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Patent GB-2237512-A (GB)
Title: Basketball equipment
Inventor: TSAI ING LANG
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 1989-10-24
Abstract: An electronically controlled basketball equipment comprises a backboard (1) having a score-recording display unit (2, 2a; 3, 3a) at each side, a basket ring (4) and associated control means. A first infrared sensor beam between the display units (2, 3) detects a ball striking the backboard (1). A second infrared sensor (5) beam across the ring (4) detects a ball passing through the ring. Strain gauges in the ring detect an impact of the ball against the ring. Different scores are awarded and appear on the visual displays in accordance with which sensors are actuated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246389-A (GB)
Title: Strap adjuster
Inventor: BEAUMONT ANDREW PATRICK
IPC: A44B11/12
Filed: 1990-07-24
Abstract: A strap adjuster comprises an adjustor body 10 having a belt guide surface 36, and a pivotally mounted clamping member 38 with an eccentric clamping surface 42. The clearance between the guide surface 36 and the clamping surface 42 reduces with angular movement of the clamping member. Movement of a strap 50 in one direction causes angular movement of the clamping member 38 in a direction to reduce this clearance so as to wedge the strap between the clamping surface 42 and the guide surface 36 thereby inhibiting further movement of the strap 50 in said one direction. An additional guide member 48 is mounted on the adjuster body 10 so as to hold the strap 50 out of engagement with the clamping surface 42 when the clamping member 38 is displaced from its clamping position by more than a predetermined angle, as shown in Figure 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236934-A (GB)
Title: Maximum length shift register sequence generator circuit
Inventor: KURIHARA TAKAO
IPC: H03K3/84
Filed: 1990-10-23
Abstract: A maximum length shift register sequence generator circuit comprises a plurality of device pairs connected in series to form first to final stages, each device pair including a steering gate G responsive to a strobe signal STB to select one of entered signals and produce an output signal e and a flipflop SR series-connected to the output of the steering gate; first latch means 1 for holding data and producing a signal to each steering gate; a plurality of AND gates each having first and second inputs; the first input being supplied with an output of the associated one of the flipflops; second and third latch means 2, 3 for holding data and producing a signal to the second input of each AND gate; a plurality of exclusive OR gates EX each having first and second inputs, the first input being supplied with an output of the associated one of the AND gates, and the second input being supplied with the output of the exclusive OR gate associated with the immediately subsequent stage, apart from the final stage. A plurality of the circuits may be cascaded using input and output terminals of the circuits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-908659-A (GB)
IPC: A01H1/02
Abstract: 908,659. Pollinating plants. CASPER, A. E. May 10, 1961, No. 16937/61. Class 6(2). Apparatus for pollinating monoclinous plants comprises plant-supporting cords 11 attached to wires 10 fixed at one end to springs 12 and at the other end to uprights 13 pivoted on plates 17 adjustably mounted on a track 20, and moved by means of a cam shaft 14 driven from a motor 15 through a reduction gear box 16. Each upright 13 carries a cam follower 23 co-operating with a cam 30 adjustably mounted on the shaft 14 to slant the uprights 13 away from the plants and suddenly release the pressure to vibrate the wires 10 and hence the plants to effect pollination of the plants. Shaft 14 may be extended as at 14a so that the motor may be used to drive a duplicate apparatus. Wires 10 may be attached to extend in two directions from the uprights which are caused to pivot about a central position to alternately stretch and release the wires, this action being achieved by having two followers and two cams for each upright. Alternatively the cam-operated upright arrangement may be replaced by a solenoid arrangement, one wire being attached to the coil and the second wire to the core of a solenoid so that when the coil is energised the coil and core are drawn together to stretch both wires simultaneously, both wires being vibrated when the current is cut off.
Patent GB-2253337-A (GB)
Title: Refuse pick-up implement
Inventor: BORRELL DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: A pick-up implement for picking up debris, usable for picking up rubbish or items for forensic examination comprises a base plate (11) to which a handle (14) is either attached or attachable, e.g. via a swivel joint (13). A pad or stack (12) of individually separable adhesive sheets are attached to the base plate (11). The end face of the pad or stack (12) remote from the handle attachment face of the base plate (11) is tackily adhesive.
Patent GB-2241601-A (GB)
Title: Sign panel framing.
Inventor: TILL JAMES ALFRED
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1991-02-28
Abstract: A novel extrudable frame construction for use with top-hanging sign panels (11) in which the panel is fitted into the upper frame (12) by inserting an upper edge of the panel, provided with a rib (20), from the front at an angle to the plane of the frame and then moving the panel into the suspended condition in which the rib rests on a flange (14) provided within the upper frame. The use of a rearward rib (20) resting on a rear flange (14) provides significant advantages, as does the use of an upwardly projecting lip (21) of the flange. Box-sign forms of the frame are also described, as are devices and methods for assisting assembly/disassembly of frames, mounting/demounting of panels, restriction of undesired movement of panels within frames, and provision of an attractive front appearance to frames.
Patent GB-2256749-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic work holder
Inventor: HSU PEI JUI
IPC: B23Q3/154
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: The workholder comprises a base 2 in which a solenoid 4 with a core 22 is mounted, a plate 3 positioned above the core, and an upper plate 1 including iron members 11, 12 separated by copper alloy spacers 13. The spacers and iron members are welded together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245565-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal heterocyclic compounds
Inventor: PARSONS JOHN HENRY
IPC: C07F9/6506
Filed: 1991-06-26
Abstract: Compounds of formula Ia, Ib or Ic <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261788-A (GB)
Title: A location system
Inventor: LITTLE PETER JAMES
IPC: G01S3/46
Filed: 1991-09-26
Abstract: A location system 1 for locating a person 2 lost overboard from a vessel 3 comprises a transmitter 4 carried by the person, the transmitter being operable to transmit a radio distress signal. A receiver (19, Fig 4) is located on the vessel and is operable to receive a distress signal. The receiver comprises a composite antenna comprising an array of fixed dipoles 10, 11, 12, 13 connected to a switching unit 14 enabling the effective direction of the antenna to be cyclically swept to provide an indication of the direction from which the signal is received; this is done by connecting one dipole to the receiver electronics in turn, the other dipoles acting as reflectors to render the antenna directional. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272284-A (GB)
Title: Insulated container
Inventor: WARNETT JOHN FREDERICK CECIL
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: An insulated container is designed to accept the shape of a can or bottle of cold drink or beer. The can or bottle of cold drink or beer having been placed in the container is easily transportable, and the cool liquid contents can be consumed when required. The use of the container overcomes the inconvenience of using a bulky ice box or the use of a thermos flask which requires the decanting of the liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275354-A (GB)
Title: Data back-up.
Inventor: DAVIS COLIN
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus for backing-up data stored on a fixed disc of a computer system comprises a fire-proof safe (14) in which is mounted a back-up unit containing back-up media for data stored on the computer fixed disc. The back-up media may comprise floppy discs or tapes and the back-up unit may be arranged automatically to select an appropriate medium having regard to the day of the week on which a backing-up operation is being performed. The back-up unit is connected to the computer by an electric cable passing through a wall of the fire-proof safe whereby the safe may remain closed other than when the back-up media is to be changed. Software to control a backing-up operation may be stored on the computer fixed disc whereby the backing-up may be performed under the control of the computer itself.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264576-A (GB)
Title: Serial control apparatus
Inventor: YUJI KOBAYASHI
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1993-02-24
Abstract: Serial control apparatus arranged so that an increase in number of IC's mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) does not increase the number of signal lines required for selecting the IC'S. The apparatus includes a plurality of PCBs 3A ... each carrying a plurality of IC's IC11A - 11M and a CPU 5. Each PCB has a match detecting means 15 for identifying the board itself and generating a select signal to be sent commonly to all IC's on that card. Each of the IC's contain IC match detecting means 20A for identifying the IC itself. The CPU 5 generates serial identification signals including a card specification signal and an IC specification signal. Based on these signals and each of the match detecting means 15 and 20A, a particular IC on a particular board is selected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275726-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle central locking.
Inventor: CARDWELL JANET PATRICIA
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1993-03-03
Abstract: A vehicle central locking system comprises at least two selectable options for unlocking access closures of the vehicle. A first option unlocks the drivers door, whilst a second option unlocks the passenger doors and/or boot or tailgate. The two options may be operated by key or remote control. Alternatively a separate control switch may be provided to select which access closures are operable by the central locking system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266374-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: MURPHY MORGAN DANIEL
IPC: G01D11/28
Filed: 1993-03-08
Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel 18 is illuminated from behind by a light source 16 and carries a gauge 42 on its rear side whose spindle 24 projects through the panel and carries a pointer 22 which moves across the front of the panel. Pointer 22 is constructed as a light pipe with a forward facing surface 26 coaxial with the spindle and illuminated by a second light source 38. Light from source 38 passes through surface 26 and is reflected internally at surface 28 to illuminate the body of the pointer. As shown source 38 is located in a shielded casing 40 forward of panel 18, but it may be located behind the panel using an extended light pipe (Fig. 3). A front window 20 is part- transparent, so that the display is hidden-until-lit. In Fig. 4 additional illuminated signals are displayed in the same unit, using an inclined half-silvered mirror in front of the main panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267577-A (GB)
Title: Capillary viscosimeter.
Inventor: GRAMATTE HORST
IPC: G01N11/08
Filed: 1993-06-03
Abstract: A capillary viscosimeter comprises a measuring cylinder (3) with a piston (2) which is axially movable therein and which is actuated by a drive (1). A capillary or capillary bundle (6) and a differential pressure gauge (7) are arranged in the measuring chamber (4) constituted by the measuring cylinder (3) and piston (2). The pressure differential between the measuring chamber (4) and the surrounding test medium (12) is recorded and processed by a signal processing unit (9). The speed of the piston (2) is determined by a path/time measuring device or a speed measuring device (8) and the information transmitted to the signal processing unit (9). The capillary viscosimeter is particularly suitable for use in closed, pressurised piping, tanks or containers, and due to its simple construction and the interchangeability of the capillaries or capillary bundles, it is ideally suited to laboratory use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269734-A (GB)
Title: Poultry-handling assembly
Inventor: BERRY PAUL SIMON
IPC: A01K45/00
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: A poultry-handling assembly (10) (figure 6) comprises two endless conveyors (12, 13) arranged side-by-side and adapted to move poultry from a first location (15) to a second location (17). Access means at the first location allows birds to enter the assembly (10) one by one e.g. with one foot on one conveyor (12) and the other foot on the other conveyor (13). Conveyor guide means constrain the conveyors (12, 13) to present an open-bottomed V-shaped trough configuration at the second location, where the legs of the birds will slip between the two conveyors (12, 13) for engagement by a restraint device (19) and subsequent take-up by the shackles of a processing plant shackle line (20). In an alternative embodiment (figure 9), the conveyors (12, 13) are replaced by two side-by-side conveyors (38, 39) which grip the birds laterally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287924-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle coupling device
Inventor: HALL RONALD THOMAS HENRY
IPC: B60D1/02
Filed: 1994-03-23
Abstract: The device comprises first 20 and second cooperative members, 36, the first member being provided with a cavity 22 having an entrance 34 on its surface, and the second member having an axis of rotation. A dimension W of the entrance to the cavity is smaller than an internal dimension D1 of the cavity parallel to said entrance dimension; a first dimension D3 of the second member in a first plane parallel to said axis is less than said dimension of the entrance to the cavity; and a second dimension D2 of the second member in a second plane parallel to said axis is greater than said dimension of the entrance to the cavity. The first dimension D3 allows the member to pass through the entrance into the cavity, and, when within the cavity, is rotatable about said axis so that it cannot be removed through the entrance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276756-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic disc drive apparatus
Inventor: MIYATA JUNICHI
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: A disc drive apparatus comprising a carriage with upper and lower arms 72, 74 each carrying a magnetic head 64, 66, a carriage driving mechanism which comprises a motor and feed screw arrangement 98, 104 for driving the carriage radially across the disc, a zero track sensor 108 for detecting the position of the carriage where the magnetic heads are stationed on the outermost track of the disc, and a spring means 82 which has a coil portion 82a mounted within the carriage body for pressing the upper arm against the lower arm. The disc driving motor (62) comprises a motor body (62a) and a pulley (114) which has a smaller diameter than the motor body. An interface connector (112) is at least partly positioned in the space around the pulley. This arrangement reduces the overall size of the disc drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278238-A (GB)
Title: Indicators and pushbuttons
Inventor: EDWARDS JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: H01H13/14
Filed: 1994-05-13
Abstract: An illuminable member for an indicator or pushbutton comprises a translucent or transparent carrier 12 with which a cover member 10 is arranged to engage. The carrier 12 comprises a plate 24 and is retained relative to a housing of the indicator or pushbutton during manufacture. When the indicator or pushbutton is to be mounted in its in use location, an appropriate cover member 10 is engaged with the carrier 12. The cover member 10 may be plain or carry selected indicia. To facilitate the engagement, the cover member 10 carries spaced projections 20 which engage in slots in the carrier 12. Flanges 22 of the projections 20 prevent removal of the cover member 10 from the front of the completed and installed indicator or push button. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290712-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag venting system
Inventor: BIRD PAUL STEPHEN
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A drainage bag for receiving bodily waste comprises water-impermeable inner and outer bags 1, 2 detachably secured together in the region of the waste-receiving orifice 6. A first opening 15 provided in a wall 4a of the inner bag is covered by gas-permeable hydrophobic foam material 16 and a second opening 18 in a wall of the outer bag is covered by a flatus filter 19 so as to allow flatus gases to pass out through the openings to atmosphere. The arrangement prevents the filter becoming blocked and/or waste materials being extruded through the filter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285408-A (GB)
Title: Breathable polyolefin film and laminate
Inventor: MCCORMACK ANN LOUISE
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A breathable film (12), which may be bonded to a nonwoven layer (14) to form a composite suitable for personal care articles such as diapers or health care clothing, is made from a blend of 10 - 68% by weight of predominantly linear polyolefin polymer e.g. low-density polyethylene, 30 - 80% filler and 2 - 20% bonding agent, the film being stretched at a temperature below the melting point of the polymer. The bonding agent ensures bonding to the nonwoven layer (14). Bonding may be effected at spaced points e.g. by patterned rolls or by ultrasonic means. In an alternative process the bonding agent is included in the fibres of the nonwoven layer instead of in the film. The nonwoven layer may be of polypropylene fibres. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297644-A (GB)
Title: Audio special effects unit
Inventor: BROWN RAY LIVINSTON
IPC: G10H1/02
Filed: 1995-01-31
Abstract: A sound crystal effects unit, has a metal 11 and an electronic circuit figure 2 which can generate continuous internal sounds and break up the sound into bright sparkling sound crystals to produce an effect that is (crackling - sparkling crystal - matalic like). The unit has controls 2 to 12 for the setting crystals density and speed and sound motion, adjusting sound colour to brighten the hormonics with a brilliant shine, also for tuning the sound, setting the sound density and vibrating the sound to produce an overall flavour to the sound in general. The unit can be used in different ways as discribe in part A on page 2.
Patent GB-2286426-A (GB)
Title: Multi-angle mounting device
Inventor: MULDREW ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F16C11/12
Filed: 1995-02-09
Abstract: A multi-angle mounting device comprises a base member 1 having a spherical concave formation and an upper member 2 having a complimentary spherical convex formation. The upper member 2 has a mounting surface 7 for mounting a vice, tee slotted plate or jig fixture. The two members are held together by means of a bolt 3 which passes through three interconnected slots X, Y, Z provided in the convex formation of the upper member 2 and a square section hole H in the base. The bolt 3 acts as a guide rod within the slots X, Y, Z to constrain tilting movement of the upper member 2. The members can be locked together in a desired orientation by means of a lever which acts on a nut 5 at the lower end of the guide bolt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287467-A (GB)
Title: Triazine textile treating agents
Inventor: MURA JEAN-LUC
IPC: D06M101/16
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: s-Triazines of formula I   <IMAGE> wherein the symbols R1, R2, R3, X and n possess the significances given in claim 1, are eminently suitable, when applied to textile material, as UV-absorbers, as resist agents for anionic dyes, and as stain blockers.
Patent GB-2292266-A (GB)
Title: Modular electrical connector construction
Inventor: FUKAMACHI MAKOTO
IPC: H01R13/518
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: A modular electrical connector comprises a frame 13 having an opening, a closure 18 for the opening, and a plurality of contact-containing inserts 1 insertable in the frame through the opening, the frame 13 and inserts 18 having cooperating register members 15, 11 for engaging and guiding the inserts 1 one by one into the frame 1. The register members may comprise pegs 11 on the inserts guided within grooves 15 of the frame. A cover 24 for covering wires from the inserts may be integral with the frame. Each insert 1 may be retained in the frame by a latch 16 in a groove 15. The closure may be in the form of a plate attached to the frame by a film hinge 19 and secured by a latch 20, 21. Each insert 1 may have a plurality of pegs 1a, 1b, 1c. The frame may include a plurality of openings and a single closure may close more than one opening (figures 9 to 11, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291720-A (GB)
Title: Optical apparatus having self-adjusting eyepiece reticles that maintain a predetermined orientation at any interpupillary distance
Inventor: BRUECK GUENTER
IPC: G02B7/12
Filed: 1995-07-24
Abstract: Optical apparatus, e.g. binoculars 10, comprises first and second bodies 14, 15 that house optical elements that are rotatable relative to each other around a predetermined axis. A rotatable reticle mount 12 is disposed in the first body that is rotatable around its axis, and an eyepiece reticle 16 is disposed in the rotatable reticle mount 12. A gear system 20 is employed to rotate the reticle so that it has a fixed viewing orientation at any interpupillary distance. The gear system comprises a first bevel gear 21 centered on the predetermined axis 25, a second bevel gear 23 disposed on the rotatable reticle mount, and a drive shaft 13 with ends having bevel gears connecting the first and second bevel gears. The drive shaft may be flexible. The first and second gears 21, 22 may have a gear ratio of 1:1. The optical apparatus may further comprise a second rotatable reticle mount disposed in the second body that is rotatable around its axis and a second gear system. The second gear system may comprise a third bevel gear disposed on the second rotatable reticle mount 12a, and a second drive shaft with ends having bevel gears connecting the first and third bevel gears. An embodiment of the optical apparatus employs bevel gears disposed on stationary objective lens mounts, gears on rotatable reticle mounts, and gear systems coupled between these mounts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292954-A (GB)
Title: Float arm interconnection mechanism for a cistern or flush tank
Inventor: DE PIERI TIMOTHY
IPC: F16K31/54
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for actuating an inlet valve (12) of a cistern or flush tank. The cistern has a float arm (13) connected to a valve actuator (35) by a gear mechanism which preferably takes the form of a rack (27) and pinion (28). A substantial increase in effective gear/force ratio is achieved together with conversion of arcuate motion of the float arm (13) into linear motion of the actuator (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293778-A (GB)
Title: Fuse apparatus for shutting down failed filters
Inventor: APPEL CORNELIUS
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 1995-10-03
Abstract: A fuse 125 for protecting process equipment and the environment from particle contamination including: a vessel with a tube sheet 110 across the top of the vessel; two or more tubular filters 115 open at the top and arranged in filter clusters 117, each filter containing a permeable material; and at least one seal 120 placed between the tube sheet and each of the filters; fuses connecting to the top of the tube sheet for preventing passage of the particle-containing gas in the event of failure of one or more of the filters or seals; where the open bottom of a single fuse surrounds the open tops of one filter cluster and corresponding seals; the fuses containing a permeable material having a higher permeability than the permeability of the permeable filter material; and in the event of failure of one or more filters or seals, the flow of the particle-containing gas through the fuse causes substantially complete blockage of the fuse; and a backflushing conduit for removing solid particles collected on the outside of the filters of the filter cluster. <IMAGE>