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Patent GB-2267959-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with magnetic base
Inventor: DEAN SIDNEY LIONEL
IPC: F21L14/02
Filed: 1993-06-16
Abstract: An inspection lamp has a base 14 and a mount for a bulb, said base including a magnet so that it can be temporarily positioned to non horizontal ferromagnetic surfaces. A casing 2, 4 includes means for physically and thermally insulating a bulb mounted in said casing. The lamp mounting may be adjustable in position and the magnet heavy enough to act as a base on non-ferrous surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269253-A (GB)
Title: A security system
Inventor: MOON TONY
IPC: B60R25/045
Filed: 1993-07-21
Abstract: A security system in which a lock or sensor is provided with code storage means 12 electrically connected to remote function-enabling means 10 which act to enable the operation of a function only upon receipt of a correct code from the code storage means 12. The system includes means for generating a random or pseudo-random code upon the occurrence of a given event and for transmitting it to the code storage means 12. The remote function-enabling means 10 include means for storing the code transmitted to the code storage means 12, and means for interrogating the code storage means 12 to verify the code stored therein before enabling the function.
Patent GB-2280803-A (GB)
Title: Pop reduction in audio amplifier for a TV receiver
Inventor: SOO SIEW HONG
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 1993-07-26
Abstract: A TV receiver includes an integrated circuit fed by the IF sound signal and feeding a loudspeaker. For volume control an adjustable control voltage is fed to pin (1) of said IC. When the receiver is switched from ON to OFF by interrupting the main supply, pop noise occurs. Pin (1) of said IC, to which said volume control voltage (Uc) is supplied, is connected to a second source of dc voltage (9V) via the series circuit of a second capacitor (C1) and a resistor (R1) which is shunted by a diode (D1). During normal operation said diode (D1) is in OFF condition. When the receiver is switched off, said diode (D1) becomes conductive and discharges the capacitor (C2) at said control pin (1) rapidly so that no pop signal can arise at the loudspeaker (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280473-A (GB)
Title: Secure mounting device for small boats on roof racks.
Inventor: MONNEY ROBERT LESLEY
IPC: B60R9/08
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: An Anti Shift Security Device is releasably secured by the aft end to car roof bars (Figure 2) and by the fore end to the dinghy mast locking gate (Figure 3), eliminating any forward or backward movement of the dinghy. The rear end of the device clamps to a cross bar, the clamp being lockable by means of a padlock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281214-A (GB)
Title: Swimming glove
Inventor: ROBINSON ALAN JOHN
IPC: A63B31/04
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A swimming glove suitable for wearing on the hand in order to increase the area of water displaced during a swimming stroke comprises digit sheathings 2 for at least two digits, including the thumb, with an expandable membrane 3 therebetween. Optionally, the glove comprises digit sheathings for all the digits of the hand and a covering for the palm. The membrane between the digit sheathings may be of a different material from the sheathings which may be open ended and the membranes may have pressure relief means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283291-A (GB)
Title: Rock bolt
Inventor: ASHMORE PETER STUART
IPC: E21D20/02
Filed: 1993-09-20
Abstract: A flexible rock bolt 4 (Fig 1) or 17 (Fig 2) has a termination tube 7 secured to its outer end by means of injected settable medium which secures the bolt 4 in the hole 1, the thrust plate 11 either being clamped by a nut 12 screwed onto the tube 7 or being welded directly to the tube 7. The inner surface of the tube 7 is roughened, and the rock bolt 4 may be a hollow rope or a ribbed flexible member. The settable medium may be resin or cementitious grout. The tube 7 may have an external circumferential groove for receiving an O-ring or circlip to provide temporary sealing and anchorage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283114-A (GB)
Title: Examination timing device.
Inventor: WALSH SIMON TIMOTHY
IPC: G04F1/00
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: A timing device for examination candidates accepts a mark for the current question, records the time that the mark was entered and displays a time allocation for that question based on the total time remaining for the exam, and the total marks remaining on the paper and then counts down that available time before activating a warning lamp or sound.
Patent GB-2282974-A (GB)
Title: Badminton racket.
Inventor: YOU CHIN-SAN
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 1993-10-23
Abstract: A badminton racket has an oval frame 12, a tubular shaft 14, a T-shaped joint 16 connecting the frame 12 to the shaft 14, and an outer plastics shell 18 covering a junction area between the frame 12 and the shaft 14. The frame 12 has two opposite side end portions 20 of hollow construction. The T-shaped joint 16 has two horizontal extension portions 26 which are inserted into the two side end portions 20 of the frame 12. The shaft 14 has an upper end 24 which is inserted into a vertical extension portion 28 of the T-shaped joint 16. The outer shell 18 is used to cover entirely the two opposite side end portions 20 of the frame 12 and the outer surface of the vertical extension portion 28 of the T-shaped joint 16. The shell 18 may be formed from a polymer or a fibre-reinforced plastic material. In addition, there may be a bridging layer (60 fig 7) around the frame/shaft junction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283949-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative braking device
Inventor: BURN KINGSLEY
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1993-11-06
Abstract: The device which can be fitted to a vehicle eg bicycle or wheelchair or other machine, where a moving mass is brought to rest or slowed down by storing its kinetic energy within an elastic element [2]. The energy can be released by the movement of a ratchet device or other temporary locking device, thus allowing the elastic element [2] to return to its previous shape while releasing its stored energy. The displacement of the elastic element during energy release is transferred through a system of gears [A] and [B] and roller clutch in such a way that the moving mass is accelerated in the same direction of travel as when it was slowed down. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277392-A (GB)
Title: Reading of meters
Inventor: BYFORD PETER JOHN
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 1994-04-22
Abstract: A meter reader 12 receives a signal from a meter 22 and compares its structure with known signal structures, representing meters made by different manufacturers, stored in a memory 41. If the comparison shows that a particular signal structure stored in the memory is inconsistent with the data signal being received, that structure is rejected and not used in future comparisons as the receipt of the data signal progresses. Eventually, the non-rejected signal structures should be reduced to a single structure which is the closest structure to that of the signal being read. The meter reader can then pass the received data signal and the identification of its particular signal structure to further processing apparatus 11 such as a signal recorder or signal display and can arrange this recording or display so that parts of the signal representing the meter reading and meter identification can be arranged consistently with other data signals which may be of different structures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293613-A (GB)
Title: Step refurbishment method
Inventor: SUTHERLAND THOMAS LANGLEY
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1994-09-28
Abstract: A method of refurbishing a worn step comprises: fixing a front plate (14) to the front face of a step (16), the upper edge of the plate being positioned at or above the desired level of the upper face of the step such that the plate partially defines a space (20) corresponding to the material worn from the step; filling the space with a settable material (22); and fixing a top plate (24) to the upper face of the step to define a tread surface. This replaces the worn step material and provides a step covering. The use of the front plate to define the space to be filled with the settable material minimises the work involved in refurbishing the step. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285041-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating sheet separation in an upper area of a feeder pile.
Inventor: GREIVE MARTIN
IPC: B65H3/48
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: To facilitate the separation of sheets from the top of a pile (not shown), air is blown between the top sheets from the outlet 19 of a generally vertical, elongate blower body 12, the body being urged by a spring 17 towards an adjusted vertical position and being angularly adjustable. The vertical position is adjustable by a knurled nut 20. The angular adjustment is effected by turning a bushing 15 by way of a knurled rim 16, the bushing being keyed to the body 12 by pins 14 engaging grooves 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286024-A (GB)
Title: Preventing disengagement of seal member in a booster
Inventor: WATANABE MAKOTO
IPC: B60T13/56
Filed: 1994-12-29
Abstract: A booster e.g. for a brake of an automobile comprises a bearing (36) which supports a valve body (6a) for sliding movement relative to a stepped tubular portion (2A) of a rear shell (2), and an annular seal member (10) for effecting a seal between the valve body and the stepped portion. A circumferential rib or a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections (10c; 36a) are formed at the outer periphery of either of the opposed end faces of the seal member (10) and the bearing (36) to prevent the seal member from being disengaged from the step of the stepped tubular portion in the rearward direction when the seal member and the bearing are sequentially fitted inside the stepped tubular portion from the front. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296313-A (GB)
Title: Water heater with cleaning scraper.
Inventor: GRANT STEPHEN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F28G3/10
Filed: 1995-01-05
Abstract: A combination water heater 1, 30 particularly for use in hard water comprises a boiler water tank 2 and an internal water flow heat exchanger 5 mounted within the water tank 2. In one case, the water flow heat exchanger 5 comprises two interconnected cylindrical water flow tanks 10, 11. The internal heat exchange surface of each of the tanks 10, 11 is cleaned by scraper blades 15 mounted on and extending radially outwardly from a central shaft 16. The shafts 16 are operated periodically by a turning handle 20. In another version, (Figures 6 - 10) the water flow heat exchanger 35 comprises a number of portions 36, the internal surfaces of which are cleaned by scraping discs 50 mounted on a shaft 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284038-A (GB)
Title: Twin mass flywheel
Inventor: COOKE RICHARD DAVID MAITLAND
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 1991-01-30
Abstract: A twin mass flywheel (10), Fig. 1, having two co-axially arranged flywheel masses such as (12) mounted for limited angular rotation relative to each other comprises a plurality of pivotal linkages (40) interconnecting the two flywheel masses, each linkage having a first link (41) pivotally connected to one (12) of the flywheel masses, a second link (42) pivotally connected to the other of the flywheel masses, and a pivot (45) pivotally connecting the first and second links. Each linkage has a greater mass adjacent the pivot (45) so that centrifugal force will cause the pivot to move radially outwardly to control relative angular rotation of the two masses and one (41A) Fig 8, of the links of each linkage acts as a bob weight and has cushioning means (159) thereon to act against one (12) of the flywheel masses to cushion any impacts between the bob weight and flywheel mass. (Fig. 9) depicts an alternative form of cushioning means (259). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297613-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of scanning radiation beam in computer to plate apparatus
Inventor: DAVY BILL
IPC: H04N1/047
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A scanning radiation beam is directed onto a calibration plate 42 located on the platen 14 comprising both radiation reflecting and absorbing areas. Photosensor 57 monitors the light reflected from the calibration plate and the signals from the photosensor are used to correct errors in the variable rate pixel clock of the scanning device and/or the axial alignment of the radiation beam.
Patent GB-2303210-A (GB)
Title: Level device
Inventor: BACON TERRY JOHN
IPC: G01C9/36
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: The level is of the type which when placed on a surface will indicate which way is level without the need to move it.
Patent GB-2305414-A (GB)
Title: Multi-variety cheese product
Inventor: MCGINN CATERINA
IPC: A23C19/06
Filed: 1995-09-23
Abstract: The product is made up of a variety of speciality cheeses cut into bite-sized portions by cutting frames, forming the portions into groups each containing a collection of differing varieties, then weighing and packaging each group. The packaging involves gas flushing and vacuum packing.
Patent GB-2298997-A (GB)
Title: Series connection of base stations in a radiotelephone system
Inventor: NAKAGOSHI ARATA
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 1996-02-27
Abstract: The system includes network connecting apparatus 401 for establishing communication between mobile subscribers by a plurality of radio base stations 402A-402C. At least one wired communication line 403 connects the network connecting apparatus 401 to the base stations 402A-402C and control signals are carried on this communication line 403 or on a dedicated control line 404. The control line carries information regarding the identity of radio channels and their availability. Handoff can be easily achieved between adjacent base stations 402A-402C and the call connection between base stations 402A-402C need not pass through the network connection equipment (MSC) 401. Simulcast transmission is also envisaged. The system enables a wider service area with a smaller number of communication lines and is seen to be especially applicable to radio coverage of roads.
Patent GB-2297616-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring glue application pattern
Inventor: YAMADA TAKEO
IPC: G01N21/86
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for monitoring the application of glue to an object. The apparatus comprises an image-making device 8 for making images of glue 3 applied onto an object 2; a lighting apparatus 12 for lighting the glue at an angle in the range from 20 degrees to 80 degrees with respect to the axis of the image-making device; grey level image producing means for turning images obtained by the image-making device into grey level images; and glue detecting means 11 for detecting, within the grey level images, darker or brighter regions than the peripheral regions. The comparison device produces a gray level distribution curve so as to locate pairs of regions at which the reflected light is lower than a first threshold value indicating a shadow region and higher than a second threshold indicating a leading glue edge reflection.
Patent GB-2299678-A (GB)
Title: Wiring allocation tester
Inventor: SIDDALL COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: An 'N' type plug that is normally used to connect a lighting board on a trailer or the lights on a caravan to the towing vehicle, has been modified so as to test the wiring of the vehicles 'N' type socket. The wiring tester is inserted into the 'N' type socket and the vehicles lights are switched on and off in turn. Three light emitting diodes in the rear of the tester, a panel lamp on top of the tester and a buzzer inside the tester, light up and sound to show the correct operation or malfunction of the wiring upto the 'N' type socket. This tester is easily used and can save considerable time spent in locating faults or in confirming the correct installation of a newly fitted towbar electrics. Also, instead of the person of the towing vehicle having to remember pin allocation's and test each pin individually, they only have to refer to the wiring testers lighting and sounding sequence.
Patent GB-2302476-A (GB)
Title: One-handed speech and communication device for the speech-impaired or mute
Inventor: SERGIO MOLON
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: The device comprises a hand-held portion 1 that incorporates a plurality of keys 5-9 for operation by the fingers and thumb of the holder's hand. Combinations of key presses enable the user to create messages that are shown on a scrollable display 13 and voiced 18 by a voice synthesis unit. The device may be coupled to a telephone, fax machine, computer or other communication device via sockets 21, 22. In some of these further applications the message is not voiced, the key codes being transmitted directly.
Patent GB-2306707-A (GB)
Title: Usage Indicator
Inventor: HENSON TIMOTHY GEORGE
IPC: A61J7/04
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: An indicator device visually indicates the last time that one object was moved relative to an adjacent object with which it is normally in contact. The indicator device comprises a timing means to count real time, means to record the time at which said object was last used, means 4 to activate the recording means and means 3 to display the time recorded 6. The indicator device can be mounted on an object such as a door figs 3 and 4, spray canister figs 1 and 2 or a container having a closure means such that on moving the object the means to activate the timer record means is displaced and the timer record means is activated causing the time to be recorded and displayed.
Patent GB-2313227-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: RUSH LEE EDWARD
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 1997-05-13
Abstract: Means for displaying a vehicle registration plate comprising a plate support member 4 and a holding member 8,8', wherein said holding member is resiliently movable between a holding position in which the holding member is capable of holding the registration plate in supported relation to the plate support member, and a release position in which the registration plate is removable from the plate support member. The member 4 also includes a pair of channel sections 10,10' into which the base portion of the registration plate (14, Figure 3) can be received. The holding member is provided with a bearing surface (20), to which pressure may be applied to cause the holding member to flex, to allow insertion or withdrawal of the registration plate.
Patent GB-2313272-A (GB)
Title: Digital signature protocol with reduced bandwidth
Inventor: VANSTONE SCOTT A
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: This invention discloses a method of authenticating a signature of a message m comprising the steps of determining a hash h(m) of the message by application of a hash function and deriving therefrom a first signature component. The signor then computes a function mathematically related to the hash of the message and applies the function to the message to obtain a second signature component, bound to the signatory. The signature components are forwarded to a recipient. The recipient then recovers from one of the signature components a message m' and computing a value of m' by applying the hash function and determining if the value of m' and the hash h(m) embodied in the first signature component are identical whereby identity indicates an authentic signature of the message.
Patent GB-2328639-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of bonded frictional elements
Inventor: BRAUND ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bonded friction product, such as an automobile brake shoe, and apparatus therefor, includes forming a plastic lining element of uncured or green thermosetting resin binder containing friction modifiers and fibrous reinforcements and bonding the element to a shoe platform by way of an adhesive resin in a defined heat and pressure regime which cures the resin binder and adhesive by cross-linking. The need for a closed mould and/or venting stops is avoided by use of a stabilising press (50, Fig 3(b)) which includes a heated bed 53 between guide plates 56, 57 that has a recess 52 of less thickness than the lining element 16 to receive such lining element in its green state. The guide plates are spaced slightly further apart than the width of a shoe platform which is, having been pre-heated, brought down onto the lining element and pressed by a pneumatic ram 70, the loosely sliding shoe body 11 comprising a non-sealing closure member of the press. The previously heated surface 53 of press bed and shoe platform 12 combine with the lightly ramped-up pressure to create setting-up of the surface resins and fix final dimensions; the ram position is then clamped to permit internal pressure growth as curing proceeds and gases are vented without disrupting the scaled major surfaces. After less than 1 minute the lining element is sufficiently bonded and dimensionally stable to be taken from the press and baked unconstrained to effect final cure.
Patent GB-2317661-A (GB)
Title: Right/left driving torque distributing device for vehicle
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TOSHIO
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A right/left driving torque distributing device (7) for distributing the output driving torque of a power unit (1) mounted on a vehicle to a pair of lateral drive shafts (14,17) coaxially extended in opposite directions and connected to a right wheel (19) and a left wheel (16), respectively, of the vehicle comprises a differential gear mechanism (43) for distributing an output driving torque of the power unit transmitted thereto to the pair of lateral drive shafts, first, second and third gears (61,62,63) coaxially arranged with their axes aligned with the axis of the differential gear mechanism, and first, second and third clutch gears (65,66,67) coaxially arranged on a clutch axis extending in parallel to the axis of the differential gear mechanism. The first and the second clutch gear are interlocked by a first clutch means, and the first and the third clutch gear are interlocked by a second clutch means. The first and the second clutch means are arranged coaxially with their axis aligned with the clutch axis and are united together in a single unit.
Patent GB-2329868-A (GB)
Title: Cross-stacked trays for stationery items
Inventor: THURMAN JOHN
IPC: B42F7/12
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A rectangular upper tray 1 has a pair of channels 8,9 on the underside of its base which are spaced to engage over upper edges 7 of sidewalls 3,4 of an underlying tray 1 A when the two trays are cross-stacked. Projections 11 are provided in the channels 8,9 to correspond with recesses 10 in the upper edges of the sidewalls of the lower tray so that when the two trays are cross-stacked the upper tray is restrained from sliding over the lower tray in the longitudinal direction of the sidewalls of the lower tray. The upper tray 1 may be combined with a secondary tray 15 which is carried in seatings 18 on the upper edges of the sidewalls 3,4.
Patent GB-2330432-A (GB)
Title: Calculator
Inventor: MOURANI PAUL
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A calculator comprises: (a) a housing; (b) function keys operably connected to logic circuitry housed within the housing, whereby mathematical operations can be performed; (c) a display panel arranged to display the results of said mathematical operations; and (d) at least one other key operably connected to a memory device or random number generator housed within the housing and arranged to generate an output from a selection of outputs thereof and direct it to said display panel. The calculator functions can include, in addition to conventional functions (e.g. maths and a time display), a "lucky number" function and a horoscope function.