Abstract: An insert for a clamping device for clamping an armour layer of a cable in a cable gland is disclosed. The insert comprises a body (54) adapted to be received in a cable gland and defining an aperture (60) for receiving an inner part of a cable. A clamping portion (62) is adapted to engage an armour layer of the cable to clamp the armour layer between the clamping portion and a clamping member of the clamping device when the clamping member is arranged outwardly of the clamping portion. At least part of the clamping portion is displaceable inwards as a result of engagement of the clamping portion with the armour layer clamped between the clamping portion and the clamping member.

Abstract: An insert for a clamping device for clamping an armour layer of a cable in a cable gland is disclosed. The insert comprises a body (54) adapted to be received in a cable gland and defining an aperture (60) for receiving an inner part of a cable. A clamping portion (62) is adapted to engage an armour layer of the cable to clamp the armour layer between the clamping portion and a clamping member of the clamping device when the clamping member is arranged outwardly of the clamping portion. At least part of the clamping portion is displaceable inwards as a result of engagement of the clamping portion with the armour layer clamped between the clamping portion and the clamping member.

Abstract: Embodiments herein discuss a clamping apparatus for a cable gland. The clamping apparatus includes a first body member having a first aperture therethrough for receiving a cable, a plurality of clamping members pivotably mounted relative to the first body member, and a second body member for causing the clamping members to move relative to the first body member into clamping engagement with the cable.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus (38) for a cable gland is disclosed. The clamping apparatus comprises a first body member (64) having a first aperture therethrough for receiving a cable (4), a plurality of clamping members (56) pivotably mounted relative to the first body member, and a second body member (66) for causing the clamping members to move relative to the first body member into clamping engagement with the cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a polyurethane foam, wherein a polyether polyol and a polyisocyanate are reacted in the presence of: a blowing agent; of from 1 to 30 ppmw, based on the polyether polyol, of metals derived from a composite metal cyanide complex catalyst; and of from 0.5 to 100 ppmw, based on the polyether polyol, of a phosphoric acid compound comprising a phosphoric acid selected from orthophosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid and polymetaphosphoric acid, and/or a partial ester of such a phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to an electro-optic identification device, particularly to a helmet-mounted identification device. An identification device suitable for mounting on an object comprises a support structure having a plurality of electro-optic emitters positioned thereon, wherein the support structure conforms, in use, to the shape of said object. Preferably, the support structure takes the form of a plurality of emitter arms radiating from a hub, each arm comprising one or more electro-optic emitters. The electro-optic emitters may include visible emitters and/or infrared emitters, and are more preferably selected from the group consisting of near infrared emitters, medium wave thermal infrared emitters and long wave thermal infrared emitters, or any combination thereof. The invention has particular utility in military applications.

Abstract: A sheet of thermally reflective material (1) has a surface texture comprising a plurality of reflecting elements (2), wherein each element has a first facet (4) which is substantially reflective at thermal infrared wavelengths and wherein the respective first facets (4) form an angle ? with the plane of the sheet (A-B) (0°<?<90°). Preferably, the first facets (4) are aligned such that, in use, thermal radiation is reflected from a common direction. By orienting the sheet of thermally reflective material to reflect cold regions of the sky, a marking material exhibiting a cold spot in a thermal imager can be provided.

Abstract: An food holder attachable to the outside of the food, such as an ice cream cone, for capturing liquid, the liquid be captured by an absorbent material and in a plurality of channels and interconnections for maximizing the surface of the absorbent material, the channels having openings to allow the liquid to enter via gravity, but small enough that upon momentary tilting of the food the liquid will not spill out of the holder.

Abstract: A pressure indicator and a corresponding method are disclosed, the pressure indicator comprising a display diaphragm, optionally transparent, and an indicator diaphragm coupled to and in fluid communication with the display diaphragm. In use, pressure is applied to the diaphragms, which may be amplified, whereby a change in the pressure applied causes relative movement between the diaphragms which is observable either on the outer surface of the display diaphragm or through the display diaphragm. The diaphragms may form a compartment preferably containing a liquid or gel. The indicator diaphragm may bear a recognizable configuration or pattern which can be colored and may comprise a symbol or graphic projecting from its surface. The configuration or pattern may comprise at least two components, each component corresponding to a different pressure. Also disclosed is an inflatable device, especially a football or a tire, comprising such a pressure indicator.

Abstract: A solvogel and a method of manufacture of the same is described which comprises a liquid phase encapsulated within porous metal oxide network produced by hydrolysing a metal alkoxide compound in the presence of at least one solvent system and a catalyst which subsequently polycondensates to form the solvogel. The solvogel may be multilayered where each layer may have different properties. The reaction may be controlled to produce an optically transparent material. The solvent system may comprise a solvent and at least one of the following, a solid material in suspension: a dye; a miscible liquid. The solvogel may be housed in a hermetically sealed containment cell forming a panel. The cell may be partially or fully transparent to visible light and may be tinted. The cell may comprise curved surfaces.

Abstract: A stringed musical instrument is disclosed, taking the form of a banjo in the preferred embodiment. Securing means 205 are provided for securing ends of strings 203 and a bridge 206 supports the strings to facilitate the playing of the instrument. The bridge is supported by a flexible sheet-like material 302 to facilitate the production of the distinctive banjo sound. Transducers 403 and 404 are placed in physical contact with the sheet-like material and physical properties of the material are configured so as to reduce the influence of ambient acoustics when compared to an exclusively acoustic instrument. In this way, a substantially banjo-like sound can be produced when an electrical signal derived from the transducers is amplified.