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Patent GB-2254387-A (GB)
Title: Testing anti-lock brake systems
Inventor: WATANABE SHINICHI
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: An apparatus for testing an anti-lock brake system has rolls (11, 12) and device for detecting rotational changes of the rolls. The test is performed by running a vehicle having mounted thereon the anti-lock brake system while wheels of the vehicle are placed on the rolls (11, 12), actuating the anti-lock brake system when a predetermined speed has been attained, and judging operating conditions of the anti-lock brake system from rotational changes of the rolls (11, 12) at the time of braking. In the apparatus, the friction coefficient of each of the rolls (11, 12) is set to such a value that a frictional force to act between each of the rolls (11, 12) and each of the wheels at the time of braking exceeds an inertia force of each of the rolls (11, 12). Also the inertia weight of each of the rolls (11, 12) is set to such a value that deceleration of each of the wheels at the time of braking can be increased to a predetermined level which is required to start an anti-lock control and that each of the wheels does not stop before the completion of a first braking pressure reduction by the anti-lock control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255269-A (GB)
Title: A seed-containing water imbibing unit and methods utilising same
Inventor: TURPIN KENNETH ALBERT
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: A dry formulation for the growth enhancement of a seed comprises various nutrients, growth hormones, pesticides, and other beneficial and protective agents for the seed confined therein, in a particulate mixture of polymers including water-insoluble polymers such as polyacrylamide with hydroxypropyl methyl-cellulose, which upon moisture contact by rainfall or other irrigation means starts to slowly hydrate and form a controlled release gel, enveloping the seed to provide a protective zone for moisture retention and slow release of assimilable nutrients during the period of germination and development of the seedling.
Patent GB-2268992-A (GB)
Title: Plastics headed pin or nail
Inventor: BUCKLEY DAVID CROTTY
IPC: F16B15/02
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: A plastics headed nail or pin comprises a shank 1 of a rigid material with a point 3 and a plastics head 2 in the form of a frustoconical body 4, the shank 1 being embedded in the plastics head 2. The free end of the head 2 may be domed, and the head may be made of glass fibre filled nylon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272194-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle coupling apparatus with locking device.
Inventor: MARCHAM ALAN
IPC: B60D1/60
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: A vehicle coupling apparatus 1 for vehicle couplings of the ball-and-socket type includes a body 2 having a socket 6 adapted to receive a ball member. The body 2 is provided with an integral locking mechanism which is in the locked configuration prevents the insertion of a ball member in the socket. The locking mechanism 30 may cooperate with and immobilise the catch 19, or may include a locking member which is insertable into the socket. The coupling prevents unauthorised hitching of the towed vehicle and does not require a separate locking means to be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274771-A (GB)
Title: Fan blade cleaning device
Inventor: COXON SELBY CHARLES
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 1993-02-01
Abstract: A suction device for cleaning the surfaces of a ceiling a fan blade comprises a head (100) by which suction can be applied to both faces of the blade simultaneously. The head may be constructed with a through orifice for receiving the blade and a brush arrangement 114. Means for applying cleaning liquid to the blade surfaces may be provided, and the handle may be telescopic. A kit of parts including the cleaning device and a method of cleaning a fan blade using the cleaning device are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275036-A (GB)
Title: Balloon/airship.
Inventor: STOKLOSINSKI ROMAN
IPC: B64B1/60
Filed: 1993-02-16
Abstract: An balloon/airship embodying a double envelope consisting of the inner envelope 2 enclosed by the outer envelope 1, both the envelopes forming an integrally functioning double envelope, containing an enclosed gas/air space or passages 6 into which gas/air is pumped under a small pressure which in turn acts on the outer envelope 1 which expands and displaces the surrounding air and simultaneously is prevented from entering the created vacuum in the space 7, inside the inner envelope 2 which expands together as one body with the outer envelope 1. Various constructions of the double envelope are described (Figs 3 - 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263840-A (GB)
Title: Still video camera
Inventor: AOKI HARUMI
IPC: H04N1/21
Filed: 1993-03-16
Abstract: A still video camera has a recording mode and a reproducing mode. A pickup circuit 34 receives a signal produced by an image sensor 32. An image record/playback circuit 35 processes the video signal for recording on a disc 37 via a magnetic head 36 or processes a played back signal for playing back via an AV output connector 26. The mode of the camera is prohibited from switching from a recording mode to a reproducing mode in the absence of an electrical connection between an external apparatus and said connector 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278907-A (GB)
Title: Manual control system for camera mountings
Inventor: STEELE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: The camera mounting (11) provides a number of axes of movement for a camera (10) supported on the mounting with a motor drive for each axis. A manually operable control system is provided for the motorised drives having a control member (16) and means operable in response to forces applied manually to the control member in the direction of the respective axes to energise the corresponding motor drive or drives for the mounting to produce movement of the mounting proportional to the force applied in the or each axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267078-A (GB)
Title: Load detector device for an elevator.
Inventor: KONDOU TAMAITI
IPC: B66B5/14
Filed: 1993-06-28
Abstract: A load detector device for detecting a load of an elevator cage comprises rod-shaped anchoring members 3, to the ends of which the main ropes are connected. A plurality of detector plates 10 are each translated with a subgroup of the anchoring members 3. A differential transformer transducer 8 is mounted on support beam 1a, and displacement transmission means 14 is provided for connecting the transducer 8 to the plurality of detector plates. 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279364-A (GB)
Title: Shielding of polymer casings involving sensitising with infra-red radiation
Inventor: BOLAND SENAN
IPC: C23C18/20
Filed: 1993-06-29
Abstract: A shielding process for a polymer moulded casing comprises initially sensitising the moulded polymer casing by exposure to infra-red radiation at 60 - 100 DEG C for 2 - 10 minutes applying a base coat primer; curing again by infra-red under the same conditions. The initial sensitising significantly improves the deposition rate for subsequent steps and the curing operation is significantly shorter than has heretofore been the case. Subsequently the cured casing is rinsed; activated; coded with copper by electroless deposition; initiated; and then coated with nickel by electroless deposition. A final chrome dipping with a 1.0% chrome solution may be carried out to reduce tarnishing of the finished casing. The products are used in electronic circuits and computers.
Patent GB-2270277-A (GB)
Title: Repairing damaged golf balls
Inventor: RUSSO ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: A63B45/00
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: A golf ball 1 having an elastomeric core (10, fig 2) and a thermoplastic outer layer 2 is repaired when this outer layer is damaged by removing at least part of the outer layer and moulding a new outer layer onto the ball. The original outer layer may be removed by grinding the cooled ball or by heating under pressure. The new outer layer may be applied by compression moulding or injection moulding. Preferably, the depth of the original outer layer removed is greater than the depth of the dimples. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270448-A (GB)
Title: Data compression of sound data
Inventor: MONAHAN KEVIN J
IPC: G10H1/20
Filed: 1993-11-08
Abstract: In a data compression method and apparatus for the compression of sound data utilized in digital  sampling keyboard instruments, the method comprises the steps of sampling first and second sound data samples at first and second sampling frequencies, respectively, pitch shifting said data samples to form a formant transposition of said second and first sampling frequencies, respectively, digitally combining the first and second samples and the transposed samples to form a combined sound data sample. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283221-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion thrust pump
Inventor: COLLINS ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: B63H11/14
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A thrust engine or pump for use eg as a propulsion unit for boats is characterised by the absence of a control step linking the timing of the reciprocating movement produced by ignition, with the step of ignition itself. Timing of ignition is controlled independently of a flap-type inlet valve 16, the opening and closing of which is controlled by movement of water as a result of the ignition, whereby advantages are obtained, such as the device may be of a simple, two-tube construction with no mechanically driven components. The device may be powered by propane gas injected via a non-return valve 36 and ignited by a sparking plug 20 energised by an electronic pulse generator 22, capacitor 24 and coil 26. The speed of the boat may be varied by adjustment of the pulse generator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296566-A (GB)
Title: Seismic air gun
Inventor: CALLAN STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A seismic pulse generator 1 has a chamber 4 pressurised with gas. The generator includes a solenoid valve 18 (Fig. 2) which can be actuated to cause the release to atmosphere of only a small amount of pressurised gas from a small control chamber 34 behind a main piston 30 to enable the piston to move away from a valve seat 32 around an outlet 26. This permits the abrupt release of the pressurised gas in the chamber 4 through the outlet and the 'firing' of the generator. The arrangement maximises the use of the main pressurised gas for actual 'firing' of the generator. The arrangement may comprise another pressurisable chamber 8 in which a shock wave is generated upon movement of the piston 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286833-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary ware installation
Inventor: GALE STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: E03D11/16
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: An attachment is provided for fixing sanitary ware to any floor surface, at the base thereof, which avoids damaging the sanitary ware during installation and facilitates its easy removal for maintenance etc. The attachment includes a sheet-like member (1) adapted to be interposed between the base of the sanitary ware and the floor, securing means for facilitating the securing of a first surface of the member to the floor, and fixing means (7) for facilitating the fixing of a second surface of the member, opposite said first surface thereof, to the base of the sanitary ware. The fixing of the sanitary ware to the floor surface is effected by corrosion resistant screws, or a self adhesive backing, or a suitable adhesive. The base of the sanitary ware is suitably positioned for connection to its waste outlet, and is fixed to the sheet-like member by corrosion resistant fixing bolts, the heads of which are retained in slots in the sheet-like member and the threaded sections of which pass through holes of the base of the sanitary ware and are tightened into position by use of corrosion resistant nuts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286976-A (GB)
Title: Toilet bowl air filter
Inventor: MACDONALD ALISTAIR
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: An air filter for a toilet bowl comprises a rechargeable vacuum cleaner 1 mounted on wall support 2. The vacuum cleaner includes a filter chamber 4 filled with activated carbon 8 having an outlet 6 to atmosphere covered by a filter screen 7. Air is drawn through the filter chamber by motorised extractor fan 5 having power supplied either by a low voltage rechargeable battery or by the mains 14. The filter chamber is connected to a conduit 12 having a nozzle 13 located in the gap between the toilet bowl and seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287605-A (GB)
Title: Key signal processing apparatus
Inventor: NAKASAKA CHIKATOMO
IPC: H04N5/275
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A key signal processing apparatus includes a signal delay circuit (10A) for successively delaying by increments of one clock unit a key input signal (KEYIN), a signal selection circuit (20A) for receiving the key input signal and a plurality of delayed key signals output from the signal delay circuit and selecting, based on a selection control signal (SELCNT), two pairs of signals having predetermined delay relationships. A first signal interpolation circuit (30A) performs signal interpolation on the first pair output from the signal selection circuit (20A) using a first coefficient (KO) and a second signal interpolation circuit (30B) performs signal interpolation on the second pair output from the signal selection circuit using a second coefficient (K1). A signal synthesization circuit (40A) combines output signals of the first and second signal interpolation circuits (30A, 30B) to produce key signal (OUT40) for video signal processing. The apparatus provides for horizontally expanding/narrowing an input key signal for soft border effects. Also disclosed is a processor having a plurality of 1H delays (see fig. 11) for combining various two dimensionally delayed versions of the input key for generating softened drop shadow and borders effects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299462-A (GB)
Title: Cord grip
Inventor: THOMAS TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/585
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A cord grip for an electrical accessory in which a first member (2) having a first cable gripping surface is biased towards a second member (8) having a second gripping surface so that the cable to be gripped (20) lies between the gripping surfaces. In order to prevent the gripping surfaces drifting relative to each other in a plane roughly parallel to the gripping planes so that the cable "walks" out of the grip, a protrusion (12, 13) is provided at one end of the or each gripping surface which extends towards the opposition gripping surface.
Patent GB-2289886-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for processing printed products
Inventor: GOESSLINGHOFF REINHARD
IPC: B65H39/045
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: The apparatus for processing printed products (24) exhibits receiving parts (16) which are arranged one behind the other in the direction of rotation (U) and are moved, with their outer opening (22), past the discharge end (74) of a belt conveyor (68). Arranged at the opening (22) of each receiving part (16) is a conveying-roller pair (28) which is intended, upon moving past the discharge end (74), to take up between its rollers (30, 32) in each case one printed product (24) which has been fed by means of the, belt conveyor (68) and to clamp said printed product in the conveying gap (34). During further movement of the receiving part (16) in the direction of rotation (U), the firmly clamped printed product (24) is then conveyed into the receiving part (16). This permits reliable introduction of the printed products (24) into the receiving parts, even if said printed products are fed at different spacings (B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305898-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering hydraulic pump drive
Inventor: MURRAY FANE ROBERT CONANT
IPC: B62D5/065
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A hydraulic power steering pump is driven from a vehicle engine through an electromagnetically-controlled clutch. The clutch is engaged by springs or permanent magnets and disengaged electromagnetically to ensure that the pump will operate if the control fails. Control of the clutch may be in response to steering wheel torque or vehicle speed. The clutch can be wet or dry, single plate or multiplate.
Patent GB-2310412-A (GB)
Title: Driving an alternator from a flywheel starter ring gear
Inventor: PADLEY JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B60K25/00
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: In a motor vehicle in which an internal combustion engine has been replaced by an electric motor without removal of the flywheel, clutch and gearbox, an alternator is driven from the starter ring gear on the flywheel. A drive unit is mounted in place of the starter motor and drives the alternator through a belt.
Patent GB-2310608-A (GB)
Title: In-line skate wheel with light
Inventor: HSU CHI-HSUEH
IPC: A63C17/26
Filed: 1996-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting wheel of an in-line skate fitted to said in-line skate and comprising a circuit board 4 and two covers 2,3, the circuit board including a switch 46, an oscillating switch 44, a flickering IC 41, a plurality of batteries 42 for power, and a plurality of light emitters 45 housed inside said covers with the switch and the light emitters being arranged to communicate with outside through holes 25; the switch is controlled to shift the flickering IC to either a ready condition or an off condition; the flickering IC, in said ready condition, is activated by the oscillating switch under movement to energize the light emtters to flicker. The covers 2, 3 are sonically welded together and covered by an elastic coating. Various switches 46 may be used.
Patent GB-2299049-A (GB)
Title: Method for making plastics-coated tube
Inventor: COOPER ADRIAN
IPC: B29C48/86
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: The invention provides a method of applying a textured surface to plastics-coated tube in which the textured effect is applied during the coating process. A tube (22) is passed through an extrusion head (16) and plastics material is extruded through a die (18) in the head (16) around the tube (22) to form a coating (24) thereon, the plastics material being heated to a temperature to plasticise it prior to passage to the extrusion head (16) and being cooled to below that temperature before extrusion through the die onto the tube.
Patent GB-2313001-A (GB)
Title: Frequency synthesiser including PLL data modulator
Inventor: JOERGENSEN KLAUS
IPC: H03C3/09
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: In a frequency synthesiser including a PLL type data or bit modulator, the modulation signal is applied via a Gaussian filter 7 and an attenuator 8 to the loop vco 1 and the tendency of the loop to correct the nominal centre frequency for the type of data or bit signal e.g. a preponderance of either zeros or ones in the modulating data or bit signal is compensated by modifying the loop phase detector 3 output by a signal derived from the data or bit signal via an integrator 12 and a switching stage 16-18. The frequency synthesiser may form part of a DECT (Digital European Cordless Telephone) system.
Patent GB-2313110-A (GB)
Title: Web feeding
Inventor: DAVIS BORIS SIEGMUND
IPC: B65H16/02
Filed: 1996-05-18
Abstract: A multiple web roll support 16 allows up to thirty two pigment foils 7 to be collated as they are fed over a conveyor belt 8 to a heated wire 4 to cut and seal the foils. In a modification, the foils are packaged by being sandwiched between silicone tapes; alter fusing they are guillotined to predetermined lengths.
Patent GB-2314097-A (GB)
Title: Resilient fleece
Inventor: JOHNSON SUSAN GWYNNETH
IPC: D04H1/559
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: A fusion-bonded polyester resilient fleece suitable for use in footwear has a low density (less than 0.02 g/cm3) and comprises 70-90% relatively coarse (at least 6 decitex) polyester staple fibres and 30-70% polyester melt fibres with a melt temperature not less than 105{C. Anti-bacterial fibres may also be included.
Patent GB-2303735-A (GB)
Title: Shadow mask frame assembly
Inventor: JEONG BONGKWON
IPC: H01J31/20
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A shadow mask frame assembly for use in a color picture tube includes a shadow mask 14, having a plurality of perforations and a skirt 13, a frame 16 and corner springs 17 for hanging the frame 16 on the inside of the panel of a color picture tube. The frame 16 has a flange 15 with thermal expansion parts 18 formed by cutting the short sides of the flange 15 at points on both sides of the central line of the short sides. The cuts are parallel to the central axis of the color picture tube. The thermal expansion parts 18 have metal sections 19 mounted thereon, which sections 19 have a lower thermal expansion rate than the frame 16. The parts 18 and sections 19 together act as bimetals to reduce doming of the shadow mask when hot.
Patent GB-2300755-A (GB)
Title: Low impedance capacitor
Inventor: MORECROFT DENIS NEIL
IPC: H01G9/048
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A capacitor (110), comprises at least two conducting elements (112, 114) for connection (116a, 116b, 118a, 118b) to an external circuit, said elements being separated by dielectric means and at least one element (112, 114) having a plurality of electrical connectors (120,122) through which current will flow. Current and voltage fluctuations are minimized by ensuring that incoming and outgoing current flows to/from each said at least one element (112, 114) remain substantially separated.
Patent GB-2307311-A (GB)
Title: Method operating IC engine to control storage of NOx in storage catalyst
Inventor: PISCHINGER STEFAN
IPC: F02D21/08
Filed: 1996-11-11
Abstract: A method of operating a diesel engine 1 involving an exhaust-gas feedback device 6 disposed between exhaust-gas line 3 and intake-air line 2 and having an actuator 7 which, to actuate the exhaust-gas feedback device, can be actuated by a positioner, which is actuated by an auxiliary force as a function of signals from an electronic control device 4. The engine has a regulating system which makes possible a rich/lean regulation of the diesel engine as a function of its operating parameters, and a storage catalyst 12 which is disposed in the exhaust-gas line and in which nitrogen oxides (NOx) are adsorbable, desorbable and reducible, and a sensor 15 disposed downstream of the storage catalyst for determining the NOx concentration in the exhaust-gas flow. On reaching an NOx storage threshold value, which varies according to the characteristic diagram as a function of rotational speed and load, the regulating system switches over from operating at a lambda value greater than one to operating with a lambda value less than one to allow the storage catalyst to regenerate.
Patent GB-2308984-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: HELMSTETTER RICHARD C
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1996-12-16
Abstract: In a golf club head comprising a shell, a centre of gravity and a local zone which is an area towards which the downward concavity of the medial ridge 60, or the front-to-rear curvature of the bottom wall or the heel-to-toe curvature of the bottom wall, the head in a ball address position has its centre of gravity in substantially vertical alignment with the local zone (Figure 53). The description also discusses a head in which the bottom wall terminates in a bevel angle less than 45{ (Figure 46). The claims refer to a head in which the medial ridge has the same level throughout its length, and a head whose bottom wall has localised undulant and angled surface extents.
Patent GB-2321867-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for gripping a tubular
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a tubular 118 comprises a housing 101 having an opening 119 for receiving the tubular, and passive jaws 102, 103 pivotally mounted on the housing between a first position in which the tubular 118 can enter the apparatus via the opening 119 and a second position in which exit of the tubular 118 from the apparatus is inhibited. Arms 112, 113 are displaceable to prevent the passive jaws 102, 103 pivoting to their first position, and an active jaw 115 is displaceable into engagement with the tubular 118. Springs 114 act between the active jaw 115 and the arms 112,113 so that, in use, when a tubular 118 is in the apparatus and the active jaw 115 is advanced towards the tubular, arms 112,113 are displaced to prevent the passive jaws 102, 103 moving to their first position before the active jaw 115 engages the tubular 118.