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Patent GB-2242874-A (GB)
Title: Retention means for a resilient support mounting for a vehicle body
Inventor: KONIG WERNER
IPC: B62D21/00
Filed: 1991-04-09
Abstract: There is provided a retention means which serves for retaining in an axial direction a support mounting 14 inserted into a receiving lug 16 of a vehicle part 12. Such support mountings 14 have a rubber bush 18 which projects with its endpieces 18', 18'' out of the receiving lug 16, possesses a mounting core 28 and is supported on one side of the receiving lug 16 by means of a flange 24 of a sheet-metal casing 20 and of which the bush endpiece 18' facing away from the flange 24 and resembling an annular bead engages over the edge of the receiving lug 16 on the other side of the latter. For retention, there is a circumferential groove 40 which is formed in the bush endpiece 18' resembling an annular bead, into which, after the support mounting has been introduced into the receiving lug, can be inserted a spring ring 42 which, in the inwardly spread state, has a diameter larger than the inside diameter of the receiving lug. The spring ring 42 thus prevents an axial shift of the support mounting 14 in a direction in which the bead-like bush endpiece 18' would be drawn into the receiving lug 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257253-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound bone analyser
Inventor: LANGTON CHRISTIAN MCDONALD
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 1991-06-17
Abstract: An ultrasound bone analyser with means for locating a patient's body member in relation to a pair of ultrasound transducers 14, 15. To facilitate the obtaining of reliable attenuation measurements from both human and animal patients, respective silicone pads 24 are provided on opposed faces of the ultrasound transducers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247096-A (GB)
Title: I C card adapter for use in an automatic charging system
Inventor: KAMATA GEORGE
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 1991-06-25
Abstract: An IC card adapter (24) has a wireless communication function and/or an optical communication function enabling a contact-type IC card (27) to be used as an IC card of a noncontact type. The adapter is, for example, capable of identifying a vehicle approved for entrance into an automatic charging system and/or a security zone of a highway. The adapter includes a power supply (35), a communication processing section (29), a transmission/reception section (34), and a device (33) for establishing a contact-point coupling with an IC card developing at least a portion of a function to read data from the card and to write data therein through a contact-type contact point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246084-A (GB)
Title: Air filter
Inventor: ELLIOT GILLES
IPC: B60H3/06
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: An air filter, for a heating and/or air conditioning installation for a motor vehicle, comprises a housing (10) through which an air stream can pass, with at least one filter member (18a, 18b) pivotally mounted about a first axis (24a, 24b) extending at right angles to the direction of the air stream, for movement between a filtering position (dotted lines) and a bypass position as shown. The or each filter member carries a flat valve member (28a, 28b) pivoted thereto about an axis (26a, 26b) and serving to prevent solids captured by the filter member when in its filtering position from being drawn into the air stream when the filter member is in its bypass position.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258893-A (GB)
Title: Deceleration sensitive proportioning valve
Inventor: MEEKE WYNFORD
IPC: B60T8/28
Filed: 1991-08-19
Abstract: A deceleration sensitive proportioning valve (10) comprises a housing (12); an inertia sensitive member (18); a primary piston (14) downstream of the inertia sensitive member and carrying a valve member (20) engageable with the inertia sensitive member; a stepped control piston (16) slidably mounted in a stepped bore (70) in the primary piston; a primary spring (74) biasing the control piston towards the outlet and against a stop member (72); and resilient thrust means (88, 90) which exert a biasing force on the inertia sensitive member normally to space the inertia sensitive member from the valve seat. For an unladen vehicle the member (18) closes the valve (20) at a first cut in pressure and when the inlet pressure reaches a higher predetermined level the primary piston (14) moves to increase the outlet pressure in the usual way. For an laden vehicle deceleration is insufficient to close the valve until a second, higher, cut in pressure is reached. In the meantime the increasing pressure acting on the different cross-sectional areas of the control piston (16) displace it against the spring (74) to increase the bias applied by the means (88, 90) to keep the member (18) away from the valve (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259600-A (GB)
Title: Point of sale terminal
Inventor: LOH SOH CHIA WILLIAM
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 1991-09-10
Abstract: A computerised point of sale terminal is provided with a base unit (1) having at the front a cash drawer (2) and at the rear, and on the same level, a space (4) for the CPU and preferably a space 5 for the power unit of the terminal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248714-A (GB)
Title: Modified vehicle mud flap
Inventor: YOUNG BARRIE STEPHEN
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: In Figure 1 a vehicle mud flap 9 has an internal bulb 15 to illuminate markings 22 in a lens panel 11 on the flap. The bulb is held in a bulb holder 12 secured (by adhesive) to an extension 16 of the lens panel 11, and wires (17, 18) connect the bulb to the vehicles electric system (not shown). The lens panel 11 is secured to lugs 20 on the flap by screws. The flap is of standard profile and has an upper portion 19 for securing the flap to the bodywork of a vehicle (not shown). The markings may indicate the make or model of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260393-A (GB)
Title: Cooling items in a stack
Inventor: SWAIN DAVID QUIXANO
IPC: F25D17/00
Filed: 1991-10-11
Abstract: A method is provided for cooling in a cold store items such as food products. The method comprises arranging the items in a stack 5 on a pallet 6 so as to define channel means in the stack 5. Means, such as a fan 10, are applied at one end of the channel means for providing a flow of air through the channel means so as to cool the items. The need for costly specialised equipment is thereby avoided and more uniform cooling is achieved at lower energy cost. The stacking configuration may comprise layers A alternate with layers B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252802-A (GB)
Title: Disk brake
Inventor: IDESAWA ISAO
IPC: F16D65/02
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: A disk brake comprises a caliper C including two arms 71, 72 enclosing brake pads P, P' and connected by a bridge 8. The caliper is provided with a window opening 9 through which the friction pads can be inserted and withdrawn and is divided at the bridge into two blocks C1, C2 fastened together by pairs of first and second connection bolts 161, 162. The connecting bolts are arranged around the periphery of the brake disk in such a way that the relationships L1 < L2 and H1 < H2 are satisfied, where L1 represents the distance between the first connecting bolts 161 and L2 represents the distance between the second connecting bolts 162, and H1 and H2 represent the respective distances from the first and second pairs of bolts to a line passing through the center of action of the piston-cylinder means and intersecting at right angles that radius line of the brake disk which passes through the center of action of the piston. This construction increases the rigidity of the brake caliper divided into two blocks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256058-A (GB)
Title: Ieee 1149.1 boundary- scan architecture
Inventor: HAHN REINHARD
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: A circuit for a boundary-scan cell for the JTAG Architecture includes a capture section (50) and an update section (52), the capture section (50) comprising a flip-flop (34) having a clock input (OK) for receiving a common clock signal (TCK) and a multiplexer (54) having a first input for receiving an input data signal, a second input coupled to an output of the flip-flop, an output coupled to a flip-flop input, and a select input (SEL) for receiving a control signal for selectively coupling the first or second input to the multiplexer output. The update section (52) is likewise constructed with a multiplexor (56) passing to its output either the output from the capture section (50) or an output fed back from a flip flop (36).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263992-A (GB)
Title: Ticket read/writer
Inventor: AUBREY KENNETH R
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: An access control ticket having three fields of data, a first field FF of fixed data, and second and third fields VF', VF'' of variable data is read and information processed by a microprocessor. The microprocessor determines the validity of information on the ticket data fields and which of the variable fields has older data. Writing only occurs on the variable field with invalid or older data. Upon subsequent use, the ticket contains current access data (just written) and last previous access data, as well as fixed field data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251880-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing cutting elements for rotary drill bits
Inventor: BARR JOHN DENZIL
IPC: B23P5/00
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: A method of forming a cutting element for use in a rotary drill bit comprises the steps of forming in a high temperature, high pressure press an interim structure 33 comprising a layer 30 of polycrystalline diamond material having a front face and rear face, a backing layer of less hard material bonded to the rear face of the diamond layer, and a front layer 32 of less hard material bonded to the front face of the diamond layer. After removing the interim structure from the press the front layer 32 is removed, for example by grinding. This facilitates the manufacture of cutting elements with a curved diamond layer 30, and also facilitates the bonding of the cutting element to a carrier if the front layer is retained while bonding takes place. The interim structure may be cut in two before the front layer is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257996-A (GB)
Title: Excavation of tunnels
Inventor: BAKER DAVID ANTHONY BALLANTINE
IPC: E21D9/04
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: In an expensive method of excavating a tunnel 21, mutually spaced rigid elongate members 24, e.g. screw anchors, are driven into the ground 23 beyond the face 22 of the tunnel in the direction of advance of the tunnel excavation until the trailing ends of the members are embedded a first predetermined distance beyond the tunnel face. Spoil is excavated from the tunnel face 22 to a second predetermined distance to form another tunnel face 28 and the cycle of operations using the rigid elongate members 24 is repeated until a tunnel of the required length has been excavated. Preferably, after spoil has been excavated, support is provided for at least a part of the last exposed portion of the periphery of the excavated tunnel 21 before the next cycle of operations is commenced. Ground settlement is reduced and the standard of safety is increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258164-A (GB)
Title: A skill-testing electronic games machine
Inventor: SOUTHWELL TERRY HASTINGS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1992-07-31
Abstract: A skill-testing electronic games machine (2) is constructed and adapted to be played by a player (4) only after a purchase has been made of a product or a service. The machine (2) may comprise token-operated start means (6), skill-testing means (8), and payout means (10) for paying out a prize-stating declaration for players who win. The prize-stating declaration may be a voucher. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270968-A (GB)
Title: Chimney pot cover
Inventor: PURCELL THOMAS GERALD
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1992-09-29
Abstract: A chimney pot which will allow the sweeping brush to pass through the chimney pot and cover prevents birds from perching on the chimney pot cover by having freely - rotating rollers or beads around its rim. The rollers or beads are supported by a stainless steel ring and may be of porcelain, brass, copper or stainless steel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262642-A (GB)
Title: Game machine
Inventor: CLAYPOLE ALAN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: A game machine of the fruit-machine type has a reels display (3), typically comprising three rotatable reels with fruit symbols, and a video display screen (15) with associated video game controls (20). Elements of a trail system (21) are progressively illuminable by certain outcomes of a game played on the reels. Sufficient advancement of the illuminable trail elements (21) initiates the display of a video game on the screen (15), typically involving an initial choice element followed by a second element which is an interactive game of chance or skill. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277463-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the temperature of a catalytic converter
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 1993-05-01
Abstract: An internal combustion engine 12 has an exhaust system 14 fitted with a catalytic converter 10, 11 in which pressure sensing means 56, 58 are provided for monitoring the flow resistance across one or matrices of the catalytic converter to provide an indication of the temperature of the catalytic converter. This allows heating regimes to be switched off and so avoid overheating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266752-A (GB)
Title: Master cylinder
Inventor: FARR GLYN PHILIP REGINALD
IPC: B60T11/236
Filed: 1993-05-10
Abstract: A tandem master cylinder has a body (1) of which an internal bore (2) is divided into a pair of pressure chambers (A, B) by a piston (16) which moves to pressurise the chamber (A), and a further piston (40) connected to a force input rod (41) moves to pressurise the chamber (B). Each piston (16, 40) has a respective pressure seal (21, 43), stationary in the body, which, when the master cylinder is not actuated, permits flow between the associated chamber and low pressure fluid source (7, 8) via a port (23, 46) in the piston, and respective fluid recuperation paths are provided for the chambers (A, B). Each recuperation path extends between the low pressure fluid source (7, 8) and its associated one of the chambers, is controlled by a respective valve (32A, 33A) and by-passes its associated seal. In alternative embodiments only one of the pistons has a port and seal permitting flow between the associated chamber and the low pressure fluid source, and a valve controlled recuperation path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279030-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device
Inventor: KNIGHT STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B66C1/42
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: A lifting device, for example for lifting kerbs, comprises jaws (1, 3, 5, 7) for engaging with the kerb to be lifted, the jaws being pivotable 15 so as to be movable towards and away from the kerb to be lifted. A pair of handles (19) are provided for lifting the kerb, the handles being operably connected with the pivotable jaws for pivoting them. A releasable locking device (29, 31) releasably locks the lifting device in a position in which the jaws are engaged with the kerb. The handles are provided with resilient grips 23 at their free ends. Each handle is made up of an upper 27 and a lower 25 part which a slidably adjustable. The jaws have clamp members 11 at their ends to engage an object to be lifted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280613-A (GB)
Title: Tethered ball training equipment.
Inventor: FOX KEVIN JAMES
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: The wrist band B and the ball D have a one foot piece of elasticated cord attached to each. The piece of cord is attached through the center of the wrist band and through the center of the ball. The middle piece of elasticated cord E can then be different lengths and when they are attached to the wrist band cord and the ball cord the equipment can then be thrown, kicked and caught at various lengths and angles. The invention being attached to the wrist makes it easier to catch. The Train Alone Sports Equipment can also be used with an undetachable length of elasticated cord attached from wrist band to ball. Wherein the elasticated cord attached to the wrist band and the ball is one whole piece (fig. 1) and not separated as in fig. 2. The strap connecting wristband and ball may be of variable length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283565-A (GB)
Title: Fuel burning appliance
Inventor: KINGE RICHARD ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: F23N5/18
Filed: 1993-11-04
Abstract: A fuel burning appliance, typically in the form of a gas fired central heating appliance comprises a fuel burner 1, a fan 3 for supplying combustion air 2 to the gas burner 1, and a control arrangement 4 including a single threshold air flow sensor 5, for increasing the speed of the fan 3 in steps or continuously until adequate air flow is sensed for light-up purposes. The control arrangement comprises a timer 7 operated by a command signal, a latch device 8 operated by the timer and a fan speed controller 9 operated by the latch device. When the command signal is initiated the fan operates at a low speed and the latch device is operated by the timer after a predetermined time if the on/off airflow sensor is not operated to cause the fan speed controller to increase the fan speed. In an alternative embodiment, (Fig. 2) not shown, the fan speed is continuously variable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-941586-A (GB)
Abstract: 941,586. Fire-extingusihers. MATTHEW HALL & CO. Ltd. June 5, 1962 [March 7, 1961], No. 8325/61. Heading A5A. [Also in Divisions F2 and G4] The water-operated motor of an alarm in a wet type sprinkler system is continuously operated after an alarm valve 1 has been opened by means comprising a clack 7 in an alarm valve body 2 connected to a water main 4 which clack in its inoperative position normally covers a channel 9 formed in an annular seating 8. The channel communicates by a conduit 13 with the alarm motor and also by a conduit 14 and non- return valve 15 to a valve 16 comprising a first chamber A normally at atmospheric pressure, a second chamber B separated from the chamber A by a wall 20 having a bellows device 21 which communicates to the mains water supply by a conduit 18 to an opening 19 in the valve 1 below the clack, and a third chamber C connected by a conduit 17 to the alarm motor and by a wall 22 to the chamber B. An aperture 23 in the wall 22 is normally closed by a valve 24 fixed by a rod 25 to the bellows device. Operation of the clack allows the mains water to pass into the channel 9 and into the conduit 13 which communicates directly with the alarm motor and also through the conduit 14 into the chamber A to cancel the pressure applied to the mains supply in the chamber B on the external side of the bellows to allow the bellows to expand and move the valve 24 to open the aperture 23 to allow water to be discharged via the conduit 18 to the alarm device. The non- return valve 15 maintains pressure in the chamber A and the alarm will sound until the flow of water through the valve 1 is stopped, the pressure being released finally by a valve 26 between the valve 15 and chamber A.
Patent GB-2281694-A (GB)
Title: Mounting apparatus for securing independent sections of a sectional sofa assembly
Inventor: LAPOINTE LARRY PATRICK
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: A mounting or bracket apparatus for securing a plurality of independent seats together to form a modular sofa assembly and method of using same. Each independent seat has a lower rectangular frame. Angle brackets are secured to the front and rear or sides of each seating unit. The seating units are aligned in close side-by-side proximity and connecting links are used to secure the angle brackets of adjacent seating units. Apertures in the angle brackets engage locking tabs formed in the connecting link or threaded fasteners are used. Adjustment of the side-by-side relationship of the seating units may be provided. Alternatively, a bracket member having a key-hole like opening is secured to a seating unit such that the bracket extends laterally from the seating unit. A fastener member having an enlarged head portion is secured to an adjacent seating unit such that the enlarged head protrudes through the key-hole like opening and engages the bracket member. In this manner, individual seating units can be secured together to form the modular sofa assembly which is easily and readily assembled and disassembled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294076-A (GB)
Title: Remotely activated parking space barrier
Inventor: STEPHENS PETER WILLIAM
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 1994-10-10
Abstract: A parking space barrier is in the form of a post-like security arm j that can lie flush with the ground to allow vehicle entry or stand in a vertical position to oppose it. Motive force is supplied by a spring mechanism which is wound every time a vehicle passes over metal plates K. The security arm is activated by remote control from the user vehicle. The remote control device is powered by batteries. No other energy supply is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298520-A (GB)
Title: Fan device for integrated circuit
Inventor: HONG CHEN FU-IN
IPC: F04D29/58
Filed: 1995-03-03
Abstract: A fan device for dissipating heat of an electronic component includes a base 3 having a number of upward extending fins 31, 310. The fins 310 on the side portions are higher than the middle fins 31. A board 1 is secured above the shorter fins 31 and between the higher fins 310, and includes a number of orifices 12 for air circulation purposes. The board includes a support 11 securing a fan 2. The board may alternatively engage on top of the higher fins 310, or the fins may have identical height and include a depression formed in the middle for the fan.
Patent GB-2291916-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting sash window
Inventor: WHITE COLIN MARTIN
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A sash window comprises two counterbalanced sashes 14, 16 which slide in substantially vertical guides (not shown). Both sashes are arranged to pivot about an axis 28, 30 intermediate the top and bottom of each sash in order to distribute the weight of a sash to both sides of the vertical plane of the window. The pivot mechanism includes an automatic friction clutch mechanism (not shown) which, on pivoting of a sash, restrains the sash from sliding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305116-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle panel handling stand
Inventor: KETTERINGHAM PETER
IPC: B05B13/02
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: A wheeled stand for holding vehicle panels eg doors, whilst they are being spray painted, comprises a two part base with a pair of wheels on each part. The two parts are adjustable with respect to one another. The base has an upright which slidably receives a post C providing for adjustment of height. Mounted on the post is an 'H'-shaped arm arrangement, the ends of the arms having hook members to grip around the edges of the vehicle panel. All the arms are adjustable, and the arm assembly can be rotated to allow for access to both sides of the panel.
Patent GB-2294222-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of twisted stem tool using specially designed clamping jaw fixture and swaging the stem to resist unwinding
Inventor: WARNER RUEBEN BROWN
IPC: A46D3/05
Filed: 1995-10-19
Abstract: A process for forming a twisted stem tool eg. an abrading tool uses a clamping jaw fixture at the nose or bight portion of a half-round wire or cotter pin which helps to reduce the required clamping force and distribute that force over the entire wire-fill material interface, the jaws of the clamping fixture engage the outside of the nose over a substantial area, and in some forms actually bite into the wire or pin. After the twisting operation, the stem is placed in a swaging or coining press (40, 41 Fig. 3), and the stem beyond the fill material is reformed into a three or six-sided drive stem. The cold flow of the metal to form the flat sides locks the twisted half round wire or pin sections together so that the stem will resist unwinding if the tool is driven in a reverse direction. The coining of the stem providing flats (51, 52, 53 Fig. 6) provides a tighter confinement of the bundle of fill material at the stem, and enables a common three or six jaw Jacob's style chuck, for example, to obtain a more secure grip. <IMAGE>