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Patent GB-2243697-A (GB)
Title: Camera film wind mechanism
Inventor: CHAN YET
IPC: G03B17/42
Filed: 1990-04-30
Abstract: The invention provides a camera with a simplified transmission arrangement comprising a horizontally disposed gear wheel (91) driven from the film wind on mechanism (4), a vertical shaft (92) co-axial with the gear wheel and projecting from the camera and axially movable between a first position in which the vertical shaft (92) is splined into the gear wheel (91) so as to rotate therewith and a second position in which the shaft (92) is no longer splined into the gear wheel (91), and a biasing means for biasing the axially movable shaft (92) into splined engagement with the gear wheel (91), the gear wheel (91) and shaft (92) being provided with formations (94, 95) which in the splined position drive the exposure counter mechanism (7), cause cocking of the shutter mechanism (8), and prevent winding back of the film, but which in the unsplined position of the shaft (92) allow winding back of the film. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229741-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for removing plant admixtures from fibrous material
Inventor: ALEXANDROVNA PROTASOVA VALENTI
IPC: D01G15/94
Filed: 1990-05-04
Abstract: The method consists in making a layer (1) of a fibrous material optically transparent and subjecting it to intense optical radiation under the influence of which the plant admixtures are removed by their thermochemical decomposition. A device implementing the method comprises an optical radiation source (3) and a system for permanent scanning of the optical radiation, the beam-rotating elements (12 and 13) of which are mounted over the width of the fibrous material layer (1) and are provided with a system for their protection against dirt.
Patent GB-2244988-A (GB)
Title: Conditioning growing medium or mulching
Inventor: LODGE RAYMOND
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: A method of conditioning growing medium for cultivation or a method of mulching comprises applying to the growing medium a mixture comprising rubber crumb and fibre preferably obtained from worn out or damaged vehicle tyres or fibre reinforced rubber belting.
Patent GB-2233644-A (GB)
Title: Azulene derivatives as thromboxane A2 and prostaglandin endoperoxide recepto antagonists
Inventor: TOMIYAMA TSUYOSHI
IPC: A61K31/165
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: A series of new azulene analogues are disclosed, which are represented by the following formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein: R1 is -COOH, -COOR4 (R4 represents a lower alkyl), -CH=CH=COOH, -CH2-COOH or -SO3H;  R2 is a hydrogen atom or lower-alkyl group;  R3 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl of benzyl group;  A is   <IMAGE>  (R5 represents a lower alkyl); B is a phenyl, a lower alkylphenyl, a lower alkoxyphenyl, nitrophenyl, triflouroalkylphenyl, mono- or di-halogenated-phenyl, naphthyl or tetrahydronaphthyl group;  Y is an alkylene or alkenylene group. The compounds of the present invention are useful as thromboxane A2 and prostagrandin endoperoxide receptor antagonists.
Patent GB-2246972-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a composite casting
Inventor: DARBY DAVID
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: A method of producing a composite casting, such as a self-lubricating bush, comprises the steps of providing a mould (15A; 15B) having a plurality of recesses in a surface (23) of a cavity (16) of the mould and locating components (22), for example graphite plugs, in the recesses so that portions of the components project from the cavity surface. A body is then cast in the cavity (16) from a material having a melting point lower than that of the components with the result that the projecting portions of the components (22) are embedded in the material of the body. Subsequently the mould is removed and the components machined to be flush with a surface of the body shaped by the mould cavity surface (16). Formation of the recesses in the mould cavity surface can be carried out with the mould separated into parts to expose the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to amusement or vending machines
Inventor: HULL JEFFREY
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1990-10-17
Abstract: A cabinet 1 houses two or more amusement or vending machines. In one arrangement two amusement machines are back-to-back with their display panels 2 on opposite sides. The machines may have shared facilities, such as a common power supply, common audio system, common reservoir of prizes, or microprocessor. Other arrangements are possible, and with a cabinet triangular or polygonal in plan (Figure 2), the machines may be presented at at least two faces. The cabinet may be free standing or with one side against a wall. The machine may include removable panels 2,6 for access to the interior. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241584-A (GB)
Title: Electronically controlled camera
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TAKEO
IPC: G03B17/40
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: In an electronically controlled camera capable of being operated in an automatic release mode in which a plurality of shootings can be automatically executed, a period of time between the first shooting of the plurality of shootings and the start of the automatic release mode, and another period of time between each shooting can be set arbitrarily.
Patent GB-2242487-A (GB)
Title: A two-speed torque responsive planetary power transmission for a power tool
Inventor: RAHM ERIK ROLAND
IPC: F16H3/54
Filed: 1991-02-20
Abstract: A two-speed power transmission for a power tool comprises a housing (10), an input shaft (20), an output shaft (15), a planetary gear (18) and a torque responsive gear shift mechanism (19) for directing torque through the planetary gear (18) in a high torque/low speed drive mode or past the planetary gear (18) in a low torque/high speed drive mode. The gear shift mechanism (19) comprises a driving member (26) connected to the sun wheel (21) of the planetary gear (18), a driven member (27) connected to the output shaft (15). and a number of axially movable coupling elements (30) in the form of balls arranged to intercouple in a first position the driving member (26) and the driven member (27) and in a second position the planet wheel carrier (24) of the planetary gear (18) and the driven member (27). The coupling elements (30) are continuously supported in the radial direction by an axially extending coupling sleeve (28) formed in one piece with the planet wheel carrier (24). A first cam means (35) on the driving member (26) exerts an axial force on the coupling elements (30) against the action of a biassing spring (31) to move the coupling elements (30) from the first to the second positions, and a second cam means (36b) on the driven member (27) for exerting an axial shifting force upon the coupling elements (30) toward the second positions of the latters as they have left their first positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254314-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing packages
Inventor: GERO GABRIEL
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1991-04-03
Abstract: A multiple-purpose dispensing package has inner and outer shells wherein the inner shell 19 is movable within the outer shell 18 between fully closed and fully open positions. The inner shell 19 is integrally pivotably connected to the outer shell 18. The package includes a snap-lock member 62 which is preferably formed integrally with the shells 18, 19 as part of a common blank and serves to bias the inner shell 19 against inadvertent movement from the open or closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284653-A (GB)
Title: Weapon system for detecting and countering an aerial threat
Inventor: BENSIMON JOSEPH
IPC: G01S17/10
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for detecting and countering an aerial threat comprising   - a carriage 1 which is rotatable about a central axis, on a shaft 11 by driving means, - photosensitive means 22, 23, 24, preferably IR detectors disposed in the interior of the said carriage 1 and for observing the environment of the said system through at least one observation window 6, 7, 8 arranged in the peripheral external wall 5 of the said carriage 1, - telemetric means 25, preferably a range finding laser, for measuring the distance separating the said system and the said threat, and means 26, preferably a blinding laser for attacking the said threat, the said telemetric means and the said attacking means being mounted in the said carriage 1, - measuring means indicating at each instant the angular position of the said carriage (1) and - processing means receiving the information delivered by the said photosensitive means, the said measuring means and the said telemetric means, and delivering orders to the said attacking means.   The device may rotate continuously about the axis of a self propelled missile or be mounted on the ground, a ship or a vehicle and oscillate back and forth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252760-A (GB)
Title: Trailer vehicles
Inventor: CLAYTON DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B60P1/04
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: A trailer vehicle for coupling to, for example, a tractor comprises a wheeled frame (10) on which a platform (15) is pivotally mounted. A pair of lifting tines (23) are pivotally mounted at one edge of the platform (15) which is movable between a vertical position, in which the tines (23) can engage a palletised load, and a horizontal, transport position. A hydraulic piston and cylinder mechanism (25, 26) may be provided for pivoting the platform (15) from the vertical to the horizontal position and a spring (20) can help return the frame to the vertical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251340-A (GB)
Title: Antenna
Inventor: RAHM JAMES KURT
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 1991-10-21
Abstract: A printed circuit radiating element 20 comprises a geometrically symmetric planar area of a conducting material separated from a ground plane by a dielectric medium. The driving point of the radiating element is at the base 24 of a notch 26 in one side thereof so that the driving impedance is reduced from that obtained when the element is driven at its edge. Symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of an axis of symmetry 38 of the element along which the driving point lies are two notches 32, 46 which restore the electrical symmetry of the radiating element thereby to suppress higher order modes. This results in a radiation pattern with minimal cross-polarized energy in the principal planes and high port-to-port isolation. Two driving points may be employed to produce a dual linearly polarized antenna and a reactive combiner or hybrid may be employed to obtain circularly-polarized radiations. The radiating element may be square, rectangular or circular. A plurality of radiating elements may be interconnected to form an array. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256428-A (GB)
Title: Storage rack systems.
Inventor: ALLEN DONALD R
IPC: B65G1/02
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: A storage rack system having a plurality of storage bays adapted to store pallet loads that are three, four or five pallets deep comprises a pair of outer tracks 22 extending the full depth of the storage rack and a pair of inner tracks 21 located inside of the outer tracks and extending for a short distance. A lower cart 40 for carrying pallets has front wheels (41F, Fig.7 not shown) which ride on the outer tracks 22 and rear wheels (41R) which ride on the inner tracks 21. The front and rear wheels (51F,51R, Fig.8 not shown) of a second cart 50 all ride on the outer tracks 22. The tracks slope slightly towards the front of the storage rack. Pref. a further track (23) is provided for a further carriage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266083-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: COLLINS MICHAEL J
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1992-04-09
Abstract: The device comprises replacement nuts 1 that are used to retain the vehicle wheel, and a protruding arm 3 that can be fitted to the replacement wheel nuts and locked in place. If the vehicle is moved, rotation of the wheel results in the arm contacting the ground, therefore preventing removal of the vehicle. Engagement of the nuts is by a slotted groove in the arm thereby allowing the device to fit different sized wheels. When the arm is in a fitted position, the nuts cannot be removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291958-A (GB)
Title: Disrupter weapon
Inventor: HICKEY DENNIS JAMES
IPC: F42B33/06
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: A disrupter weapon based on the Davis Gun principle suitable for use in explosive ordnance disposal, comprises a launch tube 1 containing a pair of pistons 2, 3 slideable in opposite directions between end arresters 7, 11. At the forward end the tube 1 contains a fluid 14, which may be a colloidal suspension eg of chaff in water and at the rearward end the tube contains a countermass 15 which is a non-cohesive body eg comprising bundles of fibres. On ignition of a quantity of propellant 6 located between the pistons 2, 3 the pistons fly apart and eject the mass and countermass in opposite directions. The pistons are trapped by the arresters, thus holding the propellant gases captive. The fluid can be directed against eg a suspected terrorist device. In use the weapon has low recoil force and can thus be mounted on a vehicle with reduced risk of damage to the vehicle or unwanted movement of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255602-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-lock brake system
Inventor: ATKINS THOMAS M
IPC: B60T8/66
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: The brake system (which does not require the use of an auxiliary hydraulic pump and, in the preferred embodiment, controls only the rear brakes of a four-wheel vehicle) includes a normally-open isolation valve 22 between the master cylinder 14 and the rear wheel brakes 20, and a normally-closed dump valve 26 between the rear wheel brakes and a fluid accumulator 28. A computer control 30 monitors the rear wheel speed and deceleration and, during braking of the vehicle, controls the application of hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes by controlling the isolation and dump valves 22 and 26 in order to correct wheel speed departures and prevent lock-up of the brakes. The computer control 30 can detect an increase in road surface friction which occurs during a wheel speed departure, and thereafter applies additional pressure to the rear brakes 20 by selectively opening the isolation valve 22. Further, the control 30 detects when one of the rear wheels remains standard operating parameters that control the re-application locked after anti-lock measures have been taken, and the of additional pressure are then modified. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258669-A (GB)
Title: A concrete-filled steel bearing wall and a method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: AKIMOTO SHIGEYUKI
IPC: G21C13/024
Filed: 1992-08-13
Abstract: A concrete-filled steel bearing earthquake resistant wall comprises connecting members 1, a pair of steel surface plates 2 and 2' which are parallel and secured by connecting members 1 so that the space between these surface steel plates 2 is filled with the wall unit concrete 7, and wall unit periphery binding steel reinforcements 8 constructed from U-shaped steel bars arranged along the peripheral part of the wall unit concrete 7 at predetermined intervals and embedded in said concrete 7. In addition, slippage preventing members (stud bolts) 6 are arranged in a staggered arrangement on the aforementioned surface steel plates 2 and 2'. The connecting members may be bar-shaped steel members attached to one end of connecting rods which are welded to one of the steel plates 2, the other surface steel plate 2' being connected by plug welding to said bar-shaped steel members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261900-A (GB)
Title: A frame assembly which impedes bombardment and break-in
Inventor: SAELZER HEINRICH
IPC: E06B5/10
Filed: 1992-09-29
Abstract: A sash frame and an outer frame of a window or of a door are provided with respective supplementary protection profiles (4, 5). In order to protect the gap (8) between end faces (6, 7) of the supplementary profiles (4, 5) without having to alter the cross-sectional dimensions of the metal profiles for the sash and outer frame and possibly impair their functions, the gap (8) is bridged by a strip (9) made from high-grade steel, which is fastened in a longitudinal groove (10) of one of the one supplementary profiles (4) so as to overlap the other supplementary profile (5). The strip (9) may be in the form of a plate or of circular profile (9', figure 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258585-A (GB)
Title: Radiotelephone operating technique with multifunctional keys
Inventor: SCHAUPP JR GEORGE W
IPC: H04W84/10
Filed: 1992-01-21
Abstract: The present disclosure includes a discussion of a radiotelephone operating technique with multifunctional keys. The radiotelephone (101) has a memory (907), a display (127) and a keypad (117) with at least one key (121) to produce at least a first function key signal and a second function key signal, and a plurality of data keys (119). First, a first function key creates a first function key signal, turning on the radiotelephone (209). Second, a phone number is selected (215). Third, the first function key creates a second function key signal, activating the radiotelephone (101) to call the phone number (207). Fourth, a second function key creates a third function key signal, disconnecting the radiotelephone (101) from said call (211). Fifth, the second function key creates a fourth function key signal, turning off the radiotelephone (213).
Patent GB-2261684-A (GB)
Title: Block with simulated embedded flint
Inventor: BALL PETER ALFRED
IPC: E04C1/40
Filed: 1992-11-19
Abstract: A mould for a concrete block 10 is formed by applying natural pieces of flint on a composite backing block with recesses being provided between the flint pieces of sufficient depth for pointing in the moulded component. A mould is then formed from this master block and from the mould blocks 10 can be formed with simulated natural flint pieces 14. Colour can be introduced during moulding to provide the simulated pieces 14 with natural colours of flint. A plurality of the blocks 10 may be constructed together to simulate flint walling, thereby saving construction time, labour and materials relative to walling where natural flint pieces are used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272640-A (GB)
Title: Oral compositions
Inventor: CORDERY SUSAN CAROLINE
IPC: A61K8/25
Filed: 1992-11-24
Abstract: Oral compositions contain a particulate massaging material, the particles of which are friable under conditions of use. A suitable particulate material is an agglomerated thickening silica e.g. commercially available Zeosyl, Sorbosil, Tixosil or Silox.
Patent GB-2274713-A (GB)
Title: Cross-correlation fluid flow meter
Inventor: VENERUSO ANTHONY FRANK
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: A cross correlation fluid flow meter comprises a body having first and second sensor means 12, 14 positioned such that in use they are spaced apart a known distance in the direction of fluid flow. Each sensor means comprising a signal transmitter 16a, 18a and a signal receiver 16b, 18b, the signal transmitter 16a of the first sensor means being operable at a first frequency and the signal receiver 16b of the first sensor means being arranged to receive signals only at the first frequency. The signal transmitter of the second sensor means is either operable at a second frequency and the signal receiver of the second sensor means arranged to receive signals only at the second frequency or the transmitter and receiver of the second sensor means operate at the first frequency but with a different phase to the first sensor means. As described, the sensor means measure impedance of the fluid. The first and second frequencies are sufficiently different that the signal from the first transmitter is substantially undetectable at the second receiver and vice versa but are sufficiently similar that the response of the fluid to the transmitted signals is substantially identical. An example in both frequencies in the range 5 - 7 kHz with a difference of about 1 kHz. The frequencies should not be harmonically related. When the frequencies are the same, the signals are preferably in phase quadrative. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264791-A (GB)
Title: Image intensifier assembly
Inventor: PHILLIPS EARLE N
IPC: G02B13/16
Filed: 1993-02-22
Abstract: The assembly includes a Generation III image intensifier tube 28 and an inverter lens arrangement 30, and can be substituted for a Generation II image intensifier tube in a given application. The inverter lens barrel 46 is adjustably positionable relative to the Generation III image intensifier tube via threads 50 so the image relayed can be focused to optimise the resolution of the complete tube assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265906-A (GB)
Title: Mouldable  phenol formaldehyde resin compositions
Inventor: SCHEDLITZKI DIETMAR
IPC: C08G8/28
Filed: 1993-04-02
Abstract: A moulding material for producing durable plastic, chemically resistant devices, containers, pipes and the like, consists of 25 - 60 parts by weight of a phenol formaldehyde resin and 40 - 75 parts by weight of a mixture of filler materials, strengthening fibres and conventional accessory materials. In order to increase resistance to temperature changes and resistance to the effects of chemical media, particularly organic solvents, without the mechanical properties and heat resistance being impaired, the phenol formaldehyde single stage resin contains about 0.5 - 10.0% by weight of one or more substances of the formula.   <IMAGE>   wherein R1 = -CH2 Hal or -Hal R2 = -CH2 Hal or -H R3 = -Hal or -CH2OH   the Hal group represents chlorine or bromine and "n" is 1 to 5.e
Patent GB-2272948-A (GB)
Title: Engine oil removal pump
Inventor: TSENG TIEN-TSAI
IPC: F01M11/04
Filed: 1993-11-02
Abstract: A vehicle oil sump drum device comprises an oil receiving reservoir (10) in which suction is produced by a centrally mounted pump. The pump includes a body (60) in which a piston is reciprocated by operation of a handle (41) attached to the outer end of a piston rod (40). The piston has a valve (42) for preventing flow past the piston during the downward stroke of the piston rod (40) so that suction is created in the reservoir through a gap (251), a passageway (231) and a valve assembly (80) including a poppet valve (82) which lifts from a seat (241). A float valve (93, 94) is mounted inside the oil reservoir (10) on an upper cover (20). The float valve closes the passageway (231) through the cover (20) when a predetermed quantity of engine oil is present in the oil reservoir (10). At the same time the valve (82) is lifted so that the vacuum maintains valve (94) closed to prevent oil from entering the pump body (60). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284592-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated board-pallet
Inventor: KUO SHIN CHIH
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1993-12-07
Abstract: A corrugated board pallet with high strength, including a loading board (5) and several leg boards (6) disposed thereunder. The loading board (5) is composed of a lower longitudinal corrugated board (1), a middle transverse corrugated board (3) and an upper longitudinal corrugated board (2) which are attached to one another. Each of the leg boards (6) is composed of several corrugated boards (10) attached to one another reinforcing ribs are provided in the corrugations. Alternatively, the pallet can be composed of several bonding boards (5) and several leg boards (6), wherein each of the loading boards (5) is composed of several corrugated boards (10) having a relatively small width and attached to one another. Each of the corrugated boards (10) is then made of A-class flock paper with high compression strength and is vertically disposed. On two lateral sides of each of the corrugated boards (10) are attached several carton boards (9). A layer of solvent-free thermo-melting glue (EVA) is painted on an upper surface of the top board (5) to increase bearing strength and hardness. <IMAGE>