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Patent GB-2246986-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle drive mechanism
Inventor: LILLIS CARL
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 1991-07-18
Abstract: A stub axle D is mounted on the bicycle frame on the outer side of each of the lower rear forks, and mounted on these axles are the main-drive chainwheels C and their driving arms. Chains link each of the maindrive chainwheels to freewheel chainwheels keyed on to each side of a shaft G that revolves in a housing F. This shaft also carries the final drive chainwheel/s. A pivoting bar E is mounted below the forward housing and, together with two rods which fit into pivoted lugs mounted on the maindrive chainwheel, provides the driving arm lifting mechanism. As, say, the offside driving arm is driven down, the rod attached to that arms chainwheel is pulled down and causes a pull on the nearside chainwheel so lifting the nearside driving arm. An adjustable stop bar H limits the downward movement of each driving arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247361-A (GB)
Title: Conductive through-holes in printed wiring boards
Inventor: AKABANE MASAO
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 1991-08-07
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board having a through hole comprises filling the through hole with an electrically conductive material which is then hardened, and a component insertion hole 8 made e.g. by drilling. In the described method, component mounting space can be obtained without reducing the design density of the printed wiring board. Suitable dimensions are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264159-A (GB)
Title: Liquid helium topping-up apparatus
Inventor: GRIME DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F17C6/00
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: To ensure that only liquid helium is delivered to a cryostat during liquid helium refill, the arrangement automatically diverts hot gas which is produced during cooling of the transfer tube, away from the cryostat. The arrangement comprises a temperature responsive, thermally insulated three-way valve, having a liquid helium inlet pipe 11, a hot gas outlet pipe 12 and a liquid helium delivery pipe 13 which leads to a cryostat, which is operated by pressure variations as a result of cooling part of an enclosed volume 15, 16 of helium gas to a temperature near the normal boiling point of the liquid at atmospheric pressure. The sensor element 15 of the valve actuator is accommodated within a hollow valve slide 21 which is connected to the element 16 of variable capacity so that ports 23, 24 are selectively opened and closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264975-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic catches
Inventor: BREESE REGINALD WILLIAM
IPC: A45C13/10
Filed: 1992-03-02
Abstract: A cosmetic compact or like container comprises a lid 11 and a base 13 held closed by a magnetic catch 22 comprising magnetic components 27 and 31 within the base and lid, component 27 being movable relative to a component 31. In a first orientation with the lid closed the net magnetic forces between the components 27, 31 are attractive, but on movement of component 27 in the direction of arrow a by pushing button 23 against the bias of a bow spring 29 the net magnetic forces become of reduced attractiveness or are neutral or repulsive, to free the lid 11. At least the movable component 27 remains hidden (by web 34 as shown) to present a neat, protuberance-free appearance). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253404-A (GB)
Title: Physically stabilising detergent bars
Inventor: TAKAHATA MASAHIRO
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: A shaped solid detergent composition contains 0.02 to 5.0 % by weight of magnesium oxide and/or calcium oxide based on the total weight of the composition. The detergent may be soap, syndet or combar. The composition is preferably a cake or bar for personal hygiene. The composition may also contain magnesium chloride and/or calcium chloride. The oxides are to physically stabilise the bar against attack by water.
Patent GB-2265605-A (GB)
Title: Auto-priming in beverage dispense systems
Inventor: COOK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: Beverage dispense systems suffer from an inherent problem of gas bubbles. Those bubbles may cause pump 3 to malfunction and improper beverage cooling. Furthermore, system operators may not notice such problems when busy. The present invention provides a recirculation circuit 6 that allows gas bubbles to be vented. The re-circulation circuit 6 depends upon the pump driving a liquid flow around the circuit 6 which forces the gas bubble out of the dispense valve 5 when opened. The gas is mixed with 'fresh' liquid from a liquid source 2 by a sucking action ensuring gas remains segmented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254465-A (GB)
Title: Conduit liner monitor
Inventor: BALDWIN STANLEY LLOYD
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 1992-03-18
Abstract: An apparatus for the non-destructive determination of the status of a liner 16 disposed within a conduit 12 such as a fluid carrying pipe or elbow. At least one wire 32, 34 is disposed within the liner in an area 18 of concern. The wire is connected to a receptacle 26 located on the conduit. A status display plugs into the receptacle to check the continuity of the wire, if a wire is broken, this information is displayed, indicating a potential problem with the liner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267076-A (GB)
Title: Sealable containers
Inventor: KING ROGER MILNER
IPC: B65D25/16
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A container is formed with a seamless first portion 10a, which in use seals against a closure, and a second portion 10b, 12. Preferably, the container is a plastics bottle, the first portion 10a forming an upper portion of a neck and the second portion forming a lower portion 10b of the neck and a body 12. The first portion 10a is formed by a first process, such as injection moulding around a floating mandrel 26, which provides a seamless construction. The second portion 10b, 12 is formed by a second process which forms a seam line, such as blow moulding by blowing gas through the floating mandrel 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263259-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen connection device in a two-wheel vehicle
Inventor: CALDERANI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B62J17/04
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: The windscreen is supported by two rods 15 each of which passes through a sleeve 21 and is secured by a nut 31 engaging a threaded end 14. The sleeve 21 is fixed to a tubular connection element 20 which passes through a cover 11 for the handlebar 12 and is secured to a further tubular element 17 fixed to the handlebar 12. The element 17 is internally threaded at 18 to engage with a fixing screw stud 19 on which the connection element 20 is fastened by nut 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258849-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: PITCHER ROBERT HAZELL
IPC: B60G21/06
Filed: 1992-07-21
Abstract: A vehicle which has four or more ground engaging wheels and a suspension system 11 associated with each pair of wheels, is also equipped with an anti-roll system comprising two hydraulic anti-roll units 15 and 16, one on each side of the vehicle. Each anti-roll unit comprises at least two piston and cylinder units 17 and 18 associated respectively with two of the suspension systems and hydraulically coupled to one another to permit fluid flow therebetween but to resist vehicle roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259509-A (GB)
Title: Fired fireproof ceramic body
Inventor: VORNEHM MANFRED
IPC: C04B35/66
Filed: 1992-09-08
Abstract: A fired fireproof ceramic body is based on metal oxides, in particular CaO, MgO and/or Al2O3 It contains 1.0 to 12% residual carbon content and is made by mixing a carbonaceous component e.g. graphite into a block mixture of the oxide, binding agent and water, shaping the mixture and firing it under reducing conditions at 1400 DEG  to 1700 DEG C.
Patent GB-2271481-A (GB)
Title: Receiver for TV sound only which shares motorcar loudspeaker
Inventor: GRAZEBROOK ROBERT FRANCIS NEED
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1992-10-10
Abstract: A TV sound receiving equipment which is filled to a car or motor vehicle has a window mounted flat aerial and an intermediate frequency filter and detector means which enhances signal to noise ratio. Also there is provided a means for conveniently sharing any loudspeaker filled in a car with the TV sound receiving equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261529-A (GB)
Title: A zoom lens
Inventor: KREITZER MELVYN HOWARD
IPC: G02B15/177
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a compact zoom lens. The zoom lens comprises of small number of elements arranged in three groups (A1, B1, C1). The first group (A1) has negative refractive power, the second group (B1) has positive refractive power and the third group (C1) has negative refractive power. The air space between the three groups is made variable to effect zooming. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281632-A (GB)
Title: Tension measurement of elogate moving members
Inventor: GOLEBIOWSKI CZESLAW
IPC: G01L5/04
Filed: 1993-09-02
Abstract: A method of measuring tension in an elastic moving web (M) at a remote location comprises determining the spacing (L) between two points (Mn and Mn +1) on the web (M) at an accessible location, determining tension in the web (M) at the accessible location, determining the modulus of elasticity ( epsilon ) of the web (M) and determining the spacing between the points (Mn and Mn +1) at the remote location by moving the web (M) at a known speed (S) past two detectors (D1 and D2) spaced a determined distance (Ls) apart, determining the time lapses (t1, t2) between the passage of each of the points (Mn and Mn +1) past each of the detectors (D1 and D2) and using the formulae:- <IMAGE>
Patent GB-983083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to weight-responsive devices
Inventor: MENZIES JAMES DONALD
IPC: G01G5/00
Filed: 1962-08-21
Abstract: 983,083. Force balance weighing apparatus. SIMONACCO Ltd. Sept. 2, 1963 [Aug. 21, 1962], No. 31986/62. Addition to 983,081. Heading G1W. [Also in Division G3] Apparatus for continuously weighing a flowing liquid comprises a tube 11, Fig. 1, through which the liquid flows, supported on a pivoted beam 14 which bears on a diaphragm 26 through a rod 24. When the beam rotates from a horizontal or neutral position, a valve 34 is actuated to control the supply or exhaust of fluid to the diaphragm 26 to restore the beam to its neutral position. The fluid acting on the diaphragm 26 also acts on a gauge 44 calibrated to give a direct reading of weight. In Fig. 3, two such weighing devices 96, 98 are used to weigh a coal slurry and washing liquid, the fluid pressure in the chambers 27 acting on the diaphragms also act on pistons 62 of controllers 57, 59 tending to rotate the beams 72, 74 anticlockwise against a datum pressure fed to the top of piston 62 in controller 59. Variations in the total weight of the slurry and water rotate the beam 72, 74 to actuate a valve 86 controlling a wash water supply valve 94. In a modification for controlling the addition of water to a flowing liquid to maintain a constant density one device weighs the liquid to provide a pressure in a controller which acts against a datum pressure in the other controller to control the valve 94 as above. Specification 983,082 also is referred to.
Patent GB-2274628-A (GB)
Title: Additional energy-absorbing system for a motor vehicle steering column
Inventor: CORFA PHILIPPE
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: The said steering column comprises a shaft 1 mounted in a tubular casing 2. An inner ring 3 is mounted between the casing and the shaft. The shaft has a large-diameter part 5 on the steering wheel side and a small-diameter pant 6 on the steering box side. The hole 4 in the inner ring has a larger diameter than part 6, and a smaller diameter than part 5 of the shaft, so that in the event of an impact part 5 pushes inner ring 3 to displace it over a predetermined distance within casing 2, the resulting clamping effect absorbing energy in order to protect the head of the driver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277993-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for nondestructively, magnetically inspecting elongated objects for structural faults
Inventor: WEISCHEDEL HERBERT R
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: A magnetic inspection device for detecting structural faults in elongated magnetically permeable objects has two opposite magnetic poles, 144, 146 and 148, 150 that induce a first magnetic flux axially in a first section of an object C between the poles such that this section is at or approaching magnetic saturation. An eddy current detector 142 and a magnetic flux detector 158 are provided which detect eddy current and magnetic flux changes as the device and object move relative to one another, the respective outputs of the detectors being processed to determine the location of structural faults in the object. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280923-A (GB)
Title: Method for adjusting the height and inclination of a manhole cover
Inventor: JONAS JOHN HAROLD
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: A method of vertically positioning and supporting a cover 11 and frame 20 above an underground chamber at an inclination and level corresponding to that of a surface of a surrounding road or ground comprises forming a supporting collar 20 above a preformed chamber wall. The collar comprises a number of layers of rigid elongate boards 13, each layer being of selected thickness, arranged around the top of the chamber wall. At least one of the layers preferably includes tapered thickness boards (14, 15 Fig. 2) arranged to provide an inclined surface so that the cover 11 when placed upon the collar lies at an inclination and level corresponding to that of surrounding road or ground. Typically the boards are formed of a cementitious substance such as a wood fibre and cement composition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293512-A (GB)
Title: Inspecting the ends of optic fibres
Inventor: SHORT STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: G01N21/95
Filed: 1994-09-20
Abstract: A device for inspecting a panel-mounted optical fibre connector having a ferrule-terminated 20 fibre 19 engaged in a connector alignment sleeve 17. The end of the fibre 19 is imaged on the photo-receptive target of a TV camera 11 using objective optics whose optic axis is divided by a reflecting prism 16 into two parts extending in different directions. Beam splitter 17 allows light from illumination source 13 to pass to the optic fibre end and reflected light to reach the TV camera 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294734-A (GB)
Title: Grease gun applicator structure
Inventor: CHANG ZONG CHAN
IPC: F16N3/12
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: In a grease applicator grease is drawn from a reservoir 20 via a non-return valve (134, Fig. 3) into a working chamber 131 and expelled therefrom via a non-return valve (132, Fig. 3) by a piston 14 actuated by a reciprocator 30. A grease cartridge 22 is provided in the grease reservoir 20 and is subjected to pressure by a weight plate 24. A cord 25 fastened to the plate 24 provides a visible indication of the grease remaining in the reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283800-A (GB)
Title: Vibration-isolation support
Inventor: INABA KAZUKI
IPC: F16F3/04
Filed: 1994-04-08
Abstract: This invention aims at attenuating the vibration of a vibrating object effectively and in a short time. A vibration-isolation support having coiled springs (3) between upper and lower frames (1, 2) disposed in a vertically opposed state, characterized in that partitions (4) surrounding the circumferences of the coiled springs (3) are provided on the lower frame (2), a damping material (5) being held in the spaces surrounded by the partitions (4), the portions of the upper frame (1) which provide hollows of the coiled springs (3) being provided with resistance members (6) suspended therefrom and immersed in the damping material (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289612-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco smokers' mouthpieces
Inventor: BRADY ANDREW
IPC: A24F13/04
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: Tobacco smokers' mouthpieces, typically a cigarette holder, for limiting or reducing the effect of tars and other harmful constituents is shown typically in Figure 6 to comprise a tubular body 110 forming a socket 114 for holding a cigarette 16 at its upstream end and having a downstream end portion 118 held in the users mouth with a baffle insert 112 removably located in the body. The insert includes three baffles 122, 124 and 126 between which are defined upstream and downstream chambers 132, 136; the baffles having restricted flow passages therethrough. The upstream baffle has only a single venturi passage 128; the intermediate baffle 124 has only limited through passages 134 somewhat greater in effective cross-sectional area than the venturi passage; and the downstream baffle 126 may have a single central passage 139, the arrangement giving a two-stage pressure drop for better combustion and/or deposit within the insert of harmful gases and tars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287417-A (GB)
Title: Sedimentation apparatus
Inventor: MARSH PHILIP
IPC: B01D21/18
Filed: 1993-11-08
Abstract: The invention relates to sedimentation apparatus (1) for treating liquid containing solids such as sewage, whereby solid constituents of the liquid are substantially removed for subsequent handling/treatment and the liquid now clean of solids is taken off separately for subsequent treatment. To the end, the apparatus (1) comprises two lamella separators (2) the flow channels (3) of which are at an angle to the direction of flow "S" of liquid containing solids towards the inlet (4) to the separators. In the embodiment the angle is substantially 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298971-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector with a body and snap-on cap
Inventor: CUTTS NIGEL
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: A connector comprises a body 1 which includes a hollow ferrule 2 and a flanged portion 3 and a cap 8 which includes an aperture 11a, an outer flared portion 8a with hook means 9 and protrusions 10. The connector is arranged such that the flared portion 8a can be slid over the flanged portion 3 to hook the hook means 9 around the flange 3 to provide a snap-on engagement between the body 1 and the cap 8. The protrusions 10 are suitably arranged for forcing part of a cable 12 into contact with the outer surface 2a of the ferrule. The flanged portion 3 may be a tapered ring flange, the hook means 9 may be one or more circumferentially distributed lugs and the outer surface of the ferrule 2a may be arcuately curved. The widening of the flared portion 8 may induce a tightening of the aperture 11a to pinch the cable 12. This arrangement may be used for a coaxial cable connector and a grab-wire device 5 may be used to receive the inner conductor. Alternatively the above arrangement may be used for a cable feed-through clamping means (figures 3 and 4). Also claimed is an arrangement in which a body 1 has a flange 3 and an arcuately flared surface 2a between one end and the flange which can be engaged and hooked by a resilient cap 8 with protuberances 10 such that the protuberances 10 are adjacent to said flared surface 2a.
Patent GB-2296394-A (GB)
Title: A locking device for an electric cable
Inventor: LEMPIAEINEN RISTO
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for locking an electric cable equipped with a plug to an apparatus which requires current supply, for example a modem (M). The locking device comprises a part (1) to be disposed adjacent the socket (AC) in the apparatus, said part having a space (2) for mounting the conductor part (C) of the electric cable in a loop therein. Said space (2) comprises a curved channel (3) consisting of a bottom (3a) and side walls (3b, 3c) and extending at least part of the length of the space. The inner surface of the side wall (3b) of the channel (3) with the smaller radius of curvature is provided with anti-slip means (4) in order to lock the conductor part (C) to be mounted in the channel against tractive forces. A lateral locking element (5) is disposed at the inlet of the conductor part (C) on the apparatus side for securing the conductor part to the locking device to withstand lateral forces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298993-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication device with microcontroller for caller identification
Inventor: LIM CHER ENG
IPC: H04M1/73
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: A microcontroller 100 for processing caller information received from a telephone line for display on a display panel of a telecommunication device has a display control unit 110, a ring detector 140, a carrier detector 150, and a caller ID unit 130 with a CPU 160 and a demodulator 132 which converts the received analog caller ID data into digital data. To save power, particularly in a battery powered portable device, a power management unit 134 enables the power supply 170 to the demodulator 132 in response to detection of a first ring by the ring detector 140. After the demodulator 132 has processed all the caller ID information, the demodulator power supply 170 is disabled in response to the carrier detector 150 no longer detecting a carrier with caller information. The demodulator 132 incorporates a sigma delta converter (202, Fig.2) which converts the caller information to a two-level quantized digital format, a digital filter (204) for noise filtering, and a demodulator (206) which demodulates the caller information to a digital baseband signal. The digital implementation of the demodulator 132 as part of the caller ID unit 130 integrated with the microcontroller 100 provides cost savings over the prior art use of an analog switched capacitor filter (302, Fig.3) in a demodulator which is coupled to a separate microcontroller.
Patent GB-2311303-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced paper incorporating a security element
Inventor: KNIGHT MALCOLM ROBERT MURRAY
IPC: D21H21/42
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: Security paper is made incorporating an elongate security element (17) and a reinforcing strip (21) which is formed with meshes therein and is embedded in the paper. The security element may be exposed at windows in the paper or may be totally covered. The element (17) and strip (21) may be fed to the cylinder mould either separately (as shown), together or in a pre-bonded state. The strip (21) may be partially soluble, provided with an adhesive coating or made of hot-melt adhesive to enhance bonding with the paper fibres.
Patent GB-2312465-A (GB)
Title: A plasterer's hawk with a side handle and stabilising feet
Inventor: KELLY ROY ANTHONY
IPC: E04F21/16
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: A plasterer's hawk 1 is in the form of a trough 2 having a handle 7 or attachment means for a handle at one side or end. The trough 2 has substantially flat walls 3, is of V-cross-section and is provided with one or more feet 5 arranged to stabilise the trough in a level orientation on a horizontal surface. The handle may be inclined relative to the horizontally held trough by between 30{ and 60{ and it may also be detachable. Means for attaching a detachable handle comprise an inter-engaging dovetail arrangement 9, 11 on the handle and wall of the trough. Further a dovetail section 13 may also run beneath the trough to provide an alternative placement position for the handle 7.
Patent GB-2315388-A (GB)
Title: Method of Data Transmission in a Mobile Communication System
Inventor: MALKAMAKI ESA
IPC: H04L5/02
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: Mobile communications apparatus (103) are arranged to transmit encoded speech in accordance with a first protocol and to transmit extended data in accordance with a second protocol. A wideband extension (601) is divided into time slots (TN0-TN7) which are substantially in phase with time slots for speech transmission. Signaling channels provided for speech are also used for establishing data calls within the extension. Extended data is conveyed by a process of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (804). The multiplex is created by an inverse fast Fourier transform (903) and the transmission frequencies undergo a hopping sequence.