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Patent GB-2206408-A (GB)
Title: Injection sampling system
Inventor: EVANS NIGEL DAVID
IPC: G01N35/08
Filed: 1987-06-29
Abstract: An injection sampling system is disclosed in which a carrier fluid flows at a substantially constant rate along an analyser supply line supplying a continuous analyser, and, a predetermined amount of sample is intermittently introduced into said supply line whereby average flow of sample into the analyser is reduced and cumulative contamination of the analyser by the sample is attenuated. Preferably, the output of the analyser, which takes the form of a series of peaks, is integrated over time, with automatic zeroing by the integration routine between peaks. Optionally, the system may select from a plurality of sample sources. The system is applicable to a total organic carbon analyser and additionally the inorganic carbon remover of such an analyser may be selectively bypassed. Moreover, the system provides backwashing of the sample take-off lines and filters and cleaning of the analyser by a fluid which may be of the same composition as the carrier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194605-A (GB)
Title: Brake piston for use in a disc brake
Inventor: WEILER ROLF
IPC: F16D65/84
Filed: 1987-08-07
Abstract: A brake piston, particularly for use in an automotive vehicle disc brake is formed of a piston body (11) and a heat insulating member (9). Both parts have abutment faces (7, 10) which, when applying the brake, are placed into abutting relationship to a pad carrier (8). In an alternative embodiment the face (7) of the piston body is spaced, in use, from the pad carrier by 0.5-1 mm. The heat insulating member may comprise a ring or rings radially inwardly and/or radially outwardly of piston body part (6), and the radially spaced rings may be joined by connecting pieces (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200669-A (GB)
Title: Roof edge construction with dam and fascia clipped
Inventor: WEBB RUSSELL
IPC: E04D13/155
Filed: 1987-10-21
Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for forming a raised roof edge on a building structure that preferably has a generally horizontal roof and a generally vertical outer face. The assembly includes a dam member 20 for forming a water dam or gravel stop, a fascia member 40, and a separate clip member 50 interposed therebetween for resiliently biasing the fascia member into a relatively tight and rattle-free interlocking installation on the dam member. Preferably, a roofing material 70 is interposed between the clip member 50 and the dam member 20 and is frictionally secured and anchored therebetween as a result of the resilient snap-on engagement of the fascia member on the clip member and the dam member. The roof edge assembly thereby provides an improved water dam or gravel stop structure that securely retains and protects the roofing material on the roof of the building structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202541-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing investment casting cores
Inventor: ROTH HILTON ANDREW
IPC: C04B35/632
Filed: 1988-02-23
Abstract: A core manufacturing process is disclosed which utilizes a low viscosity distillable binder and firing in a nonreactive refractory sand to provide debindering and sintering of the core in one operation. Cores produced utilizing the disclosed method offer significant savings in processing time while reducing the potential for breakage.
Patent GB-2219433-A (GB)
Title: Electronic assembly
Inventor: BRODIE DUNCAN GEORGE
IPC: H04M19/00
Filed: 1988-06-02
Abstract: An electronic assembly, such as a telephone subscriber line battery feed resistor arrangement, comprises an electrically insulating substrate (1) with components (4, 5), such as PTC resistors, supported on one major face. A covering (7) of electrically insulating non-flammable fabric material is provided over the components (4, 5) and the face of the substrate (1) on which they are supported. In the event of a fault condition occurring in a circuit to which the arrangement is connected such that an excessively high voltage is applied to the components (4, 5) resulting in failure of the components accompanied by high temperature and detachment thereof from the substrate, and sometimes electrical arcing, the fabric material (7) retains its integrity and holds the components in position so that risk of thermal and/or electrical damage to surrounding components and materials is prevented. The fabric material is preferably glass fibre woven cloth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206090-A (GB)
Title: Washing and drying apparatus for motor vehicles
Inventor: WEIGELE GEBHARD
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 1988-06-08
Abstract: The apparatus has a portal (1) which can travel backwards and forwards relative to the vehicle in the longitudinal direction thereof, with a horizontal washing and/or liquid applying device (2) disposed on the portal and a horizontal blow drying nozzle (7). On the portal (1) a shield (10) is movably mounted which extends essentially over the whole width of the washing and/or liquid applying device (2) and which is movable by means of a servomotor (13) alternately into the region beneath the washing and/or liquid applying device (2) and into the region beneath the blow nozzle (7) by rotation about a horizontal axis A. Positioning the shield (10) below the nozzle (7) prevents liquid accumulation on the nozzle (7), and positioning the shield (10) below the device (2) prevents liquid dripping onto a drying vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209657-A (GB)
Title: Garment for use in performing acupressure
Inventor: WORRELL JR HOMER LEE
IPC: A61H39/02
Filed: 1988-09-09
Abstract: A garment 11 or 23 for use in performing acupressure, consisting of a portion of material, sewn together to form an article of clothing to cover a portion of a body, such as a torso or head. A plurality of spot markings 21 on the article of clothing indicate the approximate locations of myofascial trigger points. The spot markings may be circular dots, approximately 3/8 inch in diameter. The article of clothing may also have a plurality of bone markings (17, 19, 25, Figs. 3 and 5) to indicate the approximate locations of certain bones. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223847-A (GB)
Title: Micro degree
Inventor: FISHER TERENCE FREDERICK
IPC: G01C9/06
Filed: 1988-10-15
Abstract: The micro degree comprises an electronic level instrument having viewing screens 13 on which are displayed a full spectrum of degrees in numerical read-outs. The instrument may be powered by solar cells 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211750-A (GB)
Title: Question-and-answer board games
Inventor: ELLIOTT WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1988-11-04
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a map divided into a number of zones by a grid superimposed on the map. The zones are numbered and cards are provided which are numbered correspondingly. Each card bears a multiple-choice statement which corresponds to the area of the map included in the respective zone. The correct choice is indicated on the cards. The game is played by throwing a die, and moving a token accordingly on the board, a card being drawn which corresponds to the number of the zone occupied by the player. The multiple choice statement is read to the player, and if he identifies the correct choice, he is allowed a further move. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220981-A (GB)
Title: Automobile seat hinge
Inventor: MOURI TAKAYUKI
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1989-07-21
Abstract: To enable a vehicle seat back (35) to be tilted forward from its normal position to either a "stacked" position over the seat cushion (31) or, with the latter removed, to a "sunken" position on the floor in place of the seat cushion, the seat back hinge mechanism comprises a seat back bracket (70), a body bracket (50), a connector link (60) pivoted at (41, 45) to the respective brackets and means for limiting the pivoting motion at each pivot (41, 45) comprising cooperating pins (51, 71) and arcuate grooves (65, 68). Pivoting about pivot (45) alone produces the "stacked" position and further pivoting about pivot (41) results in the "sunken" position. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2229052-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle brake light system
Inventor: PAGE EDMUND JOHN
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: A rear light 1 of a bicycle has a switch 4 with fixed contacts 11, 12 which can be interconnected via a movable contact assembly 6 having contact elements 7, 8 separated by insulation 9 and bridged by a resistor 10 so that in the ON state of the switch 4 a lamp 3 is energised via the resistor 10 to provide a normal rear light indication. Connected in parallel with the switch 4 and resistor 10 are switches 20, 21 operated by respective hand brake levers, whereby the lamp 3 is energised at a brighter level to indicate braking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222567-A (GB)
Title: Bale wrapping apparatus
Inventor: DRURY DAVID JAMES
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1989-09-05
Abstract: In a bale wrapping apparatus of the kind which a, e.g. hay and straw, bale is wrapped by means of a wrapping strip of plastics material, which is drawn about the load from a reel 58 by rotating the bale about mutually perpendicular axes by means of turn-table 9 mounting rolls 18, 19, rotatable convex discs 23 are arranged at opposite ends of the bale to prevent displacement of the bale during the wrapping thereof. The discs may be inclined, e.g. 60 DEG , to the vertical and may be height and inclination adjustable. 
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Patent GB-2228131-A (GB)
Title: A sales stand
Inventor: FLEUSTER WERNER
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 1989-10-27
Abstract: A sales stand, in particular for chains mounted on drums, for chain sections and for small material, has several tiers (12) secured to laterally-spaced struts (10). The tiers (12) are made variably adjustable to accommodate different drum diameters. Preferably the struts have holes (10') for receiving suspension profiles (28) forming part of each tier (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240040-A (GB)
Title: Immobilised enzyme-containing wound dressings
Inventor: RYLTSEV VLADIMIR VALENTINOVICH
IPC: A61K41/17
Filed: 1990-01-18
Abstract: Dressings for wounds comprise enzymes covalently bonded to a carrier which is suitable for topical application to the wound, eg. textiles, fibres and powders of natural or synthetic polymers.
Patent GB-2231185-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system
Inventor: MURASHIGE YOSHINORI
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1990-03-21
Abstract: The system includes a plurality of internal 11 and external 15 refrigerating circuit units for executing refrigerating cycle operation, a plurality of corresponding relationship check switches 13, respectively, provided for the internal air-conditioning units. When the corresponding relationship check switch of one of the internal air-conditioning units is operated, a fluid flow control valve of the corresponding external refrigerating circuit unit generates an audible sound, intermittently. This enables the appropriate external unit to be identified, when the numerous external units of a building are located at the same place. 
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Patent GB-2242210-A (GB)
Title: Safety barrier
Inventor: LAKE DEREK ANTHONY
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 1990-03-23
Abstract: A safety barrier for constraining people from passing the barrier in normal use includes an emergency gate (1) which is pivotable about a horizontal axis (7) on release of a bolt mechanism (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229945-A (GB)
Title: Bolt drilling assembly on a tunnelling machine
Inventor: SPROSS ERHARD
IPC: E21B15/04
Filed: 1990-03-30
Abstract: A base plate (15) is mounted on a loading apron (8) of the machine (1). A rectangular bore pipe (18) is supported on the base plate (15) rotatably about a vertical axis (19) and pivotably by means of a cylinder (20). A rectangular pipe (23) is arranged telescopically in the pipe (18). A carrier (25) fastened on the upper end of the pipe (23) can be raised with the pipe (23) by means of a further cylinder (24) in the direction of the axis (19). On the carrier (25), an arm (27) is pivotable about an axis (26) at right angles to the axis (19) by means of a third cylinder (28). On the arm (27), a plate is is pivotable about an axis (33) at right angles to the axis (26) and to the drilling axis (42) by means of a further cylinder (35). The plate (34) carries a telescopic drilling device (39) with two further cylinders for displacing a gun carriage relative to the plate (34) and a drilling machine (48) relative to the gun carriage along the drilling axis (42). The unit (10) is compact, taking up little room and can be used to insert both roof bolts and side bolts close to the face. As a result of the double telescopic action, long bolts can be inserted even in the event of extreme variations in the gallery height. 
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Patent GB-2231635-A (GB)
Title: Pipe or cable clip
Inventor: WATANABE HIDEAKI
IPC: F16L3/123
Filed: 1990-05-15
Abstract: A clip for gripping and fixing a member P e.g. a pipe or cable made from a strip of metallic material to form a clip body 1 for receiving the member P and two superimposed walls 2, 3 for mounting the clip via holes 6, 6'. The corners 4, 4' of the distal end of wall 2 are mitred, whereas the corners of the distal end of the wall 3 are folded to define triangular hooks 5, 5' which thereby retain corners 4, 4' without causing any positional shift between the two walls 2, 3 (of Fig.11). The walls 2, 3 may be bent (Figs. 5, 6), a plurality of members may be held in a thermal insulator block (Figs. 9, 10) and an elastic bush 7 may be provided. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2246176-A (GB)
Title: Externally pressurised gas bearing assembly
Inventor: FUJIKAWA YOSHIO
IPC: F16C32/06
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: A spindle 2 used as a rotary shaft or a machine tool is supported by an externally pressurized gas bearing assembly comprising a bearing sleeve 6 mounted in a housing 3. The bearing sleeve is formed with an annular groove 12 for guiding compressed gas in a circumferential direction, at least three axially-extending gas supply grooves 5 for directing the compressed gas through gas supply restrictor holes 7 into the journal bearing clearances, and at least one axially-extending exhaust groove 10 for discharging the compressed gas from said journal bearing clearances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250259-A (GB)
Title: Variable volume container
Inventor: INSKIP JOHN ALLAN
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 1990-10-11
Abstract: A variable volume plastic container consisting of a series of angled walls which form rings in circular or other shapes, (ie square, hexagonal, octagonal). The resultant rigid container can be altered in volume by the application of force on the angled rings, causing them to distort and to pass through a central resistance point (fig 2) on a horizontal line. This horizontal line is mid-way between the original line of the inclined wall and the new inclined line. In taking up its new line the vertical distance between rings is reduced, causing a reduction in volume. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2502940-A (GB)
Title: Determining vehicle velocity
Inventor: KOLBLI BERTRAM
IPC: F42C13/08
Filed: 1990-11-19
Abstract: Using an arrangement of three sensors (S1, S2, S3) arranged in a triangle in a plane, it is possible to determine the velocity and driving direction of an approaching vehicle (BT) influencing the terrestrial magnetic field, by detecting the absolute field components and/or the variations in the field and employing specific computations as a basis. In a first embodiment, the times at which the output of each sensor passes an identical threshold value is determined. In a second embodiment, the rate of change of the magnetic field and the spatial variation of the magnetic field are determined. The invention may be applied to a mine.
Patent GB-2251557-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle
Inventor: HUGHES A E
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 1991-01-10
Abstract: Layered jigsaw puzzle pieces each comprise two interlocking layered elements (A and B in FIGURE 2) which can interlock with other elements of other jigsaw puzzle pieces of the puzzle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252183-A (GB)
Title: Wristwatch cover
Inventor: MORTON JEREMY ANDREW
IPC: G04B37/00
Filed: 1991-01-26
Abstract: A wristwatch protective cover is provided comprising of an upper tray (20) and lower part (10) with hinged (30) between to form a box-like construction to enclose a wristwatch (40), with apparatus (31, 32) to allow the watch-strap (41) to pass through. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242144-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slip surfaces
Inventor: HARVISON ERIC JOSEPH
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: Anti-slip surfaces are formed (Figure 1) by distributing aluminium-oxide particles 3 over a first coat 2 of an alkyd or epoxy-resin paint containing chlorinated rubber, while the paint is still wet. A second coat 4 of the paint is sprayed over the first coat 2 to lock the particles 3 in. The surface can be given retro-reflectivity (Figure 2) by distributing glass beads 10 over the second coat 9 before it dries, such that the beads 10 nestle between the particles 8 and sink partially into the second coat 9. The anti-slip system may be used on a two-ply glass-fibre tile (Figure 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245156-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting shelf height in storage cabinet for circuit boards
Inventor: MOULTON JOHN L
IPC: A47B57/08
Filed: 1991-04-04
Abstract: A shelf and bracket assembly which may be used in a cabinet for the storage of circuit boards comprises vertical brackets 44 with slots 42, 43, horizontal brackets with tabs, slidable brackets 34 with inclining surfaces 66, a shelf 30 with declining surfaces 70, and adjustment means, whereby horizontal adjustment of slidable bracket 34 (e.g. by screw 80) causes vertical motion of shelf 30 through cooperation between the inclined surfaces 66, 70. The invention also provides a circuit board guide strip 94 which is reusable and which may be inserted into holes 104, 105 in the shelf surface in a lockable relationship by means of legs 102. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243194-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder head gasket of a reciprocating compressor
Inventor: DE FIGUEIREDO LUIS ANGELO NORO
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to reciprocating compressors, for example, as used in refrigerators. A head gasket 10 is compressed between a cylinder block which has an apertured end carrying suction and discharge valves (3a, 3b) and a cylinder cover 5 which has corresponding suction and discharge chambers. The gasket is made of compressible material and has apertures for suction and discharge. The discharge aperture is smaller than the width of the discharge chamber. Accordingly, a portion of the gasket provides a shoulder which projects into the discharge chamber and is of a greater thickness than the regions of the gasket which are compressed. Such a shoulder prevents sliding and breaking of the cylinder cover upon high pressure discharge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255245-A (GB)
Title: Ultra linear spectroscopic analog-to-digital converter
Inventor: GIANGANO DAVID A
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 1991-04-22
Abstract: A sliding scale averaging technique is employed for an analog-to-digital converter. An analog signal 15 is summed, 14, with a varying number, 20, 22, prior to conversion 28. This causes repeated input voltage signals of the same value to be converted in different bins of the ADC converter 28 thereby minimizing errors due to unequal bin widths. A comparator 26 ensures that the summed signal 24 does not exceed the full dynamic range of the ADC 28; if the summed signal would exceed the full dynamic range the varying number is subtracted from the input analog signal 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258856-A (GB)
Title: Board game box
Inventor: YU WAN-CHUAN
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1991-08-17
Abstract: A board game box comprising two base frames 10 made from a plastic material through the process of injection moulding and pivotably connected with each other by hinges 60, said base frames each having an opening 11 at the middle, a groove 12 around said opening and a plurality of projecting strips 13 transversely projecting in said opening at one side above said groove, two veneered panels 20 respectively fastened in said groove and retained in place by said projecting strips, two lining sheets 30 respectively glued to the surface of said two veneered panels, locking devices 70 fastened in said base frames for locking them into a closed position, and a handle 80 attached to either of said base frames for comfortable and positive grip. Each base frame 10 has two locating grooves at two opposite locations for fastening a small storage case 50 for keeping the pieces for a board game. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254108-A (GB)
Title: Spring bias setting bush for an i.c.engine fuel injector.
Inventor: MAIER MARTIN
IPC: F02M69/00
Filed: 1992-03-13
Abstract: A bush 27 for an electromagnetic valve (Fig. 1) is pressed into a bore (25, Fig. 1) of the valve to set the force of a restoring spring (26). In order to avoid formation of shavings during pressing, the bush is provided at its circumference with at least two elongate beads 30, which extend in the direction of the bush axis 47 and project outwardly from the body 31 of the bush. The transition region 32 between the casing 31 and each bead 30 is rounded-off at least at one end of the bead. The bush may be made from hardened copper alloy or stainless spring steel and may have a chamfer 37 at one end to aid fitting. The bush is manufactured by pressing the elongate beads in a rectangular sheet of metal and rolling the shoot into a substantially cylindrical shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254578-A (GB)
Title: A workholder for a printed wiring board
Inventor: KUBO ISAMU
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1992-03-17
Abstract: The workholder comprises an upper die (10) and a lower die (20) for sandwiching a printed wiring board (1) therebetween, to enable drilling, punching or the like to be performed. One of said upper and lower dies (10) has a press portion (12) which has a press surface provided with concave or convex portions (13) for receiving the steps caused by forming a printed wiring circuit (8) on the printed wiring board (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261172-A (GB)
Title: Boxing ring
Inventor: MCINNES JOHN
IPC: A63C19/00
Filed: 1992-01-28
Abstract: In a boxing ring, the ropes are horizontally spaced so that each succeeding lower rope forms a larger square than the preceding rope giving a hollow pyramidal effect. The invention minimises ring injuries without impeding the view of spectators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266575-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary fitting
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: F16K11/20
Filed: 1992-04-23
Abstract: A sanitary fitting, e.g. a tap, mixer tap or valve mechanism, comprises a body (1) having cold and warm water inlets (2, 3), each feeding a corresponding tap mechanism (19) and an outlet (11) for mixed hot and cold water. Between each water inlet (2, 3) and the corresponding tap mechanism there is a non-return valve (23). This positioning of the non-return valves (23) ensures that they are not accidentally omitted during assembly and that they can be easily replaced if they fail during use of the sanitary fitting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268298-A (GB)
Title: Detection system.
Inventor: MCARDLE DERMOT
IPC: H04L25/49
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: A detection system for use in a large building such as an office block, comprises a central control panel 10 and a number of individually addressable alarm devices 11. There may be over 100 alarm devices (only some of which are shown in the Figure) arranged on a loop 12. The alarm devices may, for example, comprise, in any combination, heat detectors, smoke detectors and manual call points such as can be activated manually by breaking of a glass case in the event of a fire. The alarm devices may be located at various in the building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268799-A (GB)
Title: Controls for electrical cooking appliances
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H01H19/02
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: An energy regulator having a rotary control member has an integral indicator for indicating visually the state of the heating means in use. The indicator may be provided adjacent the main control housing, or in certain embodiments, in the control member itself. The indicator may also indicate the power setting of the heating means.