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Patent GB-2217355-A (GB)
Title: Heat shrunk autogenously bonded moulded fibrous laminates
Inventor: CAMPBELL FREDERICK S
IPC: D04H1/54
Filed: 1989-02-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter having a fibre structure incorporating a major proportion of heat shrinkable fibres, the structure includes within it discreet fibre groupings which serve to provide structural elements within the composition. The composition of the invention is capable of being formed to provide shaped products. A particular aspect of the invention relates to compositions comprising flame retardent fibres typically polyimide fibres which enables the production of flame retardent compositions. The density of the structures can be controlled as can the rigidity thereof.
Patent GB-2235284-A (GB)
Title: Optical spectrum analyser
Inventor: EVERARD JEREMY KENNETH ARTHUR
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: An optical spectrum analyser for an optical input (1) uses the fact that the Fourier transform of the autocorrelation function produces the power spectrum. The analyser consists of a Michelson interferometer where one or both paths (4, 5) contain a variable delay. This delay may be implemented using an optical fibre wrapped around a size varying cylinder for example a PZT (6, 7). By arranging for the total delay to be very large then even small changes in diameter produce a large differential delay. The optical signals from the two paths are applied to a photo-detector (10). The electrical output of the photodetector is sampled and digitised (11) and processed to produce the Fourier transform (12) and hence the power spectrum. A modified embodiment dispenses with optical fibres and produces the optical delay by using a rotating glass block in one of the paths. The spectrum analyzer may be used to detect backscattered light from an optical fibre, for use in temperature and/or strain measurement. Signals from a reference laser (2) may be used to trigger the samples and digitizer (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250349-A (GB)
Title: Dust content monitor
Inventor: TESMER GEORGE PETER
IPC: G01N15/06
Filed: 1989-04-24
Abstract: Compressed air is run through a cylinder from bottom to top, the air flow being adjusted so as to expand a bed of activated carbon at the base of the cylinder by 35%. The air then passes through a filter paper and the flow rate is maintained for 5 minutes. The filter paper is then removed from the cylinder and its colour (from white to black with varying shades of grey in between, which comes from retained dust) is compared against a standard dust calibration scale to determine the dust content of the activated carbon in the bed.
Patent GB-2234354-A (GB)
Title: Radio field strength determination
Inventor: KING RAYMOND DAVID
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1989-07-05
Abstract: To determine radio field strength using a mobile station at which fade outs such as at A and B, may happen duo to multi-path interference, the signal strength is measured by obtaining samples S1, S2 etc, these values are used to obtain a first average value, a lower limit a pro-determined signal strength below the first average value is then defined and then a second average value is obtained by replacing the samples below the lower limit by the value of the lower limit itself. The second average is more representative of signal strength. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230147-A (GB)
Title: Housing for electronic modules
Inventor: LOVE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1989-12-21
Abstract: A unitary housing assembly for a line replaceable unit, the assembly comprising; a pair of spaced sidewall plate members (2), each having front and rear edges and top and bottom edges; first, second and third cross wall members (4, 6, 8) spacing said side plate members apart with the first (8) and second (4) crosswall members being disposed in the region of the front and rear edges respectively of the side plate members and the third (6) crosswall member being located in a central region of the side plate members, the cross wall members being secured to the sidewall plate members to provide a rigid skeletal structure for the assembly; a front panel member (22) disposed near the front edges of the sidewall plate numbers and carrying external electrical connections (24) for the LRU; and a mother board electrical connection assembly disposed near the bottom edges of the sidewall plate members for receiving electrical connections of electronics modules fitted within the skeletal structure between the side plate members and the crossmembers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232642-A (GB)
Title: Tubular construction element particularly for floating craft
Inventor: MONSON ANTHONY E P
IPC: B63B35/71
Filed: 1990-01-09
Abstract: A light-weight tubular construction element comprises materials such as glass fibre and plywood. The elements may be assembled into framework for a floating craft by the use of connecting units a. . . d and a shell f secured thereover. Alternatively the elements may be used for furniture manufacture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230312-A (GB)
Title: Flowline connection system
Inventor: BOYD ANDREW B
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 1990-01-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for remote flowline connection, particularly suited to deep water multi-well installations comprises the use of a manifold skid (22) for skidding or sliding alignment of flowline connectors (26), thereby avoiding the flexible flowline loops which conventionally accommodate the connector swallow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230883-A (GB)
Title: Tone decoders
Inventor: EDWARDS ALLAN ROBERT
IPC: G08B5/38
Filed: 1990-03-15
Abstract: A receiver is capable of receiving selected tones within the audible frequency range, by means of a microphone, (MIC) pre-amplifier, (P) tone decoders, (IC1, IC2, IC3) and output devices (IC4). The narrow pass bands of the tone decoders may be readily adjusted throughout the audible frequency range by means of tuning controls (VR1, VR2, VR3). In use the receiver may be placed in proximity, say within three metres, of a telephone, the tuning control set to the pre-noted frequency of the telephone bell and the receiver switched on. When the telephone rings the receiver "hears" the correct tone and, by electronic circuit means, triggers an integral output device such as a flashing light, for a preset period. Any sound not of the selected frequency will be reflected by the tone decoders and no output will take place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234383-A (GB)
Title: A display cabinet for business cards
Inventor: WILLIAMS KEITH PATRICK
IPC: G09F23/10
Filed: 1990-07-20
Abstract: A display cabinet for displaying and dispensing business cards comprises a plurality of containers 8 and a frame 8 for holding them, the containers 6 each having a transparent front face 10 and receiving a stack (12 Figure 2) of the business cards which are stacked vertically whereby the front business card in each stack of the business cards is viewable through the transparent front face. Each container includes biasing means for biasing the stack of cards towards the transparent front face. This arrangement is such that the business cards are only removable from the containers one at a time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236599-A (GB)
Title: Image-forming apparatus
Inventor: KUZUYA SUSUMU
IPC: G03B27/32
Filed: 1990-10-04
Abstract: An image recording apparatus includes an exposure unit (14) for imagewise exposing the photosensitive pressure- sensitive member (11) to light to form a latent image thereon, a sheet cassette (15) for image receiving members (17) a pressure developing unit 19 for pressure developing the latent image and forming a visible image on the image receiving member (17), and a thermal fixing unit (21) for thermally fixing the visible image formed thereon. To prevent the image- formed surface of the image receiving member (17) from being smeared or damaged, a lamination unit (30) is provided for laminating a film on at least one surface of the image receiving member. Preferably, there is a first sensor (S1) to sense leading edge of member (17) and to start rotation of lamination rollers (32) and a second sensor (S2) to sense trailing edge of member (17) and thus activate cutter (33). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240081-A (GB)
Title: DX re-rating labels for 35mm film cassettes
Inventor: CRIPPS CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1990-11-06
Abstract: A non-conductive flexible label has a printed or painted DX code pattern in a conductive ink or paint on the upper side. Alternatively a highly conductive metalized label 2 is printed or painted with the required DX code with a non-conductive ink or paint 1. The underside of the label is of a sticky substance or a magnetic strip allows the label to be attached temporarily or permanently to the side of a 35mm film cassette (4) covering the existing DX code (5), so altering the information read by the cameras DX code sensors.   The DX decoding sensor pins will, in a 35mm camera if fitted with sensors, set a new or different ISO film speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238468-A (GB)
Title: Built-in domestic washing machine
Inventor: TASSOTTI SERGIO
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1990-11-08
Abstract: A domestic built-in dishwashing machine comprises a casing on which a front loading door 4 is hingedly mounted, the outside surface of the door being substantially covered by a rigid panel 8 to which the door is fixedly connected; the door and panel are connected together only at three fixing points 8 which are at the vertices of a triangle. This arrangement avoids possible distortion of the door by the panel should the panel become warped over time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236773-A (GB)
Title: Flushing valve for cistern
Inventor: ORBELL JOSEPH ROBIN
IPC: E03D1/30
Filed: 1990-11-13
Abstract: The invention provides a flushing valve for a cistern (10) comprising a closure member (22) and a pivotally mounted container (20). The container (20) contains a first sealed compartment (28) filled with gas and a second open compartment (30) with a bleed hole (32). A plunger (18) can cause the container (20) and closure (22) to pivot rapidly to an open position to enable the cistern (10) to be flushed, means is also described for achieving partial flush.
Patent GB-2250237-A (GB)
Title: Printing
Inventor: WEBB HUGH RAYMOND
IPC: B29C59/02
Filed: 1990-11-30
Abstract: An image is printed on a sheet (20) of material or other article by the application of pressure and/or heat to selected areas of a frosted or otherwise rough surface (22) of an article to reduce or remove the roughness of that surface (22) in those areas. The image (26) is created by the resulting contrast in the degree of roughness or smoothness in the selected areas relative to the surrounding areas (22) of the article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240490-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion-inhibiting coating
Inventor: MANIER KARL-HEINZ
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: Corrosion-inhibiting coating on an iron-base alloy consists of a base coat in nickel or cobalt and an intermediate layer of the intermetallic compounds nickel aluminide or cobalt aluminide. The coating is finished off with an aluminium or aluminium alloy base top coat of high-temperature paint and is especially resistant to fretting, oxidation and etch corrosion.
Patent GB-2241593-A (GB)
Title: Lens hood for a photographic objective
Inventor: CREMA ROLF
IPC: G03B11/04
Filed: 1991-02-22
Abstract: A unitary lens hood (21) has an approximately rectangular opening in its front face (25) and is axially movable between a rest setting and an operative setting by means of a rectilinear guide (22) at an objective (10) with which the hood is captively connected in the rest setting, the front face (25) of the hood ends flush with the front edge of a threaded accessory carrier (18) of the objective. Consequently, the thread of the carrier remains accessible for attachment of accessories, such as filters. In order to cut out unwanted light, a format stop (29) is provided as a component of the objective (10). This can be, for example, a blackened metal foil carried by a front end ring (30) of the objective (10). To place the hood (21) in the operative setting, the hood is slid forward until projection (24) on the hood engages step (23) of the objective. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254402-A (GB)
Title: Explosive charge devices for linear cutting
Inventor: ALFORD SIDNEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F42B3/08
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A linear cutting charge device comprising a one-piece tubular structure 1, the inner surfaces of which provide a plurality of supporting means 2 for receiving and retaining a liner 3. The liner 3 divides the device into two cavities, a 'standoff' cavity 6 and an explosive cavity 5. The explosive cavity 5 may comprise further means for creating a channel 11 or channels in the explosive cavity to improve the cutting action of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243171-A (GB)
Title: Post sockets
Inventor: DEMAREST VINCENT MICHAEL
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A post socket 12 comprises a pair of L-shaped components 14, 15 which are abutted so that the free edge of each short limb 17 can slide over the long limb 16. The dimensions of the hole 16 are infinitely variable, but once selected the components may be retained in the respective mutual positions by tape 19 or wires 20a. The fence-post may be inserted with some play in the plane of the fence and a capping unit 20 prevents ingress of concrete but allows for drainage.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244300-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft hanger
Inventor: TAYLOR STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: E04H6/44
Filed: 1991-05-24
Abstract: The aircraft hangar has two walls and a closeable access opening arranged as a triangle in plan configuration. The roof is a hollow pyramid having three sloping faces which meet in a point. Each wall has integral guttering to one edge of which is attached the respective edge of the roof. The guttering discharges into downpipes arranged at the angles of the triangle. A number of triangular hangers can be arranged in straight lines, in L-shaped configuration, in a block of four and so on, adjacent hangars having a common wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247068-A (GB)
Title: A container for cooling articles such as cans
Inventor: LANNIE MICHAEL GERRARD
IPC: A47F1/08
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: A container for holding articles such as cans (C) in a cooled condition has a can compartment (1) which receives cooled air from cooling apparatus (20) accommodated in a compartment (2) and which consists of an evaporator (22) of refrigeration apparatus (30) and through which air is driven by a fan (25). The cooled air is mainly directed along a tunnel (4) to the forward part of the can compartment (1) and is directed by baffling (140) for cooling contact with the cans (C). The cans (C) are supported by their end rims so as to expose the main body of the cans for direct contact with the cooling air, such support being provided by side tracks which are inclined for gravity feed of the cans (C) to the front door (16) ready for withdrawal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251836-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor vanity mirror
Inventor: SAKUMA TORANOSUKE
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1991-07-23
Abstract: A vanity mirror in a sun visor includes a mirror 14, an illuminating portion having a lamp 7, and a cover 18 for covering and exposing the front surface of the mirror, with the lamp being turned on and off in response to opening and closing of the cover. A lens 41 covering the front side of the lamp is displaceable in fore and aft directions, and a mechanism is provided for displacing the lens in response to opening and closing of the cover, such that when the cover is opened the lens displaces forward and the lamp is turned on, and that when the cover is closed the lens retracts and the lamp is turned off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259883-A (GB)
Title: Moulding against a shape or surface imparting film liner
Inventor: SMITH GORDON FREDERICK
IPC: B29C45/37
Filed: 1991-09-28
Abstract: A film-like layer (216) is held between the mould parts (10, 12) and plastics material is injected thermoformed, or compressed in the mould against the film, causing the film to be urged against an adjacent surface 19 of the mould which is of different shape or surface texture to that of the film, to impart to the moulded plastics material a surface of the form of the film which differs from that which would be otherwise imparted by the adjacent mould surface (219). The film may be removed from, or remain as part of the moulded article, and may be a smooth surface, or may be pre-painted if remaining en the article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249769-A (GB)
Title: Return system for rail-borne carts
Inventor: CHRIST HUBERT
IPC: B65G35/06
Filed: 1991-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a returning system for rail-borne transporting carts, without self-driving means, in which there is provided an auxiliary drive system (4) which has an auxiliary drive wheel (8) in the form of a friction wheel. The friction wheel cooperates with a contact pressure part (10), to clamp suitable parts of the transporting carts (3) in order to transfer them from a transporting track (2) to an underlying return track (6). In figure 1 the pressure contact part 10 is spring loaded but in alternative embodiments it may comprise a pressure belt actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders or the carrier device supporting the cart may have buffers to engage the friction wheel and rotatable wheels to engage the pressure part 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261833-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separation of materials
Inventor: DE KORTE GILLIS JOHANNES
IPC: B03C1/22
Filed: 1991-11-26
Abstract: A magnetic separator 10 has an endless belt 12, an upper run 14 of which moves upwardly in use. A mixture of magnetic susceptible and magnetic non-suspectible material is poured in a flow stream 38 onto the upper run in a separation area where a magnetic pack 26 is provided closely underneath the run 14. Magnetic non-susceptible material 40 flows under gravity against movement of the run 14 to be dumped as shown at 62. Magnetic susceptible material is checked by means of the magnetic pack 26 and then moves with the run 14, upwardly, against gravity, to be recovered as shown at 64. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261844-A (GB)
Title: Router fence accessory
Inventor: GATES HAROLD WILFRED
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: A removable router fence accessory that allows the router to be used for cutting a rebate or moulding on the edge of timber. The accessory is attached to the existing router fence (14, Fig. 2, not shown) and held with two flat springs (13) fixed to the bottom edge (16) or a slot may be provided tapered in section (Fig. 3) as an alternative, providing support throughout its length giving improved control in use, when the opening in the fence (14, Fig. 2, not shown) is not required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255911-A (GB)
Title: Artificial dental root having function of natural root
Inventor: NISHIHARA KATSUNARI
IPC: A61K6/04
Filed: 1992-01-03
Abstract: The artificial dental root is made of shape-memorizing alloy capable of changing the apex morphology of the root after implantation so as to stay in the jawbone. The root in a deformed state is implanted in the alveolus and then returns to its original predetermined shape as a result of body heat so as to closely contact the inner surface of the alveolus. The shape memory alloy may be Ti/Pd or Ti/Pd/Co. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251576-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming module cover of air bag device
Inventor: ZUSHI TAKAYASU
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 1992-01-24
Abstract: A method of forming a module cover, in which a gate mark (20) left after injection-molding on the cover (1) is positioned out of sight of the driver on the vehicle, and the metallic mold is provided with a submarine gate in such manner that the gate communicates with a part to be covered up when in use of the outer surface of a module cover to be formed, and is used for forming a module cover through injection molding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254174-A (GB)
Title: Abnormal condition detecting unit and security alarm system using the same
Inventor: AKIYAMA NOBUYUKI
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 1992-02-26
Abstract: When a detector 2 detects an abnormality (e.g. a fire), the voltage on the line Ln, is changed. When a voltage detecting and processing circuit 8 detects that the voltage on the line has been changed by the activation of its own detector, a first sound is outputted from a speaker 11. When the line voltage is changed by the activation of the detector of another detecting unit which is connected in parallel to the same line, a second sound is outputted. Each line L1, Ln covers a respective region (A1, An fig 1, not shown). If a fire is detected in region (A1), a central monitoring and control apparatus (1) changes the voltage on the line (Ln) to cause the speakers (11) of all of the fire detecting units (T1, Tj) on the line (Ln) to output a third sound. Thus, the first sound indicates that a fire is close by, the second sound indicates that there is a fire somewhere else in that region and the third sound indicates that there is a fire in a different region. The central monitoring and control apparatus includes an emergency broadcasting device (24, fig. 3, not shown) to provide a voice signal to the speakers via the communication lines L1, Ln. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253805-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held tools
Inventor: HODGSON PAUL WARMINGHAM
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: A hand-held holder for edge tools in which the holder includes a butt-portion (B) shaped for gripping in the hand by the fingers, a tool holder portion (H) at a work angle to the butt-portion (B) together with a thumb pad (T) across the tool holder portion (H) for action by the thumb to exert force along the tool holder through an edge tool (20) held extending from the tool holder portion (H). The tool carrier (1) can include a resilient portion (9), at which the carrier (1) can bend to be engaged with a catch (5) in the holder in the extended position, so long as thumb action is maintained.
Patent GB-2265539-A (GB)
Title: Studs for sports shoes
Inventor: CAMPBELL GERARD JOSEPH
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 1992-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to studs for sports shoes of the kind in which there is a socket 10, a spigot 25 and a metal spike 14 inserted in the spigot. The invention provides a method of retaining the metal spike in the spigot, which does not involve deforming the spike after it has been inserted. Thus, it is possible to use very hard metals, such as tungsten carbide, for construction of the spike. The spike 14 has a shank 38 which is received in the spigot 26, but there is either a collar 30 on the shank, so that the spigot has to be distended to allow the spike to be fitted, and when the spigot recovers, it provides shoulders on the shank and the bore of the spigot interengaging to prevent release of the spike, or the spigot provides a collet type gripping action on the shank of the spike due to interengagement of the spigot with the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255807-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter.
Inventor: MANN DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1992-05-06
Abstract: A floating wave energy converter, designed to be moored in open sea conditions, comprises two floating structures, 1, 2, one active (structure 2) and one passive, connected so that relative movement between them is utilised to drive a number of pumps 19. The water (or air) from the pumps is used to drive a generator to produce electricity. The structure 2 may be pivotally mounted at 7 or mounted for arcuate movement by means of bearings in arcuate guides (figure 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257676-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering lock
Inventor: FISSOLO CLAUIDO
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A vehicle steering lock wherein the steering shaft (13) is locked by a bolt (53) moving inside a seat (15) on a metal block (11). The bolt (53) is sprung inside a seat (16) on the shaft (13) and reloaded each time by a cam (33) operated by a key via a lock (21). In the event of the hollow body (8) of the lock (21) being forced, the bolt (53) is locked by a spring element (56), which is normally maintained locked by a profile of the cam (33), via a pin (63), even when the key (26) is withdrawn. <IMAGE>