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Patent GB-2197592-A (GB)
Title: Educational picture toy
Inventor: CAMUS PENNY
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 1986-11-21
Abstract: An educational picture toy (10) has a felt base or support (12) on which basic picture elements (16, 20) are sewn and various attachment means are provided which may include buttons (22), hooked nylon patches (42), poppet studs and sliding clasp fasteners (36). Picture elements (24, 28, 44) can be attached to the support (12) to construct a picture or design. Children playing with the toy learn to manipulate every day fastenings while being kept amused. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208840-A (GB)
Title: Labelling system
Inventor: INC NEW JERSEY MACHINE
IPC: B65C9/42
Filed: 1987-08-04
Abstract: A system for applying pressure sensitive labels to articles, such as bottles 14, includes a vacuum drum 18 having an outer cylindrical surface 20, equally spaced vacuum passages 22 in open communication with the outer surface, means 24, 42 for delivering pressure sensitive labels 12 onto the outer drum surface 20 at a predetermined speed of advance and means for rotating the drum 18 with a predetermined linear speed of the outer surface 20 which is greater than the speed at which labels are delivered, so that the outer surface slips on each label 12 until vacuum is applied to a vacuum passage 22 at a label pick-up station 50, whereby the vacuum picks up the front edge of each label, and whereby labels 12 are spaced uniformly on the drum 18 from the label pick-up station 50 to a label applying station 58. Labels 12 are initially carried on a web 26 which is removed by a peel-plate 48 and rewound on a drum 28. The speed of advance of the web is adjusted to match that of the articles 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197313-A (GB)
Title: Insecticidal thioethers and derivatives thereof
Inventor: CARR ROBIN ARTHUR ELLIS
IPC: C07C317/06
Filed: 1987-10-15
Abstract: The invention provides insecticidally active compounds of formula I :   <CHEM> wherein W represents one or two substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy, or W represents a bidentate group linking adjacent carbon atoms, selected from alkylene and alkylenedioxy; X is selected from hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy and acyloxy; Y represents a substituted aryl group where each substituent is selected from halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, aryloxy and arylamino; Z represents a fluoroalkyl group of up to two carbon atoms; and n may have a value selected from 0, 1 and 2. The invention also provides processes and intermediates useful for the preparation of the compounds of formula I, insecticidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula I, and methods of combating and controlling pests therewith.
Patent GB-2206094-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for using packs of flexible tubing in packaging
Inventor: RICHARDS CHARLES DAVID
IPC: B65B9/15
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: A pack comprising a core (1) and pleated tubing is used to provide a series of packages (35) each containing a disposable object such as a baby's nappy along the tubing as it passes over the top edges of the core (1) and then down through the core (1). The core is turned by means of a lid (31) about a cylinder (23) to twist the flexible material at locations (30) between the adjacent packs to seal the packs at their ends thereby providing hygienic disposal of the waste. A safely located rotatable cutter in the lid (31) is provided for severing the flexible tubing above the top twist (30).
Patent GB-2207689-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable strut with ball and socket joints for use in archwork structures
Inventor: DAVIES GLYN
IPC: E21D11/26
Filed: 1988-07-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a telescopic strut member for spanning between parallel girders in a roof supporting archwork structure in mining or tunnelling. Two elements forming the strut have U-shaped cross sections and one element is designed to be slidingly received within the other. Two U-shaped bolt clamps 4 and 5 are provided to lock the elements together to prevent relative movement therebetween and to provide a strut of predetermined length. The means for attaching each end of the strut member to a respective girder comprises two elements, one for securing to the girder and the other to the end of the strut, the two elements being linked by a ball 65 and socket 62 arrangement whereby they are articulably connected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217764-A (GB)
Title: Glazing bar section
Inventor: MELLIN G J
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1989-03-31
Abstract: An extruded glazing bar section (80) provides a means of connecting secondary insulation (36a, 36b) to primary glazing (18, 20) which is supported by glazing bars (12) of substantially T-shaped section. The bars of the T usually support adjacent sheets of glazing, while the stem (15') of the T is upstanding between said sheets (18, 20). The section (80) comprises one or more parts and has opposing slots (60, 62) adapted to receive and retain adjacent sheets of said secondary insulation. Connection of the section to the upstanding stem is by way of a channel having internal catches adapted to engage with a corresponding flange. The flange is either part of the stem or is provided on a part separately connectible to the stem. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233537-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preparing turf for seeding
Inventor: HOBBS GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: A01B1/24
Filed: 1989-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for preparing ground for sowing grass seed comprising a transportable frame, a plurality of tool holders reciprocable generally vertically with respect to the frame and drive means for reciprocating the holders, and with a tool removably attached to each holder. Each tool is attached to its holder by a spigot (10) and includes a plate (11) having two rows of tapered tines (12) extending downwardly therefrom. The drive means causes the tools to descend sequentially and vertically such that the tines (12) penetrate the ground to leave therein a series of tapered recesses in which seed and loam may be deposited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221875-A (GB)
Title: Gas control valves and apparatus for controlling buoyancy in water
Inventor: BUCKLE BRIAN LEONARD
IPC: B63G8/24
Filed: 1989-07-24
Abstract: Apparatus to control the buoyancy of a chamber 100 and produce hovering in water comprises a venting valve 106 and a gas control valve 102 movable to open and close a flow path between a gas supply and an outlet therefrom in response to a predetermined value of the differential between air pressure in the chamber and ambient water pressure at the control valve. The gas control valve (802) has an inlet needle jet (812) and an outlet (816), the communication between which is controlled by a valve member (808) carried by a rod (807) connected to a diaphragm (804) which divides a chamber (806), open to ambient water pressure, from a chamber (805) which has an inlet connected to the buoyancy chamber (100) of buoyancy apparatus in which the valve is incorporated. The inlet (816) is also connected to the buoyancy chamber (100). By the inclusion of an ascent sensing control valve (801) sensing to trigger the venting valve (106), the buoyancy control apparatus is capable of producing hovering in water. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2236172-A (GB)
Title: Stop signal for motor vehicles
Inventor: MARTIN CLARENCE H
IPC: B60Q1/54
Filed: 1989-11-02
Abstract: An automatic positive stop signal for motor vehicles is activated upon cessation of motion of the drive shaft of the vehicle and not activated when the vehicle is moving. It is visually spaced apart from the brake lights and emergency flashers so that an observer can readily and unambiguously identify the stop signal as distinct from the brake lights or emergency flashers. The signal is in the form of a light array which is activated to create the impression of lights moving outward from the center of the light array.
Patent GB-2238489-A (GB)
Title: Adsorption method and apparatus
Inventor: ONITSUKA SHIGENORI
IPC: B01J20/18
Filed: 1989-11-29
Abstract: A gas containing NOx at a low concentration is contacted with an adsorbent comprising a copper salt supported on zeolite whereby the NOx is adsorbed and removed efficiently. The copper salt is preferably selected from copper chloride, double salt of copper chloride and ammine complex salt of copper chloride. An apparatus for purifying an NOx-containing gas comprises an adsorptive dehumidifier 1 for dehumidifying the gas with a dehumidifying agent and regenerating the agent with a purified gas, and an adsorptive denitration unit 2 for denitrating the dehumidified gas. The denitration unit has an adsorbent regenerating zone provided with a channel 9 for recycling an NH3- containing regenerating gas and with a channel 10 for withdrawing a portion of the regenerating gas from the recycling channel, passing the withdrawn gas through a denitration reactor 5 and then releasing the denitrated gas into the atmosphere. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244102-A (GB)
Title: Bearing housing
Inventor: CORNISH PETER THOMAS
IPC: F16C35/04
Filed: 1990-05-15
Abstract: A housing for a ball or roller bearing includes a first annular part (10) and a second annular pan (11) which removably mate together to define a volume in which a bearing (3) is housed and held. The two parts (10, 11) are provided with lugs (16) and corresponding mating components (17) so that when the two parts are offered up to one another and turned relatively to one another, the two parts interlock O-rings (14, 15) being provided to preload the assembly. One of the parts is provided with a grease nipple (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243201-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for indicating underground object
Inventor: HARVEY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 1990-10-05
Abstract: A tape 3 comprises a biodegradable carrier and a water soluble dye eg. tartrazine yellow, and is buried in soil 4 above a service such as a pipe 2 or cable. The tape 3 may comprise ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, polythene. EPDM or SBR made biodegradable by the presence of starch. Upon biodegradation of the tape, the water soluble dye dissolves in soil moisture and diffuses in the soil above and below the original position of the tape 3. When it is desired to uncover the service 2, the soil is removed until the coloured band of soil is uncovered. This gives a warning that the service is positioned immediately below the coloured band of soil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249251-A (GB)
Title: Meat pies
Inventor: LESLIE IAN
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1990-10-30
Abstract: An edible meat filled pie is prepared by dicing raw meat, passing the diced meat through a steam tunnel to seal the surfaces of the meat and loading the scaled diced pieces into a container with a broth or marinade. The meat pieces are then tenderised and cooked in the marinade. After cooking the marinade is used to make a sauce and the cooked diced meat pieces and sauce are filled into a dough lined container which is then covered by a top layer of dough. The product is packaged.
Patent GB-2241285-A (GB)
Title: Security casing suitable for gaming machine
Inventor: ROBINSON NIGEL
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1991-02-25
Abstract: A security casing comprises a sheet steel body made up of two side panels (3), a base panel (4), a back panel (5) and a top panel (6), the panels (3, 4, 5 and 6) being secured together to define an open fronted casing, a lower door (21) releasably attached to, and extending upwardly from, the base panel (4) and extending laterally to the side panels (3) to which it is also releasably attached, a metal-lath roller shutter (12) located within the casing (1), at a front zone of the casing, and being movable between a retracted position in which the casing is open to provide access to the inside and a deployed position, in which the casing is closed-off, the deployed roller shutter defining a front of the casing, with ends of the laths (14) of the roller shutter (12) being displaceable along guide tracks (7) provided along front edges of the side panels (3), with means (15, 16, 17) to lock the shutter (7) in its deployed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243619-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a sacrificial anode in the hull of a boat
Inventor: NEWSAM WILLIAM
IPC: C23F13/18
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: The anode 32 is removably mounted on a core member 12 which is located within a carrier 6 sealingly mounted in the hull 2 of the boat. The anode may be replaced or inspected without the need to remove the boat from the water or incurring the services of a diver. Recess 36 may be formed in the core 12 and the anode 32 may be withdrawn into the recess. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242950-A (GB)
Title: A brake system with drive-slip control and anti-lock control
Inventor: TROSTER HARRY
IPC: B60T8/46
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: In a road vehicle hydraulic multi-circuit brake system with drive slip (ASR) and anti-lock (ABS) control a return-flow pump 27 assigned to the brake circuit of the driven vehicle wheels is used as an auxiliary pressure source for the ASR and the discharge of a pressure accumulator 53 connected to the return line of the brake circuit of the driven vehicle wheels 16, 17 is achieved after the conclusion of a drive-slip control phase by maintaining the pump 27 in the conveying mode for a delay time commencing with the disappearance of the situation requiring control. An ASR control valve 71 is maintained in its closed position, shutting off the brake unit 18 from the brake circuit of the driven wheels, the fluid from the accumulator being discharged to the brake unit through a pressure relief valve 81 in parallel with the ASR control valve. The delay time is set by a timer in the control circuit 43 but may be overridden when a pressure or piston-travel sensor in the accumulator 53 signals that the latter is empty. The embodiment shown has a precharging pump 73 associated with which in a solenoid valve switchable for a proportioning effect. The pump 73 may be omitted when the pump 27 is self-priming. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247386-A (GB)
Title: Simulating line drawn by pen nib in computer graphics system
Inventor: SLIVERBROOK KIA
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 1991-04-18
Abstract: A pen line is produced from curve data 2 generated from movement of a stylus across a tablet. A particular polygonal pen nib shape 10 is selected and the curve 2 divided into curve segments, for example parabolic segments. Closed curve outlines Fig 2(b) are produced for each segment by generating left and right outer curves and closing these at either end using the trailing edges 4, 5 of the nib. Successive segments Fig 2(b) are joined and an end cap 10 corresponding to the nib shape is added where the final segment does not join the first segment to form a closed curve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255267-A (GB)
Title: A cigarette and method of making the same
Inventor: MCMURTRIE ANDREW
IPC: A24D1/00
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: A cigarette comprising a tube of tobacco 12 having a circumferential wall 16 fabricated of a tobacco material and formed with longitudinal ridges 20 and grooves 18 extending along the length of the tobacco tube, a wrapper 22 of combustible material circumscribing the outside peripheral surface, a filter rod 14 attached at one end of the tobacco tube and tipping material 24 circumscribing the filter rod and circumferentially overlapping the wrapped tobacco tube at the end thereof adjacent the filter rod. A method of making such a cigarette includes forming a sheet of tobacco material, forming corrugations in the sheet of tobacco material and forming the corrugated sheet into a cylindrical tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247072-A (GB)
Title: Heating or cooling system
Inventor: ALLEN GREGORY A S
IPC: F28D20/00
Filed: 1991-06-11
Abstract: A heating or cooling system uses a heat pump and a phasechange thermal storage tank (1) to supply space heating, space cooling, and domestic hot water to a building. A heat exchanger (12) in the exhaust air stream and another one attached to the building grey water drain pipe (11) extract heat from the stale air and grey water for delivery to the thermal storage tank (1) via an ethylene glycol loop. Subsequently, this heat is extracted from the thermal storage tank to supply the evaporator (2) in the heat pump when a heating demand occurs. A potable water loop extends through the condenser (4), a hot water tank (15) and if required, an air conditioning unit heat exchanger (14). Cooling is supplied via an extension of the ethylene glycol loop passing to a heat exchanger (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245540-A (GB)
Title: Storage drum
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE HUGH HENRY
IPC: B65H75/14
Filed: 1991-06-26
Abstract: A storage drum comprising a barrel (2) extending between a pair of flanges (1) such that an annular storage space is defined around the barrel and between the flanges. Each end of the barrel is received in a slot (5) formed in the respective flange. The barrel is formed from two or more segments (3) each of which extends from one flange to the other, and more tie-rods (6) extend between and are secured to the two flanges (1). Thus the segments (2) are retained against displacement relative to the flanges (1) by engagement in the said slots, and the flanges (1) are retained against displacement relative to the segments (2) by engagement between the tie-rods (6) and the flanges (1). The drum may be provided with a casing comprising a plurality of moulded segments (13) which are arcuate in cross-section to match the curvature of the drum flanges (1), the casing segments (13) being retained in position on the drum by one ore more bands wrapped around the casing.
Patent GB-2258473-A (GB)
Title: Cantilever assembly for supporting gutter
Inventor: BROOME BARRY RICHARD
IPC: E04D13/072
Filed: 1991-08-07
Abstract: A cantilever assembly (10) for supporting a component, such as guttering, relative to a structure (43), such as a facia board, comprises a securing member (11) adapted to be secured to the structure (43) and a support member (12) for supporting the component. The support member (12) includes a guide (27) slidable relative to the securing member (11). The guide (27) is provided with a series of apertures (36) and the securing member is provided with means for engaging selectively any one of the apertures (36) thereby to adjust positioning of the support member (12) relative to the securing member (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259212-A (GB)
Title: Standards conversion of digital video signals
Inventor: GILLARD CLIVE HENRY
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1991-08-27
Abstract: A method of converting an input digital video signal to an output digital video signal, wherein the input and output signals have different frame rates and different numbers of pixel lines per frame, comprises the steps of: forming a first series D of progressive scan format frames from the input signal A; forming a second series G of frames from the first series of frames using motion compensated temporal interpolation between successive frames of the first series in producing at least some of the frames of the second series so as to provide the difference in frame rate; and performing vertical spatial interpolation so as to provide the difference in the number of pixel lines per frame. The input and output video signals are preferably high definition video signals (fig 5). Apparatus for performing the method is shown in figs 3 and 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249569-A (GB)
Title: Concrete roofing system
Inventor: BELL IAN COLIN
IPC: E04B7/20
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: There is described a concrete roofing system which comprises: one or more concrete beam 9 capable of forming a base framework for a roof; and a plurality of concrete filler blocks 10 capable of being supported by the concrete beam framework so as to form a roof structure for a building. The blocks 10 may be grooved for the mounting of tiles or slates 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248663-A (GB)
Title: Valve for controlling brake fluid pressure
Inventor: FUJITA NORIYUKI
IPC: B60T11/34
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: A valve for controlling the hydraulic pressure created by brake fluid is mounted in the brake fluid passage formed between the master cylinder of a four-wheeled vehicle and the wheel cylinders at the rear wheels. Flow of brake fluid around the ball 7 of the valve is not hindered whatever position the ball assumes. During hard braking, the valve permits the brakes to produce stable braking action. The valve has ball guide portions shifted circumferentially from holes 14 formed in a flow plate 12. A spring 22 is mounted between a bleeding disk 19 and a piston 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-914096-A (GB)
IPC: A01D78/00
Abstract: 914,096. Haymaking machines. VAN DER LELY N. V., C. May 22, 1959 [June 12, 1958], No. 17527/59. Class 6(3). A rake-wheel type haymaking machine has a frame 1 mounted on ground wheels 2, 3, 4 and carrying a row of rake-wheels 5-8, their rotary axes being at about the level of the frame, the rake-wheels being adjustable about vertical axes to occupy alternative settings appropriate for side-delivery or tedding, and means are provided for interconnecting one ground-wheel 3, which serves as a direction-control wheel, with the rake-wheels so that the setting of the ground-wheel is automatically altered when the function of the machine changes, both the interconnecting means and the frame being behind the rake-wheels in normal use. The frame is bifurcated and has two parallel limbs, 9, 11 the second limb 11 having sockets 44 to receive rake-wheel cranks during swath-turning. The main limb 9 has a number of integral brackets 13 to which are pivoted arms 15, about vertical hinge-pins 14. Each arm carries a bearing 16 for a rake-wheel crank 17 which is floatingly supported by a spring 19 anchored to a longitudinally-adjustable rod 18 attached to a hand-lever 24 on a cross-shaft 23. Each arm 15 is a bell-crank having a second limb 25 pivoted to a longitudinally-movable shaft 26 which is attached at its end to a sector 29. The sector is rotatable about the swivel-axle 30 of the wheel 3, to which it can be locked by an adjustable member 31. For side-delivery, the arms 15 are aligned and parallel to the beam 9 but they can be swung in to a position for tedding, where the rake-wheels are perpendicular to the beam 9. The Specification also includes a construction (Figs. 5 and 6 not shown), forming the subject of Specification 914,098.
Patent GB-2252057-A (GB)
Title: Toys or playthings
Inventor: NEUFELD ANTONY CARL
IPC: A63H3/36
Filed: 1992-01-27
Abstract: A toy or plaything is in the form of an animal, human or humanoid head defined by a relatively thick but easily deformable hollow shell moulded from a foamed natural or synthetic rubber material and which includes facial features such as a mouth, nose and eyes. Embedded within the thickness of the shell is a plastically-deformable wire framework to support at least the part of the shell which includes the facial features. The shell may be manipulated to create different expressions which are retained on releasing the shell. The wire may be made of aluminium. The hollow head may be filled with a material which does not impair manipulation and, if desired, may form part of a larger toy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267653-A (GB)
Title: Processing machinery of the transfermix type
Inventor: MEYER PAUL
IPC: B29C48/67
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: Processing machinery of the Transfermix type is used for mixing components, particularly rubber and plastics. It may also be used for grinding components. Transfermix machinery has a first component (1) with an internal helical thread (5) and a second component (2) with an external helical thread (4), of opposite hand but co-axial with the first thread, and co-operating so that the threads face each other and define a passage for a medium to be processed. The cross-sectional areas of the grooves of the threads vary along their length in opposite senses between maximum and minimum values. The thread (4) of which the cross-section is being reduced has at least two starts (9, 10, 11, 12) of which a first, (9), over a part of the length, is reduced at a lesser rate than the second, 10, and over a different part of the length the first start (9) is reduced at a greater rate than the second (10). In a mixing machine, this provides longitudinal mixing of the components. <IMAGE>