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Patent GB-2259582-A (GB)
Title: Viewer with movable mirror and axial and non-axial surveillance ports
Inventor: DEGNAN DONALD EUGENE
IPC: E06B7/30
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: A viewing device for installation on a wall or door includes a front housing 30, which when the device is installed projects from the front surface of the door or wall, and which defines several surveillance ports disposed axially 36, and non-axially 38, 40, 42, relative to the axis of the housing. At the opposite end a knob 14 extends outwardly from the rear surface of the door or wall, said knob having a viewing point axially aligned with the axial surveillance port 36 in the front portion, and is operable by the user to move a mirror assembly disposed in a rotatable inner tube inside the housing between a first orientation intersecting the housing axis at an acute angle and a second orientation parallel to and spaced from the housing axis, so that, when the mirror is in the first orientation, a line of sight can be established from the viewing port in turn through each of the non-axial surveillance ports 38, 40, 42 and, when the mirror is in the second orientation, a line of sight is established from the viewing port directly through the axial surveillance port 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267809-A (GB)
Title: Lawn mower.
Inventor: HOWELLS PAUL EDWARD
IPC: A01D34/82
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A lawn mower comprises a hood enclosing a cutting chamber, a cutting member 4 mounted for rotation in a substantially horizontal plane within the cutting chamber, a handle for controlling directional movement of the mower during a cutting operation, a power source 2, a drive line for drivingly connecting the power source and the cutting member, at least one rolling support member R for supporting the mower, means for mounting the said at least one rolling member about a substantially horizontal axis relative to ground datum and disposed externally of that area ascribed during rotation of the cutting member and serving to assist control of directional movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257466-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism and method for securing a lock.
Inventor: GLOWACKI MAREK
IPC: E05C1/06
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: In order to prevent a locked door from being opened from inside a building or room, a lock mechanism is provided which comprises external and internal release means, and a slidable locking bolt provided with linked rack portions 1, 2 pivotally mounted thereto. The portions are engaged by pins 5, 7 on the external 6 and internal 8 release means causing rack and bolt movement in direction X and rack movement in direction Y about the pivotal mounting on the bolt. When the bolt is extended, further movement of the external release means 6 places pin 5 into the Position shown against a detent 4. This restrains both rack portions against movement in direction Y and prevents operation by the internal release means 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270668-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for piercing ears
Inventor: DURHAM TONY
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: A pack (for use with an ear-piercing gun having a pair of jaws between which an ear lobe may be disposed to receive an ear-piercing member projected from one jaw into engagement with a clasp carried by the other jaw) comprises a display panel (10) carrying an ear-piercing member (12) and clasp (14), a disposable cover adapted to be fitted to said one jaw and a disposable clasp holder (18) adapted to be fitted to said other jaw, the disposable clasp holder (18) being adapted to cooperate with the display panel (10) to enable the clasp (14) to be transferred from the display panel (10) to the clasp holder (18) without coming into human contact. The disposable clasp holder (18) has a chamfered surface (96) on a face thereof (68) to facilitate the loading of the clasp (14) within the clasp holder (18) and at least one flange (92, 94) to facilitate the engagement and disengagement of the clasp holder (18) with the said other jaw. Before use, the clasp holder (18) and the disposable cover are accommodated in a recess beneath display surface (20) of the panel (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260015-A (GB)
Title: Display system
Inventor: NELSON KEITH WILLIAM
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 1992-09-28
Abstract: A display system for mounting to a structure includes a base portion 10 mounted to the structure and having a pivot formation 15 at its top edge. A fascia panel 20 has a main face 21 and a pivot formation 25' at its top edge thereof, the pivot formations 15, 25 being co-operable to enable the fascia panel to be assembled with the base portion by locating and fitting together the respective pivot formations. A bottom edge of the fascia panel is securable either to the base portion 10 or to the structure. In an alternative arrangement (Figure 2), the fascia panel may be pivotally attached to an upper elongate frame member (41). A lower frame member (42) defines a retaining flange to which the back edge of the fascia panel (20) can be secured. The display system may include light fittings 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262389-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board injector/ejector device
Inventor: FLETCHER NEIL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1992-12-10
Abstract: A circuit board injector/ejector device 31 for use with a circuit board 11 to be accommodated in a rack 1 housed in an enclosure comprises a body 32 adapted to be secured to a front plate 14 secured to the circuit board and a lever 33 pivotally mounted on the body. Device 31 has surfaces 36 and 42 adapted to assist in providing the force necessary to effect a multiplicity of pin and socket connections at the rear of the circuit board 11 when the circuit board is introduced into rack 1 and to assist in providing the force necessary to effect disconnection of the connections when the circuit board is withdrawn from the rack. Lever 33 has passing therethrough fixing screw 38 which, when the multiplicity of pin and socket connections at the rear of the circuit board 11 have been made and withdrawal of the circuit board from the rack 1 is prevented by co-operating surfaces 36 and 37 of the lever and an adjacent elongate member 5 of the rack, is adapted to screw into a tapped hole 40 in the body 32 to prevent pivotal movement of the lever. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274634-A (GB)
Title: Controlling helicopter anti-torque rotor.
Inventor: BALMFORD DAVID ERNEST HALL
IPC: B64C27/78
Filed: 1993-01-30
Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing the flap movements of the rotor blades of a helicopter anti-torque rotor by introducing a one per rev cyclic pitch change of the rotor blades in addition to the conventional collective pitch change. An actuator 37 acts transversely on one end of a control shaft 25 pivoted about a ball joint 34 and carrying a spider 27 connected by links 28 to pitch control lugs 29 on the blades 19. Sensors 40, 41 for forward speed and sideslip angle of the helicopter send signals to a computer 42 which provide control signals to the actuator 37 in accordance with flight conditions. A conventional collecting pitch actuator 32 moves the shaft 25 axially. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264630-A (GB)
Title: A patient gown
Inventor: ROBERTSON CAROL
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 1993-03-03
Abstract: A gown principally for use by patients undergoing radiography and which is designed to be a universal fitting for adult people of all sizes and which may readily be put on to an unconscious patient. The gown is preferably assembled from three separate pieces of material (10) 11, 12 with a boat-shaped neck 16, short wide sleeves 18 and with the material overlapped to provide a closure, usually but not necessarily, to be worn at the back. The garment is assembled with two side seams 13, two shoulder seams 14, a facing material strip 15 around the inside of the boat- shaped neckline and a hem 17 at the bottom of the garment. The overlapped pans of the material are sewn together so as to be permanently attached at the neckline. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265350-A (GB)
Title: Bag folder
Inventor: POULTON BARRIE ARMSTRONG
IPC: B65B63/04
Filed: 1993-03-11
Abstract: A machine for folding bags (particularly emptied FIBC's) comprises a spool 16 with which one end of a bag can be engaged, means 21 for rotating the spool and means 23 for constraining the bag to be wound onto the spool as it is rotated. The spool 16 comprises two tines 17, 18 so that the bag is wound thereon to form a roll of flattened shape. The bag rests on parallel horizontal rails 22 and is constrained by arcuate rail 23 as it is drawn onto the spool. The base of the machine comprises hoppers 13, 14 to collect any residual particulate material released by the bag, such material being extracted by a suction line 15. The folded bags may be baled and returned to be refilled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276180-A (GB)
Title: Labyrinth of changeable form
Inventor: TENG CHUNG-CHIH
IPC: A63J11/00
Filed: 1993-03-16
Abstract: Labyrinth including a plurality of core columns (10) having channels (11) and narrow side openings (12) through its length, a plurality of fence members (20) connected between two core columns (10), a plurality of parting members (30) respectively inserted in a channel (11) on a core column (10) to space fence members (20) vertically, and bases 54. A stack of fence members (20) may constitute a solid panel, or they may be used singly with a member (30) as shown; channels 11 not being used may be closed by members (40). Columns may also have six channels; the labyrinth may be erected in a plurality of different forms using different channels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277883-A (GB)
Title: Combined heating and purification of water
Inventor: FLACK ARTHUR
IPC: C02F1/16
Filed: 1993-05-10
Abstract: A method of purifying water is shown in which a portion of the heated water contained in a storage tank for heated water is further heated to boiling point, the steam generated is cooled by passage through a condensing system in thermal contact with the heated water so as to provide further heat to the stored water. The condensate is collected and, preferably, cooled. Apparatus for performing the method uses a water storage container adapted to be supplied with and store heated water and which includes a steam generator arranged to be supplied with heated water from the storage container. Condensing means receives steam from the generator and transfers the thermal energy produced by condensation of the steam to the heated water in the container. Collection means receives and stores the water formed by condensation of the steam.
Patent GB-2269839-A (GB)
Title: Wooden frame building construction
Inventor: LINDAL WALTER
IPC: E04B1/72
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: What is disclosed is a wide variety of roofing planks, siding planks and floor planks (7) connected to rafters, studs and joists (9) without visible nails (13). Planks may be covered with sheet metal (4), which is not pierced by nailing. The building system is improved further by taking advantage of the tendency for resawn (5) planks to cup.
Patent GB-2283242-A (GB)
Title: Polymides
Inventor: HAY JOHN NAYSMITH
IPC: C08G73/10
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparing a polyimide by reacting together a dianhydride and a diisocyanate or equivalent, the polyimide having repeating units of the general formula (I):   <IMAGE> in which D is a group comprising one or more aromatic rings, to which the imide carbon atoms are directly bonded, and E is a group comprising one or more cycloaliphatic or aromatic rings, to which the imide nitrogen atoms are bonded directly or via an aliphatic group, provided that the imide nitrogen atoms are not bonded directly to an aromatic ring. Such polyimide is colourless or of low colour.
Patent GB-2284469-A (GB)
Title: Lamp assemblies
Inventor: KNIGHT RONALD EDWARD
IPC: F21V9/04
Filed: 1993-12-01
Abstract: A lamp assembly comprises an elongate lamp 1 which emits both ultra-violet and infra-red radiation. The lamp 1 is disposed within a reflective housing 2 which serves to direct radiation from the lamp 1 towards a moving substrate which is to be dried or cured. An infra-red radiation filter 3 is provided in the form of a quartz tube containing flowing water. The housing 2 is provided with two reflector elements 4 which can be pivoted about respective axes 5 so as to enable the relative proportions of ultra-violet and infra-red components in the radiation which emerges from the lamp assembly to be adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276203-A (GB)
Title: Friction stay with releasable arm to limit opening
Inventor: DAVIS RONALD PERCIVAL
IPC: E05D15/32
Filed: 1994-03-21
Abstract: A friction window stay incorporates a safety catch which can be used to limit the angle of opening of the window. The safety catch comprises an arm 4 pivotally connected at one end to the sash mounting member 2 of the window stay. The arm 4 has a protrusion 5 at its other end. A slot 6 and/or one or more holes are provided in the longer link 3 of the window stay into which the protrusion 5 may be engaged. The length of the safety catch arm 4 is such that when the protrusion 5 is entered into the slot 6 or hole the stay may then be opened only to a limited extent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287890-A (GB)
Title: Games puzzle
Inventor: MORTON CHRISTINE
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: A games puzzle comprising a string (or other elongate flexible material) and at least one card on one face of which is represented, along each of two respective edges thereof, a series of objects, selected such that each object of one series is uniquely associated with only one object of the other series, the said edges having formations adjacent corresponding ones of the representations for retaining the string when it is wound around the card repeatedly from one edge to the other in use, whereby the user is able to use the string to indicate on the card the assumed associations between each successive object of one series and the corresponding one of the other series by winding the string across the successive corresponding formations, such that the portions of the string appearing on the said face of the card link the associated object. The reverse of the card is marked with the paths the string should take. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288782-A (GB)
Title: Waste collection apparatus
Inventor: MACKRILL DAVID
IPC: B65F3/20
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: Waste Collection Apparatus is equipped with means for collecting, compressing and carrying waste for subsequent ejection and disposal. The apparatus includes a container body 8, a blade 9 moveable along the body to accommodate and eject waste material from the body, hydraulically operated actuating means (Figs. 1 and 3) for resisting movement of the blade along the body during loading of the body and for driving the blade along the body during ejection of the waste material from the body, packing means (not shown) for packing waste material into one end of the body against the blade, hydraulically operated drive means for operating the packing means, and control means for controlling hydraulic movement of the blade during loading of the body. The position of the blade along the container body and is sensed by sensors 10 and 11 and a valve changes the resistance to movement of the blade in dependance on the blade position. Allows the material to be packed to a greater density over part of its length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281112-A (GB)
Title: Drain cleaner
Inventor: CAMPBELL MURRAY BARCLAY
IPC: E03C1/302
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: A drain cleaning device has a flexible shaft 3 one end of which is connected to a handle 1. The other (distal) end of the shaft is provided with a series of wire tufts 5 which point back towards the handle end of the shaft. The distal end of the shaft can be formed into a swage. The shaft may be formed of stranded metal wire of a heavier gauge than the wire forming the tufts and the two may be secured together by crimping. The device may be used to remove fibrous blockages, e.g. hair, from sink and shower waste pipes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293441-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration/heat-pump apparatus for cooling/heating air
Inventor: JI A MING
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: Apparatus for cooling heating air comprises an evaporator 1, a condenser 2, and a low pressure difference heat-pump 15. A working substance pair (i.e. working fluid of the apparatus) comprises a refrigerant and an absorbent. In the evaporator one substance of the pair is evaporated to provide a gas/concentrated liquid phase. This is accomplished by heat exchange with atmospheric air which is cooled for supply to a room. The pressure of gas/liquid phase is increased by pump 15 and is supplied to condenser for return to a dilute solution of the working substance pair by heat exchange with air exhausted from the room. The condenser has a film evaporation surface (6, Figure 5). Throttle 17 expands the dilute solution of the working substance pair before return to the evaporator. Pump 15 may comprise a liquid pump and a vapour pump. In the T-S diagram for the apparatus the heat-absorbing arc and heat-releasing arcs intersect at point J (see figure 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301016-A (GB)
Title: Rear seat belt arrangement
Inventor: JOHNSON PAUL
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: A three point seat belt is provided for a centre rear seat passenger by making separate lap 22 and torso 28 belts which both connect to the same buckle 18. The torso belt has its end fixed in a beam 26 mounted across the vehicle behind the rear seats, and in a preferred embodiment, the beam 26 is removable.
Patent GB-2301973-A (GB)
Title: Motion compensated video processing
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES HEDLEY
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: A video frame group is encoded into 'I' and 'B' frames, and the 'I' frames are re-ordered, such as by substituting each 'I' frame into the next frame group, so that the timing delay upon decoding can be reduced compared to the decoding delay for a non-re-ordered frame group. The 'B' frames may also be re-ordered within each group.
Patent GB-2291775-A (GB)
Title: Tail protector for horse
Inventor: KNOWLES RONA JEANETTE
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1995-07-03
Abstract: A tail protector 10 comprises a readily removable sheath-like cover 12 for fully enclosing the lower portion of a tail of a show horse, the upper portion 14 of said cover 12 being provided with hook and burr fasteners 34 for attaching said upper portion 14 to the animal adjacent the upper bone-containing portion of the tail, and a lower portion 16 of said cover 12 being formed from polyurethane-backed nylon, adapted to fully enclose the lower portion of the tail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305894-A (GB)
Title: Book index
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAMIAN
IPC: B42F21/12
Filed: 1995-10-09
Abstract: The index comprises pages 4 with markers in the form of cut-out portions 8 or tabs for guiding a user to a predetermined preceding or succeeding page from a current page. The index is such that the predetermined preceding or succeeding page is accessible using the markers from only some of the pages.
Patent GB-2306442-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle having apparatus for dispensing a drinking liquid inside a vehicle
Inventor: KIGHTLY JOHN HENRY
IPC: B60N3/18
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: A vehicle (2) having apparatus (4) for dispensing a drinking liquid inside the vehicle (2), the apparatus (4) comprising a discharge nozzle (6) which is positioned inside the driver/passenger compartment (8) of the vehicle (2) at a position which can be reached by the driver of the vehicle (2), an insulated container (10) for the drinking liquid and which is positioned remote from the discharge nozzle (6), a pump (12), switch (14) for causing the pump (12) to operate, and conduit means (16) providing a path for the drinking liquid from the container (10) to the discharge nozzle (6). The switch 14 may be operated by a cup 20. A mounting may be provided for the cup 20, the mounting and cup 20 being arranged such that the cup is held on the mounting by magnets.
Patent GB-2308871-A (GB)
Title: Preventing trailer theft
Inventor: COOPER ROBERT
IPC: B60R25/08
Filed: 1996-01-05
Abstract: To prevent theft of a wheeled trailer with spring-applied, air-released brakes by connection of the wheeled trailer to an unauthorised vehicle cab, a security apparatus is used to prevent coupling of the airbrakes of the trailer to the pneumatic control system in the vehicle cab. The security apparatus includes a hinged cover 10 which provides an internal recess 18, 20 profiled to be complementary to a coupling 22 on the end of an air hose 24 of the trailer. When the cover 10 is closed, a padlock (32, fig.3) can be used to lock cover flanges 26, 28 together, and thereby prevent release of the coupling 22, and consequently prevent connection of the coupling 22 to the control system of the unauthorised vehicle cab for brake release. The cover 10 may be formed of case hardened steel and the padlock of armourplated steel.
Patent GB-2298414-A (GB)
Title: Hinge - lid box for cigarettes or the like
Inventor: FOCKE HEINZ
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: It is often required, in the case of hinge-lid boxes, to introduce enclosed leaflets or coupons (29) into the pack such that they can be seen at least when the pack is opened for the first time. A positionally correct arrangement of such a coupon (29) is ensured by a stop in the form of a lug (32) in the lower region of a collar front wall (16) of a collar (15). The coupon (29) is supported on said lug (32). An upper sub-region of the coupon (29), namely a leg (33), can be folded outwards and extend such that a visible strip (36) projects out of the pack.
Patent GB-2297994-A (GB)
Title: Glazing assembly
Inventor: ADAMS ALASTAIR ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 1996-02-19
Abstract: A glazing assembly 100, for example for a shop window, has a frame 104 and a pair of beading members 106, 108 anchored to the frame 104, for example by screws 110, 112. The two beading members 106, 108, essentially of L-shape, define a U-shaped channel 116 in which the peripheral margin 118 of a pane of laminated glass 102 is bonded, preferably by automotive adhesive 14a, 14b. A method is also disclosed in which adhesive 14a is applied to limb 120 of bead 106, pane 102 is mounted so as to be in contact with adhesive 14a, adhesive 14b is applied to the marginal portion of pane 102 and bead 108 mounted so as to be in contact with adhesive 14b. The beads 106, 108 are screwed together through their limbs 124, 126 and anchored to the frame 104.
Patent GB-2301520-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic deposition of a liquid food composition
Inventor: EVANS ROBERT J
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: The resistivity properties of an edible base liquid, i.e. a vegetable oil or fluid fat, can be modified by the addition of certain flavoring, coloring, or stabilizing agents such as antioxidants, and if necessary or desirable also an emulsifying agent or organic diluent, so as to provide an edible liquid flavoring, coloring, or stabilizing composition which is suitable for electrostatic charging and deposition upon an edible food substrate in a uniform and controlled manner.
Patent GB-2315309-A (GB)
Title: Device for restricting access to a head of a fastener
Inventor: DENMAN PHILIP
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: A device for restricting access to a bolt head (10) or nut has a first part (18) including an attaching flange (26) adapted to be held rotatably or non-rotatably between the head (10) and a member 14 in which the shank (12) of the bolt is to be received. The first part (18) has a recess (13) which the head (10) is accommodated and the second part of the device (20) is dimensioned to be slidingly received in the recess (13) to close the recess (13) without engaging the head (10). The first and second parts (18, 20) have formations (30, 38) which cooperate when the second part 20 is sufficiently inserted into the recess (30), to prevent withdrawal. The first and second parts comprise frustroconical external surfaces (22, 24), which in use taper in a direction away from the member (14) to which the device is to be secured in use.