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Patent GB-2212388-A (GB)
Title: Water-fed brushes
Inventor: BELL ROBERT IAN
IPC: A46B11/06
Filed: 1988-11-17
Abstract: A water-fed yard brush or broom has a tubular handle and a brush head which is mountable on the handle. Water delivery means delivers water via the handle to the brush head during use. The brush head comprises a plastic moulding having retaining flanges 18, 20 in which a brush element 14 carrying bristles 36 is slidably and removably received. The brush head comprises a housing 12 defining a chamber 28 in which the brush element 14 is received and forms one wall thereof, and to which water is delivered during use of the brush. The handle is mounted on one wall 24 of the housing by screwing into threaded boss 54, and said wall 24 lies in a plane at 40 degrees to 50 degrees with respect to the horizontal when the brush is in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212585-A (GB)
Title: Locking washer
Inventor: LUCAS PETER MEYNELL
IPC: F16B39/24
Filed: 1988-12-19
Abstract: A locking washer 13 is formed with a pawl 16 having an axially displaced face for locking engagement with a threaded member or workpiece and a tab 14 for locking engagement with another threaded member or workpiece to prevent the member or members being unscrewed. The tab and the pawl are closely located, for example, at a split 15 in the washer. The tab may be radially-inwardly directed or axially directed. In modifications, the locking washer comprises a plurality of pawls and tabs. The locking washer may form part of an assembly comprising a nut and bolt, or bolt and workpiece having a threaded aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215532-A (GB)
Title: Terminal block for connecting each of a plurality of incoming insulated conductors to each of a plurality of departing insulated conductors
Inventor: HOEGLUND LEIF BIRGER
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1989-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal block formed for electrically connecting each of a plurality of incoming insulated electrical conductors with each of a plurality of departing insulated electrical conductors. The terminal block includes a contact element holder of insulating plastics in two parts (1, 2) and a plurality of contact elements in the contact element holder. The contact elements are of a first type (18) or a second type (26) and formed for coaction in pairs. Each contact element includes a slotted part (22, 27) formed for penetrating the insulation of and making contact with the conductor when an insulated conductor (16, 17) is inserted in the slot. Each first type contact furthermore includes a leg (20) with cutting edge (24) while each second type contact element includes a sprung part (28). The sprung part is formed such as to be taken by spring bias into engagement against the leg with sharp edge. For each pair of coacting contact element the terminal block also includes a part (35) with a cutting edge (36) situated at a distance from and between the leg with a cutting edge and the slotted part (27) of the second type contact element (26).
Patent GB-2228512-A (GB)
Title: Personal trafficator/hazard warning system
Inventor: MANSFIELD MICHAEL STUART
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 1989-02-25
Abstract: A trafficator/hazard warning light system to be worn on the person which is controlled by two independent push on, push off switches that activate yellow LEDs embedded in a strip of reflective material, secured to a safety harness or garment, and positioned so as to indicate the intended direction of the wearer to other road users. White and red LEDs are also embedded into the material to indicate the front and rear respectively in accordance with normal conventions for road users. The white and red LEDs to remain lit during hours of darkness - the yellow LEDs to flash intermittently. Provision to be made for remote control facility for use by handicapped persons.
Patent GB-2234655-A (GB)
Title: Heating by gas ionization
IPC: H05H1/18
Filed: 1989-07-07
Abstract: The generation of high temperature by the process of ionizing rarefied gas by means of electromagnetic power is economical in time and power. The system can provide high temperature limited only by the melting point of the vessel 2 eg silica or quartz which contains the gas. High temperature is available after a warming up period of about 30 seconds. Heat insulation or refractory materials are not normally necessary. A normally available resonant cavity such as a domestic type microwave oven of sufficient power may be employed and remains usable for its normal function if a closed vessel (6, Fig. 2) is used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220668-A (GB)
Title: Surface coating compositions
Inventor: MAHIL MAHINDER SINGH
IPC: C09J103/02
Filed: 1989-07-11
Abstract: An adhesive composition is derived from an acrylate ester polymer, dextrin, a surfactant and optionally a tackifier.
Patent GB-2235906-A (GB)
Title: Motorised golf trolley
Inventor: REID LAWRENCE NICHOLAS
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1989-07-20
Abstract: The trolley comprises an undercarriage 10 connected to an elongate golf bag holder 11. The latter is formed in two pans 11a and 11b foldable relative to one another in a plane parallel to the common axis of rotation of two ground engageable wheels 17. The undercarriage includes a frame which supports the two ground engageable wheels, and an electric motor (21) for driving them. The undercarriage is foldable relative to the golf bag holder about an axis parallel to said common axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237557-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for collecting samples from ground-holes
Inventor: VALES ENOCH SAM
IPC: G01N1/12
Filed: 1989-11-03
Abstract: The down-hole sampler comprises a reservoir 6, with screw-down type valves 8, 9 top and bottom. The valves are arranged with the axes of the screw threads vertical. The valve members are integral with the structure of the sampler, whereby even with the valves screwed open, the sampler and the valves remain structurally intact. The sampler has a very slim overall diameter (down to 6mm) and yet the valves are easy to operate, and sturdy and reliable in operation. The sampler includes a surface-operated check-valve for admitting a water sample into the reservoir; the check-valve may be a spring-loaded ball which is held closed by fluid pressure from a source 54 with control valve 56; this fluid pressure is maintained after sampling whilst the sampler is withdrawn, until the screw-down valves can be screwed closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241204-A (GB)
Title: Removable liner for wheel barrow
Inventor: WEGMUELLER DAVID
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 1989-11-04
Abstract: A basin (13) which fits within the body (13) of a wheelbarrow and includes a downturned first (14) and second lip (15) along the rear (13a) and front walls (11c) of the basin (13). These downturned lips (14 and 15) engage over the upper edges of the respective rear (11a) and front (11c) walls of the wheel barrow (11) to prevent the basin (13) from slipping out during tipping of the barrow. Preferably a downturned peripheral lip (14, 15, 16) is provided around the full periphery of the basin (13).
Patent GB-2227257-A (GB)
Title: Needle support for sewing machine
Inventor: OFF JOSEPH W A
IPC: D05B29/08
Filed: 1989-12-18
Abstract: Because the spaced twin needles of the sewing machine will be required to penetrate up to 14 layers of thick cloth in some anticipated applications, considerable rigidity and stability is imparted to the single needed clamp 134 that supports the two needles 40, 42 by reciprocating the needle clamp with two symmetrically spaced needle bars 74, 86. This minimizes canting of the needle clamp and bending of the needle bar, thereby assuring more uniform stitch lines and minimizes missed stitches. The needle bars are driven in unison via eccentric drive wheels 65, 122 which are both driven from an upper shaft 56. In another embodiment, Fig. 8 (not shown), the upper shaft drives both needle bars from a single eccentric drive wheel. In this embodiment a second eccentric drives a thread take-up lever (410). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243825-A (GB)
Title: Sealing member and container sealed therewith
Inventor: SUNMAN ROBERT PETER
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 1990-04-30
Abstract: A tamper evident member for sealing a container comprises a sheet (12) formed from two layers (13) and (15) integrally secured to one another around the edges. One of the layers has a reactive substance (14) printed or sprayed thereon preferably in the form of a message such as "danger", the reactive substance being reactive on exposure to the atmosphere eg to change colour and reveal the message. The layers define a pocket (16) between them which preferably in use extends completely over the join between the container (20) and its closure member (25). The layers (13) and (15) are preferably of heat shrinkable thermoplastics material having different directions of shrinkage or different shrinkage rates. The sealing member may incorporate substances which are reactive over different periods of time which are able to indicate to a user that a product has passed its useful life. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244184-A (GB)
Title: Audio delay detector
Inventor: EMMETT JOHN ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/04
Filed: 1990-05-16
Abstract: A system for the measurement of delay between a video signal (1) and an audio signal (3) includes means for detecting a reference, eg a temporary cut, in the video signal and means, eg a tone-burst generator (9), for marking the audio signal (3) in response to the cut. The mark is then used as a reference which is detected at both signals' destination (15) and the timing delay between the signals is displayed (19) and may be corrected (17, 18). Since the timing reference signal is inserted on the audio signal it is not affected by processing of the video signal such as standards conversion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233268-A (GB)
Title: Wire electrode removal system
Inventor: YOKOMICHI SHIGEHARU
IPC: B23H7/10
Filed: 1990-06-21
Abstract: A wire cutting electric discharge machine has a mechanism (15) feeding a wire electrode (3) through a hole in a workpiece (W) to a wire electrode removal apparatus. The removal apparatus comprises a grooved guide roller (47), an upper transport belt (35) and a lower transport belt (37) forming a transport mechanism running parallel and adjacent away from the grooved roller (37) and two driven withdrawal rollers (53A, 53B). The two withdrawal rollers (53A, 53B) are driven at greater speed than the feed rollers (21A, 21B) in the wire feed section (15) in order to produce tension in the wire electrode. The presence of the guide roller (47) around which the wire electrode (3) passes serves to prevent any vibrational movement engendered in the transport mechanism or the withdrawal mechanism from being passed along the wire to the process position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234977-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble dyestuffs suitable for use in inks
Inventor: MURRELLS ANTHONY J
IPC: C09D11/16
Filed: 1990-07-23
Abstract: Water-soluble dyestuffs suitable for use in inks employable in writing instruments or markers are obtained by reacting a reactive dyestuff (A), for example a vinyl sulphone reactive dyestuff, with a water-soluble polymer or resin component (B) chosen from polyethylene glycols, starches, gum arabic, polyalkylene oxides, polyvinylpyrrolidone, glycol ethers and hydroxyl terminated surfactants.
Patent GB-2242968-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of drying articles
Inventor: LITTLEFORD GORDON EDWIN
IPC: F26B21/04
Filed: 1991-02-28
Abstract: In a drying cabinet (10), using hot air, the inflowing air is directed downwards at an oblique angle from the periphery of the cabinet through inlets (18) and air is withdrawn through outlets (26) in the bottom (20) of the cabinet. This creates a circulatory air flow (32, 34) with low leakage.
Patent GB-2245113-A (GB)
Title: Time-current characteristics variable chip fuse
Inventor: ARIKAWA HIROO
IPC: H01H85/0445
Filed: 1991-04-08
Abstract: A chip fuse includes a rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped main body (1) with an opening (2) on the upper side thereof, and a cover (8) covering the opening. Two main terminals (5) are disposed on the opposite shorter side walls (3) of the main body. A plurality of subsidiary terminals (7) are located along the inner faces of the opposite longer walls (4) of the main body. A fusible element (6) is extended, in the inside space of the main body, between one of the main terminals (5) via a part of all of the plurality of subsidiary terminals (7) and the other of the main terminals (5) in a zigzag manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252007-A (GB)
Title: Image switching apparatus for producing special video effects
Inventor: NAKATA TETSURO
IPC: H04N5/275
Filed: 1991-11-21
Abstract: Image switching apparatus for selecting first or second video signals Xa, Xb to be broadcasted, displayed or recorded, thereby producing special video effects. The output of a random noise generator 1 is filtered by a filtering device 1(), 20, 30 having a variable filter characteristic that is controlled by an adjustable filter control signal K1, K2, K3. The filtered random noise signal is compared 43 with a reference level at input terminal 44 that changes with respect to time, and the output of the comparator 43 controls a switch 45 to select one or the other of the video signals, depending upon whether the filtered random noise signal exceeds the changing reference level, thus producing special image switching effects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250850-A (GB)
Title: Internally illuminated signs
Inventor: SIMMONS KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: G09F13/14
Filed: 1991-12-12
Abstract: An internally illuminated sign, such as a road sign, has a face member showing information which the sign displays, a body portion 3 supporting the face member, a mounting member 4 adapted to mount the sign on a support post 5 and a light unit 7 housed in the sign. The body portion 3 is attached to the mounting member 4 and the sign has an access aperture closed by a closure portion of the mounting member 4. The part having the access aperture and the closure portion are relatively movable between a closed position in which the closure portion closes the aperture, and an open position in which the aperture is open to allow access to the interior of the sign. This provides a good way of gaining access to the interior of the sign and in particular to the light unit for servicing and maintenance. The sign may also include light screens (50 or 42, Figs. 7-13) over the light emitting means of the light unit to ensure more oven illumination of the face member (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263020-A (GB)
Title: Cable protector and/or cable tidy
Inventor: MARSH HARRY STUART
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: An elongate cable protector and/or cable tidy (30, 70) is provided comprising, in transverse cross-section, a wall (34) of flexible and resilient material coiled upon itself and enclosing a cavity (32). In particular the wall (34) comprises a base portion (36), a first wall portion (38) extending from the base portion (36) and integral therewith, and a second wall portion (40) again integral with the base portion (36) but spaced from the first wall portion (38), the second wall portion (40) extending from the base portion (36) in such a way that a distal region (42) thereof overlies a distal region (44) of the first wall portion (38). The cavity (32) thereby defined represents an enclosed yet expandable space capable of housing a number of, for example, electrical, computer or hi-fi cables. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256495-A (GB)
Title: Camera having flash
Inventor: KUREI HIROSHI
IPC: G03B9/70
Filed: 1992-05-26
Abstract: A camera has a flash (45), a focal plane shutter, a mechanism for changing a size of a film frame by changing a size of an aperture of the camera, and a mechanism for setting a flash synchronized shutter speed. The focal plane shutter has a leading-shutter-curtain and a trailing-shutter-curtain, which are moved in a vertical direction of the aperture to thereby open and close the aperture. The changing mechanism changes the aperture size in the vertical direction to obtain a panoramic style frame and a standard frame. The setting mechanism sets the flash synchronised shutter speed to a high speed when the aperture is changed to a panoramic style frame having a vertical size which is smaller than that of a standard frame. The output of the flash can be started at a time at which a trailing edge of the leading-shutter-curtain passes a lower side of the panoramic style frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268895-A (GB)
Title: Grinding method and apparatus
Inventor: SMITH GEOFFREY IAN
IPC: B24B1/00
Filed: 1992-07-18
Abstract: In a grinding machine for cylindrical workpieces in which the workpiece (18) is rotated against a rotating grinding wheel (14), means (22) is provided for changing the speed of rotation of the workpiece and/or of the grinding wheel during the final stage of grinding. The speed change may comprise a deceleration of the grinding wheel, or a linear or sinusoidal reduction or increase in the workpiece speed, thereby reducing chatter-marks on the workpiece.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268056-A (GB)
Title: Perambulator with umbrella
Inventor: ELD ROSEMARY
IPC: A45B19/04
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: An umbrella having a height adjustable telescopic mast is firmly secured by a clamp and screw device to the handlebar of a pram or pushchair. This enables the child carer to use both hands to control the conveyance. The umbrella may be provided with an automatic safety trip to collapse the canopy in the event of high winds.
Patent GB-2275868-A (GB)
Title: Storage of covers for outdoor equipment
Inventor: O'LEARY ANTHONY PETER
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: A weatherproof and/or dirtproof cover for outdoor equipment comprises a cover of flexible sheet material, which cover is detachably connected to a pouch which is of a suitable size for the cover to be compacted to fit entirely within the pouch.
Patent GB-2278766-A (GB)
Title: Plough or tilling unit.
Inventor: TOPHAM PETER DOUGLAS TEMPLE
IPC: A01B17/00
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: A plough comprises a plurality of tilling units, each tilling unit having a downwardly depending leg 12 carrying a soil penetration member 13 connected at its lower end with support structure 26 for the main rotary tilling member 36. The edge of the connecting structure 22 is so shaped as progressively to reduce the gap between the edge of the connecting structure and the edge of the inclined main tilling member from a minimum at ground level at the leg so as to minimise the tendency for stones and debris to jam rotation of the main rotary tilling member. Each tilling unit can be provided with a skimmer member rearwardly thereof. <IMAGE> )u
Patent GB-2268074-A (GB)
Title: Medical devices
Inventor: SKIDMORE ROBERT
IPC: A61B8/12
Filed: 1993-06-29
Abstract: A device allowing access of a medical sensor probe to a selected location within a patient's body comprises a disposable elongated tubular sheath (2) releasably attached eg. by sutures 7 at its closed distal end (10) to the wall of a blood vessel (1) during surgery. The sheath leads out of the patient's body and provides an access path through which a sensor probe, such as an. ultrasound probe (3), can be introduced in order to allow monitoring of blood flow within the vessel. The probe can be easily removed and replaced without contamination. When monitoring is complete, the releasable attachment means, sutures 7, are operated by wire 6 and the sheath can be pulled out of the patient's body without further surgery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271106-A (GB)
Title: Treatment apparatus for improving the quality of drinking water by filtration   and disinfection
Inventor: BATTEN MARK VIVIAN
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A water jug in two sections 1 and 2, the two halves being separable by the user for internal cleaning, houses a replaceable filter cartridge and engages with a free standing base unit 3, having an ultra violet lamp and associated electrical circuits and components. An aperture 9 in the base unit and matching ultra violet transparent window 5 in the lower section of the jug facilitate the transmission of ultra violet light from the base unit into the jug. Disabling means 24 and 25 located between the jug and the base unit prevents the lamp being energised when the jug is separated from the base unit. Obscuration means prevent ultra violet light from escaping from the pouring spout when the filter is removed or from the interface between the jug and the base unit whilst allowing free flow of water commensurate with correct operation of the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269742-A (GB)
Title: Child`s head support
Inventor: PAGE JANE
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1993-08-18
Abstract: To overcome the antipathy some children have to car travel, a head rest 20 for a baby seat 10 comprises a backing element in the form of a human or animal shape (eg a clown) having a head 21 and a body 22, the head having projecting support means 25 formed as projecting head parts (hair, ears, horns, or the like). The body may have limbs 23, 24 extending from it which may be bent around the child. Either or both pairs of limbs may have fastening means (eg VELCRO TM  pads) to hold them around the child. The head rest may be constructed as a container or bag 26 closable at 27 by a zipper or by other fastening means such as VELCRO TM  pads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270344-A (GB)
Title: An engaging device
Inventor: GENERO CLAUDE PAUL
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: An engaging device 10 for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device 10 comprising a supporting part 13 and an engaging part 15 mounted on said supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes defined by pivot pins 35 between two stable conditions, one being an engaging condition (see figures 5 and 7) and the other being a release condition (see figures 1 and 6). At least one of the pivot pins 35 is able to deflect laterally to accommodate movement of the engaging parts 15 between the two stable conditions. The supporting part 13 may define a housing which accommodates the engaging part 15 and which provides protection to the resilient portions of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270666-A (GB)
Title: 5ow cost, selectable configuration spacecraft.
Inventor: HOMER PETER KEMP
IPC: B64G1/40
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: To reduce the time required to build spacecraft, and to reduce costs, the spacecraft are members of a set of spacecraft. Each member has the same structural members, such as panels, but different members of the set are elongated by multiples of an increment such as 127 mm. The structural panels of larger members of the set are elongated in the longitudinal direction, to provide more surface area for mounting payload, and to provide more heat rejection surface. The propellant tank(s), (20-22) (Figs 2A, 2B), which may be fuel and oxidizer tanks, are spherical in the shortest members of the set, and are increased in length by addition of cylindrical sections, to provide greater volume in larger members to thereby provide longer operating life. Similarly, the solar panels, heat pipes and the like may be elongated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282880-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring characteristics of a liquid
Inventor: OWENS DANIEL RICHARD
IPC: G01N21/05
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring characteristics of a liquid includes a channel (2) through which, during operation, the liquid flows and an optical sensor 7, pH sensors 8, 9, and a UV sensor 10 are provided for measuring characteristics (eg pollution) of the liquid as it flows through the channel. The cross-sectional area of the channel (2) is substantially constant so that, during operation, liquid flows through the channel at a substantially uniform speed. A spray head washing device for cleaning the channel is also described (figure 9).   <IMAGE>