated which corresponds to the number i when a condition is satisfied where A[i]>gt;B[i] and A[i]>gt; threshold value th1. The pixel data corresponding to the evaluation block is smoothed by the selected filter. If the above conditions are not satisfied, the area is determined as being continuous tone/character image and no filtering is applied. A further method for distinguishing half tone areas and selecting an appropriate filter is disclosed (see Fig. 9) which takes into consideration the number of lines per mm that consist of dots. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274214-A (GB)
Title: IC socket
Inventor: MATSUOKA NORIYUKI
IPC: H05K7/10
Filed: 1993-12-24
Abstract: An IC socket comprising an IC package receiving portion, a plurality of contact members (20) arranged along the IC package receiving portion, and a contact shutter member (5) for displacing the contact members between a contacting position relative to leads (35b) of the IC package (35) and a releasing position. The socket includes a positioning member (30) for aligning the IC package at the same time as or prior to the contacting of the leads by the contacts. The member (30) is part of the shutter (5), forms part of a member similar in shape and operation to the contact members (20), or is individually formed. It is inserted between two adjacent leads, or abuts the body of the IC, in order to align the IC for contacting. Contact and member movement are effected manually or automatically by the pivotable shutter (5) and/or by a displaceable cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278409-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle transmission having gear ratios in a main gearbox overlapping gear ratios in an auxiliary gearbox
Inventor: LASOEN JEAN JACQUES
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 1991-08-05
Abstract: A vehicle transmission comprises a main gearbox G and an auxiliary planetary gearbox P having two planetary gear trains 12, 13; the group ratios in the main gearbox G being such that they overlap between the adjacent group ratios in the gearbox P, so that by selecting a ratio in gearbox G the required operating speed is obtained by selecting the mid-ratios (B, C fig 4) in gearbox P. The gear trains 12, 13 ratios are selected by valve control means (50a - 55, fig 4) which operates fluid powered clutches C1 and C2 that are paired with bellville spring operated clutches C3 and C4 respectively. Engagement/disengagement of the clutches is sequenced by matching fluid flow and free play in the clutches. The control means (50a - 55, fig 4) comprises cam means, or a microprocessor, moved by ratio selector means which operates switches for energising the solenoid valves that operate the fluid clutches. An additional planetary gear train (100, fig 9) may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297793-A (GB)
Title: Rolling element locking system
Inventor: HURMAN RONALD EDWARD
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A rolling element locking system to lock a tab in which, the tab fitted to or integral with the object to be locked, slides between the Body 1 and Cover 3 over a rolling element e.g. Ball 8, preferred, which rolls within a substantially accurate concave Rebate 2. The accuracy is essential for a good locking action when the Ball 8 locks the said tab between the rolling element and the body or cover when tab is withdrawn. To withdraw, the said tab is pushed in and simply horizontal to the rebate pulled out. Alternatively, a biasing (e.g. a spring) may be used to hold the ball when locking the said tab, and a lever is provided through the body for quick release of the tab. The locking system can employ numerous uses and when fitted horizontally a further ramp maybe provided in the side of the body adjacent to the rebate.
Patent GB-2299572-A (GB)
Title: A carton
Inventor: GARDINER R
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A carton is formed from a one-piece blank having rectangular front 1 and back 2 main panels and four side panels 3, 4, 5 and 6 contiguous to the front main panel 1. Side panel 3 connects the front and back panels. The side panel 5 located opposite to this first side panel 3 is provided with a closure flap 11 at its free end, the free edge of which closure flap 11 is provided with two triangular cut outs 13. The two remaining side panels 4, 6 are provided with respective side closure flaps 16 having tongues 20 adapted to engage the aforementioned triangular cut-outs 13.