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Patent GB-2209991-A (GB)
Title: Postcards having peelable layers
Inventor: MATSUGUCHI NOBORU
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1988-09-16
Abstract: This postcard includes a postcard material 10 and a sticking material 12 covering at least part of the postcard material, and the sticking material in turn, includes a base material 14 opaque at least partly, an inter-layer peel ply 18 formed on the principal surface of the base material, and an adhesive layer 20 formed on the principal surface of the inter-layer peel ply. With this postcard the base material of the sticking material can be easily peeled off the postcard material in the part where the inter-layer peel ply is formed. And the secret information shown on the postcard material is visible when the base material is peeled off the postcard material. The postcard may take the form of a lottery ticket. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2223044-A (GB)
Title: Setting mine roof arches
Inventor: NICHOLS RODNEY VINCENT
IPC: E21D11/40
Filed: 1988-09-22
Abstract: Arches are set in a mine passage 1 by placing arch sections 3, 4 constituting the crown of the arch on a fixture which forms the sections to a gothic arch. A support platform carried by a monorail advances the fixture and the arch sections to the front of the passageway (9 Fig 1) where the platform raises the arch sections to the roof of the passage where they are secured. A temporary support 28 holds the fixture 20 in position while leg arch sections 5, 6 are secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227742-A (GB)
Title: Difluorinated terphenyls and their use in liquid crystal materials
Inventor: GRAY GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C07C17/20
Filed: 1989-03-09
Abstract: Difluorinated terphenyls of formula I are described, together with their use in nematic and ferroelectric smectic C liquid crystal materials.   <IMAGE> wherein R1 and R2 are independently alkoxy, alkyl, perfluoroalkoxy or perfluoroalkyl; any one of the following pairs of lateral substituents both being fluorine: (A, B), (C, D), (D, E), (C, E), (B, G), (D, J), (D, K), (A, G), (C, J) all of the other lateral substitution positions being occupied by hydrogen, but excluding the terphenyl in which (C, D) are both fluorine, R1 is ethoxy and R2 is n-pentyl.
Patent GB-2220174-A (GB)
Title: A tool for aligning a vehicle wheel and hub
Inventor: O'BRIEN CHARLES JOSEPH
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1989-06-07
Abstract: The tool (1) comprises a pair of interconnected tines (6) which pass through two holes of the wheel (2) and engage corresponding holes (4) of the hub for receiving removable bolts. The wheel may then be pushed along the tines (6) against the hub and bolts inserted in the other holes. The tines (6) may be movable laterally on a base support (Fig 2), (7), so that the tool can be used for different sized wheels. The tool may also include a lateral support (25) which holds the tines (6) at a given distance apart, suitable for use with a particular wheel. The lateral support may be formed from and used as a box spanner (25), Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236381-A (GB)
Title: Heating system
Inventor: STONE ANGUS JONATHAN BERTRAM
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1989-08-16
Abstract: A heating system, such as a central heating system, is powered in normal operation by an AC source (8). The source also powers a battery charger (11) which charges a 12 volt battery (10). Upon an interruption of the mains supply the battery, now charged, is switched in and used to power the heating system, without any noticeable loss of power. Battery charger (11) also serves as an AC to DC converter for AC source (8) and all the components in the system are adapted to operate at a DC voltage such as 12 volts DC. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237217-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: POPOVIC NENAD
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises clue means (G) for progressively revealing a clue as to a mystery entity to players in the course of the game. The clue means (C) is provided with a plurality of mask segments which, initially at least substantially conceal the clue but which, in the course of the game may be removed (or the like) so as progressively to reveal the clue. A selection of information carrying articles are collected by the players in the course of the game, and are such that, for a given mystery article, there is an element of chance as to whether a particular information carrying entity will relate correctly to the mystery entity uncovered. A random selection device (Fig. 6) comprises a casing, loose elements and a window in the casing to display chosen elements. A built-in timer can be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244090-A (GB)
Title: Hinge locks for collapsible pallets
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 1990-03-15
Abstract: A collapsible shipping container has a lockable hinge characterised in that the hinge has a nose plate (20) which projects on the inboard side of the hinge pivot pin. The nose plate can be locked to the base abutment (13) by a pin mounted on the base and engaging the nose. The pin (21) is preferably wedged shaped and traps the nose between it and the inboard abutment fixed to the base. The locking mechanism also tends to take up the play between pivot pin (23) and bracket (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229968-A (GB)
Title: Guide device for completing a football pool coupon
Inventor: SHIPPEY PAULINE MAY
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: A guide device (11) for use in completing a form having a plurality of columns, such as a football pool coupon, comprising a support (12) for elongate rectilinear guide members (18, 19, 20, 21), the support having openings (15, 18, 17) through which a part of the form is exposed when the support is positioned over it, the guide members being movable, transversely of their length, to obstruct selected parts of the exposed area of the form whereby to prevent inadvertent entries thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243358-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose attachment for excavators and the like
Inventor: HAWKINS PETER ARTHUR TAYLOR
IPC: E02F3/96
Filed: 1990-06-15
Abstract: A multipurpose attachment for a powered arm of an excavator, loading shovel or the like comprises one or an opposed pair of tool carriers (11, 13), a pivotal connection (15) to the arm, rams (5, 7) for pivoting the tool carriers on the arm, and many different tools or sets of tools (41). The tool carriers and the tools are provided with compatible mountings to that the tools are readily interchangeable on the tool carrier. Tools include grapples (41), concrete crushing teeth, buckets, pipe grabs, pallet tines, rakes and a dozer blade all useful for demolition and site clearance work. The need for many costly dedicated attachments for the excavator is avoided. The tool carrier can be formed from an assembly of plates (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29; 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59) first slotted together and then welded, and can include spaced apart cross members (23, 24; 53, 54) with channels between them in which the tools can be located and secured by quick release pins (42,51). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249591-A (GB)
Title: Mortar dispensing apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS PETER BRIAN
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 1990-10-01
Abstract: A mortar dispenser comprises a hopper 14 feeding mortar through a peristaltic pump 13 to a dispensing nozzle. The pump 13 has a variable speed drive 12 controlled by a pneumatic signal from a manual control device adjacent the dispensing nozzle and connected to the pump through a pneumatic line 41. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250935-A (GB)
Title: Automatic sprayer apparatus
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN DAVID
IPC: B05B13/04
Filed: 1990-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus for automatically spraying an article 25 has an arm 10 rotatable by a motor 15 about an axis. A carriage 17 is movable radially of the arm 10 by a fixed cam form 23 and carries a spray device 20. The cam form 23 conforms generally to the surface of the article 25 which is of regular shape and is, in use, positioned so that its axis is aligned with the axis of rotation of the arm 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251456-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with variable compression ratio
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 1991-01-05
Abstract: An eccentric ring 16 is arranged between the connecting rod and its crank pin. An hydraulic mechanism is provided for setting the angular position of the eccentric ring 16 to vary the effective length of the connecting rod and thereby determine the compression ratio. Oil is drawn into portions of a groove 26 in the connecting rod on either side of a piston 38 on the ring 16 through non-return valves 28, 58 so that the pressure tends to build-up in the right-hand groove portion until a relief valve 48 is operative when the pressure exceeds a predetermined limit. Springs 20, 22 bias the ring 16 to an unpressurised rest position and the ring is rotated in operation until the maximum combustion chamber pressure corresponds to the limit set by the valve 48. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240643-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic disc apparatus with dual control programs
Inventor: URABE MASAYUKI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1991-01-07
Abstract: The present invention discloses a magnetic disk storage apparatus suitable for being connected to a host computer and for being used as a storage apparatus for the host computer. There is provided a magnetic disk storage apparatus being composed of memory 10, (13 Fig 5) for storing a first control program for supporting SCSI, the Small Computer System Interface, and a second control program for supporting SASI, the Shugart Associates System Interface; a switch 11 for selecting either of the first control program and the second control program; and a controller for processing data based on the control program selected by the switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242856-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneously compression moulding a plurality of solid electrolytic capacitors from powder onto a lead wire
Inventor: KURIYAMA CHOJIRO
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: The mold (1) has a series of molding recesses (3), and a lead wire receiving groove (4) extending along and intersecting the series of molding recesses. The presser member has a corresponding series of pressing projections (5). A continuous length of lead wire (R) e.g. of tantalum, is placed in the groove, and powdered electrode material (A) e.g. of tantalum. is loaded in the molding recesses, the wire preferably being above the base of the groove, so that it only contacts the base when displaced as the powdered material is compacted within the molding recesses by the pressing projections. The resulting compacts are removed from the mold together with the wire by raising the wire, optionally assisted by ejectors in the moulding recesses. The process steps may be repeated sequentially along the wire. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245394-A (GB)
Title: Video framestore selective addressing system
Inventor: SLIVERBROOK KIA
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: A frame of video image data is stored in a memory 2 and is addressed by an address counter 4. The address counter is responsive to clock pulses supplied thereto to count incrementally through addresses in the memory. An access controller 8 supplies control signals comprising at least a start address and a run-length to the address counter, the run- length being dependent on the number of addresses through which the address counter is to count. Controllers 10, 6 are provided for writing data to and reading data from memory locations addressed by the address counter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248568-A (GB)
Title: Abrading device
Inventor: EDGERLEY DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B24B55/02
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: An abrading device (10) comprising a housing (12) to provide a reservoir (14) for cooling fluid, an abrading wheel (15) mounted in the housing (12) for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis, first means (18) to direct cooling fluid from the reservoir (14) upwards upon rotation of the abrading wheel (15) about its axis, and second means (20) to direct the said upwardly directed fluid across a sharpening face (25) of the abrading wheel (15) to effect cooling of an edge tool being sharpened against said face (25). An implement holder is mounted for movement relative to a surface portion (25) of the abrading wheel that is directed at a small angle, e.g. less than 5 DEG  (preferably about 1 DEG ), to the perpendicular to the wheel axis and is in use in contact with the implement.
Patent GB-2247731-A (GB)
Title: Pipe clamp
Inventor: HATTORI KOUTARO
IPC: F16L3/237
Filed: 1991-09-02
Abstract: Herein disclosed is a pipe fixing structure using a clamp member, which comprises: clamp means including a band-shaped plate member 1 having wall portions 2 opposed to each other and a plurality of projections 6 on its inner periphery; a plurality of pipes P each having a cylindrical member 3 of heat-shrinkable resin fixed on its outer circumference in registration with the projections 6 and adapted to be clamped by the clamp means; and fastening means 4 for fastening the band-shaped plate member 1 in a direction to bring the opposed wall portions 2 toward each other so as to cause the projections 6 to bite into the cylindrical members 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260114-A (GB)
Title: Sealing head for a packaging machine
Inventor: ATKINSON STEWART
IPC: B65B59/00
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: A packaging machine comprises a sealing head (2 fig 1) which may be rotated relative to a sleeve forming head (1,fig 1) in which the longitudinal edges of a length of sheet material are brought together and joined to form a sleeve. The sealing head comprises heated jaws 25, 26 one of which or both may close on the sleeve at intervals along its length to form transverse seals across the sleeve. The jaws are mounted in a frame 11 which can be mounted in either of two mutually perpendicular positions by plates 14, 14' so that the position of the longitudinal seam in the finished bag or wrapper can be moved from the middle to the side of the bag or wrapper. One or both jaws 25, 26 are each secured to a pair of bobbins 22b which are magnetically coupled, to prevent jamming on obstructions, with a respective shuttle which is movable inside a cylinder 19, 20 by fluid pressure, eg liquid or gaseous. The jaws are longitudinally divided into upper and lower halves (25a, 25b, 26a & 26b, fig 5). A cutter blade 28, is mounted between the two halves of one of the jaws 25 extending 27 along the length of the jaw and projecting through a slot in the carrier 23. A pneumatic actuator 29 operates the blade via a push rod 30 so as to sever the sleeve across its width dividing it into separate bags or wrappers. The lines connecting the cylinders, actuators and electrical cables are all flexible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267847-A (GB)
Title: Device for compressing cans.
Inventor: HUANG CHIN-TAI
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 1992-06-17
Abstract: The device includes a body portion 1 having a cover (11, Figure 1), and two containers (13, 12) for respectively receiving compressed iron and aluminum easy-open cans, a compressing mechanism (2, Figure 1) mounted on the body portion 1 and utilizing a motor 21 to drive linking rods 211, 212 which in turn drive a sliding rod 221 extending through a seat 222 to reciprocate a hammer 22, an anvil 23 mounted on the body portion, a positioner 24 arranged between the anvil 23 and the hammer 22, a guiding passage 27 opposite to the positioner, a gate 41 located at the outlet of the guiding passage 27, a solenoid 4 connected with gate 41 and a micro-switch 6 turned off to stop the hammer 22. If can 3 is of iron it will be attracted by a magnetic member 223 and the compressed can 3 will drop into container 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257335-A (GB)
Title: Antenna switching circuit
Inventor: TURUNEN AIMO
IPC: H04B1/44
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: Switching/filter circuit arrangement for a radio apparatus to realize simplex operation, comprises a transmission line (2) of approximately a quarter-wave length between the transmitter (1) of the radio apparatus and the first and second filters (3 and 5), and a switch (K1) between the common node of the transmitter (1) and the transmission line (2). A transmitted signal will pass from the transmitter (1) through the transmission line (2) and the first filter (3) to the antenna (4) when the switch is open, and a received signal will pass from the antenna (4) through the first filter (3) to a second filter (5) and from there further to the receiver (6), when the switching means is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268043-A (GB)
Title: Novelty headgear apparatus
Inventor: MAIER STEVEN EDWARD
IPC: A42B1/24
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A baseball cap is fitted with an electronic sound producing device. The neb 23 of the cap is stiffened with cardboard 30, and the device resides in cut-outs formed in the cardboard stiffener, whereby the device lies in a protected environment. An actuator switch 45 is located front and centre in a cut-out in the neb, where it will be squeezed by a person grasping the cap for placement on the head. The device thereby is activated automatically when the person picks up the hat. The sound producer emits pre-recorded voice/music, or simple tone-tunes. The sound lasts for a few seconds, and is switched off automatically by a timer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273385-A (GB)
Title: Promotion system
Inventor: LORD JEREMY ROGER
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 1992-12-10
Abstract: A Promotion System comprising a proximity detector 10 which triggers system controller 12 when a person passes within range. Controller 12 in turn triggers actuator 15 to cause a fragrance to be released into the air from fragrance module 16 at the same time as an audible message stored in message memory 14 is replayed from message replay unit 13 via loudspeaker 17. To avoid continuous operation when the proximity detector is continually triggered controller 12 can be programmed to reduce the maximum frequency of operation of the system. For convenience both the fragrance module and message memory modules can be easily removed for renewal and replacement. Photoelectric cell 18 switches the system off when the ambient light falls below a pre-set level. Sensitivity control 19 enables a user to adjust the operating range of the proximity detector. A manually operated switch panel 9 enables a user to select audible messages of their choice. A real time clock function enables automatic message reproduction and selection of different sets of messages. The fragrance module may be an aerosol or a fan system which causes air to pass over a substance such as a gel, containing the fragrance. The system is used to promote the sale of products, particularly cosmetic products and foodstuffs that have a specific fragrance associated with their use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261393-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of bending pipes
Inventor: BADHAMS DOUGLAS
IPC: B21D9/01
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: A method of bending a pipe, the method comprising the steps of: i) inserting a form retainer comprising an articulated string (1) of bobbins (2) each provided with gripping means into the pipe bore; ii) causing the gripping means to grip the pipe bore, and iii) bending the pipe. Apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2275352-A (GB)
Title: Means for monitoring and pacing production
Inventor: GOUGH CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: G07C3/10
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: An apparatus and a method are disclosed for monitoring and pacing production of a repetitive task. The apparatus provides a visual display 9, 10 of the number of tasks performed and of the number which should have been completed for the elapsed time since the start of the task. A control means (1) including a clock and electronic logic means receives an input from a sensor 3 detecting performance of the task, and operates the visual displays (5, 6) accordingly. User interface means (4) are provided to allow the production requirements to be entered into an electronic memory of the logic means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265721-A (GB)
Title: Leak test apparatus for waterproof footwear
Inventor: BASTIANELLI PETER DUNCAN
IPC: G01M3/10
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A test apparatus for leak-testing waterproof footwear comprises a support post (40) and an inflatable collar (10) slideably mounted thereon. A foot (48) is attached to the lower end of the post for abutting the inside sole of the footwear and spacing the collar the correct distance therefrom to seal the entrance to the footwear. The collar is inflated via a line (6) to seal the interior of the footwear, which is then pressurised with air via a line (8). Any air leaks are detected by immersion in water and observation of bubbles, or by using a sonic probe. Almost complete footwear items can be tested, usually before application of the outer sole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279480-A (GB)
Title: Validation apparatus
Inventor: CHEN LIMING
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1993-06-25
Abstract: A validation apparatus for banknotes or I.D. cards comprises blue and white light sources (2, 3 respectively) which are activated alternately to illuminate an item placed on a translucent plate 311. A photoelectric eye 4 may detect the presence of an item to be validated and cause the light sources to be switched on automatically. Control buttons for the light sources may also be provided and the apparatus may be mains or battery powered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275150-A (GB)
Title: Eye pattern for minimising timing jitter
Inventor: HIRAO KYOKO
IPC: H04L27/18
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: The eye pattern is improved by devising the arrangement of signal points such that the timing jitter amount is minimized and a frequency offset can be followed up accurately. Thus, the eye pattern to be generated upon transmission is designed such that the arrangement of signal points thereof is not symmetrical with respect to the origin on a signal point arrangement plane on which the signal points are arranged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286771-A (GB)
Title: Viewing unit
Inventor: GRANITO MARIO
IPC: A47G1/04
Filed: 1993-10-13
Abstract: A viewing device e.g. for hairdressing, comprises a plurality of mirrors mounted on an alignment unit which serves to reproducibly locate the plurality of mirrors relative to a datum position, such as a location on the back of a chair so that an occupant of the chair can view an image in one or more of the mirrors by way of another mirror located at a second datum position relative to the first. The device can incorporate an illuminating system mounted on the alignment system for brightening objects located in the vicinity of the mirrors. Typically in a combination of a chair and the viewing device, the chair serves to define the datum position, the alignment unit being adapted for demountable attachment to the chair at the datum position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272637-A (GB)
Title: "A portable seating device"
Inventor: COUNIHAN NOEL
IPC: A45B5/00
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: A portable seating device 1 comprises a shaft 2, a seat 4 and a handle 5. The shaft 2 and handle 5 are pivotally mounted for movement from a seating position with the seat 4 substantially horizontal to a walking position with the handle 5 forming an extension of the shaft 2 and the seat 4 pivoted to the side of the shaft 2 and handle 5. <IMAGE>