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Patent GB-2232863-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible rod rest with bite indicator
Inventor: THORNHILL ALAN
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1989-10-31
Abstract: A rod rest comprises a collapsible framework 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 which can be locked in an open or closed position by means 12 which uses pivots, fulcrums or hinges 52, 53 and has a means for holding the said framework off the ground and has a means 13, 16 for locking in position at a set distance apart rod supports 14 for fishing rods and lines 21, 22 and tubular members 18 used to sense the movement of a fishing line which are in use located directly under the fishing rods 22 by means 15, 51, 17 which attach on to the collapsible framework. The said tubular members contain a plurity of magnetic switches 32, 33, 34, 35 which are triggered by a slide member 19 containing magnets 26 which moves up and down the said tubular member when a fish gives a bite triggering the said magnetic switches which are linked to an alarm system containing visual and audible alarm devices to bring attention to a fisherman that a fish has given a bite. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226390-A (GB)
Title: Domestic laundry drying machine
Inventor: FRATE FRANCO DEL
IPC: D06F58/02
Filed: 1989-11-27
Abstract: A laundry drying machine has a drum which rotates about a horizontal axis and a conduit 12 for discharge of the moist air, the intake opening of which is disposed in the annular space between the internal wall of the closure door and the loading opening of the casing. On the internal edge of an annular projection for slidably supporting the front edge of the drum there is provided a seat for snap-engagement fixing of a ring 16 which, co-operating with sealing means provided on the internal wall of the closure door, permits closure of the passage for the moist air between said internal wall of the door and the edge of the loading opening in the casing; said closure ring permitting the alternative use of closure doors provided with passages and moist air filter means 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-893197-A (GB)
Abstract: 893,197. Measuring rotor unbalance electrically. SCHENCK MASCHINENFABRIK G.m.b.H., CARL. Sept. 15, 1958 [Sept. 14, 1957], No. 29419/58. Class 40 (1). Apparatus for balancing a disc-type rotor comprises a selsyn unit to determine the angular position of the unbalance and a watt-meter to indicate the magnitude of the unbalance, which also controls means for marking or removing the unbalance. As shown (Fig. 1), a tyre 1 to be balanced, is rotated by a vertical shaft 3 supported by leaf-springs 6, 7, the shaft also driving at one end a selsyn transmitter 11, and a reference phase generator 19 with adjustable stator. The other end of shaft 3 carries a differential gear 12 on whose casing is mounted a disc 13 which rotates synchronously with the tyre 1 and can be advanced or retarded by a motor 15 operating through a gear-wheel 16, also driving a selsyn receiver 18. The signal from a vibration pick-up 9 is fed to the rotor of a selsyn unit 22 whose stator windings are energized with synchronous 3-phase A.C. from transmitter 11, whereby the rotor is brought to an angular position indicative of the angular position of the unbalance of the tyre 1. This position is compared with that of the rotor of selsyn unit 18, and any difference is amplified at 34 and energizes motor 15 to drive the rotor of selsyn 18 and the casing of differential 12 and disc 13 until the rotors are in agreement, when two holes 37, 38 in the rotating disc are located opposite the unbalance position of the tyre. Marks may be made on the tyre by spray nozzles 39, 40 through the holes 37, 38 controlled by a watt-meter 27 indicating the magnitude of the unbalance by combining the signal from a further vibration pick-up 8 with the A.C. from generator 19, after its stator has been angularly adjusted by selsyn 22, via gears 20, 21, so that its output voltage is in phase with the unbalance signal obtained from pick-up 8. In another embodiment (Fig. 2) the 3-phase A.C. induced in the stator windings of selsyn transmitter 11 is fed to the field windings of a selsyn 53 whose rotor is fed with the signal from pick-up 9, whereby this rotor lines up with the phase position of the pick-up signal, and rotates the disc 33 and the stator of reference phase generator 66 accordingly. The 3-phase A.C. is now switched to selsyn 59, simultaneously locking the rotor of 53 by a magnetic clutch 58, and selsyn 59 drives the disc 13 and generator 66 at synchronous speed, with the holes 37, 38 in the correct phase position to allow the spray nozzles 39, 40 to indicate the position of the unbalance on the tyre 1. The spray nozzles, which are selectively operated in accordance with the magnitude of the unbalance as measured by wattmeter 27, may be replaced by tools for removing the tyre unbalance. Specifications 756,168 and 807,041 are referred to.
Patent GB-896438-A (GB)
Abstract: 896,438. Recording-apparatus. ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE. Dec. 1, 1959 [Dec. 18, 1958], No. 40843/59. Class 106 (4). [Also in Group XL (b)] A variable intensity record representing the duration of particular values of a physical quantity is produced by a measuring instrument 1 which indicates the value of the physical quantity by the deflection of a moving pointer 2 relative to a fixed support 4, the pointer carrying a source of radiation capable of darkening a sensitized band 5 united to the support 4. The pointer 2 may be a tube containing a radio-active element, a needle carrying a radio-active pellet or a light beam reflected by a prism from a projector. Alternatively the pointer with the source of radiation may be fixed and the support 4 with the sensitized band may be moved by the instrument movement. The whole apparatus is placed in a chamber insulated with regard to the radiations used being made of lead if γ-rays are used and aluminium if #-rays are used. The required time durations may be obtained from the variable intensity record 5 by comparison with a standard band 16 made by the same instrument with known times. Twin beams are passed through the two bands on to photoelectric cells 17, 17<SP>1</SP> mounted in opposition in the circuit of a galvanometer. A range of the band 5 is placed in one beam and the band 16 is moved across the other beam until the galvanometer indicates a balance. Alternatively the different ranges of the band 5 can be compared to show their relative importance without using a standard band.
Patent GB-2229440-A (GB)
Title: Introducing an exogenous gene into birds.
Inventor: SIMKISS KENNETH
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 1990-03-15
Abstract: A method of introducing foreign nucleic acid, especially a gene into birds, especially chickens, takes advantage of the developmental stage of the embryo into which primordial germ cells (PGCs) collect in the germinal crescent, migrate in the blood stream and settle in the germinal ridge, which becomes the gonad. The method comprises providing in vitro foreign nucleic acid which it is desired to introduce into the germ line of a bird, introducing the foreign nucleic acid into explanted primordial germ cells of a bird and then introducing these primordial germ cells into the blood system of a recipient embryo of an incubated egg, at a stage of embryonic development at which introduced primordial germ cells will settle in the germinal ridge.
Patent GB-2232864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fishing tackle
Inventor: SHIRMER ANDREW
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 1990-05-29
Abstract: A float adaptor to be used with a float and a line comprises two plastics material portions 1 and 2 connected together by a plastics hinge 10a. A pillar 9 on portion 1 is receivable in a corresponding recess or hole 8 formed in the portion 2 whereby the two parts when hinged together so as to be juxtaposed in interfacial relationship are retained in such relationship with the line loop 12c of fishing line 12a, 12b, 12c sandwiched there between. An end cap 11 receives the fishing line through its bore 11a at one end thereof whilst the end of the combined portions 1 and 2 is received in the other end of bore 11a as a means of urging a close and secure interfacial contact between the portions 1 and 2. A sleeve 13 comprises a length of tubular rubber material and has one end received over the narrow cross-sectioned portion of a float 14 and the other similarly received over the float adaptor 10 at the end of the combined portions 1 and 2 opposed to end cap 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233603-A (GB)
Title: Printing machine operating method
Inventor: SAUER EDGAR
IPC: B41F33/16
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: In a process for the operation of a printing machine, several work stages necessary for the conversion of the printing machine are carried out in at least partially overlapping manner. In the case of an offset printing machine in particular, after the ejection of a print forme, the rubber blanket is washed and dried, during which the insertion and the pre-moistening and inking of a new print forme take place. After the drying of the rubber blanket and the premoistening and inking of the new print forme, the rubber blanket is inked. As a result, the set-up times are reduced, thereby increasing the quantity output of the printing machine especially in the case of small print runs.
Patent GB-2234314-A (GB)
Title: Zero back lash phase adjusting mechanism
Inventor: HENDERSHOT ROBERT V
IPC: B41F13/012
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: An electro-mechanical phase adjusting mechanism 10 for accurately retarding or advancing the timing or rotational phase relationship of machine components, such as a pair of shafts 12, 13, either while the components are in motion or stationary. The mechanism embodies a motor controlled cycloidal gear reducer 11 operable to generate a rotational differential or relative movement between a pair of rotatable gears 20, 21. Each shaft is coupled to one of the gears for movement therewith. The stator of the motor 14 rotates with one of the gears and the rotor thereof, when energized, rotates relative to the stator and drives a generator 24 for effecting differential rotation of the two gears 20, 21 and thus the two machine components. As shown the cycloidal gear reducer comprises harmonic strain wave gearing having a flexible gear 21 meshing with a rigid internally toothed ring gear 20. The wave generator 24 is of elliptical shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235181-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning flap for a video tape cassette
Inventor: RYU SU SUN
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a flap which applies elastic pressure to the tape which runs in a Video Tape Cassette and its installing structure. The flap is formed by using a PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) film 1 as the base with a layer 3 formed of a composite containing a carbon black lubricant with a vinyl binder and a polyester or polyurethane binder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235962-A (GB)
Title: Piston
Inventor: SUNDHOLM GORAN
IPC: F15B15/14
Filed: 1990-08-23
Abstract: A piston rod consists of a tube (5), the end of which is bent over a shoulder on an insert piece (20) introduced into the end of a tube (3). The piston (4) is pushed on the piston rod (5) to bear against the bending thereof and the piston is locked in place preferably by means of a nut (70) screwed on an end (27) of the insert piece provided with threads and by means of a compressible pressure ring (72) arranged between the nut (70) and the piston (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237196-A (GB)
Title: Washing article
Inventor: WILMOT MARTIN GRANTLY
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 1990-10-15
Abstract: A washing article is provided which has a surface provided by a net and a smoother surface provided, for example by a piece of flannel or towel material. The article may take the form of flannel, a back scrubber or a wash mitt.
Patent GB-2250530-A (GB)
Title: Fixing frames for windows, doors and the like
Inventor: BOURNE MICHAEL CHARLES STATHER
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 1990-10-17
Abstract: A fixing frame for locating and mounting a window, door or like frame in a cavity wall comprises an upper section (1), a lower section (3) and two side sections (2) which are connected together to form a rectangular frame. Each of the lower and side sections comprises a first portion (4) which is adapted to be located in a cavity in a cavity wall and a second portion formed integrally with the first portion and extending to either side of the first portion so as to extend across the cavity and to butt against the outer and inner leaves of the cavity wall. Abutment means are also provided on the lower and side sections against which the window, door or like frame can be held by engagement means secured to the window, door or like frame and engageable with the abutment means. The fixing frame prevents cold bridging across a cavity wall and can readily be incorporated in a cavity wall without the need for assembly work on site. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243257-A (GB)
Title: Pulse detection circuits
Inventor: GILLINGHAM PETER BRUCE
IPC: H03K5/1534
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: In a pulse detection circuit comprising input NOR gates 6, 7 receiving a chip select/enable pulse CS, CE and an address transition pulse A, a latch 8 and an output circuit including a series connection of fast inverters 9a-9m, NAND gates 10-12, clear detection of the signal A over a wide threshold is enabled by arranging the NOR gates 6, 7 to be different input voltage threshold so that signals indicative of whether A lies between or outside the thresholds are produced and filtering action in the delay line 9a-9m of narrow pulses A is overcome by connecting the inputs of NAND gates 10, 11 to predetermined ones of the inverters 9a-9m in addition to the connections to the outputs Q, Q of latch 8. In an alternative embodiment, NOR gates are used instead of output NAND gates 10-12 and are associated with separate series connected inverters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248730-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial electrical connectors and their manufacture
Inventor: BAKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: A coaxial electrical connector (2) comprises a pair of half shells (4 and 6) each having a shield forming part (12) which is semi-circular in cross section and defines a swept right angle. The half shells (4 and 6) are assembled to a dielectric insert (8) having an axial slot (34) receiving a centre pin (10), so that the shield forming portions (12) of the half shells enclose the insert (8), which is set back from one end (20) of the shield. Tabs (26) and (28) on one half shell (4) are bent down into notches (30 and 32) in the other half shell (6) to secure the half shells (4 and 6) about the insert (8). Each half shell is connected in side by side relationship with a plurality of identical half shells by means of a carrier strip (42) for conveying the half shells to an assembly station. One or both of the carrier strips (42) is allowed to remain connected to its respective half shells until a desired multiplicity of the connectors (2) have been assembled. The strip of connectors (2) so provided, is wound about a storage reel for mounting on a stitching machine for severing the connectors (2) from the carrier strip or carrier strips (42) and loading the connectors (2) into insulating housings. Aligned mounting lugs (24, 25) are electrically interconnected by soldering to a pcb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for arresting the progress of vehicles
Inventor: BEHAN KEVIN PETER
IPC: E01F13/00
Filed: 1991-11-13
Abstract: Apparatus for selectively arresting the progress of vehicles comprises a plurality of releaseably connected modules (1), each module being shaped to lie on a road surface 10 allow the passage of a vehicle thereover, and having vehicle arresting means moveable between a retracted position inside the module and an operative position in which the means protrudes from the module to prevent progress of a vehicle, the modules being interconnected by a means which enables simultaneous actuation of all the arresting means; the means comprising male and female connectors; each male connector comprising a member adapted to locate in a cavity or channel in a female connector and including cooperating means such that rotation of the male member causes rotation of the female connector, wherein the male and female connectors are configured to allow at least one degree of free play therebetween. The interconnected modules enable effects such as the camber of a road surface, or misalignment of the modules to be compensated for. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266505-A (GB)
Title: Load slinging system.
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN
IPC: B63B27/32
Filed: 1991-12-13
Abstract: A load slinging system which uses a jackstay (10) between moving stations includes tandem rollers to reduce point loading on the jackstay (10). The rollers (12, 14) are linked by a 'V' arrangement of articulated links (16, 18) which are urged apart by a spring loaded piston (32) in a cylinder (25). The spring (31) absorbs or damps loads imposed on the system by relative movement of the stations eg between ships at sea or between a ship and a fixed structure. The piston and cylinder may be directly connected to the wheel axes (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262484-A (GB)
Title: Ship/barge design
Inventor: BJORK SR GLEN OLIN
IPC: B63B43/12
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: A surface ship or barge design employing an exterior hull skin (7) to contain sea-pressured air between the inside of the skirt and the underside of the hull. Compressed air is utilized with pressure control and air relieving capabilities to the contained air pocket or pockets for the purpose of varying the sea-pressured air pressure and subsequently the surface vessel's draft depth. The design enhances a surface vessel's capabilities by permitting heavier loads to be carried, navigation in shallower channels, increased buoyancy, improved resistance to wave motions, less friction drag, better cost efficiency, and hull damage protection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264054-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling device
Inventor: CHARLES BARRY GRAHAM
IPC: A45D1/04
Filed: 1992-02-14
Abstract: A hair styling device comprises a curling tong 1 and a handle 2. The curling tong includes a heating element 8, and electrical wires 10 connecting the heating element to a power supply cable 9 extending through an elongate handle portion 11. A sleeve 22 is provided around the handle portion 11 and is retained on the handle portion by a slidable retaining ring 24. When a user grips the sleeve 22, the curling tong 1 and handle portion 11 are initially interlocked with the sleeve 22 by the retaining ring 24. By sliding the ring 24, the handle portion and thus the curling tong are released to enable free rotation thereof relative to the sleeve 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255560-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant compositions and laminates
Inventor: VARMA KARIKATH SUKUMAR
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: A reaction mixture for preparation of a fire resistant composition comprising an epoxy resin, a curing agent for said resin and a boron compound which is not a curing agent for the epoxy resin, the reaction mixture being translucent such that the reaction mixture cures to a translucent reaction product. The invention further provides a method of producing a fire resistant laminate in which the cured reaction product of a boron compound containing epoxy resin is used as an interlayer between two translucent panes and a translucent fire resistant laminate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253292-A (GB)
Title: Document processing
Inventor: KATAOKA MISAO
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: A document processing device and method performs print position setting of an item content to be printed on a paper sheet, while ascertaining the appearance (layout) that the selected print position setting will produce if printed, by displaying the appearance on a display screen (10). Upon operation of a print key after the size of a paper sheet is stored in memory, plural item-titles, item signs (representing the item-titles) and a block cursor are displayed on an item-title displaying area (KE) of the display screen (10). A paper-imitating area (PE) having an outline is also displayed. Key operations shift a block cursor (42) within the title displaying area to select an item-title, and then a cursor (43) is displayed within the paper- imitating area. Upon operation of a return key after the cursor (43) is shifted to a desired position by key operation, an item sign corresponding to the selected item-title is displayed at the display position of the cursor (43). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266365-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning
Inventor: SHYU JIA-MING
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 1992-04-22
Abstract: Air conditioning apparatus comprises fans 24, 31 and ducts 13, 33 containing flap valves 81, 83. It will provide required indoor air pressure, such as maintaining a positive pressure for preventing dust from entering the room, or cyclically modulating the pressure in specific modes for achieving special atmospheric effects, such as raising peoples spirits or expelling insects (figs 2, 3, not shown). The variation rate of indoor pressure relative to outdoor pressure (fig 5. not shown) monitors the airtight condition of the room. A warning signal is triggered when an abnormal airtight condition occurs, so as to minimize unnecessary air-exchange, save energy consumption and increase efficiency for air filtering and air conditioning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267549-A (GB)
Title: Disposable teat valve
Inventor: WARHURST TIMOTHY
IPC: A01K9/00
Filed: 1992-06-06
Abstract: A teat valve comprises an apertured closure member 11 which cooperates with a tubular seat 12 and an elastic sleeve 10 which houses both the member 11 and the seat 12 and urges them into sealing engagement at 12. When the sleeve is stretched, the valve opens allowing passage of liquids/solubles and gases, and when released returns to its original position, thus closing the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257904-A (GB)
Title: Seat reclining device
Inventor: KAWAKITA TADASHI
IPC: B60N2/225
Filed: 1992-06-29
Abstract: Between a baseplate 11 secured to a seat base and an arm plate 12 secured to a seatback, a planetary gear mechanism is interposed in such a manner that operation of the mechanism induces a stepless pivoting of the arm plate 12 relative to the base plate 11. The mechanism uses respective given portions 11a, 12a of the base and arm plates 11, 12 as essential parts thereof, so that separation of the given portions from each other tends to cause malfunction of the mechanism. A retainer 21 holds the base plate 11 and the arm plate 12 in such a manner as to suppress their separation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257403-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle stability indicating system.
Inventor: DUNBAR DAVID LEWIS JOHN
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: The system comprises a sensor 10 for producing a signal representative of sideways acceleration and/or angle of tilt of the vehicle, and electronic processing means responsive to said signal for providing an indication of an approaching condition of instability of the vehicle. The sensor 10 is in the form of an accelerometer supported by resilient mountings so as not to be responsive to high frequency vibration. The tractor and trailer of an articulated vehicle may each be provided with an accelerometer. The processing means may include an algorithm 19 for detecting snaking of the vehicle. Road speed and/or angle of steer may also be detected for greater accuracy of indication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258925-A (GB)
Title: Power voltage generating circuit
Inventor: PARK YONG-BO
IPC: G11C29/06
Filed: 1992-08-10
Abstract: An internal power voltage generating circuit of a semiconductor memory device has a voltage sensing circuit (100) and a reference voltage controller (300) which controls an internal power voltage generator (400) to produce an internal power voltage int. Vcc of either a reference voltage level VREF or an external power voltage level ext. Vcc, depending on the voltage level sensed (100) at a pad (10). Thus, when a high voltage over an operating voltage of a chip is applied to the pad (10) of the chip, the internal power voltage is raised to the level of the external power voltage, and the chip may be stressed during a "burn-in-tests". Otherwise, the voltage is lower (VREF). <IMAGE>