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Patent GB-2245346-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering wheel and column assembly
Inventor: HOSKIN HUBERT HENRY
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 1990-06-21
Abstract: The steering wheel (1) is formed as an annulus having a row of gear tooth (2) extending over at least a portion of its inner periphery. The lower portion of the steering wheel is slidably guided for rotary movement in a housing (3) which is fixed relative to the axis of the steering column (4). The gear teeth (2) mesh directly with a pinion (5) which is concentric and fast with the steering column. The major part of the steering wheel is thus open and above the steering column to optimize the visibility of the dashboard instrumentation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236848-A (GB)
Title: Sorting apparatus utilizing transmitted light
Inventor: ANZAI KAZUYOSHI
IPC: G01N21/85
Filed: 1990-07-04
Abstract: A sorting apparatus utilises transmitted light to determine whether or not an article under inspection is defective and enables ejection of an article determined to be defective. The apparatus comprises a light irradiator (1) irradiating the article (A) with a light beam having a smaller diameter than that of the article, a light condenser (7, 8) condensing the rays of light transmitted through the article, two light detecting means (9, 10) for respectively detecting two specific kinds of light having different wavelengths among the condensed rays of transmitted light, and a judging means (13, 14) for judging whether or not the article is defective by obtaining a ratio between the intensities of the two specific kinds of light detected by the light detecting means and judging whether or not the obtained ratio is higher than a predetermined value. It is therefore possible to sort out an article having undergone internal deterioration in quality but having no surface colour change, e.g. food articles such as nuts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238266-A (GB)
Title: Press die
Inventor: USUBA YOSHIMITSU
IPC: B21D24/00
Filed: 1990-09-24
Abstract: An upper die 11 is provided with a forming surface 11a and a holding surface 11b surrounding the forming surface 11a. A lower die 12 of the press die includes a lower die body 13 having a forming surface 13a, for pressing a work W in cooperation with the forming surface 11a, and a holding member 14, separate from the lower die body 13 and arranged around the lower die body 13. The holding member 14 has a holding surface 14a for holding a peripheral portion of the work W in cooperation with the holding surface 11b of the upper die 11 in a sandwiched manner. At least one surface out of the forming surfaces 11a, 13a and the holding surfaces 11b, 14a has a scabrous or ribbed area (21 Fig 2A) for reducing slip resistance thereof, so as to allow slippage of the work W in the press die when the work W is pressed. The area (21) may be formed by milling and coated with chromium (25, Fig 2B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238647-A (GB)
Title: Rotary magnetic head device for magnetic recording and/or reproducing apparatus
Inventor: MITSUHASHI YASUO
IPC: G11B15/12
Filed: 1990-11-09
Abstract: A rotary magnetic head device for magnetic recording and/or reproducing apparatus such as VTR and DAT apparatus, which adopts a helical scanning system, is provided in order to prevent the demagnetization of a magnetic tape and reduce a jitter component of a reproduction signal, a head unit (100) moves the magnetic head (7a) in the diametrical direction of a rotary drum (5). The head unit (100) has a bobbin (103) inserted into the centre holes of a plurality of spring leaves (101, 102), and the bobbin (103) is movable in the diametrical direction of the rotary drum (5) by the electromagnetic force produced on a coil (104) wound around the bobbin (103). A head arm (110) attached to the spring leave (101) is thereby moved in the same direction, thereby varying the amount of projection of the magnetic head (76). The amount of projection of the magnetic head (76) is controlled according to the level of the envelope of a reproducing signal so as to be set at the minimum value in the range in which the output level of the envelope signal is saturated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241104-A (GB)
Title: Stopper for trays in a magazine of a cd player
Inventor: MORIKAWA KIYOSHI
IPC: G11B17/22
Filed: 1990-11-15
Abstract: A CD player has a magazine containing a plurality of trays each of which mounts the CD, a magazine holder for holding the magazine, and a frame for vertically movably supporting the magazine holder. A pair of opposed stopper plates (721, 722) are provided on the frame adjacent an outlet of the tray provided on the magazine. Opposed ends of the stopper plates form a gap there-between having a width through which only one tray is passed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239564-A (GB)
Title: Cable trays
Inventor: GUTTERIDGE KENNETH JAMES
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: A cable tray has a plurality of perforations (10) each perforation having a first dimension greater than a second dimension normal to the first dimension. The perforations are arranged in parallel longitudinal rows (16) and alternately in different orientations in each row. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-910416-A (GB)
Abstract: 910,416. Ticket-issuing and printing- machines. LICENTIA PATENT-VERWALTUNGS-G.m.b.H. July 10, 1959 [July 11, 1958], No. 23768/59. Class 106 (3). Tickets are printed and issued from a device by pulling by hand on the end of a strip 6 and subsequently separating the ticket from the strip by severing it on a cutter 19. The strip is drawn from a roll 13 and passes over a roller 2 to issue from the casing of the device. A printing roller 4, having within it adjustable data rollers 15, 16, bears against the strip so that as the strip is withdrawn the roller 4 is caused to rotate to transpose the data on to the strip. Simultaneously the roller 4 is inked by an inking roller 5 bearing against it. A disc attached to the roller 4 has a notch 7 which is engaged by a pawl 8 and serves to indicate a complete revolution of the roller as the strip is withdrawn whereafter the end of the strip can be severed and issued as a ticket.
Patent GB-2247171-A (GB)
Title: Method of disinfection
Inventor: JACKSON MICHAEL RICHARD HENRY
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: A method for disinfecting bacteriologically contaminated surfaces comprises the application to said surfaces of a composition comprising a synergistic mixture of (a) a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) a chlorinated methyl substituted phenol, in (c) at least one aqueous mono-hydric alcohol and, optionally, at least one poly-hydric alcohol; wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is between 4:1 and 1:1.5. The compositions may further include sodium or potassium salts of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid and are preferably produced as concentrates, for dilution with water when required.
Patent GB-2247785-A (GB)
Title: Forming a P.C.B. shield layer/Earth circuit
Inventor: KAWAKAMI SHIN
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board 9 comprising a printing wiring circuit 2 on one or both sides of an insulating board and an electromagnetic shield layer 5 through an insulating layer 4 wherein a shield layer and an earth circuit 5a are formed on the insulating layer 4 while injecting under pressure a shielding coating 10 from a filling nozzle 14 through a mask 13. The shield layer 5 is then formed by hardening the coating 10. Squeegee (29) (Fig 2) may be provided behind filling nozzle 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259663-A (GB)
Title: Device for facilitating the use of a long-handled ground-engaging implement
Inventor: RYAN KEITH JAMES
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 1991-09-17
Abstract: A device (10) for facilitating the use of a long-handled ground-implement (4) comprises a sleeve portion (12) for fitting over an end portion (14) of the implement (4), an intermediate portion (16) which extends from the sleeve portion (12) at an angle to the sleeve portion (12), a hand grip portion (20) which extends from the intermediate portion (16) at an angle to the intermediate portion (16). Releasable fastener means (24) secure the sleeve portion (12) to the end portion (14) of the handle (6) such that the device (10) extends from the handle (6) at an angle which enables the implement (4) to be used with the user (2) standing in a more upright position than would be the case if the user were using the implement without the device. The device (4) may be a broom, a mop, a hoe or a rake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258479-A (GB)
Title: Whipstock setting method and apparatus
Inventor: BRADDICK BRITT OLIVER
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 1991-12-12
Abstract: A whipstock setting apparatus includes a whipstock (W) with a mandrel (11) secured thereto and depending therefrom. A cutter, or mill (M) is connected to a work string (WS) and releasably connected to the whipstock (W). A packer assembly (PA) including a mechanical weight set packer (P) and upper and lower cone and slip means (20) and (30) are mounted on the mandrel (11) above and below the packer (P). The mandrel (11) is releasably connected to the packer assembly (PA) to prevent premature longitudinal movement therebetween and to accommodate relative longitudinal movement therebetween when desired. The components of the whipstock assembly and packer assembly are secured so as to maintain alignment with the face (F) of the whipstock (W) while lowering the whipstock (W) in the well tubular member (C), after the mandrel (11) is released for longitudinal movement relative to the packer assembly (PA) and after the whipstock is oriented in the well tubular member (C) whereby the oriented whipstock (W) and packer assembly (PA) are anchored in the well tubular member (C) by longitudinal movement of the work string (WS) to minimize or eliminate changing the orientation of the whipstock (W). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253149-A (GB)
Title: Anaesthetic dosing device
Inventor: FALB WOLFGANG
IPC: A61M16/18
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: An anaesthetic dosing device having a heatable anaesthetic vapour source from which anaesthetic vapour (14) is dosed into a carrier gas flow (13) via a dosing valve (11) able to be controlled by a control unit (6) and via a conveying line (8), is improved so that uncontrolled vaporisation of the anaesthetic is prevented. In order to achieve this object, the anaesthetic vapour source is in the form of a vaporisation chamber (2) filled with liquid anaesthetic (3), and, upstream of the dosing valve (11), there is a gas conveying device (9) generating a dosing pressure PI. As shown, the dosing pressure PI is generated by a pump (9) in a downstream buffer volume (10). In Figure 2 (not shown), the dosing pressure PI is generated by a piston pump (21). In Figure 3 (not shown), the dosing pressure PI is generated by heating the vaporisation chamber (2) by a coil (4) to set the pressure of the vapour (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253577-A (GB)
Title: Document shredder
Inventor: STANGENBERG HARTMUT
IPC: B02C18/24
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: A document shredder (11) has a cutting mechanism (13), which is driven by a driver (24) having a gear (25) and electric motor (26). Motor (26) can be reversed to drive rollers (14, 15) of mechanism (13) counter to their cutting direction. Torque reducing means act in one direction of rotation. Specifically the torque reducing means act in the counter direction so that jamming of material is avoided. The torque reducing means may involve an electronic component or a mechanical component - as shown a diode (30) is switched in, but gearing may be utilised. The electric motor may be an a.c. motor whose torque characteristic is such that with increasing output torque the motor significantly reduces its speed and normally to a certain extent in a proportional manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267498-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardants
Inventor: LINDSAY ALAN J
IPC: C08G79/02
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A flame-retardant additive is provided comprising a source of phosphorus and a polymer or oligomer which is a phosphorus/nitrogen-containing oligomer or polymer. These additives are found to be particularly suitable for use in polymer materials when used in combination with a second and different source of phosphorus, resulting in an additive having reduced smoke generation, reduced evolution of corrosive gases and improved flame-retarding properties.
Patent GB-2259091-A (GB)
Title: Process for connecting corrugated glass plates of borosilicate glass
Inventor: DIETL STEFFEN
IPC: B01J19/32
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: A process for connecting corrugated glass plates of borosilicate glass in high-performance packs for columns is described and is characterized in that the corrugated glass plates (1) are laid one above the other in the desired manner and are heated for 6-15 minutes to a temperature of 200-230 K above their transformation temperature Tg. The corrugated glass plates (1) fuse with one another at their points of contact (2) and form an extraordinarily-firm composite material without the corrugated glass plates being deformed at the same time. The composite material is so stable that it can be used as a column support grate (3) (Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257688-A (GB)
Title: Container for inclined articles
Inventor: HORSLEY GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: B65D1/22
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: A container for paper clean-up towels 3 for use on aircraft comprises a box 1 with an inclined end support face 2 for supporting inclined towels 3. The towels are thus presented in a manner in which they can be warmed effectively by hot water and be picked up easily with tongs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260766-A (GB)
Title: Firelighter package and firelighter
Inventor: GEOGHEGAN SEAMUS
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: A firelighter package 4 comprises kindling materials 3 and a plurality of lighting strips 2 which have been treated to enhance their flammable nature. The kindling materials 2 may be sticks of natural wood or chipboard and may also be treated to enhance their flammable nature or burning time. The lighting strips 2 may comprise wood fibre board or a fibre board of paper and wood fibre or sawdust soaked in kerosine. Alternatively, the lighting strips may comprise strips of absorbent material dipped in wax or wrapped in a gauze web and dipped in wax. In another embodiment a firelighting strip (Figure 3) may comprise a lighting portion (5) of absorbent flammable material adhered to a kindling material portion (6). The package is wrapped in a transparent plastics film. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261055-A (GB)
Title: Ammunition magazine
Inventor: NORDMANN ADOLF
IPC: F41A9/76
Filed: 1992-10-23
Abstract: A circulating ammunition magazine with a housing (1) delimited by housing walls (2, 3), in which parallel ammunition containers (5) Serving to accommodate ammunition (6, 6') are articulately interconnected to form an endless double track conveyor (4) drivable by means of a drive (13). In order to obtain a system comprising nearly three layers, guides (11, 12) for the ammunition containers (5) are provided in the opposite walls (2, 3) of the housing in such a way that the ammunition containers (5) of one of the two tracks are closed up in a generally zigzag conformation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260327-A (GB)
Title: Recombinant 21 kd cocoa protein and precursor
Inventor: SPENCER MARGARET ELIZABETH
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 1992-12-11
Abstract: A 21 kD protein, and its 23 kD expression precursor, believed to be the source of peptide flavour precursors in cocoa (Theobroma cacao) have been identified. Genes coding for them have been probed, identified and sequenced, and recombinant proteins have been synthesised.
Patent GB-2275582-A (GB)
Title: Universal battery charger for battery packs of various sizes
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: H01M50/267
Filed: 1993-02-25
Abstract: A battery to be charged may be located in engagement with a flange 31 of a mounting seat 30 and with an abutment 41 on an adjustable plate 40. The battery may be attached to seat 30 by suckers (301, a stop (302), a spring-biased clamp (307), (308), (Figs. 2A - 2C), or a magnet. Seat 30 is removable from a cavity 21 in charger 20 to facilitate adjustment of charging terminal devices 36 which are horizontally movable along a rail 34 on a member 33 which is vertically slidable in tracks 32 on seat 30. Each device 36 has a vertical and horizontal probe 37 of selective polarity to engage a battery terminal. 40 Batteries which cannot be received on seat may be charged from an outlet 25 on charger 20 via a plug 51 engageable with outlet 25 and connected to terminal devices 53, 54 which can be selectively fitted to blocks 52 so that probes 53 are vertical or horizontal. The block 52 can be attached to a battery pack by magnets or suckers and may be slidably mounted on a bracket (56), (Fig. 10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275962-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door arrangement
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID HUW
IPC: E05B65/16
Filed: 1993-03-11
Abstract: A vehicle door arrangement includes a door latch comprising a striker bar 5, a retaining mechanism 9 and a cable operated latch release means whereby the retaining mechanism is enclosed within a housing. The housing comprises cooperating parts 10, 11 fitting together about the mechanism and about a cable sleeve terminal 26 associated with the release means such as to secure the terminal against withdrawal from the housing. Further, the housing is such that open access to the mechanism is provided only in a region allowing access by the striker bar and its engagement with the mechanism. The cable sleeve terminal 26 preferably comprises an integrally moulded end portion of the sleeve of the cable and is provided with a circumferential groove or slot into which the housing having a corresponding aperture locates. The aperture preferably lies on a line along which cooperating parts of the housing fit, the line lying in the region of a central plane of the housing but not necessarily in a single plane.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274782-A (GB)
Title: Knee brace
Inventor: HUTCHINS STEPHEN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: The brace comprises upper and lower leg-engaging parts 12, 13 connectable above and below the knee joint and having upper and lower brace members respectively interconnected by joint means comprising at least one link member pivotally connected to each of said members so as to hold them together. Interchanging first and second gear means are provided on respective ends of the brace member and lie on arcs of different radius such that the upper brace member moves at a greater angular velocity/displacement than the lower. One brace member may have arm portions defining a slot for receipt of one of the gear means, which may comprise a series of cross members in the form of short cylinders or pins, or for receipt of the end portion of the other brace member so as to restrict relative lateral displacement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266986-A (GB)
Title: Information display device.
Inventor: SCOTHERN GRAHAM KEITH
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: An information display device is adjustable to change from displaying one piece of information to another. In one form the device displays a motor vehicle registration number in one condition and in another condition a warning notice to deter, or indicate, unauthorised use of a vehicle or other article, e.g. a caravan or trailer, to which the device is fitted for use. The device comprises a frame (1) and a movable plate (2) supported by the frame movable, by sliding and/or pivoting, between a first position in which information on the plate is displayed and a second position in which other information, which may be on the plate or another part of the device, is presented for display. A lock (9) is provided for locking the movable plate (2) in each of the two positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267207-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing an instant cooking material
Inventor: IDE SYUJIROU
IPC: A23L35/00
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: The cooking materials of this invention can be produced by heating wheat flour or roasted wheat flour with edible oil and fat homogeneously, cooling the mixture and homogenizing a pasteurized other sauce materials therewith under the temperature to avoid wheat starch gelatinization, packing the homogenized mixture into a container in an aseptic condition and keeping in a chilled or frozen condition. Ultra high temperature sterilization method can be preferably applied for long term preservation.
Patent GB-2279759-A (GB)
Title: Testing electronic circuit boards
Inventor: DOYLE PETER
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1993-06-21
Abstract: To test electronic circuit boards (10), e.g. those for domestic appliances, a plurality of boards are secured in recesses in a pallet (25) and loaded into a rotatable test fixture (71). After rotation to test position (Figure 9a not shown); low voltage in-circuit tests are carried out mainly from a rear test block (33a). Subsequently, low level and then high level line voltage tests are performed using a front test block (33b) the test blocks (33a, b) including probes (81, 82) optical sensor (87) and a spring biased support (83) for the board (10), as shown. After testing, the boards (10) are delivered to an output stage (74b, Figure 11 not shown). A controller (21, Figure 3 not shown) indicates faulty boards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281127-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing frequency-dependant electrical circuits
Inventor: MOORE ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing frequency-dependent electrical circuits or circuit elements, e.g. electrical filter circuits, e.g. for checking operational integrity or electrical characteristics, involves a signal generator arrangement SG for applying a.c. input signals over a range of frequencies of interest, to a pair of connections made to a circuit or circuit element F of a selected type which is to be tested, and a measurement device V for obtaining, for each frequency of a range of frequencies of interest, at least one measurement or measurement signal, related to the voltage developed across the pair of connections made to the circuit or circuit element under test and/or to the current flowing through those connections, under the test conditions, and a data-processing arrangement DP for identifying at least one characteristic of the measurements or measurement signals obtained from measurement device (b), or of data derived therefrom, related to the integrity or performance of the circuit or circuit element which is under test. Often the two connections used for applying the a.c. input test signals are the only signal connections made between the test apparatus and the circuit or circuit element under test. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279875-A (GB)
Title: Static electricity protection wrist strap
Inventor: YANG HSIN-MING
IPC: A61N1/14
Filed: 1993-09-30
Abstract: A static electricity protection wrist strap comprises an insulating casing 90 inside which a conductive plate 3 is mounted. The conductive plate has serrated side extensions for engaging a strap 4 extending from one side of the casing, around the wrist of a user and back to the other side of the casing. A wire in connection with the plate 3 through a plug 12 provides the strap 4 with a grounding connection. A static electricity detection device comprises a plate on the underside of a circuit board 5 which constitutes a capacitor with the skin 62 of the wrist wearing the strap, and a processing unit on the board 5 for detecting charge variation of the capacitor. The processing unit comprises a beeper which sends out a warning signal when an increase of the static electricity collected on the skin is detected, indicating failure of the ground connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271898-A (GB)
Title: Logic cicuit for built-in self-test
Inventor: NOZUYAMA YASUYUKI
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: In circuit 4, control line A selects either the true or complemented value of the node A signal to appear at node B so that selection circuit 5 produces at node C either the node A signal or the XOR value of Din and the node A signal. The circuit operates in different modes when the built-in testing is active and when the circuit is in normal operation. <IMAGE>