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Patent GB-2162059-A (GB)
Title: Improved hydromassage tub
Inventor: SOISSONS EMANUELE VILLAFRANCA
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1985-07-17
Abstract: In virtue of the conformation of the tub, the zone supporting the back of the bather creates a housing for a hydromassage nozzle 17 which is positioned in such a manner that it does not strike the bather's back directly and in localized form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165945-A (GB)
Title: Seismic pulse generator
Inventor: MELVIN ALEC
IPC: G01V1/137
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: A seismic acoustic source for generating acoustic pulses in both solid rock and sedimentary layers on land and in both water, rock and sedimentary layers at sea comprises:- two chambers; a high pressure chamber 1 and a low pressure chamber 2 communicating but separated from each other by, for example, a first rupturable diaphragm 3, the low pressure chamber being closed by, for example, a second rupturable diaphragm 4. The high pressure chamber 1 contains gas e.g. helium at high pressure whereas the low pressure chamber 2 contains a gas such as carbon dioxide at a lower pressure. The pulse is generated by bursting the diaphragm 3 separating the two chambers whereupon the shock wave generated in the carbon dioxide than travels to the other end of the low pressure chamber 2 and leaves by over-pressure behind the shock bursting the second diaphragm 4. Repetitive operation may be achieved by replacing the first diaphragm with a shock wave valve and the second with operable valve means such as an iris diaphragm or full-bore gate valve, (Fig. 2, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172163-A (GB)
Title: Attenuator apparatus
Inventor: PERT KENNETH STANLEY
IPC: H03H7/24
Filed: 1986-03-04
Abstract: Attenuator apparatus (2) comprises first and second resistor networks which are provided on at least one substrate (4,6), and a switching matrix (16) of attenuator pins (18), the attenuator pins (18) being for receiving connector means (20), and the connector means (20) being connectible between different attenuator pins (18) to place appropriate parts of the first and/or second resistor networks in circuit to afford different desired attenuation values. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173693-A (GB)
Title: Heater for windscreen wash liquid
Inventor: FORREST N
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 1986-04-11
Abstract: A vehicle windscreen wash liquid heater comprises a casing 1,5 with fluid inlet 12 and outlet 3 adapted for connection into a wash liquid supply line, a heating device e.g. bulb 8 or electrical resistance heating element, and a heat-dissipating housing 7 surrounding the heating device for transferring heat to wash liquid flowing through the casing. Housing 7 may be provided externally with spiral finning 13. The outlet may be provided with a spring-loaded ball valve and may lead directly to a spray nozzle on the vehicle bonnet. In a modification, the wash liquid may be made to flow through a tube e.g. of copper surrounding the heating device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180549-A (GB)
Title: Composition for ball point pen
Inventor: MIYASHITA HIROSHI
IPC: C08F210/16
Filed: 1986-07-29
Abstract: A water-based ink composition for a ball-point pen comprises: a colorant selected from dyes or pigments; a water-soluble organic solvent; water; and a metal salt and/or an amine salt of N-acyl sarcosine. This ink can effectively prevent the wear of a ball seat of the pen caused by the rotation of a ball of the same to make it possible to keep good ink-discharging properties of the pen, whereby a smooth writing of the pen can be performed.
Patent GB-2186456-A (GB)
Title: Surface acoustic wave device
Inventor: YUHARA AKITSUNA
IPC: H03H3/08
Filed: 1987-01-05
Abstract: In a SAW device having a piezoelectric substrate (11) and interleaved metal electrodes (12, 12') formed on the substrate, the formation of the electrodes on the substrate is carried out by sputtering. Further, the metal electrodes may contain an additive of Cu, Ti, Zn, Mg, Fe, Ni, Cr, Ga, Ge, Sn, Pd or Ta. The resulting SAW device is capable of dealing with high frequency electric signals of a larger amplitude, or higher power electric signals, as compared with the conventional SAW device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201699-A (GB)
Title: Automatically flushing urinal
Inventor: JONES JOHN LLOYD PARRY
IPC: E03D5/02
Filed: 1987-02-23
Abstract: Apparatus for automatically flushing a urinal comprises a sensor means for detecting a rise or fall in temperature of the urinal outlet relative to the ambient temperature, and valve means operatively connected to said sensor moans and adapted to permit or arrest, respectively, the influx of flushing water into said urinal.
Patent GB-2198613-A (GB)
Title: Auto dial service system
Inventor: HASEGAWA JUN
IPC: H04M3/44
Filed: 1987-11-20
Abstract: In an auto dial service system a telephone number corresponding to an auto dial key 14 of a telephone and telephone service information are registered in advance in an exchange. Upon depression of the auto dial key, its key code is sent to the exchange which in turn auto-dials the registered telephone number of a destination telephone and performs a telephone service in response to the key code. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200009-A (GB)
Title: Fault location for optical fiber cable
Inventor: SHIRASAKI YUICHI
IPC: G01R31/08
Filed: 1987-12-18
Abstract: A breakdown point of an optical fiber cable having optical fibers for transmission together with conductors along said optical fibers, and repeaters, is located by applying AC current into said conductor through a ring shaped transformer 11 having a plurality of separatable arc-shaped cores 11a, 11b, and then analyzing output signal of said transformer. The analyzing of the output signal is carried out by reviewing the propagation time of a pulse signal, input impedance of said transformer, or frequency characteristics of said output signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206120-A (GB)
Title: Stabilization of guayule-type rubbers
Inventor: SCHLOMAN JNR WILLIAM W
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 1988-06-08
Abstract: A stabilizing composition and process for guayule type rubbers which can be directly applied to guayule-type plants or shrubs before processing thereof, or to guayule-type rubber miscella, rubber-resin miscella, etc, contains a volatile low melting point antioxidant which is either liquid or solid and an optional liquid inert carrier which lowers the melting point of the antioxidant. Since antioxidants are generally expensive, recovery thereof as by distillation is aided through the utilization of low boiling point antioxidants.
Patent GB-2205509-A (GB)
Title: Boxing training devices
Inventor: HOGG SIDNEY
IPC: A63B69/22
Filed: 1988-06-09
Abstract: A boxing training device comprises a support 5, 6 for a vertical pivot 8-12, at least two pads 14 on opposite sides of, and spaced from the pivot for rotation about the pivot, and a device to vary the height of the pivot or at least one of the pads 14. The device may comprise a bolt 7 engagable in a plurality of holes in the support 5, 6 whereby the pivot height can be varied. Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the pads may be mounted on an adjustable arm (40, fig. 4). The support 5, 6 may depend from a wall or ceiling or be upstanding from the floor (fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to releasable holders for receptacles
Inventor: SCHMULIAN MARIUS
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1988-08-16
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Patent GB-2224058-A (GB)
Title: Description and applications of an easy disconnect, motion decoupling top joint for OTEC
Inventor: BROWN MARTIN GILES
IPC: F03G7/05
Filed: 1988-09-08
Abstract: The new joint which is illustrated in fig. 5 is designed to stop any motions from the top platform being transmitted to the CWP. In very bad weather when there is a danger of damage to the platform and/or the CWP, the CWP can easily be lowered below the surface of the sea where it is no longer exposed to such severe environmental conditions. The new joint can be beneficially applied to a ring semi submersible top platform whose design is optimised for minimum wind and wave induced motions. A laser welded sandwich construction of the CWP is proposed with syntactic foam placed between the inner and outer rings of the sandwich construction. The foam would make the pipe positively buoyant and it would be held in place by tension moorings attached to the sea bed similar to those used in tension leg platforms. (TLPs). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215215-A (GB)
Title: Needle detacher for syringe
Inventor: SASAKI HIROTAKA
IPC: A61G12/00
Filed: 1989-02-02
Abstract: A needle detacher for a syringe adapted to detach a used needle from the associated syringe cylinder for easy and safe disposal, comprising a container main body 1, a lid assembly consisting of inner and outer lids (10, 12), a needle chute opening 11b formed through the outer lid, and a needle trap opening 11 defined by the inner and outer lids 10, 12 so that a syringe cylinder or the outer lid may be forcibly rotated with the needle neck 7 being held in the needle trap opening 11 to detach the needle from the syringe cylinder and then the needle may be received through the needle chute opening into the container main body, wherein the needle chute opening is adapted to be closed by the inner lid 12 which is slidable with respect to the outer lid 10 so that the needle neck 7 can be held by the inner lid cooperating with the outer lid. 
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Patent GB-2224364-A (GB)
Title: An optical head for positioning a photoelectric transducer relative to a light-wave conductor plug
Inventor: GAMERDINGER GUSTAV
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1989-07-20
Abstract: In the case of an optical head, special measures are required to suppress interfering light reflections in its interior. The front surfaces of the LWC/light-wave conductor plugs and the rear surfaces of any adapter bodies, which may be present have to be provided with light-absorbing coatings which can easily become worn or damaged when the plugs are removed or the adapter bodies are dismantled. 
<??>In order to manage without coatings on plugs and/or adapter bodies, an axially displaceable diaphragm (10) on spring (9) in the interior of the head (3), which diaphragm (10) is provided with light absorbing coating (21) and frustro-conical reflector surface (20) and is thus protected and abuts with gentle pressure against the front end of an ordinary LWC plug (1). Alternatively, absorbing coating may also cover frustro-conical areas and spring (9) be replaced by a piston. 
<??>The optical head is suitable for ordinary LWC plugs and adapter bodies which have no light-absorbing coating. 
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Patent GB-2224618-A (GB)
Title: Still image electronic recording/playback apparatus
Inventor: KODAMA YASUMASA
IPC: H04N5/77
Filed: 1989-09-22
Abstract: A still image recording/playback apparatus 1 includes a camera 2 having a section for recording an electrical signal from an image sensor 48 on a recording medium 27 as image data in synchronism with depression of a shutter release button 16, and a player 3 having a playback section for sequentially processing frames of stored signals from the camera 2 in response to depression of a frame feed switch 36a to supply the processed signal as a video signal, wherein when the camera 2 is coupled to the player 3, such coupling is detected, the camera is switched to a playback mode and the shutter release button 16 of the camera 2 serves as the frame feed switch. 
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Patent GB-2228627-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic wave linear motor
Inventor: OHNISHI KAZUMASA
IPC: H02N2/00
Filed: 1989-11-28
Abstract: An ultrasonic wave linear motor includes an oscillatory element (3) which oscillates an elastic intermediate member (2) to drive a body such as a rail (1) in a linear direction the direction of oscillation of element 3 being at an angle to the axis of the member 2. The oscillatory element (2) may be forced to drive the oscillatory member (3) at its resonance frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226937-A (GB)
Title: Image display
Inventor: BAKER STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1989-12-05
Abstract: An apparatus for generating an image from data defining a model including a plurality of opaque and translucent features. The image is intended to represent a view of the model from a predetermined eyepoint and is made up from an array of screen space pixels. The image area is divided into an array of sub-areas each of which covers at least one pixel. For each feature in the model that is potentially visible from the eyepoint, a test is conducted to determine which of the sub-areas is at least partially covered by that feature. The position in screen space of at least one sampling point within each sub-area is determined. For each sub-area in turn, and for each sampling point a test is conducted to determine which of the features cover that sampling point. For each feature which covers a sampling point, a function of the distance from the eyepoint to that feature at the sampling point is determined. An output for each pixel within a sub-area is produced, the pixel output corresponding to the combined effects of the sampling point outputs for all sampling points which contribute to that pixel, and the pixel outputs are displayed.
Patent GB-2239822-A (GB)
Title: Water spray unit for mining
Inventor: PARROTT GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: B05B15/06
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: A water spray unit (1) has an elongate nozzle (2) with a water inlet orifice (6) in communication with an internal water receiving chamber (5) and a water discharge orifice (13), and a fastener (3) having an external screw thread (17) and drive surfaces (18) for screwing or unscrewing. The nozzle and fastener are connected to one another in an articulated manner whereby, within limits, slight misalignment between the longitudinal axes (4 and 16) of the nozzle (2) and the fastener (3) can be accommodated, and, upon unscrewing, the fastener (3) retracts the nozzle (2) from within a mounting bore in a pick box. The articulation between the nozzle and fastener may be by way of a cupped end (40) of the nozzle crimped or swaged into a neck (39) on the fastener, or a pin fitted on the nozzle being loosely received in a groove in the fastener, or a ball and socket connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231929-A (GB)
Title: Brake fluid pressure proportioning valve
Inventor: FUJIMORI FUMIO
IPC: B60T11/34
Filed: 1990-03-21
Abstract: The valve is positioned between a master cylinder (14) and at least one rear wheel cylinder (22) of a motor vehicle, and comprises a housing (28) having an inlet (38), an outlet (40) and a chamber (30). An annular sealing member (44) is disposed around a piston (56) in the chamber with a clearance therebetween. The sealing member has an inner perimeter (52) defining a valve seat and an outer perimeter defining a flexible lip portion (46) which is in contact with the internal wall of the chamber, and which permits a communication from the outlet to the inlet but shuts off a communication from the inlet to the outlet. A spring (68) urges the piston in a direction in which the valve head separates from the valve seat. A regulating member (80) contacts with the end of the sealing member remote from the valve head, holding the sealing member against an internal shoulder of the housing or against the valve head to prevent unwanted lateral or tilting movement of the sealing member in use. 
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Patent GB-2244892-A (GB)
Title: Computer graphics
Inventor: MARTIN PHILIP DAVID
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1990-06-08
Abstract: A method of electrically generating a line comprising:   a) providing first shape signals representative of at least part of a selected implement shape and second shape signals representative of a cross-sectional portion of said implement shape; b) determining first and second positions between which a line is to be generated; and c) generating said line utilising said first shape signals in the region of said first and second points and said second shape signals for creating a segment in a region between said first and second points.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248899-A (GB)
Title: Flexible joint for motor vehicle exhaust system
Inventor: TOUDIC PATRICK JOHN
IPC: F16L27/073
Filed: 1990-10-19
Abstract: A flexible joint for a motor vehicle exhaust system is described which comprises two sections of pipe 10, 12 for connection to an exhaust system, a part-spherical seat 20 on one section, a collar 18 on the other section, and a compressible seal 16 having a part-spherical outer surface disposed between the collar 18 and the seat 20. A gimbal ring 22 connects the two pipe sections 10, 12 to one another in a position in which the seal is compressed between the seat 20 and the collar 18 to effect a seal between the two pipe sections. The gimbal ring 22 is connected by a respective pair of aligned pivot pins 24, 26 to each of the pipe sections 10, 12 and the axes defined by the respective pairs of pivot pins 24, 26 intersect one another at a point coincident with the centre of the part-spherical sealing surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-902759-A (GB)
Abstract: 902,759. Consuming smoke. SCHMIDT & CO. A.B., W. Feb. 11, 1959 [Dec. 16, 1957], No. 38977/57. Addition to 833,812. Class 126. In a stove or fireplace having a secondary combustion chamber 2 flanked by secondary air inlet passages 8, 81 at the back of the combustion chamber above a grate 6, similar to that described in the parent Specification, the opening from the combustion chamber to the secondary combustion passage 2 is of smaller crosssectional area than the passage and the exhaust outlet, the secondary air passages 8 open into the combustion passage 2 below the grate 6, and a slot 22 leads from the passage 2 below the grate 6 to a space enclosed below the grate by the rear wall of the ash box, and above the grate by a U-shaped baffle 24 which extends above the opening 4 to the passage 2. A damper 16, which may have a recessed rear edge, or apertures to prevent complete closure, controls the lower end of the passage 2 and forms an extension of the grate 6. The rear wall of the combustion passage 2 may have damper-controlled inlets 19 for secondary air.
Patent GB-2258004-A (GB)
Title: A clip for holding a pipe, cable or similar article.
Inventor: WOOLSTON MARTIN
IPC: F16L3/223
Filed: 1991-07-20
Abstract: The clip comprises a mounting section 10 to enable the clip to be mounted on a surface 25 and an article retaining section 17. The retaining section 17 comprises a first part 18 carried by the mounting section and a second part 19 hingedly mounted for movement relative to the first part. The second part is preferably mounted on the first part for movement into an operative position in which an article 26 such as a pipe or cable will be held between the two parts 18, 19. First and second parts 18, 19 may have latching means to held them together (Fig. 3 net shown), and a plurality of pipe/cable recesses may be provided. Mounting may be effected by e.g. a bolt as shown in Fig. 2, or alternatively a resilient stud may be provided on the mounting section (Fig. 9, net shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259799-A (GB)
Title: Modular display system
Inventor: LIMITED AXIOM DISPLAYS
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1991-09-21
Abstract: A modular display system is entirely timber based and free standing up to an optional 2440mm high with decorative or slatted panels 6 which clip on independently to bevelled cross members 7 between uprights. Display bays are joined by metal clips 10 locating in slots 2 to form a continuous display run. Display modules such as decorative or slatted panels 6 and drawer bases 4 can be changed and relocated without the need for nuts, bolts, screws or tools, a gap between panels allowing a bottom one to be lifted out. The panels 6 have rear bevelled cross members which fit on to the bevelled cross members 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259884-A (GB)
Title: A method of moulding a component with an outer paint surface
Inventor: SMITH GORDON FREDERICK
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1991-09-28
Abstract: A layer of material 16 having a coating of paint (19) on one side is inserted into a mould (10, 12), into which is then introduced heated thermoplastics material (20) under pressure onto the opposite side (17) of the layer of material, and the formed component is removed from the mould with a layer of material bonded thereto so that the component has an exterior finish provided by the paint. The layer of material is formed as a laminate of two different materials, of which the first layer (17) is compatible with the thermoplastics material e.g. both materials being polypropylene, seas to bond therewith and the second (18) e.g. of polyamides is preferably compatible with the layer of paint applied thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248450-A (GB)
Title: Anisotropically electroconductive adhesive
Inventor: ODASHIMA SATOSHI
IPC: H01B5/16
Filed: 1991-09-30
Abstract: A means is proposed to detect firm and reliable adhesive bonding and electrical connection between electrode arrays on two circuit boards by sandwiching a layer of an anisotropically electroconductive adhesive composition, in which the adhesive composition is formulated with an epoxy resin capable of changing color by complete curing and at least one of the circuit boards is prepared of a substrate having an opening or made from a transparent material in the vicinity of the electrode array so as to facilitate visual see-through inspection of the adhesive layer to detect complete curing of the adhesive composition. The adhesive additionally comprises electroconductive fine particles dispersed in the matrix and the epoxy resin is preferably used in combination with a thermoplastic resin e.g. a synthetic rubber, such as butadiene-acrylonitrile or styrene-butadiene copolymer rubbers.
Patent GB-2265527-A (GB)
Title: Technique for combatting FMTV satellite interference with digital data carriers
Inventor: TERRELL PETER MARTIN
IPC: H04B7/208
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: The technique is a symbol-synchronous frequency-hopping scheme for combatting FMTV (frequency modulated television) satellite interference with digital data carriers. Each digital data carrier is frequency hopped on a symbol-by-symbol basis within a specified frequency "hop-bandwidth", thereby causing FMTV interference to be shared between all digital carriers rather than concentrated on one digital carrier. This makes the interference appear "noise-like". The technique may be used to reduce the effect of other sources of interference on digital communication links. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254898-A (GB)
Title: Vibration and noise proofing system for a hydrostatic stepless transmission attached to a transmission case
Inventor: KANAMURA TADASHI
IPC: F16H57/00
Filed: 1992-02-17
Abstract: A vibration and sound proofing system is for a working vehicle, such as, a tractor or a lawn mower having a hydrostatic stepless transmission (HST) 8 and a mechanical change-speed transmission system 3 for transmitting the output of engine 1 to wheels 6, 7. The HST 8 is mounted in a case 11 secured to intermediate mounting plates 12 attached to a gear transmission case 3 through vibration and sound absorbers. Output shafts of the HST are preferably connected to input shafts 18, 21 of a gear transmission 3 through vibration absorbing shaft couplings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266989-A (GB)
Title: Cooling magnetrons
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: H01J23/12
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A magnetron includes an outer casing comprising a metal casting having an integrally formed cooling fin arrangement 2, 3. Preferably, as shown, the casing is formed in two halves 2, 3 between which is sandwiched the vacuum casing 1 of the magnetron. The casing, e.g. formed from an alloy of aluminium, has apertures allowing access for high tension leads 7 and for allowing protrusion of the output probe 4. <IMAGE>