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Patent GB-2231545-A (GB)
Title: Combined outboard motor and rudder unit
Inventor: HOWLETT IAN CHARLES
IPC: F02B61/04
Filed: 1989-04-12
Abstract: A combined outboard motor and rudder unit for use on waterborne craft comprises a rudder blade 10 provided at its upper end with a power unit 13, said blade 10 housing at its bottom end a propeller shaft 14 connected to a propeller 15 and a drive transmission extending from the power unit 13 to the propeller shaft 14, mounting means 12 being provided for mounting the unit for pivoting movement about a vertical axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221030-A (GB)
Title: Bill discriminating apparatus
Inventor: ABE MASAKAZU
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 1989-06-06
Abstract: The apparatus has a photoelectrical detector 1,2 for scanning bills B being fed along a bill feeding path with light in the direction perpendicular to the bill feeding direction and detecting light transmitted through or reflected by the bills, and a bill discriminating device for comparing data signals representing a detected pattern with reference pattern data signals and discriminating denominations, genuineness and/ or condition of the bills. The apparatus also includes a detected data memory 8a for temporarily storing data signals corresponding to at least one scan line of a bill a control device 7 for detecting the number of the detected data for each line of the bill to be stored in the detected data memory and detecting how the bill is being fed based on the detected data of the first line of the bill to be stored in the detected data memory, a data count memory 8b for storing the number of the detected data corresponding to each line of the bill detected by the control device, a bill feed condition memory 8c for storing information on how the bill is being fed and a detected pattern memory 8d for storing the pattern of the bill based on the detected data stored in the detected data memory. The control device writes the detected data stored in the detected data memory in the detected pattern memory based on the number of the detected data corresponding to each line of the bill stored in the data count memory and the information on how the bill is being fed stored in the bill feed condition memory so that rectangular patterns can be stored in the detected pattern memory. The thus constituted bill discriminating apparatus can discriminate the denomination, genuineness and/or condition of the bills with high accuracy by a simple calculation even if oblique travel of the bills occurs and can be made simple in structure. 
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Patent GB-2220792-A (GB)
Title: Silicon thin film transistors
Inventor: TANAKA SAKAE
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 1989-07-06
Abstract: In a silicon thin film transistor having an insulating substrate 1, and gate, source and drain electrodes 2, 7, 8, the gate electrode is formed on the insulating substrate under a gate insulating layer 3, and the source and drain electrodes are formed to contact respectively two parts of an impurity doped silicon layer 4. These two parts are formed on the gate insulating layer and are connected by an intrinsic silicon layer 5 formed on the two parts of the impurity doped silicon layer and on the gate insulating layer in between the two parts. The transistor may be used in an active matrix type liquid crystal display device. 
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Patent GB-2224535-A (GB)
Title: A cover for blocking electromagnetic radiation through an opening
Inventor: KITAGAWA HIROJI
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 1989-09-05
Abstract: A cover (10) for an opening, such as a window (2, 4,), comprises a shade body or blind (10), a shielding member (24) provided on the periphery of the shade body or blind (10) on the side facing the window frame (2), and a shade body or blind winding mechanism (6), the shielding member (24) being formed of a conductive material and contacting the window frame (2) to seal the gap between the shade body or blind (10) and the window frame (2). When the shade body or blind (10) is pulled down to cover the window frame (2), the covering (10) blocks electromagnetic energy from passing into and out of a building through the window (2, 4), while regulating the amount of light entering the building through the window. 
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Patent GB-2224381-A (GB)
Title: Flame failure device
Inventor: HORRABIN PHILIP
IPC: F23N5/06
Filed: 1989-09-06
Abstract: The device is of the well known kind in which expansion of fluid in a bulb 30 exposed to the flame causes the gas supply to be maintained, and vice versa. The device is characterised by the use of nickel as the material for the bulb and water as the fluid in the bulb. This avoids the conventional mercury with its hazards in manufacture and environmental pollution risk both from manufacturing processes and when the device is eventually scrapped. The bulb is connected to a capillary tube 32 which loads to a bellows 34 which in turn acts on a valve 14 in the gas supply. The bulb may be made of a nickel alloy and the fluid may be a water/salt solution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237784-A (GB)
Title: Cash transfer tube for use on armoured van
Inventor: WAYTE RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1989-11-07
Abstract: A cash transfer tube comprises an extensible telescopic tube 1 mounted on a revolving turret 2 with means for transfering cash through the tube. The tube is attached to an armoured security van and use by a guard within the sealed van. The tube is extended e.g. to an upper window of a bank, by air pressure. Cash can be moved along the tube by a cable 19 or by air pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239629-A (GB)
Title: Keys for keypads
Inventor: MULHALL JOHN LESLIE
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1989-12-14
Abstract: A push-button array is produced by moulding a row of buttons (11, 12, 13) with integral flexible connections (19, 23) therebetween, mounting the buttons by supporting the connections at points (23) between the buttons. As shown, there is a multiple row array of elongated buttons (11-13) which are angled with respect to the direction of the rows, and the flexible interconnections are also oblique with respect to the row directions. The rows are interconnected by common carriers 33, 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234638-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic devices
Inventor: NOYES JAMES LOUIS
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 1990-01-02
Abstract: It is well known that magnets having poles of opposite polarity attract one another, and those of like polarity repel each other. Described herein is a device which comprises a disc (2) mounted for rotation relative to a support or framework (1). The support (1) has a pair of magnets (12, 13) fixed to it, the magnetic fields of which interact with magnetic fields produced by a plurality of magnet units (6) spaced apart and mounted on the disc (2). Magnetic repulsive forces are produced due to the magnetic fields being of the same polarity, and these forces cause the disc (2) to rotate about its axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228761-A (GB)
Title: Window assembly
Inventor: BLOOMER RONALD
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 1990-02-09
Abstract: A window assembly comprises an outer frame 10 suitable for mounting in a building orifice. The outer frame 10 comprises two horizontal members 12, 14 and two vertical members 15. These members are formed as an extrusion of plastics material, e.g. UPVC. The assembly also comprises a vent frame 20 mounted in the outer frame 10 for movement between an open position and a closed position. The vent frame 20 comprises two horizontal members 22, 24 and two vertical members. These members are formed as an extrusion of metal, e.g. aluminium alloy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249027-A (GB)
Title: Use of macrolide compounds for hepatic failure
Inventor: MUTO YASUTOSHI
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1990-10-23
Abstract: The use of macrolide compounds of the following formula for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of hepatic failure:-   <IMAGE> wherein [R<1> and R<2>], [R<3> and R<4>], [R<5> and R<6>] are hydrogen or form a direct bond or R<2> is alkyl; R<7> is H, OH, protected hydroxy or O-alkyl, or R<1> and R<7> represent =0;  R<8> and R<9> are H or OH;  R<10>H, alkyl, or alkenyl; X is O, (H, OH), (H, H), or -CH2O-; Y is O, (H, OH), (H, H), N-NR<11>R<12> or N-OR<13>;  R<11> and R<12> are H, alkyl, aryl or tosyl; R<13>, R<14>, R<15>, R<16>, R<17>, R<18>, R<19>, R<22> and R<23> are H or alkyl;  R<20> and R<21> are O, or OH, or O-alkyl; or,  R<20> and R<21> form an epoxide ring;  n is 1, 2, or 3; or Y, R<10> and R<23>, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a 5- or 6- membered N-, S- or O- containing heterocyclic ring, which is optionally saturated and substituted; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent GB-2238457-A (GB)
Title: Scrambled egg
Inventor: TODD E H
IPC: A23L15/00
Filed: 1990-10-24
Abstract: A machine 1 for cooking a scrambled egg mixture contained in a sealed bag, comprises a bath 16 of hot fluid, conveying means (2, 4, 6, 8, 24, 26, 28), arranged to convey the sealed bag through the bath of hot fluid to cook the scrambled egg mixture contained in the bag, and pummelling means 42A, B, C, D, arranged to contact the bag to encourage movement of the scrambled egg mixture within the bag to assist the scrambled egg mixture to cook throughout. The machine may include a further pummelling section (1B) and a chilling section (1C) (Figs. 1B, 1C not shown). The bag may be of polypropylene or PVC. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239000-A (GB)
Title: Automatic dispenser for components in continuous strip form
Inventor: LOZANO ANTONIO CONSOLA
IPC: G07F11/68
Filed: 1990-11-15
Abstract: An automatic dispenser device is described for dispensing components in continuous strip form 19, the device comprising a chassis consisting of two flat parallel facing plates 1,1' between which the following are mounted transversely: a drum 21, carrying a supply coil 20 of the continuous strip 19; a step-by-step drive motor 5; a roll 13 on which the said strip 19 is placed; three shafts 10, 11, 12 located around the roll 13 of which one shaft 10 is coupled to the shaft 6 of motor 5, the shafts 10, 11, 12 being connected together by means of endless elastic belts 16 enclosing the strip 19 against the roll 13 to unwind strip 19 from coil 20; and a rotary helical blade and a cooperating fixed blade which is pivotable between a raised position and an operating position by an independent micro-motor that also drives the rotary blade. The strip 19 is forced to pass between the blades. The device includes an alarm arrangement to terminate movement of strip 19 and to provide optical and/or acoustic signal if strip 19 in coil 20 drops below a predetermined level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248280-A (GB)
Title: Wind-to-load parking brake arrangement and method
Inventor: CARLSON HAROLD L
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 1990-12-04
Abstract: During assembly of a parking brake system, a main bushing 120 is rotated relative to pivot pin 114 and to operating lever 112 so that bracket 127 drives the inner leg of spring 126 (the outer leg of which abuts projection 124b in a cable track 124), to tension the latter until a desired tension is indicated by a load cell 186, at which point the bushing 120 is permanently staked or welded to the operating lever 112. A holdout pin 176 is then inserted to prevent rotation of the cable track 124 relative to the lever, and the load cell 186 is removed, whereby the system is maintained in the accurately preloaded condition prior to installation in a vehicle parking brake system. In operation, the lever, sector 111 and bushing 120 constitute the unit and ratchet 118, and cable track 124, to which cable 104b is connected, constitute a second unit, and depressing the lever, to apply a parking brake, causes, via pawl 132, the two units to rotate together, and rotation of a gear 170 engaging sector 111. Helical spring brake 172 mounted on gear 170 causes lever 112 to be held in its depressed state until a lever 162 is pivoted manually or via a vacuum motor 168 to release the helical spring brake thus permitting the units to return to their initial positions, at which point pawl 132 is released from ratchet 118 to allow spring 126 to automatically take up slack in the cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244032-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for absorbing impact energy transmitted through a vehicle steering column
Inventor: STURGES PETER T
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1991-04-15
Abstract: A steering column support bracket (2) houses a clamp bolt (4) for positionally adjusting the steering column. The bolt (4) is located by cam/spacers (5) which are located in a slot (7) and a slanted slot extension (8) is provided which has a smaller width than the diameter of the bolt (4). Upon impact by the driver into the steering wheel, the bolt (4) is forced into the slot extension (8) thereby deforming the slot which absorbs energy as it yields. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255645-A (GB)
Title: Current sensing device
Inventor: CIVIL ANDREW
IPC: G01R15/20
Filed: 1991-05-10
Abstract: A current sensing device (2) in an integrated circuit comprises a Hall effect device (4) on a substrate (6) and surrounded by a coil (8) which carries the current to be sensed. A second Hall effect device (10, Figure 2 not shown) may be positioned near the first device to monitor changes in the background magnetic field. Further sensing devices may also be incorporated (Figures 3, 4 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261239-A (GB)
Title: Automatic self-righting traffic bollard
Inventor: CHEESMUR FRANK
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: An automatic self-righting traffic bollard comprises a casing (7) held by four springs (1) to the base (4). The splaying of the bottom of the bollard casing 5 and providing a nesting position 4 in the base unit 10 prevents the bollard from becoming completely dislodged and directs it to its vertical position. In the event of the bollard being pushed over by more than 45 DEG , the lighting plug (9) is automatically removed from its socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250257-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for setting the glue on newly-completed cigarette packs
Inventor: FOCKE HEINZ
IPC: B65B61/00
Filed: 1991-11-01
Abstract: A drying turret (10, fig 1) for stabilizing the shape of newly-completed cigarette packs 13 whilst their glue sets is provided with a plurality of pockets 11 for receiving the cuboidal cigarette packs 13. To locally increase the pressure exerted on the cigarette packs 13 at least one of the walls (partition wall 18, inner wall 21, outer wall 23) defining the pocket 11 is provided with an elevation 37 which exerts locally increased pressure on the cigarette pack 13 in the pocket 11. This elevation 37 is particularly arranged in the middle region of a partition wall 18 on a side confronting the pack front panel 14. As a result, the pressure in the region of glue spots (33, 34, fig 4) located in the region of the pack front panel (14, fig 4) is increased. The pockets may be provided with heating means (39, 40, fig 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251460-A (GB)
Title: Pumping assembly with a reversible motor for a dishwasher.
Inventor: FAVRET UGO
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1991-11-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a dishwasher provided with a circulation pump and an emptying pump (10), the rotors of which are connected to a reversible drive shaft (13) of a motor to pump a fluid in alternate directions towards a corresponding outlet, when said shaft is rotating in one direction of rotation or in the other. The rotor (12) of the emptying pump is of the radial-blade type (14) and is housed in a chamber (17) provided with a circular sector (18) of its peripheral surface comprising a tooth (19) situated between the adjacent intake (9) and delivery (15) ports and having a reduced [small] internal diameter. The tooth (19) extends from said delivery port (15) towards said intake port (9) and the angle it subtends is smaller than the angle between said ports and greater than the angle between the blades (14) of the rotor (12). Applications: electrical household appliances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261332-A (GB)
Title: Driving circuits for discharge devices
Inventor: GREENWOOD SIMON RICHARD
IPC: H05B41/282
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: A driving circuit 60 is connected to a discharge device 50, particularly a UV or fluorescent lamp, via only two conductors 52. Circuit 60 may drive an array of N lamps via respective supply conductors and a common return conductor so that only N+1 conductors extend between the array and driving circuit (Fig. 6). The driving circuit may comprise a PWM circuit (11), (Figs 2, 3, 5), driving two output stages in antiphase, each output stage driving plural lamps connected to respective L-C resonant circuits. To start the lamps, circuit (11) sweeps the lamp supply frequency from an upper frequency (eg 80 kHz) towards a lower frequency (eg. 20 kHz), or vice versa, until the lamps strike when the frequency equals the L-C resonance frequency. The lamps may then be operated at a frequency (eg 17 kHz) below the strike frequency. Each lamp may have a respective on/off switch 54 and to enable restarting of an individual lamp without sweeping the frequency again, an additional capacitor CADD may be temporarily switched into that lamp's L-C circuit to cause it to resonate at the operating frequency (17 kHz). In a modification, a separate power supply may be provided for energising only heating elements of the lamps. This supply may be adjacent to or remote from the lamps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255893-A (GB)
Title: Pasteurization of liquid egg
Inventor: PAPETTI STEPHEN T
IPC: A23B5/005
Filed: 1991-11-29
Abstract: A method for pasteurizing liquid egg, characterized by the steps of heating the liquid to a first temperature and maintaining it at said first temperature for a first period sufficient to pasteurize the liquid egg and then heating the liquid egg to a second temperature and maintaining the liquid egg at the second temperature for a second period of time, said second temperature being sufficient to cause further microbial kil. Apparatus is disclosed for carrying out the above procedure comprising, two heating means in fuid communication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252683-A (GB)
Title: Connection security of coaxial connectors
Inventor: OATES ENIS ALBERT
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: A connection between male (3) and female (1) coaxial connectors is fitted with a tubular shroud (10) which prevents unauthorised uncoupling of the connectors. The shroud (10) surrounds the connection so as to prevent direct manual manipulation of the outer sleeve (5) of the male connector (3). The shroud (10) is retained in position by the coupled connectors, for example by means of an inwardly directed annular flange (14) received between the leading end face of the sleeve (5) and a shoulder or other portion of the female connector (1). The rear end face (8) of the sleeve (5) is provided with keying means, such as slots (9), for co-operation with complementary means provided on a key-tool (17) which is inserted into the rear end (11) of the shroud (10) for uncoupling the connectors. If a terminator is used between the connectors the shroud may be extended (24, Fig. 4, not shown) to cover the terminator. A grub screw (25, not shown) in the shroud may secure the shroud to the terminator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257491-A (GB)
Title: Autotensioner.
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KEN
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: A belt autotensioner capable of adjusting the fluctuating belt tension smoothly and rapidly, and without vibrating the belt comprises a tension adjusting spring (29) which is coupled to a pulley support member (2) eccentrically pivotable about a bolt (7), and a damper (60) for damping the pivoting speed of the support member (2) acting between the support member (2) and a fixed member (9). The fixed member (9) is privided with a cam surface (26) abutting a piston (14) of the damper. The cam surface (26) is inclined in a direction such that the support member (2) tends to pivot in a direction to increase the belt tension. A plunger 16 divides the interior of the piston 14 into a pressure chamber 17 and a reservoir chamber 18. A passageway 19 linking the chambers is closed by a check valve 22. A separation spring 23 is disposed in chamber 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2343749-A (GB)
Title: Limpet mine detector
Inventor: BATHO JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: F41H11/12
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting the attachment of a mine to a body such as a vessel, vehicle, container or building comprises an array of pairs of sensors (1,2) distributed around the walls of the body. Electronic control circuitry (3) compares outputs from different sensors and discriminates between false alarms and genuine signals. Detection of a genuine signal is communicated to an operator by means of optical indicators (4) located on a control panel. The apparatus has the advantage of being covert and providing an instant response to the attachment of a mine.
Patent GB-2254615-A (GB)
Title: Aminoalkylphosphinates and phosphinic acid - containing polymers therefrom
Inventor: FONG DODD W
IPC: C08F8/40
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: Amino (C2-C6) phosphinic acid compounds are used to modify acrylamide polymers, acrylic acid polymers and actylamide-acrylic acid co-polymers to produce polymers containing amidoalkylphosphinic acid groups. The polymers may be used for removing or preventing scale deposits in underground petroleum containing formations.
Patent GB-2270053-A (GB)
Title: Battery-powered bicycle.
Inventor: GATWARD DOUGLAS KITCHENER
IPC: B60K16/00
Filed: 1992-06-18
Abstract: The bicycle, or other light weight vehicle, has a removable battery cassette which is rechargeable from a solar panel 2 or a domestic mains charger 3 controlled by a timer 4. A fully-charged sensor 6 may be provided. The battery cassette 1 is suitable for use with a vending machine system for the supply of exchange recharged batteries. The bicycle may be foldable and may be powered while folded, for ease of handling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259950-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling fan
Inventor: PEARCE RICHARD A
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 1992-07-21
Abstract: A unitary housing is provided, securable to the stationary member of the motor 16, for enclosing at least the lower and side surfaces of the motor 16 in a first compartment 36 thereof, and enclosing the electrical switch 24, 30 in a second compartment 38 thereof. The fan blades 20 are secured to the rotary part of the motor by means of wedge members 84. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258543-A (GB)
Title: Lens cover and cleaning apparatus for optical instruments
Inventor: MOGAMIYA MAKOTO
IPC: G03B17/02
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A lens cover and cleaning apparatus for an optical instrument such as a camera 1 having a lens 3 includes a lens cover 4 for covering the lens 3 of the camera 1, and a lens cleaner 44 provided on the lens cover 4 opposite the lens 3. On pressing plate 42, spring 45 is compressed and lens cleaner 44 contacts lens 3. Plate 42 is also rotatable so cleaner 44 is rotated whilst in contact with lens. The lens cover and cleaner may be slidably mounted on the camera (Fig 4). Alternatively, lens cover may comprise two slidable plates 7 on which cleaners 8 are mounted so that when picture is to be taken, plates 7 are slid back as shown. To clean the lens, plates are closed and lens 3 is moved forward to contact cleaners 8 and then rotated to ensure lens 3 is cleaned. Cleaning may be actuated normally or be conducted automatically when plates 7 are closed after picture taking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267288-A (GB)
Title: Hemicyanine dye
Inventor: ASHWELL GEOFFREY JOSEPH
IPC: G02F1/35
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to novel optically non-linear materials comprising a film forming hemicyanine dye having an amphiphilic anion.
Patent GB-2269162-A (GB)
Title: Containers for sanitary items
Inventor: ROHU THERESA
IPC: B65D5/49
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: A container (1) has four different compartments, each for storage of a particular size of sanitary towel. The container (1) may thus be used for packaging, distribution and retailing of a set of sanitary towels for use during a single menstruation period. <IMAGE>