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Patent GB-2210801-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: GOSLING GRAHAM
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1988-10-10
Abstract: The invention provides a game apparatus comprising a board having a map illustration. A number of marked spaces (3) constitute roads which extend about the map between location marks (5) corresponding to towns and cities on the map. Playing pieces are moved along the roads in accordance with the throw of a dice to visit a number of the towns during the course of a game. Blocking markers are provided for use by a player to create road blocks to inhibit progress of opponent players around the board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-889513-A (GB)
IPC: B24B7/17
Abstract: 889,513. Grinding. GARDNER MACHINE CO. June 24, 1959, No. 21589/59. Class 60. A machine for grinding the opposite faces of a workpiece, for example, the irregular bowlshaped casting 42 shown in Figs 5 and 6, comprises a pair of grinding discs 16, 17 having spaced parallel faces and a rotable workholder 34 mounted in a carrier 23 which, as shown in Fig. 2, is pivoted for swinging movement between its inoperative loading and unloading position and its operative position where the workpiece is acted upon by the grinding discs. The grinding discs, which are motor-driven, are carried by adjustable slides for movement to and from each other and enclosed, except for a front access opening, by a casing 18. The carrier 23 is in the form of a frame pivoted for rocking movement with a shaft 22 under the control of a hydraulic motor 32; a foot 28 on the carrier seats against a fixed stop 27 in the operative position of the carrier. The rim 35 of the workholder 34, which is of ring shape, bears against three spaced rollers 36 on the carrier 23 and is held between aligning rollers 39, rotation of the workholder being effected by belts 41 passing over a pulley 40 on the workholder and a motor-driven pulley 26 on the carrier. The workpiece 42 is located against a plate 45, Fig. 6, forming part of the workholder 34 by a locating pin on the plate engaging a hole in the rim 48 of the workpiece and, at a diametrically-opposite position, by the engagement of the rim between a button and lockbar 50 on the plate. When so located, the workpiece is secured in position by two latches 64 which engage and hold the workpiece against correspondingly-positioned buttons, this operation being effected by actuating a trip lever to cause a spring-urged toggle plate 54 to act through links 55, 56 upon crank arms 65 connected with the latches.
Patent GB-2214341-A (GB)
Title: Method of measuring acceleration, acceleration sensor and method for producing the same
Inventor: KUNTZ DR WALTER
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 1989-01-17
Abstract: The sensor arrangement produces a predetermined logic signal when an acceleration threshold value is exceeded. 
<??>In order to ensure high detection security and to obtain a computer-compatible signal, with the aid of an arrangement of small dimensions, one makes use of a plurality of sensors responding at different acceleration threshold values. The sensors are, preferably, designed as unilaterally fixed elastic tongues 13 to 17. The tongues are differently designed, with respect to their spring-and-mass properties, in order to provide different acceleration threshold values. They are arranged on a common substrate board 11 and connected to a digital evaluation unit. A first bit pattern formed from the predetermined logic signals of the sensors is compared with second bit patterns. The second bit patterns are representative of physically possible or physically impossible conditions of the sensor arrangement. The logic signals are evaluated as a measured value only when the first bit pattern represents a physically possible condition. 
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Patent GB-2214096-A (GB)
Title: A child walker
Inventor: PEREGO GIANLUCA
IPC: A47D13/04
Filed: 1989-01-18
Abstract: A child's go-cart, or walker, has an annular base (11) with wheels. On the base (11) through the agency of a frame (12), there is mounted a safety and support surface (13) comprising a seat (14). The surface (13) also provides, stably restrained thereto, a plurality of objects (16-20) with which the child can play. The objects (16-20) are incorporated in a panel (15) fixed in a removable manner to the surface. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2228629-A (GB)
Title: Subsea electrical coupling apparatus
Inventor: MOHN FRANK
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 1989-01-18
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/00082 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 13, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 13, 1991 PCT Filed Jan. 18, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/08406 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 26, 1990.Apparatus for coupling a subsea module to an umbilical termination head from a subsea installation which comprises a receiver (14) mounted on the module, a receiver (15) mounted on the umbilical, and a conductive insert coupling (CIC) (13). The receivers (13, 14) each have electrical terminal sets (24, 25). The CIC (13) has a pair of spaced electrical terminal sets (22, 23) in which respective terminals in each set are electrically connected by concentric conductive tubes. The receivers (14, 15) are arranged to receive the CIC (13) so that when it is in position in the receivers (14, 15), each of the CIC terminal sets (22, 23) contacts one of the receiver terminal sets (24, 25) thereby forming an electrical connection between the two receiver terminal sets (24, 25).
Patent GB-2221236-A (GB)
Title: Post and rail assembly
Inventor: MYERS FRANK
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1989-07-03
Abstract: A post and rail assembly comprises a plurality of mounting posts each comprising a base upwardly from which a post portion (12) extends, the post being hollow cylindrical. Provided in the cylindrical wall of the post at its upper end are two diametrically opposed slots (14), which receive a plurality of lengths (16) of tape, the tape being provided at its end portion with engagement means in the form of knots of a size somewhat greater than the width of the slots (14), whereby the tapes may be engaged with the slots by downward insertion of the knots behind the slots. When a vehicle strikes one of the posts, the post will be caused to be inclined to the vertical, and when the post reaches an appropriate angle, the end portion of the tape slides out of the slot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224867-A (GB)
Title: Power supply for switched regulator
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANTHONY BRETT
IPC: G05F1/62
Filed: 1989-08-02
Abstract: A power supply for supplying power to a series and/or shunt switched regulator, comprises positive and negative output means, a first and a second voltage source 12, 14 and a current source (16) connected in a series between said output means, and bypass means 18 connected in parallel with said current source 16 and one 12 of said first and second voltage sources and operable so that, when said output means are open circuit, only said one voltage source 12 is applied across said current source (16), but when said output means are shorted, both said voltage sources 12, 14 are applied across said current source 16. The inductor 24 comprises a relatively low capacitance single winding section (48, Figs 4 to 8) in series with a plurality of multi-layer windings (58). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228448-A (GB)
Title: Paper feeding device
Inventor: TASHIRO TAKESHI
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: A paper feeding device includes a paper feeding path (PT), a stepping motor (6), a platen (2) driven by the stepping motor (6) to feed the paper along the paper feeding path (PT), and a control circuit for rotating the stepping motor (6) to feed the paper in the reverse direction from a cutter position (3) toward the printing head position on the paper feeding path (PT) so as to set a printing starting portion of the paper at the printing position. The paper feeding device further includes an optical sensor (4) disposed between the cutter position and the printing head position, for detecting the front end of the paper fed back from the cutting position towards the printing head position, and the control circuit further rotates the stepping motor (6) by an angle necessary for moving the printing starting portion of the paper to the printing position when the optical sensor (4) has detected the front end of the paper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242115-A (GB)
Title: Ironing board holder
Inventor: SMALLS DONALD JAMES
IPC: A47B77/10
Filed: 1990-03-20
Abstract: An ironing board holder for storing an ironing hoard against a vertical surface such as a door or wall comprises a lower bracket 12 defining a ledge portion adapted in use to receive one side of one end of the folded board, and an upper bracket 10 defining an arm portion adapted in use to form a recess into which the other end of the folded board may be placed to restrain the thus supported folded board in situ. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291478-A (GB)
Title: Lithium-water reactor
Inventor: EDGAR BARRY DEAN
IPC: B63H11/14
Filed: 1990-03-26
Abstract: A lithium-water reactor for use in a motor, comprising a combustion chamber 12 having means 20 for spraying water onto a charge of lithium so as to cause combustion and second means 26 for introducing water into the chamber to mix with the combustion products. The lithium can be provided as separate body or coating on the wall of the combustion chamber and conveniently includes a combustion initiator. The motor can be used in a torpedo propulsion unit, or any other marine application requiring an energy source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238636-A (GB)
Title: X-window security system
Inventor: ROSENTHAL DAVID S H
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 1990-07-27
Abstract: The method of rendering an X Windows server system running on a server and at least one host computer terminal secure includes allowing users to view only resources of the X Windows server system the use of which has been specifically authorized to that user, and allowing users to manipulate only resources of the X Windows server system the use of which has been specifically authorized to that user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237724-A (GB)
Title: Button cover
Inventor: SBRAGI LUCA
IPC: A44B1/04
Filed: 1990-10-17
Abstract: A button cover, in particular for shirt cuff buttons, comprising a covering member (2) and a fastening support integral to it. The fastening support comprises a circular edge (7) extending from a face of the covering member and having a semiannular projection (8) inwardly extending from said edge. An annular member (3) is axially connected to the edge (7) for sliding in a circumferential direction and has an internal diameter equal to the external diameter of the edge. The annular member is provided with an inwardly extending semiannular projection (10) and blocking means (8a, 10a) are provided for preventing any rotation of the annular member (3) with respect to the edge (7) when a button has been entered and secured within the edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255477-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the connection of computers and associated peripherals
Inventor: CHAO DAVID
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1991-03-21
Abstract: A system for connecting a number of Personal Computers and their peripheral printers, modems, faxes, etc, while allowing any of the computers to send data to any of the peripherals uses individual nodes mounted externally on each unit. There is no need for an identifying address at any of the transmitters, yet all of the functions of parity checking and data interleaving are fully implemented. A special data protocol is incorporated, which provides for high speed data transfer, and permits multiple access to the network. It prevents dead time on the network whenever a peripheral cannot accept data, and shares network time when many computers are trying to transfer data simultaneously. When data is to be sent from any PC, an initial packet of control data is sent which identifies the peripheral node that is to receive the data and which has a unique bit set for each possible action - start a data transfer, stop a data transfer, send the next byte or send the previous byte.
Patent GB-2255297-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a channel
Inventor: DEELEY GEOFFREY THOMAS
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: A channel having in-turned teeth is produced in a roll-forming process. Lateral portions (13, 14) are turned up and then knurling rolls (15, 16) are applied to edges of these lateral portions to form the teeth. The knurling rolls are keyed on a common shaft (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256465-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent plug or valve
Inventor: WEBB KINGSLEY KIETH
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 1991-06-06
Abstract: An intumescent plug or valve 1 has a casing 4 which is attached by a thread 6 or similar means. Provided in the plug or valve 1 is a weak pipe 9 which holds the valve 1 in place. The valve 1 has intumescent material 2 placed behind it. In the event of a fire the valve 1 would exceed a temperature of 115 degrees centrigrade which would activate the intumescent material thus pressurising the compartment 2 and forcing the plug or valve 1 to squash the weak pipe 9 forcing its way across the bore 7 so stopping any flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247183-A (GB)
Title: Eddy current resistance mechanism for exercise machine
Inventor: SAARINEN SULEVI
IPC: A63B22/06
Filed: 1991-07-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a resistance mechanism, especially for exercise devices. The resistance mechanism comprises operating means, eg a pull rope or pedals (22, 32 fig 2-4), 3 by which the user loads the resistance mechanism; a part 10 rotating with the movement created by the operating means; and a counterpart 11 positioned at a distance from the rotating part 10, one of said parts being provided with magnets to create eddy currents resisting the movement of the operating means. To achieve a mechanism suitable for exercise devices of different types, the counterpart 11 comprises an element acting on the rotating part 10, said element being arranged to be rotated at a speed independent of the speed of rotation of the rotating part 10 produced by the operating means 3. Counterpart 11 may be rotated by motor 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247470-A (GB)
Title: N-Alkylphthalimide mixtures for use as carriers in dyeing and optical brightening
Inventor: BAUMANN HANS-PETER
IPC: D06P1/16
Filed: 1991-08-22
Abstract: N-alkylphthalimide mixtures (P) of (a) N-(n-propyl)-phthalimide (b) N-(sec.-C4-6-alkyl)-phthalimide and (c) N-(n-C4-6-alkyl)-phthalimide wherein the weight ratio (a)/(P) is in the range of 3/100 to 14/100, in particular in admixture with an emulsifier system (E), are suitable as stable, readily emulsifiable compositions, in particular as carriers in the application of disperse dyes or optical brighteners to (semi)synthetic fibrous substrates, e.g. polyamide, polyester, cellulose acetate. The compositions may also be used in aqueous printing pastes and inks.
Patent GB-2248831-A (GB)
Title: Method for inhibiting scale formation
Inventor: DOYLE MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: C09K8/528
Filed: 1991-09-23
Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation of scale in water having a high barium content and low pH comprises the addition of an aqueous solution of a phosphonate of formula:   <IMAGE>  R = H, CH3, C2H5, M  R<1>=H, CH3, CR3, C6H5, SO3H2  n = 2 - 10  m = 2 - 10  p = 0 - 10  M = alkali metal or ammonium ion. The scale inhibitors may be present in the form of a fully or partially neutralised salt and may be injected into production fluids obtained from an underground reservoir or injected into the reservoir via a wellbore as part of a squeeze technique.
Patent GB-2261210-A (GB)
Title: Holder for compact discs or the like
Inventor: CHOI KING YEUNG
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 1991-11-12
Abstract: A case for holding two compact discs or the like includes a front cover part (12), a rear cover part (14) and a carrier part (18). The front and rear cover parts are pivotally coupled along one wall of the case, and the carrier part is pivotally mounted between the cover parts near or at the above one edge of the case. The case when closed has approximately the same thickness as a standard single CD case. The carrier part has retaining tabs (44a, 44b) for retaining a compact disc adjacent each of two opposite faces (38, 40) of the carrier part. The front and rear cover parts may comprise the front and rear parts of a standard single CD case, with the conventional fixed CD carrying part omitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263641-A (GB)
Title: Determining catheter location
Inventor: DICKINSON ROBERT JULIAN
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 1992-01-30
Abstract: A catheter is provided either with an x-ray-opaque marker or with means for generating a vibratory signal for transmission along a guide wire within the catheter in order to indicate the position of the catheter.
Patent GB-2252394-A (GB)
Title: Pin carrier for a universal joint
Inventor: LINDENTHAL HANS
IPC: F16D3/26
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: A pin carrier (1) for a universal joint of a propeller shaft is relatively short and can be fitted in joints which have axially offset pin axes suitable for small bending angles. The pin carrier (1) has a central pail (2) which forms a compact integral component with the pins (3) and a flange (6) coupled to the shaft. A recess (12) is also provided in the region between the pins (3) so that an opposing joint member with the other pin of the joint can be placed close to the pin carrier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264536-A (GB)
Title: Preventing unauthorised vehicle use.
Inventor: HUNTER ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: B60R25/20
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: A vehicle immobilising relay 16 operating on the engine ignition or fuel system is activated after a time delay each time the starter motor 16 is operated unless a microchip coded key is used after starting. The relay may also actuate a recorded voice warning, a siren and flashing of the vehicle direction indicators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256997-A (GB)
Title: Voice coding communication system and apparatus
Inventor: SASAKI SEISHI
IPC: H04B14/06
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A voice coding communication system for applying an adaptive differential PCM system in which a discontinuous transmitter (12) is provided at the transmitting side to reduce its power consumption, transmission is suspended during a silent duration, and a pseudo-noise is generated (7) at the receiving side and is used as the reproduced output during the silent duration. Discomfort is avoided in hearing the reproduced voice which is caused by the difference between the level of the pseudo-noise and the level of a background noise at the transmitting side. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262689-A (GB)
Title: Common channel signal extraction/insertion device
Inventor: YAMAKI MASATERU
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: A common channel signal extraction/insertion device for a multiplexed digital transmission system includes a common channel signal insertion/extraction circuit instead of time switches. The common channel signal insertion/extraction circuit includes: a receiver-side speed converter memory 51A for buffering the multiplexed signal 13 received from the multiplexer circuit (3); and a transmitter-side speed converter memory 52A for buffering the common channel signals received from the common channel signal controller 7. The high-speed and the low-speed side reading and writing operations are controlled by the high-speed side controller 510 and the low-speed side controller 51D, respectively. The selector 53 selects between the common channel signals read out from the transmitter-side speed converter memory 52A and the data supplied from the digital switching channel (6), thereby obtaining the multiplexed signal 13a and outputting it to the demultiplexer (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273594-A (GB)
Title: Data logging and transmission
Inventor: MURPHY FRANK
IPC: G07G1/14
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A data logging and transmission apparatus comprises a number of till register systems (Fig. 1 shows one) constructed for communication with a host computer system. The configuration of each till register system allows for communication of a processor of a register controller (4) with hand-held terminals (9) or with the host computer system, and also with till registers (2). Data logging of the controller (4) and of a back-up controller (6) and of the host computer is carried out in a similar manner by which addressable data sub-sets are flagged on updating of records. Communications sessions are established in batch processes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274175-A (GB)
Title: Submarine optical cable joint
Inventor: LICKMAN DAVID JOHN
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1993-01-09
Abstract: A joint for an optical fibre cable 100, 101 having a central optical fibre package 10 and a surrounding strength member 12, comprises first and second bulkhead members 16 each incorporating clamping means 18, 20 for clamping the bulkhead member to the strength member 12 of a respective cable end, whereby the bulkhead member forms a collar on the cable, and a pair of longitudinally split half shells adapted to fit together to form a housing (30) for the joint, the half shells being shaped when secured together to engage at each end the bulkhead members whereby the tensile load in the jointed cable is transferred from the strength member of one cable end via the bulkhead, the housing and the other bulkhead to the strength member of the other cable end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269224-A (GB)
Title: Induction furnace
Inventor: PFEUFFER KLAUS-JURGEN
IPC: H05B6/26
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: An induction furnace 1 having a removable lower part 3 houses a crucible 4, induction heating coils 5 and a water cooling arrangement for the coils. To enable the lower part to be replaced quickly by a similar part each lower part has couplings 12 by which electricity and cooling water can be supplied to the lower part from an external system. Each coupling contains two check valves which are opened automatically when the coupling parts are connected and which are closed automatically when the coupling parts are disconnected from each other, so that the two ducts which were connected to the coupling are both sealed. Preferably each coupling 12 comprises complementarily -ss conically abutting tubular inserts 13, 25, respectively secured by set screws in ducts 7 and sockets 6. Abutting push rods 21, 22 hold valves 17, 24 open while the inserts 13, 25 are held together by nut 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274633-A (GB)
Title: Muscle-powered boat
Inventor: RAYNER JOHN PETER
IPC: B63H16/20
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: A boat or raft is fitted with one or more airflow generating devices, (a propeller or propellers), 22. Persons in or on the boat or raft use their muscles to move levers or pedals, 20. This muscle power is transmitted from these levers or pedals to the boat propeller or propellers by mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic means. The person or persons may operate the levers or pedals while standing, sitting, or lying. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279303-A (GB)
Title: Two-wheel-drive bicycle.
Inventor: HOLLAND ANTHONY PHILIP
IPC: B62M17/00
Filed: 1993-06-21
Abstract: The bicycle comprises a toothed pulley F, Fig. 1 fitted to the rear wheel which transmits drive to a gearbox A, Fig. 2 mounted at the bottom of the bicycle head tube B, Fig. 2 by means of a toothed belt. Drive is taken from the gearbox at the head tube by means of a drive shaft B, Fig. 3, K, Fig. 2, to a gearbox A, Fig. 3 mounted on a free wheel hub at the front wheel. The drive belt may be provided with a tensioner, 1, Fig. 2. The gearbox at the head tube A, Fig. 2 may contain an epicyclic gear arrangement that allows steering to be effected whilst maintaining a constant speed of rotation of the output shaft. The drive components to the front wheel may be detachable. <IMAGE>