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Patent GB-2246199-A (GB)
Title: Load measuring device
Inventor: PRATT HUGH MICHAEL OPREN
IPC: G01L5/10
Filed: 1990-07-16
Abstract: A load measuring device has a plurality of links 2 arranged in a chain to which a load to be measured is applied, respective sensing means G disposed on two or more links for detecting the strain on the links 2 and giving output signals dependent on the strains, and electronic processing means including a microcomputer system 12 to process the signals and to compute a value for the applied load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249540-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible intermediate bulk container
Inventor: TOMLINSON RICHARD
IPC: B65D19/12
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: A heavy-duty intermediate bulk container capable of transporting hazardous materials safely has a top or lid held flush in the top of the container. The lid comprises a rectangular framework to which are attached U-shaped brackets 30 which sit over the top members of the side, front and rear frameworks making up the container. The lid is locked in position by bolts 31 mounted on plates 32, the bolts extending through the U-shaped brackets 30 and through the square tubes which form the rectangular top. The bolts then pass through plastic liners 33 of the sides, front and rear panels into and through the top members of the frameworks which make up the front, rear and sides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241967-A (GB)
Title: Yarn with the appearance of a fibrous spun yarn
Inventor: JUNG EMMANUEL
IPC: D02G3/02
Filed: 1991-03-13
Abstract: The invention provides yarn with the appearance of a fibrous spun yarn, made from polyamide. It has crimped bulked parts alternating with parts which are both tight and interlaced, has a cohesion factor between 90 and 140 knots/metre, a Young's modulus between 100 and 150 cN/tex, and a difference in orientation between the two populations of filaments, evaluated by measurement of the sonic modulus, lying between 25 and 50 cN/tex. Textile articles obtained from this yarn have simultaneously a soft handle, bulk and strength.
Patent GB-2242436-A (GB)
Title: Polymer/polyol composition, processes for making the same and polyurethane therefrom
Inventor: MATSUOKA MASAHIRO
IPC: C08G18/63
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: Polymer/polyol compositions, obtained by polymerising, in situ in a polyol, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising an acrylate or methacrylate ester of an alcohol containing at least 9 carbon atoms, are of lower viscosity and can provide polyurethanes having improved properties.
Patent GB-2243367-A (GB)
Title: Polypropylene resin composition
Inventor: KOIZUMI JUNJI
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 1991-04-26
Abstract: A polypropylene resin composition having an impact resistance comprises   (a) a crystalline propylene polymer of an ethylene-propylene block copolymer type,   (b) an ethylene-propylene rubber, and   (c) a high density polyethylene, wherein said crystalline propylene polymer has a flexural modulus of 15,000 kgf/cm<2> (1,470 MPa) or more and an elongation at break of 30% or more, a weight ratio of (a)/(b) ranges from 100/5 to 100/50, and amount of (c) is from 5 to 30 wt% based on a total amount of (a) and (b).
Patent GB-2243918-A (GB)
Title: Liquidometer
Inventor: MURATA MICHIHIRO
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: The liquidometer is composed of a siphon 40 for emitting a sample liquid (eg urine) stored in a reservoir 10 and a liquid level sensor 20 for sensing the level of any liquid remaining in the reservoir 10. The device further includes means (eg a pair of electrodes 50, 52 and a counter 90) for counting the number of emissions, whilst the liquid level sensor 20 may include two rows of resistive film 24a, 24b with a plurality of sensing elements 26a, 26b embedded therein. A gross measure covering a period of hours is obtained by adding together a count signal from the counter (multiplied by the capacity of the reservoir), which represents the cumulative quantity of the sample liquid passing through the reservoir from input 10a to output 10b, and a signal from the level counter which represents the liquid level of any remaining sample liquid. Moreover, variations in the quantity of the sample for a predetermined period is computed by the calculator in response to its internal clock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248522-A (GB)
Title: Slot antenna with dielectric coupling elements
Inventor: FRAY ADRIAN FORREST
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 1991-08-15
Abstract: An antenna (10) incorporates a substrate (12) having a ground plane (14) formed with a radiative slot (16). A microstrip transmission line (18) provides a balanced signal food to the slot (16), and is located on the substrate surface (17). The ground plane is arranged against a dielectric coupling layer (20) of material with a dielectric constant of 10 and is a quarter wavelength thickness. An antireflection layer (22) of polymethylmethacrylate surmounts the coupling layer (20). Radiation coupling from the radiative slot (16) to free space is predominantly via the coupling and antireflection layers (20, 22), very little radiation being detectable at the substrate surface (17). The antenna device (10) may incorporate signal processing components on the substrate surface (17), most of which remains available for this purpose. The antenna (10) is intended as a building block for a phased array radar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248689-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for extracting energy from an oscillating energy source
Inventor: GREER ROBIN
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 1991-09-19
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for extracting energy from an oscillating energy source is described. The apparatus (1) comprises a frame (2), a gyroscope (3, 4) comprising a rotor (5). The gyroscope (3, 4) is mounted on the frame (2) to pivot about an axis (11, 12) which does not pass through the rotor (5) of the gyroscope (3, 4). Hence, when the oscillating energy source causes angular motion of the frame (2) which in turn causes a change in the angular momentum of the gyroscope (3, 4), the gyroscope (3, 4) precesses about the axis. The apparatus further comprises energy extraction means to extract energy from the precession of the gyroscope (3, 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251169-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for improving adherence of fat-based coatings to frozen fat-based confections
Inventor: YOUCHEFF GARY G
IPC: A23G9/34
Filed: 1992-02-10
Abstract: The adherence of coatings to frozen fat-based confections can be improved by applying a composition comprising a polysaccharide and a suitable carrier as an interface layer between a frozen fat-based confection and a coating.
Patent GB-2267205-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for watering plants
Inventor: WILDE CHARLES DAVID
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1992-05-27
Abstract: Watering apparatus for use with grow bags (7) comprises an elongate hollow member (4) formed with a series of apertures (5) along its length for insertion into one end or side of a grow bag. The member is movable relative to the plastic cover of the grow bag to a position in which it lies on the surface of growing medium present in the grow bag (7). The reservoir (1) is connected to supply water to the hollow member (4) and the spacings between and/or the dimensions of the apertures (5) are selected such that water from a full reservoir flows to and through each aperture of the member (at a least a majority of such apertures).
Patent GB-2257950-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable impact protection cushion
Inventor: HENSELER WOLFGANG
IPC: B60R21/2342
Filed: 1992-07-15
Abstract: An inflatable impact protection cushion 1, has a tearing seam 3 which joins the cushion upper part 2, moving forward upon inflation, to the cushion lower part 5, fastened to a fixed vehicle part. This prevents any abrupt forward movement of parts of the cushion upper part 2, in particular of a central region lying opposite the gas inflow opening 7 in the cushion lower part 5, without restraining straps. The tearing seam 3 can be formed by stitching, bonding or welding the cushion upper part 2 to the cushion lower part 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259429-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone
Inventor: ITO KAZUHITO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1992-09-04
Abstract: The portable telephone comprises a memory having an area for recording call durations and dates and times for each speed dialling number, a timer for measuring the call durations and dates and times when a certain speed dialling number is used, and a device for writing the call durations and dates and times into the memory area to which the same speed dialling number is assigned. if the user of the portable telephone presses a certain speed dialling number and talks with somebody, the timer measures the call duration and date and time and those data are written into the memory area of the memory. The speed dialling number corresponds to a full telephone number of a receiving party and is registered in the portable telephone beforehand. For each speed dialling number, only the latest call, or all calls, may be logged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271969-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security wheel clamp
Inventor: COX GRAHAM
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: A Vehicle Security Wheel Clamp has two frameworks, 1, 2, which when they are fixed together around a vehicle road wheel provides a single framework which is locked together with a suitable locking device to provide a device which prevents quick and easy vehicle movement. The device also provides prevention against quick and easy removal of the road wheel from the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261895-A (GB)
Title: Bridge plug
Inventor: WHITEFORD DRUMMOND
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: This invention relates to a retrievable bridge plug for use in down-hole casing or tubing conduit. A problem exists in known plugs, namely slippage thereof within the casing resulting in breakage of a seal therebetween. The present invention provides a plug which can be set by urging outermost and innermost cylindrical members relative to one another in their longitudinal directions in so doing anchoring slips 19a, and locating a packing element 11 a, or an inner surface of the casing, biasing means 30a, providing a predetermined force to the packing element 11 a, greater than that required to provide a seal whereby the plug is retained within the casing. The biasing means 30a or spring is compressed during the setting operation and stores sufficient energy to maintain the seal 11a in its activated condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266256-A (GB)
Title: Delivery nozzle in metal strip casting
Inventor: KATO HEIJI
IPC: B22D11/103
Filed: 1993-02-19
Abstract: Metal strip formation in which molten metal is introduced between a pair of parallel casting rollers via a tundish and a metal delivery nozzle is characterised in that the delivery nozzle (19) comprises an elongate trough to receive molten metal, the floor of the delivery nozzle 62 is formed with an upwardly facing channel 71 extending longitudinally of the trough in side by side relationship with an outlet slot 63, the channel 71 merges smoothly at one of its sides with a side wall 76 of the trough and rises at the other side above the root 73 of the channel to the outlet slot 63, said side wall 76 of the trough is disposed at an acute angle to the vertical and molten metal is supplied in free falling streams to impinge against and adhere to that side wall to form a sheet which flows smoothly downwards into the channel. The channel may be one of pair of similar channels disposed one to either side of the outlet slot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265099-A (GB)
Title: Consumable cluster of patterns at several layers; precision casting
Inventor: SOURLIER PASCAL
IPC: B22C9/08
Filed: 1993-03-11
Abstract: A casting installation for use in precision casting of metal alloy parts comprises a mould (1) formed of a cluster of (10) of patterns (2) embedded in a granular material (3), the patterns (2) forming several levels (4, 5). The installation has application to massive parts and/or a large number of parts. Each level has an independent metal feed through downgates 6, 7 so that the flow to each level can be controlled by correct dimensioning of each of the downgates. The levels may be fed with metal from a single casting pouring basin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277437-A (GB)
Title: Rotary ornamental display device
Inventor: LIAO CHIEH-HSI
IPC: A47G33/12
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary ornamental display device including a rotary table 12 mounted on a base 13 to hold an artificial Christmas tree with a Christmas tree light assembly. A transmission mechanism is provided which is driven by a motor 30 and controlled by a control circuit device to turn the rotary table on the base. The base has a friction wheel 136 driven by the motor through the transmission mechanism to turn the rotary table by means of friction force. The Christmas tree light assembly has two opposite terminals 137, 138 connected to two concentrically disposed contact portions 41 on a contact plate inside the rotary table, which contact portions are disposed in contact with two opposite contacts on the control circuit device. Falling of the artificial Christmas tree causes disconnection of the control circuit device from power supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280931-A (GB)
Title: Four-stroke engine.
Inventor: MARSDEN EDWIN SEYMOUR
IPC: F02B29/00
Filed: 1993-08-13
Abstract: The intake valve 50 and the exhaust valves 36 and 52 are closed during an initial part of the induction stroke to produce a vacuum in the combustion chamber 34. Fuel is drawn or injected prior to, during or after opening of the valve 50 during the induction stroke to provide vaporisation. The valve 52 is opened towards the end of the power stroke and the valve 35 during the exhaust stroke. Fuel may be drawn through a cylinder port 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271018-A (GB)
Title: Drive system for a road vehicle incorporating an electric motor driveable by a battery and by a fuel engine driven generator
Inventor: WEDLAKE ROGER JOHN
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 1993-09-16
Abstract: In a drive system 10 comprising a prime mover in the form of a turbine 16 drivable by the combustion of a fuel, an electrical generator 22 drivingly connected to the engine and driveable by the engine, an electrochemical power storage battery 28 electrically connected via a charge controller 25 to the generator and chargeable by the generator, and an electric motor 32 electrically connected to the battery via a power controller 31 and driveable by the battery, wherein the generator, battery, controller and electric motor are interconnected together such that the generator can charge the battery and drive the electric motor both separately and simultaneously, and such that the electric motor is driveable by the battery and generator both separately and simultaneously, the battery comprises a plurality of electrically interconnected high temperature electrochemical power storage cells each having a cathode comprising as active material Fe, Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Cu dispersed in a matrix impregnated with alkali metal aluminium halide molten salt, the matrix being a laterally compressed plate of thickness 0.5 - 5 mm and the cathode having a volumetric energy density of 0.2 - 0.6 Ah/cm<3>.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271415-A (GB)
Title: Target deforming means
Inventor: SHANN PETER CHRISTIAN
IPC: F42B3/00
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A device for effecting deformation of a target by releasing an high energy pulse and focussing said pulse towards the intended target. In one embodiment a casing defines five volumes V1 - V5 arranged concentric to the axis thereof. A first volume V1 contains an high energy pulse generating means e.g. explosive material, spark generating means, or laser means, a second volume V2 defines a focussing means, which may comprise a void or a compressible solids material, and a third volume V3 between said first and second volumes is charged with a liquid or a normally solid material rendered flowable when subjected to said pulse. The fourth volume surrounds the second volume and the fifth volume V5 surrounds, the first volume. The fourth and fifth volumes are charged with a liquid or flowable solid material. When the high energy pulse generating means is fired the high energy pulse generated passes through the third volume, entraining liquid in said third volume and is focussed by the focussing means to direct a very high speed jet towards the target. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270997-A (GB)
Title: Camera flash unit
Inventor: SPINKS STEWART GRAHAM
IPC: G03B15/05
Filed: 1993-09-27
Abstract: A camera flash unit for use in association with a camera of the type having an integral flash, the unit comprising: A photo sensitive cell (24) having a mounting (25) to mount the cell over a said integral flash (12) of the camera (10) to enable activation of the photo sensitive cell (24) by light emitted from the flash (12); and a flash gun (18) positionable at a point remote from the camera, the flash gun (18) being operatively linked to the photo sensitive cell (24) via cable (17) such that the activation of the photo sensitive cell (24) by said emitted light will trigger the flash gun (18) to fire. Arm (14) allows the flash gun (18) to be further removed from the camera to avoid the problem of red eye, the gun (18) being stored within a cavity in the body (16) when not in use. The body (16) is mounted on the camera (10) by arm (15) of the flash unit being secured to tripod connector (13) through socket connector (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273463-A (GB)
Title: Compiling statistical quality-assurance samples from a printing press.
Inventor: KOBLER ECKHARD
IPC: B65H29/60
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: A random sample of finished sheets is selected by an automatic sampler from a production print run of a sheet fed press; data pertaining to at least one measured press parameter pertaining at the time of selection of each sheet is logged, and each sheet is coded to enable the corresponding logged data to be associated therewith. As described, a controller (8) (which may either be a part of the machine control or separate therefrom) commands the machine delivery conveyor (7) to deposit sample sheets on a separate pile (9) whereat a print head (10) (which may be an ink jet) encodes each sheet as it arrives. Machine parameters are logged at the time of each selection, and the ammassed data can be output in conventional manner (e.g. on a V.D.U. or computer printer). As shown (Fig 1) the sample sheets cannot easily be removed during printing, and an alternative delivery is described which delivers to an accessible stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274750-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for selecting tuning of a radio receiver
Inventor: BUSSAN CHRISTOPHER F
IPC: H04B1/26
Filed: 1993-04-19
Abstract: A circuit and method for selecting tuning of a radio receiver to a frequency channel of a set of frequency channels. The radio receiver scans selected or control channels and measures the power levels of signals generated upon control channels. Only when the measured power levels (684) of the signals generated upon the respective ones of the control channels are in excess of a certain power level is a communication link attempted to he effectuated with a transmitter of such data signals (696). When a communication link cannot be effectuated, the radio receiver powers down (708) for a predetermined time period, then powers on again (710), and the power levels of signals transmitted upon the control channels are again measured (710). Effectuation of a communication link with a transmitter which transmits a signal upon one of the control channels is attempted if the measured power level on such control channel increases beyond a certain amount. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275078-A (GB)
Title: Door lock device with automatic closing mechanism
Inventor: MIZUKI TETSURO
IPC: E05B85/24
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: A door lock device with an automatic door closing mechanism comprises a lock body (3) having a recess (5) on its front surface side, a latch (6) adapted to be engaged with a striker (2) so as to be rotated from an open position to a full-latch position (Figure 4, not shown) by way of a half-latch position (Figure 3), a ratchet (11) adapted to be engaged with the latch (6) so as to hold the engagement between the latch (6) and the striker (2), an actuator adapted to be operated when the latch (6) is rotated to the half-latch position, an output lever (38) adapted to be rotated by power of the actuator, and a link lever (28) adapted to be rotated by rotation of the output lever (38) so as to move the latch (6) from the half-latch position to the full-latch position. The latch (6), the ratchet (11) and the link lever (28) are stored in the recess (5) of the lock body (3), and the output lever (38) is provided on the rear surface side of the lock body (3). In order to cope with an accident provision is made such that the power to the actuator may be cut off when the open handle (56, not shown) on the door is manipulated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275592-A (GB)
Title: Digital control channel
Inventor: RAITH ALEX KRISTER
IPC: H04J3/12
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for transmitting information on a digital control channel (DCC 1) between a base station (B2 - B9) and a mobile station (M1 - M9) in a cellular system. The method includes the steps of grouping the information into a plurality of information elements (E1, E2, E3, ...), providing at least one change flag (F1, F2, F3, ...) to indicate whether the value of at least one of the information elements (E1, E2, E3, ...) has changed and transmitting the change flag (F1, F2, F3 ...) and the information element (E1, E2, E3, ...) over the digital control channel (DCC 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277899-A (GB)
Title: Wheelset processing method and apparatus
Inventor: NAUMANN HANS J
IPC: B23B5/28
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: In a wheelset processing operation, in which non-positive i.e. friction driving of the wheelset (1, 1') is effected, the processing tools (2, 2') act on the wheelset (1, 1') at the same time in different directions such that the tangential components (3, 3') of the tool forces are substantially compensated. This enables the wheelset processing time to be reduced and enables the machining accuracy to be improved. The respective tools (2, 2') may operate on respective wheels of the set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275952-A (GB)
Title: Subsea wellhead apparatus
Inventor: WATKINS BRUCE JAMES
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 1990-11-14
Abstract: There is disclosed subsea wellhead apparatus which includes a tubing hanger supported within the bore of a wellhead housing and having a passageway 35 through it connecting the annulus between the casing and tubing strings suspended from the hangers with the bore of the housing above the tubing hanger. The passageway 35 is opened and closed by a valve member 52 carrying seal rings 70, 71, and the integrity of the seals is tested by test pressure supplied through line 72 from a reservoir contained in the tubing hanger. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278560-A (GB)
Title: Grinding jig
Inventor: SCOTT RICHARD PETER
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A grinding jig for use in the near-freehand sharpening of a variety of carving or turning tools which are of an elongate form and have a cutting edge at one end and a handle at the other comprises a tool-holder 16 for clamping and holding the tool 36 while it is being ground on a grinding wheel 14 a support pedestal 22 for mounting to a fixture 28 and a universal-joint (ball and socket 24 and 25 respectively) connecting the post 22 to the tool-holder 16 in such a way that when the grinding jig is in use the edge of the tool 36 may be simultaneously turned about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tool, swung from side-to-side and tilted up and down while the cutting edge is held against the grinding wheel 14. <IMAGE>