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Patent GB-2259674-A (GB)
Title: Sailboard fin
Inventor: NG PAUL BOON LAP
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 1991-09-18
Abstract: A fin for a sailboard which could have a traditional shaped fin body 15 has two built-in tapered channels 32 33 to allow "cross flow" of water from side A 26 to side B 27 for channel 1 33; and from side B 27 to side A 26 for channel 2 19. A common constriction 20 inside the fin body 15 where two channels 32 33 cross creates a "venturi" effect so that the water passing through the constriction 20 is accelerated to a higher speed. A deflector lip 21 and a spreader flat surface 23 formed a sheetlike water jet 24 at the outlet 22 of the channel and is made to flow close to the fin surface. This high speed water jet 24 induces the nearby water 25 to move close to the fin 15. The engulfment of the fin surfaces by the water streams provides good water contact as the fin travels through the water. Therefore, the board directional stability is improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-913680-A (GB)
IPC: B63H23/08
Abstract: 913,680. Reverse gear control. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.G. Feb. 9, 1961 [Feb. 13, 1960], No. 4863/61. Class 80 (2). A reverse gear control for use in a ship comprises a positive displacement pump 15 mounted in a drive-shaft 3 to supply oil at a high pressure from a low-pressure inlet pipe 41 through a shaft duct 44 to a shift valve 18 axially slidable within the shaft by actuation of a control-rod 16 to three positions in the two extreme of which oil is fed through shaft ducts 38, 40 to engage associated clutches in the gearing, a pressure-relief valve 26 within the shift valve opening when the oil pressure reaches a predetermined level to pass oil to a pipe 46 for lubrication of the gearing and simultaneously to a return pipe 45 leading to the inlet of the pump. The control-rod 16 does not rotate and is connected to the shift valve 18 by a bearing 17. The pressure relief valve 26 consists of a piston 25 biased to close against oil pressure by a spring 23. A groove 20 around the periphery of the shift valve 18 communicates at all times with the shaft duct 44 and is selectively connected through ports 37, 39 with the shaft ducts 38, 40 by sliding the shift valve along the shaft.
Patent GB-2256725-A (GB)
Title: Light separation polarising element
Inventor: KUROKI KAZUHIKO
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 1992-06-02
Abstract: A light separation element has a pair of polarising films 12a, 12b coated on the outer surface of two glass plates 11a, 11b. A phase difference plate 13 is sandwiched between the glass plates to rotate the polarising plane by 90 degrees. The element is aligned at an angle to the optical axis of a path of light having two polarising components angularly spaced by 90 degrees. Instead of two polarising films 12a, 12b, a polarising film and a reflector may be used (Figs. 6-8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270187-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sign.
Inventor: POULTON VICTOR LARRY
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1992-08-28
Abstract: A vehicle sign (10) has a base portion (11) having magnetic means (13) by which it may be secured to a steel panel of a vehicle, a flap (15) is hinged to the base portion (11) and is pivotal between a closed position in which it lies in juxtaposed opposed relationship to the base portion (11) and an open position in which it extends upwardly from the base portion (11), detent means is provided to maintain the flap (15) in its open position and display material is provided on one or both faces of the flap (15). The detent means may be a flexible member, suitably an extension of the base portion, which holds the flap in an open position and, by being flexed, allows the flap to move to its closed position (see Figures 3-5). The vehicle sign may be used for the temporary mounting of 'L' plates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262480-A (GB)
Title: A drive system for rotary printing apparatus.
Inventor: NOBILE JOHN R
IPC: B41J7/00
Filed: 1990-02-07
Abstract: A machine (10) includes a printing drum (24) for printing indicia on a sheet (20) fed to the machine and a drive system for driving the printing drum (24). The drive system includes a drive gear (26) having a home position, a locking member (32) movable into and out of locking engagement with the drive gear (26) when the drive gear is in its home position, and a trip structure (54) for sensing a sheet being fed into the machine. The drive system also comprises: an actuating member (40) for moving the locking member (32) into and out of locking engagement with the drive gear; controlling apparatus for controlling the actuating member (40) and including a resilient structure for urging the actuating member (40) to move the locking member (32) into and out of locking engagement with the drive gear (26); and the trip structure (54) including a structure for normally latching the controlling apparatus for preventing the resilient structure from moving the actuating member (40) to move the locking member (32) out of locking engagement with the drive gear (26), and the latching structure unlatching the controlling means for permitting the resilient means to move the actuating member (40) for moving the locking member (32) out of locking engagement with the drive gear (26) when the trip structure senses a sheet (20) being fed into the machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274711-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated depth checking gauge
Inventor: STANTON MICHAEL ALFRED JOHN
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: A depth checking gauge consisting of a hollow cylinder (1), semi-closed at one end from which extends a spigot (5) which, when entered into and bottoming in a groove or slot, is caused to move axially against a conductive spring (4) until it completes an electrical circuit comprising a dry cell battery (2), conductive strip (7), bulb holder (8) and bulb (9). A sound emitting signal device may be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to the bulb (9). Completion of the electrical circuit and the emission of light and/or sound serves to indicate that the groove or slot being checked is at or below the pre-determined dimensional limits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276539-A (GB)
Title: Rocking device
Inventor: OLIVER GERALD ALBERT
IPC: B62B9/22
Filed: 1993-02-11
Abstract: A base board 1 for supporting an article to be rocked, e.g. a cot or pram, carries a turntable 2 which can be secured by a locking screw 12. A variable speed electric motor 3 is mounted on the turntable 2 to rotate a disc 4 mounted in a vertical plane and provided with a number of eccentric mounting sockets 5. A telescopically adjustable coupling arm 7 can be secured to one of the sockets 5 by a pin 6 and to move with a reciprocating motion, and the arm carries a coupling device 9 having a pair of jaws 14, 15 to grip the article to be rocked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265079-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for barbecue grilling of food
Inventor: PATRICK BERNARD JOHN
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1993-02-25
Abstract: An apparatus for barbecue grilling of food comprising a grill (2) upon which food can be placed, a radiant heat source (1) located below the grill (2) and a supply of combustible gas and air mixture (6) located below the radiant heat source (1) for heating the radiant heat source (1). A source of pressurised air (11) is provided between the radiant heat source (1) and the combustible gas/air mixture, the excess air being sufficient to provide an oxidising condition and to cause an increase in the temperature of the radiant heat source (1) thus increasing combustion of any fat containing products falling from the cooking food placed on the grill (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265540-A (GB)
Title: Device fixable to the outer ear, with healing properties
Inventor: MANUEL SANCHEZ ESPINAR
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: A C-shaped device is intended to remain in a position surrounding the outer pavilion of the ear. In the bight portion connecting the branches (2), (3), it includes a helicoidal coil with one or more parallel turns (4) (5). The turns (5) are formed of the main wire element itself of the device, while the other parallel turns (4) are formed by another auxiliary wire element that is welded, at the back, to the main wire element. The turns of the auxiliary wire element (4) initially extend in a manner parallel to the respective branches (2) and (3) of the device (1), ending in a dog-leg (6) (7) whose end is welded at the back in such a way that the turns form a single helicoidal coil. When the device (1) is fixed in the user's ear, it manages to relieve and even cure cancer-type diseases which are accompanied by pain and inflammation. Besides, it is a strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory remedy for other types of illnesses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266761-A (GB)
Title: Portable device for immobilising individual firearms during adjustment firing
Inventor: LEVILLY PHILIPPE
IPC: F41A23/16
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A portable device for immobilising individual firearms during adjustment firing is characterised in that it comprises a seating to be attached to an existing support (100) by attachment means (2, 3), this seating (1) supporting so as to pivot about a first axis (XX) a plate (6) which accommodates a rail (8) (axis X1X1) which in turn is mounted so as to pivot (7) on the plate (6) about a second axis (YY) perpendicular to the first axis (XX), the rail (8) receiving in a sliding manner along its axis (X1X1) at least two plates (9, 10) with adjustment slides (13), of which the slides are perpendicular to the axis of the rail (8) (X1X1) and to the axis of pivoting (YY) of the rail, a U-shaped support (11, 12) mounted in the slide (13) of each plate (9, 10) and provided with attachment means (27, 28, 29) intended to accommodate the weapon to be adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276905-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal structure
Inventor: KOTANI KATSUMI
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: Waste is disposed of in a cavity formed under a planar concrete floor 42. The floor may be formed with a closable opening therein, and spraying means may be provided on the under side of the floor. Air discharge means may be provided at the bottom of the cavity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278979-A (GB)
Title: Communications system
Inventor: MURTON CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 1993-06-12
Abstract: A synchronous digital network has an associated external service network e.g. to provide data network services via a cable television network. Low speed asynchronous communications relating to management of the external service network are carried in packet form via the management communications channel of the digital network. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271459-A (GB)
Title: Pole mountable polygonal section sign support
Inventor: FELDWHERE BARRY CHARLES
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A sign support (10) comprises a rectangular sheet (12) of a plastic material, which has two fold lines (14, 16) permitting it to be folded to form a closed triangular-section support member. The support member is held closed by the engagement of tongues (38) along one side edge of the sheet (12) in slots (32) in the other side edge, and braced by upper and lower triangular bracing members (40). The members (40) have tongues (42) along each side, which engage in slots (24, 26) in the upper and lower edges of the sheet (12). Typically, the bracing members (40) also have central apertures (44) by which the sign support can be mounted on a lamp-post (54) or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272100-A (GB)
Title: Rotary head assembly power supply and control circuits
Inventor: HAN HYEONG-DEOG
IPC: G11B5/008
Filed: 1993-11-01
Abstract: A video recording and reproducing apparatus includes a rotating assembly A; a fixed assembly B; a plurality of recording and reproducing heads SP1-EP2 mounted on the rotating assembly A; an erasing head FE mounted on the rotating assembly A; a first and second rotary transformer T1, T3 of which the primary windings N11, N31 are mounted on the rotating assembly A and secondary windings N12, N32 are mounted on the fixed assembly B; a control signal generator 400 mounted on the rotating assembly A and connected to the primary winding N31 of the second rotary transformer T3; a first signal processor 100 mounted on the rotating assembly A and connected between the plural recording and reproducing heads SP1-EP2 and the primary winding N11 of the first rotary transformer T1; a switch SW1 connected between the erasing head FE and primary winding N31 of the second rotary transformer T3; a recording and reproducing processor 600 connected to the secondary winding N12 of the first rotary transformer T1; a modulation signal generator 900 connected to the secondary winding N32 of the second rotary transformer T3; and a power supply 500 mounted on the rotating assembly A and connected to the primary winding N31 of the second rotary transformer T3, thereby enabling the use of plural heads SP1-EP2 through one rotary transformer T1. Both control signals and power signals are supplied to the heads via the second rotary transformer T3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285027-A (GB)
Title: A sail
Inventor: HILL ROBERT
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A sail comprises an inner membrane 1 and two outer membranes 2, 3, each attached substantially around the periphery of a respective side of the sail to form a respective pocket 4, 5. The width of the inner membrane 1 is less than that of the outer sail membranes so that, during use, the sail adopts an aerofoil cross section, resulting in improved aerodynamic performance. Air vents 6, 9 are provided in the outer membranes 3, 2, the vents being connected to the opposing pocket by means of collapsible tubes 7, 10 and respective holes 8, 11 in the inner membrane. The pockets may be divided into a number of separate compartment (18, Fig 4a) by a plurality of fabric ribs (17) that connect the inner membrane to the outer membranes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285672-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control valve
Inventor: WOODWARD ADRIAN MICHAEL
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A fluid flow control valve has a pair of electrostrictive or piezoelectric valve closure elements (30, 31), each being supported radially inwardly of its periphery and sealing against a peripheral seat (26, 27) to prevent fluid flow through the valve housing (2) from inlet (22) to outlet (23). Each closure element is actuable to allow displacement of its periphery in a direction opposite to the other, relative to the fluid flow path through the housing, to enable or disable fluid flow around at least a portion of the periphery and thus to control fluid flow through the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285280-A (GB)
Title: Locking assembly for a door or window
Inventor: HUTTON MELVIN JOHN
IPC: E05B63/16
Filed: 1993-12-29
Abstract: A door or window lock comprising a spring loaded latch (2) and a deadbolt (3) is provided with a key operated deadlocking mechanism for deadlocking the deadbolt (3) in its operative position, the deadlocking mechanism comprising a pivotally mounted locking arm (71) which is movable between a deadlocking position in which it prevents movement of a rack (62) to retract the deadbolt (3) and an inoperative position in which the rack is free to move, a pivotally mounted tumbler (77) which is spring biased towards a rest position in which the tumbler prevents the locking arm (71) moving to its deadlocking position from its inoperative position and vice versa, and a follower member (76) which moves in response to turning of the key so that when the latter is turned to deadlock the deadbolt, the follower member (76) acts on the tumbler (77) to displace it from its rest position prior to engaging and moving the locking arm (71) to its deadlocking position and then allows the tumbler (77) to return to its rest position, and when the key is turned back to undeadlock the deadbolt, the follower member (76) acts on the tumbler (77) to displace it from its rest position prior to engaging and moving the locking arm (71) to its inoperative position and then allows the tumbler to return to its rest position. The lock may form part of a multi-point locking assembly having at least one additional remote locking device which is actuated simultaneously with the deadbolt. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287113-A (GB)
Title: Automatic identity system
Inventor: BLACK NICOL JAMES
IPC: H04B10/114
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: An automatic unit that will enable cloned items (e.g. temporary seating in public performances) to be identified individually by means of an address signal. Each unit will be individual, and will not require to be placed in any order. The only requirement will be correct orientation in relation to neighbouring units. A transmitter 4 sends a number of pulses to a first unit 5 which counts them, displays the count 1, and sends the pulses plus an extra pulse to the next unit 5 which responds similarly, and so on. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290793-A (GB)
Title: Powder coating compositions
Inventor: HALL STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: C08F299/06
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: A powder coating composition comprises a powdered solid ethylenically unsaturated material having a melting point from 60 to 120 DEG C and obtainable by reacting an aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanate with an at least stoichiometric amount of an alcoholic component comprising a monohydric alcoholic component alone or in admixture with the dihydric alcoholic component, at least a part of the alcoholic component being ethlenically unsaturated, together with a curing system for the ethylenically unsaturated powdered solid material.
Patent GB-2282180-A (GB)
Title: A window fitting
Inventor: HORWOOD STUARD
IPC: E05B15/00
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: For the correct location of a window sash (S) in a window frame (F) a window fitting comprises a keep (14) which is mountable to the frame (F) and a retainer (15) which is mountable with the sash (S). The retainer (15) has a boss (26) which during the final closing stages of the sash (S) in frame (F) engages in an open ended recess (17) in the keep (14). The recess (17) is of a tapering configuration leading to a throat (18) in which the boss (26) engages as the sash (S) finally closes in the frame (F). The retainer (15) guides a sliding bar 12 which carries headed bolts (30) for engagement with keep slots (19) as part of a window fastening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293681-A (GB)
Title: A safety arrangement for a vehicle
Inventor: KOZYREFF MICHAEL
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: A safety arrangement in a motor vehicle includes a processor 1 which is associated with a centrally located accelerometer 2 to provide an input signal indicative of the acceleration being experienced by a central part of the vehicle and also with at least one front sensor 3 adapted to provide an input signal to the processor 1 in response to an impact at the front of the vehicle. The front sensor 3 is able to distinguish between different levels of severity of impact. The processor 1 controls at least one safety device such as an airbag 6. The safety device has different modes of performance. The processor is adapted to activate the safety device in response to a predetermined signal generated by the central accelerometer 2 and is adapted to select or control the mode of performance of the safety device in dependance upon the signal from the front sensor 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283685-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight golf club with elastomeric head
Inventor: CRAWFORD WILLIAM C
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A golf club having an elastomer head which is constructed of relatively inexpensive components making the club particularly suitable as an introductory golf club for teaching the game of golf to youths comprises a metal insert (22) configured to a desired shape, an elastomeric material (24) moulded around the metal insert (22), and a pad (30) at the back of the striking head. A shaft (12) is attached to the metal insert (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286406-A (GB)
Title: Automatic washing machine with water saving type rotatable tub
Inventor: MIWA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: D06F23/04
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: An automatic washing machine includes a rotatable tub (8) and an inner basket (21) formed from a metal. The inner basket (21) is formed into a cylindrical shape and has a number of water-passing holes 24 in its circumferential wall. The inner basket (21) is disposed in the rotatable tub (8) so as to be in close vicinity to the inner circumferential wall of the rotatable tub (8). A recirculating path is ensured between the rotatable tub (8) and the inner basket (9) so that water is centrifugally caused to rise up through the path in a dehydration step, so that the water flows through the path to a drain hole (10) in a drainage path and that the water is caused to pass through the path for the capturing of lint. Additionally, the reinforcement accorded by the inner basket comprises the mechanical strength of the rotatable tub (8) and allows a higher speed of rotation in the dehydration step to be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297857-A (GB)
Title: Reel for fruit machine
Inventor: PHILLIPS GARETH
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1995-02-09
Abstract: A reel unit for a fruit machine has a rotatable structure (7) and an electric motor (13) drivably connected to the structure. The rotatable structure (7) has an internal toothed periphery (12) which is engaged by a pinion (16) on the motor (13). This toothed periphery (13) is disposed inwardly of the outer periphery (9) of the reel so as to give a gearing effect.
Patent GB-2289250-A (GB)
Title: Heating continuous conveyors
Inventor: ROSA MAURIZIO
IPC: B29C65/24
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: In a device for heating continuous conveyors (9), particularly as in a wrapping machine (3) designed to fashion packets (8) with parts overlapping and glued together which are then transferred to and taken up by the continuous conveyors (9), use is made of radiant heaters (14) positioned in close proximity to one branch (9b) of each conveyor (9); in operation, the radiant heaters (14) are governed by a control unit (13) capable of monitoring the temperature of the continuous conveyors (9) and maintaining it at a predetermined value.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290255-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting flow of cooling air in tubular film blowers
Inventor: SCHMITZ STEFAN
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 1995-06-07
Abstract: Apparatus for blowing flexible tubular films of synthetic thermoplastic material comprises a blowing head (1), an external cooling device (3) and an internal cooling device (4). An internal cooling air feeding device (5) comprises a primary air distributing component (7) forming a blowing head component along with a primary air outlet channel (9). The primary air distributing component (7) is constructed at the same time as a secondary air distributing device and for this purpose has secondary air outlet channels (10). The primary air distributing component (7) is adjustable in the axial direction of a discharge tube (6) to control/regulate the mass flow of primary air. The secondary air outlet channels (10) have a constant channel cross-section. Component 7 may be adjusted by a drive comprising a servomotor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290664-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a multilayer ceramic electrical component
Inventor: KUBODERA NORIYUKI
IPC: H01C17/075
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: A resistor or other electrical component integrated in a sintered body is made by patterning a metal thin film 7A, 7B which is formed on a carrier substrate such as glass, thereafter transferring the patterned film onto a ceramic layer 11, stacking a plain and/or metal thin film carrying ceramic green sheet thereon for obtaining a laminate, and firing the resulting laminate, thereby forming a resistor or other component integrated in a sintered ceramic body which is structured by heat treating the metal thin film in the ceramic sintered body. Conductive patterns 3 are provided in a similar manner. The films/patterns are formed by deposition, sputtering, plating, printing or with a mask to define circuitry, resistors or CR combinations and the ceramic layer is provided as a green sheet or as a slurry. <IMAGE>