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Patent GB-2283080-A (GB)
Title: Computer input mouse.
Inventor: DOBRUSSKIN CHRISTOPH
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: A mouse for inputting information to a computer comprises a rotatable tracker ball 1 for contacting a reference surface and a housing, a first part 2 of which defines a hole through which the tracker ball may protrude, and a second graspable part 3 of which is resiliently moveable relative to the first part in a plurality of directions. The housing may itself consist of resilient material, or may be in two parts resiliently coupled to one another by coil, leaf or rubber springs. Relative movement of the housing parts 2, 3 may be sensed, eg by a strain gauge, to input further information. Optical or capacitance sensing may replace the ball. A thumb-wheel (10, Fig. 3) may be provided in the casing, eg to enable input of Z-axis data. The connection cable enters the housing through a channel 5 which is angled so that the cable is less likely to foul movement of the mouse or be obstructed by items on the reference surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275146-A (GB)
Title: Distance measuring equipment
Inventor: AKASU MASAHIRA
IPC: G01S17/14
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: Distance measuring equipment has a clock 2, a light emitter 1a, a light receiver 3, a sample pulse generator 4, a sample and hold element 5 and a processor 6a. The clock generates clock pulses and the light emitter generates a pulse beam in synchronism with the clock pulses. The light receiver receives a reflected pulse beam from an object and converts it into an electric signal. The sample pulse generator generates a sample pulse corresponding to the clock pulse but subject to a variable delay which is increased by one range bin per pulse so as to scan across the measurement range. The sample and hold element 5 samples the output signal from the light receiver with the sample pulse. The processor calculates distance to the object from the output signal of the sample hold element and the delay time of the sample pulse. After an object has been detected, the processor stops generation of the pulse beam by the light emitter and, if an output of the light receiving device continues to exceed a threshold, determines existence of interference from another light source; in this case the distance calculation is deemed to be invalid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286613-A (GB)
Title: Ground improvement
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E02D7/18
Filed: 1994-02-18
Abstract: The method of ground improvement comprises forcing one or more mandrels into the ground to be improved by applying the vibratory force having at least a generally vertical component of movement to the mandrel 10 until it reaches the predetermined depths thereafter removing the mandrel from the hole or holes which it has formed in the ground, filling the hole or holes with particulate material and, optionally, reintroducing the mandrel into the hole to compact and outwardly displace the particulate material prior to filling the hole again with further particulate material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275931-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming tough, electrical insulating layer on surface of copper material by anodization
Inventor: KATSUMA KUNIO
IPC: H01B13/00
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: Prior to anodization of the copper material in an acidic electrolytic bath of a hexacyanoiron complex, the copper material is first anodized in an alkaline electrolyte bath of a caustic alkali to form a thin layer of cupric oxide on the surface of the copper material.
Patent GB-941235-A (GB)
Abstract: 941,235. Chain-shift change-speed gear. A. M. HURET, R. M. HURET, and J. A. HURET. Nov. 29, 1961 [March 14, 1961], No. 42631/61. Addition to 878,199. Heading F2D. The chain-shift change-speed gearing for bicycles of the parent Specification, comprising a chain-shift wheel mounted at the end of a parallelogram linkage so formed that the chainshift wheel lies at a substantially constant distance from a set of nested driven sprockets independently of which sprocket is engaged by the drive chain, is modified by constituting the chain tensioning spring from two concentric windings, one wound within the other. As in the parent Specification, the chain tensioning spring is connected between the parallelogram linkage and the frame of the bicycle, &c. One end of the chain tensioning spring engages a multiply notched flange on the parallelogram linkage, adjustment of the chain tension being effected by moving the spring end from one notch to another. A further modification comprises forming the bracket supporting the parallelogram linkage with bent-in sides, partially enclosing and shielding the linkage.
Patent GB-2281070-A (GB)
Title: Tetrasodium pyrophosphate tris peroxyhydrate
Inventor: RICHMOND HOWARD NORMAN
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: Stable, novel and highly effective peroxyhydrates of condensed phosphates, in particular tetrasodium pyrophosphate tris peroxyhydrates are provided. Said peroxyhydrates may be further stabilised by treatment thereof with an acidic gas or vapour and/or by encapsulation of granules containing the peroxyhydrate with suitable encapsulants including film forming polymers and oils. Additionally, a pH modifier, such as an acid buffer or acid releasing agent may be added to said granules to protect them from excessively alkaline environments as found in most washing powders. The peroxyhydrates provided, are effective oxidising bleaches finding particular application in detergent formulations. Detergent compositions, especially laundry detergent and dishwashing powder compositions containing the peroxyhydrate, are also provided.
Patent GB-2292892-A (GB)
Title: Golf training apparatus
Inventor: FOSTER DEREK
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1994-09-06
Abstract: The Star Swing figure 1 is a practice aid enabling golfers to perfect their swing by concentrating on the marked point 8 through the telescopic viewer 7 which is set in the guide block 5, therefore eliminating movement of the head, body etc. The guide block is hinged at Two points enabling adjustment to an appropriate position so the golfer can see the marked point. The guide block can be secured to the practice mat 1 or used separately allowing golfers to practice in the garden and/or driving range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283032-A (GB)
Title: Decking system
Inventor: BALL PHILIP EDWARD
IPC: E04D3/361
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A structural system for use as decking, roofing or cladding is constructed from a plurality of like structural sections 10 each moulded from fibre-reinforced plastics. Each section has a bridging web 13 of generally rectangular shape with flanges 14 upstanding from the two long edges of that web. Each flange is formed with a groove 16 along the edge between the flange and the web such that when the two confronting flanges of two adjacent sections are clamped together, there is formed a re-entrant groove for a sealing strip 18.   Each flange 14 is further formed with an outwardly facing channel 17, such that a keying member 19 may be located in the two channels 17, so locking together two channels, in a direction normal to the plane of the bridging webs 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295280-A (GB)
Title: Electric power outlet internal jointing
Inventor: ADKINS PAUL
IPC: H01R12/55
Filed: 1994-11-09
Abstract: A mains power outlet includes a printed circuit board 1 having tracks (not shown) each between an output wire (not shown) or output terminal 220, 230 and an input wire (not shown). Each output wire is connected to a wire terminal 400, 600 which is directly connected to a track at 11, 10. Wire terminals may be rigid and located at a preset spacing. An input terminal 220, 230 for receiving a plug pin may be connected directly to a track. The printed circuit hoard may be mounted in a socket outlet. The circuit may be configured to receive other components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284048-A (GB)
Title: Method for examining the surface of a workpiece
Inventor: KATO NORIHIDE
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: A workpiece surface A e.g. a motor vehicle body, is measured to detect a defective portion B with a projection and/or a depression on the workpiece surface A by using an optical inspecting apparatus having a projector 1 for radiating light towards the workpiece surface and a picturing device e.g. a CCD camera, for receiving reflected light from the surface A. The receiving optical system 21 is such that its focal surface 22 is positioned above the region of the surface A from which the picturing device 2 can receive reflected light. The defective portion B on the surface A is detected from a dark portion which appears on the image of the picturing device 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283536-A (GB)
Title: Filling, fluid-transporting and pumping device
Inventor: SOMMER MANFRED
IPC: F04C2/32
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: The pump has in a bearing and sealing housing (21) an inlet space (28) and a drive shaft (23), which drives a rotor (55) and two eccentric guide plates (40.2) connected thereto. Slide rings (45.1, 45.2) are mounted in the later in annular grooves. These slide rings carry rocking vanes (46.1, 46.2) which penetrate into or are withdrawn from vane receiving spaces by way of hygienic requirements, as in the case of foodstuffs, medicines and cosmetics, and can also convey sensitive constituents, such as fruit or other foodstuffs constituents, gently. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286790-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for a nailing machine
Inventor: HAMANO TERUFUMI
IPC: B25C1/04
Filed: 1995-02-15
Abstract: The operating mode of a nailing machine (1) can be automatically and reliably selected as a successive nailing mode or as a one-shot nailing mode by changing the order of operating two operation means, a trigger lever (21) and a contact arm (26). By releasing both the operation means (21, 26), the machine is returned to its initial unselected state. When the contact arm (26) is moved to the top dead centre by being pressed against a workpiece after the trigger lever (21) is operated, engaging means of a slide die (30) comes in contact with the underside of the engaging means of the trigger lever (21). When the trigger lever (21) is operated after the contact arm (26) is moved, the engaging means of the slide die (30) comes in contact with the upper side of the engaging means of the trigger lever (21), thereby preventing further movement of the contact arm to the bottom dead centre and thereby preventing further nailing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300109-A (GB)
Title: Pretensioner for a vehicle safety restraint
Inventor: SMITHSON ALAN GEORGE
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: The pretensioner comprises two coaxial rotors 6,10 having opposing surfaces spaced by a cavity 14 filled with a coupling fluid. The outer rotor 10 comprises inwardly extending vanes 12 projecting into the fluid cavity, and the inner rotor 6 comprises outwardly extending vanes 8 projecting into the fluid cavity. In the event of a crash, the outer rotor is driven by three gas generators 9. On rotation of the outer rotor, the drive is transmitted through the coupling fluid to the inner rotor which, in turn, is connected to the webbing winding spool of a restraint retractor. The three generators may be simultaneously or sequentially fired when a crash occurs.
Patent GB-2301061-A (GB)
Title: A safety system for chain saws.
Inventor: BOLTON FRANCIS EDWARD KENNAWAY
IPC: B27G19/00
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: A system comprising a spring (or elastic) loaded bar extending from a housing, under or within a chain saw's motor housing, below the length of the cutting edge, and carrying a wheel at its end. (See Figure 1, Items 1-4) The wheel is pressed against the wood to be cut, forcing the bar to retract and expose the cutting edge for normal use. The wheel travels down the wood being cut. On completion of the cut the spring or elastic immediately extends the bar to its full length below the chain to prevent it touching the operator's limbs. Additionally struts behind the wheel would carry a retracting tape or bar above the upper chain saw edge. Other additions are plates each side of the saw's tip, material at its sides, and a lock. The system could be installed during or after manufacture of a chain saw.
Patent GB-2290619-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining gas turbine engine life
Inventor: MILLER FLOYD D
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 1994-12-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method (10) is provided for determining and recording the life and run values of a gas turbine engine (12). A starter drop out sensor (24) and a turbine inlet temperature sensor (20) delivers a respective drop out and turbine temperature signal. A receiving device (46) receives the signals and advances the life recorder (126) a predetermined amount based on a linear failure prediction curve for each completed turbine engine start in response to the turbine inlet temperature (118) being greater than a set point value and the starter drop out signal being received. The receiving means (46) also delivers a signal to enable advancement of the run recorder (42) in response to the sensed turbine inlet temperature exceeding the set point value. A generating device (89) delivers a signal to advance the life recorder (126) an amount for the sensed turbine temperature based on a turbine life curve (128) having turbine temperature to voltage coordinates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307428-A (GB)
Title: Riddle
Inventor: BARNES MARTIN HARVEY
IPC: B07B1/00
Filed: 1995-11-21
Abstract: Apparatus for sieving particulate material comprises a mesh tray 22 detachably mounted in a sub-frame 18 mounted for sliding movement on a main frame 1, and a container 26 positioned below the sub-frame 18 for collecting sieved material. An electric motor 14 for reciprocating the subframe 18 is mounted on the main frame 1 and connected to the sub-frame 18 via a drive rod 35. The container 26 can be suspended on the main frame 1 which has a pair of ground engaging wheels 7 at the front for moving the apparatus as a complete unit to different locations. In alternative arrangements (Figures 4 to 6 not shown), the sub-frame is mounted for rotational movement on the main frame.
Patent GB-2294425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to splitting apparatus
Inventor: BEVAN DAVID MAURICE
IPC: B28D1/22
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: Apparatus for splitting blocks, the apparatus comprising a base (1) which supports a blade (2) with its splitting edge protruding a distance no greater than 0.5 mm above the base surface, guide ways (4) upstanding from the base (1) and positioned one to each side of the blade (2), and an opposite bladed member (5, 6) movable between and within the guide ways (4) along a vertical path which contains the respective edges of the blade (2) and the bladed member (5, 6). The surface of the base (1) is formed with corrugations (3) which extend in a direction normal to the edge of the blade (2). The base includes an upstanding wall lying to one side of the blade (2) and being provided with markings in the form of a rule. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-952806-A (GB)
Abstract: 952,806. Automatic reversing gearing; controlling clutches. TOKYO SHIBAURA ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. May 14, 1962 [Feb. 17, 1962], No. 18421/62. Headings F2D and F2L. A motor drives a rotary shaft through a first solenoid-operated clutch at a low speed in one direction and through a second solenoidoperated clutch at a higher speed in the opposite direction, the motor and the clutches being energized through relays controlled by switches actuated by screw and nut mechanism driven from the shaft. The driven shaft 1, which may operate a photometric device, is driven by a motor 6 and reduction gearing 7 in one direction through shaft 5 and clutch 11 and in the other direction through reversing reduction gears 8, 9, shaft 4 and clutch 10. The shaft 1 drives a lead screw 12 having a nut member 16 which contacts limit-switches 19, 20 at the ends of its travel. The electrical circuit for the two clutches is energized from a source B and comprises, in addition to the switches 19, 20 a start switch 21, a stop switch 22, a return switch 23, and relays 24 and 25. Operation of the start switch 21 energizes the motor 6 and clutch 10 commencing rotation of the shaft 1 at slow speed and movement of the nut 16 in direction 17 to close normally closed switch 19 which energizes relay 24 to hold the motor and clutch 10 engaged. When the nut reaches the end of travel position 16b, switch 20 is changed to stop the motor, disengage the clutch 10 and to energize the slow or delayed action relay 25 which restarts the motor and engages clutch 11 for fast return. On completion of return the switch 19 stops the motor and disengages clutch 11. The cycle may be restarted by depression of switch 21 and stopped in any position by switch 22. The shaft may be returned to its original position when rotating slowly by depression of the switch 23, and slow rotation may be initiated during fast return by depression of the start switch 21.
Patent GB-2299474-A (GB)
Title: Optical regenerator
Inventor: MICHISHITA YUKIO
IPC: H04B10/299
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: The optical regenerator receives an input signal 11 which is divided by beam splitter 12. One divided signal 14 is passed via optical directional splitter 16 (or circulator 31, fig 3) to act as an input to an optical clock generator 21. The output of clock generator 21 is returned to the same port 18 of the directional splitter 16 as that from which it emerged and thence to an optical regenerator device 15 which also receives a signal directly from the beam splitter 12.
Patent GB-2300103-A (GB)
Title: Dog biscuit
Inventor: GILBERTSON PAGE
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1996-04-23
Abstract: Dog biscuits containing creatine are made by mixing and extruding the ingredients, including meat, at low temperatures (eg. below 130{C) and short times (less than 60 seconds).
Patent GB-2301004-A (GB)
Title: Protecting horizontal deflection amplifying apparatus
Inventor: JUNG KWANG-YUNG
IPC: H04N3/16
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: A horizontal deflection amplifying apparatus for use in an automatic main power supply such as that for a cathode ray tube is provided. The apparatus uses a microprocessor 460 for the connection of capacitors to a horizontal deflection coil (450, fig 6). (yoke coil) by controlling the switching operation of a plurality of relay switches. To prevent the drive transistor (Q 5 ,fig 6) of the deflection coil driver from being destroyed or the horizontal deflection coil from being damaged due to excess current, the capacitors are connected or separated while the power supply voltage is interrupted (i.e., at a 0V state) and the supply voltage is then re-applied after connection on separation. The horizontal deflection amplifying apparatus can thus be safely driven.
Patent GB-2302107-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced oil recovery process
Inventor: MOULU JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: C09K8/58
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: The method of the invention is intended to increase the efficiency of the conventional method (WAG) used to assist the recovery of petroleum fluids (O) from an underground reservoir, whereby displacement to the production well is brought about by alternately injecting water slugs (W) and gas slugs (G) into one or several injection wells. It is characterised in that a substance (alcohol, for example) is added to one or several water slugs rendering the spreading (S) coefficient negative. The proportion to be added is chosen to suit the pressure and temperature conditions of the reservoir to be swept. The petroleum fluid to be displaced is distributed in the form of meniscuses which reduce the mobility of the gas and improve the sweeping capacity thereof. The method provides for better control of the injection profile, which means that a greater and hence more efficient injection pressure can be applied.
Patent GB-2314464-A (GB)
Title: A stackable electrical socket
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 1996-06-17
Abstract: A stackable electrical socket (10) has an insulating body (12) with a longitudinally extending bore (14) for receiving an electrical plug member. Electrical contact elements (30) extend partially into the bore (14) for contact with the plug member when inserted, such contact elements (30) having a leg part (42) accommodated in one of a pair of first (48) and second (54) slots so as to extend from that one slot outwardly of the body (12) for electrical connection. In this manner two similar insulating bodies (12,12') of stackable electrical sockets (10,10') can be stacked one on another so that the first (48) and second (52) slots of the overlying socket (10) each overlie one of a first (48') and second (52') slot of the underlying connector (10') and the leg part (42) of the overlying connector which is presented for electrical connection is received through one of the first (48') or second (52') slots which is vacant of a leg part (42') of the underlying socket (10) for the leg part (42) of the overlying socket to be presented for electrical connection from the underlying socket (10'). The leg part (42) of the overlying socket (10) being insulated by the body material of the underlying socket (10') from electrical contact with the leg part (42') of the underlying socket (10').
Patent GB-2318061-A (GB)
Title: Golf accessory carrying device
Inventor: ST JOHN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: A golf accessory carrying device comprises a pen or pencil and a protective cap therefor, either of the pen or pencil and the cap comprising a storage chamber for tees, the storage chamber comprising an end plug containing means to hold a key ring and in which is mounted a time-piece and the other of the pen or pencil and the cap therefor carrying a ball marker.
Patent GB-2315313-A (GB)
Title: Spindle and clinching apparatus using said spindle
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID STRACHAN
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: A spindle and clinching apparatus using said spindle are disclosed, said spindle comprises two shafts 44, 46 each rotatable about their own axis and a coupling 45, such that rotation of the first shaft about its own axis causes rotation of the second shaft about its own axis, and an elongate resiliently flexible member 47 tending to urge the axes of the two shafts into a collinear arrangement. The clinching apparatus comprises two rotatable spindles 10, 11, at least one being of the kind described, and means 41 and 42 to cause rotation of the spindles, the flexible member allowing the spacing of the spindles to increase in the plane of the spindles. The clinching apparatus may be used for fitting a sealing strip with a U-shaped cross section to a flange of varying width on a motor vehicle during manufacture, the two spindles serving to rotate rolls 14 and 15. The flexible member 47 may be a chrome vanadium rod.
Patent GB-2317003-A (GB)
Title: Lamp unit
Inventor: FRENCH RAYMOND
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: A lamp unit 1 comprising a first module 2 housing arc lamp bulb 18 and a second module 3 housing optical components 4-16, including a cross-fade colour system 9-11. The first and second modules may be thermally isolated by airflow provided by a fan (100, Figure 1B). The cross-fade colour system has at least two colour filter plates (75, Figure 9B) which may be moved independently in planes across the light beam path, the planes of movement of separate filter plates being angled to each other. The optical components 4-16 may be resiliently mounted. A copper magnetic ballast (92, Figure 11) forms the main structural base of the lamp.