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Patent GB-2235943-A (GB)
Title: Erosion protection
Inventor: WATERS CHARLES MICHAEL
IPC: E02B3/12
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A method of installation and construction of a structure (1) for protecting an area against erosion comprising the steps of: obtaining a plurality of substantially hollow shells (2) each shell including a waistline (5) of maximum cross-section and an upper region (3) above the waistline, and a lower region (4) below the waistline, each shell (2) including at its waistline or lower region a series of bores (6) arranged in a plane; laying the shells (2) individually on the area requiring protection such that the plane of the bores (6) lies substantially parallel to the surface of the area on which the shells lie; arranging the shells (2) such that bores (6) of adjacent shells are substantially aligned; passing through each pair of adjacent bores (6) a flexible member (7) such that each pair of adjacent shells (2) is connected together; and, filling each shell (2) through a hole (8) cut in its upper region with a settable dense filler to bind and to hold the flexible connecting members in place.
Patent GB-2236539-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of spirits
Inventor: WILKIN GEORGE DESMOND
IPC: C12G3/08
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A spirit is contacted with a granular cereal which has been subjected to a degree of roasting such that the surface of the grains is roasted but without visible char and the roasting effect extends through the grains. For example, scotch whisky may be treated with roasted barley. The treatment with such granular cereal influences in a desired manner the taste and colour of the spirit.
Patent GB-2249964-A (GB)
Title: An improved racket head protective strip
Inventor: LIU JEFFREY
IPC: A63B49/14
Filed: 1990-11-21
Abstract: A racket protective strip (20) comprises a U-shaped strip (1) and a plurality of protective plates (14), each plate (14) has two protruding pins (15) thereon, the strip (1) provides a plurality of holes (10) and tubes (11) corresponding to holes of a racket frame, each edge of the strip has spaced a plurality of wings (12) which develop outward and provide a receiving hole (13), thereby, the strip (1) can be fixed to an outer surface of the racket head by catgut strings, and the protective plate (14) is engaged to the strip (1) by pressing pins (15) of the plate (14) into holes (10) of wings (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241267-A (GB)
Title: Steering a mining machine
Inventor: LEWINS FOSTER
IPC: E21C35/10
Filed: 1991-02-11
Abstract: A method of steering a double-ended ranging drum mining machine includes the stops of positioning two previous cut roof followers (21, 22) spaced apart longitudinally of the machine, measuring machine tilt using a second means, estimating coal thickness using third means (14) and generating algorithms therefrom whereby height differences between points on the current and previous cut roof can be calculated to control and steer the leading and trailing drums (2, 4), the algorithms being generated in such a manner that cumulative errors along or towards the face are minimised or eliminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243275-A (GB)
Title: Cable tv system selectively jams programs to subscribers
Inventor: WEST JR LAMAR E
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1991-02-15
Abstract: Off premises cable television interdiction apparatus comprises a microprocessor actuation and control means 300 for actuating and controlling at least one frequency agile voltage controlled oscillator 341-344. The voltage controlled oscillator selectively jams only unauthorized premium programming transmitted in the clear from a headend to a particular subscriber. The voltage controlled oscillator generates a jamming signal carrier at a frequency 1/N between the video and audio carriers where N is an integer, preferably small but greater than one. The microprocessor provides a calibration mode and a normal mode of operation. During the normal mode of operation, a frequency hopping rate of the order of four thousand hertz is achievable. The method of interdiction comprises the steps of generating and storing voltage control words for operating the oscillator consistent with a headend selected jamming factor for a particular channel to be jammed and addressably transmitted and stored premium programming authorization data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246875-A (GB)
Title: Making an optic fibre-termination
Inventor: SUZUKI NOBUO
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1991-06-04
Abstract: An optical fibre termination which includes a ferrule 1 consisting of a cylindrical pipe having a through-hole 2 at the centre is made by finishing in advance the end surface of the ferrule to form e.g. a convex spherical surface 3. An optical fibre 4 is inserted into and fixed in the ferrule, projecting from the surface 3. The end surface of the optical fibre 4 is thereafter ground and shaped to the same shape as the surface 3. Adhesive 5 is also shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246737-A (GB)
Title: Pulp moulding tool
Inventor: MORLEY TIMOTHY CORBEN
IPC: D21J7/00
Filed: 1991-07-18
Abstract: A pulp moulding tool comprising a former having a moulding surface shaped to the required mould product configuration, and a cover adapted to conform closely to the surface and to retain slurry fibres drawn towards the surface during a moulding operation, whereby the cover is of a stretchable material brought into contact with the surface during a pulp moulding operation, the cover being of a material permeable to slurry liquid.
Patent GB-2251295-A (GB)
Title: Evaporator defrost assembly
Inventor: JUNG GYOO HA
IPC: H05B3/30
Filed: 1991-12-23
Abstract: The defrost assembly comprises an insulating board 200 and a heating plate 100 superimposed on the insulating board 200. The heating plate 100 consists of a thin plate 110 made of aluminium or the like, and a cord heater 120 attached across the under side of the thin plate 110 for transferring the heat generated from the heater 110 to the evaporator 400. Behind and down from the rear portion of the evaporator 400 a drain passage is provided which gathers defrost water melted from the evaporator 400. An electricity cut-off device is positioned at the inlet of the evaporator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266560-A (GB)
Title: Air motor driven valve actuation system.
Inventor: DEELEY WILLIAM STUART
IPC: F17C13/02
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A remotely operated system for manipulating the valve of a gas container (27, Fig. 2) comprises an air motor 1 having a drive shaft, on which a flange 5 is keyed and adapted for engagement with the valve handwheel 6 of the gas container, there being a frame 3, removable from the container, for supporting the air motor 1. A control panel (23, Fig. 2) is located remotely from the gas container (27), for controlling supply of compressed air to the air motor to selectively rotate the shaft thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267408-A (GB)
Title: Colour television signal decoding using a comb filter.
Inventor: BUTTERS JEFFERY
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A decoder for decoding a PAL colour television signal comprises a comb fail detection circuit including delay means 13 for providing signal samples from consecutive lines of the television signal, summing means 14 and rectifying means 15 for providing an output signal the magnitude of which is proportional to the lack of vertical correlation in the picture content of the signal, threshold detecting means 16 and an OP gate 18 one input of which is connected directly to the output of the threshold detecting means 16 and the other of which is connected to the same output via a frame delay 17. The output of the OR gate 18 provides a comb fail detection signal. A pulse stretching circuit 19 serves to remove high frequency fluctuations in the comb fail signal. The comb fail signal is then applied to the decoder circuit (Fig.1 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257219-A (GB)
Title: Radial seal fluid couplers
Inventor: BOSLEY KEVIN JOSEPH
IPC: F16L17/02
Filed: 1992-08-17
Abstract: An improved hydraulic coupling suitable for interconnecting subsea fluid lines is provided with a radial seal between the male and female couplers (1, 11). A pressure-responsive seal (31) is held in the female coupler by a sleeve (32) external of the female coupler and a separate annulus (39) inside the sleeve. A pressure responsive second seal (37) is provided in a recess in the sleeve, and sealingly engages the same diameter cylindrical surface of the male coupler which is engaged by the first seal. The second seal is kept in place by means of internal rings (38) separate from and held in by the sleeve.
Patent GB-2259479-A (GB)
Title: Float assembly
Inventor: WHITELEY STEVEN GEOFFREY
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 1992-09-01
Abstract: A float assembly which can easily be grasped by the hands of small children in swimming pools, has a core portion 12 with a plurality of buoyant rings 14 threaded thereon, the buoyant rings being made of plastics foam and being of two different outside diameters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264302-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: POCKLINGTON TERRENCE WILLIAM
IPC: C08F210/00
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: A golf ball is provided having a core and a cover wherein the cover comprises a blend of low flexural modulus ionomer resins. Surprisingly, such blends exhibit spin properties, coefficient of restitution, initial velocities and cut and abrasion resistance comparable to or better than golf balls of the prior art. In each case the resins have a flexural modulus of 2000 - 15000 p.s.i. and the cover has a Shore D hardness of 35 - 55.
Patent GB-2262440-A (GB)
Title: Heated mirror
Inventor: CASALS MACIA MIGUEL
IPC: G02B7/18
Filed: 1992-12-15
Abstract: A device incorporated into a mirror to avoid the formation of misting; and comprising at least one chamber 17, one of whose larger sides is formed by a mirror 18; a fluid inside the chamber 21; and means 22 for heating said fluid to above dew point at which misting occurs on the outside of the mirror. Alternatively, the mirror may be heated by an electrical heating panel or by having hot air blown over the mirror surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265071-A (GB)
Title: Thermal path to a thermal cut out/ boiling sensor for an electric immmersion   heating element
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H05B3/82
Filed: 1993-02-23
Abstract: An electric immersion heating element has an elongate, metal-sheathed, electrically insulated, resistance heating portion (1), its ends engaging bores formed in an element head (2), a heat transfer element (8) formed of a high thermal conductivity material extending from a heated part of the resistance heating portion adjacent one of its ends through the element head to enable the element temperature to be sensed from the opposite side of the head, and a tubular enclosure (7) extending from the element head (2) and surrounding the said part of the resistance heating portion of the element. Since the steam generated in the enclosure when water boils causes water to be expelled from the enclosure the construction enables dry-boil protection and automatic shut off on boiling to be achieved by a single sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265413-A (GB)
Title: Door or window security barring device.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD JOHN
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus for securing a closable opening such as a door opening is disclosed. The apparatus has a metal bar (10) pivotally connected at one end to a door post (12) by means of a bolt (11). The other end of the bar (10) is releasably fastened to the opposite door post (15) by means of a housing attached to the door post (15) by a bolt (16), and fitted with a spring loaded pin (17) which fits through an aperture (13) in the end of the bar (10). The bar (10) may thus carry a tension loading when in use with its ends securely attached to the opposite door posts (12, 15), thereby providing a strong and visually secure means for securing the door opening. The use of flexible elongate members such as seat belt webbing is also disclosed, as is the use of the device in association with and electrical locking means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266959-A (GB)
Title: Flow measurement in multiphase fluid
Inventor: SIMONIAN SAM
IPC: G01F1/7084
Filed: 1993-04-30
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a continuous phase in a flowing multiphase fluid comprises a thermal anemometer 13 positioned at a location in the flow, means 14, 16 at the same location for detecting the passage of a discontinuous phase, which means may comprise an optical fibre or radio frequency probe, means for using the signals from the probe to correct the measurement from the thermal anemometer in order to derive the velocity of the continuous phase and means to determine the flow rate of the phase from this measurement. More than one probe 14, 15 may be provided with their measuring points 16, 17 spaced apart in the direction of flow in order to provide a measure of the velocity of the discontinuous phase. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278972-A (GB)
Title: Motion vector generation
Inventor: MORGAN WILLIAM AMOS DAVID
IPC: G11B20/12
Filed: 1993-06-09
Abstract: A system for generating motion vectors from image data comprising: means for calculating correlation surface values representing image correlation between temporally adjacent images, each correlation surface (Fig 3 not shown, 320, 322, 324) relating to one of a plurality of portions of said temporally adjacent images; means for providing a stream of correlation surface values comprising interleaved subsets (Fig 5 not shown 326, 328) of correlation surface values from differing correlation surfaces, each subset being a portion of a correlation surface; a correlation surface value analyzer 332, (and fig 7 not shown) for receiving said stream of correlation surface values and determining partial result values for motion vectors dependent upon that part of a given correlation surface for which correlation surface values have been received; a buffer memory 334 for storing said partial result values from said correlation surface value analyzer between times at which correlation surface values for said given correlation surface are received and supplying said partial result values to said correlation surface value analyzer each time correlation surface values for said given correlation surface are received; and means responsive to completion of receipt of correlation surface values for said given correlation surface to lead final result values for motion vectors for said given correlation surface from said correlation surface value analyzer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267887-A (GB)
Title: Device for reversible attachment of a work tool to an earth moving machine.
Inventor: LACAZE GERARD
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: A device for the reversible attachment of a work tool, such as the bucket 1 of a mechanical shovel, is characterised in that the rear face 16 of the tool comprises two parallel and symmetrical sets I and II of fitting and coupling means, each comprising two coaxial pins 81, 82 forming filling elements, and a fixing bar 111, 112 aligned with and joining said pins and forming a coupling element. Locking mechanisms are shown in Figs 2, 3, 5 and 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269276-A (GB)
Title: Anti-turning double-ended bolt assembly
Inventor: KROM THOMAS J
IPC: H01R4/38
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: A clamping assembly (10) which provides a uniform pressure simultaneously at two spaced apart points. The assembly includes a portion of a support member (14) which has two parallel sides and a passage connecting the two parallel sides. A tubular shaped sleeve (22) is received within the passage and includes short tabs extending slightly past the surface of the two parallel sides of the support member. A U-shaped anti-turn bracket (30) is slidably received around the support member and includes slots that coincide with the passage in the support member. The tubular sleeve has a non-circular inside cross section. A double-ended bolt (26) having a first and second threaded end and an intermediate non-circular portion complementary to the non-circular cross section of the sleeve is slidably received within the sleeve. The bolt is permitted to move linearly but not permitted to rotate within the sleeve. Threaded nuts (138, 142) are placed on each of the first and second threaded end. A uniform torque at both of the first and second ends can be obtained by tightening only one of the nuts without requiring the other nut to be held or tightened. This is accomplished by the ability of the bolt to slide linearly within the sleeve while being prevented from rotating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272396-A (GB)
Title: Access cover lifter
Inventor: BROWN REGINALD WILLIAM
IPC: B66F19/00
Filed: 1993-11-08
Abstract: An access cover lifter 11 comprises a lever bar 19 pivotal about a ground-engaging fulcrum 16 and having an access cover-engaging key 18 positioned at one end of the bar. When the key is in engagement with an access cover 12, effort applied to the opposite end of the bar, at handles 21, enables the cover to be lifted. The lever bar is constructed from two side members with connectors between them (31, 32, 33 fig 2). Extra leverage may be provided by an extension bar (35, fig 2) which fits into the handle end of bar 19. A set of lifter keys may be provided to enable engagement with different access covers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286837-A (GB)
Title: Self-assembly slatted structures, e.g. fences
Inventor: COLLINS DONALD EDWARD
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 1994-02-28
Abstract: Means for making fencing, panelling, doors and the like in which opposed posts 10 or members of the frame therefor are provided with a plurality of recesses, notches, grooves or the like arranged to receive transverse or vertical slats 14 which can thus be readily positioned and fixed in alignment with one another in abutting or overlapping relationship as desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276145-A (GB)
Title: Elevator system
Inventor: KUROSAWA KAORU
IPC: B66B13/16
Filed: 1994-03-15
Abstract: An elevator system in which respective locking mechanisms 8A, 8B provided for elevator hall doors 1A, 1B opening to the right and left from the center can be simultaneously released from the hall, thereby allowing opening of the hall doors with a small amount of force. The present invention comprises elevator hall doors 1A and 1B opening from the center. The elevator hall doors 1A and 1B are maintained in a closed state by the locking mechanisms 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B and 10 when a car is not present. When the car arrives, the locking mechanisms 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B and 10 are released, thereby allowing the elevator hall doors to open following car doors. Operator key 15 operable by an operator from the hall is arranged to release the locking mechanisms 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B and 10 in response to a single operation of the key 15. The key is arranged to raise e.g. a hinged or guided plate to simultaneously lift both latches. A number of arrangements of release mechanisms are described (Figs 3 - 7, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276622-A (GB)
Title: Mollusc polypeptides as insecticides, and DNA thereof
Inventor: WINDASS JOHN DAVID
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: There is provided synthetic DNA which is capable of expressing polypeptides toxic to insects when incorporated within the genome of a suitable host organism, eg a baculovirus, which polypeptides are identical or structurally and functionally similar, to toxins derived from molluscs, eg Conus spp.
Patent GB-2276265-A (GB)
Title: A railway signalling system
Inventor: NEWMAN GREGORY DAVID
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 1993-02-10
Abstract: A railway signalling system is described which comprises control means for controlling the movements of railway vehicles on a railway track, including storage means for storing data defining physical characteristics of the railway track and the locations of the vehicles, first processing means for processing the data stored in the storage means to determine permissible movements of the vehicles, and first communication means for transmitting to the vehicles movement data defining the vehicles' permissible movements; and protection means carried by at least one of the vehicles for causing the vehicle to move under the control of the control means, comprising second communication means for receiving the said movement data relating to the vehicle, second storage means for storing geographical data defining physical characteristics of the railway track, second processing means for processing the movement data in dependence on the geographical data to determine an operating speed for the said vehicle, and operation means for controlling the vehicle to travel at the determined operating speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290403-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling traffic at a pedestrian crossing
Inventor: HAMILTON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G08G1/07
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: Traffic is controlled at a pedestrian crossing (13) by providing at least two adjacent lanes (10, 11 or 11, 12) for vehicles travelling in a given common direction and switching traffic flow from one of the lanes (11) to another (10 or 12) at intervals to allow pedestrians to cross the currently unused lane. In another embodiment, two lanes, are provided fortraffic in each direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280106-A (GB)
Title: Back support means
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOHN BARRY
IPC: B60N2/66
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a support means, particularly for the back of a person when seated and aims to provide a support means adjustable to individual needs. Accordingly the invention provides a flexible pouch (13) formed of sheet material, a portion of the perimeter of the pouch being openable and closable by releasable fastening means (11) and the pouch containing a resilient padding material (15). Straps with a counter-weight may be provided on the pouch for mounting over the back of a chair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279913-A (GB)
Title: Filing device for punched papers, with integral paper punch.
Inventor: MAYALL RICHARD
IPC: B42F13/40
Filed: 1994-07-06
Abstract: A personal organiser comprising a spine 10 with hinged covers 11 and 12 and a mechanism 13 carrying a set of spilt rings 14, also carries a paper punch devise 20. The punch comprises a first block with apertures and a second block with punch pins, both attached to the spine of the folder and having a paper-entry slot therbetween. The blocks are mounted for movement towards and away from each other (one may be fixed). A confetti retaining cover may be provided. The arrangement may operate the punch consequent upon opening the covers beyond being coplanar. The punch is shown (Fig. 1) as on the exterior of the spine, but may be inside the folder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-944151-A (GB)
Abstract: 944,151. Supporting cables; cable harnesses. INSULOID MANUFACTURING CO. Ltd. May 25, 1960 [June 2, 1959], No. 18763/59. Heading H2C. [Also in Division E2] A panel mounting clip for a cable harness comprises a cradle-like body part 10 of moulded nylon or P.V.C., with outwardly-turned, hookshaped ends 11 for locating the usual elastic cable securing straps, and at the back of the body part a mounting boss 12 is formed to accommodate a blind-ended press-fitted metal nut 15 with a splined edge 17 which receives the fixing screw. Specification 735,763 is referred to.
Patent GB-2286121-A (GB)
Title: Use of an ecdysteroid in cosmetics or dermatology
Inventor: MEYBECK ALAIN
IPC: A61K8/41
Filed: 1993-08-20
Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition and cell culture medium. Said composition and medium contain an ecdysteroid, a derivative thereof or a plant or animal extract containing same. The composition, in particular, softens and smoothes the skin, reinforcing its hydric barrier and the epidermis's cell cohesion. The composition can also be used to obtain healthier looking hair. The culture medium can be used advantageously in mass keratinocyte culture.