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Patent GB-2233312-A (GB)
Title: Strain relief reeling system
Inventor: VOGWELL DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B65H75/24
Filed: 1990-06-05
Abstract: A strain relief system (1) which overcomes the problems associated with strain development in cables and the like when wound onto a storage drum. The system comprises a modified storage drum (4) which consists of four curved steel plates (2) positioned around drum core (3), the plates having a radius of curvature substantially the same as the drum core (3). Disposed between the plates (2) and drum core (3) are four bags which may be inflated or deflated by the introduction or expulsion of water. With the bags inflated and the plates positioned away from the drum core a cable is wound onto the drum. Any strain which develops in the cable during when wound is released by releasing water from the bags and allowing the effective drum core diameter to decrease. A typical use of this device is for relief of strain in towed sonar arrays. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235726-A (GB)
Title: Household appliance pump lost motion drive, seal and bearing arrangement
Inventor: ERRASTI URIARTE JAVIER
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1990-07-31
Abstract: The pump comprises a pump body 1 coupled to a motor body 2 with a cylindrical neck 3 housing the impeller 4, the latter mounted between bearings 6 (and 7 Fig 1) which are moreover axially mounted on the relevant live axle 5 at the upper end of which is mounted the wheel 8. A disk-shaped part 9 having a sealing gasket (15) and a cap 18 is provided to prevent access of dirt and particles to the impeller, this being assisted by a felting 26. There is also provided another gasket 24 provided between the cap 18, the pump body 1 and the motor body 2 to provide a suitable sealing system. The arrangement is said to protect the impeller-wheel transmission from any dirt and suspended particles, at the same time muting noise and quenching vibration during start-up since the o-ring seal joined to the disk-shaped body brakes the live axle during start-up. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247016-A (GB)
Title: Antiparasitic agents
Inventor: RUDDOCK JOHN CORNISH
IPC: C12P17/18
Filed: 1990-08-15
Abstract: Antiparasitic agents of formulae III:   <IMAGE> where X is 0 or a direct link, the dotted line is an optional bond and R<1> and R<2> may be H or specified organic substituents, are made by fermentation of Penicillium roqueforti- B2b followed if necessary by synthetic steps.
Patent GB-2248386-A (GB)
Title: Baby's crib with adjustable cradle incorporated therein
Inventor: SHEU BOR-TUNG
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A baby's crib (10) has two rods (12) at opposite sides supporting cross bars (13) for suspending a cradle (20) therein. The cradle is driven by a motor drive mechanism to move up and down or from side to side. The motor drive mechanism comprises a motor (50) having an eccentric shaft secured to its motor shaft for carrying a link rod to drive the cradle to move up and down or for carrying two pull ropes, via a Y-shaped rod, to drive the cradle to move from side to side. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237226-A (GB)
Title: Countergravity casting of metal with air exclusion
Inventor: CHANDLEY GEORGE DIXON
IPC: B22D18/04
Filed: 1990-10-24
Abstract: A change of metal to be melted is introduced into crucible (62) via opening (102) in a fixed cover (100) and aligned first opening (106) in a slideable cover (104). With enclosure (60) evacuated through connection (86) to a substantially air-free condition, induction coil (72) operates to melt the charge in crucible (62). When the melt has reached the desired temperature inert gas is admitted to the enclosure (60) via connection (88) and the enclosure seal (114) removed. Cover (104) is moved laterally to block off opening (102) and vacuum lid (110) is removed. Mould apparatus (not shown) are moved so that a mould fill pipe is inserted into second opening (108) in slideable cover (104). The mould apparatus and cover (104) are then moved laterally so that opening (108) aligns with opening (102). The mould fill pipe can then be inserted down through the opening (102) below the surface of the molten metal (64). Vacuum applied around the mould, which is gas-permeable, causes melt to rise through the free pipe into the mould. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250473-A (GB)
Title: Security articles
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID JOHN
IPC: D21H21/44
Filed: 1990-12-04
Abstract: A security article, such as a bank note or credit card, oomprises one or more elongate security elements partially or wholly embedded therein or affixed to the surface of said article, said elements comprising a transparent or translucent substrate (1), one or more opaque layers (2) having transparent or translucent portions (3) in the form of a pattern, design. indicia or the like, and one or more layers (5) of low optical density having the same surface appearance as said opaque layer when viewed in reflected light, such that when the article is viewed in reflected light the said transparent or translucent portions (3) closely resemble the opaque portions of the opaque layer (2) when the article is viewed in transmitted light the said transparent or translucent portions are readily discernable to the viewer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251914-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drive coupling
Inventor: GREEN PAUL CLIFFORD
IPC: F16D3/18
Filed: 1991-01-18
Abstract: A coupling comprises two hubs 2 and 4, for attachment to respective shafts (not shown), each hub having external gear teeth, a sleeve 22 having internal gear teeth 18, 20 in mesh with the external teeth of each of the hubs, and a cover 24 formed as at least two arcuate portions 30, 32. The cover is removably attached to the sleeve and has radially extending portions 26 which limit axial movement of the sleeve. The coupling may be sealed against leakage of lubricant by providing seals 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254099-A (GB)
Title: Formwork apparatus.
Inventor: SLOMA ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: E04G13/00
Filed: 1991-02-12
Abstract: Formwork apparatus for the casting of a beam comprises a first formwork panel (16) to provide a bottom support for the beam during casting, re-usable second and third formwork panels (17, 18) to provide lateral supports for the beam during casting, and readily releasable compression imparting means (20) having a first, operable condition in which they serve to apply compressive forces between the first panel (16) and the bottom edges of the second and third panels (17, 18), such that said panels (16-18) may form a self-supporting open-topped box, and a second, inoperable condition, in which such compressive forces are released to permit removal of the second and third panels (17, 18) - when the cast beam has set - and their subsequent re-use. The means (20) are used to suspend the framework in a trench above the trench bottom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242224-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for connector housing lid
Inventor: TSUJI MASANORI
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 1991-03-07
Abstract: A connector housing (A) and a lid (B) are formed integrally of synthetic resin, the lid being connected by a hinge (C) to the connector. The lid, connector and hinge have cooperating parts (1, 4, 5, C) arranged such that, on closure, the lid travels in a substantially fixed path until engagement portions (2, 3) thereof lock with corresponding lock levers (6, 6a) in the connector housing. The overall construction facilitates closing and opening with one handed operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253804-A (GB)
Title: Open arc welding method and flux cored consumable electrode wires for use in the above method
Inventor: ATAMERT SERDAR
IPC: B23K35/30
Filed: 1991-03-21
Abstract: A method of welding employs an electric arc established between a welding wire and the work piece that takes place in air without a protective gas shield or alternatively in a nitrogen rich shielding gas equivalent to air. The flux cored weld metal is designed to contain a deficiency of nitrogen and relies on recovering this element from the surrounding air. It has been found that Nitrogen can be introduced in this manner and up to the thermodynamically maximum level can be obtained in the deposit, without the conventional problems of porosity. In particular high chromium martensitic deposits have been found to benefit by this treatment; and other alloys with a deliberate nitrogen addition can equally be welded by the method described.
Patent GB-2254820-A (GB)
Title: Tooling for composite component manufacture
Inventor: BOOTH DERRICK JAMES
IPC: B29C33/40
Filed: 1991-04-16
Abstract: A body of a mould tool which is machined from a laminar assembly of adhered structural foam slabs (2) on an aluminium base (3), has good mechanical stability under conditions of varying pressure and temperature and is particularly suitable for use in the autaclave curing of articles moulded on the tool from composites. The moulding surface of the tool is provided either by a coating of filled epoxy, or of a polyester blanket wetted with adhesive, which may be machined, sanded and then painted or gell coated and polished, to produce a smooth moulding surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246086-A (GB)
Title: Coating cables
Inventor: HAZZARD BRIAN JAMES
IPC: B29C48/15
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: A process for coating a cable with a layer of coating material in which molten coating is cooled prior to contact with the cable whereby the cable is not affected by contact with the coating material and an apparatus for coating a cable with a layer of coating material comprising a cable support, means for moving the cable in relation to the cable support, and a supply of molten coating material in which molten material is cooled prior to contact with the cable.
Patent GB-2245657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to gerotor pumps.
Inventor: FREEMAN RICHARD ROBERT
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: A gerotor set (Figure 1) has grooves 108 extending across the end face of the annulus adjacent the outlet port so as to allow flow from each chamber in turn into the outlet at a time when the chamber per se is not yet registered with the outlet, so as to prevent noise due to the trapped volume being compressed when it is unable to escape into either port. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247383-A (GB)
Title: Antenna array for an electronic article surveillance system
Inventor: WATKINS HARRY E
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 1991-09-06
Abstract: A transmitting antenna of the array has nested coplanar loops 202, 203 with respective major axes in the common plane and inclined at 45 degrees to one another. The transmitter antenna is housed with a receiving antenna in a cavity of a pedestal (301) (Fig 14), defined by plastics shells (302), (303), urethane foam (307) being used to free cavity void space and to surround the antennas (304), (305). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250921-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with elasticated frills
Inventor: ARIMURA TAKAHIRO
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1991-11-28
Abstract: An absorbent article including a main body having a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core interposed therebetween, has a frill portion provided to the topsheet side of the main body and extending along a long direction of the main body to form a three-dimensional gather, wherein the frill portion is fixed at one side edge portion thereof along an extending direction thereof, the other side edge portion opposite to the one side edge portion being a free edge portion which is provided with a first elastic member, the first elastic member being disposed in a direction intersecting a center line in the long direction of the main body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-912994-A (GB)
IPC: A41F9/02
Abstract: 912,994. Garment waistbands. LEVY, G. G. Aug. 11, 1961 [Aug. 11, 1960], No. 27824/60. Class 141. A discontinuous waistband includes an elastic belt I housed in a tunnel J and a tab T, secured to an end C of the waistband and provided with means P for releasably fastening it to the end I<2> of the belt, the end I<1> being releasably fastened to the end C of the waistband by complementary means M and K or L. Alternative complementary fastening means O and N on the end I<2> of the belt allow for adjustment. Material V which may be an extension of the tab T is stitched to the waistband where the fastening element M is located, as a reinforcement. Specification 820,019 is referred to.
Patent GB-2269592-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling the surface resistivity of plastic articles
Inventor: BALLARD JOHN EDWARD
IPC: C08J7/044
Filed: 1992-08-04
Abstract: A process for modifying the surface of plastics comprises incorporating a polypyrrole thereon. The process changes the levels of surface resistivity of plastic articles such as polysulphone which are used in the manufacture of electrostatic dissipative device carriers for the semiconducting industry. A carrier is exposed to a solution of water and pyrrole, and subsequently polymerized and oxidized by exposure to a chloride solution. A method of producing an enhanced solution of pyrrole in water by adding water to an alcohol/pyrrole mixture and evaporating the alcohol is also claimed.
Patent GB-2259040-A (GB)
Title: Pipe welding process and electrode therefor
Inventor: SUGINO TAKESHI
IPC: B23K35/365
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: In pipe welding chemical compositions of a base metal and a high cellulose type welding electrode are regulated within predetermined ranges, so that the composition of the weld metal can be regulated within a predetermined range. The Mo content (Mo)1 in the weld metal and the Mo content (Mo)2 in the base metal are regulated such that the difference between them  DELTA  Mo (=(Mo)1 - (Mo)2) is 0.03% or more, and PCM is 0.30% or less, where PCM is defined as follows: PCM = (C) + (Si)/30 + (Mn)/20 + (Cu)/20 + (Ni)/60 + (Cr)/20 + (Mo)/1 5 + (V)/10 + 5(B). Here, (M) denotes a content (weight %) of a component M in the weld metal. A coating flux of the high cellulose type coated electrode contains 0.1 to 7.0% of MgO, 7 to 25% of iron oxides (in FeO equivalent), 8 to 19% of TiO2, 10 to 30% of SiO2 and 5 to 27% of Mn, and a core wire and/or the coating flux includes 0.06 to 1.10% of Mo relative to the total amount of the welding electrode. The ratio of the weight of the coating flux to the weight of the welding electrode is 0.10 to 0.19. By this, corrosion resistance, toughness and crack resistance can be improved in the weld metal of a girth weld zone of a pipe which might be exposed in a corrosion environment containing CO2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273289-A (GB)
Title: Process for the recovery of gold
Inventor: GE HAILIN
IPC: B01D15/00
Filed: 1992-12-14
Abstract: Gold is recovered from a gold-containing solution by adsorbing the gold from the solution onto an electrically conducting polymer, separating the gold-adsorbed polymer from the solution and desorbing the gold from that polymer. Suitable polymers are polypyrrole, polyaniline or derivatives thereof.
Patent GB-2272941-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke engine.
Inventor: PIPER REGINALD ARTHUR
IPC: F02B23/00
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: A plunger 8 separates inlet air or mixture charge under pressure from exhaust gases except when located adjacent the cylinder head and bridged by recesses or a groove 10 in the cylinder wall. The valve controlled ports 12 may be charge inlet ports and the ports 6 exhaust ports or vice versa. Plunger movement in response to charge supply pressure or piston movement is constrained by a pin 28 which is positioned by a linkage 16 operated by valve gear cams 23, 25 and co-operates with the plunger stem. A pre-combustion chamber (32, Fig. 2) receiving fuel from an injector (34) may open to the groove 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to glazing assemblies
Inventor: HOTSON MICHAEL FREDERICK
IPC: E06B7/14
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A glazing assembly comprises a timber frame (1) having an inner peripheral surface (3) defining an opening and a glazing unit (4) positioned in the opening. The inner peripheral surface (3) is formed with a step (5) against which the glazing unit (4) is applied with the interposition of a first sealing strip (7) for sealing between the step and the glazing unit. Lateral restraining means (11) are provided for holding the glazing unit against the step with the interposition of a second sealing strip (12) for sealing between the lateral restraining means (11) and the glazing unit. Locating means (13) is fixed to the peripheral surface of the frame in a predetermined position relative to the step for engagement by the lateral restraining means (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281318-A (GB)
Title: Rope end terminations
Inventor: SHORT BRIAN MALCOLM
IPC: F16G11/05
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: The termination of a rope, or a bundle of ropes, comprises a housing with a frusto-conical bore accommodating hollow members which wedgedly retain a rope end portion or rope ends. Spherical housing 12, Fig. 1, accommodates members 16 in which rope ends of a rope bundle are wedged by wedges 18. In Fig. 4, the members 16 are coaxial and retain wedged between their respective fibre layers of a single rope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281571-A (GB)
Title: Restraint devices for wall cladding
Inventor: MORRISON ANTHONY K
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: A restraint device 50 prevents movement of cladding 90, 92 mounted on a wall 59 in a direction normal to the wall. The device 50 has a support member 52 which is attachable to the wall 59 by securing means 58 and which is arranged to support an arm member 54. The arm member 54 has, at one end region thereof, means 56 for engaging at least one cladding element to restrain movement thereof in the normal direction. The arm member 54 is adjustably attachable to the support member 52 to vary the distances of said engaging means 56 from the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271839-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic reservoir
Inventor: ELATTE DANIEL
IPC: F17C3/08
Filed: 1993-10-19
Abstract: A cryogenic reservoir comprising an internal reservoir and an external reservoir with vacuum insulation between them, (2, 5, 11 Figure 1) is provided with a plug-valve 17 in conduit 12 passing through the external reservoir, this plug valve (17) incorporating a trapping agent 20 of the desorption gases, as a getter, in a recess above a permeable retaining wall 21. If accidental overpressure occurs in the intermediate vacuum space, due to an escape from the internal reservoir, the "getter" is ejected to a distance with the plug valve 17, which avoids any dangerous reaction between the getter and the cryogenic fluid, which can for example be oxygen. The plug-valve is normally held in a sealing position with sealing ring 15 seating on seat 14 in conduit 12 due to the vacuum in the space 11 between the reservoirs. In space 11 a spiral reheating tube is preferably provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274280-A (GB)
Title: Vanadium-containing iron oxide agglomerates
Inventor: RAMIREZ DE AGUDELO MARIA MAGDE
IPC: C22B1/16
Filed: 1993-08-04
Abstract: A vanadium-containing agglomerate for use in manufacturing steel alloys, comprising a distorted structure of iron oxide matrix having vanadium within the matrix as a solid solution of ferric oxide and vanadium pentoxide and having a chemical composition (wt.%) as follows:      Fe    40    - 70      V      0.01 - 10      Ni     0.01 -  2 l
Patent GB-2286552-A (GB)
Title: Rigging tool
Inventor: FOXALL DAMIAN
IPC: B25F1/04
Filed: 1994-02-14
Abstract: A rigging tool has a multi-purpose blade 3 and handle 10. Handle 10 is attached partway on 3 at pivot 4 and may be swung to partially enclose either end 5, 7 of blade 3. The blade is secured in its required position by locking catch 12 while the other end of the blade is in use. The handle has a hand and knuckle guard 11. The black ends may comprise a spike 5 and a knife blade 7. The blade may also comprise a shackle key 6 and screwdriver heads 8, 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288377-A (GB)
Title: Clutch and brake immobiliser
Inventor: HURLEY FINBARR LAWRENCE
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a clutch and brake immobiliser having a shell and a locking bar (2) which slides through a slotted sleeve (3) and through a sleeve (4) and then into a lock (5) welded to the shell. The device is slid over the clutch (7) and brake pedal (8) and around the steering column (8), the locking bar (2) is then pushed through the sleeves (3) and (4) and into the lock (5) behind the steering column, thus preventing the clutch and brake from being used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300126-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: HOOK GEOFFREY
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a three-dimensional structure 1 having openings 3, 4 therein and elongate elements 5, 6 which are insertable in the openings. The elements have complementary grooves which cooperate with each other so that on movement of element 6 from one position to another it may or may not latch the element 5. Elements 5, 6 can also be of square or hexagonal cross-section and elements 6 can be inserted in more than one orientation.
Patent GB-2303833-A (GB)
Title: Aerial survey/remote sensing door pod
Inventor: GULLIVER ALLAN BRYAN WILLIAM
IPC: B64C1/14
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: The aerial survey/remote sensing door pod is a modified aircraft door which can be readily interchanged with the existing door. The modification of the door consists of an aerodynamically shaped pod with portholes A & B, provided so as to give a suitable downward view for remote sensing devices (Photographic cameras, Television cameras, Digital cameras, Scanners, Spectrometers, Aeromagnetic equipment, Laser profilers, Radar devices). The interior of the pod has a support/mounting plate C for the attachment of aerial survey/remote sensing devices. The port holes are fitted with removable optical glass plates. The interior of the pod is accessible from inside the aircraft.
Patent GB-2305656-A (GB)
Title: Child-proof cap
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE PAUL STEPHEN
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: A cap for a container has an outer member 22, a screw threaded inner member 8, and a ratchet mechanism 25 which causes the inner member to be screwed onto the container when the outer member is rotated in a first direction, but permits the outer member to rotate independently in a second direction. The cap also has engagement means such as camming surfaces 35 and 36 which can cause the inner member to rotate with the outer member in the second direction so that the closure can be unscrewed without any axial force. The engagement means may be disengaged by rotating the outer member in the first direction. The outer member may have a flexible top wall 21 which can flex between a convex position (fig 8) where the camming surfaces are disengaged and a concave position (fig 9) where the camming surfaces are engaged. The camming surfaces may only be engageable in one or more relative positions of the inner and outer members, such positions being indicated by pips located in detents, and/or visual means such as coloured strips which can be seen through a window in the outer member.
Patent GB-2294303-A (GB)
Title: Gear lever cable operating mechanism
Inventor: PAPARONI PAOLO
IPC: F16H61/36
Filed: 1995-10-03
Abstract: A cylindrical cover 16, preferably metallic, which receives the gear lever 6 and surrounds a round head 14, around which the cover may pivot to activate two cables controlling selection and engagement movements of gearing. The round head 14 is mounted on a first pin 13 having dual frustroconical surfaces and which is mounted on a fixed bracket 10. An L-shaped bell-crank lever is pivotably mounted on a second pin 18 mounted on the cylindrical cover 16. A selection cable is attached to the other end of the L-shaped bell-crank lever and an engagement cable is attached to the gear lever 6. There is preferably a preselector and positioner 20 beneath the cylindrical head 16 to stop lever backlash. <IMAGE>