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Patent GB-2234068-A (GB)
Title: Infra-sonic detectors for use in alarm systems
IPC: G08B13/16
Filed: 1989-03-13
Abstract: The use of infra-sonic detectors, comprising of a electromechanical transducer (t) and a differential method of detection is described for use in an alarm system. It is suggested that the invention could be used to produce commercially viable alarm systems which overcome some of the problems of false triggering of the cruder forms of infra-sonic detectors available at present. The output of the transducer (t) is amplified in an amplifier (a) and then divided between a reference filter (f') and a filter (f'') which is adjustable for frequency band and sensitivity selection. A differentiator (d) separates the useful signal from noise and applies the signal to a processor (p). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222002-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting vehicle rear-view mirror
Inventor: HAMAMOTO TADANAO
IPC: G05B19/4062
Filed: 1989-07-13
Abstract: The rear-view mirror of a vehicle may be moved by electric motors (5, 9, Fig. 1) about two axes to a predetermined point. The mechanism may jam, in which case, to prevent damage to the motors, a resilient mountings (e.g. 6c, Fig. 1) allows the motors to continue turning; this has the effect of causing the mirror to vibrate. To prevent continued activation of the motors under these circumstances, use is made of the fact that the mirror is moving in the wrong direction for half the time, having regard to the direction of movement of the motors. Such mirror movement is detected 28, 29, 30 by determining its position at two successive instants using a Hall IC device 16 (or 17, Fig. 2), the output of which is suitably processed (22, Fig. 2; Fig. 3 and 4). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2234741-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for foodstuffs and the like
Inventor: RIDER JOHN DONALD
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 1989-07-21
Abstract: Tamper evident packaging, e.g. for wrapped choose portions or other dairy products, has a container body (10) with a rebated rim (14) to receive a press-fit lid (12), the lid including one or more pull tabs (18) which are defined at least in part by a line or zone of weakness (20) between the tab and the rest of the lid whereby an attempt to free the lid by pulling the tab will cause readily visible tearing or creasing of the lid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221220-A (GB)
Title: Laundry bars
Inventor: ILEY WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 1989-07-24
Abstract: A laundry bar comprising detergent active and builder characterised in that the bar is formed from an extruded shear mixed dough and additionally comprises chlorine bleach encapsulated with a coating material which is insoluble in water at pH 7. The bleach can be encapsulated according to the method of US 4 759 956 and has greatly improved stability in the bar.
Patent GB-2255029-A (GB)
Title: Lateral tear tape.
Inventor: WANG CHUNG CHING
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: A lateral tear tape comprises a roller having a longitudinal axis, a tape annularly wound on the roller, several lines of weakness or cutting slots parallel with the longitudinal axis and disposed on the tape to permit easy removal of a strip of tape, and glue material partially applied on the tape to prevent the strips from becoming dirty during removal.
Patent GB-2225518-A (GB)
Title: Generating correction waveform data for an image display
Inventor: KII KAZUO
IPC: H04N9/28
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: In generating digital convergence or digital focusing data for a colour television receiver 12, the adjustment data for all adjustment points including the region of blanking intervals is controlled from the adjustment data for a relatively small number of representative adjustment points on the image screen (Fig 8). Data for the representative points is automatically interpolated to generate uniform correction waveform data for the entire image screen (Fig 9). Basic correction waveform data is stored for each representative adjustment point and is repeatedly added to and/or subtracted from on the basis of adjustment instructions at the respective adjustment points, so that data adjustment and waveform correction are achieved. As the processing block performs only addition and subtraction operations processing speed is increased. 
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Patent GB-2225471-A (GB)
Title: Commodity metering systems
Inventor: VAUGHAN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 1989-12-06
Abstract: A multi-rate commodity metering system comprises an electronic key 10 containing an EEPROM, and a credit meter for metering the commodity and having a receptacle 12 for receiving the key. The meter also preferably contains a real-time clock 130. The key operates as a meter-reading device, in that when it is inserted in the receptacle in the meter, the current set of meter readings (ie the respective readings for each rate) are read into the EEPROM, along with the date and time. The key is then presented at the supplier's premises, and the meter readings, and the date and time they were entered in the key, are read from the key. To give the customer an incentive to carry out this procedure, he can either be given a discount on the cost of the commodity, or the meter can be arranged to interrupt the supply of the commodity if the procedure is not carried out within a predetermined time, eg every three months. The key can also operate as a prepayment device or a programming device. The key can resemble a mechanical type key or be a credit card with an electronic circuit embedded therein. The meter may include an emergency circuit operative after an interruption in the supply to restore the supply for a predetermined time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232631-A (GB)
Title: Making flat plates
Inventor: LUNDY ROBERT JOSEPH STEPHEN
IPC: B29C35/04
Filed: 1990-01-09
Abstract: An apparatus and method for making flat plates of GRP or other heat-curable material. Upper and lower plates (12, 18) define the top and bottom surface of the plate and an separate annulus (14) defines the shape of the perimeter. Layers of e.g. GRP are built up in the hollow interior (16) between the plates (12, 18) and the annulus (14). Pressure may be applied to the plates (12, 18) to aid dispersion of resin through the glass fibre, and heat from e.g. a liquid contained in the bed (24) of the support structure (10) of the apparatus may be applied to the plate. Pressure can be applied using a vacuum system, wherein a cover (20) forming part of a sealed enclosure is placed over the upper sheet (18) and air is evacuated from the enclosure (24). The cover may be rigid or flexible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229996-A (GB)
Title: Packaging containers
Inventor: ASTON STEPHEN CHARLES
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 1990-03-05
Abstract: A packaging container which is formed from a blank cut and creased sheet material has a flip top lid which is opened by removing a tear strip (52) to release the flip top lid to gain access to the contents. A portion (24) of the blank folds to form an inner liner of the container. 
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Patent GB-2230257-A (GB)
Title: Water-in-oil/melt-in-oil emulsion explosive composition
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN JOHN GERARD
IPC: C06B47/14
Filed: 1990-03-27
Abstract: A detonator sensitive, stable water-in-oil or melt-in-oil emulsion explosive comprises an oxidiser containing discontinuous phase, a fuel containing continuous phase, and an emulsifier. To increase the safety of the explosive in flammable atmospheres, such as in coal mines, from 7% to 15% w/w of at least one of the following cooling agents is dissolved in the discontinuous phase: sulphonate, phosphonate, sulphate, ammonium halide, alkali metal halide, alkaline earth metal halide, or a soluble phosphate salt. Preferably at least 20% of cooling agent is distributed between the continuous and discontinuous phases, with at least about 7% preferably about 12% present in the discontinuous phase.
Patent GB-2242419-A (GB)
Title: Work handling apparatus
Inventor: YAGI NOBUO
IPC: B65G1/137
Filed: 1991-03-06
Abstract: A work handling apparatus is provided for loading work including groups of identical works into shipment pallets according to shipment instructions. Works are supplied from store in groups of identical works to a loading machine e.g. a robot, which loads the works onto the shipment pallet selectively, the works in each of the groups being historically identical. A control unit, in accordance with at least one of the shipment instructions, controls the supply to select one group having a sufficient number of works, from a number of such groups for supply to the loading machine.
Patent GB-2243306-A (GB)
Title: Cracker
Inventor: HOWARTH CHRISTOPHER STUART
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 1991-05-17
Abstract: A cracker comprises a body formed from a blank 5. A sound module 27 is associated with a trigger mechanism 43 so that when the cracker is pulled, the module emits sound. The trigger is an insulating strip, an end 57 of which is withdrawn from a position keeping spring-urged contacts 55, 53 separated when the cracker is pulled. The sound may be a tune which issues from loudspeaker 47. The cracker may also incorporate a conventional "snap". <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255983-A (GB)
Title: Stirring metal melts with methane.
Inventor: LAZCANO NAVARRO ARTURO
IPC: C21C7/072
Filed: 1991-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to the improvement of metals' melting and refining processes by natural gas injection through the bottom of metallurgical reactors. It is upon the lab and semi-industrial plant experience of the inventors of the present invention, that it was found that during the injection of natural gas into liquid metals, there is substantially no cracking of methane under usual conditions of pressure and temperature in the refining processes. In such conditions, natural gas can be used as inert gas in metallurgical processes with technical and economical advantages over inert gases, introducing it through the bottom or at the surface of the liquid bath.
Patent GB-2255816-A (GB)
Title: Lockable fuel valve
Inventor: COLEMAN GRAHAM PATRICK
IPC: B60R25/042
Filed: 1991-07-24
Abstract: A lockable in-line fuel valve is mounted outside the operator compartment in a secure or inaccessible location, eg. under the compartment floor or behind a bulkhead, but is activated by means of a removable key to allow isolation of the vehicle engine from the fuel supply and so render the vehicle inoperative. A closure member 18 of the valve is pushed off its seat by a plunger 17 which is moved by a rotatable cam 16 on actuation of a locking mechanism with the key. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259169-A (GB)
Title: Sunrise and sunset calculator
IPC: G06C1/00
Filed: 1991-08-28
Abstract: A sunrise and sunset calculator comprises a baseplate 1, a sunrise disc 2 and a sunset disc 3. The discs, which are transparent, are mounted centrally on a pivot on the baseplate. On the baseplate 1 is a latitude and date graph 8. On the sunrise disc 2 is a cursor 13 which may be rotated over the baseplate graph 8 to select a particular combination of latitude and date, and a pointer 11 which then indicates the azimuth of sunrise. The sunrise and sunset discs bear sunrise and sunset curves 12 and 15 respectively and the sunset disc is rotated until the sunset curve crosses the North/South line marked on the base plate at the same point as the sunrise curve, the sunset pointer 14 then indicating the azimuth of sunset. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259464-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocolloid dressing
Inventor: ROBINSON RICHARD DUNCAN BRADBU
IPC: A61L15/58
Filed: 1991-09-11
Abstract: A dressing comprises a closed cell polymer foam layer having on one side of the foam layer an elastomeric adhesive composition comprising a hydrocolloid material and a water insoluble elastomeric binder, and may also include superabsorbent polymers.
Patent GB-2249405-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles having air supply and outlets therefor
Inventor: DUTHIE MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 1991-09-20
Abstract: A spectacle arrangement may comprise a frame 1 having; legs 2; a top bar 3; a bottom bar 4, with a nose piece 5, and a lens arrangement 6. An air supply 7 is provided e.g. via a flexible tube 8. Air outlets 9, 10 and 11 are provided. In operation the air supply 7 provides a plurality of air streams across a user's eyes, nose and mouth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249347-A (GB)
Title: V i.c. engine cooling water pipe arrangement
Inventor: HIROSHI OHSAWA
IPC: F01P11/04
Filed: 1991-10-22
Abstract: A cooling water pipe 26 supplying water from a radiator through a thermostat 18 to the engine water pump 16 and a pipe 28 for discharging water back to the radiator from the engine are disposed in the space between the banks of cylinders provided by a compact arrangement of the intake manifold and of the alternator. To provide a compact manifold arrangement the branch pipes 24- 1......24-6 have their longitudinal axes inclined at an angle ( theta Fig. 2) to the crankshaft axis and the common manifold chambers (220L, 220R, Figs. 3 and 4) from which the branches extend are offset longitudinally of the crankshaft axis. The alternator (444, Figs. 6 and 7) is located offset to one side of the V-space to accommodate the cooling water pipes (442-1, 442-2) in the V. Crankshaft driven belts (452, 454) drive the alternator a power steering pump (422), a compressor (428) and a water pump (434). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254468-A (GB)
Title: Electronic register
Inventor: FUYAMA SEIJI
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: An electronic register is provided with macro key function which can achieve various functions corresponding to seven kinds of code including a mode check function in addition to a limited function of collectively performing a plurality of key processings existing on the keyboard. Seven kinds of code, including the mode check code for checking the operation of the register, in addition to the key code of the keyboard (1), are set as macro key set data, to the memory (5) corresponding to the macro key on the keyboard (1). When any one of the seven kinds of code exists in the macro key set data which has been set corresponding to the macro key, processing of the operation mode corresponding to this code is carried out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268304-A (GB)
Title: Illuminating displays.
Inventor: HANSEN INGOLF G
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A display is provided comprising a semi-transparent display element (16, 17, 18, 19), such as double super twisted nematic (DSTN) liquid crystal display (LCD) glass, a sub-assembly having backlight elements (11, 12, 13) mounted thereon, and mounting means (20) mounting the display element over the sub-assembly with the display element adjacent to the back light elements, with no diffuser between the backlight elements and the display element. The backlight elements are an array of light emitting diodes 11, 12, 13 of sufficiently wide angle and spaced sufficiently close together that, when viewed from the front of the display element, the display has substantially evenly dispersed brightness across the array.
Patent GB-2258304-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of thermal inhomogeneities
Inventor: KIM HO CHUL
IPC: G01N25/72
Filed: 1992-07-27
Abstract: A method for the non-destructive measurement of thermal inhomogeneities (such as internal cavities in a conductive matrix or conductive particles in a non-conductive matrix) in articles comprises the steps of measuring, for each of a plurality of points on the surface of the article, a signal dependent on the variation in temperature induced by a source of radiant energy directed at said point, and correlating said signal with the quantity or size of thermal inhomogeneities below said point. An article 11 is heated at each point by a laser beam 8 which is modulated by a chopper 3 at a frequency determined by a microcomputer 5 and signal processing unit 6 in accordance with the thermal conductivity of the article. The signal from temperature detector 12 is correlated with the modulating signal and the volume fraction of cavities calculated. The detector 12 may be an infra-red sensor, or an acoustic transducer (where the article is located in a closed chamber). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261905-A (GB)
Title: A ladder and a kit for assembly into a ladder
Inventor: BOWMAN GEORGE HENRY PETER
IPC: E06C1/56
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: A ladder for use on sailing boats to climb the mast comprising a number of rungs (40) and longitudinal members (46, 48) interconnecting the rungs includes retraction means for retracting the or each longitudinal member to hold one rung which each longitudinal member is connected to against an adjacent rung in the ladder when the former rung is not in use. A kit for assembly into a rope ladder is disclosed (figure 1), comprising two longitudinal members (10) and a plurality of rungs (20), each rung being arranged to be individually mountable between the longitudinal members and individually removable therefrom in the assembled ladder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272669-A (GB)
Title: Reversible cassette for economy of ink ribbon usage in selective printers.
Inventor: KING CRAIG RONALD
IPC: B41J33/54
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: A double width ink ribbon in a cassette is mounted initially in a first orientation to enable transfer of ink from a first half (27) of the width of the ribbon. After the full length of the ribbon has been used, the cassette is mounted in a reversed orientation so that ink can be transferred from the other half (28) of the width of the ribbon. In order to prevent repeated use, a displacable obstruction member may be incorporated into the cassette, said member being displaced from an inoperative position to an operative position when the cassette is mounted in the reversed orientation, and serving to obstruct its replacement in the first position thereafter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273867-A (GB)
Title: A hanger
Inventor: HAWKINS MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: A hanger comprises a fixed frame 2, providing a support bar 6, and a locking bar 8, the locking bar 8 being substantially parallel to the support bar 6 and being attached to the fixed frame 2, wherein at least one end of the locking bar 8 is attached to the fixed frame 2 by a resilient web 10, which allows the locking bar 8 to move towards and away from the support bar 6, such that an article supported by the locking bar 8 and passing between the looking bar 8 and the support bar 6 is pinched between the locking bar 8 and the support bar 6. Such a hanger enables an article supported on the hanger to be held more reliably. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274245-A (GB)
Title: "Inflatable pillow"
Inventor: PERL ZEEV
IPC: A47C16/00
Filed: 1993-01-13
Abstract: An inflatable pillow for hanging upon a vertical surface, comprises an inflatable flexible-walled compartment 2 having at its upper edge a non-inflatable margin or rim 3. One or more elongate strip-like elements 4 is/are attached to the rim. Hook-like fastening means, e.g. the hook-like part of a "Velcro" (Trade Mark) fastening, are attached to one end of the elongate elements whereby the pillow can be removably attached to head-rests or the backs of seats having a covering of cloth (or any other material to which the hook-like fastening means can fasten). Vacuum fastening means 5 are also attached to said elongate element(s) or to the said upper rim whereby the pillow can be attached to a vertical glass window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265950-A (GB)
Title: Bearings.
Inventor: NIWA KOSABURO
IPC: F16C33/58
Filed: 1993-04-13
Abstract: A bearing which can function as a sliding bearing having a small coefficient of friction and also as a roller bearing consists of an outer metallic cylinder (1), an inner cylinder (3) of plastics material, rolling elements (2), and a collar (4). Rolling element retaining grooves are provided on an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder. The grooves are parallel with the axis of the bearing, and the rolling elements positioned therein are rotatable. Grease can be applied to the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder which holds the rolling elements. The entire inner cylinder is enclosed within the outer cylinder, with the end portions of the outer cylinder being bent inwardly towards the axis. By forming the metal components from an austenite-type stainless steel, the problem of corrosion may be overcome. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278134-A (GB)
Title: Tiled floor installation
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 1993-05-18
Abstract: A device for installation in a floor surface such as a tiled, marble or terrazzo surface in the form of two strips 3 of metal or plastics held together by a expansion absorbing elastomeric material 5. The side walls of each strip have outwardly facing spacer members in the form of ribs or protuberances 6 to ensure that when the tile surface is laid, a space remains between the tiles and the side walls of the strip. The projecting rib or protuberance 6 provides a grout line depth enabling a constant grout width to be introduced to give the whole installation a pleasing and more attractive appearance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279739-A (GB)
Title: Porphyrin sensors
Inventor: RICHARDSON TIMOTHY
IPC: G01N21/77
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: Sensors comprises a monomolecular layer of a tetra(alkylsulphonamido) phenyl porphyrin. Absorption into the layer of a substance to be detected causes a variation in optical absorption which can be measured spectrophotometrically e.g. at 350 - 750 nm.
Patent GB-2282046-A (GB)
Title: A coffee production process
Inventor: BEWLEY PATRICK
IPC: A23F5/04
Filed: 1993-09-23
Abstract: Between two and five types of green coffee beans are discharged from respective hoppers 12 into a cumulative weigher 14 to produce a mixed batch. The batch is blown along a supply pipe 16 to a rotating drum gas-fired roaster 20. After roasting, the beans are cooled on a perforated support plate 25 and then delivered to a weigher 30. After testing for colour and taste, the sorted beans are ground 50, de-gassed 60 and then packed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283948-A (GB)
Title: Cycle handlebar stem with provision for secondary handlebars
Inventor: BUCKLEY PAUL
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: The stem is secured to the fork tube 3 of the cycle fork and includes provision 5 for mounting conventional cycle handlebars 6 in a conventional position. A single, forwardly projecting extension 7 is either rigidly or detachably mounted to the stem, and terminates in either a pair of handgrips, 9, or a mounting therefor. The mounting between the stem and the extension may be in the form of a telescopic mounting to provide adjustment of the length of the extension. A pair of forearm supports 11 may be provided for use with the handgrips. Also disclosed is an extension piece carrying handgrips that can be mounted to an existing handlebar stem or handlebars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289037-A (GB)
Title: Access cover lifting tool
Inventor: BAKER ALAN CHARLES
IPC: B66F19/00
Filed: 1994-05-03
Abstract: A lifting tool comprises a rectangular bar with wheels 3 and mounting two laterally movable forks 4 which can be located above the cover lifting holes to engage the cross pieces 9 of two self-supporting, spring-loaded, height-adjustable keys 8 which lock securely into the cover's lifting holes and incorporating at its centre a socket which takes a four foot steel lever bar which the operator pulls down to apply pressure on the lifting keys. The forks 4 may each have a cradle 7 to support a cross piece 9 (Fig. 1, not shown) or each support a pillar 22 and beam 23 with a slot 26 for a cross piece 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283620-A (GB)
Title: High speed transmission line connector
Inventor: HARUO SAKURAI
IPC: H01R24/60
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: Connector for high speed transmission, in which no or little cross-talk occurs and irregularity of a propagation delay is improved. The connector includes a plurality of ground contacts 27, 44 having a generally L-shaped cross section, and arranged in a regular parallel arrangement. The whole sectional shape of the array of contacts is in the form of a grid The connector also includes a plurality of contacts 25, 34 for signal transmission, that are located within the grid, so that the signal transmission contacts are substantially surrounded by ground contacts. The contacts are rectilinear or turn through a right angle and can be embedded in one or more layers of resin. <IMAGE>