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Patent GB-2216100-A (GB)
Title: Petrol pump with two nozzles, one being disabled when other actuated
Inventor: RENFREW BRUCE
IPC: B67D7/32
Filed: 1989-02-22
Abstract: A petrol pump including a holster 10, adapted to receive a pair of nozzle assemblies 18, in a side-by-side arrangement, said holster 10 including an actuator 19 associated with each nozzle assembly 18, each actuator 19 being operably connected to a locking mechanism such that removal of one nozzle assembly 18 from the holster 10 causes actuation of the locking mechanism which prevents removal of the second nozzle from the holster. The locking mechanism may include spring-loaded ball bearings 23, 24 which move apart as the assembly is lifted, a locking arrangement then preventing movement of the other pair, whereby to anchor the other nozzle assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216618-A (GB)
Title: Umbilical connectors
Inventor: THOMSON BRIAN
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: An umbilical connector 14 for connecting/disconnecting a plurality of flexible hydraulic hoses 16 to form a further plurality of hoses 16 of pipes, the flexible hydraulic hoses forming a group of hoses integrated into a single composite multi-channel flexible hose-like assembly constituting an umbilical 10, 12 comprises a hub mounting an individual hydraulic coupling 18 for each hose with the respective hose being permanently connected thereto. The connector and the adjacent end of the umbilical are externally profiled to optimise their manoeuvrability and obstruction-threading capabilities during installation, by minimisation of cross-sectional dimension increases in the connector and in the vicinity of the connector over that of the umbilical remote from the connector, and/or by avoidance of abrupt changes in cross-section in the transitions between the umbilical and the connector. The connectors are provided with shear means which are adapted to rupture on the application of separating forces on the pair of connectors which exceed a preset magnitude. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235285-A (GB)
Title: Counting apparatus
Inventor: GADSBY MARTIN JEFFERY
IPC: G06M7/00
Filed: 1989-06-30
Abstract: Apparatus for counting poultry suspended from shackles 16 and carried along a conveyor comprises a detector 20 for detecting the presence of a shackle 16, a sensor 124 + 224 for detecting the presence of the body of a fowl and three sensors 128 + 228 "OR"ed together for detecting the presence of the neck of the fowl. A processor 30 receives the outputs of the detector and the sensors and increments a counter 34 if, in an interval following a "detect" signal from the shackle detector 20, signals are received from the sensor 24 and one of the sensors 128 + 228. The sensors may be IR sensors and may be modulated and their outputs multiplexed to avoid crosstalk. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233888-A (GB)
Title: Hanger with hook
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM BOTELER
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 1989-07-13
Abstract: A clothes hanger has a hanger bar 14 formed with an enlarged central boss 18; a hook whose end portion is formed with an enlarged cylindrical collar 32, a smaller cylindrical section 34, and a smaller square section key 36; and a cylindrical plug 16 connecting the bar with the hook. Plug 16 lodges in a cylindrical recess 20 of boss 18. Cylindrical wall 42 of recess 20 has circumferentially spaced indentations 44; and outer surface 46 of plug 16 has a pair of opposite nibs 48 able to engage therewith releasably locking the plug (and hence the hook) in its angular position relative to the hanger bar, but so that by application of torque the plug can be rotated bringing the nibs into engagement with the next pair of opposite indentations (as by snap action). Hence the hook can be located in several angular positions relative to the hanger body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234420-A (GB)
Title: Tattooing device
Inventor: BORJA MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1989-08-02
Abstract: A tattooing head 10 comprises a support through which are inserted a plurality of needles 12 arranged to define a pattern or design, such as a number or letter, at their tips 13. The needles are retained in the support by a block of epoxy resin 14 and pass through the mouth of a channel holder 15. A device is provided in which the head can be mounted for vibration so that the tips pass through absorbent material 22, which contains ink, and then penetrate the skin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220442-A (GB)
Title: Front-programmable combination lock
Inventor: SCELBA STEPHEN S
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 1989-08-04
Abstract: A combination lock has an actuator 16 movable against spring bias from a first position (fig 1) to a second position (fig 3) only when combination dials 20 are set to an opening combination. A manually shiftable member 24 is shiftable to hold the actuator 16 in the second position and, at the same time, to permit the dials to select a new opening combination of the lock. The actuator 16 is provided by a faceplate of the lock which carries the dials and member 24 is mounted on the faceplate to move therewith. Movement of the actuator to the second position releases a latch 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244975-A (GB)
Title: Jack for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BAKER MARK JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: B66F3/12
Filed: 1990-06-14
Abstract: A jack for a motor vehicle comprises an expandable and collapsible jacking mechanism (10, 12, 14, 16, 18), a base plate (22) pivotably connected to the lower end of the jacking mechanism for supporting the jacking mechanism on the ground and a support plate (24) connected to the upper end of the jacking mechanism for engaging the body of the vehicle, the jacking mechanism being capable of pivoting relative to the ground about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle in order to follow lateral movements of the vehicle body during jacking. The base plate (22) is mounted on the lower end of the jacking mechanism in a manner which permits a limited degree of pivotal movement of the jacking mechanism relative to the base about a transverse axis to enable the jacking mechanism to follow forward and backward movement of the vehicle body. The mounting may comprise a rubber annulus (30c) between metal sleeves (30a, 30b). A coil spring (34) may be employed to spring load the base plate (22) to a rest position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246281-A (GB)
Title: Stocking
Inventor: BEAVERS DEREK WALTER
IPC: D04B1/26
Filed: 1990-07-26
Abstract: There is disclosed a stocking having a toe end and, at the end opposite the toe end an opening for insertion of a foot/ leg of a wearer, wherein the inside of the stocking at the opening end region (4) is provided with a region of loose exposed threads (9) made of a bare elastomeric material and which are capable of frictionally holding the stocking on the leg of a wearer. The threads may be provided in a floated loop pattern. The stocking is used by non-ambulent patients to prevent embolism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235267-A (GB)
Title: Snap-fit coupling for slender pipes
Inventor: WASHIZU KATSUSHI
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1990-08-22
Abstract: In a connector for slender pipes spacer and seal rings are inserted into the end of one pipe. The leading end of the one pipe is retained in the outside of a bushing. The end of a second pipe is pushed into the bushing. An annular flanged portion formed around the second pipe is held against the front face of the bushing by pawls projecting from a socket body which has projections engaged in holes in the connector body. The one pipe is clamped by stepped oblique walls inside the connector body.
Patent GB-2236436-A (GB)
Title: Brush mounting in motor-operated pump of in-tank type
Inventor: IWAI SHINGO
IPC: H02K11/02
Filed: 1990-08-28
Abstract: A commutating motor-operated pump of the in-tank type has brushes 4 held against the commutator 3 through a through hole 12a b formed in a housing 9. A brush spring-holder plate 20 is fitted in the housing a for retaining the brush springs 12 urging the brush. An outer cover 10 is fitted on the bracket for covering the housing and the brush spring-holder late. Electrical noise-prevention elements 13 received in bottomed holes 21a b formed in said housing and is electrically connected to the respective brush, power terminals 13a electrically being connected to said respective electrical noise- prevention element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239978-A (GB)
Title: Tape loading apparatus for a video taper recorder
Inventor: YOON KI-CHAY
IPC: G11B15/665
Filed: 1990-12-31
Abstract: A tape loading apparatus for a Video Tape Recorder is disclosed. The apparatus adopts a movable plate 50 which moves rectilinearly along a pair of guides 51, 51' by the swivelling of a lever 40, instead of a conventional loading gear. Therefore the invention provides a simple structure which does not require high accuracy in assembly, and thus provides a tape loading apparatus of low power loss and production cost and high productivity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249597-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic braking system
Inventor: HOLZMANN ROLAND
IPC: B60T8/42
Filed: 1991-11-07
Abstract: An antilock braking system is adapted for drive slip control. A multiway valve (48, 48') is disposed in the connection leading from the master brake cylinder (15) to the wheel brake cylinder of the driving wheel (11,12) and a charging valve (47, 47') is disposed in a suction line (49,49') between pump element (36, 37) and brake fluid reservoir (50). To build up brake pressure for slip control the multiway valve (48, 48') is closed and the charging valve (47, 47') is opened allowing fluid to be pumped from reservoir (50). To retain pressure both valves (48, 48', 47, 47') are closed, and to reduce pressure the charging valve (47, 47') is closed and the multiway valve (48, 48') is opened. In an alternative embodiment fluid may be drawn from reservoir (18) eliminating the need for reservoir (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250534-A (GB)
Title: Automotive door with power window
Inventor: YAMAGATA SHUJI
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1991-11-19
Abstract: The door comprises an outer panel module 2, a frame module 5 to which a pane lift module 3 and the door lock module 4 are secured to constitute an interior unit, and an inner panel module 6. The inner and outer panel modules 26 are secured at their peripheral portions to sandwich the interior unit between them. The pane lift module 3 comprises a sash 13 with guides 11 which guide carrier plates 19 carrying the window pane 10 and being driven by a reversible electric motor 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261863-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor system with powered trolleys on an overhead rail of varying thickness
Inventor: DI ROSA GAETANO
IPC: E01B25/24
Filed: 1991-11-29
Abstract: The trolleys (12) each have an upper drive wheel (13) and lower bucking rollers (15, 16) of which at least one is fitted with pressure means (17) to supply the necessary adherence between the drive wheel (13) and the rail (11) along sloping paths. The rail (11) has a first unvarying thickness in the horizontal sections (20) and a second thickness, greater than the first, in the sloping sections (21), the radiused sections (22, 23) between level sections (20) and sloping sections (21) having variable thickness with continuity to hold substantially constant the compression of the pressure means (17) along the entire radiused section (22, 23) and in particular at a value substantially equal to that of the compression means (17) along the sloping sections (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255434-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for automatically adjusting recording speed of a video cassette recorder
Inventor: HONG KWON-PYO
IPC: G11B15/52
Filed: 1992-03-05
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for automatically adjusting the recording speed of a video cassette recorder, wherein the recording speed is automatically changed by comparing the remaining length of a tape with the remaining recording time of a program, thereby enabling the program to be recorded without interruption. The apparatus includes a reel rotation sensing means 10 for sensing the states of a take-up reel and a supply reel, data input means 5 for inputting data and setting a mode, a memory 35 for storing the data input from the data input means 5, a system-control microcomputer 90 for calculating a remaining tape length in accordance with the output signal from the reel rotation sensing means 10, and outputs a signal for controlling the tape's recording mode by comparing the remaining tape length with the data recorded in the memory 35, and a servo microcomputer 40 for driving motors 45 and 50 in accordance with the control signal from the system-control microcomputer 90. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265040-A (GB)
Title: Utility measuring meter incorporating a card reader
Inventor: PAYNE KENNETH
IPC: G06K13/08
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: A utility prepayment meter has a microprocessor, a ROM and a card reader, and a data input (18) to the microprocessor is held low until an optical detector (16) signals that a card is being inserted, whereupon a bi-stable amplifier circuit (28) temporarily switches the data input to high to enable the microprocessor to receive a precursor signal pulse from the read head (22) in order to prepare the microprocessor for a following data transmission. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254870-A (GB)
Title: Road sweeping apparatus
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: Road sweeping apparatus adapted for mounting on the forks (20) of a fork lift vehicle comprises a brush unit (10) having a horizontal, cylindrical, rotatable brush (16) powered by a hydraulic motor (18), and a waste receiving hopper (12) hingeably connected to the brush unit (10) and movable between closed (waste-receiving) and open (waste-emptying) positions by means of hydraulic cylinders (26). The hydraulic motor (18) and cylinders (26) are connected to a single hydraulic power source on the vehicle via an electrically actuated diverter valve (32), operable from a control unit (36) mounted in the cab of the vehicle to switch hydraulic power between the brush (10) and the cylinders (26). This arrangement allows the apparatus to be used with any fork lift vehicle having a minimum of one hydraulic power connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258789-A (GB)
Title: Paging receiver with out-of-range alarm
Inventor: MOTEGI TAKAMASA
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: The receiver collates a frame synchronization signal in the received signal at predetermined intervals and as long as the collation is successful, the synchronization is kept and the receiver is operated in an intermittent reception mode. When the collation is not successful, an alarm is issued after a predetermined time to inform a user that the receiver has moved outside of the transmission area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258877-A (GB)
Title: Method of drilling a borehole,and a drill coupling for use in that method
Inventor: VASEY ALAN GERARD
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 1992-08-20
Abstract: A method of drilling a borehole which makes it possible to cause the direction of the drilling to deviate in a controlled manner comprises interposing a hollow flexible joint 26 in the drill string at a distance from the drill bit 20 and applying thrust to the drill string 11 at a point rearwardly of the joint. The flexible joint 26 may advantageously be a coupling having two generally tubular body parts 31, 32 which are connected to allow them to move into and out of angular alignment and to transmit a rotational drive irrespective of their relative axial alignment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260146-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing finely divided fibrous cellulose particles
Inventor: ISHIKAWA HISAO
IPC: D21D1/28
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: Finely divided fibrous cellulose particles having a high viscosity, suspension stability and water-retaining property are produced by suspending cellulose particles in water or an organic liquid, and subjecting the resultant cellulose particle slurry to a wet grinding procedure in a solid medium-agitation type grinder (1) in which the cellulose particles are agitated and ground with solid medium particles, for example, glass beads, to an extent such that the cellulose particles are divided into fine fibrous cellulose particles having a water-retaining power WRP of 150% or more in accordance with an equation (I):  WRP (%) = (A - B)/B x 100    (I) wherein A represents the weight of a sample of the resultant cellulose particle suspension centrifugally hydroextracted at an acceleration of 3,000 G for 15 minutes, and B represents the weight of the sample dried at 105 DEG C for 5 hours or more. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260621-A (GB)
Title: Film winding apparatus
Inventor: TABATA YASUSHI
IPC: G03B1/60
Filed: 1992-10-19
Abstract: A film winding apparatus of a camera including a film feeding means for winding and/or rewinding a perforated film (70). The apparatus includes, a photoelectric member (66) opposed to perforations (71) of the film to detect presence or absence of the perforations, a mechanism for setting a predetermined reference value in accordance with an initial signal outputted from the photoelectric member upon a film feeding operation, and a mechanism for detecting the feed position of the film by comparing the set reference value with a signal outputted by the photoelectric member after the reference value has been set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272020-A (GB)
Title: A window stay and locating peg for a window stay
Inventor: STONEY ARTHUR
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 1992-10-30
Abstract: A window stay, which is especially suitable for use with fan light windows, comprises a stay member and a locating peg. The locating peg has a ball member which can have a part-spherical surface, which fits into one of a number of cylindrical socket recesses (11) on the underside of the stay member. In use, the stay is mounted on a window casement and the locating peg is mounted on a window frame. When the window is opened, the stay member is fitted over the locating peg so that the ball engages in one of the socket recesses (11). In a fanlight window application, the stay member becomes canted as the window is opened, and the ball and socket joint provided by the ball and recess (11) enables any angle to be adopted by the stay member without affecting the fit between the stay member and peg. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274630-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immobilizer
Inventor: LE FLEMING SHEPHERD PETER STAN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1993-01-30
Abstract: A vehicle immobilizer is fitted to the gear selector (1) of a vehicle, the vehicle immobilizer comprising a housing (3, 4) adapted to fit over the gear selector lever (1) so as to prevent the release of latching means (2) retaining the gear lever in one of its predetermined selection positions, to prevent theft of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265501-A (GB)
Title: Protective devices for cable terminations.
Inventor: BOWDEN NICHOLAS GRENVILLE ROY
IPC: H02G15/18
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A protective device for a cable termination of the kind in which a lug (1) secured to the end of a cable (2) is connected to a bushing insulator (2) is made of electrically insulating material and comprises a generally tubular body member (6) having a forward pant (7) shaped to engage and grip the insulator and a rear part (8) having two like openings. A tapered generally tubular shroud member (15) is shaped and dimensioned for engagement at will at either the first (12) or the second (13) opening, to accommodate "in-line" or "elbow" terminations respectively, and a closure member (14) is shaped and dimensioned for engagement at whichever of these openings is not occupied by the shroud member. The front and rear parts of the body member may be separable (by cutting) and the proximal end of the rear part may fit the opening of an identical body member to accommodate a termination with two (or by repetition more than two) cable ends (Figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279087-A (GB)
Title: Cubicle construction
Inventor: TINSLEY DAVID
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1993-05-20
Abstract: A pilaster (46) is connected to a partition wall (42) of a cubicle via a T-section support (50), which is arranged in a T-section groove in the elongate rectangular sheet material of the pilaster, the leg of the T-section support extending from the groove and being attached to a partition wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279881-A (GB)
Title: Racket frame and racket.
Inventor: TANG YU-FU
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 1993-06-24
Abstract: A badminton racket includes a frame (10) having a series of first string holes equiangularly spaced around the periphery for inserting a cord (15) to set up main and cross strings (16, 17). The frame (10) also has second string holes at the four corners (14) of the racket and alternatively spaced by respective first string holes (11) for inserting the cord (15) to set up cross strings (17) so that each first or second string hole only accommodates either a single main string (16) or a single cross string (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268764-A (GB)
Title: Roof structure with movable support columns
Inventor: THOMPSON KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: E04B7/00
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A building structure comprises a roof frame of peripheral main beams (11) and at least one main cross beam (12). The main beams support a roof-frame structure (36) and are themselves supported on peripherally arranged upright support columns (13). At least one internal support column (15) is provided away from the periphery. Each internal column (15) is carried on a foundation pad (17) and supports a cross beam or beams in a manner which permits detachment therefrom. The foundation pad (17) for each internal column is made capable of supporting the required load of its column over a range of positions and the roof frame is capable of support over a range of internal column positions to accommodate movement of the support column (15), so that its position may be adjusted after the construction of the building has been completed, e.g. movement up to 1.5m may be possible to allow reorganisation of the buildings internal fittings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282659-A (GB)
Title: Kiln closure mechanism
Inventor: NICHOLS JOHN WARR
IPC: F27D1/18
Filed: 1993-10-05
Abstract: A closure mechanism (16) for controlling charging of material through a port into a rotary kiln such as a cement kiln comprises a first and second portion (24, 26), and a passage (29) which communicates with the port (12) to enable material to pass into the kiln when the mechanism is open. The first portion (24) acts to prevent reactive material passing through the passage and the closure (26) acts to close the port when the mechanism is in a closed position. The mechanism is movable to enable material such as tyres to pass into the kiln but helps prevent premature degradation of the material by the heat of the kiln when the mechanism is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272868-A (GB)
Title: Air bag gas generator mounting.
Inventor: ZUSHI TAKAYASU
IPC: B60R21/217
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: A wall 40 of a gas generating agent chamber is formed integrally with retainer 10A. The welded joint at 42a avoids use of bolts, hence simplifying and quickening assembly. Several embodiments of this type of joint are disclosed, for both driver and passenger type bags (steering wheel or dashboard mountings). The joint at 42a may use screws or rivets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277054-A (GB)
Title: Dampening unit for an offset printing machine
Inventor: JUNGHANS RUDI
IPC: B41F7/26
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: The dampening unit comprises a forme roller (1) with an elastic outer cylindrical surface which engages with both of the printing plate of a plate cylinder, and a driven dampening distributor roller (3) with a chromium outer cylindrical surface. The surface of the roller (3) has cup shaped recesses (7) of a depth of approximately 20  mu m, a plurality of circumferential rounded edges (8) between the recesses (7) making rotatable driveable contact with the forme roller (1). <IMAGE>