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Patent GB-2270328-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie
Inventor: STYAN JAMES VINCENT
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1992-09-02
Abstract: A wall tie for use in the building industry for joining abutting walls, the wall tie being provided with one or more protrusions which assist in maintaining the spatial separation of the two walls as they are erected. In particular, the tie is for use at an expansion joint 13; the protrusions assist in correctly spacing horizontally adjacent bricks, and one end of the tie may have a rubber or plastics sleeve therearound to facilitate movement of the expansion joint.
Patent GB-2260045-A (GB)
Title: Current source/sink MOSFET circuit
Inventor: SCHLICHT MICHAEL
IPC: H03F1/08
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: A high-speed, current source/sink utilizes a current mode operational amplifier 210 to drive a power MOSFET 212 without ringing or instability. A charge equivalent to a desired current output is stored on a charge storage means Cp and a switch 202 is enabled e.g. by an optical signal, so as to generate an input pulse signal having a controlled pulse width to the input of the op amp 210. The output of the current mode op amp is directly connected to the MOSFET gate. The current source relies on an optical link to enable the switch 202, 204 to generate carefully controlled pulse width characteristics at the positive input of the op amp. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271940-A (GB)
Title: Moving toy
Inventor: WONG SUNG MAN
IPC: A63H11/00
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: A moving toy (10 fig. 1) having a body which comprises a first body part 11 and a second body part 14 supported by the first body part which includes a support member 17 extending into the second body part in order to loosely engage with an internal hole 16 of the second body part. Engagement means is provided between the support member 17 and an internal part of the second body part comprising partition wall 15 and notch portion (16B fig. 4) of hole 16 for inter-engagement so as to limit the extent of angular movement of the second body part relative to the first body part about a substantially vertical axis when the toy moves on the first body part. The cross sections of the support member 17 and hole 16 may be similar, and are preferably non-circular, for example key-hole shaped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262681-A (GB)
Title: Television signal standard conversion
Inventor: BAE JUM HAN
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: A scanning line converting method for transcoding between different broadcasting methods, and an apparatus therefor, are disclosed. When converting from the PAL system to the NTSC system, 5 lines are formed by varying the mutual signal ratio of 2 lines for every 6 input PAL lines. When converting from the NTSC system to the PAL system, 6 lines are formed by varying the ratio of 2 lines for every 5 input NTSC lines. The chrominance and luminance signals for one line are fed to respective delays 210, 220 and combining means 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460. The combining means also receive chrominance and luminance signals from the delays and a control signal from a percent block 300. The percent block determines the ratio in which the current and delayed chrominance and luminance signals should be combined and outputs a suitable control signal to the combining means. The control signal comprises a repeating sequence of ratio signals determined from the ratio of the number of lines in the respective fields of the two systems between which conversion is being effected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262656-A (GB)
Title: Processing semiconductor wafers
Inventor: USAMI YASUTSUGU
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 1992-12-14
Abstract: Apparatus for processing semiconductor wafers includes a vacuum chamber 1 with a first gate valve 11 through which cassettes 101-104 of the wafers are loaded and unloaded and second gate valves such as 142 through which the wafers are conveyed from the chamber 1 to a plurality of processing chambers such as 152. The chamber 1 is provided with a turntable 2 which holds the plurality of cassettes in a tilted orientation to counteract centrifugal displacement of the wafers whilst the turntable rotates. The turntable conveys each of the cassettes to a position in front of a respective one of the second valves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275323-A (GB)
Title: A batten round
Inventor: CAPNERHURST RAYMOND GEORGE ERN
IPC: F42B12/50
Filed: 1992-12-31
Abstract: A batten round for purposes, such as riot control comprises, instead of the usual plastic or rubber bullet, a flexible container 1 filled with a viscous fluid preferably of a dense jelly-like consistency. The projector for this round comprises a tubular member 3 in which the batten round is contained, means for shooting the tubular member and round forwards, and means for suddenly arresting the movement of the tubular member so that the batten round carries on to its intended target by its own inertia. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263412-A (GB)
Title: Shuttlecock
Inventor: CHENG PETER SHU CHUN
IPC: A63B67/18
Filed: 1993-01-22
Abstract: A shuttlecock (60) comprises an integrally formed head (62) and skeletal structure (64) comprising a diverging array of stems (68) interconnected by rings (69) and (69A) integral with the stems. A flexible plastics skirt (66) is mounted on the skeletal structure. The skirt includes vane or fin formations (63) for causing rotation of the shuttlecock in flight. The stems may be orientated to cause rotation of the shuttlecock in flight (Figures 2 and 3). The stems may have mounted thereon a single skirt welded thereabout, the welded seam being orientated to cause the shuttlecock to rotate in flight (Figures 6 and 7); alternatively the stems may support two or more skirts, optionally of different colours, the edges of which are wavy to produce in-flight rotation of the shuttlecock (Figures 4 and 5). The stems may be interconnected e.g. by annular members (Figures 8 and 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275125-A (GB)
Title: Road safety
Inventor: WARD BEVERLEY ELIZABETH ALEXAN
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A road vehicle has a reflective road sign at the back located in a housing but being movable to an in-use display condition to direct traffic as required. Suitably, the sign is on a sheet of flexible material (1) which may be spring biased to a rolled-up stored condition in a bumper-mounted housing. The sign may show an arrow-like element (4), which may be pivotally mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265604-A (GB)
Title: Bag dispenser
Inventor: FINCH JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A47F13/08
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: In a dispenser, for dispensing bags from a roll of bags where the handles of one bag are joined to the bottom of another bag by a perforated part, the roll is mounted on spindle 1, Fig. 3 (underneath view) which has retainers and is cranked to friction-brake the roll. A bag separator 9, Figs. 2 and 3, engages the handle hole of a bag to enable one bag to be separated, at the perforated part, from another bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276828-A (GB)
Title: Exercising apparatus
Inventor: CHIOU JU JEN-HUEY
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: An exercising apparatus for the leg muscles comprises two foot plate members (90, 91) which are reciprocally movable on respective rails (30). The foot plate members (90, 91) are coupled by cables (80, 81) which pass around respective pulley arrangements (51 - 54; 58 - 60). Friction is applied to one of the cables by a control knob (61) acting on a pulley (60) so as to provide a variable drag on the foot plate members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268188-A (GB)
Title: Bearings
Inventor: TANAKA TADASHI
IPC: C22F1/043
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: A multi-layered bearing is disclosed comprising an aluminium bearing alloy layer and a backing metal layer. The bearing alloy consists essentially of, by weight, 2-8% zinc, 0.1-8% silicon, 0.1-3% copper, 0.05-3% magnesium and the balance of aluminium. The bearing alloy is subjected to a solution treatment and an artificial ageing treatment to give it a hardness of at least Hv 70. The bearing alloy may also contain at least one of the following five elements: lead, manganese, vanadium, chromium and nickel, and may further contain strontium and/or titanium and boron. The hardness of Hv 70 or more can be achieved by performing solution treatment at a temperature of 400 DEG C or more before plastic working, and further by performing an artificial ageing treatment at a temperature of 250 DEG C or lower.
Patent GB-2278948-A (GB)
Title: Instrument  for filling root canals in dental models with wax
Inventor: MAKRIS MELIS
IPC: A61C13/00
Filed: 1993-06-09
Abstract: There is provided an instrument for filling root canals in dental models with wax. The instrument comprises a reservoir (14) for wax, a capillary tube (16) communicating with the reservoir and for introducing the wax into the root canal, and means (10) for applying pressure to the wax in the reservoir to discharge the wax through the capillary tube into the root canal. The means (10) is suitably in the form of a flexible resilient bulb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269138-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising submersible barges.
Inventor: DOWNHAM RALPH
IPC: B63B43/14
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A submersible barge is provided with stabilising means to stabilise the barge when the hull is submerged. The stabilising means may comprise a plurality of depth adjustable hydraulically operated spuds 13, one or more buoyant outriggers attached to the hull by hinged arms (Fig. 7), or tension legs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269621-A (GB)
Title: Bars for gratings
Inventor: SAELZER HEINRICH
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: The grating bar comprises a profile (1) with at least one bore or channel (2) extending along the length of the profile. At least on highly resistant member (3) is located within this channel. In order to increase resistance to attack, the profile (1) is provided with profile parts (4) protruding radially inwards and each member (3) is provided with parts (5) protruding radially outwards. The profile parts (4) and the member parts (5) are arranged with their longitudinal axes parallel and are evenly distributed over the cross-section of the grating bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270004-A (GB)
Title: Physical exercise apparatus
Inventor: NELSON DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: Physical exercise apparatus (2) comprises a plurality of target members (4), signal means for indicating target members to be struck by a player (8) in a playing sequence, control means for controlling operation of the signal means, and switch means which are responsive to striking of the target members in order that the player's performance can be determined. The control means may set a minimum value for the striking force. Position determining detectors (18) may be provided for the player. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270988-A (GB)
Title: Motor driven shutter
Inventor: AKIMOTO KAZUO
IPC: G03B9/24
Filed: 1993-09-14
Abstract: A motor driven shutter S by which various operation modes are freely selectable and photographing timing is shortened is provided. Springs and a motor M are arranged in a manner freely selectable as driving forces for opening and closing the shutter and are combined or selected corresponding to the operation mode. The photograph timing is shortened by operating in parallel a F number setting operation and a focus adjusting operation. Various modes may be selected in accordance with the photographing purpose and the photograph timing may be shortened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282176-A (GB)
Title: Protective padlock box.
Inventor: AINSWORTH RAYMOND PETER
IPC: E05B67/38
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: The padlock box is a box of such a design as will fit over the staple part of a hasp and staple and provide a protective cover for the padlock shackle and the staple. The hasp is first pulled over the staple to form the 'closed' position and the padlock box is then fitted over the staple. The open padlock shackle is pushed inside the padlock box and through the staple and the padlock is then closed. The padlock box cannot be removed until the padlock is unlocked, thus giving protection to the padlock shackle and staple as can be seen from the drawing on sheet 4/5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271745-A (GB)
Title: Air bag for vehicle passenger: deformable section in bag container
Inventor: AMAMORI ICHIRO
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 1993-10-04
Abstract: An air bag device 10 comprising: a box-shaped container 12 having an open front face; an air bag 18 folded in to the container; an inflator 16 attached to the container; a lid 14 covering the front face of the container; a lid mounting bracket 28A disposed along the upper face of the container; and a backup plate 24 forming the lid and having its upper face extended to the back of the lid to provide a lid mounting portion fixed on the lid mounting bracket. Further comprised is a load transmitting member 50 interposed between the lid mounting bracket and the upper face of the container for transmitting a load, which is applied to the lid mounting bracket toward the container, to the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282827-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a fibre reinforced composite component
Inventor: MASON STEPHEN
IPC: C04B35/565
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: A fibre reinforced composite component, eg. a gas turbine blade is manufactured by stacking layers (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) of woven, eg. silicon carbide, fibres alternately with layers (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) of chopped, eg. silicon carbide, fibres compressing the stack (20) to the required thickness and applying a matrix eg. of silicon carbide by chemical vapour deposition. The stack may first be impregnated with polymeric resin binder to form a fibre preform. The silicon carbide deposits on the chopped fibres between the woven layers producing a denser, more uniform structure having better mechanical properties. Carbon may be used instead of silicon carbide both for the fibres and the matrix. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271751-A (GB)
Title: Front view mirror
Inventor: LISTER JAMES ASHTON
IPC: B60R1/10
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: A road safety device for enabling the driver of a right-hand drive or left-hand drive vehicle to view the road ahead of him from a location on the opposite side of the vehicle to that at which the driver drives the vehicle comprises a reflective surface 104 for directing light from objects ahead of the vehicle towards the driver of the vehicle, and attachment means 102 adapted to attach the reflective surface 104 to said opposite side of the vehicle in such a way as to enable the driver, while driving the vehicle, to view the road ahead of him from said opposite side of the vehicle. Use of such a device enables a right-hand drive or left-hand drive vehicle to safely overtake another vehicle when driven on the opposite side of the road to that for which the vehicle is designed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277016-A (GB)
Title: Thermal coverings
Inventor: MILLS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: A laminate of a reflective foil of metallised polyester and a heat-softenable polyethylene film is perforated to allow transmission of water vapour and is used as a thermal covering or jacket for animals and humans to prevent heat loss. The laminate may form a large sheet overprinted with advisory shapes for cutting out to wrap specified animal or human body parts, Figs. 3a and 3b. The laminate may also be used as a support for wound dressing (Figs. 4 to 6) and include an overprinted camouflage pattern. The laminate may be secured to itself or to other surfaces such as horse blankets or human underwear by heat bonding. Alternatively adhesive tape may be used to secure the laminate to a body part. In sheet form it may be used as an underblanket for bedding. The perforated metallised film may be used as a jacket for a composting system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284849-A (GB)
Title: A clipping system
Inventor: WILLIAMS RAYMOND CHARLES
IPC: E01B25/24
Filed: 1993-12-18
Abstract: The clipping system is for clipping a length of trim 10 to a track 11 of an invalid hoist and comprises complementary snap fit engagement means 31 on the trim 10 and 30 on each of a plurality of clips 21 and a clip receiving formation 16 on the track 11. The clip receiving formation 16 and each clip 21 have first portions 20 and 27 respectively which co-operate to help retain the clip 21 in a clip engaged position and which allow the clip 21 to be displaced angularly relative to the clip receiving formation between a non-engaged position and said engaged position and mutually engageable second portions 24 and 26 which are spaced from said first portions 20, 27 and which co-operate to allow the clip 21 to spring or snap into said engaged position when the clip 21 is angularly displaced as aforesaid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284990-A (GB)
Title: I.U.D. Detector
Inventor: EMMETT LIONEL CHARLES RENWICK
IPC: A61F6/18
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting an intrauterine contraceptive device when that device is in situ, comprises an elongate portion 2 having a handle 3 at its proximal end and means for indicating to the operator of the apparatus when the distal end 5 of the elongate portion 2 is in the vicinity of or in contact with a metallic part 7 of an I.U.D. The apparatus detects the metallic part of the IUD either magnetically or by making electrical contact with it. The indicator produces an audible and/or visual and/or vibratory signal. The elongate portion may also include means for retrieving the IUD e.g. notches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275414-A (GB)
Title: A drinks measure assembly
Inventor: COOPER WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: A mounting for a drinks measure (12) comprises an annular mounting band (14) having axially spaced ends and a protrusion (26) extending inwardly from an inner surface (24) at a position between the ends. The mounting is adapted to receive a drinks measure (12) to form a drinks measure assembly (10) in which the protrusion (26) supports the measure (12) clear of any surface on which the assembly (10) may be rested. The mounting may receive a single measure, (as in Figure 4) or the mounting band (36, Fig. 8) may be arranged to receive a first measure (12 Fig. 8) on one side of the protrusion and a second measure (34, Fig. 8) on the other side of the protrusion (48, Fig. 8). Disclosed also is a drinks measure assembly wherein the mounting band (14) may be colour-coded for identification purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282156-A (GB)
Title: Floor drain
Inventor: COCHRANE ARTHUR
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 1994-09-05
Abstract: A floor drain comprises an open topped channel member (10) adapted for permanent fixture within the floor with the open top of the channel at or below floor level and a cover member (30) for fitment on the channel member at floor level, said cover member having drainage apertures therethrough and, together with the top of the channel, providing means for trapping a sheet-like floor covering which extends upto and over the edges of the channel between said channel edges and the underside of the cover member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283334-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre light diverging/converging device having ferrules
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MITSUO
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 1992-09-18
Abstract: Three types of light diverging/converging devices, i.e., a diverging ratio variable type 1 X 2 circuit light diverging/converging device, a diverging ratio variable type 2 X 2 circuit light diverging/converging device (Fig. 5) and a 1 X 2 circuit light diverging/converging device (Fig. 6) having a constant diverging ratio each are disclosed as are a tree type light diverging/converging device (Fig. 8) and a star type light diverging/converging device. The devices comprise diverging A/converging B ferrules and a common alignment sleeve S. A 2 X 2 circuit diverging unit comprises a double circuit diverging ferrule A coulped to single core optic fibre ferrules C1, C2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285667-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support
Inventor: BOWMER JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A pipe support has a base (1) and a saddle (2) fixed to it to cradle a pipe. Both the base and saddle are made primarily of fibre reinforced plastics material. In one form, the base (1) is of inverted T-section, providing load-bearing flanges (6) and an upstanding rib (3). The upper edge of this rib is concavely curved to fit in a groove (9) on the underside of the curved saddle (2). Alternatively there may be one or more ribs longitudinal of the pipe. The saddle can also locate straps (13) which encircle and retain the pipe on either side of the rib(s) (3). To keep the straps out of direct contact with the pipe, further saddles can be placed around the pipe and be clamped by the straps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-947067-A (GB)
Abstract: 947,067. Valves. W. JORDAN. Aug. 12, 1960 [Dec. 5, 1959], No. 27954/60. Heading F2V. Float actuated valves controlling the flow of liquid from a tank into a suction duct comprises a housing 4 having an inlet 1 for connection to the tank and an outlet 2 for connection to the duct. A partition 5 divides the housing into an upper inlet chamber A and a lower outlet chamber B, the partition carrying a seat 6 for a closure member 7. A cover 8 is provided with an aperture 3 from a valve seat for a closure member 9. The closures 7 and 9 are connected to an annular float 15 through adjustable levers and links such that with the supply tank containing liquid, the inlet chamber is full and the float is raised to the top, as shown on the right hand side of the Figure, in which position the valve 7 is open and the valve 9 closed. When the supply tank becomes empty the float falls opening the valve 9 and closing the valve 7 to prevent air being drawn into the duct. The valve 9 carries an indicator 9<SP>1</SP> showing when the tank is empty.
Patent GB-2299121-A (GB)
Title: Security apparatus
Inventor: WOODHEAD PETER
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1995-03-24
Abstract: Security apparatus for installation in an aperture in a wall comprises a first frame member 16 fixable to the wall and on which is mounted a second frame member 18 movable relative to the first frame member 16 between open and closed positions. The second frame member 18 is securable in the closed position by securing means (22, Fig 2). The apparatus further includes a covering member 26 which is arranged to extend between the frame members 16, 18 when the second member 18 is in the closed position. The covering member 26 is arranged to be broken or deformed before breakage of the securing means (22) by a force applied to the covering member 26 when the second frame member 18 is secured by the securing means in the closed position. The covering member 26 may be a flange integrally attached by a region of weakness to the member 18, or may be formed separately and connected eg by gluing, rivetting, or snapfitting.
Patent GB-2308510-A (GB)
Title: Plug with safety cut-out switch
Inventor: CHUAN HUANG TSE
IPC: H01R13/713
Filed: 1995-12-18
Abstract: An electrical plug (1) comprises a first movable electrically conductive contact and a second fixed, electrically conductive contact (42). The movable contact is carried by a bimetallic member (43) and is arranged such that in a datum position (not shown), the first movable contact rests in contact with the fixed contact so that electrical current can pass therebetween, and in the event of an excessively large current, the bimetallic member is deformed so as to remove the movable contact from the fixed contact, thereby to break the connection therebetween. Either a removable obstruction (45) prevents return of the bimetallic strip (figure 3) or a push-button (46) causes return of a bistable bimetallic strip.